Teacher, your wig is crooked (Part 1)

Riley looked at Olivia for two seconds and smiled, "Yes, do you have something else?"

Olivia's eyes narrowed slightly, and she shook her head, saying, "No."

Riley turned and went back to the classroom.

As soon as he sat down, Samson leaned over, "What did Olivia say to you? Your face looks so bad."

"Is my face really that bad?" Riley asked.

"Yes, you look so serious, it scared me," Samson teased.

If there was a mirror, Riley thought he might take a look.

Samson then asked, "What did Olivia want from you?"

"Nothing," Riley picked up his book and started reading again.

Samson thought about asking more but saw that Riley seemed unwilling to talk, so he closed his mouth.

When the morning classes ended, Riley packed his things and went to the office of the third-year section.

"Teacher, I want to request a leave of absence," Riley stared at the head teacher's thick hair.

The head teacher suddenly stood up.

There was another female teacher in the office, and her gaze immediately locked onto Riley.

The head teacher restrained himself and said, "Do you know what you're saying? The high school entrance exam is just a few days away, and you want to take a leave. I haven't even had you write a self-criticism for your previous truancy."

Riley said seriously, "Teacher if you don't grant me a leave, I'll have to skip classes. I'll make up for the self-criticism."

The head teacher's temple veins bulged, and he said, "Do your parents know about this leave request?"

Riley didn't answer.

The head teacher took a deep breath, sat back down, and said earnestly, "If you don't want your mom to come to the school again, go back to class and study properly. The last time was a misunderstanding, but even though you've awakened independently, you can't neglect your studies. The high school entrance exam is just a few days away."

Riley smiled, "Last Friday when my mom came to school, you were there too, teacher."

The head teacher was momentarily stunned and replied, "I asked your mom to come to school to explain the truancy."

Riley tilted his head, and asked, "Why did you make my mom leave?"

The head teacher hesitated, his expression complicated.

He thought it was something Riley's mother had told him and didn't know how to respond.

He shared an office with the head teacher of Class 9.

That day, Olivia from Class 9 came to school with her mother, and it happened to coincide with the time Riley's mother was there.

Olivia had just been admitted to St. Angela High School, and the director of education had come to congratulate her.

Their office's attention was mostly on Class 9 at that moment.

Riley's mother then explained that it was her son's independent awakening and excitement about contracting a Spirit Beast that caused her to forget to request a leave.

Children can tell lies, but adults usually don't follow their immaturity, so he naturally believed her.

What should have been a happy occasion turned into an unexpected spotlight, with everyone in the office asking questions, and Riley's secrets were exposed.

Olivia's mother made a few sarcastic remarks, and Riley's mother argued with her.

Olivia cried on the side.

As the school's cherished treasure, Olivia couldn't be allowed to feel wronged. The director of education stepped in and asked Riley's mother to leave.

The head teacher considered himself a competent teacher.

He didn't engage in personal relationships and focused on his work. It took him more than 20 years to become a head teacher.

In this long journey, his initial enthusiasm had waned, and he couldn't stand up for the parents of his own students who were treated differently.

But he also felt he hadn't done anything wrong. He had merely been an observer during the process, and there was no need to explain it to a child.

The head teacher paused for a moment and said, "I didn't ask her to leave, I asked her to calm down."

Riley smiled, "I understand, but this request made my mom fall ill. Teacher, you know my family situation, and I'm the only one who can take care of my mom."

When the head teacher heard this, his determination weakened, and he asked, "How long do you want to take?"

Riley replied, "I'll come back when my mom gets better."

The head teacher hesitated for a moment and said, "Try to come back soon; the high school entrance exam is just around the corner."

Riley nodded and turned to leave.