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

# Chapter 300: The Truth Behind the Rumors When Su Wei Yi returned to the principal's office, three hours had already passed. Upon his return, Su Qi reluctantly tore her gaze away from the pages of the "Stock Trading Secrets 2." She was startled to discover that she had reached page 873. Before her high school days, she had only managed to read up to page 770. That meant in just three hours, she had read nearly 33 pages per hour. A study efficiency of 3.2 times was simply astonishing. This further solidified Su Qi's determination to become the homeroom teacher of Class 212. Seeing his sister, Su Qi, unfazed and even a little excited, Su Wei Yi remarked her maturity, noting that she was becoming more like a teacher than ever before. It's well known that many novice teachers experience nervousness and shaky hands before their classes. It seemed that his sister, Su Qi, truly had what it took! Originally, Su Wei Yi had planned that if Su Qi felt too anxious, she would introduce herself to Class 212 tomorrow at an introductory meeting. However, seeing her current demeanor, there seemed to be no need to wait. Today was as good a day as any. He then said: "During the late afternoon class, Class 212 has English. If you're ready, go greet them. Of course, this would be as a substitute teacher, not as the homeroom teacher. If you wish to become Class 212's homeroom teacher, you'll need to communicate with their parents. I'm not making it difficult for you, but since you don't have a teaching certification, it's necessary to gain parental approval. Otherwise, it won't be feasible!" Hearing her brother's repeated advice, Su Qi nodded in understanding. After all, what he said made perfect sense. In school, Su Wei Yi's identity was first the principal, then her brother. Although the thought of communicating with high school students' parents seemed daunting to Su Qi, leaving her somewhat at a loss, To be honest, having experienced several major social faux pas, Su Qi was no longer shy around strangers. She was not yet completely out of her social anxiety but had made progress. Given that the system had already gone to great lengths for her, if she were to let social anxiety trip her up again, even she would feel it was unnecessary fussiness. Su Qi nodded in agreement with her brother's suggestion, and it didn't surprise Su Wei Yi. He had known his sister never to act irrationally or illogically. Checking his watch, Su Wei Yi suggested, "It's already 5 o'clock. Let's go to the cafeteria for dinner, and I can fill you in on school matters." With that, they left the principal's office. Considering her future role as a teacher, Su Qi walked slightly behind her brother, moving to the area beside him. Observing her actions, Su Wei Yi silently added a mental tick mark. Thinking his sister was a natural fit for teaching, and recalling her achievements earlier today, Su Wei Yi asked, "Ms. Su, is English your strongest subject?" Hearing her brother call her "Ms. Su" caused Su Qi to pause briefly before realizing he was addressing her. She replied: "No, English is actually my weakest subject. I'm better at sciences." Her brother was momentarily taken aback by her answer. Knowing her well, he understood she wasn't boasting. Yet, seeing her honest gaze, he realized she meant it. Speaking of which, how high was her science score again? He'd have to check later. Walking through this elite "school," Su Qi felt the difference between it and her own high school. The most noticeable difference was cleanliness; the floor was covered in white tiles, with only a few discernible footprints. According to her brother, students only needed to maintain their classroom's cleanliness. Corridors and public restrooms were cleaned between classes by professional janitors. Moreover, Su Wei Yi specifically instructed Su Qi not to have students clean windows, as any accidents would be disastrous. Su Qi quickly made a note of this. As they walked to the cafeteria, Su Wei Yi shared numerous tips on managing students and common mistakes teachers make, effectively paving the way for Su Qi. They continued their conversation about students as they leisurely made their way to the cafeteria. Su Qi was astonished upon seeing the cafeteria, comparable in size to SoDa University. Being a high school, it certainly didn't host as many people as a university. Comparing it to her own high school experience, where the cafeteria was pitifully small, Su Qi felt her high school life had been quite lacking. Sedar International High School's cafeteria was divided into two areas: the student section and the teacher section. Given that classes were not yet dismissed, the student area of the cafeteria held only a few students seated here and there. Noticing their sweaty apparences likely from P.E. class, it seemed they'd sneaked into the cafeteria early. Principal Su Wei Yi did not intervene and simply headed to the teacher's section. Su Qi initially glanced around the student area. After checking the prices, she couldn't help but think her brother was quite the businessman, given the exorbitant cafeteria prices. A bowl of ramen was 58 yuan, with the cheapest item being 28 yuan. Various vegetarian and meat dishes were even more expensive than those at SoDa University. A plate of twice-cooked pork was 20 yuan, and the humble tomato and egg dish was 9 yuan. What type of eggs are these to be so pricey? If Su Wei Yi knew her thoughts, he would definitely explain that these were "purebred" rural eggs. As a high-end high school, Sedar International couldn't deprive students of healthy food. Every dish was inspected by a health expert to ensure student well-being. Furthermore, all chefs here held nationally certified credentials, guaranteeing both the healthiness and deliciousness of the food. It was no exaggeration to claim that the cafeteria's offerings were on par with those in large shopping malls. One of the cafeteria staff recognized Su Qi as a newcomer based on her attire, assuming she was there for a teaching position. With some curiosity, she asked, "Are you here for an interview, Teacher? Teacher meals are on the other side, and they're complimentary, so long as there's no waste." Upon hearing this, Su Qi's eyes brightened. Such a considerate policy—was this a teacher benefit? Knowing that she didn't need to pay, everything seemed more appetizing to Su Qi. She then made her way to the teacher's area. Su Wei Yi had already chosen his meal, a beef brisket potato rice bowl. Seeing the bowl brimming with beef and rich gravy sparked her appetite. Nonetheless, her brother's portion seemed too large, and she doubted she could finish it. Above the teacher's side was a hovering sign: 'Choose Your Portion Wisely.' Not wanting to set a bad example on her first day, she hesitated. Perhaps sensing this, the lunch lady on the teacher's side reassured her: "The principal's portion was extra large. You must be new here if you didn't know he's a big eater. Now, what would you like to order? Which subject do you teach? You look rather young! By the way, I have a nephew who's in his twenties!" Overwhelmed by the friendly conversation, with the pleasant banter almost leading to a matchmaking session, Su Qi found herself unsure how to respond. After all, she's just 18, still a kid, with no need for matchmaking! Replying to the lunch lady, Su Qi stated: "I teach English and just reported for duty today." In the end, Su Qi chose a cherry meat rice bowl, pondering the generous layer of cherry meat covering the rice. Today, Su Qi confirmed a rumor: when serving teachers, the cafeteria aunt's hands never tremble!