Chapter 24: Quick Transmigration: Film & Television Multiverse Chapter 24 — Discussion

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Protagonist:

Lin Hao

Early the next morning, the sky had just barely turned pale with dawn, and the faint morning light enveloped the campus like a sheer veil.

Zhong Yi arrived at school early, bringing Zhang Xue'er along to wait at the school gate for Liu Shihan's parents.

Zhong Yi was keenly aware of the gravity of this incident; the school had to take a clear stance, and teachers even more so had to lead by example, setting a good role model for students and parents.

"Zhang Xue'er, you indeed handled this matter improperly. We must properly resolve this contradiction today, and at the same time you should carefully reflect on your approach to handling student issues and communicating with parents." Zhong Yi looked at Zhang Xue'er beside him and spoke in a serious tone.

Zhang Xue'er stood to the side, her expression somewhat uneasy; she lowered her head slightly, her hands tightly wringing together. "Teacher Zhong, I know I was wrong. I indeed did not think things through this time; I will reflect properly." Zhang Xue'er said softly, her heart full of regret.

Just then, Song Jie drove in through the school gate.

He spotted Zhang Xue'er at a glance; a flash of joy originally crossed his face, and a trace of tenderness and delight instantly flickered in his eyes.

But then he saw Zhong Yi, and immediately recalled what had happened in the Class One class group last night; Song Jie's expression turned somewhat complex. He hesitated for a moment, as if an intense struggle was taking place in his heart.

Zhang Xue'er saw Song Jie and frowned slightly, just about to greet him, but saw Song Jie immediately step on the gas and drive into the campus, pretending not to have seen the two of them.

Watching Song Jie's retreating back, a trace of loss welled up in Zhang Xue'er's heart. She gently bit her lip, her eyes revealing an indescribable emotion.

Before long, Liu Shihan's parents arrived at the school gate with her in tow.

Liu Shihan's father was frowning, his face full of anger, while Liu Shihan's mother held her daughter's hand with a worried expression.

Zhong Yi and Zhang Xue'er hurried forward to meet them, wearing polite yet slightly apologetic smiles.

"Hello, welcome to the school." Zhong Yi spoke first, "We're truly sorry to have troubled you to come so early."

Liu Shihan's father snorted and said, "Hmph, you teachers act without considering the consequences. My daughter has suffered such a great grievance; you must give us a satisfactory answer."

Liu Shihan's mother hurriedly tugged at her husband's sleeve and said, "Don't be so impulsive; let's hear what the teachers have to say first."

Liu Shihan hung her head, her mood low, not saying a word.

After a few pleasantries, Zhong Yi looked at Liu Shihan and her parents and said, "Let's go to the conference room; it's quieter there, convenient for us to properly communicate about this matter."

Liu Shihan's parents agreed, so Zhong Yi led Liu Shihan and her parents toward the conference room.

After walking a few steps, Zhong Yi turned back to Zhang Xue'er and said, "You continue waiting at the school gate for Yan Zi You and his mother; once they arrive, immediately bring them to the conference room."

Zhang Xue'er nodded and said, "Okay, Teacher Zhong, I'll wait for them here."

Zhong Yi brought Liu Shihan's family to the conference room; the room was quiet and solemn. Zhong Yi invited them to sit, then sat opposite them himself, preparing to begin this difficult communication.

"First, on behalf of the school and Teacher Zhang, I apologize to you." Zhong Yi said sincerely, "This matter was indeed handled improperly by us, letting Student Liu Shihan suffer a grievance."

Liu Shihan's father still kept a stiff face and said, "What use is an apology? What about my daughter's class representative position? She worked so hard; why was she removed just like that?"

Zhong Yi explained patiently, "Teacher Zhang removing Liu Shihan's class representative position was not to deny her effort and capability. It was to give more classmates some opportunities, letting everyone get a chance to be tempered. Of course, during this process our teacher may not have considered Liu Shihan's feelings; that was our oversight."

Liu Shihan's mother said, "Then what do you plan to do now? You can't just let my daughter suffer this grievance for nothing."

Zhong Yi thought for a moment and said, "We will discuss with Teacher Zhang together to see if there is a better solution. One that both lets other students get opportunities for tempering and takes care of Liu Shihan's feelings."

Liu Shihan's father said, "I don't care how you discuss it; I only demand you restore my daughter's class representative position. Otherwise, I won't let this rest."

Zhong Yi said sternly, "Liu Shihan's dad, the school will certainly handle this matter properly. We admit the mistakes we should admit, we apologize where we should apologize, and we will do our utmost to find a solution that satisfies everyone. But we also hope you can understand our original intention; we are all doing this for the children's good."

Liu Shihan's father still refused to yield, shouting loudly, "For the children's good? Then how could you so easily remove my daughter's class representative position? This is simply irresponsible of you."

Seeing Liu Shihan's father's agitated state, Zhong Yi also felt some irritation in his heart, but he still tried his best to suppress his emotions.

After a moment of silence, Zhong Yi poked at Liu Shihan's dad with measured weight: "You're this agitated — have you ever considered your child's feelings? You're making a huge scene here; aren't you afraid of bringing even greater pressure to the child? We all hope to properly resolve the problem, not make things worse. You should also calm down and think carefully about how to create a good environment for your child's growth, instead of blindly blaming the teachers."

Liu Shihan's father was stunned by Zhong Yi's words; the anger on his face eased slightly, but he still said stubbornly, "I'm only doing this for my daughter; she suffered such a great grievance, how can I not be anxious?"

Zhong Yi struck while the iron was hot and said, "I understand your feelings, but right now we should work together to find the most suitable solution, not blame each other here. What do you say?"

Liu Shihan's mother also persuaded from the side, "Yes, stop arguing; let's properly discuss how to resolve this."

Liu Shihan, who had been hanging her head without speaking, now gently tugged at her father's sleeve and said softly, "Dad, stop arguing."

Seeing his daughter's aggrieved look, Liu Shihan's father's heart softened, and he finally was no longer so unyielding.

At this moment, Tian Yulan brought Yan Zi You into the conference room under Zhang Xue'er's guidance. Tian Yulan's face carried a trace of barely perceptible pride — after all, her son Yan Zi You had become the English class representative. Yan Zi You, on the other hand, appeared somewhat nervous; he didn't know what would happen next.

Zhang Xue'er pushed open the door and said softly, "Teacher Zhong, Parent Tian Yulan and Student Yan Zi You have arrived." Zhong Yi nodded, gesturing for them to come in and sit.

Tian Yulan walked into the conference room, glanced at Liu Shihan's family, and slightly raised her chin, as if proclaiming her victory. Seeing Tian Yulan, Liu Shihan's father's face grew even darker.

Zhong Yi cleared his throat and said, "Alright, now everyone is here. Let's properly discuss how to resolve this matter."

Tian Yulan had just wanted to speak but was interrupted by Zhong Yi. "Parent Tian Yulan, listen to me finish first. This incident has indeed caused some controversy; our purpose is to find a solution that satisfies everyone, not to let the contradiction escalate further."

Tian Yulan pursed her lips and didn't speak. Yan Zi You, meanwhile, looked nervously at the adults around him, not knowing what he should do.