After reading all the documents and absorbing all the information into Kai's mind, he began to devise a plan for what he would do next.
Seeing Kai's furrowed brow, Uncle Hao remained silent, sipping his coffee. He was becoming quite excited about what this young prodigy would accomplish with this knowledge. Uncle Hao could easily handle the situation using many different methods, but that would only hinder Kai's growth. Despite already being strong for his age, Kai needed to learn more than just brute force.
While Kai continued to contemplate, there was a knock on the door and Mr. Zhou entered. Both Kai and Uncle Hao looked at Mr. Zhou with curiosity.
"Apologies for interrupting your discussion, but Kai, it's time for you to go to school. Also, I've received some interesting news. You need to go there immediately," Mr. Zhou said with a mysterious smile on his face.
"Oh, is it that time already?" Uncle Hao said as he picked up the documents and stood up after taking one final sip of his coffee.
"What is it, Mr. Zhou? Why the secrecy? Can't you just tell me what happened? Did that guy cause another commotion?" Kai bombarded Mr. Zhou with questions as he also stood up and approached him.
"Hahaha! Just wait and see. You'll find out soon enough," Mr. Zhou replied, his lips curling into a smile.
"Ugh... you're making me even more curious," Kai said, staring intently at Mr. Zhou.
"Well, if you want to know, then go there and see for yourself," Mr. Zhou said, leading the way to the school.
"Fine! I'll see it for myself then," Kai said, as he followed Mr. Zhou with Uncle Hao.
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Outside the classroom of Kai on the second floor, the corridor was packed with students. Strangely enough, the students that crowded the place were all first-year students. The nearby classrooms were all curious as they also crowded outside their rooms to look at the first-year students chatting and waiting for someone.
Some seniors asked why there were a lot of first years on the second floor. Thanks to that, the name of Kai, who beat the delinquent from the first year and became their hero, or rather, became their role model, passed down from students to students. They are all here to be Kai's witnesses and help him.
Of course, this also reached those delinquents, making them raise their brows. Is there someone trying to act like a hero? When they heard that Wang Mang's jaw was broken, they were all shocked because Wang Mang is one of the strong delinquents at Sakura High School but ended up in the hospital for his jaw to be treated.
The delinquents added Kai's name to their hit list, devising plans on how to deal with him. They knew Wang Mang wouldn't let this slide, and with his wealthy background, he could wield his family's influence to his advantage and will take revenge soon. So, they all decided to watch from the side for now and enjoy the good show that was about to happen.
As the crowd got livelier as time passed, a student who wore glasses ran towards the first year students and shouted eagerly.
"Senior Yuan Kai is here!"
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Inside the faculty room, the teachers are gathered around a round table, their expressions grave and serious. They are currently in the midst of a heated discussion regarding the recent incident involving Kai, a second-year student. Of course, they are well aware of the commotion that has unfolded in the second year.
They are also investigating what happened and are now in the middle of discussing what they should do to Kai, who inflicted violence on his junior.
"We will not tolerate this incident!"
"That's right! Not only did he use violence against his junior, but he also broke his jaw just because his woman was insulted."
"He mercilessly broke his junior's jaw. This crime is very heinous!"
"You're right. This is a school, and all the students should focus on studying instead of focusing on the opposite sex. Kids these days just let their feelings get the better of them without thinking about what will happen next. Now, he is even using this excuse to beat his junior. This is not acceptable! We need to punish him to set an example."
Their arguments for punishment grew stronger with each passing moment. However, one voice interrupted the unanimous decision-making. It was a teacher who dared to challenge the one-sided perspective of his colleagues.
"What are you all talking about? All of you are just opposing the boy one-sidedly! You don't even know the real cause of this issue. He just saved his junior and punished the one who disrespected his woman. What's wrong with that? If someone tried doing it to your loved ones or your mother, wouldn't you do the same?"
"That's right. If it was me, I might even send him to the hospital for weeks."
"What? How dare you say that! You're a freaking teacher!"
"So what!? Even saints can't tolerate if someone disrespects their loved ones, what more a normal high school student like him? We can punish him, but not to the extent that it will affect his future. You're also a goddamn teacher, so you need to think about the future of your student. Don't just unilaterally decide because the other party is rich. Don't tell me? Did you perhaps receive some pocket money?"
"What did you say? Say it again! How dare you accuse me?"
The tension in the room escalated as differing opinions clashed. Before the heated conversation started to get even more heated, the voice of the deputy principal suddenly echoed through the room.
"Have you all seen the status of student Wang Mang?" The deputy principal asked, leaning against the table in a serious look.
"We learned that student Wang will undergo surgery soon, and his father is now on his way to ask for an explanation," Zang Wei, the English teacher, replied, his voice laced with worry.
He received an abundance of money to cover all of Wang Mang's bullying, but he didn't know that there will come a time when someone will stand up to oppose a delinquent who even broke his jaw.
"That's right, deputy principal. We think you should severely punish student Yuan," chimed in He Changnan, another English teacher and a close friend of Zang Wei.
Of course, he will also receive a fair share of money so he will side with his friend and help him.
"I also agree… I agree with Teacher He. We must expel student Yuan Kai," added Bai Lu, a Math teacher. She was the secret lover of He Changnan.
"Seriously? Are you all out of your minds?" Mr. Kang's voice boomed across the room, interrupting the discussion.
"Do you really want to severely punish a student who has just recently found his spark? I will not accept this!" His face was red with frustration.
"I have also learned that this Wang Mang is a delinquent and has been bullying the students! It's all that idiot's fault!" he continued passionately, pointing an accusing finger at the group.
"Mr. Kang! Watch your words!" He Changnan shouted back, his face just as flushed and his voice full of anger.
"Hmph! You are all being blinded by money! I know that breaking the jaw of your junior is wrong, but not as wrong as destroying his future!" Mr. Kang's voice rose, his tone filled with disdain.
And he continued, "You need to put yourselves in his shoes too! You didn't even consider what led to this fight! That's why there are so many delinquents running rampant and acting like kings because of you fools! I can't believe that you're all showing your fangs just to expel a student who only wants to protect and has a bright future! He's also a top student, for fuck's sake!"
The room fell silent, the weight of Mr. Kang's words hanging in the air. The lines had been drawn, and it was clear that this would not be resolved easily.
Seeing that the chaos had amplified in the faculty room, the deputy principal let out a heavy sigh and scanned the room, taking in the sight of numerous teachers engrossed in their own discussions. It was evident that factions were forming, with one group adamantly opposing Kai and another fiercely advocating for his redemption.
They all acknowledged that resorting to violence, regardless of the reasons, necessitated consequences. However, their primary focus was not on money, but on ensuring that Kai wasn't expelled, as they pondered the repercussions it would have on their students' futures.
To their delight, Kai had unintentionally become a role model for bullying victims who started to undergo a profound transformation. Despite knowing the risks of aiding him, they bravely rallied behind Kai, ready to face further targeting from other delinquents.
Kai is the only one who dared to stand against a delinquent after the phenomenon that happened two years ago. It was an act that symbolized opposition against the entirety of Sakura High's delinquents.
While the teachers plunged deeper into their debates, only one teacher appeared lost in her own world. Oblivious to the chaos surrounding her, she doesn't care about anything else. All she cares about is how her favorite student will repay her once she saves his ass. She's already imagining Kai's face, who has been ignoring her charm for decades.
Spotting her nonchalant expression, the deputy principal clears his throat and taps his fingers on the table, commanding the attention of the entire room.
"What are your thoughts on the matter, Mrs. Jiang?"