Persona: Devil Summoner

Inside was the gang's dark web intelligence, with a photo of Jiang Tianwei riding in a car with a famous mafia boss in Rome.

As mentioned before, the yakuza naturally have their own dark web, and the information in it is of course what the various yakuza want to know. The Kawahara Group is so famous that it is naturally targeted by many dark web intelligence workers. In addition, Kawahara Masaaki consciously wants to "promote" his son, so of course, the information that is beneficial to his child is published continuously.

First, the fall of Jincheng, and now the meeting with the Roman Mafia... For a young gangster, this feat is really a brilliant achievement. Many people are jealous of how the Kawahara family suddenly got such a good heir. It seems that Master Sakurano is one of them.

The girl who left sadly, the master who was furious, the housekeeper who was unable to mediate between the two parties... If there was anything more tragic than this... it would probably be the members of the Sakurano group who were hiding outside the door and secretly listening to the intensified conflict inside.

Several people looked at each other, and they all thought of the same thing at the same time: (It's about time. The master's madness is getting worse... We must think of a solution before the Sakurano Group collapses completely...)

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 364 Have you ever seen a humble boiled egg?

The principal's office, every student must have been filled with fear when they were young and ignorant.

After all, this was the highest level of "official" that many students could come into contact with at that time when everyone was generally ignorant.

You see, teachers are in charge of students, and principals are in charge of teachers. If students are afraid of teachers, they will naturally be more afraid of principals.

Moreover, when the two words "school" and "principal" are put together, it is easy for people to get who is the boss.

At this moment, the big boss who was supposed to be domineering in the school was rubbing his hands like a fly, showing a flattering expression to the male student in front of him and making ingratiating smiles.

There is a Chinese saying that flies don't bite seamless eggs. With this saying in mind, it is not difficult to understand why the principal, who seemed like an egg with a spirit, behaved like a fly at this moment.

The student in front of him, Jiang Tianwei, felt that the principal's servile appearance was a bit disgusting, and couldn't help but frowned. The principal also knew that this appearance was not popular, but as a mature member of society, he had long since trained himself to have a thick skin like a city wall, and a big heart that would not feel ashamed of anything.

The principal can't say whether he is lucky or unfortunate now.

As the ace of the volleyball club and a former Olympic gold medalist, Mr. Kamoshida naturally has a very high level of volleyball teaching and is a hot topic. However, he also has a certain degree of arrogance.

The Kamoshida incident was undoubtedly a big scandal for the entire school. But many people in the school secretly breathed a sigh of relief. After all, the person with the most say in this school was not the principal, but Kamoshida. Now that Kamoshida had fallen, it was not a bad thing for him...

But a scandal is a scandal, and once a scandal occurs, they have to find a way to cover it up. However, the timing was very precise. Not long after the Kamoshida incident, the Madarame incident occurred. People always prefer to pay attention to fresh gossip, so the attention of the Kamoshida incident was quickly distracted by the Madarame incident and the great activities of the Phantom Thieves.

Then, Sumire Yoshizawa won the Grand Prix in the Artistic Gymnastics Competition, which was absolutely great news. It could be said that it saved his life.

Why did the former Xiujin Academy attract so many students? Because the volleyball level of Xiujin Academy was very high, it attracted a large number of parents who wanted to use volleyball to gild their children. Parents did not ask their children to become Olympic champions, but at least they wanted them to have some sports expertise. They did not ask for national championships, but even if they only won a few regional gold medals, it would be helpful for further studies and job hunting in the future.

Now Shujin Academy is in urgent need of a new signboard because it has lost the golden signboards of Kamoshida and volleyball... Fortunately, Sumire Yoshizawa won the championship in rhythmic gymnastics, and now they can promote themselves as "a famous school that trains rhythmic gymnastics champions"!

However, rhythmic gymnastics is still different from traditional sports, otherwise there would not be an art title added in front of it.

It is said that there is no first in literature and no second in martial arts. Sports and competitive things can always be ranked higher and lower, but which one is higher and which one is lower in literature and art? This depends largely on the judges' opinions.

Therefore, the principal had a clear understanding in his mind: Sumire Yoshizawa's victory could only be used to dilute the scandal, but could not be used as a selling point... Therefore, he would look for Jiang Tianwei today, for another [enrollment factor].

People are always a little ambitious.

Perhaps at the beginning you will be content to be supported by others, to be a puppet principal, to make some money every day, and to live a comfortable life.

