Monday afternoon, first period.
The sunshine was lovely, perfect weather for an afternoon nap.
News of the new Math Teacher had spread throughout Class 8, leaving the students full of anticipation. Some were even planning to test this Gao Heshaui fellow for themselves.
Wu Xiaoqi hugged his basketball and stared at the classroom door.
The previous math teacher had been too weak. Wu Xiaoqi could sleep in class without the teacher doing a thing, which somehow made his naps feel less satisfying.
Amid everyone's anticipation, a dark figure appeared at the classroom door.
The students' first impression was that he was dark-skinned; their second was that he was tall and powerfully built.
The figure strode quickly to the podium, looked over the class, and introduced himself with a stern expression.
"I'm Gao Heshaui. I'll be responsible for Class 8's math lessons for the time being."
A scattered chorus of "Hello, Teacher" sounded below.
Gao Heshaui had thick eyebrows and large eyes, which he kept wide open. A large mole sat beside his nose, giving a poor first impression.
Looking at the students below, Gao Heshaui asked, "Who's the class monitor?"
Huang Zhongfei raised his hand.
"I think that, as a new teacher, I'm not asking for some grand welcome. But surely you should at least say, 'Hello, Teacher,' right?"
Gao Heshaui's face was cold as he said this, his tone hard.
Huang Zhongfei called out, "Everyone, say it again!"
He took the lead. "Hello, Teacher!"
Immediately, a neat greeting rang through the classroom.
Wang Longlong lightly nudged Ma Shicheng. "Ma Ge, stop playing for now. This teacher isn't simple."
Starting off with such a show of authority—he really had something.
Ma Shicheng quickly put away his phone.
"Alright, class begins." Gao Heshaui started teaching.
Once Wu Xiaoqi confirmed that the