Chapter 29

Lan Lan looked indignant and stared intently at Jiang Wanwan, as if waiting for her to retract her decision.

However, Jiang Wanwan was adamant that Lan Lan should apologize first.

Lan Lan bit her lip, her eyes reddening slightly. Finally, as if she had suffered a humiliation, she spoke to the short-haired girl, "I'm sorry! Okay?"

The short-haired girl didn't say anything, but simply took the tissue Jiang Wanwan handed her and wiped away her tears.

"Speak properly!" Jiang Wanwan looked dissatisfied upon hearing Lan Lan's perfunctory tone.

Lan Lan completely broke down. Her voice hoarse, she cried out, "I'm sorry—"

After saying that, she turned and ran out of the women's restroom.

Jiang Wanwan's forehead twitched, and she felt her blood pressure rise.

But she calmed herself down and reassured the short-haired girl, then asked them what the conflict was between them.

The short-haired girl blew her nose and said with a wry smile, "Song Yu from Class 2 has been pestering me lately. Lan Lan thinks I stole her man and keeps sending people to warn me. I didn't expect her to treat me like this today."

The teachers in the office sometimes gossip, so Jiang Wanwan had also heard that this boy named Song Yu was very handsome and could be called the school heartthrob of Yanyuan No.1 Middle School.

When she had a heart-to-heart talk with Lan Lan before, Lan Lan also told her that Song Yu had pursued her passionately for a period of time, and that among all her suitors, Song Yu was the one she liked the most.

Although Lan Lan did not agree in the end, driven by her girlish vanity, she already considered Song Yu as her own.

Now that Song Yu has fallen for someone else, Lan Lan naturally can't stand it, so she deliberately inquires about the person Song Yu has fallen for and intentionally makes trouble for her at every turn.

Jiang Wanwan quickly figured out the key point. She sighed, thinking that she felt both helpless and understanding about the psychology of adolescent boys and girls.

She comforted the short-haired girl again, and then said to her, "If Lan Lan bullies you again in the future, just tell me, and I will definitely stand up for you."

The short-haired girl was from another class, and Jiang Wanwan didn't know her very well, so she couldn't make a more comprehensive judgment and was too embarrassed to directly interfere in the affairs of other classes.

Therefore, I can only try my best to resolve today's conflict and, as a teacher, make a guarantee so that the other party does not feel isolated and helpless.

The short-haired girl's mood had improved. She thanked Jiang Wanwan gratefully and left the girls' restroom before the bell rang to end morning reading, returning to her own class.

Jiang Wanwan, who remained where she was, washed her face with water, took a deep breath, and decided to talk to Lan Lan again.

To be honest, what happened today really opened her eyes, and it's impossible for her not to feel a little disheartened.

She treated Lan Lan so well, even like a younger sister, but Lan Lan used this kindness as a backing for her domineering behavior.

Just as I reached the classroom door, the bell rang for the first class.

The biology teacher had already entered the classroom, so Jiang Wanwan could only look through the glass of the back door to see if Lan Lan had returned to her seat.

Lan Lan buried her head among a pile of books, looking very sad.

Jiang Wanwan felt bad after seeing this, but she was the perpetrator in this matter, and no matter what, Jiang Wanwan could not absolve her.

She quietly left the back door of the classroom, intending to give Lan Lan a lecture during the break.

The weather was gloomy all day. Dark clouds gradually drifted in from afar, and a light drizzle fell on the ground, which soon turned into a downpour.

Because of the thunderstorm, the morning exercises were suspended once, and cheers filled the hallways as students were happy to have a long break.

In the office, Jiang Wanwan called Lan Lan over.

"What's wrong with you today?"

She already knew the general outline of what had happened from the short-haired girl's account that morning, but she still wanted Lan Lan to explain it to her personally.

If the short-haired girl had concealed something and misunderstood Lan Lan based on only her own account, then she would feel guilty.

Unexpectedly, Lan Lan pouted and said defiantly, "Didn't you say you didn't believe me?" Otherwise, why would she apologize?

Looking into the girl's stubborn eyes, Jiang Wanwan felt both amused and annoyed. "No matter what, it was wrong of you to push her head into the pool. Do you think it's something to be proud of to bully your own people?"

Upon hearing this, Lan Lan's eyes darted away, as if she felt a little guilty. But after a couple of seconds, she straightened her back and said disdainfully, "Gao Kexin is a green tea bitch. Teacher Jiang, please don't be fooled by her!"

"Are you very familiar with her?" Jiang Wanwan wrinkled her nose and asked in a deep voice.

Seeing Jiang Wanwan's disapproving attitude, Lan Lan immediately looked anxious and retorted, "Many girls can't stand her! She always likes to play the victim to gain other people's sympathy, especially in front of boys."

Unfortunately, Jiang Wanwan already knew about the love-hate entanglement between the three, so when Lan Lan finished speaking, she shook her head directly.

She was quite helpless about this kind of jealousy between young girls, so she could only warn Lan Lan a few times, hoping that she would not cause trouble for others in the future.

"Lan Lan, although I scolded you today, it's also because I have high expectations for you. Otherwise, why would I waste my breath and explain so much to you..."

