Chen Ye stood up and looked at Kingpin.
Kingpin rose to his feet, beginning to gather his belongings. He glanced at Chen Ye and said indifferently, "Don't look at me. They specifically asked for you. I've spent the whole day with you, and I need to get back to Vanessa quickly. She'll be angry if I'm late."
Seeing that Uncle Kingpin had no interest, Chen Ye didn't press the matter. He understood that everyone had their own priorities and quickly asked Master Ye to lead the way.
They walked down the corridor to another teacher's office. As soon as they entered, Chen Ye spotted Frank Castle.
The man's eyes weren't filled with murderous intent, but rather with a chilling numbness, as if he saw everyone as a corpse. He looked like a machine designed for killing.
Chen Ye immediately recognized him as a former mercenary. No wonder he dared to apply for the position of Dean of Students. Any gangster parent who tried to cause trouble would likely be taken down in seconds.
Just as Chen Ye was about to step forward to introduce himself, Frank Castle suddenly stood up and knelt before him.
He kept repeating "Thank you," as if he were deeply grateful to Chen Ye.
This made Chen Ye glance awkwardly at Master Ye, trying to figure out what was going on. Master Ye shook his head, indicating he didn't know either.
Chen Ye quickly helped Frank Castle to his feet and asked concernedly, "What's wrong? Why are you thanking me? I don't remember helping you."
Chen Ye was certain he hadn't helped this man. What could make such a ruthless killer show him such profound respect?
If Chen Ye had opened his System interface at that moment, he would have seen a series of notifications:
Congratulations, Host! Frank Castle has successfully added you as a friend.
Congratulations, Host! Frank Castle's affinity with you has increased to two stars.
Congratulations, Host...
Congratulations, Host! Frank Castle's affinity with you has reached maximum stars.
Congratulations, Host! You now have 17/20 family members.
Frank Castle stood up, realizing he had lost his composure. He smiled wryly and said, "You might not recognize me, but you must know Monroe—the child with the missing left arm. He's one of the students here."
Chen Ye looked at Master Ye in confusion. To his shame, he didn't recognize any of the students at the school, as this was his first day.
Master Ye nodded and turned to Frank. "Yes, there is a boy named Monroe here, and he is indeed missing his left arm. What relation are you to him?"
He then addressed Chen Ye. "This Monroe was also in the same orphanage as you, though much younger. He later joined the Vongola Family. Now that the school year has begun, he's been sent here to study."
Chen Ye nodded as if recalling something, then turned his gaze to Frank. Could this Monroe be his relative?
Frank spoke to Chen Ye with deep gratitude. "This Monroe is my poor child. I've been investigating this matter for some time now, and if it weren't for you, Monroe might have died long ago. That damned orphanage..."
In Frank's eyes, Chen Ye was a god. Without him, he might never have seen his child again. Without him, his child wouldn't have been able to grow up safely in Hell's Kitchen, let alone receive an education.
When Chen Ye heard Frank claim to be Monroe's father, his expression turned cold. "Oh, you're his father? Then where have you been all these years? Now you come back with fake sincerity to claim your son. I won't let my students come to any harm." Chen Ye didn't believe Frank's return to claim his child was anything good. *Why didn't he show up sooner?*
Frank showed no discomfort at Chen Ye's sudden change in attitude, instead understanding that Chen Ye was acting out of concern for the children.
Frank sat down and said in a low voice, "I was once an officer in this country's Marine Corps. I sacrificed everything for this nation—even my family and my life."
Frank covered his face. "I risked my life on the front lines for this country, while my wife died in a gang brawl. And my poor Monroe lost an arm."
"The damn federal government concealed everything from me and assigned me to a three-year mission. What hurt me most was that my closest friend tried to keep this from me and prevent me from seeking revenge."
"When I learned what happened, I wiped out that entire Italian Mafia family. The law couldn't touch them, so I did. After a long investigation, I finally found my child here."
After hearing this, Chen Ye confirmed that the man before him was none other than the Punisher from Hell's Kitchen.
The Punisher's real name was Frank Castle.
A former United States Marine Corps member, he became the Punisher after his family was murdered by the mob, launching a one-man war against all criminal elements, declaring, "If you're guilty, you die."
Master Ye nodded in full understanding. If his own daughter had been caught in the crossfire, he admitted he would have made the same choice.
Chen Ye had heard about that Mafia massacre during his part-time job. All 100 members of the family, including servants, were slaughtered and fed into a meat grinder. The remains were then packed up and dumped into the sea to feed the fish.
Not even a proper burial was allowed.
Chen Ye had been shocked by the news at the time. He never imagined the man before him was the same ruthless figure.
The more Chen Ye looked at Frank, the more satisfied he became. *With this ruthless man on our side,* he thought, *who would dare skip late-night study sessions now?*
Frank bowed deeply to Chen Ye once more. "Thank you. Without you, Monroe wouldn't be living like this. Even though he's lost a hand, he doesn't feel inferior, and no one around him discriminates against him."
Chen Ye waved his hand. "I'm not as good as you say. Don't you hate gangs? I was the one who threw Monroe into the Vongola Family in the first place. Don't you hate me for that?"
After all, all the orphanage members had been assigned to the Vongola Family. If they hadn't joined the gang back then, there would have been no place for these orphans to belong.
Frank shook his head. "I've looked into the Vongola Family. They're different from ordinary gangs. They're just trying to survive, and they haven't committed any truly heinous acts."
Frank knew that if not for the Vongola Family, his son Monroe might have starved to death the moment he left the orphanage. Though he hated gangs in general, he felt no resentment toward the Vongola Family; instead, he was deeply grateful.
Moreover, Frank strongly supported Chen Ye's plan to establish a school in Hell's Kitchen, which is why he came to apply for the job.
This way, he could see his son and repay Chen Ye for saving his son's life.
Chen Ye looked at Frank, his eyes shining with admiration.
He nodded in understanding of Frank's decision.
Then, he extended his hand for a handshake and said sincerely, "Welcome to the team, Frank. I trust you'll keep a close eye on these students, making sure they cherish this opportunity and study diligently."
Frank rose to his feet and shook Chen Ye's hand.
His eyes gleamed with determination, as if he could already envision those students, with the help of Chen Ye and himself, gradually moving toward a brighter future.
"By the way, would you mind telling me who your friend was who betrayed you? Are you planning to retaliate?" Chen Ye asked, as if he had just remembered something.
Frank hadn't expected this question, but he answered honestly, "Nick Fury, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D."
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