Don't Say You're Heartless (Modern Edition)

65 Changing the Lesson Plan

Shen Qiuhua was confident, calm, and composed. She wasn't focused on the gains or losses of a single place but on the entire game. Despite the passage of a thousand years, human nature remained unchanged. Her strategies for manipulating people's hearts were still effective.

"Having seen your tactics from your past life, what could I possibly doubt? I just think you don't need to work as hard as you did before," Yang Qiong said, feeling sympathetic.

This time, it was Shen Qiuhua's turn to pout. "If I don't teach someone a lesson, there will always be those who try to take advantage of me. To set an example, I need to eliminate any future trouble." She had always said she wasn't a good person. She wasn't one to simply swallow her grievances. Her restraint was because the timing wasn't right. When she had the chance, she would not be lenient with her opponents. Even if the opportunity didn't present itself, she could create one. Principal Xu had made a grave miscalculation in trying to use her to make an example.

Yang Qiong swallowed. The aura Shen Qiuhua exuded made her feel like she was seconds away from being crushed. Was this what 'those who labor with their minds rule over those who labor with their bodies' meant?

The next day at work, Principal Xu came to observe Shen Qiuhua's Chinese class during the first period. Her attitude, with her stern expression and critical gaze, clearly indicated she was looking for trouble.

Shen Qiuhua ignored her and continued with her lesson as usual. After class, she was criticized again.

Back in the office, her colleagues came to comfort her. Teacher Zhang said, "Qiuhua, don't take it to heart. The principal's words are loud, but we can only listen. She'll get over it after a few days. We all know how competent you are."

Shen Qiuhua accepted their words with a smile, but in her heart, they had little effect. She didn't need their advice because she had anticipated all this.

Despite the start of the new term, various activities at the school were in full swing. Shen Qiuhua was multi-talented and found herself overwhelmed. Just as she was dealing with this, the director called her to come over.

At the teaching office, Director Li said anxiously, "Qiuhua, there are some students who need practice for the calligraphy performance in the cultural showcase. Can you help train them?"

"Director Li, and Principal Xu also asked me to revise the lesson plans. I really can't find the time," Shen Qiuhua said, frowning.

"Revise the lesson plans? I've seen your classes, and they're up to the district-level standard. There shouldn't be any issues," Director Li replied, also aware of the trouble Principal Xu had been causing Shen Qiuhua.

After a brief hesitation, Shen Qiuhua said, "Principal Xu said there were problems with my lesson structure and insisted I make changes. She just observed one of my classes today and gave feedback, so I have to revise it."

Director Li, not having the authority of Principal Xu, chose not to push the issue further. "Then hurry up with the revisions and come to train the students as soon as you're done."

"Understood," Shen Qiuhua replied earnestly, though she thought to herself, 'Do they really think I'm just clay to be shaped by them?'

In the past few days, Yang Qiong had been like a rabbit with long ears, constantly hopping around and gathering news. Shen Qiuhua had mentioned that there were no immediate plans, so Yang Qiong couldn't help directly... but she couldn't stand seeing her partner being mistreated without doing anything. Although she felt powerless, she wasn't afraid of a confrontation. However, dealing with situations where she couldn't hit or scold was challenging for her. Shen Qiuhua was an expert in strategy and manipulation, she was just a mere enforcer.