90s: You are all reborn, who will spoil you?

After finishing the reading, Xie Yan bowed deeply, with a faint smile on her lips, waiting for Teacher Zhou to speak.

At this time, Teacher Zhou came back to her senses from the shock. She looked at Xie Yan, and her eyes were no longer filled with the previous fear and disdain, but with deep admiration and regret.

She suddenly realized that she had forgotten her original intention of becoming a teacher, and as she grew older, she became more and more materialistic.

She felt a little regretful for accepting the gift from Yang Shuang's parents and neglecting her responsibilities as a teacher.

The parents in the audience began to discuss, including Xie Yan’s classmates.

"Teacher Zhou went too far this time. He gave zero points to such a good composition. Isn't this obviously a conspiracy?" said a parent indignantly.

"That's right. Look at the child's clothes. Her family is not well off. Is Teacher Zhou deliberately suppressing her because her family is poor?" another parent echoed.

"This is so unfair. We send our children to school in the hope that they can learn in a just and equitable environment. Now, the teachers are taking the lead in being unfair." A well-dressed lady said with a frown.

Xie Yan's classmates also stood up for her, but Yang Shuang's supporters kept their heads down and dared not speak.

"Xie Yan's composition is so well written that I am moved. How could Teacher Zhou give her zero points?" said a girl with a ponytail.

"Yes, Teacher Zhou was not like this before. She was so nice to us before. Why did she become like this now?" another boy also said in confusion.

Someone shouted, "Teacher Zhou, how could such a good essay be given a zero? There must be something fishy going on here!"

Some parents angrily questioned: "How can we trust you to leave our children with you when you treat them like this?"

Xie Yan's classmates followed suit and expressed their dissatisfaction, and the atmosphere in the classroom suddenly became tense.

The principal stood aside, listening to the discussions of parents and students, his brow furrowed.

This incident has aroused public outrage. If not handled properly, it will have a huge negative impact on the school.

He walked over to Teacher Zhou and whispered in her ear, "Teacher Zhou, you really did something wrong this time. You should apologize to Xie Yan and give her a fair grade. At the same time, you should explain things clearly to the parents and allay their concerns."

Even at this moment, Teacher Zhou still felt unwilling to do so. Once she apologized, it would not only mean that she would lose her prestige as a class teacher, but also that such a big mistake and the reputation of maliciously targeting students would be enough to make her lose her status in the education community and might even end her career.

Teacher Zhou's lips trembled slightly, and a hint of pain flashed in his eyes.

She tightly grasped the lesson plan in her hand, her fingertips turning white from the force, as if it was the only thing she could hold on to at the moment.

Every word the principal said was like a sharp knife, cutting through her inner defenses and forcing her to face the mistakes she had made.

"But, Principal..." Teacher Zhou tried to open her mouth to refute, but her voice was so weak that even she felt unfamiliar with it. "I just... I just want to..." Her words choked in her throat and she couldn't continue.

She understood that saying those words to defend herself at this time would only make the situation worse.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner turmoil.

Teacher Zhou raised his head and looked at the principal, with a hint of help in his eyes: "Principal, I was really wrong. I...I don't know what to do."

The principal patted her shoulder gently and said, "Teacher Zhou, making mistakes isn't scary; what's scary is not daring to face them. The most important thing now is to restore everyone's trust in you and in the school. Only by sincerely apologizing and correcting your mistakes can you win everyone's understanding and support."

Teacher Zhou suppressed his inner anxiety and nervousness, walked up to the podium, and faced everyone's accusations.

She raised her head, trying to remain calm, and spoke in a steady voice, "Dear parents and classmates, first of all, I want to apologize for my previous behavior. Indeed, I was unfair in the grading process this time, and this is my dereliction of duty as a teacher. Xie Yan's essay is excellent, both in terms of emotional expression and ideological content."

Teacher Zhou's words eased the atmosphere in the classroom a little, but some parents still complained, "Will an apology be enough? The child's self-esteem has been hurt. How are you going to make amends?"

Teacher Zhou bowed deeply and continued, "I'm sorry."

"Give her full marks!" Seeing the situation reversed, the little fat girl pried open her mother's hands and loudly supported Xie Yan.

For her, this kind of thing is really satisfying.

"This is a perfect composition!" The chubby girl's voice echoed in the classroom and immediately received responses from other students.

More students began to applaud, and some even shouted, "Full marks! Full marks!"

Teacher Zhou once again turned to the parents and students in the audience and said sincerely, "Yes, Xie Yan's composition received full marks!"

When Yang Shuang heard what Teacher Zhou said, an angry expression appeared on her face.

She suddenly stood up from her seat, her eyes wide open, and said sharply, "Why? Teacher Zhou, you are biased!"

Her voice echoed in the classroom, breaking the atmosphere that had just been relaxed.

Some parents and classmates involuntarily turned their eyes to Yang Shuang. Some looked puzzled, while others cast disdainful glances.

She is a naughty girl at such a young age, and has followed her father's ways of taking bribes in the officialdom.

Under the gaze of the crowd, Yang Shuang's emotions did not calm down, but became even more excited.

She pointed at Teacher Zhou and practically yelled, "I don't accept it! Teacher Zhou, you're clearly targeting me on purpose! Have you forgotten the gifts my parents gave you?"

The atmosphere in the classroom suddenly became awkward, and many parents and classmates looked surprised.

Teacher Zhou's expression changed slightly. She didn't expect Yang Shuang to be so stupid as to reveal the fact that she had given gifts, and in front of the director of the Education Bureau.

Teacher Zhou glanced at the principal and the director of the Education Bureau, and sure enough, both of them had very ugly expressions.

But she quickly regained her composure. She had done what she wanted to do, and had offended him. So she decided to just throw the pot away. She yelled, "Yang Shuang, stop making trouble!"

But everyone was only interested in what Yang Shuang said. It was still a simple era, and in people's minds, teachers were like candles, giving without regrets.

But Teacher Zhou accepted bribes, so it's no wonder that Yang Shuang didn't like the questions and could get full marks even if she plagiarized.

But Xie Yan, who wrote really well, was only given zero points!

At this moment, Yang Shuang suddenly rushed to the podium, grabbed the lesson plan on Teacher Zhou's desk, and threw it to the ground. The papers scattered all over the floor, just like her broken mood at the moment.

The atmosphere in the classroom froze instantly. Everyone was stunned and at a loss for what to do.

Teacher Zhou was startled by Yang Shuang's actions, but she quickly regained her composure. Her face turned pale and she said in a cold tone, "Yang Shuang, what are you doing? Is this respect for the teacher?"

Yang Shuang's emotions completely spiraled out of control. Her eyes were red, and she spoke in a trembling voice, "My parents worked so hard to earn this money, and this is how you treat me? You accepted the gift, yet you still treat me like this. I'm truly blind!"

The parents and classmates in the classroom were all shocked, especially those parents who had always supported Teacher Zhou, who now fell silent.

The faces of the director of the Education Bureau and the principal were even gloomier, and they were obviously extremely dissatisfied with the situation.

The head teacher stepped forward and said sternly, "Yang Shuang, your behavior has seriously violated school discipline. This kind of disrespect for teachers is absolutely intolerable. We will investigate whether Teacher Zhou accepted the gift, but you must apologize immediately and return to your seat."

Tears welled up in Yang Shuang's eyes, but she stood there stubbornly, crying loudly.