"Gu Rou?!"
"Didn't you ask for leave?"
Everyone turned to look at the person who had just entered from the back door, their faces pale.
Did this "Leave Request Princess" actually have time to come?
"Can't I study while sick?"
"......"
"Sure!"
How could they not agree? It was more than agreeable!
Let's see how you'll walk out of here later!
Those who didn't want to argue glanced and immediately turned back.
It wasn't worth it, not worth it!
"Chuchu, can she compare to that girl from just now?" Wang Yanyan, sitting next to Zhao Muchu, whispered.
It wasn't that she looked down on Gu Rou. In terms of professionalism, Gu Rou was indeed much better than them. But in front of Teacher Qi, Gu Rou really didn't measure up.
In Teacher Qi's training class, Gu Rou couldn't even keep up with those of them who were at the tail end, let alone Qiu Xi from just now.
She was even more proficient than Zhao Muchu. Their many eyes weren't blind, they could see clearly.
Zhao Muchu sat upright, her eyes fixed on Gu Rou.
This was the first time she had looked at her new classmate so seriously.
Her appearance... not bad!
Her professional skills... also excellent!
It's just that with Teacher Qi... she was dragging everyone down!
And that mouth!
It was truly asking for a scolding!
At least, that's how it was now...
After a quick comparison in her mind, Zhao Muchu gently tilted her head and whispered into Wang Yanyan's ear, "She really can't compare..."
"Mm, yeah... at least looking at it now, there's a significant gap!"
"You!"
"You guys!"
"This is too much!"
Zhao Muchu and Wang Yanyan exchanged a bewildered glance.
What had they done?
Why was this person getting agitated?
Even so, it made everyone notice something: Gu Rou's temper was indeed not good, but so far, she only had a sharp tongue and hadn't done anything else.
Just as the two were about to politely retreat, the office door opened.
Instantly, everyone's gaze was drawn to the office entrance.
"What are you all doing?"
As soon as she walked out and saw her students gathered below, the scene a bit chaotic, Qi Yun's initially pleasant mood suddenly soured.
With a stern face, she looked at them, "Hurry up and stand properly."
Looking at this, it was just a break, what was the difference between this scene and old aunties chatting at the village entrance?
With those two sentences, the people below immediately stood at attention.
The only one out of place was the one squeezed at the very front...
"Gu Rou, didn't you have leave today? Why are you here?" Qi Yun's words carried a hint of resentment.
"Teacher Qi, I'm just rushing over after finishing my urgent matters~"
"Study hard, you said." Gu Rou stared at Qi Yun with her big eyes, her expression earnest.
Qi Yun: "..."
She had been fooled by that face before. She looked so well-behaved, who knew she wasn't obedient either.
Out of sight, out of mind. Qi Yun withdrew her gaze and, with a slightly impatient wave, said, "Alright, go back and stand for now. We'll talk later."
"Okay, Teacher Qi."
With that, Gu Rou quickly returned to her usual standing position, her eyes fixed on the person who had just walked out behind Qi Yun.
This was Qiu Xi?
She was indeed good-looking, but Gu Rou wasn't bad either!
Besides, her own skills were professional!
In terms of language, she would definitely crush this person!
Thinking this, Gu Rou began to relax.
Her first position was irreplaceable.
Once she caught up on all of Teacher Qi's lessons, there would be even fewer problems.
At that time, she would make them all willingly accept it!
In just this short moment, Gu Rou's gaze at Qiu Xi became even more unrestrained, looking a bit disdainful.
"Alright, since everyone is here, I'll introduce her first, so you won't be unfamiliar with her."
After Qi Yun finished speaking, she turned and gestured to Qiu Xi, signaling her to step forward.
Qiu Xi nodded, stepped forward, and stood beside Qi Yun.
"This is Qiu Xi, she will be teaching with me from now on."
Qi Yun's announcement, delivered in a flat tone, shocked everyone below.
"Teacher Qi, did you misspeak?"
"Yes..."
Such a young girl, looking even younger than them...
Although they admitted that her earlier performance with Zhao Muchu was excellent, to the point where they didn't need further learning, but to be their teacher, wasn't that a bit... too much?
Not understanding Qiu Xi's skill level at all, everyone's hearts were greatly stirred. They were all unconvinced by this girl now...
"Teacher Qi, this is irresponsible to us, letting her teach us with you... you might damage your reputation, and then..."
The only one daring to say this at the scene was Gu Rou.
However, her words were quite arrogant. If only her voice could be a little louder, the last few words were inaudible to everyone else.
"Enough!"
Qi Yun's brow twitched, and a sharp gaze swept over them.
"I will not change my decision!"
"If you truly have objections, you can come and exchange ideas with her. If you can win, then you don't need to attend my training class anymore; I'll directly give you 'Excellent.' You can just attend other teachers' training classes."
This statement caused a ripple among the more than ten people below.
Didn't Teacher Qi think too highly of this Qiu Xi?
Some people below were already getting restless.
"Lan Qi, should we give it a try?" Fang Lingling looked at the person behind Teacher Qi not far away and suggestively said to her companion, Nian Lanqi.
Among these more than ten people, they were the best learners of Teacher Qi's class.
Moreover, they also studied privately, so their true skill level was now more than what Teacher Qi taught them!
Besides, she didn't believe that this young sister named Qiu Xi would know more than she and Lan Qi.
"Lingling, how about we wait and see?" Nian Lanqi was a bit hesitant.
She didn't think Teacher Qi would say such a thing for no reason.
The Qi Yun she knew was serious, diligent, and responsible!
She wasn't someone who would joke about such important matters, so Qiu Xi, barring any surprises, must be truly capable.
"...Alright!" Fang Lingling thought for a moment and nodded.
After careful consideration, Teacher Qi really didn't seem like someone who would ruin her own reputation.
Not only these two, but Wang Yanyan, who was a few people away from them, also had some thoughts.
"Chuchu, how about... I go and try?"
Teacher Qi's suggestion was really tempting.
If she could skip this training class, she would have more time to focus on her language studies.
This was a deal that couldn't be more profitable!
"Yanyan, I strongly advise you not to!" Zhao Muchu shook her head very seriously.
"This Qiu Xi, based on my interaction with her just now, you should know that her level is not low."
"And do you think Teacher Qi is someone who does things without thinking?"
She didn't think so, and she had a bad premonition that if someone really went up, they would likely make a fool of themselves...
Wang Yanyan's face darkened a bit, "... "
"It seems not..."
Chuchu was right, Teacher Qi was not a brainless beauty!
"Then forget it... let's just stay below and watch."
Some things can't be escaped, so she shouldn't think about those things and just focus on her own studies.
"Mm, I wonder if there's any drama to watch..."
"I think there is!"
Wang Yanyan raised her hand and patted Zhao Muchu's shoulder, gesturing with her eyes, "Look over there."
Zhao Muchu turned her head to look, and a smile played on her lips.
Now there would be some drama to watch~
She just didn't know if the hot-tempered Gu Rou would fall for it.
Following their gaze, one could see several people surrounding Gu Rou, eager to watch the show.
"Gu Rou, aren't you going to try?"
"Yeah, you don't know, that Qiu Xi is quite capable. She even partnered with Zhao Muchu just now~"
"I think you're quite good, you can go and try."
......
The few people jabbered, making Gu Rou's head ache.
She wasn't stupid, would she not see through their little tricks?
Really... so foolish!