Chapter 561 - 342: Leaving the Yanhuang Federation First War Fortress; Principal Tang Weihua’s Welcome and Scholarship
Chapter 561: Chapter 342: Leaving the Yanhuang Federation First War Fortress; Principal Tang Weihua’s Welcome and Scholarship
At ten in the morning, the entire Starry Hall was bustling with activity. The supervising teachers from various high schools across the Yanhuang Federation were all gathered here.
As soon as Zhang Yi entered the Starry Hall, he spotted the supervising teacher from Golden City No.1 Middle School—Mr. Xu Yiweng. Mr. Xu Yiweng was not only the teacher who had led Zhang Yi to the Yanhuang Federation First War Fortress but also one of his former instructors. Therefore, Zhang Yi recognized him instantly.
Just as Zhang Yi saw Mr. Xu Yiweng, Hong Tianyi, who was already standing by the teacher’s side, also caught sight of him.
Instantly, Hong Tianyi raised both hands and shouted, "Chief Captain, over here!"
Having just left the Inner Earth World, Hong Tianyi hadn’t quite adjusted yet and still instinctively called Zhang Yi "Chief Captain."
Hong Tianyi’s shout instantly drew the gazes of every student and teacher in the Starry Hall.
Amidst the sea of gazes, Xu Yiweng, the supervising teacher from Golden City No.1 Middle School, also saw Zhang Yi. His eyes immediately lit up with an unprecedented brilliance. He waved his hand forcefully, his lips trembling slightly. He gazed at Zhang Yi, looking like he wanted to say something but couldn’t get the words out.
"Brother Zhang, get over here!" Hong Tianyi, completely unconcerned about the commotion he had caused, beckoned excitedly for Zhang Yi to come over.
Zhang Yi paid no mind to the fervent gazes from the other students and teachers and strode toward Mr. Xu Yiweng. Along the way, however, Zhang Yi felt the admiring gazes from the other students, as well as the adoration in the eyes of some of the female students.
Lu Mei, of course, also noticed the adoration in the female students’ eyes, but she was completely unconcerned. After what had happened last night, she had complete trust in Zhang Yi.
When Zhang Yi walked up to them, Mr. Xu Yiweng could finally hold back no longer. The supervising teacher stepped forward excitedly and clapped Zhang Yi firmly on the shoulder.
"Well done, Zhang Yi!
"Right now, all the teachers and students of Golden City No.1 Middle School know that you’ve brought immense glory to our school! You took first place in all three assessment rounds of the University Alliance Training Camp, and in the third round’s exchange tournament, you led the Yanhuang Federation’s students to a first-place team victory and even won the individual Points championship!
"You were even specially promoted to Lieutenant!
"We’re all so proud of you!"
Seeing Zhang Yi again, Mr. Xu Yiweng’s voice was so full of joy that it trembled. He had clearly never imagined that a student he once taught could achieve such outstanding results. This was probably the proudest moment of Mr. Xu Yiweng’s entire life.
"After you and Hong Tianyi finished the assessments at the University Alliance Training Camp, your results were sent to our school by the Camp’s officials.
"Golden City No.1 Middle School might be the best in all of Golden City, but we’ve never produced a student as exceptional as you, Zhang Yi!
"When the principal heard the news, he was so excited he couldn’t sleep all night and even stayed over at the school."
Of course, both Zhang Yi and Hong Tianyi knew that when Mr. Xu Yiweng spoke of "outstanding results," he was referring specifically to Zhang Yi. Golden City No.1 Middle School had produced students like Hong Tianyi before—those who passed all three rounds of the University Alliance Training Camp and returned successfully.
Zhang Yi could feel the sincere excitement in Mr. Xu Yiweng’s words. Beside him, Hong Tianyi was also beaming.
Hearing Mr. Xu Yiweng’s excited words, many supervising teachers from other schools began questioning the students who had come to meet them. After learning that Zhang Yi was this year’s most outstanding student from the University Alliance Training Camp and hearing about his achievements, they all cast envious glances at Mr. Xu Yiweng.
Why doesn’t our school have such a remarkable student?
After praising Zhang Yi, Mr. Xu Yiweng’s enthusiasm didn’t diminish in the slightest as he turned to Hong Tianyi.
"And you, Hong Tianyi," he said encouragingly. "The progress you’ve made is astonishing!
"Of the four students Golden City No.1 Middle School originally sent to the University Alliance Training Camp, only you and Zhang Yi made it to the very end. The other two, Wan Hua and Huang Yingtian, were both eliminated during the second round."
As he said this, a look of regret crossed Mr. Xu Yiweng’s face.
"If all four of you had made it to the final round of the University Alliance Training Camp, then this year’s student recruitment would have undoubtedly put Golden City No.1 Middle School at the very top!"
However, Mr. Xu Yiweng knew that not every student from Golden City No.1 Middle School could be like Zhang Yi. Having one like Hong Tianyi was already like finding a treasure, to say nothing of a prodigy like Zhang Yi.
As long as they announced Zhang Yi’s achievements in the University Alliance Training Camp, the student recruitment after summer vacation would undoubtedly secure Golden City No.1 Middle School the top spot.
No. 6 Middle School? No. 8 Middle School? None of them could hold a candle to No. 1!
Seeing that both of his students from Golden City No.1 Middle School had arrived, Mr. Xu Yiweng decided not to linger and prepared to take Zhang Yi and Hong Tianyi back right away.
"The principal heard you two were coming back today, and he’s already waiting at the school gate.
"He specifically asked me to tell you both that Golden City No.1 Middle School will never fail to reward its deserving students.
"There will be more rewards waiting for you when you get back!"
Hearing this, Zhang Yi and Hong Tianyi couldn’t help but smile. Their smiles were partly due to the principal’s promise.