Chapter 110 Today is still a beautiful day
When Song Xinran received Teacher Tang's call, it was lunchtime. Two tables of customers who had made reservations had not yet arrived, but most of the customers in the restaurant had already eaten, and the kitchen was bustling with activity.
Song Xinran held her phone and listened to Teacher Tang say on the other end, "Song Yu's mother, do you have time to come to the school now? Song Yu got into a fight with some other children."
Song Xinran's eyes widened suddenly. How could Song Yu be fighting?
She immediately said, "Okay, I'm coming over now."
After a two-second pause, she couldn't help but ask, "Teacher Tang, how is Song Yu? Should he go to the hospital to get checked out?"
In Song Xinran's mind, Song Yu had always been a rather fragile child. Boys of this age are generally disliked by cats and dogs, causing trouble everywhere and fighting with others, but Song Yu seemed to dislike this kind of activity deep down.
In addition, when Song Xinran first saw Song Yu, the child was being bullied, which gave Song Xinran the idea that if they got into a fight, Song Yu would definitely be the one who suffered. Song Xinran just wanted her child to not be bullied.
Teacher Tang paused for two seconds and said, "Fortunately, they are eating."
"Okay, thank you, Teacher Tang." Song Xinran was finally relieved. Although she hadn't had much contact with Teacher Tang, she trusted her and knew that she was a fair and upright teacher.
There were two steamed dishes in the kitchen, a stir-fried dish just cooked on the stove, and a pot of clear soup steaming hot.
Song Xinran briefly instructed the kitchen staff on how long it would take to cook the food, then found Shen Hui: "Xiao Yu has an urgent matter at school, I have to go there. Call the customers who haven't arrived yet and tell them about the postponement of their reservations and compensation. Also, explain the situation to the customers whose dishes haven't been served yet and make sure to compensate them."
Shen Hui nodded: "I understand, store manager. You can go now. I'll handle things here."
Song Xinran also trusted Shen Hui. Shen Hui had experience in dealing with crises from her previous job at Rongxia Xiaochu, and she had been doing very well since joining Song Ji. Today could also be considered as a crisis management exercise.
Song Xinran rushed over as fast as she could. Song Yu had gotten into a fight with another classmate. Since Teacher Tang had called her, she would definitely notify the other party's parents. She didn't want to be late and let Song Yu be bullied again by two against one.
In Song Xinran's mind, if Song Yu got into a fight with someone, Song Yu would definitely be the one who suffered.
But when Song Xinran arrived at the office and saw the two children, she realized that the reality was different from what she had expected...
It was lunch break time, and Song Yu and another child were sitting in the office doing their homework. Song Yu's hair was a little messy, her clothes were covered in dirt and dust, and she had a bruise on the side of her face.
On its own, it looks quite serious, but compared to another child, it looks like nothing happened.
Another child was still crying, his sleeve was torn in half and was hanging on his arm, there was a bruise on his face and bloodstains on his mouth. The child coughed heavily a few times and blood spurted out.
Song Xinran was shocked by what she saw; the injuries looked quite severe.
Teacher Tang glanced at the child, but her expression was indifferent: "Go to the toilet and vomit it all out yourself."
The child silently stood up and limped out of the office. As he passed Song Xinran, he couldn't help but sob.
This scene was quite unexpected for Song Xinran; the scenario she had imagined seemed to have been reversed...
"Teacher Tang," Song Xinran called from the doorway.
Teacher Tang and Song Yu turned to look at her together. Teacher Tang nodded slightly and said in a gentle tone, "Song Yu's mother is here. Come in."
They found a chair for Song Xinran to sit on.
Song Yu walked up to her, and before she could even speak, her eyes reddened, and she called out in a slightly choked voice, "Mom."
Song Xinran's heart softened first, and she ruffled his hair: "What happened today?"
Although what had just happened had greatly shocked Song Xinran, her heart returned to Song Yu when she saw him. How could she not know the character of the child she had raised? Song Yu certainly wouldn't fight someone for no reason.
Song Yu's eyes reddened even more, and she lowered her head and whispered, "I brought toys to school..."
Hearing this, Teacher Tang, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but soften. She had taught so many classes of students, and when parents were called in after a conflict, the first thing the children would say when they saw their parents was to complain. Regardless of whether they were right or wrong, they would always find fault with the other person first.
If Song Yu hadn't been the one who clashed with Wang Yuhao today, Teacher Tang could imagine what that person would have said. He would have first accused Wang Yuhao of going through my bag, stealing my things, and calling me a thief.
