Chapter 2

Qin Ran's figure was accentuated by her slightly bright professional suit, her alluring eyes hidden behind an old-fashioned black-rimmed glasses, yet their charm was not diminished; instead, it added a scholarly air.

As the principal of a key high school in the city, Qin Ran was indeed too young, but her academic credentials were solid. Even in the education sector of China, she was well-known, and her educational theories were frequently published in major newspapers.

At this moment, although Qin Ran appeared calm on the surface, her heart was in turmoil.

She never would have thought that her best friend's cousin would turn out to be the peeping tom right in front of her.

The thought of having to meet this guy at school every day made Qin Ran's entire being want to burst into flames, wishing she could pack him up and send him straight to Mars.

"Yunyun asked me to get this stinky kid out of school as soon as possible. I found it difficult at first, but now, I can settle all old and new scores together."

Watching Qin Ran leave, Chu Yi secretly let out a sigh of relief. This woman, he couldn't hit her, and he couldn't scold her either.

If he offended her too much, she could call his cousin, and Chu Yi would inevitably be lectured by Chu Yunyun.

After all, his cousin Chu Yunyun had been truly good to his family. In this life, Chu Yi was determined to repay this kindness.

"Speaking of Principal Qin, I vaguely remember she was the only daughter of the chairman of Huasheng Group in Jiujiang City." Chu Yi recalled that the Huasheng Group seemed to have encountered some kind of trouble, and Qin Ran left school not long after.

"If I have the ability in the future, I'll help her if I can."

...

"Teacher Chu, come sit over here." Tan Yu called out. She had a fiery figure but a baby face, only two years older than Chu Yi, and was very热情.

"Teacher Tan, it's been a long time." Chu Yi was very polite. In his previous life, Tan Yu and he had a brief romantic relationship, but it didn't last long, and they didn't end up together.

"Teacher Chu, today is a formal dinner, how can you dress like this? The security guard at the hotel entrance actually let you in?" Zhou Ru, who was sitting next to Tan Yu, propped her chin on her hand and glanced at Chu Yi with a look of disdain.

Most of the people attending the gathering were dressed in suits or formal attire, but Chu Yi was wearing a slightly yellowed short-sleeved shirt and faded jeans, looking particularly shabby.

"Xiao Tan, you are young and beautiful, and your family runs a business with millions of assets. Ordinary people can't match you, so don't let some toads cling to you."

Zhou Ru glanced at Chu Yi casually, and her meaning was clear.

"Sister Zhou, you should talk less." Tan Yu glared at Zhou Ru.

"Don't worry, I already have someone I like." Chu Yi said calmly. In his previous life, he might have been upset by such words, but now, his heart could no longer accommodate anyone else besides that person.

Moreover, with his achievements, he didn't even consider these people worth his attention.

"Any girl who catches your eye is quite unlucky." Zhou Ru muttered.

"Enough, Sister Zhou, don't say anything more." Tan Yu shook her head, feeling a hint of melancholy for some reason.

Chu Yi sat quietly to the side. There were nine people in the Grade One Chinese department, and apart from Tan Yu, his relationship with the other teachers was neither warm nor cold.

"My current strength, according to the secular world's classification, should be that of a high-level martial disciple."

Chu Yi had just practiced the "Taiji Heart Method" and reached this level.

Internal strength, making one a martial disciple.

Transforming it into qi, one becomes a martial master.

With Chu Yi's experience, he only needed to find a place with abundant spiritual energy to quickly advance to the martial master stage.

"Strength is the foundation. In this life, I don't need anyone else to reach the peak."

...

Not long after, a middle-aged man with an oiled head and a potbelly walked over.

He was Dong Guohao, the head of the Grade One Chinese department.

Dong Guohao's eyes scanned the few beautiful female teachers, then subtly retracted, smiling and said, "Come, everyone, let me introduce a new colleague, Chen Junyu. He used to teach at No. 1 High School and is now joining us. Coincidentally, Old Xu has retired, so he will take over. Moreover, this four-star hotel belongs to his family."

"Is it really Chen Junyu?! I've heard of him. He became a senior teacher before the age of thirty, is wealthy, and is handsome. Xiao Tan, see? This is a real man, not that shabby bookworm Chu Yi." Zhou Ru's eyes sparkled.

