Other teachers would see male and female students exchange a few words and react as if they were facing a formidable enemy.
And yet, Mr. Sun was actually creating so many opportunities for them to spend time together?
Finally, one of the boys spoke up with a grin. "Mr. Sun, aren't you worried we'll pick on the girls?"
Mr. Sun's eyes were still crinkled in a smile. He said, "I don't mind the usual horseplay when you guys tease the girls. But after evening study hall, it gets very dark. If they were to run into real danger, would you protect the girls in our class?"
"Of course we would!" most of the boys shouted back.
Mr. Sun took another sip from his large tea mug and said with a smile, "Well, there you have it, then."
With just a few words, he had ignited a powerful sense of honor in the hearts of the boys who had been planning to cause trouble.
Protecting their classmates was now their mission.
Finally, a satisfied Mr. Sun left the classroom.
