novelraw Chapter 339 - 315: No One Dares to Touch This Hot Potato
Chapter 339 - 315: No One Dares to Touch This Hot Potato
Oh!
Why is my Dorami Kindergarten so "unlucky" to encounter such a difficult anti-violence drill?
But now that things have reached this point...
What else can Liang Yinqiu do?
She can only sigh and reluctantly accept it.
After all,
This anti-violence drill...
is still very necessary for the kindergarten.
For the children in the kindergarten, it’s also a rare educational opportunity.
It allows them to directly learn how to protect themselves in emergency situations, enhancing their safety awareness and self-protection abilities.
Therefore!
Facing Guan Shiming’s expectant gaze, Liang Yinqiu nodded in agreement: "No problem, Captain Guan."
"As a kindergarten, we have a responsibility to provide such educational opportunities for the children. I will fully cooperate with your work to ensure the exercise goes smoothly."
Seeing Liang Yinqiu readily agree, Guan Shiming felt a bit relieved, and couldn’t help but smile, gratefully saying to her, "Thank you, Director Liang, for understanding!"
"You know, some things are beyond our control."
Liang Yinqiu quickly returned the smile: "I completely understand."
"I would like to ask the teachers to communicate with the children in advance, so they can be mentally prepared and not be scared when the drill starts."
Guan Shiming gently refused: "Although this is just a drill, to achieve the educational purpose, we decided not to disclose this in advance to the children, so as to maintain its authenticity and educational effect."
"So, Director Liang, you only need to gather the kindergarten teachers. I have some specific matters about the anti-violence drill that need to be explained to them in detail."
Liang Yinqiu was slightly surprised, but still cooperatively said: "Okay, I understand, but please be sure Captain Guan, our children are quite young and have relatively weak psychological endurance."
"During the drill, I hope you can be as gentle as possible to avoid scaring them."
Guan Shiming solemnly nodded to show understanding: "Director Liang, please rest assured. Our team has a wealth of experience and will try to grasp the intensity and atmosphere of the drill well, not imposing excessive psychological pressure on the children."
"Okay, I’ll go arrange it now." Liang Yinqiu knowingly nodded and then sent the relevant information in the group chat with the teachers.
Actually, within a school, the responsibilities teachers bear are far more than the children’s daily life and learning.
There will always be some sudden tasks appearing at unpredictable times, requiring teachers to respond and complete them.
These tasks may not be directly related to teaching, but are equally important, requiring teachers to devote a lot of energy and thought.
Not long ago, a teacher, unable to bear the overload pressure beyond their duties, tragically chose to end their life in an extreme way.
Since that tragedy happened...
The school added mental health training courses for teachers and seems to hold such training activities every now and then.
Oh!
Modern society will not change because of one person, even if it costs a life...
...
Class (4).
The children sat together, with pairs of clear, bright eyes closely following Yang Yuxi, listening attentively to the story flowing from her mouth.
Just then.
The classroom suddenly echoed with the "buzz—" of a phone notification sound, this abrupt noise breaking the original harmony and tranquility.
Yang Yuxi and Xie Jianing were simultaneously drawn by the sound and quickly picked up their phones to check.
The notification flashing across the screen came from the teacher group, it was a message sent by Liang Yinqiu.
The content made them slightly stunned, their faces showing unexpected expressions.
But they quickly regained composure, not daring to show any sign of slack.
Yang Yuxi stood up and walked over to Teacher Wang Wenxia not far away, softly saying: "Teacher Wang, Miss Xie and I need to go out to handle something, could you please help look after the children for a while?"
Teacher Wang Wenxia smiled and nodded her agreement: "Oh, sure! No problem, go ahead, I will take good care of the children."
Yang Yuxi then turned to the children, gently instructing: "Kids, you need to listen carefully to Teacher Wang, don’t be naughty."
"Okay!"
The children agreed verbally, but their hearts were filled with curiosity and confusion.
Huh?
Why did the teachers suddenly need to leave during class?
Did something happen?
Then...
They craned their necks to peer around, trying to see what was happening.
Teacher Wang Wenxia noticed and lightly clapped her hands to attract the children’s attention: "Alright, kids, let’s continue listening to the story. Miss Yang and Miss Xie will be back soon."
Under Teacher Wang Wenxia’s reassurance, the children gradually quieted down and reimmersed themselves in the world of the story.
Such situations occur in every class.
Quickly.
The teachers who left were gathered in the activity room.
"Captain Guan, all the teachers are here!"
Liang Yinqiu saw all the teachers from various classes arriving one after another, so she reported to Guan Shiming.
"Great!"
Guan Shiming then explained the rules of the anti-violence drill to the teachers in detail.
When the topic of "thugs" carrying AKs came up, Xie Jianing couldn’t help widening her eyes, worriedly asking: "Ah? In this anti-violence drill, the ’thugs’ are also carrying AKs? Isn’t this too dangerous?"
Guan Shiming smiled and said: "No, please rest assured, we are professionally trained and will absolutely ensure the safety of all the teachers and children."
After all, this is just an anti-violence drill at a kindergarten, not a real combat exercise for special units.
The worst possible scenario might be a few timid children crying.
After the drill ends, it might take some time to comfort them.
