Song Jianchu remained silent for a few seconds, unable to be certain of Mu Ye’s meaning. But it seemed that his lover was in a bad mood, and as the financial backer, he should try to appease him.
Song Jianchu blinked and said, “He’s just a big mouth. He used to love giving people nicknames back in school.”
“He called you something else too?” Mu Ye raised an eyebrow.
Song Jianchu hesitated for a moment and recalled, “Probably, I don’t remember.”
Seeing a hint of resentment in Mu Ye’s eyes, Song Jianchu immediately said, “But I retaliated every time, he didn’t gain any advantage.”
Mu Ye didn’t speak further.
After finishing his speech, Song Jianchu took off his glasses and went to bed. Standing by the bedside, he noticed that a pillow was missing.
Mu Ye had gone to sleep on his own bed.
Song Jianchu hesitated and turned his head. The person on the neighboring bed had turned away, seemingly already asleep. For the first time, there was no cuddling or affectionate gestures before sleep, which was particularly unusual.
Song Jianchu sat down by the bed, staring at the quiet figure for a few seconds. In the end, he chose not to say anything.
Through tonight, Song Jianchu discovered something he wasn’t good at. He didn’t know how to continue comforting someone, so he simply uncovered the blanket and lay down, not wanting to disturb.
Just as he closed his eyes.
The person on the neighboring bed shifted, and with a reluctant tone, they softly said, “Do you want to be held?”
Song Jianchu pondered for a moment and thought that instead of talking, letting Mu Ye hold him might be comforting.
He murmured, “Mmm.”
After a while, Mu Ye came over with a pillow. Mu Ye got into the bed and embraced him, habitually burying his head close to Song Jianchu’s face, taking a deep breath before quickly lifting his head and speaking reluctantly, “I can only hold you for five minutes.”
“Oh.” Song Jianchu slightly curved his lips.
After a few minutes of being held, Mu Ye asked in a strained voice, “Do you want a kiss?”
Song Jianchu opened his eyes and met Mu Ye’s deep gray eyes for a few seconds.
This person wanted a kiss again.
Song Jianchu felt like he had installed a lens that could see through Mu Ye’s motives and almost couldn’t help but laugh. He calmly said, “Sure. But if you’re not willing, then forget it.”
Mu Ye lowered his head and gave him a perfunctory kiss on the cheek.
Mu Ye lowered his thick eyelashes and softly said, “I’m not unhappy, you don’t have to comfort me.”
“Mm.”
Mu Ye fell silent for a moment and continued in a low voice, “We were initially very likable. The students liked you, and even our old classmates called you cute. Xiao Pei also became closer to you, always playing games with you and not me. So many people have noticed the shining points of our relationship, which is a good thing.”
“Mm.”
Mu Ye raised his eyelashes and met his gaze, hesitatingly saying, “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t interfere with your relationships. Teacher Qin is a good person and worth befriending. You should stay in touch with him and not worry about my feelings. I don’t want to be an insensitive lover.”
“…Mm.”
Song Jianchu couldn’t hold it in anymore; he was afraid he would burst out laughing if he continued listening. He calmly said, “Alright, it should have been five minutes already. Go back to sleep.”
Mu Ye: “…”
Mu Ye’s eyelashes trembled, his expression filled with suspicion and sadness, as if genuinely hurt.
Song Jianchu felt an inexplicable sense of guilt from being looked at, as if he had become a bad man who messed things up and abandoned them.
Song Jianchu corrected himself, “If you want, we can sleep together.”
Mu Ye’s expression softened a little, and in a somewhat reluctant tone, he murmured, “Mm,” relaxing his body, burying his head in the blanket, and holding him tightly. “Don’t worry about me, just be happy.”
Song Jianchu struggled to speak due to the tight hold, enduring silently, “I’m happy.”
Mu Ye curved his lips, seeming to be in a slightly better mood. He kissed him again and whispered softly, “Goodnight.”
Song Jianchu breathed a sigh of relief, leaning against Mu Ye’s chest and closing his eyes. “Goodnight.”
On the last day of work at Hongyu International High School, the members finished their final classes of the day and changed into formal attire to attend the farewell ceremony held in the student activity center in the evening.
The activity center was spacious, with the auditorium filled with students and teachers.
Host: “Now let us welcome the interim principal and the four handsome male teachers to the stage to share their five-day professional experience!”
The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause and screams as Song Jianchu went on stage with the four celebrity staff members.
[“Ahhh, they look so handsome!!”]
[“The handsome male teacher work crew is amazing!!”]
[“No, no, I haven’t seen enough! Don’t let it end!”]
[“I wonder when we’ll see them again…”]
Bai Xingyu took the microphone first. “Hello, teachers and students. It’s an honor to have the opportunity to come to Hongyu International High School and experience the work of a teacher for five days. We gained a lot during these five days, and the biggest gain was fulfilling our childhood dreams and briefly becoming honorable teachers. I don’t think I will ever forget this experience. Thank you to the teachers who helped us during these few days and the classmates who grew with me. Thank you, everyone.”
