Is it a problem to have a harem in a stranger heroine?

Bai Ye followed Goda Takeshi to the side, leaving Kato Megumi some quiet space.

"What's so mysterious?"

"I'm giving it to you as a favor."

Gotada Takeshi took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to Bai Ye.

"Yesterday a client came to me looking for a construction team to build a stage. He said they were opening a branch and would be holding a celebration next Saturday. I remember you have a band, so it shouldn't be a problem for you to sing some festive songs and pop songs, right?"

Bai Ye smiled, not only because he was happy that Icy Tail had secured a commercial performance, but also because he was excited about finding a great way to deal with Tomoya Aki during the club activity next Saturday.

This commercial performance was like a pillow appearing when he was sleepy, instantly removing a major obstacle for him.

Let's make an appointment to meet up with Michiru Hyodo tomorrow. I haven't seen this energetic girl for a long time, and I can also ask her for the latest information about Tomoya Aki.

Bai Ye took the business card without hesitation and put it away, then patted him on the shoulder.

"So you were discussing business yesterday. No wonder you didn't get pulled on the ear by your aunt even though you slept in during the day. Thank you. I accept this favor. I'll do you as much as you can in the future. I'll definitely get you a lot of benefits."

"It's no big deal. Just don't forget to treat me to a meal on the opening day."

……

About half an hour later, Kato Megumi put down the paper and pen, rubbed her forehead, and her eyes looked a little tired.

"Is it fixed?"

"Well, it's fixed."

"Is this it?"

"Yes, senior."

Bai Ye took the pen she handed him, and the pen danced on his fingertips like flowers. He paused before opening the contract.

"Xiaohui, are you sure this contract is what I need and not a wrong template?"

Kato Megumi took a sip of tea, turned around when she heard that, and her light yellow eyes showed a puzzled look.

"Although I don't understand the meaning of every word and sentence, I can still tell whether it's correct or not."

"That's not necessarily true..." Bai Ye leaned back in his chair, crossed his legs, and had a smile on his face.

Kato Megumi frowned, and a mist gradually appeared between her eyebrows and eyes.

She had seen Bai Ye like this when he first attended the event as "Bai Ye's secretary" and signed the "Gourmet Handbook" contract with Mr. Hijikata.

"That's the smile I gave you when I found a loophole in Mr. Hijikata's contract."

Confidence, reliability, and security are the feelings that come from relying on seniors.

If I put myself in Mr. Hijikata's shoes at that time, it would be...

Inferiority, anxiety, and worry.

"The mall is different from everyday life. Things are not as simple as they seem."

Bai Ye's words were like a sharp sword, cutting through the last bit of hope in Kato Megumi's heart.

"Xiao Hui, you found seven differences in the contract, but the one you gave me is the wrong one. Um... I did it on purpose, but Xiao Hui, you've passed my test~~"

Although Bai Ye softened his tone at the end, Kato Megumi did not smile.

His eyes were slightly closed, expressionless.

Bai Ye smiled faintly, took the contract that Kato Megumi thought was a "wrong template", and signed his name on it.

"Xiaohui, you think this contract is wrong because some of the clauses in it seem unbelievable and cannot be so strict and inhumane under normal circumstances."

"But the business world values profit, and people will do anything to achieve their goals and satisfy their desires."

"Distinguishing between genuine and fake contracts isn't part of the test. Xiaohui, you don't need to feel guilty or disappointed. There will be many opportunities to learn in the future. Just take it one step at a time."

Gotada Takeshi handed two copies of the signed contract to Bai Ye.

"Secretary, please don't think I'm being nosy. Business is incredibly complex. Over-reliance on common sense can lead to setbacks. Only this gentleman would be so foolish as to treat you well."

……

The contract has been signed, and there is no need for Bai Ye to stay and disturb others' naps. The store decoration has been fully handed over to Gangtian. This business should guarantee him three days of peaceful naps.

"Xiaohui, let's go."

