Chapter 119: Su He, You Little Liar!
Director Luo, seated a few seats away, was practically fuming with anger!
Su He hadn’t even agreed yet!
And yet, you shamelessly announced it as if it were settled?
Besides, Su He was only working part-time with you—if we’re talking about affiliations, then she belongs to our Huaihua Commune!
Director Shen’s thinking was simple: since Su He had already been recognized by the county leaders, then whatever big order she mentioned was probably legit!
A valuable asset like that must be claimed first!
Anyway, Su He had already agreed to act as their Xiangyang Commune liaison, so he figured his declaration wasn’t out of line!
As for whether Director Luo would be upset—that wasn’t his concern at all.
Just as Director Shen was about to say more, Director Liao from the County Broadcasting Station leaned forward and added, “Comrade Su He is also our county’s special correspondent. Her articles are not only well-written but also insightful.”
Principal Chen, who hadn’t had a chance to speak this whole time: “…”
The senior leader asked me, why are you all butting in?!
Just as Principal Chen opened his mouth to speak, Director Lu from the Provincial Night School cut in: “This Su He is quite good, yes, but she’s still a bit lacking compared to our provincial students. If she could come to our school for further studies, I’m sure she’d improve greatly.”
Principal Chen: No one would think you’re mute if you just kept quiet!
Further studies, my foot!
That girl’s already ten times better than you!
At least she… knows how to talk like a human!
Ignoring Director Lu, Principal Chen lowered his voice and said to the senior leader, “Su He is actually our night school’s external advisor. She’s a young person with strong ideological awareness.
She even gave up her recommendation to university to stay here and serve the educational cause of our An County.
To better understand student needs, she posed as a student to experience life firsthand. Because she gained such strong support from the student body, she even became the student council president.”
Su He had taught him all of that in advance—she was worried her student status might be exposed, so she had prepared a cover story.
In the past, Principal Chen would never have lied to a senior official. But now, it was as if a latent talent in his blood had awakened!
He could lie so naturally—face calm, heart steady.
He spoke so quietly that only the senior leader and Director Lu nearby could hear.
Before the senior leader could respond, Director Lu clicked his tongue and said, “She’s just a little girl—how is she qualified to be an external advisor? Old Chen, you’re being ridiculous!”
But Principal Chen still ignored him and continued speaking to the senior leader. “That batch of supplies I told you about earlier—she was the one who made the connections. The girl’s full of good ideas.”
The senior leader looked genuinely surprised. “Su He? I thought you just begged them for it.”
Principal Chen: “…”
Come on, that’s low!
So I cried a few poverty tears in your office a couple of times—do you have to drag that up?!
What began as a casual inquiry from the senior leader now turned into genuine interest in Su He.
Director Lu couldn’t help asking, “Old Chen, what kind of supplies?”
Principal Chen shot him a glance. “You’ll find out soon enough.”
Stonewalled, Director Lu glared but said nothing more.
Among the entourage were two female teachers, who were instead captivated by the decorative hairpieces worn by the girls on stage.
They were quite familiar with trends in the provincial capital, but they had never seen anything like these—so unique! Where did the night school students buy them?
If they could find them for sale, they’d definitely pick some up to give as gifts…
In the audience, Director Gao from the Textile Factory was also seated. He had accompanied Director Feng.
He too had noticed the headpieces—and suddenly recalled the ones Su He had previously taken.
With professional instinct, he instantly understood Su He’s intention!
The girls on stage were the center of attention. Naturally, many women would notice the hair accessories.
After the performance, they’d be asking where to buy them. But they’d find them unavailable.
Then, once the supply center stocked them—they’d sell out instantly.
He began fidgeting in his seat. He needed to return immediately to arrange production—otherwise, the little stock they had in the warehouse wouldn’t be nearly enough!
Meanwhile, Fu Peng, his face wrapped in bandages, stood in the back of the crowd. Watching the radiant Su He on stage, his eyes were full of venom.
The brighter her spotlight, the more unreachable she became.
She must be ruined. Only by dragging her down could he have a shot.
He scoffed. A girl who didn’t even have a registered student ID, pretending to be the student council president—that was fraud! A moral failing!
If he exposed her in public, she wouldn’t just be expelled from night school—other organizations would fire her too!
But he couldn’t do it himself—it would upset Principal Chen.
He needed to find someone else to expose her…
The performance was nearly over. Su He stepped on stage and said, “Let’s welcome Principal Chen to give a speech!”
Principal Chen was a little nervous as he stepped to center stage.
Director Lu sneered. He figured the old man would just say a bunch of fluff welcoming the delegation.
What he didn’t expect was that this “rigid old man” had learned a few tricks!
“Dear leaders, guests, teachers, and fellow students—good evening! First, a warm welcome to all of you!”
Su He led the applause.
A wave of clapping broke out below.
Principal Chen felt a surge of warmth in his heart. Guess the stipend wasn’t wasted after all!
“Taking advantage of the provincial night school leaders’ visit, we’ve organized this performance.
It serves both to showcase our academic progress and to thank all sectors of society for supporting our night school!
Upon learning of our financial struggles, many fellow organizations stepped in to help. I’d like to read the donation list now.
The Textile Factory donated 500 meters of defective fabric. The Machinery Factory donated 100 industrial ration coupons and 50 thermoses…
Xiangyang Commune donated one pig and five hens. Qiping Commune donated one pig…”
Most of the audience was absolutely stunned.
Especially Director Lu—his eyes nearly popped out!
He had just mocked Principal Chen for failing to secure funds, and now this?!
Wasn’t An County supposed to be dirt poor? Why were these organizations and communes so generous?
Wouldn’t they rather keep the cloth for their own use? The thermoses for their own homes? The pigs for their own meals?
Why give everything to the night school?!
Suddenly, he remembered what Principal Chen said earlier—that Su He had arranged all this—and a chill went down his spine.
Could it really be that she got all this done herself?!
How?!
After reading the list, Principal Chen delivered a long string of thank-yous, and then announced, “Would the representatives please come up to the stage?”
Su He led the applause again. Director Feng and others looked puzzled but still walked on stage amid warm applause.
Principal Chen first shook hands with Director Feng of the Textile Factory, then handed him a bouquet and a certificate.
Su He, standing by the microphone, smiled politely. “Director Feng, please step over here and say a few words.”
Director Feng hadn’t prepared anything, but giving a speech was nothing new for him. He stepped forward and offered a few courteous remarks about the Textile Factory continuing to support education.
Meanwhile, Director Shen, who had been silently reciting a long speech in his head: “…”
Su He, you little liar!
This is what you meant by “say a few words on stage”?!
