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Xing Yuanhui's guess was correct. Shi Shang had only been to a few fireworks festivals with his family when he was a child. Logically, he should not have known about it. However, there are always unexpected things...

"Yes, Sumida River, Adachi, and Jingu Gaien."

Otaku seemed to think this was a good opportunity to avenge the humiliation he had just suffered on the train, and began to fan the flames: "I also know where they are held. Do you want me to tell you about it as well?"

Naive! I'm a gal master! Which modern-themed game doesn't have a fireworks display? Through the scenes of various games, I know where in Tokyo I'm familiar with!

Xing Yuanhui fell silent immediately. Shi Shang felt that he had hit his weak spot. He put his hand on his shoulder and said arrogantly, "Oh my, you didn't expect that, did you? Even if I'm a otaku, my years in the game can also turn into experience to help me!"

This is the bond between me and the two-dimensional world!

"Well, that's not that hard to understand, right?" An unexpected helper appeared, and Baiyin said, "You all have to come back to help. If you're not helping with activities, then you're going out to sea. I guess you have to do a lot of physical work on a daily basis, and you have to balance your studies and get into Shuchiin. It's not easy."

It makes sense. Since he has been working at sea as a helper since he was a child, he has developed a strong body. It's very reasonable.

"Really?" Ishigami looked at Xing Yuanhui, the "grassroots counterattack", with a suspicious look, and then thought of his various deeds in school, and said with difficulty, "It sounds like he really works hard... right? But stepping back, if he works hard, why did he apply to Shuzhiyuan?"

Did he have any desire for a scholarship? If he could get into Shuchi-in with the tenth-highest score in his class, it would be easy for him to switch to another school with the same level of educational strength.

After all, the tuition fees at Shuchi University are extremely expensive. So what if I get a scholarship to avoid the tuition fees? The cost-effectiveness is too low!

"I'm also curious about this." Baiyin turned sideways and asked in confusion, "Xingyuan, what did you think at the time?"

When school started, I wanted to help you apply for a scholarship, but you got in a hurry with me. You didn’t take the decline in ranking seriously. If it’s not for educational resources and money, then what is it?

"Uh..." Xing Yuanhui hesitated for a long time and asked tentatively, "For fun?"

I couldn't tell anyone about Fujiwara Toyomi. If Ishigami knew about it, it would be troublesome. He would definitely forcefully link her appearance to Fujiwara Chika and then yell, "Why is there no one looking for me to meet a beautiful girl?!"

Because judging from the social circle, no one is more suitable for the position of the mysterious person than Fujiwara Chika.

But it is unlikely that Fujiwara Toyotomi came to him to pick a son-in-law for the Fujiwara family, right? If the dream on the plane was right, my recording is with Fujiwara Chika, so the fact is that Fujiwara Toyotomi wanted to give a surprise to his sister who is still looking for me?

As for why he didn't say it clearly... The entire Fujiwara family, except for Fujiwara Manzuki, who among the five members is not a master of making jokes? Wouldn't it be a betrayal of one's own bloodline if he said it?

But I really don't want to confirm the answer. If I make things clear and let Fujiwara Chika know that the tape was given by me, I believe that if I confess at this time, I will definitely be able to win her heart, right?

But... I just don't want to expose this actively. After all, those songs are not mine. Because the people who like my music, do they really like "me"?

Before they knew it, the three of them had arrived at the dock. After listening to what Xing Yuanhui said, Baiyin perfectly concealed the bitterness on his face.

Ishigami expressed his dissatisfaction very frankly: "What kind of answer is this? Can you be more casual?"

Don't you have a teacher at home? He didn't whip you with a copper-headed leather belt and make you spin like a top. Generally speaking, teachers hate this kind of frivolous answer the most and will think it is a provocation, right?

"My family's situation is special." The general affairs officer shrugged, raised his hand above his brow and looked into the distance, and began to look for his own fishing boat. "Let's not talk about it for now. Finding a boat is the most important thing."

