Zongman: I can modify the status bar

We are not rich now, so we have to be frugal.

But now Haruki can at least be sure that there is no problem with his abilities. The only problem he needs to face is logistics. His magic power must be replenished. Before, perhaps because the environment was inside the school and everyone was a teenage student, it was impossible for him to lack magic power at all, so Haruki basically did not have this problem. But now it is different. Even in a high school with such a high student density, Haruki can only absorb it for a short while before it is exhausted. He does not have the calmness he had before. If he only relies on going to the high school to replenish his magic, it will probably take several months at the fastest to replenish it.

"How about it?"

Seeing Haruki's slightly relaxed expression, Hiratsuka Shizuka asked tentatively.

"Well, it's not a big problem. My magic power has indeed recovered a little, but it's a little stretched. Even after absorbing it for such a long time at Sobu High School today, the accumulated magic power is less than one percent. Moreover, when we left, I could clearly feel that I had absorbed most of the magic power accumulated there. I just don't know if it will be replenished tomorrow. Even if we assume the most optimistic assumption that it will be restored tomorrow, it will take at least a hundred days for me to replenish it."

Haruki did not keep it to himself, but directly revealed all his thoughts and analysis to Shizuka Hiratsuka. There was nothing to hide. Haruki was the one who solved the problem now, and his efficiency in working behind closed doors would definitely not be enough. It would be better to tell Shizuka Hiratsuka, who had a much better brain than him, to help. With her super observation and analytical skills, she might be able to think of some solutions that Haruki could not think of.

"Is that so? That's a bit too slow. And according to your previous description, using abilities consumes mana, and the stronger the ability, the more mana it consumes. So such low efficiency will definitely cause problems, and you'll definitely go bankrupt!"

Shizuka Hiratsuka naturally understood Haruki's current situation easily, but what is the term "magic bankruptcy"?

"You just mentioned that you need to go to places with many young people to absorb magic power... In that case, if we go to different schools, perhaps we can consider it as a way. However, our nearest school is quite far away, and if we want to go there frequently, it will definitely not be as easy as if I take you to Sobu High School. Besides, it will be inefficient. Tomorrow, you should follow me, take me to school, and pick me up in the evening. This way, we will have two legitimate opportunities to confirm the situation. Although Sobu High School will not particularly intervene in such matters, it is better for us to keep a low profile."

Shizuka Hiratsuka was very calm and had a clear understanding of the current situation. She made clear arrangements for Haruki.

"After all, this is your backup for replenishing your magic power. If other directions don't work, you can only go here once or twice a day to replenish it slowly."

"Well, that's the only way. I'll listen to you." Yaohui is very self-aware. The strategy proposed by the other party is already the most reasonable one at the moment, and there is no reason to refuse.

"But there's a problem. You want me to pick you up, right? But I don't have a driver's license!"

Haruki discovered the slippage. When he came here, he thought about what Shizuka Hiratsuka said, but he was uninformed and had no ID. Even if he had the conditions now, it would still be very troublesome if he was caught driving without a license.

"Yeah, I know, so I'm prepared."

As she spoke, Shizuka Hiratsuka took out two small notebooks from her bag and handed them to Haruki.

"I already helped you get your car and motorcycle licenses. I was planning to teach you how to drive later, but that's no longer necessary. I think the Demon King should be able to drive, right?"

Shizuka Hiratsuka asked, looking at Haruki who had a complicated expression.

"Uh... I can, but it's probably been a while since I opened it, so I'm a little rusty..."

Nowadays, most people have a driver's license. They all took the time to get it when they were in school. However, they basically didn't have the chance to drive afterwards, so they can drive, but not very well. How can they do it?

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Chapter 281 Letter of Appointment

"That's no problem. I'll be there to guide you when you pick me up. Leave the car at school and you can ride the motorcycle back. In the afternoon, when I get off work, you can pick me up on the motorcycle again. After you replenish your magic power, I'll guide you back. You'll be proficient in driving in a few days."

Hiratsuka Shizuka said confidently.

