Start as a top student after transmigrating.

Clearly, Yang Xuesen was aware of the full picture of the incident.

Someone must have snitched.

Ye Wanwan and the others probably wouldn't. They're all top students in the class and know he's not someone to mess with, so there's no need to offend him at a time like this.

Even if he gets expelled for this, and he stands guard at the school gate every day, wouldn't you be worried?

Besides them, then...

The image of that green tea girl flashed into Chen Dong's mind.

She acted weak and pitiful in front of him, saying that Ye Wanwan and the others bullied her because of their good grades. Her words were all implying that he should step in and teach them a lesson, and that he should not bully Shuya because of his proud grades.

Then, she would betray them by snitching behind their backs, adding fuel to the fire and stirring things up in front of him, making him believe that it was just Ye Wanwan and a few others who had complained, thus enraging him to intensify his efforts to punish them severely and completely disrupt their studies.

If this were before the transmigration, given the original owner's infatuated and devoted nature, she would definitely have been completely manipulated by the scheming woman.

Well now.

"When did Shuya say that?"

"What, Shuya? What happened to her again?"

Yang Xuesen wasn't fooled. He waved his hand sternly and said, "Don't change the subject. Let me warn you, Ye Wanwan and her friends are the apples of our eye in the class. If you dare to mess with them, I'll make you..."

"Don't worry, Teacher Yang, I understand. I promise I won't provoke them again." Chen Dong tacitly avoided mentioning Shu Ya again and made a serious promise.

If you make a mistake, admit it; if you're going to get hit, stand up straight.

He knew exactly how much Yang Xuesen treasured Ye Wanwan and the others, given their academic achievements. He could let Ye Wanwan fall into depravity and Yang Xuesen couldn't pull her back up, but he would never allow Ye Wanwan to drag these precious girls down with him.

This is Old Yang's Achilles' heel.

That green tea bitch Shuya really went after him to the brink of disaster.

"you……"

Yang Xuesen was surprised.

In the past, Chen Dong would have definitely gone along with him and argued back, acting like a fearless and arrogant scoundrel. But this time, he actually obediently admitted his mistake.

When did this brat become so easy to talk to?

This disrupted his rhythm a bit.

Yang Xuesen tactically picked up his water glass and took a sip, his tone softening slightly. "Tell me, what exactly happened last night?"

"It's all a misunderstanding. I just 'borrowed' some money from a classmate last night, and I paid it back this morning. As for Ye Wanwan, she missed the bus, so I paid for her taxi. She wanted to pay me back, but I refused," Chen Dong explained.

"You're going to pay for it yourself? You're such a nice guy." Yang Xuesen sneered.

"We're all classmates, it was nothing, no need to praise me," Chen Dong said modestly, waving his hand.

"You think I'm praising you?"

Yang Xuesen slammed the water glass down again, splashing a few drops of water.

"I'm too lazy to waste my breath on you. Anyway, the school will keep your student status, so you can come and take the college entrance exam directly. You can spend the rest of your time doing whatever you want, but don't bother the other students."

Yang Xuesen waved his hand, his meaning clear: get out of here.

He didn't believe a word Chen Dong said. He knew Chen Dong's character perfectly well. These things were practically out in the open, and there was no point in trying to deny it.

He couldn't be helped up by someone who had given up on himself, so all he could do was protect the other students.

Especially those precious little ones.

"No, Ms. Yang, I'm telling the truth. This is all a misunderstanding. You can ask Ye Wanwan if you don't believe me," Chen Dong said sincerely.

"I will definitely try to find out (to comfort you), but that won't affect my decision about you." Yang Xuesen began preparing his lesson, not even looking up at Chen Dong again.

There's no need to call Ye Wanwan and the others to confront him. Given Chen Dong's long criminal record, it wouldn't be an exaggeration for him to just keep his student status and suspend his studies, or even pack his things and get out of school completely.

His purpose in calling Chen Donglai was to get him to go home so that they wouldn't bother each other.

Even his parents couldn't discipline Chen Dong, and he had tried everything but to no avail, so he had no choice but to remain silent.

"No, no, no, Teacher Yang, please, please give me another chance." Chen Dong pleaded with his hands clasped together.

