Chapter 16: Quick Transmigration: Film & Television Multiverse Chapter 16 — Manager Cui of Zeshu Tutoring Center

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Protagonist:

Lin Hao

In the days that followed, ever since Zhong Yi became the Class Teacher, he basically stayed at the School every afternoon.

Bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun, the Campus seemed to be draped in a layer of golden gauze. A gentle breeze brushed by, the leaves rustling softly, as if playing a tranquil melody.

Zhong Yi sat alone in the Office; after all, with work done for the day, he had nowhere else to go alone. This School, a place brimming with vitality and hope, seemed to have become the haven most familiar and warm to him.

During this period, Mi Tao's Mathematics Grade/Score improved by leaps and bounds.

Under Zhong Yi's subtle influence, Mi Tao's Mathematics level had actually already reached that of a first-year middle school student; Mi Tao herself just might not know it yet.

As for the other students, as long as they were willing to learn, Zhong Yi treated them all equally.

Take Xia Huanhuan, for instance; her current Mathematics Grade/Score had also caught up.

Although it hadn't been verified by an exam, according to Zhong Yi's estimation, she could rank roughly in the top ten of the class; one must say the progress was still very significant.

However, the Little Guardian Class students became even fewer; the two classes combined had only ten students. After all, most Parents still trusted the publicity of outside Tutoring Classes more.

This actually reduced Zhong Yi's burden considerably; he could devote more time and Energy/Focus to paying attention to the Little Guardian Class students' growth, discovering their shining points, and stimulating their potential.

During this time, Zhong Yi also found time to take the middle school Teacher Qualification Certificate exam. He always felt that completing Mi Tao's cultivation at the elementary stage was a bit unrealistic; he hoped to have a broader teaching space to provide better education for the students. He knew well that education is a long journey requiring constant Effort and exploration.

Zhang Xue'er hadn't sought out Zhong Yi in private during this period; unknown if she had let go.

And every time Song Jie was on duty, he looked at Zhong Yi with displeasure. Filled with dissatisfaction, his eyes would occasionally reveal a trace of jealousy and resentment. Having to apologize to Zhong Yi in front of so many teachers last time was regarded by Song Jie as a great humiliation; he had been wanting to find a way to regain face, but hadn't found any opportunity.

This evening, it was Song Jie's turn for duty again. Song Jie watched Zhong Yi leading the children to do games on the Playground after finishing their homework, and Song Jie curled his lip in disdain: this Zhong Yi really treated himself like a child.

Song Jie muttered inwardly: "Hmph, he only knows how to put on a show in front of students; what's so great about that? He just wants to curry favor with students; I would never be like him."

When it was time to get off work, Song Jie saw from afar a man stopping Zhong Yi in the Parking Lot.

Song Jie immediately grew interested and quietly, sneakily, slowly approached.

At this moment, Zhong Yi also looked at the man before him with a face full of Doubt, looking at him quite strangely, only to hear the man introduce himself: "Teacher Zhong, hello. I am the Manager of Zeshu Tutoring Center; my surname is Cui."

Zhong Yi extended his hand and shook the man's, asking curiously: "Manager Cui, hello. May I ask what business you have with me?"

Hiding to the side, Song Jie perked up even more upon hearing this. Zeshu Tutoring Center was a famous tutoring center in the whole city, with chain branches in every district; countless people fought to get their kids in. Now their Manager came looking for Zhong Yi, an in-service teacher; there was obviously something going on. Song Jie pricked up his ears to listen.

Cui Jingli said with a smile: "Teacher Zhong, how about we go have dinner together? We can talk while eating, okay?"

Zhong Yi didn't want to get too entangled with him; after all, a tutoring center is ultimately a commercial institution, and profit is the final goal. Don't talk about ghost stories of doing it for the children; they wouldn't care about kids and Parents without money.

Moreover, in the original plot, Zhong Yi was fired from the School and went to teach at Zeshu, only to end up fired again because of the trouble stirred up by Tian Yulan's family.

Zhong Yi pondered for a moment and said: "Manager Cui, I still have a bit of something to do, so let's skip the meal. If there's anything, just say it here."

Cui Jingli smiled faintly; he was quite clear about Zhong Yi's reservations. After all, a school job is secure regardless of drought or flood, and still comparatively attractive.

So Cui Jingli invited Zhong Yi into his car. Zhong Yi felt getting in the car was fine; after all, they were still in the School Parking Lot, not some secret rendezvous, so he got into Cui Jingli's car.

Seeing them get in the car, Song Jie quietly came to the back of Cui Jingli's car, heart pounding wildly; he desperately wanted to hear what they were saying.

However, unexpectedly, Cui Jingli's car had good sound insulation, and with the engine running and the AC on, Song Jie frowned, pressing his ear tightly against the car body, yet still could only catch scattered fragments, making him frantic with anxiety.

In the car, Cui Jingli didn't beat around the bush either, directly taking out a test paper and handing it to Zhong Yi.

Zhong Yi took one look — it was precisely the test paper he had set for the last diagnostic exam, and a new copy at that. It made Zhong Yi marvel; these tutoring institutions' Capability really wasn't small.

Holding the test paper, Zhong Yi was full of Doubt; he didn't know what Cui Jingli's purpose was in producing this test paper, and didn't speak rashly.

Cui Jingli smiled faintly and said: "Teacher Zhong, this test paper you set truly opened my eyes. I didn't expect questions could be set like this, one link interlocking with the next, all knowledge points integrated together. You truly are an excellent teacher."

Zhong Yi understood; Cui Jingli wouldn't have made a special trip just to praise him. So he replied politely: "Manager Cui flatters me. I merely do my utmost, hoping to let students better master knowledge."

Cui Jingli continued: "Teacher Zhong, I'll speak frankly. I wonder if Teacher Zhong has any intention of taking a position at our tutoring center? Our Zeshu Tutoring Center is very famous throughout the city; many excellent students and Parents place high hopes on us. I believe, with Teacher Zhong's Capability, you would certainly be able to realize even greater value at our tutoring center."

Zhong Yi wasn't too surprised upon hearing this; after all, this wasn't hard to guess.

But Zhong Yi wasn't prepared to go work at a tutoring center; he still felt staying at the School was safer.

He pondered for a moment and said: "Manager Cui, thank you very much for your appreciation. But for now I still want to continue teaching at the School; I feel the School environment suits me better, and can also let me better realize my own educational ideals."

Cui Jingli wasn't surprised either; after all, this kind of thing is never settled in one talk.

He merely took out a detailed salary and benefits breakdown for Zhong Yi to see. After reading it, Zhong Yi was secretly shocked to discover this tutoring center teacher's treatment really wasn't generally high.

He couldn't help thinking that this also reflected from the side that this tutoring center's tuition fees certainly weren't cheap.

Zhong Yi returned the breakdown to Cui Jingli and said: "Manager Cui, this treatment is indeed very tempting. But I still want to Consider/Think Over it a bit more."

Cui Jingli nodded and said: "No problem, Teacher Zhong. I understand your concerns. You can take your time to Consider/Think Over it; I welcome you to join at any time."