Tang Jinyu scanned the crowd and his gaze soon fell on the young girl who was clearly not listening to him.
âJian Qi, step forward!â Tang Jinyu said coldly.
Jian Qi snapped back to reality with his piercing voice. She put aside her feelings and stepped forward quickly.
The others looked at her with questions in their heart. What had she done?
How were they unaware of it?
Tang Jinyu walked toward her and lowered his head. Then, he stared at her directly. He seemed so strong and powerful that it was rather suppressing.
The others soon stood up straighter.
Jian Qi remained calm and steady just like how she usually was.
âWhat were you thinking about just now?â Tang Jinyu asked her. His voice was slightly frosty.
Jian Qi blinked and looked at Tang Jinyu. She seemed to be put in a difficult situation. Then, she asked, âDo I have to tell you now?â
âNow!â His voice was so cold that he did not allow anyone to disobey his command.
Clearly, the others felt the deep tension there and then.
However, Jian Qi seemed so calm. Her voice was even playful and annoying. âReporting, Instructor. I was thinking about you.â
The others fell into a deep silence all of a sudden.
They were speechless.
âBig Sister Qi, how could you do that? Youâre even trying to seduce the boss now. Itâs shocking but I admire that in you!â
âWoah! Youâre really quite daring!â
Tang Jinyu then stared at her stonily. Soon, his eyes became cold and distant.
âInstructor Tang, itâs you who asked me to tell you.â Jian Qi put the blame on him now.
Lightning forced back his laughter. He was having mischievous thoughts now. âBig Sister Qi, do you think that your injuries are not severe enough?â
Tang Jinyu took a deep breath and glanced at her left hand which was still bandaged up and supported by her neck. He deepened his frown.
âWere you really thinking about me?â His cold voice was filled with great danger.
However, Jian Qi still remained calm. She nodded happily. âYes, I think about you all the time.â
The others were flabbergasted.
âBig Sister Qi, youâre so brilliant!â
âYouâre indeed daring!â
Tang Jinyuâs eyes were no longer cold and distant.
He was quiet for three seconds. Then, he said, âThe rest of you go for your training now. As for you, Jian Qi, stay back.â
The others were annoyed now because they could not enjoy the fun.
After that, they left for their training. Jian Qi smiled mischievously. âInstructor Tang, were you shy because of my confession just now?â
Tang Jinyu sneered frostily. âYou broke your hand. Thereâs bleeding in your chest and you nearly broke your ribs. Moreover, your entire body is covered with bruises...â
Jian Qi knew that the doctor had reported her condition to Tang Jinyu after she heard that.
âDo you think that I will not do anything to you given that youâre seriously injured?â
Jian Qi smiled wickedly. âAs the saying goes, tough love is sometimes the only way. Instructor Tang, how do you want to show me your love for me?â
Tang Jingyu took a deep breath. He was frustrated. Yet, he smiled. âHavenât you always been quite a narcissist?â
âIâm not a narcissist! Iâm a true beauty*!â She retorted smugly.
Tang Jinyu. â...â
âInstrutor Tang, you also think that Iâm pretty. Donât you?â
âPretty? Iâll give you a chance to be a pretty girl today.â Tang Jinyu said coldly. âPut your feet apart. Stand with your shoulders straightened. Do a squat now! Start!â
Jian Qi said, â Instructor Tang, Iâm injured.â
Jian Qi raised her left arm slightly as she was saying that.
Tang Jinyu scoffed coldly. âYou broke your arm but your feet are just fine. Do you need to use your arms if you do squats?â
Jian Qi. â...â
âDamn it! Wrong move!â
âI didnât know how wicked he is!â
After that, she did the squat and looked at Tang Jingyu sadly. âLittle Tang Tang, are you trying to cripple me?â
âHow could I?â Tang Jinyu glanced at her coldly. He was indeed laughing at her now. âYouâre such a smart girl. You can even boast and bluff about literally everything. How can a mere squat cripple someone as capable as you?â
Jian Qi. â...â
*Translatorâs note: Wordplay in mandarin with the word ç¾. èç¾ can mean being a narcissist who is smug about oneâs looks or capabilities, çç¾ means true beauty.