The opening ceremony went on without a hitch—miraculously, considering how chaotic things had been earlier.
It began with a student orientation covering the school's basic rules and regulations. Normally, that part would've been a total snooze fest—a teacher droning on about what's allowed, what's forbidden, and how not to set the playground on fire.
But this time, the teacher in charge actually had charisma. Sharp wit, great timing, and just enough flair to keep two hundred toddlers staring up at her like she was telling them a bedtime story instead of a lecture.
Even Shen Yuan had to admit—it took serious skill to make a rulebook sound this entertaining. The teacher on stage was animated, expressive, and somehow made "no running in the hallways" sound like a sacred decree. The children listened almost religiously.
Still, halfway through the talk, Shen Yuan found himself slumping in his seat, eyes glazing over.