"Well, I'll do whatever you say. I know you're smart, so I told you everything about my problems so you can help me find a solution. As for the things I didn't say, it's just that I didn't know how to say them, so..."

"It's okay, I understand. Even comics require settings and foreshadowing to get into the story. Otherwise, who would understand if you just gave me a concept? I'm already very grateful that you're willing to open up to me like this and trust me like this."

Shizuka Hiratsuka was already very pessimistic, but after the conversation between the two people just now, her heart had basically settled down, and her previous worries were unnecessary.

"By the way, speaking of places with lots of young people, there are also quite a few young people at the library closest to us."

Shizuka Hiratsuka took out a membership card of a library from her bag and handed it to Haruki. Because Shizuka Hiratsuka was a Chinese teacher, she often needed to look up some relevant professional information. Although the school's collection of books had a certain amount of accumulation, it had its limits after all. Naturally, this large library became another choice for Shizuka Hiratsuka.

"Is that so? Then..."

"Okay! After you drop me off at school tomorrow, go to this big library I mentioned. It's probably the place with the most young people outside of school. If it's nearby, I'll find a chance to go with you next time. Anyway, let's give it a try first. Once we get the results, we can make plans for the next step!"

Hiratsuka Shizuka's arrangements were clear and clear. Haruki only needed to tell the other party the information. What kind of intelligent assistant is this...

After talking for a while, it was dark. The two of them had dinner and rested. Although the atmosphere was very good just now, they did not continue. They just hugged and kissed briefly and nothing happened.

According to Shizuka Hiratsuka, this kind of thing needs to be done slowly. She naturally wants to do everything that needs to be done with Haruki as soon as possible, but they have only known each other for a short time, so they still need time to slowly adapt. It will not be too late to do it after they get used to each other's presence.

Haruki didn't have any special thoughts. Anything was fine. His primary goal now was to replenish his magic power, so these things were naturally no longer Haruki's first choice. He wasn't the kind of guy who thought about those things all day long. But then again, Hiratsuka Shizuka was indeed cute. It was totally unexpected that she was a mature woman in her thirties.

There are many rooms in Shizuka Hiratsuka's house, so Haruki temporarily lives in a guest room. In fact, he is not picky about the sofa, but he is worried that Shizuka Hiratsuka will be scared when she suddenly sees an extra person in the house when she goes to the bathroom in a daze at night.

No words were spoken that night. Yesterday was Christmas Eve...

After washing up and having breakfast, the two of them started to act according to yesterday's plan.

They had already greeted the security guard yesterday, so the whole process today went exceptionally smoothly. Haruki arrived at the underground parking lot, parked his car in an empty space, and then took out Hiratsuka Shizuka's motorcycle from the trunk.

"How was it? Did you feel the concentration of magic power when you passed by the teaching building area just now?"

The two of them didn't know the specific mechanism, so they could only confirm it slowly. The road to the parking lot must pass through the teaching area. When passing by, Yaohui also deliberately slowed down to leave more time.

"It's definitely not as strong as it was yesterday, and if you're farther away, you can't absorb it as efficiently."

Haruki answered his question seriously.

"Well, in that case, let's do as we did yesterday. When you pick me up this afternoon, focus on absorbing the knowledge. No one will bother you even if you wander around then. But now..."

"Understood. I'll withdraw first then."

Yaohui naturally knew that students were in class in the morning, and if he walked around, he would definitely cause unnecessary trouble, so he waited until after class when students started their club activities, as that was the freest time period.

In this way, Haruki pushed the motorcycle and Hiratsuka Shizuka was beside him. The two of them chatted as they walked. Finally, Hiratsuka Shizuka watched Haruki walk out of the school gate, and then she went to the classroom with peace of mind.

"Hiratsuka-sensei?"

At this time, a very capable older woman "stopped" Shizuka Hiratsuka not far away.

"Good morning, Director Watanabe, what are you doing?"

Although Shizuka Hiratsuka would argue with the school leaders over some things, most of the time the relationship between them was still good.

"Nothing..." Director Watanabe smiled and looked towards the school gate behind Hiratsuka Shizuka. "That kid must be your husband, right? He looks so young!"

