The Clever Student and the Surprised Teacher

One day, a student approached his teacher after class and said,

> “Ma’am, I believe I’m very intelligent and capable. I’d like to move up to a higher grade. Could you please test me to see if I deserve it?”

The teacher smiled and agreed. She took him to the principal’s office.

The principal decided to test the boy’s knowledge.

Principal: “What is 3 × 4?”

Student: “12.”

Principal: “What’s the capital of Japan?”

Student: “Tokyo.”

After several questions, the principal was amazed — the boy answered every single one correctly.

The principal turned to the teacher and said,

> “He’s quite smart. Do you want to test him yourself?”

The teacher grinned mischievously and said,

> “Alright, I’ll ask a few creative questions.”

She began with a playful tone:

Teacher: “What has four legs on a cow but only two on me?”

Student: “Legs.”

The principal chuckled.

The teacher continued,

Teacher: “What do you have in your pocket that I don’t?”

Student: “Money.”

Everyone laughed softly.

Then she asked,

Teacher: “What is something soft in a woman’s hand that sometimes becomes hard?”

Student: “A pen.”

The principal burst into laughter, realizing the boy’s cleverness.

Finally, the teacher said,

> “Enough. This boy isn’t just smart — he’s brilliant and witty!”

The principal nodded with a smile and said,

> “Son, you can go straight to university. I think I need to go back to elementary school!” 😂

Moral of the Story:

Being intelligent isn’t only about what you know — it’s also about how you think.

Quick wit, confidence, and a calm mind are true signs of genius.