After Huai Shi and Russell had their final discussion, one matter was settled.
In the time that followed, Huai Shi entered an intense period of preparation, getting the equipment and supplies he would need for his journey to Hell.
Of course, before leaving, he did not forget to assign his beloved students an extra-heavy load of homework, ensuring they would have no energy left to cause trouble.
Yuan Yuan's workload had already exploded, and Little Nineteen had recently been running back and forth between the Dojo and the Six Harmonies Society, leaving her unable to spare any time. Thus, the primary subject of concern became the troublesome girl, Anya.
She was far too addicted to games!
Especially games she freeloaded off her teacher!
She had to be disciplined!
After handing her coursework over to Yuan Yuan and her internship to Little Nineteen, Huai Shi entrusted her daily life to Uncle Fang—Uncle Fang wanted to look after children—students were children in his eyes—so Uncle Fang could look after his students for him.
The logic was simply flawless.
It was only that the old man seemed as though he wanted to say something but held himself back, leaving Huai Shi with no solution.
He had already done his best!
And the last person he had to face was the one who gave Huai Shi the biggest headache.
"Have you been avoiding me lately?"
Tong Ji looked at him with her bright, watery eyes. "Did I do something wrong? Why have you been ignoring me?"
"..."
Huai Shi covered his face.
"Do you have another bird outside?"
Tong Ji seemed to understand something. She choked up, tears glimmering in her eyes. "Honey, it's okay if you have other birds outside. As long as you come home to see me every now and then,