Why does the good husband not forget the past of being bullied by the evil woman after marriage?

If pure and beautiful things cannot be obtained with one's own hands, then watching him, who is high and mighty, slowly become contaminated by the filth of the world and degenerate into a dirty state can also be regarded as a spiritual victory.

The old teacher on the stage was also shocked, and wondered what kind of evil thing Shimizu Hiroki had done to deserve such a collective boycott by the entire class.

He cleared his throat and didn't know what to do for a moment.

On the other side, Shimizu Hiroki, one of the three forces, sat in the corner. He was in such a dead silent and suffocating environment all the time, and he became more and more bored and anxious.

But even so, he couldn't find a source to vent or question, as if he had punched cotton with all his strength, it was just his impotent rage.

Shimizu Yuuki took deep breaths and tried to calm down.

He was just about to raise his hand to indicate that he could complete the group assignment on his own when the last force finally arrived.

"Teacher, I'd like to be in a group with Qingshui-san."

Mina Sakai was the first to raise her hand. As a beautiful girl who was already the center of attention, she now attracted the attention of everyone in the class.

"Oh, it's Sakai-san. You're great, but..."

The old teacher smacked his lips and was not brave enough to put Shimizu Yuuki, who was ostracized and isolated by the whole class for some reason, next to the eldest daughter of the Sakai family.

At this moment, someone immediately jumped out to give advice, reciting the lines in a very formal manner, as if he was reading a drama.

"Sakai, why don't you think about it again? After all, he is Shimizu Hiroki. Don't forget the lesson of Tosa Yuki..."

"Yes, yes. Didn't Sakai-san agree to be in our group?"

"He's hanging out with those poor commoners. Isn't Sakai afraid of bringing shame to the Sakai family?"

……

Mina Sakai listened to all these words one by one, and the expression on her face never wavered. She turned her head to look at Hiroki Shimizu, who was shaking his head to signal her not to be impulsive, and gave him a firm and persistent sweet smile.

"Everyone should know what Shimizu-san has experienced, right? His family suffered a great change, and his life, which was once high and mighty, fell into a trough. But even so, Shimizu Yuuki did not give up on himself. Instead, he studied at Nodori High School as a civilian with excellent grades, and even served as the student council's disciplinary director, an important position..."

"In the few days since I transferred to Nogao, Qingshui has helped me many times without getting tired of it. This pure kindness is not mixed with any class conflicts or discrimination. No matter what others say, at least these are things I have experienced personally, and I am deeply impressed by Qingshui's personality charm."

"So I really don't know why everyone made such ridiculous remarks because of Tosa Yuki's case. Shimizu was just an innocent victim from the beginning to the end. Is it because his family is no longer rich and powerful and has become an ordinary civilian that he deserves to be treated like this? What I want to say is that the lives of civilians are also lives!"

Not delusionally imagining that such a speech could change the huge gap between classes, Mina Sakai ignored everyone's dissuasion, packed up the things on the table, and walked to the corner of the classroom alone.

This scene fell perfectly into Shimizu Hiroki's eyes. He seemed to have a vision of a girl who was running towards him recklessly against the surging and cold crowd, and the wind blew her hair into disarray.

"Shimizu-san, can I sit here?"

The girl blinked at him, and a few strands of hair fell out of her headband and dangled around her ears, looking somewhat innocent and cute.

Hiroki Shimizu looked on blankly. He never lost his composure in the face of isolation and exclusion from everyone. He swallowed his protruding Adam's apple again and again. The throbbing of adolescence broke free from the conformity that he had suppressed for many years. It was as if a few little rabbits were born in his heart, rolling around mischievously and lively again and again.

"Shimizu-san? Why aren't you talking?"

Mina Sakai gathered the loose hair around her ears with her hands, lowered her body and got closer to the boy. Her cheeks turned slightly red, emitting bursts of sweet warmth.

Turning his head away, Hiroki Shimizu pulled out a chair under the table for the girl. He suddenly didn't want to dissuade her from doing such an impulsive thing, so he just lowered his voice and whispered his thanks.

"Thank you, Sakai-san."

Hiroki Shimizu stared at the delicate pendant dangling on the girl's earlobe. Being ignorant of love affairs, he was confused and helpless like an ignorant child. He silently recited his mother's name in his heart.

99. Unbearable to Look Back & Arisu Mieko Appears

Ye Gao, in the emergency meeting room.

