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"You already know that I failed?" said Iori Hasima while pouring coffee.
"It's just a refresher. Whether you succeed or not will have almost no impact on my plan. Also..."
Akane Benizaka picked up the cold, bitter coffee and took a sip.
"What is failure? Life is a journey through countless failures. Don't think that failure means you have nothing. Don't you still have life?"
Iori Hatashima paused and almost choked on his coffee.
"What an old joke, so cruel..."
"The truly cruel thing is that you have life, but because you've lost your fighting spirit you can't seize the opportunity to turn things around. What's even crueler is that you can only watch helplessly as that opportunity slips away from you."
Iori Hajima smiled bitterly.
"I didn't expect that Sawamura Eriri had no logic and almost beat me to death with her random punches."
"I told you not to underestimate anyone, even if the opponent is a fool or an idiot. Even if the eldest lady of the Sawamura family is not good at attacking, her defense is based on the entire Sawamura family."
Akane Benizaka picked up the pen again, and when the pen tip touched the paper, she looked up and said:
"The time has been agreed upon. Ye Jun and the others will be here tomorrow afternoon."
Chapter 732 October 10th, Storm Rising
On Saturday, the wind and rain gradually started to pick up.
As the saying goes, every autumn rain brings a chill. Although Bai Ye had a burning desire in his heart today, he had to succumb to the gradually cooler weather in the afternoon. He changed the short-sleeved shirt under his coat into a long-sleeved shirt, and then went to the floor-length mirror to fix his makeup.
"Looks very refined."
If Xiaohui were here, she would usually say this, and then Shiyu would praise her on the surface but actually be sarcastic and malicious, and then Eriri would openly curse her as "a dog in human form".
But it doesn’t matter. We’ll definitely get together tonight after the afternoon.
Walking in the breeze and drizzle, Bai Ye arrived at the rouge on rouge club building on time. Also arriving on time were Shiyu, Xiaohui, Eriri, Bingtang, and the Hajima brothers and sisters.
As soon as they arrived, Shiyu, Xiaohui and Eriri stood beside Bai Ye and looked at the Hajima siblings. Although they were only one meter apart, it felt like they were looking at each other across the sea.
This is the final battle, just like the climax of a stage play, where all kinds of monsters and demons will show up and reveal their plans. As planners and participants, everyone knows that they have to perform this final scene well.
Shiyu looked at Bai Ye, keeping a visible distance. The passion of the past was no longer in her eyes, and her tone returned to normal. At first glance, she seemed to have some of the frustration she had felt after joining the "Flash Girls" club.
"Xiaobai-kun."
"Shiyu..."
A trace of sadness flashed across Bai Ye's eyes, as if he was reminiscing about the same feelings and directions in the past, and his tone couldn't help but reveal embarrassment and a desire to stay.
But the next second, his eyes became firm, and his gaze moved from Shiyu's face to Iori Hatama's face, as if saying that he would use practical actions to prove that he was right.
"Hajima-san, today is the day for the Flash Girls to come to an end."
Iori Hasima laughed in her heart. It seemed that the rumors circulating in Toyonosaki Academy about the disagreement among the students were true. Now it seemed that it might have affected their relationship. She was really looking forward to the future development.
"Yes, Senior Xiao, I hope you and I can both get what we want and not bite off more than we can chew."
Bai Ye narrowed his eyes. The "I" in the other party's words was obviously a polite remark, but in fact it was a warning to himself not to stretch his hands too far, to take care of the people around him first, and not to repeat the mistakes of Aki Tomoya.
Bai Ye just pursed his lips, said nothing, turned and walked towards the building. The others followed him in, leaving only Ying Lili at the end of the team with a speechless look on her face.
"A few people have so many thoughts...it's really troublesome..."
Of course, she would not admit that she was paying close attention to everyone's actions like Bai Ye, especially the changes in Bo Island's going out to sea.
She clearly remembered that an important part of the White Night Plan was to force Akane Ayaka to sign a "life and death agreement" with everyone, in which the winner would take away "Flash Girl".
Assuming the plan succeeds and Akane Akasaka agrees to compete, then...
What is the position of Bo Island going to sea?
"It gives me a headache just thinking about it, let them do it—don't Kasumigaoka and Byakuya boast about their quick wits? If they can't handle it well, I'll scold them!"
. . . . . .
