It's just The Sims, how did it become my ideal love story?

Chapter 156 Illusory Dream (First Update)
Am I happy?

Wang Yufeng wasn't actually that happy at first, especially after the teachers of each subject compiled her scores, calculated her total score, and gave her her grade ranking.

Gu Huai's results exceeded his expectations and all his predictions.

Such an important placement exam is subject to very strict invigilation, which basically eliminates the possibility of cheating. Even if someone has extraordinary skills, they could not improve their score by much. At least in the subjects I invigilated, I did not find any similar manipulation by him.

On the contrary, he scored the best in that subject. Therefore, the possibility of him using unorthodox methods is basically ruled out.

This means that all his previous judgments and intuitions were wrong. He did indeed make remarkable progress through his own efforts, and jumped to the top of the entire grade.

Based on these grades, he should be eligible to be placed in the experimental class.

In this respect, Wang Yufeng had no reason to be happy. After all, it wasn't a class she could manage, and any results produced there had nothing to do with her.

We lost a promising talent.

Of course, I could try to persuade the grade leader to keep him on. But ultimately, I need to listen to his own opinion. Judging from his argument with me, he probably won't choose to stay with me.

The fact that the promising young talent she had personally nurtured, who had improved his grades from what they were to what they were to achieve, was now going to someone else made Wang Yufeng feel uneasy, even resentful that someone else was taking credit for her success.

But not long ago, Gu Huai's father called.

He actually asked her if Gu Huai had come to class, and Wang Yufeng replied that Gu Huai had indeed come to class.

But his father actually said to him.

"This child is becoming increasingly disobedient. Yesterday, he even talked back to me and ran away from home, not returning all night. Teacher Wang, has he made any strange friends lately? How is his performance in class?"

These words allowed Wang Yufeng to keenly glean certain information.

She immediately took measures.

"First of all, Mr. Gu, I have good news for you. Gu Huai did very well in this exam, and he barely made it into the experimental class. But there is also bad news. You said he talked back to you last night? He also talked back to me in class not long ago. I thought there was some problem at home, but now it seems that the child's emotions have been unstable recently."

"Of course, this has little to do with me anymore, since I'll soon be leaving as his homeroom teacher and moving to a new class. But with his current grades in the best class, he'll likely face immense competitive pressure, and the new homeroom teacher probably won't know much about these things. I don't know if his emotions will become increasingly unstable, so it seems I'll have to trouble you to take care of things."

"Sigh, I could tell before. His poor grades weren't because he wasn't smart, but because he wasn't focused on his studies. Now that he's finally made progress and is willing to learn, I can't control him anymore. Oh dear, you have no idea how much effort I've put into this kid. But getting him into the honors class is enough for me to have accomplished my mission."

Under a lot of guidance and many hints in his words.

The result is actually quite obvious.

She remembered Gu Huai's parents; they seemed quite strict and self-assured, but were actually very easily influenced by others. They believed whatever they said made it seem like they cared a lot about their child's education and development.

In reality, I have no idea how to educate or guide my child. I just feel that this way I've fulfilled my obligations as a parent.

This was an opportunity that Wang Yufeng could take advantage of, and sure enough, she did.
"Can't Gu Huai continue his studies under your tutelage, Teacher Wang? You teach so well and know his situation so well. What kind of class would you teach?"

"I wish I could, but that's how the school arranged it. Oh, and I teach the honors class too. It might not sound as prestigious as the experimental class, but it's pretty much the same. The difference isn't that big. But there's nothing I can do. If he's going to stay with me, it'll have to be his own choice. Seeing how defiant he was to me before, I doubt he'll really want to stay."

"Then just say it was me who said it, and let him try to disobey me!"

Then I got the answer I wanted.

Wang Yufeng's mood brightened considerably.

Even if Gu Huai was unwilling, he couldn't fight city hall. Besides, if he made a little sacrifice and lowered his head, why shouldn't Gu Huai give him face?
How many seemingly individualistic students has she seen? Every time she calls their parents over, which rebellious child doesn't end up in tears?

Moreover, she could conclude from these two results that Gu Huai was a promising talent. Although he wasn't quite at the top yet, the speed of his progress spoke volumes.

If she kept it in her own hands, after the college entrance examination, everyone would know that Wang Yufeng had sent a student to a top university, especially in a small place like Jicheng.
"Teacher Wang, you were looking for me?"

Gu Huai appeared at the door.

Wang Yufeng immediately put on a big smile, her crow's feet wrinkles so thick they could crush a fly.

Gu Huai walked in with a puzzled expression. Wang Yufeng coughed and spoke first when she saw the young man in front of her.

"First of all, congratulations on your excellent performance in the class placement exam. You have made remarkable progress and done a great job."

