Chapter 47: This Person Has Changed! ③
“I don’t dare to say I can teach you anything, but I want to share my experiences in studying and writing. If you find it useful, you can try it. If not, there’s no obligation.” Nie Qiu smiled and wrote on the blackboard: ‘Mood is an important factor in determining the quality of writing.’ Then, she said to the classmates looking at her, “No matter what you’re writing, whether you have inspiration or not, mood is very important. Many people might say, ‘During exams, I’m too nervous to have any mood.’ Then I’ll tell you, actually…”
“I didn’t expect her to say something like that,” Luo Xu murmured blankly. He also knew about Nie Qiu’s family situation. To be honest, if it weren’t for that day at the barbecue stall, he wouldn’t have known her family sold barbecue. He would have just continued to think that this girl really didn’t care about cleanliness, that she was really dirty. Now it seems, was it just because she didn’t have time? If she worked hard and did her best, even if she worked in a factory later, she wouldn’t regret it?
They had never thought about these things before. Although his family wasn’t wealthy or noble, and his father wasn’t an official or his mother rich, their family was considered well-off. If he wanted to attend a key high school, it would be absolutely no problem to find connections. As he grew up, if he wanted any kind of job, it would also be absolutely no problem to find connections. It could be said that he was free from worry about food and clothing, and he wouldn’t have to particularly trouble himself with anything his whole life. But… was this kind of life really what he wanted?
Did he really just want to live a mediocre life under his parents’ protection, safe and sound? If so, is it still possible to work hard now?
Li Kai was stunned. Like Luo Xu, he hadn’t expected Nie Qiu to say such things. She frankly admitted her family wasn’t rich, she frankly admitted she was poor, but she wanted to change her life through her own efforts. This radiant Nie Qiu was unlike anyone he had ever seen!
He couldn’t help but wonder, if he really stopped Nie Qiu from leaving Class 10, would that be a mistake? Would it really be good for her to be in Class 10? Could she study seriously and quietly in Class 10? Would any teacher be willing to genuinely give a lecture to the students of Class 10?
The answer was… no!
Then, on what grounds could he use underhanded tactics to keep this hardworking person in Class 10? To keep her in this class with no study atmosphere?
What about him? He was different from Nie Qiu. Because he had many paths he could take. If he had ambition, he could inherit the family business. Whatever he wanted to do, it would be much easier than for others. His good grades were just the icing on the cake. If his grades weren’t good, it wouldn’t matter; his family could send him abroad, and after returning with more experience, he could command respect. If he wanted to go into business, he had ample capital. If he wanted to go into politics, he had more connections than others.
Whatever he wanted to do, it was naturally much easier than for others. But he had never considered what Nie Qiu, who had nothing, would do when she grew up.
This is not an ancient patriarchal country. Women also need to work and contribute. Nie Qiu must strive for her future. Just as she said herself, no matter what, if she tried her best, she wouldn’t have any complaints.
“A Kai, this Nie Qiu… is actually quite… good,” Zhang Haiyang said hesitantly. “I think… if she wants to study in Class 1, it’s not necessarily a bad thing.” Although Nie Qiu had shoved a piece of cake into his mouth that day, making him brush his teeth for a long time out of disgust, and he had sworn revenge, yet… looking at Nie Qiu, radiant and energetic on the lectern, Zhang Haiyang suddenly felt that these things no longer mattered.
Actually, it was their fault that day. They had bought such a big cake and smashed it at her. Nie Qiu wasn’t made of paper; she was a person, and it was natural for her to get angry! Moreover, regarding the mobile phone incident, Nie Qiu had clearly let them off the hook.
Although Wang Chao Lei was somewhat reluctant, he couldn’t help but be moved by what Nie Qiu had just said. Did they really want to live a mediocre life like this under their parents’ protection? Should they have their own dreams? Should they have a life that truly belonged to them?
Li Kai took a deep breath. “Let’s go! Let’s go to the toilet, and then we’ll go back to the classroom.” After speaking, he turned and left the classroom window of Class 1.
Luo Xu, Zhang Haiyang, and Wang Chao Lei exchanged glances for a moment before following him.
After the class bell rang, Nie Qiu was still on stage, speaking passionately, and the students below were still engrossed. Classmates who came out for a break and passed by Class 1 curiously stood at the doorway, watching the radiant girl on the lectern.
“This person can’t be a teacher, right? She doesn’t look eighteen. Who is she?”
“I remember Class 1 has self-study, right? Could it be a classmate from their class giving the lecture?”
“She speaks so well. Just listening a little, I feel like I’ve learned something.”
Nie Qiu put down the chalk and her book, smiling, “I’ve disturbed everyone for this class. Thank you all for listening to me. I hope to have the opportunity to study with you all again.”
The boy who had previously told Ai Si Yuan not to wait stood up. “Nie Qiu, there are still four minutes until class. Say something more, we want to listen.”
“Yes, yes! Nie Qiu, what you say is very easy for us to understand, and every word you say is useful. While there’s still time, say a little more.”
Nie Qiu looked a bit troubled. She had to return to her own class now. While it wasn’t about studying, this was not her class after all, and she should be in her own class during class time. Ai Si Yuan stood up and smiled, “Alright, alright. I know everyone really wants to learn. Next time Nie Qiu has time, we can all learn together. It’s almost time for class now, and Nie Qiu has her own things to do. Let’s leave it at that. Our next class is Physics. If you have time, please preview the content we’ll be studying today. Those who need to go to the toilet should also hurry.”
Saying this, Ai Si Yuan walked onto the lectern and extended his hand. “Nie Qiu, thank you.”
Nie Qiu smiled and reached out to shake Ai Si Yuan’s hand. “You’re welcome. I like the feeling of everyone progressing together.” It could be said that this was the first time she felt so passionate.
Before, whether it was teaching, giving lectures, or lecturing at other schools, she always received money. This was done with a purpose, and such lectures were too mundane and therefore too boring for her. Today’s teaching was what truly ignited her passion for lecturing.
The classmates were very enthusiastic and proactive. Everyone was making progress, and that was the most important thing.
