MMB Chapter 127 3 Pairs of Teachers
Chapter 127 3 Pairs of Teachers
As the two walked back to school, Lu Zhaoye had basically guessed what Old Zhang wanted to talk to him about—it was nothing more than going to No. 1 Middle School to participate in the competition tomorrow.
Lu Zhaoye couldn't quite understand why Xu Qingwan's maternal grandfather had suddenly come. Could it be because of Xu Qingwan's mother?
He turned his head to look at her. Xu Qingwan's expression was very relaxed, and she also revealed a very shy feeling.
However, Lu Zhaoye was used to it, since Xu Qingwan always seemed so awkward and hesitant.
Without giving it much thought, he took Xu Qingwan to the teaching office as soon as he entered the school.
A short while later, Lu Zhaoye saw Xu Qingwan's maternal grandfather from outside the window of the teaching office.
The old man was thin and had a straight back. He was dressed in plain clothes and had a refined and gentle demeanor.
Lu Zhaoye nudged Xu Qingwan behind him with his elbow, "What does your maternal grandfather do?"
"A writer," Hsu Ching-wan replied.
Lu Zhaoye brandished his sword, his eyes widening. "Damn, I've met a senior!"
I won't go through with it. I'm just a web novelist; it seems I can't really piggyback on the fame of writers.
Just as Lu Zhaoye was about to ask Xu Qingwan what works her maternal grandfather had created, the door to the teaching affairs office suddenly opened, and Zhang Jianhua walked out with a smile.
"Xu Qingwan, come quick, your grandfather is here."
Lu Zhaoye immediately fell silent, gave Zhang Jianhua an awkward smile, and prepared to slip away.
But Zhang Jianhua glared at him and said, "You come in too."
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Lu Zhaoye blinked, glanced at the old man in the room, and quickly whispered,
"Old Zhang, you're too impatient. The exam isn't until tomorrow."
Even now, Lu Zhaoye still thought that Lao Zhang wanted to talk to him about math competitions.
However, Xu Qingwan suddenly chuckled and then grabbed Lu Zhaoye's hand, leading him into the teaching office.
Old Zhang was speechless at the sight, and muttered something to himself as he stood there.
"Now you don't even hide your relationships from me, the head of student affairs?"
However, when Lao Zhang thought about Lu Zhaoye's grades and Xu Qingwan's background, he shook his head and followed her inside.
Xu Fang looked at his granddaughter standing hand in hand with a lively-looking boy, a clear glint flashing in his cloudy eyes, and slowly began to speak.
"Xiao Wan, is he the teacher you mentioned?"
Lu Zhaoye was completely bewildered. What teacher?
Xu Qingwan naturally noticed her grandfather's teasing gaze, but she didn't intend to let it out.
Because in this world, my maternal grandfather was the first person to acknowledge me.
She nodded and said with a smile, "Yes."
Xu Qingwan's maternal grandfather laughed loudly and said "good" several times in a row. Then he turned to Zhang Jianhua behind Lu Zhaoye and said,
"Director Zhang, then I'll leave the tutoring to you."
Zhang Jianhua rushed to Lu Zhaoye's side, grabbed Lu Zhaoye's arm, and promised with a smile,
"Don't worry, teacher."
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Lu Zhaoye looked at Zhang Jianhua, who was holding his left arm, with a puzzled expression, and then at Xu Qingwan, who was holding his hand.
Another teacher? What kind of teacher is it?
"Wait a moment!"
Lu Zhaoye shook off the two people holding him and took two steps back.
"What are you saying? What teacher?"
The three of them smiled upon hearing this, but each of them looked at Lu Zhaoye with a slightly different expression.
Zhang Jianhua looked at Lu Zhaoye with amusement, crossed his arms, and spoke first.
"Xu Qingwan's maternal grandfather was my teacher, so if we're going to go by that, you should call him your patriarch."
Sitting in the chair, Xu Fang chuckled and cursed, "Zhang kid, you dare to tease me now, huh?"
