The girls who had been worried about Bai Xi retaliating were instantly struck with fear, their legs trembling as they felt the urge to flee. Why, why did this man, who was so gentle and reserved, elegant and noble, even with a hint of scholarly aura during class, suddenly become so eerie?
"No, no, no… it's better if I just listen attentively in tomorrow's class."
"Yes, yes, yes, I think I suddenly understand."
"I'm rather slow, I'll think about it properly when I go back. I'll ask Teacher Han again tomorrow."
"..."
In an instant, all the girls who had been surrounding them scattered, as if they had never existed.
Bai Xi watched the people disappear, frowning slightly as she looked at Han Mo. "Was my expression too terrifying and scared them? Why did they all run away?"
After all, in the dark department, people often said she looked scary and that they dared not approach her.
Han Mo smiled. "Xi'er is beautiful no matter when. It's just that they feel sorry for me, their teacher. Seeing as I'm not young and it's not easy for me, they wanted to give me more private time."
Bai Xi raised her eyebrows, seriously contemplating Han Mo's words. She felt that she hadn't used the cold gaze she usually employed in the dark department, so they shouldn't have been this scared. However, the idea of giving a teacher space, especially from people who would surround a teacher to ask if he had a girlfriend, did it really hold true?
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but ask doubtfully, "Is that so?"
Han Mo's eyes were gentle as he reached out and took Bai Xi's hand, smiling. "Naturally."
The many perpetually single men from the martial arts department, witnessing the affectionate couple, all wore unpleasant expressions, with "envy, jealousy, hatred" practically written on their faces.
Yan Feng watched the students' expressions and felt instantly relieved.
Let them surround him with their sweaty bodies. He was a man with a wife and daughter. They were all single dogs, and before they learned to truly respect women, they would never find a girlfriend.
Thinking of this, his mood improved even more. "Teacher Han, there's a Lover's Bridge between the martial arts department and the medical department. The scenery is beautiful. Principal Wei spent a lot of money to clean up the water there and introduced many fireflies. It's very beautiful at night. Take Classmate Bai to see it. These brats, they'd love to go, but they just don't have the chance."
Han Mo looked at Yan Feng. With his metal-rimmed glasses and gentle, harmless expression, he appeared exceptionally humble and polite. "Thank you for the reminder, Teacher Yan. We'll be going."
Saying that, he turned and left with Bai Xi.
Yan Feng watched their retreating backs and frowned slightly. "Saying goodbye, why say goodbye? These academics are just too sentimental."
The martial arts department, already upset about being single, and now being mocked by Yan Feng, couldn't help but retort, "Teacher Yan, don't worry, we don't mind that you're a rough and uncultured man!"
"That's right, that's right, strong limbs and a simple mind."
"Exactly, exactly. As long as you have strength, why bother with education?"
"Run quickly..."
Yan Feng, angered, reached out to grab them. "You bunch of stinking kids, if any of you get caught by me today, you'll run five hundred laps on the sports field!"
Meanwhile, Han Mo and Bai Xi walked along the school path.
Bai Xi's phone suddenly rang. She answered it, and Wei Changhe's voice came through. "Using Sun Mei's theft of medicine from the medical department as a pretext, the people I sent to investigate have checked all the medicine accessible to students at Black Gold Academy, as well as those tutors who turned a blind eye to Sun Mei for petty gains..."
Medicine is a double-edged sword.
Used well, it saves lives.
Used poorly, it kills without a trace.
Therefore, proper management is very necessary.
What's more, the enemy they were about to face was most skilled in using medicine.
"What are the results?"
Wei Changhe's voice came from the other end of the phone. "All the records have been checked. Apart from Sun Mei, it seems there were no other drug losses or discrepancies. As for those teachers who turned a blind eye, I have already handed them over to the Security Bureau for processing."
She remained silent, only her brows furrowed.
Because this lead had yielded nothing and was now broken.
If the Kui Hall wanted to attack the entire Black Gold Academy, they would have to go through Black Gold Academy's security checks. Black Gold Academy's security checks were extremely thorough. Even when she and Han Mo entered the school, robots would conduct security checks. The purpose was to ensure the safety of the valuable talents within the school.
Coupled with Black Gold Academy's special and complete procurement management system and robot security scanning, it was difficult for outsiders to carry dangerous agents into the school.
Therefore, when Sun Mei poisoned her but Wang Lan was affected, her first thought was that she could use the academy's internal drugs to concoct dangerous substances.
Unfortunately, this idea was also invalid.
So, how exactly was the Kui Hall going to act, how would they enter Black Gold Academy, and how would they attack it?
Wei Changhe was somewhat anxious. "War God, what should we do now? Is there anything else I need to do? Last night, I didn't sleep at all. I researched a lot about the Kui Hall. It is said that the Hall Master of Kui Hall is a super pervert, skilled at amplifying the dark side of people's hearts, insidious and cunning, and takes pleasure in slaughter and harm..."
The Kui Hall, such a mad and vicious organization, was about to extend its claws to his most important institution, Black Gold Academy. The mere thought made him uneasy.
Bai Xi listened to Wei Changhe curse the Kui Hall Master for nearly half an hour. Only when he grew tired did she take a deep breath and finally answer seriously, "If Principal Wei wants to help right now, then go back, wash up, and sleep."
Wei Changhe was shocked by her words. "Wash up and sleep? War God, are you joking?"
Bai Xi said calmly, "The dark department will naturally handle matters related to the Kui Hall. I also have plans. If Principal Wei comes to school with panda eyes every day, it might become a laughingstock for those with ulterior motives."
Wei Changhe was about to say something more but was interrupted by Bai Xi. "Regarding the Kui Hall, if you cannot achieve a decisive victory in one strike, then you must patiently bide your time. Principal Wei, if you lose your composure now, you will easily alert the enemy. At that time, Black Gold Academy will be in true danger."
Wei Changhe fell silent for a moment, then after a pause, he said a few words. "Yes, I was too impulsive. I will calm down. If there is anything, War God, just inform me. I will fully cooperate!"
Bai Xi said calmly, "Alright."
The call ended. Han Mo reached out and gently covered her furrowed brow. "Xi'er, don't worry too much about the Kui Hall matter. I'm here for everything."
To him, the Kui Hall Master was just a little brat who stole techniques, not worth fearing.
As for Black Gold Academy, he had no interest in it, but since Xi'er wanted to protect it, he would naturally protect it as well.
What he cared about... was only Xi'er, from beginning to end.
Bai Xi felt the warmth on her brow and looked at Han Mo in front of her, her mood gradually relaxing. "Mhm, thankfully I have you."
With Han Mo's understanding of medicine, he would surely be able to resolve this crisis easily. She believed him!
Han Mo looked up, their eyes meeting. Affection flowed between them.
However, just as the words left her lips, her mind suddenly buzzed. The sound grew from a whisper to a roar, the pitch sharp like a stinger, piercing her eardrums. Simultaneously, her entire head began to ache, spreading rapidly from her temples to her entire skull, as if it were about to explode. Her body swayed precariously.
Han Mo exclaimed in alarm, "Xi'er, what's wrong?"
Bai Xi endured the intense pain, still wanting to comfort Han Mo's emotions. "I'm fine..."
But the next second, her vision went black, and she completely lost consciousness.