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"They're in their dorm."

Jiang Yiming responded.

"arranged?"

Xia Shining's maternal uncle, Zhou Hai, asked.

"Not yet, we're waiting for someone."

"You'd better not bother, the dean of students has no chance of seeing you."

Xia Shining's aunt sneered.

"Xiao Jiang, you should go back. You can't handle this."

Zhou Hai also felt that Jiang Yiming couldn't solve this problem.

Before Jiang Yiming could respond, a Santana pulled up, and Ding Li and the others got out. Seeing Jiang Yiming, they quickly walked over and said, "Sorry, Director Jiang, we're late."

"You're not late, I'm just early."

Jiang Yiming said with a smile, "Thank you for your hard work."

At this moment, Zhang Chong and the others also arrived.

"Welcome to our school for inspection and guidance."

Zhang Chong said enthusiastically.

"Principal Zhang, this is Director Jiang Yiming from our County Party Committee Office."

Ding Li introduced Zhang Chong.

"I've heard so much about Director Jiang, but I didn't expect him to be so young. He's truly young and accomplished."

Zhang Chong warmly shook Jiang Yiming's hand.

"Thank you, Principal Zhang. I'm sorry to have troubled you."

Jiang Yiming shook hands with him and said with a smile, "We didn't want to bother you, but Secretary Ma repeatedly emphasized that we must raise our political awareness, take a high sense of responsibility and mission, carefully organize, conscientiously perform our duties, make thorough plans, and wholeheartedly prepare for the college entrance examination to ensure a healthy, safe, and heartwarming college entrance examination."

"As an important examination center, the county's No. 1 High School must be built into a benchmark for the entire county. You must shoulder this responsibility, strengthen your sense of purpose, strive for excellence, elevate your perspective, and seek greater breakthroughs."

"Of course, we are also here to learn, and we hope to work together to implement Secretary Ma's instructions."

"You're too kind to say you're bothering us. You're usually so busy that we don't even have a chance to see you. Now that you've come to inspect and guide our work, giving us the opportunity to report back, we're overjoyed."

Zhang Chong smiled and said, "I heard that Director Jiang is from our county's No. 1 High School. You are the pride of our county's No. 1 High School. We hope that Director Jiang will come to his alma mater more often to guide our work, answer questions for his younger schoolmates, and give them guidance."

"I wouldn't call it giving guidance, but I'll come to the school when I have time to talk to the younger students."

Jiang Yiming smiled and said, "Principal Zhang, please show us around so we can learn about the college entrance examination preparations."

"Please come in, leaders."

Zhang Chong led the way, explaining as he went.

Seeing what was happening before their eyes, Zhou Hai and his wife were completely dumbfounded.

"My goodness, who is this Xiao Jiang? The principal actually came out to greet him personally!"

Xia Shining's aunt looked utterly astonished.

"No wonder he said he could solve it. It seems that Shi Ning and the others are out of trouble."

Zhou Hai breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Alright, now that things are resolved, let's go back quickly."

"What's the rush? Second sister's restaurant burned down, so she'll have to set up a stall at the school. There'll definitely be a lot of things to prepare, so as her older brother, you need to help her with the arrangements."

Xia Shining's aunt said, "Let's go over and help them, so they don't get overwhelmed."

"Didn't you tell me not to get involved in their family affairs?"

Zhou Hai couldn't understand why his wife had changed so much.

"Are you stupid? Shi Ning's family has hooked up with a big shot. Even the principal has to curry favor with them. Their official position must be quite high. Maybe we can ask them for help in the future."

"Aren't you tired of arguing like this every day?"

Zhou Hai sighed. He had thought his wife had changed her personality, but it seemed he had been overthinking it.

"Director Jiang, I'd like to report to you on the preparatory work for our school."

Zhang Chong explained: "To fully support the college entrance examination, the logistics party branch urgently purchased a batch of electric fans, which are being installed in an orderly manner to ensure normal use during the examination period; senior high school party member teachers are taking the lead in strengthening guidance and tutoring for candidates, and are providing targeted pre-exam review guidance based on the actual situation of senior high school students' education and teaching; psychological counselors are strengthening psychological counseling for candidates to help them alleviate anxiety and ensure their physical and mental health."

"Our cafeteria is also being upgraded so that students can have safe and reliable meals during the college entrance examination. To this end, we have also developed a nutritionally sound menu for the college entrance examination period and provided free mung bean tea."

"Director Jiang, there are still some areas that need improvement. Please feel free to offer your criticism and suggestions."

"The preparations were excellent."

Jiang Yiming gave a positive evaluation: "You treat the students of No. 1 High School as your own children, adhere to a sincere and responsible attitude towards the people of Xinping County, think ahead of problems, do your work in a solid and meticulous manner, and wholeheartedly do a good job in serving and supporting candidates. You will surely deliver a satisfactory answer to the Party and the people and ensure the safe, stable and orderly conduct of the college entrance examination."

"I believe that the county's No. 1 High School will definitely become the benchmark for the whole county. But you must remain consistent and not relax in the slightest until the college entrance examination is over."

"Thank you, Director Jiang, for your recognition and encouragement. We will continue our efforts and implement the instructions of Secretary Ma and Director Jiang to the letter to ensure a healthy, safe, and heartwarming college entrance examination."

"Please put in a good word for me, Director Jiang, and ask Secretary Ma to come to the county's No. 1 High School to inspect and guide our work."

"Principal Zhang, rest assured, I will report the truth to Secretary Ma."

Jiang Yiming pointed to several empty windows and said, "Why are those windows still empty?"

Before Zhang Chong could respond, Jiang Yiming changed the subject and asked, "Does your school have any special policies for outstanding students?"

"Yes, we reduce or waive a certain amount of tuition and fees every year."

Jiang Yiming nodded and said, "I think your school has done a very good job in preparing for the college entrance examination, and there are no major problems. But this is a routine procedure, similar to previous years, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to attract the secretary's attention. If you approach it from other angles, you might have a better chance."

"Please enlighten me, Director Jiang."

Zhang Chong quickly replied.

"I passed by a restaurant today. It was burned down completely last night. After inquiring, I learned that it was owned by Xia Shining, the family of the high school student in our county. They are now in dire straits."

"As far as I know, Xia Shining is an outstanding student representative of the county's No. 1 High School. The family's unexpected misfortune just before the college entrance examination will likely affect her performance."

Jiang Yiming said, "If you do your work thoroughly and meticulously, for example, by setting up a few windows for outstanding students or people with special difficulties to use free of charge, thus relieving their worries, I think Secretary Ma will definitely be interested in such a highlight."

Zhang Chong's eyes lit up and he smiled, "I'll make the arrangements right away. Thank you for your guidance, Director Jiang."

After assigning a vice principal to carry out the work, Zhang Chong said with a smile, "Director Jiang, it's getting late. We've prepared a working meal in the school cafeteria. We would appreciate it if Director Jiang could stay and give us your feedback on the school's food."

"I have something to do, so I'll skip the meal."

Jiang Yiming said, "Once you've taken care of the issues I just mentioned, along with the matter of installing the electric fan, write a report and submit it to me. I'll report to Secretary Ma and try to get him to come and inspect the place in person before the college entrance examination."