Rebirth: Slice-of-life Cultivation Chapter 1716 - 937: Showdown

In the blink of an eye, several days of school had already passed, and time moved forward at its usual pace.

Wednesday morning arrived, just as class was drawing to a close.

Wu Xiaoqi clutched his beloved basketball, a clear sign of his readiness for the upcoming session. Teacher Ouyang, from his position on the platform, addressed the class with a hint of sarcasm, remarking, "Some students, ah, don't quite grasp what they're doing in class, but it's abundantly clear what their priorities are after class!"

These veiled words barely registered with Wu Xiaoqi.

In stark contrast, Gong Jin found himself to be far more sensitive to the teacher's implications.

It was as if an internal ailment plagued him, a constant anxiety that the figures of Zhuang Jianhui and Lin Zida would materialize behind him, only to witness his unfortunate state.

To be ridiculed, and then for that news to make its way back to An City, reaching the ears of those who once knew him intimately...

'Absolutely not!'

The mere thought of such a consequence compelled him to repeatedly glance towards the back door of the classroom.

Wang Yong hesitated before speaking.

He was uncertain whether he should inform Brother Jin that, due to his frequent turning, Zhang Yifei and Li Shengnan, who occupied the seats behind him, had mistakenly concluded he was smitten with one of them.

The two girls had even begun to quarrel over who exactly Gong Jin favored...

At this precise moment, a tall, imposing figure suddenly appeared at the rear entrance of the classroom.

Gong Jin jumped in surprise and swiftly turned around, only to be met with the gentle, flower-like smile of Zhang Yifei.

The sports teacher, clad in a gray tracksuit, inquired, "Why aren't you heading to the sports field yet?"

Teacher Ouyang, noticing the individual at the classroom's back, expressed his confusion, stating, "I haven't concluded the class yet!"

The final bell rang out just as he finished his sentence.

Gu Wei announced loudly, "As a qualified subject teacher, one should meticulously plan the course progression prior to the commencement of class. It is precisely due to a deficiency in your abilities that such delays occur!"

Teacher Ouyang felt a surge of anger. How dare a sports teacher presume to lecture him?

He felt the urge to retort fiercely, but then recalled the recent contentious exchange between the sports teacher and the language teacher.

'Should I involve myself in this particular dispute?' Teacher Ouyang pondered internally.

Gu Wei regarded him with disdain, thinking, 'You, a teacher who has made errors, dare to engage in conflict with me?'

If it weren't for the fact that Teacher Ouyang's son had been specially admitted, he would have surely been dismissed long ago for his recurring transgressions of attending private tutoring sessions every Friday in An City!

Teacher Ouyang visibly shrank back, defeated.

Gu Wei had initially intended to let the matter pass but suddenly remembered how the older teacher used to attend his review sessions.

Recalling the other man's overbearing demeanor back then, an unprovoked anger began to stir within him.

Gu Wei abruptly declared, "I recall that the fourth period is designated for your physics lesson, is that not correct? You need not attend."

Teacher Ouyang swallowed his pride, resembling a dejected canine.

Teacher Gu Wei ascended the platform.

A chorus of cheers erupted from the students below, accompanied by exclamations such as, "Teacher, you are truly amazing!"

Jiang Yanan inquired, "Teacher, will you never fall ill again?"

Gu Wei stood imposingly, radiating strength, and proclaimed with unwavering boldness, "I am immune to all afflictions; I shall certainly not fall sick!"

"Everyone, please assemble on the playground precisely five minutes prior to the commencement of the next class!"

Having delivered his instruction, Gu Wei strode purposefully out of Class 8, his next destination being Class 9.

He was determined to reclaim all that he had once lost!

...

"Miao Zhe, why are you lost in thought? Get to exercising on the field!" Qiang Li shouted.

He walked over to Miao Zhe's side and discovered him gazing at Xianyu's phone, seemingly contemplating the purchase of a second-hand 'Polaroid' camera.

Qiang Li couldn't comprehend his friend's interest, asking, "What is the purpose of acquiring such an item? Is your phone not sufficient for capturing images?"

'You've never experienced a romantic relationship, so naturally, you wouldn't understand,' Miao Zhe coolly stated as he turned off the screen.

"Compared to the soulless nature of digital phones, I find myself drawn to the charm of old-fashioned cameras now." He and his online girlfriend, Yun Ni, had been sharing their lives, and he wished to send photos he took via courier to Yun Ni as a memento of their burgeoning love.

"They are not inexpensive, costing several hundred at the very least; do you still have sufficient funds?"

Miao Zhe shook his head. His expenditures included physical training, skincare routines, and pursuing fashion studies.

"I am left with only a few dozen, and I am trying to earn some money to afford it, so I can document life."

As Cui Yu passed by, he chuckled, remarking, "Being this destitute, what aspect of life do you intend to record?"

Miao Zhe's expression darkened.

Cui Yu continued, "Why not simply make do with your paltry phone? Apply a filter, and what difference would that make compared to a photograph from a camera?"

Lu Qiqi, who was at the water dispenser, interjected with displeasure, "What do you know? The quality of photos taken by phones is distinctly different from those captured by cameras."

Cui Yu retorted, "Then why is it that you do not typically utilize a camera?"

Lu Qiqi stated, "Cameras do indeed produce superior images compared to phones."

Cui Yu pressed on, "A load of nonsense. If that's the case, then why doesn't everyone opt for a camera?"

The two individuals found themselves embroiled in an escalating argument.

Jiang Yanan, with a curious expression, inquired, "Why are those two engaging in such a heated dispute?"

With an unexpressive face, Dong Qingfeng stated, "I prefer taking photos with my phone, while my friend uses a camera; we hang out often, yet our dogs invariably clash whenever they meet."

Meng Zi Yun let out a hearty laugh, remarking, "You certainly have a knack for indirect criticism."

Witnessing her smile, Dong Qingfeng's heart sank with a sigh, recalling his recent humiliation at a restaurant.

Regardless of how much he improved his score daily, it couldn't compensate for a single crucial moment of failed retreat.

Approaching from the back row for water, Yu Wen noticed their continued bickering. She lifted her arm, showcasing a bulky gold bracelet, and posed the question, "Why not simply purchase both?"

The argument between Lu Qiqi and Cui Yu ceased.

'So, you won the lottery; what's the big deal? You've exhausted all your good fortune for a lifetime!' Lu Qiqi harbored such spiteful thoughts towards Yu Wen.

On their return journey, she observed Huang Yuzhu packing his bag, which surprisingly contained a large pineapple.

Lu Qiqi expressed her astonishment, "Seriously, you even brought that along?"

Huang Yuzhu chuckled, replying, "My father recently traveled with the convoy to Guangzhou to bring back pineapples."

March was indeed the prime season for pineapples, and with temperatures climbing above 24 degrees, coupled with morning PE classes, it was certainly the perfect time to enjoy some.

Lu Qiqi playfully quipped, "Yuzhu, considering I used to share quite a few snacks with you, wouldn't you share a pineapple with your sister?"

Cui Yu added her own plea, "Zhuzi, I used to bring you along when I went to earn money!"