【FULL】A Love For Dilemma EP03 | 小舍得 | Song Jia 宋佳, David Tong 佟大为, Rulu Jiang 蒋欣, Jean 李佳航 | iQiyi
[English subtitles are available] [A Love for Dilemma] [Sponsored by Shanghai Cultural Development Foundation] [Culture & Art Salon] [Episode 3] Warm Nest Project? Wei Nuan has been focusing on selling bedding products solely. I’m planning to publicise the concept of home furnishing and increase the types of side-line products.
I want to make the whole counter into a bedroom space, which is Warm Nest. It’s a waste of energy and time. You’re not at the front line. You have no idea how fierce is the competition in our physical shopping centre. In my opinion, you should organise a sales during our upcoming anniversary.
I’ve said that already. We haven’t and will never do sales… You have never done it before, if you do it once in a blue moon, it will be a big hit. You’re a new broom that wants to make a fresh start. I really want to support you from the bottom of my heart.
But our shopping centre is adopting forced ranking elimination system. Whoever has the best sales performance wins. As the operations manager, I have a lot of pressure. Yi Bai Shopping Centre’s home furnishing sales in the year 2016 and 2017 was the leading one in this city.
In October 2018, it dropped out of top three and never rise back. In the first quarter of 2019, the average sales for all brands is merely 553 yuan. Although your shopping centre’s sales commission rate is decreased till 13%, your sales is still experiencing a monthly decline.
You’re the seventh in the city for last month’s sales performance. This is your reality. But this kind of unprecedented and vague plan takes time. When your Warm Nest Project finally heats up the market, you have fixed customers then, but it’ll be too late for us too. Never mind. This isn’t forceful.
I suggest you to consider this matter carefully. Let’s talk about other matters. I’ve something to talk to you. It’s about Mr. Zhong. I plan to gather some parents to file a petition to the school. The more the better. I’ll count you in as well.
I don’t like to be involved in irrelevant matters like this. How is this irrelevant? Doesn’t this affect your daughter, Huan Huan too? Well. Let’s do each other a favour. You’ll join this petition and I’ll consider this Warm Nest Project again. I think you may be mistaken. The Warm Nest Project
Is nothing but beneficial to the shopping centre. If it doesn’t meet the requirement, I wouldn’t agree to it. Do you really think that I’m pleading with you? I won’t be that unprofessional and have any mutual relationship with you. By the way, didn’t you say it clear enough in the group chat this morning?
Did anyone agree to you? Not only me, no one will agree to this. The interest behind signing this petition isn’t as simple as you think it is. I don’t believe in this. You just need to sign your names after I’ve written and printed it out. [I’m sorry,] [I’m outstation currently.]
[I might not be able to return anytime soon.] [Actually, we can still discuss about this.] [It isn’t necessary to go till this extent.] [Actually, it doesn’t really matter if the teacher opens a tuition class.] [Teachers are humans too. They need to survive.] Are you upset? Don’t be upset, dear.
I’ve bought you a dress. Wear it for me later tonight. Okay? I have no mood for that. Then let’s build up the mood. At such critical moment, they’re all acting like a coward. Things have gotten to this extent, but all they know is to retreat. Well, dear, I think that
You don’t need to mind this business. Since Zi You needs to have tuition too, let him join Mr. Zhong’s class then. We know his character well too. Easy for you to say. We need to spend our money and time effectively. The extra classes that Zi You is attending
Are all carefully chosen by me. Do you think it’s that easy? Besides, Mr. Zhong isn’t teaching about Math Olympiad too. I’m pretty sure that he’s teaching what he’s supposed to teach in school during his tuition. If we allow this to happen, then the other teachers will follow his lead. What a disaster!
I understand. But have you ever thought of this? Even if the school lectures and demerits him, Zi You is still in his class. It doesn’t do you any good if you offend the teacher. I’ve thought about this too. That’s why, we can still afford that too, right? It’s easy for you to say.
You’re just a clerk. How much is your monthly salary? Are you looking down on me? I may not have a high salary, but I’m wealthy at heart. Are you planning to go to work late, leave work early and work aimlessly till you retire? Listen, no industry can last forever.
