Chapter 59: Showing Off
The class monitor said with a cold face, “Don’t you need to apologize for slandering others?”
“Slander? Who says it’s slander?”
Wang Qing did not know about the public announcement and even said righteously, “Do you have evidence to prove that the old man has nothing to do with Qiao Xi? If you can’t prove it, then she’s a mistress. Why are you protecting such a woman who betrays her body for money? Do you want her to help you find a sugar daddy after you graduate?”
Wang Qing’s words were extremely harsh, and the students of Class 3 were instantly annoyed.
“Wang Qing, watch your mouth!”
“What are you talking about? Don’t think that just because you’re a woman I won’t dare to beat you up!”
“The university’s public announcement board has already put up a warning for Qiao Rou. Why are you still being so arrogant?!”
The university had publicly announced that Qiao Xi was innocent, and it was all Qiao Rou’s doing.
“What? The university warned Rou Rou? How is that possible?” Wang Qing widened her eyes.
“Why not? You were the one who made the mistake. You’re the one who’s jealous of Master Gu Shan!” The class monitor sneered.
Gu Shan was a goddess in the eyes of students who were passionate about fashion design.
They would never forget that year during the international fashion competition when Master Gu Shan won the top design award with her work and made a name for herself overseas!
Master Gu Shan had proven that as long as one worked hard and was outstanding enough, one could also stand on the international stage! It was Master Gu Shan who gave them the courage to continue learning design. She showed them the way and told them that a bright future awaited them.
The students from Class 3 and their class monitor stood together. The glint in their eyes moved Qiao Xi. She suddenly thought that her identity as a teacher was much more significant now.
Li City University was one of the best universities in the country. It was a university that countless students dreamed of going to. Elite students from all over the country were gathered here. At the same time, Li City University was also a noble university. Rich people liked to send their children to Li City University.
In order to ensure education quality and not offend those rich and powerful parents, Li City University could only be divided into two groups. One consisted of normal students while the other consisted of the wealthy. Class 3 belonged to the latter.
Most of the students in that class were rich and powerful, so they usually did not study hard or properly attend classes. They idled around every day and were always ranked last during the final exams.
Compared to them, Qiao Rou was much more sensible. Although she came from a famous family, she did not have the bad habits of a rich child. She studied earnestly in the normal group. It was also because of this that she was regarded as a goddess by countless boys.
“You keep calling her ‘Teacher’. How nice.”
Wang Qing came back to her senses and looked at the students of Class 3 who were surrounding her in disdain. “What did Qiao Xi drug you with that you’re protecting her like her lackeys? Can she let you pass your exams or pass your specialization classes?”
Although Wang Qing was arrogant, she did have the capital to be arrogant. She and Qiao Rou were recognized as geniuses in the university, and they occupied the top three spots in every examination. Therefore, when Wang Qing said this, the students in Class Three did not know how to retort. For the first time, they hated themselves for being lazy and dragging Qiao Xi down.
Seeing that they were speechless, Wang Qing became even more arrogant. “You bunch of useless rich second-generation heirs. You’re abandoned by your parents. They only sent you to Li City University so that it would look good for them. There are so many of you here but who can inherit their family’s business and assets in the future? No one. Because you’ve all been abandoned a long time ago!”
The students of the other classes did not think much of these words. After all, this was a fact that they tacitly agreed with, but in the ears of the students of Class 3, it was very painful.
That was right, they had been abandoned. Everyone was thrown to Li City University by their parents for various reasons and into this special Class Three. Perhaps it was because their grades were really bad, and they were ignorant and incompetent. It was also because of some reasons that they had to pretend to be poor.
However, no matter what the truth was, when did Wang Qing have the right to point fingers at them?!
The class monitor’s face darkened. “Wang Qing, watch your words!”
Wang Qing thought that she had something on them and laughed arrogantly. “What’s wrong? Was what I said wrong? According to what you said, it doesn’t matter if Qiao Xi is a mistress? She’s just a country bumpkin, yet she was able to come this far. If that old man who drove a luxury car isn’t her lover, that just means she’s another man’s mistress!
“As Qiao Xi’s students, all of you are society’s scum. Hahaha, no wonder all of you spoke out to protect Qiao Xi. It’s because all of you are the same kind of people. You’re shameless. You’re the vermin of society!”
“You…”
“What? Why? Do you still want to hit someone? Then, Class 3 will be even more famous. You can’t stand the truth and want to attack to make them shut up? That’s really your style, huh?”
