Transmigrated as the male lead's roommate's vicious girlfriend

She rolled her eyes, her tone nonchalant, "Are you making a big deal out of this? We're colleagues, and I haven't caused you any real harm. If you feel uncomfortable, I apologize."

"I'm sorry, okay?"

After saying that, Zheng Shiyin limped away.

Ning Xi gripped her wrist, his calm expression revealing a seriousness that he wasn't about to let her off easily.

"Teacher Zheng, this is not the first time you have spread rumors about me behind my back."

"No actual harm was caused?"

"You think there was 'no real harm' because you've never cared. The baseless rumors you spread were enough to make me the subject of whispers and scrutiny within the team, causing my character to be questioned and discussed. Once was unintentional, twice was negligence, but three or four times you've smeared me behind my back. Your so-called 'apology' is nothing more than stepping on my dignity to find a way to save face for your own selfishness."

Her words caused Zheng Shiyin's eyes to flash with embarrassment and impatience.

Ning Xi looked at her limping leg and said in a deep voice, "Your limp is a physical inconvenience, but your malicious rumors are a sign of a flawed character. Your apology is too cheap. I will find the person involved and verify every word you said today."

Every word you utter at me will bounce back at me like a boomerang.

Zheng Shiyin struggled against the wrist that was being held, and when she heard that she was going to make a big fuss, her expression became visibly panicked.

Tang Dan was already unhappy that her sprained ankle caused her to miss work.

Director Huang hates disharmony among colleagues the most.

If Ning Xi accuses her of gossiping about colleagues and damaging team relationships, she will become an outsider in the team.

The panic in Zheng Shiyin's eyes was not because she realized her mistake, but because she was afraid of the consequences Ning Xi would have to bear if things escalated.

"Teacher Ning, I really know I was wrong. I promise you, I will never talk about you behind your back again."

"I'm not a bad person, I just speak my mind and am straightforward."

Ning Xi found her words laughable.

He has no bad intentions and is straightforward.

Zheng Shiyin doesn't fit either of these criteria.

Zheng Shiyin pleaded, "Please don't take this to Director Huang and Teacher Tang, okay?"

"I apologize to you. If you insult or hit me, I will absolutely not fight back."

Ning Xi's fingertips did not loosen their grip even slightly; the force with which she held Zheng Shiyin's wrist was not heavy, but it carried an unwavering determination that left no room for escape.

Her cold, stern gaze, like a blade tempered with ice, slowly fell upon Zheng Shiyin's evasive face. There was no hysterical anger, yet it was more oppressive than any rebuke.

The part-time substitute teacher whispered to Ning Xi, "Teacher Ning, a parent has brought their child upstairs..."

Ning Xi released Zheng Shiyin, "Don't mistake other people's politeness and lack of concern for being easy to bully."

She lowered her eyes, taking in the selfishness and panic in Zheng Shiyin's eyes. "I want you to apologize to me in front of everyone in the dance troupe and make promises and guarantees."

Zheng Shiyin's eyes were red as she kept rubbing her wrist, which Ning Xi had pinched.

No one spoke up for her; everyone looked at her with indifference and apathy.

Zheng Shiyin felt a burning urge to tear Ning Xi to pieces.

She didn't reply to Ning Xi; she just wanted to get away from this place as quickly as possible.

She dragged her injured foot, unable to walk fast, and because she was in a hurry to leave, she fell to the ground in a disheveled state.

The part-time teacher who was covering for Zheng Shiyin felt sorry for her and went over to bend down to help her up.

Zheng Shiyin forcefully pushed her hand away, "Don't pretend."

Ning Xi watched this scene with a cold eye.

Hearing the approaching footsteps of parents and students, she turned around and went back to the preparation room.

She's not done with Zheng Shiyin about this.

She deserves an apology, and Zheng Shiyin shouldn't try to get away with it.

Qi Shanling and Qi Youxi walked up the last step and saw Ning Xi's departing figure.

His back was ramrod straight, and he was slender, yet possessed a tenacious spirit that refused to bow down.

Qi Youxi tilted her head to look at her uncle, "It's not good for us to eavesdrop like this."

"However, Teacher Ning just taught those who bullied her a lesson; she was so cool, I love it!"

