Zongman: Unknowingly trapped in the hatchet

"Um, Teacher Xiaojing asked me to come here for something?"

In the office, Su Qing looked at Hiratsuka Shizuka in confusion and asked.

"How dare you call me that? Also, you were so naughty just now, are you getting carried away?"

Shizuka Hiratsuka tapped the table lightly with her fingers a few times. Now that there were not so many students around her, her true nature was finally exposed.

"It's because you are young, teacher, please stop teasing me. You know, I have been timid since I was a child."

Su Qing naturally didn't think that Hiratsuka Shizuka was really angry because of his remarks just now, otherwise he would be greeted by the Iron Fist of Justice.

He pulled out an empty chair from the side, sat down calmly, and waited quietly for Hiratsuka Shizuka's next words.

At this moment, Hiratsuka Shizuka...

How long, how long!

It has been hundreds of years since anyone has evaluated themselves like this...

That’s right, I’m at the prime of my life, but the old men at home are urging me to get married all the time and arrange blind dates for me every now and then.

I don't want to see your dam anymore!

Just like that, a female teacher in her thirties who couldn't find a boyfriend quietly broke down.

"Well! As expected of the number one among the three schools, what you say is rigorous. It sounds nice, I like it. You should say more in the future, okay?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka acquiesced to the title of "Teacher Xiaojing" under Su Qing's "flattery". Otherwise, it is said that emperors have always been close to treacherous ministers, and their words are pleasing to the ear~

Su Qing did not respond, but continued to observe the changes of Hiratsuka Shizuka with a faint smile.

"Ahem, I asked you to come here first of all to celebrate that you got the first place in the three schools. You're great, kid. You usually don't show off. To be honest, when you first came, I was worried that you would go astray."

"Judging others by their appearance is not a good idea."

Su Qing was helpless. If it was in the mainland, it would be fine, but who doesn't know what industry the island is famous for? The "wrong way" that Shizuka Hiratsuka mentioned sounded unorthodox.

"I didn't say anything, you just overthink it. Anyway, don't mind it!"

Shizuka Hiratsuka laughed awkwardly before speaking seriously.

"Do you know why the three schools' joint entrance examination is being held suddenly this time?"

Why? Good question.

Although Su Qing was not a native of the island and had no previous knowledge of school education in Tokyo, in fact, the joint examinations all over the world had similar routines and purposes.

Moreover, why did they choose the first exam after the school term started? It was too hasty and too urgent. There was no news before that. It was as if the three schools were trying to prove something.

"Is this a competition between the three schools? Our school wants to use this opportunity to promote itself and snatch more high-quality students?"

Since there was not much information, Su Qing could only make a rough guess.

"What do you think school is? A battlefield? You're trying to snatch away top-notch students. And it's just an exam, how can you be so sure?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka pinched her brows and sighed again. Are the thoughts of today's top students already so dark? Can't they be a little purer? Are the innocent and stupid college students mentioned on the Internet all lies?

"As long as the publicity is done well, the effect will naturally emerge gradually."

Su Qing shook his head and continued.

"Although I am only a sophomore now, and this is just an ordinary three-school joint exam, but with the results of the former No. 1 Xueshita, if I am not mistaken, I am afraid that I will also be the first among the three schools this time, right? And it will be a crushing first.

If even such an excellent student chooses to join Sobu High School, it will naturally attract new blood to join. "

"If it's the top scholar or something, all three schools have had them."

Hiratsuka Shizuka reminded.

"But their appearance is probably not as good as Yukinoshita's. In this respect, Sobu High School is inherently invincible."

Su Qing said calmly.

"Hahaha, have you become a spirit? Well, what you said is half right and half wrong. Sobu High School has indeed been a bit lonely in recent years. Although the average level is not bad, there are basically only one or two in the top ten, and it is in an awkward position at the end.

The school does need a joint exam to show off its skills, but it will not take the exam lightly without sufficient confidence.”

When talking about this, Shizuka Hiratsuka felt a little emotional.

"Originally, the school leaders placed their hopes on Yukinoshita. Judging from her past achievements and performance, she had the best chance of winning the top spot. Unexpectedly..."

"Didn't expect that I took it?"

Su Qing smiled, but still felt a little embarrassed.

"Yes, this time the top two spots were taken by our school. Four of the top ten are from our school. I guess those old guys must be very happy.

So, at the commendation ceremony on Friday afternoon, you must be prepared to give a speech on stage, listen carefully."

After going around in circles for so long, I’m finally getting to the point.

"Just for this?"

"What do you mean just for this? Can you be a little more excited? Do you know how important it is to be first among the three schools this time?

This time, the three schools have specially increased the difficulty in order to better screen and compete. If you maintain this level, you will definitely be the top scorer in two years, and a record-breaking top scorer at that.”

Hiratsuka Shizuka gritted her teeth in anger. Although she was also an excellent student, she was still far from being the top student, let alone breaking the record. And this was Su Qing's reaction?

She is exactly the same as Yukinoshita, or are all the academic geniuses these days in this state of mind, indifferent to fame and fortune and detached from the world?

"If there is nothing else, I will leave first. Also, do I prepare the speech myself or will the school provide it?"

Su Qing stood up and prepared to leave, as he had other important things to do.

"Don't worry about the speech. I'll give it to you tomorrow. You can take it home and familiarize yourself with it.

Also, because of your performance this time, the school gave me a large bonus, but I haven't taught you anything, so I feel embarrassed to take it, so please find a time for me to treat you to a meal."

"Teacher Xiaojing, are you going to have dinner with me?"

Su Qing's tone was playful. Since Shizuka Hiratsuka's office area was relatively remote and there were no other teachers present at the moment, and the school was not so crazy as to install surveillance cameras in all the teachers' offices, Su Qing sat on a chair and came in front of Shizuka Hiratsuka all of a sudden. The distance was not very close, but she could clearly smell the scent of Su Qing's youthful hormones.

For a moment, the breath he inhaled and exhaled carried a hint of heat.

"Idiot, who says it has to be dinner?"

Hiratsuka quietly looked away, but his tone remained fierce.

Su Qing chuckled in his heart. As for why he didn't laugh out loud, it was probably because he was afraid that Hiratsuka Shizuka would get angry and embarrassed, which would make him look unlovable.

"Okay, I'll follow Ms. Xiaojing's arrangements."

Su Qing saluted like a gentleman, then seemed to have thought of something and added.

"But I'm afraid not this weekend. I have other important things to do."

After saying that, he quietly left the office, leaving Shizuka Hiratsuka standing there, staring in a daze at the chair where Su Qing had sat, as if she hadn't reacted yet.

After a long while, Hiratsuka Shizuka sighed.

"Seven years old, eh."

At this moment, the seven-year itch suddenly has a new definition.

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