Don't be afraid, I've truly come to bring you happiness.

That day, as she drove past the mall, she "accidentally" saw Teacher Lin gently accompanying his "wife" and "daughter" as they ate crepes.

The happy family atmosphere completely dispelled any doubts the other half might have.

In short, Lin Yuanshan is a trustworthy person.

In every way.

Family counseling, Day 35.

"Didn't Mom come back again today?"

Seeing Lin Yuanshan appear alone, Su Shi's face showed obvious disappointment.

"Yes, I'm sorry, I'm the only one here today."

Lin Yuanshan's expression was full of regret.

But actually, this was expected.

The adult world is very complex; perhaps when making a promise...

Su Shi's mother genuinely believed that she could keep her promise.

But this promise can often be shattered with just a single message from the boss.

Even if she is a high-ranking executive in the company, it's the same.

No one in this world is free.

Apart from Lin Yuanshan.

Even though his mother was not around, Su Shi still thoughtfully poured him water.

"Shall we begin our studies?"

"Ok."

Lin Yuanshan nodded.

"But before that, Nagasaki-kun, there's something I need to confirm with you."

As he spoke, he turned on his phone screen and showed Su Shi a photo.

The photo is somewhat blurry, as if it was taken hastily at night.

Under the dim streetlights, Nagasaki Motoyo was kneeling on the ground, her hands tightly gripping the arm of a blue-haired girl, her posture humble.

The blue-haired girl, on the other hand, looked determined to break free.

That's all there is on the phone screen.

"So, Su Shi, is that you in the picture?"

Lin Yuanshan's voice remained as refined and gentle as ever.

Su Shi stared wide-eyed, completely bewildered.

But actually, this picture was photoshopped by Lin Yuanshan.

Otherwise, the image quality wouldn't be so blurry.

He had heard Mortis mention the incident before.

That's why it can be accurately reproduced in Photoshop.

At that moment, Nagasaki Motoyo didn't even consider the possibility of using Photoshop.

She opened her mouth to explain:

"This is"

Lin Yuanshan, however, took the first step.

"This was taken by one of my students at my tutoring center at night."

“I was going to send it to your mother right away so she could understand the situation, but I decided to confirm with you first.”

"However, it now appears that the content of the photo is indeed true."

As he spoke, he made a gesture as if to send a message.

"I know, this is bullying, right?"

"It seems that your band is seriously affecting your studies and your life."

"You must let your mother know about this as soon as possible."

Before he could finish speaking, a trembling hand gripped Lin Yuanshan's sleeve tightly.

"Ounegai!"

Nagasaki Motoyo knelt before him in the exact same pose as in the photo, her voice trembling with tears.

"Don't send the photos to Mom!"

"I'm willing to do anything if it's within my power!"

Lin Yuanshan: Hehe!

Chapter 33 Oh dear, that won't do (Bonus chapter for monthly votes)

"Oh dear, no, that won't do!"

Lin Yuanshan reached out and offered a gesture of support, but did not actually pull Su Shi up.

He relished the girl's current panic.

"As your tutor, I have an obligation to be responsible for your life."

"But since you're reacting so strongly, I'll leave it at that and not tell your mother yet."

He seemed easy to talk to.

Nagasaki Motoyo breathed a long sigh of relief.

"Thank you, Master Craftsman."

"As an alternative, let me, the mature adult, step in and help you communicate with the blue-haired delinquent in the photo."

As he spoke, he made a move to get up.

"Ounegai!"

A classic replica of Su Shi.

Lin Yuanshan scratched his head, feigning confusion.

"Oh my god, Su Shi, have you somehow developed the legendary Stockholm syndrome? Why are you pleading for the person who harmed you?"

"No, Master Craftsman, you've misunderstood! Xiangzi is my best friend, we were just joking around!"

Classic joke.

I guess she couldn't explain the relationship between the "gods" in the band.

"I know, she's the type who'll be your best friend as long as you give her money."

"No! Xiangzi isn't that kind of person!"

"Has she ever hurt you?"

Su Shi's explanation caught in her throat. Her eyes flickered, and she nodded subconsciously before shaking her head frantically in a panic.

Lin Yuanshan asked again,

"So, has she ever done anything for you?"

Su Shi nodded again, then shook her head, completely lost in confusion.

"Therefore, the conclusion is obvious."

Lin Yuanshan stood up, and this time Su Shi couldn't stop him.

"This is bullying, you don't need to explain anymore. Today, I'll teach that naturally evil brat a lesson for you!"

Just as he was about to make another move, Su Shi prepared to use the same trick again, but was stopped in her tracks by a single sentence from him.

"Don't get so worked up. If she is really as you say, a well-educated, easy-going rich girl, I naturally won't do anything reckless."

Lin Yuanshan turned around.

"Think about it carefully. If there really is some misunderstanding between you, wouldn't it be a good opportunity to resolve it with my intervention?"

Su Shi was stunned.

Yeah... Xiangzi never really bullied her!

With a mature and reliable adult like Master Craftsman stepping in, perhaps he can really enlighten Xiangzi and resolve the knot between them!

Hanegaoka Girls' High School.

Near the school gate.

"Xiao Xiang, is that you, Xiao Xiang!"

A call made a blonde bombshell wearing a gold wig, metal earrings, and carrying a studded baseball bat freeze in mid-air.

"Huh? Koala la la la la~ I... I'm not someone you know!"

The "spicy girl" version of Xiangzi deliberately changed her voice, making a trilled "r" sound that was unclear in meaning.

Damn it!

She's disguised herself like this, so why were her teammates still able to recognize her?

Over there, passing by Haneoka, I unexpectedly ran into an acquaintance, Hachiman Kairin:

Finished!

Just like in my dream, my teammates really have turned into evil spirits!

She took a deep breath, stepped forward, and said:

"Xiangzi, I know it's you! What's with this outfit? Did you switch to punk?"

"I'm not Japanese?"

Xiangzi started rambling incoherently and pretending to be stupid.

She dressed like this to facilitate her investigation of "the darkness of the Toyokawa family".

As Sadaharu said, the Toyokawa family was extremely dark.

Having dreamt of such things, she wouldn't be foolish enough to think that her breath could solve Chu Hua and Mujica's problems.

Therefore,

Private investigator Xiao Xiang makes a limited-time appearance!

However, her camouflage skills clearly have room for improvement.

"I'd recognize you even if you were ashes!"

Hailing's tone was excited.

"Xiangzi, you didn't get so devastated by the band situation that you've completely fallen into street slump, did you?"

Having said all that, Xiangzi simply stopped pretending.

She couldn't drag Hailing into the Toyokawa family's mess.

So she swung the baseball bat in her hand and shouted in a desperate, reckless manner.

“That’s right! My current ambition is to dominate the entire Yugaoka and become its leader! Is there a problem with that?”

The shout attracted the attention of passersby.

"Mom, look! That amazing older sister is bullying her bandmates!"

"Shh, don't make a sound, we're just ordinary citizens passing by~"

The camera pans back to Xiangzi.

Hailing collapsed, saying:

"You and I are public figures in the band!"