He has to get past the homeroom teacher; otherwise, he won't be able to return to the classroom.

"Opportunity? Tell me yourself how many opportunities I've given you since the first year of high school, and how many of them did you cherish?" Yang Xuesen said irritably.

Although he sensed that Chen Dong's attitude was a bit off today, according to the past, if he could skip school "by imperial decree," Chen Dong would have already happily run away.

He also doesn't need to worry about Chen Dong causing trouble at school or bullying other students.

Out of sight, out of mind; may both sides be at peace.

I didn't leave today; I'm hoping to get another chance.

But hasn't he given us enough opportunities?

is that useful?

"I didn't have a choice before, but now I want to be a good... student." The original owner's bastard behavior was none of his business; who would want to be a blond-haired kid after transmigrating?

"No other choice?"

Yang Xuesen laughed upon hearing this. He put down his pen, turned to Chen Dong, and said, "Come on, tell me. I'd like to hear it. Why didn't you have a choice?"

"When I was young and ignorant, I didn't understand what my parents' love and expectations were, and I didn't understand that my teachers' earnest and patient teaching was for my own good and because they didn't want to give up on me. I can only blame myself for being so useless."

Chen Dong said very sincerely, "I want to change. I don't want to let my parents and teachers down. Teacher Yang, can you believe in me one more time?"

"I promise I will study hard and never cause trouble again."

Yang Xuesen was taken aback by Chen Dong's words. The smile on his face faded, his brows furrowed, and his eyes became complicated as he began to re-examine the young man in front of him.

Chen Dong really surprised him today.

From the moment she entered the office, she stood there obediently, without pulling up a chair to sit down and lounging with her legs crossed, nor did she talk back to him. She spoke rudely and instead addressed him respectfully as "Teacher Yang."

His attitude in admitting his mistakes was positive and sincere, a stark contrast to his previous obnoxious and rude demeanor.

And this outfit, if you ignore that glaringly yellow, frizzy hairstyle, actually looks quite pleasing to the eye, like a student.

Especially his last words, his eyes, his expression—it was not an act; he seemed to have truly realized his own problems and wanted to turn back from his prodigal son's ways.

"As a teacher, I sincerely hope that mischievous students can come to their senses. Bringing bad students back on the right track is not only an achievement for a teacher, but also a responsibility."

Yang Xuesen held his teacup and gently blew on the tea leaves. He thought for a moment before speaking, then changed the subject, "But the second semester of senior year is coming soon, and this period is very important. I have to be responsible for the other students."

He did hesitate.

If it weren't Chen Dong standing here today, with such a sincere attitude, he would definitely have taken a step back, given him a few words of earnest advice, and that would have been it.

But Chen Dong is different.

Having fallen to the lowest level and become vindictive, their current unusual attitude might indicate a possibility of turning back, but it could also be a prelude to something big.

With the college entrance exam just around the corner, if Chen Dong really influences Ye Wanwan and the others, it will be more than just one person who suffers.

He dared not gamble.

So after much deliberation, he still decided to prevent this possibility from happening.

"Ms. Yang, I understand your concerns. I can write a guarantee that if I cause trouble, even if it only affects one student, I will voluntarily withdraw from school. Is that okay?"

Chen Dong did not give up and continued to sincerely strive for opportunities.

He knew very well what kind of person the original owner was. It was impossible to change the teacher's impression of him with just a few words. Some mistakes had to be paid for.

A written guarantee, stating that the student voluntarily withdraws from school, is essentially paying the price for the original student.

"Is your guarantee even worthwhile?"

Yang Xuesen glared at Chen Dong, then casually opened a drawer and pulled out a stack of guarantees. "Look through them yourself. How many of these did you write, and how many times did you actually keep your word?"

Chen Dong's lips twitched.

His sincerity and assurances couldn't earn him a shred of trust.

That bastard of an original owner has completely ruined his character.

"Go back. It's better for you, for me, and for everyone."

Yang Xuesen waved his hand, not wanting to dwell on the matter, and put down his water glass to continue preparing his lesson.

He didn't budge, but Chen Dong wouldn't give up. He quickly thought of how to completely persuade Lao Yang.