For Charleston Thorne, there aren't too many regrets.

If Rasco Shaw were still around, the position of governor wouldn't have much to do with him, and he might still be treading water.

Now Rasco Shaw has been forced out.

He's become the third in command, which is better than nothing.

Logically, after Charleston Thorne took over as the principal of the State Political School, he should have canceled the "Best Student" selection, since this so-called Best Student was Rasco Shaw's tool for using others to achieve his own ends.

After much deliberation, Charleston Thorne decided to carry out Rasco Shaw's decision at that time.

After all, Rasco Shaw's defeat at Harrow's Pass wasn't unrelated to him.

If he overturned Rasco Shaw's policy right after taking office, it might easily invite public criticism.

Doing so was also a way to clarify that his departure from Rasco Shaw was unrelated.

He could also gain a good reputation, so why not?

Just a few days after Charleston Thorne took office.

The leadership of the State Political School held a meeting and decided, based on the comprehensive evaluation, to award the title of "Best Student" to Dirk Carter.

Upon receiving this news.

The other students weren't too surprised.

After all, everyone believed that the big tree behind Dirk Carter was Charleston Thorne.

Otherwise, why would Charleston Thorne stand up for him?

According to Rasco Shaw at the time.

The person who received the Best Student award could be promoted half a level, as long as the position matched the grade, he could choose at will, and if Dirk Carter wanted, he could become the County Committee Secretary at the age of 28.

In such a way, he would also make history.

Becoming the youngest head at the department level in Serenity State.

For a time.

Dirk Carter's dorm was bustling with visitors.

Whether they knew Dirk Carter well or not, they all came to congratulate him one by one.

It wasn't because Dirk Carter was at the peak of his career, but rather because they all wanted to use Dirk Carter to connect with Charleston Thorne.

By late October.

The half-year training class for department-level cadres finally reached its conclusion.

At four in the afternoon.

The auditorium was filled with all one hundred students.

Amidst resounding applause.

The newly appointed principal, Charleston Thorne, ascended the rostrum surrounded by school leaders.

Larry Lewis, as the executive vice principal, first gave the graduation speech, followed by Charleston Thorne's speech, creating quite a lively atmosphere.

Then.

The awards session began.

The much-anticipated moment finally arrived.

Larry Lewis passionately said, "First, let's have Principal Tang announce the Best Student."

Clap, clap, clap...

The whole hall erupted in applause.

Everyone's eyes, intentionally or unintentionally, turned towards Dirk Carter.

After all, the news that Dirk Carter was the Best Student had already spread long before the graduation ceremony.

Charleston Thorne took the microphone, cleared his throat, and said, "I announce that the recipient of this year's Best Student in the junior cadre training class is Ms. Daisy Young."

As soon as the name was read out.

After a few seconds of silence, the hall erupted in noise.

People began to search for Daisy Young in the crowd.

"Wasn't it said that Dirk Carter was the Best Student? How did it change?"

"What's going on? How did it become Daisy Young?"

"..."

Everyone started whispering.

Even Daisy Young herself was momentarily stunned.

She looked at Dirk Carter beside her.

Dirk Carter smiled slightly, saying, "It's your name being called, go up and get your award."

"How could..."

Daisy Young was momentarily taken aback.

Dirk Carter patted her on the shoulder, saying, "You heard it right, it's you, go on up, don't keep the leaders waiting."

At this moment.

Daisy Young stood up dazedly.

Under everyone's gaze, she walked up to the stage.

Charleston Thorne handed the Best Student trophy and certificate to her in front of all the students, shaking her hand and saying, "Congratulations, Ms. Daisy Young."

At this time, Daisy Young was still in a daze.

Looking down at Dirk Carter, he was the first to stand up and applaud.

At that moment, she suddenly understood something.

After the mystery of the Best Student was revealed.

The winners of ten outstanding students were also announced.

