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Chapter 152: The Failed Guidance

"Wow, I thought the campus wall would be as tame as —a product of a harmonious society—but this is explosive right off the bat. Absolutely worth following."

"The ? I’ve heard people say she often yells at students."

"If your whole class teams up to report it to the principal, maybe something will happen."

"Come to think of it, our homeroom teacher may be strict, but overall, she’s not that bad."

...

Whether intentional or not, Lu Yi had chosen an explosive anonymous post as the first entry, skyrocketing the ’s popularity. It also subtly signaled that the wall belonged to the students.

Thanks to Time Radio Station's promotion, Lu Yi's "No. 8 High School Wall" QQ account garnered over 300 views in a single day. If you weren’t hiding behind a —once used to decorate QQ spaces, now primarily for stealth mode—this was an impressive start, especially given students couldn’t openly use their phones while staying in dorms.

"We did it, Gu Lu! We created Chongqing’s first campus wall!" Lu Yi exclaimed.

"You didn’t just come here to celebrate, did you?" Gu Lu observed. "When you’re hesitant, you lean forward, like you’re mustering all your strength to say something."

"Are all writers this observant? I’ve only talked to you alone once, and you already noticed?" Lu Yi admitted his concern. "A friend from wants to create a similar wall after hearing about ours. Is that okay?"

"Just go ahead; no need to ask me," Gu Lu replied.

Though outdated by 2022 standards, this model was revolutionary in 2012, akin to owning a campus forum with immense student appeal.

"But it was your idea—you’re the founder. Of course, I had to ask," Lu Yi insisted.

"I approve," Gu Lu said simply.

"No problem. My classmates promised that if you ever need promotional help, they’ll assist immediately," Lu Yi added.

Gu Lu acknowledged this but momentarily forgot what he wanted to say next. Then it hit him!

"Lu Yi, as the moderator, you need clear guidelines on what can be posted. I’m worried—there have been cases where students were expelled due to online exposure," Gu Lu cautioned.

"Of course, I’ll review everything carefully," Lu Yi assured him. "But should we intervene in this case?"

Gu Lu paused thoughtfully. A bad teacher could ruin three years of a student’s life, leaving scars that lasted into adulthood. Ignoring verified issues would be cruel. But how to handle it?

Reporting directly to the principal felt inappropriate. After a moment, Gu Lu suggested, "If we collaborate with Time Radio Station, it’d work better. ’s been worried her broadcasts get no attention. If she investigates and reports this, it’ll have more impact."

"True. Time Radio Station has interview privileges, making them ideal for investigating," Lu Yi agreed, deciding to inform Zhang Liwan after school.

The privilege allowed club members to roam freely across floors, though teachers might question unfamiliar faces. While there wasn’t strict grade segregation, teachers monitored cross-grade interactions closely—a phenomenon Gu Lu found puzzling.

"With the campus wall and Time Radio Station, Zhang Liwan, being capable, gives students a voice against bad teachers. Without them..."

Gu Lu recalled the short-video era of his past life when students wielded too much power, airing grievances online indiscriminately, leading teachers to fear discipline. Education truly was the hardest job in the world. He scratched his head.

Throughout evening study, Gu Lu pored over . Absorbing such dense material mentally exhausted him.

"Isn’t there a way for knowledge to sneak into my brain unnoticed?" Gu Lu stretched during a break.

The “decadent” classmates began stirring, bringing some life back to the classroom.

"Tadpole(Dou Ke), let’s go handle business!" Tian Xiao declared loudly.

For boys, "handling business" naturally meant visiting the restroom. Dou Ke and Tian Xiao exited together.

Lü Ping invited Gu Lu to join, but feeling lazy, he delegated the task to Lü Ping.

"I’ll finish the notebook today—it’s nagging at me," Gu Lu resolved internally.

Suddenly, the bustling classroom fell silent.

"Gu Lu, see me in the office after school," Ms. Gao announced before leaving.

Wei Jiao nearly jumped out of her seat, guiltily clutching , definitely not approved reading material.

"Goodness, why do teachers walk so silently?" Wei Jiao’s heart still raced.

Students dreaded sudden silence, only to turn and find their homeroom teacher silently looming—an image nightmare-worthy.

"What did you do this time?" Qi Caiwei teased. "Every time something big happens, the teacher calls you to the office."

"Actually... that’s true," Gu Lu reflected. With Mr. Holmes and Park of Yesterday far from publication, what could it be?

Oh well, he’d find out later. Guiding the conversation, Gu Lu asked, "Caiwei, do you know what happens when someone’s heart develops a hole?"

"They die," Qi Caiwei responded bluntly.

"Not physically—mentally," Gu Lu clarified.

"Oh, heartbreak?" Qi Caiwei smirked. "Don’t worry, the next one will be better."

"...Never mind." Gu Lu facepalmed. His attempt at philosophical guidance failed miserably. Saying such lines aloud would make anyone cringe.

"By the way, doesn’t involve athletes? When’s our school sports meet?" Gu Lu whispered.

"Sports meet? No idea," Qi Caiwei shrugged.

Guess he’d have to consult the class’s most informed pen-spinner.

By the time Tian Xiao and Dou Ke returned from their "business," the bell was about to ring. The two chatted animatedly, alternating between excitement and frustration.

"My parents keep telling me to follow in their footsteps," Tian Xiao sighed. His father was a surgeon. Perhaps his long, nimble fingers were genetic?

"Follow your dad? I don’t want to be a mechanic," Dou Ke groaned.

"Being a mechanic isn’t bad," Tian Xiao countered.

"It’s exhausting and has no future," Dou Ke retorted.

This belief stemmed from Dou Ke’s father constantly drilling it into him: "Study hard, or you’ll end up like me—doing manual labor, looked down upon by everyone." This mantra had haunted Dou Ke since middle school, and he believed it wholeheartedly.

"Tian Xiao, when’s our school sports meet?" Gu Lu interrupted.

"Next semester, around April or May. Why?" Tian Xiao asked. "Planning to show off, bro Gu Lu?"

"Something like that. After months of basketball training, I feel unstoppable," Gu Lu joked.

As the bell rang, students hurried back to their seats, transforming into mindless zombies again, typical of evening study sessions…

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