Chapter 15: Quick Transmigration: Film and Television Multiverse Chapter 15 Apology

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Protagonist:

Lin Hao

Zhong Yi heard Tian Yulan's words, frowned slightly, and did not answer.

The atmosphere in the conference room seemed to freeze, quiet enough to feel oppressive.

Principal Liu and Director Wang watched the atmosphere grow colder, both filled with helplessness in their hearts. They exchanged a glance, then discussed it.

Principal Liu cleared his throat, breaking the silence. "Teacher Zhong, we'll first go to the Education Bureau to explain the situation clearly; the matter of apologizing can wait. After all, the most urgent thing now is to give the Education Bureau an explanation." Principal Liu's tone was steady, trying to ease the tense situation.

Zhong Yi remained silent for a moment, then nodded.

Principal Liu took Tian Yulan out of the conference room, their figures gradually disappearing at the end of the corridor. Only Director Wang, Zhang Xue'er, and Zhong Yi remained in the conference room, the atmosphere still tense.

Director Wang had Zhang Xue'er go back to work first as well.

Zhang Xue'er stood up with a flushed face, her eyes full of guilt and unease.

"Director Wang, Teacher Zhong, I... I'm leaving first." Zhang Xue'er's voice was faint, almost inaudible. She gently closed the door, and the conference room became even quieter.

Director Wang looked at Zhong Yi, a helpless smile on his face. "Teacher Zhong, why not take another step back? After all, teachers and students' parents—don't let the relationship get too stiff." Director Wang's tone carried a hint of persuasion.

Zhong Yi pondered for a moment, then said, "Director Wang, I mentioned the matter of the class teacher before? Through this incident, I really feel Zhang Xue'er is unfit to be a class teacher, and has no trust in subject teachers at all. If you won't change the class teacher, why not replace me instead? Give me a different class, a different grade is fine too." Zhong Yi's voice revealed firmness and decisiveness.

Director Wang frowned slightly; he understood Zhong Yi's feelings, but he had his own considerations. "Teacher Zhong, I can agree to the matter of the class teacher. Even if you didn't say it, I also planned to remove Teacher Zhang. You can rest assured about that. As for changing classes, don't mention it—you are the pillar of our fifth grade, and we still expect you to lead the students to achieve good results." Director Wang's tone was sincere, hoping Zhong Yi could understand his difficulties.

Zhong Yi felt somewhat helpless in his heart; he sighed and said, "Fine then, the matter of apologizing is settled."

Seeing that Zhong Yi agreed, Director Wang said, "Alright, I'll have Tian Yulan write you a handwritten apology letter, then post it in the class group. I'll also forward a copy to the school teachers' work group. As for Teacher Zhang and Teacher Song's apologies, let's arrange them at the school's regular meeting this Friday—do you think that works?"

Zhong Yi nodded; he didn't want to appear too overbearing either, after all he still had to get by in the school for the time being—when under someone else's roof, one must bow one's head.

That evening, night fell quietly, and the city lights twinkled like stars. Tian Yulan sat at the writing desk, writing the apology letter with a face full of reluctance. Her heart was full of regret and helplessness, but she had to take responsibility for her impulsive actions.

Finally, Tian Yulan finished the apology letter. She took a deep breath, her fingers trembling slightly as she sent the apology letter to the class group.

Almost at the same time, Zhang Xue'er also notified all the parents in the group: "Parents, from now on, the class teacher of Grade 5 Class 1 will be Teacher Zhong Yi. At the same time, I have transferred the class group ownership to Teacher Zhong Yi."

As soon as the news came out, the class group instantly became lively. All the parents immediately changed their attitudes, as if their previous doubts about Zhong Yi had never happened.

One parent spoke first: "Teacher Zhong definitely isn't the kind of person who privately runs a cram school. We really misunderstood him before."

Another parent continued: "Yes, Teacher Zhong's teaching level is so high; how could he do something that violates regulations? Congratulations to Teacher Zhong Yi on becoming class teacher. We believe that under your leadership, the children will surely achieve better results."

Afterwards, various flattery surged in like a tide, with endless varieties.

Some parents praised Teacher Zhong Yi for being serious and responsible; some praised Teacher Zhong Yi for being knowledgeable; still others expressed full confidence in Teacher Zhong Yi.

The class group was filled with an atmosphere of fawning, making one can't help but sigh at the parents' fickleness.

At this moment, Zhong Yi watched the messages constantly jumping on his mobile phone, but felt not a bit of joy in his heart. He knew these parents' change in attitude was only because they were forced by circumstances, not genuine recognition of him, so he didn't reply to these people's messages; he only replied to Xia Junshan's thumbs-up emoji with a fist-and-palm salute emoji.

The next morning, sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves and fell on the campus paths, forming patches of light spots. A gentle breeze brushed by, bringing a bit of coolness. Zhang Xue'er walked into the office with a heavy heart, holding a stack of materials about class teacher work in her hand. Her face was full of reluctance, but she also deeply knew she had made a mistake, that the leadership's decision was correct, and she really felt too embarrassed to ask the leadership to give her another chance.

Zhang Xue'er came to Zhong Yi's desk and gently put down the materials. "Teacher Zhong, these are the class teacher work materials; I've organized them all."

Zhang Xue'er's voice was somewhat low. Zhong Yi raised his head, looked at Zhang Xue'er, and nodded slightly. "Thank you."

His tone was flat, without too much emotion.

Zhang Xue'er bit her lip, wanting to say something, but in the end still didn't speak. She silently turned and left, her heart full of loss and self-blame.

On the other side, Song Jie was leaning over the desk, writing his self-reflection with huffing and puffing sounds. His complexion was gloomy, and in his heart he hated Zhong Yi to death. "This Zhong Yi is really too much! It's just a little misunderstanding; is it necessary to be so serious?"

Song Jie complained while writing. Thinking of what his uncle Director Wang had said to him last night, he was even more furious. "My own uncle doesn't even help his own nephew—where can I go to reason?" Song Jie slammed the table hard, venting his dissatisfaction.

In the afternoon, the school's regular teachers' meeting was held in the conference room. The conference room was full of teachers, the atmosphere serious. Zhang Xue'er and Song Jie stood on the podium, their faces flushed red.

Zhang Xue'er spoke first: "Teachers, I express my deep apologies to Teacher Zhong Yi here. Due to my negligence, I failed to communicate with the parents in time, leading to this misunderstanding. I will learn the lesson and be more serious and responsible in my future work." Zhang Xue'er's voice trembled slightly, her eyes full of guilt.

Song Jie then said: "I also apologize to Teacher Zhong Yi. I shouldn't have blamed Teacher Zhong Yi without understanding the situation. I will reflect on my own behavior and handle problems more carefully in the future." Song Jie's tone was full of reluctance.

The other teachers, after hearing their self-reflections, learned that so many things had happened in these past two days.

Principal Liu looked at the teachers and said sternly: "Teachers, this incident has sounded an alarm for us. We must take it as a warning, especially class teachers—we must strengthen communication between home and school, promptly understand the dynamics of students and parents, and never let similar situations happen again." Principal Liu's voice echoed in the conference room, making every teacher deeply recognize their own responsibility.