Tokyo: After years of stagnation, the heiress of the yakuza arrives.

"Teacher, what are you doing?"

At the doorway, Amamiya Kaoru appeared out of nowhere, standing there with a look of innocent foolishness and curiosity that belonged to an old cow or horse. She blinked and stared motionlessly at Shimotsuki Takari, who was sitting in the room, seemingly lost in thought or questioning the meaning of life.

Upon hearing the sound, Shimotsuki Takagi's eyes regained their sparkle after she had been questioning her existence.

"It's nothing, it's just that the teacher suddenly realized there's still so much more she needs to learn..."

Shuangyue Gaoli spoke after a brief silence.

Amamiya Kaoru: "???"

There's still so much to learn?

No way! If she remembered correctly, her teacher was already a leading authority in the field of spirituality. Even the pharmaceutical companies in her family were established thanks to her teacher's powerful influence.

The name "Shuangyue" (霜月) on the signboard signifies authority, indicating considerable authority in the medical field.

If it weren't for the fact that she was Shimotsuki Takari's apprentice, an old slave like Amamiya Kaoru would probably be working as a slave in some hospital right now.

Amamiya Kaoru is highly skilled, hardworking, and conscientious. Most importantly, she doesn't dare to resist... My goodness, she's amazing! She's practically the perfect nuclear-powered donkey!

Just as the hospital's management team was all wearing excited, Venom-like smiles, they suddenly realized that this seemingly harmless, country bumpkin with nuclear-powered calf was actually backed by the Shimotsuki family...

I was so scared I cried!

Their eyes suddenly became clear, and the previously evil dean, director, and head nurse suddenly became kind and approachable, showing concern for a junior with the demeanor of elders.

Shuangyue Gaoli: This is my beloved student. She is down-to-earth, capable, and intelligent. I hope she can have a good internship at your hospital. Use her skills wherever needed, don't be shy. Only through practice can one grow. But if I find that my beloved student has been bullied here...

People in the hospital: ...

How could we dare? Look at what you're saying, if you just asked for some registration number or something, we would have gone to welcome you in person. How could we dare to bully you? You really think too highly of us.

The medical field is too authoritative, with officials protecting each other... Japan's market share is only so big, it can't compare to Dragon Fruit's. Basically, once you're kicked out, you can forget about ever getting back into the industry.

Either go abroad obediently, or change careers...

Otherwise, they can easily kill you, give you all the hardest and most tiring work, and then find a reason to send someone to investigate your home. Not only will you not spend a penny of the money you made, but you will also have to hand it all over and go to jail.

"Sigh..." Shimotsuki Takari sighed, hearing the sound of running water coming from the bathroom next door. Kuroba Shido was still taking a shower and probably wouldn't be out for a while.

Make the most of this time; it's a good opportunity to have a heart-to-heart talk with your beloved student.

"Xiaoyu, come sit down. I have something to ask you." Shuangyue Gaoli patted the seat next to her.

A question mark appeared above Amamiya Kaoru's head, but she still walked over and sat down.

"What's wrong, teacher?" Amamiya Kaoru's eyes were clear. She was clearly an old hand, having been toughened up by society, but obviously not completely so, and her original heart was still pure.

Human language, not smart.

Shuangyue Gaoli: "..."

This child has remained the same all these years... not very clever.

"Xiaoyu, tell your teacher the truth, do you like him?" Shuangyue Gaoli thought for a while and decided to be direct. Otherwise, with her beloved student's brain, she would ramble on for a long time without knowing what she was saying.

Amamiya Kaoru: "???"

Amamiya Kaoru's expression froze, and her face turned red at a visible speed.

"How...how could that be? Teacher, what are you talking about? I'm almost ten years older than him. When I was in college, this kid was still in elementary school. How could I possibly like a little kid? Teacher, you must be joking..."

Amamiya Kaoru's speech became hesitant and stuttering, but despite the stuttering, it gave the impression that she was in a hurry.

Shuangyue Gaoli: "..."

I know you're in a hurry, but take it easy.

Shuangyue Gaoli was speechless. Putting aside whether she was an expert in the field of psychology, even an ordinary person could tell that this was a lie, and a very nervous one at that...

