Chapter 26

"Don't pull such a long face. It's to your benefit to act close to me in front of them." "You're getting the better end of the deal and still complaining, but whatever, suit yourself." "Come with me to Class D in a bit." "Understood." Himeno Yuki didn't ask why; Yuan Yuyuan wouldn't sell her out, anyway. After class, Ichinose saw the two of them stand up and leave the classroom together. A hint of confusion flickered across her face, but she didn't say anything. The two walked in silence all the way to the door of Class D. Yuan Yuyuan knocked on the open door and walked onto the podium with practiced ease. "Minasan, long time no see. I've come to save your pathetic class points once again." The students of Class D didn't care about Yuan Yuyuan's sarcasm. After all, both Class B and Class D knew what had happened during the first month, and the fact that their class points were less than half of the others' was a reality. Seeing Yuan Yuyuan arrive at Class D again, they knew there was a high probability that this exam would be taken care of. "How cold. I came here with a heart full of passion to help you all overcome this hurdle. So, without further ado, I have the answers to the midterm exam. Do you want them or not?" "Really? Did you steal them? Won't we be punished by the school if we use them?" Watching Class D erupt into a frenzy, Yuan Yuyuan couldn't help but find it amusing. Fortunately, even though Ayanokoji had been entrusted by Chabashira, he didn't seem to have any intention of stepping in. Otherwise, it would have been hard to sell answers that were so easily obtained. "The source is absolutely reliable. I wouldn't joke about my position as vice president. If I were to be punished, wouldn't I be losing my wife and soldiers? So, everyone can rest assured. But, of course, it's not free." As soon as the others heard there was a price, they began to hesitate. It was very much in line with Yuan Yuyuan's impression of Class D—worthy of the honor of being at the bottom despite knowing the rules! Only Horikita Suzune was willing to speak up at such a critical moment: "Name your price. How much is it this time?" "It's good that you're sensible, Suzune. Two thousand per person per month, or a one-time payment of eight hundred thousand. It's up to you all to decide." Seeing the vast difference between the two figures, Class D was naturally more inclined toward the installment plan. But Horikita Suzune saw through the wordplay Yuan Yuyuan was using. Having saved up quite a few points by living frugally during the first month, she didn't want to be the sucker: "Can't you all see it? Two thousand per person per month is eighty thousand. He'll break even in less than a year, and for the remaining two years, he'll be earning our points for free." "Suzune, that's a bit 'why don't they eat meat' of you. I know you have plenty of points, but you have to consider the others. Everyone already has to pay twenty-five thousand a month, leaving them with less than twenty thousand. How could they possibly scrape together eight hundred thousand at once? On the contrary, by saving just two thousand a month, you get the point rewards from the midterm exam, and you'll still earn an extra eight thousand a month. It's such a great deal. Just click the little yellow cart in the bottom left corner and it'll be shipped to your door!" While tempting the students of Class D, Yuan Yuyuan didn't forget to dig a hole for Horikita Suzune. He deliberately revealed that Horikita Suzune had plenty of points and didn't care about others' feelings. If Kushida jumped out to harm Horikita again, he would be able to confirm Kushida's true colors once and for all. If it was a misunderstanding, he would have to settle for the next best thing: instigating others to borrow money from Horikita. If you don't borrow, you're not part of Class D! He believed that with the nature of Class D, if Horikita Suzune refused to lend, everyone would blame her. However, this would expose his disguise to Horikita Suzune, so it could only be a backup plan. Fortunately, Kushida Kikyo did not disappoint Yuan Yuyuan. She looked at Yuan Yuyuan with envy: "Eh? Yuan-kun actually knows that Horikita-san has a lot of points? You two really have a good relationship. Even we didn't know about this." "Ah? Actually... I just guessed, because Suzune looks like a woman who is good at managing a household." Kushida Kikyo didn't say anything more, and the others, whether out of pride or unfamiliarity, didn't suggest borrowing money from Horikita Suzune, though they still felt a bit unbalanced inside. As long as Kushida seized on this point, Yuan Yuyuan could rest easy. But on the surface, he said impatiently: "Have you decided? I don't have time to mess around." Since Horikita Suzune had no intention of covering the cost, and Class D's points were indeed tight, everyone finally decided on the installment plan. Then, Hirata began to collect signatures from the others. When it was Koenji's turn, he put down the mirror in his hand and refused Hirata. "What a pity, Hirata-boy. I never said I needed any answers. Cheating is a behavior that is simply not beautiful." "I know that Koenji-kun's grades are very good, but Horikita-san has also agreed. If we don't do this, the students whose grades aren't passing will be in danger. Look..." "That may be true, but the education I've received since childhood has never told me that the strong must pity the weak. Those who can't even pass the midterm exam should drop out early. If they drop out, I would consider this class a little less ugly." Seeing that Koenji intended to refuse the deal, the hot-tempered Sudo couldn't sit still. He didn't care that Koenji was the son of a wealthy family; these answers were the only chance he had in this life. "Koenji, what do you mean by that! A guy like you who acts arrogant just because your grades are good is the one who should drop out most." "Hahahaha, the Redhairboy's Japanese literature grade is probably also at a level where he can't pass. My meaning, of course, is that people like you who need others' pity to barely pass are truly ugly." Seeing the two suddenly start arguing, Hirata played the good guy and tried to mediate: "The two of you, please don't fight. How about this, I'll cover Koenji-kun's share, okay?" At this, others became dissatisfied. If we're going to be poor, we should all be poor together. Why is someone secretly getting rich? "What? Why doesn't Koenji have to pay! Hirata, why don't you cover ours too?" Yuan Yuyuan recognized that these two had participated in Horikita Suzune's study group with Sudo. Himeno Yuki leaned in and said the two were named Ike and Yamauchi, and they were close with Sudo. Perhaps this is what they mean by birds of a feather. They really had no shame. Although Koenji wasn't a good person, he really didn't need the answers. It was best not to provoke someone like him. This time, he was truly impatient: "Enough. I'm not here to watch a monkey show. Transfer the points to me within one minute, or the deal is off. A friendly reminder: if someone drops out, three hundred class points will be deducted, and our previous debt will continue. That is to say, from now on, whenever you have points, the school will transfer them all to me." Yamauchi and Ike calmed down instantly. One minute was far from enough to bicker, but they couldn't afford the consequences, so they had to stop pestering Hirata. After Hirata was freed, he didn't choose to blame the two, but turned to apologize to Yuan Yuyuan: "I'm really sorry, Yuan-kun. Here, we've all signed." "It's fine. It's not your fault that you were assigned to the same class as such losers." After getting the contract with Class D's signatures, Yuan Yuyuan didn't even glance at the angry but silent Ike and Yamauchi, and swaggered back to Class B with Himeno Yuki. First Semester : Chapter 26 Chapter 25: There's Always Someone Who Likes You Looking Half-Dead The two arrived at the classroom just as the bell rang. After class started, Yuan Yuyuan turned to whisper to Himeno Yuki. Anyway, the first month had passed, and the school turned a blind eye to such things. "Any thoughts?" "Are you testing me? I think Class D is a bit strange. Except for a few idiots..."