Seeing this, Ge Cheng closed the computer projection, and the atmosphere in Class A became slightly silent.
"What kind of messy rules are these?"
Bai Yuze looked at the person complaining and recognized him at a glance.
He was Totsuka Yahiko, Katsuragi Kohei's subordinate in Class A.
Most of the people in the class looked confused, while a few had trembling hands.
Just then, Sakayanagi Arisu, who sat in front of Bai Yuze, turned around and smiled at him.
"Bai Yu Student, do you know something?"
"Ah? What?"
Bai Yuze wanted to feign ignorance again to get by, but his earlier question to Mashima had undoubtedly exposed the truth.
Thus, Bai Yuze was 'fortunate' enough to receive a glare from Sakayanagi Arisu.
"Bai Yu Student, shouldn't students help and share with each other?"
Sakayanagi Arisu maintained the smile on her face, and it seemed as if she had Bai Yuze completely figured out.
Just as Bai Yuze was about to refuse, he suddenly recalled the rules projected on the computer screen.
"No matter where you are, you should have a helpful heart and assist the weak."
"It's over! This guy got me!"
Bai Yuze had every right to suspect that Sakayanagi Arisu had learned the school's secrets through her father's influence, as her composed demeanor didn't seem faked.
One could only say that the word "help" was too broad; answering someone's question also counted as a form of help.
Bai Yuze felt a bit unwilling and wanted to nitpick.
"Ahem, Sakayanagi Student is so smart; she shouldn't be considered weak, right?"
Sakayanagi Arisu's smile became even more enigmatic.
"Hehe, Bai Yu Student, I have a new question now. How do you know my surname?"
"It's over!"
The name on the desk had already been torn off by Sakayanagi Arisu, and Bai Yuze had only just arrived in the class. Logically, he shouldn't have known her name.
Bai Yuze was startled; he had tried to fob her off, but he accidentally blurted out Sakayanagi Arisu's surname!
One must know that from Sakayanagi Arisu's perspective, she hadn't introduced herself at all, so how did Bai Yuze know her surname?
"Of course, I asked Teacher Mashima!"
"Oh? Why did you specifically ask the teacher?"
"Ahem, because I like loli-type girls!"
Bai Yuze started spouting nonsense. Fortunately, Mashima had just said, "I remember you're called Bai Yuze." Although he didn't know why Mashima recognized him, there was no time to think about it now.
As expected, this statement was remarkably effective. Sakayanagi Arisu's smile stiffened slightly, and her eyes revealed a look of disdain, as if she were looking at trash. At the same time, she subtly recoiled...
"Bai Yu Student certainly loves to joke. So, Bai Yu Student, would you consider telling poor little me about that matter?"
Sakayanagi Arisu adjusted her smile and then repeated her previous question, not forgetting to point to the cane in her hand after speaking.
"This isn't fair!"
Bai Yuze complained internally.
Sakayanagi Arisu had presented Bai Yuze with an open scheme: Bai Yuze either spoke, or he violated the rules, and both outcomes would bring significant intelligence benefits to Sakayanagi Arisu.
"I give up, I'll tell you!"
Bai Yuze ultimately conceded. After all, these rules were truly too bizarre, and with the precedent of the bus incident, he didn't want to take risks.
Moreover, Sakayanagi Arisu's father was the chairman of this school, so he must have told Sakayanagi Arisu some things, more or less. Telling her wouldn't be a loss.
"A very clear decision, indeed~"
Bai Yuze hooked his finger, signaling Sakayanagi Arisu to lean closer. To hear the information clearly and to prevent others from hearing, Sakayanagi Arisu also leaned in.
The others in Class A were also discussing and didn't notice them.
Bai Yuze told Sakayanagi Arisu what happened on the bus. Of course, help should be given within one's means; he didn't reveal everything, concealing the information about the vermillion orb.
Sakayanagi Arisu fell into deep thought upon hearing what happened, her brows occasionally furrowing.
"I say... didn't Director Sakayanagi tell you about this?"
Sakayanagi Arisu and Sakayanagi Nao's hair were the same color, and they both had the surname Sakayanagi. Anyone could guess the relationship between them.
"He did... but the process I experienced was different..."
Sakayanagi Arisu's brows were tightly furrowed, and her small face wore a serious expression that made one want to laugh.
"Then, could you please tell me?"
"Yes, but there are too many people here. Let's add each other as friends."