Chapter 60: Let’s Compete
Wang Qing became more and more excited as she spoke. “Why are you pieces of trash acting so smug in front of me? If you have the ability, enter the top 400 of your course. If you have the ability, compete with me in results!”
She could press them to the ground!
The class monitor’s expression changed. They would compete with her in results, but their results…
“Haha, you don’t dare to compete, right? Then why do you even bother standing up for Qiao Xi? Her students are trash, and her, as the teacher, is an even bigger piece of trash—”
“You want to compete in results?”
An arrogant female voice interrupted Wang Qing.
Qiao Xi slowly walked over from the back of the crowd and approached Wang Qing. “Alright, let’s compete, then.”
There was silence—dead silence.
Wang Qing was the first to react. “What did you say? You want to compete? Hahaha, Qiao Xi, you’re too stupid. Do you know what the students of this class behind you are like? They’re all scum of society! You want to compete with me? What do you want to compete in?”
“Compete? Why not?” Qiao Xi chuckled, and her red lips parted slightly as she said something that shocked everyone. “Not only do we have to compete, but we have to compete on a larger scale as well. You look down on the students of our class, right? Very good. Then let’s make a bet. After we win, you’ll apologize to the students of our class in front of the entire university and admit to everyone that you’re the scum of society and a piece of trash. How about it?”
Although Li City University was a university, they were strict. There would be exams every month, and students of every course would be listed according to their results.
The students of Class 3 were all at the end of the list.
Qiao Xi wanted to bet with Wang Qing on this? Had she gone mad?
Wang Qing also thought that Qiao Xi had gone mad. “Are you sure you want to bet with me? If you win, you should just leave the university. I don’t want to see someone like you here. You’re disgusting.”
Qiao Xi grunted lightly in agreement.
“Master Gu Shan…” The class monitor was anxious. He knew what his classmates were capable of and knew that Qiao Xi was doing this to seek revenge for them, but it was not worth it!
It would not be worth it if she lost her position as a teacher in Li City University’s school of design.
“Why? Don’t you believe in yourselves, or you don’t believe in me?” Qiao Xi turned her head and raised her eyebrows. For some reason… the class monitor found it hard to say something.
“Believe… Of course, I believe in you, Teacher. I believe in ourselves too.” The class monitor slowly clenched his fists. “Isn’t it just a competition of results? Wang Qing, don’t worry. I’ll definitely surpass you in the next examination!”
Wang Qing could not help but laugh. “Did everyone hear that? This student who’s at the bottom actually dares to say that they’ll outrank me? I was in the top three in the last exam! Do you know what it means to be in the top three? You’ve never been in the top three even when you were young, right?”
“Don’t be too arrogant.” Qiao Xi raised her hand and pressed down on Wang Qing’s shoulder. Then, she lowered her voice and said into her ear, “If you’re too arrogant, you’ll be struck by lightning.”
…
After returning to the classroom, all the students were sitting up straight. The atmosphere was solemn.
Qiao Xi raised her brows. “What’s wrong? All of you look like you’re about to cry. The university has just assigned me to teach all of you, yet you already look so dispirited before classes even start?”
“No, of course not.”
The class monitor quickly stood up and explained. He lowered his head and could not hide his guilt. “We just think that we aren’t qualified to face you, Teacher.” The university usually let their class do as they pleased and did not care about them. A few days ago, they received news that the university intended to let Master Gu Shan take over their class. When they heard this news, they were excited.
However, before they could meet Master Gu Shan, something happened on the forum. They hurriedly gathered people to back her up. They thought that they had won the war but they ended up being a burden to Master Gu Shan.
No matter what Wang Qing’s character was like, her good grades were real. Earlier, the class monitor was angry and agreed to the bet. Now that they had calmed down, they realized how much trouble they were causing Master Gu Shan.
If Master Gu Shan lost the bet and left Li City University because of them… How were they going to apologize?
All of them lowered their heads and looked miserable. Qiao Xi did not know whether to laugh or cry. “Is this necessary? Let’s not talk about whether you can surpass Wang Qing under my guidance and win the bet. Let’s take a step back. So what if I leave Li City University? Am I going to die if I lose this job with Li City University who’s only paying me thousands of yuan?”
The students all looked up.
Qiao Xi pointed at her face. “Do you see this? I’m Gu Shan, an international designer. I came to Li City University because I couldn’t stand Zhou Guanjin’s nagging and had no choice but to become a substitute. I don’t care if I can stay at Li City University, so don’t give yourself too much pressure. Why are all of you so heavy-hearted at such a young age?”