Chapter 4: First Day At School
It was Monday morning at O-Town Elementary School. In the Grade 3 classroom, Hiroshi's teacher came in.
"Attention, class," said the teacher. "We have two new students today. They're identical twins from China. Come in you two."
Lin and Liang came in.
"Hi, I'm Lin Xiong," Lin introduced.
"And I'm Liang Xiong," Liang also said.
"Nice to meet you, girls," smiled the teacher. "This is your place next to Hiroshi's desk."
"Thanks, miss," said Liang.
Lin and Liang went to their places and sat down.
"Class, you are now going to have a math lesson," the teacher told the children. "Everyone get your math books out. Lin and Liang, since you two are new here, I'll be giving you new math books."
The teacher got two math books and gave them to Lin and Liang.
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It was now recess. Hiroshi was with Lin and Liang.
"How was your first lesson?" asked Hiroshi.
"It was good," replied Lin.
"I thought it was too," answered Liang.
"Thanks to you Hiroshi, memories of Chang Juan don't seem too painful as it was a few days ago."
"Arigato, Lin-chan," giggled Hiroshi.
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Later, after lunchtime recess, the teacher was teaching her class Science. The intercom was heard.
"Lin and Liang Xiong, can you report to the principal's office please?" announced Principal Davies.
Lin and Liang get out of their seats and leave the classroom.
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Later, the twins were sitting in front of the principal's desk.
"Lin and Liang, your parents will be picking you two up from school early today," explained Principal Davies. "Your parents are going to hear how your first school day was. In this school, all students who have transferred to this school have to go home early on their first school day."
Later, there was a knock at the door.
"Come in," called Principal Davies.
Lin and Liang's parents came in.
"Ni Hao, Principal Davies," greeted Mrs. Xiong. "How have our daughters been?"
"I'm delighted to tell you that they have been well-behaved for the entire day," replied Principal Davies.
"That's great, principal," said Mrs. Xiong. "Girls, how was your first day of school?"
"It was good," replied Lin.
"Yeah, very good," Liang agreed.
"I'm delighted to hear that," Principal Davies smiled. "Mr. and Mrs. Xiong, you and your daughters can go now."
"Thank you, Principal Davies," said Mrs. Xiong.
Lin, Liang and their parents left the room.
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Later, Rocko was pulling into the driveway in his car. He got out and saw Lin and Liang
"Hi, girls," he greeted. "How was your first day of school?"
"We thought it was very good," replied Lin.
"Oh, that's nice," smiled Rocko.
THE END
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Phew, the chapter's now done. Now the story's finished!