No job is secured forever. Okay? Besides, your company is just a tertiary industry company. Dear, have you ever imagined something like this? Our financial situation right now, we need not to worry about food, we have cars, house and property. Zi You will definitely inherit these later, right?
It will be great if he’s willing to manage all this, if he’s not willing, he can hire a manager. Or he can even sell these out. He won’t be starved. Imagine our retirement life. Facing the sea, flowers blooming during spring. Once you open your eyes, that’s a sea-view house.
I can hug you when I open my eyes. Have you ever thought about that? How enjoyable will that be? Your flow isn’t right. I’ve never heard of inheritance that skips the son and passes to the grandchild. Everyone has their own goals. Thousand acres of paddy field,
But you eat only 30 kg of it. Thousands blocks of houses, but you only use up five feets for sleep. I’ve never met anyone who can explain laziness in such a figurative way. Continue to depend on your parents then. Dear, I just think that we don’t need to push our child too hard.
You don’t understand. Zi You, time for meal. Eat slowly, no one is snatching with you. You don’t understand. The dishes will get mushy after a while. It won’t be tasty then. Try this. Drink this. Why are you eating in such a hurry? No one is snatching with you. [On behalf of the parents,]
[I would like to discuss with you openly.] [You’ve opened a tuition class outside,] [we know about it.] [This is prohibited by the government.] [We understand that teachers] [need to survive and provide for the family too.] Who is it? It’s already late. Parents. [We believe that]
[your morale and character puts a bottom line to your actions.] [So, we need you to promise us this.] [Will you be able to treat all students equally] [no matter in class or in tuition?] [If you can do this,] [we parents aren’t troublemakers too.] [We’ll not interfere with your tuition class.]
No, but, aren’t you being too harsh on Mr. Zhong? That sounds too harsh. Everyone is retreating, yet you’re the only one who accelerates forward. Well, Zi You is the top student. The higher the ability, the heavier the responsibility. Who will take action if we don’t take it?
I’ll just ask them to agree with me. The law cannot be enforced when everyone is an offender. But, no matter what, he’s still our son’s teacher. Shouldn’t you ask for Zi You’s opinion first? Mum, I think that Mr. Zhong is quite nice. He especially likes students with good results.
You’re just a kid, what would you understand? Fill that rack up first. Hurry and finish your meal. Do your homework after your meal. Spray this forest first. Spray the tree later, okay? What will you like to spray? I want to spray that succulent plant. This succulent plant? Look.
It’s tiny, just like you, isn’t it? Li Li. Come over. Okay. Okay, spray this on your own. Okay? Good boy. What’s the matter? Look. This is what Tian Yu Lan sent in the group chat. Isn’t this reaction a little too much? This isn’t called as overreacting,
Do you really think that this is due to Mr. Zhong’s tuition class? She can’t accept the fact that Zi You messed up his examinations. She can’t bear losing. She wants to blame others. His results is okay. Didn’t he get 86 marks? He’s a top student. If we get 86 marks,
We’ll be in cloud nine. But she’s upset. It’s not about fighting for her rights, she wants to prove that she’s able and have high requirements. Look. Those that clamour about going on a diet are always the skinny ones. Those that clamour that they’re broke are always the wealthy ones.
But I should say that your junior really violates the rules in this matter. He needs to be punished and canceled his tuition. But for them, they aren’t really proper too, bashing people in groups. All in all, they’re doing this for their own benefit. How will he be punished then? He’s busted.
It’s up to his attitude. Here, have some water. If he’s attitude is alright, maybe his punishment will be lighter. I need to call Zhong Yi to remind him. Okay. I’ll answer a call. Leave some for me, don’t finish them all. Senior. Never mind the titles. Just go straight to the point.
What’s wrong, senior? Senior, about this, I didn’t want to keep you from this too. If Huan Huan wants to attend my classes, she’s welcome to join. I just think that [sister-in-law and you] [are quite lenient in choosing a school for Huan Huan.] You’ve misunderstood. We’re not calling you because of Huan Huan.