A group of middle-aged men and women in gorgeous clothes and noble manners sat around a large round table. Few teachers and students of this school had ever seen the people in this office. They were all the top decision makers of Yegao and were not directly involved in the most basic teaching management affairs.

Yoshinaga Aiko, who was sitting in the middle of the desk, looked around at the group of people who were doing nothing but sitting there doing nothing. They all looked like they had nothing to do with the matter and acted as if they were totally calm. Some of them were even taking a nap on the desk?!

She was about to suffer from high blood pressure, but who could blame them? These people all had such powerful backgrounds. Each of them came from a powerful and prominent family in the local area, and Yoshinaga Aiko couldn't afford to offend any of them.

She stroked the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes, supported her forehead and asked weakly.

"Now the reputation of Yegao has plummeted, and the number of teachers and students is not as good as before. In particular, in the past two years, there have been a lot of reports of bullying within the school, not to mention the indirect sexual assaults, suicides and other bad incidents. If things continue to develop like this, the future of Yegao will be worrying."

Yoshinaga Aiko appealed to their emotions and reason, and even wanted to shed tears, trying to arouse a sense of crisis among everyone on the field.

"Don't say that, Principal Yoshinaga. It's not like we haven't made any changes. Haven't we opened up restrictions in the past two years and recruited a large number of civilian students? I looked at the data, and sexual assaults and suicides have been visibly reduced. This is already a good improvement. Just take your time. I think you shouldn't worry too much."

Yoshinaga Aiko almost vomited blood on the table. What a charm of statistics! Since the policy of opening up the recruitment of civilian students was implemented, the number of malicious incidents has skyrocketed in the past two years. However, most of the civilian students involved will not be included in the statistics. Giving a little more money in private is enough to solve any problem.

Today's Yegao has long been known as a meat grinder and a knife-fighting room by ordinary students. It is no exaggeration to say that it is a purgatory on earth.

Not to mention those students who dropped out due to being unable to withstand the pressure, the number of applicants this year alone has been halved. The situation is extremely bad.

"You all know better than me where those good-looking data in the report came from. The reason why we held this emergency meeting today is that Ye Gao has reached a critical moment of life and death. As the principal, I cannot sit idly by and watch!"

"Then Principal Yoshinaga, tell me, is there any better way?"

"The root cause of Ye Gao's decline is naturally due to the fact that in recent years, the children of some large families have been unbridled and ostentatious, disregarding the school's spirit and rules. They have repeatedly challenged Ye Gao's bottom line, but have relied on their family's support and have not received the proper punishment, which has led to new students following suit, resulting in a vicious cycle."

Yoshinaga Aiko was about to point at the heads of some big families at the table and curse them. She slammed the table and stood up, her voice loud and powerful.

"I propose that Nodaka should be reformed...it must be reformed! I, Yoshinaga Aiko, will definitely make Nodaka a brand new place in my hands and restore its former glory!"

"So, we held this meeting to select a few responsible persons from among those present. This way, we can supervise each other and earnestly implement the plans and regulations that will be issued next. I know that this road is long and arduous, and it would be best if someone could volunteer and take the initiative to stand up..."

The woman's passionate words failed to arouse the slightest response. Everyone at the table looked at each other, and it was obvious that no one wanted to be the first to speak out.

If Yoshinaga Aiko's idea is really implemented, what should he do if his own children make a big mistake? If he tries to conceal it secretly, if his opponents find out and report it, he might be impeached and kicked out of Nogao's decision-making level.

Instead of being so nervous, it would be better for them to just turn a blind eye and maintain the status quo.

Seeing that no one spoke, Yoshinaga Aiko sneered and said, "You can just pretend to be dead. Instead of handing over the position of principal to someone else, you might as well burn your boats and fight to the death. If I accidentally hurt the naughty kids in your families in the future, don't blame me for not giving you face..."

"Um...Principal Yoshinaga, why don't you let me take this position?"

Upon hearing the voice, everyone at the conference table looked at the young woman in the corner of the table. Many of them had confused expressions and obviously had no impression of her.

"Who is this?"

"This is the new teacher in the school, Mr. Arisu..."

Having not expected such a turn of events, Yoshinaga Aiko was surprised and delighted. She stood up from her seat and walked to the young woman's side.

"Whose child is this? Why doesn't he have any rules? Is anyone qualified to enter a place like this?"

