A young man from another world returned to his hometown.

Chapter 87 Nia with a Brain and the Eve of the Middle School Physical Education Exam

"In addition, we are also preparing to launch a work-study program, where students who meet the skill requirements can intern at the company's industries during holidays and earn wages."

Liu Xiaohui's eyes reddened, and she couldn't control the sob that welled up in her throat.

Just then, Aunt Liu came out of the building and saw her daughter sitting in the corner. She paused for a moment, then quickly walked over.

"Xiao Hui..."

Liu Xiaohui looked up, saw her mother, and couldn't help but rush into Aunt Liu's arms.

she says.

"Mom is going to work in the fields. You should study hard."

Liu Xiaohui buried her face in her mother's shoulder and finally couldn't hold back her tears any longer.

Section Chief Ma and the teachers present turned their backs, looked up at the sky, and let out a long sigh.

……

On the way back, Nia was very quiet, which was unusual for her.

The setting sun bathed the entire road in orange hues, and the lychee groves on both sides swayed gently in the wind.

She tugged at Lin Yan's sleeve.

Lin Yan looked down at her.

"Um?"

Nia frowned and asked seriously.

"Daddy, humans are so sad."

She tilted her little head slightly.

"Is studying... really that important?"

Lin Yan smiled and reached out to ruffle her hair.

"Nia, you and Miki, are you having a lot of fun studying here?"

Nia immediately went on alert, her little dragon horns slightly raised.

"Dad, don't lie to me again!"

Lin Yan looked serious

"I'm not lying to you. Look at that human, she's crying like that because she's afraid of not being able to go to school and is afraid of the future."

Lin Yan raised an eyebrow and looked at Miki.

"By the way, Miki, does Nia have any other friends at the magic academy?"

Miki shook her head and said honestly.

"No...everyone is afraid of Lady Nia."

Nia glared at Miki, while Lin Yan gave her an "I knew it" look.

"There are many things here that don't exist in another world. Make good friends here, study hard, and try to understand the thoughts of the people here."

Nia pursed her lips in disbelief and muttered something.

"It's as if studying is really useful."

"If it's useless, why was that human girl so sad today?"

Nia: "..."

Lin Yan smiled and ruffled her hair again.

"So, Nia already knows the answer."

Nia puffed out her cheeks, looking indignant, but unable to utter a rebuttal.

"Hmph...you can't lie to me."

……

The next day.

The physical education exam for the high school entrance examination is just around the corner. Schools usually give students two days off before the exam, and today is the day before the break.

The physical education exam for middle school students is out of 60 points. The events include the 1,000-meter run for boys and the 800-meter run for girls, as well as the shot put. Every event is a tough test.

What does a score of 60 mean for these children in rural middle schools? It means that those children with limited academic abilities can use this score to close the gap with children in educationally superior areas.

In the office, the homeroom teacher, Ms. Cheng, and the math teacher were chatting.

Teacher Cheng has been working at this rural middle school for twenty years. He himself can't remember how many classes of students he has personally sent off in those twenty years.

Some children would still send him a message during holidays, while others were like stones sinking into water, leaving no ripples and never being heard from again.

His family advised him to spend money to secure a position, but after thinking about it, he didn't do it. He couldn't explain why, but he probably couldn't let go of his attachment to the past.

Right now, Teacher Cheng is holding a pen in her hand, looking worried.

"Old Liang, I have something to tell you. Do you think I'm overthinking it?"

Old Liang was grading papers and didn't even look up to reply.

"What is it?"

Teacher Cheng put her pen on the table, sighed, and looked on with a weary heartache.

"Liu Xiaohui, do you know that her family has recently encountered some trouble? Her father is in jail, and there are no able-bodied men in the family. She has her exams coming up soon. Although Boss Lin is funding these children, I've noticed her in class lately, and I don't know what she's thinking..."

Old Liang stopped what he was doing, paused for a moment, leaned back in his chair, and sighed.

"This child has had a tough time."

"It's not easy. I'm afraid that at this critical juncture, she might break down. Studying is important, but mental health is also very important."

"yes……"

Teacher Cheng gave a wry smile, and the office fell silent for a moment.

bang~

The door was kicked open.

The squad leader rushed in, sweating profusely and out of breath, his eyes filled with panic.

"No, no, something terrible has happened, teacher!"

The homeroom teacher, Ms. Cheng, jumped up from her chair.

"What's wrong?"

The class monitor leaned on his desk, panting so hard he could barely speak.

"Those guys in the back row... are bullying Liu Xiaohui!"

In that instant, Teacher Cheng felt a surge of fire rush from the soles of her feet to the top of her head.

He didn't even think about it, nor did he ask any specific questions.

In his twenty years of teaching, he had seen too many of these things. When a student who studied diligently came to his class, he would be treated as an oddball and a traitor who broke the rules by those who were just coasting along. They would then band together to isolate him, mock him, and even openly sabotage him.

He already had a rough idea of ​​what had happened.

The few mischievous boys in the back row, who usually loved to huddle in the corner and act up, were probably seething with resentment ever since the atmosphere in the class changed.

Liu Xiaohui was the one who took things seriously first, and in their eyes, she was probably a thorn in their side.

Now that something's happened to her family, these teenagers are trying to cause trouble, picking on the weak.

Teacher Cheng grew angrier the more she thought about it, her blood rushing to her face. Instinctively, she grabbed the large broom from the corner of the office and strode out.

"Teacher, teacher, wait for me!"

The class monitor, phone in hand, hurriedly chased after them, frantically turning on the camera as he ran, muttering to himself.

"Teacher, I... I'll record the evidence for you..."

During the break between evening self-study sessions, students from several classes stood in twos and threes in the corridor to get some fresh air.

Then, they saw a picture.

Teacher Cheng, who is usually always smiling, is now carrying a broom, her face stern, and striding over.

A girl was drinking water when she was startled by the commotion, choked on the water, and started coughing.

The boy next to him pressed himself against the wall, watching Teacher Cheng pass by just two steps away. His aura was like that of an enraged old ox.

The class monitor jogged behind, still recording on his phone. Children from the next class peeked out to watch the commotion. Someone whispered that something had happened in Class 2, Teacher Cheng. More and more people gathered behind them, and some kept standing on tiptoe to look ahead.

He took a deep breath as he walked to the classroom door.

Liu Xiaohui's face was still floating in my mind.

This child cannot be allowed to fail.

Teacher Cheng gripped the broom handle tightly, angrily pushed open the classroom door, and raised the broom handle high, ready to slam it down on the ground to intimidate the entire room.

That roar was already stuck in his throat.

Then, he froze.