We don’t wish to put extra pressure on Huan Huan. I’m just worried about you. [Since there are parents who know about this,] [you can’t keep this secret forever.] [You should think of a way to overcome this.] The best is that you can talk about this openly. Well, yes. Thanks for your reminder.
You’re welcome. But senior, we’re close, so I’ll be brutally frank. I’ve taught everything that I’m supposed to teach in class. I’ve taught them all. About the tuition classes, you know about it too, right? Those who came to me, are those ambitious parents. Their children are those who are preparing for Han Lin. I…
[Never mind. Don’t you worry.] [I’ll settle this matter.] By the way, senior. We’ll have a school reunion soon. Are you going? Yes. It happens once in a year. We should have a good gathering. Alright, then I’ll go too. See you there then. Okay, get back to your work. Goodbye. [You’ve misunderstood.]
[Mr. Zhong is always a responsible teacher.] [He’s dedicated in teaching his students.] [We should be grateful to him.] What does he mean? [I don’t think it’s appropriate] [to accuse him publicly] [without clarifying the matter beforehand.] [No matter what others think,] [I’ll stand with Mr. Zhong.] Who is that? It’s already late.
Never mind, don’t mind him. Hurry and eat. The movie is starting soon. [A silkworm produces silk till its death,] [a candle burns itself out to give light.] [Teachers are engineers of the human soul.] [who give their all till their hearts ceased to beat] [We parents should understand the teachers’ work better.]
We can’t play anymore. Mission complete. Be careful. Alright, we did it. Let’s go and sleep. Chao Chao, Huan Huan. Come on, follow your mum to wash up. Time for bed. Why me? Didn’t I yesterday… Rock, paper, scissors. Rock, paper, scissors. Rock, paper, scissors.
Follow your dad to brush your teeth and wash your face. Hurry up. Hurry and wash up. Come on. No reaction. Let me see. Whoever that does a better job in washing up, next time when we visit the amusement park, he or she can get to play the bumper car twice more. Twice.
This trick works every time. Every dad who puts their children to sleep is an angel with broken wings in his previous life. Gosh. Who is that at this late hour? These parents are too over. What’s with these accuses without any clarification? Are they criticising someone who is already in distress?
I thought minding their own business is cold enough. I didn’t expect that it can be even worse. But, I’ve called Zhong Yi. Why didn’t he take any action about this? Listen. Tian Yu Lan is still calm right now, but if Zhong Yi refuses to talk, she might get infuriated. What’s wrong with them?
I told you. The nail that sticks up gets hammered down. Why did you start this? Well, now, Zi You becomes the only thorn in Mr. Zhong’s flesh. What are you going to do about this? We can’t have this teacher anymore. I’ve called you a dozen times, why didn’t you pick up?
The movie was going to start. Hence, I turned my phone into silent mode and put it into my bag. Be honest with me. Did you organise any tuition classes outside? Parents are reporting this. They should have solid evidence, right? I’ve received calls from the Ministry of Education. Is there any misunderstanding?
If there is, you can explain. There’s no misunderstanding. No misunderstanding? You admit it? Mr. Zhong. You knew this too. The school has repeatedly stated that teachers are not allowed to organise tuition classes. You’re violating the rules. Besides, parents report that you didn’t teach what you’re supposed to teach in class. Is that true?
No, I didn’t do that. Headmaster He. We must be clear about this. I’m at fault for organising tuition classes outside. I’ll admit about that. But I won’t admit for something that I didn’t commit at all. Why were the last two questions of the previous examination above the students’ level then?
Indeed, the questions were a little above their level. But it’s just a placement test for me to determine their levels and whether should I increase the level of difficulty of my teaching. Increase the level of difficulty of your teaching? Well… This will happen eventually, isn’t it?
Although our school is a Nine Years – One Policy school. These two years, after the Junior High School Entrance Examination, how many students and top students that we’ve lost to Han Lin Private School? The numbers are increasing by year. You know this better than me. Of course I know. Our paths are different.
