First, in an ordinary peasant family in Nanchong City, Sichuan, there is a 19-year-old senior high school student named Yang Bo. From elementary school to high school, Yang Bo has always been the top student in his class, showing extraordinary intelligence and learning talent.
He is often named a "three-good student", his teachers and classmates are full of praise for him, and parents have high hopes for this talented young man who came out of the countryside. However, in his third year of high school, Yang Bo's grades began to fluctuate.
In several mock exams, there was a noticeable ebb and fall in his ranking. This phenomenon is not accidental, but an external reflection of the huge pressure in Yang Bo's heart. He attaches great importance to the results of the college entrance examination, and even chooses to repeat his studies for a year, for fear that his abnormal performance will affect his future.
The expectations of his family and teachers invisibly increased Yang Bo's burden. He began to doubt his ability to learn, believing that if he did not do well in the exam, all his efforts would be wasted.
At night, Yang Bo often tosses and turns, and the disappointed eyes of his family after failing the college entrance examination keep coming to his mind. This self-exhaustion caused him to fall into a deep panic.
Just when Yang Bo's spirit was on the verge of collapse, he suddenly had an idea that frightened him: If he could know the exam questions in advance, then he would be able to get a high score in the college entrance examination, wouldn't it be once and for all to solve all the problems perfectly? Although there was a voice deep down in his heart reminding him that this was a very immoral and illegal idea, Yang Bo, who was crushed by the pressure, couldn't care so much anymore.
He began to seriously consider this crazy plan and set out to investigate how to implement it. Yang Bo learned that every year, the college entrance examination papers will be transported to the confidential room of the local education bureau three days before the start of the exam, and will be guarded by special personnel 24 hours a day.
Second, this information gave him hope and set him on a path of no return. In this way, driven by huge pressure and luck, Yang Bo decided to take a risk and steal the college entrance examination papers.
What he didn't know was that this decision would completely change the course of his life, with immeasurable consequences for him and others. After making the decision to steal the college entrance examination papers, Yang Bo began to make careful preparations.
He spent a lot of time paying close attention to the movements of the Education Bureau, carefully observing the pattern of security patrols, and even remembering the location of the power box by heart. At the same time, he also prepared all kinds of tools that could be used, including pliers, glass glue, etc.
After several investigations, Yang Bo determined that the early morning of June 5, 2003 was the best time to commit the crime. That night, he could barely sleep, nervous and excited. When the clock struck midnight, Yang Bo quietly left the rental house and went to the Education Bureau.
The Education Bureau building in the night was quiet, but Yang Bo's heart was beating so fast that it almost jumped out of his chest. He forced himself to calm down and proceed according to the plan. First, he cut off the power to the Education Bureau building to make sure there were no alarm systems or cameras working.
Yang Bo then walked around to the back of the building. The windows were equipped with anti-theft fences, and he took out a large pair of pliers from the tool kit he had prepared in advance and began to work on the iron fence of the windows.
Every soft sound of metal made his nerves tense, for fear of alarming someone. After about half an hour, he finally cut the steel bars, leaving a hole in the window that was large enough.
Third, Yang Bo cautiously entered the secret room where the test papers were stored, and gently pried open the iron door with a tool. When he saw the neatly arranged test papers, a wave of vertigo hit.
Due to the tight schedule, he made a quick decision to take away only one set of exam papers for each subject. In order to escape detection, Yang Bo also carried out some camouflage work before leaving. He first used tools to repair the bars that had been damaged by himself, and tried to restore them to their original appearance.
Then he took out the glass glue from the tool kit and glued and repaired the window damage marks left when he got in, barely looking like there were no signs of damage. After returning to the rental house, Yang Bo studied and answered the questions like a demon.
It took him two whole days, desperately memorizing and completing the answers to all the test questions. With each question, he felt one step closer to his goal. On the day of the college entrance examination, Yang Bo was full of confidence in himself.
