Chen Qing is very busy recently. In addition to working on the new books of Zhang Zhong and his other authors, he is also busy arranging Zhang Zhong's world tour and book signing.
The opening ceremony and the first show of the world tour book signing event have been held at Tongyoutongwu Bookstore. The next stop will be in Yanjing. Yanjing Station was originally scheduled to be the first stop, but it was canceled by Jiang Yang.
I jumped in line at one stop and became the second stop directly.
But no one can say anything, because Jiangyang is Zhang Zhong's hometown, and it is natural for a person to prefer his hometown.
After signing at Yanjing Station, they will embark on a several-month trip to Europe and the United States.
This plan will be launched in July. Before then, Chen Qing has many things to be busy with.
Fortunately, he is backed by the company and does not need to worry too much about the channels for his authors, so he can spare time to do this.
In fact, Zhang Zhong also advised him that he could leave the arrangement of the book tour to others, and he could leave some energy to concentrate on other things.
Speaking of which, he is now the agent of many authors, not his assistant alone, and the operations of other authors should not be affected for his own sake.
However, Chen Qing did not agree. He said that he had followed Zhang Zhong throughout the previous autograph signing event and he was experienced.
To be on the safe side, he will lead the team in the early stage this time, and he will let go when the other members of the team have grown up.
Chen Qing's workaholic trait only stopped for a few months. After taking a break, she became a workaholic again.
Amid the chirping of cicadas and birds, time passed quietly and it was early July in the blink of an eye.
Pengpeng's school was on holiday, and she instantly became a free bird. She took Zhang Zhong and Xu Yuhan to accompany her and went crazy outside for two or three days.
On the fourth day, Wen Han called Zhang Zhong and said that he had something important to talk to him face to face.
After answering the phone, Zhang Zhong went to the school.
Although Wen Han didn't say what the matter was during the phone call, based on the current time, what Wen Han wanted to say was most likely related to filling in the application form.
Sure enough, as soon as Zhang Zhong arrived at Wenhan's office, Wenhan held up the documents and said to Zhang Zhong, "Principal, here you are, look, this is the candidate file given to us by the Admissions Office."
Zhang Zhong saw Wen Han's excited look and asked doubtfully, "Is there anything special? You are so excited. Isn't it just the candidate file given by the admissions office? You haven't received it before?"
"Principal, you will know after seeing it." Wen Han said with a smile.
Zhang Zhong took the information.
This information is not a complete and detailed student file, but a compiled candidate file sheet, which only records the general situation of the student, such as the middle school to which he belongs, college entrance examination scores, age, etc.
And this is not nationwide, but only in Langui province.
Under normal circumstances, the admissions office will only provide schools with files that exceed a certain proportion of the school's planned enrollment.
For example, a total of 1,000 people in Langui Province have applied for Shizhong College. However, since Shizhong College has only two enrollment plans in Langui Province, at most, only a few files will be given to the school for review. It is impossible to transfer these files to the school.
A thousand personal files are given to the school.
There are only three people on the compiled information sheet in Zhang Zhong's hand.
This situation is normal.
However, Zhang Zhong narrowed his eyes after looking at the candidates' rankings in the province.
The first student, whose name is Zhang Zhongliang, has a college entrance examination score of 672 and ranks 1 in the province.
The second student, whose name is Chen Han, has a college entrance examination score of 667 and ranks 2 in the province.
The third student, whose name is Hu Taigen, has a college entrance examination score of 646 and ranks 16th in the province.
The top and second place candidates in liberal arts in Langui Province both applied for Shizhong College!
Even the third student ranks 16th in the province.
No wonder Wenhan was so excited. He didn't expect that the enrollment in Langui Province was so unexpected. They didn't even send anyone to Langui Province to contact him.
But the problem now is that the school has only two students planned to enroll in Langue Province.
In the past two years, the admissions office has been very strict about the school's enrollment plan and does not allow easy increase of the planned number of students. If Shizhong College wants to modify the planned number of students in Langui Province, it needs to go through some cumbersome processes, and it may not be possible. success.
Under normal circumstances, unless the school's planned enrollment in other provinces is full, these places can be transferred to other provinces and cities. Under other circumstances, it is difficult to increase the number of students.
"Principal, should we replace Mrs. Hu?" Wen Han pointed at the third person above and said.
Zhang Zhong wanted to say yes, but he hesitated because he considered another issue.
If they recruit students strictly according to the planned number of students and do not change the number of students, then the admission score of Shizhong College in Langui Province will be fixed at a high score of 667 points.
What is this concept?
That is to say, the worst students accepted by Shizhong College in Langui Province are also the second best in liberal arts in Langui Province, and Yenching University can only accept students with scores below 667 in Langui Province no matter how hard it is.
As a result, Shizhong College's admission line in Langui Province has directly surpassed Yenching University, becoming the first in the country.