Jiang Wanwan patiently advised the girl, and fortunately, the girl has become more and more obedient recently. She has changed from her arrogant demeanor to a quiet and docile one.

Lan Lan pursed her lips, lowered her head and whispered, "Teacher Jiang, I know you mean well, I won't do it again."

As soon as she finished speaking, the girl raised her right hand, as if she were making a vow to Jiang Wanwan, her face full of sincerity.

Seeing this, Jiang Wanwan chuckled and said, "Alright, go have some fun."

Before the long break was over, Lan Lan received her pardon and immediately smiled, then ran out as fast as she could.

Seeing Lan Lan leave, Lu Meng across from her raised his head and said to Jiang Wanwan with a smile, "Wanwan, you're becoming more and more like a teacher."

Upon hearing her master's words, a hint of surprise flashed in Jiang Wanwan's eyes. "Really? I didn't feel anything."

"You might not be able to tell, but we can all see it, right, Lao Ren?"

Hearing this, Ren Jie, who was nearby, also peeked out from in front of the computer and said with a smile, "Yes, Xiao Jiang speaks with more confidence now."

When Jiang Wanwan first joined the company, she spoke to students in a somewhat arrogant tone, but now she can reprimand them in a serious manner.

The other teachers in the office also laughed, making light of the situation with a few jokes.

Jiang Wanwan smiled, feeling a mix of emotions—a mixture of embarrassment and a sense of accomplishment.

In fact, she was not aware of any changes in herself, but in the eyes of outsiders, she had gradually entered the state of a teacher in just one month and had undergone a great change.

In fact, not only Jiang Wanwan, but also Lu Dachuan, Ren He, and Tie Shengnan have undergone significant changes.

Like the rising sun, they slowly ascend on the horizon of their careers, illuminating more students with their light and warmth.

The gloomy weather continued into the afternoon, with intermittent light rain. Then, just as it was time to leave work, a thunderstorm broke out.

The teachers in the office gradually left for home, and the teachers on duty also went to eat, leaving only Jiang Wanwan, Lu Dachuan, and Ren He.

In addition, Tie Shengnan was still in the art building. They usually walked home together after get off work, but today it rained, and they only had one umbrella, which Jiang Wanwan had left in the office as a spare.

So the group decided to wait until the rain stopped before leaving.

Just then, a message suddenly appeared in their group chat, sent by Tie Shengnan.

[Little Iron Pot]: Friends! Why don't you come to the art building and help me out?

It also comes with a cute emoji of hands clasped together.

Jiang Wanwan looked up and found that the other two men had also seen the message.

She curled her lips into a smile and tilted her head, saying, "Let's go, you two handsome guys."

The three exchanged a knowing smile, stood up, put on their coats, grabbed their bags, and prepared to head towards the art building.

Fortunately, the teaching building and the art building were not far apart. The two men had Jiang Wanwan hold an umbrella for them, and they ran over quickly without getting too wet.

Upon arriving at the art building, the three were immediately enveloped in an artistic atmosphere. Various paintings were displayed on the walls of the corridor, and white plaster sculptures were placed in the corners.

Following Tie Shengnan's directions, the three arrived at an art classroom.

As soon as the door was opened, Tie Shengnan's delighted voice came from inside: "You're here! Quickly wipe it down."

She pointed to the three disposable towels on the table by the door and spoke up.

Tie Shengnan was sitting in the middle of a pile of colorful ropes, with a lot of tattered newspapers on the ground, as if she was afraid that the ropes would get dirty.

The woman in the middle was holding several ropes, and her hair was covered in colorful fluff, making her look rather disheveled.

Jiang Wanwan didn't get wet, so she didn't take a towel. She walked straight to Tie Shengnan's side and joked, "Are you going to weave cloth?"

The threads of different colors were piled up separately, while Tie Shengnan was pulling them all at the same time, as if he wanted to twist them together.

When Tie Shengnan saw them, it was as if she had seen saviors. She shouted, "Waaah, you've finally come! My hands are so raw from rubbing them!"

After saying that, she deliberately spread out her five fingers and raised them towards Jiang Wanwan, a pitiful look flashing in her eyes.

Jiang Wanwan was shocked and distressed when she saw that the woman's palms were indeed red. She asked, "How did you get like this?"

"It's all because of that art competition, the date was suddenly moved up a week..."

It turns out that Tie Shengnan was tutoring a student to participate in an art competition. In order to be innovative, the student wanted to twist a colorful rope with various colored threads and then stick the rope on the drawing board to create an artwork.

If the time hadn't been changed, they would have had plenty of time to make ropes, but now that the time has been moved up, and students still have classes, most of this arduous task has fallen on Tie Shengnan's shoulders.

If we don't finish making these ropes in the next couple of days, there won't be enough time left for the students to create their own works.

As a teacher, Tie Shengnan naturally hopes that her students can have ample time to fully develop their talents, and she tries her best to help them solve external factors such as preparing materials.

After hearing Tie Shengnan's request, everyone showed great enthusiasm and sat down on the ground to join the rope-making army.

The four people sat together, like four industrious spiders, twisting rope among the intricate and colorful threads.