Hang-up One Second to Achieve Lv.999-Chapter 44

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"I can't take it anymore," Duan Yuqiao said, still smiling. "If I were in your shoes, my approach might be even more radical than yours."

The crowd was visibly shocked.

Anyone with a bit of sense could tell that Duan Yuqiao was deliberately taking Qi Ning's side.

"Alright," Duan Yuqiao said, casting a glance at the astonished onlookers. "Class is about to start, so let's get those papers graded quickly."

"Just as Qi Ning suggested, I'll grade the papers under everyone's watchful eye!"

With that, he took a seat on the front row bench of the auditorium.

Duan Yuqiao's presence thwarted Zhao Hao's subtle attempts at interference.

Each teacher grading Qi Ning's papers did so with a nervous diligence.

Duan Yuqiao, a man of legendary status, scrutinized their work carefully. If a teacher made an error, he would calmly prompt them to correct it.

Half an hour later, all the papers were graded.

Duan Yuqiao gave Qi Ning a pat on the shoulder, chuckling, "It seems you've finally caught on."

Qi Ning, looking sheepish, scratched his head.

He could be bold and brash with anyone else, but in front of Elder Zhou, he couldn't even muster the courage to laugh.

"Zhao Hao!" Now that Qi Ning's innocence was established, it was time for Duan Yuqiao to restore his reputation.

Zhao Hao approached Duan Yuqiao with a downcast look and murmured, "Principal."

Duan Yuqiao gave Zhao Hao a look and commanded, "Apologize."

Zhao Hao stared at Duan Yuqiao in astonishment.

Seeing Zhao Hao's reaction, Duan Yuqiao's expression turned icy.

"Apologize!" he repeated, his voice now cold and sharp, like the chill of water from an ice cellar.

Biting back his frustration, Zhao Hao moved toward Qi Ning.

Taking a deep breath, Zhao Hao bowed deeply to Qi Ning and said, "I'm sorry."

Qi Ning observed Zhao Hao's grudging demeanor and was tempted to throw in a few more taunts.

But catching sight of Duan Yuqiao's stern face, he decided against it.

"I forgive you," Qi Ning declared with a show of generosity.

Zhao Hao seethed with anger.

He looked up and shot Qi Ning a venomous glare before turning on his heel and storming out of the school auditorium.

Cao Faang was among those who left with him.

"Director Guo!" Cao Faang called out, trailing behind Zhao Hao.

Zhao Hao came to an abrupt halt, his chest heaving with anger.

"Get lost!"

The words burst from him after a full minute of seething.

Students nearby turned their heads in their direction.

As the command to 'get lost' echoed, Cao Faang's complexion turned ghostly pale.

This time, she had not only failed to secure Zhao Hao's favor, but she had also completely alienated him. She sensed that her career had hit a dead end.

What baffled her most was why Duan Yuqiao had defended Qi Ning.

Regret was already gnawing at her heart.

"If only I had been kinder to Qi Ning. If only I had guided him more earnestly."

But the world was devoid of 'ifs.'

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Cao Faang, her face drained of color and her heart bleeding, walked back to her office in a daze.

Meanwhile, the students in the auditorium gradually dispersed.

"I'm very curious, how did you suddenly get so clever?" Elder Zhou asked Qi Ning with a warm smile.

With a mix of sincerity and mystery, Qi Ning replied, "Because I've acquired an incredibly magical system."