Chapter 9: Academic Overlord VS School Overlord

  Night falls.

  Tonight's self-study session is for Class 2. Liu Ya Qian has organized all the homework. The teacher in charge is really overbearing, with so much homework not graded. However, whatever has been reviewed is very serious. Circles and dots are quite thorough, and the level is visible as not ordinary.

  People go to high places and water flows to low places, it seems that others have gone to climb high branches.

  "Ge Wenwen, come here." Liu Ya Qian had graded Ge Wenwen's composition.

  The level of this composition is not low, and it's usually impossible for a sixth-grade student to write. However, considering their age, Liu Ya Qian also thinks it's acceptable.

  It's definitely not plagiarism, because in this school, only the principal's office has a computer, let alone access to the internet.

  The title is 《Revitalize China Starting from Me》

  Our China has always been a strong and unyielding, hardworking and self-reliant civilized ancient country. Now, the strategy of revitalizing the country through science and education makes our country more prosperous and flourishing, and richer.

  Before, my family was very poor and didn't have the money to go to school. But later on, I received some help from my neighbors and the country, and I finally went to school. I'm extremely grateful to those who helped me.

  In the old society five thousand years ago, those children who could not go to school, the street-wandering children, were completely ignored by the government.

  Now our country has become rich and is also a civilized ancient country that respects the elderly and loves the young, and also subsidizes those poor people. Now our lives are getting better and better.

  I will study hard in the future and become a talent who is useful to society and the country. I must repay my motherland. Let our country be more prosperous, more thriving and stronger! Let our home be more beautiful!

  I will rally our classmates to work together to study hard, contribute to the motherland, and strive for a great China with diligence and wisdom, exploring one after another of China's great Chinese dreams.

  We must unite and be honest with each other. Let's join hands, heart to heart, and work together! Let our motherland's tomorrow be even more beautiful and brilliant!

  ……

  "Is this written by you?" Liu Ya Qian asked.

  Ge Wenwen paused for a moment: "Uh-huh."

  "Great! Give you a thumbs up!" Liu Ya Qian's words, although fashionable enough, also brought her closer to the children.

  "By the way, what was your language teacher's name before?"

  "Xǔ Gē."

  A very artistic and elegant name. Liu Ya Qian paid secretly.

  "Why didn't he substitute teach here?"

  "I don't know."

  It's also true that Teacher Xu said a lot to the students. However, if it were me, I would explain clearly to the students why I left suddenly. Liu Ya Qian thought to herself.

  "Is it a male teacher?"

  "Uh-huh."

  "Good job, your composition is very well-written, keep it up! You can go back now."

  Ge Wenwen left.

  Liu Ya Qian reviewed the essay "My Chinese Soul" by academic overachiever Peng Hai Tao, the full text is as follows:

  What is the soul? What is a noble soul? In my memory and understanding, people with souls are those who understand how to repay their country, while those with noble souls are those who can die nine times without regret for their country.

  This "noble spirit" is the Chinese soul of our Chinese people.

  Throughout the ages, there have been many people with a Chinese soul who are world-renowned. Now, in this peaceful 21st century, it is time for us new generations to learn from them. It is time for us new generations to study for the prosperity of our country and the well-being of its people.

  In the past, my studies were very poor and I always failed exams. My mother would tell me stories of famous people every time she saw this. I was amazed by Qu Yuan's "though dead nine times, still not regret" loyalty and perseverance, and admired Lu You's "when the king's army conquers the Central Plains, at home sacrifices without forgetting to inform his father" magnanimity and tragic grandeur. From then on, I studied hard and read books diligently. I hope that one day, I can also have a Chinese spirit like theirs, which is what every Chinese person should have.

  Up to now, my academic performance has been very good. This time, the language exam scored the highest in the whole grade, but I didn't feel proud and complacent because I always remember - I am Chinese, and I also have a "Chinese soul".

  "The Chinese spirit", I am proud of you!

  ……

  No wonder! A top student is indeed a top student!

  Quote classics and cite precedents! Write with flair and panache! This level... Liu Ya Qian feels like she can also write it, right?

  "Peng Haitao, come here for a moment." Liu Ya Qian's tone was gentle, no longer like that of a teacher.

  Peng Haitao's glasses were very thick, his personality was very steady, only to see him slowly put down the pen in his hand, slowly stood up and walked towards Liu Ya Qian's podium.

  He didn't make a sound, but Peng Haitao just stood there, using his hand to adjust the frame of the mirror.

  "Is this the composition you wrote?" Liu Ya Qian looked at Peng Hai Tao. Not to mention, this kid really looks like a refined scholar.

  Peng Haitao just hummed in agreement, his voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz.

  "Where is your home?" Liu Ya Qian asked.

  "...", Peng Haitao replied.

  "What?" Liu Ya Qian hadn't heard clearly at all.

  Forget it, they don't want to talk about it, so I won't ask anymore.