Just three short sentences can ignite endless anger in parents, and that's pretty much the case.
“Mrs. Song Yu,” Teacher Tang’s voice softened a bit, “this matter is rather complicated. I’ll explain it to you in detail after Wang Yuhao’s mother arrives.”
No sooner had the words left her lips than Wang Yuhao's mother appeared at the office door, still holding Wang Yuhao's hand. Her high heels clattered on the floor, and her voice was filled with rage:
"Teacher Tang, who beat up Wang Yuhao like this? Don't think that just because he's a minor, he can do whatever he wants. The child may be ignorant, but can't the parents be? I'm taking Wang Yuhao to the hospital right now! Where are the other parents? They have to come with us. If anything happens to Wang Yuhao, they have to take full responsibility!"
The words, like a sudden clap of thunder in summer, struck the somewhat empty office, making Song Yu a little timid. He quietly pressed himself against Song Xinran, grabbed her sleeve, and lowered his head slightly.
Song Xinran gently squeezed his small hand to comfort him, without saying anything. Since they were in the office now, and Teacher Tang had said he would explain the cause and course of events to them, she naturally remained still.
Sure enough, Teacher Tang spoke up: "Wang Yuhao's mother, you haven't understood the cause and course of events yet. Let me find out and tell you first."
Wang Yuhao's mother's voice was full of arrogance and unforgiving smugness: "I just saw Haohao, and he told me that Song Yu stole his things and knocked out his teeth. It's a big deal for a child to lose a tooth; it affects his future development."
Song Yu was a little anxious and explained, "I didn't knock it down, he fell down by himself. I didn't steal anything from him, it was an eraser that my mother bought for me."
Song Xinran patted his shoulder silently to comfort him, then looked at Teacher Tang. With the teacher here, it was natural to give the initiative to the teacher.
Teacher Tang's face was somber, and her voice was serious, no longer the gentle person she had been at the beginning: "Mrs. Wang Yuhao, this matter is rather complicated, so I didn't explain the details to you on the phone. I wanted both sets of parents to come to the office to discuss it clearly. I understand how parents feel when they see their child injured, but you can't just believe the child's side of the story. That's not trusting the child; that's harming the child."
"Besides, what Wang Yuhao lost was a baby tooth. The dentist at the infirmary examined it and said that the tooth was loose and needed to be replaced. This will not affect the child's future development. What really affects a child's development are the parents!"
Teacher Tang, as expected of an experienced teacher, spoke calmly and deliberately, but her attitude was very serious and her expression stern, which immediately silenced Wang Yuhao's mother.
Wang's mother didn't say anything more, but glanced at Song Yu and Wang Yuhao. Suddenly, her eyes reddened, and she touched Wang Yuhao's head, saying with heartache, "Haohao, does your head hurt? Mom will take you to the hospital to see a doctor later."
Wang Yuhao wiped away his tears: "My face hurts, boohoo."
There was also a bruise on his face.
Mrs. Wang felt even more distressed: "What happened to you? You got into a fight and are so badly injured. You used to be quite tough in the neighborhood, didn't you?"
Wang Yuhao didn't understand either. He was clearly a bit taller and fatter than Song Yu, yet he still couldn't beat Song Yu!
Song Yu ran over to snatch the item and pushed him to the ground. Wang Yuhao was naturally unwilling to admit defeat and immediately fought back. However, he never expected that Song Yu was stronger than him. Not only did he fail to fight back, but he was also punched by Song Yu.
This is an utter disgrace, an absolute disgrace!
Wang Yuhao was furious and started hitting wildly with his eyes closed. Unfortunately, he didn't hit Song Yu and instead fell backward, kicking a bench and knocking out his teeth.
Blood flowed from his mouth, and the students watching were shocked, shouting, "Something's wrong! Wang Yuhao is vomiting blood!"
"Oh no! Wang Yuhao has been beaten to the point of vomiting blood by Song Yu!"
"Oh no! Wang Yuhao is going to be beaten to death by Song Yu!"
The rumors spread like wildfire, and one child after another ran to the office to complain to the teacher.
Wang Yuhao scrambled to his feet, this time truly on the verge of vomiting blood: "I fell down on my own, I wasn't hit!"
It's so embarrassing to be beaten until you vomit blood!
Unfortunately, no one listened to his explanation. Song Yu stood to the side, his face a little pale. The lackey who had been following Wang Yuhao immediately switched to another person to curry favor with, crowding around Song Yu and shouting, "Song Yu, you're so good at fighting! Teach me!"