Lu Zhaoye looked at Zhang Jianhua with a bewildered expression, then at Xu Fang, and smirked.
Is the world really that small?
At this moment, Xu Fang turned his gaze back to Lu Zhaoye, his eyes filled with gratitude. He stood up and solemnly spoke.
"Young comrade, my name is Xu Fang, and I'm Xiao Wan's maternal grandfather. May I ask your name, young comrade?"
Lu Zhaoye immediately snapped out of his daze, quickly walked over with a smile, and bowed slightly, extending his hands in a gesture of goodwill.
"Hello Grandpa Xu, my name is Lu Zhaoye, you can just call me Xiaoye."
Xu Fang narrowed his eyes slightly, feeling quite pleased with Lu Zhaoye's humble attitude.
In fact, he already knew Lu Zhaoye's background. Although he had been involved in some trouble before, he heard from Xiao Zhang that the kid had learned a lot and was making great strides.
As a writer, Xu Fang became very curious about Lu Zhaoye after hearing about this.
After all, being able to get along well with the teacher and be a leader among children of the same age is a great advantage.
In literature, he would certainly be a particularly outstanding character.
"Okay, from now on I'll call you Ono."
Xu Fang shook Lu Zhaoye's hand and said with a smile,
"Ono, I came to the school today because I have a favor to ask."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jianhuan remained silent and prepared to leave, but Xu Fang suddenly called him back, pointing to his granddaughter and saying...
"Xiao Zhang, take Xiao Wan out with you too."
"Huh?" Xu Qingwan was taken aback.
Xu Fang smiled and waved gently, "Go ahead."
Xu Qingwan had no choice but to follow her out, but before leaving, she glanced at Lu Zhaoye with great anticipation.
Xu Fang naturally noticed this detail as well.
Lu Zhaoye didn't notice that Xu Fang frowned upon hearing his words. He straightened his posture, suppressed his smile, and nodded.
"Grandpa Xu, what's the matter?"
Xu Fang finally spoke, "Xiao Ye, you must know about my Xiao Wan's situation, right?"
Lu Zhaoye didn't pretend to be stupid and nodded, "I know."
"Xiao Wan has always lived in her mother's shadow, and her father is an irresponsible person, so Xiao Wan... is the way she is now."
"I already know what happened at noon today. It's partly my fault. I thought I'd just give that brat a good scolding, but I didn't expect her to come and take her anger out on Xiaowan."
"But don't worry, I've already warned that brat, and she won't hurt Xiaowan again."
Xu Fang's voice trembled slightly as he spoke, but Lu Zhaoye understood; after all, every family has its own troubles.
"Grandpa Xu, what kind of help do you need?"
Xu Fang was somewhat surprised by Lu Zhaoye's directness, thinking to himself that he was indeed the one who could help Xiao Wan out of her trauma. He didn't beat around the bush either.
"Xiao Wan values her grades a lot. Although her parents also have an influence, I can tell that Xiao Wan still hopes to get good grades."
Lu Zhaoye nodded.
"So, I hope you can be her teacher."
Lu Zhaoye was taken aback. So that's what Xu Fang meant, but he was still a little confused.
"Grandpa Xu, I'm glad to hear this request, but I am, after all, just a student."
"If you ask me to take responsibility for Hsu Ching-wan's grades, then I'm sorry, I may not be able to do so."
Lu Zhaoye said sincerely that he could actually be the "teacher," but he didn't have the time right now, not to mention there was no compensation.
Upon hearing this, Xu Fang felt even more favorably disposed towards Lu Zhaoye. He was neither humble nor arrogant, and knew when to advance and retreat; he was a promising talent.
Based solely on his achievements, he had previously worried that Lu Zhaoye was an arrogant and conceited person. After all, people who rise from the bottom to the top all have one flaw: arrogance.
The saying "A tree that stands out in the forest will surely be felled by the wind" is never just a joke.
But at this moment, Xu Fang seemed much more at ease.
"Ono, there's something I need to tell you."
Xu Fang smiled slightly and said slowly,
"This request was made by Xiaowan, not me."