Second Simulation

The next day at school, Mei walked to her seat and saw the insults written on her desk. She felt terrible.

"Quack! How could they, how could they! Who did this, show yourself if you dare."

Seeing Mei's distress, Kiana was furious and wanted to find the culprit, but the students in the class remained silent, only looking at the two of them mockingly.

"You still dare to come to school, how shameless."

"Her father is in jail, so the daughter can't be any better."

"Hey, my pen went missing yesterday, maybe she stole it."

"Haha, speak softly, don't let our Queen of Thunder hear you."

Everyone was slandering Mei without restraint. Kiana couldn't stand it anymore and rolled up her sleeves, ready to reason with them.

Mei grabbed Kiana and shook her head.

"It's okay, Kiana, don't pay attention to them."

"But they..."

"You'll get suspended if you fight, Kiana. I still want to go to school with you."

"Alright, then I'll listen to Mei."

Kiana sat down beside Mei, glaring fiercely at everyone.

"Oh, teacher, you must stand up for Mei. Mei didn't do anything wrong."

During lunch break, Kiana brought Mei to He Cheng-rui's office and complained while eating.

"There will always be people who like to elevate themselves by demeaning others. It's very common in the Far East."

"Idle talk fills the day, but if you don't listen, it ceases to exist."

Kiana didn't pay attention to He Cheng-rui's lecture and asked him again.

"I understand the principle, but do you have any solutions, teacher?"

'Solutions? Just get rid of Cocolia and clear Raiden Ryoma's name.'

He thought this, but He Cheng-rui shook his head.

"I will try my best to help. You can also come here to rest if you can't take it anymore."

As he spoke, He Cheng-rui gave Mei a spare key to the office.

Mei took the key and bowed solemnly to He Cheng-rui.

"Thank you, teacher."

He Cheng-rui habitually reached out and patted Mei's head.

Mei felt the warmth of the large hand on her head and was momentarily lost in thought. He Cheng-rui felt something was off and withdrew his hand.

He Cheng-rui was a bit awkward and didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Ahem, class is about to start, you two should go back quickly, don't be late."

"See you later, teacher." Mei seemed much happier than when she arrived and pulled Kiana out.

After the two left, He Cheng-rui opened the simulator panel again and checked the time.

'Simulation tomorrow night at ten.'

'After the last simulation, it was the next morning.'

'Then I'll push the simulation back to eleven.'

Having planned his time, He Cheng-rui picked up the tea on his desk and took a sip.

The summer in the Far East was incredibly hot, and the cicadas on the trees chirped in protest.

The air conditioner in the office blew cool air, stirring He Cheng-rui's sleepiness.

'I don't have class this afternoon anyway, I'll take a nap.'

"Knock, knock, knock."

"Knock, knock, knock!"

The continuous knocking woke He Cheng-rui up.

Although annoyed, He Cheng-rui still forced a smile.

"Students, the door isn't locked."

The people outside heard him and pushed the door open. The leader was the one who had instigated the isolation of Mei.

"Hey, teacher, aren't you being a bit biased towards Raiden Mei?"

"Although I like you, I'll warn you, don't get involved with Raiden Mei's affairs."

"Her father is a criminal, be careful not to get yourself into trouble."

"You don't want to lose your job as a teacher, do you?"

"So, are you threatening me?" He Cheng-rui stared at the girl in the lead and asked calmly.

"Of course, you can take it that way."

"So, you went to all this trouble to disturb my rest just to threaten me?"

He Cheng-rui stood up, his tone laced with anger.

"If that's the case, please leave."

"You! I'm going to report you to the principal!"

"You can fabricate whatever charges you want."

"However, are you sure you want to disrupt the life I've finally adapted to?"

"Ridiculous. Just wait to be fired."

"Then I'll assume you're prepared."

After everyone left, He Cheng-rui took a sip of tea to calm his nerves.

Those uncivilized brutes. Not even half as good as Mei.

Mei, who was about to open the door outside, froze when she heard He Cheng-rui's words, then pushed the door open.

"Teacher, we're here. Are we disturbing you?"

"No, make yourselves at home."

After speaking, He Cheng-rui looked up and saw the unconcealable smile on Mei's face. He asked, "What's wrong? Did something good happen to make you so happy?"

Mei shook her head and said nothing.

"Heh heh, you're definitely happy when you're with this young lady! Right, Mei?"

"Yes, yes, yes."

Mei dotingly patted Kiana's head, but her eyes were fixed on He Cheng-rui.

The next day, school was suspended because a student had gone missing. Some wealthy and influential families caused a scene at the school.

"No classes, that's great! Mei, let's go out and play."

"This..."

Faced with Kiana's invitation, Mei hesitated and looked at He Cheng-rui.

"Going out to relax will do you good."

"Are you coming too, Teacher?"

"It's too hot outside. You two go ahead, I won't."

"Then Kiana and I are leaving."

"Okay, be careful on your way. If you don't have enough money, let me know."

To prevent any accidents, He Cheng-rui decided to spend the holiday he had fought for at home.

Originally, I just wanted to blow their tongues out so they couldn't speak.

But that would be too painful. It's better to just give them a quick end.

I'm truly kind.

"Ding dong."

A message arrived on his phone. He Cheng-rui picked it up and saw a picture of food taken by Kiana.

"It's takoyaki! Want some? Told you not to come out, haha."

"I don't want any. I can make it myself."

"What?! You have to make it for me when you get back!"

"I'm back."

"Welcome home."

"Takoyaki! Let me taste the takoyaki you made."

"We'll talk about takoyaki later. How was your day, Mei?"

"It was great. I spent the whole day at the amusement park with Kiana," Mei replied with a smile.

"You must be hungry. I'll cook for you."

"Takoyaki! I want takoyaki!"

"Stop rushing me, I'm making it for you, I'm making it for you."

"Yay!"

After dinner, He Cheng-rui washed the dishes and returned to his room.

Time ticked by, and He Cheng-rui waited, feeling a bit excited.

After doing his exercises and drinking his milk as usual, He Cheng-rui lay down on his bed.

"Ring ring ring."

The eleven o'clock alarm went off. He Cheng-rui opened the simulator panel and used up his simulation attempts.

"Simulate, activate!"