Tokyoites don't have martial virtue

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the two sides discussed the family issues of the junior student, Mizuhashi.

At first, the Mizuhashi couple only smiled obsequiously at Professor Ushiwakamaru because of his position as "Deputy Director of Academic Affairs," but in reality, they felt no remorse for their behavior and kept hinting to the teacher to mind her own business.

But experience counts, and Professor Niu Ruowan's speaking skills and logic were very high, and she quickly took control of the conversation.

He first adopted the air of someone who had been through it all, and then gave the Mizuhashi couple a kind lecture, telling them that the preference for sons over daughters was a bad habit of the times. He then listed the tragedies that happened to women in his era, whether based on his own experience or made up on the spot, it is unclear.

He then pressed his advantage, saying that Mizuhashi was doing well at school and had a promising future. On the surface, he was praising the Mizuhashi couple for having a good daughter, but in reality, he was implying, "Your daughter is a valuable investment; please don't overlook her."

Within an hour, Mr. Ushiwakamaru would sometimes chat idly and sometimes give serious lectures, his words as both sweet and harsh as sticks, completely manipulating the Mizuhashi couple.

After several rounds of persuasion, Ms. Ushiwakamaru had completely won over the Mizuhashi couple. Although their eyes still held a hint of resentment, their attitude had softened considerably, and they promised to pay more attention to their daughter's condition.

Upon receiving this reply, Professor Ushiwakamaru turned to Kyushu Makoto, who had remained silent throughout, and instructed, "Kyushu-kun, it's getting late, let's take our leave now?"

"No problem, I'm so sorry to have bothered you today." Kyushu Makoto stood up and politely said goodbye to the Mizuhashi couple.

After leaving the Mizuhashi family's house, Mr. Ushiwakamaru stretched and sighed with relief, "Phew~ It's been so long since I did a home visit. It's really too much trouble for an old man like me who's practically on his deathbed~"

"But the teacher is amazing!" Kyushu Makoto handed him a bottle of mineral water: "They were speechless after you said that, and they are completely convinced of your abilities!"

"It's okay~ It's okay~" Teacher Ushiwakamaru laughed heartily, then choked on her mineral water.

"Ahem... Children are like seedlings that need to be nurtured; they are the future hope of this society, this country, and even this world."

"Besides, protecting students is a teacher's responsibility, and I was just doing what I should do."

For some reason, Professor Ushiwakamaru said something incredibly passionate, then looked at his watch and exclaimed in surprise:

"Oh dear, there's a teachers' dinner party tonight, and I have to go to Shinjuku, so I'll have to take my leave now!"

After saying that, Mr. Ushiwakamaru hurriedly went to the station.

"What a good teacher..." Kyushu Makoto thought to himself as he watched the old man's departing figure.

If Makoto Kyushu had met such a passionate teacher before, perhaps he could have gritted his teeth and persevered?

......

"Ah!"

In an izakaya (Japanese pub) on a street in Shinjuku, Edogori Shionori, who was having dinner with her colleagues, couldn't help but sneeze.

"Ah! I'm so sorry! I'm really sorry!" Noticing the surprised looks from her colleagues, Teacher Jiang Niao quickly lowered her head and apologized, appearing very well-mannered.

After all, any "rude" behavior should be avoided during such workplace dinners, otherwise it will lower the impression your colleagues have of you.

"Oh dear, Ms. Jiangniao must have caught a cold from working too hard all the time~" The female teacher next to her quickly tried to change the subject and ease the tension.

Tonight is a private dinner gathering held by the faculty and staff of Xiujin Academy. It is held several times a year on Saturday nights, and even the chairman of the board occasionally makes an appearance.

Just then, the curtain of the private room was pulled open, and Ms. Ushiwakamaru walked in with a fawning smile:

"I'm so sorry, I was just making a home visit to a student and I was a little late."

"Teacher A-Niu is so kind of you to come, still putting yourself through this at your age!" A senior faculty member of his generation raised his glass, his face flushed with alcohol, and shouted to him:

"Come on! If you're late, come over and punish yourself with a drink!"

"Please spare me, Mr. Tamaki." Mr. Ushiwakamaru fanned himself, forcing a smile with an embarrassed expression. "It's too much to ask of an old man like me to be forced to drink a penalty shot."

The addition of Professor Ushiwakamaru further enlivened the atmosphere of the gathering, giving everyone a common topic of conversation. However, it wasn't long before the teachers quickly split into several small groups to chat again.

Sitting next to Ms. Jiang Niao were several of her second-year colleagues, as well as two male teachers who clearly had feelings for her.

“Speaking of which, Teacher Jiang Niao is truly a first-rate teacher!” one of the male teachers said, raising his white porcelain wine glass in a flattering compliment.

"I heard that you rescued a student from an extortionist a few days ago and were even injured in the process!"

"I was a little jealous of you at first, I couldn't understand why the chairman would promote you~" a female colleague said, half-jokingly expressing her feelings.

"I'm completely convinced now. Teacher Jiangniao is indeed excellent!"

"It's nothing, it's nothing, I just did what I was supposed to do..." Faced with the continuous praise from her colleagues, Teacher Jiang Niao smiled and handled it with ease.

However, feeling the dull pain from her wound, she became increasingly unhappy, her sense of grievance gradually accumulated, and she drank faster and faster, unable to stop drinking one glass after another.

By the time the party ended, she was dizzy and her consciousness was becoming blurred. She just wanted to lie down on the ground and take a nap.

"Hey, is Ms. Jiang Niao alright?" The female teacher next to her nudged her anxiously.