Kato Megumi nodded and slowly followed, her arm held by Bai Ye stretched into a straight bridge, looking a little absent-minded.

Bai Ye stopped under the eaves. She walked closer and put her arms around her slender waist. Her other hand brushed through her hair, and she picked up a handful of hair and played with it carefully.

"We're done with our work, it's time for us to go on a date. If we keep pursing our lips, happiness will fly away."

Kato Megumi shook her head slightly.

"There's no need to be so fussy about this failure. Xiaohui, you're just getting started. It's normal for you to not understand all the ins and outs of business. There's no need to feel lost. If I knew everything, I wouldn't have the chance to show off my prowess. Wouldn't that be desolate?"

"I don't feel lost. I know my own abilities." Kato Megumi's lips curled up slightly, and her pale yellow eyes gleamed. "I was wondering what Senior wanted me to understand by taking this opportunity."

Bai Ye's eyelids twitched, and he immediately felt that there was something behind Kato Megumi's words.

On the surface, Bai Ye is expressing that the business world is complicated, people’s hearts are hard to understand, and it is better to be safe than sorry.

But in fact it is not the case.

What Bai Ye really wants to express is a reflection of Aki Tomoya's affairs. Aki Tomoya has always cared only about his own interests, and he may do anything to get Kato Megumi.

Bai Ye had already expressed the superficial meaning very clearly. He believed that Kato Megumi understood it when she was in the store, so there was no need to mention it again.

The significance of mentioning it again now is that only she understands the inner meaning.

"Xiaohui is still smart..."

Bai Ye took a deep breath. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to tell Kato Megumi some things in advance.

"Xiaohui, do you want to find a shop to sit in?"

"I also can."

"Then get in the car!"

Kato Megumi put on the helmet that was handed to her. After getting in the car, she put one arm around Bai Ye's waist and the other hand on Bai Ye's shoulder, with the lens of the helmet pressing against Bai Ye's back.

"I'm seated."

"Uh-huh!"

The small motorcycle was moving slowly on the street, and the hot summer wind made people feel stuffy and uncomfortable.

Relying on his memory, Bai Ye came to the nearest commercial street and stopped the car in front of an ice cream parlor.

"It's past three o'clock, time for afternoon tea. There's no point talking any more today, the boss won't appreciate you. Let's have afternoon tea first!"

"Hmm~~" Kato Megumi covered her lips lightly, a hint of smile in her eyes, "Senior, please don't use such a weird tone to talk about memes, I can't help laughing, and besides, isn't senior my boss now?"

"Right—" Bai Ye clapped his hands, "Then I will not only be Xiaohui's boss, but also Xiaohui's boyfriend, okay? That way I can love you~~"

Seeing Kato Megumi's blushing face, Bai Ye felt relaxed.

A bad mood will suppress your IQ, or as the saying goes, lower your intelligence.

Their intelligence has been reduced, how can they think of a way to deal with Tomoya Aki?

"What to eat?"

"I want to drink something cold. As for food, what do you think, senior? I don't want to be ridiculed by you about my figure."

"Have I ever laughed at your figure, Xiaohui?"

"No, but Senpai used this to make Sawamura-kun act all snarky, so I have to be prepared."

Prepare for a rainy day...

Well said!

Bai Ye nodded and ordered two iced milk teas and pork chop sandwiches.

"Xiaohui, guess what will happen next Saturday?"

PS: Reward progress report 55 (792/10000), 7 updates are owed, this is a normal update.

Thanks to [Dian Niang I Hate You] for the 3 spicy strips.

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Chapter 299 As long as you are here, it is enough

In the love brain battle with Shiyu and Kato Megumi, Bai Ye knows that he has been acting a little casually recently and often falls into their little traps and tricks.

But Bai Ye didn't think it mattered.

It's like a pot of soup. Appropriate little additions are seasonings. As long as they are not excessive, the final product will still be a delicious pot.

But now, I don’t feel that the quarrel between Shiyu and Kato Megumi has any impact on the overall direction of the harem plan. I just let the route deviate a little and treat it as enjoying the scenery.

