Study System: I'm a 38-Year-Old Student-Chapter 88 - 81: Reasonable Yan and Principal Lin!
"Director Xu, quickly go get Vice Principal Lin."
While Shen Qiushan was being interviewed, Wang Guangqing leaned over to Xu Decai’s ear and whispered.
"Uh, okay."
Xu Decai didn’t quite understand why Wang Guangqing wanted him to bring Vice Principal Lin at this moment. Wang Guangqing himself was already being interviewed, and the chance to appear on TV was his, so there didn’t seem to be a need to complicate things.
But since Wang Guangqing had said it, he could only comply and quietly left the office.
The reason Wang Guangqing did this was because he was shocked by Shen Qiushan’s words!
A seasoned veteran who had been in the system for over twenty years keenly sensed a dangerous aura.
It’s foreseeable that if today’s interview were to be broadcast on television, it would certainly spark a considerable discussion.
Because Shen Qiushan’s remarks were somewhat too "arrogant."
If it were a student saying they wanted to get into Sanjiang University, no one would say anything, but coming from a middle-aged man like Shen Qiushan, it was explosive.
Men of his age are typically the backbone of their families, supporting both the young and the old.
At work, they are already exhausted, and the rest of their limited energy must be spent dealing with family matters, such as handling a wife’s complaints, a child’s rebellion, or taking care of sick parents...
For ordinary men, "reaching middle age is worse than a dog" is not just a saying, but a heart-wrenching reality!
Yet, here comes someone saying he wants to get into Sanjiang University, a top 985 institution in the country.
One can imagine what public opinion would be like.
Wang Guangqing even regretted agreeing to the interview.
Doing nothing is better than being thrust into the limelight!
And this seasoned veteran’s remedy was to put Lin Xiamo, the "Saintess" of Sanjiang City’s education sector, at the forefront, tying her to their cause.
So after Lin Xiamo arrived, he immediately introduced her to the wrapping-up Zhou Ruolin: "Reporter Zhou, this is Vice Principal Lin from our school. She is currently in charge of teaching tasks, and not long ago, she organized a school-wide English vocabulary competition in which Xiaoshen won first prize."
"How about letting Vice Principal Lin also have a chat?"
Lin Xiamo didn’t know there was a reporter present and thought Wang Guangqing had called her to discuss work.
It turned out they wanted her to be interviewed, and to her surprise, Shen Qiushan was also present.
Zhou Ruolin’s eyes brightened upon seeing Lin Xiamo. Vice Principal Lin’s stunning appearance caught even her, another woman, stealing more than a few glances.
As a reporter, Zhou Ruolin knew very well what viewers liked to see. For example, in today’s interview, if both Wang Guangqing and Lin Xiamo said the same script, airing Lin Xiamo’s interview would certainly draw better ratings than Wang Guangqing’s.
However, ratings aren’t the most directly observable result. In today’s era of social media, the "News Front" program she was part of also had its own Kwai account.
Placing two interview videos with the same narrative on the "News Front" Kwai account would yield the clearest response, and unsurprisingly, Lin Xiamo’s video would likely lead in terms of likes and comments.
There’s no way around it; this is a face-valuing era.
Previously, a brief rights-protection interview went viral online just because the woman involved had a great figure!
"Principal Lin, how about you share something about the English vocabulary competition you led and your views on educational diversity?"
Zhou Ruolin immediately extended the interview invitation.
And internally, she felt thrilled. Before coming, she would never have imagined the interview would have so many explosive points!
Unsurprisingly, Shen Qiushan’s outrageous remarks were bound to become a hot topic of public discussion.
Now, another "Reasonable Yan" Lin Principal had appeared.
Zhou Ruolin had a hunch that this interview would definitely explode!
"Alright."
At this point, Lin Xiamo couldn’t refuse and just nodded.
"Principal Lin, why don’t we go to your office to chat so as not to affect Principal Wang’s work."
Zhou Ruolin suggested actively, and the reason she wanted to go to Lin Xiamo’s office also had her own agenda.
She planned to re-discuss the same topics she’d talked about with Wang Guangqing and, when the interview aired, to use as much of Lin Xiamo’s interview footage as possible, with just a minor appearance from Wang Guangqing.
"Vice Principal Lin, it would be great if you could host this, I just happen to have some work at hand!"
Wang Guangqing went along with the flow. His current thinking was actually quite aligned with Zhou Ruolin’s, hoping that Reporter Zhou would engage more with Lin Xiamo and ideally exclude him from the broadcast altogether.
Or just show his face briefly, with the focus on Vice Principal Lin Xiamo.
Then should public opinion swell, there would be the "Saintess" Lin Xiamo to stand in the forefront, insulating Wang Guangqing from the controversy.
Should public opinion favor the school, however, Principal Wang Guangqing could still share in the recognition increase!
Thus, putting Lin Xiamo on the front line was a win-win for him.
"You all chat, I’ll go back to class."
