I'm still just a kid!
The dean was delighted to see Xia He suddenly settle down and study. She felt as if she had finally put one of her worries to rest.
What she worried about most was Xia He. Although the girl was only eleven or twelve, there was something improper about the way she carried herself. The dean was afraid Xia He might go astray.
Now that Xia He had quieted down and started studying, the dean was thrilled. She figured Wang Yue had influenced her, so she found him and asked him to take charge of the children's studies.
After all, Wang Yue's grades were so good. If he could help all the children improve, she'd have one less thing to worry about.
Wang Yue hadn't expected the dean to spring this on him, and he tried to turn her down, looking rather put out. "Dean, I'm still just a kid!"
The dean heard him out, then said bluntly, "All right, I know you're mature for your age. Don't pretend to be a little kid. Just tell me whether you're willing."
As she spoke, she made a point of glancing at Xia He, the threat in her eyes unmistakable.
Wang Yue didn't think the dean would actually do anything to Xia He, but if she deliberately kept him and Xia He apart, that would be a real hassle.
So he had no choice but to give in. He said with a sigh, "Fine. I'll run evening tutoring sessions here at the orphanage. Anyone who wants to study can come. How does that sound?"
The dean thought Wang Yue's suggestion was even better than what she'd had in mind, and smiled. "Great. I won't make you do it for free, either. I'll pay you!"
Wang Yue hadn't expected