The principal said, "Parents are young and have to go out to work and earn money. Grandpa is a big man, and it's not good for him to be idle at home. Farming doesn't earn money, so he also goes out to work, and thus he's taking care of Grandma."
"Basically, every household is like this. It's okay for girls, but you see the boys, constantly being managed by old women. What's the point of this continuing?"
Honestly, Tian Tian had also noticed this in the past couple of days.
These boys looked at people with a gaze full of inquiry and curiosity, seemingly eager to express themselves.
But when it came to actually expressing their thoughts, they were shy and couldn't bring themselves to speak, truly lacking in masculine spirit.
She felt they needed a morally upright, positively-energized adult male to guide them properly.
Since everyone liked Chen Dongyang so much, she blurted it out subconsciously.
"Our school is short of a sports teacher. Chen Dongyang, why don't you teach them physical education?"
"We'll reduce your classes by two periods a week. Each class is only forty-five minutes, it won't take up much of your time. How about it?"
Before Tian Tian could even say it, Chen Dongyang had already felt a pang of sympathy. Now, she had personally invited him, and Chen Dongyang was eager to do her a favor.
"I'll be the sports teacher. Can I do it?"
"What can't you do?"
Seeing Tian Tian say this, the principal quickly chimed in.
"You're so tall, and you can keep them in line. Just have them run and jump. What's so difficult about that?"
"It's just that our school is short on funds, so the salary might be..." Teacher Chen...
As long as he could stay with Tian Tian, and with so many CP fans helping to support them, forget one or two hours of class a week, he could endure it even if it was every day.
Chen Dongyang opened his mouth and agreed.
"Teacher Jiang asked me to teach you physical education. See how good she is to you. Why don't you quickly thank her?"
Everyone stared intently at the three of them speaking. When they heard Tian Tian invite Chen Dongyang to be the sports teacher, they all held their breath.
Seeing that he had agreed, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
Now, upon hearing Chen Dongyang thank Teacher Jiang, they all turned their gaze to Tian Tian in unison.
"Thank you, Teacher Jiang."
Chen Dongyang said, "Don't just thank her with your mouths; use your actions. Your principal said that engaging in music and art is unproductive and a waste of study time. If these activities cause your grades to drop, and you can't get into middle school, Teacher Jiang will be punished. Do you want to see her punished?"
No one spoke, but their expressions clearly showed they did not want that.
Chen Dongyang continued, "Since you don't want that, then you should give the principal your commitment now, so he can be at ease, and Teacher Jiang won't be in trouble later."
Everyone looked at the principal in unison again.
Chen Dongyang had cornered him to this extent, so the principal had to play the bad cop.
"If you don't study hard, I won't allow Teacher Jiang to engage in these time-consuming activities anymore. Can you promise?"
Judging by their expressions, their morale had been boosted, and they wanted to agree.
But they needed someone to lead the way, otherwise, no one would dare to be the first.
Chen Dongyang spotted the tallest person in the crowd and pointed at him, "You, what's your name?"
Suddenly being called out, he didn't dare to speak. Someone quietly answered for him.
"Wang Shuo."
"That's a good name. You take the lead and tell me, can you promise the principal?"
Wang Shuo, having been singled out, could only mumble "Yes."
Chen Dongyang rested one hand near his ear, "What did you say? I can't hear you."
Wang Shuo raised his voice a little, "Yes."
"Louder! I still can't hear you!"
"Yes."
"Can you or not!"
"Yes!"
"Good!"
Chen Dongyang stood up and asked everyone in a highly morale-boosting tone.
"Say it together, can you?"
Everyone, like warriors about to go into battle, looked at him with full fighting spirit and answered in a loud voice, "Yes!"
Just then, the class bell rang. Chen Dongyang nodded with satisfaction.
"Then it's settled. We have sports class tomorrow afternoon during the fourth period. You can go back!"
Everyone, overjoyed, swarmed out.