Marrying for someone else and being a widow? Stepmothers open classes to raise children

Gu Zhiyi tapped the table lightly and looked at Du Yusheng thoughtfully, "Principal, is there anything special about Li Quansheng and He Zimo that makes it difficult for them to get along in the academy?"

Du Yusheng smiled and said, "Li Quansheng is extremely smart and his academic performance ranks among the best in the academy, but he is too stubborn and difficult to get along with. He often argues with others because he insists on his own opinions, and sometimes he even goes to court with others. As for He Zimo, he was born into a powerful family and has developed an arrogant character since he was a child. He doesn't take anyone seriously, and he has offended many people because of this."

"Huixuan, Huiyi, come in." Gu Zhiyi turned her gaze to the door, her voice calm and powerful.

Xie Huiyi and Xie Huixuan came in, with a hint of curiosity and confusion in their eyes. Gu Zhiyi stood up and walked in front of them, with a gentle but serious look.

"You have to understand that your brother's studies are of vital importance to all of us. Now, he is facing some difficulties and needs the help of He Zimo and Li Quansheng." Gu Zhiyi paused, her eyes sweeping across their faces to make sure they understood what she said.

"Hui Xuan, go find He Zimo. His notes are detailed and clear, and will be of great help to your brother. And Hui Yi, go find Li Quansheng. His understanding and analytical skills are first-rate, and his notes will surely be of some inspiration to your brother."

Xie Huiyi and Xie Huixuan looked at each other. Although they were a little confused, when they saw Gu Zhiyi's firm and expectant eyes, they knew they had no reason to refuse.

"Yes, mother." They answered in unison, then bowed and prepared to leave.

Gu Zhiyi led Xie Huiyi and Xie Huixuan through the winding path and walked towards the depths of the academy. Du Yusheng stood at the entrance of the academy, looking at their figures, and couldn't help feeling a little worried.

"Zhi Yi, aren't you going too far by doing this?" Du Yusheng couldn't help but speak, frowning.

Gu Zhiyi stopped and turned to look at Du Yusheng, with a deep light in her eyes: "President Du, don't you understand? Huiyi and Huixuan are both smart children. They need to go through some hardships to grow into more resilient women."

Du Yusheng looked at his wife in confusion, not understanding why she made such an arrangement: "But Li Quansheng and He Zimo don't have a good reputation. You let them approach these two students. Aren't you afraid that they will be hurt?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled gently, her eyes full of determination: "I know what you are worried about, but you have to understand that life is not always smooth sailing. It is a good thing for children to encounter some setbacks when they are young."

Du Yusheng was still a little worried, but Gu Zhiyi's decision could not be changed, so he changed the subject: "Will they encounter any difficulties when they go to borrow the notebook?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly: "This is exactly what I want them to experience. Although Li Quansheng and He Zimo are difficult to deal with, their academic achievements cannot be underestimated. If Huiyi and Huixuan want to borrow notes from them, they must learn how to communicate with others and how to handle interpersonal relationships."

In the room of Bailu Academy, the quiet atmosphere was broken by the sound of chess pieces being dropped gently on the board. Gu Zhiyi told the maid to go back and tell Wu Jingying that the trip to Bailu Academy had been completed. The maid took the order and quietly left the room, and the footsteps gradually disappeared at the end of the corridor.

Gu Zhiyi turned around and sat down again, concentrating on fiddling with the chess pieces on the board. Du Yusheng sat opposite her, frowning and looking a little confused.

Xie Huiyi's heart was beating like a drum. She took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to walk into the library. Under the dim light, Li Quansheng was immersed in a book. His concentration seemed to have nothing to do with the whole world. Xie Huiyi quietly walked to his side and whispered, "Li Quansheng, can I borrow your study notes? I really need them."

Li Quansheng raised his head, his cold eyes flashing coldly under the light, his voice calm and firm: "No."

Xie Huiyi's heart instantly sank to the bottom of the valley, her eyes were wet, and her throat seemed to be blocked by something, making it difficult for her to make a sound. She bit her lower lip hard, trying to hold back the tears that were about to burst out, but in the end she couldn't hold it back, and the tears slid down her cheeks and dripped into her palms.

"Why?" Xie Huiyi's voice trembled. She didn't understand why Li Quansheng was so indifferent.

Li Quansheng frowned. He was used to others' awe, but he had never seen anyone lose control like this in front of him. He looked away uncomfortably, but saw Xie Huiyi's tears flowing more and more. Her helpless look suddenly made him feel inexplicably irritated.

"I didn't bully you, I just didn't want to lend it to you." Li Quansheng tried to explain, but his tone made Xie Huiyi even more scared. She stepped back again and again, the sound became louder and louder, she hugged herself tightly, her eyes full of fear.

Li Quansheng was a little flustered. He had never seen a girl so sensitive and fragile. He suddenly realized that his indifference might have hurt Xie Huiyi. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and then slowly said, "Xie Huiyi, I really didn't bully you, it's just... I'm a little worried that you will lose my notes."

Xie Huiyi stopped crying. She wiped the tears from her face with her sleeve and said weakly but firmly, "Li Quansheng, I just want to borrow your notes. I promise to keep them well and not lose them."

Li Quansheng looked at her pitiful appearance, and his heart softened. He hesitated for a moment, and finally took out his notebook and handed it to Xie Huiyi: "Here you go, but you have to keep it well."

Xie Huiyi took the notebook, tears of gratitude flashing in her eyes. She carefully held the notebook in her arms and said softly, "Thank you, Li Quansheng."

Li Quansheng looked at her, and a complex emotion suddenly surged in his heart. He sneered, trying to hide his embarrassment: "Don't thank me, I just don't want rumors to spread. I'll give this notebook to Xie Yunchen, you go back and tell him."

Xie Huiyi was slightly stunned. She didn't expect Li Quansheng to do this. She looked at Li Quansheng in confusion: "Why?"

Li Quansheng turned his head and avoided Xie Huiyi's sight: "No reason, you can go back."

Xie Huiyi nodded slightly, looked at Li Quansheng gratefully, and then turned to leave. At the door of the library, she stopped, turned around, and bowed deeply to Li Quansheng: "Li Quansheng, on behalf of my elder brother Xie Yunchen, thank you. Your notes must be very helpful to him."

Li Quansheng frowned slightly, and became more and more unhappy. He always felt that Xie Huiyi's gratitude was hidden behind the Xie family's calculations, and this calculation made him feel extremely aggrieved. He said coldly: "You don't have to thank me, I will settle the score with Xie Yunchen."

Xie Huiyi was stunned. She totally couldn't understand the deeper meaning of Li Quansheng's words.