044: The Story That Wang Yunzhi And I Have To Tell, The Exclamation Mark Appears On Chen Dongxi’s Head

Wang Yunzhi's beautiful eyes rested on Qi Lin as he stepped up to receive the award, a faint smile playing on her lips.

She didn't have much contact with Qi Lin, except for that one time when she was moving some materials and accidentally fell. Qi Lin had caught her in time, preventing what could have been a painful fall. He even escorted her back to her office afterward.

"He's really a kind-hearted person," she thought. "That little sister was truly fortunate to have met such a noble person."

Her thoughts drifted to the recent event: her heart had almost stopped, and the school doctor wasn't there. If Qi Lin hadn't stepped in, that little sister would likely have died.

"Mr. Qi Lin, how about a few words? Tell us what you were thinking when you stepped forward to perform CPR on Tang Yinxuan," Principal Sun Yuan asked, smiling gently as he handed the microphone to Qi Lin.

Qi Lin accepted the microphone, appearing thoughtful for a moment. Then, his eyes began scanning the crowd.

After a few moments, his gaze landed on Wang Yunzhi's face.

As Qi Lin looked directly at her, Wang Yunzhi's eyes filled with panic. "The principal asked him to speak, so why is he looking at me?"

Qi Lin smiled and began to speak. "First, I want to thank Teacher Wang Yunzhi from our school..."

The crowd gasped, murmurs rising all around. Even Principal Sun Yuan seemed surprised.

Everyone knew who Teacher Wang Yunzhi was—the most beautiful teacher at No. 1 High School Affiliated with China Normal University. But more importantly, she was Chen Dongxi's wife. So why was Qi Lin suddenly thanking her?

The atmosphere shifted immediately, and countless curious glances filled the room.

"This is getting interesting. Could there be a juicy backstory between these two?" someone whispered.

The contrast between the humble school security guard and the stunning English teacher made the situation even more tantalizing.

Wang Yunzhi's face flushed—not from embarrassment, but anger.

"What is this fool talking about? We barely know each other! Why would he be thanking me?" she fumed silently.

Qi Lin raised his eyebrows at her and continued. "It was a quiet morning. The students were reading, and the teachers were busy preparing lessons in the office. The corridors were empty. Teacher Wang Yunzhi was carrying a stack of papers, walking absentmindedly..."

Quiet? Empty? Teacher Wang Yunzhi, distracted?

The students and teachers grew even more intrigued, their imaginations running wild.

Wang Yunzhi felt herself sinking in embarrassment, her mind spinning. She opened her mouth to say something, but the collective gaze of the crowd left her feeling powerless.

"I don't know who mopped the floor that morning, but they left a puddle of water. Teacher Wang Yunzhi didn't notice it. Wearing high heels, she stepped into the puddle, slipped, and fell backward. Had no one been there, her head would have hit the ground, likely causing serious injury."

"At that moment, I happened to be patrolling the school. I rushed forward just in time to catch her before she hit the ground. The world seemed to stop, and for a moment, Teacher Wang Yunzhi and I gazed into each other's eyes..."

(I can't, just... hahahahahahah)

As Qi Lin recounted the incident, the teachers and students felt a mix of amusement and frustration. His dramatic retelling was ambiguous, and all this build-up was about nothing more than catching her during a fall!

Principal Sun Yuan was both entertained and a bit exasperated. Qi Lin was certainly brave and righteous, but his storytelling style was a bit over the top—especially since Wang Yunzhi was married. He couldn't let this teasing go on much longer.

"Ahem! That's enough detail, Mr. Qi Lin. Let's stick to the main points," the principal interjected.

Qi Lin grinned, knowing he had pushed the limits. If he continued, he might lose the reward entirely.

"Later, Teacher Wang Yunzhi sincerely thanked me and even offered to treat me to dinner. That experience made me realize how good it feels to help others," Qi Lin added. "That's why, when I saw Tang Yinxuan collapse, I didn't hesitate to step in and save her, despite the risks."

With a smile, he concluded his story.

Wang Yunzhi, her earlier embarrassment now fading, looked at Qi Lin with a mix of amusement and annoyance. "I should have let myself fall that time. Meeting this guy is nothing but trouble; he nearly scared me to death just now."

Not wanting Qi Lin to say any more, Principal Sun Yuan quickly took the microphone from him.

In his closing remarks, the principal stated, "The school always recognizes good people and good deeds. Now, I'd like to invite Mr. Chen Dongxi, Tang Yinxuan's homeroom teacher, to present the award and bonus to Mr. Qi Lin."

The entire school fell silent.

A moment ago, Qi Lin had been teasing Wang Yunzhi—Chen Dongxi's wife. And now, the principal had called on Chen Dongxi to give the award to the very man who'd teased her. The irony wasn't lost on anyone, and the students and teachers held their breath in anticipation.

At first, the crowd had thought Qi Lin was the comic relief, but now it was clear that the principal was the true mastermind of the day's events.

Chen Dongxi walked to the stage, his eyes filled with restrained fury. Though his face remained neutral, the intensity in his eyes said it all—he was furious, but he couldn't act on it. He had a reputation to maintain as a teacher, and any slip-up could harm his career.

Reaching Qi Lin, Chen Dongxi handed over the award with a forced smile, muttering through clenched teeth, "Don't get too full of yourself. No matter how many good deeds you do, you're still just a security guard. Watch yourself, or you might choke on your success."

Qi Lin, unbothered by the threat, smirked and dismissed it with a shrug.

Just as he was about to reply, something strange caught his attention. The golden letter "A" above Chen Dongxi's head had vanished, replaced by a golden, rotating exclamation mark.

Was this another opportunity involving Wang Yunzhi?

That was Qi Lin's first thought.