Of course, it might also cause some parents’ dissatisfaction, but besides that, what other dangers could there be?
Afterward, the teachers raised their respective questions, and Guan Shiming patiently addressed them one by one.
"Does anyone have any other questions?" Guan Shiming looked around, seeing no one else raising a question, he continued, "During the exercise, we may need a teacher to play the role of a hostage, but please don’t worry, this is just a necessary part of the exercise, and we will not allow anyone to get hurt."
These words echoed in the teachers’ ears, causing them to be momentarily stunned, and a wave of indescribable tension rose within them.
Even though reason told them this was just an anti-riot drill and it was unlikely to cause any real harm, the thought of possibly being taken hostage by those AK-wielding "criminals"... just imagining that scenario in their minds was enough to make them feel frightened and uneasy...
After all, such a tense and thrilling scenario was something they usually only saw on TV or in movies and had never experienced in real life.
Imagine...
If those "criminals" were not the police in an exercise but real criminals, who could assure them that they wouldn’t feel terrified?
Those cold-hearted criminals, if they really existed, would have scared them out of their wits, without even the strength to stand...
Even though it’s just an exercise, the fear of being dominated by the AK-wielding "criminals" made them reluctant to take up this "hot potato."
Afraid of making a fool of themselves if they got scared...
That would be simply embarrassing...
Seeing the teachers staying silent to his questions, Guan Shiming was quite helpless...
He continued to reassure, "Teachers, please rest assured, no harm will come to you by any means."
Unfortunately...
The only response he got was the teachers’ silence.
To be honest, Guan Shiming had considered having one of his officers play the hostage in the anti-riot exercise.
But the problem was...
These officers were unfamiliar faces to the children, and such a setting would undoubtedly diminish the realism of the exercise.
For the children, the kindergarten teachers who accompany them every day are the most familiar.
When they see their dearest and most familiar teacher being taken hostage by "criminals," they can truly feel the terror of terrorism.
However, the reality was...
Female teachers were generally more timid, feeling a bit cowardly about playing the hostage role.
If there were male teachers in the kindergarten, they would naturally be the ideal choice and surely could calmly handle such a "hostage" role.
But unfortunately...
There were no male teachers in the kindergarten!
When Liang Yinqiu was hiring teachers, she never considered hiring male teachers at all.
Don’t ask why.
Just ask, and it’s all about affinity—female teachers are usually considered better at establishing profound emotional connections with children and also better at building trust with parents.
Oh, that’s right!
No male teachers, but there are male staff members...
A candidate suddenly flashed in Liang Yinqiu’s mind. After thinking for a moment, she tentatively asked Guan Shiming, "Captain Guan, what do you think of Uncle Li? Can he assume the role of hostage?"
Guan Shiming: "..."
Uncle Li?
With his age...
If he gets startled during the exercise and something happens...
They would probably have to bear responsibility for it!
If that’s the case... would it not be too much effort for nothing?"
He quickly shook his head, "Uncle Li is too old, I don’t think it’s appropriate!"
"So what should we do now, Captain Guan?" Liang Yinqiu asked anxiously.
"Director Liang, don’t we have male staff in our kindergarten?" Zheng Yujia reminded.
"Yes! We have Assistant Chef Qian and Chef Huang, why not let one of them play the hostage?" Cai Jingxian suggested.
Jiang Xinzhuo immediately added, "Of all, Chef Huang is the youngest and strongest—I think he is the most suitable candidate."
Just as the words were spoken, Xie Jianing countered, "But Chef Huang is responsible for making lunch. If he plays the hostage, doesn’t that mean we won’t get lunch?"
Right~
If the anti-riot exercise causes a delay in our lunch.
That would be really... not worth it at all!
Thinking about this, everyone shook their heads in disagreement.
After all, Chef Huang’s meals are their biggest motivation for staying active every day...
Guan Shiming: "..."
What’s going on here?
Is the anti-riot drill less important than your meals?
Director Liang, oh Director Liang...
What kind of teachers have you hired?
How come everyone has a foodie attribute?!
Cai Jingxian tried to propose a solution, "How about letting Assistant Chef Qian play the hostage?"
But Xie Jianing immediately countered, "However, if Assistant Chef Qian goes to play the hostage, who will assist Chef Huang? If it delays meal preparation, we still won’t have lunch."
"This doesn’t work, that doesn’t work, so what do you suggest we do?" Guan Shiming looked at everyone, showing a hint of helplessness on his face.
Liang Yinqiu stood up, "Captain Guan, how about I do it!"
The other teachers showed expressions of concern, "Director Liang, you..."
Liang Yinqiu smiled and waved her hand, "It’s nothing, someone has to play the hostage, so let it be me. Didn’t Captain Guan already assure us there would be no danger? Besides, all the children in the kindergarten know me, I’m the best-suited to be the hostage."
Guan Shiming expressed gratitude, "Director Liang, thank you for your cooperation! Rest assured, we will absolutely ensure your safety, and you won’t suffer the slightest bit of harm."
"Understood, Captain Guan, then let’s get started!" Liang Yinqiu nodded.
"Alright, I’ll go check how they’ve set up the arrangements."
Then, he went over the details of the exercise with everyone again before heading out of the activity room...