Chapter 128 Welcoming the Storm
With such blatant words, Shen Xuewei could easily tell that she was talking about herself.
She stood up and looked directly at Teacher Xue on the podium.
"Teacher, so you mean it's my fault that my deskmate isn't doing well in school?"
Xue Xiaomei was about to give her another lecture when she was surprised that Shen Xuewei dared to stand up and question her, which immediately enraged her.
"Shen Xuewei, has anyone in your family taught you manners? Have they taught you what it means to respect teachers and elders?"
Shen Xuewei's lips curled into a sneer, her expression mocking.
She doesn't even deserve to respect teachers and elders!
"Teacher, respect is based on mutual respect." The extremely calm voice sounded particularly harsh in Xue Xiaomei's ears.
She pointed a trembling finger at Shen Xuewei, "Don't think that just because you got first place, you're something special. Our school has produced countless first-place winners."
"I'm too lazy to argue with you. At school, you should act like a student and listen to your teachers. Don't be like you, taking advantage of your good grades to disregard your teachers."
Despite Xue Xiaomei's accusations, Shen Xuewei remained calm, which only fueled Xue Xiaomei's anger.
She took a deep breath and stared at Shen Xuewei, saying, "Have your parents come to the school next week."
Shen Xuewei smiled and agreed, "Okay, teacher, I will definitely have my parents come to the school."
When you encounter an unreasonable teacher, it's time for an even more unreasonable parent to step in.
She has many reasonable parents.
Of course, there happens to be one unreasonable parent in the family.
After finishing the class meeting, Xue Xiaomei, suppressing her anger, stormed out of the classroom.
Shen Xuewei slowly sat down, then turned her head to look at Lu Yonggui beside her.
Lu Yonggui noticed her gaze, shrank back, afraid that she would bring in the ninth graders to harass him again, and quickly explained:
"This wasn't because I complained to the teacher. I never expected to get the lowest score this time!"
"Anyway...anyway, it's my grades that I got, and I didn't blame you. It was the teacher who said those things about you, so it has nothing to do with me."
Shen Xuewei turned her head back and said, "I understand."
Lu Yonggui breathed a sigh of relief when he saw her reading quietly.
It was Friday. After the class meeting in the morning, we had several classes in the afternoon, and then it was time to go home.
After returning to the Chu family, Shen Xuewei approached Chen Fangli and begged her to come to the Chen family the next day and bring her along.
Upon hearing Shen Xuewei's request, Chen Fangli stopped what she was doing. "What are you going back for? Don't you like your second aunt's house anymore?"
Shen Xuewei pleaded in a soft voice, "Oh, Auntie, I just miss my grandparents and want to go back and see them."
"When you come back tomorrow, I'll come back with you, okay?"
Chen Fangli didn't want to agree.
The main structure of Chen's new house is basically complete. Three of the builders have left, including the one she disliked.
But there were several outsiders in the house, all of whom were men, and she was worried about letting Shen Xuewei go back.
Seeing this, Shen Xuewei clung to her side, insisting on going back.
Chen Fangli was at her wit's end and had no choice but to agree, but with a condition.
"Okay, then you'll come with me tomorrow morning. Just stay by my side and help out. Don't come into contact with those outsiders, understand? Come back with me tonight."
Shen Xuewei nodded repeatedly, "I know, I know. Second Aunt, I will definitely do as you say."
The next morning, she sat on the back of Chen Fangli's bicycle and went back to the Chen family home with her.
She followed Chen Fangli's lead and did whatever Chen Fangli did.
Having not seen Grandpa Chen and Grandma Xi for a while, she would spend her free time with them, chatting and making them smile, which relieved much of their fatigue.
Shen Xuewei didn't tell them that the teacher was going to call their parents, since she hadn't planned to call them in the first place.
Whether it's my maternal grandparents or my second aunt, they are all very reasonable people.
Such a person, when faced with a domineering teacher like Xue Xiaomei, would only be scolded like a grandson.
Shen Xuewei's initial target... must have been decided from the very beginning.
