A Talk

Life is full of unpleasantries, and of those, only a few can be shared with others.

The messy trifles of work, the occasional minor ailments of the body, the bumps and bruises of relationships... troubles often follow like a shadow, and when you press one down, another pops up...

Facing the gazes of the two teachers, Su Yuan felt a familiar unease.

Instructor Tan was a female teacher in her thirties, dignified and graceful. Since she was Su Yuan's own homeroom teacher, Su Yuan wasn't as nervous around her as she was with Teacher Wang. But having an embarrassing moment in front of someone you know is even more mortifying.

"Su Yuan..." Instructor Tan looked at the student in her class with a complex, inexpressible feeling. She had a good relationship with Teacher Wang and had been notified today that something concerning one of her students had come up. Upon arrival, she learned it was about Su Yuan.

And the matter was that a woman's bra was found in her closet!

What kind of situation was this!

Su Yuan was usually a well-behaved student, and quite attractive. Instructor Tan had always had a good impression of her, so her first reaction was to wonder if there was some misunderstanding. Before coming, she had wondered which student had made a mistake, and hadn't thought of Su Yuan at all. It wasn't until she learned from Teacher Wang that there was no misunderstanding—that a woman's bra had indeed been found in her closet—that Instructor Tan had to take it seriously.

She had heard about the Underwear Thief incident in the girls' dormitory, but Instructor Tan didn't believe this thief could be Su Yuan. Moreover, after communicating, she was relieved that Teacher Wang also didn't believe Su Yuan was the Underwear Thief, as that would have made things even more troublesome.

But the fact that a woman's bra was found in Su Yuan's closet was undeniable.

--Could it be that Su Yuan has psychological issues?

Instructor Tan and Teacher Wang thought along the same lines.

At this moment, seeing Su Yuan's increasingly delicate and beautiful appearance, Instructor Tan felt even more convinced that this guess might be true. "Androgynous" usually meant a boy looking somewhat like a girl, but the Su Yuan before them was more beautiful than most girls. There was little evidence to suggest she was a boy.

And recently, there had been a rumor among some teachers, discussed jokingly, about the gender of a certain student in their class. That student was Su Yuan.

Didn't this further confirm a certain suspicion?

Initially, Su Yuan thought that since Teacher Wang had called her homeroom teacher, there would be a very stern reprimand, perhaps even a disciplinary action. But things developed beyond her expectations. Teacher Wang and Instructor Tan were giving her earnest guidance, with no intention of criticism.

As she listened, she gradually understood. It turned out the two teachers thought her gender identity was confused!

Su Yuan blushed a deep red. This misunderstanding was huge! No, wait! Thinking about the fact that she had transformed, she suddenly felt conflicted. But despite the conflict, this might be a very good opportunity. She couldn't keep hiding it forever; if something happened at school, she'd need some support.

If she told them she was actually a girl, wouldn't that be more beneficial for her?

It would be better than carrying the impression of having a confused gender identity. Her thoughts raced, weighing the pros and cons. Su Yuan felt this situation had potential for manipulation, and under these circumstances, there seemed to be no other choice. Suddenly, a desire to confess surged within her.

"Wait, Teacher Wang, Instructor Tan!" she said, raising her hand to interrupt their earnest guidance.

Looking at Teacher Wang, Instructor Tan looked at her in surprise. She thought other students would never dare to interrupt a teacher's conversation so rashly. After gathering her thoughts, she said, "Actually, there's something I've never told anyone..."

"...Actually, I'm a girl..."

"..."

Teacher Wang and Instructor Tan exchanged glances. This "little boy" in front of them had quite a psychological burden. Yes, the "condition" was quite severe, to the point where he could no longer distinguish fantasy from reality.

"Su Yuan, the teacher knows you want to be a girl, but you are, after all, a boy..."

No, no, the script shouldn't be developing like this!

Seeing the two teachers about to launch into another lecture, she immediately knew she had to cut through the Gordian knot, or it would only make her "condition" seem more severe.

