Zhou Yi Was Furious, and Xiao Xiao Came Over to Chat

The three of them were not moving particularly fast, but in less than a few minutes, they reached Shrek Square and saw that Zhou Yi was still scolding the students.

All three looked at Zhou Yi. Du Weilun, in particular, was furious.

Zhou Yi sensed something and turned her head. Du Weilun was looking her way.

She had been in the middle of a tirade, but her expression and attitude changed in an instant. She hurriedly greeted him warmly.

"Director Du, what brings you here? Is there something you need me for?"

Du Weilun sounded furious as he snapped:

"I have something important to discuss with you, Teacher Zhou Yi."

Zhou Yi asked curiously, sounding puzzled:

"What is it? Is it about a promotion and a raise for me? Director Du, why are you so angry?"

Du Weilun said flatly:

"Of course I'm angry. That's why I came to see you. And no, this isn't about giving you a promotion or a raise. It's something else."

Zhou Yi asked in confusion:

"Then what is it? If it isn't about a promotion and a raise, why come to me angry?"

Du Weilun's face darkened with anger as he accused her:

"Because you've been expelling freshmen at will! Zhou Yi, you've got some nerve. You even wanted to expel the entire class."

Though guilty, Zhou Yi put on a tough front.

"Director Du, I—I'm the head teacher of Freshman Class One. I have the authority to expel students."

How did Director Du find out? Did Lin Fan and Wang Dong really report me?

"But you can't expel freshmen at will, much less every student in the class."

Du Weilun said flatly, "Looks like a demotion and a pay cut are in store for you. And you're dreaming of a promotion and a raise?"

Why is Zhou Yi always thinking about promotions and raises? Clearly, demoting her to the freshman classes last time wasn't enough.

"Director Du, was it Lin Fan and Wang Dong who reported me? I'll go talk to them."

Zhou Yi caught sight of the two behind Du Weilun and asked.

"If you dare punish them again or make things difficult for either of them, I'll report you to the Dean. I'm warning you, Zhou Yi: it won't end with a demotion and a pay cut."

Du Weilun's expression was stern as he warned her.

"I won't dare, Director Du. I won't."

Zhou Yi spoke apologetically.

She did not want to be demoted again. Being relegated to a freshman class had been bad enough.

"Then go back and reflect on what you've done. Come back to teach tomorrow. I'll find a substitute for today."

Du Weilun berated her.

"All right. I understand."

Zhou Yi's voice was full of misery.

I'll have to teach those two a lesson tomorrow. They've made me suffer like never before. I'll give them a proper dressing-down.

With that, she shot a hateful look at Lin Fan and Wang Dong behind Du Weilun, then left.

Once Zhou Yi was gone, Du Weilun told the students on the field to stop running and return to class.

The students erupted in cheers. They no longer had to run a hundred exhausting laps around Shrek Square, a task that would have taken at least an hour. Panting, they headed back to class.

After the students had left the field, only the three of them remained at its edge.

Du Weilun turned to the two of them and said,

"If Zhou Yi punishes you, tell me and I'll warn her. Now, you two should get back to class."

"All right, Teacher Du,"

Lin Fan said.

Then Lin Fan led Wang Dong back to class at a quick run.

A few minutes after the classroom had filled, the substitute teacher arrived and began the lesson.

They had Theory Class and History Class, covering the history of the Douluo World, as well as Soul Beast Class, where they learned how to tell a Soul Beast's age.

Sitting through lessons was far more pleasant for the students than running a hundred laps. At least they would not be left utterly exhausted.

The day soon passed. By then, dusk had fallen, and everyone headed back to their dormitories.

Lin Fan walked toward the Dormitory Building at an easy pace, with Wang Dong beside him.

"Lin Fan, how did you know to report her? And will that lunatic Zhou Yi take revenge on us?"

Wang Dong turned to him, puzzled and worried.

"If Zhou Yi retaliates, we'll just go to Director Du! She's only a teacher. There's no need to be afraid."

Lin Fan looked at Wang Dong as he answered.

"Oh, right. We can just go to Teacher Du."

It dawned on Wang Dong. Then she looked troubled and said shyly,

"Lin Fan, um... when should I come to your room so we can cultivate together?"

"Now," Lin Fan said calmly. "Come to Dormitory Room 100. I'll wait for you there."

Surprise flashed across Wang Dong's face, but she quickly composed herself.

"Now? So soon? All right. I'll head back to my room first, then come over to yours to cultivate."

She had not expected it to happen so soon. But remembering that they were not doing anything improper, she quickly calmed down.

"Hello, Lin Fan. I'm Xiao Xiao. Could I get to know you two?"

A soft, sweet voice suddenly sounded behind them.

Lin Fan turned and saw a girl hurrying toward them. She was short and petite, with delicate features that grew more pleasing the longer he looked.

Two small curves rose beneath her clothes. She wore her hair in twin ponytails, along with a short skirt that showed her rounded calves, giving her an adorable, doll-like look.

He recognized her as Xiao Xiao at once. Turning to face her, he introduced himself with a smile.

"Of course! Hello, Xiao Xiao. I'm Lin Fan, and this is Wang Dong. Did you need something?"

Xiao Xiao looked at them admiringly and said with a smile,

"You two are amazing! You actually went to Teacher Du and reported Zhou Yi. Thank you, really. Running a hundred laps in an hour would have been exhausting."

Lin Fan glanced at Wang Dong and chuckled.

"It was nothing! Zhou Yi keeps going on about expulsions, doesn't she, Wang Dong'er? But Xiao Xiao, it looks like you hurt your legs."

Wang Dong replied with a grumble.

"She does! Zhou Yi's a lunatic. But Xiao Xiao, how did you hurt your legs?"

Xiao Xiao lowered her head to look at her scraped legs. Feeling a faint sting, she looked back up at them and smiled ruefully.

"My legs? I couldn't keep running and tripped. Aren't you worried Zhou Yi will take revenge on you two tomorrow? You made her angry."

Wang Dong said fearlessly,

"What's there to be afraid of? If Zhou Yi retaliates, we'll go to Director Du. He'll protect us."

Lin Fan nodded.

"Exactly. We'll go to Director Du. Zhou Yi won't dare retaliate."

"That's true! The way Zhou Yi looked so scared of Director Du was hilarious. It felt so good to see!"

Xiao Xiao held back a laugh. Then she asked,

"Lin Fan, Wang Dong, where are you two headed?"

Lin Fan answered,

"Wang Dong and I are going back to the dormitory to cultivate together!"

Xiao Xiao looked puzzled.

"Back to the dormitory to cultivate together?"

Lin Fan replied,

"Yes, to cultivate together."

Xiao Xiao gave them a mischievous grin.

"Oh, I get it. You two go on back. I'll be going now. Bye! See you tomorrow, Lin Fan, Wang Dong."

Could "cultivating together" mean that? I'll have to ask them later.

"All right, bye!"

Lin Fan called back.

With that, he and Wang Dong turned and headed to the Dormitory Building together.