"You simply don't understand the seriousness of the situation!" Li Ziling said anxiously.
"It's fine, I will step in," Chen Jie said calmly.
Everyone was speechless.
Seeing Chen Jie's attitude, they couldn't be bothered to say more.
Ji Afei took this matter very seriously. Not long after he left his office, he informed some teachers to have his dance students observe in the playground that afternoon.
After lunch, a large crowd had gathered in the playground again.
For a time, it was no less than the song and dance convention held by Shengshi Company in the morning.
On the makeshift stage set up on the playground, Ji Afei's students were performing some stunts in their Sanda uniforms.
One of them, barefoot, kicked a wooden board in half, which drew gasps from the crowd.
Li Ziling and the others were all dejected and crestfallen.
At this moment, Chen Jie walked over to them with a few bottles of water and said, "Those who are about to go on stage to compete, come and get a bottle of water from me!"
The water in his hand was no ordinary water; he had added some special ingredients to it.
Chen Jie had many magical elixirs in his storage ring, including one called the Great Strength Pill.
This Great Strength Pill could instantly boost a person's physical strength a hundredfold after consumption, but it wasn't as effective for cultivators.
Chen Jie had already divided the Great Strength Pills into over a dozen portions and placed them in the bottles.
"Teacher Chen, I won't drink it," someone refused.
"Drink it, it's an order!" Chen Jie said calmly.
A few people's eyes widened.
However, considering that this was a physical competition, they thought Chen Jie's suggestion to drink water was well-intentioned.
So, one by one, they picked up the water and drank it.
At this moment, guided by the school announcer, the competition officially began.
Chen Jie said to the ten or so people in front of him, "You guys go up."
The dozen or so people gritted their teeth and walked onto the stage dejectedly, as if they were prisoners being led to the gallows.
Chen Jie also returned to his seat.
Chen Jie's seat was in the classroom area. Because of Ji Afei, this competition had a significant impact, attracting many teachers and students.
The announcer said with a smile to everyone, "I think everyone doesn't fully understand the reasons behind this competition. At Director Ji's request, I will introduce it to you all."
"This involves a bet between Chen Jie, Teacher Chen, and Director Ji. If Director Ji loses, he will resign from his position as director!"
At these words, the crowd erupted in an uproar.
The stakes of losing were too severe.
Don't forget that Ji Afei was a director, and he was already close to forty years old. If he lost his job because of this, his later life would be difficult.
The announcer continued, "And Teacher Chen's condition is even more outrageous. If he loses, he will not only have to resign but also pay two million as part of the bet."
"Chaofeng, come here for a moment!" Ji Afei, who was by the stage, suddenly waved and called out as the announcer was about to continue.
The announcer, looking puzzled, walked over to Ji Afei.
Ji Afei whispered a few words.
Afterward, the announcer picked up the microphone again and said, "Director Ji, seeing that Teacher Chen is so young and might not have so much money, has temporarily decided to give Teacher Chen an opportunity. If he loses, he doesn't have to pay the two million; he only needs to kowtow to all the teachers and students publicly."
At that moment, everyone exploded.
The scene became chaotic.
Although they knew Ji Afei was being excessive and unfair to Chen Jie, they were all eager to watch the spectacle.
Humiliation, naked humiliation!
He didn't take Chen Jie seriously at all.
Chen Jie was also stunned. He then gestured for the announcer to come over, indicating he had something to say.
"Tell everyone that when Ji Afei loses later, as long as he kneels down and kowtows twice, I will not force him to resign!"
Upon hearing this, the announcer returned to the stage with a look of disdain.
"Teacher Chen just said that when he loses, he is willing to kowtow, and hopes Director Ji can forgive his rudeness!"
The announcer's message was the opposite of Chen Jie's intention.
This made Chen Jie's expression darken.
The onlookers in the crowd also burst into laughter.
But to prevent Chen Jie from getting angry, the announcer quickly changed the subject, "The success or failure of your respective teams today is related to your teachers' futures, so don't hold back!"
"Our rules are a free-for-all. Direct attacks are not allowed, nor are attacks with feet and hands. The other side wins when one party is completely off the stage!"
"Begin..."
"Wait!"
Just as the announcer was about to signal the start of the competition, a clear, crisp shout was heard.
The announcer, annoyed, went to find out who was so impudent as to interrupt him at such a crucial moment, and suddenly saw a stunning woman walking over.
Chen Jie was also startled by this voice.
Because he had already recognized who it was.
Lin Shuang, whom he hadn't seen for some time, walked onto the stage wearing tight jeans and a thin top.
Lin Shuang casually glanced at Chen Jie.
"Miss, you are..." The announcer's tone softened considerably upon seeing her beauty.
Ji Afei looked at Lin Shuang with undisguised lust.
Lin Shuang perfectly matched all his fantasies about women.
She was incredibly beautiful.
"Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Lin Shuang, and I am a dance teacher. Today is my first day reporting for duty, and I will be responsible for teaching the students of Class Seven dance along with Teacher Chen."
The announcer was shocked.
But then a look of understanding dawned on his face.
Class Seven students were recognized by the high-ranking leaders as the most outstanding dance class. Lin Shuang, with her beautiful figure and excellent temperament, must be a dance master.
It was normal to invite her to teach.
Then, the announcer asked doubtfully, "Teacher Lin, you are here..."
Lin Shuang smiled, making the announcer's heart skip a beat.
"My purpose is very simple: I support Teacher Chen! Teacher Chen's students will never lose! Also, a reminder, don't misinterpret Chen Jie's intentions. I don't think he's the type of person who would say he'd choose to kneel. If you want to curry favor, don't belittle others!"
The announcer's face darkened.
He hadn't expected Lin Shuang to step forward specifically to support Chen Jie.
The audience below immediately shouted, "Shameless! Old Fei Ji and you are in cahoots!"
"He clearly didn't mean that, how can you misinterpret him?"
"Trash! You don't deserve to be an announcer!"
Ignoring the discordant voices, the announcer quickly said, "The competition begins!"
Then he retreated with a cold smile.
When Chen Jie loses, he will naturally kneel for the two million.
At that time, Lin Shuang's words would become a joke.
Meanwhile, Lin Shuang had already come to Chen Jie's side.
"Can you cause such a stir wherever you go?" Lin Shuang said with a smile, her lips curved.
Chen Jie glanced at her, showing no surprise.
"You've come at the right time. Tong Hao gave me a new task yesterday..."
Just as he was about to hand the bank card given by Tong Hao to Lin Shuang, Lin Shuang smiled and said, "Stop right there! That's your task. My task is only to protect Li Ziling when you're not around. As for spending money, I'm not good at that."