Study Monster Cultivation System

Chapter 157 - 156 Emotional Intelligence!

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Ding ding ding——

As the bell sounded, Tang Zhifei entered the classroom holding the lesson plan.

After the standard procedure of standing up and greeting, Tang Zhifei, as usual, bowed his head to look at the outline of this lesson’s content. At the same time, he habitually raised his hand to wipe his hair back over his ears.

Every time this happened, watching the serious Tang Zhifei, the students would enjoy it, as if they could smell a hint of fragrance in the air.

Only Li Zheng remained unflinching, seeming to be struggling against something.

Amidst the struggle, Tang Zhifei suddenly looked up and glared over.

Li Zheng shuddered.

You know just by me thinking about it?

Mind Reading Technique?

Seeing Li Zheng shudder, Tang Zhifei also shuddered.

In fact, she hadn’t really been thinking much, but seeing Li Zheng’s reaction made her feel quite uncomfortable.

It’s been so long, can’t you think of something else?

Despite that thought, Tang Zhifei couldn’t possibly scold someone over this matter, so she had to suppress her annoyance and start the lesson.

"Although it has already been announced over the broadcast, we still need to give praise in class, especially as there’s another matter,"

Tang Zhifei said, taking out a letter.

"This is a commendation letter jointly written by Shi Yang, the citywide first-place winner of the preliminary Chem Competitions, and his father."

"During the exercise break, it will be read out to the whole school, but I’ll just summarize the main content here."

"During the Chem Competitions training, Li Zheng and Shi Yang, though competitors, upheld the principle of friendship first. When Shi Yang was seriously ill, in the face of opposition, Li Zheng did everything he could to support Shi Yang and complete the training assessments."

"Last night, the principal of City First School also contacted our principal to express thanks, and they will send over a banner later, which will likely lead to further exchange."

"Although Li Zheng has already heard plenty of applause."

"Let’s still give him another round of applause."

At this point, the class finally went "Wow."

Then, following Tang Zhifei, they gave a collective round of applause.

The earlier parts about Shi Yang and assisting with the examination, in truth, most people didn’t really understand.

But the name City First School indeed shocked everyone.

To use the Martial World as a metaphor,

this was almost as if the renowned Mount Hua Sect deigned to show favor to some Fishermen Gang.

Looking at it this way, that Shi Yang must also be somewhat of a Mount Hua Sect’s foremost disciple level figure.

Which is to say, last week, when I, the Fishermen Gang’s chief fisherman, roamed the Jianghu, I inadvertently saved the life of their top disciple.

However enchanting this tale might be,

the idea that ’studies come first, competitions second’ indeed sounds like something Li Zheng would do.

This applause made Li Zheng all the more embarrassed.

It was just doing what ought to be done; why make such a big deal out of it?

Is Sect Leader Liu Xiaodong, of the Fishermen Gang, eager to form ties with the Mount Hua Sect?

After the applause, Tang Zhifei, as per usual, began arranging the work for the week.

"Three things this week,"

"First, is the parent-teacher meeting starting at half-past three this afternoon."

"After class ends at twenty past three, please pack your bags immediately and leave school, and don’t forget to stick your name tags on your seats."

Li Zheng was startled, he nudged Zhang Xiaoke, who was rapidly copying questions at his side: "How come I don’t know about this?"

"It was notified in the parent group. Your parents know, that’s enough," Zhang Xiaoke suddenly paused to ask, "Which one is coming, your dad or your mom?"

"I feel like neither will come…"

Up on the stage, Tang Zhifei raised a second finger, her tone suddenly firm.

"Secondly, the two class representatives have not done any work since they took office."

"I don’t even expect you to do much now."

"I just ask that before lunchtime, you collaborate on writing a set of brief study methods for each subject."

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"We can consider the opinions of representatives from different subjects."

"I will photocopy and distribute them at the parent-teacher meeting for all parents and students to reference."

This time, both Li Zheng and Lin Yujing shivered simultaneously.

Tang Zhifei was angry, really angry.

"Lastly, I could feel everyone’s relaxation after the midterms."

"If this continues, our class will soon be exposed during the monthly exams."

"Considering the disproportionately high scores of Li Zheng and Lin Yujing, our class’s average score isn’t very meaningful anymore."

"Although I hope to accompany each of the students sitting here until graduation from the third year of high school."

"But looking at it objectively, after the second-year final exams, Li Zheng and Lin Yujing are bound to be placed in the advanced classes."

"I also hope that as many of us as possible can squeeze into the advanced classes."

"As much as it hurts to let you go, the selection exams are still a major theme in our education system, and academic qualifications are the cornerstone of your future lives."

At this point, Tang Zhifei nodded heavily.

"So, any of you sitting here, if you’re determined,"

"I will do everything I can to help you get into the advanced class."

"I hope to see your determination in the monthly exams."

Although Tang Zhifei’s words were filled with resolve,

they still couldn’t hide the underlying bitterness.

The class fell silent.

No one applauded, and no one echoed the sentiment.

There was only a faint sense of sorrow.

This is probably the sorrow felt by teachers of regular classes.

Having worked so hard to cultivate top students, they then have to watch them go to the advanced classes.

The more care you invest, the more pleasing the results, the more you stand to lose.

Seeing such a sorrowful atmosphere,

Li Zheng took the initiative to raise his hand.

"You’re not allowed to speak," Tang Zhifei immediately raised his arm and turned his face away, "I know what you’re going to say. ’Just make our class the advanced class’, ’If everyone gets into the advanced class, that’ll solve it’, right? That’s not realistic. If you want to say that, say it after class on your own time."

"It’s not that," Li Zheng spoke up, "To me, it doesn’t matter which class or who teaches, I’ve already told Principal Liu I won’t switch classes, and he probably won’t mind. So, Teacher Tang, don’t be so sad, I’ll stay here..."

Suddenly, the room erupted.

"Awww!!"

"What the—!"

"Brother Li’s got loyalty!"

"Hmmf!" Lin Yujing also jolted up from her dozing state.

Looking at Li Zheng.

Her eyes could only spell two words—

EQ!

She too raised her hand immediately: "I like Teacher Tang, I’m not leaving either."

This time, the commotion grew even louder.

Make it clear.

Is it just that you like Teacher Tang?

Zhang Xiaoke also raised her hand: "If they’re not leaving, I’m not leaving either."

Jiang Qinghua, finding no escape, had to raise her hand: "I’m willing to be Teacher Tang’s class representative forever."

The usually shy Liu Yuexuan also nodded excitedly: "Me too, I want to be the class rep for Teacher Tang."

Tang Zhifei was so scared that he covered his face, turned his back, and wildly waved his hands, "No, no, absolutely not! This isn’t just about you guys; the parents would panic, the school would panic, having the top students not go to the advanced class is an outright provocation, isn’t it? In the end, I’ll still be the one to do the persuading, don’t put me in such a spot!"

Li Zheng immediately nodded: "Don’t worry, I’ll talk to the school about that."

"Shut it!" Tang Zhifei, with his back turned and wiping his eyes, said, "If you speak one more word, I’m sending you out to stand as a punishment!"