Su Chengmin was helped to the ancestral hall by Gu Dahuan.
He specially changed into a gray long robe of a middle-aged style bought by Gu Taohua in town, aiming for a look of steadiness.
However, this robe, which contrasted too much with his age, made him seem even more dashing, creating a strong sense of dissonance with the villagers' image of a teacher.
Even before stepping into the classroom, he heard the villagers' dissatisfaction.
If it weren't for his leg injury, he would have liked to storm out. He was even willing to stoop to teach the rural kids to read, yet everyone didn't appreciate it.
Besides, what's the relation between teaching well and one's age or appearance?
Other teachers only teach kids to recognize characters and read, but he can do that and, once his leg heals, he will teach the kids martial arts too.