Although it only surpasses Yenching University in some areas, it is definitely a milestone and has extraordinary significance.
When I go back and write a news article, the title is "Shocking, in just a few years since this school opened, its score has already surpassed that of Yenching University!"
Such a uc-flavored title is guaranteed to attract a lot of attention.
Many people who don’t watch the news seriously will leave an impression in their minds: Shizhong College has surpassed Yenching University.
"If we don't accept Mrs. Hu, we will definitely have a big advantage in public opinion." Wen Han obviously thought of this and said.
Zhang Jian nodded. This is why Wen Han insisted on letting him come for an interview, because this kind of thing is too confusing.
Seeing Zhang Zhong's hesitation, Wen Han said, "Actually, you don't need to think too much about Hu Taigeng, because he can get such high scores. All universities in the country are open to him. Even if we don't accept him, he can choose other options." School. But this is a rare opportunity for our school."
Zhang Zhong knew that Wen Han was right, and Hu Taigen's child would certainly not have to worry about not being able to go to school.
But when he thought that Mrs. Hu still wanted to study at Shi Middle School despite scoring so many points in the exam, he couldn't bear it.
If you don't really like it, why would you give up Yenching University and choose Shizhong College instead?
And from a rational point of view, it is definitely beneficial to the school to have students like Mrs. Hu.
"Let's take it. Both the provincial liberal arts champion and the second-place scholar came to our school. This news is enough." Zhang Zhong finally made his decision.
Wen Han smiled and said, "Okay, I understand."
Zhang Zhong was a little surprised by Wen Han's reaction. He originally thought that he was trying his best to persuade him to give up Hu Taigen, and he must have some opinions on this decision. Unexpectedly, he seemed quite happy.
"Why do you look so happy? Don't you advocate giving up Mrs. Hu?"
Wen Han shook his head, "I just provided an idea. It doesn't matter what I support, does it?"
Zhang Zhong probably understood what Wen Han meant. This guy was also testing himself as the principal.
"Okay, it's better for us to communicate more directly in the future. Apart from this situation in Langui Province, are there any special situations in other provinces and cities?"
"There is nothing special, but this year's investment line is much higher than last year. Although I don't know the situation at Jinling University yet, according to my estimation, it won't be much different." Wen Han said.
Zhang Zhong nodded with satisfaction, "Very good, settle the matter as soon as possible. You have no way to rest this summer, and you will have to prepare for the application and assessment of the students at the Fourth University later."
"I just need to discuss this matter with you. I have already contacted the Fourth University and discussed the assessment. Let's see how we decide. Should we give them a fixed number of students or confirm it? A passing mark?”
The two plans mentioned by Wen Han are quite different. If a fixed quota is given to the Fourth University, then a fixed number of students will pass the assessment regardless of the subsequent assessment.
But when it comes to determining the passing line, the situation becomes elusive. It is very likely that the students who applied are of high quality and did well in the exam. If many people pass the passing line, then there will be many places.
If this batch does not do well in the exam, there may not be a single spot.
"What does the Fourth University mean? Do they want a fixed number of places, or do they want us to set the standards?" Zhang Zhong asked.
"They hope to get a permanent spot."
"Is the school so unsure of their students?" Zhang Zhong said with an unexpected smile.
"I guess they are afraid that our assessment standards are set too high. If none of them pass, they won't be able to lose face."
"How many spots do they want?"
"Ten foundations a year."
"There are so many of them. Are there so many of them willing to come?"
Wen Han shook his head, "I don't know about this. Anyway, the other party made it very clear that he hopes to get ten places a year."
"No, ten places is too many, and our assessment will be meaningless. Let's tell them that we will give them a guarantee of two. If there are people who pass our assessment standards, they will get as many as they pass."
This is a compromise method, which can not only ensure that the assessment at the Middle School is effective, but also ensure that the Fourth University will not be shaved off.
Anyway, there are two guarantees, so it doesn’t matter even if they all fail.
And if more than one person is qualified, then more students from their side can come, and maybe as many as they apply can come.
"Okay, I believe the fourth university will accept this plan, but I think they may have some objections to the number of two places."
"We can't compromise on this, we can only accept two and no more."
"Well, I will make it clear to them. How should the specific standards, the direction and content of the assessment be determined?"
"You should discuss this matter with Yang Xiao. He has taught at Columbia University before and thinks he has more experience than us in this area. Just show it to me after you come up with a plan."
"Hey, now Yang Xiao has something to do in the summer." Wen Han said with a smile.
…
"Ah sneeze!"
Yang Xiao, who had just finished class and was about to go back to the office, suddenly sneezed.
He looked up at the scorching sun above his head, wondering why he kept sneezing on such a hot day.
What Yang Xiao didn't know was that someone was already thinking about him.