Chapter 639 - 316: What Are These Things? Golden Legend! (Part 2)

Unexpectedly, Wang Zihao, who had been keeping his head down, suddenly looked up and said excitedly:

"Teacher, it’s not... you didn’t say that to me before..."

"What did I say!" Guo Yi, being quite sharp, gave Wang Zihao no chance to speak, launching a direct verbal barrage:

"Look into your heart, when the class was selecting candidates for the scholarship, wasn’t it you the teacher asked first? And weren’t your materials incomplete?"

"Your materials were insufficient, and the teacher definitely couldn’t process them. Otherwise, I’d risk a minor disciplinary action from the school or, at worst, legal trouble. Is your heart so ruthless?"

Guo Yi’s barrage made Yang Shu frown.

"Alright, please, let the student speak first."

Just as Guo Yi was about to unleash another tirade, he turned his head upon hearing these words, and noticed Yang Shu, someone unfamiliar, who probably wasn’t a school leader.

Still, Guo Yi, skilled in social matters as a class teacher, cautiously asked:

"May I ask, who are you?"

Yang Shu didn’t answer the question; his eyes remained calmly fixed at a distance.

Beside him, the principal coughed twice: "Don’t concern yourself with who he is; just resolve this matter quickly."

Uh-oh!

It’s all just people playing tricks like Strange Tales.

Guo Yi’s heart instantly sounded alarm bells.

For the principal to react like that proved this person held a high position and could easily influence him.

If the principal could be easily swayed, it’s needless to say how easily even he, a mere class teacher, could be.

Reflecting further, Guo Yi guessed he was urgently called here not because of the principal but because of this leader.

The most likely scenario was the leader was inspecting the cafeteria and happened to witness this scene.

With this clarity, Guo Yi felt a bit more stable.

He took a long breath and immediately showed his attitude: "Principal, I’m sorry. I’ve been too rigid in dealing with matters and following rules without considering the reality."

"I’ll now head back to the office to bring Wang Zihao’s paperwork, along with five classmates, ensuring fairness."

To be honest,

The viewers in the livestream might never see such a pure face-changing performance of Sichuan Opera.

"I now seriously doubt whether this school nurtures students for regular college entrance exams or is actually preserving our national essence."

"From the principal to the class teacher, everyone is adept at reading the room. It’s hard to believe these are educative teachers."

"Honestly, even if they quit teaching, their profound face-changing skills could make them shine in Sichuan drama troupes."

"Ah, but let’s not judge everyone the same. Look at the grade director; he hasn’t said a word since his arrival. Surely he’s no expert?"

"You guessed right! This grade director ranks higher than the class teacher. Ever since he arrived, his eyes have stayed fixed on the leader, trying to minimize his presence before identifying the leader’s identity. Such wisdom surpasses the face-changing class teacher."

"True, speaking less avoids mistakes. Saying nothing bears no risk of error. Face-changing can restore losses, but if nothing happened initially, there’d be no need for recovery."

"..."

Though Guo Yi initially misjudged the situation, his correction was timely.

Facing adversity straight on, combined with his seemingly fair and just resolution, Yang Shu didn’t intend to pursue the matter further.

The issue, it seemed, was now resolved.

Nearby, reporter Bingbing adeptly narrated to the camera:

"Dear viewers, as witnessed, a small incident just occurred during the Sunshine Campus event."

"But, with the humane care from the leadership and the school’s heightened responsibility, the incident was perfectly resolved."

Viewers watching the livestream couldn’t help but feel amused.

"666! Such an event being labeled a small incident, treating us like blind men, not even bothering with a performance?"

"Is this what ’resolving the issue’ means? Bold claims but no direct problem-solving. Once this leader leaves, afraid the only thing resolved is this child himself."

"I can guarantee once the leader leaves, Wang Zihao will face reprimands, let alone scholarships. His ability to attend classes might be at stake."

"If it were our petty-minded teacher, creating such a scene for them wouldn’t lead to immediate retaliation, it’s a blessing."

"..."

As if to confirm this statement.

Just as Yang Shu turned his gaze to the cafeteria, Guo Yi looked at Wang Zihao.

He smiled brightly at Wang Zihao but gave off no warmth.

"If you have similar issues in the future, feel free to communicate them directly with the teacher. Teachers are not made of stone; we won’t ignore you."

"You’re not wasting the teacher’s time now, but the school’s resources and your classmates’ time."

"Because of you, five classmates had to climb out of bed, ending their nap, spending an hour to assist you. One person for one hour, five people means five hours."

"Not to mention how not resting well might affect their focus in the afternoon."

Guo Yi paused and then gave a deep sigh, speaking sincerely:

"This morning when you asked for leave, I noticed your unusual emotions but thought you’re grown up, shouldn’t have problems."

"But now, your emotions are terribly unstable, and if I granted leave, I’m quite worried it might truly harm you."

With that said, Guo Yi produced a leave slip from his pocket, handing it to Wang Zihao:

"Calm down properly, and return to me for leave approval once you’re calm tomorrow, alright?"

Wang Zihao said nothing, just clenched his fists and bent over, his face unreadable.

At this sight, the viewers in the livestream couldn’t help but sigh.

"I still want to curse: calculating one person wasted five minutes; ten people wasted one hour. Am I their master?"

"Although previously his paradox of wasted time was irritating, the latter two sentences somewhat reflect qualities of a teacher."

"Yes, the child’s emotions are currently highly unstable, perhaps he’s pitiable. But if compassion leads him outside school, others might end up pitied."

"..."

Whether among the viewers or the departing Yang Shu, the feeling was mutual.

Though initially Guo Yi showcased supreme face-changing skills, his later words finally made human sense.

Yang Shu nodded internally, yet maintained an impartial expression, preparing to leave.

"Teacher! I beg you, please grant me leave; I genuinely have urgent matters today!"

Suddenly, Wang Zihao knelt down, his voice filled with desperate pleas.

Guo Yi: ???

My goodness!

What are you doing, not following the protocol!

Are you trying to ruin me!

Still, the situation was set, and despite Guo Yi’s swift reaction to help him up, those ahead stopped and slowly turned back.

The principal, having just settled his emotions, escalated them again.

He hurried forward to help Wang Zihao with Guo Yi, showing concern:

"Child, your teacher was also thinking of..."

Before the principal could finish, Wang Zihao interrupted him, tearfully:

"Principal, today is my father’s memorial day..."

So, it’s his father’s memorial day.

Upon hearing this, Yang Shu felt a twinge of pity but refrained from intervening further.

If a teacher acts improperly and a student kneels, he might intervene.

But, looking from every angle, there’s no flaw in Guo Yi’s behavior.

Shaking his head, Yang Shu decided not to witness more tragedies, intending to leave.

What he could do was limited.

But at that moment, a crisp metallic sound clanged on the floor.

Everyone looked towards the source of the sound.

Yang Shu’s body froze:

"What is this?"

"A medal."