Chapter 23 This Teacher Jin is something else
Chapter 23
"So, in his haste, that student kicked his slipper into your bowl?"
Jin Ran couldn't help but laugh.
Thanks to her rich imagination, just listening to Wang Chen's description made her feel as if she could see the scene. Imagine, you're eating noodles, and suddenly slippers fall from the sky—
Pfft! She couldn't help but laugh out loud again.
Beside her, Xu Zhen watched as her introverted, nerdy cousin suddenly transformed into a sunny and cheerful young man, and she could hardly bear to look at him.
Although she also hoped that her cousin could win over Ranran, in all honesty, a beautiful and outstanding girl like Jin Ran might not necessarily be interested in Wang Chen.
While we were thinking, the topic quickly veered off to other things.
Wang Chen sighed: "Our school has been having a run of bad luck lately. First, we had trouble recruiting, and now even the dean of students has left."
"Why is the head of teaching affairs suddenly leaving?" Jin Ran and Xu Zhen were both somewhat surprised. They knew that the head of teaching affairs in public schools is usually appointed directly by the education bureau and is responsible for coordinating teaching management, curriculum implementation, and teacher development. In the school's organizational structure, they are considered middle-level managers and typically report directly to the principal or the vice-principal in charge of teaching. (Note 1)
Jin Ran thought of a possibility: "Could it be a personnel reshuffle?"
Wang Chen nodded and then shook his head: "It seems that he failed the assessment and lost the cooperation with the school. In addition, there was a change in the leadership team. The previous director of teaching affairs was rotated out. From what I understand, the principal this time is going to be nominated by our school itself, and then reported to the Education Bureau for review and approval."
As fellow young teachers, Wang Chen, who had arrived a year earlier, had already built his own information network. Seeing that the two were interested, he couldn't help but say a few more words.
"It's true. Several companies originally planned to donate laboratories to the school, but the dean of students, for some reason, deliberately delayed the signing process, causing them to withdraw their funds. By the time the principal found out, it was too late. So, in a fit of anger, he declared that anyone, regardless of age or gender, with the ability, would have the opportunity to become the dean of students."
Amidst the gasps of the two men, Wang Chen joked, "What do you guys think about me running for dean of students? Remember to vote for me!"
Xu Zhen immediately rolled her eyes: "You, the dean of students? You'd better not get lectured by the dean!"
Neither of the cousins took it seriously, but Jin Ran's eyes flickered, and she was truly tempted.
Compared to a regular teacher, a dean of teaching is naturally more valuable. Jin Ran chose to take the teacher recruitment exam for stability, but at the same time, she is not someone who is particularly focused on stability.
She can change her decision on the day she fills out her college application, or she can decisively join the ranks of those taking the civil service exam when she finds that the job prospects are not good.
Although it was this decision that led to her car accident and unfortunate transmigration into a book, Jin Ran has never been a stubborn person. She is not afraid of hardship, but only of not getting anything in return for her efforts, and the teaching profession can avoid such risks.
Both involve crossing a river, one with a clear bottom where you can see the depth, and the other being deeper, fraught with difficulties but not life-threatening, and potentially yielding treasure upon crossing. She would definitely choose the second option without hesitation.
Life is short, so why not pursue limitless achievements within our limited time? Even without ambition, the salary is still quite attractive, isn't it? The Dean of Students handles both teaching and administration, and their salary is twice that of a regular teacher!
Jin Ran thought it over and over and thought it was pretty good. She even planned out a path to promotion and salary increase in a short period of time: from a substitute teacher to taking the exam to become a formal teacher, then to becoming the director of teaching affairs, and finally to becoming the vice principal. Even if she failed, it wouldn't matter. Apart from gaining more valuable experience, she would not lose anything!
So after Wang Chen finished speaking, she couldn't help but ask, "What are the specific requirements for the selection of the Dean of Students?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Chen was taken aback, then realized that she was genuinely interested: "I don't know about that, but I'll inquire about it for you when we get back."
Jin Ran happily said thank you.
To express her gratitude, she went to the window and ordered another serving of braised pork ribs for Teacher Wang.
"Crack".
On a small dining table in the cafeteria, Jiang Xuli's chopsticks suddenly broke in two.
Chen Xunliang, biting into the last piece of cabbage, stared in disbelief at the scene before him: "Holy crap, the chopsticks in the cafeteria are of such poor quality!" He then swiftly snatched the half-eaten piece of braised pork, saying, "Don't waste it, I'll eat it for you!"