These few years, Han Lin snatched away top students and took the lead. Students have to attend countless tuition classes and complete tons of exercises. They apply the rote learning method. We can’t do the same. It isn’t a healthy teaching method to force a child’s talent. The students’ learning journey is still long,
But their life is longer than that. But, Headmaster He. Everyone knows the truth. Everyone can tell the truth. The problem now is the parents are voting. Now, Feng Fan’s teaching principles are against the parents’ demands. What should we do? What do you mean? Zhong Yi. Are you questioning our teaching philosophy?
Mr. Zhang, come in too. What’s with your attitude? Parents are filing a complaint. They didn’t communicate with the class teacher, nor seek for the school admins. Instead, they complained directly to the Ministry of Education. Mr. Zhang, you’re the class teacher. You’re also his girlfriend. You’re responsible for this matter too.
– This has nothing to do with her, – It’s all my fault, headmaster. She knows nothing about the tuition classes that I’ve organised. I never told her anything about this. Mr. Zhong, you’re a capable teacher. Our school appreciates capable people. We also hope to give the youngsters a chance to make up.
Now, the pressing matter is to gain understanding from parents so as to withdraw the complaint. If that so, there’s still hope for this matter. Or else… I noticed in the group chat that Yan Zi You’s mother just want you to apologise. She’s not asking too much too. Hurry and apologise.
She’s not asking too much? I didn’t commit that, why should I apologise? Isn’t this too much? Didn’t you organise tuition classes outside? Yes, but that’s another matter. I can apologise for organising tuition classes outside. But about the matter that I didn’t teach what I’m supposed to teach in class, I’ve never done it.
Why should I apologise for that? This is an insult to my character. Did you know? Look at you. What’s with your attitude? Just apologise. The school will just circulate a notice of criticism at most. If you’re acting this stubborn, you may lose your job as a teacher. Whatever. What’s wrong?
Is this job that good? They call you a teacher in public and stab you from behind. It’s you who violated the rules first. When we were in university, we’ve agreed on this. You said that you like children and you want to be a good teacher. Didn’t you?
You said that this occupation is more meaningful than other occupations. Other occupations face products but for this occupation, you face humans and adorable children. Didn’t you say that yourself? Yes, I said that. I’m just organising tuition classes outside the school. Am I wrong? Yes, you’re wrong. The school has an uniformed teaching syllabus.
Ms. Zhang Xue Er. Just think about this. On the same road, Feng Fan and Han Lin at each side. After last year’s Senior High School Entrance Examination, Han Lin hung a congratulatory banner. We all saw that. Their enrollment and acceptance rates for top universities are evident to all of us.
This whole area, just this area alone, all ambitious parents are sending their children to Han Lin. They want to enter Han Lin, hence those questions are necessary to be learnt. If I don’t teach them those, they will still spend the money and join other tuition classes.
Do you think it’s reasonable in that way? Don’t you think that our school is the only place where students can take a breather now? We’re all the same now. We push them hard. What should the children do? What about their childhood? Okay, hold on.
If the worst comes to the worst, I’ll quit this job then. Let’s not talk about this anymore, okay? We never reach a consensus regarding this matter. I don’t want to talk to you. Let’s talk this through properly. Where are you going? In consideration of Mr. Zhong’s attitude, after several discussions,
We decided to dismiss Mr. Zhong. Mr. Zhong. Why didn’t you use an umbrella? Are you in a rush? If you’re not, after I pick up Zi You, I can give you a ride. Even the kids know that it’s wrong to be a tattletale. You’re an adult, can’t you understand this?
Why didn’t you just put a poster at the entrance then? I’ll see. A parent like you, what capable person will you bring up? I need to have something to tell if I’m a tattletale. If you obey the laws and be a good teacher, even if someone wants to harm you,
They can’t do it too, isn’t it? Do you really think that you’re right? Okay, fine. Just wait. Even if you kicked me out, it won’t do you any good. Listen, the wheel of fortune will swing round again. Students aren’t tools for teacher to earn money. You only have money in your eyes.