Chen Junyu!

Chu Yi looked at him.

In his previous life, Chen Junyu was Chu Yi's biggest enemy at school, constantly belittling him to pursue Tan Yu.

Chu Yi remembered clearly that he was forced to resign not because of Qin Ran, but because of Chen Junyu.

Chen Junyu smiled and spoke eloquently, greeting everyone. When it was Chu Yi's turn, although his expression didn't change, the ridicule and disdain in his eyes were noticed by Chu Yi.

"Hello, Xiao Chu, I heard you are still an intern teacher. Don't be too nervous. If you have any problems in the future, feel free to come to me. Here is my business card. Come to my Kaisheng Hotel, and you get a 20% discount."

His tone was sarcastic, with hidden meanings.

Chen Junyu called others "teacher" but called Chu Yi "Xiao Chu," and finally mentioned the Kaisheng Hotel, subtly elevating his own status.

Chu Yi didn't even stand up, sipping barley tea, and said calmly, "Teacher Chen, I heard the chairman of Kaisheng Hotel has stepped back, and it is now managed by someone named Chen Junfei. Why isn't it you?"

Chen Junyu's eyebrows twitched. This had always been a sore spot for him. He and his older brother were half-brothers, but his father clearly favored the older brother. Otherwise, he wouldn't have become a teacher.

A hint of anger flashed in his heart, and Chen Junyu looked at Chu Yi, finding him increasingly annoying.

"Xiao Chu seems to be quite interested in our upper class, but a snake is still a snake. No matter how hard it tries, it remains a reptile, not a dragon."

"Xiao Chu, how can you talk like that?" The head of the Chinese department, Dong Guohao, glared at Chu Yi, "Teacher Chen is dedicated to the education cause. You should learn from him."

"Stand up, give this seat to Teacher Chen, and sit over there."

Chu Yi was sitting next to Tan Yu, with Zhou Ru on the other side, both of them beautiful women.

Dong Guohao was good at reading people's expressions. He knew that Chen Junyu was more interested in Tan Yu.

He, Dong Guohao, could only be a head of the Chinese department no matter how hard he tried, but if he could connect with Chen Junyu, it would be different.

Kaisheng Hotel was one of the three major hotels in Jiujiang City, and Chen Junyu was part of the upper class. With his support, he might even become a vice-principal in the future.

As for Chu Yi, he was completely ignored.

Just a poor kid, and he lacked tact.

"Why should I?" A hint of anger flashed in Chu Yi's mind, and he questioned.

Dong Guohao widened his eyes: "Because you are still an intern teacher, and because I am the head of the Chinese department."

Zhou Ru looked on with a playful expression, while Tan Yu looked worried. Offending Dong Guohao would make it difficult for Chu Yi to pass his internship.

Everyone at the table, and even those at neighboring tables, looked over, some young teachers with a hint of excitement in their eyes.

Young people are passionate and value their pride, even teachers are no exception.

However, to everyone's disappointment, Chu Yi stood up and took a few steps back: "This chair, you might not be able to afford it."

Seeing Chu Yi give up his seat, Chen Junyu assumed he was a coward, only good at talking.

"Since that's the case, I won't be polite." Chen Junyu straightened his shirt, smiled at Tan Yu and Zhou Ru, and then sat down.

His series of actions made Zhou Ru's eyes sparkle: "Xiao Tan, this is a real man. Chu Yi is not only poor but also lacks backbone..."

Before she could finish, there was a thud, and Chen Junyu, along with the chair, tumbled to the ground. The glass of red wine in his hand spilled all over his face and white shirt, making him look extremely embarrassed.

"What a lousy hotel, even the chairs are broken, waiter!"

A waiter happened to be nearby, looking extremely awkward: "Second Young Master, this is your family's hotel..."

Chu Yi chuckled inwardly. As he stood up, he used his internal strength to break two of the chair legs.

He stepped forward and said admiringly, "Teacher Chen is truly a role model. When angry, he even scolds his own hotel. I really admire that."

Hearing this, Chen Junyu's face turned green.