Of course, he had mentioned to the dean about returning to the main room today. As the dean happened to be free, he simply drove the boat to pick up Xing Yuanhui and his classmates.

After searching for a while, Xing Yuanhui saw the dean wearing a hat and yawning on the boat in a corner.

"Right there."

He pointed in a direction, and when the three of them walked over, Ishigami stared and exclaimed, "Wow, that looks really good."

A blue and white ship is quietly docked on the shore. The various antennas and radars extending from the hull are very technological, and there is an indescribable sense of coolness when placed on a fishing boat.

Just under the horizontal bar on the front deck used to hang things, the owner heard footsteps getting closer and closer. He looked up and saw who was coming and said happily, "Hey, you're back?"

Looking at the dean who looked exactly the same as he had a few months ago, Xing Yuanhui jumped into the boat holding his suitcase and said with a smile, "I have to come back to visit after all."

After helping Ishigami and Shirogane to the deck, he asked in surprise, "But Dean, you are actually free. Today should be the day of the Ocean Festival, right?"

"You actually remember it?" After being surprised, the dean explained, "There are not many tourists today. The committee made some adjustments, so I have time now."

After exchanging pleasantries with Xing Yuanhui for a while, the dean turned to Ishigami and Shirogane who were standing blankly on the side, and greeted them gently: "Hello, Shirogane-san, Ishigami-san, my name is Sato Yuta, and I am Xing Yuanhui's guardian. I think I recognized the right person, right?"

One has yellow hair and one has one eye. They are very conspicuous in the eyes of "ordinary" Omazaki people. Unless one is presbyopic, it is impossible to make a mistake.

However, Xing Yuanhui's inner muttering seemed to be noticed by the dean. The guardian glared at him and told him to go to the cockpit and start the engine to prepare to leave the port.

"No, no." The two of them bowed slightly to their elders, "Hello, Mr. Sato, thank you for disturbing me this time."

After all, I'll be staying at Xingyuan's house for a few days, so it's only right and reasonable to say hello to him.

"No need to be so formal. You can call me Uncle Sato, or call me Dean like Xingyuan." The Dean smiled and returned the greeting. Seeing that the person in the cab seemed to be still fiddling with something, he asked in a low voice, "How is Xingyuan doing in school? He must have caused you a lot of trouble in the Student Union, right?"

This kid always puts himself first when doing things. He joined the student union to help his classmates solve problems? Maybe he found a place where he can listen to gossip seriously just to avoid being bored at school?

Xing Yuanhui's action pattern was not complicated, and the dean, who had spent a very long time with him, could naturally guess something.

Although it's good to go to school, isn't it too eccentric? Last time, I didn't leave my contact information for Miss Fujiwara because I had to rush to host the opening ceremony. As a result, I couldn't learn about Xingyuan's life from other aspects and could only passively listen to him.

This is a rare opportunity, I want to get to know Xingyuan’s life in school!

"How could that be? We are the ones who are causing him trouble." Baiyin defended the general affairs, "Xingyuan is very reliable. If he is gone, it will definitely be a big loss for the student union."

Where can I find a strong man who can move dozens of boxes at a time? After having Xingyuan, I realized how hard life was before!

Looking at the trust flashing in the eyes of the classmate in front of him, the dean sighed inwardly: Boy, it seems that your friends care about you very much.

There is no problem with interpersonal communication, so the next thing to ask is that, right?

"Has Xingyuan dated any girl in school?"

Before the curious adult could finish his words, the roar of the boat's engine quickly drowned out his devilish whispers.

Through the glass, Xing Yuanhui curled the corners of his mouth: Old man, I knew you wanted to ask this kind of question.

Do you think you're the only one who understands me? Thanks to you, I've been able to sit in on a lot of bloody dramas over the years! Not only do you not pay me what I deserve, but you also want to eat my melons?

Don't even think about it!