At this moment, someone reacted, "Arisu? Could it be!? No way!?"

"You guessed correctly. This is the reincarnated priestess of the Hoshino Shrine in this life."

Arisu Mieko bowed to the stunned crowd and said, "I am Arisu Mieko, please take care of me from now on."

No one could sit still any longer, and they all stood up to return the greetings. They had not lived enough, and they were all afraid of shortening their lifespans!

"What are you talking about, Saint Lady? You are being too polite, really too polite."

"That's right, why didn't you tell me you were here?"

"I will contact someone to arrange a banquet to welcome Her Majesty the Saint!"

……

"Let's put these things aside for now. Let's confirm the important things first. I see that Principal Yoshinaga is quite anxious. Also, this time I entered the secular world to train myself, strengthen my mind and character, and better understand the teachings of the gods. Everyone should just call me by my identity in the secular world."

As soon as Arisu Mieko spoke, the scene fell silent again.

She was clearly just standing there, but there seemed to be a layer of divine light all around her, making people dizzy and wanting to collapse into her broad arms.

"Thank you, Miko-sama... No, Mr. Arisu, let me confirm with you again, do you really want to be this supervisor?" Yoshinaga Aiko narrowed her eyes subconsciously, not daring to look directly at Arisu Mieko.

"Well, after all, I am now a member of Ye Gao. If there is a chance, I would also like to contribute to Ye Gao. I think this is a good opportunity."

"If Mr. Arisu thinks clearly, this is not only to save those poor students who are trapped in the vortex of bullying and cannot extricate themselves, but also to educate and eliminate those stubborn bullies, especially the latter... This is by no means a simple matter."

"But this is exactly the purpose of my entering the world, isn't it?" Arisu Mieko smiled slightly, and the gentleness and beauty of that moment were like a warm and moving spring breeze blowing through people's hearts, exuding the supreme power that is enough to enlighten all living beings.

"Besides... these should be things I am good at."

Yoshinaga Aiko was ecstatic. It seemed that her determination to reform Nodaka was not just a desperate move, but a will from heaven!

"Okay! Okay! Okay! Let's do it this way. Does anyone have any opinions?"

Her bent back straightened up all of a sudden, and Yoshinaga Aiko looked around, showing a look of pride and arrogance as if she was taking advantage of the power of another.

Naturally, no one dared to refuse. The saint wanted to save all living beings from suffering on a whim. Could they stop her?

After the meeting, a group of people with distressed faces filed out of the door, cursing all the time.

"This old woman Yoshinaga Aiko is actually trying to rectify the school's morale. She should just stop playing with those little boys first. How many students have been poisoned by her over the years? We are the ones who have to clean up the mess!"

"That's right. And that saint lady, she really looks like a real person. She really scared me. But why do I still feel something is weird..."

"Do you think so too? How can such a good saint be so charming? Did you see her pair of narrow eyes? They look like those of a vixen. I'm afraid she is a spiritual monster."

……

The sounds of discussion gradually faded away. Arisu Mieko, who had been meditating since childhood and had developed a good hearing by sitting in meditation all day, stood at the door.

She listened to Yoshinaga Aiko's arrangements and plans with a smile, and took in all the endless discussions.

100. Unbearable to look back & the girl's heartbeat in the palm

In April, the cherry blossoms in Nodaka bloom.

The spring breeze with a hint of chill bent the cherry blossom branches, and the tender pink and white cherry petals fell like misty drizzle, attracting the attention of a large number of students and burying the bullying incident that had been making headlines during this period. Everything seemed to have returned to the peaceful days.

Although Hiroki Shimizu didn't think so, he was still severely isolated and excluded in the class, and it even got worse and developed to the level of cold violence.

During his time as the discipline director, Hiroki Shimizu learned about the plight of bullying from several students who had been bullied at school for years.

Most of these bullies are at a higher level. They will not use strong stimulating and direct means such as violence, insults, ridicule, etc. Instead, they will take the lead in deliberately marginalizing a certain person and purposefully and gradually change other people's views of the bullied person.

Over time, the bullied will be labeled as unsociable, unsociable, and of bad character in the class. When the time is right, the bullies can slowly lower their bottom line and step by step test the tolerance of the people around them.

Until everyone had entered the water, without exception, they were all trapped in this silent and strange atmosphere. They subconsciously believed that even if the bully had been treated so badly, it was his own fault and there was no need to sympathize with him.