But during this period of time, the principal, who had been working hard on crisis public relations in order to save the school's reputation, gradually developed feelings for the school and hoped to truly take charge of the school and become... uh... a principal in the future.

Yes, what else? - His ambitions were just about the same.

For this reason, the principal thought about it and wondered what the differences were between his school and other schools.

Phantom Thief, this is definitely one.

After all, the Phantom Thief was the first to attack Shujin Academy. If we use this as a selling point and make a Phantom Thief-style school, it will definitely be very interesting.

However, the principal was able to become the principal because of his connections. The big shots above don't like thieves, so this one is directly PASSED.

Then there are the sports clubs.

Although this proposal is very attractive, it has nothing to do with Jiang Tianwei because this person is from the "return home department", which is what we often say is the kind of person who has not joined any club at all.

Then, it was the rhythmic gymnastics that had just won the championship... But if we really wanted to talk about this, the person who was called to the principal's office could not possibly be Jiang Tianwei.

After eliminating all interfering options, the most suitable possibility is Jiang Tianwei’s Chinese identity!

Let's put aside the historical conflicts between China and Japan for now and just talk about Chinese and Japanese culture. In fact, there is a considerable degree of similarity.

There is even a saying that the Japanese themselves are the descendants of Xu Fu, who sailed to the sea during China's Qin Dynasty to seek elixirs and arrived in Japan, and the hundreds of boys and girls on the same ship.

Although this is just a speculation and there is no actual evidence, the first people to make this inference were the Japanese, which shows the status of Chinese culture in their hearts.

In recent years, as China fever has gradually swept the world, this world has spiritual Romans, spiritual Americans, and naturally there will be a large number of spiritual Chinese. This trend is particularly hot in Japan.

"Um, classmate Jiang, the principal has something to ask of you~"

The principal smiled a kind smile that was too much, making people feel uneasy: "Principal, I want to promote [Chinese culture] in school. I wonder if you can help me?"

Just as the so-called Chinese restaurant hired Jiang Tianwei at the beginning for the gimmick of being a Chinese, the principal's actions now are also to take advantage of the gimmick of him being a real Chinese.

But if it was just because of Jiang Tianwei's identity as a Chinese student, there was no need to be so flattering. He was the head of a school, so he could just give orders in a commanding tone.

However, when beating a dog, you have to look at the owner first, not to mention that the target is a living person. The Kawahara Group behind Jiang Tianwei is no joke.

They are a super militant gang that has fought their way to the top of the world by using force in the chaotic and disordered Japan nearly a hundred years ago. If you mess with them, people could really die.

Jiang Tianwei looked at the principal's greasy face and felt sick as if he had eaten a pound of lard. He quickly said, "I don't mind helping, but what can I do?"

"Huh?! You agree! Hahahaha, the principal knew that you are this kind of considerate and good classmate! Actually, it's like this. The principal wants to set up a new club in the school."

"Societies?"

Jiang Tianwei tilted his head, not understanding what the principal and teacher were up to.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 365: What exactly is Chinese culture?

When it comes to Chinese culture, I believe everyone is familiar with it.

However, if you were asked to summarize what belongs to Chinese culture, many people would be confused. They might blurt out three or five items, but they would always wonder in their hearts: Is there more? Are there many things that have not been summarized?

The same goes for Jiang Tianwei. If you give him something and ask him if it is Chinese culture, he can give an affirmative answer. However, if you force him to summarize the entire Chinese culture himself, the first things that come to his mind are Peking Opera, delicious food, dragon and lion dances, etc. There are many things that are clearly within this scope that he cannot remember for a while.

So, the principal's words confused him: What is a Chinese culture club?

This broad concept made him recall a comedy film about a trip to Antarctica starring Masato Sakai, in which the daily research work of the "Chinese Culture Research Department" was just four people getting together to play mahjong.

Just when his mind was full of question marks, the principal also saw his confusion and quickly explained to him: "You don't have to think too much, just study Chinese culture happily together! Don't pay too much attention to that kind of thing."

Jiang Tianwei didn’t quite understand why such a research department should be set up.

If they wanted to take advantage of Sumire Yoshizawa's championship and set up a rhythmic gymnastics research department, that would be normal. By then, if they could transform Shujin Academy from a "strong volleyball school" to a "strong rhythmic gymnastics school", that would also attract a large number of students and parents to sign up.

