Chapter 1457
The afternoon self-study class was meant for group discussions. Alissa had initially planned to introduce an interactive learning environment in Class 57 to shift students from passive learning to self-directed study.
However, Alissa soon became the deputy director of the office, and Audrey took over the plan. At the beginning of the semester, a class meeting was held to establish and evaluate the study groups in Class 57. The entire class was divided into about ten study groups, with the top students selected as group leaders based on academic performance, organizational skills, and high prestige. Vice leaders and members were assigned based on academic performance, gender, and personality to ensure each group was balanced in strength.
Laura, Lucy, and Kevin naturally became group leaders, each with five or six members. Every week, a "Star of Learning" and "Star of Progress" were chosen from each group, and every month, a "Class Star of Learning" and "Class Star of Progress" were selected.
After Sunset Valley High implemented the project, Class 57 was also designated as a model class for efficient classroom construction, serving as a highlight in reports. Therefore, Oliver paid great attention and even personally participated in the daily group discussions of Class 57, giving high praise.
Kevin’s group had six members: three boys and three girls. Two boys and one girl were from rural areas, while the other three were from the county. The county students looked down on the rural students, forming two distinct factions that often bickered, causing Kevin a headache as he tried to mediate with little success.
"Kevin, how do you pronounce this word? I always get it wrong," asked a boy named Brad Murphy, holding his textbook with embarrassment. He was from a poor village in West Stream Town, burly but with a weak academic foundation, especially in pronunciation.
Kevin saw that it was a tricky word and demonstrated it twice, but Brad still couldn’t get it right, speaking with a thick accent that made several classmates snicker. One boy grinned and said, "Brad, what are you saying? Is that your West Stream Town dialect? Impressive. Hahaha."
Brad’s face turned red, and he glared at him. "Tony Bailey, go fuck yourself. How did your mom give birth to such an asshole like you?"
The boy, Tony Bailey, had a knack for joking around. Hearing Brad curse at him, he shot back without hesitation, "Bastard, how did someone like you end up at Sunset Valley High? Go back to your Westbrook village!"
"Fuck!" Brad's eyes blazed with anger as he lunged at Tony, pinning him down and landing punches on his face. Brad was strong and heavy, and even Kevin couldn’t stop him. Tony screamed in pain until the surrounding boys rushed in to pull them apart.
At that moment, a tall figure walked into the classroom—it was Audrey. Seeing the chaos, she frowned and said coldly, "Kevin, what on earth is going on here?"
Kevin quickly stepped up and explained the situation. Audrey's face darkened as she scolded, "Kevin, how could you be so irresponsible as the Class President? How could you let them fight? Write a 5,000-word reflection for me tonight."
Hearing Audrey lay all the blame on him, Kevin felt wronged but couldn’t argue in front of everyone. He could only nod and say, "Yes, Ms. Johnson."
Audrey turned to Tony and Brad, saying calmly, "You two, come with me to the office. The rest of you, continue with your self-study."
After Audrey left with Tony and Brad, Kevin led the others to clean up the classroom. Ivan, gloating, said to Paul, "Kevin's in trouble now. He might get canned as Class President by Audrey. I'll go talk to Alissa and maybe get the position back. Help me get some votes, and you'll benefit from it."
"Ivan, you becoming Class President is what everyone wants. Kevin is just a joke; he can’t compare to you," Paul flattered Ivan but secretly scoffed. Kevin was Audrey’s cousin and trusted by Alissa, so it was impossible for Ivan to become Class President. It was wishful thinking, and Paul was curious to see how Ivan would handle it.
Since the plagiarism incident, Ivan’s influence in the delinquent group had plummeted. He no longer commanded the same respect, as no one was foolish. They had flattered Ivan for benefits, but now that he had lost power, Paul staying neutral was already a sign of loyalty.
Paul’s favorite pastime was visiting adult entertainment venues weekly. At school, he fantasized about beautiful teachers like Audrey and Vanessa. He joined the delinquent group just for fun. Since Audrey had a heart-to-heart talk with him, he felt she genuinely cared for him and had reduced his visits to adult venues.
