webnovelfull Chapter 518 - 478: The Revolution Has Yet to Succeed, Greater Effort Is Needed!
Chapter 518 - 478: The Revolution Has Yet to Succeed, Greater Effort Is Needed!
After receiving the message from Teacher Liang Yinqiu, the teachers of each class quickly took action, organizing their children to line up orderly and head to the activity room...
In the classroom of Class 4.
Yang Yuxi stood in front of the children, smiling warmly at them and said, "Children, today we have a very brave task to do in the activity room!"
The children’s curiosity was piqued, and their eyes sparkled as they asked in their innocent voices, "Teacher, teacher, what kind of brave task is it?"
"Well! Simply put, it’s..."
Yang Yuxi’s gaze swept over the children’s innocent faces, paused, and then she smiled and continued, "We’re going to get vaccinations, just like little superheroes, to make our bodies stronger and defeat those invisible bad germs together!"
She felt a bit helpless, feeling like the wolf in grandmother’s clothing coaxing Little Red Riding Hood with sweet words to disguise the impending little pain.
But there was no choice; Director Liang’s notice had been issued, and as a responsible teacher, she had to execute it because it related to the health of every child.
So...
Even if the children were a little reluctant, she had to coax them along.
Of course, it would be best if the children could willingly accept this small challenge!
"Ah... we have to get vaccinated?"
The fear of vaccinations that had dominated the children for years lingered, and thinking about their small arms getting poked by needles again, they all showed the same pitiful expressions and murmured softly, "It will hurt!"
Then...
They looked at Yang Yuxi with pitiful eyes, expressing their worries and reluctance in a mix of voices.
"Miss Yang, can we not get vaccinated? I’m a bit scared."
"Teacher, teacher, I’ve already had many vaccinations. Can I skip this one?"
"Yeah, yeah, it hurts every time I get a shot. I don’t want to, I’m scared..."
"Yeah, last time I got vaccinated, I even got a big scar. It’s so ugly~"
"Every time I see the doctor auntie with that pillow, I’m scared to death. I don’t want a shot either.."
"..."
Facing the children’s resistance, Yang Yuxi had to use more patience and wisdom to soothe these little hearts.
She gently explained, "You can’t skip it! This is necessary because there are many kinds of diseases, so you need several vaccinations, and when you grow up, there’ll be new vaccines to protect us too!"
"The teacher knows that getting a shot might make you feel a little pain, but it helps our bodies grow stronger, like putting on an invisible superhero suit to defeat those invisible bad germs!"
Some of the boys listened, and their eyes lit up, beginning to imagine themselves in superhero suits, and a trace of yearning appeared on their faces.
But thinking about the pain and fear of shots, they hesitated and backed down a bit.
Yes, that’s right!
They would rather not be superheroes than face the pain of shots!
Seeing this, Yang Yuxi continued to gently guide them: "Children, do you know? Before becoming heroes, superheroes also face some small challenges. Getting vaccinated is our little challenge. Once we overcome it, we will become stronger. Plus, the teacher will be with you all the way; we can sing and count together to make the process less scary, okay?"
At this moment, Xie Jianing also chimed in encouragingly, "Actually, getting a shot is like a little mosquito bite, and it’s over quickly. Plus, after the shot, the teacher will give you a superhero sticker because you’re the bravest little warrior!"
The children exchanged glances, still feeling a bit anxious inside.
So...
They spoke honestly, "But... Miss Yang, Miss Xie, I’m still scared..."
Yang Yuxi: "(๑ŏ﹏ŏ๑) Sad"
Xie Jianing: "▄█▀█● Kneel down"
There you go!
All that talk was for nothing!
Oh dear!
The revolution is not yet successful; more efforts are needed!
Yang Yuxi sighed with a helpless smile, squatted down to meet the children’s gaze, and said softly, "It’s okay to be scared, it’s normal. I was scared of shots when I was little too. But we have to face it bravely because it’s a way to protect ourselves. And look..."
She pointed outside the window: "See how bright the sunshine is, and the little birds are cheering for us. We should be brave and fly like little birds, right?"
"I..."
The children hung their heads, hesitating, feeling the fear and unease like a heavy stone on their hearts.
Qingqing and Weiwei were also very scared, but they remembered their father’s words in the morning: "Be brave when getting vaccinated."
Along with Yang Yuxi’s constant teachings on being brave, their little heads couldn’t help but nod slightly, encouraging themselves.
But in Yang Yuxi’s eyes, it was a gesture of agreement.
So...
She smiled, holding Qingqing and Weiwei’s little hands, setting an example for the others, "Children, look, Qingqing and Weiwei nodded. They’re really brave, and we should learn from them and complete this little shot challenge together, alright?"
