Order French fries at Shuchiin

"How could that be? I think uncle is very enthusiastic." Although Ishigami never thought of using the most despicable method among students - reporting to the parents to "repay" the favor of composing on the train, he still had to be verbally aggressive, "This is also a way for Mr. Sato to care about you, don't be shy~."

"Ishigami, did you notice that there is a place on the deck that feels empty when you step on it?" Xing Yuanhui's smile did not fade at all, and he kindly reminded, "Tuna relies heavily on refrigeration to ensure its quality. Can you guess where those ice cubes might be?"

You are not as expensive as tuna, but you are not treated the same as them.

The sun is very strong at sea. In order to prevent you from getting heatstroke, I might as well let you enjoy the air conditioning down there~

"Sorry, I was wrong." Ishigami was always flexible, and this little joke was not as lethal as Xing Yuanhui's teasing of his dark history, so he changed the subject, "By the way, I originally thought that I only needed to eat and drink on this trip, but since you didn't even know what was at the festival... Xing Yuan, do you know any attractions worth visiting nearby?"

"Yes, there are a lot of travel guides for Hakodate, aren't there?" Xing Yuanhui quickly opened his phone and searched for relevant information. "Take a look, there are luxury editions, regular editions, special forces editions, all price ranges, and the main focus is on a person who has never met but is extremely familiar."

Moreover, there are more people going there, and they know exactly where the scams are. Isn't it better than a few people renting a car and wandering around the streets looking for food?

"Aren't you from Oma? Why do I feel like we are going to fight to the death in Hakodate? Is our local Aomori Shimokita Peninsula a barren land?" Ishigami's soul of complaint was burning fiercely.

"Actually..." the boy lowered his head in a pretentious manner, as if he was embarrassed, "I always felt that I was from Hokkaido. If nothing else, just look at the way of transportation. Which Oma person doesn't take a boat home from Hakodate?"

Taking the bus home from Aomori City? It's a bit humorous, but it's not as good as taking the ferry.

And every night I can sneak a peek at the lights of Hakodate City. Compared to the deep mountains and old forests behind, Hakodate is better. Even the ferry service is much more frequent than the bus service...

"...This is really cruel." Ishigami was stunned. "Do we have to come to Hakodate every day from now on?"

Why not just stay in Hakodate? Wouldn't it be better to spend the gas money for the round trip to stay in a hotel?

"That's not necessary. I actually made some plans." The local said, "Look, we just arrived today, so it's not appropriate to travel far. Oma is holding the Ocean Festival. If there is a fireworks show in the evening, there must be someone setting up a stall nearby. We can eat octopus balls from the stall and sneak away to watch the fireworks. I'll teach you then...your friend can learn about this experience. Maybe it will be useful when you return to Tokyo? You have to memorize a speech in advance, but you don't have to if you want girls to like you?"

"...That makes sense." Since the General Affairs Department had tried to cover it up, President Baiyin said he would not take it too seriously.

Ishigami also nodded, even though he didn't have anyone he liked yet: "What happens next?"

"I'm going out to sea to confirm if there are any problems with the fishing grounds. The sea is not static. You can take this opportunity to go out to sea with me. You should know that rich people may not be able to find a fisherman like me even if they have money! Isn't this enough for your status?" Xing Yuanhui crossed his arms, very confident in himself.

Although he could not take all the credit for himself, his body was used in many places at sea, and the system helped him a lot.

But compared to music, as a fisherman, Xing Yuanhui does have his own unique way to "communicate" with the ocean and find gifts from the ocean.

Finding fishing grounds was only for the dean's use. In the past, when he went out to sea, he would directly look for moving fish schools without having to sit and wait.

If those big-bellied uncles in the committee knew that I had this unique skill, they would probably hold my legs and beg me to make a statue for me and put it next to the stone tablet of "the northernmost tip of Honshu Island" to extend Oma's glory for another ten years!

