I Prepared Fifty Million for You, but You Only Asked for Twenty Million?

Shouldn't you find your brother at this point, tell him you've suffered serious injuries, and then indulge in your adorable, spoiled behavior?

However, I've never seen Horikita act cute like this before...

No, no, no, I'd rather not. The contrast feels too strong, and I might not be able to handle it.

"Hey, say something! You're daydreaming while we're talking, don't you know that's incredibly rude?"

Coming to his senses, Shuichi Kanda turned to look at Horikita, whose face wore a very displeased expression.

"Oh, that?" Shuichi Kanda pretended nothing was wrong. "You don't need to worry about that. Although Class 1-D dragged the team down, Class 2-D and Class 3-D are probably not as good as Class 1-D. The Red Team won't lose."

"Do you know anything about what happened in the second and third years?" Horikita asked with a suspicious look.

"I guess so." Shuichi Kanda didn't want to say more about this. "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. By the way, why did you look back several times when you were running?"

"It really annoys me to think about this. That guy named Kinoshita called my name several times while we were running."

Horikita's uncomfortable face still held a hint of doubt.

"I see."

Ryuen is really ruthless... no, that Kinoshita is even more ruthless. I don't know what kind of conditions Ryuen offered that made her agree to self-harm like this.

That takes so much courage!

I bumped into someone while running and then fell down...

Just thinking about Shuichi Kanda makes me feel incredibly painful, probably several times more painful than getting a shot!

What are you thinking about now?

Horikita was displeased again when she saw Shuichi Kanda lost in thought.

Aren't you curious why they called you?

"Why?"

Shuichi Kanda did not answer. This time, he said he wouldn't make a move, and it would be a good thing to teach Horikita Suzune a lesson.

After all, Sudo was just sent off using the same tactic, and you still can't figure out their strategy.

"I think you'll find out soon enough."

And so, the two slowly walked toward the Infirmary.

The school nurse is Ms. Hoshinomiya-sensei of Class A.

"Huh? It's Kanda- kun and Horikita. What happened? Are you hurt?" Shuichi Kanda Hoshinomiya entered and greeted him.

"Yes, Horikita collided with students from another class during the competition and fell. Her foot is quite swollen now, and I'm worried it might be a fracture, so I brought her to see a doctor."

While Shuichi Kanda wasn't particularly adept at dealing with Hoshinomiya-sensei, Horikita was clearly even less skilled.

"Oh, I see. Please have a seat." With that, Hoshinomiya turned and called out from behind the curtains, "Dr. Kono, could you also take a look at this student?"

"Okay, please wait a moment." A woman's voice came from behind the curtains. "Alright, you'll be fine after the rest of the match."

"Is anyone else injured there?" Horikita asked, sitting on the bed with Shuichi Kanda's help.

"It's Kinoshita from Class C."

Hoshinomiya's words made Horikita sense that something was wrong. Although it was perfectly normal for someone injured to come to the Infirmary, she still felt that something was amiss in this situation.

Soon, a middle-aged woman in a white coat emerged from behind the curtain.

"Show me your injured foot."

Despite his defiant demeanor in front of Shuichi Kanda, Horikita obediently extended his injured foot when instructed by the doctor.

After conducting some tests, the doctor gave a diagnosis.

"The injury is quite serious. Although no bones are broken, it's best if he doesn't participate in any further matches."

Even though she knew the outcome, Horikita still bit her lip in resentment.

"Will there be any long-term effects?"

The doctor glanced at Shuichi Kanda, then took out gauze from the Medical Kit beside him. "He'll be fine as long as he rests."

Then they gave Horikita's foot emergency treatment, which involved applying ice and then bandaging it.

Hey teacher, aren't you going to give me some medicine?

For example, safflower oil.

Shuichi Kanda used this in his previous life. He accidentally stepped into a hole and was in so much pain that he couldn't walk. But after applying safflower oil and sleeping overnight, he was completely healed without any aftereffects. It's really effective!

Shuichi Kanda gave this doctor an unprofessional evaluation!

Then, just as Shuichi Kanda was hesitating about whether to ask about the safflower oil, another uninvited guest arrived at the Infirmary.

Ryuen Kakeru walked in from outside the door alone.

"Huh? Ryuen, you're injured too?" Hoshinomiya was also somewhat surprised to see Ryuen.

"Yeah, I got punched pretty hard." She said as she walked towards Shuichi Kanda and Horikita. "So I came to get my wound bandaged up, and also to see Kinoshita-san, who can't participate because of Suzune, Kinoshita."

"What nonsense are you spouting? What do you mean by 'because of me'?"

Ryuen's words made Horikita frown, and he realized that something was wrong.

"Kinoshita from my class just messaged me saying that you've made her unable to participate in the competition," Ryuen said loudly, as if afraid Horikita wouldn't understand.

"Impossible! I absolutely didn't do that! That was..."

Horikita had a vague idea that this was Kinoshita's doing, that it was Ryuen's scheme. So she subconsciously glanced at Shuichi Kanda, only to find that he remained silent.

Yes, even if she knows it was Ryuen who did it, so what can she do? She has no evidence.

"That was purely by chance!"

"Really? But I heard from Kinoshita that you kicked her shin really hard."

Horikita had no intention of adopting Ryuen's rejection, because it was not accidental at all, and he naturally knew what was going on.

"Hoshinomiya-sensei, the results of Kinoshita's injury assessment are in, right?"

"This..."

Upon hearing Ryuen's words, Hoshinomiya turned his gaze to Kono- sensei, who had just bandaged Horikita's wound.

"Kinoshita's injuries are indeed very serious, and there was definitely external force involved in her calf."

Upon hearing this, Shuichi Kanda covered his forehead speechlessly.

