Confessing To The School Queen In Front Of The Whole School - Chapter 31

Xia’s mother arrived during her workday, wearing a sharp business suit, her beautiful, wavy hair pulled back. Her sleeves were rolled up, revealing her slender forearms. Clutching the microphone, her eyes scanned the auditorium with a fierce intensity.

There was a palpable sense that she might drag someone out and give them a beating, especially when she demanded, “Who is my daughter’s crush!”

Xia Meng: “…”

She shrank her neck.

Unfortunately, most students in Class 8 knew the person on the stage was her mother. Even those who didn’t could easily figure it out by connecting it to the confession incident involving the girls of Class 8.

Consequently, gazes began to drift toward Xia Meng.

Xia Meng had shrunk her neck early, and with the people in front, behind, and beside her providing cover, she was shielded from most of the stares.

However, the people immediately around her were still looking.

Xia Meng offered a dry laugh: “My mom, my mom…”

She looked as though she was about to burst into tears, staging a scene of mother-daughter resentment.

Her deskmate exclaimed in surprise, “Your mom is so cool!”

Xia Meng: Thanks, but she’s still my mom.

Unable to see Xia Meng, the students shifted their attention to the other person involved in the incident, the person Xia’s mother was concerned about.

Their gazes began to move toward Tao Yun.

She sat composedly in the front row. As the school beauty and a top student, her psychological fortitude was excellent; she could withstand everyone’s scrutiny. Tao Yun watched Xia Meng’s mother on the stage, completely unfazed.

Xia’s mother also looked in Tao Yun’s direction.

The first row was simply too conspicuous, especially since the girl was a familiar face and so many people were staring at her. It was difficult not to notice.

Xia’s mother said, “Oh, isn’t this the little girl from the other day?”

The audience below pricked up their ears for gossip: What! What! Did something happen that they didn’t know about! So curious!

Xia’s mother mused internally that it was a small world; she hadn’t expected this young girl to be at the same school as her daughter.

She thought highly of the girl and believed she would have a bright future and ample space to pursue her ambitions. If possible, she truly wanted to adopt her as a goddaughter. But Xia’s mother only entertained the thought; she knew it wasn’t the right occasion.

Asking the question was purely to shake things up.

Seeing that the entire cohort of Grade 1 students was now alert, Xia’s mother continued: “Since the teachers have already apologized, I won’t harp on this matter. However, I hope that No. 1 High School can be a school with an open and progressive ethos. You should not only focus on the students’ academic results but also pay more attention to their psychological well-being.”

“What if the children are unable to recover? You will be destroying that child’s entire life!”

“The students of Class 8 deserve praise. I am very happy that my daughter can study, grow, and face all challenges with such a group, refusing to back down.”

“I also hope the principal can grant Class 8 sufficient rewards. I’m finished.”

Xia’s mother was short on time and disliked wasting words.

Her few brief sentences were truly inspiring.

The applause was not sparse and weak but echoed throughout the auditorium. The students and parents were all energized by Xia’s mother’s words.

She was right; the incident shouldn’t just end with the teachers’ apology. The students of Class 8 were the ones hurt, and they should be given compensation!

The Director of Academic Affairs took the microphone back. After a moment of thought, he asked, “What compensation do the students of Class 8 want, within the school’s capabilities?”

Scholarships? Certificates of merit? Public commendations? They were all too pale and revealed a sense of perfunctoriness.

If that was the case, it would be better to listen to what the students of Class 8 thought.

With Class 8’s nomination, Su Hui walked “low-key” onto the stage. Without being polite or exchanging greetings, he reached out his hand directly to the Director of Academic Affairs.

The Director of Academic Affairs: …

He silently handed the microphone to Su Hui.

Su Hui: “Our demand and our hope have never changed!”

Why did they want to achieve good scores on the midterms? Why were they so angry when they were questioned? Because they didn’t want to disappoint Old Yang and wanted to tell the other teachers:

Old Yang is a good teacher. You shouldn’t look at him that way.

