CHAPTER 387: CHAPTER 380: SISI’S PEACH BLOSSOM ROMANCE

Hearing that voice, Sisi sighed, her eyebrows crumpled again, but still forcibly lifted her head and replied, "Yes, having dinner with a friend."

"Mr. He, are you heading back to school? I’m going back myself; how about we walk together?" The young man who called out to Sisi cheerfully said.

The young man’s surname was Li, given name Yuxi, a math teacher from Sisi’s school, handsome and elegantly mannered. It was said that Li Yuxi’s family background was also quite impressive, so this wealthy and handsome Mr. Li became the object of admiration for all the single female teachers at school.

However, Mr. Li had very high standards, and the average woman simply couldn’t catch his eye. Thus, he’s been dragging his feet, still single at 26, not willing to settle for less.

Just then, Sisi was transferred to the school, promptly revitalizing Li Yuxi, who felt that Sisi was an angel sent from heaven to rescue him from a lifetime of loneliness!

After that, Li Yuxi would often look for Sisi on the pretense of work-related matters, much to her annoyance. But Li Yuxi never did anything too over-the-top, not even confessing his feelings, and it wouldn’t be appropriate for her to bluntly say she already had a fiancé.

But it was really annoying to be hassled by this guy you can’t hit or scold!

Sisi knitted her brows and squeezed out a smile with a light nod. Li Yuxi immediately burst into a buoyant smile and walked with Sisi.

"Mr. He, are the students in your class obedient? Are there any who are mischievous troublemakers?"

Li Yuxi, being the leader of the senior two grade teaching research group, always managed to find grandiose reasons to talk shop with Sisi.

"Mr. Li, my students are all very obedient, and they are adorable. I also have no trouble with my work."

Sisi let it all out at once, certain that Li Yuxi was about to ask if she was having any difficulties at work.

Li Yuxi chuckled awkwardly and had to change the subject, "That’s good to hear, it shows that Mr. He’s work is going very smoothly. Congratulations are in order!"

Sisi didn’t engage further, only giving perfunctory responses. To an outsider, it looked like Li Yuxi was speaking continuously, while Sisi listened admiringly, the handsome man and the pretty woman indeed seemed like a perfect match.

When she arrived at the office, Li Yuxi couldn’t follow her anymore and reluctantly headed to his own office, repeatedly telling Sisi to come to him if she faced any troubles before he left.

"There won’t be any troubles," Sisi said decisively.

"Uh?"

Li Yuxi looked at Sisi, whose attitude was far from friendly, and for the first time felt truly blocked up. Why was this Sisi different from other girls? Why was she not enthusiastic at all?

Sisi scoffed: You’re not Grandpa Mao, why should I like you!

Finally shaking off Li Yuxi, Sisi went to her own desk to prepare teaching materials for the afternoon class.

"Mr. He, are you and Mr. Li talking about dating?" A middle-aged female teacher in her forties asked Sisi with a hint of conspiracy.

This female teacher, with the surname Peng, was the senior two grade political teacher and a notorious gossiper at the school. Any trivial rumor passing through Ms. Peng’s lips would be spun into a dramatic tale.

In fact, Sisi thought that Ms. Peng would be more suited to teaching literature, given her talent for spinning stories, her writing would certainly be no less outstanding.

Sisi’s eyebrows furrowed. It seems that no matter where you go, you can’t escape the loudmouths. It appears that the idea of being a role model doesn’t apply to everyone.

"Through which eye did Ms. Peng see me and Mr. Li discussing dating? I merely exchanged a few words with him on the way here," Sisi said coldly.

Ms. Peng didn’t expect Sisi to abruptly turn cold-faced. Aren’t new teachers supposed to be timid around their senior counterparts?

Sisi snorted: With money and power, why would I fear you?

"I was simply asking you a question, Mr. He, why are you so fiery? Is that the attitude a new teacher should have?" Ms. Peng retorted, dropping her facade.

The other teachers in the office started frowning upon seeing the new Mr. Xiao He arguing with Ms. Peng, who had twenty years of teaching experience. They thought this new Mr. Xiao He was really disrespectful toward a senior.

It’s actually a kind of twisted psychology among people, one where they think as seniors, newcomers should always bow and scrape before them, speaking with bated breath, making them feel comfortable and satisfied because that’s how it was for them in the past.

But since Sisi arrived, she had shown none of the attitudes befitting a newcomer. She never voluntarily fetched water, or cleaned the office, and whenever they wanted to use her art class time, Mr. He would outright refuse, saying that the schedule was arranged by school leadership, and if they were unhappy, they could voice their concerns to the executives.

Humph, isn’t it a common thing in schools for major courses like language, math, English, physics, and chemistry to take over time allocated to elective courses like art, music, and physical education? The previous art teacher was always easygoing; their requests were always accommodated. But ever since Mr. He took the position, not even once were they successful.

Telling them to report to the school leadership? Is this something you can openly discuss? Aren’t these things usually handled discreetly? She really doesn’t know how to adapt.

Thus, Sisi unwittingly became ostracized by the senior two grade teachers, except for Li Yuxi and a few other younger male teachers who wholeheartedly welcomed Mr. He.

Seeing Ms. Peng’s ’villain plays victim first’ expression, Sisi couldn’t bother to give her any face. These so-called senior teachers were always patronizing, and they had irritated her plenty these days.

Humph, she detested these self-righteous seniors the most—so what if they taught a few more years? What’s there to be so smug about?

"Is this what you call ’just asking’, Ms. Peng? All I did was exchange a few words with Mr. Li, and you’re suggesting I’m dating him and derailing my reputation. Is this the conduct becoming of a senior teacher like yourself?"

Ms. Peng choked for a moment, and seeing Sisi’s young and beautiful face, her anger flared. How ungrateful, a new teacher being so hot-headed? All because she relies on her looks?

"Mr. He, what do you mean by that? As a young female teacher, being alone with a male teacher, aren’t you dating? If you don’t want others to think that way, you should behave more properly."

"Yes, Mr. He, as a young teacher, you should have more self-respect!" another middle-aged man with glasses joined in. This man, surnamed Liu, got along well with Ms. Peng. Mr. Liu was a math teacher, fond of extending his classes and occupying other’s class times. He had tried several times to take Sisi’s art class periods but was always denied, so he harbored quite a bit of resentment towards her.