Rebuked by Cai Yue'er's angry shout, Da Ming and Er Ming's heads buzzed as they exchanged bewildered glances.
"This..."
Er Ming opened his mouth, but the "tough guy" rhetoric he had prepared got stuck in his throat, and he couldn't say a word.
They had originally thought that with their acting skills and Wang Donger's flawless male disguise, fooling a teacher would be a walk in the park.
After all, a week ago at that pirated Shrek Academy, this trick had actually worked!
At that time, they had also braced themselves to tell the admissions teacher that Wang Donger was a boy and wanted to live with the other boys.
To their surprise, that teacher had agreed without a second thought.
But they didn't expect that upon arriving at this Shrek Academy, they would be ruthlessly exposed the moment they spoke!
"We're doomed, Big Bro. This woman isn't easy to fool..."
Er Ming whispered to Da Ming.
Da Ming shot him a frustrated glare, his heart also filled with endless complaints.
Only now did he realize that this academy was completely different from the previous one.
The plaza of the previous academy had a giant statue of the Sea God, which was Tang San's statue. Those teachers must have been influenced by some kind of hint from Tang San to be so lenient with them.
But what about this academy floating in the sky?
There was only a statue of some guy they didn't recognize. Clearly, Tang San's reach hadn't extended here yet, nor had he made any arrangements.
"What should we do?"
Da Ming's mind raced.
If they didn't provide a reasonable explanation soon and annoyed this woman, who clearly had a short fuse, they might actually be kicked out!
How would they explain that to Tang San then?
Tell him Wang Donger was expelled for faking her gender?
Tang San would skin them alive!
"Um... maybe Huo Yuhao is actually her childhood friend?"
As soon as the thought appeared, Da Ming snuffed it out.
No, if he said that, the teacher would definitely make them recognize each other on the spot.
Then Wang Donger would be bewildered, and Huo Yuhao wouldn't know her either. Wouldn't the lie fall apart even more spectacularly?
*Cough, cough...*
Da Ming coughed twice, forcing a smile that looked more like a grimace. He bent his back, his originally tall and straight posture instantly dropping by half.
"Teacher, please calm down, calm down..."
"Actually... there's a reason for this."
As he spoke, he let out a theatrical sigh, his eyes showing a perfectly timed hint of sorrow.
"You see, this child is just too beautiful. Even in men's clothing, that handsome charm can't be hidden."
"We were just worried... worried that if her identity as a girl was exposed, she'd be bullied by bad boys!"
"The world is dangerous, and people's hearts aren't what they used to be..."
Da Ming played the misery card with great emotion, trying to win Cai Yue'er's sympathy.
However...
Cai Yue'er just looked at him coldly, a mocking curve appearing at the corner of her mouth.
"Worried about her being bullied?"
"So you let her share a dormitory room with a boy?"
"Living in the same room, how could her identity possibly remain hidden?"
She took a step forward, her gaze becoming even sharper.
"Or do you think I'm easy to trick? That you can fool me with some random excuse?"
"Even though this child passed the assessment."
"However—"
Cai Yue'er's tone shifted, becoming grim.
"As guardians, your character and intelligence have clearly failed the assessment!"
"In my opinion, children raised by such parents shouldn't come to our Shrek Academy, lest they ruin the atmosphere here!"
Hearing this, Da Ming and Er Ming's hearts skipped a beat as they completely panicked.
If they were really sent back, it would be all over!
"Wait, wait, wait! Teacher! We were wrong!"
Da Ming pulled Er Ming along as he hurriedly groveled.
"Teacher! It's all our fault!"
"The child is innocent!"
"She worked so hard to pass the exam. You absolutely cannot kick her out!"
"As long as you let her stay, we'll do whatever you ask!"
To the side, Wang Donger watched dumbfoundedly, her mouth slightly agape, unable to believe her eyes.
Was... was this still the usually majestic Big Dad and Second Dad?
Where was the backbone of the Clear Sky Sect?
Where was that overbearing aura that wanted to crush everything at a moment's notice?
However, despite her internal complaints, the clever Wang Donger kept her mouth tightly shut, not daring to say a word for fear of causing more trouble.
"Since you're so worried about her being bullied at school..."
Cai Yue'er spoke slowly, a playful glint flashing in her eyes.
"Then I have a suggestion."
"What suggestion? Please tell us! Tell us!"
Da Ming and Er Ming nodded repeatedly.
"Since you're not comfortable with her staying in the dorms, she'll be a day student."
Cai Yue'er said indifferently.
"The two of you will be responsible for picking her up and dropping her off every day."
"Once in the morning and once in the evening. No lateness, no leaving early."
"What?!"
Da Ming and Er Ming were instantly petrified, their expressions frozen.
Pick... pick up and drop off?!
This place was thousands of meters up in the air!
Even if one was a Limit Douluo and the other was a Level 98 Super Douluo, this wasn't an easy task. Moreover, if they really had to commute every day, wouldn't that mean they couldn't go back to the Clear Sky Sect to drink tea and live a peaceful life?
They'd have to find a place to stay nearby?
This... this was just too much trouble!
"What?"
Seeing their reactions, Cai Yue'er raised an eyebrow, her tone deepening.
"Not willing?"
"If you can't do it, then don't talk about being worried about the child. Hypocrites."
"Then she might as well withdraw."
As she spoke, she made a move to operate the tablet computer.
"Wait! We're willing! We're willing!"
Da Ming hurriedly reached out to stop her.
"Commuting! We'll definitely commute!"
"For the child, what does a little hardship matter!"
"We'll go find a house down below right now! Right under the school! We'll be on call!"
Er Ming also nodded frantically. Although his heart felt as bitter as if he'd eaten yellow lotus, he still had to keep a smile on his face.
There was no other way!
If they didn't agree, the mission would be completely ruined.
Compared to facing Tang San's wrath, this bit of trouble was indeed nothing.
"Humph, that's more like it."
Cai Yue'er gave a light snort and put away the tablet.
"Alright, no need to assign a dormitory then."
"That's it for today's procedures. Tomorrow morning, bring her to class on time."
Having said that, she ignored the two of them and turned to leave. If not for Lin Feng's arrangements, she would have kicked these guys out long ago.
And Lin Feng, of course, was unwilling to give up on these two Titled Douluo; after all, he could still farm rewards from them.
"Phew..."
"Big Bro... this is too humiliating..."
Er Ming said with a long face.
"Alright, enough talk."
"As long as she can stay, we can endure a little frustration."
"Let's go, Xiao Qi. We'll take you down first, then we need to find a house..."
The three of them walked toward the exit dejectedly.
However, just as they were about to leave Shrek Academy...
Three people approached them.
It was the arriving Dean Qian, Bei Bei, and Tang Ya.
Dean Qian's footsteps came to a sudden halt, his gaze locking onto Da Ming and Er Ming.
"Huh?!"
His eyes widened, and a look of shock and bewilderment appeared on his face.
Bei Bei and Tang Ya also looked at the scene with surprise.
"Dean Qian, do you know them?"
Bei Bei asked curiously.
Know them? Of course he knew them. After all, these were the two guys who had planned to let a girl stay in the boys' dormitory. He was the one who handled the procedures back then. She was a genius, and geniuses naturally get special treatment. Of course, the main reason was that both Da Ming and Er Ming's strengths were above the Super Douluo level. Being able to befriend such a power was very beneficial for Shrek Academy.
However... shouldn't they have had that promising little youngster join their Shrek Academy?
They had been so certain at the time.
Why were they at this pirated Shrek Academy?
Were they... poached?
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A/N: Yeah, he's gonna start trouble.
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