When Teacher Lu saw that the person standing outside was Yun Motan, embarrassment was instantly written all over her face.
The news that Yun Motan had told everyone in the morning that Yun Que'er was his daughter had reached Teacher Lu's ears. Naturally, she knew why Yun Motan was here.
Not only was she caught punishing someone else's daughter red - handed, but the most important thing was that the words she had just said were really unpleasant.
Finally, Yun Motan spoke first. "Has my child caused you any trouble?"
Teacher Lu shook her head stiffly. "No, she just made a little mistake. You know, Teacher Yun..."
Yun Motan raised his hand to interrupt Teacher Lu. "I understand. Kids always make mistakes, big or small. Although they may seem insignificant, this is the time for them to be educated and form their worldviews. If we don't punish them for small mistakes, they may make big mistakes in the future. It's right to punish them."
Teacher Lu didn't understand Yun Motan's meaning for a moment and didn't dare to answer.
Yun Motan then said with a smile, "Of course, kids think differently from us adults. Sometimes things may not be as we imagine. We still need to listen to the kids' opinions and then deal with the situation accordingly."
Teacher Lu stood there stiffly, unable to say a word.
Yun Que'er and Ji Chengxuan glanced at each other and couldn't help but curl the corners of their lips.
Yun Motan's words were very clear. He was telling Teacher Lu not to make wild guesses and not to look at the two innocent kids with such dirty thoughts.
The most important thing was that the difference between Yun Motan and Teacher Lu was immediately obvious. This was the difference in their mindset!
At this moment, no matter what Teacher Lu said, she would seem petty.
After thinking for a long time, Teacher Lu finally managed to say a few words.
"Let them go back to class then."
"Teacher Lu, you don't need to give me face." Yun Motan smiled. "Those who make mistakes should be punished. I just asked. Although the matter is not that serious, it was still wrong for them to whisper during your class. Let them reflect on this during this class."
Teacher Lu had nothing to say and could only nod. Then she turned around and went back to continue the class.
"Dad, you're so amazing," Yun Que'er said with a smile.
Yun Motan sighed. "I really didn't expect that my daughter is so troublesome, and her mother is no better than the kids."
Yun Motan shook his head. This was just like the saying goes: "If the upper beam is not straight, the lower beam will be crooked."
Originally, he thought that Shen Qingqing was just naive. Now he realized that there was a precedent.
"The principal also said that he wanted me to go to Huanshi for the school's publicity. But I'm really not at ease leaving you all like this."
Yun Motan sighed. "I think I'd better talk to the principal and ask another teacher to go."
"Don't, Dad," Yun Que'er stopped Yun Motan. "I'm able to study here thanks to the principal. And this is work. We can't just decline it. Don't worry. There are still elder brothers and sisters at home. And there are also Uncle Ji and Aunt Ji. If anything really happens, they will surely help us."
Yun Motan thought about it and felt that it made sense.
He stroked Yun Que'er's head. "Our little Que'er is really sensible. But remember, our family doesn't look for trouble, but we're not afraid of it either. If someone bullies you, you must tell the family."
Yun Que'er nodded. With such a family, she had plenty of confidence, and so did Ji Chengxuan.
She just wondered if some people were the same.
After class, Shen Qingqing came out with Teacher Lu.
Teacher Lu's face was obviously not looking good. When she saw Yun Que'er, she gave them a fierce glare.
But because of Yun Motan's proper words, Teacher Lu really had no reason to flare up.
Even though she was indignant, she could only leave.
On the way, Shen Qingqing learned what had happened.
"They're so arrogant!" Shen Qingqing said angrily. "Mom, why didn't you argue with him?"
"Argue about what? His words were so reasonable. What could I do?" Teacher Lu gave Shen Qingqing a fierce glare. "If you hadn't insisted on coming to this school and trying to stand out, I wouldn't have had to target those two kids like this."
Shen Qingqing's face stiffened, and she said in a low voice.
"Mom, don't you want to be an excellent teacher? Then I have to get along well with my classmates. But you've seen it. Those two are the most outstanding in the whole class. It may not be obvious now at the beginning of the semester, but in the future, most of the classmates will surely be closer to them. If I don't try to win them over now, there will be even fewer people who will be nice to me in the future. Then how can I get them to vote for you?"
Teacher Lu poked Shen Qingqing on the head. "You're such a sly girl. Don't you think that if it weren't for you, I would still be working here? I would have been enjoying a comfortable life long ago! Your useless elder brother is also so disappointing!"
As Teacher Lu said this, she lovingly stroked her pregnant belly.
"If only this one is a boy this time."
Teacher Lu then turned around and walked towards the office.
Shen Qingqing clenched her fists tightly behind her, her eyes full of hatred.
But soon she returned to normal and quickly chased after her.
It was almost time for class when Shen Qingqing returned to the classroom.
"Why are you just coming back?" her deskmate asked.
Shen Qingqing smiled. "I went to my mom's office to eat fruits."
"Wow, that's so lucky," her deskmate said with envy in her eyes, completely forgetting how Shen Qingqing had lost her temper with her before.
"It's nothing," Shen Qingqing said modestly. "If you want, I'll take you there next time."
Her deskmate shook her head. "Forget it. She's your mom, not mine. What would it be like for me to go?"
Shen Qingqing looked at her deskmate with satisfaction. She was quite self - aware.
Actually, Shen Qingqing didn't really mean to invite her.
The little girl then looked towards Yun Que'er. "But I think her treatment will soon be as good as yours. I heard a teacher say when I was going to the toilet that her dad is going to be sent out to do publicity for our school. They also said that if this event goes well, not to mention becoming an excellent teacher, he may even get promoted and get rich!"
Get promoted and get rich?
Shen Qingqing's eyes darkened.
Teacher Lu had always been thinking about becoming an excellent teacher. Maybe then she could be transferred to a school in the county and then climb up step by step. People would then look up to them, and their mother - daughter pair would enjoy great wealth in the future.
Such a good opportunity, which Teacher Lu didn't even get, was actually given to the country bumpkin family of Yun Motan?
Not to mention whether he could really get promoted and get rich, but just the opportunity of becoming an excellent teacher being stolen. Why?
Originally, Teacher Lu could have taught in a town with better conditions. She came here to suffer just because it was easier to get promoted here.
If this opportunity was stolen by others now, then...