Chapter 27: The Difficult Dean

"Dean, we can go now." Xing Yuanhui walked out of the cab and deliberately stepped on the deck to make a sound that didn't even cover the engine. He said, "I haven't driven a boat for a long time. If I don't take a look and recall it, I might not even be able to leave the dock, okay?"

This is a lie. Modern ships do not rely on wind or oars. Even the various operating conditions of the machines rely heavily on electronic control systems to monitor relevant parameters. It is not much easier to get started than before.

Basically, once the engine is started, you can look at the image on the screen, collect the anchor, and then turn the joystick to go out to sea. In a sense, it is easier than driving.

So the dean knew that he was only saying this to find an excuse to keep himself from being alone with his friends.

"Is it necessary to guard so strictly?" The dean was pushed inside by Xing Yuanhui. The dean, who had no choice but to take the sunscreen by the door, handed it to Baiyin and Ishigami, and smiled apologetically, "Excuse me, please apply sunscreen, the ultraviolet rays at sea are very strong."

Then the two of them went into the wheelhouse, leaving Ishigami and Shirogane on the deck staring at each other in bewilderment at the sunscreen.

……

Inside, the dean glanced at the dashboard and began to prepare for departure in an orderly manner.

As a teacher, I know that there is a 99% chance that the guy next to me still remembers how to open it, but since he has said it, I might as well go through the process again in detail.

While checking the screen, he casually asked, "Where's the pink-haired kid? Why isn't she here?"

You are a member of the student union now, so it is impossible that you have not seen it.

"...Why did she come?" Xing Yuanhui leaned aside and pouted in annoyance.

I knew that something would happen on the first day of school, and the feelings that I never mentioned were waiting for me here.

The dean didn't answer directly, but only hinted: "I remember his last name was Fujiwara, right? He was a considerate and good kid."

"You and her only met once during the video call, right? Dean, when did you learn divination?"

"What divination? This is the wisdom I gained from my experience in judging people." The dean frowned in dissatisfaction. "Do you know how many students I have taught? Do you know how wise my eyes are?"

I only know how focused your "wise" eyes are when watching a melodrama...

Xing Yuanhui couldn't help but hold his forehead: "I have a deep prejudice against your experience, but never mind. So, why did she come?"

"She must have helped you a lot at school, right? You invited your friends over, too, right? Why not have one more?"

"She did do a lot of things with me at school, but that doesn't count as helping me... that's all. First of all, I personally think that the combination of three guys and one girl will not only make the boys less happy, but also inconvenient for the girls. Secondly, she has her own plans and doesn't care about this small piece of land. Finally, how do you know that I didn't repay her? Do I look so stupid?"

I went to the dangerous place like the board game department and worked hard for half a semester to help them finish the game. This is not reward? I will go to the labor bureau to sue you!

Unexpectedly, the dean nodded and said with some gritted teeth: "Yes, after all, you have caused me a lot of trouble in school."

Not only did the principal talk to me, but even children's rights organizations and government officials came to me... If you didn't really need a lot of time to take care of your own things, I would have forced you to go to school!

Sometimes she suspects I am abusing her, sometimes she thinks I am spoiling her. This is the first time I have suffered this kind of hardship in all my years as a teacher!

Xing Yuanhui suddenly recalled that he was a classic otaku in the big room and suddenly felt a little guilty.

After all, the excuses he used for not going to school were all made up by the dean. He was seen writing applications for long vacations in his study several times. Looking at the reasons that even he couldn't convince himself of, he was almost going crazy...

Xing Yuanhui changed the subject forcefully: "...Anyway, you will try to insinuate what happened to me at school to them these few days."

"Are you trying to give me a heads-up in advance so I can't ask?"

"No, I just want to say that you'd better be gentler in your approach. Friendships can easily be disrupted by the interference of elders. Anyway, I have a clear conscience, so I'll just ask."

"Why do you make me look like a bad guy? Don't I, a model teacher, understand a high school student like you?"

