Yukinoshita's Correction Method

"Oh?" Shizuka Hiratsuka asked with interest, "Where to?"

Yukino Yukinoshita, a beautiful curve appearing at the corners of her lips. "Let's go play."

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It's still chilly in early March, especially by the sea.

Dong Yunshan skillfully set up the barbecue grill, and the cold sea breeze carried the excited shouts of the students.

Organized by Yui Yuigahama, all members of the popular group from Class 2-F were present.

Hina Ebina and Yumiko Miura Yuuko, Hayama Hayato and Tobe Kakeru, as well as Ooka and Yamato.

Even Saika Totsuka ended her Tennis Club training early to come over, and they are currently figuring out how to start a fire.

Everyone brought their favorite ingredients and drinks, and without any complicated preparation, they just put them on the fire and started grilling.

Hayama Hayato walked over with a grilled beef skewer and handed one to Dong Yunshan: "Is this also part of your plan?"

Dong Yunshan looked at the girls chasing the waves on the beach. "I guess so."

Hayama Hayato, puzzled, "So what?"

"We originally wanted to take some photos of high school students having a fun party," Dong Yunshan said, showing the content on her phone screen, "Like this."

On Little Snowflake's homepage, many students share their hobbies and interests, including pictures of gatherings.

Hayama Hayato noticed his choice of words. "Originally?"

"We already have so many photos of group activities," Dong Yunshan said, taking a big bite of beef. "We don't need to take any more."

"What's the use?"

Dong Yunshan gestured with her chin towards Shizuka Hiratsuka's direction. "With teachers here, the school and parents should feel at ease having a meal together here, right?"

Holding a skewer of grilled meat in one hand and a non-alcoholic beer in the other, Shizuka Hiratsuka shouted towards the beach, "Hey, a big wave is coming! Get away!"

"Okay!" the students answered loudly.

Hayama Hayato nodded. "Yes, it does feel more reassuring to have an adult around."

Dong Yunshan waved her phone. "So... were any teachers present during these group activities?"

Chapter 810 Trilateral Talks

Dong Yunshan sat in the classroom, swiping her phone screen, browsing the students' unrestrained and exuberant youth.

The friends around me were still discussing the fun they had at the beach barbecue and planning to do it again when the weather gets warmer.

High school students are like this; they are enthusiastic about any activity other than going to school.

This is what youth is all about.

After starting work, all I look forward to every day is going home and lying around like a corpse.

I don't even feel like watching a new movie, let alone participating in any events.

Dong Yunshan liked several notes on group activities and looked up at the classroom door.

It should be about time...

"Yunshan." Shizuka Hiratsuka appeared at the classroom door, meeting his gaze. She sighed with a complicated expression, "Come with me."

Saki Kawasaki, who was looking out the window, turned her head to look at it for a moment, and then turned her head back to look out the window.

Komachi Hikigaya made a cheering gesture and winked cutely.

Yui Yuigahama looked worried and was about to get up, but seeing the smile on Dong Yunshan's face, she sat down again.

Dong Yunshan walked out of the classroom and followed Shizuka Hiratsuka: "What did the school say?"

"Using the check-in activity to highlight student autonomy refutes the claim that schools suppress student autonomy, and the effect is indeed very good... but it's a bit too good." Shizuka Hiratsuka glanced at Dong Yunshan. "Many parents have expressed concern about their children participating in various activities outside the school. After seeing Little Snowflake's notes, they are even more worried—and are demanding that the school take action."

"Let me guess..." Dong Yunshan twitched the corner of her mouth, "The school has once again pinned the blame for this on the Student Council?"

Shizuka Hiratsuka sighed, "After all, encouraging students to showcase their interests was a proposal put forward by the Student Council."

"So now we're going to talk to the school about the next steps?" Dong Yunshan thought for a moment. "Not just the school, but also representatives from the Parents' Association —finally, we can have an open and honest discussion."

"No," Shizuka Hiratsuka shook her head, "I want to talk to the Parents' Association representatives."

"Huh?" Dong Yunshan was taken aback. "Things have developed to this point, and the school is still not stepping in?"

Shizuka Hiratsuka clicked her tongue. "How could the school possibly get involved in such a troublesome matter? They just assigned it to a younger teacher."

Dong Yunshan paused, staring blankly at Shizuka Hiratsuka.

"That's right, it's me." Shizuka Hiratsuka glared at her unfriendly. "Are you questioning my youth, or my status as my teacher?"

"Nothing..." Dong Yunshan continued walking forward, "I just didn't expect the school to pull this stunt."

"Are you surprised by the school's methods?"

"No." Dong Yunshan sneered, "You're surprised I didn't expect this method, but it makes things much simpler this way."

