“No matter what,” Ye Xian said as she turned to Ji Jue, accidentally interrupting Duan Mu, “You acted on your own and caused a huge mess. You started the fight. As your teacher, I can’t just let this slide, at least for the Association’s sake. Don’t even think about getting involved in any other work. Starting today, you’re going to the Recycling and Processing Department.”

Under everyone’s shocked gazes, Ye Xian declared decisively, “Don’t come back until you have processed four batches.”

The atmosphere in the room grew heavy again, so tense that someone was heard audibly gulping.

Everyone stared at Ye Xian, their horror giving way to confusion and disbelief. The other victims, who had been ready to keep wailing, immediately shut their mouths when they heard this. Not a single person dared make another sound.

Ji Jue looked utterly confused. “What’s the Recycling Department?”

Professor Ye glanced at Ji Jue coldly....