Do you understand the significance of the fact that I can still retain the title of model teacher despite you?

The unwitting burden: "If you already know everything, why are you asking?"

"The most interesting part of a relationship between a man and a woman is of course the details of getting along. Let me see what kind of romance you have at school!"

"...Sometimes, I really feel that you, Dean, are not a teacher who teaches and educates people."

When it came to Nanami, he was even crazier than Fujiwara Daichi. He directly dragged me out of the music room and issued a wanted list for any boy who dared to send love letters to Nanami, although until now I am also happy to be your accomplice.

"I am gossiping as a parent now. Of course, my own children are the most interesting. Hahaha."

It’s not the quantity of friends that matters, the quality of them is the key. Even if you’ve only been friends for three short years, the experience of being with them can still benefit you for a lifetime.

Now that I know you have no problem with interpersonal relationships, I naturally want to ask you about my favorite aspects of dating.

"I've run into your trap. Alas, I didn't expect that at this critical moment, no one would help me share the pressure. I really made a mistake... By the way, Dean, I heard that Nanami is very popular in school--"

The dean waved his hand and said, "Don't scare me with this kind of thing. I'm their class teacher, how could I not know this kind of thing?"

But he thought again, what if it's true? Qi Hai seems to be closer to Xing Yuan than me!

To be on the safe side, he immediately asked, "Is the source of the news reliable?"

"Unreliable. Your attitude towards love between boys and girls is really interesting." Xing Yuanhui laughed dryly and admitted that he was bluffing. "Oh, by the way, don't mention that the music room is mine. Just say it's shared by the welfare home."

"They don't know yet?" the dean asked with a raised eyebrow.

"It's better not to know. It won't do me any good. Anyway, you helped me hide the 400-kilogram tuna before. What's wrong with having a few more secrets?"

"I can agree to this. Have you told Nanami and the others?"

"I did, but they're not here, so you're the most dangerous target now."

"How cruel." Although he complained, the dean was still very happy to be able to bicker with Xing Yuanhui after a long time.

But when the mood is good, the mind becomes more flexible. The dean slapped his thigh and said thankfully: "Wait, I almost got fooled by you, so what? Do you have a girl you like?"

"...You really haven't forgotten your original intention." Xing Yuanhui was completely convinced.

"You have to understand the feelings of parents. Do you think a newsletter sent once a month can cover your school life? The total number of words is not even as much as the homework I assigned."

And aren't you going to take this boat out to sea to look for fish these days? It's not good to entertain guests if you don't take the boat out to play when you come to the beach, so you will at least take them out to sea once.

Then because of the certificate, I have to be on the boat with you for both moral and legal reasons. Even if you can drive by yourself, I have to go on board to cover you in order to avoid gossip.

When you get to the sea, you'll have to look at all kinds of data to update the fishing grounds map. I'm afraid you won't have time to entertain your friends. Then won't I have plenty of opportunities to get information about your friends?

Boy, as a mature teacher, I have the strength and means to pry open my students' mouths!

"As a teacher with students all over the world, perhaps Dean, you could think about the educational philosophy you have been taught, be considerate of the sensitive adolescents, and restrain yourself!" Xing Yuanhui, who felt he could not stay here any longer, started to walk out.

It's impossible to pull it apart, so I'd better add sleeping pills to the dean's water cup at night.

"Education is a job, and the identity of a guardian should come first..."

Without waiting for the dean to finish his words, Xing Yuanhui slammed the door of the cab and motioned the two people who were watching the scenery on the front deck to go to the rear deck which could not be seen from the cab.

The unsportsmanlike boy clapped his hands and said in a relaxed tone, "It's done. It should be more natural now. After all, we are here to have fun. I'm sorry for asking questions like I'm interrogating you."

Bai Yin glanced at the adults in the cab who were almost pressing their ears against the glass to listen, and said embarrassedly: "Your family is really... easy-going."

Are you really from an orphanage? It feels more like we are close friends regardless of age.