Jiang Xuli's temples throbbed with anger.
How could he have such a foodie friend!
She glanced again at her stepmother, who was laughing and talking with other men, hesitated for a moment, and then decided to pretend she hadn't seen her.
Anyway, his dad wouldn't appreciate it.
As the confrontation at the hospital came to mind, Jiang Xuli's eyes gradually darkened.
Of course, most importantly, he knew that there was nothing between Jin Ran and the young man, but at this moment, he couldn't help but secretly imagine the scene of his father being abandoned.
I wonder if that man will still be able to maintain his air of strategic brilliance by then.
/
During the break, the class monitor asked several strong boys in the class to go to the office to move books.
Jiang Xuli, who was lying on the table, stood up after hearing this: "Count me in."
The class monitor didn't know why Jiang Xuli, who never participated in such matters, would volunteer, but seeing that he did seem strong, he nodded: "Third floor, math office. Don't go to the wrong place. Hurry up, I saw that Class 5 and 6 had already passed by when I came back!"
The school's books were rationed. Although every student received one, if you arrived late, you could only get what others had left over. These books were either creased, torn, or dirty. They didn't affect their use, but they were still unpleasant to look at.
A group of boys immediately marched out of the cage in a grand procession.
As Jiang Xuli passed by Class 7, he saw a crowd gathered at the entrance. The tall boy he had helped before was standing behind a young woman with his head down, and next to him was a punk-style man who was speaking sternly.
Jiang Xuli glanced at it a few times and then looked away without interest.
In the afternoon, Jin Ran inquired with her colleagues and learned that the principal really did plan to elect a dean of students within the school, but no one knew who to elect or how the election would be conducted.
Upon learning this, Jin Ran was somewhat disappointed but remained composed. Her immediate priority was preparing for the upcoming teacher recruitment exam; only by passing the exam and becoming a formal teacher could she be eligible to compete for the position of Dean of Studies.
A sound came from outside. Jin Ran looked up and saw a group of students at the door. The boy in the lead said, "Teacher, the homeroom teacher asked us to come and move some books."
Jin Ran was the only one in the office at the moment. She asked, "What books are you moving?"
"The newly revised 'Complete Interpretation of the New Textbook' and 'Frantic Practice with Small Questions'."
Jin Ran pointed to the desk on the left: "It's over there, just go get it, remember to line up."
Students came in one after another. The students in Class 3 were fine, as they had already seen Jin Ran in class. But it was the first time for the students from the other classes, so they didn't dare to make a loud noise and lined up obediently to wait.
Jiang Xuli bent down, pretending to pick out books, and when no one was paying attention, she quietly approached Jin Ran and said in a low voice, "I saw you in the cafeteria at noon today."
Jin Ran looked blank: "Really? I heard that the food in the student cafeteria is pretty good, so I went to try it with my colleagues."
However, there were too many people at the time, and she did not notice Jiang Xuli.
With a somewhat strange expression, Jin Ran was momentarily puzzled as to why this awkward high school student had come to find her.
On the other side, Jiang Xuli quickly grasped the key point: "Colleague?"
"Yes, it's Mr. Wang from the second year of high school. He's the one who introduced me to the school." She was really curious and couldn't help but ask, "Jiang, do you have any questions?"
It turned out to be a teacher at the school.
At this moment, Jiang Xuli didn't know where to put her relief. She said she wanted to see her father make a fool of himself, but in the end she couldn't bear it. Now it's all right, she no longer has to worry about coming home one day to find the old man going crazy.
With the matter he had been thinking about for so long finally settled, he felt much more relaxed: "It's nothing, I just wanted to ask if it tasted good."
"Well enough."
Even so, Jin Ran didn't believe his nonsense, but there was no need to delve into it; it's normal for teenagers to have a few secrets.
Seeing that he was about to leave, she naturally took out a brand new set of test papers from the drawer: "By the way, I heard that you are the top student in math in our class. I just made a mock test. You can take it home and do it."
Jiang Xuli: "..."
He regretted meddling in other people's business.
/
Mingji Technology.
Jiang Mingxu's phone, which was placed to the side, suddenly vibrated.
Jin Ran: [Are you free now? (Kitten peeks out)]
Are you busy?
Please reply if you see this; I need to discuss something with you.
