147: Chapter 145: Unclear Situation 147: Chapter 145: Unclear Situation The person who appeared in front of Tangyu was none other than Xia Xiaoyu, one of Linshan Middle School’s top three beauties.
Her style was somewhat different from Lin Feifei’s.
While both had a fresh, graceful appearance and shared many similarities,
Lin Feifei, after all, was the daughter of a wealthy family, pampered from childhood.
Although Lin Feifei’s nature didn’t carry much of a spoiled temperament and she was quite kind and easygoing, that inherent princess-like nobility couldn’t be completely concealed.
From Lin Feifei, you could feel an invisible pressure, making many feel unworthy.
It was like an ant facing a dragon.
Xia Xiaoyu, on the other hand, lacked such a demeanor.
Coming from an ordinary background, her clothes were quite simple.
Looking her up and down, one wouldn’t find anything of value.
It must be admitted, Xia Xiaoyu’s presence couldn’t match Lin Feifei’s.
But it was precisely this simplicity and purity that highlighted her unique charm.
This beauty seemed to naturally derive from nature itself, as if it was naturally carved without a hint of embellishment or modification.
Xia Xiaoyu felt approachable, like embracing nature itself.
Her face was comforting to look at, akin to appreciating a beautiful landscape.
And her large eyes, like natural gems, were dazzling.
Xia Xiaoyu, having been ranked with Lin Feifei among the top three beauties of Linshan Middle School, was understandably not to be underestimated.
“Hello, Xia Xiaoyu.
Were you looking for me?” Tangyu asked with a smile.
Xia Xiaoyu’s attire was still very conservative, wearing a light blue T-shirt and capri denim jeans.
It was as plain as could be.
Looking at Tangyu, Xia Xiaoyu’s cheeks tinged with a blush, revealing dimples as she said, “Nothing much.
I was actually planning to visit you at the medical office, but chanced upon you here.
I’ve been feeling much better these past few days, no longer waking up in the middle of the night, and wanted to thank you, Doctor Tang.”
It’s just how young girls are, their faces turning red even from speaking to a boy, utterly adorable.
“Heh, no need to be so formal.
It’s good to know you’re feeling better.
Just remember to take care of yourself, eat nutritious food, and balance hard work with rest,” Tangyu said with a smile.
Xia Xiaoyu nodded like a pecking chick, softly acknowledging with a ‘hm,’ and if you noticed her hands, you would see they were clasped together, showing her nervousness.
Seeing Xia Xiaoyu bow her head slightly, biting her lip, Tangyu had a mischievous thought of wanting to hold her gently in his arms.
“Xia Xiaoyu, is there anything else?
If not, I should head to the medical office now,” Tangyu said, noticing her hesitant appearance, as if she had something to say.
Only then did Xia Xiaoyu look up at Tangyu, biting her lip, marshaling her courage, she said, “Doctor Tang, actually, I would like to invite you to have lunch at my place.
Would you be available?” Her voice grew fainter towards the end.
It being her first time inviting a boy over, her cheeks were naturally flushed.
Tangyu was momentarily taken aback.
In his heart, he was willing, but he might have to have lunch with Lin Feifei, which made him hesitant.
Seeing Tangyu’s hesitation, Xia Xiaoyu quickly added, “I’m sorry, Doctor Tang, I was too forward.
If it’s inconvenient, just forget I asked.
I should head to class now.” As she was about to hurriedly leave, noticing her disappointed gaze, Tangyu’s heart softened, and he couldn’t help but agree, “Alright, I’ll come over for lunch then.”
Xia Xiaoyu, having just taken a step, stopped, her face lighting up with a smile, “Then that’s great, Doctor Tang.
I’ll find you at the medical office after school.” Having said that, Xia Xiaoyu ran off with a smile.
Watching Xia Xiaoyu’s shy and lively charm, Tangyu couldn’t help but smile, turning his gaze back as he walked towards the medical office.
Not long after, he bumped into a middle-aged man in his forties, wearing extremely thick glasses, his thinning hair balding on top, making him seem exceedingly smart.
His face bore an unfriendly severity, carrying a scowl as if he were at odds with someone.
Carrying several textbooks, clearly on his way to class, Tangyu, seeing a schoolteacher, smiled politely and nodded.
Though he didn’t know the man, he maintained basic courtesy.
After all, they could be considered colleagues.
The middle-aged man gave Tangyu a cold look, suddenly stopping and fixing Tangyu with a sharp gaze, “Wait, are you the new intern doctor here?”
Hearing this somewhat hostile tone, Tangyu raised an eyebrow.
It was his first time meeting this teacher, who seemed explosively irritated.
Could it be that his frustrations, not vented on his wife, were causing his cranky mood?
“Yes, that’s right,” Tangyu said.
“Hmph.” The middle-aged teacher snorted coldly, “Young people should be more cautious in their actions.
Being too frivolous can lead to big losses.
In this school, you must act according to your position and not stir up trouble unnecessarily, otherwise, it won’t be good for you.”