Wang Yuhao felt like he was about to faint from anger, but before he could, Teacher Tang arrived. Teacher Tang, suppressing her anger, swept her icy gaze over Wang Yuhao: "You two come to my office!"
Although he has only been in first grade for a short time, Wang Yuhao is already a regular at the office and is quite familiar with the place.
Song Yu had been to the office many times, but each time it was to help the teacher with tasks, such as collecting and distributing homework or getting things. This was the first time he had been called to the office because he had fought with a classmate.
Song Yu lowered his head, looking as listless as a mushroom soaked by the rain. Fu Fu comforted him from the side, "Song Yu, don't be afraid. Wang Yuhao provoked you on purpose. Teacher Tang will clear your name!"
As she spoke, she glared at Wang Yuhao several times.
Wang Yuhao snorted lightly, turned his head away, and stood tall with his chest puffed out, showing no sign of guilt for doing something wrong.
He's always been a self-righteous person, but now that his mother's in the office, he feels he has someone to back him up, making him even more self-righteous and arrogant: "Song Yu attacked me!"
Compared to "Song Yu defeated me," "Song Yu ambushed me, and I failed" sounds much better.
"I could have won, he's a scoundrel!" Wang Yuhao's eyes were like daggers, constantly piercing Song Yu.
Song Yu's train of thought was also slightly swayed by him, and she immediately said, "I didn't ambush him!"
"Slap! Slap! Slap!" Teacher Tang slapped the table hard several times.
"Wang Yuhao, if you like fighting, go home and fight. I'll help you apply for a two-week leave of absence so you can go home and vent your energy before you come back!" Teacher Tang was angry.
Wang Yuhao fell silent.
Wang Yuhao's mother looked rather displeased: "Teacher Tang..."
But Teacher Tang interrupted her directly: "Wang Yuhao, tell me what happened first!"
Wang Yuhao was still afraid of the teacher after all, and said with a wronged look, "Didn't Mom buy me a shark eraser?"
Mrs. Wang quickly replied, "Yes, it was brought back from Haicheng."
Wang Yuhao: "I couldn't sell it in Yongyan. My shark was lost. Today, Song Yu got an identical one. Dai Jun said that Song Yu stole mine."
With a stern face, Teacher Tang took out the shark eraser and placed it on the table. Wang Yuhao's mother immediately said, "I bought this kind of eraser for Hao Hao."
Teacher Tang almost coughed up blood at this moment. She finally understood where Wang Yuhao got this habit from. It was truly a case of the upper beam being crooked and the lower beam being crooked.
Song Xinran said calmly, "Teacher Tang, I took Song Yu to buy erasers last night. We still have the receipts at home. I can go home and get them if needed."
Song Yu silently straightened his back.
Teacher Tang said, "I am aware of this matter."
Turning to Wang Yuhao, she said, "Tell your mother where you got the eraser."
Wang Yuhao lowered his head and said softly, "Dai Jun said Song Yu put my shark in my backpack, and I want to go see it."
"You think you're just going to take a look?!" Teacher Tang said sternly. "You went through your classmate's bag without their permission!"
“Wang Yuhao’s mother, as an adult, you naturally know what this behavior is called.”
Wang's mother looked a little awkward: "Haohao, didn't Mommy say that we can't just go through the children's things?"
"Teacher Tang, I'm sorry. Hao Hao doesn't have any bad intentions. He just wanted to verify what his classmate said. We have everything we need at home, and we'll buy Hao Hao anything he wants."
Teacher Tang said, "Wang Yuhao's mother, we teachers understand that parents spoil their children, but there should be a limit, otherwise spoiling will turn into pampering."
Knowing she was at a disadvantage in this matter, Wang Yuhao's mother didn't rush to speak, but instead tenderly touched Wang Yuhao's bruised face.
Teacher Tang continued, "As for the fight, I already know the details."
This time, Teacher Tang stopped Wang Yuhao from speaking. She had finally seen through him. Whenever Wang Yuhao spoke, he would only shift the blame onto others and try to absolve himself of all responsibility. He was a completely different person from Song Yu.
She had originally planned to get the child to tell Wang Yuhao so he would remember his mistake and also let his mother know what he had done at school. But now she changed her mind: "This morning, during the third period, Wang Yuhao disrupted class discipline, and he was kept in my office during PE class to help him maintain discipline..."
Teacher Tang had already learned the details of what happened from the students, and now she was repeating it again, emphasizing that Wang Yuhao had rummaged through the students' bags and slandered his classmate...
The fight was mutual, but the cause was entirely Wang Yuhao's fault. In a sense, the fight could also be said to have started by Wang Yuhao, because Song Yu just wanted to get his things back.