The bully's goal will be fully achieved at this moment. Afterwards, no matter what excessive and terrible things he does to the bullied, he will not be opposed or reported by others, because everyone has already been an accomplice in this bullying game!

This was destined to be a hidden bullying without any physical conflict or verbal abuse. Even if the bullied person reported it to the school and parents, after investigation, no wounds were found on the body, and there was no basis for any direct evidence.

In the end, you will probably only get one or two irrelevant replies like "You think too much, how could this happen?", "No one wants to get close to you, do you want to find out the problem with yourself?", "It will be fine once you get used to being alone."

Even teachers would feel impatient, thinking that the bullied were too sensitive and nosy, and would just deal with the issue perfunctorily and then let it go.

When Hiroki Shimizu received this request for help, he found it very difficult and couldn't find a suitable way out.

He could empathize with the other party. After all, school life is a small society made up of countless small student groups. However, being separated from the social environment by the bullies, they are like wandering ghosts in an environment full of people, with no one paying attention to them. The pressure and distress they endure have nowhere to be vented. The mental pain that is far greater than the physical abuse can be imagined.

Now the same thing is happening to him. Hiroki Shimizu does not show any obvious discomfort and has lived peacefully these days.

But when he thought of his mother Shimizu Iori, who hoped that he would live a free and happy life but did not live to see him enter Nono High School, and then associated his current miserable situation, Shimizu Hiroki found it difficult to accept it for a while.

Hiroki Shimizu suppressed his irritable mood. He propped up his chin and looked at the cherry blossoms flying all over the floor below. Although he was not close to them, he could smell the rich and fragrant scent of the flowers.

He sniffed, feeling the scent of roses entering his nose, and turned his head, and the girl's bright and generous beautiful face came into view.

"Shimizu-san is staying in the classroom alone. Is he not planning to go out for dinner?" Mina Sakai leaned down, tilted her head, and her waterfall-like black hair slid down her shoulders.

"I'll be there in a minute. But Sakai-san... why are you back again after just going out with those girls?"

"Of course it's because of you, Shimizu-san. These days, whenever I think of the injustice and targeting that Shimizu-san is suffering, I lose my appetite. I'm also worried about you staying alone in the classroom."

The beautiful girl with delicate features frowned, her bright peach blossom eyes were big and round, and her long, curly eyelashes fluttered. It was unknown whether she had shed tears before or what, but her eyes were wet and sticky as if they were about to be drawn.

"Sakai-san, you really don't have to give up your campus life for me. You are willing to sit at the same table with me despite everyone's advice and opposition, and you have been accompanying me to complete the group assignments these days. I am already very touched. In fact, you don't have to do so much..."

"Anyway, I want to take Qingshui-san to a place, and I hope you can agree to my request."

Mina Sakai made the invitation, and Shimizu Hiroki didn't know how to refuse. Perhaps he didn't really want to do so, so he hesitated for a moment and then nodded slightly.

"That's great, Shimizu-san, please come with me quickly."

The next second, Shimizu Yuki was grabbed by the corner of his clothes by Mina Sakai. They seemed to be trying to break free from the cage of the classroom. They ran one after the other in the narrow corridor leading to the rooftop terrace at noon, and the crisp and hurried footsteps echoed in their ears.

The young and ignorant boy looked up in a daze and saw the girl's skirt fluttering up and down like a flying butterfly, her rose-scented hair brushing against his cheek, and the itchy feeling on his skin went along the hot nerves to his heart.

Shimizu Hiroki suddenly had an absurd illusion, as if the beautiful and longing scenes before his eyes had appeared in his illusory dreams which had long since become blurred.

The gate was pushed open suddenly, and the bright and warm sunlight poured into the corridor in an instant, grandly welcoming their arrival, while the shadows behind the boy and the girl were pressed together, as if hugging.

Yuuki Shimizu put down his arms that were blocking his eyes, and his sore eyes adjusted to the surrounding environment. When he really saw everything in front of him, his heart beat faster and he was at a loss. The girl was already standing under a cherry tree in the flower bed, showing him a bright and charming smile.

He asked in surprise, "Sakai-san, did you bring me here to see the cherry blossoms?"

"She's beautiful, isn't she? I just want Shimizu-san to be happier and not look so sad all the time."