After a simple rebirth

The head teacher said there would be activities, and there really were activities.

The head teacher informed the school to hold a "My Dream" speech contest, and each class recommended two students to participate, and then there would be preliminary and final rounds.

When Fu Ying heard the news, she felt that it had nothing to do with her because she was not planning to participate.

But someone wouldn't let her go.

The Chinese class representative was in charge of this competition, and the class monitor was the first to respond and want to participate, and then no one else agreed.

Unlike students in big cities who actively participate in various competitions to train themselves, many students in rural areas are actually unwilling to participate in such competitions. They are not confident in themselves and dare not go on stage to show their talents. They are even more afraid of making a fool of themselves because they are too nervous. Therefore, many people resist such competitions.

Fu Ying didn't resist, but she was not interested.

Fu Ying has participated in many such competitions, both in school and company, and has achieved good results. She is a competitive player, and she performs exceptionally well during competitions, so the results are usually better than expected.

But now she really wants to keep a low profile and devote herself to study. She doesn't want to participate in this kind of competition. Narcissistically speaking, she doesn't want to cool down others.

She was surprised when Zhou Lihua, the Chinese class representative, came to see her.

"Fu Ying, you usually speak in a reasonable way, and you are quite courageous in our class. Please sign up for this competition."

"First of all, thank you for your recognition, but I personally have no interest in this activity. I suggest you look for other classmates."

"Why? If we get good results in this competition, we can add extra points to our class, and our class's conduct score will be higher." Zhou Lihua was puzzled.

"Yes, this competition can add points to the class, but these are additional points. No one can guarantee that they will get this score, so it's best to have it, but it doesn't matter if you don't. You should recommend students who need it more." Fu Ying explained seriously.

"Why are you so selfish? You're not even willing to give extra points to the class!" Zhou Lihua suddenly attacked.

Fu Ying just felt confused.

"Why do I have to participate? Why don't you sign up yourself?"

"If I could get good grades, I would go too. You can obviously get good grades, so why don't you sign up?" Zhou Lihua yelled.

"Do you know what this is called?" Fu Ying stared at her.

"This is called moral kidnapping. According to what you said, I have the ability to add points to the class, so I must go. But what if others are better and I can't get good grades? Are you blaming me for not being good enough and not being able to add points to the class? Then my efforts in participating in the competition are completely negated, right?

If I go but don't get good grades, it's wrong. If I don't go, it's also wrong. Do I have to sign a life and death agreement to participate in a competition? If I don't get good grades, I don't deserve to come back to Class 1 of Grade 11?

Since I can't get the approval of my classmates, represented by you, no matter what, why should I bother myself?"

Zhou Lihua obviously didn't expect Fu Ying to directly refuse to participate in the competition and say these words to her. She was a little at a loss, but more of it was the anger of being humiliated in front of so many people.

"Anyway, it's wrong for you to do this. I'm going to find the class teacher."

Zhou Lihua came to see Fu Ying during the break, so many people heard their quarrel. Zhou Lihua had already left, and no one said anything in front of Fu Ying.

But Fu Ying was speechless as she watched Zhou Lihua storm away. If she couldn't win the argument, she could just go find the class teacher. What's the difference between this and a child asking adults for help when he can't beat someone else?

The homeroom teacher had a class in the afternoon, so Teacher Tan came to the classroom early and called Fu Ying and Zhou Lihua to understand the situation.

Fu Ying stood next to the seat and spoke directly,

“Teacher, our quarrel happened in front of our classmates, and I also want to solve this problem in front of all the classmates.

It's like a debate, with people coming and going, and the audience can also have their own opinions and thoughts.

The conflict between us is nothing more than a process of you convincing me and me convincing you. It just happens that the students can practice their debating thinking. "

Zhou Lihua's face didn't look very good. She didn't expect Fu Ying to say this in front of her classmates.

Teacher Tan nodded.

"That's fine. This is something that is related to the classmates. You can imagine how you would make suggestions if you were Zhou Lihua, and how you would answer if you were Fu Ying."

Fu Ying nodded, and after the head teacher finished speaking, she turned to Zhou Lihua.

"In front of the head teacher and the whole class, I will also ask you three questions directly. Just think carefully and answer me.

First, what do you think is the significance of holding a speech contest in school? Is it to train students' organizational and adaptability skills, or is it simply to give extra points to the winning class?

Zhou Lihua was being watched by everyone and was already getting nervous. She answered in a low voice,

"As for the school, it must be to train the students."

Fu Ying continued to ask,

"Okay, second question. Honestly, do you think that with my current language expression ability and courage, is participating in this competition a bonus or a piece of cake for me?"

Zhou Lihua spoke a little louder.

"It is because you can get good grades that I recommend you to participate. This way, you and the class monitor can add points to the class. I am also doing this for the good of the class."

“No one denies your desire to do good for the class, and no one thinks it’s wrong for you to be serious and responsible. But you can choose a better way.

From my perspective, I don't need these competitions to hone my abilities, nor do I need these results to prove my strength. Although participating in this competition is not a waste of time, it is indeed not very helpful to me. Why should I spend time preparing for it? Wouldn't it be better for me to review more with this time?

You found me because more people in the class signed up. But do I have to be the one to participate in this competition? Will it be a big problem if only one student from a class participates in this competition, or if no students participate? It's not that serious, right?

This time I may have participated in the competition for the sake of my class, but what about next time? If no one participates, will it be me every time? Do I look like someone who is easy to talk to and is taken advantage of?

Yes, if I participate in the competition, I might be able to get good results without any effort, and then what?

I always participate in the competition and I always get good grades. But what about those who have worked hard for a long time? Don't they deserve good grades and contribute to the class with their own strength? In the long run, others will think that since I am participating, they have no way to succeed. They will no longer want to participate in these competitions. Then what is the point of the school organizing these activities? This is not what the school wants to see.

I don't deny your efforts, but I still want to say: you have the heart to do good for the class and the tenacity to insist on looking for me, you can definitely look for other classmates. Other students need this kind of competition experience more, but they just don't dare to speak up. Why don't you learn more about it and encourage others more!

So the third question I want to ask is the last question. After my careful explanation, do you still think I was wrong to reject you? "

Zhou Lihua was even more hesitant and unable to speak.

Seeing her like this, Fu Ying guessed that she had actually realized her problem and had listened to what she said, but she just couldn't save herself.

Fu Ying couldn't take the initiative to give Zhou Lihua a way out, and she might not appreciate it, so only a third party could step in.

The head teacher took the opportunity to smooth things over.

"Zhou Lihua has thought a lot about the class and deserves recognition. What Fu Ying said is also true. The school organizes competitions to provide students with opportunities to exercise.

Both sides are right, just talk it out.

Whether it is this competition or other competitions, every student is encouraged to participate voluntarily. In order to encourage everyone, I decided to give a reward to every student who takes the initiative to participate. Of course, if the results are good, the reward will be higher. "

After the head teacher finished speaking, he gestured for everyone to do their own thing, and Fu Ying returned to her seat.