But it's different for Aki Tomoya. Bai Ye really feels threatened by him, and if he continues to act recklessly, it might cause a lot of trouble.

He had to think of a permanent solution to make the girls completely disappointed in Tomoya Aki. Otherwise, even with the kindness of Eriri and Kato Megumi, they would not be able to withstand Tomoya Aki's shamelessness.

"But Xiaohui, Michiru Hyodo, and Hasima going out to sea... we have to take everyone's feelings into consideration." Bai Ye whispered to himself.

"Senior, what are you talking about?"

"No, it's okay..."

Pull your mind away from your thoughts, take a sip of iced milk tea, and cool down your heated head a little.

Kato Megumi also picked up the cup, and the milk tea rose intermittently, just like her mood at the moment.

"Senior."

"uh-huh?"

Kato Megumi put down the cup, supported her cheek with her delicate hand, and used the two slender fingers of her other hand as feet to crawl along the edge of the table towards Bai Ye, finally stopping on his arm.

"I can roughly guess what will happen on Saturday. Based on my understanding of Ami-kun, well... I don't say I know Ami-kun very well, but I think something bad will happen to Senior. Senior and Ami-kun have always had a bad relationship."

Bai Ye looked up at her.

Kato Megumi admitted that something bad was going to happen, which surprised him but also made him feel relieved.

"Has Xiaohui gradually come to see the truth? Well... probably not yet, but it's always good to be willing to face reality. Let's take it slowly."

In this way, there is no need to ask Kato Megumi about the specific events that happened on Saturday.

Bai Ye believes that if things continue to develop at the current pace, he will see the ending he wants in the future.

"The sandwich is here. Xiaohui, are you a burnt-edged or white-edged person?"

Sandwiches come in two types: burnt-edge and white-edge, which refers to the choice of bread edges. Some people like the thick texture of burnt edges, while others dislike the burnt edges that hurt their teeth.

Most restaurants will cut off the burnt edges before serving the sandwiches, and the burnt edges can also be used as a dish, so more people eat sandwiches with white edges than with burnt edges.

However, this ice cream parlor does not cut off the burnt edges of its sandwiches before serving, but leaves it to the customers to choose.

However, Kato Megumi's answer was surprising. She belonged neither to the burnt-edge school nor to the white-edge school.

"I want to eat alone."

"Hmm?" Bai Ye raised his eyebrows.

Just when he was about to speak, Kato Megumi pulled him to Bai Ye's side along her jade arm. Regardless of the fact that they were outside, her body and little head tilted to the side little by little, and finally rested gently on Bai Ye's shoulder.

"Senior, do you think it's strange? I like to eat the burnt edges of sandwiches separately, and sometimes I go to the bakery to buy bread edges."

This was the first time Bai Ye knew about this.

In people's minds, bread edges seem less popular than the bread itself, because most people nowadays can afford soft and delicious bread, so they will naturally ignore the bread edges that taste bad. However, when people who live paycheck to paycheck often use cheap bread edges as a substitute for staple food.

This is one of the few times when the edge of the bread shines, and the other time is when you just want to stuff everything into your mouth on a whim.

Kato Megumi doesn't fall into any of the above categories, she loves to eat bread edges.

Kato Megumi picked up a piece of bread and chewed it in small bites. As she closed and opened her eyes, a gleam of autumn light flashed across her pale yellow eyes.

"Will you think it's weird that I like to eat bread edges?"

"No." Bai Ye answered without hesitation.

Bai Ye cut off the edge of the bread and asked the waiter for a bowl of tartar sauce to dip the fried food in. He dipped a little into his mouth. The sour and sweet taste combined with the crispy texture of the bread edge was truly fascinating.

"Some people think bread is too dry when eaten dry, but if you spread some butter on the edge of the bread, add seasonings to taste, and bake it in the oven, it becomes crispy and delicious. It is indeed a great food."