She made no mention of the time when she had suspected Gu Huai of cheating.

Gu Huai had no idea what she was up to, but he smiled and said, "Looks like I'm in luck this time too."

Luck? Once is one thing, but twice? How could it still be luck? This is clearly mocking myself.

Wang Yufeng's expression stiffened for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure.

She said softly, "With these grades, I'll definitely get into the honors class."

"Not an experimental class?"

Gu Huai interrupted him directly.

Wang Yufeng was naturally annoyed by being verbally mocked and having her conversation interrupted by a student, but thankfully, she wasn't in a hurry.

They even wielded considerable power because of it.

She adopted a serious expression and said to Gu Huai, "It's barely enough. To be honest, I was also planning to put you in the experimental class."

"Then I'll go to the experimental class."

"Wait until I finish speaking. Why do you always interrupt people?"

Wang Yufeng nearly choked on her breath. Was this intention expressed so quickly and so resolutely? Without even considering it? What was she supposed to say?!
Gu Huai shrugged. "Does Teacher Wang have anything else to say?"

He didn't want to hear what kind of trouble this woman was planning. He wasn't stupid, nor was he a real eighteen-year-old child; he could certainly see through some of the clues.

Wang Yufeng pushed up her glasses, adopting a very serious expression.

"Your dad just called me. He said you ran away from home last night and haven't come back all night?"

"Yeah, we had a fight."

"I see." Gu Huai didn't show any guilty expression, as if the fact that the homeroom teacher knew about this wouldn't have any impact on him.

Wang Yufeng decided to scare this arrogant young man.

"You made a fuss about having an argument? You make it sound so easy! Do you know how serious it is to run away from home and not come back all night? What if something happens to you outside? Do you know how serious it would be if the school leaders found out about this?!"

How serious is it?

Gu Huai opened his eyes wide and asked back like a curious child.

"Well, never mind. I know you're a good person, and I didn't intend to tell the school leaders about this. But your father is very worried about you, so he discussed it with me, and he offered to put you in the honors class, which I will be in charge of. He trusts you more with me, so I called you here to talk to you about this. If you have no objections, then it's decided."

Of course, she couldn't say something like, "Let me hear your opinion."

Be direct and assertive, leveraging the influence of his parents to quickly define the nature of the matter. As for whether the grade leader has other opinions and wants to transfer him to the experimental class, there are still many opportunities to negotiate.

There are many reasons to believe that his progress is somewhat suspicious, and it would be good to keep him in our hands for now and observe him further.

But Gu Huai laughed when he heard this.

"Teacher Wang, shouldn't class assignments be decided based on the students' own wishes and grades? I've already estimated my scores and compared answers with others, and my grades should be high enough to get into the experimental class, and it shouldn't be too difficult. How could it be decided just because of one phone call from my dad?"

Wang Yufeng frowned. She first took a sip of tea slowly to show that she was not guilty and was in a state of ease.

Only then did he begin to offer his earnest and persuasive advice.

"Because your dad feels that you've been having some emotional issues lately and is worried about your life at school. Being assigned to a new class and having a new teacher who doesn't know you well might mean they might neglect you. Also, while your grades were good this time, it doesn't mean everything. The competition in the honors class is fierce, and considering your overall performance, you might still struggle a bit. Besides, the difference between the honors class and the honors class isn't that big; you can still study well."

"I know you might have had some minor issues with me before, but I want to tell you that I have no prejudice against you. I'm just very concerned about you and don't want you to go astray. Your performance this time puts my mind at ease, and it puts your parents at ease too. What do you say?"

Wang Yufeng felt that she had already shown considerable respect by being willing to lower her head at this point.

But Gu Huai just wanted to laugh.

They even burst into laughter.

So you've so easily twisted my previous suspicions into expressions of concern and care for me? You even brought up your own parents in the conversation?

However, he wasn't that flamboyant or arrogant.

He asked very politely, "Teacher Wang, are you finished speaking?"

"Okay, that's all for now. Did you understand?"

"oh, I understand now."

"So, that's it."

"I want to go to the experimental class."

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Wang Yufeng looked up, staring in astonishment at the boy in front of her.

He was smiling and his posture was very polite, but the words he spoke easily revealed his overflowing anger.

"Didn't you understand what I said?!"

“I understand, but this time I don’t want to hear your opinion, nor do I want to hear the opinion of my father who didn’t even finish junior high school before he went to work. If you insist on putting me in the honors class, then I will go to the grade leader to explain the situation.”

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Wang Yufeng stared wide-eyed at Gu Huai, as if it were the prelude to her impending rage.

But Gu Huai could clearly see through her glasses that even her pupils were trembling.

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(End of this chapter)