Becoming a Kindergarten Teacher for S-Class Spirit Beasts – CH68

Chapter 68

The livestream audience watched Qin Yuxing, who was fully covered from head to toe, and most of them had already guessed his identity. After all, he was holding the little lion, and if he weren’t its master, how could the little lion be so obediently nestled in his arms? He wasn’t Teacher Bai, after all!

[Young Master is doomed. Did he really need to cover himself so much? Auntie already knows who you are; dog head.jpg.] 

[We know, but Teacher Bai doesn’t. Look, he’s so scared! Ugh, that naughty little lion!]  

[Well, it’s not really the lion’s fault; it’s Qin Yuxing who’s being irresponsible!] 

Meanwhile, the Qin family elder had already dispatched someone to the military academy to see what was really going on with the supposedly “training” Qin Yuxing.

Qin Yuxing glanced at Bai Nuosi’s serious expression, and with a nervous grin, he dropped the stone. Trying to salvage his image, he dusted off his clothes, tugged at his wrinkled trench coat, and stammered, “W-why are you so angry? I didn’t even do anything.”

All he wanted to do today was take his little lion away. He wasn’t actually a child trafficker, so why was Teacher Bai looking at him like that?

Bai Nuosi remained cautious, discreetly activating the emergency alert. With a “beep,” the Rose Nursery’s defense system sprang to life, locking all gates and notifying patrols in every area. Security personnel immediately began converging from all directions.

Qin Yuxing was stunned. He glanced around, wide-eyed, as the blaring alarms echoed. His expression was a mix of shock and hurt as he nearly yelled, “I said I didn’t do anything! Why are you calling the police?”

This was so embarrassing! How was he ever going to show his face again?

He didn’t care anymore—he turned and tried to run. As a future star pirate king destined to conquer the galaxy, he couldn’t afford a disgraceful black mark like this on his record!

Seeing him attempt to flee, Bai Nuosi quickly pursued him. “Stop right there!”

Qin Yuxing thought he could make it out, but the gates were already sealed, and there was no way to open them unless the alarm was deactivated. He froze in shock, then turned to see Bai Nuosi rushing over. The caretaker grabbed his arm, his expression stern. “Put the little lion down, or you’re not going anywhere.”

Qin Yuxing: “…”

Caught between Bai Nuosi’s determined eyes and the grip on his sleeve, Qin Yuxing hesitated. He didn’t want to yank his arm away too forcefully, fearing he might hurt the delicate teacher, but he also couldn’t just pull back and risk injuring Bai Nuosi’s hand.

Feeling conflicted, Qin Yuxing eventually relented, and the little lion happily jumped into Bai Nuosi’s arms, nuzzling affectionately against him. It was clear that deep down, Xingxing was reluctant to leave Teacher Bai.

The security team arrived swiftly, including Han Baiyi and Chu Jiangting, who were supposed to be on duty that night. But upon hearing the alarm, with Teacher Bai as the one who triggered it, they immediately joined the team rushing over.

Huo Ranchuan also returned at that moment, leading the security personnel. As he approached, he instantly recognized the heavily disguised Qin Yuxing.

Huo Ranchuan was speechless.

He strode up to Bai Nuosi. “Are you alright?”

Bai Nuosi held the little lion in his arms, glancing at the sullen Qin Yuxing, who stood off to the side, looking awkward. Confused, Bai Nuosi shook his head. “I’m fine, but…”

He glanced at the embarrassed and guilty Qin Yuxing, feeling that there might have been some misunderstanding.

Huo Ranchuan nodded, his expression cold. “I get it. He tried to steal a child, didn’t he?”

His face darkened as he stared at Qin Yuxing with a dangerous glint in his eyes.

Qin Yuxing: “…”

Qin Yuxing was terrified of Huo Ranchuan. He already felt wronged—Teng Snake had already smacked him with its tail, and now Huo Ranchuan wouldn’t let him off either?

Desperately, Qin Yuxing defended himself, “I didn’t! I’m not a kidnapper! I…”

He hesitated, unable to admit he was planning to run away and embark on a journey across the stars. Thinking quickly, he removed his sunglasses, revealing his teary, amber eyes—identical to the little lion’s. Pitifully, he looked at Bai Nuosi. “Teacher Bai, I really didn’t do anything wrong, did I? Tell him to let me go.”

Bai Nuosi: “…”

He looked at Qin Yuxing, then down at the little lion, and hesitated before speaking to Huo Ranchuan. “He… doesn’t really seem like a kidnapper.”

But Bai Nuosi wasn’t fully convinced. Even if the person wasn’t a trafficker, he had still entered the facility, picked up the little lion, and even prepared to attack Teng Snake with a rock. So!

“Director Huo, he might not look like a trafficker, but his actions are very suspicious. You must investigate him thoroughly and not let him go so easily!”

Huo Ranchuan smiled. “Don’t worry, I’ll make sure to look into it properly.”

Qin Yuxing: “…”

Seeing that no one was willing to help him, Qin Yuxing closed his eyes and dramatically collapsed, pretending to faint. “Oh no, I’m losing consciousness!”

Huo Ranchuan: “…”

Since Qin Yuxing decided to play dead, Huo Ranchuan didn’t argue. He ordered Han Baiyi and Chu Jiangting to carry him off. With two semi-adult S-classes escorting him, escape was impossible. One way or another, he would be returned safely to the Qin family.

