Chapter 0006: Shame

Hu Qiusheng's gaze swept across everyone in the classroom, causing a wave of fear among the students, who all lowered their heads in guilt. Only Tang Xiu, Yuan Chuling, and Yang Jian stood tall, completely unfazed by Hu Qiusheng's stare

The action of the fat man smashing the desk was so forceful that it caused the classroom to tremble slightly. With this loud bang, the group of classmates who had just been hysterically rallying against Tang Xiu seemed to have their throats gripped, and all the noise abruptly ceased, plunging the classroom into a deathly silence

Looking at the vibrant and eye-catching countdown to the college entrance examination written on the board, and then glancing at the classmates in the classroom who were studying intently, Tang Xiu felt a sense of disconnection from this world

Yuan Chuling, who was standing to the side, appeared to have suffered a great insult, her face flushed bright red, and her body was restlessly shifting. Several times she opened her mouth to speak, wanting to defend Tang Xiu, but in the end, she was intimidated by Hu Qiusheng's authority and did not dare to voice her thoughts

Tang Xiu looked at the nearly intact chair on the ground, then glanced at the unscathed Yuan Chuling, and he couldn't help but show a face full of astonishment

Tang Xiu, you are not welcome here, get out of here!

When Hu Qiusheng saw the faintly mocking smile at the corner of Yuan Chuling's mouth, he decisively chose to ignore Yuan Chuling's presence and instead began to criticize the other underperforming students in the class

Isn't it just that Tang Xiu's exam results were a bit poor? This is not the outcome he desired. Is it really necessary for you to target him like this?

Upon hearing this authoritative voice, the classroom fell instantly silent, even Yuan Chuling ceased her pained groans

"Yang Jian, who is the mouse droppings, if you have the guts, say it again!" Yuan Chuling kicked the desk over with a loud bang, her eyes glaring at Yang Jian, radiating a fierce light as if she were ready to devour him, and she questioned him sternly

Those gazes were filled with disdain, mockery, contempt, and even disgust, leaving Tang Xiu feeling utterly perplexed

When Tang Xiu arrived at the classroom, most of the students were engrossed in their writing, tackling one exam paper after another. There were also a few students reciting the textbook aloud, and a tense atmosphere pervaded the classroom

Yuan Chuling was only targeting Yang Jian just now, rather than the entire class. However, his previous behavior was too arrogant, which easily provoked the resentment of his classmates. Nevertheless, after performing a scene of self-pity, the impact of Yuan Chuling's earlier arrogance and domineering behavior was clearly diminished, and instead, his humorous side remained fresh in people's memories

When Yuan Chuling sat down on her chair, there was a loud creaking sound, and the chair declared a strike. Immediately after, Yuan Chuling flailed her arms and legs, and finally fell to the ground with a thud, letting out a heart-wrenching scream from her throat

Most of the classmates led by Yang Jian did not dare to laugh, as Yuan Chuling's temper was exceedingly volatile, and everyone was afraid of provoking Yuan Chuling

Tang Xiu, the results of last month's monthly exam have all been compiled. Do you know what your total score is this time? Thirty-seven points!" Hu Qiusheng's gaze fixed on Tang Xiu as he questioned sharply.

Hu Qiusheng's disdainful gaze skipped over Tang Xiu and Yuan Chuling, ultimately landing on Yang Jian, at which point a smile finally appeared on Hu Qiusheng's face. "Yang Jian, what exactly happened just now? Why is the classroom in such disarray, like a vegetable market?"

If it were not for Tang Xiu's soul being restored to wholeness, which greatly improved his vision, Yuan Chuling's eyes, which originally resembled a straight line, would have blinked in vain.

"Tang Xiu, you are not welcome here, get out of our sight!" Suddenly, a voice as sharp as a broken gong echoed in the classroom, belonging to a tall and thin boy who looked at Tang Xiu with disdain, commanding him imperiously.

"Yang Jian, I am not saying this to you, but with your cowardly nature, even if your grades are excellent, once you enter society, you will only be destined to work for others. Do you really think that having good grades makes you remarkable? I could deal with you in a matter of minutes." Seeing Yang Jian submit, Yuan Chuling let out a cold laugh, no longer paying attention to him, and instead used her feet to pull her desk and chair closer, then sat down heavily.

Tang Xiu, you are not welcome here, get out of here!

Faced with Hu Qiusheng's reprimands and insults, Tang Xiu's lips moved slightly. He intended to offer an explanation, but after gazing at Hu Qiusheng for a moment, Tang Xiu abandoned his defense and quietly stood there, allowing Hu Qiusheng to berate him.

Tang Xiu, you are not welcome here, get out of here!

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You always assure me that you will study hard and strive to achieve good results in the next exam, yet every time the exam results are released, you are always the one at the bottom, and your scores are getting worse with each exam

It is unclear whether it is due to the long-term wear and tear of the furniture or if Yuan Chuling's recent vigorous actions have caused the originally sturdy chair to break.

Seeing all eyes focused on him, the stout man indignantly defended Tang Xiu

Tang Xiu looked around, and it was a chubby boy sitting in the last row of the classroom who stood up. He directly smashed his chair onto the desk.

