The buzz-cut boy froze in place.
Xu Yajie turned and looked at him sympathetically. He had actually been caught red-handed calling Zheng Baolong by his nickname. What rotten luck—his day probably wouldn't end well.
"Shi Gaofeng, repeat what you just said!" Zheng Guoping stormed in and barked.
He was so angry that he did not notice Qiao Sang at first.
"Teacher, let me explain." Shi Gaofeng forced himself to speak. "Zheng Baolong means you're impressive. It's a respectful title for you."
"It was inspired by the Volcano Tyrannosaurus. Don't you think its dignified appearance and imposing aura are a lot like yours?"
"Look at how naturally imposing you are when you're angry. You're exactly like one."
Qiao Sang: "..."
What a talent. That flattery was really something.
Still, Volcano Tyrannosauruses had explosive tempers and could be set off at the slightest provocation. The nickname Zheng Baolong was clearly based on Teacher Zheng's personality. This supposedly bad-tempered teacher surely knew it himself.
Just as she thought Teacher Zheng was about to explode—
Zheng Guoping snorted. "What was that about not being able to control it?"
Qiao Sang: "..."
Shi Gaofeng grinned and immediately answered, "It's Xu Yajie. His Power Head Duck still can't control a Water Gun compressed to twice its normal strength."
Xu Yajie: "...!"
"He said that, didn't he—"
Zheng Guoping turned toward Xu Yajie, ready to curse him out, but then he spotted Qiao Sang standing in the middle.
He paused, recalling the student Vice Principal and Qin Wen had mentioned.
Self-awakened. Two pet beasts. Fire Type and Ghost Type. Exceptional Energy Value. A Fire Fang Dog that had evolved into an unprecedented new form...
Zheng Guoping unconsciously straightened up, wanting to leave a good impression on this genius girl.
His tone softened, and he asked in a