Ding... ding... dong... dong... A class period passed in a flash, and Teacher Zhong Chen looked at the sleeping students below with a displeased expression.
"Alas, each generation is worse than the last. Not a single person appreciates my lecture."
"Good students like Rias are truly hard to come by."
After speaking, Zhong Chen shook his head and slowly walked out of the classroom.
"Mmm mmm mmm... Is class over?"
As Zhong Chen's voice faded, many students gradually woke up, and recalling Zhong Chen's lecture, they all shivered involuntarily.
It was truly terrifying. They really didn't want to experience that feeling a second time.
"Otome, I feel like my soul has been cleansed."
"I can't take it anymore. I need to recover. It was too scary!"
After saying that, Natsumi Koizumi quickly pulled out a magazine from her desk. Only after seeing the handsome celebrities on it did she feel a little better.
The other two members of the quartet also nodded in agreement.
"Did Mr. Zhong Chen have such a serious side?"
Katsura Kotoha's first thought upon waking was that Zhong Chen now seemed like a different person from the one on the train.
After Teacher Zhong Chen left the classroom, he went outside the first-year Class 3 classroom and immediately saw two people he wanted to eliminate.
These two were Makoto Itou, the head of the four scumbags in the anime world, also known as Brother Makoto, and Taisuke Sawanaga, the originator of the blonde-haired characters and the first to commit NTR.
In the anime, it was Taisuke Sawanaga who took Katsura Kotoha's first time when she was sad and had turned dark, taking advantage of her vulnerability.
It's not that blonde-haired characters are necessarily bad. After all, Namikaze Minato and Takumi Usui both have blonde hair, but they are both pure-love supporters.
Only this guy truly disgusted Zhong Chen. If he had the chance this time and didn't kill these two, he would write his name 'Zhong' backwards.
"Heh heh, laugh now, but there will be a time for you two to cry. Let's take our time with this…"
Zhong Chen looked at the two laughing and chatting, a cruel smile playing on his lips.
In a blink of an eye, it was dismissal time, and in first-year Class 4, a classic scene of school bullying was unfolding.
"Katsura, you must clean this place thoroughly today, or else you'll be in for it when we get back."
Kato Otome took the broom, threw it in front of Katsura Kotoha, who was standing opposite her, and said loudly with an imperious expression.
Today, Teacher Zhong Chen only smiled at this cheap woman in front of her. This vixen must have started seducing men again.
"Otome, I know a new accessories shop that has a lot of pretty bracelets. Let's go check it out."
"Sounds good! After that, let's go karaoke."
The girls kept discussing where to have fun later, completely oblivious to the fact that they were bullying someone.
"Let's go, Katsura. Remember, clean it spotless."
"I... I also have something to do... so..."
Katsura Kotoha thought of Zhong Chen and, for a moment, wanted to muster the courage to refuse them.
When Kato Otome and the others heard this, their faces instantly darkened.
"What did you say? Say it again?"
"I..."
Just as Katsura Kotoha was about to retort further, a slightly stern voice came from the classroom doorway.
"She said she doesn't want to."
The few people present followed the voice and indeed saw the new homeroom teacher looking at them sternly.
"Ah! Teacher Zhong Chen!"
"We didn't mean..."
Seeing this, the girls wanted to explain, but before they could finish, Zhong Chen coldly interrupted them.
"Shut up! Do you really think I don't know what you're doing?"
"Today isn't Katsura Kotoha's turn to clean, is it? Is bullying classmates that interesting? You are simply lawless!"
"I've taught many students, but I've never seen students as morally corrupt as you!"
To be fair, Zhong Chen was not wrong. Think about the students Zhong Chen had taught before.
The students of the Holy Land in the Seikishi Story were all either Seikishi or nobles. Although bullying existed, it was for profit, unlike pure malice.
In the High School DxD world, because the Student Council President was Sona Sitri, there would be no student bullying incidents at all.
As for the Maid Sama! world, how could Misaki Ayuzawa, the Student Council President who suppressed the entire school with her own abilities, allow school bullying to occur?
So, this was truly Teacher Zhong Chen's first encounter with school bullying.
As for before his transmigration, Zhong Chen had always been an ordinary student, neither good nor bad at academics, with a thin presence; no one even noticed him when he was bullied.
"Teacher, we..."
"No need to explain. Each of you go back and write a 20,000-word self-reflection. Hand it in to my office tomorrow."
"And also..."
Zhong Chen reached out, picked up the broom in front of Katsura Kotoha, threw it back to Kato Otome, and said faintly with narrowed eyes:
"Do your own work. Don't let me find out a second time..."
"Katsura Kotoha, come with me."
"Oh oh..."
Katsura Kotoha lowered her head and followed closely behind Zhong Chen out of the classroom, leaving the four of Kato Otome staring blankly at Zhong Chen's departing back.
"Um... Mr. Zhong Chen... no, no... Teacher Zhong Chen."
"Just call me Mister. I prefer that title."
Hearing Zhong Chen's words, Katsura Kotoha couldn't help but feel a surge of joy in her heart, a faint smile appearing on her face.
She seemed to have a bit more vitality, unlike before when she always looked preoccupied.
"Yes, Mr. Zhong Chen. Um... how did you become a teacher at our school?"
Katsura Kotoha finally asked her question.
"Uh... Is there a possibility that I was originally going to Sakakino Academy?"
"Otherwise, why would I get on and off the train with you?"
Hearing Zhong Chen's words, Katsura Kotoha suddenly realized, wait... something seemed off?
Suddenly, Katsura Kotoha thought of something, pouted her lips, and looked at Zhong Chen with an indignant expression.
"So, Mr. Zhong Chen always knew we would meet again, didn't he?"
"Hahaha, that's right! How about it? Aren't you surprised?"
Watching Zhong Chen's mischievous expression, Katsura Kotoha suddenly burst out laughing, then immediately stopped, turning her head:
"Hmph, Mr. Zhong Chen is truly wicked."
"Heh heh, you little girl. Alright, don't be angry. I'll treat you to something delicious."
"Really?"
"Of course, it's true. Don't worry, I'm not lying to you this time. Or are you afraid I'll sell you?"
Zhong Chen leaned closer to Katsura Kotoha, teasing her with a playful expression.
"Um... I trust Mr. Zhong Chen."
"You're really too trusting of others. Never mind, at least you didn't trust the wrong person this time. Let's go."
After speaking, Zhong Chen turned and walked towards the school gate. Seeing this, Katsura Kotoha quickly trotted behind Zhong Chen.
Looking at the back in front of her, Katsura Kotoha suddenly felt a ray of sunshine illuminating her heart...