Brother Xionghao felt it was entirely necessary to re-evaluate the student he had been teaching for two years, because since the beginning of this semester, he had noticed that Zhang Fan's personality seemed to have become more assertive.
Previously, if Zhang Fan was called into his office and told to stand, he would absolutely not dare to sit. But just now, he had arrogantly sat opposite him, shamelessly spouting lies and not avoiding his gaze, meeting his eyes without any reservation.
"It seems I cannot simply use a harsh approach to educate him. Head-on confrontation is ultimately not a solution. I need to use gentleness to overcome force," Brother Xionghao thought to himself.
"Since your foot is injured, you can sit and chat," Brother Xionghao said, striving to appear amiable. "The main reason I called you here today is to discuss your studies."
"Have you ever considered that with your current grades, it would be difficult to get into any second-tier university in the country?"
"I have, but I have absolutely no interest in studying, and I feel desperate, teacher," Zhang Fan replied with a look of helplessness.
"Student Zhang Fan, I know high school studies are very demanding and the pressure is immense, but can you not think of your parents? They work diligently, sending you to Donghai No. 7 High School to receive the best education. Can you not at least understand their hardships?" Brother Xionghao asked.
"Teacher, I have thought about what you said, and I really want to understand their difficulties, but they don't seem to work hard at all. Every time I think about how leisurely and relaxed their lives are, I lose even more motivation to study," Zhang Fan said, still appearing somewhat helpless.
What Zhang Fan said was the truth. Although his family was ordinary, there were no real difficulties in their lives. His parents seemed to lead very relaxed lives, never worrying about living expenses, which Zhang Fan found a bit strange.
"Heh heh," Si Youyou beside them couldn't help but chuckle. The other teachers in the office also suppressed their laughter. Zhang Fan's words were indeed infuriating. Although he spoke with a serious expression, everyone could detect the underlying sarcasm.
Brother Xionghao was also quite annoyed. He took a deep breath to calm himself and said, "Student Zhang Fan, as far as I know, your family is very ordinary. Even if your parents can easily afford your schooling, have you considered your future life?"
"You admitted before that you dated student Qin Luoshui, and you broke up in the end. Have you thought about why you broke up?"
"It was because of the disparity. The gap between your family and student Qin Luoshui's family is too great. With your current state and your family background, how could you possibly be worthy of student Qin Luoshui?"
"Therefore, studying hard now is your only way out. Think about it carefully."
Brother Xionghao's words became increasingly sharp, each sentence filled with mockery and contempt. Although he wanted to cause trouble for Zhang Fan, he valued his class's college admission rate even more.
Zhang Fan's previous grades were sufficient to reliably get into a general second-tier university, not dragging down the class. However, if Zhang Fan's current academic state continued, it was likely that even getting into an undergraduate program would be uncertain.
Therefore, Brother Xionghao had to resort to a stronger approach.
Brother Xionghao's direct and harsh words made the other teachers in the office prick up their ears. Only Si Youyou's expression was varied. In her opinion, Teacher Ran's vision was too shortsighted. How could he understand Zhang Fan's true value? With his inherent capabilities, no truly discerning family in the country would reject such a genius.
Zhang Fan, however, did not seem angered by Brother Xionghao's sharp words. He shook his head slightly and said, "Teacher, since you say so, I will no longer hide it. In fact, I am a super rich second generation, so I don't need to worry about my future life at all."
"If you don't believe me, I can prove it to you right now."
"How will you prove it?" Brother Xionghao asked instinctively.
"There are twenty million in this card. It's my living expenses for this semester. Is this enough?"
Saying this, Zhang Fan took out the white bank card that Guang Tou Qiang had given him and threw it on the table.
"A Diamond Card from Donghai Commercial Bank requires a minimum balance of ten million to apply!" one teacher recognized the card and exclaimed.
Everyone in the office was stunned. A minimum balance of ten million? For ordinary teachers like them, earning ten million would take a lifetime, yet this young man had twenty million in living expenses for just this semester?
The only person in the office who remained calm was Si Youyou. She knew Zhang Fan's identity clearly. As a martial arts and magic cultivator who had also reached the Grandmaster realm, a mere ten million was insignificant. If he wished, countless factions would eagerly offer him their support.
After all, if ten million could make a congenital Grandmaster owe a favor, then it was an absolutely worthwhile transaction. Only a fool would refuse.
Brother Xionghao was clearly taken aback by Zhang Fan's display. However, he quickly turned his astonishment into anger. He stared at Zhang Fan and said furiously, "Student Zhang Fan, I don't know if this card is real or fake, but I must tell you that it's best to be down-to-earth. With your current appearance, you will never be worthy of Qin Luoshui."
He was well aware of Zhang Fan's family background – an ordinary family from a small county. What super rich second generation? Brother Xionghao simply didn't believe him. He was sure this bank card was fake, which made him furious, feeling like he was being treated like a fool.
"If you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do. If there's nothing else, I'll go to class now." Zhang Fan retrieved the card, said this, and then ignored Brother Xionghao, walking out of the office.
As he walked to the classroom door, Zhang Fan finally heard the furious roar from the office, "Simply lawless! I'll expel him sooner or later!"
Upon hearing this roar, Zhang Fan couldn't help but smile. Brother Xionghao was a typical bully who preyed on the weak. In his previous life, Zhang Fan had been too weak and allowed Brother Xionghao to bully him.
Therefore, from beginning to end, Zhang Fan had not given Brother Xionghao any face. Although he had exaggerated a bit, Zhang Fan didn't mind angering Brother Xionghao.
Returning to the classroom, they were still in the middle of a lesson. Seeing Zhang Fan standing at the classroom door and hearing the enraged roar from the office, everyone was curious about what earth-shattering thing Zhang Fan had done this time to enrage Brother Xionghao so much, yet still walk back unharmed.
"Awesome, Brother Fan," Zhuo Tairan, seeing Zhang Fan return, quickly put down his comic book and patted Zhang Fan's shoulder.
"Student Zhuo Tairan, please stand up and answer this question," the teacher at the podium suddenly said.
Zhuo Tairan froze. He had gotten carried away again...