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

# Chapter 304: Xiao Xiaoxiao (Part 3) When Su Qi mentioned needing 7 million, the students in class 212 were stunned. This doesn’t seem right. Normally, wouldn’t she be teaching them that earning 7 million is more important? Tang Zihan, who posed this question, was also a bit surprised. However, he quickly continued, "Teacher Su, you just mentioned needing 7 million. Since we already have 7 million, does that mean we can stop studying?" Hearing this, Su Qi looked at him and smiled, "You might need to keep studying, though! I only want 7 million because I actually scored 700 points in the college entrance exam." Ah. As soon as Su Qi answered, the entire classroom fell silent. Zhao Tianci couldn’t hold back at first and burst out laughing, followed by more laughter from others. Su Qi glanced over and even saw the thin girl in the upper left corner chuckling with her shoulders shaking. Tang Zihan felt embarrassed. Trying to show off only ended up backfiring. Su Qi wasn't lying. She did score 700 points in her college entrance exam; it was unusually straightforward that year. Her high school teachers had guessed right with their test-prep strategy for the physics and math sections, enabling her to achieve that score. Su Qi remembered the top science student that year scored about 734 points, showing just how simple the exam was. And after that top science student, every additional point could mean a difference of about 3 ranks. Su Qi remembered she ranked in the 100s and, even with a 700 score, she didn’t receive any scholarship. Looking at Tang Zihan, whose face was now red with embarrassment and still standing, Su Qi gestured for him to sit. Having experienced similar awkward situations herself, Su Qi understood how mortifying such moments could be. She believed in treating others as you would like to be treated. Su Qi didn’t stop the laughter from the students but continued on her own, "Actually, what this student said is quite meaningful. If I hadn't scored 700, maybe I would indeed choose the money." Hearing this, all the students in class 212 turned their attention to her. They sensed that the ‘life lessons’ Su Qi might share wouldn’t be the same empty words they often heard from other teachers. Seeing their serious expressions, contrasting with how they looked when she first entered the classroom, Su Qi found the experience quite intriguing. She continued, "Reality check: many people who score 700 might never earn 7 million in their lifetime." "And to be honest, the largest amount of cash I’ve ever seen is just 100,000. Some of you may be wealthier than me." "Degrees aren't essential because you won't be limited by job concerns. But the ability to learn is indeed crucial." As Su Qi spoke, she grabbed a piece of chalk and quickly drew an adorable two-dimensional anime girl on the blackboard with just a few strokes. The students were amazed by Su Qi’s skill. However, Su Qi then proceeded to draw the same character in different poses and yet another and another. With her movements, the students could see that the character completed an action: lifting its head. Su Qi continued, "You all know I create games. One CG where a character lifts their head requires four illustrations. Yet, after going to college, I learned programming." While speaking, Su Qi took the eraser and cleared two of the drawings, writing a snippet of code in their place. "With just these two images and this piece of code, you can complete a head lift animation. Perhaps this demonstrates the importance of learning." Su Qi had considered imparting some grand principles to the students of class 212. However, Su Wei specifically advised on her way here: "It's best to relate to reality. Avoid giving grand speeches because the students of class 212 have heard enough of those." Su Qi noticed the lack of response from the students, feeling slightly awkward, wondering if her explanation was unclear. But soon enough, Tang Zihan, the one who initially spoke up, began applauding. Although this Su teacher’s explanation seemed a bit abstract, and even though he didn’t understand programming very well, he grasped the general idea. Tang Zihan now instinctively felt that this teacher was indeed different from their previous teachers. Following Tang Zihan’s lead, other students started clapping. Even the petite girl in the upper left corner pulled out her hands, hidden inside her uniform jacket, and shyly clapped along. Su Qi sighed in relief; thankfully, she avoided an awkward silence. She glanced at the time and realized there were just over 20 minutes left until class ended. Thinking for a moment, Su Qi added, "In truth, learning can be tedious. I've attended high school, so I understand. However, that sense of accomplishment after a busy day is also quite nice when you go to sleep." "Oh..." she heard from below in response. Su Qi was glad she hadn’t resorted to grand life advice, as she might have been truly embarrassed right now. However, to demonstrate her commitment to class 212, Su Qi added, "I won't let you endure the hardships of study alone. Why don't I accompany you while you study?" Su Qi did have another plan in mind: using the 'Focus Aura' from her uniform set. Perhaps her presence in the classroom could enhance the study atmosphere for other students too. Hearing her say this, the students of class 212 were quite happy. After all, watching their beautiful teacher Su during class was a treat. Seeing that the students of class 212 had no objections, Su Qi then informed them to prepare for a parents’ meeting on Friday, an important occasion given the change in head teacher. Moreover, she needed the approval of the parents at the meeting to become a temporary head teacher, as she currently lacked the official certification. After dealing with these matters, Su Qi noticed there were still ten minutes left. She thought for a moment and asked the class 212 students to introduce themselves. After all, she only recognized Zhao Tianci for now. Seeing the nervous face of the thin girl in the upper left corner, Su Qi decided to start from the first person on the right. Since the atmosphere was relaxed with a chatty class, the self-introductions weren’t that tense. The students of class 212 were also quite familiar, often interjecting light-hearted comments during the introductions. Such interactions were something Su Qi, who used to be in class 1, was not accustomed to. Watching the jovial exchanges in class 212, Su Qi found everything so refreshing and interesting. At this moment, Su Qi’s face was adorned with deep dimples, her large iconic eyes sparkling with laughter. Sitting behind the desk, resting her chin on her hands, she appeared extraordinarily graceful. The introductions continued slowly until it arrived at the timid little girl in the upper left. Su Qi found herself very interested in this girl, who resembled her past self closely. Perhaps it was because they shared similar traits. The little girl slowly stood up, her head bowed low. Su Qi felt she resembled her own self-introduction when she joined high school. Then, she heard the girl speak in a voice as soft as a mosquito, "Teacher Su, hello, my, my name is, um—Xiao." Su Qi only caught the surname Xiao and didn’t hear the full name. To avoid scaring the timid little porcupine, Su Qi deliberately approached her and gently said, "What’s your name? Teacher Su didn’t hear clearly just now!" Su Qi gazed at the girl, much shorter than her, finding her even more adorable. Perhaps feeling Su Qi’s attention, the little girl’s face turned rosy like an apple, a charmingly bashful hue of pink. If circumstances allowed, Su Qi would have loved to pinch her cheek. Xiao Xiaoxiao, looking at Teacher Su standing before her with a friendly smile, could faintly catch a delicate fragrance. Pausing for a couple of seconds, taking a deep breath, she finally said her name a bit louder, "Teacher, I’m Xiao, Xiao Xiaoxiao." --- If you like this book, remember to add it to your library so you won't lose it next time. Previous Chapter | Table of Contents | Next Chapter