The first-year students in the audience shouted with tears in their eyes:
“Teacher Bai’s Chinese class is amazing!!”
“We love you, Teacher Bai!!”
Pei Shinian’s eyes reddened a bit as he smiled and said, “For me, these five days have been a very magical experience. I’m really happy. If there is indeed a next life, I will definitely seriously choose this profession. I used to be a physical education teacher at Hongyu International High School, and for a long time, I will boast to people around me because it’s truly something to be proud of.”
“Teacher Pei looks so handsome teaching PE!!”
“You are also our pride!!”
“We’ll miss you, Teacher Pei! Come back and play basketball with us when you have time!”
Lu Shen said, “Thank you to the teachers and classmates for their help and tolerance. These have been five unforgettable days of my life.”
“Hahaha, Teacher Lu, say a few more words!”
“We love you, Teacher Lu!”
Mu Ye took the microphone, wearing a gentle smile. “I heard that this session was about being teachers, and I guessed it would be interesting, but I didn’t guess that it would be such a challenging job. Through this teacher experience, I have seen the hard work and dedication that every teacher who has educated us has put in. It’s a significant responsibility, and I’m proud to have been a teacher.”
“Ah, ah, ah, Teacher Mu is the best!”
“We’re also proud of you!!!”
“Go, Teacher Mu!!”
The last four staff members stepped down from the stage and sat in the front row. The interim principal remained on stage alone to deliver the final speech.
The whole audience quieted down.
[“Ah, ah, ah, my son looks so handsome today”]
[“Principal, go for it!!!”]
[“Damn, I’m actually nervous. Good luck, my darling!!”]
[“Stay steady!!!”]
“After graduating and returning to my alma mater as the principal, it was an unexpected event in my life,” Song Jianchu said calmly. “I never thought about it. It came as a complete surprise.”
The audience burst into laughter.
Mu Ye raised a finger to his nose.
“When I heard about this program plan, I wondered what it takes to be a principal,” Song Jianchu continued, unperturbed. “Or rather, in these short five days, what can I do to become a qualified principal?”
The audience fell silent again, listening attentively.
“I had an idea. Since I only have five days to make a difference for this school, instead of being a qualified principal, I want to be a willful principal and use this opportunity to fulfill all the expectations I have as an alum of this school.”
Song Jianchu turned sideways to display a large screen. On it was the PowerPoint he prepared the previous night, summarizing all the problems and corresponding solutions that the school has faced over the years.
The entire school’s teachers, students, and administrators nodded in agreement as they watched, with some problems even being addressed during these five days without anyone realizing.
The most severe problem was the inflated prices of various goods and services within the school, which led to some students from ordinary families needing student loans to complete their education. It was also the main reason why Hongyu International High School became known as an inheritor of profit-driven schools.
Song Jianchu announced the truth he had learned in these few days to the public, “All these problems are a result of corruption within the management of this private school. They treated this school as a profit-making place to earn high profits.”
The audience fell completely silent.
No one expected Song Jianchu to boldly reveal these matters. The celebrity staff members and the production team were all stunned.
The teachers looked around in search of the principal’s reaction but found that the principal was nowhere to be seen in their seat.
“So, the first thing I did after taking office was not to be just an acting principal for show because the acting position can’t reach the real management level to solve the problems,” Song Jianchu said indifferently. “I invested in the school, gained a stake, and fought for my say. I have redefined the school’s goals and operating model.”
The teachers and students in the audience were shocked.
Pei Shinian exclaimed in surprise, “What does that mean? Jianchu didn’t buy the school, did he??”
“No way, is he playing on such a grand scale?” Bai Xingyu was astonished. “Just how much money does he have??”
Even Mu Ye was surprised, not because of the financial ability of the investor but because of Song Jianchu’s serious attitude towards his work.
The audience below went crazy, but those on stage remained calm.
“Starting from today, Hongyu International High School will no longer be an educational institution driven by profit. It will become a private school with the aim of cultivating well-rounded students in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor. Whether it’s students preparing for college entrance exams or those planning to study abroad, they can receive the best education here at a reasonable cost. All educational resources will be distributed fairly, justly, and reasonably,” Song Jianchu said.
“The changes are already underway, and within the next month, all plans will be implemented. Starting today, I will also officially become the honorary principal of Hongyu International High School and oversee the school’s future operations and management. If any of you discover any bribery or corruption within the school in the future, you can report it to me via private message on Weibo. Genuine reports will be dealt with effectively,” Song Jianchu continued.
The whole audience erupted in thunderous applause.
The students excitedly stood up and shouted, completely out of control.
“The principal is awesome!”
“Our senior is so cool!!!”
“Reesebye!! It’s amazing!!!”
