Chapter 42

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Protagonist:

Lin Hao

After Zhong Yi resigned, Zhang Xue'er's heart was like a lake surface into which a small stone had been tossed, unable to calm down for a long time.

She spent the whole day with a worried frown, her mind constantly surfacing with various anxious thoughts.

She knew deeply that this tutoring class she and Song Jie ran together was definitely an irregular operation.

Especially since the District Education Bureau had also heard about the recent events at Fengfan Primary School, where teachers giving private lessons were discovered one after another, and issued a notice to strengthen teacher team building to Fengfan Primary School.

Finally, Zhang Xue'er could no longer endure the torment in her heart, and resolutely sought out Song Jie.

Zhang Xue'er said with a serious face: "Song Jie, this tutoring class can't continue, what we're doing is against regulations, I've decided not to tutor students anymore."

Upon hearing this, Song Jie immediately panicked, hurriedly saying anxiously: "Xue'er, you can't be so impulsive! Our tutoring class has quite a few students now, they're all counting on improving their grades here. And we've put in a lot of effort, how can we just say we're not doing it anymore?"

Zhang Xue'er shook her head firmly, saying: "Song Jie, I've thought it through clearly. We can't continue with irregular matters, otherwise the consequences are unthinkable. If you push me further, I'll go directly to the Principal and admit the mistake."

Song Jie's face flushed red with anger, yet he didn't know how to retort, only able to say helplessly: "Xue'er, why are you so stubborn? If you leave, what about those students? Their learning progress will be greatly affected."

Zhang Xue'er lowered her eyelids slightly, saying softly: "I believe they'll find more suitable learning paths. We can't keep making mistake after mistake."

With no choice, Song Jie could only say to those parents: "Parents, really sorry. The Zeshu Gold Medal Class assessment is coming up soon, so no English tutoring for this period, let the kids sprint full force for the Gold Medal Class."

The parents expressed dissatisfaction one after another, one parent saying: "How can this work? Our kids' English grades need improvement to begin with, now no tutoring, what do we do?" Song Jie could only explain patiently: "Parents, the situation is special now, we have no choice either. After the Gold Medal Class assessment, we'll see the situation again."

Although the parents were unwilling, they could only temporarily accept this arrangement.

Must say, Zhang Wanqing's speed in handling matters is truly admirable.

Right under their company office building, there's a tutoring class. Through some connections, Zhang Wanqing actually got them to agree to Wukong Company affiliating there.

The specific matters still need Zhang Wanqing to go downstairs and negotiate personally.

After hearing this, Zhong Yi followed Zhang Wanqing, bringing Liu Na downstairs together.

Arriving downstairs, Zhong Yi discovered in surprise that the contact person was actually an acquaintance — Cui Jingli, Manager of Zeshu Tutoring Center.

Zhong Yi widened his eyes, saying: "Manager Cui, how is it you? Really unexpected."

Manager Cui was also surprised, raising his eyebrows slightly, saying: "Teacher Zhong, didn't expect to run into you here. What a coincidence."

After everyone sat down, Liu Na explained the situation in detail.

After listening, Manager Cui rested his chin on his hand, pondered a moment, then said: "Boss Zhang, Mr. Zhong, affiliation always carries risks, especially now with tutoring classes being investigated more and more strictly. I think our two companies cooperating might be better."

Zhang Wanqing and Zhong Yi exchanged a glance, Zhong Yi nodded slightly, then asked: "Don't know how Manager Cui wants to cooperate?"

Manager Cui smiled, saying: "I've long heard of Teacher Zhong's teaching level. How about we cooperate to run a training class, we provide the venue, you provide the faculty, and we split the tutoring fees equally. What do you think?"

Zhong Yi thought for a while, felt this plan had certain feasibility, and said: "Okay, but the tutoring class students must pass my assessment, after all I don't accept just any student."

Hearing Zhong Yi agree, Manager Cui's face showed delight, immediately saying: "That's simple then, our Zeshu Gold Medal Class is recruiting soon, might as well directly recruit two Gold Medal Classes this time. Class One will still follow Zeshu's usual Gold Medal Class teaching plan, Class Two will be fully handled by Teacher Zhong Yi."

Zhong Yi heard this and found no problem, the specific contract was left to Liu Na to arrange.

Who knew Manager Cui would further request Zhong Yi to be responsible for producing a Gold Medal Class assessment mathematics exam paper.

As for Song Jie's exam paper, who knows where Manager Cui threw it long ago.

If it weren't for Song Jie's uncle being the Academic Affairs Director, I wouldn't have bothered with him at all.

Zhong Yi pondered a moment, saying: "Alright, I'll do my best to produce a high-quality exam paper."

Manager Cui stood up smiling, saying: "No problem, wishing our cooperation complete success this time."

With matters settled, Zhong Yi hurried to produce the exam paper, while Zhang Wanqing and Liu Na rushed to interview new employees, three people were simply too few.

Come Saturday, Tian Yulan's mood was exceptionally good. The moment she thought of Zhong Yi's resignation, an indescribable satisfaction welled up in her heart.

If Zhong Yi hadn't already left the class group, she would definitely have shown off properly in the group, letting everyone know she, Tian Yulan, isn't someone to be trifled with.

Today, Tian Yulan's family of three came to her stepfather Nan Jianlong's home for a family gathering.

This is Nan Jianlong's consistent requirement, he often organizes such gatherings, hoping his biological daughter Nan Li and stepdaughter Tian Yulan can get along harmoniously, the whole family living happily together.

When Tian Yulan's family arrived, Nan Li's family of four had already arrived. They were in the living room watching TV, chatting and laughing, the atmosphere very warm.

But Tian Yulan's mother Cai Juying was alone busy in the kitchen, seeing this scene, the smile on Tian Yulan's face vanished instantly.

Because her father died early, Tian Yulan had been rather inferior since childhood. Deep in her heart, she always felt she and her mother were living under someone else's roof in the Nan family.

So whenever she saw her mother Cai Juying serving their family like a nanny, Tian Yulan felt especially uncomfortable.

Seeing Tian Yulan's family arrive, Nan Jianlong hurriedly warmly greeted them to come in and sit.

Only then did Tian Yulan force out a bit of a smile on her face, bringing her husband and son inside, greeting everyone.

Tian Yulan's husband Yan Peng saw his wife's complexion wasn't good, gently tugged her clothes corner, whispered: "Wife, what's wrong? Today's a family gathering, be happy."

Tian Yulan nodded slightly, but the knot in her heart still couldn't be untied.

Seeing Tian Yulan and them come in, Nan Jianlong laughed and asked: "How come you're only here now? Stuck in traffic?"

Tian Yulan explained: "The Zeshu Gold Medal Class recruitment exam is coming up soon, we took Zi You to register, so we're late."