[Main Text] 1052 Wang Shiyu was quite frustrated! ------------ Chapter 1052: Wang Shiyu was really feeling down. Her heart brimmed with delicate feelings, yet her feet didn’t pause a single moment. Even though Lu Yun rushed as fast as he could to reach the classroom, he still arrived late. When he reached the classroom door, Wei Jie Bo Chi had already stood on the podium. Before Lu Yun could even open his mouth to report, Wei Jie Bo Chi tilted his bird-like head, narrowed his eyes at the breathless Lu Yun, and coldly remarked, “Absent without cause—though you’ve come, you’re still late. You’ll be standing outside, listening.” When Lu Yun first saw Wei Jie Bo Chi on the podium, he knew he was in for a good scolding from this old fellow. He hadn’t expected, however, that Wei Jie Bo Chi would have him stand outside as punishment. Whenever the idea of standing outside came up, Lu Yun immediately recalled the very first time he met Ling Xiaoman. Had it not been for Wei Jie Bo Chi’s difficulty in making things work, he might never have met her so smoothly. To have the crooked-shoulder roasted chicken stand up and be penalized, Lu Yun suddenly had an idea and loudly said, "Teacher, last time Ling Xiaoman Teacher mentioned that standing as punishment is considered disciplinary action—specifically, the most offensive and the most egregious form of treatment that strips students of their human rights by denying them the right to listen and attend class." Boom! Although Lu Yun had previously challenged the homeroom teacher on several occasions, this time, the moment she spoke, the classroom was stirred to a great extent. The students immediately erupted into a flurry of voices. Naturally, some of them were quietly concerned for Lu Yun—among them, Li Hongyu, who had not yet established a clear relationship with Lu Yun, Zhao Feiyan, who often clashed with Lu Yun, Wang Shiyu, who still had an unfinished bet with Lu Yun, and Lei. All of these five looked at Lu Yun with a unified, deeply concerned gaze. Lu Yun naturally knew how his current situation must be worrying Little Yu and the others. But to be quietly stationed outside the classroom after being scolded thoroughly by the "Crooked Chicken" – that wasn't exactly his style. Moreover, although he had missed classes, he had gone out to do good deeds: first, by helping Liu Fengxi and her sisters, and second, by resolving a pressing issue for Tingting's family. Overall, it was quite meaningful. What Lu Yun hadn't anticipated was that the "Crooked Chicken" would squarely target Feng Ying, using her own formidable strength to keep her busy and constantly on the defensive. As a teacher, the most frustrating situation is having students like Lu Yun—persistent troublemakers who struggle academically yet constantly come up with new, irritating behaviors. Wu Nizi, the head teacher, especially detests Lu Yun, having even been punched by him. No matter how hard she tries, she must always maintain the appearance of a professional educator in public, putting on a polished facade. Yet, whenever she gets the chance, she never misses an opportunity to give Lu Yun a hard time. Moreover, Lu Yun's recent unexcused absences have been particularly unreasonable. As Lu Yun's class advisor, it is only natural that she takes the time to give him a good talking-to. After hearing Lu Yun's words, the "Wobbly Chicken" — who rarely lost his composure — merely tilted his head and sneered, "Ling Teacher's remarks are certainly well-articulated. But for someone like you, a persistent 'overcooked meat' who keeps falling short, a bit of corrective discipline is necessary so that you can learn from your mistakes and eventually show up on time, take your books, and sit outside to listen. Today, even if Ling Teacher personally pleads your case, or even the principal comes, it will all fall on deaf ears. On my patch of ground, my rules stand." Though the "Wobbly Chicken" wove his words into a complex, winding narrative, his ultimate intention remained clear: to have Lu Yun today suffer the consequences and be made to stand there. Lu Yun slightly furrowed his brow. The penalty of being made to carry the chicken with its neck tilted was indeed solid. With a barely perceptible cold exhalation, he said nothing and walked silently into the classroom, heading toward his seat. After casting Lu Yun a calm, unbothered glance as he passed by Xiao Yu, he paused briefly near Zhao Feiyan, offering her a gentle smile—only to find Zhao Feiyan tightly pressing her lips, as if she had something to say to Lu Yun. "Speaking of this, Lu Yun gave Bao Shiyu a sly glance at the pale leg peeking out from beneath her skirt, his throat working like a hungry wolf's. Originally, when Bao Shiyu heard that Lu Yun had defeated a very capable fighter from Yingzha Village in just one move, she had begun to doubt their bet. But upon seeing