The strongest high school student in Japan

Are you here to say farewell to yourself?

"Mogami, that girl is here to see you off." Matsushima Shouta looked at him with a half-smile, "She will be very sad if you leave today, right?"

Jun Mogami didn't answer, but just smiled and walked towards Asana.

Apart from this teasing, Shota Matsushima didn't say anything, and neither did the other students. Even the leader, Mr. Ikawa, wisely chose to remain silent.

They were no longer surprised by the "preferential treatment" that Jun Mogami received in this girls' school, and they were too lazy to even feel envious or jealous.

"Izumo, good morning." He walked in front of Asana, then stopped and greeted her, "Are you here to see us off?"

"Yes, we are here to see you off. We finally made it..." Asana nodded, blushing slightly because of the intense exercise just now. "Also, I brought the things you forgot."

"Something I forgot..." Jun Mogami was confused for a moment, then he immediately remembered.

He had once gone to the calligraphy club with Asana, and as a souvenir, Minister Omi had specially prepared an ink painting for him and inscribed a poem on it as a gift for him.

At that time, he left the scroll in the calligraphy club and was planning to take it away when he returned. However, because of the episode that happened in the middle, he actually forgot about it when he left.

"Oh! You mean the scroll? Sorry, I forgot about it for a moment... Thank you!" He hurriedly thanked Asana. "I'm really sorry for asking you to rush here so early in the morning just for this."

"It's nothing, it's our fault... We've been bothering you all the time..." Asana smiled embarrassedly.

Then, she handed two scrolls to Jun Mogami, "Please accept them! This is our commemorative gift to you!"

"Huh? There are two copies?" Mogami Jun was a little surprised.

"The other one... is a piece of calligraphy written by Umemiya-senpai for you!" Asana replied with a smile, "Yesterday I told Umemiya-senpai that I wanted to give you a little souvenir gift, so she wrote it last night..."

"oh?!"

Mogami Jun was a little surprised.

If you think about it carefully, Asana had always said that Umemiya Natsuki's calligraphy was very powerful, even better than the calligraphy department's Minister Omi himself. He had already seen Minister Omi's strength, but Asana actually believed that Umemiya Natsuki was stronger, which made him a little curious.

Although he was still somewhat unhappy with Meigong Xia Fei, he could not suppress his curiosity, so he decided to accept the gift and take a closer look at how powerful the other party was.

"Thank you." He nodded, took the two scrolls, and then slowly opened the one written by Meigong Xia Fei.

"In the ninth year of Yonghe, in the year of Guichou, at the beginning of late spring, we gathered at the Lanting Pavilion in Shanyin, Kuaiji, to hold a purification ceremony. All the wise men and women came, young and old. This place has high mountains and steep ridges, lush forests and bamboos, and clear and turbulent streams, reflecting the surroundings, and we used it as a flowing wine cup and winding water..."

Novel No. 50-0-

On the rice paper is a long string of Chinese characters in running script calligraphy.

Of course Mogami Jun could tell that these were the words from "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Collection". Umemiya Xia Fei copied this most famous calligraphy work in history by Wang Xizhi and gave it to herself.

Mogami Jun looked at these hundreds of words carefully. Although he was not a professional calligraphy appraiser, he could easily feel the emotions the author poured into the paper.

In terms of level, Meigong Xia Fei certainly cannot be compared with the Sage of Calligraphy, but even so, these flowing and elegant characters can still make people feel happy when reading them.

He couldn't help but compare this calligraphy with the one written by Minister Omi in his memory, and finally he had to admit that Umemiya Natsuki's was indeed more beautiful.

How hard did someone who could write at this level practice? And what kind of state of mind did he have?

"So amazing..." He could only sigh sincerely, "You said before that she is the best calligrapher in your school. Now I believe it."

"Do you believe it? I won't lie to you!" Asana replied with a smile, "Umemiya-senpai's talent is incomparable to ours, but...her personality is a little off the mark sometimes, and she likes to make some bad jokes, but her heart is not bad, so...so please accept the gift and don't be angry with her anymore, okay?"

Those jokes are really bad! Mogami Jun complained in his mind.

But the matter has already passed, and if I continue to dwell on it, it would be petty, so Mogami Jun nodded. "I am no longer angry with her, but let's make a promise beforehand that even if she gives me a gift, I will not show mercy during the next competition!"

"We don't need you to give in! We will definitely regroup for the next match and will never lose to you so easily again!" Asana clenched his fists, looking very motivated. "This defeat has made us see where our shortcomings are. During this period of time, we will make up for the corresponding knowledge. Next time, we will never leave such a fatal loophole for you again!"