When a student was feeling unwell, Old Yang would put down his textbook and carry the student to the school infirmary.

When they were unhappy, he would tell them jokes to help them relax, saying that tomorrow would still be a beautiful day. He would listen attentively to every one of them; no matter what they said, Old Yang would remember.

He would even give students gifts on their birthdays.

It wasn’t that he didn’t teach well enough; it was that the students of Class 8 were impatient and didn’t want to listen in class.

Even so, Old Yang would teach according to their learning progress. He didn’t just rush through the lesson and dismiss the class; he was never perfunctory.

He exchanged sincerity for sincerity.

Class 8 was not a bunch of worthless students; when Old Yang needed them, they would stand united to repay him.

Your students have not disappointed you.

Su Hui: “The reward we want is the selection of Old Yang as an Outstanding Teacher. He will always be our good teacher!”

The usually mild-mannered and unhurried Old Yang froze at this moment. He looked at Su Hui on the stage. Su Hui turned and flashed him a smile, then, with a burst of youthful energy, he pounded his chest with a clenched fist.

The Class Monitor of Class 8 is quite steady!

Old Yang hadn’t expected to be so deeply moved.

He believed Class 8 were not the poor students and bad kids the other teachers claimed them to be. He was correct in thinking their progress was only natural because they were inherently smart children.

But he hadn’t expected that the first thing the children would do upon growing up was to thank him.

They were only in Grade 1…

He still wanted to teach them for several more years, these rascals!

Old Yang smiled. He sighed, feeling such a deep love for his teaching career.

He wouldn’t give it up for anything.

The Director of Academic Affairs frequently glanced at him, as if he finally understood why the Principal had personally sought to bring Old Yang over.

It seemed that only a teacher like Old Yang could manage Class 8 well. The Director of Academic Affairs agreed, “Someone who can teach such excellent students naturally deserves the title of Outstanding Teacher.”

“But, can you ensure he remains one?”

Su Hui, along with the entire Class 8, fell silent for a moment.

Damn it! A provocation! No martial ethics! If they agreed to this, they couldn’t go home after school to play games or sleep in class. Thinking of the painful life they had endured these past few days, their expressions changed.

Xia Meng raised her hand: “Of course!”

Her voice was clear, echoing repeatedly throughout the auditorium.

This was Xia Meng’s sincere wish, and also… the system’s mission.

You have two choices.

Option 1: Raise your hand and say ‘Of course.’ The more people who hear it, the more survival time is rewarded. If Tao Yun hears it, the reward is doubled.

Option 2: If Tao Yun hears it, the reward is doubled.

Xia Meng: “…”

Since she confessed to Tao Yun, all her missions had been related to Tao Yun.

This mission, she couldn’t say it didn’t exist,

It just felt… a bit awkward. Xia Meng looked toward Tao Yun. Class 8 was on the far right, and Class 1 was on the far left.

For Tao Yun to hear it, it was almost to the extent that everyone heard it.

Xia Meng was confident she could keep going.

She had tasted the sweetness of learning, the ability to always be with Tao Yun, and the inner fulfillment after studying, making her feel fearless.

This was her sincerity. As for the mission…

She was a little reluctant for Tao Yun to hear it.

Her ears were completely red. Saying those words again and having Tao Yun look over—just imagining it made her heart pound wildly.

To be seen and focused on by the person she cared about, in front of everyone. However, the system didn’t give Xia Meng much time to think, so she didn’t struggle for long.

Everyone heard the phrase.

“She really is Xia Meng.”

“So brave!”

“As brave as her mother. I wonder if she has any siblings, I’d like to pursue them.”

“Then you’d have to be as brave as her.”

The brave Xia Meng had dug a three-bedroom, one-living-room-sized hole with her toes and now resided in it.

She couldn’t run away. She could only sit there, feeling everyone’s attention, listening to their whispers.

