The atmosphere in the classroom had become extremely awkward at this point.
Jiang Yu added another layer of frost to the awkwardness: "You should change careers as soon as possible."
Qiao Rui ignored everyone else and walked over to Jiang Yu, "Brother, I advise you to apologize quickly."
Not only did Jiang Yu not apologize, his provocative gaze also turned to Qiao Rui, ignoring him.
Then he looked at Yu Na again and continued to provoke her, "In my personal opinion, teachers here are responsible for teaching and educating people, not getting close to students every day to win their support. But Teacher Yu seems to be the latter." He sneered coldly, "It's quite impressive to have such loyal students."
Qiao Rui said coldly, "Say that again?"
Yu Na was afraid Qiao Rui would get violent, so she immediately stopped him and said to Qiao Rui: "Go back to your seat."
Qiao Rui had no choice but to let go of him, glaring at him fiercely, "Watch your mouth."
Back in his seat, Xu Yi's emotions were slightly complicated. She glanced at Qiao Rui and then quickly retracted her gaze.
Jiang Yu was not afraid at all. After Qiao Rui left reluctantly, he even smiled faintly.
Since she started working, Yu Na had never encountered this kind of situation before—being scolded by a student right in the face.
After her emotions stabilized slightly, she responded to him calmly: "First of all, thank you for your feedback. As a new teacher, I do lack experience. I want to have an equal relationship of mutual learning with my students. So please be clear that I am not deliberately currying favor with you guys, and likewise, you don't need to curry favor with me either."
"Secondly, if you have any issues with my teaching methods, you can come to me privately to discuss. But if you directly give up this subject just because you can't understand how I teach, that's not being cool, it's being childish. English is an exam subject for the college entrance exam. Giving up 150 points on it because of me is irresponsible to yourself and your family. "
"Finally, I welcome you to come to me after class if you have any questions you don't understand, no matter how many. It is my responsibility as a teacher to explain everything clearly to you. The most important thing about learning English is that you have to be willing to put in your own effort. Don't pin your lack of studying on me. As for you saying that I should change careers—"
Yu Na said slowly: "Choosing a career is my own right and freedom. Since I can teach here, the school must have a reason for using me. I don't need outsiders to be meddling."
"As for what is or isn't appropriate for someone your age to do, I hope you can figure that out clearly and not overstep your boundaries."
Jiang Yu's expression was cold, and he didn't speak again. He just looked at her.
Yu Na didn't bother with him anymore. She turned around and walked back to the podium, acting as if nothing had happened just now. "Let's continue morning reading, everyone. Take a look at the test paper and we'll go over it in class later."
After morning reading was over, Qiao Rui no longer had the previous fierce appearance at all. He moved closer to Xu Yi and asked, "What are the dorms like at our school?"
"Are you going to live on campus?"
"Ah, I said I want to study hard."
"Don't stay up late studying in the dorm, just make the most of your time in the classroom."
"I'm going to live there no matter what, what's it to you?"
"......Well." Xu Yi blinked her eyes, "But I find it quite interesting to study on the school yard."
"What on earth?"
"I like taking walks on the school yard during night self-study. Studying is especially effective then."
Qiao Rui was interested as soon as he heard this. "Really?"
"You can try it if you live on campus."
Qiao Rui happily agreed.
Xu Yi bit her lip, struggling for a long time, before suddenly starting a new topic: "You seem to really like... Teacher Yu."
"Of course, don't you like her?"
"I do, but—" she secretly glanced at him, "just with a student's respect for the teacher."
"I'm the same, but Teacher Yu and I also have another connection."
Xu Yi’s eyes widened: ?
Qiao Rui slowly explained: "She's my brother's girlfriend."
Xu Yi: ???
"No one else knows about this, so don't spread it around."
"...Oh, but—" Xu Yi asked, "Why did you tell me?"
"Seeing your snide look just now, you must have misunderstood. Shouldn't I explain it? Besides, I treat you like one of us, so I still trust your character."
Xu Yi’s face turned red. "......Who was snide!"
Qiao Rui slumped onto the desk. "Alright alright, you weren't snide. This young master is going to take a nap, remember to keep a lookout for me."
...
Yu Na thought that she didn't care what others thought of her, but she was wrong.
Jiang Yu's words did affect her state.
When school was over in the morning, the cafeteria was very lively.
Yu Na was not in the mood to eat lunch. She sat alone in the office, her pen gliding over the paper. On it was everything Jiang Yu had said during morning reading.
Her classes lacked logic, she curried favor with students, she wasn't suitable to be a teacher...
Just then, there was a knock at the door.
Yu Na quickly put the paper away and looked towards the door. It was Qiao Rui.
"Teacher Yu."
"What's the matter?"
"I want to apply to live on campus."
"Oh," she remembered last night, "I heard you talking about it with your brother. Have you made up your mind?"
"I've made up my mind! I want to study properly."
"Good."
Yu Na handed him an application form. "Fill out this form and submit it to me."
Qiao Rui took the form, but didn't show any intention of leaving. He hesitated for a moment, then said, "Teacher Yu, don't take Jiang Yu's words to heart. Only he himself thinks that way, the rest of us in the class really like you."
Yu Na forced a smile. "Um," she remembered something, then called him back again, "Don't tell your brother about this."
"Why not?"
"Why ask so many whys, I don't want him to worry. Don't blab, okay?"
"Alright," Qiao Rui sighed, "It's fine, anyway I'm at school and my brother isn't, so no one dares bully you. If Jiang Yu dares say anything about you again, I'll punch him."
Yu Na's heart warmed. "Thank you. Focus on your studies. Not telling your brother about my affairs at school would really help me out a lot."
"Got it."
...
Yu Na didn't go to the cafeteria at noon. She ate some biscuits, then went to the classroom.
Only a few scattered people were in the classroom.
Some were napping on the desks, some doing homework, and a few chatting together.
And Jiang Yu, sitting in the last row, had his head lowered, fiddling with a pen, doing who knows what.
Her gaze was fixed on him for a few seconds, then she walked over towards Jiang Yu's direction. When she got closer, she found that what was in his hand was the English weekly test paper.
When Jiang Yu saw her coming over, he quickly put away the test paper, as if reluctant to let her see that he was studying English.
Yu Na's expression was indifferent. She sat down in the seat in front of him. "Starting next week, come find me for make-up classes during your evening self-study period."
Jiang Yu looked up. "You'll give me make-up classes?"
"Mm," Yu Na's tone was serious. "Every day during evening self-study I'm at school. If I'm on duty, you can sit next to me. If not, come find me in the office."
Jiang Yu sneered. "I already said I don't like how you teach—" He raised his eyebrows, his eyes mocking, "Why are you still willing to give me make-up classes?"
Yu Na didn't care about his cold mockery. She lightly let out a line: "You're my student, of course I have to take responsibility."
Jiang Yu stared blankly.