You’re the scum of the education system. Off you go. Dad, I’m back. Why are you back together? I went out for some business today. It was quite early, hence I went to the school and waited for him to come back together. Why are you this early? Did you leave work early again?
I’m going to play game with my friend to increase my ranking. Where are you going? Back to my room to finish my homework. You lock the door when you’re in your room, how would I know what you’re doing inside? Do your homework here. You better behave. Dear, hurry and cook something. I’m hungry.
Dear. Why do I have a hunch that the relationship between their class teacher and Mr. Zhong isn’t that simple? What are you trying to say? Today, I saw that Mr. Zhong got on Ms. Zhang’s car after he left. Well, he got dismissed. The Mathematics teacher got dismissed
And the class teacher gave him a ride. That’s normal. Don’t over think. Ms. Zhang is Mr. Zhong’s girlfriend. Don’t talk nonsense, Zi You. I didn’t. All students in our class know about it. They always go back together after school. Besides, during the spring outing, Mr. Zhong gifted Ms. Zhang a stuffed toy.
They even hold hands. [They’ve been a couple for some time.] [I think they are dating since university.] Mr. Zhong graduated a few years earlier than Ms. Zhang. [So, he joined our school earlier.] [Later on, Ms. Zhang joined us too after she has graduated.] [Well, she’s following in her boyfriend’s tracks, isn’t she?] [Why?]
[You don’t know about their relationship?] It’s burnt! What’s wrong? Why do you seem distracted? What’s the matter with you? So, all the parents of their class know about their relationship? So what? Mr. Zhong left. But Ms. Zhang is still there. Ms. Zhang is their class teacher.
I filed a complaint about her boyfriend and caused him to lose his job. Wouldn’t she hold grudges on me? What if she retaliates against Zi You? Apart from anything else, if she grades Zi You a pass on his End of Term Development Profile,
He’ll have no hope to enter Han Lin Private High School. I’ve overlooked something important. How can I miss such important information? I told you already. About Mr. Zhong, there’s no need to go till that extent. It’s no use crying over spilt milk now. Dear, let’s give Ms. Zhang a monetary gift.
That’s too straightforward. She won’t accept it for sure. Buy a gift for her? The target is too big. It would be great if we know where she stays. We can send the gift to her place directly. It’s better if we just change Zi You to another class. Dear, stop complicating the matter, okay?
Don’t think so bad of people. Ms. Zhang isn’t someone like that. [Nan Li] [No one will agree to sign this petition.] The interest behind signing this petition isn’t as simple as you think it is. I sincerely suggest you consider this again. Although Yi Bai Shopping Centre is an old shopping centre,
The physical market isn’t encouraging now. You have no chance of winning by offering a promotion and having a price competition with online retailers. We need to make use of the advantages and avoid the disadvantages. I didn’t see any good from your Warm Nest Project either. The promotions that we’ve done for other brands
Received positive response too. That’s called quenching thirst with poison. It’s hard to build up a brand’s value. But it’s easy to destroy a brand’s value. Don’t bluff me. I understand the physical market better than you. I started from a sales promoter. I’ve been in this industry for more than a decade.
I don’t need your lecture. Just because I didn’t join you for that petition? Dear, one question. Does Xia Huan Huan’s mother know about the relationship between the two teachers? [Of course she knows.] That’s a different matter. You’re not the only one who is being professional here. According to the schedule,
We need to start our business before the festive holiday and get ready for the peak season. In two months, according to each shopping centre’s condition, we need to complete their individual design, decoration and display. By this week, we need to confirm the list of participating shopping centres.
I’ve sent the proposal to all of you previously. What do you think? If you have any suggestions, feel free to speak up. Our home textile counter has always been selling quilts. Four-piece, six-piece, and eight-piece quilt sets. At most, it comes with a back cushion or a special-shaped pillow.
The side-line products that you’re doing are only additional workload to us. When the customers are here, we explain and introduce them things. In the end, they only get a pair of slippers. If we have the time, we better clean the counter or wipe the dust off. That’s right.