"Of course, Hiratsuka-sensei is also young, and the man and woman are a perfect match."

"No, no... You're too polite." Although Shizuka Hiratsuka really disliked such insincere courtesy, she had to bow her head under the eaves. She could only smile and think to herself: What is this old woman up to? You'd better be in trouble!

"It's nothing, actually. I was just checking. Mr. Hiratsuka, go get busy!"

Director Watanabe smiled and turned away from Hiratsuka Shizuka's sight, which was a bit unexpected.

"She didn't even mention that I skipped work yesterday. Is our relationship really that good?" You have prepared all the reasons for Shizuka Hiratsuka, but it's a pity that the other party didn't give her this opportunity.

Shizuka Hiratsuka was very busy the whole morning. She returned all the materials she had helped out with in the two classes yesterday this morning. Shizuka Hiratsuka would not treat others unfairly. It is not difficult to borrow again if the materials are returned well. At the same time, harmonious relationships will reduce a lot of trouble.

It was not until noon that Shizuka Hiratsuka took advantage of the lunch break to have a good rest. She still had one class in the afternoon, but it was also the last one, and it was for Yukino's class, so it was not a big problem, and it should be easier than the morning.

"Hiratsuka-sensei, the director wants to see you."

"okay, I get it!"

Shizuka Hiratsuka had just sat down and her period came before her butt could even warm up. Although she was very unhappy, there was nothing she could do. She could only drag her dying body to the office of the vicious old woman.

After knocking on the door and walking in, Shizuka Hiratsuka didn't act politely and sat down directly on the sofa.

"If you have something to say, please be direct. I have classes this afternoon..."

"Hahaha, Hiratsuka-sensei is as direct as usual. Don't worry, it won't take long. It's just one thing."

The old woman sitting behind the desk calmly took out a letter of appointment from the drawer and handed it to Shizuka Hiratsuka.

"If possible, I would like to hire your husband to come to our school as a substitute physical education teacher."

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Chapter 282 The PE Teachers All Ran Away

"...I don't quite understand what you mean." Shizuka Hiratsuka raised her hand and gently pressed her temple. She felt her head was buzzing. It was really too much for her to work non-stop for the whole morning.

"Don't be nervous. It might be a bit abrupt for me to tell you this directly, but I can't help it. The school's physical education teachers haven't come in for the past few days. Some family members said they haven't returned home since get off work, and some can't even be contacted. If this continues, physical education classes will be impossible."

Director Watanabe described the current situation to Shizuka Hiratsuka in a gentle voice. In fact, this person's attitude was usually very kind, and there was almost no conflict between them. Logically speaking, if the other party asked her to do something within her ability, Shizuka Hiratsuka would have no good excuse to refuse directly.

"But this doesn't seem legal. My husband... has a regular job. Besides, even if we're both happy, he doesn't have a teaching qualification. I'm afraid..."

Shizuka Hiratsuka did not refuse explicitly, but instead put the question directly forward, leaving it to the other party to see how they would respond.

"That's okay. The school can offer the highest salary possible. Plus, he doesn't need to be on duty, so he can continue with his original job. If you suffer any losses due to taking leave, you can report them directly to me, and I will give you a satisfactory response!"

"This..." Shizuka Hiratsuka looked very troubled and was thinking in her mind, what did this satisfactory answer mean? Why didn't she say it more clearly? These old guys just like to play with these things. However, there was really nothing to do on Haruki's side. The reason she made up just now was just an excuse. As for the salary... To be honest, although Shizuka Hiratsuka was not a rich man, she was not short of money. This salary was purely for fun for a loser. She just wanted to find something to do.

On the other hand, Haruki does need a legitimate reason to come to school to replenish his magic, but it's a bit weird that someone comes to bring you a pillow when you're sleepy. Also, why would the physical education teachers disappear in groups?

I could have tolerated it if you said the PE teacher was sick, but now you're bringing this up? It's no secret that PE teachers are just as legitimate as English teachers, who can legitimately play with students (think basketball, for example).

What? You mean the computer (information) teacher? He's just an electronic tool for the whole office, irrelevant.

