Chapter 57: The Class Teacher's Talk

  A few people were carefree at Ji Xin'an's home, but the school was not so calm anymore. Because of Yao Wenhuo's high-profile behavior, almost the entire school knew about this pair of young lovers who were good students, and Ji Xin'an once again became a celebrity in the school.

  Class teacher Liu Min found out about this matter, but she was in a dilemma because Zou Ze was also involved. Several people were not ordinary students, and if they were not handled properly, it would affect their studies, and the top few students in the grade might give up to other classes.

  I had planned to talk to them individually, but the next day when I entered the classroom, I found that even Yu Yao, who hadn't participated in class the previous day, wasn't there either.

  He had always thought that Yu Yao and Yao Wenhuo were not biological siblings, yet they were so close, it was bound to be a problem sooner or later. Now, look at them, those who never skipped class before didn't even ask for leave and just didn't show up, making him feel that things were getting more complicated.

  When Ji Xin'an returned to school again, she felt that the atmosphere was a bit strange. People passing by her seemed to be looking at her with an air of mystery, and when they were discovered, they immediately pretended to look in other directions as if nothing had happened. Ji Xin'an knew this was all thanks to Yao Wenhuang, but there was no way to change it, so she could only let them stare and become the center of attention once again.

  "An An, you're here?" Asked Wu Jing, Ji Xin'an's deskmate, whose name meant "quiet" but was actually a lively and talkative girl who loved gossip.

  Ji Xin'an smiled and nodded, "Nothing happened yesterday, right?"

  Wu Jing listened and immediately leaned in close to her, "Do you know what rumors have been circulating about you for the past day?"

  "Ah, isn't that just me and Yao Wenhao? I've thought about it too." Ji Xin'an said helplessly, although she was a bit resentful of Yao Wenhao, but the matter had already happened, and saying more wouldn't do any good.

  "It's not just that, you've underestimated the imagination of the masses. The 2-on-1 play in class, plus Yu Yao didn't even show up yesterday, and now the latest version is that Yu Yao and Yao Wenhuang were originally a couple, but you swooped in and stole her away, while Zou Ze liked you but couldn't get you and had a huge fight with Yao Wenhuang. Yu Yao was jealous of you to the point of hatred and sought revenge, resulting in a tumultuous quadrangle love affair." Wu Jing said with a pleased smile, sharing her latest gossip.

  Ji Xin'an was choked with a mouthful of water, and didn't expect that in just one day, it would be spread so exaggeratedly. She had thought it was just about her relationship with Yao Wenhuo becoming a topic, but didn't think they two would also get dragged into it. "You say this is the latest version, does that mean there are other versions?"

  "Really? Do you want to hear?" Wu Jing's eyes lit up immediately. She was someone who wouldn't let any news slip past her.

  "Never mind, let them say what they want." Ji Xin'an was so scared that she waved her hand, and she was really afraid of these gossips.

  "It's fine if you don't listen, but Anan, you have to be more careful now. The class teacher might know about your relationship. Yesterday when you two didn't show up, she didn't say anything, but she kept frowning at your seats." Wu Jing looked at her with concern, thinking that although the couple's public declaration of love was romantic, the trouble that followed wasn't small.

  Ji Xin'an also knew that the most difficult pass was still waiting for her, "Thank you, I'll be careful."

  As expected, at the beginning of the early self-study session, after the head teacher arrived in class, she first called Ji Xin'an out, probably thinking that girls were easier to deal with.

  "An An, how have you been lately? Are you adapting well to the new knowledge you've learned?" Liu Min smiled and asked her to sit down, making it seem like a casual conversation.

  "It's okay, similar to middle school." Ji Xin'an saw that she didn't mention it and also practiced Tai Chi with her.

  "That's good, Ji Xin'an, you are the champion of our city's middle school entrance examination. The high school curriculum is very different from what you learned in junior high school, so you can't be careless. Many students who did well in junior high school didn't adapt to high school and relaxed their requirements for themselves, and their grades fell. Once they fall behind, it's not easy to catch up." Liu Min said kindly to Ji Xin'an.

  "I know, Teacher Liu, I'll work hard." Ji Xin'an smiled and nodded, sitting there pretending to be a good kid.

  Liu Min saw her good attitude and smiled happily, "Ji Xin'an, you're still young now, studying is the most important thing. There are some things that aren't suitable for your age to think about. You're a sensible student, teacher hopes you can prioritize and put all your energy into studying, okay?"

  "Teacher Liu, I know you care about us and what you said is for our own good. I promise you that no matter what I do, it will not affect my studies. As you said, many students' grades drop when they enter high school. I won't say I'll always be first, but I can guarantee that I won't fall out of the top three in our grade." Ji Xin'an didn't make an absolute promise, being among the top three was her worst record, and as long as she was careful, she shouldn't do worse than that.

