Who would study psychology if they didn't have some kind of problem?

Chapter 342 Collective
"Teacher Wang, we haven't finished practicing yet."

Hearing her colleague's greeting, Wang Rui turned around and replied, "Practice more, the students still have untapped potential."

"Haha, still dreaming of creating your 'No. 1 High School All-Star Team,' huh? But let me tell you, Teacher Wang—"

"—It's time to finish practicing." The teacher who spoke to Teacher Wang said meaningfully.

Wang Rui's face immediately turned ugly.

Watching her colleague drift away, Wang Rui said nothing.

She turned her gaze to the students still running laps on the playground, and unconsciously tightened her grip on her arms.

Wang Rui naturally understood what her colleague meant.

After the conversation with Nan Zhuren and others not long ago, the final result seemed to be that the big problem was reduced to a small one and the small problem was resolved—but that was only on the surface.

The student had an accident during Wang Rui's training, and the school intervened to resolve the matter for Wang Rui, essentially to prevent any negative impact on the school.

As for the impact on Wang Rui?

Do you really think the school's purpose is to support Wang Rui?

"The awards and recognition for outstanding achievements are gone..."

Wang Rui gritted her teeth and unconsciously muttered to herself.

He clearly harbors resentment about this.

"And it's time to evaluate professional titles this year... If the training had proceeded as normal, we would definitely have produced several promising talents in the college entrance examination, but now—there's nothing to look forward to!"

At this thought, Wang Rui became agitated again.

For Wang Rui, the troubles didn't end there.

Some time ago, the school leaders convened a special meeting with the physical education department, where Wang Rui was made to read a self-criticism in front of everyone. At the same time, the school issued a policy of "no extra training and school dismissal on time".

Other physical education teachers might be happy to have an easier time—physical education teachers already have an easy time, so it would be great if it were even easier—but Wang Rui doesn't think so.

Right now, she's lost her professional title and awards; the only thing she can still get is—

"My prize money, my prize money—this won't do!" Wang Rui gritted her teeth in anxiety as she looked at the huge figure lagging behind on the playground, almost being lapped by her teammates.

Students achieving good results in the college entrance examination and getting into good universities are all included in the teacher's performance evaluation. Even though Wang Rui is currently in a "troublesome" position, which prevents her from being considered for awards and honors, the school still cannot withhold her salary and bonuses.

Money is a very sensitive topic; everyone's watching.

Wang Rui became more and more excited as she thought about it, feeling that she couldn't use any of her skills under the new policy.

Isn't that how sports competitions work? If you get tired after running one kilometer, then you can run three, five, or ten kilometers regularly. Once you get used to it, you'll be able to run one kilometer faster.

If you're afraid of getting tired or suffering, why bother with sports?
That's how we all trained back then, and everyone can do it.

Why are we so constrained when it comes to this group of high school seniors?
"What kind of Teacher Nan is he? He's just got a pretty face, but underneath he's all a bunch of good-for-nothings! What's with all this psychology stuff... Are athletes supposed to be pampered like that? How come none of us had any mental health issues back then?"

"What Director Chang? People who come down from above don't know anything. They've been sitting in the office all day and all they know how to do is give orders..."

Wang Rui became increasingly agitated as she thought about it, and the time was getting later and later.

With a final, powerful whistle, a piercing shriek immediately tore through the air above the playground.

beep-

It is a gathering post.

The students gathered, panting.

"Rest here for a while, don't break formation." Wang Rui, seething with anger, had no desire to talk to the students much.

She glanced at the queue: "Jun Kai... never mind, and Zi Hao too, you two come here for a bit."

The two students whose names were called exchanged a glance and followed Wang Rui into the office amidst the puzzled looks of their other classmates.

They watched as Wang Rui walked to her workstation and took out an electronic cigarette from her drawer.

"Hush-huh-"

Smoke immediately filled the air.

The two students maintained a straddle stance with their hands behind their backs, their backs straight, not daring to step back, but involuntarily tucked their chins in and tilted their heads back slightly.

"Hush-huh-"

Take another sip, and Wang Rui glances at the two students who stand motionless like gatekeepers. Whether it's the effect of nicotine or not, she finally feels a little more relaxed.

"How are Jun Kai's academic grades lately? His score for police academy must be pretty high, right?"

Lin Junkai replied, "It's alright. My grades are around 20th in the school, so there's no major problem."

Wang Rui nodded: "You've met all the physical education requirements—in other words, you have everything you need."

The words were kind, but the tone was anything but.

"Where's Zihao? Did he get his Level 1 certificate yet?" she asked another student.

Lin Junkai's companion nodded. The two of them were similar in build and were clearly physical experts.

“But Zihao, I remember you wanted to apply to Beijing Sport University, right?” Coach Wang added.

"Yes."

“That would be very dangerous. Everyone applying to Beijing Sport University has a Level 1 certificate, so you're not entirely sure. In the end, admission will be based on ranking and merit, so you still need to train and get as high a score as possible,” Wang Rui concluded.

She suddenly raised her voice and turned sharply to Lin Junkai beside her: "See this? This is the current state of our team!"

Lin Junkai suddenly shuddered.

"Jun Kai, you're the captain. Others might not understand, but don't you? Why did I ask you to lead everyone in extra practice before?"

Wang Rui slammed her hand on the table, looking heartbroken: "You're all part of a group. The advanced should lead the less advanced, don't you understand? Just because you've passed the physical exam and are stable, does that mean you can ignore the other students?"

"You even said you wanted to go to police academy... Do you think you can become a policeman just by getting enough points? Don't you have any sense of collective honor?"

Lin Junkai's hands, which were behind his back, suddenly tightened.

"As you all know, there was that incident with Li Mingchen before, which I can't comment on—anyway, the school won't let me come to give you extra training anymore."

Wang Rui pointed out the window, her fingers trembling as if she were exasperated: "Look at them, how happy they are. How many of them are guaranteed a place in a top university? How many are hovering around the passing mark in the physical fitness test?"

"If I don't train you, you won't train? Are you training for my sake?"

Wang Rui seemed to be asking a question, but the next second she answered it herself: "You're training for yourselves! For your own future!"

"I carefully selected you guys. The people in our team are either like Jun Kai and Zi Hao, or they have higher goals."

She pointed to the two people in front of her, then pointed out the window: "Either they come from poor families, have average grades, but happen to have some physical talent, so they can try their best in the physical education exam."

“I gathered you all together hoping to create an ‘all-star team’ for No. 1 High School,” Wang Rui slammed her hand on the table, making a loud thud. “But look at the state you’re in now!”

(End of this chapter)