Besides, those pyjamas, slippers, towels, and soapboxes need to be recorded and put into storage. If we do this, won’t our brand turn into a wholesale market for small goods? I can understand your viewpoints and they hold some truth too. But I would like to discuss this with you. Ladies are well aware that
When we head to the department store for lipstick, the sales promoter will sure do a full face makeup for you. In the end, we’ll always buy more than a tube of lipstick. Gentlemen originally wanted to buy a teacup. They ended up buying a whole tea set back home
And got their pocket money deducted as a punishment from their wives. There are many cases like that, isn’t it? Why are you laughing? You didn’t even drink tea. No matter the products, we must give our best to portray a user experience relating to our products for the customers. Especially for bedding products.
We need to provide customers a warm living atmosphere. In this way, the customers will be loyal to our products and we’ll have connective sales and long-term engagement. What do you think? Mr. Liu, what’s your decision? I haven’t decided yet. At the end of the day, we’ll be selling bedding products.
Why should we do such unnecessary and fancy things? Whoever wants to be the first person to eat the crab, just eat it. Crabs are good things now. Steamed crabs or stir-fry crabs are tasty, aren’t they? If you like it, just take it. We’ll not fight with you for it.
Alright, we’ll take it then. Mrs. Nan. 22nd Century Shopping Centre would like to register. Count me in. Count me in too. Our mall intends to transition too. This is like getting a pillow when we’re feeling sleepy. Physical malls need to fight with all our might to survive.
We’re willing to take the risk with your company. Thank you. We shall finalise the agreement now. Is there anyone who would like to change his mind? No. Good. So, for this year’s flagship store, it will be 22nd Century Shopping Centre for the moment. About the budget plan for Warm Nest Project,
We’ve gained approval this morning. For the shopping centres that join the project, the annual sales support will incline to them by 30% to 50% more. Lu Lu, please explain in detail. Alright, Mrs. Nan. [The Five Modes of Home Furnishing Industry] Great. This collaboration is wonderful. Why didn’t you mention about the sales inclination?
If you knew about the sales inclination, Yi Bai Shopping Centre will join this project, right? At least we will consider this thoroughly. We hope that the retailers are like-minded people and agree with the Warm Nest Project instead of being attracted by the sales inclination. You’re doing this on purpose.
About the sales inclination, you didn’t tell me in the shopping centre. Previously during the tea break, you didn’t mention a single word too. You’re ridiculing me, aren’t you? I’ve told you, I hope that the retailers are people who agree with the Warm Nest Project concept. I’m busy enough,
I have no time to ridicule you. Enough. This is not the first time that you ridicule me. Nan Li, just be honest. If it’s someone else, would you clam up like this? Go ahead and ask Manager Wei. He didn’t know about this previously too. Of course he won’t tell me the truth.
I think that you should reflect on yourself. If it wasn’t for me, it was someone else who introduced this project, would you be this offensive? You decided to give this up on your own, yet you’re blaming me for cheating you. Let’s stop hiding secrets. You said a lot,
But it’s all about the feud between us for more than a decade, isn’t it? Look, you’re prejudiced. You think that I’m against you. No matter how I explain, you will never listen. Your persecutory delusion is caused by that foolish feud too. Believe it or not,
I will never bring my personal emotions to work. If there’s nothing else, please leave. The pendulum will swing back. Nan Li, just wait for it. We’ll see who will be the last one standing. Mum. Mum. I’m right here. Gosh, you frightened me! What are you doing here? What’s the matter? Look.
It’s said that there are many germs in the washing machine. When I was washing the bedsheets, I poured some disinfectant in. It turns out like this. You need to dilute the disinfectant beforehand. You just poured it in directly, right? I have no idea. No one has told me that before. Seriously.
Gosh, I washed a fine set of bedsheets into this poor state. I really can’t do anything right. Stop. Don’t say such things. It’s okay. It’s just a set of bed sheets. I’ll buy you a better one. Never mind. But… Don’t get angry. Compared to the quilt set, your loss is bigger. Here.
