Classroom Proposal

 

 Yesterday was an unforgettable class.  Halfway through the period, our teacher's boyfriend knocked on the door.  He had flowers so we all immediately assumed it was a marriage proposal.  We pulled out our phones and cameras and started taking photos.  He, speaking completely in English (for our benefit, no doubt), began apologizing for how he has treated her lately, even calling himself the "a" word (Chinese people learn a lot of their English from American movies and TV.  I am sure he had no idea he was cursing). Still, it was strange.  We put away our cameras deciding it must be some sort of apology from a big fight and not sure that we should be listening in.

But then, he pulled a box from his pocket and got down on his knee and asked her to marry him.

Her response? " 好吧"。Translated:  "Okay."

     

Then we took a longer than normal break while 韩老师 got her breath.  She was completely surprised, and in my opinion, maybe a little embarrassed.  I think his choice to propose during our class period is a sign that she really likes our class and speaks highly of us.  Nonetheless, she was really on the spot with all of us looking on teary-eyed.  After the break, although a bit flustered, she continued teaching.  We all hope to be invited to the wedding!