"I can't show you too much favoritism," Shizuka Hiratsuka reminded her, "Especially in front of her."

"The teacher just needs to fulfill their duties as the school representative." Dong Yunshan narrowed her eyes slightly. "I will find a way to ensure the school fulfills its responsibilities."

"You seem quite confident." Shizuka Hiratsuka patted Dong Yunshan on the shoulder. "Let's go get ramen together after this."

Dong Yunshan nodded. "Okay."

Upon arriving at the reception room, Shizuka Hiratsuka knocked on the door, and Yukimo's clear voice came from inside.

Iroha Isshiki and Yukino Yukinoshita were already there, with Yukino's mother and Haruno Yukinoshita sitting opposite them.

He pressed Dong Yunshan down next to Yukino Yukinoshita, then Shizuka Hiratsuka on the other side, adopting a third-party stance. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, she got straight to the point. "Now, let's have the Parents' Association representatives share their concerns."

"You've all probably seen Little Snowflake various hobbies and interests lately," Xue's mother said, lighting up her phone on the low table. "With the school's authorization and the Student Council's encouragement, the situation is developing in a very dangerous direction. A large number of students are meeting people with similar interests online, and some are even planning to organize group activities."

"Really? There's such a thing..." Iroha Isshiki blinked innocently. "I've never heard of that. Is there any police report?"

"By the time the police report comes out, it will be too late." The smile on Xue's mother's face had vanished. "After the school canceled the dance, the students organized their own activities, and when problems arose, they regretted it deeply, feeling that they shouldn't have canceled the dance you proposed—is this what you were hoping for?"

"I..." The faint smugness on Iroha Isshiki's face vanished instantly. "Of course I'm not..."

"So when you encouraged students to showcase their interests on the Sobu High School Student Council's official account, you didn't carefully consider the potential consequences at all." Yuki's mother's gaze gradually turned cold as she turned to stare at Shizuka Hiratsuka. "I'm glad the school recognized the seriousness of the problem, but I'm very unhappy that you, Teacher Hiratsuka, were sent as the school's representative."

Yukino Yukinoshita frowned slightly. "Teacher Hiratsuka is an excellent teacher, and she gets along very well with her students. She is perfectly capable of representing the school."

"You don't understand either," Snow Mother shook her head and glanced at her eldest daughter beside her.

"Just count your years of service and you'll understand." Haruno Yukinoshita put down her coffee cup, a somewhat bored expression on her face. "Shizuka is being transferred this year."

Because Shizuka Hiratsuka's age was kept secret, Dong Yunshan had never realized it. Now, upon hearing Haruno Yukinoshita say this, he immediately thought of the teacher rotation system.

To ensure a balanced distribution of educational resources, public high school teachers cannot teach at a single school for more than ten years, nor can they stay in the same municipality for more than fifteen years.

Since Shizuka Hiratsuka is being transferred this year, the school's intention in sending her as their representative is quite clear.

Iroha Isshiki Shizuka Hiratsuka's current situation was similar to hers before.

The school thought the matter was too complicated to handle, so they approached Shizuka Hiratsuka, a teacher who was about to be transferred.

If handled well, everyone will be happy.

If this isn't handled properly, then Shizuka Hiratsuka will have to take responsibility and leave Sobu High School.

Shizuka Hiratsuka was already slated for transfer, and the school's decision to appoint her as their representative clearly indicated that they didn't intend to properly resolve the issue; they were simply sending someone suitable to take responsibility.

Therefore, Snow Mother's emotions are reasonable.

I came here to have a proper discussion, but the other side sent someone to take the blame.

It's perfectly normal to be unhappy.

"The seriousness of the problem?" Dong Yunshan raised one eyebrow. "It is indeed very serious, but the problem... doesn't seem to be a problem."

Snow Mother turned her gentle gaze, her slender fingers resting on her chin, revealing a smile as if she were watching her own kitten playing with a ball of yarn, "Oh?"

Chapter 811 The Dust Settles

"It's not a problem that students gather together because of their shared interests," Dong Yunshan explained slowly. "It's also not a problem that schools and parents worry about the potential dangers of such group activities."

Xue's mother narrowed her eyes slightly. "But now, with the encouragement of the Student Council, students are making friends online and participating in various group activities, which is a serious problem."

"Quite the opposite." Dong Yunshan met Xue Mu's scrutiny. "Before this, students would also make friends and participate in various group activities online. The Student Council's encouragement on Little Snowflake) wasn't promoting this, but rather controlling it. Sister Haruno who developed Little Snowflake, might be able to give a more detailed answer on this point."

Snow Mother turned her gaze to her daughter. "Haruno Yukinoshita?"