She glanced furtively at Chen Fangqiu.
It was already November, and everyone was wearing coats, but Chen Fangqiu, who was working, was only wearing a long-sleeved shirt.
His brows were furrowed tightly, and the corners of his mouth were pressed into a straight line.
You can tell she's very irritable right now.
Shen Xuewei decided to tell him about going to school to see the teacher when she was almost back at the Chu family home.
She and Chen Fangli prepared dinner together, and by the time it got dark, dinner was ready.
Shen Xuewei volunteered: "Second Aunt, I'll go and call everyone back for dinner."
Before Chen Fangli could speak, she dashed out.
Chen Fangli called out from behind, "Just shout out loud when you're eating in the drying yard, no need to go over there to call."
Shen Xuewei ignored her and quickly ran to the front of the new house, saying, "Dinner's ready! We can eat now."
Everyone stopped what they were doing, brushed the mud off their clothes, and said, "Okay, we're coming."
As people passed by her, Shen Xuewei stepped aside, glancing at Chen Fangqiu at the very end.
Chen Fangqiu didn't rush back. He stopped what he was doing, squatted down by the door, and lit a cigarette.
When only a short stub of cigarette remained in his hand, Shen Xuewei stepped forward with a nervous and hesitant expression, standing in front of him and glancing at him every now and then.
Chen Fangqiu threw the cigarette butt in his hand on the ground and crushed it out with his foot.
He stood up, glanced at Shen Xuewei, and said coldly, "Speak your mind, or shut up."
He was touching the cigarette pack and stroking the lighter, looking like he wanted another one.
Shen Xuewei pursed her lips, lowered her head and stepped forward, saying in a weak voice, "Uncle, the teacher wants to see the parents. Could you go to the school on Monday to see the teacher for me?"
Chen Fangqiu put away the lighter, stared at Shen Xuewei's head that was almost drooping to the ground, and asked:
Why didn't you ask your grandfather to go? Why ask me to go?
Calling her parents is extremely rare for Shen Xuewei.
Seeing Shen Xuewei like this again, Chen Fangqiu guessed and then figured out a reason.
"Is it because your grades have dropped too much and the teacher wants to call your parents, but you're afraid to let your grandfather know?"
Shen Xuewei raised her head, two lines of tears hanging on her face, looking miserable and pitiful.
"I...I still got first place, my grades didn't drop. The teacher asked me to come in for another reason."
When she raised her face, Chen Fangqiu was taken aback by the two lines of tears on her face, and then his tone became serious.
"Explain yourself clearly what happened."
Shen Xuewei then tearfully complained, "Our homeroom teacher wants to see my parents. She said she arranged for the last student in the class to be my deskmate, and that I should tutor my deskmate to improve their grades. But my deskmate still got the lowest score."
"My teacher scolded me, saying I was selfish, ill-mannered, and even called me a low-class person. But why is it my fault when others don't do well in their studies?"
"Waaaaah... Uncle, I'm scared, I don't dare to study anymore. I don't dare let Grandpa and Grandma know, they'll worry. But, but I really don't think I did anything wrong... Waaaaah..."
Chen Fangqiu's veins bulged, and he crushed the cigarette pack in his hand.
His eyes were devoid of warmth, his tone flat, and as he pursed his lips, a storm was brewing in his eyes.
"Okay, I understand. I won't tell your family. Go back and study hard. On Monday morning, after your morning exercises, come pick me up at the school gate, and I'll go with you to see your teacher."
He emphasized the words "see teacher" with extreme force, as if he were squeezing them out from between his teeth.
Shen Xuewei wiped away the tears on her face. Having achieved her goal, she now looked incredibly well-behaved.
"Okay, Uncle, I got it. I'll wait for you at the door on Monday."
Chen Fangqiu responded and quickly walked past Shen Xuewei.
Shen Xuewei followed slowly behind, a smile gradually spreading across her face.
Isn't it supposed to be about meeting the parents?
Then get ready for a storm!
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