Yu-Gi-Oh!: This card wants to go to you.

"Hmm?" Yi Lan frowned slightly, her gaze scrutinizing his face, trying to catch any trace of lying. However, sincerity was always the ultimate weapon, leaving no flaws.

Is this person in front of me really only interested in getting into the college because of the free room and board?

In the past year or two at the business academy, she had heard many "entrance dreams," such as revitalizing Bian Yuelong, advancing to the True Tassel realm, forging epics, or at the very least becoming a great duelist.

The more honest ones will just say they're looking for a dueling partner.

This was the first time she had ever seen a package deal that included food and lodging.

Yi Lan's expression turned serious as she looked directly at Luo Bai and solemnly said, "I called you here..."

"We hope you can become our team's coach."

"In terms of salary, we will offer 20 percent more than the market standard."

She pushed a sleek tablet computer across the table, displaying an electronic contract with dozens, if not hundreds, of detailed terms.

"Coach?" Luo Bai was dumbfounded.

Every word they uttered left the other completely bewildered.

"Doesn't the team have a coach now?"

While we were eating, everyone was still arguing about giving suggestions for the draft. Bian Yuelong should have a coach now.

"If nothing unexpected happens, he'll be fired soon," Yi Lan said indifferently. "Tonight is his last draft, you can start the team's training tomorrow."

Dean Bian Yuelong only has the right to nominate team coaches; hiring and dismissing are decided by the [League Branch].

"No, thank you." Luo Bai declined without even looking at the contract. "I don't have relevant work experience, and it looks very tiring. I can be a player, but I'd rather not be a coach."

This is true. He is confident in his ability to duel, but he admits that he does not yet have enough experience and skills in coaching responsibilities such as instructing others and developing tactics.

I've never heard of a "duel coach" position on Earth, though there are referees and commentators, though.

“I know that with your skill level, you can lead the team to victory.” Yi Lan first acknowledged Luo Bai’s skill with high emotional intelligence, then her expression changed and she said seriously, “But I want more than just victory.”

"Then you want to..." Luo Bai's pupils contracted.

"I want a team." Yi Lan looked at him, her deep eyes piercing through the barriers of time and space, gazing at the future battlefield engulfed in flames.

"A team that can kill anyone who gets in its way."

A cold, clear voice echoed in the room.

"Sorry," Luo Bai said, taking a deep breath and pushing the tablet back.

"I am a good person."

He could sense a strong desire for revenge in her tone.

It's like a massive war is about to break out.

But the old shopkeeper had taught him since childhood to be a kind person and to protect peace.

Silence fell over the air.

Neither side seems willing to back down.

Luo Bai smiled helplessly, slowly stood up, and prepared to leave. He probably couldn't stay in this academy any longer.

Yi Lan looked at him, pondering whether she should resort to force.

Just then, a voice, both innocent and slightly resentful, echoed in her mind.

Sister, I can't take it anymore!

【My turn!】

"You're coming?"

Yi Lan raised an eyebrow and slowly closed her eyes.

Go easy on me.

A chilling aura rose from behind, and Luo Bai tensed up abruptly, as if sensing some danger, and slightly turned his shoulder to the side.

A pink ball flew past him with a whoosh, bounced a few times in the closed room, and flew out the window. Pierre, who was fast asleep on the sofa, had a nightmare and woke up with a start.

"Fool, ball, big idiot!"

A vicious curse came from behind.

Luo Bai slowly turned around, feigning fierceness, and said, "What, you can't argue with me, so you want to fight?"

Don't think I'm afraid of you!

Judging from her demeanor, it seems like she's been replaced.

"I saved you once!" Yi Lan's voice was like thunder, her fierceness tinged with resentment. "What's wrong with helping out?"

Luo Bai was startled by the sound, and his calm face instantly froze.

When I first transmigrated to the underground city, I was in a sorry state and seriously injured, and she did save me once.

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Yi Lan counted on her fingers and muttered aggrievedly, "I changed your clothes."

"I treated your wound."

"The supercomputing ring... was made by me, no, by my sister."

"That's not the point!"

Her blank stare suddenly turned fierce.

"The key is..."

"I saved three skewers of grilled chicken wings for you!"

After hearing this shout, Luo Bai remembered that he had eaten three skewers of grilled chicken wings from her.

"I've grown up like this!"

Yi Lan roared, enunciating each word clearly.

"I've never grilled chicken wings for anyone!"

Three strings!

She widened her eyes and made a "3" gesture.

"A whole three strings!"

As if he had been greatly wronged, his roar shook the heavens and the earth.

Luo Bai was stunned by the shout and was somewhat dazed.

The old store manager also said...

"Debts owed must be repaid."

"The justice that has been lost must be reclaimed."

The room fell into a damned silence again, with only Yi Lan's heavy breathing after she finished yelling.

"Alright... fine." Luo Bai sighed, taking a step back first, "I can... give it a try."

"but!"

He changed the subject.

You have to grant me one request.

"Conditions?" Yi Lan said, puffing out her cheeks. "Isn't it supposed to be one person helping once? Why are there conditions?"

“One thing at a time.” Luo Bai raised an eyebrow and approached her like a rogue. “I have something else to talk to you about.”

"What...what do you want to do?!"

Yi Lan was so frightened that she took a step back, her voice trembling slightly.

Luo Bai looked directly into her eyes and smiled eerily, saying, "The AI ​​proctors are substandard, there's a severe shortage of patrol robots, and the earthquake-damaged school buildings haven't been repaired..."

If I'm not mistaken...

A chilling sound echoed in the room.

"You're really short on money, aren't you?"

"Bam—"

With nowhere to retreat, Yi Lan's thigh slammed against the dean's desk with a dull thud. Instinctively, she braced herself with her hands on the edge of the desk, leaning back to maintain a delicate and fragile balance.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Luo Bai moved swiftly, his figure instantly enveloping Yi Lan.

He placed one hand on the edge of the table beside her legs, causing the wooden table to vibrate slightly. Then he leaned forward, and a powerful aura froze the air between them, making it suffocating, and their heartbeats could be clearly heard.

A devilish whisper rang in Ilan's ear.

"You don't want the academy to go bankrupt, do you, Dean?"

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Struggle progress: 6/30

Chapter 185 Thanks to the amazing verification from [God of Luck] and [Chang Rui Tang Ze]

"You don't want the academy to go bankrupt, do you, Dean?"

Under the dim light, Luo Bai's slightly threatening words transformed into an invisible pressure, lingering in every corner of the room and failing to dissipate for a long time.

"Hey, hey, hey..."

Luo Bai's face was gloomy, and he uttered a threatening low voice.

These words are like a Damocles' sword hanging over one's head, carrying a hidden meaning.

Their heads drew closer and closer, separated by only a sheet of paper, their breaths warm, as if someone was about to press their heads together.

"Do not want to."

Yi Lan shook her head slightly and said blankly.

Her tone was calm, her face didn't flush, and her heart didn't skip a beat; she looked extremely adorable.