Chapter 2

Coming out of the audio-visual room, Qin Lang had a small regret lingering in his heart. There was still a fragrance he couldn't trace to its source. This fragrance was fresh and pure, like a hidden orchid in a secluded valley, making one feel refreshed and at ease. However, it was elusive, faintly floating, making it impossible to pinpoint its origin.

Standing at the door of the audio-visual room, the warm spring breeze blew in his face, invigorating and refreshing. Qin Lang felt that standing here was much better than watching the educational film inside. After all, he had already seen the content of this lesson long ago. This so-called educational film was merely a patchwork, mostly cut from the "Animal World" program on CCTV, which was originally a documentary produced by the BBC in the UK. Due to his parents' work, Qin Lang had always enjoyed watching documentaries about animals and plants since he was young, so he was very familiar with this content.

The campus was filled with the chirping of birds and the fragrance of flowers, brimming with vitality. The sky was sunny and bright, with fluffy white clouds. Some colorful kites flew over the roof of the opposite teaching building, which must have been the work of some children who had not yet started school. The carefree childhood always made people envious and nostalgic.

At this age and time, it should have been the most beautiful years of one's life, but they were buried under a mountain of test papers and a sea of exams, becoming a bitter and unforgettable period for many.

There were still five minutes before the official end of the class, and the girls filed out one by one. They had been dismissed early by Teacher Tao Ruoxiang.

Because of the different physiological structures of boys and girls, some boys couldn't help but get excited when watching such films. If they walked out of the classroom with the girls, it would definitely be awkward. Teacher Tao Ruoxiang's arrangement was quite thoughtful and clever, avoiding any awkward situations between the boys and girls.

As for the boys left in the audio-visual room, Teacher Tao used a very simple method to dispel their evil thoughts and quickly restore them to normal:

She played a five-minute 3D horror film without any warning.

Screams erupted.

The sudden shift scared some boys so much that they almost wet their pants, leaving no room for any evil thoughts.

"Alright, class is over. I hope this lesson has been educational for all of you," Teacher Tao Ruoxiang's voice echoed in the classroom.

The boys felt as if they had been granted a reprieve and quickly fled the audio-visual room. For them, this lesson might not have been very educational, but it was definitely a lesson they would never forget, as it was a rollercoaster of emotions and a heart-stopping experience.

From the mouths of these boys, Qin Lang already knew what had happened. He thought to himself that the mature and alluring Teacher Tao Ruoxiang could be so ingenious, truly a rare beauty with both looks and intelligence. If he missed this opportunity in his life, wouldn't he regret it for the rest of his life?

"I've made up my mind!"

Qin Lang clenched his fist in front of his chest and made a gesture of encouragement. At this moment, he made a very sudden but inevitable decision: when the flower is in bloom, one must pluck it. He decided to pursue Teacher Tao Ruoxiang!

After all, in eighteen years, Qin Lang had never experienced what it was like to fall in love at first sight.

To be honest, Qin Lang's decision was somewhat influenced by the lustful mosquito. Although the mosquito was despicable, its courage and perseverance were worth learning from.

"What have you decided, Qin Lang?" Just as Qin Lang's thoughts were flying, Teacher Tao Ruoxiang had already stood behind him without him noticing.

At the same time, a group of boys at the corner of the stairs were still lingering, looking at Teacher Tao Ruoxiang with longing. It seemed that even a glance was a kind of happiness and satisfaction. However, among these countless longing and fanciful gazes, there were two pairs of eyes that glared at Qin Lang like venomous snakes, filled with intense jealousy and hostility.

"I've decided... to get into South China University!" Qin Lang lied without a hint of embarrassment, adopting a lofty and ambitious attitude, hoping to change Teacher Tao Ruoxiang's impression of him.

"Having ideals and ambition is very good!" Teacher Tao Ruoxiang nodded slightly in appreciation, but then her tone changed, "However, don't aim too high. Being down-to-earth is more important."

What she meant was that with his grades, Qin Lang's dream of entering South China University, which ranked among the top ten in the country, was nothing but a pipe dream.

But Qin Lang pretended not to understand the hidden meaning in her words and put on a humble and receptive face: "Teacher Tao is right. I also believe that young people should be ambitious. 'Black hair does not know the value of early diligence, white hair regrets the delay in reading.' 'If one does not strive in youth, one will only grieve in old age.' 'Life is rare, and one must seize the moment.' 'A man who does not enjoy his youth is a fool.' Oh, that last one doesn't count—anyway, Teacher Tao, when you asked me to stand outside, the spring breeze in the corridor made me feel as if I had awakened, like a hibernating frog responding to the call of the goddess of spring. I suddenly realized that I cannot continue to waste my time, so I have decided to get into South China University!"

Qin Lang indeed felt the call of the goddess of spring, but his decision was not to get into university, but to pursue the female teacher!

"Qin Lang, I've heard about your situation from your homeroom teacher, Mr. Sun. I'm not sure about your character, but I am very clear about your academic performance. Your grades in all subjects are quite poor, except for biology, where you excel. This shows that you have potential. Work hard," Teacher Tao Ruoxiang gave Qin Lang some face, but in reality, his other subjects were not just "quite poor" but "extremely poor."

"Yes, Teacher Tao, my biology grades are good. Also, the first class I attended at No. 7 High School was biology, which means we have some connection, right?" Qin Lang tried to bridge the gap between himself and Teacher Tao Ruoxiang.

Pursuing a girl is like crossing a mountain, and pursuing a female teacher is like crossing a mountain range with one peak after another.

Therefore, Qin Lang knew he couldn't be too hasty. Today, he just needed to leave a relatively deep first impression on Teacher Tao Ruoxiang.

Unfortunately, Teacher Tao Ruoxiang was already accustomed to dealing with all kinds of disturbances and was completely unmoved. She smiled slightly, "This is our teacher-student connection. I was going to scold you for daydreaming in class, but since you have recognized your mistake and set such a lofty goal, I won't say more. Go and pack up your things, don't delay the next class."

Teacher Tao Ruoxiang gave a polite dismissal.

Qin Lang felt a wave of disappointment. It seemed that the first impression he left on Teacher Tao Ruoxiang was rather bland.

This was not a good sign!

Qin Lang suddenly remembered a line from an online "Love Bible": "The first impression determines success or failure. If you can't make her like you, make her hate you!"

"Teacher Tao, please wait—" Qin Lang called out to Teacher Tao Ruoxiang, making a difficult decision in his heart.

"Qin Lang, is there anything else?" Teacher Tao Ruoxiang asked patiently.

Qin Lang boldly stepped forward and whispered, "Teacher Tao, you are poisoned!"

"You said I am poisoned?" Teacher Tao Ruoxiang thought she had misheard, "You said 'poisoned'?"

"Yes," Qin Lang said solemnly.

"Qin Lang, what kind of joke are you playing?" Teacher Tao Ruoxiang's crescent-shaped eyebrows furrowed slightly. She felt that Qin Lang was making trouble for no reason, so she was a bit displeased.

"If I'm not mistaken, you have a 'fire boil' on your—your buttocks, right?" Qin Lang almost said "buttocks" but quickly changed it to "buttocks."

However, even Qin Lang's quick wit in changing "buttocks" to "buttocks" did not quell the anger this statement caused. Teacher Tao Ruoxiang's eyes, which were usually as calm as water, suddenly seemed to spout fire. She couldn't help but spit out two words at Qin Lang:

"Shameless!"