Zombie Bodyguard
Chapter 22: The Homeroom Teacher Calls for a Talk

Chapter 22: Chapter 22: The Homeroom Teacher Calls for a Talk

"Is there? I don’t feel anything." Lin Tianqi looked at Xiao Manxuan strangely, wondering if she was pretending not to understand without overshadowing her.

It was usually pretending to know when one didn’t know, but was it possible to pretend not to know when one did? Besides, it was clear that Wu Li was deliberately making things difficult, so how could Lin Tian allow him to get his way?

Xiao Manxuan rolled her eyes at Lin Tian and pointed to the girls around them, "Just look for yourself; they’re all starry-eyed over you. Hmph, you’re my bodyguard, and I won’t allow you to steal the limelight."

Really? He turned around and, sure enough, a few girls were giving him the eye. Lin Tian shivered as if he had been electrocuted; it was like being surrounded by wolves. Nowadays, little girls were so bold in love and hate. Lin Tian, who was only eighteen himself, wondered why he couldn’t be as brave. Sigh, he really needed to learn more from them, Lin Tian thought innocently.

During those years he dated Qi Jing, he had barely held hands with someone, and Lin Tian felt he needed to rectify this flaw, otherwise, he’d be a total failure as a person.

He glanced at a daydreaming Wu Li and then sat down with ease. It was only after the applause from the entire class ended that the dazed Wu Li on the podium came to his senses. He reluctantly glanced at Lin Tian and then begrudgingly praised him, "Hmm, Lin Tian’s self-introduction was very good, but we shouldn’t become complacent and arrogant. Only by continuing to learn with an open mind can we achieve greater progress."

The words were beautiful, but Lin Tian knew if he had shown his ignorance, Wu Li’s words would have been sarcastic.

"Just now Lin Tian gave us a very good example, so it’s very important to learn English well. What is English? Does anyone know?" Wu Li seemed to still have some strategies, quickly adjusting his mindset and beginning his lecture.

Wu Li threw out a question at the beginning, but he obviously didn’t intend to let the students truly respond, quickly continuing, "What is English? English is the most elegant and refined language in the world..."

Lin Tian thought he might offer some profound insight, but the first thing he said made Lin Tian frown. Beside him, Xiao Manxuan also frowned prettily, seemingly very dissatisfied with Wu Li’s assertions. Looking at the other students, some were indifferent, but more were displeased yet didn’t dare to speak up.

Wu Li must have made numerous such statements in class, and looking at his somewhat self-indulgent expression made Lin Tian want to punch him.

To Lin Tian, no script or language could compare to the profound and historically rich Huaxia characters.

"English elegance is like the nobility and gentlemen overseas. Isn’t your demeanor perceived as high quality when you communicate with foreigners in fluent English..."

With a "slap," Lin Tian took a book out of his bag, threw it heavily onto the desk, and interrupted Wu Li. He was very displeased; some people could treat their own countrymen with all manners of difficulties and disrespect, but become as meek as lambs flattering foreigners upon encountering them. Wu Li was exactly that kind of person, a teacher with misguided principles, truly a poison to the younger generation.

"Lin Tian, do you have an opinion?" Wu Li asked with a frown.

He ignored Wu Li and just organized his books. Xiao Manxuan slightly tugged at his shirt, whispering, "Lin Tian, the teacher is asking you."

"Oh, I know, but I promised you, I wouldn’t stand out anymore, right? I’m a man of my word." Lin Tian smirked at her.

"You! Fine, I don’t care anymore, do whatever you want. So petty, can’t even talk about it!" Xiao Manxuan said huffily, rolling her eyes at him.

Hehe, little girl, let’s see if I can’t handle you! Lin Tian chuckled to himself. Seeing Wu Li on the verge of exploding again, he slowly stood up and said, "I don’t think English is all that elegant, nor do I think those foreign nobles are magnificent. Rather, when combined, they represent a history of colonial invasion!"

Before Wu Li could speak, Lin Tian continued, "We learn English to acquire more knowledge and to communicate more equally, not to please foreigners, which would only make them think less of you."

"I’m not against learning English. English is just one of the carriers of knowledge and a tool for communication, nothing more. It’s neither noble nor superior to other languages. Our Huaxia language is profound and extensive; making more foreigners speak Huaxia is what we Huaxia people should do! Huaxia is our mother tongue!" Lin Tian had done the same when he was a security guard, translating into English once and then teaching those foreigners how to say it in Huaxia.

"Good! Well said!"

As soon as Lin Tian finished speaking, the classroom first fell silent, followed by the students cheering. Wu Li stood on the podium, his face flushed with embarrassment, unable to speak for a long time.

After sitting down, Lin Tian was startled by Xiao Manxuan. She leaned over, gazing at him with her big watery eyes, and Lin Tian thought she was up to some mischief again.

Up close, Lin Tian could see her skin on her face more clearly—crystalline and delicate, fair with a rosy tint. Compelled by some unknown force, he touched Xiao Manxuan’s pretty face; it was smooth and moist, a perfect inheritance of Mrs. Xiao’s excellent genes.

"You... you... you’re bullying me again." Xiao Manxuan’s little face turned bright red in a blink, adding to her allure. Lin Tian was momentarily dazzled, goodness, she was incredibly charming. So enticing at such a young age, what would happen when she matures further in a few years, wouldn’t she bewitch thousands of men?

That wouldn’t do, as her bodyguard, it was his responsibility to protect her, to keep those men at bay! Lin Tian unconsciously swallowed, shamelessly thinking.

"Second Miss, you are truly beautiful!" Lin Tian said honestly.

"Hmph!" Xiao Manxuan harrumphed, turned her head away, but Lin Tian keenly caught the brief smile on the corner of her mouth.

She clearly enjoyed the compliment, yet she pretended not to care. Lin Tian’s mood instantly brightened; teasing Second Miss made life endlessly joyful.

Meanwhile, Wu Li was very displeased, continually losing face to Lin Tian, especially when he saw Lin Tian and Xiao Manxuan’s close interaction, which fueled his jealousy.

However, he didn’t dare to speak out of line anymore and could only explain the textbook in a standard manner. Wu Li had never felt so awkward during a class; every time he wanted to boast about his life abroad, he had to stop himself abruptly, which was extremely uncomfortable.

After enduring through the class, Wu Li hurriedly left, and as soon as he stepped out the door, his expression turned sinister.

As he left, the students began buzzing with discussion, some even gathered around Lin Tian, giving him thumbs up.

"Lin Tian, can you come out for a moment?" A middle-aged woman appeared at the door, waving for Lin Tian to come out.

"It’s the headteacher!" whispered a student.

"Lin Tian is in trouble now, must be Mr. Wu complaining to the headteacher!"

"The headteacher is quite nice, it should be fine."

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