Lu Yun's hungry, determined gaze, a sudden surge of anger welled up inside her, and she scoffed, 'Your memory is quite good—thank goodness you didn't forget. Otherwise, I'd have you lying on the ground, searching for your own limbs.' Lu Yun chuckled, clearly sensing that Bao Shiyu had grown a bit nervous after hearing of their encounter, yet still held her ground. That was just fine—when they finally faced off again in the small forest outside the school, Lu Yun would make sure to show her exactly what it means to be completely transformed after three days of silence! Mmm, quite impressive indeed!" As soon as Land Yun thinks about the bet he has with Wang Shiyu, he feels an urgent eagerness—after all, the stakes promised afterward are so enticing. "Hehe, when shall we face off again?" Land Yun asked softly, his gaze tracing up from Wang Shiyu's calf all the way to her full, rounded chest. Wang Shiyu grew indignant. "Then watch me peel off your eyes!" Land Yun merely smiled. Wang Shiyu became even more furious—how dare she make such a bold, open challenge? Wasn't it clear that she couldn't possibly outshine the next guy from Yingzhao Village? Didn't she believe that in just these two days, Land Yun could somehow develop into a three-headed, six-armed wonder? "How about right after school today, or later in the afternoon? Let's meet at the small forest outside the school—this time, I promise your clever schemes won't succeed again." Wang Shiyu couldn't help but grit her teeth whenever she thought back to the time Lu Yun had used his cunning to have her pinned beneath him in the small grove. She had originally intended to give Lu Yun a good lesson right away, but then she remembered that after school in the afternoon, when they went to the grove together, many students would be there to witness it—so she quickly changed her mind. Lu Yun chuckled, "Agreed—just don't forget our agreement. If I win, I'll be quite unceremonious about stripping you completely bare, and then, heh...” The thought of Wang Shiyu's graceful body fully exposed before him sent a wave of mischievous laughter through him. "Lu Yun, what are you waiting for? Grab your book and go stand by the classroom, don't let your delay affect the entire class's reading!" The "crooked chicken" standing at the podium had no idea what Lu Yun was up to, and after sitting there motionless for a long time, finally decided to urge him. "You're kidding, right? You're going to wait for the guys to find the books?" Lu Yun muttered, picking up the textbooks and heading off. Wang Shiyu was furious at Lu Yun's crude remarks, and as he passed by her, she suddenly reached back with a swift grasp—right on target—and caught him right in the act. She hadn't expected such a lucky catch; her hand went instantly numb, as if electrified, and her face flushed deeply, her cheeks blazing with crimson. After Wang Shiyu's hand pulled back, Lu Yun chuckled softly, "Such a gentle hand." Then, with a slight push forward, he pressed the now more rigid part of himself firmly against the back of Wang Shiyu. Wang Shiyu emitted a soft, low sound—something like the quiet gasp one might make while being gently pressed beneath during intimate moments. But since the sound was so soft, only a few students sitting nearby heard it. Without realizing it, those students turned their heads simultaneously, gazing at Wang Shiyu with expressions of curiosity. Wang Shiyu’s cheeks grew even warmer. She had originally intended to give Lu Yun a gentle pinch, but instead found herself caught by his unexpected touch. Unaware of the situation, she now felt completely at a loss, embarrassed by how seductively her soft cry had sounded—so shy that she longed to vanish into a corner. While feeling both shy and annoyed, she also noticed Lu Yun’s subtle movements behind her, which only deepened her sense of embarrassment and indignation. With a sudden backward thrust, Wang Shiyu hoped to make Lu Yun suffer a bit, but Lu Yun had already anticipated this move. As soon as he sensed Wang Shiyu preparing to retaliate, he immediately activated his Yin-Yang Expansion and Contraction Technique, causing his body to vanish and shrink down to the size of a tiny toothpick. Seeing that he had gained the upper hand, Lu Yun promptly withdrew, smiling lightly and saying, "Miss, I'll be waiting for you outside the school in the small forest after class this afternoon. We'll definitely see each other again!" Wang Shiyu huffed indignantly. Despite her constant arguing and pushing, she hadn't managed to gain much advantage over Lu Yun. All she could hope for now was to thoroughly teach him a lesson in the small forest outside the school. That young man, wanting to take off all my clothes—well, when I finally knock you senseless on the ground, I'll make sure to take off all your clothes too, so you'll be a real mess in the schoolyard!