"Hello, Teacher Wang," Teacher Jin hurriedly looked up, giving a rather awkward smile. Every time report card distribution came around, she was plagued with embarrassment. There was no choice. Her students consistently performed poorly, making her feel as if she can't hold her head high within the school grounds.
"Hehe..." Teacher Wang beamed, "This time, I really have to congratulate you."
"Congratulate me?" Teacher Jin pointed at herself, laughing as if she were on the verge of tears. What was there to congratulate her for? For once again earning the label of teaching the worst-performing class? A status she had carried for several years.
"Your class ranked first," Teacher Wang continued to smile.
But Teacher Jin felt like crying. It must be the bottom rank. Always the same scenario.
When Teacher Wang finally left, Teacher Jin breathed a sigh of relief. She was really afraid that if Teacher Wang continued with his congratulations, she might lose her dignity completely.