Colorful years

Congcong knew very well that this evaluation process could not tolerate the slightest negligence or bias, and had to be extremely rigorous and fair.

He understood that he needed to comprehensively consider the economic situation of each student's family, including family income level, family composition, and whether they had encountered any sudden difficulties, among other factors.

Undoubtedly, this is a complex and arduous task that requires him to complete successfully with wisdom and love.

After much thought, Congcong realized that he was outnumbered and lacked the strength to make accurate and appropriate judgments on his own. He deeply understood that solving this problem required more wisdom and richer experience.

Therefore, he made up his mind to first discuss the matter in detail with his counselor. After all, the counselor had a student roster and a deeper understanding of the students' family situations and academic performance, which would surely allow him to provide some valuable advice and practical guidance.

Thinking of this, Congcong slowly stood up and carefully arranged the application forms in her hands, as if these forms were rare treasures in the world.

Then, with firm and powerful steps, he hurried toward the counselor's office.

The warm sunlight gently shone on him, illuminating his unwavering figure.

He knew that this was the responsibility he bore as the student life committee member, and also the glorious mission he had to serve his classmates wholeheartedly.

The counselor's name is Xu Lu, an outstanding graduate of the school's mathematics department. She is not only knowledgeable and quick-witted, but also has an outstanding appearance, tall and slender, with a beauty that rivals that of the ancient beauty Diao Chan, possessing a "beauty that could make fish sink and geese fall from the sky."

The thought of visiting this elegant and charming counselor alone made Congcong's heart pound like a rabbit's, as if countless deer were running rampant in her chest.

He inwardly berated himself: "It's just meeting a beautiful teacher, what's the big deal! Look at you, so pathetic! You must stay calm and composed, and behave with grace. You absolutely cannot embarrass yourself or make a fool of yourself!"

Even so, Congcong took a deep breath, mustered her courage, and gently knocked on the somewhat serious door of Counselor Xu's office.

"Please come in!" A clear and sweet voice, as melodious as a silver bell, reached Congcong's ears. This pleasant voice made Congcong, who was initially a little nervous, relax slightly.

After receiving permission, Congcong cautiously pushed open the office door and walked in slowly with slightly hesitant steps. Inside the spacious and bright office, there were neatly arranged desks, chairs, and filing cabinets, and the captivating Ms. Xu was sitting behind her desk, smiling gently at him.

"Zhang Cong, come in and sit down." When she saw that it was Zhang Cong, Teacher Xu's smile became even more friendly and warm.

Upon hearing Teacher Xu's greeting, Congcong quickly responded, "Hello, Teacher Xu!" Then, he walked confidently to the chair in front of Teacher Xu's desk and sat down steadily.

At this moment, Xu Lu still maintained that incredibly bright smile and said softly, "I knew you would come to see me today."

Upon hearing this, Congcong was extremely surprised and quickly asked, "Teacher Xu, why would you say that? Do you really have the ability to predict the future?"

"The school is going to assess students for financial aid, so shouldn't you come and discuss it with me?" Teacher Xu said playfully, winking.

"Teacher Xu, you are truly a prophet! I came to see you today precisely because of this!" Congcong looked at Teacher Xu with great admiration.

Teacher Xu smiled slightly and replied, "Haha, you flatter me! In that case, let's hurry up and discuss it properly, try to finalize the list today, and then report it to the General Affairs Department as soon as possible."

As she spoke, she deftly took out a "List of Students from Class 1, Mathematics Major, Class of '79, Central South University of Science and Technology" from the drawer.

The two focused their attention on the roster and began to carefully compare and analyze it. They meticulously considered each student's family background, number of family members, daily clothing style, spending habits, and many other aspects.

After careful consideration and deliberation, a preliminary list of individuals who meet the eligibility criteria for scholarships has been drafted.

Having completed this crucial first step, the next issue is determining the specific levels these students belong to. According to regulations, the scholarships are divided into three different levels: A, B, and C, with a varying number of places allocated to each level. Level A has only three places, Level B has seven, and Level C has the most, with a total of ten.

"Teacher Xu, we have now roughly determined which students are eligible for the scholarship, but how should we determine the final selection for the three extremely scarce spots in the first tier?"

Congcong frowned slightly, clearly finding the situation somewhat troublesome. Teacher Xu nodded slightly and said seriously:

"This is indeed a matter that requires careful consideration. The number of first-class scholarships is limited, and we must ensure that these scholarships are given to the students who need them most. We can take a closer look at the family financial situations of these students to see which students are in more difficult circumstances."

After listening, Congcong said thoughtfully, "I think we can start by screening students from the lowest-income families. That might be more targeted."