2 Chapter 2: Shameless (1/2)

After looking around for awhile longer, Zhang Xuan realizes that all of the books in the library are just like the moon reflected in the water, it is impossible to retrieve them from the shelves. Thus, he loses interest and his consciousness retreats from his mind.

”Time to eat lunch. After lunch, I will think of a way to coax another two more.”

Looking out the window, it seems to be around noon. Out of the 18 students who came by in the morning, he only managed to get one of them to join him. His acceptance rate is really quite low. He can't continue at this pace in the afternoon. No matter what, he is a transcender. If he is unable to dupe those from the ancient era, how could he proudly say that he came from a world in the age of information?

Stretching his back, he walks out of the lecture hall towards the canteen.

Just like the high schools from his previous life, the Hongtian Academy's canteen is rather large. Its size is sufficient to allow more than ten thousand students eat in it concurrently. After successfully recruiting a student, his mood lifted. Thus, he orders a few more side dishes and sits by the corner to enjoy his meal.

”Isn't that Teacher Zhang?”

While he is eating happily, a voice sounds out. Lifting his head, he sees a young man gazing at him with a smiling face. His face didn't have a hint of warmth and instead, he emits the feeling of a fake smile.

”Teacher Cao?” Zhang Xuan recognizes him.

Teacher Cao's full name is Cao Xiong. He joined the academy along with him. He likes to compare achievements with others and make use of it as a tool to inflate his ego.

The previous owner of the body couldn't take insults, that's why he drunk to his death. This fellow definitely played a big role in exerting such pressure on him.

”Today, the freshmen are reporting at the academy to choose their teachers. How is your recruitment going? Judging by how you still have the mood to be eating here, it should be not bad! Look, these are the students that I have recruited, a total of 12 of them. I am here to bring them for a meal before stationing them at their living quarters!”

Teacher Cao has a look of superiority on his face. He points to the back as he brags openly.

No doubts about it, he is here to brag.

There isn't any grudge between Zhang Xuan and him. However, since they came into the academy at the same time, it is hard to avoid comparisons between the two of them. Thus, he often made use of him to make himself feel superior.

A bunch of youths follows behind him. Every of them has a lively expression on their face as they are curious about the new things here.

”Gentlemen, allow me to introduce to you all. This is Teacher Zhang, a celebrity in our academy. He is the very first teacher to score a zero in the Teacher Qualification Examination since the inception of our academy! He created history!”

Teacher Cao introduces to the crowd.

”Zero marks in the Teacher Qualification Examination?”

”Ah, I have heard of it when I was on the way here. A student he taught went into a frenzy and was almost crippled!”

”I have heard of it as well. Quite a few people have told me before I came to not choose him as my teacher. Otherwise, not only will I not be able to cultivate, it is also equal to suicide!”

”I didn't expect that he would be the one. To think that he has such a kind face!”

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Hearing Cao Xiong's introduction, a commotion breaks out among the students.

There are many elements to the Teacher Qualification Examination and a total score will be given based on the evaluation of the various aspects. Of it, the students' examination results also play a part in it as well. As long as the teacher has some students, there would bound to be a result. Obtaining zero marks could be considered as making history.

”Are you done with your introduction?”

Towards the commotion of the crowd, Zhang Xuan does not get angry.

The one who scored a zero is the previous Zhang Xuan, what does it have to do with him?

However, even if he isn't really angry, he is still quite annoyed by the actions of this Teacher Cao who raises his own standing by beating others down. He waves his hand and says, ”After you are done with your introduction, you can scram. Don't interrupt my meal here!”

Cao Xiong didn't expect that this fellow wouldn't feel embarrassed even when his history is revealed. He was even asked to scram away. Cao Xiong's face darkens. He shakes his hand and with the prestige of a teacher, he says, ”For you to score zero points in the Teacher Qualification Examination, you have broken the academy's record. Do you not have a sense of shame?”

”Shame? Why should I feel ashamed? You have already said it yourself, I have broken the record and became a famous person. All of the freshmen know who I am. However, what about you?” Zhang Xuan raises his hand and points towards the students behind Zhang Xuan's back. ”How much did you score in the examination? Do they know? Before they even came to the academy, do they know who you are? If it wasn't for your insistence to the extent that you even treated them to food, do you think they will acknowledge you as their teacher? To remain unknown as a teacher, you still dare to brag before me. what the hell are you so proud of!”

”Ga?”

If other people were to score zero in their Teacher Qualification Examination, their head would definitely remain lowered when they are outside for fear of disgracing themselves. However, this fellow was the direct opposite. He was gleeful about it and held his head up high because of it. Instead, he despises Cao Xiong for not scoring a zero.

Cao Xiong is about to explode.

His skin is really too thick! The crux of it is... with this kind of results, how can you still be so proud of yourself?

The students behind him stare at one another, at a loss of what to do.

What about his reputation, his reputation?

This teacher... isn't he too shameful!

Shame? Thick-skinned? What a joke! In the era that Zhang Xuan lived in, in order to become famous, some celebrities did all kinds of shameful deeds. Whatever you could think of, nude photos and fake news, they don't get embarrassed doing these kinds of stuff. Even if he were to score zero marks for his Teacher Qualification Examination, it doesn't mean a thing compared to the things that those people did.

Cao Xiong's face turns red, ”The main job of a teacher is still teaching. Today, I will not squabble with you. Let's cross blows only after you get a student. Then, we'll see whose student is more skilled!”

After saying those words, he turns around to leave.

At this point, the conversation between a male and female could be heard behind him.

”That teacher is really not bad. His personality is also good...”

The voice of a dazed girl sounds out. Hesitation could be heard in her tone.

”Second young mistress, listen to my words. Before we headed out, young master has already entrusted me to bring you to Teacher Lu Xun. However, you refuse to listen to me. You even shook me off. Ignoring that, you chose him out of everyone else...”