Chapter 63: Unexpected Event Before the College Exams

Chapter 63: Unexpected Event Before the College Exams

A week before the college entrance exams, the school started organizing students to take graduation photos.

Most students found the photography novel and intriguing, so they focused on that, with little sense of farewell.

In this small town, just finishing senior year was considered a high level of education.

For students with average grades, the process felt even more drawn out.

At this point, there was more of a sense of relief.

The nine classes took turns taking graduation photos, starting with Class 1.

While Ye Xiaoxiao and her classmates were still waiting in line, they overheard Qian Fenfang from Class 1 reprimanding her students.

"Everyone, hurry up and fix your posture. After the photo is taken, everyone return to the class to study. If I catch anyone slacking off, you can forget about taking the college exams."

Even the principal had told her to let the students relax for the day, but Qian Fenfang continued to do as she pleased.

"Class 1 is absolutely terrifying. That old hag is oppressing them every day. I heard from a student in Class 1 that she sometimes threatens them with fines."

"No way, right? The students in Class 1 have such good grades, how could they get penalized?"

"Qian Fenfang has too many rules, and she's just trying to squeeze money out of them."

Once Class 1 finished taking photos, they immediately left.

A slow-walking boy fell behind, and Qian Fenfang immediately punched him.

"Hurry up, move it."

Ye Xiaoxiao clenched her fists, fuming.

If she'd had a teacher like this back in her school days, the teacher would've been canceled.

Things are too peaceful these days.

In contrast, Class 9 was in a totally joyful mood.

After taking graduation photos, they got a half-day off.

The students were laughing and goofing around as if the exams were already over.

The students instinctively slowed down, and the slightest noise would draw Qian Fenfang’s curses.

Even though she was a teacher, the way she cursed was harsh and vicious, spewing dirty words nonstop, making you feel like your ears were getting dirty.

Ye Xiaoxiao didn’t expect Miao Cuifang to arrive so early, but when she got back to the courtyard, the other woman was already there.

"Mom!"

Ye Xiaoxiao ran over.

Miao Cuifang sat on a small stool, not knowing whose, "Xiao Xiao, why are you back so early?"

Ye Xiaoxiao: "We took our graduation photos today, and we don't have any more classes for the rest of the day. However, some classes are still in school for self-study and can't leave yet."

Ye Xiaoxiao took Miao Cuifang by the hand and brought her into the house.

Miao Cuifang had brought a lot of cured meat and dried vegetables with her, and as soon as she got inside, she began taking them out.

"Mom, just sit down and rest for a while."

Ye Xiaoxiao poured a cup of warm water for Miao Cuifang.

"I've been sitting in the courtyard for a good part of the morning, and the people there are quite friendly."

Miao Cuifang was used to finding things to do; she could never just sit around no matter where she was.

"I'll take care of the perishables first and cook them for you later. The cured meat can last a few more days, so we don't need to eat it right away."

Ye Xiaoxiao left her to it.

She tidied up the room to get it ready for the night.

Miao Cuifang had prepared the meal early, and as soon as Ye Changsheng and Ye Changyuan returned, they could smell the aroma filling the house.

"It must be Second Aunt who's here. This is the smell of her cooking."

Ye Changsheng also ran into the house and just hugged Miao Cuifang.

"Everyone, go ahead and wash your hands. It's time to eat."

Miao Cuifang patted her son on the back.

Ye Changyuan, however, ran even faster than the others.

This meal was probably the best one Ye Xiaoxiao had eaten since coming to Baichuan No.1 High School.

Although Auntie Sun's cooking skills were also good, they still weren't quite up to Miao Cuifang's.

Moreover, Miao Cuifang didn't skimp on the ingredients, so the children naturally enjoyed the food.

There was only one week left until the college entrance exams. Other classes didn't have evening self-study sessions, but Qian Fenfang insisted that her students persist until the end, so only Ye Changsheng needed to go to school.

However, those who didn't have self-study sessions weren't exactly relaxing.

Ye Changyuan paced back and forth at home and eventually picked up a book and started studying.

Miao Cuifang: "Changyuan is actually studying."

Ye Changyuan: "Second Aunt, don't tease me. I'm really nervous and feel like I'm going to do poorly on the exam."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "How could that be? Ye has already made great progress, and you'll definitely get good results on the college exams."

Ye Changyuan was embarrassed by the compliment.

Just as they were speaking, there was a sudden commotion outside.

There were also sounds of activity coming from the corridor.

Ye Xiaoxiao opened the door to find Sun Yuzhen standing there.

"I heard that a child from Baichuan No.1 High School jumped off a building, and it was a student from Teacher Qian Fenfang's class."

Ye Xiaoxiao and Ye Changyuan were both shocked.

The students in Class 1 have excellent academic performance, so why would they do something so drastic during such a critical period as the college entrance exams?

Miao Cuifang: "The college entrance exams are just around the corner, whose child is it?"

Ye Changyuan: "It must have been Qian Fenfang, that old witch. Nothing would have happened if it weren't for her."

Miao Cuifang told Ye Changyuan not to talk nonsense: "Don't talk nonsense."

Ye Changyuan: "I'm not talking nonsense, Second Aunt. You have no idea how excessive Qian Fenfang usually is."

Just as they were speaking, Ye Changsheng came back from outside, his face looking very troubled.

Ye Changyuan immediately asked: "Shengge, did someone in your class really commit suicide by jumping off a building? Are they dead?"

Ye Changsheng: "The person didn't die, but they’re definitely injured. They've been sent to the hospital. We don't know the situation yet."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "What happened?"

Ye Changsheng sighed: "During the evening self-study today, the class discipline was a little chaotic. Qian Fenfang scolded us several times and singled out Li Yun for criticism.

At first, Li Yun didn't say anything, but suddenly jumped out the window.

Actually, Li Yun has an introverted personality and usually has very good academic performance. He hasn't made any serious mistakes, but Qian Fenfang always targets him."

Ye Changyuan: "It's because Li Yun's family doesn't have money, and his academic performance isn't the best in your class. He can't give gifts to Qian Fenfang, nor can he bring her any honor, so she targets him."

Miao Cuifang told the children to stop discussing it. "Alright, don't talk about it anymore. I hope that child will be fine and that it won't affect your moods."

Although no one continued to discuss the matter, everyone felt uneasy.

The next day at school, the homeroom teachers had already warned the students not to discuss this incident.

But it couldn't stop the students from paying attention to the matter.

"Qian Fenfang has been suspended."

"She drove a student to suicide by jumping off a building, and yet she's only suspended? She should be dismissed immediately."

"We should protest and remove Qian Fenfang from Baichuan No.1 High School."

"Yes! Let's go find the principal together."

It was unclear which student had organized it, but more and more people went to find the principal.

With such an incident happening just before the college exams, Yu Deshui was so worried that he felt as if his problems had doubled.

With student protests on top of everything else, the whole situation became even more intense.

Yu Deshui finally decided that no matter what background Qian Fenfang had, he had to fire her; otherwise, the situation wouldn't be resolved.