Take off your gloves. How could I do such a thing? It’s okay, it’s nothing. It’s good. You’re the princess, you aren’t supposed to do this. Here, wash your hands. Put on some hand cream. I’ll cook something nice for you later. Alright? How is it? Fine.
She argued with you in front of everyone else and even dared to question you in such a bold manner? That’s right. It’s quite upsetting. The world is huge, never mind about us hiring the same part-time maid. Why can we still meet at work? I told you. We should change the part-time maid.
But the auntie did nothing wrong. Besides, she never gossip. When I hire her, I know that she’s working at her place too. If I dismiss her after I know about it, it makes me seem guilty. What about work? Why is it upsetting? You are her superior.
If you’re willing, you can let her go. If you’re upset, you can torture her without any mercy. I’m still professional, okay? The point is that I’m stuck in a suspicious position. She has persecutory delusion. She keeps thinking that I’m against her. The company doesn’t know about our relationship at the moment.
If they get to know about it, I’m afraid that it’s too complicated to explain. Napkin. Then, just go against her. Or else, it’ll be unfair to you. I’m just saying. If I really do it, wouldn’t you look down on me? I know you won’t do such a thing. Where is my sea salt?
Where’s my vegetable salad? Okay. Okay, your requirements are quite high. Here’s your sea salt. Here’s your vegetable salad. Thank you. Enjoy your meal. Mum, don’t just eat the vegetables. You should eat some meat too. You need to get some protein too. Otherwise, you’ll be undernourished. You just won’t listen to me.
How wonderful it is to have dinner together with us. Just to fulfill your own cravings, you will result in loose skin and a bloated body full of fats. I prefer to be undernourished. Whatever. You fairies can get full just by drinking dew. Besides, I buy groceries for you, and fetch the children.
That’s enough. I even need to watch the part-time maid for you. Stop exploiting my labour force. Who dares to exploit you? You’re so precious. I’m born to be a maid. I know it well. Put it there. I’ll wash it later. Never mind. I’ll wash the dishes. Your hand shouldn’t be dirtied.
Are you hungry? Do you want some? I’m not worthy of that. Have you finished your homework? Why are you playing when you didn’t even finish your homework yet? Do you think that I can’t see you? You spend your pocket money on these gross things. You even treat these like it’s a treasure.
Can you get into Han Lin by playing with these? One day, I’ll throw these away. You’re such a big kid now, yet you don’t have any self-awareness. I don’t have much homework today. I only have Exercise Book One for copying, and Exercise Book Two for correction. Where’s the Exercise Book Two?
Bring it over. I want to look at your mistakes. I left it at school. How many times do I need to tell you? Bring all your books with you. You’re in the fifth grade now. Why can’t you be more responsible? You always left things behind. Where’s your memo?
Why did I ask you to record your memo? I’ve reminded you everyday. Build up a good habit. Did you just ignore what I said? I’m already doing my best as your mum, what else do you want from me? Why are you looking at me like this?
Is the Exercise Book Two on my face? You only have this much homework? How about extracurricular exercises? Show me your Ze Shu’s Math Olympiad exercises. Today, Ze Shu had a placement test, so there isn’t any exercises. The placement test is on today? How’s the placement test for Elite Class?
How many students got 90 marks and above? Eleven. What’s your ranking? I got a joint eighth place with another student. Really? Eighth place. Then it won’t be a problem for you to join the Elite Class. Son. After you join the Elite Class, you’ll have chances to win the Ze Shu Cup. Gosh, son.
That’s really awesome. I told you. You’re the smartest. You’re smart, hardworking and obedient. Besides, you’re extremely good looking too. What do you want for dinner? I’ll make it for you. This paper is quite difficult. It’s not your fault for getting this wrong. You just need to do the corrections. Since you’ve done it,
Then you may stop now. You can play for awhile. Well, can I go down for football? No football. You’ll be drenched in sweat. You might not be able to concentrate after football too. You still need to memorise the vocabularies before sleep. Don’t forget about that. Well, why not you read some extracurricular books?
Or else you can watch the television. Good boy. [April Examination Results of Class 1 Grade 5] [Xia Huan Huan] [222 marks]