Who would study psychology if they didn't have some kind of problem?

Chapter 75 Beheading
[You cannot answer!]

Wang An had already realized what was happening and what Nan Zhuren was doing and wanted to do.

He had completely fallen into Nan Zhuren's trap.

However, at this moment, dozens of gazes from the entire class seemed to form a large net, and he could no longer break free.

If we withdraw at this point, will the students think about why?
Will they wonder if Teacher Wang has some kind of secret?

Lie detectors are fake, micro-expression analysis is pseudoscience...

Wang An still clung to a sliver of hope, constantly trying to reassure himself.

[Besides, they're just some trivial issues. So what if they find out? And I can deny it. For example, I could lie but tell them I was telling the truth...]

[Yes, that's it! This also exposes Nan Zhuren's scheme, showing that his lie detector is completely ineffective!]

Wang An's thoughts were in turmoil as he tried to calm himself down, recalling the training he had given himself in the past.

Unbeknownst to him, to others, he now appeared pale and began to take deep breaths.

The students had some doubts: Was Teacher Wang not feeling well?
Nan Zhuren smiled and asked, "Teacher Wang, are you ready?"

Wang Anqiang smiled and said, "That's fine."

Nan Zhuren made a relaxing gesture: "First question—Teacher Wang, do you have a car?"

Wang An's smile froze.

He cannot commit the lies of "telling the truth but claiming to be lying" or "lying but claiming to be telling the truth."

Because, coincidentally, some people in the class know the answer to this question. If he gives an answer that contradicts the facts, he will be immediately exposed by the rest of the class.

That will only fuel more suspicion.

All he could say was, "Yes, I have a car."

Nan Zhuren made an admiring expression: "Oh, that's true. Teacher Wang is so young and already owns a car, I really admire that."

"The second question—what brand is your car?"

Wang An opened his mouth, but hesitated to speak.

He was about to say something when he saw Nan Zhuren turn around and start explaining things to the students in the class.

"Look, everyone, Teacher Wang is trying to lie now. He's deliberately staring at me without moving his eyes, and he's swallowing."

"After learning this little trick of mine, you can tell whether someone is trying to lie to you or not, even without them saying it to you."

The students exclaimed in amazement, feeling that Nan Zhuren's teaching methods were becoming increasingly effective.

Wang An, who had originally intended to lie, now had a frozen expression.

Nan Zhuren seemed to only just realize what was happening, and patted Wang An's shoulder apologetically: "I'm sorry, Teacher Wang, I interrupted you. What brand were you trying to say?"

"...Wrangler."

Nan Zhuren said firmly, "That's a lie. Why don't you answer again?"

"……BMW."

“It’s true, you really do own a BMW.” Nan Zhuren once again feigned admiration. “Teacher Wang is indeed young and promising—was my judgment correct?”

"……Correct."

The students began to discuss it animatedly, saying that Nan Zhuren's series of demonstrations were more valuable than anything else.

With Wang An's personal verification, they are now completely convinced that Nan Zhuren possesses accurate lie detection abilities.

They even started verifying each other's claims.

"Does Teacher Wang really own a BMW?"

"Yes, I've ridden in one before. Last time it rained, Teacher Wang drove me back to my dorm!"

"Oh, I really envy you..." Normally, Wang An might have secretly felt smug.

But now, his face was growing paler.

Nan Zhuren wasn't about to let him off the hook: "Let's continue."

Nan Zhuren turned around: "Is there anyone who wants to try it? I'm sure Teacher Wang will be willing to cooperate with you all, right?"

Immediately, hands eager for knowledge sprang up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.

Nan Zhuren randomly selected a male student, who immediately stood up and excitedly asked:
"Teacher Wang, will we all pass our final exams?"

This question immediately drew laughter.

Wang An smiled as usual and nodded vigorously: "You can pass."

But as soon as he finished speaking, his body stiffened, because he realized what he had done.

The boy now looked disappointed: "Teacher Wang, you nodded, and your eyes were fixed on me the whole time. You're lying, aren't you?"

There was a burst of laughter from the audience.

Nan Zhuren smiled and offered Wang An one last way out: "How can a teacher guarantee that everyone will pass the final exam? Even if you use your deep teacher-student bond to boost your scores on the final exam, you still won't pass if your participation score isn't high enough. But I believe that Teacher Wang will do his best, just as he said."

He raised his hand: "Let's give this student a round of applause, and I hope everyone passes their final exams!"

The atmosphere in the classroom reached its peak of joy at this moment, with applause ringing out continuously.

Looking at the harmonious classroom atmosphere, Wang An felt a chill run down his spine.

Because he saw Nan Zhuren turn around again and face him.

“It seems everyone has now mastered the tricks of lie detection—especially how to tell if Teacher Wang is lying.” Nan Zhuren smiled. “Now, I’ll ask one last question.”

Nan Zhuren finally flipped to the end of the long map of the Yan Kingdom and revealed his long-sharpened dagger.

"This is the same question I asked last time, but you didn't answer me, Professor Wang."

Nan Zhuren stared directly into Wang An's eyes, and the sharpness in his gaze made Wang An feel a sharp pain in his head.

"Teacher Wang, you really like your students, don't you?"

……

[Cannot answer, cannot answer!]

At this moment, Wang An's inner alarm bells went off completely, and all the training he had done for himself came flooding back to him.

No, just tell the truth, even if it's a somewhat ambiguous truth.

Wang Anqiang chuckled to himself, "Of course I like it. All my classmates study hard, how could I, as their teacher, not like them..."

"No, no, no, Teacher Wang, maybe I didn't ask clearly enough."

Nan Zhuren shook his head, not intending to let Wang An off the hook: "I heard that Teacher Wang had a girlfriend before? I mean, do you 'like' your classmates the way you would your girlfriend?"

Quiet.

The classroom fell silent immediately.

The students' eyes widened in surprise and uncertainty. They felt that Nan Zhuren was joking, but even if it was a joke, it seemed to have crossed some boundaries.

An alarm was blaring in Wang An's mind.

[Cannot answer, cannot answer!]

I can't even think about it. If I do, I'll start to lie, and I'll be found out!

Wang An's eyes widened.

(End of this chapter)