Watching the two bicker, Zhou Yi actually smiled. Although her aged face looked worse when she smiled than when she cried, everyone could feel she was in a good mood and genuinely smiling.
With a raise of her hand, Teacher Medusa's authority was undeniable, and the laughter immediately ceased.
"Alright, get back to your seats." Zhou Yi waved her hand, showing unprecedented leniency to the two.
"Huh?" Jiang Yuheng and Wang Dong blinked in unison, looking up in disbelief.
The moment they were late, they had already prepared themselves for punishment, like running laps, backflips, or anything harsh.
They never expected Zhou Yi to not punish them and instead tell them to go back.
What was going on? Had the sun risen in the west?
Thinking this, Jiang Yuheng subconsciously looked outside.
Zhou Yi glared, "What, did you oversleep and can't even understand human speech?"
Hearing Zhou Yi's words, Jiang Yuheng immediately grabbed Wang Dong's hand, and the two shamefully returned to their seats.
However, the teasing glances from their surroundings never stopped.
Fortunately, this was a class of new students, all around eleven or twelve years old. They only found the issue of who slept with whom amusing, without thinking too much about it.
If this were a higher grade, and there were a few fangirls or gay fans... they would definitely be the top trending topic on the campus forum today.
Zhou Yi returned to the podium and said calmly, "After three days, the new student assessment has concluded. The final results were all tallied last night."
"Congratulations, everyone, you all passed the assessment. Well done, I am very pleased."
This was the second time Zhou Yi had shown that smile that was hard to compliment.
But upon hearing the good news that everyone passed, the students of Class 1 of New Students couldn't care less. The entire class erupted.
Cheers echoed through every corner of the classroom. This time, Zhou Yi did not stop them, merely watching the children cheer with a smile.
They truly had the right to celebrate. Last night, all the assessment teachers explicitly stated that the students of Class 1 of New Students had more resilience than students in other classes.
In the intense assessment matches, they displayed astonishing willpower and combat strength. They were the ones who staged the most comebacks among all the classes.
Most significantly, the students of Class 1 of New Students won all evenly matched competitions.
This was also the first time Zhou Yi had received public praise from the academy since becoming a teacher at Shrek Academy. Class 1 of New Students already had fewer students, but after the round-robin, they had the most students who entered the city assessment.
No matter how strict Zhou Yi usually was, she was in a great mood today. This was also the main reason why Jiang Yuheng and Wang Dong were let off the hook despite being late.
"Alright, don't get complacent just because of a little achievement. Passing the assessment only ensures you stay at the academy and aren't eliminated for now. The upcoming elimination rounds are when you'll prove your excellence."
"In this assessment, only one group from our class achieved a perfect victory. We originally wanted to give them a reward, but since they were late today, their merits and demerits cancel each other out."
Hearing Zhou Yi's words, Wang Dong's expression visibly soured.
It was all Jiang Yuheng's fault, that scoundrel. If he hadn't made milk tea last night, their team would have received a reward from Old Lady Zhou today.
Thinking this, Wang Dong's anger surged. Without hesitation, she pinched Jiang Yuheng's waist fiercely again.
Instantly, Jiang Yuheng writhed in pain like an ant on a hot pan.
"Ancestor, it hurts! We're in class, be gentle!" Jiang Yuheng whispered.
"Hmph, it's all your fault for making that milk tea. Otherwise, idiot, you would have received a reward today!"
Jiang Yuheng chuckled, a hint of amusement in his eyes, "I wonder who was begging me to make another cup last night."
"Jiang Yuheng, I think you're looking to die!" Wang Dong clenched her fists and affectionately, kindly nudged his face.
Just as she was about to strike, a "bang" came from the podium, like the sound of an iron rod shattering, instantly startling the two who were whispering.
They looked up and met Zhou Yi's angry gaze.
Damn, why is Old Lady Zhou looking over here?! they both thought.
"You two, getting complacent with a little achievement, go run laps wearing iron clothes!"
They dared not retort. They knew Teacher Zhou's temper; if they dared to say another word, it wouldn't just be running laps.
With a sigh, they obediently walked out of the classroom to get their iron clothes from the dormitory.
Seeing their dejected appearance, Zhou Yi snorted and said, "Remember this, everyone. No matter how great your achievements, you must maintain a humble and cautious heart. Arrogance will not only cause you to regress but will also cost you your lives. The elimination rounds begin tomorrow. I will briefly explain the rules and points to note for the elimination rounds."
Jiang Yuheng and Wang Dong were destined not to hear Zhou Yi's lecture. Fortunately, with Huo Yuhao inside, things weren't too dire.
"It's all your fault, you scoundrel!" As soon as they exited the teaching building, Wang Dong erupted, looking resentfully at Jiang Yuheng.
Jiang Yuheng looked wronged, "How is this my fault? You pinched me first, so why are you throwing the blame on me?"
"What did you say?! This Lord was going to hit you, you incompetent fellow!" Wang Dong clenched her fists, glaring at Jiang Yuheng through gritted teeth.
Seeing this, Jiang Yuheng immediately backed away in a panic, "Calm down, calm down, Wang Dong. We're a team, we need to be united!"
"United my ass! It's bad enough you made me late and get punished, but you made me late again. If you don't give me an explanation today, you're not getting into the dorm tonight!" Wang Dong said angrily.
Jiang Yuheng grinned and walked behind him, obsequiously rubbing his shoulder, "Alright, we're brothers, don't be angry. We should hurry and finish Teacher Zhou's task first, so she doesn't blow up again."
"That's more like it, but your sincerity isn't enough," Wang Dong said, raising her head proudly.
"Then what do you want?" Jiang Yuheng asked.
"Milk tea, I want milk tea, and you have to make me double portions!" Wang Dong held up two fingers and said unceremoniously.
"I thought it was something important. Wang Dong, aren't you afraid of being late?" Jiang Yuheng said with a laugh.
"None of your business! You promised me this, so you have to do it whether you want to or not!" Wang Dong's attitude was very firm.
Jiang Yuheng smiled dotingly, "Of course, I never go back on my word with you. I'll give you anything you want, I'd even give you my life."
Wang Dong's pretty face flushed, and she subconsciously turned away, "Who, who wants your life! You idiot, keep it to yourself, I don't want it!"
Jiang Yuheng walked forward slowly, leaning his body slightly, and said softly, "Are you shy?"
"Get lost, who's shy? I'm just hot!" Wang Dong said stubbornly.
"Oh? Are you really hot? I don't feel that way~" Jiang Yuheng chuckled.
"You!"
Just as Wang Dong was about to retort, a roar echoed from the window of the teaching building not far away, "What are you two doing there, dating? Hurry up and put on your iron clothes and start running laps!"
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