"Wait! I'm telling the truth." She shouted, turned around, and closed the office door. Returning, she said, "Teacher Wang, Instructor Tan, listen to me..."

Su Yuan's eyes darted around as she began to spin a tale.

In her story, she had been born a girl but had a "female pseudohermaphroditism" condition. She was raised as a boy from childhood. Later, for various reasons, her family learned of her condition. Although her gender was corrected, her psychology couldn't adjust immediately and she still retained strong masculine traits.

The story was "smoothly" told, and as she spoke, even Su Yuan felt like it was real. The two teachers went from initial disbelief to expressions of surprise. "You mean... you're actually a girl, but your correction was a bit late, and your psychology isn't purely female?"

Su Yuan nodded "painfully." "Yes, my family only discovered my condition when I was in junior high. Although my body was corrected, it's hard for the mind to become completely normal."

Instructor Tan nodded, "So that's how it is." She looked at Su Yuan's face again—her delicate nose, small mouth, graceful eyebrows, large eyes, soft ears and cheeks—she truly looked like a girl.

She and Teacher Wang exchanged a look, clearly believing Su Yuan's story. But maintaining a rigorous attitude, they said, "Do you have anything to prove what you're saying?"

"Yes! I have my medical records..." Su Yuan thought of the previous "examination report" and said calmly.

Teacher Wang glanced at her. "Su Yuan, you can go back now. Teacher Wang and I know about your situation. Oh, and bring your medical records for us to see later."

Thinking she had successfully escaped a disaster, Su Yuan felt a sense of relief. As she reached the door, she said, "Teacher Wang, Instructor Tan, can you keep this a secret and not tell anyone?"

"Go back now, we understand."

Su Yuan said "Oh" and opened the door to leave.

After Su Yuan left, Teacher Wang sighed. She really hadn't expected things to turn out this way. "Instructor Tan, what do you think we should do about this?"

"Our strategy needs to change. We thought she was a boy with a female psyche, but it's the opposite—a girl with a male psyche! In that case, that lace bra must have been hers."

Teacher Wang nodded. "I noticed earlier that her chest does have some slight swelling. She is indeed a girl. But she asked us not to let others know, this..."

Instructor Tan shook her head. "Since Su Yuan doesn't want too many people to know, we should respect her choice and observe for now."

"But she's in a girl's body, living in the boys' dormitory. Isn't that dangerous? If this gets out..."

"Yes, this situation definitely can't continue."

Teacher Wang and Instructor Tan discussed it and felt it was very necessary for Su Yuan to regain her "gender identity" as soon as possible. Teachers are meant to impart knowledge, teach skills, and resolve doubts; they should also provide proper guidance in a student's psychological life. Suddenly, Teacher Wang seemed to have an idea. "Would it help her condition if she went on a date?"

Instructor Tan didn't immediately understand. "You mean, let her date a boy?"

Teacher Wang nodded. "What about the boys in her dorm?"

Instructor Tan spoke about the character of Ji Yehao, Gao Jun, and Yang Xiaowei. "I've heard Yang Xiaowei often doesn't stay at the dormitory and already has a girlfriend. Su Yuan's dorm should only have Ji Yehao and Gao Jun as the two male residents."

Teacher Wang said ambiguously, "Don't you think Ji Yehao is quite good-looking? Since Su Yuan has no intention of moving out, if those two..."

Instructor Tan asked in surprise, "Those two?"

"Yes."

"No, that child Ji Yehao, although his temper isn't bad, as role models, how can we make such an absurd decision?"

The school didn't prohibit college students from dating, and often instructors would joke with students, holding a 'happy to see it happen' attitude. Coupled with Su Yuan's special circumstances, if it worked out, it might be greatly beneficial for her. However, reason told her not to attempt it rashly.

Seeing Instructor Tan's opposition, Teacher Wang's idea vanished. "Since you think it's not okay, then forget it. But I still think you need to talk to Ji Yehao and Gao Jun. Hint at it subtly, at least so they don't bully Su Yuan."

Instructor Tan nodded. "Alright, I'll talk to them."