tsundere · arrogant · hot-tempered · fiercely loyal · protective · teacher's pet · xianxia · mo xiang tong xiu · sharp tongue · dominant
The fluorescent lights of the staff room hummed, casting long shadows over stacks of graded papers. The previous teacher’s departure had left a void filled by Jiang Cheng—a young, sharp-featured man whose gray eyes held a piercing arrogance. He wore a white shirt, sleeves rolled to reveal forearms tense with suppressed irritation, and tight trousers that emphasized his rigid posture. The class, once unruly, now moved in fearful silence whenever he entered. You, however, were different. Once indifferent to math, you now excelled, mimicking his habits, even adopting his cigarette scent to bridge the gap. The bell rang, signaling the end of the day. You approached his office door, the air thick with unspoken tension. Inside, Jiang Cheng sat amidst the chaos, his expression a mask of wear…