As soon as he walked into the rouge on rouge club’s residence, Bai Ye keenly noticed that eyes were converging on him from all directions, and they were all from club members.
Curiosity, anticipation, indifference... but more of doubt and a hint of hostility.
Bai Ye glanced at Iori Hasima and knew without thinking that this was the other party's masterpiece, gathering everyone in the club to put pressure on himself.
But it doesn't matter, he has no intention of joining Rouge on Rouge, the White Night Society is where he feels at ease.
"President Benisaka is waiting for everyone inside."
Bai Ye nodded, turned and walked into the office.
In the office, Akane Hongsaka put down her pen when she heard the voice, and the desk was surrounded by chairs, making the small office look a little bloated.
It was obvious who the chair was prepared for, and Bai Ye didn't care much about the other party's assumption that everyone would be there. The calmness on the other party's face, which was completely different from that of Iori Hatima, made him look at him with more respect.
"Azune-senpai is busy?"
"Being busy is normal." Hongzaka Akane stood up and asked everyone to sit down. "Ye Jun has been busy lately too. I heard that he is so busy that he has no time to get together with his girlfriends."
Everyone sat down separately. Hatama Chuhai still sat with Hatama Iori, facing Bai Ye and the others across from each other.
"I can't help it... Akane-senpai gave me a big problem, and it really made me suffer a lot."
Akane Benizaka seemed not to understand the mockery in Bai Ye's words and picked up the coffee pot beside her.
"Would you like some coffee or something? Feel free to help yourself. Most of the snacks here were sent by you, Lord Ye. You're welcome."
Being able to be polite and whether or not one should be polite are two different things. The heartless Eriri just took the water.
Bai Ye was much more casual. He picked up the coffee pot, poured himself a cup, and handed it to Shiyu.
Now he and Akane Benizaka are opposites of equal status. If he is so timid that he doesn't even dare to drink coffee, he will lose momentum before the negotiations even begin.
"Shiyu, do you want to drink?"
Shiyu quickly figured this out and moved her body to appear more relaxed, but her expression still showed vigilance and alienation.
"Thank you, Xiaobai-kun."
Serving tea is a sign of good etiquette, but it also sets the stage for any subsequent inconsiderate conversation.
After drinking the cold and bitter coffee, Bai Ye took a deep breath and prepared himself for the "war".
"Azuna-senpai's request remains unchanged?"
"I have always been frank with my requests, and I will not easily change my decision once it's made."
"Is that so... Then my response remains the same as last week. I have no plans to join rouge on rouge."
"Really?" Hongsaka Akane raised her eyebrows slightly, took out a USB flash drive from the drawer and played with it in her hands. "Do you think the "Flash Girl" in the USB flash drive is fake? I can show it to you now."
"I believe it's true, otherwise wouldn't I look like a fool for all my preparations this week?"
"Ye Jun has made preparations, and I'm not much worse. To be honest, as long as Ye Jun simply says to join the club, "Flash Girl" will immediately belong to you. Isn't this the fastest way? Look at them all waiting eagerly. Ye Jun should be very willing to sacrifice for his girlfriends."
Bai Ye slowly shook his head, looked at everyone, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
"For them, I'm willing to climb to the sky and pick the stars. It just depends on whether they want it or not."
Curiosity flashed in Hongzaka Akane's eyes, but she resisted the urge to ask further questions and instead asked about another matter.
"I heard that Ye Jun and his group are having some ideological issues. I wonder if you could satisfy my curiosity? Perhaps I can help you? Although I intend to let you join the club, I don't intend to break you up."
So what about Iori Hajima?
Bai Ye's forehead was furrowed with sweat, but he held it back. At the same time, he felt excited about embarking on the road to victory.
"coming!"
I had been trying so hard to hide it just so that Akane Benizaka would ask this question herself!
Chapter 733 This is a war about dignity, love, and future
The ultimate goal of Bai Ye and the others' plan is to win back "Flash Girl" through the competition. The prerequisite is to weaken the bargaining chip weight represented by "Flash Girl" and force Akane Agasaka to agree to the competition.
The reason why it has been concealed is that as long as the ideological problem is regarded as unknown factor X, then it can be whatever problem you want it to be.
"If it was a week ago, I would never have told Akane-senpai, but now, it doesn't matter anymore."
"Oh, I'd love to hear the details."
Not only Akane Benizaka was curious, but also Iori Hajima.
