I’m From an Ordinary Family, for Real!

Chapter 37: Principal’s Private Money

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

In Class 17, Zhang Geng’s expression was so dark that it could turn into a dyehouse. The negative emotions in his heart were about to explode. Hearing the discussions and exclamations of the people around him, he felt his head buzzing. His face hurt, as if he had been slapped a few times for no reason.

He seemed to be able to feel the indistinct gazes of the people around him. This made the humiliation in his heart about to explode. His face was burning with shame and anger. Yet, this was not the most important thing. Losing a bet was nothing. He could tolerate being humiliated.

After all, it was only the opinions of some mediocre people. He could completely ignore their opinions. Since when could the weak mock the strong? Oh, it had existed since ancient times, but the strong didn’t care.

Zhang Geng took these ridicule and slander as their jealousy. He would use the truth to slap them in the face. What made him break down the most was not this at all, but that he had actually been overtaken by someone he had originally looked down on, a hypocrite who only knew how to curry favor with others and achieve nothing.

The more Zhang Geng thought about it, the redder his eyes became. He clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white. This was impossible. Absolutely impossible. An illusion. It had to be an illusion.

Hahahaha, ah!!! F*ck you, Chen Chu! You’ve been holding it in for so long, just to set me up?

F*ck you!

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They endured it until everyone was anxious. Finally, the first class in the afternoon began. The form teacher, Old Tang, could not hide the smile on his face. He was no longer as serious and rigid as before. He walked into the classroom with light steps. His face was full of spring breeze, and he was in high spirits. He was at his best.

Chen Chu stood up. “Class is starting!”

“Teacher, you’ve worked hard!”

Old Tang tried his best to maintain his usual seriousness, but he could not hold it in anymore. He could not help but smile. “Yeah, okay. Sit down. Chen Chu…” Old Tang looked at Chen Chu with satisfaction. The students also looked over in unison. All of them looked even more nervous than Chen Chu. “The class monitor, Chen Chu, did very well this time. His total score is… 749!”

There was no need for Old Tang to say anything. Everyone clapped spontaneously, and the applause was endless. All of them looked at Chen Chu with shock in their eyes. They had sort-of confirmed it previously, but why were they still so excited now?

Class monitor, you’re awesome!!!

Old Tang did not stop everyone’s enthusiasm. He waited for the applause to stop before continuing. “In view of Chen Chu’s performance, the principal will personally fund it and reward Chen Chu with a thousand yuan as an incentive. I hope Student Chen Chu will continue to work hard. Best of luck!”

“Ohhhh!” Everyone could not help but cry out in surprise.

Chen Chu was also a little shocked. For real? Giving real money? Moreover, it seemed like it was privately sponsored by the school leaders and not paid by the Education Bureau.

Chen Chu was called to the podium to get the money. He thanked the teacher and returned to his seat. The teacher also gave him the report card. “I’ll give the report card to the class monitor for safekeeping first. If you need to check your results after class, ask the class monitor for it. Class starts now!”

Everyone nodded, but they could not help but look at Chen Chu. On one hand, they were looking at Chen Chu, and on the other hand, they were anxious to see the results. They were so anxious that it was scratching their hearts.

Old Tang said, “Focus on class.”

The students immediately sat up straight. The dean of the Academic Affairs Office was terrifying. While Old Tang was not paying attention, Wang Hai quietly poked Chen Chu. “Let me see your report card.”

Chen Chu handed him the report card and handed it over under the table. Wang Hai quickly glanced at it. The most eye-catching one was Chen Chu, 749, ranked first. Looking around, other than the Chinese Literature score of 149, every other subject scored full marks.

Wang Hai could not help but look at it over and over again. He was so jealous. Damn it, what right did this Chen Chu have? Wuwuwu, he really wanted to drown him. The second place was only 531. That was good enough. It was not a special class, just an ordinary class. After all, the monthly exam papers were difficult.

Wang Hai found his score. He was ranked 11th, with a score of 426. Not bad. Wasn’t it just a difference of 300 points?

Old Tang coughed, and Wang Hai followed suit. He put away the report card and listened to the class obediently. After class, everyone swarmed around Chen Chu.