There was no surprise about the awardees, but it was indeed incredible that Dirk Carter didn't even receive the outstanding student award.

As soon as the graduation ceremony ended.

Dirk Carter disappeared from the auditorium.

When Daisy Young went to look for him, he was already nowhere to be found.

At eight in the evening.

It was time for the routine graduation dance.

All the students attended dressed in formal wear.

Wearing an evening gown, Daisy Young searched the hall for a long time but didn't find Dirk Carter.

She happened to see Burrell Yule drinking in a corner, so she pulled him aside and asked, "Burrell, where's Dirk Carter?"

Burrell oh-ed.

He said, "Dirk Carter said he didn't want to attend the dance and is staying in the dormitory."

Hearing this.

Daisy Young ran out of the hall.

Out of breath at Dirk Carter's dormitory door, she found him leaning against the bed reading.

His luggage bag was placed aside, as if he was ready to leave at any time.

"Are you planning to leave without saying goodbye?"

Daisy Young suddenly spoke, startling Dirk Carter.

Putting down the book, he scratched his head, saying a bit awkwardly, "This dorm bed is too uncomfortable to sleep in, so I thought of leaving early. After all, I have to leave sooner or later, and the car from the county to pick me up will arrive in a little over an hour."

"Are you leaving in such a hurry because you're afraid I'll thank you?"

Daisy Young stepped into the dormitory and asked Dirk Carter.

Dirk Carter laughed embarrassedly, "Not at all, why would you thank me?"

"Wasn't the Best Student award given to me by you?"

Daisy Young asked.

Dirk Carter feigned surprise, "Not at all, the Best Student was determined by the school committee. Do you think as a student I have the capability to give it to you? Besides, if I got the Best Student, I would be a department-level cadre, why would I give it to you? Who doesn't want to be promoted?"

"Did you know about my situation?"

Daisy Young asked.

Dirk Carter froze, ready to brush it off.

Daisy Young said seriously, "Speak honestly, don't lie to me."

Dirk Carter paused, finally nodding, taking a deep breath and saying, "I knew, I'm really sorry, there wasn't much I could do elsewhere, so... so I could only..."

The matter concerning Daisy Young occurred a few days ago.

Overnight, photos of a relationship between Dirk Carter and Daisy Young spread wildly online.

It would be expected that someone deliberately uploaded them.

Needless to say, it was surely Kim Churchill.

Even though the photos were pixelated, the incident was so publicized that it couldn't be hidden.

It didn't have much impact on Dirk Carter.

But for Daisy Young, it was completely different.

First, her husband proposed a divorce outright, and Daisy Young straightforwardly went back to Keston City over the weekend and immediately processed the divorce.

Then Keston City Municipal Government removed Daisy Young from her position as deputy director of the Cultural and Tourism Bureau.

The reason was simple.

The Cultural and Tourism Bureau is a city's card, and as a deputy director with sensational photos spreading everywhere, it certainly affected the cultural and tourism image significantly, and removal was only natural.

And precisely because so many things happened simultaneously to Daisy Young.

Dirk Carter decided to give the Best Student award to Daisy Young.

"But this opportunity is very important to you too; if you could be promoted to a department director at 28, your political career thereafter would definitely be promising, don't you think it's a waste of such a good opportunity?"

Daisy Young asked.

Dirk Carter smiled, nodded, and said, "It is a bit of a waste, but compared to me, you probably need it more, right?"

After he said this.

Daisy Young's eyes welled up with tears.

Dirk Carter suddenly opened his arms.

Saying, "We are about to say goodbye, and who knows if there will be any chance to meet again, let's hug."

Daisy Young hesitated for a moment.

Then opened her arms too, hugging Dirk Carter.

Suddenly, Daisy Young wiped her tears.

Asked, "How much longer do you have before you leave?"

Dirk Carter looked at his watch and said, "About an hour."

Daisy Young released Dirk Carter, saying, "Then that's enough time."

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