Uneasy daily life

Chapter Twenty-One: The Way of the King and the Way of the Hegemon

To achieve the goal of subordinates overcoming superiors, people are very important.

As the saying goes, one corporate slave can't handle a boss, but a group of corporate slaves quitting can make the boss jump off a building.

Tennis skills are one thing, but how many people in the tennis club acknowledge Mamoru Ishida's talent is another.

Tennis skills are relatively easy to assess; they are essentially a combination of physical attributes and tennis technique. The former is not something that can be significantly improved in a short period of time, but the latter can be.

Yukino Yukinoshita specifically enhanced the tennis skills of Mamoru Ishida and Saika Totsuka, and her method was very simple.

"Swing the racket until you die, running until you die, playing ball until you die."

If the brain can't remember, then let the body remember; if the brain can't understand, then let the body understand.

"Stand up, you can still breathe, right? With this level of skill, you think you can win a championship? A tennis seniors' entertainment cup championship?"

Yukino Yukinoshita, wearing a headband with the word "Devil" clearly written on it, was demonstrating her swing and shot variations to Mamoru Ishida and Saika Totsuka, who were panting heavily, with detailed explanations.

Ishida Mamoru and Totsuka Ayaka wore headscarves with the words "Root" written on them.

To complete this commission, not only do I need to put in the effort, but the client also needs to put in a lot of effort.

Yukino Yukinoshita decides to transform into a devil, tying on a headband to urge herself on, and also having the two of them tie on headbands to encourage each other.

Every day, club time is grueling training time. Mamoru Ishida and Saika Totsuka have to jog to warm up, then play one-on-one matches with Yukino Yukinoshita to get used to the various tennis techniques and shots she displays, listen to her explanations of shot selection and swing techniques, and after a short rest, they continue to play against each other.

Yukino Yukinoshita herself was not idle either. Every day, she would take time to roughly study the content of sports medicine, delve into the teaching and explanation methods of tennis techniques, observe the physical fitness of the two, prepare nutritious meals to replenish the calories consumed, prepare salt water, and practice with the two until she could not keep up with her physical strength. She put into practice what it means to work hard to the death.

The lesson briefly explained the concept of ball trajectory selection. Yukino Yukinoshita wiped her sweat with a towel, quite satisfied with the progress.

At least these two clients weren't useless; they kept up with the training progress.

Yukino Yukinoshita asked, "Yuigahama, what's the situation on the other side?"

"The progress is terrible. Xiaocai, Xiaoshi, and I have contacted some other tennis club members, but most of them aren't interested in special training or improving their skills." Yui Yuigahama had a blank headband on her head. "The only one who was interested came over... but she was scared away by Xiaoyuki."

"That kind of guy can only drag down the training."

Yukino Yukinoshita pondered, "It seems that Ishida and Totsuka will have to find a way to persuade the other members of the tennis club in this regard..."

"This is a bit difficult," Yui Yuigahama sighed. "The tennis club members all seem to take things easy."

“In the first and second years, Ishida should be able to motivate some of the students who still have some fighting spirit,” Yukino Yukinoshita said calmly. “Even if one person defeats the tennis club captain in terms of strength, it won’t achieve the situation that Ishida wants. We need to get Ishida to motivate a group of people and create a foundation that can split the tennis club so that we can force the tennis club captain to step into the ring.”

Yui Yuigahama hugged him tightly: "Wow, Yuki is so cool! Just like a strategist—no! He's like the god of war, Lord Kenshin!"

"Cough cough, no! I'm sweating and hot... I've just been reading some military strategy stuff lately."

Yukino Yukinoshita coughed a little embarrassedly. In order to defeat that guy, she had to go all out, so learning some military strategy was necessary.

She particularly disliked cunning tactics, and while military formations were outdated, the strategic and tactical aspects offered her much inspiration.

What plan did Bai Jun prepare? He didn't show up here, so he must have chosen another method. He's been frequently absent from the activity room these past few days, and I wonder what he's been up to with Hachiman...

But it doesn't matter, the outcome is already in our hands.

