"Hmph. What's so important about this so-called research meeting? You didn't go either. I'm going straight to the president to ask if this is how he coddles his students!" With that, Tang Lin slammed his papers on the lectern and barked, "You have a free period now."
Then, Tang Lin stormed out of the class, face flushed with indignation. He Jinghan opened his mouth but didn't say anything.
The students in the classroom shared uneasy glances as they watched their fuming teacher exit. One student quipped with a sneer. "Jinghan, you're one of us. Why are you always elbowing us aside? This isn't the first time you've had secret talks with Rong Qi."
"Yeah, you've left our teacher red-faced," another chimed in.
Ignoring their barbs, He Jinghan opened his workbook and settled into his seat. He silenced his classmates with a single phrase, "I'm just doing a favor for someone; it's as simple as that."
