As the audience speculated about the identity of Xia Zixin's father, she continued her speech.
"At the beginning, my dad only created ancient firearms.
"After some researching, he made a single-action revolver. When fired, it was as cool as those cowboys in movies.
"He moved on to pistols, semi-automatic rifles, fully automatic rifles, submachine guns, and so much more. My house could barely contain them all!
"My dad is really skilled; he can manufacture every weapon in the world!"
With her final sentence delivered, Xia Zixin smiled with pride as her face radiated admiration for her father.
Just then, one of the male students sitting in the classroom couldn't contain his excitement any longer.
He stood up energetically.
"Oh my God!
"Xia Zixin, does your dad really know how to make so many weapons?
"I envy you so much; I only have ordinary toys. Can I trade them for a Nintendo?
"My parents never bought me toy guns. They said they were too dangerous."
As soon as he finished speaking, all the boys in the room stood up excitedly.
"We have some Transformers at home. Xia Zixin, can I trade toy guns with you?"
"I have an annual amusement park pass. Can I swap it with you?"
"I have a ton of toys at home. Take your pick!"
"I can use my allowance to buy some!"
"I've got some red packet money. I have so much of it!"
However, Xia Zixin merely shook her head gently in response to her classmates' cheers.
Her expression of admiration remained unchanged.
"I can't trade them with you!
"The toy guns my dad makes are not toys; they're very dangerous. They can't be traded!"
Upon hearing this, Saa was left dumbfounded.
If they were not toy guns...
Could they be actual guns?!
Even the homeroom teacher covered her mouth in shock.
Even the film crew members exchanged puzzled looks. They were unsure of how to react.
The audience watching the live broadcast was equally stunned.
"Real weapons?"
"Weapons that can cause harm?"
Saa and the homeroom teacher exchanged glances. Each saw the bewilderment in the other's eyes.
After the initial shock, they found it hard to believe Xia Zixin's words.
This was too far-fetched!
The nation had some of the strictest gun control laws.
Creating firearms there was inconceivable.
Even obtaining a manufacturing license for model-building was incredibly difficult.
If Xia Zixin's claims were true, and if her dad really left these guns lying around at home, wouldn't he be an illegal arms dealer in this peaceful society?
If that were the case, she wouldn't be able to study here peacefully.
With these thoughts, Saa shook his head.
Were students really this skilled at exaggeration these days?
The live broadcast audience was equally skeptical and started to tease her.
"This girl probably thinks movie scenes are real."
"She's a natural performer, haha!"
"What about it? My kid even claims to be Batman!"
"This is so scary, hahaha!"
The adults thought they'd seen through the situation.
But the students present believed Xia Zixin's words without a doubt.
The first student asked again, "Can the guns your dad makes shoot real bullets?"
Xia Zixin nodded seriously. "Of course. My dad tested them; beer bottles shattered!"
"So impressive!"
The students cheered once more.
"I want an AK too!"
"I'm a good sniper. Give me a Mauser 98K! I'll surely win the chicken dinner!"
"I want a Level Three Spetsnaz Helmet!"
"Are there all kinds of guns?"
Xia Zixin smiled and nodded. "Absolutely! My dad is amazing!"
As the excitement in the classroom grew, the homeroom teacher stepped to the center of the podium and clapped her hands.
"Alright, alright!
"I understand everyone's enthusiasm, but we must adhere to classroom rules.
"So, what do you all think of Xia Zixin's father?"
The students responded loudly, "Incredibly amazing!"
The homeroom teacher smiled. "Then what should we do?"
Applause echoed through the room.
Finally satisfied, the teacher looked at Xia Zixin.
"Xia Zixin, your speech was outstanding!
"I hope you'll continue, and maybe your father can craft even mightier toy guns!
"Now, go back and take a rest!"
However, Xia Zixin didn't appear very pleased with this feedback.
She pouted and made her way back to her seat.
When she noticed her unusual behavior, the homeroom teacher inquired, "What's wrong, Xia Zixin? You don't seem too happy."
Xia Zixin hesitated for a moment before answering, "Teacher, you didn't believe me!
"I've never lied. My father didn't make toy guns; he crafted real weapons!
"The expression you had just now made it seem like I was lying."
This revelation momentarily stunned the homeroom teacher.
She hadn't expected children to be so mature these days; their expressions alone gave away their thoughts.
Meanwhile, the live broadcast audience was having a blast.
"Hahaha, just look at that teacher's expression. She's baffled!"
"Who could have thought that an expression would reveal true thoughts?"
"This girl is too funny. She's insisting her father is an arms dealer!"
"Hahaha, he's sitting at home while the daughter takes the blame!"
"Who knows, maybe the poor man will get arrested halfway through making the toys!"
"Hahaha, this is live!"
The popularity of the live broadcast room was soaring.
Even the previous naysayers had joined in.
They were only now realizing how entertaining this program was.
Who would have thought that visiting a school could be so much fun?
The homeroom teacher was left speechless for a few seconds.
However, as soon as she noticed the camera aimed at her, she quickly regained her composure.
"Xia Zixin, I should have mentioned this before.
"We must be honest and never tell lies."
Xia Zixin pouted.
"That's what Dad taught me!"
"I didn't say you were lying.
"But this speech... I can only treat it as a short story.
"How can I trust you?
"Why don't you go back to your seat for now? After class, we'll have a proper talk."
Xia Zixin stubbornly shook her head.
"Teacher, what I said is true!
"My father knows how to make weapons!"
Just as the homeroom teacher was grappling with what to do, Saa, who was sitting at the back, walked over with a smile.
"Teacher, how about I have a chat with this child?"
The homeroom teacher was momentarily taken aback before nodding. "Then I'll leave it to you!"