"Are you sure we can catch any fish?" Ishigami became serious and asked with narrowed eyes, "I see that the fishermen on the Internet come up empty-handed every day. If we can't catch any fish, won't we have to use the excuse of sunbathing to save our reputation?"

Hearing this, Xing Yuanhui, who thought he could hear some profound talk, sneered, took a few steps, touched a device fixed on the deck, and asked, "With me, you don't need to worry about resources. You only need to worry about whether you have enough strength to catch fish. Do you know what this is?"

"Windlass." Baiyin paused and answered decisively, "But doesn't Oma advocate fishing with one book? Is there any problem with using this?"

As the name suggests, "one-line fishing" is a method of fishing with a fishing line and a fishhook. It is a relatively traditional one-on-one confrontation between man and fish. Usually, tuna caught in this way can be pulled on board in time for bleeding and de-evisceration to keep the fish meat fresh.

After all, it is impossible to process tuna immediately after catching them with a fishing net. Tuna will die if they do not swim. Once they struggle to death in the fishing net, the accumulated lactic acid will make their flesh more sour, and even rupture blood vessels. Naturally, they cannot be sold at a good price, so they can only be canned.

Facing the doubts of the layman, Xing Yuanhui waved his hand and said, "Why not? One line and one hook is correct, and it meets the definition of one-line fishing. What? Discrimination against machines? This is a good helper. Unless the boat encounters a large school of fish, it only uses the winch to work."

Although the story of the fishing fairy can be marketed and sold at a higher price, fishermen are also human beings. Why not do less work?

People are all profit-seeking. If it weren't for the fact that using a fishing net would objectively reduce the quality of tuna, who would like to catch fish one by one? It's not like fishermen come here just to experience the joy of fishing.

"...Can you please tell us about this?" Ishigami seemed to have thought of something terrible, and he actually trembled under the sun, "You're not going to silence me, are you?"

I've exposed my dark history to you, what else do you want? ! You greedy guy!

"What are you thinking about?" Xing Yuanhui covered his head and was speechless. "Although it's not something that everyone knows, it's not a secret either. Any experienced practitioner can tell it by looking at the dock."

"I see..." Baiyin was very interested in the little knowledge he heard and couldn't help but touch the device.

It's really amazing. Even though I know that Xingyuan usually looks like a rich man who gives away money, and he must have some skills that can make a lot of money, I was still moved when I saw with my own eyes that the general affairs officer was more confident in himself than before.

People of the same age know so much knowledge and can even stand the test of the market and successfully get compensation far exceeding that of working.

Compared to me who feels lost now because I don’t have to work, this is much better…

Chapter 28: The Student Council President Who Wants to Change

"Is the president interested in these?" Seeing that Baiyin seemed very curious, Xing Yuanhui took out the coil from the bottom and gave a detailed introduction, "Put this in, then pull the line through these unnecessary iron rings on the side of the boat, and throw the line out along the fishing rod.

"It's actually pretty much the same as fishing with a regular pole, except that you can let the machine do the work when you're trying to pull it back. People still have to look after the line and wear gloves to hold the line and feel the force. If you're not careful, it's more dangerous than traditional pole fishing because if the line breaks, your fingers might get all over the place."

Xing Yuanhui was just about to take the tools from the small secret compartment to put the coil on, but when he saw Baiyin trying to stop him embarrassedly, he threw the things back. The sound of the metal collision, combined with what he had said, scared the two of them.

"Just to save effort, they chose a more dangerous method?" Ishigami couldn't help but click his tongue. "I suddenly don't envy the fishermen who occasionally sell tuna for sky-high prices in the news."

"You can still envy them. After paying various taxes and fees, it's still easy to connect a finger." The fisherman who hadn't been back to work for a long time made a little joke, wiping the splashes on his face when the boat accelerated after leaving the port. "Rather than giving up a big fish that might make money because of fear that I don't have enough strength, it's not unacceptable to take a little risk. It's for a living. And if the operation is standardized, it's basically impossible for the line to break."

