From cannon fodder villain to beloved heroine

The playground was packed with people, as crowded as boiling dumplings.

The students were shouting at the top of their lungs, and the cacophony of their noise almost lifted the roof off.

Slogans like "We won't change it! What kind of ridiculous rules are these!" and "We want freedom! We want happiness!" resounded through the sky, like a massive disco, except that people weren't dancing; they were dancing with anger.

The once orderly playground is now in complete chaos, as if it had been ravaged by a tornado.

Yan Ruyu frowned, her eyes sharp as she scanned the group of incited "keyboard warriors," inwardly cursing: Are these guys on steroids?

Xu Lin'an, whose face was usually gentle and refined, was now shrouded in gloom. He held Yan Ruyu's hand tightly, his palms slightly sweaty, clearly indicating that he was not at peace either.

Outside the crowd, Master Zhao and his accomplices were sneaking around in a corner, like a pack of foxes who had stolen a chicken, their faces beaming with sly, triumphant smiles, as if to say, "These little rascals are so easy to fool!"

With a loud "bang!", the door to the teachers' office was kicked open by Yan Ruyu. The door trembled three times, as if accusing Yan Ruyu of his brutal behavior.

Master Zhao sat upright with his hands behind his back, looking as if he were the embodiment of truth. He looked at Yan Ruyu, who had barged in, and said with a forced smile, "Miss Yan, what's wrong? Why are you so angry? Has something bothering you?"

Yan Ruyu sneered, pulled up a chair and sat down opposite Master Zhao, saying bluntly, "Master Zhao, let's not beat around the bush. You directed this play, didn't you? Oh, no, you're just an extra. The director behind the scenes is someone else."

Master Zhao's expression changed, but he quickly regained his composure and said in a seemingly calm manner, "Miss Yan, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want! I don't understand what you're talking about."

"Don't understand?" Yan Ruyu sneered, raising her voice: "You instigated these students to strike, and you're turning a blind eye? Do you really think I, Yan Ruyu, am a three-year-old? You think you can get away with everything by hiding behind the scenes? Do you believe I'll expose your little schemes and make you a pariah?"

The other teachers in the office didn't dare to breathe loudly at this moment. Some even secretly shrank their necks, afraid of being caught in this storm. They were all like quails, with their ears perked up, nervously watching how things would develop.

"Yan Ruyu!" Master Zhao suddenly stood up, his hair and beard bristling, and pointed at Yan Ruyu's nose angrily, "Don't you dare slander me! I am an upright and honest man, how could I do such a despicable thing! What are your intentions in slandering me like this!"

Yan Ruyu raised an eyebrow, about to retort, when the office door creaked open and Xu Lin'an walked in. He looked at Yan Ruyu with a complicated expression, hesitated, and finally only said softly, "Ruyu..."

Xu Lin'an gently patted Yan Ruyu's shoulder, signaling her to calm down, then turned to face the crowd. His gentle voice soothed their restless hearts like a spring breeze: "Dear students, I know you all have doubts and dissatisfaction. Please believe that Ruyu, I, and all the teachers of the academy are working for the betterment of the academy and for a better future for you all. In the process of reform, we will inevitably encounter some problems, but we will do our best to solve them. Please give us some time, and give yourselves some time as well."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, and said sincerely, "I know that the new system has changed everyone's previous habits, and some people may not be used to it yet. But please believe that these changes are all for the purpose of enabling everyone to learn better and develop more comprehensively. If you have any opinions or suggestions, please feel free to raise them, and we will seriously consider them and make corresponding adjustments."

Xu Lin'an's patient listening and sincere communication gradually calmed the students' anger.

They began to reflect on their behavior, and some even began to feel ashamed.

Young Master Qian gradually calmed down and realized that he had been used by Master Zhao.

Ultimately, most students chose to return to the classroom and continue their studies.

Master Zhao, hiding in the corner, had a livid face, looking as if he had swallowed a fly.

His meticulously planned "student uprising" was thus thwarted by Xu Lin'an's few words, leaving him filled with resentment and anger, yet utterly helpless.

He glared fiercely at Xu Lin'an and Yan Ruyu, then slunk away.

Mr. Sun and Ms. Li smiled with relief as they watched the situation calm down.

They had great admiration for Xu Lin'an and Yan Ruyu, and were also full of hope for the future of the academy.

As night falls, the moonlight shines like water on the blooming flowers in the academy's garden, and a faint fragrance fills the air.

Yan Ruyu leaned gently on Xu Lin'an's shoulder, a happy smile on her face.

Xu Lin'an gently held her hand, their fingers intertwined, as if he wanted to cherish this sweet moment forever.

A gentle breeze blows, and petals drift down softly, as if blessing the perfect couple.

"Lin'an, thank you," Yan Ruyu said softly, her voice filled with gratitude and love.

Xu Lin'an smiled and gently hugged her tighter: "Silly girl, why are you thanking me? We are one."

Suddenly, a dark shadow flashed by, breaking the tranquility of the garden.

Xu Lin'an raised his head alertly, his sharp gaze sweeping across his surroundings, and said in a deep voice, "Who goes there?"

A voice came from the shadows: "It's me..."

The shadowy figure gradually revealed itself, and it turned out to be Master Liu, who had been silent all along.

He clutched a stack of papers tightly in his hand, his face was pale, and his lips trembled slightly, as if he had mustered a great deal of courage to walk into the moonlight.

Taking a deep breath, he looked firmly at Xu Lin'an and Yan Ruyu, and said in a deep voice, "I know Master Zhao and the others' plan..."

Zhao Fuzi and his group, who had been observing from the shadows, jumped up in fright as if their tails had been stepped on when they heard Liu Fuzi's words.

Master Zhao's face turned pale. He pointed at Master Liu, his fingers trembling, and he couldn't speak for a long time.

The other conservative teachers looked at each other in bewilderment.

The other teachers, who had initially remained neutral, all turned to look at Master Liu. They hadn't expected that this usually unassuming Master Liu would step forward at such a crucial moment to expose the conspiracy of the conservative forces.

Time flies, and after the new teaching system has been implemented for some time, the academy has been completely transformed.

In class, students actively participated in discussions, and the interaction between teachers and students was lively, creating a strong learning atmosphere.

The once lifeless classroom is now full of vitality, as if it has been injected with fresh blood.

Looking at this thriving scene, Master Zhao and his group looked more bitter than bitter herbs, like wilted eggplants.

They originally thought they could use the students to stop the reforms, but they ended up shooting themselves in the foot. Now they can only watch helplessly as the reforms proceed smoothly, filled with resentment and helplessness.

Dean Zhou smiled with satisfaction as he looked at the scene.

He stroked his beard, nodded with satisfaction, and secretly rejoiced that he had not listened to the slander of the conservatives but had chosen to support the reforms.

However, new problems also arise.

Due to limited resources in the academy, the uneven distribution of resources has become increasingly prominent after the implementation of the new teaching system, affecting the further deepening of the reform.

Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an looked at the report in their hands, their brows furrowed, lost in thought.

Seeing this, Master Zhao and the others

The atmosphere in the academy's lecture hall was somewhat somber.

Yan Ruyu looked around and slowly began to speak: "Gentlemen, since the implementation of the new teaching system, it has achieved certain results, but it has also exposed some problems..." Her voice stopped abruptly, and her gaze fell on Xu Lin'an, her eyes carrying a hint of inquiry.

Xu Lin'an nodded slightly, stood up, and walked towards the podium...