Chapter 125 Ah!!! Big brother!!! I like you so much, big brother...
He rushed over in a hurry, acting recklessly. When he arrived at the teachers' office, An Fusheng belatedly realized that he was a little nervous.
Students who are academically weak are naturally afraid of their teachers.
An Fusheng wanted to mentally prepare himself before knocking, but the door was suddenly pulled open.
A man appeared at the door.
An Fusheng was tall, and the first thing you noticed about the man was his gray hair.
Calling someone "teacher" at school is definitely the right thing to do. An Fusheng bowed slightly and said, "Hello, teacher."
Teacher Liang adjusted her glasses, which were perched on the bridge of her nose, and after a long pause, she said, "You are... An Fusheng?"
Did you get to know the original owner?
An Fusheng could only reply, "It's me, teacher."
Teacher Liang exclaimed excitedly, "It really is you! You've grown so tall! I almost didn't recognize you. You've graduated from university, haven't you?"
An Fusheng forced a smile and said, "Yes, teacher."
Fearing the person in front of him would continue to press him, An Fusheng quickly said, "I'm here to see Teacher Li."
Teacher Liang: "Looking for Teacher Li? What do you need Teacher Li for?"
An Fusheng: "Teacher Li is my sister's homeroom teacher."
"What's there to not understand?" Teacher Liang grabbed An Fusheng's arm and said, "Then come in quickly. Teacher Li is in the office. I'll take you to find her."
What's going on? This teacher seems to be quite familiar with the original owner. She was already nervous about meeting other people's teachers, so why did she have to meet 'her own' teacher too?
What should I do? What should I do? What should I do? I really want to call Aunt Lou...
Teacher Liang led An Fusheng to Teacher Li like a parent would with a child. “Teacher Li, your student’s parent has come to see you. Let’s talk things out. This is my student.”
Teacher Li: "Am I not your student?"
Teacher Liang: "I didn't say you weren't."
Is Ms. Li also this teacher's student? Then how come she speaks to the teacher so calmly? No, she shares an office with her teacher, and she's still so calm!
An Fusheng looked at Teacher Li with great admiration.
When Teacher Li looked up, she saw An Fusheng looking at her with eyes full of admiration, and her anger subsided by more than half. "So, you're Bai Mangmang's parent?"
An Fusheng: "Yes, I am his older brother. We met when you visited our home last time."
Teacher Li was lost in thought. To be honest, she had no recollection of it. There were many adults and children coming and going at the welfare home, and she really hadn't noticed.
An Fusheng said, "I have given you pear syrup before."
Speaking of pear syrup, Teacher Li finally remembered it. She was talking to the director of the welfare home about children's education, and she was very excited and her mouth was dry. Suddenly someone put a plate of pear syrup in front of her. She grabbed a piece and ate it. Unexpectedly, the pear syrup was delicate and soft, and had a sweet taste. With a gentle sip, the pear fragrance melted in her mouth, and the heat in her body instantly dissipated by more than half. Afterwards, her tone of voice became much gentler.
On her way back from the home visit, she still felt a lingering fragrance on her lips and teeth.
Many times she wanted to ask Bai Mangmang's parents how the pear syrup was made, but she was afraid that her parents would misunderstand and give it to her directly, or feel that it wasn't enough and give her something else, which would not be good.
Although it's true that you're obligated to someone for their food, public and private matters are separate. Bai Mangmang made a mistake, and since her parents came, she still had to address it; otherwise, it would be dereliction of duty. Teacher Li said, "Did Bai Mangmang ask you to come? You should know what mistake she made, right?"
An Fusheng: "She said you took away her badges, but she didn't say what she did wrong. May I ask what wrong Mangmang did?"
Teacher Li calmed down, but her temper flared up again: "She brought things that have nothing to do with studying to school, and that's not considered a mistake?"
Bringing things unrelated to studying to school is not allowed? Is the school management that strict? An Fusheng used to bring his family dog, his younger brother, and lots of food to school, and the teachers never said it was forbidden.
Teacher Li: "It's one thing for her to bring it to school, but she even played with it during morning reading time."
Playing during morning reading time is indeed wrong, but since the previous point has already been overlooked, why bring it up again?
An Fusheng had questions and answers in his mind about what Teacher Li said, but in reality he didn't dare to utter a single word.
