I have been given a very boring writing textbook to teach regarding the theory of writing. I can hardly follow it, and many of my students can't. I have a feeling that the main reason some were complaining about my teaching was to put pressure on me to let them pass, even though they were clueless. My dean told me to be kind in the exam marking so that only 5% would fail, and to let them all pass the resit. I did so, and this semester the students are happier, and complain less. The dean knows that the students can't write well. He even admitted that none of the teachers can too! I think he had forgot to exclude the other foreign teacher. As long as I follow the system and keep my nose sqeeky clean, I'll be left alone. That's what my experience has taught me, and don't dare to complain. And, just for good measure, be generous regularly to one's hardworking minder who likes good food and liquor in fine settings.