The Person in the Real Sect Only Wants to Drop Out Section 21

No! He couldn't act like before!

After all, he'd said plenty of harsh words yesterday too.

Yet when he came to check the results today, he found that not only did most of the girls in the class not hold a grudge against him, they'd actually shown "favorability UP" feedback.

This made Bai Lan have to suspect that most of the girls in Class D were the type of love-brained girls who liked the "overbearing CEO" kind of guy.

To confirm this, he'd even run a specific test, and the results only further solidified that notion.

It seemed the love-brained girls in Class D really did develop positive feelings toward guys who spoke roughly.

After all, Kushida was one of the suspected love-brained girls in Class D!

So Kushida might be the same way.

If Bai Lan, following his usual habits, deliberately said those rough, harsh words to scare her off, wouldn't that just be "rewarding" her?

After receiving that "reward," wouldn't her favorability toward him rise even further?

Thinking this, Bai Lan quickly swallowed the words he'd been about to say.

"Close call. Good thing I caught myself. I almost racked up a wave of favorability."

With the suspicion that "she likes me" in mind, Bai Lan couldn't help but lean into a "conspiracy theory."

Thinking it over carefully, Kushida asking Bai Lan to help her make friends with Horikita might actually just be a tactic.

Once Bai Lan agreed to Kushida's request.

What would happen next?

For Bai Lan to help Kushida befriend Horikita, he'd inevitably have to set aside time to accompany her, give her advice, and even act together with her.

And what kind of person was Horikita?

The difficulty level of befriending her was enormous!

It definitely wasn't something that could be accomplished in a short time, and it might not even succeed in the end!

This way, Bai Lan and Kushida would inevitably have long-term, frequent contact.

With more contact, feelings would develop.

Additionally, during this period, Kushida would definitely hit many walls.

Every time Kushida hit a wall with Horikita, she might come to Bai Lan to vent and seek comfort.

Through repeated comforting, their feelings would deepen...

With more contact, feelings would inevitably arise.

Once the feelings accumulated enough.

By that point, Bai Lan figured he'd have a hard time guaranteeing he could resist secretly developing feelings and falling in love.

Then, bound by those feelings, he'd find it hard to even think about dropping out anymore.

Like a dog leashed, unable to escape this place, losing the freedom he yearned for...

Terrifying!

What a scheming girl!

Of course, this latter part was just speculation.

Based on the current information, Bai Lan only knew that she was likely a love-brained girl who liked the "overbearing CEO" type.

To avoid being liked by her.

What Bai Lan had to do was change his image as the "overbearing CEO" in Kushida's mind.

If not the "overbearing CEO," then what?

Go the opposite way—be a warm-hearted knight, a central air conditioner?

No, no!

Bai Lan couldn't stand that.

Bai Lan wanted to drop out so he could run wild outside; he yearned for a broader world, a freer life.

If dropping out meant tying himself up, losing his freedom, and not being himself, wouldn't that be putting the cart before the horse?

So, Bai Lan planned to pick a behavior pattern from his favorites that was quite different from the "overbearing CEO."

The most important thing about the "overbearing CEO" was the "overbearing"!

Overbearing presence!

Overbearing dominance!

Overbearing king!

Walking the path of "slay gods when gods block, slay Buddhas when Buddhas block"—a very extreme yang, extreme rigid road.

The opposite of yang and rigid was yin and soft.

Bai Lan certainly wasn't going to act effeminate.

He couldn't do soft and gentle.

But he could do ruthless, venomous, and cunningly treacherous!

Since you like the tough and masculine type, then I'll play dirty with you!

Poisonous Strategist Bai Lan, reporting for duty!

25, you've got talent—come learn how to roast people from me!

Bai Lan planned to use a scheme to thoroughly toy with her.

When she came to her senses, she'd deeply realize she'd been played, her intelligence insulted.

At the same time, she'd realize Bai Lan wasn't the "overbearing CEO" they liked, but a "sly old schemer"!

Her favorability would instantly collapse.

Then love would turn to hate!

She'd definitely hold a grudge against Bai Lan!

Not to mention, Kushida was the core figure in the class, the little angel everyone adored.

Once others found out Kushida had been bullied, they'd definitely want to avenge her.

When they learned the bully was Bai Lan and how he'd done it...

First, the love-struck girls' image of Bai Lan as the "overbearing CEO" would shatter, and they'd also turn from love to hate.

Then, the boys, nursing old grudges and craving attention from the little angel and other girls...

New hatred piled on old scores...

In the end, the whole class would hate Bai Lan!

As for how to toy with Kushida...

Bai Lan glanced at Kushida's cute, angelic appearance, felt a spark of inspiration, and a thought arose:

"Such a pure little angel—I wonder what she'd look like tainted? I really want to see that!"

With that thought, Bai Lan hatched a plan.

Imagining the little angel turning into a fallen angel under his scheme, Bai Lan couldn't help but smile, even laughing out loud.

"Hehehe..."

It was the signature laugh of a villain.

Kushida saw Bai Lan silent for a long time, as if deep in thought.

Far from disappointed, she grew even more expectant.

After all, he hadn't refused—he'd just chosen to think.

If anything, it was better that he thought it over first rather than agreeing on the spot.

It showed he was seriously considering the feasibility of helping her befriend Horikita, not just brushing her off—he seemed earnest and responsible.

For a moment, Kushida felt: Bai Lan was reliable, someone worth leaning on.

Kushida: Bai is actually a pretty nice guy!

Kushida was thinking just that.

But then, she heard Bai Lan's "hehehe" laugh.

Kushida: ???

Then Bai Lan spoke: "You came to the right person asking me to help you befriend Horikita! Do you want to know how to quickly close the distance with her and find common ground?"

Hearing this, Kushida set aside her doubts about his odd behavior, her eyes lighting up: "Yes! I want to know!"

Bai Lan: "Befriending Horikita is tough. To have common ground with her, you need to learn the right skills!"

"Skills? No problem, I'll work hard! Teach me!" Kushida nodded eagerly, causing a ripple.

Bai Lan: "Good! That's the spirit! From now on, you'll learn how to roast people from me!"

"Okay! I'll study hard..." The little angel's face suddenly changed: "Wait, roast... people?"

"Don't worry about not getting it—I think you've got some talent for it!" Bai Lan said in the tone of a teacher comforting an insecure student.

"No, no, no! It's not talent I'm worried about..."

Kushida: I know my own talent!

Kushida quickly explained: "Why do I need to learn to roast... that kind of thing to befriend Horikita? Can't we just do fun things together and become friends that way?"

Bai Lan shook his head, then spoke in a devilish tone, like a tempter urging Adam to eat the forbidden fruit: "Kushida Kikyo, who do you think you're trying to befriend? That's Horikita Suzune!"

"The way you're talking about is for normal people! Is Horikita Suzune normal?"

"No! She's completely abnormal!"

"Horikita is a very hardworking person!"

"Do you know how hard Horikita works?" Bai Lan demanded of Kushida.