Qi Shanling lowered his head, his words unusually serious: "Kid, learn from this. If someone bullies you, fight back clearly, methodically, and logically, just like your teacher Ning."

Qi Youxi looked troubled. "But every time I argue or have a conflict with someone, I get so angry that I can't speak, and I even feel that using force would solve the problem better."

Qi Shanling stopped lecturing, saying, "No matter what method you use, as long as you can protect yourself, that's all that matters."

"Go to class, I'll wait for you in the rest area."

Qi Youxi nodded obediently.

……

After Ning Xi finished her last class, she looked at Qi Youxi, whose eyes had been sparkling and staring at her intently throughout the entire class.

She was just about to call her back when she was interrupted by Ms. Tang, who had entered the classroom, calling her to go to the counseling room.

Tang Dan's expression showed both concern and anxiety.

Ning Xi had no choice but to go to the consultation room with her first.

Before leaving the classroom, she pointed to Qi Youxi and told Teacher Tang, "I'll just say a few words to the students and then I'll be going."

Tang Dan didn't leave; she waited for her at the classroom door.

Qi Youxi nodded obediently when Ning Xi asked her to wait for her in her preparation room.

Ning Xi was slightly taken aback when she saw Dong Guiyilan and Gui Youjun in the consultation room.

Dong Guiyi ran up to Ning Xi, her forehead beaded with sweat and her cheeks flushed: "Sister Ning, you're finally done with get out of class."

Gui Youjun, dressed in a dark embroidered silk cheongsam and pearl earrings that accentuated her elegant demeanor, picked up a small lambskin handbag from the table and greeted her with a smile: "Yilan begged me to come and visit you at noon. I was afraid of disturbing your work, so I spent the whole afternoon coaxing her and promising her that she could dance with you every week from now on, before I could appease her."

"I sent you a WeChat message when I came over, but you didn't reply. I guessed you were busy, so I brought her over by myself."

Ning Xi then remembered her phone, which was on her desk.

She was so busy all afternoon that she didn't even have time to check her phone.

Looking into the little girl's eyes, she saw the pure joy and smile she had received, and her heart softened and swelled with a warm feeling.

The frustration that had been building up inside me miraculously vanished without a trace.

Ning Xi took a tissue and bent down to wipe the little girl's sweat.

Dong Guiyilan was worried that she would bend over and hurt herself, so she stood on tiptoe and tilted her face up so that Dong Guiyilan could wipe her sweat.

Gui Youjun smiled and took a picture, then sent it to Feng Wan.

Dong Guiyilan pouted and gave Ning Xi a kiss on the cheek.

Ning Xi was moved by the obvious affection in her eyes.

While his daughter and Ning Xi were having a pleasant conversation, Gui Youjun received a phone call.

After hanging up the phone, she took her daughter's hand and said, "Baby, you can come to class with Teacher Ning next week. Mom will adjust your other class schedules first, and then we'll set a time for your dance class."

"Grandpa and Grandma are still waiting for us to come home for dinner. We said goodbye to Sister Ning."

Dong Guiyilan finally met the person she wanted to see. Although she was reluctant to see Sister Ning for only a short while, she was already very satisfied with the thought of being able to attend classes with Sister Ning in the future.

The consultant had just signed a big deal, and the way he looked at Ning Xi was like she was looking at a god of wealth.

She handed Ning Xi a glass of warm water that she had been holding all day. "Teacher Ning, you must be tired after a long day of teaching. Have some water to soothe your throat."

Ning Xi took the water cup and thanked the consultant with a smile.

Gui Youjun returned to the consultation room and gave Ning Xi the gift he had brought.

"The gift Yilan picked out for you."

Dong Guiyilan shook the aquamarine and white crystal bracelet in her hand: "It's the same style as mine."

Ning Xi was touched but also embarrassed.

Gui Youjun smiled and told her, "Don't feel guilty. The bracelet isn't expensive; it's Yi Lan's sentiment that matters."

Ning Xi accepted the gift bag and promised the little girl, "Come to Sister Ning's class next week, and Sister Ning will also prepare a little surprise for Yi Lan."

"Thank you, Yilan. Sister Ning likes it very much."

Dong Guiyi Lan's eyes shone as if they were filled with little stars: "I wish time would pass by next week right away."

Gui Youjun chuckled.