Chapter 82: Teaching and educating is also a lifelong topic.
"Principal?" Xu Heye remembered that she was now in the third year of junior high school. It was because of this old man who helped her speak in front of the head teacher Feng Shiqing that she had the opportunity to take the assessment and not repeat the grade.
"Principal Liu, I failed to manage the students in my class well. I'm sorry." Chen Yuru said with some guilt.
Although she felt that Xu Heye's sophistry had some truth to it, she still felt sorry for Principal Liu.
Principal Liu is old and not in good health. He retired two years ago and will retire next year. Such a big thing happened in the school before his retirement. To say that he has lost his reputation in his later years is the least of his worries. He may even have to go to the Education Bureau for reprimand.
Principal Liu waved his hand: "These are all trivial matters."
Anything he had experienced in his life was more serious than this.
He didn't take what happened in Class 2, Grade 9 seriously.
"Xiao Chen, don't worry about it." Principal Liu patted Chen Yuru's shoulder soothingly and looked at Xu Heye. "I think Xu Heye is right. When a person is sick, scraping away the caries and removing the bruises will help them recover better.
The same is true for a school. It is impossible for us to meet only good students, there will always be some not-so-good students.
As teachers, we should do our best to educate those who can. But when encountering a serious crime like this, don't be afraid of losing face and call the police. Otherwise, if the abscess is not cleared, it will sooner or later corrode the remaining skin. Xiao Chen, you haven't thought this through as thoroughly as your student."
Chen Yuru lowered her head and said in a low voice, "Teacher, I understand."
Principal Liu said, "You're my student. I watched you grow up. I understand your feelings. Don't be afraid of implicating me. I've faced countless ups and downs in my life, and this little thing won't shake me."
Principal Liu has been teaching for more than 40 years and has taught countless students. Chen Yuru and her uncle Feng Shiqing are both his students.
Back when he was sent down to the countryside, many students, including his own children, published notices disowning him. Only Feng Shiqing not only didn't disown him, but he even secretly sent him supplies.
Later, when Feng Shiqing got into trouble, the person who sent him money and supplies became Chen Yuru, a young girl in her early twenties.
Later, he was rehabilitated and became the principal of the middle school affiliated to the No. 10 Iron and Steel Plant. He immediately contacted Feng Shiqing and tried to find a way to transfer him over.
After Feng Shiqing came, Chen Yuru passed the school's assessment and also entered the Affiliated Middle School of the No. 10 Iron and Steel Plant to become a physics teacher.
This girl loves beauty, is vain, and cares about reputation, but Principal Liu doesn't think there's anything wrong with that. Life is about pursuing something. Pursuing vanity, if it can be transformed into a desire for progress, can be a form of motivation.
Principal Liu: "It should still be morning reading time, Xu Heye, please go back to the classroom and study."
Then he said to Chen Yuru, "Xiao Chen, please stay and talk to me."
Chen Yuru nodded: "Okay."
"Then Principal and Teacher Chen, I'll go back to the classroom first." After saying hello, Xu Heye turned and left.
Principal Liu and Chen Yuru watched her from behind. After she had walked away, Principal Liu said, "Xiao Chen, this girl is very different from other students."
"Indeed," Chen Yuru said, "He's thick-skinned, slick, and more sophisticated than an adult. He doesn't take anything he says seriously."
Principal Liu: "I disagree with you."
"I think she has a strong and courageous character, is not afraid to stand up to authority, has a quick mind, and is kind and principled."
Chen Yuru: "Teacher, why do you think so highly of her?"
She told Principal Liu what Xu Heye had said during the argument with Old Dong. "Listen, which girl can be as capable as her? She really won't suffer any loss."
Principal Liu burst into laughter when he heard this.
“Isn’t that wonderful?”
Principal Liu's expression grew serious. "When you encounter someone who harbors ill intentions towards you, do you have to acquiesce to their schemes just because they're related to you by blood, or because they're your elder?"
Chen Yuru was silent for a moment.
She thought of Principal Liu's children.
Although the situation was critical at the time, Principal Liu had many old friends and some powerful people who protected him. However, it was because Principal Liu's children were afraid of implicating themselves and took the initiative to report him that he had to go to the countryside.
Among all reports, those from relatives carry the most weight.
If even your children think there is something wrong with you, who will believe that there is nothing wrong with you?
Now that Principal Liu has been rehabilitated and has been appointed principal of a school, his children have not been living a happy life in recent years and have come back to him, ostensibly to repair their relationship but actually seeking Principal Liu's help.
Principal Liu has been teaching and educating for so many years. He has friends and colleagues everywhere, and his students are all over the world. With so many connections, even if they have countless relationships, they may not be worth a word or two from Principal Liu.
But how can a broken heart be warmed? Moreover, the death of the teacher's wife stood between them. She was unwilling to divorce Principal Liu in the newspaper, and they went to the countryside together, where she eventually died of illness.
How could Principal Liu be willing to help them with such pain?
Seeing that Principal Liu was unmoved by any persuasion, the two men lost hope and completely gave up on themselves. They would go to his house from time to time to make trouble and curse at their elderly father.
Chen Yuru said quickly: "Of course not."
Principal Liu's expression softened. "If that's not the case, then why are you prejudiced against her because of this incident? Shouldn't you be relieved that your student has the means and courage to refuse unreasonable requests and protect herself?"
Chen Yuru fell into deep thought.
If Xu Heye had said this to her, she would definitely not have listened. But when an elder whom she trusted and respected said this to her, she was able to calm down and think about it.
Principal Liu sighed, "Xiao Chen, I don't have any affinity with my own children, nor do I feel close to my grandchildren. In my heart, you are no different from my daughter and granddaughter. As your teacher, I would also like to give you some advice."
Chen Yuru nodded quickly, "Teacher, you say."
"Xiao Chen, you are a teacher, you should be more tolerant towards students."
"Looking at the same thing from different perspectives can lead to completely different perspectives. As a teacher, learning to see the good in your students and not letting prejudice blind you is a quality you must cultivate throughout your life."
Chen Yuru fell into deep thought.
Principal Liu looked at Chen Yuru who was thinking seriously and smiled slightly.
Teaching and educating is also a lifelong topic.
Even if she becomes a teacher's student, who can say that she doesn't need guidance and instruction?
"Think about it carefully. I'll leave first." After saying this, Principal Liu put his hands behind his back and slowly walked out of the campus.
After leaving the school, Principal Liu sighed, boarded the bus, and headed for the District Education Bureau. After all, this involved students from their school, and he had to report to his superiors.
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