Chapter 70
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Adolph's body flew towards the floor-to-ceiling window, shattering the glass with a crash.
Amid Adolph's screams, his body plummeted from the twenty-fifth floor towards the ground.
Ghost Wolf looked indifferently at the empty office, then turned and left.
The next day, Alf and Dilanne were detained by the police, and their crimes were transferred to the local prosecutor's office.
Dilanne confessed her father Adolph's commercial crimes. Adolph had already committed suicide to escape punishment, and the police searched his residence, with the court freezing his assets urgently.
Once a prominent figure in the business world, Adolph disappeared from public view.
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Meanwhile, in a classroom at the Eastern Academy, a group of students gathered around. In the center was Zared, who wore a sullen expression.
The students chattered, "Zared, is it true?"
"Is Ethan just an ordinary teacher?"
Bang!
Zared slammed his fist hard on the table. "I used all the connections of our Wilkins family and came to only one conclusion. He had no power, no position, no background whatsoever. He's just an ordinary person."
His words caused an uproar among the students immediately.
"Damn! I can't believe I was fooled by a commoner."
"This pisses me off. I spent five hours cleaning the classroom yesterday, and now my arms are too sore to lift."
"When have I ever been humiliated like this? I must get revenge."
As the others expressed their anger, Ellison sat quietly to one side, observing the agitated students and thinking, 'Fools, if Ethan really was a nobody, could he have scared my father like that?'
Suddenly, Zared spoke up, "Ellison! You were bullied so badly by him yesterday. How about I give you a chance for revenge today?"
Ellison glanced at him and said lightly, "No need. I promised my dad that I would behave from now on."
The other students mocked Ellison, "Holy s**t! Ellison, did that loser beat you stupid?"
"Yeah, since when were you so weak?"
Ignoring their jeers, Ellison thought to himself, 'Laugh all you want. Soon, you'll be the ones crying.'
Recalling the genuine respect his father had when mentioning Ethan, Ellison felt a chill in his heart. 'Ethan is someone not to be trifled with!'
A pretty girl dressed seductively spoke up, "Zared, if you want to teach that loser a lesson, I have an idea!"
Zared looked at her with interest, "Zora, no matter what your plan is, remember, Ethan might be a nobody, but he's a strong fighter..."
Zora Harriman's eyes flashed with disdain, "Only useless people resort to fighting. Since Ethan is a teacher, we'll defeat him in his professional field, making him so ashamed that he leaves in disgrace!"
Zared's interest was piqued, "What's the plan?"
Zora said smugly, "I've invited top experts in various fields. No matter what subject Ethan teaches, I'll have the corresponding expert defeat him in his best area. This way, do you think he'll still have the nerve to be our teacher?"
The others' eyes lit up at her words. 'This was a good idea!'
Zared nodded approvingly, "Zora, if you can drive him away, I'll let you be my girlfriend!"
Zora looked at him excitedly, "Sweetheart, just wait and see the show!"
As she finished speaking, the classroom door opened suddenly, and Ethan appeared right on time!
Ethan wore a warm smile as he looked at the students, "What's a good show? Why not share it and let me hear it too?"
Although Zared and the others had been talking excitedly, the sight of Ethan brought back memories of the previous day, filling them with an uncontrollable fear that made them shudder.
Zora bit her lip and, mustering her courage, stood up, "Mr. Lee, you said you'd be our class teacher. What subject will you teach?"
Ethan replied calmly, "All subjects."
The students were shocked. 'All subjects? What a boast!'
Zora snorted, her eyes filled with disdain, "Mr. Lee, you're blowing your horn a bit too much, aren't you?"
Ethan smiled, "Oh? You don't believe me?"
Zora said loudly, "Not only do I not believe you, but I also think you're not qualified to be our teacher."
Ethan laughed genuinely, looking at Zora with interest, "And why is that?"
Zora said defiantly, "The Eastern Academy is the top school, and our teachers are the best."
Ethan's smile grew wider, "So, how can I prove that I'm qualified to teach you?"
Seeing Ethan take the bait, Zora revealed a conspiratorial smile, "It's perfect timing. My father hired some private tutors for me, and they heard we had a new young class teacher. They believe your abilities aren't enough to educate us."
Zora said arrogantly, "My private tutors are right outside the classroom. Mr. Lee, you can choose any subject you're good at and compete with them. If you win, we'll acknowledge that you're qualified to teach us."
Ethan smiled and asked, "And if I lose?"
Zora's gaze turned cold, "If you lose, then you'll have to admit that you're an unqualified, worthless teacher and get lost."
The students burst into mocking laughter, "Haha..."
Zora taunted, "What's wrong, Mr. Lee? Are you afraid to accept the challenge?"
Ethan changed his tone and said, "I can agree to your challenge, but if I win?"
Zora shrugged, "If you win, it naturally proves you're qualified to teach us."
Ethan shook his head, "No. Being your teacher is a decision made by the school. Even if I don't accept your challenge, I'm still your teacher. You don't have the authority to change that."
The students exchanged glances, realizing he had a point.
At this moment, Zared stood up, a sinister smile on his lips, "So, what do you propose?"
Ethan replied calmly, "If I lose, I'll admit I'm worthless and leave the classroom in front of you. But if I win..."
Ethan's eyes gleamed as he threw a thick stack of worksheets on the podium, "Today, each of you will run 2 miles, complete ten worksheets, and write a ten-thousand-word reflection. No one goes home until it's done."
The students were shocked and started to exclaim.
"2 miles? Are you crazy? I can't walk that much in a month."
"A ten-thousand-word reflection? Are you kidding me? I'd rather take a beating."
Hearing this wager, Zared showed a moment of hesitation and looked at Zora for assurance.
Zora nodded firmly at Zared, whispering, "Don't worry, Zared. My tutors are the top experts in their fields. There's no way we'll lose!"
With Zora's confident response, Zared's eyes hardened with resolve, "Alright! I accept your challenge."
Ethan smiled, thinking, 'These students are still too naive...'
The other students, bolstered by Zared, nodded firmly, "Bing it on. We accept the deal."
"Yeah! No matter how talented you are, I don't believe you can outdo those experts!"
Once the entire class agreed, Ethan's voice turned cold, "However, let me remind you all! Deceiving a teacher has serious consequences."
Zared snorted, "Rest assured. I may be arrogant, but I keep my promises. I won't go back on my word."
Ethan smiled, "Good."
Zora spoke confidently, "Mr. Lee, to be fair, you can choose your best subject."
Ethan replied calmly, "Anything will do."
Zora sneered, "Alright! Since you're so arrogant, don't back out if you lose. The first challenger is Professor Weber, a nominee for last year's Nobel Prize in Physics and the leading physicist in the Federation."
As she finished, an old man with gray hair, brimming with arrogance, walked into the classroom, "Which ignorant young man dares to challenge me?"
Ethan said coldly, "Mystique Weber, look up and see who I am."
The old man disdainfully looked up, but when he saw Ethan's face, the book in his hand dropped to the ground with a loud thud in shock.
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