Everyone in Class 1 sat quietly and obediently in their seats. But when they heard the movement by the door, several pairs of eyes turned towards Su Qiuge who stood at the doorway. Peng Jianda even shook his head sadly, as if silently expressing his immense sympathy.
Tang Jie, who sat in the back row, was even more excessive. He directly covered his mouth in an attempt to restrain a smile.
Director Xu was clearly not in a good mood as he grinds the podium floor with his leather shoes a few times. He stared at Su Qiuge with a calm face for what felt like half a day. When he was just about to question Su Qiuge, Xie Xinglin walked through the doorway.
When he walked in, the atmosphere in the classroom became even quieter.
There were several classmates that lifted their heads out of their piles of homework. They wanted to say something, but also didn’t dare to.
After Xie Xinglin came in, he caught sight of Director Xu on the podium and then glimpsed at Su Qiuge by the doorway, and probably understood what the current situation was. He stood next to Su Qiuge, pursed his lips, and did not speak.
Director Xu naturally also recognized Xie Xinglin.
Xie Xinglin dominated the first place on the rankings year round and at every class assembly, he would represent the class and give a speech on stage.
Therefore, even Director Xu, who was very strict with students, was very optimistic about him. However, appreciating his skills was one thing and being late to evening self study was another. The account still needed to be settled.
His gaze circled between the two people standing at the door. Finally, he looked at Su Qiuge first with a solemn expression and asked in a deep voice, “Student, you can even be late for evening self study, where did you go? And don’t tell me you went to a teacher for help. There isn’t even a single piece of paper in your hand, only a water bottle.”
Su Qiuge was about to say “help,” but immediately stopped when she heard his rebuke. She pondered for a moment, carefully observed the director’s face, and thought of another reason, “Ba-”
Director Xu interrupted her again, exposing an expression of having already anticipated her answer a long time ago, “And don’t tell me the reason is because you need to go to the bathroom or get water. There is so much time after class, will things like going to the bathroom or getting water delay getting to evening self-study? You clearly have a problem with your attitude towards studying!”
Su Qiuge：“……”
How is she supposed to explain??
In a short period of time, several explanations flashed through her mind, but she felt that the moment she said it out loud, it would immediately be denied by Director Xu.
Since they would all be denied, then she might as well not explain.
As a result, Su Qiuge also got a little temperamental. She felt that she might as well directly break the jar and straightforwardly said, “Reporting to Director, I got lost.”
“Got lost……”
“Got lost???”
Director Xu stared incredulously at her, and watched as Su Qiuge lowered her head and stopped looking at him after speaking.
After he recovered, he seemed to laugh out of anger. Then, he sarcastically said, “Okay, I believe this.”
“This student is very good, very good, but unexpectedly lost her way.”
After he finished, Director Xu was so angry that he didn’t even want to look at her anymore. His gaze fell on Xie Xinglin and his expression seemed to be performing magic tricks as it immediately became especially kind and amiable. Previously, he had already came up with countless proper explanations in his heart for Xie Xinglin. He believed that good students like him definitely had a reason for being late.
“You properly listen to what Student Xie Xinglin has to say.”
Su Qiuge, who stood off to the side, silently thought in her heart that this Director Xu was too unfair. How can he treat them so differently?
She felt that even if Xie Xinglin said he went to a teacher’s office for help, went to return assignments, or perhaps simply said that he went to the bathroom……
A reason can be casually picked from any of these, and no matter what was said, Director Xu would probably display a flowery smile on his wrinkled face and be incredibly pleased as he says, “It’s okay, the teacher understands. Even if you relax occasionally, why does it matter?”
Su Qiuge thought this way and inwardly shook her head.
Too uncomfortable.
This was the difference in treatment between a study scum and a study god.
However, at this moment, the boy’s voice rang out from beside Su Qiuge’s ears. It was low and deep, the final syllable somewhat husky. It was very pleasant to hear as it fell beside the ear.
“Reporting to Director, I also got lost.”
Look, as expected, just say a random reason and Director Xu will……
Eh???
Su Qiuge was taken aback. She raised her head and caught a glimpse of Xie Xinglin’s distinct and indifferent side profile. He stood there in a solemn and upright manner, earnestly talking nonsense. When she realized what he said, Su Qiuge didn’t even dare to breathe loudly. She buried her head into her shoulders like an ostrich.
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