Zhao Bai had once ordered a mascot costume, something like a full-body suit for an employee to wear and pose alluringly at the restaurant entrance to attract passing diners.
Zhao Bai had bought a Homu mascot costume.
But when placing the order, his hand had slipped, resulting in the entire costume being only 1.5 meters tall. No one could wear it.
Bronya had volunteered, even refusing payment, asking only for a chance to wear the Homu suit. But after she put it on, the entire Homu floated in midair, creating an extremely eerie sight.
Not only did it fail to attract customers, it scared them all away.
After thinking it over, Theresa was the only option.
"It's beneath my dignity!"
Theresa had been furious at the time and rejected Zhao Bai's ridiculous suggestion in the strongest possible terms, which left him deeply distressed.
Now, the old matter had been brought up again.
But Theresa was no longer allowed to refuse.
Because with one entrance and one exit like this, the principal had become his property. Wouldn't getting her to do something for him be effortless?
"Fine, I'll wear it! I'll wear it!"
Theresa steeled herself and agreed angrily. She thought that the Homu suit would wrap her up completely, so no one would recognize her. Getting two hundred million waived this way seemed pretty good.
She didn't have much money at all.
Zhao Bai knew that, in order to prevent the principal from doing something as stupid as buying a publishing house after reading one comic, financial authority was controlled by Murata Himeko, the Head of Disciplinary Affairs.
So this was the best solution.
Theresa looked dejected and no longer had any desire to play games, but Zhao Bai continued pressing his advantage.
"This is still far from enough. You