Crossing over, and then being blocked by a rich JK.

Chapter 557 Just wait and see
"Today, we gather again with excitement and joy to rekindle our friendship, reminisce about the past, and discuss future development..."

"Has your class monitor always been like this?"

Standing at the edge of the crowd, Watanabe Yu tugged at Yasuhara Risa's sleeve and asked in a low voice.

He didn't think there was anything wrong with the class monitor's speech; he was just curious whether the monitor had been speaking in such an official tone when he was in college.

"Hmm...more or less, what's wrong?"

Risa Yasuhara recalled for a moment, then nodded, giving an affirmative answer.

In a sense, their class monitor is the one who hasn't changed the most. He's the same as before, although he's definitely more cunning and calculating than he was in college, which is normal.

After all, his family is involved in politics, and he also followed this path after graduation.

Therefore, it is perfectly normal to follow the example of elders in the family.

Just ...

He has indeed gained some weight since college. While he wouldn't call himself obese, he's no longer the 'class heartthrob' he once was.

He now looks like a typical middle-aged man.

"I just think he's quite interesting to talk to."

Watanabe Yu considered his words carefully before giving his answer.

It was just like the speeches of various leaders he had heard before he traveled through time, with the main feature being the use of the word "rigorous" and the pauses being precise.

"You mean he's being bureaucratic?"

Risa Yasuhara rolled her eyes.

How could she not see what he was thinking?

"Is it that obvious?"

Watanabe Yu asked, somewhat surprised.

Theoretically speaking, shouldn't the one who has been seen through all along be Risa? How did it become him?

And he didn't think he made it particularly obvious, right?
“What else?” Risa Yasuhara pouted, giving him a look that said, ‘You don’t really think you’ve hidden it well, do you?’ Then she added, “You’re practically saying that out loud.”

But even so, it's actually quite difficult to discern his thoughts. She can only tell because she's spent a lot of time with him.

To those who don't know him, his expressions are very deceptive, especially in public social settings.

"But I didn't say that either, did I?"

Watanabe Yu retorted softly.

He was quite aware of his level of facial expression control; she could tell, simply because she knew him too well.

So, wouldn't this be considered 'exploiting loyal customers'?
For some reason, this thought popped into his head.

"Actually, the class monitor was quite popular in college. Except for occasions like when he was giving speeches, he was very reliable. Plus, he was handsome and came from a good family, so there were quite a few girls who pursued him."

Orihime Asada chimed in, a hint of emotion creeping into her expression.

Who would have thought that the dashing young man from university would transform into a typical 'middle-aged man' at an extraordinary speed after graduation?

Although it wasn't greasy, it still left people feeling quite sad.

Time really is a cruel mistress.

hiss……

So where did Risa learn that line from?

She had never said anything like that before.

"So exaggerated?"

Watanabe Yu carefully examined him standing on the small podium, his brows furrowed in thought.

He was trying hard to imagine what the person on stage would look like if they were thinner.

After trying to use his imagination, he conjured up the image of a handsome young man.

If he looks like that, it's perfectly normal for him to be pursued by others. Plus, he comes from a good family, so he's definitely a heartthrob in the class.
He wasn't sure either; he was just being cautious.

"Can you imagine it now?"

Seeing Watanabe Yu's thoughtful expression, Asada Orihime followed up with those words.

To be honest, it's really hard to guess what this kid's expression is like, except for the 'expression' he wants you to see.

I don't know if Risa's encounter with him will be good or bad.

"almost."

Watanabe Yu nodded.

If Tongzige were to receive a painting-related reward when triggering a 'mission' in the future, he would be able to immediately visualize the specific scenario when faced with similar problems again.

It's a pity that Brother Tongzi still wasn't powerful enough!
He hadn't seen it for a long time.

Maybe... they went on vacation?
Some relationships are different from romantic relationships, and even more different from a simple sibling relationship; they are complex relationships mixed with various emotions.

Closer than friends, but not lovers, and not exactly confidants—it's a very complex relationship.

But if either of you encounters a problem, she will think of you first, seek your help, or be there for you when you need it.

So, when the opportunity is presented to you, what will you choose?

Please help Risa Yasuhara complete the exchange of conditions with her mother.