  Seeing her already made promises, Liu Min didn't know what else to say. "Well, you're on your own then."

  "Thank you, if there's nothing else I'll take my leave." Ji Xin'an smiled slightly, knowing that Liu Min didn't want the matter to escalate either. As long as her own performance didn't regress, there shouldn't be any problems.

  But Ji Xin'an was happy too early, and before the two of them had finished speaking, they heard a knock at the door.

  "Please come in." Liu Min stopped her conversation with him.

  The two did not expect that Yao Wenhuo opened the door and walked in, greeting Liu Min. "Hello, Teacher Liu."

  "How did you get here?" Ji Xin'an asked softly, originally there was nothing wrong, but she was really afraid he would say something.

  "Teacher Liu, I know why you called her in. You might think we'll affect our studies, but I can assure you that won't happen. Although we're not yet adults, we're already high school students with our own judgment. We know what we're doing and can take responsibility for our actions." Yao Wenhuo looked at Liu Min, he had been anxiously waiting outside for a long time after knowing that Ji Xin'an was called to the office. He was worried that the head teacher would say something unpleasant to Ji Xin'an, putting pressure on her and making her give up. Not wanting Ji Xin'an to face this alone, he burst in.

  "You know what you're doing, so you should know that you're considered to be in a premature relationship now. If I find out about this kind of situation normally, I can directly contact your parents. However, considering your usual behavior is quite good and thinking that you are sensible students, that's why I'm talking to you instead. I hope you can prioritize learning and not think about those messy things." Liu Min saw that Yao Wenhuo, who usually behaved well, had suddenly become serious after bursting into her office and arguing with her.

  "How can this be a mess? I really like Ji Xin'an, she also likes me, and we're not bothering anyone else. Why can't you just accept it?" Yao Wenhuo felt a pang of displeasure when he heard her describe their relationship as a mess.

  "Yao Wenhao, don't say anything more." Ji Xin'an saw the situation was about to get out of control and quickly pulled Yao Wenhao.

  Liu Min saw that Ji Xin An was still quite sensible and had controlled her emotions, "I know you both may have a crush on each other now, but you're still too young to understand what true feelings are. With your grades, you can get into a good school, and after graduation, you'll meet many more people who are excellent in various ways. At that time, you'll think the feelings you have now are childish. If you let your current infatuation affect your future, you'll regret it later."

  Just as Yao Wenhao was about to speak, Ji Xin'an hastily pulled him back. They couldn't let him add fuel to the fire again. "Teacher Liu, I know you think we're too young now and that it's too early for us to be in a relationship, and maybe the timing isn't quite right either. Maybe you're right, after all, we're still just students and should prioritize our studies."

  As soon as Ji Xin'an spoke, the two had different expressions. Yao Wenhuo's face turned white immediately, while Liu Min looked at Ji Xin'an with excitement, "You can think this way, it's worth my efforts."

  "You listen to me finish speaking, but I think you have some wrong views. You think we don't understand emotions, but I think it's precisely our age that understands emotions the most. Now, if we like someone, we just like them, without considering whether they have money or not, and without considering whether their family background is good or not. We won't mix other things in, it's just because we like that person.

  When you said that after we graduate from university and enter society, indeed, there will be many successful people around us, but the emotions at that time will have too many things mixed in, those emotions are impure. Maybe you think it's a bit early to talk about these things now, but please believe me, we will definitely handle well the relationship between emotions and studies." Ji Xin'an smiled slightly and turned her head to look at Yao Wen-huai who was showing delight because of her words.

  Liu Min was stunned, she didn't expect a first-year high school student to say something like that. She had to admit that Ji Xin'an was right about some things, and seeing the attitudes of both people were very clear. If she really insisted on stopping them, it might make things bigger and uncontrollable in the end.

  "Ji Xin'an, since you've guaranteed it with such conviction, I'll give you all another chance. But you must keep your promise and not let your grades drop. And I hope that from now on, nothing like what happened that day will happen again in class." Liu Min had already made a big concession; she decided not to contact their parents for the time being and see how things went.

  "Thank you, teacher." Ji Xin'an finally let out a sigh of relief as he saw that things had been resolved.

  Yao Wenhao came out of the office with a big smile on his face, beaming with joy.

  "You're still smiling, it's all your fault for causing trouble. If you hadn't been so high-profile, the class teacher wouldn't have called you in to talk." Ji Xin'an looked at him smiling brightly and was so angry that she wanted to kick him.

  "You finally admit you like me." Yao Wenhao cracked a smile and pulled her hand as they walked together.

  "Thick-skinned, who likes you?" Ji Xin'an looked at his smug expression and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

  Yao Wenhao didn't get scolded and happily pulled Ji Xin'an away.