You're Good at This, Bro

What's up with this teacher?

Why is she contributing so many emotion points just for attendance?

Suddenly, Xu Yi felt a chill and looked up to find Yu Xue staring at him.

"Chen Fu."

No one answered for a long time.

Xu Yi was also disappointed in his lack of effort.

Such a good class, and he's skipping. Serves him right to be single.

As Yu Xue looked down, Xu Yi decisively called out.

[Negative Emotion Points +100]

What's wrong with this woman?

Did she discover me?

Thump~

Yu Xue slammed her book onto the desk and then said coldly.

"I grabbed the wrong class roster."

Xu Yi: "???"

A boy next to him chimed in, "No wonder all these names sounded so unfamiliar. Bro, you're probably screwed. You should run while you still can."

[Hahaha... I can't even, I laughed rice into my nose.]

[Xu Yi is a character.]

[Yu Xue must be fuming.]

Xu Yi nodded and tiptoed towards the back.

"Stop!"

Xu Yi turned his head and saw Yu Xue smiling at him.

But the coldness in her eyes was impossible to hide.

"Student, do you want a school-wide announcement or to continue attending my class? Choose one," Yu Xue said.

Something's not right! This is very wrong!

But Xu Yi didn't have time to think, he decisively chose to continue attending class.

An announcement is a small matter; I have the Principal's backing now.

But it would be bad if it implicated my clients.

He had been substituting at schools for so many years with zero negative reviews, all thanks to his professional attitude.

Xu Yi gave an awkward laugh and then returned to his seat.

"Bro, you're really done for. Goddess Yu's face has turned into a battle-ready expression. She's definitely thinking about how she's going to mess with you later."

Xu Yi waved his hand, "No need to say more. As long as it doesn't affect my clients, you can do whatever you want to me."

"So professional. Bro, can I add your WeChat? If I need someone to substitute in the future, I'll find you. Can I get a discount?"

"You'll be five yuan more expensive than others."

"???"

[Negative Emotion Points +20]

Yu Xue spoke again, "This class will now be a midterm exam. Those who do not pass will have their graduation delayed."

"Ah?"

"No way, Goddess."

"Didn't we agree the midterm was next week? Why the surprise inspection?"

"As long as the exam can be scheduled for next week, I'd be willing to date Goddess Yu."

"You're really taking everything you can get."

The classroom was filled with complaints.

The smiles didn't disappear; they just transferred to Yu Xue's face.

Xu Yi was also a little panicked. This vicious woman!

She must have moved the exam forward deliberately to target him.

"Bro, what are we being tested on?" Xu Yi asked.

"Didn't you ask when you were substituting? This is a piano class, so of course, it's a piano test."

Xu Yi: "..."

I've only ever played with my little brother, when have I ever played the piano?

Xu Yi immediately went into bombardment mode with his cockroach client, urging her to come over for the test quickly.

But you can never wake up someone who doesn't want to attend an 8 AM class.

[Beep, congratulations to the host for meeting the Bronze Tier Ten Consecutive Draw requirement. Do you wish to draw?]

"System! Please, let me draw something related to the piano. I'll promise not to play Genshin Impact for a year."

[Beep, congratulations to the host for obtaining Women's Underwear.]

[Beep, congratulations to the host for obtaining Women's Underwear.]

[Beep, congratulations to the host for obtaining Women's Underwear.]

[Beep, congratulations to the host for obtaining Mastery of All Musical Instruments.]

[Beep, congratulations to the host for obtaining Women's Underwear.]

[... ]

"The system is awesome!"

Does the musical instrument system understand what this means?!

Xu Yi cheered inwardly, and soon a flood of memories surged into his mind.

Hmph~

A mere piano test, I've got this!

Soon, a crowd of people headed to the performance room.

Yu Xue looked at Xu Yi with a playful smirk, "Classmate, the entire test will be recorded and put into your file."

"Then make sure to film me looking handsome, okay?" Xu Yi smiled confidently.

[Shock Points +30]

Yu Xue couldn't help but be taken aback. So confident? Could he actually know how to play?

Hmph, it's useless even if he does!

What I'm teaching is a piece composed by my teacher herself, a special gift she gave me.

If you don't attend my class, you can't possibly play it.

Thinking of this, Yu Xue revealed a beautiful smile again.

The performance room was very large, filled with various musical instruments.

Western instruments, traditional Chinese instruments, they had everything.

And placed right in the center was a piano that looked incredibly expensive.

The guy from before explained, "This piano was bought with Ms. Yu's own money. I heard it cost hundreds of thousands."

"Huh?" Xu Yi's eyes widened in surprise.

"Because our school's old piano was... well, old, and the school refused to buy a new one. To ensure students could play on a good piano, she personally funded this one."

"Seems like she's quite wealthy. Maybe I should ask if she needs any part-time services," Xu Yi muttered to himself.

A short while later, Yu Xue began calling students forward to perform according to their student ID numbers.

A camera was set up behind them, recording each performance individually.

"Tsk... this piece is a bit difficult. That last student hit two wrong notes, they'll probably lose a lot of points," Xu Yi commented.

"Bro, you know how to play the piano?" his deskmate asked in surprise.

"A little, a little."

"Then you're probably screwed. Because this piece isn't available on the market, and you're not allowed to look at the sheet music during the exam."

"A true man fears nothing."

"Ai Xiaoxing."

As Yu Xue read the name, her gaze fell on Xu Yi.

Xu Yi walked out boldly, "Here."

[Negative Emotion Points +50]

"Are you Ai Xiaoxing?" Yu Xue asked, her smile not reaching her eyes.

"Yes. I caught a cold a few days ago, so my voice sounds a bit like a guy's."

[Negative Emotion Points +200]

"Heh~"

Yu Xue let out a cold laugh and then said, "Don't say I didn't give you a chance. If you pass the test, I'll turn a blind eye. But if you fail, I'll announce it school-wide, and Ai Xiaoxing will have to repeat the year."

Xu Yi nodded slightly and then elegantly sat down on the chair.

His hands casually pressed the piano keys, producing a burst of noise.

[Negative Emotion Points +20]

[Negative Emotion Points +20]

[Negative Emotion Points +20]

Nice, another 60 Emotion Points gained.

His deskmate weakly lowered his face. He really does know a thing or two.

"What are you doing?"

Yu Xue's face completely turned cold. "If you're going to insult music, then please leave."

"Don't misunderstand, Teacher, I'm just tuning my sense of pitch."

"Hmph, please do."

Xu Yi raised his hands slightly, then let them fall.

Elegant notes seemed to fly out of the piano, immediately followed by a torrent like a waterfall, surging forth.

His deskmate's face instantly froze. "No way, man, you actually know how to play!"

Yu Xue's pink lips parted slightly, her large eyes momentarily dazed.

How is this possible?

Ding ding~

As the final note fell, Yu Xue abruptly stood up, her chest heaving up and down.

[Shock Points +50]

[Shock Points +50]

[Shock Points +50]

[...]

This is the feeling!

Xu Yi appeared calm on the surface, but inside he was ecstatic.

Showing off was secondary; Emotion Points were the real prize.

The entire scene was eerily silent.

The faces of the music students showed disbelief and an incomprehensible sense of defeat.

A substitute teacher plays better than us? Is he cheating?!

"Why do you know how to play?" Yu Xue broke the silence, her voice filled with excitement.

"I've heard it so many times just now, isn't it reasonable that I learned it?" Xu Yi replied as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.