He believed that he had mastered the "golden key" to the ideal university. However, he would not have imagined that this "key" would not only fail to open the door to success, but would push him into the abyss.
Yang Bo walked towards the examination room with great anticipation, but he didn't know that fate was waiting to give him a heavy blow. On June 7, 2003, the college entrance examination came as scheduled. Yang Bo walked into the examination room with apprehension and excitement, confidently ready to show his skills.
However, the moment he got the test paper, it was as if someone had poured cold water on his head. The questions on the test paper were completely unfamiliar, very different from the one he had stolen. Not only that, but the difficulty of the questions seems to be greater.
Fourth, Yang Bo suddenly felt that the sky was spinning, and cold sweat instantly soaked his back. He couldn't believe his eyes and flipped through the test paper repeatedly, hoping to find even one similar question.
But reality ruthlessly shattered his illusions. All the questions were brand new, and the answers he had painstakingly memorized were useless at the moment. The surrounding candidates also began to whisper and complain about the difficulty of the questions.
Soon, 6.3 million test takers across the country reflected the "weirdness" of the questions. This year's college entrance examination is known as the most difficult in history, especially the mathematics subject, which was personally ordered by the famous questioner Ge Jun, which is extremely difficult, and the last few big questions are even more daunting to countless students.
Yang Bo sat in the examination room, feeling unprecedented despair and panic. His "witty" move not only did not bring any advantages, but made him completely lose his direction. Those days and nights of hard reading, those blueprints for the future, have become so far away at this moment.
He forced himself to calm down, tried to recall what he had usually learned, and reluctantly began to answer questions. After the exam, Yang Bo walked out of the examination room reluctantly. He knew that his dream had been shattered, and that he could face even more serious consequences.
How ridiculous and pointless the efforts made to steal the exam papers, the actions that took huge risks, seem so ridiculous and meaningless at the moment. In the end, Yang Bo's college entrance examination score was 515 points.
This score could have allowed him to get into a good university, but at this time he had no intention of paying attention to this. He knew that the trajectory of his life had been completely changed by this stupid decision.
Fifth, whenever he thinks of what he has done, Yang Bo feels extremely remorse and self-blame. He began to realize that he had not only ruined his own future, but could also affect the fate of other innocent candidates.
Those students who are also under pressure, those friends who are working hard to prepare for the exam, they are all fighting in a fair and just environment, while they are trying to use improper means to gain an advantage.
Yang Bo fell into a deep self-condemnation. He began to reflect on why he had made such a decision, was it too stressful? Is it because you don't have confidence in yourself? Or are you blinded by a momentary fluke? Whatever the reason, regret at the moment is useless.
This unexpected result not only shattered Yang Bo's dream, but also taught him a profound life lesson. He understands that there are no shortcuts on the road of life, and only down-to-earth efforts can achieve real success.
However, for Yang Bo, it is too late to realize this, and what awaits him will be legal sanctions and a long period of remorse. Yang Bo's illegal acts did not escape the punishment of the law.
In fact, the college entrance examination proposition organization immediately activated the emergency plan after discovering the theft of the test papers. They opted to use a new set of spare papers, and decided to take the exam step by step first, so as not to be alarmed.
This decision not only ensured the smooth conduct of the exam, but also bought time for the follow-up detection work. After the exam, law enforcement began a meticulous investigation. After some investigation, the police quickly locked their eyes on Yang Bo.
His series of suspicious behaviors, especially the unauthorized fingerprinting of the school organization, made him a key target of suspicion. In the face of ironclad evidence, Yang Bo finally collapsed.
Sixth, he trembled and explained the whole process of stealing the test paper to the police, and his voice was full of remorse and fear. However, it was too late, and the wheels of the law had already begun to turn.
On August 25, 2003, the Nanchong Intermediate People's Court rendered a first-instance judgment in the case of Yang Bo. In the courtroom, Yang Bo lowered his head and looked in a trance, as if he had not woken up from this nightmare.
