Rebirth after the college entrance examination

Chapter 188 Teacher Xu, it's time for you to grow up.
Everyone came with Xu Wanying: Li Xiaoru, Wang Yue, and Le Ning.

A dense crowd of boys gathered downstairs at the men's dormitory. Some were concerned about Wu Xun, but few were; most were simply unable to sleep and came down to watch the spectacle.

Good heavens, jumping off a building? I've heard of it, but never seen it. This is truly an eye-opener.

"There's a really idiot in our school who jumped off the fifth floor in the middle of the night."

"I heard it's because of a failed relationship."

"He's not dead, and his appearance is quite unique."

Such messages spread rapidly through QQ groups, Baidu Tieba, and other media.

Xia An asked several male students from the photography class to maintain order and try to drive away some onlookers who didn't want to cause trouble.

The students in the class were also indignant and listened to him, but others ignored them, and the two groups almost got into a fight.

Finally, the school security personnel arrived and drove away most of the onlookers.

Xu Wanying didn't say much from beginning to end, but she stayed squatting next to Wu Xun the whole time, whispering something to comfort him, while Wu Xun kept crying.

Xia An and Xu Wanying accompanied her to the ambulance, while everyone else went to sleep.

Le Ning and Li Xiaoru sent messages to Xia An. The former asked him to take good care of Teacher Xu, and the latter said not to hesitate to ask if he needed any help.

When they arrived at the hospital, while Wu Xun was undergoing various tests, Xu Wanying finally couldn't hold back anymore and hid in the bathroom to cry.

When she came out after venting her anger, Xia An saw that her eyes were red and her tear stains were still wet, so he handed her a bottle of Red Bull.

"It's not cold, drink it."

"Thank you, Xia An."

Xu Wanying sincerely thanked him. In the middle of the night, if Xia An hadn't handled things so efficiently, she probably would have been in a real bind.

Xia An smiled and downed her Red Bull in one gulp: "You're welcome. You're just a girl who's never left school."

Xu Wanying objected, "I'm a teacher."

Xia An looked at her and shrugged: "Female teacher."

These words stung Xu Wanying, who glared at them and said, "So what if she's a female teacher? Does that mean female teachers deserve to suffer through all this messy, awful stuff every day?!"

The word "broken" was used with gritted teeth.

Xia An sighed and said, "Shall we go outside for some fresh air?"

Xu Wanying stamped her foot and walked out first.

It's past midnight, there's no wind, but it's still below zero.

Xu Wanying tightened her clothes, hugged herself, and looked at him. "What do you want to say?"

Xia An took out a box of slim, expensive cigarettes, which she had just bought with Red Bull.

I took one out, intending to give the rest to someone else.

He lit it, took a deep drag, and this was the first cigarette he had smoked since his rebirth; there might not be a second.

Xu Wanying was also puzzled, saying that this was the first time she had seen him smoke, apart from that wedding.

"I'm too tired, there's nothing I can do."

Upon hearing this, Xu Wanying's gaze softened.

Xia An said, "There are only men and women in this world. I have no prejudice against female teachers. On the contrary, I feel very sympathetic towards them."

Xu Wanying shook her head, "That's too extreme."

Xia An said, "It's not about being extreme, it's about stating the facts. Apart from a few isolated cases, women are inherently disadvantaged, and the school is no exception. Among male teachers and male students, even if you are a teacher, you will not be spared, except for those below secondary school."

Xu Wanying sighed.

Xia An said, "I believe you've been through this too. From the time you started school, boys swarmed around you like flies, right?"

Xu Wanying remained silent, which was taken as tacit agreement. Xia An said, "There are fifty people in a class, several hundred in a grade, and thousands in a school. There are only a handful of good-looking people, whether boys or girls. They are a scarce resource in the context of a school."

Scarce resources are always sought after by any group once they appear.

Put yourself in their shoes; those who pursue you because you're pretty, who are driven by lust, are usually not of high character.

A virtuous and upright person may admire you for your beauty, but they would never act solely because of it.

But these hooligans swarmed around like flies and mosquitoes.

Therefore, pretty girls generally experience countless times more harassment and face countless times more temptations during their middle school years than ordinary girls.

Xu Wanying listened intently and slowly nodded in agreement.

Xia An chuckled and said, "Teacher Xu, from a female perspective, you are indeed outstanding in our school."

Xu Wanying glanced at him and snorted.

"Perhaps you've also experienced this. Those who were prettier than you back then, or even slightly less so, probably ended up in pretty bad shape now if they couldn't withstand the test. That's what they call 'beauty is short-lived.'"

Xu Wanying pondered, recalling a story she had heard during her sophomore year about a senior student surnamed Jing. She frowned, then nodded.

Xia An said, "On the contrary, girls who are relatively bad at dressing up or who are not so outstanding can take advantage of the time when they should be growing up to grow, and end up with good grades and good prospects. When they grow up, they can take good care of themselves and dress up beautifully."

Teacher Xu, you are worthy of respect.

Because you didn't go astray, with your looks, you possess a level of resilience far superior to those others. "Don't listen to the rustling of leaves in the forest, why not stroll leisurely and chant?" You successfully navigated the situation, obtaining your degree and securing a job.

Xu Wanying's apple-shaped face showed a hint of pride, which was quite playful.

"But you should grow up now."

As Xia An uttered these words, Xu Wanying reacted as if she had heard something utterly rebellious.

She tilted her head, looking at him with a mixture of confusion and anger.

"I'm six years older than you!"

"There is a sequence to learning, regardless of age. You have never left the campus and have never seen the real society. Protected by the ivory tower, it is difficult for you to understand people's hearts."

He met Xu Wanying's grape-like eyes and said, "Is Wu Xun an exception? Will Lu Yao be next? Will there be others in the future?"

Maybe this matter will pass and be forgotten. University is like a reservoir, where water flows out from one side and in from the other.

Whether it's Wu Xun or Lu Yao, they might forget you after they find someone else. Boys this age are not very stable.

But don't forget, what if you come back next time?

Similarly, boys at this age are at their most energetic and most curious about older women.

Xu Wanying frowned deeply. "So what? There are plenty of pretty female teachers out there. What? Are you saying I can't stay at school?"

Xia An said, "I don't know any other female teachers."

Xu Wanying: "..."

After taking four or five puffs of the half-smoked cigarette, Xia An threw away the butt and said, "You should try to appear more mature and serious. It's not that I'm against you getting along well with the students, but at least you should inspire respect and maintain a certain distance from them."

Xu Wanying was extremely aggrieved and stomped her foot, saying, "I've recently changed my style. I cut my hair short and started wearing high-heeled boots!"

Xia An smacked her lips and raised an eyebrow. "That's it?"

Xu Wanying rolled her eyes and said, "You look down on Southern girls for being short, huh?!"

Xia An sighed, "Have you ever thought about leaving school, quitting teaching, and changing jobs?"

Xu Wanying was stunned and asked in surprise, "What do you mean? Just because they have ulterior motives, I have to quit my job?"

Based on her recognition of Xia An's abilities, she subconsciously felt that his advice was effective, but at this point, she didn't understand.

(End of this chapter)