The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 886 - 855: Declaring Sovereignty

Chapter 886: Chapter 855: Declaring Sovereignty

Right, those teachers must be from the Department of Traditional Opera.

In that case, it would be easier to find them.

Ning Huihui walked while thinking.

Ah, if only she had a car as well.

Passing cars always attracted many admiring glances—so prestigious.

She needed to work hard, so that Young Master Si Tang would buy her one, allowing her to live a superior life.

He Tiantian parked the car and headed upstairs with her colleagues, unaware that she had become the object of others’ envy and jealousy.

After the meal, everyone became quite familiar with each other.

While drinking water and joking around, Teacher Xiao Chen handed out some recently bought preserved fruits, creating a joyful atmosphere in the office.

At three in the afternoon, He Tiantian still had two classes to teach. After drinking some water and eating preserved fruits, she started preparing for her next classes.

From now on, she aimed to finish all her work at school so she wouldn’t have to work at home.

When work hours arrived, everyone gradually headed to their classes.

He Tiantian also started picking up her things to go teach, leaving her bag in the drawer here. She planned to bring a lock tomorrow to secure some valuable items.

It wasn’t to guard against teachers, but because the office would be empty with everyone teaching, it was necessary to take precautions regarding valuable things.

This time, He Tiantian brought only a folder and a thermos, filled with hot water made from Fat Sea herbal tea.

Speaking continuously for two periods sometimes strained her throat; drinking something to soothe it was a must.

The afternoon classes went much like the morning ones, following the same procedures.

The students started whispering among themselves that He Tiantian was attractive, but not very approachable.

He Tiantian didn’t mind and taught according to her own style.

Because of her engaging way of speaking, even if some students had reservations, they quite liked listening to her lectures.

During the afternoon classes, four students were absent—three boys and one girl, none of whom had submitted a leave form. She noted their absences.

After the classes, she returned to the office.

Teacher Liu chuckled, "Teacher He, don’t leave just yet. We’re about to head to the meeting room for a meeting. Get ready; we’ll go in a minute."

He Tiantian put down her belongings, washed her hands, applied hand cream, and replied, "Alright, Teacher Liu, let’s go together."

In the meeting room, Vice Director Wu was talking to an old man with a respectful demeanor. This elderly man must have been the head of the Department of Traditional Opera.

Everyone sat down, waiting for the leader to convey the meeting’s purpose.

Director Liao looked at several people, beaming, "So, this is the new Teacher He, nice, nice. Quite thoughtful. Both Xiao Wu and Xiao Liu have told me about you, and you’ve already been tried out, since the attendance this afternoon has improved."

"Yes," He Tiantian stood up, "At this stage, I also find this method quite effective. If the students don’t attend classes, how can they learn?"

"Yes, we’ve been searching for methods within the school as well. I’ve reported to the dean. The dean, together with some other leaders, have made a decision to follow this approach, but with a change in ratios. Exam scores will account for seventy-five percent, and regular grades will comprise twenty-five percent. In life and in work, we rely not just on ability but also on attitude," Director Liao said seriously. "Since the students’ attitudes are not proper, we need to guide them to correct this."

"Yes, this decision by the school is very good," Vice Director Wu said. "We fully support it. As long as the students attend the classes and listen intently, their performance will definitely be much better than cramming right before exams."

Next, it was Teachers Zhou and Liu’s turn to speak.

When it was He Tiantian’s turn, she simply expressed firm support for the leadership and the school’s decision, and the matter was settled.

After the meeting, it was already half past five.

Time to go back, or Huo Yingjie would probably come to pick her up.

However, as He Tiantian collected her things and went downstairs, she saw a tall figure under the shade of a tree outside the teaching building.

"Who is that person waiting for?" Xiao Chen’s eyes gleamed, almost wishing to rush over and drag him home to be her consort.

The man, as if sensing someone’s presence, looked in their direction.

Dressed in a white shirt and blue trousers, he stood elegantly under the tree, observing the scenery around him.

"Oh wow, he looks even better from the front than from the side. Is he a student or teacher at our school?" Xiao Chen excitedly asked, "Teacher Liu, you know everything about our school, do you know this person?"

Teacher Liu, somewhat thrilled, thought for a moment and replied, "He shouldn’t be a student or teacher from our school, otherwise I would have remembered him."

"Ahem," He Tiantian coughed twice, "Hehe, that’s my husband!"

"Oh my, really a match of talents and looks," Teacher Zhou said with a chuckle, "Earlier, Xiao Chen was wondering what kind of man could marry someone like Teacher Xiao He. Now that you’ve seen him, do you believe your own eyes?"

"Believed it, believed it," Xiao Chen said enviously. "Teacher He, does your partner have a younger brother?"

"My partner is an only child; he has a cousin, but he’s married too," He Tiantian explained, "Xiao Chen, you’re great, and you’ll definitely find someone good, even better."

"Ah, I believe I can find someone good, but someone better than your partner, I can only dream about that," Teacher Xiao Chen said straightforwardly. "Teacher He, hurry and introduce us."

"Okay," He Tiantian smiled and introduced, "This is my partner, Huo Yingjie; darling, these are my new colleagues, Teacher Zhou, Teacher Liu, Teacher Da Chen, and Teacher Xiao Chen."

Huo Yingjie extended his hand and shook hands with the teachers, saying, "Hello, teachers!"

"Hello, hello," Teacher Zhou smiled. "Work is over now. Let’s let Teacher He and her husband head home. We won’t be the third wheel anymore."

They bid each other goodbye one by one.

He Tiantian got in the car, letting Huo Yingjie sit in the passenger seat.

"You got off work quite early today," He Tiantian smiled. "Did you come specially to pick me up?"

"Yes, and also to mark my territory a bit," Huo Yingjie laughed. "To let your coworkers know you’re already married."

"Uh . . ." He Tiantian was somewhat speechless, but Huo Yingjie’s reason was indeed sufficient. She thought for a moment, "It seems I also need to find time to visit your workplace to mark my territory!"

"Hehe, you’re welcome to," Huo Yingjie laughed. "But I guess you won’t be able to get in; just the security check takes two hours, and you would get impatient."

"Then what should I do? Wouldn’t I be at a loss?" He Tiantian started, coquettishly, "It’s not fair; you need to think of a solution."

"Let me think," Huo Yingjie pretended to consider seriously, "Got it! This weekend, one of my colleagues is getting married. Come with me to the wedding. Then everyone will know you’re my wife. You can have a meal and mark your territory, killing two birds with one stone."