Having sex with prostitutes wasn’t all that satisfying. They were just in it for the money. As soon as he walked in, they’d wiggle their hips and tighten around him, making him finish in minutes. Then they would leave, and he’d feel like he’d wasted his money. Spending hundreds of dollars for a few minutes wasn’t worth it; better to just jerk off.
Of course, if the prostitute were someone like Audrey, it would be worth any amount. Paul fantasized about squeezing himself between Audrey’s ample breasts, covering her face with his cum. He wished she were a prostitute so he could spend all his allowance on bedding her daily.
In the office, Audrey sat in her chair, crossing her long legs, and calmly said, “Tony, Brad, why were you fighting? Who wants to explain first?”
Tony quickly spoke up, “Ms. Johnson, he cursed at me.”
Brad hurriedly added, “Ms. Johnson, I asked Kevin how to pronounce a word, and he made fun of me.”
“Your pronunciation was wrong, who wouldn’t laugh?” Tony scoffed. “If it weren’t for the government’s support, you wouldn’t have gotten in with your scores.”
“That’s enough. Stop it.” Audrey frowned. She knew regular students often looked down on those admitted through special programs, thinking they had poor grades and mostly came from rural areas, causing frequent friction. “You’re in your second year now. Next year, you’ll be seniors. Fighting over these things, don’t you feel any urgency? Your parents sent you here to study, not to brawl.”
Both boys fell silent. Audrey sighed and said, “Tony, Brad’s language skills are weak, but that’s no reason to mock him. Your grades aren’t stellar either. You were 55th in the midterms, right? How would you feel if others mocked you?”
“Ms. Johnson, I’m sorry.” Tony blushed and lowered his head, his eyes lingering on Audrey’s legs. She wore black sports pants that outlined her curvy hips, full thighs, and slender calves, showcasing her mature appeal. No wonder she was the most admired teacher at Sunset Valley High.
Since Audrey became the homeroom teacher for Class 57, nearly all the boys had made her their dream goddess, and Tony was no exception. He often fantasized about her tall, sexy figure while masturbating. Sometimes, during class, seeing her shapely hips made him hard, imagining how amazing it would feel to pull down her pants and take her from behind.
Audrey turned to Brad and gently said, "Brad, I know you're not the type to get into fights. This was mainly Tony's fault, but violence doesn't solve anything; it only makes things worse. If you had sent Tony to the hospital, what would the consequences be? Could you stay at Sunset Valley High?"
The thought of being expelled and seeing his parents' disappointed faces sent a wave of fear through Brad. He choked up, "Ms. Johnson, I know I was wrong. I won’t fight again."
“Alright.” Audrey stood up, smiling, “You’re all classmates in Class 57, sharing every day together. This is a bond. When you go off to college and into the real world, will you still hold grudges over such small things? Shake hands, hug, and let it go.”
Tony and Brad exchanged awkward glances, clearly hesitant.
“Come on,” Audrey chuckled, walked over to Brad, and hugged him. “Like this, it’s simple.”
Brad felt Audrey’s warm, full body against his chest, even sensing her firm breasts pressing against him. His mind went blank; he never expected Audrey to hug him.
West Stream Town was the poorest place in Harmony County, and his village was the poorest there. With many siblings, he wore hand-me-downs, patched and re-patched. Before high school, he had always attended the town's middle school and had never even been to Starfall Town.
Since attending Sunset Valley High, Brad felt like he was in a different world. Seeing the pretty girls in his class, he mustered the courage to talk to them but was often met with disdain and ridicule for his poverty. This made him increasingly withdrawn and sensitive, rarely speaking to anyone, his inner world growing colder.
But Homeroom Teacher Audrey's hug melted the ice in this introverted, self-conscious boy's heart, rekindling his hope for life.
Seeing Audrey’s understanding and encouraging smile, Brad felt warmth he had never known before. Tears welled up as he clenched his fists, vowing to study hard and prove he wasn't worthless.
Tony, on the other hand, showed a jealous expression. He couldn’t believe the gorgeous, sexy Audrey had hugged Brad, that country bumpkin. It was so unfair.
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