As Song Yu listened to Teacher Tang speak, he became more confident. He was actually a little scared when his parents were called in for the first time, but now Teacher Tang said that he was not wrong.
Wang Yuhao lowered his head as low as he could, staring at the tips of his shoes without saying a word.
Wang Yuhao's mother also seemed a little uncomfortable, her eyes darting away slightly. She placed her hand on Wang Yuhao's shoulder and muttered, "Haohao didn't do it on purpose. He's injured, he lost a tooth, and his face is bruised."
Teacher Tang really wanted to roll her eyes, but she held back: "Wang Yuhao lost his tooth because he fell down, but he was wrong today. Don't assume that just because you lost something, your classmate took it just because they have the same thing. There are plenty of the same things in the store. Would he dare to go to the store and take it? Would he dare to say that the store stole his things?"
Seeing Teacher Tang's stern expression, Wang's mother finally stopped looking around, patted Wang Yuhao, and said, "Teacher Tang is right, Hao Hao, you can't do that again, okay? If you lose something, tell Mommy, and Mommy will buy you another one."
Teacher Tang: "Wang Yuhao, what should you do if you do something wrong?"
She no longer wanted to communicate with Wang Yuhao's mother.
Wang's mother quickly said, "Haohao, apologize to your classmate."
Wang Yuhao said aggrievedly, "Mom, I already apologized to Song Yu before you came."
After Mr. Tang understood what had happened, he was forced to apologize.
Teacher Tang remained silent with a cold expression.
Mother Wang said, "I'll say it again, you need to recognize your mistake."
Wang Yuhao sobbed, "Song Yu, I'm sorry."
Before Song Yu could say it was okay, Wang's mother praised, "Hao Hao is so great, he knows how to apologize when he does something wrong."
There was no need to say Song Yu's words, "It's okay," which were stuck in his throat.
Teacher Tang concluded by saying, "Wang Yuhao's mother, please take Wang Yuhao home. He doesn't need to come to school this afternoon. Take him to see the world and don't let it affect his future development."
Just as Wang Yuhao's mother was about to say no, she suddenly realized something. She was afraid that Teacher Tang was mocking her, and she hesitated for a moment.
Holding Wang Yuhao's hand, she looked a little awkward: "Then, Teacher Tang, let's go back."
As I left, I could still hear Wang Yuhao's mother asking, "Does Hao Hao's tooth hurt?"
Teacher Tang's temples were throbbing. Song Xinran said, "Teacher Tang, I'll take Song Yu home to see her first, and we'll come to school tomorrow."
Through this incident, Teacher Tang has learned about the temperaments of both sets of parents. Song Yu's mother is clearly more reasonable and calm. She nodded and said, "Okay, there are two activity classes this afternoon, so it won't interfere with the learning process."
Song Yu blinked, still a little dazed. Had she really gotten a free afternoon off so easily?
Teacher Tang said, "Song Yu has been wronged today. Go home and get some rest."
Song Yu said in a soft, gentle voice, "Thank you, Teacher Tang."
Teacher Tang smiled slightly, and because she was worried that Song Xinran would criticize the child, she said, "Song Yu has always been an excellent child in the class. Today's misfortune is an undeserved one. I will explain this to the class in class."
Song Yu blinked. At first, he was terrified to be called to the office for fighting and to have his parents invited, but now that Teacher Tang was praising him in front of his mother, Song Yu couldn't help but feel happy.
Song Xinran said, "Thank you for your help, Teacher Tang. There are so many children in the class. It must be very hard for you to teach and deal with conflicts between students all by yourself."
Although this was Song Xinran's first time raising a child, she was quite adept at communicating with the teachers after going through the kindergarten.
Teacher Tang's anger, which had just been aggrieved by Wang Yuhao's mother, was silently soothed, and a smile appeared on her face: "Song Yu's mother, please take Song Yu home first. Thank you for making this trip today."
Song Xinran led Song Yu to the classroom. Wang Yuhao had already left. As Song Yu packed his schoolbag, Fu Fu was extremely nervous and whispered to him, "Song Yu, did Aunt Song scold you?"
She seemed to have a strong sense of loyalty, as if she would rush up to explain things to Song Yu if he got scolded.
Song Yu smiled slightly and said softly, "No, Mom took me home to rest."
Fufu: "Huh?"
A series of question marks popped into her head. She had been called to the school by her parents, so how did she get an afternoon off?
