diskusbooks Chapter 185 Confessing the Truth
Chapter 185 Confessing the Truth
Chapter 185 Confessing the Truth
When people lie, they often dare not look others in the eye. After all, the eyes are the windows to the soul. Even if they can control their gaze, breathing, muscle relaxation, and body movements, they will still betray them.
For example, if someone is lying and speaks with certainty, but their fingers or body language are pointing to the sides, then that person is very likely lying. This is because people know that lying is wrong, and people feel guilty and unwilling to face the truth. Therefore, even though they use a confident tone when answering, their body language will still avoid the issue and turn away.
But based on the dean's observation, he believed Chen Feng was not lying. "I had thought your background was unusual, but I didn't expect you to be a member of the Martial Arts Association, and a direct descendant of the Chen family of the Ancient Martial Empire. No wonder you have such good skills at such a young age. You're quite remarkable," the dean nodded.
Chen Feng nodded, "You flatter me. Don't worry, I have no ill intentions in coming to the Martial Arts Academy."
The dean nodded. "That's good. When I saw that girl's unexpected move, I thought someone was targeting our Martial Arts Academy and plotting something against us. So I resolutely rejected her. But then you appeared. I knew that what's meant to be will be, so I decided to keep you all here to investigate."
Chen Feng nodded. "I guessed it. Don't worry, I have absolutely no ill intentions and would never do anything to harm the Martial Arts Academy."
The dean kept observing Chen Feng's facial expressions and body language. He did not easily believe Chen Feng because, judging from Chen Feng's kung fu, he must have had a wealth of experience in the martial arts world. Such people are often very good at counter-surveillance. They are good at hiding their true thoughts and controlling their emotions, expressions, breathing, and even pulse. In the dean's opinion, Chen Feng might be lying, but he was so good at disguising himself that it was difficult for him to detect.
"Absolutely no malice?" The dean didn't speak, just nodded, and turned to leave.
As Chen Feng watched the dean leave, he couldn't help but feel uneasy. It seemed that getting by in this martial arts academy wouldn't be easy!
Looking up, the sun was high in the sky, it was noon. His stomach was rumbling, so Chen Feng decided to eat something and go check on the little girl to find out why she was blushing.
At the entrance of the inn, it was lunchtime and the place was crowded. A young girl was greeting guests. Chen Feng didn't need anyone to greet him; he simply found a place to sit down. When the young girl saw Chen Feng arrive, she deliberately ignored him.
Chen Feng rubbed his face, feeling that he didn't look good, and called out to the young girl, "Order."
With many people watching, the young girl was afraid that Chen Feng would cause trouble and affect business, so she had no choice but to walk over in a huff, asking, "What do you want to eat?"
Chen Feng thought for a moment, "Let's just use the same few dishes as before."
"Okay, please wait a moment." The young girl turned around and went back to the kitchen. After announcing the order, the dishes were served shortly afterward.
Chen Feng couldn't wait to take a bite. Ugh, he almost threw up. It was so salty! Did they kill the salt seller? Chen Feng looked at the little girl, who pouted at him, her expression saying just two words... Serves you right.
Chen Feng quickly took a sip of tea and tasted the other dishes; they were all salty. Chen Feng wondered, "What did I do to offend this little girl? Is it just because I didn't tell her why I was staying? Is she already holding a grudge? No, I have to think of something."
Chen Feng didn't eat much and just sat there until after lunchtime when there were hardly any people around. Then he walked up to the girl and said, "Do you want to know why I stayed at the academy as a teacher?"
The little girl looked at Chen Feng with a resentful expression and asked, "Are you willing to talk now?"
Chen Feng nodded. "Because I discovered that the Martial Arts Academy seems to be hiding some secret, and I want to investigate it thoroughly."
The little girl nodded, "So that's how it is."
"Then why did you blush before?" Chen Feng asked again.
The little girl ignored Chen Feng, turned around, and ran into the inn.
Chen Feng didn't pursue the matter further; after all, it wouldn't be good if others saw them. He simply returned to his dormitory, which the academy had prepared for him, alone.
Chen Feng didn't sleep or rest; instead, he was deep in thought. Judging from the dean's reaction, he didn't seem entirely convinced. What was he suspecting? Did he suspect I would harm them, or was Chen Feng's intuition correct, and the Martial Arts Academy did indeed have some secret, which the dean feared I would discover? That was a possibility.
Before he knew it, evening had fallen. A dark figure flashed past the window. Chen Feng thought for a moment, "Could it be the dean again?" "Oh, what's the matter?" Chen Feng chased after the figure until they reached a secluded spot. The person stopped, dressed in all black night clothes. When the figure turned around, Chen Feng recognized her—it was Hua Rushang.
"What are you doing here?" Chen Feng wasn't surprised that Hua Rushang knew he was here, but he was puzzled as to why she had come.
"You've switched careers to become a teacher? How's the pay?" Hua Rushang teased as soon as they met.
Chen Feng gave a wry smile. Yes, becoming a teacher was something he never imagined he would end up doing. Life is truly unpredictable. "The benefits are alright, room and board are included, but as for salary, we haven't discussed it yet."
“We should talk about salary as soon as possible. If it’s not suitable, we should change jobs quickly. If all else fails, you can come to our Ghost Doctor Clan. No matter how much the academy offers, I’ll give you double. How about that?” Hua Rushang joked.
With Hua Rushang's alluring figure and her powerful, mature voice that could make any man's bones tingle, how could any man refuse such a offer to Chen Feng?
Wait, what's going on? Isn't this a joke? How can we take it seriously?
"Okay," Chen Feng said with a smile. "If I can't make it here, I'll come to you. You'll protect me then, okay?"
“Okay,” Hua Rushang nodded. “If that day ever comes, come to me, I’ll protect you… Wait, why do you want to stay at this academy as a teacher? Are you short of money?”
Chen Feng nodded. "Yes, we're short of money."
Hua Rushang shook her head. "I'm serious about this, at least about this question. Tell me honestly, why are you staying here?"
"You're short of money! I told you, aren't you short of money?" Chen Feng joked.
“You…” Hua Rushang was a little angry. Chen Feng knew she wanted to know, but he just wouldn’t tell her. “If you don’t tell me why you’re staying here, I won’t tell you why I came.”
Chen Feng waved his hand, "No need to see me out."
"Fine, then don't bother seeing me off. The reason I came here is related to you. If you don't want to know, that's fine too." With that, Hua Rushang turned and walked out. Chen Feng quickly stepped forward to stop her. "Wait a minute, you just said it's related to me?"