  Liu Ya Qian stood up, looked at the students and said: "Peng Hai Tao's composition is very well written, it's worth everyone learning from. Next, let Peng Hai Tao read it out loud to everyone. Classmates, listen carefully. This is a rare learning opportunity. After Peng Hai Tao finishes reading, I will analyze for everyone where exactly it's good."

  Dai Songlin, who had always been cool, curled his lips into a smile, looking very displeased. Liu Ya Qian secretly thought: When I ask you questions later, if you can't answer, just wait and see how I'll deal with you!

  However, Liu Ya Qian was stunned next!

  It seems that Dai Songlin's smile is so profound!

  Peng Haitao is not reading an article at all, he's clearly just mumbling some "script"!

  Wrong! I should have come myself! Liu Ya Qian's head is all swollen now.

  "Peng Haitao, can you speak louder?"

  Peng Haitao continued...

  Good heavens! Is this really how he studies?

  I remember a teacher once said that those parents aren't very knowledgeable, they just know that if you want to see how well your child is doing in school, let him read an article. If he reads it well, then he's doing well in school... but Peng Haitao reads like this...

  Study hard, this book is worth studying!

  "Peng Haitao, are you feeling a bit uncomfortable in your throat?" Liu Ya Qian asked with concern.

  "Teacher, his throat has never been comfortable." Dai Songlin answered on behalf of Peng Haitao.

  Haha...

  The whole class burst out laughing.

  "Damn you!" Peng Haitao cursed at Dai Songlin.

  Dai Songlin immediately stood up and counterattacked: "F**k you..."

  Peng Haitao's voice was completely clear this time: "Damn..."

  Dai Songlin has left his seat, and Peng Haitao is coming over...

  In an instant, a fierce "brawl" erupted, swift and so sudden that it was beyond belief!

  Liu Ya Qian was completely stunned!

  A complete blank in my mind.

  Peng Haitao is slightly chubby, his body is a bit more robust than Dai Songlin's. Both of them are about 1.7 meters tall. Dai Songlin is slender and agile, but very lively.

  Peng Haitao obviously isn't a fighter, while Dai Songlin seems like an "old hand".

  Two people came and went, punching and kicking each other, desks were knocked over one after another, the girls shrieked...

  How quiet! The office is just next door, yet no one appears at the classroom door.

  Where is Director Na, Director Jiang and the teacher on duty?

  Liu Ya Qian was shocked and her soul had left her body, she sat there but couldn't get up.

  Dai Songlin threw a punch and Peng Haitao's glasses frame shattered.

  Fortunately, Peng Haitao's eyes were not seriously injured, but there was still blood oozing from the corners of his eyes.

  Peng Haitao, who had seen blood, went mad and after being hit twice more, he rushed up, his hands fiercely tearing and scratching. After these two desperate attacks, Dai Songlin's face was covered in wounds.

  The space was narrow, Dai Songlin's movements were restricted, and Peng Haitao relied on his body weight to press down.

  Two people hugged each other and started wrestling on the ground...

  Liu Ya Qian first thought of Li Lei, that tall and powerful physical education teacher, but he had already gone home.

  Liu Ya Qian could no longer hesitate, she rushed up and frantically pulled Peng Hai Tao and Dai Song Lin, but however managed to pull them up.

  These two academic and school tyrants have started playing with their lives...

  At this critical moment, Liu Ya Qian suddenly noticed a familiar figure on the playground - Xiao Xiao Qing.

  Xiao Xiaoqing held a teacup in her hand, which was going back to the office to pour water.

  Liu Ya Qian rushed to the classroom door and had not yet shouted out when Xiao Xiao Qing had already noticed Liu Ya Qian's unusual expression.

  Intuition is entirely based on a kind of sensory power.

  Xiao Xiaoqing rushed over, Liu Ya Qian dodged and let Xiao Xiaoqing rush into the classroom.

  Xiao Xiaoqing suddenly appeared like a flash of lightning (and no longer felt fat), in the blink of an eye he arrived at the "battlefield" area, his two hands grasped downwards and incredibly picked up Peng Haitao and Dai Songlin with one hand each (and no longer felt short).

  The battle has finally come to an end.

  Liu Ya Qian had already burst into tears...

  Xiao Xiaoqing threw Peng Haitao and Dai Songlin onto the stage, Peng Haitao and Dai Songlin fell to the ground, after getting up, neither of them dared to move.

  Xiao Xiaoqing walked over to Liu Ya Qian and said, "Don't cry anymore, the students are all watching. You go to class 1, I'll handle this matter."

  Liu Ya Qian rushed towards Xiao Xiao Qing and shouted: "I'll handle it myself!"

  Xiao Xiaoqing: "Alright, it's almost time for evening self-study. I'll take them to my dorm."

  Liu Ya Qian: "Not going to the office?"

  Xiao Xiaoqing: "Believe me, I'm right."

  Liu Ya Qian wiped away a tear and didn't say anything else.

  That pear blossom in the rain made Xiao Xiaoqing feel heartbroken for a moment...