"Hahahaha, then I'll look forward to your performance!" Jun Mogami replied with a big laugh.

"You two have been talking affectionately for so long, you should be satisfied now, right?" At this moment, the voice of Meigong Xia Fei came from beside the two of them.

It was only then that Mogami Jun and Izumo Asana realized that Umemiya Natsuki had walked up to them. She had a sarcastic and teasing smile on her face, just like the last time they were performing a play, when the witch suddenly ran between the princess and the maid.

"Thank you for the gift. I'm very happy." Mogami Jun was too lazy to pay attention to her teasing and just thanked her normally. "Next time if you come to our school, I can also give you a gift if I have the chance... But unfortunately I don't have any artistic talent, so I can't give you such a good gift."

"It's okay, it's okay. As for gifts, it's good enough if everyone has a thoughtful thought. There's no need to be bound by the type and form." Umemiya Xiafei smiled and shook her head, then suddenly turned her gaze to Asana, "Asana, can you give me a little time? I still have something to say to him--"

"Yeah!" Chaona nodded obediently, then immediately walked away to make room for the two people.

Seeing Umemiya Natsuki's serious expression, Mogami Jun knew that things were not simple, and he quickly tensed himself up.

"Is there anything else?"

"It's nothing to be afraid of. Don't be nervous—" Umemiya Xia Fei shook her head and still looked at Mogami Jun with that playful look, "I just congratulate you. I recognize you."

Mogami Jun's face suddenly turned black.

"What do you recognize about me? Is there anything about me that needs your recognition?" he asked back unhappily.

"Don't be so resistant. I know my joke was a bit too much, but it's not just to tease you and Asana. For me, this is also an important test." Umemiya Natsuhi replied in a low voice.

"Test? Test what?" Mogami Jun asked again.

"Well... on the one hand, it's to test how much you care about Asana, and to see if Asana has found the wrong person--" Umemiya Natsuhi answered slowly.

"Didn't I tell you? I don't hate Asana, but forget about marriage..." Mogami Jun replied helplessly, "What about the other side? What is the test?"

"To test the extent to which you have the potential to become a partner." Umemiya Natsuhi looked at Mogami Jun, "I'm not talking about the ER3 Association, I'm talking about me personally."

"You... want to cooperate with me?" Mogami Jun finally understood what the other party meant.

"Yes, I have some things I want to do that require help from others, and I am also very willing to do my best to help those who can help me... In simple terms, I need helpers who can help each other." Umemiya Xia Fei continued in a low voice, "Although it may be a bit arrogant to say this, I have never been able to find anyone around me who is qualified to be my helper, and you who defeated me are the first person who makes me feel that you are qualified - unfortunately, because of this, I must be cautious and see if you are suitable."

"So you deliberately used that method to test me?" Mogami Jun finally realized, "You even threatened me with yourself?"

"Yes, how can we not find out? People who are valued by the association are of course outstanding in their minds and methods. Unfortunately, if such people do evil, their destructive power is also quite terrible, just like Hyodo Takako... If you rashly cooperate with such people, I am afraid that not only will it not bring you any benefits, but it will also bring you trouble." Under the gaze of Mogami Jun, Umemiya Natsuki still answered calmly, "Fortunately, after this test, although you are proud, you have not lost your conscience, you are brave enough to take responsibility, and you also have the warmth of compassion for others. Well, I am very satisfied-this is a very suitable partner."

"It's a pity that you didn't ask me why I should cooperate with you?" Mogami Jun asked coldly, "After being tormented by you for so long, I don't have any motivation to cooperate with you."

"Well, I understand. I have strongly felt your pride and stubbornness. You are the one who rejected the association without hesitation." Mei Gong Xia Fei narrowed her eyes slightly. "I will not threaten you again this time, and I will not even try to shake your personal will. I just tell you that I am willing to cooperate with you to some extent - you help me, I help you. If it can be realized, I believe it will be good for both of us. I am the kind of person who never lets my own people suffer losses..."

For some reason, Mogami Jun believed what she said last. After all, from their interactions over the past few days, he also saw that Umemiya Natsuki was very caring towards her younger generations, so she was very nice to Asana.

However, considering Meigong Xia Fei's ability, since she wants to find help, it must be a tricky matter, and he doesn't want to get involved rashly.

"I'm not urging you to make a decision. It's completely your freedom. However, no one is sure what will happen in the future. Maybe at some point, you'll find yourself in need of help." Umemiya Xia Fei looked at Mogami Jun with a smile. "If that day comes, I can lend you a hand. Of course, as an equal exchange, you'll have to do the same thing later. That's all I have to say. My cell phone number is written on the back of the scroll. You can see it if you look carefully. If you think what I said makes sense, you can add my number first. Maybe one day you'll need it. When that time comes, don't worry. I can respond at any time. Well, that's all for today!"