Of course, this does not mean that you can use the machine recklessly without any fish in it, as the loss will be too high.

"So this is a guarantee that I will always have the 'strength' to fish?" Shi Shang half-crouched down to hold it, to avoid being hit on the head by this iron thing when the boat sways, and began to study it carefully, "But what if the fish doesn't take the bait, then we're doomed?"

"Hey, hey, hey." Xing Yuanhui complained dissatisfiedly, reminding this man who grew up in the city, "How do you talk to the local fishermen? If you meet one with a bad temper, he might give you a lifebuoy and let you swim to the shore by yourself. People who make a living by the sea have more or less seen the overwhelming power of the sea in bad weather, so they are a little superstitious and hate to hear discouraging words, thinking that it will ruin your luck. Be careful when using the winch, or it will be unhappy and strike you."

"Ugh!" Feeling embarrassed, Ishigami quickly bowed to the winch, as if trying to save himself from what he had done, and comforted the machine spirit, "I was just talking nonsense. What do you like to eat? Oil or electricity? It seems that some sea water has splashed on you. For the sake of your festive red lacquer, can I wipe it off for you?"

Ignoring the accountant who was performing an awkward drama over there, Xing Yuanhui found his backpack from the corner of the pile of things and took out three cans of Coke from it. Seeing that Shi Shang was still quiet and was probably waiting for someone to complain, he handed a can to Baiyin who was watching him curiously.

Xing Yuanhui subconsciously pulled the ring with one hand before giving it to him. He reacted after hearing the crackling sound coming from the jar - it was a habitual action after traveling with Fujiwara Chika for three weeks.

Fortunately, Ishigami didn’t see it, otherwise he would have imagined a big drama in his mind.

Baiyin was stunned for a moment when he stretched out his hand, but he quickly took it and took a sip.

"I'm saying those words to you, President. Depressed people are just as unwelcome." Xing Yuanhui began to drink it happily, feeling the slightly cool bubbles tickling his tongue and curling his eyes in comfort.

The sun, the sea, the breeze, and Coke, how can these four things go together?

The general affairs officer was still sighing, while the president gradually revealed a wry smile.

I still can't hide it? It's not the first time that the other party has seen me being useless. It's better to talk about it. It's better than me thinking about it alone.

He turned around and lay on the bulwark, looking at the city of Hakodate from the front to the back in the distance. He didn't mind if seawater entered the tank. "It's just that I suddenly felt... some gaps, right? A little melancholy."

As an ordinary person, Shirogane was often so anxious about the gap between his classmates when he first arrived at Shuchiin that he couldn't sleep at night.

He couldn't get a word in about hobbies, interpersonal relationships, recent hot topics, etc. He could only wander around the classroom like a lonely ghost, and no one cared about him.

Fortunately, thanks to the previous president and his colleagues in the student union, he was finally able to integrate into the school smoothly, made friends, found someone he liked, and even became the president of the student union. Taking advantage of the fact that he had surpassed her academically and became the top student in the grade, he pulled her into the student union.

He even remembered when he was first elected, even though he suffered a lot because he was unfamiliar with the various procedures and often had to go home in the dark, he could still laugh out loud under the dim light. This was a happiness that only he understood.

But almost a year has passed since then, and my development seems to have stopped.

Although he was still the top student in the grade, our relationship could not be said to have made any great progress. It could only be said to have gone sideways. We didn't even see each other during the summer vacation.

And you obviously don’t need to work anymore, so why can’t you adapt?

I am happier when I am busy with various short-term jobs, but I feel uncomfortable when I have no time. Is that right?

Maybe it’s because of the strong anxiety I feel after comparing myself with Xingyuan, but most of the reason is probably mine.

They know that I like Shinomiya... Although I know that Xingyuan and Ishigami are not the kind of people who would discuss such things in public, but... why do I feel so panicked when someone knows about my relationship for the first time?

