“A police officer contacted me today, saying that our school’s physical education teacher, Da Tong, was arrested. He also said that the incident happened in our school. I asked about it generally, and since you were a witness, can you explain the details of what happened?”
Looking at the principal’s amiable demeanor, Lin Ze couldn’t help but sneer in his heart. He definitely knew what happened. Lin Ze knew this kind of person too well. Right now, he just wants to shut my mouth and prevent the incident from being magnified. He wants to make me say it again, he’s taking this opportunity to bring up how this is not good for the school’s image. But this concerns Hua Zi, and Lin Ze won’t let this matter get out. But this doesn’t mean he’s at his mercy!
“Principal, this incident is actually very serious. Da Tong, that bastard, used his position to threaten and coerce female students in the school. Last night, he even tried to attack a student. Luckily, I happened to see it and stopped him before he could succeed. If I wasn’t there last night, he might have killed the student?”
“That…shouldn’t happen, right?”
“Shouldn’t? He already beat up the victim when I went there last night. Who knows what he’s capable of? How did the school hire this kind of person? If something happens, it’ll smear the school’s reputation, won’t it?”
“This…it’s really unexpected that he’s such a scum.” Beads of sweat rolled down the principal’s forehead. It’s clear that this bastard used some means to get into the school. It’s needless to say, either he had connections or he bribed someone. This is definitely related to the principal in front of him.
Looking at the homeroom teacher, she was looking at the principal with some disgust. This makes things easier.
“Principal, I know someone at the police station. It’s Captain Zhuang Ye. I have his phone number. I think we should investigate this matter thoroughly. Otherwise, if the students encounter irresponsible teachers like this in the future, it’ll be difficult to handle.” Lin Ze pretended to take out his phone, scaring the principal who immediately stopped him.
“Lin Ze, Lin Ze, calm down. This incident happened in the school, it will inevitably have some impact on the school. I will definitely carefully examine all the information. Similar incidents will never happen again. We won’t need the police.”
Of course, he dare not let Lin Ze make the call. In reality, Da Tong didn’t even have teaching qualifications. He entered through my back door. He gave me a lot of benefits, thinking that I’d arrange a position that didn’t require much skill for him. As a result, this bastard is going to drag me down now!
“Principal, what do you mean? Affect the school? Is the school’s reputation more important than the safety of the students?” Lin Ze pretended to be angry.
“No, no, the safety of the students is more important.” The principal desperately thought of an excuse. “I…I’m afraid of affecting the students’ reputation. After all, the victim is a girl. How can this kind of thing be spread around?”
Hearing this, Lin Ze pretended to be troubled. “What should we do then?”
The principal finally breathed a sigh of relief. “Don’t worry, Lin Ze. I will definitely screen all the teachers. The school will definitely compensate the victim!”
“But Da Tong and the school bullies…”
“Expelled! All of them will be expelled! The school won’t keep these scum!”
“…Since this is the case, then it’s all up to you, Principal. Please also keep the victim’s information confidential.” Lin Ze stood up and bowed slightly to him.
The principal hurriedly got up and patted Lin Ze’s shoulder. “Don’t worry, don’t worry! I’ll hold a meeting afterwards to inform all the teachers. Da Tong was expelled from the school due to personal reasons! Only the three of us know the truth of this matter.”
The school bell rang just in time. Lin Ze and the homeroom teacher left the principal’s office. The homeroom teacher looked at Lin Ze with a complicated expression. “Last night you asked me for my phone number, I thought something had happened, but I didn’t expect it to be something so big…Sigh…I was so scared when I received the police call in the middle of the night. I didn’t sleep a wink. Thankfully, you’re alright…I’m not a good teacher.”
“It’s not your fault. No one wants this to happen. Even Hua Zi’s mother doesn’t know, let alone you.” Lin Ze shook his head. Teacher Xiao Chun wasn’t a bad teacher. She couldn’t possibly take care of all the students.
At this moment, Lin Ze felt his phone vibrate. He took out his phone and saw that it was Mrs. Hiraki calling. Lin Ze answered the phone with Teacher Xiao Chun’s nod of approval.
“Hello? Lin Ze-kun?”
“It’s me, Mrs. Hiraki. Is there something wrong?”
“I heard from Hua Zi that this is lunchtime, so I called you. Did I interrupt you?”
“No.”
“That’s good…Lin Ze-kun, the case is closed.”
“So soon?” Lin Ze was a bit surprised. Even though they had evidence and everything, it shouldn’t be so fast. Did something unexpected happen?
“Well…there’s no way to try him anymore. The police called me this morning. Da Tong died this morning. The police said he died this morning.” Mrs. Hiraki’s tone was full of joy. “The police investigated this morning before notifying me.”
“…Alright, I understand. I’ve also talked to the school. You stay at home and take care of Hua Zi…You don’t have to thank me…Okay, I’ll visit you another day.” Lin Ze hung up the phone, took a deep breath, turned to Teacher Xiao Chun, and said, “Teacher, I’ve been feeling unwell today. I didn’t get any rest last night. Can I take a leave of absence this afternoon?”
“Really? It’s been so hard on you, Lin Ze. I’ll give you a note later. Go home and get some rest.” Teacher Xiao Chun didn’t think much of it. Lin Ze’s complexion was indeed not good today.
Lin Ze went to find Kayako first. “Kayako, I’m taking a leave of absence this afternoon. I’m sorry, I can’t go back with you today. I didn’t get any rest last night. The teacher saw that my complexion was bad, so she told me to go home and rest.”
“Lin Ze even came to tell me personally.” Even though Kayako wanted to have lunch with Lin Ze, there would be opportunities in the future. Lin Ze cared for him so much, so she should be sensible!
“This…this is for you. This is the lunchbox I bought last night. Lin Ze, just eat it if you’re hungry when you get home.” Kayako took out a new lunchbox. Inside was the lunch she made for Lin Ze.
“Really? Let me see it.” Noticing that Kayako was gripping another slightly worn lunchbox tightly and her eyes were darting back and forth, Lin Ze suddenly reached out and grabbed the other one.
He opened both lunchboxes. One was full of meat, and the other was full of vegetables.
Kayako looked like a child who had done something wrong and was caught, she mumbled in a low voice, “I…I just want to eat vegetables!” It seemed like she didn’t even convince herself. She didn’t dare look at Lin Ze.
This girl…Lin Ze closed the lid and took Kayako’s lunchbox. “No! You can’t!” Kayako wanted to grab it, but Lin Ze held her head with one hand, preventing her from getting close.
“I’m not feeling well, I need to eat some vegetables that are easier to digest. And Kayako! You didn’t obey! From now on, we have to eat the same thing! Otherwise, I won’t let you bring lunch anymore. The agreement will be cancelled!” Lin Ze raised one hand and held the other with the lunchbox, suppressing Kayako with an unquestionable tone.
“Ugh…I know, I…I won’t do it again. So…can Lin Ze-kun give me…”
“No, you’re eating this today. This lunchbox is mine too. You buy a new one, use my money! I’m leaving! Go home obediently after school tonight, be careful! I’ll check tomorrow!” Lin Ze blocked Kayako’s thoughts and left with the lunchbox.