Chapter 20: Quick Transmigration: Film & Television Multiverse Chapter 20: Refusal

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Protagonist:

Lin Hao

Zhong Yi lifted his head and looked coldly at Song Jie, saying, "This is our class's business; you seem to be meddling a bit too much." Zhong Yi's eyes revealed obvious disgust; he was fed up with Song Jie's meddling.

Song Jie, however, didn't take it to heart and continued, "What? Was I wrong? Teacher Zhang spoke to you nicely to discuss things, what attitude are you putting on?" His voice grew louder and louder.

Seeing this, Zhang Xue'er hurriedly said, "Teacher Song, don't put it like that. Teacher Zhong has his own considerations."

Song Jie didn't appreciate it and said, "Teacher Zhang, you're just too kind. What's so great about Zhong Yi? Isn't he just a class teacher?" A disdainful expression appeared on his face, as if he were full of jealousy and resentment toward Zhong Yi.

Zhong Yi stood up, a mocking smile on his face, and said, "How come there's a dog barking in the classroom?" His tone was full of disdain and disgust, as if saying Song Jie was that madly barking dog. Finished speaking, Zhong Yi shook his head and strode out.

Song Jie was infuriated by Zhong Yi's words; his face instantly flushed crimson, eyes burning with flames of anger. "Zhong Yi, you stop right there! Who are you calling a dog?" Song Jie roared, immediately wanting to chase out and argue with Zhong Yi.

But he was stopped by Zhang Xue'er. Zhang Xue'er grabbed Song Jie's arm and said, "Teacher Song, don't be impulsive. Chasing out now will only make things worse." Zhang Xue'er's eyes were full of worry and helplessness; she didn't want to see conflict between colleagues.

Song Jie forcefully broke free of Zhang Xue'er's hand and said, "Teacher Zhang, don't mind me. Zhong Yi went too far; I can't just let it go." Song Jie's emotions were extremely agitated; he felt he had suffered a huge insult.

Zhang Xue'er grabbed Song Jie again and said, "Teacher Song, calm down a bit. We're all colleagues; what can't be said properly? Being impulsive like this will only deepen the conflict." Zhang Xue'er's tone was gentle but also firm; she hoped Song Jie would listen to her.

Half-dragged, half-held by Zhang Xue'er, the anger in Song Jie's heart subsided a little. "Teacher Zhang, on what grounds does Zhong Yi speak to me like that? I was just doing it for your own good." Song Jie's voice carried a trace of grievance and helplessness.

Zhang Xue'er sighed and said, "Teacher Song, I know you mean well. But doing it this way will only complicate things. Zhong Yi has his own thoughts and decisions; we can't force him." Zhang Xue'er's eyes were full of understanding and tolerance; she hoped Song Jie would let go of the resentment in his heart.

In the evening, Zhong Yi was at home exercising. He was wearing sportswear, sweat soaking his forehead, intently doing push-ups.

Suddenly, hearing a knock at the door, he stopped, frowned slightly, a bit puzzled inside. He walked to the doorway, opened the door, and saw Zhang Xue'er standing there. Zhong Yi's face instantly darkened; frowning, he asked, "What exactly do you want?"

Zhang Xue'er hesitated a moment, hands unconsciously twisting together, and said, "Teacher Zhong, actually it's Zi You's mother who found me. She hopes you can re-elect the class cadres. She says Zi You really wants to be a class cadre; it would help with his future advancement." Her voice was very low, a bit embarrassed, her eyes carrying a trace of pleading.

Zhong Yi frowned, his expression turning even uglier, and said, "Zi You's mother? Tian Yulan? Why didn't she come find me directly?" His tone was full of dissatisfaction and doubt.

Zhang Xue'er said, "She probably feels a bit awkward. After all, there were some misunderstandings between you two before." Her eyes revealed a trace of helplessness; she also felt Tian Yulan's approach was a bit inappropriate.

Zhong Yi looked at Zhang Xue'er, his eyes revealing a trace of coldness, and said, "Misunderstanding? Hehehe, Teacher Zhang, you really put it lightly. You go back; how I do things doesn't need you to teach me." His tone was serious, stating his attitude. Finished speaking, he slammed the door shut with a bang.

Zhang Xue'er looked at the closed door, a wave of stifled feeling in her heart. She stood at the doorway, stunned for a while, then helplessly turned and left.

She knew Zhong Yi was still angry; saying anything now was useless.

Zhong Yi returned to his room to continue exercising, but his heart could not calm down. While doing sit-ups, he thought he had to move house as soon as possible; this place couldn't be lived in anymore.

The next day was the weekend; sunlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains into the room, giving a lazy feeling.

Zhong Yi originally planned to sleep until waking naturally, then go out for a stroll and eat something; if there was still time, go look for a house and move as soon as possible.

He lay on the bed, stretching his body, enjoying this rare tranquility.

But early in the morning someone knocked on the door; "dong dong dong" sounds broke this tranquility, disturbing his sweet dream.

Zhong Yi frowned, a surge of irritation rising in his heart.

He turned over, trying to ignore the knocking, but the knocking persisted continuously.

Helpless, he could only get up, walk to the doorway in his pajamas, open the door; Zhong Yi saw it was Zhang Xue'er standing at his door again and said impatiently, "How come you're here again?" His tone was full of dissatisfaction and annoyance.

Zhang Xue'er smiled at Zhong Yi and said, "Teacher Zhong, just help out a bit. Tian Yulan already apologized to you last time; why can't you forgive her? For Yan Ziyou to sprint for Hanlin, she's put in so much; you can't just watch a mother's hard work go to waste, can you?" Her eyes were full of expectation and pleading, hoping Zhong Yi would change his mind.

Zhong Yi looked at the yapping Zhang Xue'er before him, his heart even more irritated. He said, "Are you done? If you're done, hurry up and leave; don't disturb my rest." His tone was cold, without a trace of room for negotiation.

Finished speaking, Zhong Yi slammed the door shut with a bang again.

He returned to his room, lay on the bed, but couldn't fall asleep no matter what. He felt Zhang Xue'er was too annoying.

Zhang Xue'er, however, refused to give up and kept knocking outside; "dong dong dong" sounds kept ringing. She felt she couldn't just give up like this; she had to persuade Zhong Yi.

She believed Zhong Yi was a kind person; as long as she said more, he would definitely agree.

Until the neighbor across the hall came out impatiently to stop it, only then did it cease. The neighbor looked at Zhang Xue'er and said, "Can you stop knocking? It's the weekend; are you going to let people rest or not?"

Zhang Xue'er smiled embarrassedly and said, "Sorry, disturbed you all." The neighbor shook his head and turned back to his room.

But Zhang Xue'er still stayed at the doorway without leaving. She sat on the shoe-changing bench at the doorway, thinking in her heart how to make Zhong Yi agree.

She felt she couldn't just give up like this; she had to fight for this opportunity for Tian Yulan and Yan Ziyou. She decided to wait until Zhong Yi came out, then have a good talk with him.