But, you set up a Chinese culture research department? Why? Do you want to change from a "strong volleyball school" to a "famous Chinese school"? Moreover, Chinese culture is extensive and profound. Do you want to make it a "New Oriental" or a "Lanxiang"? ! Can this kind of thing attract enrollment?

After all, Jiang Tianwei is still too young, and his thoughts on many things are too superficial and too "logical".

The principal thought more broadly.

Chinese culture may not be a hot topic that can attract money, but it is still a hot topic in Japan. The core meaning of being a "Chinese Culture Club" is not about Chinese culture itself, but to give people outside an attitude: our school values ​​the spiritual and cultural health of students, and various club activities are flourishing.

This is the so-called "toilet paper theory": when a hotel uses high-quality toilet paper, people will think that "if even the toilet paper is so exquisite, other aspects should be first-class as well."

The principal wanted two effects: first, the media would hype up how many new clubs Shujin Academy had opened this year, and the Chinese Culture Research Department was the most representative one! Second, during the school festival, he would be able to show off activities that would impress others!

Ultimately, a feeling is created that the club culture at Shujin College is very rich.

After all, when Mr. Kamoshida was here, the whole school only focused on the development of the volleyball club, and now the volleyball club is basically finished...

When students and parents apply for schools, they look at two points: the deviation value (which can be understood as academic ability). The higher the deviation value, the more attractive the school is. But this is not something that can be improved casually. The other factor, of course, is the student's all-round development.

After all, those of you who often watch anime, if you think carefully, the reasons students give for why they want to apply to this school are basically these three: deviation value, club, and being close to home.

Jiang Tianwei had no reason to refuse the principal, so he nodded and agreed.

The principal obviously breathed a sigh of relief. Beads of sweat the size of beans stuck to his egg-shaped head. If it were fruit, it would definitely give people a fresh feeling.

From his perspective, Jiang Tianwei is both a golden signboard and a person who cannot be offended. Needless to say, the latter, the former... is easier to understand. As a pure Chinese, Jiang Tianwei is a good publicity.

Just like the Russian waiters employed in Russian restaurants, they give people a very professional feeling. The point is not [professionalism], but [what you feel].

"Well, if Jiang has any club members he likes, don't hesitate to go and ask them to join. If the other party disagrees, the principal will definitely help you. The club office is also prepared, but it's empty. When the time comes, you can tell the principal if you want anything. Oh, yes, there is also the club's instructor, if you have any ideas, you can tell him. If you find it troublesome, the principal will arrange everything for you."

The principal told him everything in detail, very detailed and nagging. It was obvious that he was particularly concerned about Jiang Tianwei's thoughts and was afraid that he would feel unhappy.

If you think about it carefully, this conversation can basically be regarded as a kingdom for Jiang Tianwei in the school: he can find club members at will, and if they don't agree, the principal can intervene. He can find club teachers at will. If he wants something, he can just ask the principal for funding. As long as he doesn't cause any big problems, the principal probably won't bother him...

Doesn’t this look like a little duck Shida?

Seeing the principal being so flattering, Jiang Tianwei had a new and profound understanding of [power]. He had never thought that the principal would treat him like this. This was really - cool. No wonder so many people in ancient times studied hard for ten years to get into the officialdom.

Jiang Tianwei no longer has anything to miss about school. There is a famous saying in the gaming industry, "A person's value depends on how many roads he has walked and how many people he has met." Changes in experience and a broadened perspective will bring about a completely new and different way of thinking.

Jiang Tianwei has seen the world now, and he no longer needs to be confined to this small school. He is still studying, but he simply regards school as a hobby, because Fang Zejin is still in school, and Lianlian and Long Si are also still in school.

(Chinese culture...ah, Chinese culture...this Chinese culture...what exactly are we going to use as the gimmick of our Chinese Culture Research Department? We can't really put a mahjong table there, right?).

Jiang Tianwei was just thinking about it, when he went out, he suddenly saw Teacher Kawakami holding a pile of documents in his arms and walking towards the office. Jiang Tianwei thought to himself: (Yes, since we have agreed to join the club, it must be more comfortable for the club teacher to find someone familiar, right? It will also be more convenient for me to skip work in the future.).

Thinking of this, he raised his right hand to Kawakami Sadashiro and tried to put on a harmless smile. As the saying goes, you shouldn't hit a smiling person, and it will be easier to negotiate with you if you smile.