In terms of military strategy, he himself embodies the righteous path of governing with integrity, strengthening the army, recruiting talented individuals, and striving to conquer the world.

"Yes, yes, I need to work hard too..."

Yui Yuigahama took out her phone, ready to use her social connections to find out if there was any information about the tennis club members. This was a task assigned by Yuki.

"Hey? Xiaoxue, come quick! There's a video on the forum of Shiro and Hiratsuka-sensei playing tennis!"

……

……

Tennis courts in a park outside the school.

My name is Hachiman Hikigaya.

I must have traveled through time.

Because a shell was flying towards me.

boom--! !

The muffled thud, like gunpowder exploding when a bullet leaves the barrel, was indistinguishable as a ball or a cannonball. It hit my feet, then disappeared with a playful laugh, leaving only a faint mark.

"call……"

With her hair tied in a long ponytail and wearing sportswear, Hiratsuka Shizuka held a racket in one hand, reached for a cigarette and exhaled smoke, casually saying, "Not bad, you can still stand."

Hachiman Hikigaya murmured absentmindedly, "A strong, older female teacher..."

"Huh—?" Hiratsuka Shizuka's smile froze. "I'm a young man, you know! Hachiman!"

Hachiman Hikigaya: "You don't deny superhuman strength?!"

"Heh, with your skinny arms and legs, you're probably envious, aren't you? Oh, here comes the main course."

Hiratsuka Shizuka quickly took a few deep drags and stubbed out the cigarette in the small box she carried with her; she wouldn't be able to smoke while fighting from now on.

"Hachiman, record the form of the Overlord!"

Wearing a tracksuit and still slightly warm from her warm-up, Bai Ying took the racket from the appetizer's hand, shrugged, and said provocatively, "Teacher, you're almost thirty! Don't hold back!"

Hiratsuka Shizuka: "You're really interesting! You chuunibyou!"

Therefore, Hiratsuka Shizuka gave it her all!

Not only tennis, she has also practiced martial arts!

boom!boom!boom! !

Hachiman Hikigaya sighed, lamenting how exhausted he had been these past few days from rigorous training. "The captain must be petty, right? I never expected him to be so physically strong, able to go toe-to-toe with that superhuman female teacher."

He was filming a video on his phone, and it looked less like a tennis match and more like two human tanks spraying cannonballs at each other.

What's even more terrifying is that one of the tanks was just a tractor a few days ago!

"what!"

"Yah!"

"Oh!"

Hiratsuka-sensei, the way you're yelling and hitting makes it seem like you'll have a hard time getting married.

"Mu Da Mu Da Mu Da!"

"Wryyyy—!"

Minister, whatever makes you happy.

"Hey—are you playing Dio?!"

Hiratsuka Shizuka swung her racket, the sound like a cannonball.

"Hahaha! Jotaro, you old man, you can't beat me!"

The white figure took a sprint, adjusting his stance as he ran, and the instant he caught up with the ball, he swung his racket, hitting it back, and shouted: "Muda Muda—immortal! Forever young! This is me, Dio! You are old and frail, can you still eat? Pathetic human! Hahahaha—!"

"Oh? Interesting!"

Hiratsuka Shizuka grinned angrily: "I think you're deliberately trying to provoke me!"

"Ola Ola Ola!"

Hmm, I must have traveled through time.

Otherwise, how would we see the World and Platinum Star playing tennis?

Hachiman Hikigaya rubbed his eyes, posted a video he had filmed on the forum using a secondary account, and casually titled it "This is tennis."

There's a high chance the tennis club will find out, since Shiromaru-senpai already notified them a few days ago.

Whether this has caused any changes will be clear after a little reconnaissance tomorrow.

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……

"Simply put, someone applied to the student council to transfer half of the tennis club's funds to the aid department as proof that he could single-handedly defeat all the tennis club members in a series of matches, and the student council president approved this absurd application."

"After seeing the video of my match with Bai Jun on the forum, I felt a lot of pressure, so I came to ask you to help me with special training?"

Yukino Yukinoshita crossed her arms and looked at the tall, thin boy in front of her. He was the captain of the tennis club, the one Ishida Mamoru was trying to overthrow. But before she could launch a proper offensive, he had already brought the tennis club members to surrender—no, not surrender, just feigning compliance.