"Most social networks are currently anonymous, and the limited information available is mostly fabricated," Haruno Yukinoshita answered truthfully. "However, Little Snowflake adds different levels of identity verification on top of the original online identity, including but not limited to student identity, employee identity, official account, organization identity, etc. Accounts need to provide corresponding identity verification materials, and after verification, they will be given corresponding certification marks and traffic support."

"Official endorsement...?" Xue's mother nodded gently, quickly understanding the role of this certification. "For group activities, accounts on Little Snowflake are more trustworthy than those on other social media platforms— the Student Council doesn't encourage students to make friends online for group activities, but rather attracts students who make friends on other riskier platforms to the more reliable Little Snowflake."

"Essentially, making friends online is something that can't be stopped, so the truly feasible solution is to ensure students have access to a safer online environment and teach them how to use the internet correctly." Yukino Yukinoshita paused. "Or, we could completely ban students from accessing the internet."

"The internet will continue to develop in the future. If students don't learn how to use it, they will face more inconveniences and have to pay a higher learning cost." Xue's mother raised her hand to her temple, her eyes narrowing dangerously. "Hmm... it is indeed very necessary to allow students to access the internet on a more reliable platform."

Hearing Xue's mother's affirmation, Dong Yunshan not only did not relax, but became even more nervous.

Resting your finger on your chin means you're thinking.

Pressing your temples with your fingers is a way of organizing your thoughts.

Narrowing eyes are a prelude to an attack.

If it were Yukino Yukinoshita, she would have already bitten Dong Yunshan's shoulder in the next moment.

Or she might place her little hands on Dong Yunshan's waist and tickle him.

What Snow Mother is preparing now is clearly not a bite or a tickle, but...

"Even with its relatively strict authentication system, Little Snowflake cannot completely guarantee that various activities will be problem-free." Snow Mother raised the corners of her mouth, a smile on her face, but her voice grew colder. "However, with the encouragement of the Student Council, students will be more active online, and due to their trust in the platform, they will lower their guard... This is bound to happen."

"Considering all factors, the level of danger hasn't changed much compared to the beginning," Dong Yunshan chuckled. "So, as I just said, the Student Council's encouragement of students to showcase their interests hasn't caused any problems."

"Regardless of whether the objective situation is truly as described," Xue's mother replied with a smile, "When real problems arise, will such an explanation allow the Student Council to escape accountability?"

"Regarding this," Iroha Isshiki sat up straight, "the Student Council will issue a statement asking students to exercise self-restraint."

Snow Mother unfolded her folding fan, a smile appearing in her eyes.

Iroha Isshiki met her gaze without flinching, revealing a mischievous smile.

The Student Council supports the check-in activity to demonstrate the school's encouragement of student autonomy.

This was done to dispel previous public opinion that schools were suppressing students' autonomy.

So why is this kind of public opinion emerging?

Because the school requires Student Council self-discipline.

If demanding self-restraint does not allow the Student Council to escape accountability, then...

Then the school is also implicated.

In this situation, the school will certainly not take sole responsibility, but will directly involve the Parents' Association to share the responsibility.

"Edge Abduction." Snow Mother snapped her fingers together, and the folding fan snapped shut. "Tying everyone to the edge of a cliff, if anyone falls, the others will be in danger as well. Therefore, all parties need to unite to prevent the danger from occurring—a very interesting strategy."

"We are not tying everyone to the edge of a cliff," Yukino Yukinoshita corrected. "We are merely revealing the objective fact that the cliff exists and reminding everyone of the current situation where we are all bound together."

"Some things don't weigh less than four ounces on the scale," Shizuka Hiratsuka shook her head helplessly, "But they can't be weighed down even if they weigh a thousand pounds."

It is an objective fact that students make friends and participate in group activities online.

But neither the school nor the parents took it seriously.

This is what happens when you don't step on the scale.

However, after the Student Council participated in the check-in activity, this situation became apparent and could not be ignored by either the school or the parents.

This is the weighing process.

The school and Student Council weigh people at the dance, so the Student Council would put even more activities on the scale to see just how much weight it could hold.

"Things have come to this..." Dong Yunshan tapped his temples lightly with two fingers together. "Rather than discussing the division of responsibility after the incident, I feel we should be discussing how to prevent such bad things from happening in the first place."

"Compared to a complete ban on all activities, teaching students to discern information online, guiding them to distinguish specific activities, and protecting themselves while participating in activities... is a more feasible approach." Xue's gaze swept over the three students. "Therefore, we should organize an event to give students a relatively clear understanding of this. For example, the dance party that Iroha Isshiki suggested earlier would be a good choice."

Iroha Isshiki stood tall and proud. "That's it."

"Hmm..." Xue's mother nodded gently, "I will convey these things to the other parents truthfully, but as for the specific results..."