Feeling the intense hostility emanating from the tall and thin figure, Tang Xiu's gaze turned cold, and a surge of killing intent arose within him

Teacher Hu, Tang Xiu did not attend self-study last night, and he was also late for morning self-study today. I said a few words to him, and then Yuan Chuling started smashing chairs and kicking tables, mocking us as if we were worthless. He said that no matter how good our academic performance is, it is useless; once we enter society, we will only be left to carry bags for others. Furthermore, he mentioned that dealing with us would be a matter of minutes... With the class teacher backing him up, Yang Jian became emboldened. He cast a sidelong glance at Tang Xiu and Yuan Chuling and exaggeratedly said...

After scolding Tang Xiu incessantly for nearly ten minutes, Hu Qiusheng's pent-up frustration was finally vented, and then his gaze fell upon Yuan Chuling.

Perhaps it is the physique of the overweight individual that exerts immense pressure on everyone, or it could be that the fierce and intimidating appearance of the overweight person is too impactful, causing the entire classroom to be stunned by just one individual.

I sit at the same desk as Tang Xiu, and I have witnessed his hard work over the past year. I can confidently say that Tang Xiu is the most diligent student in our class. If it weren't for the car accident a year ago, none of you would even be able to keep up with Tang Xiu's shadow. What right do you have to shout at him here

After all, he was only there to fulfill his mother's wishes, not truly to study, so he did not need to care too much about everything around him. Tang Xiu quickly withdrew his gaze from looking around and walked briskly towards his desk

Yang Jian was so frightened by Yuan Chuling's actions that his face turned pale, and his eyes avoided making direct contact with Yuan Chuling.

The entire campus can hear your shouting; aren't you ashamed? I find it embarrassing myself. Don't you have any semblance of a student from a key class?" Seeing that he had successfully intimidated the more than sixty students in the class, Hu Qiusheng's expression softened slightly.

Hu Qiusheng originally disliked Tang Xiu and Yuan Chuling, and after listening to Yang Jian's account, his gaze towards Tang Xiu and Yuan Chuling became even more contemptuous

The tall and slender classmate is named Yang Jian, and he serves as the academic committee member of the class. Due to his admission scores being lower than Tang Xiu's, he harbors feelings of jealousy and subsequently opposes Tang Xiu at every turn. After Tang Xiu's grades decline, Yang Jian takes the opportunity to further exacerbate the situation, seizing every chance to ridicule and undermine Tang Xiu.

"Thirty-seven points! The total score of the exam is seven hundred and fifty points, and you only scored thirty-seven points, coming in last place in the entire grade. Do you know how many people have laughed at me because of this? If it weren't for your mother kneeling and pleading with me multiple times, do you think I would be willing to let you stay in this class?" Hu Qiusheng shouted loudly at Tang Xiu.

Even if we take a step back, what does it matter if Tang Xiu's grades are poor? This class is not determined by you. He can come and go as he pleases; it is none of your business

Although Hu Qiusheng has left, the atmosphere in the classroom is indescribably heavy. Except for a few individuals who cannot help but step out to use the restroom, the majority of the students are revising their exam papers in the classroom

With Yuan Chuling causing such a commotion, the originally tense atmosphere in the classroom instantly dissipated into thin air, and some even couldn't help but burst into laughter

Just as Tang Xiu was preparing to clarify the situation, a loud crash echoed through the classroom

This fat man is truly a clever individual. After seeing Yuan Chuling's expressive eyes signaling him, Tang Xiu instantly understood the deeper meaning behind Yuan Chuling's earlier fall, and he couldn't help but admire Yuan Chuling's high emotional intelligence.

What Tang Xiu did not expect was that as soon as he stepped into the classroom, the group of classmates who had been busy almost simultaneously set aside their tasks and focused their attention on him.

Tang Xiu, I have already submitted a request to the principal's office to either expel you or transfer you to another class. In any case, our class cannot continue to accommodate you; otherwise, I would rather resign from my position as the head teacher

Yuan Chuling, what are you so proud of? The reason our class's average score is at the bottom among the key classes this time is because of the two of you not performing well. As the saying goes, one bad apple spoils the bunch; with two bad apples in our class, it's difficult to raise the average score.

In the end, Hu Qiusheng was almost roaring as he spoke to Tang Xiu, his facial muscles contorted to an extreme degree, and his eyes turned blood red, as if Tang Xiu had committed an unforgivable crime

It was not until the bell signaling the end of the morning self-study session rang that Hu Qiusheng concluded his speech and left in a hurry

The overweight man is quite large, standing over 1.8 meters tall, with a round belly that resembles that of a woman in her tenth month of pregnancy. His originally small eyes are nearly reduced to slits under the pressure of his chubby face, rendering his eyeballs completely invisible.

Tang Xiu almost laughed out loud, but recalling Yuan Chuling's brave and just words earlier, he suppressed his smile and quickly walked over to Yuan Chuling, helping him up.

Are you done making a fuss? If you are done, then please be quiet! As everyone's attention was drawn to Yuan Chuling, who was sitting in the back row, a cold voice suddenly echoed at the front door of the classroom

With only three months left until the college entrance examination, the homeroom teacher and subject teachers repeatedly emphasize the importance of the exam. After conducting weekly and monthly tests time and again for the senior high school students, this group of seventeen and eighteen-year-olds cannot help but feel anxious.

Seemingly seeing through Tang Xiu's thoughts, Yuan Chuling winked at Tang Xiu, and then winked again

Before Tang Xiu had the chance to question Yang Jian, a sudden uproar erupted in the classroom, with sharp cries resembling turbulent waves, each one rising higher than the last, leaving Tang Xiu stunned at the doorway