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

Chapter 303: Which Would You Choose: 7 Million Yuan or 700 Points? Su Qi followed her elder brother to the door of Class 212. As the six o'clock bell rang, Su Qi took a deep breath, pushed the door open, and walked in, imitating her former teachers. Inside Class 212, everyone obediently watched the new "Teacher Su" enter. Upon seeing Su Qi, someone let out a curious "oh," and the atmosphere in the room became lively. Standing at the podium, gazing at the second-year students staring back at her, Su Qi felt a sense of novelty. She had never imagined that one day she would be the one standing at the front of the class, teaching. Truth be told, Su Qi was a bit nervous. Fortunately, the class wasn't overwhelmingly large; she quickly counted 24 students. And thankfully, there were no embarrassing titles like "flying princess" being thrown around, which allowed her to breathe easier. She placed the textbook on the podium and raised her hands, imitating her old high school English teacher's gesture for silence. The chatter in the classroom gradually died down, much to Su Qi's relief. She wasn't sure how she would manage to discipline students otherwise. Picking up a piece of chalk, she wrote her name—Su Qi—on the blackboard. Then she spoke, "Hello everyone, my name is Su Qi. Due to some urgent matters in Huang Laoshi's family, I'll be your new substitute English teacher. Pleased to meet you!" The students were charmed by Su Qi's crisp, clear voice, finding it pleasant to the ear. Although they knew Huang Laoshi had resigned, none of them openly questioned Su Qi on her claim. Soon, a female student raised her hand and asked, "Teacher Su, how old are you?" Su Qi was only 18, but could she reveal that? Not really. Su Weiyi had warned her that there were two students in this class who, due to starting school late and repeating a grade, were already over 18 and even older than she was. While age shouldn't measure wisdom, Su Qi found it awkward to be younger than her students. After a brief moment of thought, she lied kindly, "I'm 20 years old." The students were shocked by her answer—could she be any younger? After the girl sat down, a male student raised his hand. Su Qi gestured for him to speak. Following her brother Su Weiyi's advice, she knew making a good first impression was crucial for future classes. "Teacher Su, do you have a boyfriend? And how was it disguising yourself as a guy at school?" Su Qi was prepared for this, thanks to her conversation with Su Weiyi. After a moment of thought, she replied, "No boyfriend, and probably won't have one. Being a boy for that long gave me insight into many of their thoughts." Her honest response didn't satisfy the 212 students. A girl eagerly raised her hand and asked without waiting to be called on, "Teacher Su, can you tell us more details?" Even a lonely-looking little girl in the upper left corner was drawn in by the mention of gender disguising. Su Qi had noticed this solitary girl earlier. The girl reminded Su Qi so much of herself in high school, even down to the bangs covering her eyes. When the girl looked at her, Su Qi gave her a reassuring smile. The small, frail girl, like a timid little hedgehog, lowered her head but soon gathered the courage to peek at Su Qi speaking from the corner of her eyes. The girl's tiny motions were endearing to Su Qi. To avoid startling her, this time Su Qi averted her gaze, stealing glances when looking at other students. Su Qi didn't elaborate on her life as a girl afterward but shared amusing incidents involving her roommates Wang Dongxu and Wu Wei during her freshman year. She also compared living in the boys' dormitory to the girls' dormitory. High school students are always curious about college life. Su Qi's vivid descriptions captivated them, inspiring a desire to experience college. Even though previous teachers had spoken about the merits of college, none had been in both male and female dorms like Su Qi, adding a unique perspective. By narrating dormitory tales, Su Qi became more accustomed to the classroom atmosphere. After wrapping up dorm stories, male students asked why Su Qi created erotica. The curious enthusiasm in their eyes suggested they found their new teacher's life experiences particularly intriguing. During the break in the self-study session, none of the students left to use the restroom. The unusual behavior of Class 212 quickly attracted other students who peeked into the classroom, only to be amazed at the beautiful "Teacher Su." With such a captivating teacher, who would want to skip class? Other students from different classes openly expressed their envy. Unaware of this, Su Qi transitioned from the topic of erotica—hardly suitable for a classroom setting. The students of Class 212 found it puzzling when Su Qi, the erotica author, advised them against lewdness—a case of double standards, to some. However, Su Qi quickly pivoted to telling more amusing tales. This time, they sensed her focus shifting subtly towards academics, which dampened their enthusiasm. At this moment, Tang Zixuan raised his hand. He had always despised being pressured to study, a sentiment shared by many in Class 212. After all, no one likes being burdened with "it's for your own good" regardless of wealth. With wealth that could last lifetimes without lifting a finger, why should they work hard in school? He posed a probing question, echoing the curiosity of many: "Teacher Su, is learning and having a degree really that important? Between 7 million yuan and a perfect college entrance exam score of 700, which would you choose?" Momentarily stunned by the question, Su Qi answered, "I'd definitely choose 7 million!" [Reminder: If you find this book interesting, don't forget to add it to your shelf to easily find it next time.]