Will my friends find the mask I maintain in front of Shinomiya strange?

Compared to Xingyuan, someone who has no advantage except academics wants to pursue the daughter of a chaebol? Isn't that ridiculous?

in case……

Xing Yuanhui took a look at Baiyin, waved his hand in front of him but he didn't respond. He interrupted the fantasy in his mind that might be getting stronger and stronger: "Gap? Fishing?"

"Yes..." Baiyin's heart kept swinging between the two ends of the scale, representing "say" and "don't say". In the end, the right side was better. The door of his heart that had just opened a little closed again immediately, leaving only the window still listening. "Yes, I'm not good at fishing."

Self-esteem is such a troublesome thing. It allows you to live proudly in this world with your head held high, but it can also cut off the opportunity to get help when you become complacent.

For Baiyin, his weakness is an absolute secret that should never be revealed to anyone. It is something that should be burned with fire and then soaked in water. Even to Xingyuan, who has seen that he is shockingly bad at certain things, he cannot tell it.

But the general affairs officer didn't care whether Baiyin wanted to explain himself clearly or not. He didn't like to ask too many questions, unlike a certain pink-haired girl who liked to keep asking questions.

If you are not mentally prepared, just talk about it from a distance. It’s no big deal.

"Then the president needs to make some adjustments." Xing Yuanhui also leaned against the bulwark, the sea breeze blowing his bangs against his forehead, making his hair look like a big slicked back. "Speaking of not having to work part-time, does the president have a lot of things to do during the summer vacation? Will my invitation ruin the president's plans?"

"That's impossible." Baiyin shook his head, drank the Coke and burped, then hung over the outside of the boat with his hands tightly grasping the can, letting the churning sea water jump in. "It's a rare experience for me to come to Oma, so thank you."

"Thank you is too much. I don't cover the travel expenses. I just provide accommodation." The general affairs officer chuckled. "After all, the president introduced me to many part-time jobs. Although I didn't get to go for many of them, it must be very difficult to collect so much recruitment information, right?"

"It's just collecting information and asking a few more questions." He hesitated for a moment, then asked, "But Xingyuan, why do you want to work? You're obviously not short of money, and you're not free to kill time by working."

In Baiyin's opinion, Xing Yuanhui has no need to work, let alone come to him for job introduction. Since he has a lot of experience in fishing, wouldn't it be better for him to go directly to a fishery-related company?

Even if he doesn't want to work hard going overseas, he can just do the same as his father suggested to share his life experiences online, and make videos to attract traffic and realize cash.

"I want to learn more about new things." Xing Yuanhui stretched out his hand and let the cool sea water hit his hand. "Information is very important in modern society. Some very common things are too common, so no one will mention them on the Internet. Of course, this may also be because these things are valuable, so they are not mentioned."

"Then...what do you think is valuable?" Baiyin swallowed and couldn't help but asked out loud.

This is a very sensitive topic. Xing Yuanhui has already proved that he has his own unique perspective on issues, and he can even bring them to the market to make projects. Baiyin is not sure whether his questions have offended the other party. Anything related to money is always sensitive.

However, Xing Yuanhui did not think so much. He knew his own strengths and weaknesses, so he just predicted the inevitable trend of online live streaming and pretended to be a prophet. If he said more... Could secretly contacting players to buy balls at high prices help the Chinese team win the World Cup championship?

Throwing out the work that even God couldn't do in his mind, Xing Yuanhui said indifferently: "How should I know? Everyone needs different things. For example, getting up early to deliver newspapers has no value in itself, but it can make me get out of bed. If there is no such thing, I will curse myself for being a beast when I make the decision yesterday when I go out and wander around."

Sometimes all we need to do to get something done is a reason to convince ourselves. If we can’t find one, we’ll just add more reason and put our credibility on the scale, and then we’ll naturally get up early the next day.

Wow! I suddenly thought of a melody that can be used as a background for the ambient sound! Is this a reward? Xing Yuanhui's brain quickly turned and something else popped out.