Jiang Mingxu happened to glance at the last message, so he put down the document in his hand, unlocked his phone, and found that Jin Ran had already sent three or four more messages in such a short time. In addition, a group chat had been added to his list.
He paused, then opened Jin Ran's chat window and asked, "What is it?"
The other party replied instantly.
Jin Ran: [Mr. Jiang, to help students experience the joy of learning math, I plan to implement a "partner" learning method in the class. Your son, Jiang Xuli, excels in math and has been appointed as the math team leader. Starting today, he will likely be staying at school after evening self-study. What are your thoughts on this?]
Looking at the three big characters "Jiang's Father" on the screen, Jiang Mingxu's lips twitched, but he understood what she meant.
Yes, they clearly distinguish between public and private matters.
If you ignore that cute cat emoji.
A smile played at the corners of his eyes as he thought for a moment and asked, "[Will the parents' opinions affect the final result?]"
Yes, we suggest that parents carefully consider whether they can support their child's decision, as it may sometimes be too late and parents will need to pick them up.
Since she said that, Jiang Mingxu read the requirements again.
In short, it's about pairing students up one-on-one. For example, student A is good at math but bad at English, while student B is bad at math but good at English. If they can help each other and study together, they might be able to complement each other's strengths and achieve a "1+1 greater than 2" effect.
Jiang Mingxu curled his fingers, the protruding knuckles tapping against the oak tabletop, the sound echoing in the empty room.
He is a businessman who values profit, and his first reaction to this matter was to consider the potential gains. However, upon careful consideration, he had to admit that it was a decision where the benefits outweighed the drawbacks.
This slightly changed his opinion.
My opinion of the current "Jin Ran" has also changed.
If before I didn't care about it and treated it like a fun and interesting object, now I appreciate it more.
On the other hand, the key to this matter ultimately lies with Jiang Xuli.
To be honest, Jiang Mingxu had always neglected to care for his only son.
The year the other person was born coincided with the most difficult stage of his entrepreneurial journey—his partner withdrew his investment, his cash flow dried up, and he had a complete falling out with his relatives back home over some issues, almost to the point of family ruin and death.
After finally weathering the crisis, and with graduation approaching, he had no choice but to leave his child in his hometown and entrust him to a nanny.
After he gained a foothold in City A, he remembered to bring his son over, but it was too late. Four-year-old Jiang Xuli was already old enough to remember things and was very resistant to him as her father.
Jiang Mingxu was not a loving person to begin with; his heart was colder than stone. Coupled with the old story about the child's mother, he simply adopted a laissez-faire attitude towards the child.
If Xiao Li is willing, I have no problem with that either.
Jin Ran was holding her phone, holding her breath and waiting. The evening sunlight shone through the window, making her drowsy. In her daze, she saw the message from the other end, which jolted her awake.
Convincing a domineering CEO requires professional knowledge and theoretical data, but convincing Jiang Xuli only requires one sentence: "Your dad has never been a math squad leader."
Therefore, she only began her next move after securing the benefits of her stepson.
Seeing that Jiang Mingxu had agreed, he was very happy: "That's wonderful! Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Jiang! You are such a kind and understanding parent; other parents should learn from you!"
Jiang Mingxu raised an eyebrow, and a thought popped into his mind: "Unsolicited kindness is either a sign of ulterior motives or theft."
As expected, after praising Jiang Mingxu, Jin Ran immediately sent a message to the newly created group chat.
[Thank you, Mr. Jiang, for supporting the teacher's work. Behind every successful child are parents who dedicate themselves silently. I'm sure Jiang's grades will improve! (Applause)(Applause)(Applause)]
[Other parents shouldn't be discouraged. If you're interested, you can continue to message me privately. If it's inconvenient, that's fine too. Parents can supervise their children's studies at home, and the results should be quite good.]
She dropped two key points at once, and to make sure everyone saw them, she specifically tagged all the parents. The parents' group chat exploded as soon as she finished speaking.
Father Jiang? Which Father Jiang? It can't be the one they're thinking of, can it?!
Scrolling through the list again, some people in the industry recognized Jiang Mingxu's account, and their hearts were immediately filled with shock.
—This teacher, Ms. Jin, seems quite remarkable for persuading Jiang Mingxu and even bringing him into the parents' group.
So he inquired about the other person's identity and learned that he was a top student from A Normal University. His admiration for him grew even stronger.