"No... problem..." Teacher Jiangniao's voice became as unsteady as his head.

"This is bad...did we offer her too much wine just now?" A male teacher quickly suggested, "I happen to have a car, why don't I drive her home!"

"No way!" the female teacher retorted with a look of disgust. "Wouldn't that be bad for both your and her reputation?"

"Yeah...yes..." The male teacher scratched his head, realizing that he was indeed too impatient.

"I'll take her out to get a taxi." The female teacher took Etori Jouko's arm and helped her out of the izakaya.

74. I hate children the most!

Perhaps it was because of the large number of people tonight, or perhaps they were just unlucky, but the two teachers stood by the roadside for twenty minutes without waiting for a taxi.

"Sigh... I wanted to go back and rest earlier..." The female teacher looked at her watch and sighed anxiously.

Suddenly, the female teacher felt an overwhelming urge to urinate. She quickly put Edogawa Yukiko down by the roadside and whispered:

"Teacher Jiangniao, please sit for a while. I'll be right back after I go to the restroom!"

Teacher Jiang Niao nodded somewhat confusedly and sat on the roadside steps without saying a word.

Shortly after the female teacher walked away, a man dressed as a gigolo, wearing a suit and with dyed hair, walked towards her.

"Hey, beautiful girl! Do you need any help?" The handsome cowherd, hands in his pockets, greeted her warmly.

Teacher Jiangniao was not quite lucid; she just looked up at him in a daze.

"Oh dear, you're really quite drunk~" The cowherd reached out to help Teacher Jiangniao up:

"Beautiful girl, where do you live? Shall I help you call a taxi and take you home?"

Hosts are rampant in the sex industry in Shinjuku, and solicitation incidents frequently occur even outside the red-light district. Some excessive hosts are very persistent and will continue to pester customers even after they have been firmly rejected. They will also take advantage of drunk female customers.

However, Ms. Jiangniao was not in her right mind at the time, so she could only let him reach out and drag her.

Just then, a boy with short black hair walked straight between the two and blocked the gigolo's way:

"I'm sorry, she's my high school teacher. She can't go with you, or she'll get into trouble."

"Tch, so it's a teacher. Oh well..." The cowherd was a little annoyed after hearing this, then snorted in boredom and turned to leave.

Teachers in Wano Country are notorious for their strict rules and regulations, one of which is that they must never patronize the sex industry, or they will become "immoral teachers" condemned by everyone.

This male escort was clearly a sensible person and didn't intend to serve such a troublesome customer.

“Nine… Makoto Kyushu?” Teacher Jiangiao murmured unconsciously as her senses returned to a little.

“It’s me.” Kyushu Makoto nodded.

Today, after get off work, he helped a customer hail a taxi home. On his way home, he unexpectedly discovered Teacher Jiang Niao being harassed by a male escort.

"What's wrong, Ms. Jiangniao?" Kyushu Makoto looked at her in confusion and asked, "You got drunk and just sat by the roadside, not even refusing when a male escort hit on you. Do you really want to become a 'morally corrupt teacher'?"

"..." The alcohol hit her again, and Teacher Jiangniao was too tired to speak. She could only squat on the ground in silence.

"Fine, I'll take you home." Kyushu Makoto sighed and rubbed his forehead. "Remember to pay me back the taxi fare tomorrow, understand?"

"..." Teacher Jiangniao did not respond.

Using the phone number authorized by the *** store, Kyushu Makoto contacted a group of nearby taxi drivers and asked them to send a car to pick him up.

Five minutes later, Kyushu Makoto helped Etori-sensei into a taxi.

"Hey, where do you live?" Kyushu Makoto shook her and asked in a low voice.

Teacher Jiang Niao opened her eyes and, with great effort, recited an address. The taxi then started moving.

Twenty minutes later, the female teacher rushed back in a panic: "Hey! It seems someone vomited all over the public restroom, which made me wait in line for so long before it was my turn! Huh?...Where's Teacher Jiang Niao?"

At the same time, the taxi stopped in front of a small apartment building.

"Thank you." Kyushu Makoto paid the fare and got off the bus with his arm around Etori-sensei's shoulder.

"What's your address? Give me the key," Kyushu Makoto glanced at her and instructed.

"Ugh... 304..." Teacher Jiangniao half-opened her eyes, her head throbbing. "The key is... in my shirt pocket..."

Kyushu Makoto painstakingly helped Ms. Etori upstairs and then opened the door to escort her into her apartment.

Ms. Jiangniao is not heavy, but she is currently drunk and can hardly exert any strength. She is pressing down on Kyushu Makoto's small frame, which is a bit too much for him to handle.

This apartment is a standard single rental unit, with one bedroom, one living room, and one bathroom. The kitchen is located inside the living room and is separated by a bar table.

The house wasn't spotlessly clean, but it was fairly organized. At least the trash was properly disposed of in the bins, and there was no musty smell inside.

"I'm exhausted..." Kyushu Makoto tossed Etori-sensei onto the bed like he was throwing away trash and covered her with a blanket.

Seeing that she looked like she had a splitting headache, Kyushu Makoto poured her a glass of water and placed it on the bedside table.

Having done all this, Makoto Kyushu turned to leave.

Since meeting a kind teacher like Ushiwakamaru recently, Makoto Kyushu's impression of Etori-sensei has worsened.

It's ironic that within the same school, there are teachers with diametrically opposed beliefs: one sees protecting students as a duty, while the other sees students as a performance tool. This stark contrast between heaven and hell is quite amusing.