Teacher Liang couldn't help but defend her, saying, "What child doesn't like to play? It's not that serious."
Teacher Li: "Could you please refrain from interrupting?"
What appears to be an inquiry is actually a threat.
Teacher Liang actually fell silent.
An Fusheng was shocked.
An Fusheng dared not utter a sound.
Teacher Li: "I told you during my last home visit that you must take the children's education seriously. I know you are a welfare institution and you are just staff members. As long as you do your job well, that's enough. But since the country has entrusted the children to your care, shouldn't you be responsible for their education?"
An Fusheng said solemnly, "We are not being irresponsible."
Teacher Li: "No irresponsibility? Bai Mangmang's English grades have always been poor. Have you ever tutored her? What parent doesn't help their child with homework? I know you're not her parents. You'll say she's an orphan and should be independent and self-reliant..."
An Fusheng interrupted Teacher Li: "Teacher Li, we really haven't been able to tutor Mangmang much because we've all been too busy. During the winter break, Wen's mother even sent her to a tutoring class. We care about her a lot, including her studies and life. Mangmang's optimism and enthusiasm are inseparable from the love the welfare home gives her. Please don't assume that just because we're not related by blood, we don't care about her. The mutual care and love among everyone in the welfare home is no less than that in other families."
An Fusheng paused and continued, "Furthermore, what does her need for self-reliance have to do with whether she is an orphan? Does that mean that people who are not orphans don't need to be self-reliant? Most of the students in Teacher Li's class have parents, right? Does Teacher Li think they don't need to be self-reliant? Or Teacher Li, you have parents and family, right? Do you think you are not self-reliant? Did you achieve all of your success because of your parents?"
Ms. Li consistently ranked at the top of her class in school and has been awarded the title of Outstanding Teacher every year since becoming a teacher. All of this is the result of her own hard work. Ms. Li exclaimed, "How is that possible!"
An Fusheng: "Then why does Teacher Li think that Mangmang shouldn't be independent and self-reliant?"
Teacher Li: "..."
Teacher Liang couldn't help but laugh out loud: "I told you, you're always talking non-stop, and you even said I was old-fashioned. Now you've got your tongue stuck, haven't you? It has to be Fusheng, he doesn't talk much usually, but he's the best at shutting people down when it matters."
An Fusheng: "..."
Teacher Liang: "Come, come, have a cup of tea to cool down. Let's talk things over. Educating children requires the cooperation of families and schools. Aren't we comrades in arms in the same trench? If we lose, who isn't responsible?"
Teacher Liang specifically said to Teacher Li, "You teach the children all sorts of principles every day, but when it comes to yourselves, you don't follow any logic at all."
Teacher Li: "..."
"I always said that the current atmosphere is really bad. When a child has a problem, instead of thinking about how to solve it, teachers blame parents, and parents blame teachers. What, does a fight between parents and teachers automatically solve the child's problem? Adults don't set a good example for minors, they only set negative examples. The children can't distinguish between good and bad, and they'll learn everything from them. What will they bring to society when they grow up? A society full of hostility!"
An Fusheng didn't dare to breathe too loudly, unsure if Teacher Liang was also scolding him.
Fortunately, Teacher Liang stopped talking after he finished speaking and earnestly poured tea for the two of them. The students dared not refuse the tea poured by the teacher. Teacher Liang poured tea for them cup after cup, and they drank it cup after cup, making the tea drinking feel like a drinking contest.
The two sat facing each other, without exchanging a single word, yet drank more than a dozen cups of tea.
The bell rang, signaling the end of get out of class.
Ms. Li has a class next period, and Ms. Liang has already said everything, so she doesn't have much to say. Besides, she does have a preconceived notion that the people at the welfare home are just doing their jobs and don't really care about educating the children.
But she suddenly realized that being a teacher is also a job. Haven't she been putting her heart into educating the children?
The answer is no; she dares to say that she treated each child with utmost care.
What if someone questions whether you are not dedicated enough to educating your child?
In fact, she had encountered similar situations before. As Teacher Liang said, she criticized and questioned the parents, and the parents also criticized and questioned her.
Teacher Li took out the white, smudged items, didn't bother to tidy them up, and just shoved the pile at An Fusheng: "If I confiscate them again next time, you won't be able to return them."
