Episode 21

Huaping Girls' High School has ushered in a new class of teachers. Each candidate teacher must pass a trial teaching and grading process before being eligible for employment.When Principal Zhang Guimei left briefly to deal with personal matters, she was surprised to find Gu Yu standing on the podium confidently.Today's Guyu is not only a graceful figure, but her teaching style is also lively and interesting. From the wisdom of the twenty-four solar terms to the charm of the Book of Songs, from the tenacity of ancient women to the awakening of women in the new era, her explanations areThe classroom atmosphere is both active and rigorous, and teachers and students are all immersed in it.However, this joy rippled in Zhang Guimei's heart. She didn't understand why Gu Yu chose to return to this barren land after he had been admitted to college and walked out of the mountains.

After class, Zhang Guimei asked Gu Yu directly and deeply, expressing confusion about her decision to give up her favorable environment and return to Huaping.Gu Yu responded with a firm look. She had determined to give back to her hometown when she applied for the Normal University, hoping to lead more children to change their destiny through education.She also shared the valuable experience she learned from Zhang Guimei - “Look for good people when you are in trouble”, showing her maturity and determination.

After a comprehensive and detailed evaluation, including knowledge output, teaching methods, language expression, classroom effects and student feedback, Gu Yu stood out and became the best among new teachers.Faced with this result, although Zhang Guimei was unwilling to accept it, she finally recognized Gu Yu's strength and enthusiasm and agreed for her to stay at Huaping Women's High School.

Soon, when Gu Yu went to the police station to go through the household registration transfer procedures, he ran into Zhao Xiaolei, who had been transferred back to Huaping from Kunming. The two smiled at each other, and Zhao Xiaolei also expressed his surprise and admiration for Gu Yu's choice in a relaxed and joking way.

In Guyu's class, Liu Xiyan frequently left the class with excuses, but she was actually addicted to online chatting.Gu Yu was entrusted by Liu Xiying to strictly discipline her, and finally exposed her behavior in public in a class, and temporarily confiscated her mobile phone on the condition of academic performance.Unexpectedly, this move unexpectedly triggered an extreme reaction from Liu Xiyan - she pretended to commit suicide by taking medicine and was rushed to the hospital.Faced with this sudden turn of events, Gu Yu felt deeply self-blame, but Zhang Guimei was keenly aware of the strangeness, decided to go along with the situation, and used the incident to give Gu Yu a profound education.

Outside the hospital, Gu Yu confessed his mistakes to Zhang Guimei and accepted her guidance humbly.Zhang Guimei emphasized that education is not only the transfer of knowledge, but also the touch and guidance of the soul.She warned Gu Yu that every child is unique and needs to be understood and cared for.

Later, Zhao Xiaolei accompanied Gu Yu to relax. During the conversation between the two on the top of the mountain, Gu Yu learned the truth about Liu Xiyan's pretending to take medicine and realized that there might be a deeper thought hidden behind her.With the help of Zhao Xiaolei, Gu Yu uncovered the mystery of Liu Xiyan's interactions with Internet gangsters and pulled her back from the brink of danger in time.

During the Spring Festival, Luo Yiyi's warm gestures made the lonely Xin Xin feel the warmth of home.At the lively dumpling banquet, Guyu's return added a bit of joy.However, Xin Xin's inner loneliness and longing for her mother cannot be concealed.With the help of Luo Yiyi, Xin Xin found emotional sustenance by painting her mother's portrait and encouraged Luo Yiyi to pursue her artistic dream.

This series of events not only tested Gu Yu’s educational wisdom and patience, but also made her deeply understand the meaning and responsibility of education.In the days to come, she will take this understanding and determination to continue to cultivate hope in the hot land of Huaping Girls' High School and light up the future of more children.