He would always lower his eyelids, sit quietly on the chair, patiently and humbly listen to every word spoken by the teacher, and hear the headmaster sternly reprimand him, saying:
"You've failed as a big brother to set a good example, teach your younger brother and sister better, otherwise they wouldn't cause trouble at school and fight with others."
After the headmaster and teachers had talked until their lips were dry, Gu Qiye would slowly raise his head and calmly explain their family situation to the teachers.
He said that they didn't have as good a family environment as other kids, without parents by their side, so he hoped the teachers could be more lenient with his brother and sister.
Please give them more chances, they are good kids, they just need some time.
Gu Qiye would also explain that although he was taking care of his brother and sister, he hadn't fallen behind in his studies, as he spent time tutoring them every day, and he certainly wasn't leading them astray.
