Classroom of the Elite: The Reluctant Dropout
Chapter 5

I Just Want to Drop Out of Real School

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A month of "disciplinary observation" would numerically quantify the gap between students through scores.

Based on past experience, without any surprises, after a month, Class A would still be Class A, and Class D would remain Class D.

However, a surprise has now occurred. This secret exam, barely begun, has almost been completely laid bare by Bai Lan.

Keep in mind, she didn't reveal anything the school forbade; she practically read directly from the script.

She didn't break any rules at all.

Since no rules were broken, the exam would continue.

It's easy to imagine that once students learn their actions this month will affect their living expenses next month, they will definitely restrain themselves as much as possible.

Although Chabashira knows that many students in Class D are the type who, even if they understand there's a trap, can't control their hands and feet when they see temptation and rush right into it – hopeless individuals.

But to some extent, after falling into the trap, they would feel a little pain and become more cautious.

After all, that's their money!

Furthermore, if anyone commits a disciplinary violation that leads to significant point deductions, they will inevitably draw the condemnation of the entire class and suffer "collective violence."

I didn't expect that besides Ayanokoji, there was such a hidden gem like Bai Lan in the class!

Class A doesn't seem so far away either!

If Bai Lan knew what Chabashira was thinking, he would definitely say: You're celebrating too early!

Bai Lan was also laughing wildly in his heart.

My turn to make a move!

At this moment, the students' moods had plummeted from the heavens to the ground.

Bai Lan prepared to deliver another blow...

"In that case, I also know what needs to be done," Bai Lan said with a solemn expression.

"Classmate, have you already thought of a way to lead the class to keep our living expenses?"

A handsome boy, who looked very gentle, stood up excitedly and said with joy: "That's great! Let's work together to protect our living expenses and have a wonderful high school life!"

Chabashira also looked at Bai Lan with some excitement.

At this moment, Bai Lan changed the subject again and suddenly asked:

"By the way, teacher, how many times do you need to skip class, be late, or leave early in this school to be expelled?"

Chabashira: "No comment."

Bai Lan: "You said points can buy anything, right?"

Chabashira: "Yes, if you want it now, it's 50,000."

A few seconds later.

"Ding! 50,000 has been credited to your account..."

"I want it..." Bai Lan looked at the curious eyes of the entire classroom and added: "Please send it to me on my phone, preferably right now, the sooner the better."

Soon, Bai Lan received the information sent by Chabashira.

After reading it, Bai Lan clicked his tongue with some displeasure and put down his phone.

"Classmate, can you tell us now?"

Soon, Bai Lan spoke.

However, as he spoke, his expression instantly changed.

From obedient to unruly.

"What a joke! How can I manage class discipline with a bunch of insects who are either stupid or mute?"

This statement caused the entire class to explode.

Some quick-witted individuals also realized what was happening and shut their mouths, preferring to be mute rather than stupid.

"Everyone, quiet down! Let's hear this classmate explain first!"

The handsome boy stood up again, trying to maintain discipline.

Then, a very cute girl, who looked like a little angel, also stood up to help maintain discipline.

"You guys stop arguing, stop arguing..."

Bai Lan waved his hand: "Argue! Let them argue. Arguments deduct everyone's points, everyone's money. If everyone paid, and someone else argues while you don't, wouldn't that money be wasted?"

As soon as he said this, the classroom instantly fell silent.

That's right!

Not following discipline means losing money.

"Classmate, please explain," the handsome boy bowed and requested, his tone full of respect.

Bai Lan felt a bit embarrassed by this whole charade. He turned his head to look out the window, avoiding the other's gaze, and then spread his hands. "Is there even a need for explanation?

Just as I thought, with so many brainless idiots who can't control themselves around, points are definitely going to be deducted, and by a lot.

Based on past experience, the total class points are usually around 100.

The entire class has 40 people. Those few silent ones, since they can control their mouths, can probably control their hands and feet too.

The remaining thirty-odd fools, even if each fool only loses points once a week, if there's a negative point system, they'd be in debt by over thirty points.

100:100,000.

One point is equivalent to a thousand yen.

Next month, everyone might even owe over thirty thousand.

Of course, it's also possible that the school's rewards aren't based on points, but on ranking.

At the start of the semester, everyone has full marks, so they'd all get the first-place prize. First place is 100,000. As for last place, I don't know, but to reflect the difference, it should be significantly less than 100,000. At best, it's half, at worst, zero points, and they might even have to pay...

Or perhaps, a combination of both.

Points deducted mean money lost.

Last place in the ranking means another deduction... "

The handsome boy: "This... what should we do?"

"Whatever! It's going to be deducted anyway. Rather than have my money deducted because of those thirty-odd fools, I'd rather deduct it myself. At least I'll have had my fun!

That way, I won't get so angry that I want to beat to death the heads of those who cost me my money.

Don't worry, I'll only deduct my own share. 100 points, divided equally, that's 2.5 per person...

Everyone deducts their own. Everyone shares the responsibility, so no one will be angry.

For 'insurance,' I plan to break the rules three times. Don't worry, after three times, I'll definitely try my best to be a good student!

How should I use these three disciplinary violations?

Got it! Tomorrow morning, I'll skip the first two classes. Sleep to my heart's content!"

"Hiss~"

Someone started grinding their teeth in anger.

"Skipping two classes? That's only two violations, right?" Ayanokoji, who had maintained a passive, bystander expression, chimed in.

"Good question. The answer is: to make it three violations, I plan to leave early during this class."

Ayanokoji: "Why?"

"I think someone might try to ambush me, and I'm afraid I won't be able to leave after class. Sixteen years old, afraid of school violence... But don't worry, I'll still attend the opening ceremony later." With that, Bai Lan swaggered out of the classroom.

Chazhu didn't stop him. After all, during the disciplinary inspection month, teachers were supposed to "interfere" as little as possible with students' "normal rule-breaking."

Everyone glared at Bai Lan as he left, wanting to stop him. However, firstly, there were teachers watching from above, and secondly, having just been "disciplined," they were very afraid of being penalized for rule-breaking, losing their allowance, and being resented by their classmates. Thus, none of them dared to move.

For a moment, the teachers and students in the classroom remained frozen, staring at Bai Lan's receding back.

Soon, some people started to feel uneasy.

"What exactly is he trying to do?"

"Is he crazy?"

At this time, it was usually reserved for students to introduce themselves.

However, in the classroom of 40 people, everyone was lost in thought.

Even those with empty minds, under this group atmosphere, were afraid of pretending to be thoughtful, otherwise, they'd be seen as not fitting in.

The consequence of not fitting in was like Bai Lan's... like that...

Although, it didn't seem like much?

While there were over thirty fools in this classroom, there were still a few who weren't fools.

Those who "weren't fools," along with Ayanokoji, who had escaped the "mute" persona by speaking and had now blended into the "fool" group, couldn't help but start thinking.

Does not being a fool mean being smart?

Why did the non-fools become mutes?

They thought about their own reasons for not speaking...

What was Bai Lan's purpose in doing this?

Bai Lan said this classroom was either full of fools or mutes. Did that include himself?

Bai Lan talked a lot, so he was definitely not a mute. Was he also calling himself a fool?

Why did he want to be a "fool"?

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