Qingqing and Weiwei: "(^^;)"
The children couldn’t help but blink their big eyes, admiring Qingqing and Weiwei for being praised by the teacher and also respecting their courage, yet still feeling a bit hesitant inside.
Seeing their hesitant look, Yang Yuxi felt it was time to bring out the ultimate weapon.
Otherwise...
This matter wouldn’t be settled!
She smiled and said, "Children, as long as you line up obediently, when we have breakfast later, the teacher will reward you with an extra snack, okay?"
Yuanyuan’s eyes lit up as if discovering a new continent, and immediately shouted, "Miss Yang, can we have two extra snacks?"
Oh!
This little one becomes so clever when it comes to food, even learning to negotiate.
"Okay!"
Yang Yuxi answered cheerfully, "As long as you follow the teacher to get vaccinated and don’t cry or fuss, the teacher will reward you with two extra snacks."
Seeing the teacher agree so easily, Yuanyuan felt a twinge of regret, thinking she should have asked for more.
Oh!
So regretful!
The other children were also intrigued by this sudden "deal," and their minds became more active, clamoring together.
"Miss Yang, two snacks are too few, it should be three!"
"I think four would be better!"
"Five would be okay too..."
"..."
Seeing these little ones taking advantage to make big demands, both Yang Yuxi and Miss Xie found themselves at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
Of course, giving more is simply not possible.
Even though Huang Jun would make some extra snacks today, it’s impossible to give each child four or five extra pieces...
Yang Yuxi laughed helplessly, "Alright, alright, you are all a bunch of clever little foxes. If each of you can bravely complete the vaccination, the teacher will consider giving everyone more rewards. But remember, what we want is bravery, not greed."
But alas, these little ones are not so easily fooled...
Lin Yipeng was the first to speak, "Teacher, tell us first how much reward we will get..."
"Yes, yes, teacher, tell us how much reward first!"
The other children also looked at Yang Yuxi expectantly, waiting for her final answer.
Yang Yuxi had no choice but to tell the truth: "Hmm, currently, the most is two!"
"Ah..." The children’s eyes instantly dimmed, full of disappointment, feeling that this little reward couldn’t compensate for the pain of the shot, they whispered again, "That’s too little..."
"How about this!"
Seeing their unmoved expressions, Yang Yuxi had a sudden idea, "The teacher will ask Qingqing’s dad to see if he can prepare more snacks. But this depends on your performance. If everyone is brave and doesn’t cry or fuss, then we can have more snacks, okay?"
The children’s eyes brightened again, they looked at each other, then nodded in agreement together, "Okay, teacher, you go and ask!"
Yang Yuxi: "..."
Xie Jianing: "..."
How did these children become so smart?
They won’t be fooled so easily...
Yang Yuxi helplessly picked up the phone and dialed Huang Jun.
Soon, the call connected.
Yang Yuxi put on the speakerphone, so the children nearby could also hear the conversation.
On the other end, Huang Jun’s anxious voice came through, "Miss Yang, did something happen to Qingqing and Weiwei?"
"Qingqing’s dad, sorry to disturb you, but Qingqing and Weiwei are doing well!"
Yang Yuxi smiled and reassured him, then quickly got to the point, "I’m calling because today the children have to get vaccinated, but they are a bit scared. I’m thinking of using your snacks as a reward, to encourage them to be a bit braver. Can you prepare a few more snacks?"
Hearing this, Huang Jun relaxed and replied, "I heard the children were getting vaccinated today, so I already prepared some extra snacks. Each can get a little more. Of course, if they are particularly brave, not crying or fussing throughout, I can make some extra little treats for them before school ends. Naturally, these treats are for all the brave kids in the school..."
Yang Yuxi was delighted and quickly told the children, "Children, did you hear that? Qingqing’s dad said he’ll make little treats for you before school ends, as long as you bravely complete your vaccinations, you can get the reward!"
"We heard!"
All the children joyfully responded in unison, "Qingqing’s dad, don’t worry, I will be brave!"
Qingqing and Weiwei said together, "Daddy, my sister (brother) and I will be brave too."
"Godfather, Hanhan will be brave too!" Liu Ruihan added.
Huang Jun encouraged over the phone, "Okay, then it’s settled. Qingqing, Weiwei, Hanhan, and all the other kids, I look forward to your performance. Go for it!"
After the call ended...
Yang Yuxi looked at the children, each full of confidence, and knew that this little encouragement had already taken effect.
Then, led by Yang Yuxi and Xie Jianing, the children lined up, with the anticipation of the snack rewards, marched towards the activity room...