Go to work, and then educate magical girls.

Chapter 70 Marry Him

Jinju has finished asking her questions; now it's Shengxue's turn.

She did have many questions she wanted to ask the other person.

"Jinju, what exactly is your relationship with Teacher Tang Feng? It feels very strange between you two. Did you really do those things willingly?"

Jinju pursed her lips. After considering for a while, she said something that was hard to tell if she was telling the truth or not, "Although I was a little reluctant at first, I am now really happy to do these things."

"Don't you mind that he's a weirdo?" Shengxue asked.

Jinju was somewhat worried. This was what troubled her so much. Strange people were all evil, and she had to eliminate them.

This is precisely why she became a magical girl. She wants to protect her family and friends, and she wants to eliminate all monsters. If one day she abandons this original intention, perhaps that will be the day her heart gem shatters.

At that time, she will completely lose her qualification to become a magical girl.

This is also why she couldn't threaten Tang Feng using the method of withering away.

Her reasons differed from Saint Snow's.

Jinju sighed. If he weren't a weirdo, things would be much simpler.

"Actually, it's not that I don't care at all." Jinju carefully chose her words. "Shengxue, have you ever thought that the reason why weirdos are weirdos is precisely because of their evil nature?"

"That's what I thought at first too." Shengxue opened the textbook in her hand, looking at the dense text and illustrations of strange people, and after a long while, she spoke:

"But Teacher Tang Feng changed my view on eccentric people. I think what is said in the book is not necessarily entirely correct."

"The world is so big, not all weirdos are evil, right? There will always be good weirdos, and Teacher Tang Feng is one of them."

"But you were deceived by him..."

Jinju couldn't bring herself to say it, so she tried a different approach, "But I've heard a saying that the power of monsters, like that of magical girls, originates from the depths of their hearts, only it's a completely opposite, evil power. So monsters must be evil; there's no such thing as a good monster."

Saint Snow's eyes widened. "Where did you hear that from?"

"That's what that strange guy just said."

Jinju paused for a moment, then chose a rather convincing person, "That's what Senior Fengye said."

"Senior Fengye..." Shengxue's face was a little conflicted. "Perhaps Senior Fengye is also judging based on experience. Besides, she was just bullied by Teacher Tang Feng, so it's normal for her to have resentment."

Saint Snow, you're hopeless... Jinju thought to herself.

Before she could say anything more, Shengxue suddenly spoke up, "If Teacher Tang Feng really intends to do something evil, I will definitely find a way to stop him. Don't worry, Jinju!"

Seeing the determined look in Shengxue's eyes, Jinju felt slightly relieved.

This way, at least when it comes to things that cross the line, there's Shengxue as a safety net.

Continuing the previous topic, Shengxue asked, "Since Jinju, you mind Tang Feng's eccentric personality, why do you still voluntarily do these things?"

Her voice sounded a little puzzled. "I know it's normal for a magical girl to mind, so I'm curious about Jinju's reasons."

Reasons...

Jinju stared at the book in front of her, but her eyes were not focused on the book.

Being coerced should be considered a reason, right...?

Even now, she is not entirely willing.

But her acting was so convincing that even she was a little surprised.

It's as if the body moves on its own, automatically adapting to each different scene.

Jinju felt that with this skill, she would be more than qualified to be a professional actress after retiring from acting.

It can only be said that one is influenced by one's company. Tang Feng's acting skills have reached a superb level, and she has also become better and better under his influence. Otherwise, she wouldn't be qualified to act opposite him.

But is she really being completely coerced?

Jinju dared not think any further; she turned her attention back to how to answer Shengxue's question.

The answer cannot be based on facts; it must be one that is acceptable to all three parties.

Jinju brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and spoke softly.

"Because... I like him, I like him very, very much, so that little bit of resentment is nothing compared to that."

Upon hearing Jinju's words, Shengxue's eyes widened.

Although she had guessed this possibility, hearing Jinju say it herself was a completely different feeling.

The time they had a disagreement before, Jinju said something similar, but after she learned Tang Feng's identity, she thought that Jinju was just trying to protect her from the strange man and said those words on purpose.

Unexpectedly, Jinju actually liked him that much...

Thinking about it this way, isn't she similar to Jinju?

