Chapter 32, Confrontation
Master Qin felt that Daohua was not respectful or sincere enough, so he said after the class started, "Since Miss Yan said she has read the Four Books, I think she has already understood all the necessary words and principles. I will not stop to give you private lessons. Now you can just join the other girls in the class."
Before, she had thought that the eldest daughter of the Yan family had just come from the countryside and didn't understand many things, so she would have to give her more guidance. But after meeting her in person today, she felt that this student's temper was really not very good, and she needed to be persuaded first.
As soon as she arrives, she will be on the same pace as other girls who have already been in school for a few years, and she will definitely fall behind.
If this person can't keep up with the progress, he will naturally come to her for help.
At that time, she naturally knew what it meant to respect teachers and elders.
Daohua didn't react much after hearing what Master Qin said. She never thought that she would be left behind by a few children. She had survived the nine years of compulsory education, the middle school entrance examination and the college entrance examination. Why was she still afraid of this ancient women's school?
Yan Yishuang and the others, noticing that Master Qin didn't seem to like Daohua very much, winked at each other and then opened their textbooks obediently.
In the subsequent lectures, Master Qin did not slow down because it was Daohua's first class. He taught in the same way as usual.
During this time, she looked at Daohua several times, and seeing that she showed no sign of being left behind, her brows slightly raised.
Could it be possible that this person in the countryside really read so many books?
"Miss Yan, please tell me what you meant by the passage you just read!"
Daohua was reading the book in her hand seriously. She was stunned for a moment when her name was suddenly called, but she quickly stood up and explained the passage she had read according to her own understanding.
After hearing this, Master Qin said nothing and asked her to sit down.
After that, Daohua was called out several more times.
At first, Daohua thought that Master Qin was testing her, but after many times, she suddenly felt like she was being targeted.
Daohua looked up at Master Qin, who looked stern and serious, and shook off the discomfort in her heart.
Is it her illusion?
She just came to class, so she shouldn't have offended the teacher, right?
Time passed slowly, and the first day of class ended after Daohua was asked countless questions.
In the evening, Songheyuan.
"Daohua, how was your class today? Are you used to it?"
Old Lady Yan and Madam Li looked at the rice flowers with concern.
Others also looked at the rice flowers.
Daohua nodded calmly: "It's okay, nothing to get used to."
Old Mrs. Yan and Mrs. Li both breathed a sigh of relief.
Others smiled and praised Daohua for her intelligence.
Pingtong looked at Daohua several times, and seeing that she looked normal, she buried in her heart the incident of Yan Yishuang and others isolating her this morning.
Yan Zhigao felt that as a father he should also show some concern, so he said, "You just arrived. If there is anything you don't understand, you can ask Master Qin directly, or you can ask your sisters."
Yan Yile immediately smiled and said, "Uncle, don't worry, we will help big sister."
Daohua didn't say anything, but glanced at Yan Yile with a half-smile.
On the side, Yan Yihan and Yan Yishuang looked at each other and then looked away.
In the days that followed, Daohua gradually became familiar with Master Qin's teaching style, and learning became easier and easier.
One day, Master Qin asked Daohua and others to read the section on cultivating virtue in the Instructions for Women, and then asked Daohua to stand up and explain the meaning.
Rice Flower still explains it according to his own understanding.
After the explanation, Master Qin didn't say it was good or bad. He just asked her to sit down, and then asked Yan Yishuang to stand up and explain.
After Yan Yishuang explained, Master Qin smiled and nodded, and praised her.
In response to this, Daohua's eyes flashed slightly. Even if she reacted slowly, she understood that Master Qin was targeting her.
These days, she was asked the most questions in class, but after asking the questions, Master Qin said nothing and did not express any opinions.
But when asking other people questions, she would comment on them, point out the good and bad points, and praise them without hesitation.
Daohua thought, if she was really a little girl of 8 or 9 years old, in such a learning environment with obvious discrimination, she would definitely become less and less confident in the long run, right?
What’s worse, they may develop a dislike for studying.
Master Qin.
Daohua narrowed her eyes and looked at the teacher. She really couldn't understand the purpose of her doing this.
And what did she do to make a teacher like her suppress a child like this?
What's in it for her?
"Miss Yan, please explain the meaning of the section on being careful and quiet again." Master Qin saw that Daohua was distracted and immediately asked her to get up in an unpleasant tone.
Daohua stood up and, instead of explaining obediently as usual, said, "Master, you haven't taught us this lesson yet."
Master Qin's face darkened slightly. "Just explain if I ask you to."
Daohua glanced at Master Qin calmly and said, "I'm sorry, Master, I haven't had time to watch Shen Jing's section yet."
Master Qin frowned and said, "Don't you know you need to prepare before class?"
Daohua: "You didn't make any arrangements in advance."
Seeing Daohua repeatedly talking back, Master Qin angrily said, "Is this your attitude towards studying? As the eldest sister, can't you learn from your younger sisters? Look at Yishuang. She studied in advance even without my instructions. You, the eldest sister, are no match for your younger sisters."
Hearing this, Daohua was furious. She looked at Master Qin with a cold expression, "Master, I really want to ask, what did I do to offend you that makes you dislike me so much?"
When these words were spoken, not only Master Qin, but also Yan Yishuang and others who were gloating over others' misfortune were all stunned.
No one expected that Daohua would put the matter out in the open so bluntly.
Master Qin was stunned for a long time before he reacted and immediately said angrily, "How dare you! Is this how you treat your teacher?"
Daohua sneered, "You know you're a teacher, but think about what you're doing. Are you really worthy of a teacher? If you don't like me, just say it directly. I'll just not come to class. Is there any need for you to go to such great lengths to praise and demote me?"
Hearing this, Master Qin was shocked. She never thought that her thoughts could be seen through by a little girl.
Yan Yishuang quickly stood up and looked at Daohua with disapproval: "Big sister, how can you speak to Master Qin like that? Why don't you apologize to him right away."
As soon as he finished speaking, Master Qin said angrily, "Forget it. She is the county magistrate's daughter. How dare I ask her to apologize? Let's end the get out of class." After that, he quickly turned around and left.
Seeing this, Daohua smiled sarcastically, calmly put away the books on the guest table, and then left.
Looking at her departing figure, Yan Yihan and the others were all filled with admiration.
Xu Keke came up to Yan Yishuang and said, "You are so brave, big sister, you actually dared to talk back to Master Qin in person."
(End of this chapter)
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