The incident of Qin Yuxing’s failed attempt to reclaim his spirit beast but ending up in the interrogation room instead quickly went viral. The future star pirate king’s embarrassing misadventure was now public knowledge, and he’d likely have to hide his face for a long time.

As Bai Nuosi’s daily livestreams continued, and the little lion was shown clinging to him, there were few who doubted the cub’s well-being. Instead, many began to speculate about the Qin family’s motives. Was the Qin family in such a rush to retrieve the little lion because they wanted to impose strict training regimens?

Qin Yuxing, now covered in dust, was dragged to the Rose Nursery’s interrogation room by Han Baiyi. Locked in a small room, he waited. Huo Ranchuan didn’t show up; instead, Mons, the head supervisor, arrived.

Mons gave Qin Yuxing a complicated look. “Young Master Qin, what’s going on today?”

He couldn’t understand how such a bright young man could end up trying to… well, not kidnap but steal his own spirit beast. Considering Qin Yuxing’s age, Mons didn’t press too hard. He spoke gently, intending to send him back to the Qin family soon.

Qin Yuxing removed his hat and mask, then angrily yanked off his dusty trench coat. “What’s the problem? I came to see my spirit beast, that’s not illegal.”

Mons’s gaze was steady. “It’s not illegal, but sneaking in without notifying us and trying to take the spirit beast without the caretaker’s knowledge? That’s illegal.”

Qin Yuxing: “…”

Mons pressed further. “Tell me, were you planning to take the lion? And for what purpose?”

Qin Yuxing, feeling cornered, snapped, “I’m running away from home!”

He threw his hat to the ground, his face full of frustration. “I can’t stand this planet for another minute!”

Mons: “…”

Han Baiyi remained expressionless, while Chu Jiangting scoffed.

Qin Yuxing bristled, “Who laughed at me? Was it you, Chu Jiangting? Was it?”

Chu Jiangting remained composed. “No wonder Teacher Bai doesn’t like the little lion. With your attitude, it’s already kind of him not to pass you on to another caretaker.”

Mentioning that Teacher Bai didn’t like the little lion hit a sore spot for Qin Yuxing. Chu Jiangting’s words pierced right into his heart.

Qin Yuxing sneered, raising his voice. “Hah, as if you’re any better! The little panda is just a spoiled brat, and it’s picky about food. Do you think Teacher Bai likes you more?”

Chu Jiangting’s face hardened. “Well, the little panda is still more likable than the little lion.”

Qin Yuxing’s voice grew louder, as if the louder he shouted, the more he could win. “Impossible! Teacher Bai said yesterday that the little lion is the best, it eats the most, and it’s the cutest!”

Chu Jiangting’s gaze was icy. “But Teacher Bai cuddles the little panda every day and sleeps with it. He even makes spicy pickles just for it. What has he done for the lion? Nothing, right? And don’t even mention that ugly frog-eyed mask. If that’s his idea of ‘liking,’ then good luck to you.”

Qin Yuxing: “!!!”

Qin Yuxing was on the verge of exploding. “You!”

He pointed at Chu Jiangting, his eyes red with anger. “You’re talking nonsense!”

Chu Jiangting raised an eyebrow. “Are you really going to cry because you can’t win an argument?”

Qin Yuxing: “…”

Han Baiyi sighed. “Alright, alright, that’s enough. Both of you, stop it.”

Mons stepped in, trying to mediate. “Teacher Bai is kind, patient, and very professional. He treats all the cubs equally, so there’s no point arguing about who’s favored.”

Han Baiyi then frowned slightly, his gaze shifting to Mons. “Not necessarily.”

Mons: “???”

Han Baiyi smiled. “Teacher Bai was really good to the little black panther. He even got injured for it—his arm is only just healing.”

Mons: “…”

Mons’s expression became stiff.

Chu Jiangting, unwilling to back down, retorted, “Well, Teacher Bai was worried about the little panda when the golden eagle went berserk…”

“Alright, alright,” Mons cut them off, sounding exasperated. “If you really want to know, Teacher Bai obviously likes Teng Snake the most.”

The three paused. “…”

Mons smirked, putting an end to the pointless debate. “One by one, you all left, but Teng Snake will always stay by Teacher Bai’s side. It’s a classic case of long-term companionship turning into something more. Besides, Teng Snake gets to be lulled to sleep every day, while you all have to put yourselves to bed now. What’s the point of arguing?”

All three fell silent.

After a moment, Qin Yuxing gritted his teeth. “Huo Ranchuan is shameless. An old man pretending to be young—disgusting!”

Mons: “…”

Though Han Baiyi and Chu Jiangting didn’t dare insult Huo Ranchuan openly, they silently agreed with Qin Yuxing’s sentiment.

An argument over, Mons was relieved. Qin Yuxing was the Qin family’s treasure, so he didn’t dare treat him as a criminal and sent him home that same day.

Qin Yuxing held onto a sliver of hope that his grandfather, being unfamiliar with livestreams, hadn’t seen his embarrassing incident. If he could brush things off, he might just get away with it.

But as he entered the half-destroyed garden of his old estate, he spotted a tall, young cadet standing straight in the garden.

Qin Yuxing: “???”

Stunned, he blurted, “Song Hengye? What are you doing here?”