Chapter 152: A Lesson That Breaks New Ground

Oh, not attending class? Jiang Yun Chu held her book and walked in from outside.

She looked at the children gathered in a circle below; everyone's expression was smiling.

Upon seeing Jiang Yun Chu enter, everyone hurried back to their seats.

Hello, teacher.

Jiang Yun Chu nodded and said, "Hello, students, please be seated."

This is her classroom etiquette.

When a person is strong, when a person's heart is full, without persuasion, she will become confident.

When a person feels inferior, when a person lacks a sense of security, no amount of persuasion helps; persuasion won't work.

She lightly laughed, openly expressing her view, and also indicated that she had heard everything they had just said.

Kang Nai Xin pondered for a moment, then suddenly lifted her head, looking at the woman standing in front, who wore a light green outfit; to save trouble for class, she had tied her long hair with a white jade hairpin at the back of her head.

Her straight back and the smile at the corner of her mouth fully represented her attitude.

Originally, today's lesson was supposed to be something else.

Since you've brought this up, today we'll have a lesson on ……

A lesson that breaks new ground.

Jiang Yun Chu put her textbook elsewhere, clapped her hands, and looked at everyone's eager eyes.

I will give an example.

A child from a poor family, after great difficulty, got into the academy, but……

As she said this, she pointed to the people below.

They are constantly beaten or scolded by some noble children, daily mockery, and always the laughingstock in others' eyes.

If……

Jiang Yun Chu looked at each person below; her gaze unchanged, her voice pleasant like spring rain that silently moistens, like a continual stream that washes the heart and nourishes the children's inner selves.

You are those poor-family children; what will you do?

She seemed to be telling someone else's story, but these stories, absent from Chun Hua Xue Yuan, are commonplace in any academy where nobles and commoners study together.

Even in modern times, whenever campus violence occurs, it stirs a great commotion, yet it cannot be eradicated.

For a moment, the people below fell into deep thought.

Jiang Yun Chu was not in a hurry; she stood above, looking at each child's face, she could protect them for only a few years; Chun Hua Xue Yuan is too pure, so pure that it lets them focus without distraction.

But there are things they need to know, things they need to endure.

Dean. Ning Hanmo raised his hand.

Jiang Yun Chu indicated he could speak.

How does that poor-family child study? Ning Hanmo asked.

Jiang Yun Chu smiled, then thought, "His academic performance is not bad; each exam he scores either Jia-xia or Yi-shang."

Ning Hanmo heard the answer, immediately sat down again, his eyes filled with deep thought.

Kang Wen raised his hand, and his face showed a rare solemnity.

Speak. Jiang Yun Chu said to Kang Wen.

Kang Wen pondered, "Does such a thing really exist?"

Jiang Yun Chu smiled, her face showing a hint of questioning; she looked at Ning Hanmo, then at Ning Qiancheng, then at Kang Zhi Xia, and finally at Kang Wen and Kang Wu.

Noble young master, this question should be answered by you—does it really exist? Jiang Yun Chu did not answer the question; instead, she turned it back.

Kang Wen's complexion showed some decline, as he recalled the times he had mocked servants and bullied others relying on his status.

He rarely showed such a dejected expression, furrowed his brows, and even seemed at a loss.

Likewise, the others' complexions were not good either.

Perhaps they had not bullied any poor-family children, but they had once bullied others; they are all young masters and misses from prestigious families, and by birth they consider themselves superior to others.

Such matters are commonplace, taken for granted.

But only today, upon hearing this story, did they suddenly realize that their past actions and perceptions were all wrong.

I will endure and plan gradually. Kang Zhi Xia spoke, her eyes solemn and forbearing.

Jiang Yun Chu nodded, gave no evaluation, and instead turned her gaze to the others.

I will also first endure, and my exam scores will slip a little to lessen their jealousy. Kang Ziwei said.

A young lady's thoughts should be more delicate; naturally she realizes that those noble children, so arrogant and domineering, surely have poor exam results, and bullying this person likely stems from jealousy as well?

Jiang Yun Chu smiled, likewise offering no evaluation.

Until…… Kang Zhi Chun spoke, Kang Zhiqiu spoke……

I…… might not be able to beat them, so I'll join, first ensure my survival, then…… Kang Wu's words trailed off, but his meaning was already clear.

As soon as he gains power, those people will be the ones he deals with.

He will be like a venomous snake; in the dead of night, he will become their nightmare.

Jiang Yun Chu's smile remained gentle, unchanged by his words.

And you? Jiang Yun Chu looked at the four who had not yet spoken.

Ning Hanmo, Ning Qiancheng, Kang Nai Xin.

These three are still quite normal, after all they usually habitually consider everything thoroughly, a matter of habit.

But this time, unexpectedly, there was also Kang Wen, who used to be the most active in answering questions!

I will withdraw from school, save money, copy books, and continue studying.

Ning Qiancheng's voice came out, surprising everyone somewhat.

Before, everyone was supposed to endure!

But Ning Qiancheng chose to drop out of school, saving money.

Children from poor families, money is already insufficient; he considers more than others.

"I will also drop out of school." Kang Nai Xin smiled.

Studying with that group won't lead to good learning; it's better to drop out, save money, buy many books, give gifts to the teacher, strive to improve oneself, and for any questions one doesn't understand, secretly seek that teacher.

Her words fell, and some people suddenly understood.

So far, this is the best method.

Ning Hanmo thought for a moment, looked at Kang Wen, but he spoke: "I will seek refuge, using my own abilities, using my own talent; rather than being consumed and bullied, or else seeking skin from a tiger, perhaps there is a glimmer of hope."

Seeking skin from a tiger!

Everyone has finished speaking; only Kang Wen is still pondering.

After a long while...

I might... kill them!

After he finished speaking, everyone fell silent, including himself.

The classroom was so quiet that a falling pin could be heard.

Jiang Yun Chu's eyes also contracted sharply, then he nodded.

This question has no accurate answer.

But... I can analyze the consequences of your choices.

She lightly smiled, then looked toward Kang Zhi Xia.