I am chasing a rough man in the 80s
Chapter 236: Can’t Stop Courting Death

Chapter 236: Chapter 236: Can’t Stop Courting Death

In the corner of the six-person hospital ward, there was an old lady who had not spoken a word.

While other patients had been influenced by Wang Mengmeng to "attack" Suizi, this old woman simply listened quietly.

Upon hearing the mention of the night school, a flicker of interest passed through the old woman’s eyes, and she began to ask Suizi questions about her major.

"Chenchen, you can already speak English, how could you also speak Russian?" The Principal didn’t focus on the main point; he was still on the phase of belittling Suizi.

Suizi looked at the old lady, clearly puzzled.

This kind lady, wearing hospital clothes, seemed like an ordinary old woman. With no one by her side, she wasn’t really eye-catching.

However, once she opened her mouth, she seemed to know all about the night school...

Suizi’s gaze rested on the thermos on the old woman’s bedside table. After seeing the small print on it, she immediately perked up.

She cautiously answered the old woman’s question, giving a sympathetic look toward the Principal.

"I studied Russian in high school."

"The school’s curriculum is shallow. How can you teach? I have never seen anyone who can speak both English and Russian." He sneered again.

He is a Principal, yet he doesn’t have the aura of the much lower-ranking Suizi.

"Just because you haven’t seen it doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Start broadening your horizons, ’Big Brother’," Suizi retorted in Russian.

Principal: ??? What on earth is she saying? Can someone translate for me, please?

"Ah ha ha, you’re so funny!" The old woman unexpectedly responded to Suizi in Russian, and the two shared a laugh.

"You are indeed the talented Director Xiaochen that Old Zhao often mentions," the old lady commented in Chinese.

Suizi suspected that the "Old Zhao" the lady was referring to must be Professor Zhao, the man she just praised for his educational background.

This old woman, with an Education Bureau thermos cup in her hands, must be from the Department of Education.

"I’ve always had deep admiration for Professor Zhao. His level of teaching is something I deeply respect. I know I still have a lot to learn, so I plan to continue learning from my seniors," Suizi responded earnestly. It wasn’t flattery, she truly respected the seniors who were knowledgeable and had distinguished characters.

"Our current educational resources are still lacking. With my current abilities, I can adequately lead the Literacy Class. However, going further would be beyond my abilities, so I’m working hard to improve myself."

The old lady nodded approvingly at Suizi’s humble attitude.

"Lifetime learning is the most fundamental quality of us educators, especially the managerial staff at a school. They should be the most conscious of this," the old lady said while looking at the Principal, who was clearly displeased. Who invited this preachy old woman?

This is a six-person ward; Principal didn’t think that the old lady would have a respectable job. What kind of respectable person stays in this kind of ward?

"You’re absolutely right. To offer a glass of water to our students, teachers must at least have a bucket of water. However, even a bucket is not enough. Teachers need to constantly recharge themselves like a flowing water. Only in this way can they cultivate more talents for the country."

Suizi always tried to improve herself, just like she encouraged her family to do.

Upgrading her education, having a baby, and winning over Yu Jingting, this was Suizi’s three-year plan after her rebirth.

Early to mid-1980s were not suitable for entrepreneurship. She worked to provide for her family’s needs, improving her education, and laying a solid foundation for her future leap, step by step.

"That’s a good observation. We appreciate seeing such conscientiousness," the old lady replied, looking at Suizi with a newfound respect.

"From which unit are you? Who gave you the right to dictate our affairs?" Wang Mengmeng, unhappy with being ignored, interrupted Suizi and the old lady’s conversation.

The Principal nodded approvingly. As expected of Wangwang, speaking up at just the right time!

"Young lady, considering your age, you should be focused on your job like Director Xiaochen, and strive to improve your work skills, rather than dwelling on unrelated matters," said the old lady sternly yet kindly.

The patients, previously siding with Suizi, suddenly changed their stance.

It became clear to everyone.

It was Wang Mengmeng who stirred up unnecessary trouble instead of focusing on her work, while Suizi’s behavior proved that she was a responsible and excellent comrade.

"Who are you to teach a lesson? By what right do you have to dictate over me?" Wang Mengmeng tried to glorify the Principal.

"Do you really have more authority than our Principal? Not only does our Principal have excellent management skills, but he’s also about to be promoted to a higher professional title, he also—"

"Is your ’Big Brother?’"

Suizi barged in. No way was she going to pass up this golden opportunity to jab at him.

The Principal and Wang Mengmeng suddenly fell silent.

The old lady’s eyes sparkled with intrigue.

Good. This Principal of night school not only lacks capabilities but he might also have an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. She took note.

"About the professional title thing, the higher-ups haven’t decided yet, so why are you so sure he can get it?" asked the old lady.

Wang Mengmeng is always an opportunist, eagerly seeking favor from her superiors while stepping on those beneath her.

Seeing Wang Mengmeng’s expression at this moment, Suizi could guess that Wang Mengmeng had identified this Old Lady as one of the lower sections of people in her mind.

She mentally crossed out Wang Mengmeng and prayed for the Principal on her behalf - or even envisioned herself with a drum dancing around Wang Mengmeng and the Principal trying to save them.

These two were definitely in trouble now.

Even if they were to seek the help of every deity, no god could save those who bring trouble upon themselves.

"Old lady, are you looking down on somebody? Our Principal is quite extraordinary. With his outstanding abilities and someone above him, how could he possibly not get the promotion? As for you, aren’t you getting on in age? Don’t you have any children to serve you? Maybe your children also detest you teaching them lessons?"

Suizi frowned, interrupted her.

"Wang Mengmeng, mind your manners when you speak. How could you talk to an elder like that?"

"What kind of elder is she? Look at her, aging and still dwelling in a six-person ward, what does it say about her? She has lived so many years without understanding how life works, where does she get the audacity to teach others?"

Wang Mengmeng believed she was standing up for the Principal, but in reality, she was digging a hole for the Principal so deep he wouldn’t be able to climb out.

Once she said those words, the others in the room became displeased.

"Young comrade, does staying in a six-person ward means a life lived in vain?"

"Have I been speaking to you?" Wang Mengmeng retorted sharply with her hands on her hips, offending everyone in the room.

Suizi shaped her hand into a facepalm gesture.

Did Wang Mengmeng hit her head to act this silly, or did she commit too many wrongs that she’s now facing the consequences? Every word she spoke was like a bomb, causing an explosion.

"Old woman, don’t take it to your heart if you find my words offensive. But isn’t what I said logical? If you had utilized your abilities to guide us into some productive work or network with more people, you wouldn’t be in this six-person ward at such an old age!"

Just as Wang Mengmeng’s voice trailed off, a familiar voice was heard from outside the door.

"Oh, Director Zhen, you are staying here? I had a hard time finding you."

The Principal and Wang Mengmeng’s faces instantly changed. The newcomer was no other than Principal’s daughter-in-law, Zhang Dashan.

Wait a minute, who did she just call Director?