Tangyu was baffled.
Why was he being lectured without explanation?
This made Tangyu somewhat displeased, especially since his mood had been quite good early in the morning.
“Hehe, you must be the homeroom teacher of class three grade one?” Tangyu cracked a light smile, quickly guessing the other party’s role.
He had only been at the school for a day and hadn’t troubled anyone yet.
If someone was displeased with him, besides the teacher of class three grade one, there should be no one else.
Wang Ba was a rich man’s son, and it was not unreasonable for the teachers to favor him in school.
Wang Ba was in class three grade one, and when he got hurt, his homeroom teacher naturally feared being implicated.
Thus, Tangyu wasn’t surprised at all by his displaced anger.
“You are quick to react; yes, I am the homeroom teacher of class three grade one.
Since you already know, I’ll just say it directly.
You’re just a school doctor, supposed to serve the students, and yet you’ve audaciously injured a student at the school.
You really have some nerve.
As a school doctor, you need to have the awareness of one.
What a heavy hand you’ve laid on a student just because of a joke; I start to doubt your intentions.
With such a character, I don’t know how you managed to mix into Linshan Middle School,” the middle-aged teacher lectured Tangyu.
Tangyu curled his lip even more displeased, “The Wang family hasn’t dealt with me, so why are you jumping around here?
If the Emperor isn’t worried, why is the eunuch in a hurry?
If you want to show your loyalty like a dog, nobody is watching this lousy show anyway.
You’re a teacher and I’m a doctor, you have your job and I have my duties.
We don’t interfere with each other, have I affected you at all?
As for how I entered Linshan Middle School, I don’t need to inform a mere homeroom teacher like you, do I?
What’s with the shouting early in the morning?”
“You—”
Upon hearing Tangyu’s unapologetic words, the middle-aged teacher exploded in rage, and a few fierce glares flashed across his face.
He had been in the school for over a decade; even if not authoritative, he certainly had some dignity, yet he was being scolded by a new doctor, which infuriated him even more.
Moreover, he never really regarded school doctors highly, since schools traditionally revered teachers.
His pride was even more injured by Tangyu’s retorts.
He had believed chastising this new young school doctor would leave him quietly enduring it, but he had not expected this newcomer not to be easily provoked.
He wasn’t foolish and had heard some rumors that this new school doctor had connections, directly appointed by the school board.
Naturally, he lacked the power to punish Tangyu, not to mention expelling him from Linshan Middle School.
However, he couldn’t swallow his pride.
He had hoped to ingratiate himself with Wang Ba for a quick career boost through the Wang Family’s influence, yet this unexpected incident occurred.
Although the Wang Family had not complained, he felt very uncomfortable.
He hadn’t initially intended to find Tangyu at the school medical room to cause trouble, but having encountered him here, he couldn’t help but vent a bit.
But he hadn’t expected to be so sharply rebuffed by Tangyu, leaving him furiously red-faced, like a volcano about to erupt.
“Hmmph, I think you don’t understand the situation.
I am Wang Ba’s homeroom teacher.
Since Wang Ba was injured by you unprovoked, I naturally need to look after him.
In this school, everything revolves around the students, and you dared to harm a student so viciously.
How can you act as if nothing happened here?
We may not interfere with each other, but you’ve injured my student, and naturally, I must seek justice for my student.
Young man, you lack even basic respect and don’t deserve to stay at Linshan Middle School,” the middle-aged teacher snorted deeply.
A small smile formed on Tangyu’s lips, “You preach about quality and respect as if you possess any of it.
Respect is mutual, not one-sided, and even if it were one-sided, you still wouldn’t qualify.
You’ve been hostile from the start, spouting cold words and harsh lessons.
Do you think I am one of your students?
Aside from my master, no one has ever lectured me, and you’re the first.
Do you think I should show respect to you?
Don’t act old and wise when you’re not.
If you don’t provoke me, I won’t trouble you, but if you provoke me, don’t blame me for being impolite.
Don’t paint yourself as noble and virtuous.
You should examine your own conscience to see if you’re just siding with the Wang family.”
“You—”
The middle-aged teacher was speechless, his face turning green, feeling deeply insulted.
“Good, very good.
Young man, I’ll remember you.
I won’t dispute with you now.
You better be careful in the future, don’t let me catch any leverage against you, otherwise, I will definitely sweep you out of Linshan Middle School,” the middle-aged teacher angrily dropped these words and stormed off.
Watching his departing figure, Tangyu also snorted coldly, a trace of disgust flashing through his eyes.
Pretending to be somebody, coming up to lecture him as if he were a pushover.
What does it matter if you’re senior?
He was just a minor school doctor at Linshan Middle School after all; as long as he didn’t commit murder or arson, not even the principal could rush him out of the school, let alone a mere homeroom teacher.
Tangyu truly didn’t take him seriously.
It just irritated him a bit.
Tangyu was someone with a temper, aggravated by not being treated well, and he wouldn’t hold back no matter who the other party was.
His respect was not so cheap.