296 - I Don’t Want to Be Turned Into the Female Protagonist by the System

Chapter 296: Class 212 with a Score of 200 While Su Qi observed the students, her high school classmates also turned their attention to her. Being right behind the principal, Su Qi’s striking appearance in her formal attire made her resemble a teacher. As the students buzzed with speculation about a potential new teacher, Zhao Tian Ci, a senior, had a moment of realization. Knowing her as the leader of a certain group, where he was a regular participant, he was elated to see her in person. Zhao Tian Ci had always wished to visit Su University's Su Da, to witness if she was as adorable as she appeared in videos. However, the rigorous demands of high school, despite his reputation as a slacker, hindered such plans—bound by school rules and discipline. Unexpectedly, today marked the day he encountered the lively leader in his own school. Recalling the recent livestream where she didn't appreciate being called "Fei Ji" but was humorously addressed as "Teacher Su" in the comments made his eyes light up. Could this be a hint from the stream that she was coming to teach at his school? Feeling exhilarated by the thought of seeing her every day, he decided to approach her and ask: "Teacher Su!" His words caught many off guard. There wasn't a known teacher with the surname Su at the school. Everyone was familiar with Principal Su Wei Yi, who routinely spoke at the Monday assembly. In this private high school, even if you did not recognize everyone, you had to know the principal! Moreover, addressing the principal as "teacher" seemed quite bold. Curious glances from fellow students pierced the air, even Su Wei Yi paused in surprise. Su Qi halted her steps too, perplexed. Looking toward the approaching individual, they saw a boy in a high school uniform making his way over. Gradually, Su Qi realized something was off—the boy seemed to be looking at her. She glanced back but saw no one else. What was happening? Zhao Tian Ci, brimming with excitement, then asked her: "Teacher Su, are you coming to teach at our school?" Su Qi was taken aback by Zhao Tian Ci's inquiry. She glanced at her brother, equally surprised by what he heard. Since when was his sister a teacher? A bewildered Su Qi shifted the large book she held in both hands to her left arm, freeing her right hand to uncertainly point to herself and ask: "Are you speaking to me, student?" Zhao Tian Ci nodded enthusiastically. Before she could continue, he interjected: "Teacher Su, which subject will you be teaching, and could you teach our class?" Su Qi was stunned. What did he mean by asking which class she'd be teaching? She hadn't even graduated yet and didn't hold a teaching certificate. Despite her high intelligence, she doubted she was qualified to teach. Moreover, she was merely there for the studying atmosphere. Su Qi shook her head and said, "I'm not a teacher here, student." Zhao Tian Ci, processing her response, misinterpreted her glance at Su Wei Yi. Today, he believed, the group's leader was merely applying for a teaching position. Currently under observation, whether she would become a teacher depended on the principal's decision. His eyes sparkled at the thought. If he could please the principal and Su Qi, would that mean seeing her every day at school? But how to accomplish that? At a loss, Zhao Tian Ci pondered momentarily—he was just a student, after all. While Zhao Tian Ci pondered, Su Wei Yi, curious about how his sister earned the title of "Teacher Su," focused on taking her to his office. He had matters concerning school equipment to address; as principal, his responsibilities were plentiful. Turning away from Zhao Tian Ci, ready to leave, he saw a female teacher charging toward them. Witnessing this, Su Wei Yi furrowed his brow. Zhao Tian Ci, recognizing the person as his homeroom teacher, irritably turned away. Unaware of the situation, Su Qi, an outsider, silently observed. As the individual came nearer, Su Qi recognized the attire and demeanor typical of a teacher. Huang Xiao Kou was infuriated today. As the homeroom teacher of Class 212, her students had once again come last in exams. Earlier, a student even contradicted her in class. This left her fuming. Spotting Zhao Tian Ci, who had just opposed her, she boldly addressed Principal Su Wei Yi: "Principal, I can no longer handle Class 212!" Seeing her make such a scene in the hallway, Su Wei Yi's forehead knitted further. He preferred not to discuss matters there but gestured toward moving to his office instead. Su Qi, observing her brother’s slight frown, sensed a looming issue but wasn’t sure where to go herself. As Zhao Tian Ci was about to leave, he was stopped by Huang Xiao Kou, who instructed, "You're coming too; tell us about your heroic feats!" Faced with this, Su Wei Yi’s frown deepened. As the bell rang, dispersing the students from the hallway, Su Qi, unsure of her next destination, followed Su Wei Yi toward the office. While walking, Su Qi noticed the "female teacher" discreetly sneering at her. Confounded, she wondered why the animosity—she hadn’t even crossed paths with her. Soon, the four arrived at the principal’s office. Su Qi, observing the room’s size comparable to their home’s living room, admired her brother's taste. She even felt this office was grander than that of the head of Su University. Not dwelling much longer, Su Qi was interrupted as the female teacher began, "Principal, I wish to resign as the homeroom teacher of Class 212. You have no idea; recently, in their exams, some didn't even write their essays." Referring to the recent incident where, led by Zhao Tian Ci, students dared defy her during report card distribution, she fumed. From this, Su Qi gleaned some context. Having attended high school herself, Su Qi knew classes were typically organized by academic performance. Ordinarily, Class 1 was the best, and descending classes were for those with lower scores. Though never a top student, she had always been in one of the higher-ranking classes. Yet she hadn’t anticipated Class 212's average test score to be a mere 200. The score made Su Qi momentarily ponder if college entrance exams had undergone a change. Regardless, from Su Qi’s perspective, "Teacher Huang" seemed excessive. To involve her brother, the principal, over a student issue seemed unwarranted—it ought to be a matter for the academic director instead. However, being an outsider looking for study motivation, Su Qi chose not to intervene. Sometimes, being a spectator can unexpectedly drag you into the fray. Suddenly, Zhao Tian Ci, still vexed, spoke up, glancing at Su Qi: "If you look down on us so much, why not let Teacher Su be our homeroom teacher instead?" Su Qi was about to object but faltered under the scornful look from Teacher Huang, who then sneered, "Her?"