The Master's Mask Unveiled Again
Chapter 187 - 186: I Will Become Your Pride
Chapter 187: Chapter 186: I Will Become Your Pride
Lu Mian reassigned to another class?
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Ding Caiâs rigidly smiling lips slowly turned cold.
Last time after the competition results were announced, they discussed it with him, but this time they just outright snatched the opportunity.
âIt doesnât matter if Lu Mianâs grades in other subjects arenât good; I will have other teachers tutor her carefully,â the homeroom teacher of Class 1, Zhang Wenqiang, said with a smile as she stepped forward, and even comforted Ding Cai in return, âMr. Ding, donât worry. This is a great opportunity for Lu Mian to improve. I will definitely make her even better.â
Ding Cai wasnât trying to prevent Lu Mian from moving to a better class; he didnât begrudge her improvement.
He was well aware that, when Lu Mian first entered the school, the homeroom teachers of the classes ahead, especially Zhang Wenqiang, had desperately tried to avoid having her in their classes, for fear of pulling down their own classâs performance.
Last time during the monthly exam, they were all secretly relieved.
Whatâs this all about now?
He stood up abruptly and spoke with much more firmness in his tone.
âDirector, I think Lu Mian is doing just fine in our class. Besides, itâs her freedom to choose where she wants to go; no teacher has the right to make that decision for her.â
Zhang Wenqiang scoffed dismissively, âMr. Ding, this is why you show your inexperience. Itâs an honor for a student to jump from Class 25 to Class 1; no one would refuse. Just notify Lu Mian and tell her to pack her textbooks and report to Class 1.â
Ding Cai repeatedly expressed his disagreement.
He understood Lu Mianâs character the best; having a teacher like Zhang Wenqiang in charge wasnât right at all. Could Zhang Wenqiang allow students to read novels in class? Could Zhang Wenqiang turn a blind eye and not collect Lu Mianâs homework? Could Zhang Wenqiang negotiate properly with Lu Mian?
Err⌠although that wasnât what he wanted, at least he respected Lu Mian.
As the two teachers argued back and forth, Qiang Hua quickly stood up to intervene, âAlright, alright, letâs let Lu Mian decide for herself!â
Zhang Wenqiang was supremely confident, âThat would be best.â
Ding Cai sighed; if thatâs what Lu Mian wanted, he would respect her choice.
Lu Mian had just arrived at the school when she was called into the directorâs office.
After she walked in, her cool and distant presence immediately seemed to lower the office temperature by several degrees.
Qiang Hua explained the situation to her clearly and concisely.
Lu Mian found it rather absurd. What was there to choose?
She stood firmly by Ding Caiâs side, not even glancing at Zhang Wenqiang.
âI donât mind turning our Class 25 into Class 1.â
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In front of a group of teachers, her tone remained as arrogant as ever, without the slightest hint of restraint.
Zhang Wenqiangâs face turned green with anger.
So, if they wanted Lu Mian in Class 1, they might as well just rename Class 25 to Class 1, huh?!
Not knowing how to seize such a good opportunity, she really was ungrateful.
Qiang Hua tried to persuade her, âLu Mian, this is all for your benefit.â
They knew beforehand she was untamable, but they didnât expect her to be so difficult to engage after the interaction.
They were all considering her future, and the teachers had no ill intentions.
âYes, Lu Mian, not anyone can jump to Class 1.â
âThis is a great opportunity; you should look at the bigger pictureâŚâ
The other teachers joined in the persuasion.
âHehâŚâ Lu Mian scoffed mockingly, her glance casually sweeping over the teachers, shallow and indifferent. After scanning them once, she slowly, calmly, and evenly spoke.
âDonât dress it up as something noble. I know who has been good to me, and except for Mr. Ding, you all are just coveting my grades.â
So audacious!
Each statement was more arrogant than the last!
Qiang Hua, Zhang Wenqiang, and the other teachers couldnât retain their dignity, all looking green-faced and unable to respond.
Only Ding Cai, like a little daughter-in-law, felt moved to tears by his studentâs defense.
He truly feared Lu Mian leaving with Zhang Wenqiang, worried she wouldnât be able to adapt, worried she couldnât handle the high-pressure learning environment, worried she would cause trouble.
Now, with the young girl speaking up like this, he felt that all his painstaking efforts and hard work were understood.
Lu Mian wasnât a cold-hearted, unfeeling student at all. In the depths of her soul burned a flame hotter and more intense than anyone elseâs!
Seeing that Ding Caiâs mood seemed off, Lu Mian turned and gave a helpless smile.
She directly grabbed Ding Caiâs sleeve, walked to the center of the office, and announced solemnly.
âMr. Ding, I will become your one and only pride.â