novelraw Chapter 652 652: What did you say his name was!???
Chapter 652 652: What did you say his name was!???
"Nonsense! Pure nonsense!!"
Chen Lang trembled with anger as he pointed at Qin Heng and said through clenched teeth, "What do you know? These are the quintessence of the Hope Civilization! And you dare to call them fakes! A student like you, being so utterly unreasonable—having you at Beijing University would only bring shame to the institution and tarnish its reputation. I'm going to see President Tan later and advise him to expel worthless dregs like you who only stir up trouble!!"
Expulsion!!
The moment these words were uttered, all the students in the classroom fell silent.
They were all as silent as cicadas in winter, not daring to make a single peep.
Not a sound!
Expulsion!
For ordinary students, it was truly the most terrifying punishment imaginable.
Especially!
Being expelled from Beijing University could even be reported by the media, making it public knowledge!
Moreover, to protect its reputation, Beijing University would surely coordinate with the media, ensuring the blame for the expulsion fell squarely on the student. Beijing University would portray itself as having no other choice!
In that case, for the expelled student, there would only be one outcome:
Complete and utter ruin!!
Students at Beijing University were typically prominent figures in their hometowns—the pride of their communities, lauded by all, much like the scholars of old. But once expelled, all of that prestige would vanish like mist, their reputation would crumble to dust, and they would swiftly become cautionary tales, scorned by everyone.
No one could accept such an outcome.
Therefore, even though the students were furious at Chen Lang for insulting Chinese culture, they felt compelled to submit to his authority. They kept their mouths shut, not daring to talk back.
Seeing the students' reaction, Chen Lang nodded, immensely pleased. He loved to see these Chinese students squirm—in fact, he relished seeing any Chinese person suffer!
After all, in his mind, he was spiritually Western.
"Kid, let's see if you dare talk back to me now!" Chen Lang fixed his gaze on Qin Heng, assuming the student must be terrified by now, perhaps even on the verge of tears.
Expulsion!
No Beijing University student could possibly withstand such a threat!
Beg for mercy! Kneel and beg me for mercy! Chen Lang sneered inwardly, his thoughts dark. But even if you do, I won't forgive you!
However, when he saw Qin Heng's expression, he was stunned.
What's going on? Why is he still so calm? Why isn't he panicking at all?! How is this possible? How could this be possible?! Doesn't he fear being expelled by Beijing University? This is impossible!!
"Qin Heng, do you have anything else to say!?" Chen Lang looked at Qin Heng and demanded in a low voice, "If you have no explanation, then I'm going to see President Tan."
The surrounding classmates also began to try and persuade Qin Heng.
"Just back down, Qin Heng! There's no need to go head-to-head with the professor!"
"That's right! Professor Chen Lang is renowned, after all. Offending him will do you no good!"
"If you really get expelled, it won't be worth it!"
"Just yield a little."
To the classmates, even if Chen Lang's views were detestable, expulsion was too dire a consequence. It wasn't worth provoking the professor so fiercely.
"You're going to see Tan Wenhe?" Qin Heng looked up at Chen Lang, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Then go find him. Go on, ask him if he dares to expel me."
BOOM!
The moment he said this, the classroom erupted. Everyone stared at Qin Heng in utter disbelief, completely shocked.
Arrogant! Unbelievably arrogant!
For Qin Heng to say such a thing showed a complete disregard for the authority of Beijing University!
The height of insolence!
"HOLY SHIT! That's fucking badass!"
"I've seen bold, but never *this* bold!"
"Qin Heng is insane! DAMN!"
The students were dumbfounded, their eyes wide as they stared at Qin Heng, expressions of sheer disbelief on their faces.
After all!
To Beijing University students, the president was an almost godlike figure, supreme and unchallengeable. A single word from him could determine their fate. No one dared show the slightest disrespect.
Yet now, Qin Heng had dared to tell Chen Lang to ask President Tan if he *dared* to expel him!
It was unbelievably audacious!
Unthinkable!
"Arrogant! You are the epitome of arrogance!!"
Chen Lang trembled with rage, his breathing ragged. Pointing a shaking finger at Qin Heng, he gritted out, "Insulting the president! It seems you no longer wish to remain at Beijing University! I'm calling President Tan right now to demand your expulsion, you blight on this university! Just you wait! Soon, you'll go from being Beijing University's golden boy to a piece of trash everyone despises!!"
"HEH." Qin Heng scoffed, completely ignoring the delusional professor. He simply sat back down and resumed scrolling through information on his phone about the Battle of Changping and Bai Qi.
"Stand up! Who told you to sit down!!" Seeing Qin Heng sit down, Chen Lang, forgetting his phone call, flew into a rage and roared, "Stand up! You can't sit without my permission!"
But Qin Heng paid him no mind, acting as if he hadn't heard a word. He remained seated, casually scrolling through his phone.
"HOLY SHIT! So badass!"
"Too badass! Just what you'd expect from the legend who skipped class for over a month!"
"Chen Lang must be about to explode!"
Many students whispered among themselves, utterly shocked by Qin Heng's audacity. It was the kind of defiance they had only ever dreamed of, but never dared to enact.
Now, Qin Heng had done it!
And to see it directed at Professor Chen Lang, who so openly despised Chinese culture, was incredibly satisfying!
Of course, many also thought Qin Heng was being recklessly defiant, throwing away his future.
In their eyes, Qin Heng was doomed to be expelled. After offending a renowned professor so grievously, there was no way he could remain at Beijing University.
If the media got hold of this and reported it,
his life would be ruined!
So reckless!
"Good! Good! Good!! Very good!!" Chen Lang's face turned a ghastly shade of green with fury, his eyes practically bulging out of their sockets. He gripped his phone, and after a few beeps, the call to Tan Wenhe connected.
At the same time, he shot Qin Heng a venomous glare and hissed through clenched teeth, "Qin Heng, you will regret this! You most certainly will! If you had just apologized, I might have been lenient, not stooped to your level. But now, you've brought this entirely upon yourself! President Tan will expel you! He definitely will!!"
In Chen Lang's mind, when comparing a distinguished professor like himself to an ordinary first-year student, it was painfully obvious who held more importance.
Expelling such a student would be a trivial matter for him, requiring only a word. Effortless.
"Hello, Professor Chen?" Tan Wenhe's voice came through the phone. "What can I do for you?"
Everyone in the classroom immediately focused their attention on the call.
They were eager to hear what President Tan would say.
"President Tan, it's like this..."
Chen Lang proceeded to describe Qin Heng as an insubordinate student—disrespectful to his professor, unruly, lawless, and showing no regard for his elders. He concluded, "The student's name is Qin Heng, a first-year history major. President Tan, such a menace must be expelled!!"
Finished, he glanced at Qin Heng with an air of smug confidence, only to find Qin Heng still engrossed in his phone, utterly ignoring him. Even with President Tan on the line, Qin Heng paid him no heed!
Damn it! That little bastard!
Chen Lang felt he was about to explode. He was so consumed by his anger that he didn't notice Tan Wenhe on the other end of the line had fallen silent. He pressed on, "President Tan, this student, Qin Heng, he's truly..."
"STOP! STOP!!" Tan Wenhe suddenly cut Chen Lang off, his voice jumping an octave, laced with shock and a hint of fear. "Who the hell did you just say you want to expel? What did you say the student's name was? Qin Heng?!?!"