"Bullying? You call this bullying? As long as it's not over the top, I don't want to cause trouble at school, and you can't either. I can't protect you everywhere at all times."

Luo Chao spoke frankly. He really didn't want any trouble. Yesterday, he stood up for Li Dacheng because of Li Dacheng's attitude towards him. But today, Luo Chao regretted it a bit. Li Dacheng obviously had an inflated ego. If Luo Chao didn't keep an eye on him, he'd definitely cause trouble.

When the two parted ways to head back to their respective classes, Luo Chao called out to Li Dacheng, who turned around with a delighted look.

Luo Chao said, "From now on, don't take other students' things without permission. Return that pack of cigarettes."

"Oh, got it." Li Dacheng replied dejectedly and turned to head back to the classroom.

Luo Chao shook his head and saw Li Haili and Jin Suo coming up from the stairs. Luo Chao turned to leave, but Li Haili called out to him.

"Weren't we supposed to leave each other alone? Your subordinate was the one who provoked us first. What's your take on this?" Li Haili's voice was hoarse and rough, making it quite uncomfortable to listen to.

Luo Chao turned and said, "I apologize on his behalf, but Li Dacheng is not my subordinate; he's my brother."

Li Haili laughed twice and said, "You think an apology is enough? This isn't over between us. I've noted everything down."

Luo Chao's face darkened, and Li Haili left with Jin Suo.

Just as Luo Chao returned to class when the bell for the second period rang, Gao Xiangyu's math class was about to begin. Seeing Luo Chao come in right on time, Gao Xiangyu asked unhappily, "Why are you just getting back? Do you even look like a student?"

Luo Chao was startled and responded, "Was I late, teacher?"

Gao Xiangyu was taken aback. Of course, Luo Chao wasn't technically late, but Gao Xiangyu didn't want to lose face and said, "A good student should come back early!"

"Did I ever claim to be a good student?" Luo Chao raised an eyebrow and looked at Gao Xiangyu, who was nitpicking.

The classmates burst into laughter, and just as Gao Xiangyu was about to scold them, two clear reporting voices came from outside the door.

Luo Chao stepped aside, and Jiang Yuanyuan and Chen Xiaoqi slipped in from outside. Luo Chao glanced at Gao Xiangyu, who wanted to make peace, and said to Jiang Yuanyuan and Chen Xiaoqi, "The teacher said you're not good students."

Jiang Yuanyuan raised an eyebrow, and Chen Xiaoqi frowned at Gao Xiangyu. Gao Xiangyu waved his hands in explanation, "That's not true, don't listen to Luo Chao's nonsense!"

Luo Chao continued, "Didn't the teacher say that good students come to class early? So those who come on time or late aren't good students?"

Gao Xiangyu coughed twice and helplessly said, "The teacher misspoke just now. I just wanted to tell you to cherish your time. Hurry in and start class. Don't waste your classmates' time."

Seeing Gao Xiangyu admit his mistake, Luo Chao leisurely went to his seat and sat down.

Jiang Yuanyuan and Chen Xiaoqi also returned to their seats and took out their math books.

Naturally, Luo Chao flipped through a few pages, then looked at other textbooks. Before long, a student in front covertly placed a small piece of paper on Luo Chao's desk.

Confused, Luo Chao looked at the paper and suddenly heard Chen Xiaoqi cough. When he looked up at Chen Xiaoqi, she shot Luo Chao a glare.

It was then that Luo Chao realized the small paper ball was from Chen Xiaoqi.

But Luo Chao was really impressed by Chen Xiaoqi. How did she manage to pass notes from the front row, right under the teacher's nose?

Opening the note, he saw her elegant handwriting with a single sentence: "Offending Old Gao, you're dead."

Old Gao must be Gao Xiangyu. Luo Chao chuckled, admiring the girl's thoughtfulness for warning him. But when he looked at Chen Xiaoqi again, she wore a knowing smile, as if watching a good show.

It wasn't until after class that Luo Chao understood what Chen Xiaoqi's note meant. After class, Gao Xiangyu directly called Luo Chao to the office for a half-hour scolding, even missing the third period.

"Do you realize your mistake?" Gao Xiangyu asked hoarsely toward the end, slapping the desk in frustration and asking bitterly.

Luo Chao sat still for over thirty minutes, not saying a word, no matter how Gao Xiangyu scolded him. At this point, he just slightly lifted his eyelids to glance at Gao Xiangyu, not saying anything.

"You still don't realize your mistake?!" Gao Xiangyu saw Luo Chao's firm stance and angrily slapped the desk again, this time a bit too hard, hurting his hand. Embarrassed in front of Luo Chao, he just clenched his fist to ease the pain.

"I really don't know what I'm wrong about. Teacher, could you tell me where I'm wrong?" Luo Chao finally couldn't bear to see Gao Xiangyu hurting himself and asked calmly.

Gao Xiangyu, exasperated, pointed directly at Luo Chao, saying, "Did you not listen to anything I said earlier? You still don't know what you're wrong about?!"

Luo Chao thought for a moment and said, "Was my mistake returning to class on time?"

Gao Xiangyu was so taken aback that he nearly choked on his own saliva.

"Then what is it?" Luo Chao innocently looked at Gao Xiangyu and asked.

Just after Luo Chao finished speaking, Gao Xiangyu's brow twitched, and he slapped the desk, standing up from his chair.

"Teacher, don't get too angry. I might not be a good student, but I'm a student who loves learning." Luo Chao carelessly met Gao Xiangyu's gaze, not intimidated by his anger at all.

"I'm warning you!" Gao Xiangyu pointed at Luo Chao, causing him to frown as a sharp glint appeared in his eyes, and his whole demeanor turned icy.

Even Gao Xiangyu, who was consumed by anger, paused, his words trailing off as the office door was knocked on.

Gao Xiangyu and Luo Chao simultaneously turned to look at the door.

There stood Zhang Meijuan, arms crossed, observing the tense teacher-student duo.

"What's going on here? Mr. Gao, why such a big fuss?" Zhang Meijuan's voice carried a lazy yet commanding presence.

Gao Xiangyu was momentarily surprised, wondering why this "enchantress" had come by. Nonetheless, he put on a happy face and respectfully said, "Director Zhang, what brings you here? I was just disciplining a student. Was my voice too loud and disturbed you?"

Luo Chao looked at Zhang Meijuan, and she glanced back at him before shifting her gaze to Gao Xiangyu. She walked into the office and calmly said, "Mr. Gao, we should lead with virtue. Losing your temper is futile. Besides, I don't see Luo Chao as a troublesome student. How did he provoke you to this extent?"

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