Rebirth: Slice-of-life Cultivation Chapter 1796 - 988: I Am Here to Bear Witness_2

Beside him, Wang Longlong conveyed information: "Someone mentioned Deng Xiang and Ge Hao were apprehended and escorted to the security office during the final class. Take it easy, Chi Zi."

Zhang Chi brushed it off with disdain, "As long as I keep quiet about my activities last night, what power does Director Wang have over me?"

"No one possesses more backbone than me!" Zhang Chi declared with unshakeable confidence.

Wang Longlong responded, "Impressive!"

Cui Yu chimed in, "The true tough guy of Class 8!"

Meng Gui added, "Stronger than an iron man!"

Bathed in the crowd's accolades, Zhang Chi felt an exhilarating lightness, seeing himself as a match for any special-trained operative.

He boasted, "Back in the day, eight sports students ganged up on me, and I managed to hold my ground!"

Dong Qingfeng, noticing Duan Shigang's swollen and bruised countenance and recalling the ointment Duan Shigang had previously given him, spoke up, "After class on Friday afternoon, are you interested in accompanying me to the fight club?"

As he spoke, Dong Qingfeng executed a punch, demonstrating what appeared to be a standard fighting posture.

Duan Shigang, viewing Dong Qingfeng with respect, acknowledged his invitation, "Certainly!"

Dong Qingfeng clapped him on the shoulder, offering words of encouragement, "After a few practice sessions and some skill improvement, you won't find yourself in situations like this again."

Just then, the imposing Director Wang, emanating a distinct military aura, entered the confines of Class 8.

Students engrossed in their phones quickly put them away, those applying makeup hastily tidied their cosmetic tools, and those lounging on desks immediately jumped down.

All attention shifted to Director Wang.

Director Wang addressed them solemnly, "Zhang Chi!"

His gaze then fell upon Duan Shigang beside him, prompting Director Wang to grin with a knowing smirk, "A buy one, get one free situation?"

Zhang Chi met his gaze fearlessly, asking, "What is it?"

Director Wang fixed his stare on him, inquiring, "Were you engaged in a scuffle with Deng Xiang and his companions?"

Zhang Chi remained steadfast, denying any wrongdoing, "Director Wang, as I've already stated, I merely slipped and fell!"

Director Wang advanced, not resorting to overt threats, but casually dropped a weighty statement, "If you confess now, your punishment will be lenient. However, if Deng Xiang and the others admit their involvement first, then you'd better be prepared."

He added, "This applies to you as well, Duan Shigang."

Dong Qingfeng clicked his tongue in mild astonishment, murmuring, "Wow, game theory in action."

It was quite unexpected that the seemingly minor Director Wang would employ such manipulative tactics.

Duan Shigang immediately grew apprehensive; while he trusted his own integrity, he held reservations about his former associates!

He quickly sought clarification, asking, "Director Wang, will you truly be honest about this?"

Director Wang affirmed, "Absolutely."

Before Duan Shigang could make a decision, Zhang Chi promptly confessed, "Director Wang, I apologize!"

Wang Longlong, standing nearby, couldn't help but voice his frustration, "Damn, you could have maintained that defiant stance until the very moment you decided to surrender."

Both Zhang Chi and Duan Shigang subsequently admitted their involvement.

Director Wang's gaze settled upon them as he declared, "I shall present you with three options..."

Duan Shigang, not waiting for the enumeration to conclude, made his choice instantly, "I am prepared to copy the school rules one hundred times!"

Director Wang paused, momentarily speechless.

He then reiterated the conditions to Zhang Chi: a fifteen-minute horse stance, four forceful slaps, and a hundred repetitions of copying the school rules.

Zhang Chi inquired, "Might there be a fourth option available?"

Director Wang responded with an unpleasant smile, flexing his robust arms, "Engage in an arm wrestle with me. Should you emerge victorious, the penalties are waived; should you falter, you must fulfill all three conditions."

Zhang Chi, with a gambler's inclination, made his decision swiftly, "I choose to take you up on that wager."

Wang Longlong rolled up his textbook, enthusiastically volunteering, "I shall officiate the match!"

The designated arena was established at Huang Zhongfei's desk. After clearing the immediate vicinity, Director Wang and Zhang Chi sat opposite each other, rolling up their sleeves.

The students, already fully engaged, were now even more captivated, eager to witness the unfolding confrontation!

Bai Yuxia, drawn by the commotion, felt a restless anxiety, like a cornered feline, finding herself enveloped by an impassable crowd, rendering her unable to see.

Zhang Chi and Director Wang clasped hands.

Zhang Chi's eyes gleamed sharply, reflecting a defiant spirit against the perceived injustices of fate.

Both contenders possessed strong arms, yet Zhang Chi's limb was noticeably more slender when compared to Director Wang's.

Cui Yu commented, "This is going to be incredibly difficult."

Meng Gui added, "Victory seems impossible!"

The surrounding murmurs were filled with sighs and expressions of sympathy.

Zhang Chi addressed the onlookers, "None of you possess faith in me."

Wang Longlong waved the book, signaling the start, "Begin!"

Instantly, the desk violently trembled! The decisive contest had commenced!

