Only after Director Li skirted around the spectating Villain Group and took a few steps forward did he get a clear look at the situation.
The students' anxious cries reached him as well.
"Teacher, don't lean back!"
"Holy crap, holy crap, he's going to fall!"
"Hang in there-"
Director Li watched for two seconds, then turned to glare at his assistant. "This is what you meant by a fight?!"
"How is this not a fight?" the assistant asked, feeling wronged.
No sooner had he spoken than startled cries rose from ahead, and they saw Xie Chen kick the disciplinary teacher off the Bagua Stakes.
The students caught their panting teacher. When they looked back up at Xie Chen, their gazes had changed.
"Thank you for the match." Xie Chen cupped his hands in salute, then sprang lightly down from the stakes. He walked straight over to Huo Wenye and murmured, "It probably isn't him either, but that needs further verification."
Huo Wenye nodded slightly and handed him a bottle of water. "Thanks for the effort. Get some water in you."
Xie Chen took the bottle, unscrewed the cap, and raised it to his mouth.
After gulping down a few mouthfuls, he handed it back to Huo Wenye. "Aren't you going to have some? The sun's brutal, and you've also been..."
Before he could finish, Xie Chen saw those cool, thin lips touch the very same spot on the bottle.
Something occurred to him. His face inexplicably flushed, and he looked away.
The Villain Group guests couldn't help discussing the sight.
"Jingfei, why do I feel like I'm shipping them too?! Just seeing them together gets me excited!" Wei Mingqi remarked, sporting a fond, knowing grin.
"Tell me about it! I finally understand the fans. Who wouldn't think this is sweet?"