Fufu watched as Song Yu left with Aunt Song, carrying her schoolbag. Aunt Song waved goodbye to her as they left, and Fufu looked on with longing. She really wanted to rest for the afternoon too!
If her parents are also called in, can she go home to play?
This dangerous thought involuntarily surfaced in Fu Fu's mind.
Song Xinran left the school with Song Yu, and Song Yu glanced at her cautiously.
Song Xinran took his hand and squatted down, gently touching the small bluish spot on his face: "Does it hurt?"
Song Yu blinked, a little confused, and touched her face as well: "It doesn't hurt."
"Xiao Yu's face turned blue."
Song Yu opened her eyes wide, puzzled: "But I wasn't hit."
Seeing how hard he was trying to remember, Song Xinran was certain that the injury on his face wasn't from being hit, but rather from something he bumped into somewhere.
Not to mention children, even adults sometimes develop bruises for no apparent reason. Her anxiety eased a little: "Is Xiao Yu hungry? Let's go eat."
Song Yu said, "I ate at school, so I'm not hungry."
"Mom is hungry, can Xiaoyu stay with her?"
Song Yu readily agreed. When they arrived at a beef soup restaurant, Song Yu asked softly, "Didn't Mom have lunch?"
Song Xinran said, "I didn't have time today."
Song Yu's already low spirits sank even further: "I won't fight anymore."
Song Xinran chuckled and patted his head: "Mom didn't realize Xiao Yu was such a good fighter!"
Song Yu looked at her, somewhat bewildered.
Song Xinran said, "When I received the call from Teacher Tang, I thought Xiao Yu had been beaten by her classmates, and I was very worried. I was relieved when I arrived at the school and saw that Xiao Yu was alright."
For some reason, Song Yu suddenly felt a little happy and scratched her hair: "I, I don't know either. I thought Wang Yuhao was very capable."
Now that he started talking, Song Yu finally perked up. He used to get into fights back in the village, but unfortunately, he was always the one getting beaten up. Song Yu was a smart kid, and he knew that if he couldn't win, he would run away. Then he discovered that he was very fast, and the other kids couldn't catch up with him, so he stopped fighting.
However, the fight happened because the other kids bullied him first, and he was just defending himself.
Song Yu wasn't a kid who liked fighting, but the memory of losing fights seemed to linger in his mind. It wasn't until his conflict with Wang Yuhao that Song Yu realized how powerful he actually was.
He looked at his little fist, his tone a mix of excitement and disbelief: "I pushed him, and Wang Yuhao fell down."
Song Xinran placed her palm over his little fist and enveloped it: "Then Mom can rest assured, Xiao Yu won't be bullied anymore."
Song Yu smiled faintly: "I don't know how."
He thought for a moment and said, "Because I've grown up."
He came up with another reason: "Because I drink milk every day, I've grown taller and stronger."
Song Xinran suppressed a laugh: "Yes."
Song Yu added, "Wang Yuhao is so annoying! He dirtied my shark eraser!"
Song Xinran said, "Mom will buy you a new one."
Song Yu: "No need, just wipe it on the notebook and it will be gone. An eraser can remove it."
He spoke very seriously, as if he were explaining scientific knowledge to Song Xinran.
As he spoke, he suddenly felt something was off: "Mom didn't scold me..."
In Song Yu's mind, being called to the school by her parents was a big deal. When the teacher called her mother, Song Yu felt very anxious and upset.
Song Xinran said gently, "Why should I scold you? Xiao Yu did nothing wrong and was wronged. Mom should stand up for you."
Song Xinran didn't say much in the office because Teacher Tang had already explained the truth and stood up for Song Yu.
Even if Wang Yuhao's mother is unreasonable, she will still try to argue her point. If she becomes even more assertive, then Teacher Tang will be caught in the middle and it will be very difficult for her to handle the situation.
Song Yu was studying at school and had the most contact with his teachers and classmates. The likes and dislikes of the homeroom teacher would have a great influence on the child. Therefore, Song Xinran didn't say anything and downplayed her presence. She just held Song Yu's hand and told him with her silent actions that she would stand by him.
Of course, the main reason she didn't speak was that Teacher Tang was a fair teacher and didn't favor anyone.
Song Yu pursed her lips and smiled somewhat shyly.
A lot happened today. At first, he accidentally brought a shark eraser to class and was worried that Teacher Tang would see it.
But Teacher Tang still saw it later, but instead of criticizing him, she comforted him.
When his mother came, she didn't criticize him. Instead, she took him to drink beef soup and praised him for being very capable.
After thinking it over, Song Yu felt that he had still come out ahead, and today was still a wonderful day.
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