Having finished the interview, Shen Qiushan didn’t want to waste any more time, so he excused himself and slipped back to the classroom.
Lin Xiamo then led Zhou Ruolin to her office for the interview.
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The "News Front" program airs every day from five-thirty to six-thirty in the afternoon.
It primarily broadcasts current affairs news, and within the program, there’s a fifteen-minute interview segment each day focusing on hot social events and interviews with celebrities or experts.
Bauhinia Garden.
When Lin Moxuan got home, the program "News Front" was just starting.
When he doesn’t have social engagements, he spends most of his time at home watching the news, focusing on everything from public affairs and education to military and political topics.
"Momo, why is she not home yet? As a vice principal, she’s even busier than I am, and I’m a department head!"
Lin Moxuan complained to his wife, Chen Qingzhu, while making himself tea.
"She texted me, saying she went shopping with a friend."
Cooking soup in the kitchen, Chen Qingzhu replied from the kitchen doorway.
"Which friend?"
"Is it a guy or a girl?" Lin Moxuan asked further.
"If only it were a guy!"
"I actually wish she’d interact with boys, but unfortunately it’s not!" Chen Qingzhu sighed, "She said it was a college classmate, someone named Hu Tingting."
"The one she used to be in a band with??"
Lin Moxuan frowned and said, "Remember last time she said she went out with friends? It was those college classmates she used to play in a band with."
"Tell her later not to meet up with that crowd so much for no reason!"
"Musicians, not doing proper work!"
Upon hearing Lin Moxuan’s words, Chen Qingzhu, who had retired from an art troupe, was not pleased. She immediately retorted, "What’s wrong with music? Didn’t you marry a musician?"
"How can you compare with them!"
"You were in the system, an artist with official recognition!"
"They’re just messing around. A bunch of girls playing rock music, it’s outrageous!!"
Bringing up his daughter’s band experience, Lin Moxuan became furious, feeling that his daughter was led astray by those "bad influences."
"Times have changed, and you’re just judging people with prejudice!"
Chen Qingzhu rolled her eyes. Just then, the soup in the kitchen started boiling over, prompting her to turn back into the kitchen while muttering under her breath, "Momo clearly inherited my musical talent. If she had chosen the artistic path, she might have become a star."
Lin Moxuan drank tea while watching the news.
He occasionally commented on the news, sharing his own opinions.
Before he knew it, "News Front" had reached the interview section halfway through.
The first sentence from reporter Zhou Ruolin made Lin Moxuan sit up straight: Today’s front interview focuses on the exploration and attempts towards educational diversity.
I’ve come to Sanjiang High School...
"Isn’t that Momo’s school?"
Lin Moxuan was shocked and quickly called out to his wife, still busy in the kitchen, "Qingzhu, come quickly!"
"There’s a reporter at Momo’s school!"
"What?"
Chen Qingzhu had just finished making soup and was about to stir-fry some dishes to start dinner.
Upon hearing about news related to her daughter’s school, she immediately wiped her hands and went to the living room.
On the TV, Zhou Ruolin was walking through the campus of Sanjiang High School, narrating as she walked: I am now at Sanjiang High School. On the path to educational diversity, Sanjiang High School has made a bold attempt.
Next, let’s hear from Vice Principal Lin of Sanjiang High School about her thoughts on educational diversity.
The television screen cut to an office scene.
Lin Xiamo gracefully sat on the sofa, accepting the interview with Zhou Ruolin...
"Why didn’t Momo mention anything about the interview at home?"
Seeing her daughter on TV, Chen Qingzhu was very surprised. She had thought this was just a news piece related to her daughter’s school, not expecting her daughter’s interview to be featured.
Lin Moxuan listened carefully, eyebrows furrowed, to every word his daughter said. Making mistakes during a media interview can be fatal; sometimes a single wrong word can lead to online harassment.
Zhou Ruolin: I’ve heard that there’s a 38-year-old senior student in the school. Such a case is unprecedented in the city, the province, or even the entire country. Did the school face any pressure when deciding to admit such a student?
Lin Xiamo: There’s no pressure. The school simply admitted a slightly older student within the permissible range of our regulations.
Zhou Ruolin: Does Principal Lin see this as an attempt at educational diversity?
Lin Xiamo: You could say so, but it’s an exception. This model suits only a very small number of people.
Zhou Ruolin: I heard that he outperformed all students to win first place in the English Vocabulary Contest organized by Principal Lin and scored well in the recently concluded mock exam with 494 points. Does Principal Lin consider this a successful case of educational diversity?
Lin Xiamo: It’s too early to call it a success. However, his presence certainly adds a "catfish effect," and we can look forward to his future performance.
The interview with Lin Xiamo concluded.
Sitting in front of the TV, Lin Moxuan’s face was dark enough to wring water out of it. He slammed his hand on the coffee table, angrily scolding: "Nonsense!"
"It’s sheer foolishness!"
"At 38, instead of working properly, he’s going back to high school?!"
"Doesn’t he have any elders at home to guide him?"