Ryuen, you really came prepared, but what you've done is a bit too much.

"Teacher, how badly is Horikita injured?"

"Her injuries are basically the same as Kinoshita's, otherwise you wouldn't have helped her over, would you?" Dr. Kono was annoyed by Shuichi Kanda's obvious question.

Did you hear that, Ryuen? With such serious injuries, you still went and kicked someone?

Don't you know that kicking someone requires one foot to support your weight?

Horikita already has a broken leg, how can you let her kick people? So, is this really all you're capable of?

Seeing Shuichi Kanda's speechless expression, Ryuen felt that something was amiss.

"I'm sorry to say, did you hear that, Ryuen? My injuries are also quite severe. I can hardly even stand up, let alone kick her."

"That's true. With this kind of injury, it's impossible to kick someone with an injured foot. As for using an injured foot for support, even if you could stand up, you probably wouldn't be able to exert any strength."

Horikita glanced at him in surprise. Had this kid finally come to his senses?

As for kicking an opponent during a match, that's practically impossible, right? But Ryuen, you wouldn't come up with such a low-down excuse, would you?

"I didn't say you kicked Kinoshita after you fell down, did I?"

Here it comes! Ryuen has completely lost all shamelessness!

Um, he seems to have never had any shame, Shuichi Kanda felt ashamed.

"Putting aside whether I could actually do that during a race, why would I risk injuring myself by kicking her?"

"Of course you could do that, right? Didn't you turn around during the race to check her location? I think the cameras captured that clearly, didn't they?"

"That's because she called my name, that's why I turned around!"

"Really? Then is there any evidence?"

"Don't you also lack evidence?"

"Yes, I don't have any evidence, so I think this matter should be left to the school to collect evidence and then make a judgment. What do you think?"

Horikita remained silent, because if this matter were handed over to the school, it would inevitably alarm the Student Council, according to the principle that student matters should be handled by students, and she did not want to see that happen.

With Horikita remaining silent, Ryuen had already secured victory.

Chapter 184 I'd prepared 50 million for you, but you only wanted 20 million?

The current situation is not a dead end. As long as Horikita sticks to her point of view, Ryuen can't do anything about it. After all, in terms of consequences, Horikita's injuries are almost as serious as Kinoshita's.

Even though Japan is a country that helps the vulnerable, the determination of responsibility in this incident is ambiguous because neither of the two individuals played a role in the subsequent events.

If this matter is blown out of proportion, it will eventually reach the teachers' ears, and then the Student Council.

Based on past experience, this matter would be handled and resolved by the Student Council President. Horikita definitely didn't want to cause trouble for her brother because of her own stupidity.

Subconsciously, Horikita Suzune looked at Shuichi Kanda.

Before she could even speak, she was met with Ryuen's mocking laughter. "Hey, hey, hey, all you do when you encounter problems is ask for help from others? It seems that everything you said before the exam was just bragging."

Ryuen's words undoubtedly stung Horikita's heart.

The class competition schedule was leaked, and Sudo was forced to leave the Ryuen by Ryuen's self-inflicted injury. Now, he himself is being tricked by the same tactic.

"It's a complete defeat," Horikita thought, filled with frustration.

However, Shuichi Kanda didn't intend to help her; he would have done his duty as long as Horikita's body didn't suffer any serious aftereffects.

After all, this was something he had promised Horikita Manabu. As for whether Horikita Suzune would be defeated by Ryuen in one fell swoop, Shuichi Kanda wasn't worried about that at all.

She wasn't the type of student who would easily become withdrawn.

"Ryuen, are you that afraid of me?" Shuichi Kanda. "Afraid that I'll help her just because she pleads for help?"

"I think I've already said it, the word 'fear' doesn't exist in my dictionary." Ryuen prided himself on being a man who didn't know what fear was, Shuichi Kanda's repeated mentions of this matter had already made him somewhat angry.

"Is that so? Then let's leave it at that." Shuichi Kanda took two steps forward and stood a meter in front of Ryuen. "However, your methods this time were rather crude. Even now, I have a way to break this deadlock. Do you believe me?"

Shuichi Kanda's words made Ryuen narrow his eyes, and Horikita behind him also showed a look of joy.

"But don't worry, I said I wouldn't intervene this time, and I mean it. Besides..." Shuichi Kanda turned to look at Horikita, "Since you've taken on the responsibility for this Sports Festival, you should see it through to the end. No one can cover for you forever."

"At least I wouldn't."

After adding that sentence, Shuichi Kanda walked out of the Infirmary: "Want to come out and chat for a bit?"

"Sure."

Ryuen seemed to be in a good mood, so he followed Shuichi Kanda out of the Infirmary, leaving Horikita sitting on the bed, lost in thought.

"Well done! That reverse psychology tactic worked well this time."

Shuichi Kanda praised Ryuen's actions without hesitation.

"Likewise, we all learned this from you!"

Ryuen and Shuichi Kanda stood facing each other, hands in their pockets, smiles on their faces.

"But what I didn't expect was what happened with Horikita. You're really ruthless." Shuichi Kanda sighed, "No, compared to you, that Kinoshita guy is even more ruthless."

"What are you saying? I don't understand."

The Sudo incident was clearly a combination of provocation and self-inflicted injury. No matter how Ryuen's actions were, they did not violate any rules.

However, Sudo, who threw a punch at Ryuen, undoubtedly violated the rules of the match, so it was normal for him to be disqualified from further competitions. Therefore, Ryuen readily accepted this.

However, Kinoshita's actions were essentially a case of blaming the victim. If the truth were exposed, all of his schemes against Horikita would fail, which is why he wouldn't admit it easily.

"Don't worry, although there are cameras here, they don't have recording capabilities, and I can't come up with such a low-level method as recording with a mobile phone."