When the judge announced that he had been sentenced to seven years in prison for leaking state secrets, he was struck by lightning and sat in the dock. In his reasoning, the judge pointed out that Yang Bo's theft of college entrance examination papers not only had a major impact on the future of 6.3 million candidates, but also shook the state's management order of the college entrance examination.
This verdict is not only a personal punishment for Yang Bo, but also a warning to all those who are lucky. In prison, Yang Bo often cried bitterly, and once had suicidal thoughts.
He finally realized that all the pain stemmed from his own momentary confusion. If he could have persevered, with a score of 515, he could have gone to an ideal university.
Now, however, no matter how much he regrets it, this act will cast an indelible shadow over his life. Yang Bo's case became the first case of theft of college entrance examination papers in the country, which attracted widespread social attention.
It not only exposed the loopholes in the college entrance examination management system at the time, but also reflected the extreme behavior that some students could have done under great pressure. This case is a wake-up call for the education authorities to start re-examining and improving the gaokao management system.
Yang Bo's case has taught us a profound lesson. It vividly demonstrates the importance of staying sane and sticking to principles in the face of stress and temptation. Yang Bo was originally an excellent student, but under the huge pressure of the college entrance examination, a moment of confusion led to a tragic result.
Seventh, this case reflects some of the problems that existed in the education system at that time. Overemphasizing grades and progression rates, and neglecting the focus on students' mental health, leads some students to make the wrong choices under intense pressure.
Yang Bo's experience reminds us that education is not only about imparting knowledge, but also about cultivating students' correct values and ability to cope with pressure. At the same time, Yang Bo's story also reveals the danger of luck psychology.
He may think that his actions will not go undetected, or that even if they do, there will be no serious consequences. However, reality dealt him a heavy blow. This reminds us that we should not leave anything to chance at any time, but should abide by the law and follow the right path.
For every young person facing an important choice in life, Yang Bo's story is a mirror. It serves as a warning to us to stick to the bottom line and believe in our abilities, no matter how much pressure and temptation we face.
A score of 515 could have allowed Yang Bo to get into a good university, but his impulse ruined his future. This case also makes us reflect on how to help students develop the right values and outlook on life in a highly competitive educational environment.
We need to teach our students that true success is not achieved through shortcuts, but through honesty and hard work. Only by being down-to-earth and competing fairly can we go further on the road of life.
After the Yang Bo case, the education department made a series of adjustments to the management of the college entrance examination work, aiming to prevent problems before they occur. First of all, the confidentiality measures have been strengthened in the work of the college entrance examination proposition, and every detail of the production and delivery of test papers has been subject to stricter operating specifications.
Eighth, secondly, every year during the college entrance examination, more emergency plans will be formulated. In addition to the A-rolls that are in normal use, there are also multiple sets of B-rolls prepared in case of emergency. In the event of a special situation, the corresponding plan can be activated immediately.
In the vicinity of the college entrance examination room, the police force and surveillance have increased significantly. The relevant departments will not be soft on violations. If caught, the score will be invalidated, and those who constitute a criminal offense will also be punished according to law.
The implementation of these measures has made today's college entrance examination system more sound, standardized and transparent, so that anyone who is lucky has no way to start. The education authorities have also used Yang Bo's case as a negative teaching material, which has been repeatedly emphasized in relevant training.
At the same time, for some schools with high pressure, a psychological counseling mechanism has been developed to help students relieve the pressure of the college entrance examination and prevent them from embarking on the road of breaking the law. Yang Bo's story, although it was a small episode 20 years ago, has given us a great warning.
It tells us that the college entrance examination, as a major selection system of the country, cannot afford any mistakes. At the same time, it also reminds every examinee that any violation of law and discipline will be severely punished, and there must be no luck.
Only by abiding by the law and using their own strength to compete fairly is the only way to success.