People at the practical education center only want to drop out.

Bai Lan was even more confused.

Let's put aside the issues of "noon" and "control" for now.

What did Hirata ask you to hide from me?

No wonder he found the reactions of his classmates so strange!

So there's something going on here!

Judging from what Kushida said, it seems that Hirata is doing something to him.

Hirata, who seems like a pretty honest guy, actually managed to fool the whole class into acting like him?

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what happened?

No! He absolutely has to get to the bottom of this today!

Thinking of this, Bai Lan asked anxiously, "Kushida, tell me everything you know that Hirata asked you to keep from me!"

Seeing that Shirai seemed to know nothing, Kushida was somewhat puzzled.

Could it be that Hirata wasn't part of Bai Lan's scheme?

Bai Lan always leaves room for whitewashing in her words and actions, and Ping Tian always manages to find those points to whitewash Bai Lan. Is this just a coincidence?

It shouldn’t be!

At that moment, Kushida suddenly realized something and his expression changed to one of sudden understanding.

She got it!

Bai Lan is asking her for a pledge of loyalty!

Bai Lan knew everything.

But Bai Lan still wanted her to tell him personally what Hirata had told the class to keep from her, so that she could show that she was on Bai Lan's side by doing something that seemed like "betraying the class," and to show her sincerity in surrendering!

42. In a moment of clarity, I found myself unknowingly shackled.

After considering Bai Lan's possible intentions, Kushida didn't say anything more.

She dutifully acted as a tool, answering whatever Bai Lan asked without doing anything unnecessary.

Soon, Kushida finished explaining to Shirai the two "whitewashing meetings" that Hirata had held with them that morning and after school.

The more Bai Lan listened, the more her brows furrowed.

What is "communication barrier"?

What does it mean to be sharp-tongued but kind-hearted?

What kind of personal demonstration of a reverse case?

.......

You can wash this?

No wonder his attempt to incite hatred failed!

It turns out that the girls in Class D who showed him kindness weren't actually love-struck "domineering CEOs" at all; they were just fooled by Hirata.

I've actually become a stubborn but soft-hearted arrogant man?

What a shame!

Moreover, according to Kushida, after Hirata's second meeting after school, the situation in the class had become even more serious than it had been in the morning.

Not only girls, but many boys also began to openly express their affection for Bai Lan, praising her to others everywhere.

Praising Bai Lan has even become a kind of culture, custom, or even the norm in the class?

If you don't offer a compliment when you meet someone, it's considered unsociable and incorrect.

Thinking of this, Bai Lan couldn't hold back any longer, and her face instantly contorted with pain.

Bai Lan really wanted to curse, and the first person she thought of was Hirata, who had ruined her plan to attract hatred.

"Yosuke Hirata! Holy crap..."

But when the words were about to come out, Bai Lan suddenly felt unable to utter them.

Although Hirata ruined Bai Lan's plans, Bai Lan couldn't bring herself to hate him and couldn't regard him as an enemy at all.

Rather, Bai Lan even felt somewhat moved.

After all, no matter how you look at it, what the other party did was to help Bai Lan!

Moreover, Bai Lan could see that Hirata's two attempts to clear her name, though seemingly perfect and a win-win situation, were actually fraught with huge hidden dangers!

The reason why Hirata was able to successfully fool everyone in the class twice in a row is...

This is mainly because the school term has not been long and people do not know much about Bai Lan yet.

Because everyone's understanding of Bai Lan is almost nonexistent, Hirata is able to interpret this almost blank piece of paper at will and arrange it in the way he wants.

But as time went on, Bai Lan revealed more and more information.

The rest of the class will eventually discover that the information Bai Lan presents contradicts and is inconsistent with what Hirata has analyzed.

One day, Hirata will no longer be able to cover up the truth, and will then be blamed by those who realize they have been deceived.

Hirata's reputation, built up over time, will crumble.

Bai Lan never imagined that Hirata would be willing to expend so much effort and take such a great risk in order to resolve the conflict between Bai Lan and the other members of Class D and to save Bai Lan from the "dangerous situation" where the whole class was at odds with her!

