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the next morning.

Xiao Yuan returned to Yunshan City by car alone, telling Lin Yi to rest at home for two days and go to work after the holiday.

After Lin Yi finished breakfast, he received a call from Shen Chuchu.

Shen Chuchu's voice was as gentle as ever: "Lin Yi, have you gone back to Qinghe?"

"I'm in Qinghe, what's wrong?"

"A few high school classmates organized a reunion and invited Teacher Tang. Teacher Tang wanted to see you but was too embarrassed to call you. So last night she called me and asked me to ask if you were in Qinghe and if you had time to attend the reunion."

Shen Chuchu explained the purpose of her phone call.

The "Teacher Tang" she mentioned is Tang Suzhen, Lin Yi's high school homeroom teacher.

Lin Yi was able to get into Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management not only because of his own hard work, but also because of Tang Suzhen's meticulous care.

Tang Suzhen treated him almost like her own child.

"Chuchu, let's go visit Teacher Tang at her house first, and then accompany her to the class reunion."

Lin Yi thought for a moment and then said.

We should never forget those who dug the well when we drink the water.

He has never forgotten the kindness and support Tang Suzhen showed him back then!

At 3 p.m., Lin Yi and Shen Chuchu arrived at Tang Suzhen's house carrying gifts, only to be greeted by Tang Suzhen's husband.

Tang Suzhen is not home; she went to school.

Tang Suzhen is teaching senior high school students this year, and they only get a day off on Dragon Boat Festival.

Lin Yi and Shen Chuchu put down the gifts, then discussed it and decided to go to the school to find Tang Suzhen.

Qinghe has two high schools: No. 1 High School, where Lin Yi's mother, Fang Lan, studies, and Qinghe Middle School.

Qinghe Middle School is a key middle school in the county and city. Lin Yi was admitted from Qinghe Middle School.

That year, he was the top scorer in Yunshan City, bringing great honor to Qinghe Middle School. The county even awarded him 20,000 yuan for this achievement.

Four p.m.

Lin Yi and Shen Chuchu arrived at the door of Tang Suzhen's office. After knocking and receiving permission, they pushed the door open and entered.

"Who are you looking for... Are you Lin Yi?!"

In the office, an elderly teacher saw Lin Yi and Shen Chuchu and subconsciously spoke up.

As a result, he recognized Lin Yi halfway through his sentence and stood up with a look of surprise on his face!

"Hello, Teacher Xi, I am Lin Yi, and this is Shen Chuchu."

Lin Yi smiled and nodded, then pointed at Shen Chuchu.

"Oh my, our top scorer has returned to his alma mater! Congratulations!"

Xi Ming excitedly grasped Lin Yi's hand, a genuine smile of happiness spreading across his face.

For a teacher, the greatest happiness is seeing their students succeed.

Although Lin Yi was not Xi Ming's student, Lin Yi was once the pride of Qinghe Middle School!

Moreover, it's no secret among the teachers of Qinghe Middle School that Lin Yi returned to Yunshan after graduation and worked in the municipal government office as a secretary to the leaders!

Lin Yi held Xi Ming's hand and asked, "Teacher Xi, is Teacher Tang giving a lesson?"

"After class, Ms. Tang went to the principal's office. The principal talked to her about her professional title."

As Xi Ming spoke, a hint of resentment flashed across his face.

"Teacher Xi, in principle, Teacher Tang should have been promoted to senior teacher long ago. Why is it only being promoted now?"

Lin Yi had worked in the municipal government office for several years and was an excellent observer of people's expressions. He noticed Xi Ming's unusual expression and pretended to be surprised.

"Hey, don't mention it."

Xi Ming said indignantly, "Lin Yi, you work in the municipal government, so you should know very well that in today's society, those who are good at talking are not as good as those who are good at doing things, and those who are good at giving gifts are not as good as those who are good at talking."

"Teacher Xi, what's going on?"

"I agree with you. Teacher Tang should have been promoted to senior teacher a long time ago, but she hasn't been. This time, I heard that her spot was taken by someone else again, for the reason I just told you!"

Xi Ming revealed the inside story.

Just then, a voice came from outside the door: "Teacher Xi, don't talk nonsense!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Tang Suzhen walked into the office. When she saw Lin Yi and Shen Chuchu turn around, she was so surprised that she froze on the spot. "Lin... Lin Yi, Chuchu, what brings you here?"

"Teacher Tang, you called Chuchu and said you missed me. We went to visit you this afternoon, but you weren't home, so we came to the school instead."

Lin Yi smiled slightly, not mentioning a word about Tang Suzhen's professional title.

"You guys, you didn't even call me before you went, really."

Tang Suzhen seemed to be complaining, but her eyes were almost squinting into slits as she smiled.

Xi Ming was happy to see Lin Yi just now.

Moreover, Tang Suzhen, the homeroom teacher, was also involved.

She dotes on Lin Yi like a son!

Lin Yi and Shen Chuchu chatted with Tang Suzhen for a while, then pretended to need to use the restroom and left the office alone.

A few minutes later, Lin Yi arrived at the office of Yang Xueqiang, the principal of Qinghe Middle School, and knocked on the door.

"Enter."

Soon, a dignified voice rang out from the office.

