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

Title: I Refuse to Be Turned into the Heroine by the System - Chapter 298: Sister's Quickness (Part 3) After Huang Xiao Kou left, the principal's office fell into a much quieter state. Su Wei first meticulously put away the contract, then operated the computer to log the details in his memo. Beside him, Zhao Tian Ci, a second-year high school student, was visibly excited. Because with Huang Teacher's departure, didn’t that mean they were about to get a new homeroom teacher? Looking at Su Wei, standing tall in his professional uniform, embodying the quintessential teacher aura, Zhao Tian Ci couldn’t help but imagine if Su Qi became their homeroom teacher. He thought his group chat mates would be envious to death. Moreover, Zhao Tian Ci wondered if it was just his imagination. Even though they were at some distance, he thought he caught a faint, pleasant fragrance, making Su Teacher seem even more like a fairy. Before seeing Su Qi in person, his interest in their group’s leader was about 20, merely wanting to meet once. But after experiencing Su Qi's looks in person and recalling how Su Wei stood up for him earlier, Zhao Tian Ci’s favorability towards Su Qi surged past 50. If it weren't for the dignified vibe Su Qi exuded in that uniform, Zhao Tian Ci would have professed his admiration on the spot. But for now, Zhao Tian Ci asked the question he was most eager to confirm: "Su Teacher, now that Huang Teacher has left, can you be our homeroom teacher?" Su Qi was taken aback by his question. Of course, she would like to, but this wasn't child's play; it wasn't as simple as wanting it and having it. Seeing Su Qi's seemingly troubled expression, Zhao Tian Ci quickly added, "Su Teacher, our class gets along very well with each other, and many of us are your fans. We hardly study, so you shouldn’t feel too pressured. And if you become our homeroom teacher, I swear I'll get the whole class to study language and writing!" Hearing Zhao Tian Ci's words, Su Qi was dumbfounded. She didn't expect him to confess his lack of interest in studying so confidently. However, Zhao Tian Ci's words did indeed put her at ease. If her substituting led to any decline in performance, she would have felt guilty. While uncertain if her brother would let her teach, Su Qi, who was already curious, asked, "What subject did your previous teacher teach?" Su Wei, who was silently observing the conversation, couldn’t help but turn his attention upon hearing his sister's inquiry. "Huang Teacher taught English. Su Teacher, what subject do you teach?" Zhao Tian Ci responded. Not surprised by the answer, Su Qi remembered the slight tilt in Huang Teacher's handwriting when he signed earlier, an indicator of prolonged English writing. But, English? Su Qi was stronger in sciences, and her English was just average—she scored only 139 in her college entrance exam. Could she really teach English? She feared being a detriment to the students. Just as she was contemplating, System Lady's clear voice spoke: "Host, if you become the homeroom teacher, with the knowledge from the book 'The Academic Underachiever’s Path to Success', you will be more than capable of handling the role. What 212 Class needs now is not a professional teacher, but a guide to lead them in their studies." Hearing System Lady's advice, Su Qi found it quite reasonable. Considering a total score of 750, an average of 200 across subjects should be attainable even if poorly attempted. Yet even for a struggling class, this score seemed too low, indicating their attitude towards learning was problematic. What 212 Class needs is a teacher who can correct their mindset, not necessarily one with extensive experience. System Lady added: "Besides, Host, by activating the learning-focused aura, you can prompt those around you into a focused state, benefiting the students as well." Hearing System Lady's explanation, Su Qi thought the system-catered feature seemed perfectly tailored for her current situation. If System Lady were right there, Su Qi would’ve wanted to plant a kiss on that adorable entity. Su Qi then turned to Zhao Tian Ci, who was eagerly awaiting her response, and said, "I'm stronger in sciences, but as for English, well, it's okay." Zhao Tian Ci was thrilled to see Su Qi agreeing, even if just tentatively. To ensure Su Teacher wouldn’t feel the pressure, he added, "In our class, no one really studies English. So, it doesn't matter who's teaching, Su Teacher. Don't stress about it." Hearing Zhao Tian Ci's comforting words, Su Qi was caught between laughter and tears. Before she could decide how to respond to this earnest high schooler, her brother’s voice interjected: "The class has started already, why are you still here, hmm—" Prompted by the principal’s reminder, Zhao Tian Ci scurried out like a cat with its tail stepped on. As he pushed the door open, heading out, he whispered, "Make sure you become our homeroom teacher, Su Teacher!" Seeing Zhao Tian Ci’s hopeful demeanor made Su Qi smile, reminiscing about her first meeting with Principal Lin Xiangdong, echoed by a sense of nostalgia. She also felt similarly flustered back then. Once Zhao Tian Ci left, only Su Qi and Su Wei remained in the principal's office. Su Qi was contemplating how to explain to her brother her genuine desire to become class 212's homeroom teacher when Su Wei preemptively asked: "Little Qi, do you really want to be the homeroom teacher for 212?" Hearing her brother’s question, Su Qi nodded eagerly. "Is it really possible, Brother?" Observing her enthusiasm, Su Wei shook his head. Su Qi felt a wave of disappointment, though it seemed in line with reality. After all, she was still a university student, just out of high school for two years; becoming a homeroom teacher for a high school sophomore class seemed unlikely. But her brother continued: “We'll first need to see if you have the capability to take on the role of an English teacher. Plus, we need to communicate with the parents of class 212. Finally, you can only serve as a homeroom teacher for one month. After all, your university will start in two months, and this high school will go on break.” Hearing her brother’s conditional response rekindled Su Qi's hope. She realized this was essentially a chance for her. She nodded eagerly. Noticing his sister’s eager demeanor, Su Wei didn’t pay it much mind since he doubted she would pass the first trial. Returning to the principal's desk, Su Wei operated the computer for a bit before the printer emitted a rustling sound, producing six double-sided English test papers. Once collated, he handed them to his sister, saying: "These are the questions our high school English teachers answer during recruitment. Try them out. Full marks are 300; we consider a score of 200 acceptable for hiring. Give it a try!" In fact, Su Wei had told a little white lie. Their school valued teacher competency highly, and truth be told, only those scoring above 250 were considered for recruitment. But knowing Su Qi was just a sophomore in college, he lowered the bar. However, 200 was a firm baseline. Scoring below that would tarnish the school's reputation, and even if he wanted to give his sister a chance to grow, it wouldn't do. Frankly, he wasn’t expecting Su Qi to hit the 200 mark. Even he found scoring 200 challenging at times. Su Qi took the six voluminous test sheets, feeling the weight of the challenge. This was her first encounter with a 300-point test, and just a glance overwhelmed her with the breadth of content. But soon, she immersed herself in solving the test. With an IQ of 7, Su Qi could quickly deduce meanings behind tricky vocabulary. Su Wei, after handling some administrative tasks on his computer, expected to find his sister overwhelmed or even giving up when he returned, only to be surprised by Su Qi diligently working on the last of the six papers—her previous sheets already filled. Checking his phone, Su Wei couldn’t help but gasp. The allotted time for this test was three hours, and less than an hour had passed. His sister’s speed was astonishing!