The two exchanged friend requests, and then Sakayanagi Arisu started acting mischievously again.
"Bai Yu Student~ You took my first time~ You have to take responsibility~"
Sakayanagi Arisu's outrageous statement made the corner of Bai Yuze's mouth twitch slightly. Why did Sakayanagi Arisu act like such a mischievous little girl?
"Okay, I'll reply to every message very seriously!"
Bai Yuze put on a serious expression. Seeing that Bai Yuze wasn't falling for it, Sakayanagi Arisu immediately felt bored and turned around.
Bai Yuze, who had seen all four school bullies, wanted to say something provocative at this moment, but due to the identity of her father, Bai Yuze forcibly held back the words.
"Students, quiet down."
As the discussions in the class gradually grew louder, Katsuragi Kohei immediately took charge of maintaining order.
"Teacher Mashima just said that we can use our points to exchange for information. Since we can't discuss anything now, we should go and ask the upperclassmen for information."
"Good! I agree with Katsuragi Student's point of view!"
Totsuka Yahiko was the first to applaud and praise, and seeing someone applaud, the others also spontaneously started clapping.
"It seems Katsuragi will soon take control of the class!"
Bai Yuze seemed to be talking to himself, but he was actually posing a question to Sakayanagi Arisu.
The other side has already started recruiting, aren't you going to build your walls?
"Indeed~ Katsuragi Student is very talented~"
Sakayanagi Arisu still maintained a smiling demeanor, as if she was indifferent to the matter.
"Are you willing to be ordered around by others?"
Sakayanagi Arisu suddenly turned around, reached out, and cupped Bai Yuze's face, examining him carefully.
"Bai Yu Student~ How come I feel like you understand me particularly well?"
Bai Yuze was startled by Sakayanagi Arisu. He looked around and found that everyone else's attention was on Katsuragi, and he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Bai Yuze slapped Sakayanagi Arisu's hands away. He was afraid that with Sakayanagi Arisu's mischievous nature, she might secretly put itching powder on her hands, harming the enemy a thousand, but also harming herself eight hundred!
"I just thought that someone with your arrogant demeanor wouldn't be able to bow down to others."
"Hahahahaha~ Then Bai Yu Student is a very good judge of character. But that's what makes it interesting, isn't it?"
...
Earlier in the classroom, Ge Cheng Kohei had called on the students in the class to go out and exchange for information, but the situation was not smooth.
The class was suddenly divided into three factions: one belonged to the Katsuragi faction, another belonged to the Sakayanagi faction, and Bai Yuze was also puzzled as to when Sakayanagi Arisu had established her faction.
Of course, there was also a faction like Bai Yuze, who had no affiliation, but the Sakayanagi faction and the Ge Cheng faction had already regarded these unaffiliated individuals as future members of their own factions.
Bai Yuze had no interest in factional struggles. He had already gotten up and left his seat, preparing to buy some things.
Soon, Bai Yuze arrived at Keyaki Shopping Center, and at the main entrance of Keyaki Shopping Center, there was a white paper. To save time, Bai Yuze simply took out his phone and took a picture of the content on it.
Bai Yuze walked into the shopping center, browsing the content of the photo as he walked.
"Welcome to Keyaki Shopping Center. We wish you a good shopping experience here."
"For your mood and shopping experience, please strictly observe the following rules."
"1. Keyaki Shopping Center opens at 7 AM and closes at 11:30 PM."
"2. Please note that sometimes there may be slight discrepancies in opening hours. We apologize for any inconvenience."
"3. Please communicate kindly with the staff. After working all day, they may inevitably experience some emotional impulses or illnesses."
"4. Each store is equipped with an alarm button. If a staff member suddenly falls ill and exhibits aggressive behavior, please immediately press the alarm button and leave the store."
"5. Each store is equipped with surveillance. Although the facilities are somewhat old, theft is intolerable! My friend, life is precious."
"6. If someone is caught stealing by a staff member, that person has two choices: 10 times the compensation amount or working as a part-time staff member until they earn the original price of the stolen item."
"7. The shopping center closes after 11:30 PM. Please do not play pranks or hide in the mall and refuse to come out. Violators will bear the consequences."
What Bai Yuze found strange was that there was plenty of space below, but not a single character was written.
"Maybe that's all the content there is," Bai Yuze muttered to himself, but the increasingly strong sense of unease in his heart grew more and more apparent...