Even though she knew that Teacher Tang Feng was an eccentric, she still couldn't help but like him.

Shengxue suddenly felt a sense of kinship, as if she had found a kindred spirit.

Magical girls who like weirdos face a lot of pressure, as evidenced by her attempt to stop her seniors from harming the "severely injured" Tang Feng that night. This kind of thinking is unacceptable to everyone.

Unexpectedly, when her best friend found out, she not only didn't object, but also liked that person just as much.

This feeling is like doing something wrong and then finding out that your best friend has made the same mistake—that inexplicable sense of joy.

Shengxue grasped Jinju's hand, her eyes shining with hope.

"Jinju, let's cheer each other on!"

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Shengxue's sudden words left Jinju somewhat bewildered.

Shengxue looked ahead with longing, "With Jinju by my side, I'll have the courage to keep going no matter what happens."

Jinju couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Shengxue, what are you talking about?"

Saint Snow looked over, her eyes gentle yet firm. "It's rebellious for a magical girl to want to marry a weirdo, but with Jinju by my side, I won't feel lonely."

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"Wait, wait, wait, who wants to marry him with you? No, you, you, you..."

Shengxue's words had a huge impact on Jinju, leaving her dizzy and disoriented. For a moment, her tongue even started to tie itself in knots.

This statement was so absurd that it took Jinju quite a while to finally make sense of it.

Putting aside how absurd it is that a magical girl marries a monster, even if it were an ordinary person, how could you accept the premise of marrying the same person as your best friend?!

Although she had joked with her sister about sleeping together and sharing a husband, it was just to scare Jin Cheng away; it didn't mean she actually thought that way...

But Shengxue's expression clearly showed that she was serious...

Saint Snow, you're hopeless...

Jinju slumped onto the table, hurt once again.

Saint Snow continued talking to herself.

"Actually, I've always tried to be a rebellious girl, and isn't a magical girl marrying a monster the ultimate act of rebellion?"

"Isn't marrying the same person as your best friend also a form of rebellion?"

Why should we care about worldly opinions and endure the pressure they put on us?

"These pressures and constraints should all be shattered!" Shengxue said these rebellious words, a sickly blush already appearing on her pretty face.

Speaking out the rebellious words that had been bottled up deep inside brought an extremely liberating feeling, no less than the feeling of having Tang Feng see her underwear.

Saint Snow curled up, her smooth, snow-white skin trembling slightly.

If it weren't for the noise from the morning reading session, one might have been able to hear a faint, peculiar melody.

Jinju watched in stunned silence.

She subconsciously swallowed.

Perhaps Saint Snow and that weirdo... are quite compatible in some ways.

Jinju felt a faint sadness. What happened to the pure and innocent little angel she first met? How did she become like this?

"Holy Snow..."

Jinju spoke cautiously.

"Aren't we getting married a bit too early at our age...?"

"And...we'll all marry the same person or something..."

"Uh, still a weirdo..."

Jinju had no idea how to express herself, so she could only stammer out what she had to say.

Fortunately, Shengxue understood. She turned her head and looked over, speaking softly, "Jinju, you don't want to?"

"It's not a matter of whether I want to or not..." Jinju felt a little frantic. Shengxue was acting like a problem child, which made her feel very troubled.

In a fleeting moment, Jinju seemed to understand Jincheng's feelings for her...

It's true that karma works its own way...

"Jinju, don't you like him?" Shengxue asked.

"Well……"

"When you like someone, isn't the goal to be with them?"

"this……"

"I like Teacher Tang Feng, and I want to marry him. Jinju likes him too, so we can all marry him together. That way, the three of us can live happily together in the future."

Saint Snow spoke calmly, as if she were talking about something very ordinary.

"Stop, stop, stop!"

Jinju finally couldn't help but interrupt. She had used this method to scare Jincheng away before, and now it was her turn to be frightened like this.

Wait a minute, Jinju looked suspicious. Could it be that Shengxue was doing the same thing as her, deliberately using this method...?

The thought only flashed through her mind and was quickly dismissed by Jinju. Shengxue wouldn't have so many ulterior motives like her.

This further demonstrates that Sheng Xue is determined to follow Tang Feng, and even her eccentric identity cannot stop her...

