Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
After the teacher briefly introduced me, she turned to look at me and gently said, “Now, let’s invite Sheila to introduce herself. Welcome her, everyone.”
As expected, no matter where I went, whether it was before or after my rebirth, school had the same routine. As I thought to myself, I maintained a decent and standard smile on my face. Then, I gently took a step forward and said, “Hello, everyone. My name is Sheila. I’m five years old this year. I hope to = become good friends with everyone in the future.”
As soon as I said that, my face immediately turned red. It wasn’t because I was nervous, but because it was too shameful for a mature soul like me to introduce myself in front of a group of children.
The teacher probably thought that I was shy and quickly took the lead to clap. At that moment, I saw a very mocking smile on Kris’ face. She was also looking at me as she turned her head to discuss something in a low voice with her deskmate.
Looking at the little girl’s behavior and her despicable ways, I was speechless. The little girl must have mistaken me for her love rival because of the misunderstanding just now.
The teacher told me to return to my original seat and then began to lecture. The teacher with the gold-rimmed glasses was a math teacher. Today’s lesson was to review the addition and subtraction from the number, ten.
The teacher on the podium was talking with great enthusiasm. I admit that her teaching method was already considered excellent, but for a financial genius like me who had mastered all this, this class was really boring.
I placed my right hand on the desk and propped up my small head. I stared out of the window at the blue sky and white clouds in a daze. There was a big tree very close to the classroom. Its leaves were lush, attracting many birds.
I was staring out the window in a daze. I didn’t even know that the teacher on the podium had finished explaining.
The teacher began to draw people up to do practice questions to check whether everyone had understood the concept. When the teacher called out Kris’ name, I turned my head to look and saw her stand up with confidence.
Kris hopped onto the podium and wrote down her answers beautifully and correctly on the blackboard. She also showed two different solutions. The teacher praised her and took the lead in applauding her.
I was really not interested in this addition and subtraction of less than ten. I yawned out of boredom and continued to look out of the window. Just as I was about to count the birds on the tree, a few more birds flew over.
At this moment, I suddenly heard someone call my name.
“Teacher, I saw that Sheila didn’t applaud me just now. She must have a better solution. I heard that Sheila is a genius who got full marks in all the subjects in the entrance exam. Why don’t you let her come up and show us?” Kris noticed that I was staring out of the window in a daze and immediately used it against me.
Kris’ mathematics was the best among all the subjects. She was confident that there was no third solution to this problem. Moreover, Kris noticed that I hadn’t been listening to the class. She was certain that I wouldn’t be able to solve this problem.
The smile on the teacher’s face froze for a moment. She clearly understood Kris’ intentions?
“Sheila, are you willing to come up? If you’re not, it’s okay. The curriculum in our school is faster than in other schools. Since you have just transferred here. It’s very likely that you haven’t learned this part yet.”
“If you don’t know how, you don’t have to come up. Sheila, don’t worry, we won’t laugh at you.” Seeing this situation, Kris put on a condescending look. Although she said she wouldn’t laugh, her face was full of ridicule.
In the face of Kris’ provocation, my expression didn’t change as I sat in my seat. My eyes, which were like gems in the dark night, were filled with a sense of oppression. I stared at Kris until the smile on her lips slowly disappeared.
I disdained to argue with a five-year-old girl, but this did not mean that I would allow others to bully and provoke me.
After forcing Kris to stop smiling with a fierce gaze, I immediately put on an obedient expression and stood up to give my teacher a cute smile. “Teacher, I’m willing to go up..”