“Class monitor, help me check my ranking!”

“Class Rep, me, me!”

“Girls first!”

Chen Chu took out his phone. With a click, an extremely clear photo was sent to the class group chat. Everyone paused for a moment, then dispersed like a swarm of bees. They returned to their seats to get their phones or surrounded the students who had hidden their phones.

Wang Hai gave Chen Chu a thumbs up. “Chen Chu, you’re f**king awesome! Old Tang was in the class group chat. He was the dean of the Academic Affairs Office. Do you know how many phones are confiscated every week? You still dare to send it to the group? Are you afraid that Old Tang doesn’t know that you secretly brought your phone to school?”

Chen Chu looked indifferent. Hehe, the last time he was caught playing with his phone in class, he was fine. Although he was too busy playing with his phone at that time to know.

Wang Hai gave him the middle finger. F*ck! It’s not fair. Teachers also look down on people! Wang Hai tugged at Chen Chu. “Let’s go to the toilet.”

Chen Chu pondered for a moment and quickly got up. “Let’s go.”

When they were washing their hands in the toilet, many people greeted Chen Chu.

“Eh? Chen Chu?”

“Chen Chu!”

“Yo, Chen Chu!”

“Class Rep Chen!”

“Scholar Chen!”

“Chen Chu, you’re awesome, pretending to be a pig to eat a tiger!”

Chen Chu’s face was all smiles. Many people did not know him at all, but since he had called out to him, he should at least respond, right?

Chen Chu sighed. It was not good to be too famous. Then, he heard a few people gossiping in front of him. He could not help but slow down his washing of his hands.

“Hey, have you guys heard of Class 17’s Zhang Geng? This time, he was greatly embarrassed. The people in their class said that his face was so dark that it was about to turn into charcoal. He was so gloomy during class that it was scary.”

Everyone in the toilet fell silent. They looked at each other and listened to gossip like Chen Chu. They would interrupt from time to time.

…

After three consecutive dark mathematics classes, everyone in Class 4, where Chen Chu was, turned pale. It’s too terrifying, too terrifying. Three consecutive math lessons! Who could stand it?

When Chen Chu heard Wang Hai’s sigh of relief. “F*ck, I feel like I’m going to throw up after three consecutive lessons with Old Tang. No, no, I have to take a good look at the English teacher later to cleanse my soul.”

Chen Chu squinted his eyes. Hehe.

The last class was over, and school was over! It was Chen Chu’s turn to be on duty. After cleaning the classroom, he slipped away. He rode his bike around the road and went home after gaining enough proficiency points. He entered the neighborhood and waited for the elevator. There were many people waiting beside him.

He rode around for a while, and it was already 6:30 pm. It was rush hour, and everyone was about to go home. Many people who were waiting for the elevator glanced at Chen Chu. They had an impression of Chen Chu. He was the handsome young man who was often picked up by luxury cars.

The elevator opened and everyone walked into it. Chen Chu was still pushing his bicycle and waiting. A big brother inside asked, “Pretty boy, are you coming in?”

Hearing this, the few people in the elevator moved aside. Chen Chu waved his hand. “Thank you, Big Brother. There’s no need. It’s inconvenient to push a bicycle. There are many people in the elevator. I’ll wait for the next one.”

Although the property did not prohibit bicycles from entering the elevator, it clearly required that they not hinder other owners’ travel. Bicycle owners should also be self-aware and not get in the way of others.

“Okay, sure.” Big Brother nodded and the elevator went up.

Not long after, the elevator came down and a few people came out. After the elevator left, Chen Chu and a girl who had just arrived entered. Chen Chu was a step behind and pushed the bicycle into the elevator. The two of them pressed the button for each floor, and the elevator door slowly closed.

At this moment, an auntie jogged over. “Wait, wait, wait!”

Chen Chu reached out to block the elevator door that was about to close. The elevator door sensed it and opened again. The middle-aged woman quickly came in and did not thank him. Chen Chu did not mind either.

The middle-aged woman pressed the button and glanced at Chen Chu’s bicycle. She was a little dissatisfied. “Young man, this bicycle can’t enter the elevator.”