Chapter 052: Hina Tachibana is Gratitude
"Cough, cough, Lin Ye, please help me take care of my wound."
As Hina Tachibana broke the awkward silence, Lin Ye snapped back to his senses and took out the iodine. He dipped a cotton swab into it and began cleaning the abrasions on her feet.
The iodine didn't hurt, but the cotton swab inevitably irritated the nerve endings in the wounds.
But compared to the pain she had endured earlier while walking, this was a hundred times better.
A few minutes later,
Both of her foot wounds were taken care of.
Lin Ye also applied a band-aid on the more severe abrasion.
"Teacher, be careful with water for the next couple of days. Don't let your wound come in contact with it."
"I know. I'm a teacher after all. I know basic common sense."
"Then who was it that screamed so loudly earlier?"
Hina Tachibana gritted her teeth in embarrassment.
"That's different. Boys are definitely braver than girls. But Lin Ye, you were so calm when facing that monster. Have you experienced something like this before?"
Although boys generally have more courage, Lin Ye's calmness earlier was unusual. He didn't show a hint of fear or panic when facing the monster and the threat of death.
This made Hina Tachibana wonder.
"I saw a dead body yesterday."
Hina Tachibana suddenly remembered.
"And I was actually scared too, but I'm a man. If I was scared and panicking, the female teacher would be even more anxious. I had to stay calm. Only by staying calm could I find a way out."
This made Hina Tachibana feel guilty.
So, it was for her!
"Thank you."
"You're my teacher. There's nothing to thank for."
"Maybe I..."
Suddenly, Hina Tachibana hesitated, not sure how to finish her sentence.
"Go ahead, teacher, don't leave me hanging."
But Hina Tachibana didn't immediately speak. She bit her lip and thought for a moment.
Thinking about the condom in Lin Ye's pocket, she thought her idea might actually work.
"Maybe I... shouldn't say it."
Lin Ye didn't seem to care much.
"How about... I introduce you to a girlfriend?"
As a way to repay him for saving her life, Hina Tachibana thought this might be a good gesture.
"This... I don't know about that."
Lin Ye hesitated and looked at Hina Tachibana, the beautiful teacher with chestnut-colored hair.
"Just tell me if you want it or not."
Hina Tachibana suddenly became more insistent, and faced with Lin Ye's hesitation, she urged him.
"Teacher, no, no, no! We are teacher and student. I'm your student! Even though I just saved you and you feel grateful to me, we are still teacher and student. It really won't work. Even if you force me, I... I could consider it."
Hina Tachibana: ???
She slowly typed out a large question mark.
The next second,
Her face turned red, and she hurriedly explained.
"It's not me! I'm not introducing myself as your girlfriend! I'm your teacher! How could I introduce myself as your girlfriend!"
"It's not you, Teacher Kou?"
Lin Ye feigned surprise,
But inside, he was smiling, finding teasing the teacher quite amusing.
"Of course, it's not me."
"Then is it Hiratsuka-sensei? But that's no good, Hiratsuka-sensei is too old, it's really not suitable."
Hina Tachibana twitched her lips,
She had finally figured Lin Ye out. This boy was just teasing her.
When faced with danger, he maintained a serious and calm attitude, but in everyday life, he had a playful and relaxed side.
"As long as you're willing, I'd dare to introduce her."
"No, no, no."
"Hehe, Lin Ye, who bravely faced the monster, is now afraid of a female teacher?"
"Hiratsuka-sensei is no ordinary teacher. I don't know exactly what kind of teacher she is, but every time she's mentioned, my heart shakes."
"Hahahaha..."
Hina Tachibana couldn't hold back her laughter.
"I was thinking of introducing you to a girl about your age."
"Thanks, Teacher, for creating the opportunity for me and Yukinoshita-san. I really appreciate it."
Hina Tachibana was helpless.
"It's not Yukinoshita-san. Teacher, I'm not related to Yukinoshita-san by blood. How could I introduce her to you? I'm introducing my sister."
"Your real sister?"
Kou Ruirui, perhaps?
"Yes, my real sister. What do you think?"
"Is she in Chiba?"
"No, Tokyo."
"That's far."
"Then I won't introduce her. By the way, just to add, my sister is transferring to Sōbu High in a couple of days. She's currently in Tokyo handling her transfer paperwork."
Hina Tachibana felt a bit better, having at least reclaimed some ground in the conversation.
She raised a faint smile, her eyes reflecting Lin Ye's face, the smile growing more intense.
"Are you regretting it now? If you beg, I might consider introducing you. My sister is very cute and beautiful, you know!"
"No need. A man should never beg. When your sister comes to Sobu High School, I'll just chase her and show you, teacher. No, chasing is a bit wrong; it should be her chasing me. I want you to see your sister chasing me."
Hina Tachibana was left stunned.
Her sister is a beautiful girl, after all! How could she end up in a position where she has to chase someone?
Calm down, Hina Tachibana. Lin Ye is just teasing and joking around.
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