Hirata misled the class by saying that Bai Lan was a good person who "sacrificed herself"?

Bai Lan wanted to say to Hirata, "Are you talking about yourself?"

Although Bai Lan didn't know what the other person was thinking or what their thought process was.

But undeniably, Hirata did give Bai Lan a huge favor, so much so that Bai Lan felt incredibly burdened by it.

Even if Bai Lan didn't want it, she had to accept this favor.

Bai Lan doesn't like to take advantage of others.

Once he accepts someone's kindness, he must find a way to repay it; otherwise, he will feel very uncomfortable, and the more he owes, the more uncomfortable he will feel.

Debts of gratitude are the hardest to repay; if not handled properly, he won't be able to drop out of school with peace of mind.

"At the very least, I need to help Hirata remove this 'landmine' that was planted because of me."

Bai Lan made a decision in his heart. At the same time, he couldn't help but sigh: "I was on guard in every way, but in the end, I was still unknowingly put in shackles and developed something with the people here that I couldn't easily sever ties with, and it was all because of my own guardedness... How ironic."

Coming to her senses, Bai Lan refocused her attention on Kushida, only to find him looking at her with a delighted expression.

The expression on his face was like that of a puppy that had just found a frisbee and was looking up, begging for a pat on the head and praise.

When Kushida Shirayama looked at her, she quickly said, "Shirayama-kun, is there anything else you want to know? As long as I know it, I can tell you. Would you consider teaching me then?"

What else does Bai Lan want to know?

Bai Lan wanted to know: Why did Kushida, who had been planning to threaten her at noon, suddenly give up threatening her and become so obedient?

Is there some concern that prevents her from threatening?

Is it because of the so-called "secret art of making friends"?

Or perhaps there are other reasons?

If possible, Bai Lan planned to clear up the other party's misunderstanding and resolve her concerns so that she could continue to threaten her with dropping out of school.

With the intention of extracting information, Bai Lan said, "You want to learn? It's not impossible."

Kushida's eyes lit up.

At this moment, Bai Lan said again, "But are you qualified? Even if I'm willing to teach you, you might not be able to learn it!"

Kushida's eyes dimmed slightly.

"However, the fact that you can see my 'way to survive' in the bureau shows that you have some talent."

Upon hearing this, Kushida smiled.

"But that's not enough to prove you meet the standard."

Kushida's expression turned serious, and he asked earnestly, "Then how can I prove that I have met the standard?"

Bai Lan: "Let me test you. Tell me first, how much of my strategy today did you understand? Don't lie, or you won't have another chance!"

Kushida: So, as long as you don't lie, even if it doesn't work out this time, you'll still have a chance in the future?!

The advantage is mine!

Kushida perked up.

"Yes!"

Soon, Kushida recounted in detail how he realized Bai Lan's "scheming" and how he was convinced by Bai Lan's "teachings".

Bai Lan summarized it as follows: Kushida herself mixed up the evidence and lost it. Even though it was her own fault, she didn't think she was "stupid," so she imagined Bai Lan to be very capable and blamed the whole thing on Bai Lan.

It was a coincidence, a misunderstanding.

Since it's a misunderstanding, it should be clarified.

Although the crucial evidence is gone...

Fortunately, Bai Lan still has something that Kushida wants to use to silence him. After clearing up the misunderstanding, Kushida might be able to press on and find another piece of evidence to threaten him.

Although Bai Lan said he would never do such a thing voluntarily, he could cooperate if he was framed.

Unfortunately, if he hadn't subconsciously pulled back when he pulled Kushida up, wouldn't Kushida have had more evidence?

Since the evidence is gone, and Kushida can no longer drop out of school, it means—

Kushida-san, you're useless now!

43. Kushida reveals his dark past.

Kushida-san, you're useless now!

Thinking of this, Bai Lan instantly changed her attitude and went straight to the point:

"Actually, I don't understand the so-called methods of making friends that you mentioned at all. I was just trying to get information out of you."