After thinking for a while, Shuangyue Gaoli decided not to expose her beloved disciple's "flawless" disguise, but instead decided to tease him.

"Yes, that's true." Shimotsuki Kori nodded, agreeing with Amamiya Kaoru's statement.

"Huh?" Amamiya Kaoru, who was still stammering and anxiously explaining, suddenly stopped and was taken aback.

Shuangyue Gaoli tilted her head and asked, "What's wrong? Is there a problem? I was just teasing you. There's such a big age difference, how could I possibly be playing matchmaker?"

"Oh...actually, I already knew you were teasing me. How could I, an adult, like such a little kid? That's too childish. I prefer the mature, older type; they give me a sense of security..."

Amamiya Kaoru couldn't hide her disappointment, but she quickly began to spout her flawless nonsense, her clumsy performance leaving no room for hiders in front of Shimotsuki Takari.

Shuangyue Gaoli: "..."

Why are you so stubborn?

Shuangyue Gaoli was speechless and dared not tease her any further. Otherwise, she felt that her beloved disciple might secretly fall into a little pearl in bed at night. She knew her disciple too well; it was definitely something her beloved disciple was capable of doing.

Sigh... stubborn kid, you'll have to wait until the next life.

"Alright, alright, you still like that old man? You wouldn't even go looking for him if I asked you to." Frost Moon High Li interrupted her beloved disciple, clearly annoyed.

Hearing her teacher's words, Kaoru Amamiya became even more nervous, but still stubbornly insisted, "Who said that? I do like older men, it's just that I haven't met anyone I like yet!"

"Yes, yes, you just haven't met anyone you click with yet. But Xiaoyu, not to be rude, but you're already twenty-six or twenty-seven. You're not young anymore. Some kids your age are already married with several children, and even the slower ones are in the planning stage, dating and falling in love..."

"Look at your seniors, their kids are all grown up, and your juniors, they're all dating, not one of them is single. And look at you, you've never been in a relationship, you're obsessed with idol dramas every day, do you even look like an adult...?"

Waaah, please stop, please stop, teacher, if you keep talking I'll kill myself...

As Amamiya Kaoru listened to her teacher recounting these "crimes," she felt like dying; she wanted to find a place to draw circles on her forehead...

"Teacher, I didn't want to either, but fate is such a thing..."

"Oh right, right, right, are you going to say again that you can't rush things like fate? Have you ever been in a hurry? Well... now your fate has arrived, let your teacher see your abilities."

Shuangyue Gaoli paused here, gesturing with her thumb in the direction of the bathroom, with a hint of provocation.

My dear student, didn't you say you were very brave? Come on, let your teacher see your strength, and see if you're just bragging or not...

"I... I told you I like older men, you... you don't understand..."

Amamiya Kaoru lowered her head, her hands were clenched into a fist, her ears were burning hot, and her voice was much softer than before, as if she didn't have much confidence.

This sentence completely enraged Shuangyue Gaoli.

Alright, my dear student, you've got guts. You're really stubborn. You can't fool anyone else, but you're trying to fool your teacher, huh?

Got it!

Then don't blame the teacher!

A barely perceptible ruthlessness flashed in Shuangyue Gaoli's eyes.

"Hmm... never mind then. The main thing is that I think Kuroba is a pretty good person. His academic performance should be quite good. After all, Kamikawa only admits two special students a year. It's impossible for Kuroba to get in based on his family background. He's smart enough. As for his looks... if I were ten years younger, I would have taken him myself."

Shimotsuki Takagi began her critique, leaving Amamiya Kaoru bewildered, wondering what her teacher was up to.

Why bring this up out of the blue?

"He's a very good kid, kind-hearted, and his character is also very good in the teacher's opinion. If I had to say something, it's that his personality is a little strange, but it's nothing serious. Overall, the teacher is very satisfied with this person."

"Teacher, why are you saying this? You don't mean you want to..." Amamiya Kaoru tentatively asked.

Shuangyue Gaoli: "???"

"Thump!"

After tapping her on the head, Shuangyue Gaoli, still annoyed, continued speaking.

"What are you thinking? Teacher's child is already so grown up. I meant leaving it for Ellie..."

Amamiya Kaoru: "???"

Airi Shimotsuki, who was eavesdropping at the door: "???"