An Fusheng accepted the thick stack of coins with both hands: "Thank you."
Teacher Li glanced at the pile of spiky things and said, "I must say, they're quite cute. I like them myself. No wonder the kids love them."
An Fusheng quickly hugged Baji tightly.
Teacher Li went to class.
Teacher Liang also had a class, so she chatted with An Fusheng for a bit. When she heard that An Fusheng was now working as a chef, Teacher Liang was surprised at first, then patted An Fusheng and said, "Every profession has its top performers." She also said that she must try An Fusheng's cooking when she has the chance, and then went to class.
As An Fusheng carried Baji out of the classroom office, he saw Bai Mangmang and a girl sneaking around looking for something.
An Fusheng: "A vast expanse of white."
As soon as Teacher Li finished class, she went to the classroom next door. Bai Mangmang thought her older brother hadn't come yet, but she was still unwilling to give up. She looked around, hoping to find him. Unexpectedly, her older brother was calling her! He had really come to save her!
Ah! What's that big brother holding in his arms? Right!
"Ah!!! Big brother!!!"
Bai Mangmang spread her arms wide, flying towards An Fusheng like a kite. When she got close, she leaped up and wrapped her arms and legs around An Fusheng: "Big brother, I love you!"
The commotion was so loud that all the students in the corridor turned to look.
Why is a girl always clinging to people's legs? An Fusheng was holding a bunch of random things, and her hands were full, so she could only shake her body and say, "Get down quickly, your school is laughing at you."
Bai Mangmang clung to An Fusheng like a koala, saying, "I'm not getting down, I like you so much, big brother!"
Never mind, this is the last time.
An Fusheng: "Really? Then please pay more attention in class next time, so I don't have to face the teacher, okay? I'm very afraid of teachers."
Bai Mangmang: "You're an adult, do you still feel afraid?"
An Fusheng: "Yes, even adults have times when they are afraid."
Bai Mangmang: "This is the only time I've not paid attention in class, but I was unlucky enough to be caught by Teacher Li."
"This isn't a matter of luck. Making a mistake is wrong in itself, not because it's been discovered. But I believe you, so there won't be a next time."
"Uh-huh."
An Fusheng truly believed in Bai Mangmang.
Last year, Bai Mangmang said she could be in the top ten of her class during the final exams. And when the results came out, she really did rank tenth, even though her English wasn't good. This proves that her grades in other subjects were excellent. Could she have gotten such good grades if she hadn't paid attention in class? Impossible.
An Fusheng shook the white mist again: "I saw your teacher enter the classroom."
"Really?" Bai Mangmang finally jumped off An Fusheng. "Then I have to go into the classroom. The next class is math, and the math teacher is super fierce."
An Fusheng wanted to say how miserable you were, that every teacher was fierce, but he was afraid of hurting Bai Mangmang's feelings, so he held back and only said, "Then go quickly."
Bai Mangmang was in a hurry to leave, but she didn't forget to remind An Fusheng: "Big brother, when you take my baji back, don't let anyone else play with it. I can only decide whether to let others play with it while I'm here."
An Fusheng: "I know, I know. Focus on your studies. I'll keep it safe for you. I guarantee no one else will be able to touch it."
"Thank you, big brother, I love you the most." Bai Mangmang transformed into a kite again and flew towards the classroom.
Just as she saw Bai Mangmang fly past the classroom door, Teacher Li walked to the classroom door. She had watched the entire interaction between Bai Mangmang and An Fusheng. She believed what An Fusheng said: although Bai Mangmang was an orphan, she did not lack love. People who lack love would not express their emotions so passionately.
Teacher Li thought that the teacher's education was correct, and she shouldn't judge others based on her preconceived notions.
"Ring ring ring..." The school bell rang.
An Fusheng watched the white mist fly into the classroom, then looked away. Unexpectedly, he turned his gaze and saw Teacher Li leaning against the classroom door. An Fusheng bowed very politely to Teacher Li and said, "Goodbye, Teacher Li."
"Goodbye," said Teacher Li.
After saying that, he went back to the classroom to attend class.
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Author's Note: I just realized I didn't ask for leave yesterday. Sorry, I was so busy! [laughing and crying emoji]
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