After finishing her words, Umemiya Natsuki bowed to Mogami Jun. "Goodbye."

It's really full of courage... Jun Mogami sighed in his heart.

He not only squeezed the scroll in his hand tightly, but also looked at the back of Meigong Xia Fei.

"Goodbye." He nodded to the other person's back, then took the two gifts and turned back to his classmates.

Amid the roar, the school bus finally arrived at its destination, and Jun Mogami and his group set out on their journey home.

159, Privacy

After Jun Mogami and his group boarded the school bus, the bus sped along the original route and finally returned to Kita Akabane School at noon.

According to the original plan, Mogami Jun was going to return to school on the last day of the holiday, but because he was kept by Umemiya Natsuki for a day, today was actually a class day.

Of course, after returning to school, they did not go directly back to the classroom, but were taken by Teacher Yichuan to the administrative building, where the chairman of the board of directors wanted to meet them.

Before, the chairman's biggest fear was that his school would lose to the girls' school and he would lose face. But since the Kita Akabane team lived up to expectations and won the victory, bringing glory to the school, the chairman was naturally very happy, so it was only natural that he planned to call these students to his side to commend them.

The teammates were all very happy, but Jun Mogami felt a little impatient. However, he had no reason to act like a big shot at this time, so he followed his teammates to the chairman's office.

As soon as they entered, the chairman stood up from his desk and walked quickly to them.

The chairman's eyes moved back and forth in front of the young men, and finally he nodded, "You did a great job! You didn't let me down! Now everyone knows how powerful we are."

The old man was in a very good spirit today, and looked radiant. "But don't slack off. After all, they will come over to compete again. You have to keep up the good work and win the remaining game! As long as you perform well enough, I will give you a reward!"

"Understood!" Several young people responded at the same time.

Next, the chairman turned his attention to Jun Mogami.

"Mogami-kun, as the captain of our team, you have lived up to your responsibility. I am very pleased." The chairman nodded. "To be honest, some teachers were not very supportive of letting a freshman represent our school, especially a troublemaker like you. Fortunately, Mr. Ikawa insisted. In hindsight, it was not a wrong decision. Congratulations."

"I love my alma mater from the bottom of my heart. For the honor of the school, I am willing to do my best...so this is what I should do, Chairman." Mogami Jun said seriously, saying something that not only he himself did not believe, but no one else could believe it either. "If there is something that is a reward for me, then giving me the opportunity to bring glory to the school is the greatest reward for me!"

"..."

The chairman's expression froze for a moment, as if he wanted to complain about him, but after a moment he nodded and laughed heartily, "Hahaha... very good, it seems that you have grown up. With such a strong sense of responsibility and honor, you will definitely achieve great success in the future... hahahaha..."

After laughing for a while, the chairman became serious again, "Okay, you can go back first. Mogami-kun, you stay for a while. I have something to tell you."

Jun Mogami was somewhat confused, but he still followed the chairman's instructions and stayed in the office.

After everyone else left, the spacious office suddenly seemed empty again. However, this was not the first time that Jun Mogami had come to this office, so he did not feel any psychological pressure.

The chairman's smile suddenly became a little strange.

"I heard you had a lot of fun in Diyuan?"

The chairman's smile made Mogami Jun feel a little uncomfortable, and he could only smile awkwardly.

It is obvious that the chairman heard something from Mr. Ikawa.

"Ah...it's okay. I know someone there, so they received me quite warmly..." he answered awkwardly.

"I'm afraid you're more than just acquaintances?" The chairman asked, "That kid from the Izumo family, you just know him?"

"The chairman already knows about this?" Mogami Jun was getting more and more embarrassed. "I thought this kind of thing... wouldn't be something you would hear."

Then he thought of something and immediately became serious, "So, there was another purpose for arranging me to go to that school?"

"You are really sharp... too sharp." The chairman smiled bitterly and shook his head. "But you think too much. I only found out about this recently. To be honest, when I arranged for you to participate in the competition, I did not expect such an episode to happen. I am already old. How can I have the energy to remember such things?"

Mogami Jun'ichi thought that it was true. There was really no need for the chairman to go to such lengths to come up with such a plan with him. It should have been an accidental result.

"Do you... do you know anyone from the Izumo family?" asked Jun Mogami in a low voice.