The tennis club president complained, "Yes, it's utterly absurd. They don't even play tennis, yet they insist on..."

"There's no need to waste time on such meaningless nonsense. The student council president's approval of the application must not be without reason. And as far as I know, the tennis club has indeed had poor results in recent years, with a dwindling pool of talent and very little fresh blood. In a sense, the student council president's judgment is very wise. If they want to join the special training, then let them join. Whether you're herding one sheep or a flock of sheep, it's all the same."

Yukino Yukinoshita naturally asked, "When did the student council president issue the notice to you?"

The tennis club president, having been insulted, couldn't vent his anger since he needed the president's help, and could only express his dissatisfaction in a somber tone: "Two days ago."

Two days ago...

Today, the tennis club president suddenly decided to give the club members special training. I guess he watched that video.

"This is the training plan. Ishida and Totsuka have been training according to this method for the past few days. If you feel tired, you can quit. I'm not going to waste my time on useless people. I hope the tennis club will remain a sports club, not just an interest club."

Yukino Yukinoshita made a few light provocations and began arranging a training team that had suddenly increased to twenty people.

Managing and urging twenty people is troublesome, but with the cooperation of the tennis club president, it is actually quite easy to direct them. The president's position gives the club members a certain amount of so-called authority.

Is this the way Bai Ying chose? I was wondering why Bai Ying went to do tennis training; it turns out that's what she was planning.

Among the many clubs in the school, sports clubs have always held the highest status because they can represent the school in various competitions and win honors. Sports clubs have always had ample funding, and they also spend a lot on various equipment.

Secondly, there are literature departments, which also allow students to participate in competitions and earn honors, but with lower expenses. The funds earned can be used to buy books, black tea, and other similar items, making it a more comfortable option.

Next are all sorts of interest-based clubs, such as the Service Department and the Assistance Department, which receive no funding and at most are granted an empty classroom as a venue for activities.

Finally, there's the so-called "Going Home Department"—those who haven't joined any clubs and go home or work during club activity time.

Funding is the lifeblood of sports clubs.

This move, which cut off their supply, put real pressure on the head of the tennis team.

The purpose of honing oneself is to demonstrate a sufficiently powerful fist, thereby increasing the pressure.

The tennis club president and his men came to "surrender" to him because he felt uneasy and pressured.

Creating a sufficiently powerful external threat to force the tennis club to change is the essence of dominance.

To acquire this level of external strength, Bai Jun also underwent considerable rigorous training. He already possessed the physical qualities that require the most time and was quite strong, and judging from the videos, his tennis skills had already reached a very good level.

"We really can't relax..."

Yukino Yukinoshita let out a soft breath; the white shadow's plan had also brought her salt.

Now that I have temporarily gained some leadership over the tennis club, I have more options.

For example, if Ishida and the tennis club captain practice against each other, and if Ishida consistently wins overwhelmingly, then in a situation where tennis prowess is highly needed, Ishida will gain prestige. Furthermore, the efforts of Ishida and Totsuka will also help improve the atmosphere of the tennis club.

So how can we determine the winner between Bai Jun and Bai Jun?

As Yukino Yukinoshita pondered, she suddenly opened her eyes wide and a smile appeared on her lips.

Brave...Demon King...

I see. I accept this challenge.

"Is Xiaoxue thinking about Xiaobai?"

Yukino Yukinoshita snapped out of her daze: "Of course not... It's not that I didn't want to, but I'm sure you've misunderstood something."

Yui Yuigahama drawled, "Oh—"

"I'm just thinking about who will win." Yukino Yukinoshita ran her hand through her hair, her eyes full of composure and confidence. "The day when my way of the king and his way of the tyrant will clash is not far off."

"Um..." Yui Yuigahama hesitated, "Why does this sound like something Shiro would say?"

"...cough cough—the infectiousness of white fungus is not to be underestimated; we must take preventative measures."

Chapter Twenty-Two: Lü Bu at Hulao Pass

It was 1:30 p.m. on a weekend afternoon.