"What if there is really nothing?" Baiyin couldn't help but ask again when he saw this.

"That can't be helped. If it rains, it will rain. If it rains, it will rain. Anyway, I have tried my best. God proposes, but man disposes." Xing Yuanhui shrugged. "Anxiety is most annoying when you sit still. President, you have a goal, don't you?"

Although the goal is set a little high, ambition is the most important thing!

"…But the difference is so huge, isn't it too far-fetched?" Bai Yinsan asked.

"You can't help but let it go." Xing Yuanhui simply said, "In modern society, information is the most important thing. Since you have time, why don't you socialize at school and try to make more friends? It's not that the current way of getting along in school is not good, but compared to listening to students' troubles, it is definitely more valuable to listen to them discuss topics other than trivial matters."

The president is now suddenly free and is anxious about his life which should have been adjusted but has not changed at all. He doesn't know what is irritating him and makes him look unhappy.

Could it be that he saw Xiaogui found a job and he felt ashamed to be the pillar of the family?

Anyway, the high tuition fees of Shuchiyuan naturally selected a group of people. They might be talented or useless, but they belonged to the upper class anyway.

Even if I can only take away a little bit of what their parents told them, it is still a gain. It's just right that I don't have to work anymore and can directly move my time there.

Otherwise, why can the elites always "guess" how things will develop? Information asymmetry is the most useful thing in the business world.

Since the target is Senior Shinomiya, then at least we should get the threshold to marry into the family, right? Students can only hone their business acumen and find the internal logic of social operation so much.

There was a moment of silence between the two of them, with only the roar of the engine, the sound of breaking waves, and the faint sound of a mysterious recitation in their ears.

When the jar was filled with seawater, Baiyin came back to his senses, poured out the seawater, and nodded sincerely to Xingyuanhui to express his gratitude. "...I understand. Thank you Xingyuan."

Although there was no frank conversation, just a few casual chats, my thoughts suddenly became clear in an instant.

As for Shuchiin... I'll ask Longzhu when school starts, and then adjust my thinking.

Seeing that the president was lost in thought again, Xing Yuanhui took a step back and looked helplessly at Shi Shang who had been eavesdropping in the corner.

This guy has been making trouble but no one has complained about it, and he is too embarrassed to break the binary prayer to please the machine in the middle, so he can't even read it clearly on his phone, and it's only now coming to the end.

“…01010011.” Ishigami finally defeated himself and sneaked over to take the drink from Xing Yuanhui’s hand. “Don’t we need help? The other party is Senior Shigong.”

Xing Yuanhui glanced at him and imitated Fujiwara Chika's humming of the exciting background music often played in variety shows: "Boom boom boom! Urgent question! If you were asked to think of a way to make them progress right now, what could you come up with?"

Upon hearing this, Ishigami immediately entered the ultimate state of the game - similar to when the character is operating with only one drop of blood left.

His sharp eyes narrowed, and his whole body seemed to be covered with a veil of wisdom, and his fingers danced flexibly.

When it comes to emotional development, games always have the hero and heroine live and die together or resolve their emotional knots or something like that, and once you pass this level, you'll be greeted with exquisite CG.

But that's Shinomiya-senpai! She's a perfect human being except for the airport!

At least that's what the news department said. The weakness of her flat chest was added by Ishigami herself, because she was glared at for several days when she was told that she had a flat chest. It was obvious that she cared about it.

Azai's momentum was reduced by half, but it didn't matter, he could still continue reasoning.

As a second choice, let's ask her out alone first! What does Shinomiya-senpai like?

With something in mind, Ishigami imagined a roulette wheel with various things that the vice president had touched printed on it. He spun the wheel and waited for fate to tell him what would happen.

After a short wait, the pointer pointed to... Fuji, Fujiwara-senpai?

At that moment, Ishigami thought a lot about his experience of being cheated by Fujiwara Chika and Hoshibuchi Teru.