On the podium, he was still radiant, wise, and humorous, his magnetic voice eliciting bursts of laughter from the students. Indeed, in the eyes of most students, school leaders, and colleagues, he was young and promising, knowledgeable and talented, gentle and elegant. He had been recognized as an excellent teacher and advanced worker multiple times. These dazzling haloes shone brightly upon him.
Perhaps I am the only one who can peel away his hypocritical facade and witness the filth beneath his glamorous exterior.
Lin stared motionlessly at the eloquent teacher and advanced worker on the podium. Her posture was rigid, her gaze even more so, like a snake frozen stiff.
The students all listened intently, enjoying the lecture, unaware of Lin's abnormal state. And he, since entering the classroom, hadn't even glanced at her once.
Perhaps this man had completely forgotten their encounter.
Lin bit her lip hard, tasting the strong metallic flavor of blood in her mouth.
Yes, this man, on that rainy night a week ago, after school, said he needed to talk to Lin about something and called her to his bachelor pad. He mentioned the upcoming school placement and expressed his desire to help her, suggesting a high chance of success.
Lin was initially overjoyed. Staying on as a faculty member was her dream, as her family's poor financial situation urgently required her to start earning. Securing a position at the school would alleviate the stress of job hunting after graduation, allowing her to start working sooner. She was profusely grateful to him, and he, in turn, demonstrated the demeanor of a senior and respected teacher, claiming his actions were purely out of admiration for her talent…
In short, that torrential night, they talked for a long time. Lin felt it was a blissful experience to converse with such a worldly and witty young teacher. Time flew by, cup after cup of coffee was consumed, and Lin never felt it was too late to return to her dormitory, because she quickly became very tired, so exhausted that she fell asleep involuntarily… When she woke up in the early hours of the next day, she found herself lying on his bed, naked, with him soundly asleep next to her, equally bare. Lin quickly realized what had happened when she saw the crimson stains on the sheets and the accompanying pain and discomfort…
Her crying woke him up, and his reaction was indifferent. He said it was her initiative last night, and there was nothing he could do… Then, with his glib tongue, he spun a web of comforting lies, promising responsibility, marriage, and a secure position at the school.
His youth, talent, eligible bachelor status, sweet nothings, and charming smile had once driven many schoolgirls crazy. Lin had harbored a fluttering heart for him too. After much deliberation and under his solemn promises, she let him wipe her tears and once again took her into his arms…
The next morning, to avoid suspicion, she left his apartment early. Before she left, he affectionately told her, "Lin, I never wanted you to be just my student. I always wanted you to be my woman…"
Lin smiled, feeling as sweet inside as if a jar of honey had been spilled…
Lying in her dormitory bed, surrounded by her sleeping roommates, she thought sweetly that she was luckier than them…
But her sweetness and happiness didn't last long.
In the following two days, he didn't contact her. Lin thought he probably didn't want to raise suspicions among other teachers and students, so she didn't mind. However, she couldn't help feeling suspicious when she noticed her classmate Meizi acting strangely during his classes, especially their eye contact. Women's innate suspicion and caution made her dwell on this.
On the third night, when she discovered Meizi didn't return all night, her suspicions grew, leading her to stake out his dormitory. Indeed, in the early hours, a woman quietly left his room, not Meizi, but another female student… The fury that consumed Lin at that moment completely overwhelmed her. She recklessly confronted him at his door. But his response was far too composed. He asked if they were married or had a marriage certificate.
If not, why should she restrict his freedom to interact with girls? At that moment, Lin was utterly stunned, gazing at the seemingly gentle man before her, clearly hearing her heart shatter. She slapped him, but he grabbed her arm and threw her to the ground. His face showed scornful mockery, a stark contrast to his previous tenderness.
He coldly informed her that his interactions were his choice, bluntly admitting to his numerous liaisons with other girls, and threatening her with expulsion or withholding her diploma if she dared to expose him…
This was Lin's first romance, lasting only two days. In fact, those two days of romance were solely for her. For him, there might not have been a single second of sincerity.
Lin plunged into endless regret and fury. This man had so effortlessly played with her body and feelings…
And clearly, all those promises he made to help her secure a position were nothing but tools to manipulate countless girls.
Lin considered reporting him to the school authorities. Such an action would ruin his reputation and possibly lead to his dismissal. But at the same time, it would also destroy her. She had no evidence to prove she hadn't willingly participated that night…
After much thought, she decided against it, not wanting to ruin herself over a man when she was about to graduate, especially after her family had worked so hard to get her here.
But she couldn't let him off easily either…
Obsessed with hatred for this man, she became increasingly fixated on his movements. Almost every night, she would lurk outside his dormitory, shocked to discover that nearly every morning, a female student would leave his room, including Meizi.
He was nothing but a beast…
Lin was distraught, unable to focus in class and perpetually absent-minded.
She constantly thought of ways to avenge this man.
No amount of dismemberment, flaying, or bloodletting seemed enough to vent her hatred for him! But she couldn't destroy herself in the process.
The only way was to make him die unnoticed…