Her head started to flush with blood. Xia Meng didn’t know if she was blushing, but her ears were alarmingly hot, and her heart was beating loudly. Yet, she had to sit there as if nothing was wrong.

Su Hui snapped back to attention: “That’s right! We can do it!”

Whether they could actually achieve it was another matter; agreeing first was definitely the right move. They couldn’t mess up now! Thanks to her good friend Xia Meng for the reminder—he was fired up!

Su Hui: “We, Class 8, will always make Old Yang an Outstanding Teacher!”

Taking advantage of having the microphone, this person shouted louder than anyone else.

He also successfully diverted everyone’s attention. Xia Meng breathed a sigh of relief and subconsciously looked at Tao Yun, only to see the girl give her a slight, graceful smile.

It was breathtaking.

Xia Meng lowered her head, becoming shy again.

Class 8 hesitated for a moment, then followed suit and roared, “Class 8 will never give up easily!”

This was their resolve!

The Director of Academic Affairs smiled: “Good. I promise, Old… Teacher Yang will become this year’s Outstanding Teacher, with a double bonus. As for whether he can get a raise, that will depend on the continued effort of your Class 8.”

The crowd filed out. Before long, the auditorium emptied.

Xia’s mother and Xia Meng left together.

She patted her daughter’s head: “Not bad. I’m increasing your allowance!”

Xia Meng completely forgot her previous determination to sever ties with her mother: “Thank you, Mom, you’re the best.”

Nothing that an allowance can’t solve. If it can’t, give double!

With the healing power of money, she also forgot her recent embarrassment.

Xia’s mother: “Hold on a minute, don’t leave yet.”

Xia Meng tensed up, thinking her mother might still be dwelling on the crush situation. How was she going to explain?

Especially since the people around them hadn’t completely dispersed, Xia Meng was worried about a repeat of the scene from the other day. So, she tugged at her mother and whined pitifully, “Mom, I’m hungry.”

Xia’s mother: “We’ll have a double portion when we get back.”

Xia Meng: No, that’s not how you calculate it!

Xia Meng was in a state of limited despair.

She could only console herself that she hadn’t revealed Tao Yun’s identity. Xia’s mother didn’t know who it was and wouldn’t intercept anyone here, as long as everyone left.

Yes, as long as everyone left.

Tao Yun began to approach.

Xia Meng secretly looked at her, hoping she would quickly leave this trouble spot.

However, Tao Yun didn’t leave. She walked up to Xia’s mother: “Hello, Auntie Xia.”

Xia’s mother: “Oh, hello~”

Xia Meng: “…”

Mom, why are you answering so warmly?

Xia Meng didn’t know when Tao Yun’s identity had been exposed, so she habitually shrank her neck. As long as she couldn’t see, she was innocent; she was just a little flower on the side of the road.

None of this had anything to do with her.

Xia’s mother: “I didn’t expect you to be at the same school as Xia Meng. I’ll have to trouble you to look after her.”

Tao Yun chuckled softly: “I will certainly take good care of her.”

Xia’s mother considered the answer and felt that something wasn’t quite right.

She hadn’t entrusted her daughter to this girl but merely asked her to keep an eye on her. Yet, this person’s reply… sounded more like she had her eye on her daughter?

Xia’s mother began to scrutinize her.

Tao Yun smiled.

Xia’s mother gave her a mental score: The girl was good-looking, polite, and dignified. Judging by her class atmosphere and seating position, her academic results were also good, and she should be quite well-known.

Xia’s mother guessed very accurately.

She was satisfied again: “Deal!”

Even though her daughter already had someone else she confessed to, with a little effort, there was no wall that couldn’t be torn down. She thought highly of this girl!

As long as she liked her daughter, it wasn’t a problem! A mother is very tolerant.

Xia’s mother was pleased: “If you don’t mind, would you like to come to my house for dinner?”

Xia Meng stretched out her neck in shock: “Mom!”

At this moment, she couldn’t continue to pretend she was an outsider.

She had to join this act! Otherwise, who knew what chaos Xia’s mother would create!