Rebirth in the 80s: The Scholar Wife is Cute
Chapter 83 is a reward, not a punishment

Chapter 83: Chapter 83 is a reward, not a punishment

"Next, I need to announce the third matter," Chen Jie said with satisfaction.

All the students’ eyes lit up, feeling certain that this third matter must also be good news.

Chen Jie stretched his hand toward the direction of Shen Mianmian, "Shen Mianmian student, come here for a moment."

Was she about to be punished?

Wang Jingjing, Zhao Xinlan, and Zhou Siyu all had a gleam in their eyes.

Shen Mianmian was slightly startled, not expecting the third matter to involve her, still thinking about He Nan’s student sponsorship.

Just as she thought to stand up, someone pressed down on her shoulder.

Lu Siyuan stood up, "Teacher, the fight had nothing to do with Shen Mianmian. She was there to break it up. If anyone should be punished, it’s me!"

The girl looked malnourished; Du Xiaohui said she was as short as a radish, which wasn’t really an exaggeration—she was the shortest in the class.

If she was punished further, she might never grow taller.

Chen Jie gestured for him to sit down, "You can’t stand in for her in this matter. Shen Mianmian, come over."

Lu Siyuan wanted to stop Shen Mianmian again, to which she rolled her eyes, "Why the fuss? Would Teacher Chen physically punish a student?"

Lu Siyuan: "..."

Indeed, it seemed he never had. As he was slightly stunned, Shen Mianmian already walked up to the podium.

Chen Jie pulled a fountain pen from his pocket and handed it over. Seeing her dazed, he couldn’t help but laugh and say, "Go on, take it."

"..."

The students: What’s going on here? Wasn’t Shen Mianmian about to be punished? What’s the meaning of giving her a fountain pen?

Shen Mianmian herself was also confused, holding the pen and looking at Chen Jie, her clueless expression quite adorable.

"Shen Mianmian’s courage to step forward and intervene in the fight between her classmates, helping to reduce harm to her peers, is a spirit worth recognizing. Therefore, the principal has decided to award her with a fountain pen," he announced.

"Of course, there’s one point I must make clear. When we do good deeds and help others, we need to assess the situation and ensure our own safety. For example, Shen Mianmian, your swollen half-face is the best example," he humorously added.

His added, "The award of a fountain pen without ink is also a reminder."

Everyone was confounded by Chen Jie’s words, mouths agape in surprise. Punishing Shen Mianmian had turned into rewarding her; the turnaround was too dramatic.

Zhou Siyu bit her lip, her jealous eyes turning red.

The expressions on Wang Jingjing and Zhao Xinlan’s faces were even more dramatic, their eyes almost popping out.

Su Xiaohong had been feeling guilty all along and didn’t dare to look directly at Shen Mianmian.

Seeing Shen Mianmian still standing there dazed, Chen Jie smiled. He felt surprise too when he first heard that Shen Mianmian would be awarded a pen; his surprise was no less than theirs.

He had previously been concerned about Lu Siyuan and Shen Mianmian, thinking that even if they weren’t expelled, they would receive serious demerits. Yet, after just one class period, the situation had drastically reversed.

Overall, he was still very relieved.

He had been keeping an eye on Shen Mianmian during this time. The child was like someone who had opened up her governor and conception vessels; her academic performance improved quickly.

If she continues this way, by the end of the second half of the school term, it was possible for her to rank within the top twenty in her class.

"Thank you, teacher."

Clutching the pen in her hand, Shen Mianmian felt a bit emotional. Before this, she had braced herself for a scolding.

In the office, the principal’s gaze constantly reminded her that he was very dissatisfied with her as a student. Yet now, she was surprisingly awarded a pen.

She instinctively felt that He Nan must have something to do with this.

Did Big Brother He speak on her behalf?