Capable people admire intellectuals. The "partner" learning method is a good thing in itself. Sensible parents will not refuse it. As for those parents who originally thought it was troublesome and were still hesitant, they didn't care about the trouble anymore and immediately changed their minds and agreed when Jiang Mingxu agreed.
Following a big shot can bring benefits. Even if you can't get a connection, it's still good to let your child spend more time with Young Master Jiang and cultivate a relationship.
Jiang Mingxu, who witnessed all of this: "..."
If he couldn't understand what was going on, he would be wasting his ten years of her age. He kept clenching his lips, but finally couldn't help laughing out of anger.
When Assistant Wang saw this scene as he walked to the door, he felt a chill run down his spine. He suddenly realized that his matter wasn't so urgent, and thought he should wait a while before reporting back.
Over there, after Jiang Mingxu finished laughing, he helplessly pinched the bridge of his nose.
Can he say that she's getting bolder and bolder?
Before, she cautiously probed, but now she pretends to be a soft and harmless lamb, slowly approaching you. Once you gradually lower your guard, she suddenly reveals her sharp cat claws and scratches you.
Although the claw felt light and ticklish to him...
Amidst the lively discussion among the parents, a message suddenly popped up in the group chat.
Jiang Mingxu: [Teacher Jin is young and promising, with unique insights into mathematics. The "partnership" approach is also a good method for companies. If students' grades improve in the future, Mingji Technology will consider donating two digital laboratories to Wencheng Middle School.]
This serves as a definitive conclusion to Jin Ran's previous statements.
In an instant, everyone trusted Teacher Jin's "abilities" even more.
Little did they know that at that very moment, Teacher Jin, whom they considered "something special," was pitifully apologizing to President Jiang in a private chat.
Jin Ran: [I'm sorry, I was wrong! (Rabbit bows)]
This was the first time in her two lives that she had become rich. Little did she know that the domineering CEO would even have two contact methods. And just like that, without any carelessness, she accidentally posted his private contact information in the group chat.
As a result, Jiang Mingxu's friend requests exploded within just a few minutes.
Jiang Mingxu sighed and rubbed his forehead: "There's no need for kowtowing, but strictly speaking, this was Teacher Jin's personal mistake. Shouldn't he take responsibility for it?"
Jin Ran immediately replied: 【Of course! I'm not the kind of irresponsible person!】
Anyway, she has already achieved her goal and used others, so it is perfectly reasonable for them to want to collect a commission.
However, just in case Jiang Mingxu was too high up and unaware of the hardships of ordinary people, she still reminded him: "It can't exceed my capabilities, otherwise it won't count."
Jiang Mingxu: [It shouldn't be too difficult.]
However, he wouldn't specify how he wanted the other person to take responsibility, and wouldn't budge no matter how Jin Ran tried to probe. Instead, he asked about other things: "[Are you studying with a 'partner' tonight?]"
Although I'm really looking forward to it, the "partnership" learning program is still in the planning stages and hasn't been implemented yet.
"Yeah, I'm done with my work too, it's on my way."
This means they're coming to pick her up.
Jin Ran readily agreed, thinking that it was a free ride and casually sent a trendy "Xiao Ba pinching cheeks and acting cute" emoji.
Then he exited the chat window and started replying to other parents' private messages.
When she finished answering the parents' various questions and returned to the original page, she discovered that Jiang Mingxu had sent a new message.
Jiang Mingxu: [...]
Jiang Mingxu: [No.]
She was completely baffled. What did "can't it or can't it" mean? After thinking about it for a while, she realized she couldn't understand the old man's thought process, so she simply put it out of her mind.
/
As dusk fell, the sky was ablaze with the glow of sunset, bathing the world in warm hues, while the streets were bustling with traffic.
After finishing her first day of work, Jin Ran bid farewell to her colleagues, asked a few students to pass on a message to Jiang Xuli, and then went to the school gate to wait for the car.
Although Jiang Mingxu said he was "picking someone up on the way," Jin Ran wasn't shameless enough to think that he was picking her up specifically. However, she had decided that if he didn't come after she notified him, then it was none of her business.
Jin Ran didn't expect that she would not see the car or Jiang Xuli, but instead met Jin Jing, who came to the school to find Jiang Xuli.
The reason I confirmed that I was looking for Jiang Xuli and not myself was because no one else knew that she was working at the school.
Um?
Here we go again!
Jin Ran, who was slightly listless because of work, perked up and instantly became expectant—what tricks was the other party planning to play this time?
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