This particular day's physical exercise session, Li Zheng did with extra enthusiasm.
He went above and beyond with each move.
Because he was so dazzling, the student leading the exercise on stage felt the pressure too.
To maintain his leadership position, he also put in more effort than usual.
The two chased each other, neither willing to give in.
They infused the ninth set of broadcast gymnastics with a demonic flavor.
Hu Chunmei, who was at the back of the line, was also stunned.
Li Zheng's demonic hands had finally reached the playground.
When he exercised, it was astonishing.
Just as she was considering whether to let Li Zheng lead the exercises, Sun Xiubin came running over, waving his hand, "Chunmei, Chunmei."
Hu Chunmei hurried forward to greet him, "What's wrong, Director?"
"How's your surgery scheduling going?" Sun Xiubin asked, panting and holding his waist.
"I haven't queued up yet," Hu Chunmei said, "Didn't we agree to wait until their second semester of senior year to schedule it?"
"No, no, no, the leaders just spoke to me. You need to go immediately," Sun Xiubin said, waving his hand, "Whether it's a big deal or not, you need to queue up first. Health is important."
"Oh, mine is benign and not serious. Plus, getting in line at a big hospital takes five to six months anyway," Hu Chunmei motioned toward the students doing exercises in front of her, "By then, they'll be in senior year. Switching class teachers at such a crucial time will harm them."
"Even so, this matter is out of your control." Sun Xiubin added weight to his words, "This is an absolute order. The leadership team is about to hold a meeting to discuss the selection of a new class teacher."
Hu Chunmei looked confused, "But... Director... why is it so urgent all of a sudden..."
"Hey, this is because the leaders care about you. I pity you too," Sun Xiubin said, patting Hu Chunmei's hand, "No more talking, quickly pack up and go to the hospital."
"No." Hu Chunmei turned her head, "Without me, this class will fall apart."
"Oh, come on, the earth won't stop spinning without you," Sun Xiubin anxiously looked at the students doing exercises, "Look, how neat the students' exercises are, especially that Li Zheng... Did he take the wrong medicine? Why is he doing military exercises? The student leading the exercises got distracted too."
"Alright, stop paying attention to him. He won't break the rules," Hu Chunmei said, holding Sun Xiubin's arm, "Honestly, Director, I can't leave them. They need me."
"Enough, the leadership team has decided." Sun Xiubin turned away, "I've already informed Qiao Sheng. He'll accompany you to the hospital to get in line at noon."
"But, Director, you have to book an appointment at least two weeks in advance."
Sun Xiubin didn't respond and left quickly.
He glanced at Li Zheng from time to time.
These military exercises...
Highly accurate.
Quite strong too.
Young energy.
Being young is great.
...
After two classes, the lunch break bell rang, and the students rushed to the cafeteria.
Jiang Qinghua and Liu Xin quickly ate a couple of bites of food and then grabbed their basketballs and headed to the playground.
Li Zheng didn't join them this time. He chose to eat slowly, allowing for better digestion.
After eating, he didn't rush to relax but walked quietly toward the teaching building with his phone in hand. He came to the door of the math research group on the second floor's west side.
He had been concerned about the "surgery" the old man in the library mentioned yesterday.
Also, Teacher Hu had seemed a bit off recently during class, often needing to pause to catch her breath.
This was partly her own fault.
Why keep cursing yourself all the time?
Seeing Liu Xin from a different perspective could be quite interesting.
Before he reached the door, Li Zheng heard arguments inside.
"Chunmei, the principal has spoken. You have to go."
It was a deep male voice, probably PE teacher Qiao Sheng.
PE teacher, the teacher Li Zheng feared the most.
Long-distance running, long jump, pull-ups.
All too difficult.
Last semester, he almost failed PE.
And he always liked to shout.
Every class felt like military training.
Scary.
Just hearing Qiao Sheng's rough voice made Li Zheng hesitant.
Then he heard Hu Chunmei say, "I've said it many times, it's likely benign. I'll go after they graduate."
"Those kids aren't your children; why bother?"
"Shut up! Do you still want your teaching license?"
"Even if they revoke it, you need to go!"
"I still have classes this afternoon. Go back to your group and sleep."
Li Zheng stopped far from the door, not daring to go closer.
The whole class knew that Hu Chunmei and Qiao Sheng were married.
Every time Liu Xin made Hu Chunmei angry, she would send Liu Xin to the PE group for punishment.
Last time, the task was a 1000-meter frog jump.
In short, each time Liu Xin came back paralyzed for half a month and couldn't cause any trouble.
People said they had a good relationship. Who would have thought they argued so fiercely?
But nevertheless, Teacher Hu's illness was confirmed.
Li Zheng thought for a moment and finally stepped forward to knock on the door.
"Knock, knock, knock ---"
"Just a minute!" Qiao Sheng shouted.
Li Zheng shivered in fear.
"What's wrong with you?" Hu Chunmei quickly stood up and walked to the office door. Seeing it was Li Zheng, she smiled awkwardly, "Here to ask a question? Come back in ten minutes."
"Sickness is not scary; delaying is," Li Zheng said, avoiding Qiao Sheng's fierce gaze, "That's what my dad says. He's a doctor at Tiantan Hospital."
Suddenly!
Qiao Sheng's eyes widened as he rushed over, "Wait a minute, your dad works at Tiantan Hospital?"
"Yes, neurosurgery."
"Come, come," Qiao Sheng said, his eyes widening as he pulled Li Zheng into the office.
Li Zheng was scared to death.
Teacher Qiao was already bald. With his eyes widened, he looked even scarier.
He pulled Li Zheng in like a bandit dragging off a young maiden.
"Are you crazy?" Hu Chunmei hurried forward to pull Qiao Sheng away, "I know what Li Zheng's father does. I won't trouble a student's parent for my condition."
"No, this is perfect. Tiantan's neurosurgery is top three nationwide." Qiao Sheng, still blocked by Hu Chunmei, leaned forward and shouted to Li Zheng, "Li Zheng, please help your teacher. No matter what, you can do whatever you want in PE. I'll even mark your 100-meter time as 1.5 seconds."
"Are you out of your mind?" Hu Chunmei, feeling agitated and short of breath, suddenly swayed a little.
Qiao Sheng, frightened, quickly supported her, looking both worried and angry, "Look at yourself. At this point, you still..."
"You... you get out..." Hu Chunmei panted, "I've lost face because of you."
"Better to lose face than lose your life."