<h4>Chapter 1406: Chapter 1714: Scum (1)</h4>


    "Let’s talk about itter," Jiang Hao said with a bit of a headache. "Maybe we can keep it a secret."


    The two returned to the table, where Liu Xin and Nanrong Hao were happily chatting. To avoid giving themselves away, Nanrong Hao and Zhao Zhengxiong seldom spoke, mostly listening to Liu Xin’s amusing stories from school.


    As they listened to Liu Xin, Ling Chen and the others finally understood why Jiang Hao was so worried. Being a teacher, and of middle school students no less, he knew that kids this age were easily led astray. In Liu Xin’s ss, many male students had been recruited by gangsters to run errands, skipping sses, fighting, and generally making their parents worried and their teachers anxious.


    Liu Xin wanted to guide those students, to reform them, and persuade them to stay away from the gangsters outside school. However, the students not only refused to listen but also insulted Liu Xin right to her face, using her of meddling. Because of this, the principal reprimanded those students one by one.


    Yet, the students felt wronged and med Liu Xin for the criticism. Consequently, gangsters frequently jumped over the school wall for a whole week to harass Liu Xin in the teachers’ dormitory. One day a window would be smashed, the next day the door would be graffitied, and some even banged on her doorte at night, making indecent remarks.


    The week’s events were pure torment for Liu Xin. Being from Jinhai City and knowing no one in East Sea City, she had no one to turn to and had to endure it all alone. It was during that time that Liu Xin met Jiang Hao by chance. Faced with his pursuit, she quickly fell for him. Apart from Jiang Hao’s sincerity, Liu Xin needed someone she could rely on.


    After listening to Liu Xi’s story, Ling Chen and the others exchanged nces. No wonder Jiang Hao dared not reveal his identity; it was because of this. Understandably, Liu Xin despised those gang members. If she found out Jiang Hao was their leader, she certainly wouldn’t treat him kindly.


    This is indeed a problem!


    "That’s why I often tell Jiang Hao to quit the bar business. ces like that are filled with those wayward youths. I’m really worried something might happen to him one day," Liu Xin said worriedly. "Ling Chen, you’re all Jiang Hao’s good buddies. Help me persuade him to switch to another business."


    Ling Chen smiled perfunctorily, "No problem, we’ll definitely help you talk to him."


    Soon after, the nine dishes that Nanrong Hao ordered arrived one after another. There’s no denying it, a top chef is indeed a top chef; each dish not only had a unique appearance but also looked, smelled, and tasted amazing.


    "Jiang Hao, I specially picked these dishes for you all," Nanrong Hao said with a smile. "Manager, ask your chef toe out and introduce the dishes for us."


    The restaurant manager quickly responded, "Sure thing."


    Soon, the chef came to the table and introduced the names of the dishes.


    Listening to the auspicious dish names, Liu Xin’s face lit up with smiles, "Thank you all."


    "No need to be so polite; it’s what we should do. When you two get married, I’ll prepare a great gift for you."


    "Oh!"


    Just then, a not-so-friendly voice came over. Everyone turned to see a young man in a suit walking toward them. The young man was quite ordinary in appearance, not particrly tall or charismatic, except for his brand-name clothing which stood out.


    Seeing the young man’s approach, Liu Xin’s face changed slightly, a hint of unease in her eyes.


    "Liu Xin, what a coincidence, running into you here," the young man said as he casually moved to the table. Looking at the sumptuous spread, heughed, "Such a feast, are you having a gathering?"


    Liu Xin replied coolly, "Yang Ping, I’m dining with friends."


    "Friends?" The young man named Yang Ping nced around at everyone at the table and smirked, "All males except you. What kind of friends are these? Could they be boyfriends? One woman with four men, can you handle that?" Yang Pingughed lecherously.


    "She’s my girlfriend, show some respect," Jiang Hao abruptly stood up, snapping coldly.


    At this, Yang Ping looked Jiang Hao up and down, a sneer ying at his lips, "So, you’re her boyfriend. Honestly, I don’t see anything special about you. Liu Xin, I have to say, you’re great at everything except your taste in men, choosing him over me. If you were with me, not only would your career be smooth, but you’d also live in luxury every day."


    "Thanks, but I’m not interested."


    "Fine, if that’s how it is, pretend I said nothing. But if you ever change your mind, you can alwayse find me. You have my number and know where I live." Saying this, Yang Ping walked off on his own.


    "That bastard..." Watching Yang Ping leave, Jiang Hao ground his teeth, speaking in a low voice. "I really want to teach him a lesson." With that, he was about to go after him.


    Seeing this, Liu Xin quickly grabbed Jiang Hao’s arm, shaking her head, "Don’t go, you can’t take him."


    "How do you know I can’t?" Jiang Hao retorted, frowning.


    "He’s the son of one of our school’s board members, holding a titr position. He’s arrogant and unrestrained, and no one dares to provoke him. Many female teachers have suffered because of him. His family has strong connections, which intimidates everyone, making them either endure in silence or resign. Not long ago, he sneaked into a female teacher’s dormitoryte at night. The teacherined to the principal, but Yang Ping was unscathed, and instead, the school fired her. In outrage, she sued the school, but nothing happened to Yang Ping or his backers. Instead, she was used of misconduct, and eventually, she even lost her teaching license." Liu Xin sighed lightly and said, "That’s how society is today; thew favors the rich and powerful."


    Jiang Hao frowned deeply, "He didn’t do anything to you, did he?"


    "One night, he came to knock on my door. I didn’t open, and to my shock, he had a key to my room. Fortunately, I had deadbolted the door from the inside, otherwise, he would have gotten in. I was terrified and had no idea how he got the key. The next day, I immediately had a locksmith change the lock. He’s been bombarding me with texts and calls, which I’ve ignored. I heard he’s leaving the country soon. Once he’s gone, things will be better, so there’s no need to provoke him now."


    Ling Chen shook his head, "Schools should cultivate talents, yet there’s scum like him. And your school’s board not only does nothing but also abets his behavior. Clearly, they’re no better. Liu Xin, honestly, you should resign and find a job elsewhere."