The day before the competition, early in the morning, Gu Xiaoqing and Jiang Weidong arrived at the school.
Principal Gu was already waiting for the two of them at the school gate.
The village arranged a tractor and sent the three of them to the town's station.
There are regular buses here that go to the county.
They run only once every other day.
Gu Xiaoqing wanted to pay for the bus ticket, but Principal Gu held him back, saying the school would reimburse it.
Since this competition is school-based, the travel expenses for this trip, as well as accommodation and meals afterward, are all covered by the school.
Principal Gu led the two kids onto the bus.
Luckily, there were seats available.
Principal Gu immediately spotted familiar faces, as the neighboring school principals were also bringing students to attend the competition.
The two principals sat together.
There were extra seats in the back.