However, unexpectedly, when Kawakami Sadaya saw his face, her expression changed immediately, she lowered her head, and the pace of her high heels increased immediately. She walked away as if escaping. Jiang Tianwei stopped stretching his hand in the air, and his face was filled with embarrassment.

(Ah… is she really that unwilling to be our advisory teacher? That’s right… she’s obviously not the type of person who’s interested in Chinese culture. And she’s so eager to be a good teacher now, I guess she doesn’t have time to set up a club with me. — No, she probably doesn’t know that I want to set up a club, right? Yeah, it must be because the teacher is really busy right now! I can’t be isolated all of a sudden! Yes, that must be it!)

Jiang Tianwei explained to himself in his heart that he just didn't believe that he was unwelcome.

(Forget it, let’s just do what’s right and take it one step at a time.)

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 366 Common Sense: Those who say I have a friend are all lying

Every girl should have fantasized about her future significant other.

Something a little more fanciful, like a prince on a white horse.

Something a little more magical, such as a young and handsome president.

Something more realistic, such as a handsome guy who is rich and powerful.

For those who are a little more special, your significant other doesn’t necessarily have to be a man! Or even a person!

Kawakami Sadyo also once had great aspirations for her other half. She also once dreamed of joining a wealthy family... However, as she matured, the cold reality shattered her girlish fantasy...

Later, because of that fraudulent couple, Kawakami Sadyo had to work as a maid after work. She was so busy every day, how could she have time for a relationship?

Moreover, Kawakami Sadyo's current mood is the common mentality of older unmarried men and women: they can't meet the one they like, those with good conditions don't like them, and those with lesser conditions don't like them, so the result is dragging it on.

After being rescued by the Phantom Thieves, Kawakami Sadyo has decided to devote the rest of her life to education. Getting married? Not important. She has no such worldly desires.

But unexpectedly, just when Kawakami Sadayo was ready to live out her life alone, she was suddenly confessed to by her own student?!

This was completely beyond Kawakami's expectations: How could his luck in love be so strange? Being confessed to should be a very happy thing, but being confessed to by one's own student...

In Japan, teacher-student romance is a very sensitive topic, and if it is exposed, it will definitely be treated as a huge scandal. Therefore, from Kawakami Sadayo's point of view, this kind of confession is absolutely unacceptable.

However, the main problem with teacher-student love actually lies with the students. On the other hand, if you can wait until the students graduate, there will actually be no problem.

That's why Kawakami Sadyo has been so entangled during this period...

On the one hand, there is family pressure... Kawakami Sadayo is also at this age, and the pressure of forced marriage has come to her. Parents and relatives seem to have suddenly felt a sense of social mission to pass on their family to future generations.

On the other hand, it was also my own pressure... My friends, classmates, and colleagues around me were all married, and even some of my peers who were progressing particularly fast already had children... Kawakami Sadyo herself was also under a bit of pressure...

If Kawakami Sadyo was five or six years younger, she would have rejected this little boy outright... but now...

(Kawakami Sadyo, you have to cheer up. Although I have always said that this kind of thing doesn't exist, but if you attack your underage students, you are a complete beast. Don't repeat the mistakes of Mr. Kamoshida!).

When Kawakami Sadae thought about the messy situation of being a problematic student and her lifelong affairs, her mind was in a mess, and her heart was even more in a mess...

She is a Chinese teacher, not a mental health teacher, so she didn't notice that when she encountered an "extreme situation", she knew it was wrong to do so, but she actively found various excuses, which in itself showed an attitude.

After all, those involved are often confused, while those who are watching can see things more clearly. When she was tangled up in a mess of worries, she lost her basic judgment... So the decisive teacher Kawakami could only scratch her head with both hands, trying to get rid of the mess in her head...

(Is there no relationship expert out there who can give me some advice? If I keep struggling like this, I feel like I need to see a psychiatrist... huh?).

Suddenly, Kawakami Sadayo discovered a blind spot! Although there is no love guru in this school, there is a psychologist, isn't there? !

——————————On the same day, in the psychological counseling room of Xiujin College——————————

"Oh? Mr. Kawakami? What a rare guest! Please take a seat."

When Maruki Takuto heard someone opening the door, a look of surprise appeared on his face.

It was only the break between classes, and it was not yet time to finish school. This was the most leisurely time for Maruki Takuto. With such a short time, students usually felt that they could not complete a psychological consultation, so they would not come to disturb him. Teachers almost never came here, probably because they felt that it would be embarrassing to be seen by students while giving psychological consultations.