He was used to being flattered, especially by the dean of academic affairs, who showed no airs of authority in front of him and instead praised his talent and achievements in every way.

Unexpectedly, he was reprimanded in public for such a small matter, especially in front of Xie Li.

Embarrassment and shame filled my heart like poison.

When he looked up and met Xie Li's gaze, the embarrassment shot straight to the top of his head. He couldn't stay any longer, so he turned around and slammed the door shut.

The academic affairs director did not expect Wenling to react this way after being criticized.

This was done in front of the students. Can't a teacher have some responsibility and accountability?

He shook his head. He hadn't thought it was a big problem that Wenling was arrogant in the past. After all, he was a young man with talent, so it didn't matter if he was a little arrogant, as long as he could teach well.

But as it stands today, Wenling still lacks experience. How can he trust him to take on important responsibilities and train him as his successor in the future?

He must deal with today's events seriously, even if it's just to give an explanation to the students.

The academic affairs director turned to Xie Li and said, "Xie Li, please go back to the exam room and continue the exam. I can have the proctor add back the time you've lost..."

This joint entrance exam is crucial for class placement, so he has to make amends quickly and not let the students suffer any injustice.

Xie Li shook his head. "No need, teacher, I've already finished."

After Xie Li finished speaking, he nodded to the teachers and turned to leave.

Some teachers saw her actions as arrogant and ungrateful.

One teacher couldn't help but mutter to himself, "This student is really arrogant, but unfortunately he's still too young."

He said it casually, in a teasing tone, as if it were just a joke.

Dean of Students: "Oh, so what if you're arrogant? Isn't it good for a young person to have some backbone?"

The young teacher looked a little embarrassed. He had just said it casually, so why did the head of the teaching department have to speak so sternly and barbedly?

He said, "I just feel that even if you finish the test, you should take the opportunity to check it. Who can guarantee that they haven't made any mistakes?"

The academic affairs director shared the same idea. Every second counts in the exam room. He had repeatedly emphasized to his students that they must check their work before submitting it to identify and fill in any gaps in their knowledge.

Seeing the director of academic affairs' expression of agreement, the young teacher became even more rational and confident.

"So I said, this student is not only arrogant, but also somewhat complacent, which is unacceptable."

"Do you even know her? What makes you say that?" The head of the teaching department was furious. "Xie Li knows what she's doing. She's much more reliable than you."

The young teacher was indignant. How reliable could a young girl be? Did she even have the ability to get a perfect score? And she dared to so arrogantly say that there was no need to check?

However, he didn't want to offend the head of the teaching department, so he didn't say anything on the spot, but later complained to other teachers.

A teacher advised him, "This Xie Li is a player who has cleared the SSS-level difficulty mode of the Encyclopedia King, so he must be very capable. Maybe he's confident."

"Confident? Pshaw!" The young teacher sneered dismissively. "Unless she gets a perfect score, she's just arrogant and doesn't know what's good for her."

Not only did he insist on saying it, he also went to Ms. Ye, the homeroom teacher of the international class, to say it.

Teacher Ye, who was always gentle, simply smiled upon hearing this: "It's Xie Li's freedom. I don't think we teachers should interfere too much, do you agree?"

In other words, it's none of your business!

However, the young teacher didn't understand and instead put on airs as a senior, lecturing Teacher Ye, "You women are all talk and no action. You have no expectations of your students, which is why they are so ignorant."