45: Take a kowtow

“Director Liu, don't be impulsive. Let's first find out what exactly happened.”

Feng Qingyang quickly stepped forward, blocking the fuming Liu Jiangyi.

Liu Jiangyi took a deep breath, released the male teacher, and said, “Call my son, and tell him to come back immediately!”

“Call… I’ll call right now!”

How could the male teacher dare to hesitate?

He immediately took out his phone and dialed the number from the roster.

Beep beep beep…

The phone rang a few times before being answered.

“Speakerphone!”

“Yes…”

On the other end of the phone.

Liu Zhi and Murong Qiuya were sitting on the curb across the street from the academy.

Looking at the joyful new students, Liu Zhi felt immense pain in his heart.

Originally, he should have been one of those joyful people.

But circumstances were unpredictable.

Liu Zhi answered the phone, saying dejectedly, “Hello, who is this?”

“You… Hello, is this student Liu Zhi?”

“It’s me.”

“That’s great! I’m the new teacher who just took over. You should remember me, right?”

“It’s you?” Liu Zhi’s resentment exploded, and he stammered, “You’ve already expelled me, why are you still calling to humiliate me?”

“Do you have to force me to die to be happy?”

“No, no, no! That’s not what I meant. I wanted to say that I was wrong just now. I won’t let the school expel you. Can you please come back?”

“Heh heh… You just humiliated me in front of so many people, calling me a poor cripple, and you wouldn’t even listen when Qiuyue pleaded for me. Now you’re saying you won’t expel me?”

Liu Zhi completely disbelieved the male teacher’s words.

He gave a bitter laugh and said, “I, Liu Zhi, am poor, and I’m a cripple, but I, Liu Zhi, am also a man with my own dignity!”

“I am not a plaything for you to amuse yourselves with!”

On the other end of the phone.

Liu Jiangyi’s fists were clenched tightly, and Killing Intent surged in his eyes.

A few simple lines of dialogue had already given him a general understanding of the situation.

The male teacher was directly scared to tears.

“Stop talking, please stop talking. It was truly my mistake. Please, I’m begging you, can you come back?”

“Your father is waiting for you here. Please, just come back.”

“Heh heh, you want to be my father too, do you? You are truly shameless to the extreme!” Liu Zhi cursed in anger, about to hang up the phone.

Murong Qiuya, however, snatched the phone away, saying angrily, “Bastard! You’ve gone too far. If I, Murong Qiuya, don’t kill you, I swear I’m not human!”

“No… I didn’t mean that, I…”

“Liu Zhi!”

At this moment, Feng Qingyang stepped forward and snatched the phone.

“Who are you?” Liu Zhi’s confused voice came through.

Feng Qingyang took a deep breath, glared fiercely at the male teacher, and said, “I am Feng Qingyang, Dean of the Medical Academy.”

“What happened just now was indeed a misunderstanding. Would it be too much trouble for you to come back now?”

“You… You are Dean Feng?” Liu Zhi’s voice was filled with surprise. “You are my idol! I especially admire your ability to summon Earth Fire!”

“I… Am I not dreaming? Am I really talking to my idol?”

Feng Qingyang’s eyelids twitched wildly, his old face flushed red, feeling extremely embarrassed.

Earth Fire?

What is Earth Fire?

Your father can even summon Heavenly Fire.

How dare I be your idol?

Of course, Feng Qingyang would definitely not say these words.

The most urgent task now was to persuade Liu Zhi to come back.

Otherwise, Liu Jiangyi would certainly not let this matter rest.

With Liu Jiangyi’s strength, he could obtain a high position anywhere he went.

Even in the military or the City Lord’s Mansion, Liu Jiangyi could absolutely secure a high position.

Once Liu Jiangyi became displeased and left the Martial Arts Academy, the higher-ups would inevitably hold him accountable.

He wouldn’t be able to explain himself then!

Considering this, Feng Qingyang continued, “I am Feng Qingyang. Please come back. As long as you are willing to return, I can agree to any request you have.”

Liu Zhi was overjoyed. “Then can I be your student?”

“This…” Feng Qingyang froze.

What a joke!

To take his son as a student in front of Liu Jiangyi?

Wasn’t that like showing off one’s meager skills before a master?

“Uh… let’s discuss that when you return. If you insist, I… I suppose I can agree.”

“That’s great! That’s really great! I’ll go back immediately!”

The call ended, and Feng Qingyang breathed a sigh of relief.

He threw the phone to the male teacher, who had long since collapsed into a heap, “If Liu Zhi can’t forgive you, I don’t need to say what the consequences will be, do I?”

“I understand… I understand…”

The male teacher quickly stood up and, without another word, rushed towards the steps, intending to go to the school gate to welcome Liu Zhi.

“Director Liu, please calm your anger. This matter is due to my ineffective management. I am at fault.” Feng Qingyang said bitterly, taking responsibility voluntarily.

Liu Jiangyi remained silent, his face grim as he sat back down.

Seeing this, Feng Qingyang sighed and said nothing more.

At the school gate.

The male teacher encountered Liu Zhi.

“Student Liu!”

The male teacher dashed forward, then immediately bowed deeply.

“You… What are you doing?” Liu Zhi was startled and took a step back.

“I’m sorry, Student Liu. I was wrong before. Please forgive me!”

Sorry?

You?

These words made Liu Zhi’s mind feel a moment of bewilderment.

Was this still the arrogant male teacher from before?

How did he become so humble in the blink of an eye?

Murong Qiuya whispered, “Feng Qingyang is a just man. I guess Dean Feng must have found out about him expelling you and thought he did wrong, which is why he’s making him apologize to you and inviting you back. He might even accept you as his student to compensate you.”

Hearing this, Liu Zhi was instantly overjoyed.

“So, I’ve gained a blessing from this misfortune?”

Liu Zhi said excitedly, “I knew the Martial Arts Academy wouldn’t be a place that twists the law for personal gain. Dean Feng is indeed a good person!”

The male teacher was dumbfounded.

Judging by Liu Zhi’s words, he seemed unaware that his father was a Director at the Martial Arts Academy?

Wait a minute!

Director Liu only arrived a few days ago.

Liu Zhi said he went to the Dimensional Trial Grounds.

Doesn’t that mean Liu Zhi still doesn’t know that Director Liu is his father?

Damn it!

No wonder he didn’t mention having such a backer; it turns out he didn’t even know himself?

And he himself had foolishly acted like a hothead?

The male teacher wished he could punch himself in the face twice.

Liu Zhi was in a joyous mood, completely ignoring the male teacher. Aided by Murong Qiuya, he quickly ascended the steps.

The male teacher’s heart sank by half. He quickly chased after them.

In the plaza.

Feng Qingyang had long been pacing back and forth anxiously.

Upon seeing Liu Zhi arrive, Feng Qingyang quickly went to greet him.

“Dean Feng!”

Liu Zhi saw his idol and ran over with a face full of pleasant surprise.

He ran with a limp, but his face was beaming with happiness and joy.

“Liu Zhi, you’ve been wronged.”

Feng Qingyang quickly supported Liu Zhi’s arm, and looking at Liu Zhi’s lame leg, tears welled up in his old eyes.

Liu Zhi’s eyes also reddened, and he sobbed, “Feng Qingyang is indeed a man of great righteousness. Not only did you let me come back, but you also shed tears for me. I… I am truly too touched.”

“It’s a pity my father isn’t here, otherwise, if he knew you treated me this way, he would definitely be so moved he’d kowtow to you!”