He spoke slowly. "Children, I truly have to thank you. Even I never expected you to win two matches and preserve Shrek Academy's honor. Your achievement fills me with both comfort and pride."
Lin Qianyi was the first to break the silence, her eyes resolute. "Teacher Wang, what are you saying? We are Shrek students. Upholding the Academy's honor is our duty. That is the meaning of experience—we must prove our growth with our strength. Please lay out the strategy. We are ready to face any new challenge."
Beibei nodded in agreement. "Junior Sister is right. As Shrek people, defending our honor is a responsibility we cannot shirk, no matter how great the difficulty."
Jiang Nannan clenched her fists. "That's right. We'll show everyone that Shrek Academy's strength is no empty reputation!"
He Caitou's eyes shone brightly. "Although our opponents are powerful, our Reserve Team is not to be trifled with either. Let them witness the true Shrek Spirit!"
Xiao Xiao added, "The Reserve Team has limitless potential as well. We will prove it."
Wang Dong spoke steadily. "We are Shrek's Eight Monsters. We bear the responsibility of protecting the Academy."
Huo Yuhao's voice was full of strength. "Exactly! Shrek Academy's glory must be defended by every one of us."
Xu Sanshi was the last to state his position. "Being able to contribute to the Academy is our greatest honor."
Looking at the determined faces of his students, Wang Yan felt immensely gratified. These two short days of competition seemed to have made the young people grow up quickly. Lin Qianyi in particular—the stubborn girl who had once refused to admit defeat—had become far more mature and steady. Having been tempered by those two matches, she seemed to understand the meaning of victory and defeat more clearly, as well as