Transmigrated as Sukuna, but the Host is Yukinoshita?

Chapter 207, Chapter Sixteen, Die Without Han Pingzhuang Jing

“Huh? Well, I did play the drums in college.”

It seemed that Pingzhuang Jing hadn’t expected Yukinoshita Yono to bring this up, and she answered after a brief pause.

“Why do you ask?” asked Pingzhuang Jing, looking puzzled.

“I started learning guitar.” Snow之下阳乃 blinked her eyes and said.

“Are you planning on getting me to start a band with you?” Pingzhuang Jing couldn’t help but laugh.

“Is that not okay?”

“Do you think I have time to spare every day?” Pingzhuang Jing sighed helplessly as the only two Chinese literature teachers and life guidance instructors as a freshman, “I’m very busy, so I don’t have time for playing in a band. Maybe if there were cultural events to prepare something, but the cultural festival has already passed this year.”

“Oh.” Snow之下阳乃’s tone sounded somewhat down, but a glint of cunning appeared in her eye, “Then can I get an empty activity classroom to practice guitar? It should be possible, right?”

The short-haired girl’s face showed pity; even the voice that came out of her mouth seemed forced, “Xiao Jing already refused me once, so wouldn’t it be rude to refuse me again?”

“…That’s what you’re aiming for.” Pingzhuang Jing was lost for words, realizing that she had fallen into Snow之下阳乃’s little trick, and rubbing her temple in frustration, “I understand, come find me after school today.”

“Thanks, Xiao Jing~ Don’t forget to practice the drums during your free time.”

“That’s something we’ll talk about when you have a bass player and a supporting guitarist too. Two people don’t make a band,” Pingzhuang Jing waved dismissively, wanting her to leave quickly.

Yukinoshita Yono accomplished her goal, smiling pleasantly as she left the office with a wave.

After the short-haired girl left, Pingzhuang Jing took a pack of cigarettes from her white coat pocket, lighting one and exhaling the smoke slowly. Soon enough, the office filled with smoke.

She didn’t give an empty activity classroom to Yukinoshita Yono solely because she had refused Yono once before and couldn’t refuse her again.

It was because Pingzhuang Jing felt that there was something different about Yukinoshita Yono.

Snow之下阳乃, who had just started at the school recently, showcased her talent and strength immediately, excelling in both academics and sports, and even in interpersonal relationships. The school leaders lamented that Sōbu High School was truly blessed to have her and if she wanted to, she might even be able to strive for admission to Todai University.

But Pingzhuang Jing alone saw some doubts in Yukinoshita Yono.

Though her grades were excellent, she seemed unmoved by her academic performance; though she treated everyone warmly, she subtly conveyed a sense of detachment; though she had all-round talents, she appeared lackadaisical about everything.

Her eyes were filled with detachment, whether it was studying or socializing, it seemed like completing routine tasks to her.

Pingzhuang Jing didn’t want her students to live like drones during their prime years.

But now, it seemed different.

At least Yukinoshita Yono was interested in guitar, and her detachment had eased. This was good news.

An activity classroom wasn’t a big deal; give it to her, she thought, plenty of empty classrooms in the special teaching building anyway.

Putting out her half-smoked cigarette into the ashtray, Pingzhuang Jing stood up and left the office, heading towards the student council office.

She planned to search for an appropriate activity classroom for Yukinoshita Yono.

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Unexpected.

Lin Qi’s voice echoed in Snow之下阳乃’s mind.

Unexpected what?

Yukinoshita Yono was walking down the corridor, greeting her classmates on the way while responding internally.

Though younger by several years, Pingzhuang Jing didn’t seem to have changed much and still looked the same as a few years later. Lin Qi mused, considering that her personality didn’t seem like the sort to fuss over skincare, she must be naturally beautiful.

Didn’t I tell you that when I appeared in Yuna’s body, she was already a sophomore at Sōbu High teaching Chinese language and serving as a life guidance instructor? Lin Qi responded.

… I don’t want to remember these things.

Lin Qi found it odd as she recounted it: So she was already a Chinese language teacher and life guidance instructor so early on, and despite her capabilities, why hasn’t she been promoted after so many years?

That must be what she wants. Snow之下阳乃 remarked. Although she guessed, it matched exactly what she said.

Pingzhuang Jing didn’t want a promotion; she simply wanted to stay close to her students, watching them grow, guiding them onto the right path. That’s what she hoped to achieve as a teacher.

Every time she saw a batch of students off, there was a mix of profound satisfaction and sorrow.

Because of Pingzhuang Jing’s hard work and unrelenting dedication and refusal to advance, the school provided her with a private office.

Ah, did you notice, by the way, whether Xiao Jing is single? The short-haired girl suddenly realized something and asked in her mind.

Single.

After finishing, both remained silent for a moment, then they burst into laughter simultaneously.

The students on the corridor looked bewildered as Yukinoshita Yono inexplicably burst out laughing and laughed uncontrollably.

Encountered something amusing?

At the end of the afternoon classes, Yukinoshita Yono gently declined her companions’ invitations to play and walked towards Pingzhuang Jing’s office with her black guitar case.

Knocking on the door, hearing the voice inside say “come in,” she pushed the door open and was instantly hit by a strong smell of smoke. She coughed lightly and waved her hand to clear the air as she exited the office.

“Oh, my apologies.” Pingzhuang Jing smiled awkwardly, turning off the office air conditioning and opening the window to ventilate.

Thinking for a moment, she then got up, picked up a key lying on the desk, and left the office.

“Let’s go. I’ll take you to your activity classroom.”

Leading Yukinoshita Yono to a secluded room on the fourth floor of the special building, Pingzhuang Jing dropped the key into her hand briskly: “This is the place, it’s relatively isolated, not many people will come here, so you can use it freely.”

“Thanks, Teacher Pingzhuang.” Yukinoshita Yono received the key and thanked her.

“Calling me Teacher now?” Pingzhuang Jing smiled helplessly, waving to turn around and leave, “This room’s cleanliness is up to you, I have work to do, so I’ll leave first.”

“Bye, Xiao Jing~”

A sweet voice echoed behind her. Pingzhuang Jing stumbled slightly, shrugged her shoulders, shoved her hands in her white coat pockets, and hurried away.

After Pingzhuang Jing left, a pair of eyes and a mouth appeared on Yukinoshita Yono’s face:

“It’s really…”

Halfway, he chuckled lightly and shook his head.

Should it be destiny?

The activity classroom Pingzhuang Jing selected for Yukinoshita Yono would become the Servant Club’s activity classroom four years later.

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That noisy summer.

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