chsdbacks Chapter 31 You want to steal my little cabbage? A beating won't be enough for you!
Chapter 31 You want to steal my little cabbage? A beating won't be enough for you!
"So they tied?" Judy guessed. "One hundred and eleven each?"
"Wrong, it's 110 votes per person." Lin Xiuyi shrugged. "Some idiot forgot about voting and didn't cast a vote at all, so my vote became the key to deciding the outcome."
As he recalled the scene from that year, his smile deepened.
"In order not to offend Eri and Yukiko, I simply pretended to have accidentally thrown my ticket into the fire and burned it."
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At 8:00 a.m., the morning assembly at Teitan High School began on time.
The playground was packed with students in school uniforms, their chatter rising and falling, brimming with youthful energy.
The old principal picked up the microphone, cleared his throat, and gestured for everyone to be quiet.
"Students, today we have a new teacher joining our Teitan High School family. He is Mr. Hayashi Hideichi."
The old principal stepped aside to make room for Lin Xiuyi.
"Mr. Lin is a PhD in Psychology from Harvard University and a renowned author. He will be serving as our school's counselor, responsible for providing psychological support to students. Please welcome him!"
Lin Xiuyi stepped to the front of the stage and nodded slightly to the students below.
The students below the stage instantly erupted in excitement, especially the girls, whose eyes widened and faces were full of surprise.
Many infatuated girls immediately started screaming and shouting, with Sonoko Suzuki being the loudest.
"Handsome uncle, we meet again!"
Other students joined in the commotion, and the chatter continued.
"Wow, this Dr. Lin is so much more handsome than the previous psychologist!"
"Yes, this Dr. Lin looks so mature and has such masculine charm; he's much more appealing than the boys at school!"
"Lin Xiuyi? Isn't that the famous American fantasy novelist? I even have his Harry Potter books at home! He's actually coming to our school as a psychologist? That's unbelievable!"
"I can see handsome men and get up close to famous writers, I definitely need to go to the counseling room more often!"
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This guy actually came to our school to be a psychologist?
Shinichi Kudo looked at the people on the stage and secretly clenched his fists.
I'll settle the score with you after I get home and ask my dad.
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Lin Xiuyi, who was standing on the stage with the principal, naturally noticed the commotion below.
Seeing Sonoko Suzuki's excited expression, he couldn't help but feel a little strange.
If this girl knew that the "handsome uncle" she's been desperately calling out to is actually her biological father, I wonder how she would feel. She'd probably explode on the spot.
As for Shinichi Kudo's hostile gaze, Hideaki Hayashi simply couldn't be bothered to care.
Trying to steal my little cabbage? A beating would be the least of your worries!
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Thanks to this appearance at the morning meeting, the counseling room at Teitan High School saw its highest number of visitors since its establishment.
As soon as get out of class ends, a long line forms outside the counseling room, with students arriving in groups, mostly girls.
They gathered in twos and threes, whispering among themselves, their eyes full of anticipation, clearly all there for Lin Xiuyi.
After successfully joining the company, Lin Xiuyi originally planned to let Judy leave first to handle other matters.
Seeing the huge crowd, he had no choice but to change his mind and have Judy stay behind to greet students and maintain order at the entrance.
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"Dr. Lin, am I alright? I haven't been feeling well lately, especially during my period, the pain is really bad."
"Miss, this is the counseling room, which provides psychological treatment. If you have menstrual cramps, please go to the school clinic. The doctors there can help you better."
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"Dr. Lin, I'm a huge fan of yours; I've read every single one of your books! Could you please sign one for me?"
"Excuse me, student, my current job is as a psychologist. If you want an autograph, please wait until I finish get off work."
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"Dr. Lin, I think I fell in love at first sight today. My heart was beating so fast when I saw you, I don't know what to do..."
"Girl, when you fall in love at first sight, do you feel your heart race, your face flush, and you even feel short of breath?"
"That's right, Dr. Lin, how did you know? Could it be that we have a telepathic connection...?"
"Dude, this isn't love at first sight. There's a high chance you have a hidden health condition. I suggest you go to the clinic for a checkup to make sure you're healthy before considering anything romantic."
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Among the many students who come to the counseling room, one-third are loyal fans of Lin Xiuyi's books, who come specifically to ask for autographs and photos.
One-third of them were infatuated girls who were attracted by his good looks and felt that they had "fallen in love at first sight".
The rest were just people who came to join in the fun and see the handsome guys; they didn't have any psychological problems at all.
Lin Xiuyi finally finished dealing with another girl, rubbed his throbbing temples, and felt that his patience was almost exhausted.
He was about to tell Judy that he needed to rest for a while and asked her not to bring any more people in when he saw his secretary push open the door, walk in with a strange expression, and lower her voice...
"Boss, the next one is Ms. Sonoko Suzuki!"
Hmm? Lin Xiu immediately perked up.
He couldn't possibly not see Sonoko. Although they hadn't officially acknowledged each other yet, she was now confirmed to be his daughter. It was a rare opportunity to spend time alone with her, and he could get to know her better.
"Let her in." Lin Xiuyi adjusted her posture, a gentle smile on her face, trying to leave a good impression on her daughter.
A moment later, the door to the counseling room opened, and Sonoko Suzuki rushed in. Upon seeing Hideaki Hayashi at the table, she immediately flashed a lively and enthusiastic smile, waving and greeting him.
"Handsome uncle, we meet again! I never expected you to be a psychologist at our school, what a pleasant surprise!"
"By the way, where's Xiao Xiao Lan?"
Sonoko, ever the friendly type, sidled up to Hayashi Hideichi, leaning against the desk with expectant eyes.
"I want to see her again, that little one is so cute!"
"Ran goes to Teitan Elementary School, and she went to school early this morning."
Lin Xiuyi answered patiently, then changed the subject gently and asked,
"Is something on your mind that you came to the counseling room today?"
"Uncle, you can just call me by my name, no need to be so polite!"
Yuanzi waved her hand, appearing carefree and without any sense of restraint.
Then she remembered something, and glared angrily at Lin Xiuyi.
"Speaking of things that are bothering me, I do have one lately!"
"Because of certain people, my best friend, my best sister, suddenly went abroad without even saying goodbye. What am I going to do?"