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The peaceful days passed by, and no major changes occurred in everyone's lives except for the addition of a salted duck to the dining table.

Although Bronya resisted, the commandments forbade it.

After another day of school, everyone returned home.

Aponia's mark was indeed effective; after He Chengrui lectured everyone, school bullying occurred much less frequently.

Although the days when Mei was flattered by everyone are gone, Mei doesn't think it's a bad thing. After all, there are still people around her who don't care about anything else and only care about Mei herself.

Your actions in defending Mei did not escape her notice, which deeply moved Mei, who was just beginning to experience romantic feelings.

"Why is the teacher helping me so much?" Mei couldn't help but ask.

Why help Mei? He Chengrui hadn't thought about it; it was just because of his memories from his past life that he had feelings for the girl.

"I'm only helping you because it's Mei."

'If Kiana and the others were in this situation, I would also step in.' He Chengrui thought to himself, but didn't say it aloud.

Mei got the answer and ran away blushing.

"Remember to cook, Mei," He Chengrui reminded Mei as she ran off, then went out and headed towards Bronya's house across the street.

I rang the doorbell, but no one answered.

"She's inside," the white snake said, emerging from the darkness.

He Chengrui nodded, indicating that he understood.

"White Snake, please ring the doorbell for me. I need to rest for a bit."

"..."

After pressing the doorbell for about ten minutes, Bronya finally couldn't take it anymore and opened the door for He Chengrui.

"...What is it?" Bronya asked, her face dark as she looked at He Chengrui standing at the door.

"time to eat."

Bronya nodded resignedly and followed He Chengrui into his home.

"You're quite well-behaved this time."

"Anyway, I didn't have a choice, did I?"

"Really? If you really don't want to come, I won't look for you next time."

Bronya fell silent. It was undeniable that once she tasted Mei's cooking, she couldn't stomach takeout anymore.

However, Bronya was an accomplice in ruining Mei's original life, and Bronya felt guilty every time she saw Mei.

"It's not your fault, is it?"

Seemingly sensing what Bronya was thinking, He Chengrui said casually.

Upon hearing He Chengrui's words, Bronya abruptly raised her head to look at him.

"You know it all?"

"what do you mean?"

Bronya stared at He Chengrui for a while, then shook her head.

"nothing."

He Chengrui smiled and patted Bronya's little head.

"Children shouldn't always look so bitter and resentful; it's better for them to smile more."

"Oh, I forgot, your emotional center is damaged, isn't it?"

"...Who are you? How do you know so much?"

"An adult's secret."

......

The atmosphere at the dinner table was somewhat strange.

Bronya stared at He Chengrui, as if trying to discern something from him.

Mei kept her head down as she ate, not daring to look up at He Chengrui.

At this moment, Kiana had already eaten two bowls.

After dinner, He Chengrui went to wash the dishes. He heard footsteps behind him and thought it was Mei, but it turned out to be Bronya.

"What, what's the matter?"

"You should know the whole story, right?"

"Please don't try to fool Bronya."

Seeing the girl's serious expression, He Chengrui nodded.

"Then why show kindness to Bronya, when..."

“I told you it wasn’t your fault, didn’t I?” He Chengrui interrupted Bronya.

“The guilty party has their own responsibility, and the one who should bear the sins is Cocolia, not you.”

Looking at the silent Bronya, He Chengrui continued.

"If you want to atone for your sins, you should apologize to Mei."

“…Bronya understands.”

Seeing that the girl was still struggling internally, He Chengrui made her a promise.

"The power of the Herrscher cannot save Seele from the Sea of ​​Quanta. Cocolia is only setting herself on fire."

"If you're willing to believe me, I can rescue her."

"You don't need to answer me now. Go back and think about it carefully."

......

"Bronya, how is it?"

"...Nothing's wrong, Cocolia's mother."

"Is that so? I understand. Go to sleep early, Bronya."

The call ended with a beep, and Cocolia's face darkened.

On the screen in front of them, a recording was playing, which contained what He Chengrui had said to Bronya that night.

"Although I don't know who you are, you dare to try to fight me? Hmph, you overestimate yourself."