The next instant, a cold, mechanical voice rang in his ears, and familiar characters appeared on his retina.

Oops.

So, Brother Tongzi, you only show up when I think of you, right?
In the future, if my buddy wants to confirm that you're still 'alive,' will he have to stand on the rooftop and threaten to kill himself?

Watanabe Yu was internally complaining when he suddenly noticed the change in Tongzi.

Previously, the system would provide very clear 'options,' but now it has become an 'open-ended question,' without specifying a particular choice; everything is up to him to decide.

So, is this an upgrade for Tongzi Ge, or just Tongzi Ge slacking off?
"So, don't you have any feelings about this?" Seeing that Watanabe Yu was stunned, Asada Orihime coughed lightly and then said, "Like how time changes many things."

She used to disbelieve that time could change people, but now she can only say that she was too young back then.

Time alone cannot change a person, but as time passes, people experience things, and these things, in turn, change them.

Therefore, in that sentence, 'time' is not a single condition; it also has a 'part' hidden in the shadows.

Like an iceberg on the sea.

What the naked eye can see is only the tip of the iceberg.

"Yes, but not many." Watanabe Yu shook his head. "I'm not that sentimental."

He remembered clearly that his high school Chinese teacher before he traveled through time had said something in class: most of the poets who could write those great poems were unhappy in their careers.

Otherwise, how could they possibly have so much time to write poetry?
Every day is filled with social engagements and official business, so feelings of melancholy and sentimentality have to take a backseat.

Similarly, he is doing well now, in fact, very well, so there is no need for him to wallow in self-pity.

"He really is different."

Upon hearing this, Orihime Asada patted her friend on the shoulder and remarked with emotion.

If it were anyone else, nine times out of ten they would say something like, "Time flies," or "Time really can change people." But someone like Watanabe Yu is truly a very, very small minority.

"What do you think?"

Risa Yasuhara proudly raised her chin.

Although she didn't actually teach Watanabe Yu anything, she was still Watanabe Yu's teacher.

Moreover, of all the students she's taught, Watanabe Yu is truly the only one she's most satisfied with.

Of course, it's also my younger brother.

"No wonder you like him so much."

Orihime Asada shook her head and smiled; she could say she understood her friend.

If you put yourself in her shoes, she would probably fall for him too.

However, it wasn't the kind of liking between opposite sexes, but rather the older sister's liking for her younger brother, or rather, a liking mixed with admiration.

"Ah."

Risa Yasuhara smiled noncommittally.

How could Orihime possibly know the intricacies of the situation, or the setbacks he had endured along the way?

But she didn't need to bring it up. It was fine just to see him shining brightly under the spotlight.

"So why doesn't Asada-nee date?"

Watanabe Yu picked up the cake he was holding with his fork, put it in his mouth, and after swallowing it, he asked a question out of curiosity.

To be honest, Orihime Asada wasn't ugly; she was quite pretty. If she had worn heavier makeup, she would have been stunning.

But in reality, she only wore light makeup.

"Me?" Orihime Asada paused for a moment, then waved her hand. "For me, romance isn't the most important thing right now."

Compared to Risa and the others, her family was less well-off, so if she wanted to gain a foothold, she had to rely entirely on her own efforts.

If she hadn't worked so hard, the tides of that era would have quickly swept her away.

As someone who travels all over the world, she has a profound understanding of this.

Times are changing, manufacturing is evolving, and many things are no longer what they used to be. Clinging to the past will only lead to being left behind by the times.

—In fact, the teacher who used to mentor her has already been replaced.

The company offered him early retirement, with his benefits remaining the same.

This is considered quite decent.

Some people weren't even eligible for early retirement; they were simply kicked out.

"So what's the main content?"

Watanabe Yu asked a question he already knew the answer to.

He actually figured out that Orihime Asada meant she was a workaholic, but that didn't stop him from asking her questions.

Maybe we can find out some additional information?
"The most important thing is work."

Orihime Asada rubbed her throbbing temples. The area she covered most heavily with makeup and concealer was her eye sockets; without makeup, she had very dark circles under her eyes.

The key issue is that this thing can't be properly cared for, so the sheer volume of work means she has no choice but to force it.