"It's a matter of philosophy... Actually, it's simple. I just want to pretend to join Rouge on Rouge, then take back 'Flash Girls' and, by the way, mess up the club you worked so hard to build, Akane-senpai, or even shatter it as revenge."
"Then everyone scolded me for being too immoral and going too far, and then there was a cold war."
"You said I worked hard for everyone, but I was still scolded. How unfair is that, right?"
Hongzaka Zhuyin frowned slightly, but there was still more confusion between her eyebrows.
"It's strange. Compared to last week's Night Lord, the current Night Lord has changed so much."
"Oh? I'd like to hear more about it." This time it was Bai Ye's turn to look curious.
"Ye Jun pursues clarity of thought and a clear conscience. If you agreed to join Rouge on Rouge in exchange for the "Flash Girls," but then wreaked havoc after joining, wouldn't that go against your original intention?"
"Senior Zhu Yin, you are right." Bai Ye took a sip of coffee, and a trace of black appeared on his rosy lips.
"My original intention has always been to be clear-minded and have a clear conscience, but other things can change. I just said that for everyone, I'm willing to reach for the stars! If I can't protect everyone and make them happy, then that would be my biggest mistake!!"
boom--!
Bai Ye slammed the table hard, spilling the coffee in Hongzaka Akane's cup. His sharp eyes concealed a surge of confusion and disorder, like a ferocious beast.
"Azuna-senpai, can you understand my persistence?!"
Akane Benizaka clenched her fists suddenly. She hadn't felt such an overwhelming pressure for a long time.
Everyone present was also stunned by Bai Ye, whether it was the girls who spent every day with him, or Iori Hatima who considered Bai Ye his enemy, they all had a new understanding of Bai Ye.
"Ye Jun, you are so scary..."
These were the words that came from the heart of Akane Benizaka, and she believed that Bai Ye would really do as he said.
"The Lord's love for his wife is deeply ingrained in him. Perhaps because of this, they are willing to put aside their past grudges and share his love."
Ye Jun's actions also fully demonstrate his faith. He complained that others did not understand his efforts, but then turned around and thought of other ways to fulfill their wishes, even going so far as to sell his company shares to fulfill their wishes.
'This explains the despicable plan at the mouth of the sea.'
Seeing that everyone was intimidated by him, Bai Ye secretly clenched his fists in his heart, but appeared magnanimous on the surface.
"I'm not scary. As a businessman, harmony brings wealth. To put it another way, where there's oppression, there's resistance. Akane-senpai agrees, right?"
"As a businessman, my awareness is the same as Ye Jun's."
Akane Benizaka wants to be a pure businessman, but reality does not allow it. Running a doujinshi club with just a businessman's mindset is not feasible.
She glanced at Bai Ye's girlfriends and then shook her head in her heart.
Since Bai Ye always puts his girlfriends first in everything, using his girlfriends can effectively control Bai Ye.
While this is the theory, the reality is different.
The Byakuya Club has been run by Bai Ye like an iron plate. Although the girls have their own ideas, they will discuss any serious matters. There is no barrier at all, not to mention that Shiyu puts the interests of the harem club first, and Kato Megumi puts the interests of Bai Ye first.
Hongzaka Akane was suddenly caught in a dilemma.
She really wanted Bai Ye to join Rouge on Rouge and become a driving force for her development. However, Bai Ye had already stated that if she forced him to join, he would sabotage her, and both sides would suffer losses.
But she was unwilling to give up, she was Akane Benizaka!
Akane Benizaka, who fought her way out of countless failures and realities!
"Ye Jun came here today full of confidence. He doesn't want to join Rouge on Rouge but wants to get back 'Flash Girl'. Can I assume you have a solution to the problem?"
Bai Ye leaned back in his chair and crossed his legs.
He understood that Akane Ayaka's idea of forcing him with "Flash Girl" had failed, and now they were on the same starting line.
"Yes, I do!"
"Oh, tell me about it."
"Let's have a competition, Akane-senpai!"
A light flashed in Bai Ye's eyes, and he suddenly leaned in front of Hongzaka Akane.
"The prize is me and 'Flash Girl'. If I win, you return 'Flash Girl' to me. If I lose, I will join rouge on rouge unconditionally and I won't have any second thoughts!"
Hongzaka Akane narrowed her eyes, fighting spirit quietly ignited in her heart, but she remained calm on the surface.
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