"We have had some contact, but we can't call them close friends," said Chairman Horikawa Nobuyasu. "From what I've seen, they are very suitable to be friends with. Well, I mean, they are very polite, well-mannered, and well-educated. It would be very interesting to chat with them occasionally... It's a pity that we can only be casual acquaintances. They are too particular about courtesy."

The chairman's words were very obscure, but Mogami Jun quickly understood what he meant.

Indeed, he had also seen Izumo Asana's mother with his own eyes.

Although she looks pretty, she is cold as ice. Although she seems to be very polite in her speech, she is actually always pretentious and politely keeps a distance from others.

He hasn't met Asana's father yet, but he thinks he might have the same personality.

It is indeed difficult to become good friends with such people.

If I really marry Asana, it would be hard to deal with such a father-in-law and mother-in-law...

Bah, why am I thinking about this? Mogami Jun felt like he had dispelled this inexplicable thought.

"Your grandfather, Mr. He Ze, has put a lot of effort into trying to match you up with the young lady from his family." Just as Mogami Jun was still daydreaming, the chairman suddenly spoke again, "Actually, if you think about it carefully, this seems to be a very good arrangement for you. Although their family is in decline, they still have a lot of assets. If used properly, it will be enough to support your ambitions and save you from many detours in the future--"

What? Is the chairman preparing to do some ideological work on himself?

"Chairman, you..." Jun Mogami was about to question.

"Don't misunderstand me. I haven't finished what I'm saying." The chairman waved his hand, signaling him not to interrupt him. "This is your own private matter. I certainly have no right to decide your life. Just act according to your own ideas. I am just analyzing it with you based on my own experience as an elder. After you listen, just pretend that I didn't say anything."

"...Well, please go ahead." Jun Mogami sighed helplessly.

"The head of the Izumo family this generation has several brothers and sisters, but like him, they are not very capable. Although they are all elegant and knowledgeable, they are unable to manage the family business, so they have been barely able to maintain the family over the years. And the hardest-working one is the head of the family's wife. She has been managing the family business since she married into the Izumo family. It can be said that if it weren't for her efforts, the current situation of the Izumo family would probably be more embarrassing." The chairman lowered his voice, seeming to sigh, "It's a pity that she is just a woman after all, and can't take on the responsibility after all..."

"What do you mean?" Mogami Jun was a little surprised. He clearly felt that there was something wrong with what the chairman said.

"Everyone in the Izumo family likes to collect. Every year, they spend a lot of money to buy artworks from home and abroad. No matter how rich the family is, they can't afford such consumption, not to mention that a large amount of their funds are now lying in the bank and can't be moved... That makes it even more difficult." The chairman's eyes suddenly moved away from Mogami Jun, raised his head to the ceiling, and then said to himself, "So some people have always suspected that their family is taking the opportunity to resell smuggled jewelry or artworks, or simply... fakes. Of course, this is just a boring speculation. No one has real evidence, and no one can ask Mrs. Izumo..."

This sudden news made Jun Mogami gasp.

"Disclosing other people's privacy secretly is not what a decent person should do, so I can only stop here, Mogami-kun." The chairman looked at Mogami Jun again, "You can regard this as the nonsense of an old man."

"Why...tell me this?" Mogami Jun asked in a low voice.

"After all, you are a junior whom I admire. Although you have made me angry several times, you have helped me a lot, so I should do something for you." The chairman just smiled and said, "I have not told these words to anyone else, so you should know to keep it secret, right?"

This reason made Mogami Jun feel a little embarrassed.

Although he had helped the chairman solve problems several times, it was only for his own sake, so he never expected the chairman to be grateful to him for it. However, the chairman was able to let go of the past grudges, which touched him a little.

Spreading other people's private affairs has always been a social taboo, let alone the private affairs of a famous family like the Izumo family. The chairman was taking a risk in itself by telling him these things.

If I didn't really take care of myself, I'm afraid the chairman would never say a word.

"I will keep these words a secret, and I won't reveal a single word even to my parents." Mogami Jun immediately made a promise, "Thank you for your care, Chairman!"

"I didn't take care of you. This is the reward you deserve." The chairman turned around, returned to his desk, and sat down. "I told you this just to let you know so that you won't be caught off guard when the time comes, not to keep you away from the Izumo family. In my opinion, although the things done by the Izumo family may not be glorious, I don't find them offensive. After all, there are too many unscrupulous people in this world. The higher the status, the more likely they are to do wrong. Compared with those higher-ranking families, the things done by the Izumo family are nothing!"

Others may not think much of this sentiment, but Jun Mogami can truly understand his feelings. After all, he is also an eyewitness to many events.