Thinking of her character that seemed to thrive on chaos in the variety show, the boy couldn’t help but swallow hard, feeling that this parent-teacher meeting probably wouldn’t be easy.

“There are so many people.”

After Feng Jingxu went in, Sheng Xia followed with a smile, looking at the suddenly silent classroom and the people inside, she said, “It seems I’m a bit late, almost missed the fun. What were you all talking about? I’d like to hear.”

The parents, who just now seemed to be conducting some kind of important international meeting, suddenly showed a bit of embarrassment.

“You must be Jingxu’s mom, right?” The parent sitting in the front row quickly smiled and said, “We heard that Jingxu’s parents were coming this time, so we were looking forward to your arrival.”

Seeing Feng Jingxu about to sneer impatiently, Sheng Xia gently placed her hand on his shoulder, her smile particularly gentle, “Oh, is that so? Then why don’t you tell me what you’ve been discussing?”

“…Oh, it’s nothing, really.”

“Yeah, we just think you’re young, beautiful, with a good temperament, and you’re especially good at teaching children. It’s no wonder people praise you online.”

“I didn’t think much of it when I watched the show before, but now that I see you, I realize it’s true. Jingxu’s mom, you don’t look good on camera, but in person, you’re even more beautiful than on the show.”

Sheng Xia blinked, “Really? That’s not good at all. You know, every time someone praises me, I feel uncomfortable.”

Seeing that she seemed to really believe it, the parents couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. Just as they were about to respond with a polite “It’s nothing,” they saw her touch her face and sigh softly.

“Because I always feel like they’re not praising me enough, it’s really distressing.”

Parents: “?”

“Of course, what I really want to hear is someone scolding me for being ‘rich and arrogant.'”

As everyone subconsciously turned their gaze to the parent sitting against the wall, Sheng Xia also followed their gaze and met his unexpectedly stiff expression, “My goodness, that phrase sounds so pleasant. I even want to hear him scold me a few more times.”

She smiled meaningfully and said, “Then I can politely reply, ‘I’m really sorry, being rich is indeed impressive.'”

“After all, my child has a retreat no matter what he wants to do and can freely pursue his dreams. Isn’t that right, parent inside this room?”

The parent who had just been most critical and sarcastic in the discussion, saying “being rich and arrogant”, was surrounded by everyone’s gaze, suddenly looking embarrassed. With a forced smile, he said, “Yes, you’re right.”

Feeling that this was too embarrassing, he unwillingly added, “I know I shouldn’t have said that, but—”

Sheng Xia remained polite, “Then you shouldn’t say it. After all, I don’t enjoy listening to what you have to say.”

The man: “…”

Some of the parents who were already inclined towards Sheng Xia couldn’t help but hide their smiles.

“I just wanted to kindly remind you, why do you speak so sharply? No wonder you’re a stepmother.” Feeling choked in his heart for a while, the man couldn’t help but say sarcastically, “Nowadays, children don’t pay attention to their studies. Maybe you’re thinking of having another child to replace him.”

“Heh, the waters run deep in wealthy families. I advise Jingxu to be more careful and not be ruined by such a malicious stepmother.”

His child had always been among the top twelve, which was quite good in this top-tier class, so he inevitably looked down on Feng Jingxu, who always hovered around twenty-fifth place, feeling a bit superior.

However, what he didn’t expect was that no one here was going to give him face.

Sheng Xia lazily said, “What’s wrong with being sharp-tongued? Have you ever seen a rose without thorns? Besides, I can specifically prick those who are so easily pierced, revealing their sour side after just a few words.”

Feng Jingxu also followed with a cold, mocking tone, “I don’t need your concern. With this kind of concern, you might as well care about national affairs to ease your ‘concern for the country and the people’.”

The man, being jointly ridiculed by these two, was suddenly furious, his face turning iron blue. He couldn’t hold back and raised his voice, “With your grades, let’s see what you can achieve in the future. You’re only fit to be a clown in the entertainment industry!”

At that moment, the voice of the class teacher came from behind, “Mrs. Jingxu, you’re here? I was just about to tell you that Jingxu’s grades have improved significantly this time. He has moved from 25th place to the top ten in the class.”

“If it’s convenient, could you please share your experience in education?”

The man who was just yelling suddenly closed his mouth, as if he had been slapped hard across the face from a distance. His face turned red, his expression twisted, feeling like everyone around him was laughing at him.

He thought Sheng Xia would mock him, but she didn’t even acknowledge him. Instead, her eyes lit up, and she solemnly shook hands with the class teacher, “Of course, I’ve been waiting for this day. I even brought my speech with me!”

“Teacher, you are truly my kindred spirit.”

Unexpectedly, Sheng Xia, who had caused a stir on the show, was so enthusiastic. The class teacher was momentarily stunned and looked at Feng Jingxu.

Meanwhile, the young man who had just been in the classroom was already walking towards the door without looking back.

Seemingly noticing her gaze, he paused, turned around, and greeted the class teacher calmly, “Teacher, I won’t disturb you for the parent meeting. I’ll leave first.”

Seeing him seemingly calm but actually fleeing, the class teacher was speechless.

Before the class teacher could regret, Sheng Xia was already standing gracefully on the podium, reciting a speech from Feng Yan.

The parents who had just been neutral were suddenly drawn in by her passionate speech, nodding from time to time, deeply feeling that it made sense and they could try to learn from it.

After expressing her thoughts, Sheng Xia paused, then smiled and said, “Finally, I advise someone not to talk so much nonsense all the time. If you don’t agree, come and find me face to face.”

“I live at 126 Conch Street, Bikini Bottom, Pacific Ocean, my name is Patrick Star, my neighbor is Squidward Tentacles, and my best friend is SpongeBob SquarePants. If you have any objections, come and confront me.”

Knowing that she was joking to break the awkward atmosphere just now, the parents below the stage laughed along.

Only that man suddenly locked eyes with Sheng Xia.

Although she looked gentle and compassionate, shining brightly, her black eyes were calm and deep, as if they had no warmth, emitting an intimidating pressure that made people dare not look directly at her.

He suddenly felt a chill down his spine and hesitated to speak again.

Then he saw her smiling silently, mouthing the words, “It’s you, don’t break the peace, Mr. Plankton.”