Lin Yi pushed open the door and entered, immediately spotting Yang Xuejun.

Yang Xuejun sat at his desk, seemingly looking at a document, without even looking up.

This is his habit.

He was used to the school's faculty and staff standing by and waiting for him to finish his work before listening to his reports.

Seeing this, Lin Yi frowned slightly.

Yang Xueqiang, the principal of Qinghe Middle School, is only a section-level cadre, but he acts more like a city leader!

"Hello, Principal Yang, I am Lin Yi."

While frowning, Lin Yi took the initiative to speak.

"Wait a moment."

Yang Xuejun spoke subconsciously, but as soon as the words left his mouth, he felt that the name Lin Yi was not right. He looked up abruptly and stood up in surprise, "Lin...Lin Ke, what brings you here?"

Yang Xuejun's expression changed even faster than the club girls' attitude towards customers after they received the money.

As he spoke, he quickly walked up to Lin Yi, extended his hands, and shook hands with Lin Yi.

Moreover, when he shook hands, he bowed slightly, adopting a very humble posture, and the smile on his face, besides being ingratiating, also showed unease.

On the one hand, he had mistakenly thought the visitor was a school staff member and had slighted Lin Yi.

On the other hand, he heard that Xiao Yuan, the mayor of Yunshan City, had taken leaders from Qinghe County to visit Lin Yi's father!

"I came to visit Teacher Tang during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday."

At Yang Xuejun's warm invitation, Lin Yi sat on the sofa and explained the purpose of his return to his alma mater.

"Lin Ke, I didn't know you were looking for Teacher Tang, otherwise I would have given her the day off and let her keep you company."

Upon hearing the name "Teacher Tang," Yang Xuejun instinctively thought of his previous conversation with Tang Suzhen, and his smile froze.

Lin Yi frowned slightly and said:

"Principal Yang, I came to visit Teacher Tang. How can I ask Teacher Tang to put down her work to spend time with me?"

"Ah, yes, Lin Ke is right."

Yang Xuejun was immediately embarrassed.

He was used to being autocratic at Qinghe Middle School.

In the past, when leaders came to inspect, he would always find a pretty teacher who could drink and liven up the atmosphere to accompany the leaders to dinner.

"Principal Yang, I just heard that Teacher Tang hasn't been promoted to senior teacher yet? That doesn't make sense. Teacher Tang is Qinghe Middle School's star teacher!"

Lin Yi had figured out what kind of person Yang Xuejun was, so he cut to the chase and asked cryptically, "I came to see you to ask about the situation. Teacher Tang, did she offend any leaders in the Education Bureau?"

"No...no!"

As the saying goes, what you fear most is what happens. Yang Xuejun's blood pressure soared, and he shook his head vigorously, mumbling an explanation:

"Ah, well, Mr. Lin, it's like this. The city allocates very few senior teacher positions to the county each year, and with two schools (our school and No. 1 Middle School) sharing them, the number becomes even smaller. Teacher Tang has first-class teaching ability, excellent professional ethics, and a great reputation; she should have been promoted to senior teacher a long time ago. However, a couple of years ago, some older teachers at the school were retiring, so they were given priority. But don't worry, this year it's definitely Teacher Tang's!"

By the end of his speech, Yang Xuejun felt a chill run down his spine, and his shirt was soaked with sweat.

Because, even a fool could see that if Lin Yi didn't accept this explanation and insisted on making a fuss about it, and called the county party secretary or the county head, then he would be packing his bags and getting out of this office tomorrow!

"Principal Yang, please don't be nervous. I just want to understand the situation."

Lin Yi smiled slightly and said, "Besides, as you know, Teacher Tang is very concerned about her image, and she hasn't mentioned this matter to me. So, please just pretend I didn't ask about it, okay?"

"Good, good, good!"

Yang Xuejun nodded vigorously, like a chicken pecking at rice, inwardly grumbling:

How could I not be nervous?!

Lin Yi said no more, got up, shook hands with Yang Xuejun, and then left Yang Xuejun's office.

Although he could tell that Yang Xuejun had a problem, his purpose in coming to Yang Xuejun was to help Tang Suzhen resolve her professional title issue, and he didn't want to cause any further trouble.

Yang Xuejun saw Lin Yi out of the office, then collapsed onto the sofa, nearly exhausted. He immediately took out his phone and called Tang Suzhen.

A few minutes later.

Lin Yi returned to Tang Suzhen's office.

Tang Suzhen looked at Lin Yi with a complicated expression and asked, "Lin Yi, did you go to see Principal Yang just now?"

"No, Ms. Tang, I went to the restroom. What's wrong?"

Lin Yi pretended to be stupid.

Xi Ming, who was standing nearby, said happily, "Lin Yi, just now, Principal Yang called Teacher Tang and said that this year's senior professional title quota is for Teacher Tang. Teacher Tang thought you went to Principal Yang to put in a good word for you!"

"Teacher Tang, you are a top teacher at Qinghe Middle School with first-class teaching ability and outstanding students' college entrance examination results. Isn't it only right that you be promoted to a senior professional title?"

Lin Yi said in a very serious tone.

Tang Suzhen looked suspicious.

Shen Chuchu stole a glance at Lin Yi, her heart filled with joy: Lin Yi, you're really something!