[“Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god”]
[“So, does that mean my son will really become the principal in the future??”]
[“I thought I could predict the beginning, but I didn’t expect the ending.”]
[“This is truly impressive, so impressive.”]
[“Song Jianchu’s financial ability is amazing!!!”]
[“This is so satisfying!!!”]
The farewell ceremony ended amidst a deafening cheer that shook the roof. No one expected such a big surprise at the end.
Song Jianchu actually became the honorary principal of his alma mater, and he crowned himself.
The news quickly soared to the top of the trending list.
Due to the explosive nature of the news Song Jianchu revealed, no one cared about the final ratings and donation amounts of the show.
However, the production team still made a summary in the end.
After leaving the Student Activity Center, the students excitedly went to their evening self-study sessions, while the cast members changed out of their suits and comfortably sat on the grass of the football field.
Director Cui announced the results, “After five days of experiencing the teaching profession, the overall comprehensive score of the International Class A, led by all of you, has increased from 5 to 7, and your professional quality score is a perfect 10.”
“Since there was no revenue in this episode, a basic donation amount of 300,000 yuan has been set.”
The chief screenwriter said, “After this episode, we will donate 21 million yuan in charity donations to the society, to help those in need. Thank you, the Handsome Working Team, for your hard work and for contributing love to the world.”
“Great job, everyone!”
“Congratulations! You can go off duty now!”
[“Thank you, Daddy Investor!!!”]
[“Thank you, Principal!!”]
[“See you in the next episode~”]
[“Oh no, hurry back!”]
[“Hard work, teachers!”]
[“Muah muah muah, hugs and kisses to everyone”]
“Wrap it up and go home!” Pei Shinian stood up. “Finally, I can go home and sleep in. These early mornings have been torture.”
“How about dinner tonight?” Bai Xingyu asked. “I have some work to do recently, and the next episode of the show probably won’t be recorded so soon. I don’t know when we’ll be able to gather again.”
“Sure.” Pei Shinian rubbed his hands together. “I’m craving some wine.”
“I think that’s a good idea,” Mu Ye looked at Song Jianchu, hinting with expectant eyes. “Jianchu, will you join us later?”
“I can.” Song Jianchu nodded. “I’ll treat everyone to a meal.”
Pei Shinian cheered, “Great! The leader is treating us! I won’t hold back then!”
Everyone walked together towards the school gate, but they were suddenly stopped by a group of students.
They stopped and turned to look in the direction of the voices.
It was the students from International Class A, along with Teacher Shang and Principal Zhang.
The students stood around the fountain, reluctant to part.
After undergoing a transformation over the past few days, the students of International Class A had changed their appearance drastically from their initial problematic state. They had regained their youthful and sunny demeanor.
The girls had tears in their eyes.
“Goodbye, teachers!”
“Please come and visit us often!”
“We will miss you!!”
Pei Shinian couldn’t bear such a scene and waved to the students, “I will always keep an eye on all of you! And don’t embarrass us in the future, study hard!”
Bai Xingyu also felt a little sentimental, “No need to see us off, everyone, go home!”
Mu Ye smiled and said, “Goodbye, listen to the teachers!”
Song Jianchu’s voice turned cold, “Go back and study!”
Not wanting to get sentimental, after a simple farewell, the members turned their gaze away and quickly left.
Principal Zhang suddenly shouted, “Jianchu, wait!”
Everyone stopped their steps again.
Song Jianchu turned back.
Principal Zhang covered his mouth with both hands and said, “Take a look at your monument before you leave! Unveiling ceremony!”
Only then did Pei Shinian notice something covered in red cloth in the middle of the fountain, “What did Principal Zhang say? Jianchu’s monument?”
The others were also curious and looked at the object covered by the red cloth, glimpsing some gold underneath.
They had been too busy these past few days, and they didn’t usually pass by the fountain. Song Jianchu had forgotten about this matter.
Song Jianchu’s pupils shook, and he picked up his luggage and quickened his pace without looking back.
Before they reached the school gate, the members behind him burst into laughter.
“Hahaha.”
“What shape is that? Is it an abbreviation of Jianchu’s name?”
“That’s amazing. Our leader is going to leave a mark in the school’s history.”
“I feel so honored to know Jianchu.”
It was the first time Song Jianchu had heard Mu Ye laugh so happily.
Pei Shinian called out to him from behind, “Jianchu! Why are you walking so fast? Shouldn’t we take a photo before we go?”
Bai Xingyu said, “It’s okay, I’ll take one for you. I’ll send it to you when we’re having dinner later.”
Mu Ye caught up with his luggage and said, “Jianchu, wait for me.”
Song Jianchu didn’t respond to anyone. He never turned his head from beginning to end and dashed out of the school gate.
The newly appointed honorary principal left with gritted teeth.
He would never come back to this place again.
lmao i thought he gonna destroy it but guess not