“Okay.” Watanabe Yu shrugged and gave Yasuhara Risa a look that said, “Just like you.” “A workaholic too.”

However, despite his complaints, he was still fully aware of the situation.

Due to its unique national circumstances, women in Japan are more likely to face discrimination and differential treatment in the workplace.

In this environment, you need to have some ability to climb to a high position.

Of course, this is a different story in Western countries.

"So what if you're a workaholic?" Risa Yasuhara snorted in dissatisfaction. "How would society function without workaholics?"

She is quite a workaholic, especially since the class she teaches is nearing the end of the second year of high school and will be a college entrance exam class next semester.

In the principal's words, if this semester is a little tiring, then you can relax a bit during the holidays.

Whether they are students or teachers, everyone has worked hard together for three years, and she doesn't want to just give it a perfunctory answer.

She wants her students to try their best to get into their desired universities so that they will have no regrets about their graduation results.

Of course, this wasn't just her opinion; all the teachers at the private high school in the south of the city felt the same way.

This is also part of the 'atmosphere' of Chengnan Private High School. Without this atmosphere, it would be difficult for her to maintain such high standards for herself.
—At work.

She can accept that other teachers are not good at teaching, but she cannot accept that she is not good at teaching.

This is the direct reason why she is always incredibly lazy on her days off; she is simply too tired during the week.

"Ah."

Watanabe Yu raised his hands, indicating that he was surrendering.

"This is still..."

"An Yuan, long time no see. And who is this?"

Before Risa Yasuhara could finish saying "That's more like it," Yumezuki Aragaki squeezed in and joined the conversation in a very familiar manner.

Of course, this time was different from before; she didn't bring her husband along.

"What do you think?"

Risa Yasuhara did not answer, nor did she make any intentional intimate gestures; she simply looked at her with a smile.

In the past, she would definitely have asked her why she was being so rude.

But right now...

She couldn't be happier that Aragaki Yumezuki would come to her door.

And her wish came true; the person in question actually came to her door on their own.

"What do I think?" Aragaki Yumezuki paused for half a second, not expecting Yasuhara Risa to ask her that, but she quickly realized what she meant and awkwardly scratched her cheek. "I just don't know."

She was unwilling to say that word herself.

That would cause her physical nausea and discomfort.

"Then I don't know either."

Risa Yasuhara smiled and shook her head, calmly shaking her head and making a face.

She had wanted to do this for a long time, but unfortunately she never had the chance before.

But I have to admit, it was really awesome when I finally got what I wanted!
"you……"

Aragaki Yumezuki's expression changed rapidly, from about to explode to forcibly holding back, and then completely returning to normal.

"What I mean is, how am I supposed to know if you don't tell me?"

She forced a smile and then asked the question.

"That must be your boyfriend. Would you bring your younger brother or cousin to your class reunion?"

Risa Yasuhara didn't argue with her anymore and said those words seriously.

To deal with this kind of person, you have to first lay out the possibilities and then see what she does.

Generally speaking, the latter will selectively ignore the two answers she offers.

"I didn't mean that."

Upon hearing this, Aragaki Yumezuki waved her hand, giving a look that said, "You've misunderstood me."

"I know."

Risa Yasuhara nodded in agreement.

She knows all too well how to disgust this person.

"Then I'll be looking forward to your performance later."

Aragaki Yumezuki blinked and made a "good luck" expression.

The two then began to clash.

Their class reunion has special 'rules'.

Those who brought family members were required to go on stage to sing love songs during the karaoke session, or have one of them sing. The idea was to let everyone get to know each other through this activity. Whether they sang well or poorly, it was all about making friends.

But for her, this was the only way to change the subject after she couldn't find any flaws in her argument.

At the same time, this is also a temporary delaying tactic.

Just because she can't find a flaw now doesn't mean she won't be able to find one when everyone is chatting later.

Even if they still can't find any flaws while chatting, she'll still make a big splash at karaoke later and then disgust Risa Yasuhara.

She and her husband go to karaoke regularly and have several signature songs.

And her husband has systematically studied music!
Managing these laymen is no problem at all.

and so……

Just wait and see!

She gave a bright smile.

"no problem."

Risa Yasuhara nodded confidently, showing no sign of being outdone.

(End of this chapter)