Chapter 22: Do you dare to do this transaction between adults?

“Lin Qingya’s words…”

The homeroom teacher paused, then explained:

“First, regarding skipping class, there was a reason. It’s understandable. Helping a friend with a memorial, in that mental state, it’s impossible to attend class.”

“I can help you make up a Leave Slip. Let’s consider it settled.”

Lin Qingya continued to try to take the blame, or rather, to help reduce the punishment for Cheng Minghao.

She hesitated and said,“Teacher, if it’s possible to make up the Leave Slip…”

She hesitated even more.

“How about only making it up for Cheng Minghao? I don’t need it. I did it myself…”

“No!”

Cheng Minghao interrupted.

“Teacher, she’s a girl. Having a dirty record doesn’t look good. I’m a guy. If I’m a bit mischievous, others can understand.”

“In the future, her File might not look good when job hunting. It could have an impact…”

“Cheng Minghao!”

Lin Qingya stomped on Cheng Minghao’s foot and shouted:

“You just know how to bully me! You never listen to what I say!”

The homeroom teacher looked at Cheng Minghao, then at Lin Qingya, watching the two of them gaze at each other with ‘deep affection’.

He got goosebumps.

He was force-fed dog food until he was full!

“Stop, stop, stop! This isn’t the set of a tragic romance. You two national first-class actors, please take your act elsewhere!”

The homeroom teacher was helpless.

The homeroom teacher continued,

“Let me finish. I’m the teacher. If either of you interrupts again, I’ll process both your withdrawals together!”

“Ah?! Oh~ got it.”

Lin Qingya instantly became obedient, shrinking behind Cheng Minghao in fear.

Cheng Minghao gently squeezed Lin Qingya’s small hand.

Letting her know that he was there for her, standing in front, protecting her from everything.

Nothing would happen.

Even if something did, he would stand in front, shielding her from the rain and danger!

Seeing Lin Qingya behaving, the homeroom teacher let out a sigh of relief.

He wondered about Lin Qingya before.

She wasn’t so hard to manage.

Why was she so stimulated now?

How did she become so hard to handle?

She was almost as troublesome as ‘Chen Qing’, that guy who always liked fighting, racking up punishments.

Even before, ‘Chen Qing’ was so focused on being happy, on being pampered and coaxed by Cheng Minghao, she completely forgot to act according to Cheng Minghao’s fighting skills.

How did she ever dare to fight with Cheng Minghao before?

Now, the homeroom teacher just opened his mouth, sitting on his chair, pulling open the drawer to take out a Leave Slip and explain:

“Lin Qingya, first, you didn’t hit anyone. Second, come over and make up the Leave Slip. Hurry up, don’t hide behind someone else!”

“Oh~”

Lin Qingya puffed her cheeks and looked around, mainly sneaking glances at Cheng Minghao on her left.

She looked completely disobedient, timid yet mischievous.

After writing the Leave Slip, the homeroom teacher ordered Lin Qingya aside with annoyance, shooing her away.

Then…

“Cheng Minghao, come here, closer. Stand properly. Don’t look at your little girlfriend!”

“……”

Cheng Minghao was helpless, withdrawing his sneaky gaze at Lin Qingya, and stood obediently in front of the homeroom teacher.

“You…”

The homeroom teacher held the Leave Slip in his right hand, smacking it into his left with a ‘pa pa pa’ sound.

The rhythm echoed in the room.

At the same time, after thinking it over, the homeroom teacher spoke again:

“You hit someone. Do you have anything to say?”

“I do!”

Lin Qingya spoke up.

“Shut up!”

The homeroom teacher scolded.

“If you speak again, I’ll make your relationship public and give you extra punishment!”

“Oh~”

Lin Qingya pouted in anger and dissatisfaction, lowering her head, fiddling with her fingers, face full of unhappiness.

Cheng Minghao wanted to look, to comfort Lin Qingya, but the homeroom teacher stopped him.

“Turn your head back, don’t look around! I’m talking to you! Speak your mind!”

The homeroom teacher said.

“Mm, okay!”

Cheng Minghao adjusted his emotions and replied:

“First, it’s not right for a teacher to hit students, especially using a wooden stick on a girl…”

“That was to hit you!”

The homeroom teacher retorted.

Cheng Minghao argued,

“Qingya was in my arms. She could have been accidentally hurt. Also…”

Cheng Minghao continued—

“Second, the teacher brought personal emotions into work. Clearly, Lin Qingya and I, even Chen Qing, were all skipping class.”

“The teacher ignored me, didn’t mention making me stand on the podium, but singled out Lin Qingya, humiliating a pretty girl. This was common knowledge among students.”

“School isn’t a dark institution, nor is it **.”

“So you can’t suppress students’ self-protection or their right to fight for and defend their rights.”

“Third. Not mentioning previous skipping, as for this fight, there’s no need to trouble the teacher. I can handle it myself.”

“There are three reasons—”

“First, the English teacher hit someone, brought emotions to work, and his own work was affected. For his own interests, he’ll seek reconciliation.”

“Second, I didn’t want to hit the teacher either. I was forced to defend myself and am willing to apologize.”

“Third, I have Proof in my hands, and I can openly expose what happened in the classroom.”

“Whether in the light or in the dark, I have the ability to protect myself. Just because I’m an orphan doesn’t mean I’ll fear or back down from anyone.”

“I can fight for my own interests and have the confidence to protect Qingya, ensuring she won’t suffer additional harm!”

“……”

After listening to Cheng Minghao’s long speech, even the other two teachers in the office were stunned.

Is this really an ordinary student living inside the Ivory Tower?

First this, then that, the logic so clear—it’s almost rebellious!

Thinking so, the homeroom teacher spoke.

“You really are organized! You’ve confused even me.”

Cheng Minghao said,“If I confused you, it’s because my communication skills need improvement.”

“But for this matter, as long as you give me a call, I can resolve it with the English teacher myself, without troubling you or the school.”

As he explained, the homeroom teacher looked at him with even more appreciation.

With this confidence and resolve, wherever he goes, he’s a hidden dragon among men!

The homeroom teacher was silent, then hesitated and said:

“If you can resolve it yourself, all the better. You’re in the Graduating Class now. I don’t want any more trouble either.”

“This way,”

The homeroom teacher continued,

“I’ll suppress your skipping record for now.”

“If you can handle Teacher Chen, I’ll sign your Leave Slip, and it won’t count as skipping.”

“How about it? Want to make a deal? An adult’s deal! Dare to take it?!”

The homeroom teacher stared sharply at Cheng Hao, searching his eyes for any hint of juvenile fear or lack of confidence.

“Heh! Of course. Then I’ll trouble you, Teacher.”

At this moment, Cheng Minghao’s confidence was overflowing.

The teacher was clearly in the wrong, and he had evidence.

Whether it was public opinion online or impacting Teacher Chen’s work, income, and life, it was all in his favor.

He wouldn’t be at this school for long, just one semester.

Everything a teacher needed to teach was already taught.

Now, it was just reviewing and occasionally teaching key points.

He didn’t care whether the teacher targeted him in class anymore.