At this point, Jinju was completely speechless.

She lost her last reason to stop the Holy Snow.

Perhaps soon, the sacred snow will bloom into a vibrant rose.

Jinju looked at Shengxue's pitiful little body, wondering if she could withstand Tang Feng's extraordinary abilities and the storm-like torment.

That's good, finally someone can share the burden with her... Jinju thought despondently, having given up on persuading Shengxue.

The thought of how terrifying Tang Feng was caused Jinju's already nascent pain to return.

"Shengxue, it's too early to think about these things now. Let's talk about them when we're older."

Jinju sighed and relayed her sister's words verbatim to Shengxue.

Upon hearing this, Shengxue lowered her head, looked at her chest, and showed a hint of distress.

"I feel like I need to grow up a bit more."

"..."

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After realizing Shengxue's true colors, Jinju started going to Tang Feng's office more frequently than before.

She was afraid that Shengxue would take advantage of her unpreparedness and offer her some delicious fresh meat.

Although this day was unavoidable, Jinju still held the idea of ​​delaying it as long as possible.

Wasn't her purpose in offering herself to Tang Feng precisely to bear his evil? Wasn't it to spare other girls from this kind of suffering?

Tang Feng, of course, accepted Jinju's overtures without hesitation.

Although the tangerine is temporarily unavailable, it does not mean that it cannot be used in other places.

As a result, many more traces were added to the office.

As school was about to end, Tang Feng checked Jin Ju's injuries again, his expression grave.

"Don't come here tomorrow. Go back and spray it again."

Jinju awkwardly pulled down her skirt, the pain there telling her that her injury had not only failed to heal but had actually worsened throughout the day.

Although it wasn't actually used, it was constantly soaked in water, which severely affected the efficacy of the medicine and the wound's natural healing process.

This can only be blamed on Jinju's rain-fighting constitution.

"I'm not as enthusiastic about this kind of thing as you think, so you should rest and stop messing around," Tang Feng said seriously.

"Okay—"

Jinju jumped up and pecked Tang Feng, flashing a beautiful smile like a lotus flower. "See you tomorrow, Master."

She skipped away, her cute side ponytail swaying in the breeze.

Zi Wan's figure appeared silently beside Tang Feng.

"It seems you've successfully trained her."

The girl's soft voice came through.

Tang Feng shook his head in denial, "You're wrong. She didn't submit to me. What you saw was just the outward appearance."

Ziwan turned her gaze over.

Tang Feng continued, "She's different from you. She cares most about my eccentricity. It was the reason she became a magical girl. So, as long as she remains a magical girl, she can never completely submit to me."

Ziwan turned to look at the departing side ponytail, her gaze becoming solemn.

"Oh right, school's over, you should switch back to how you address me," Tang Feng reminded him.

As if she hadn't heard, Ziwan continued walking forward on her own.

Tang Feng then followed suit and took a step forward.

He stretched.

"My dear daughter, let's go home together."

The tram was still crowded during rush hour, and Tang Feng held Zi Wan to his chest as he had done in the morning.

Tang Feng looked down at the girl who was swaying slightly with the train.

"Don't worry, I've already found a car I like. I'll pick it up in a couple of days, and then we won't have to squeeze onto the tram anymore."

Ziwan slightly raised her eyes. "Are you serious?"

"As a father, of course I have to keep my word, and also, the way I address him."

"So, Dad, do you have a driver's license?"

"I took the test in Kyoto, so it should still be valid."

Aster then fell silent.

She no longer cares much about how people address her.

There's nothing she's particularly concerned about right now.

This man was willing to treat her well, and she couldn't escape from him or resist his actions. Just like her mother told her—since she couldn't resist, she should submit.

Not to mention "Dad," she can easily utter even stranger terms of address, whether they come from the heart or not is another matter.

She had fallen into some kind of misconception, which led to her reluctance to speak.

Looking back now, I think it's best to treat this name as just an ordinary code, just like she usually is—unintentional, and naturally, there won't be any emotional fluctuations.

"dad."

Ziwan spoke calmly.

"Don't you find it strange that the mother you're planning to find for your daughter is the same age as her?"

(End of this chapter)