Director Wang's shoulder muscles coiled and tightened, gradually forcing Zhang Chi's arm downwards to the right, establishing a significant and overwhelming advantage.

Zhang Chi's eyes widened in a desperate struggle, straining with all his might to resist the inexorable force.

"He's lost," Duan Shigang sighed, acknowledging the immense strength of Director Wang.

Indeed, it appeared Zhang Chi was on the verge of defeat.

'Will I truly lose?' Zhang Chi stared intently at his wrist, observing a scar, a stark reminder of the harsh and unfortunate fate he endured during his days working on the construction site!

With a roar through gritted teeth, Zhang Chi bellowed, "How can mere protein powder possibly compare to the solidity of bricks and concrete?! Grant me strength!"

"Grant me strength!"

Chanting motivational phrases like "Turn the tide," "I control my own destiny," and "If the heavens intend to destroy me, I shall defy the heavens," Zhang Chi was utterly pumped up!

After a period of fervent shouting, his voice gradually subsided.

Director Wang, gripping his hand, inquired with a touch of confusion, "Why have you stopped?"

Then, Director Wang applied a slight pressure, pushing Zhang Chi's arm down, and emerged victorious.

Zhang Chi collapsed onto the desk, feeling as insignificant as an ant crushed beneath the unyielding hand of fate.

Director Wang hauled him upright, delivered four sharp slaps, assigned him the punishment of copying school rules one hundred times, and then ordered him to maintain a horse stance at noon in the security office before departing Class 8.

The authority wielded by the security office was truly formidable.

Zhang Chi was reduced to a state resembling a defeated, lifeless dog.

Chen Siyu returned, recounting the previous match to Bai Yuxia and Jiang Ning. She extended her hand, signaling her intention to arm wrestle with Jiang Ning.

A handshake preceded the bout between the two.

As Chen Siyu's hand was enveloped by Jiang Ning's long, well-defined fingers, her legs felt weak, and she found herself surrendering mid-way.

The instant Jiang Ning applied a modest amount of force, Chen Siyu immediately lost the contest.

"Jiang Ning, you're incredibly strong. If a perfect score were one hundred, I'd award you ninety-six points."

Bai Yuxia, with her current understanding, was bewildered, her cheeks flushed with astonishment.

Chen Siyu elaborated, "That's because with the remaining four points, I can give you a perfect score!"

...

Just before the preparation bell chimed.

The chemistry teacher, Guo Ran, entered Class 8 carrying textbooks, only to find the classroom in utter disarray.

Dong Qingfeng was engaged in an arm-wrestling match with a girl, and this was the third girl he had lost to.

Jiang Yanan eagerly extended her hand, proclaiming, "Me! Let's arm wrestle!"

Nearby, Liu Chuandao chuckled, teasing, "Dong Qingfeng, are you a girl? You're so weak!"

Dong Qingfeng merely glanced at him, too indifferent to engage with what he considered a foolish individual.

Internally, he felt a sense of pride: 'As long as he continues to lose to girls, more girls will challenge him to arm wrestle. Some men will never grasp this simple logic.'

Teacher An Chan entered alongside Guo Ran, witnessing this chaotic scene unfold.

An Chan's initial reaction was rage, but she then remembered that it wasn't her biology class; it was chemistry.

A wave of relief washed over her.

She found it difficult to comprehend how Guo Ran, also a gentle young female teacher, managed to handle these boisterous 'monsters and demons'.

An Chan placed a chair in the back row and quietly observed the unfolding events.

Finally, the bell signaling the start of class began to ring.

Guo Ran smiled warmly, announcing, "Alright class, let's commence our lesson."

Amidst the boisterous classroom, her voice, though not loud, seemed to possess a subtle power, and remarkably, the class fell silent.

"Liu Chuandao, what's happening with your desk mate?" Guo Ran inquired with curiosity.

Liu Chuandao glanced at Zhang Chi, who appeared utterly defeated, much like a lifeless dog since his encounter with Director Wang.

"He experienced a minor setback," Liu Chuandao commented.

"Hmm, but he cannot sleep. Please wake him so he can pay attention to the lesson."

Liu Chuandao gave Zhang Chi a nudge. Zhang Chi straightened up, his face visibly swollen and his appearance quite pitiful...

Teacher An Chan, observing from the back of the class, registered a questioning look: "?"

During her own biology classes, Zhang Chi never once lifted his head.

Guo Ran paused, asking, "Zhang Chi, are you alright?"

Zhang Chi felt an urge to retort, 'Can't you see for yourself if I'm okay?'

Duan Shigang chimed in, "He applied my pain relief balm, so he should be fine."

With that, Guo Ran began explaining the exam paper: "Everyone, let's look at this question. At room temperature, with a concentration of 0.2 mol..."

Under Guo Ran's guidance, the classroom atmosphere was exceptionally positive, reminiscent of a harmonious academic discussion.

This was in stark contrast to An Chan's biology class, appearing as if they belonged to two entirely different worlds.

As the class concluded, Guo Ran and An Chan departed together. An Chan remained perplexed, questioning her own calling: 'Am I truly unfit to be a teacher?'