"I won't ask about other teachers, but how did you come to see him?"

"Isn't this a coincidence!" Director Watanabe breathed a sigh of relief. Hiratsuka Shizuka didn't refuse directly, which meant there was hope!

"Yesterday afternoon, as I was getting ready to go home, I happened to see your husband climbing the stairs. He was incredibly fast, and even with his clothes on, his figure couldn't hide his inner beauty. While it can't compare to those big, stupid guys, he's the most normal and healthy body type we ordinary people have! This morning, I saw him coming to see you off, and combined with the rumors I heard, I decided to follow him."

The director lowered his head and took a sip of the hot water in the thermos.

"Actually, I've also considered looking for some fitness coaches from outside. After all, they're professionals, and they're more than capable of training these students. However, they all look a bit too muscular. There's been rumors lately that they're even secretly taking animal drugs to gain muscle in order to achieve the physique they're after! That's not a good thing. If it affects the students..."

Shizuka Hiratsuka could only smile awkwardly but politely and nod. Where did she hear all this? It turned out that when one reaches a certain age, certain pre-set programs would automatically start to take effect, and no one could escape it.

"As you know, the school is paying more and more attention to students' physical fitness, so physical education classes can't be without guidance. Your husband looks like he likes fitness and has his own experience, otherwise he wouldn't have such a good figure. For the sake of the students, I hope you, your husband, will give it serious consideration. The salary and other things are easy to discuss..."

"Well... okay, I get it. I'll tell him when I get home tonight. I'll definitely help him if I can!"

Shizuka Hiratsuka naturally would not agree to it directly. She really needed to discuss it with Haruki, and also needed to consider the situation on Haruki's side today. In short, she could not act rashly. If she agreed to it directly, the other party might think that she had some ulterior motive, which might backfire.

"Thank you. Mr. Hiratsuka, please go and rest. You've worked hard this morning, all for the children!"

Director Watanabe saw that the negotiations were almost over, so there was naturally no reason to waste any more time. Lunch break time was precious to everyone, and it would be impolite to delay it any further.

"See you."

Shizuka Hiratsuka said goodbye and quickly slipped away. She really couldn't take it anymore, so she quickly returned to her workstation and lay down to sleep.

Sure enough, Director Watanabe's attitude was a bit problematic at that time in the morning. In addition, Shizuka Hiratsuka skipped work yesterday and she didn't mention this. It turned out that she was waiting here. Since she needs help from others, she naturally won't make things difficult for you.

Maybe she was too tired, and the weather was really hot, so the air conditioner was of very limited effect. Shizuka Hiratsuka tossed and turned but couldn't fall asleep, so she could only close her eyes and rest.

"Has my husband arrived yet? I gave him the location, but if it's his first time there, it'll probably take a while. I don't know if the place is suitable. It's already noon, and I don't know if he's eaten yet..."

"Should I send him a message and ask?" Hiratsuka Shizuka's groggy mind couldn't help but think about Haruki's situation. In fact, if possible, she didn't want to go to this class at all. She had plenty of money, and now she was married, she had every right to go home...

However, Haruki really needs to come to school to replenish his magic. If I am not here, it may not be so easy for Haruki to come to school, so I have to persevere, otherwise I would have wanted to take a leave today. Who doesn't want to have a honeymoon? Shizuka Hiratsuka is also a normal girl.

In fact, if she had reported her marriage to the school, she would have been given a few days off, according to both moral and legal standards. However, in order to avoid trouble, Shizuka Hiratsuka simply said that she had actually been married for a long time, but she just didn't reveal it. It just so happened that her husband didn't have time, so she happened to have some free time recently, so she moved in together.

"Oh! What should I do? Should I send a message? He might be busy right now. If I send him a message so frequently, it might become annoying..."

After all, Shizuka Hiratsuka has zero effort in love. She really doesn't know what to do at a time like this, but looking at the other person, he seems very skilled?

“I can’t figure it out!”

"Drip..."

At this time, a message alert popped up on Shizuka Hiratsuka's phone.

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Chapter 283 Can you see me?

In the library, Haruki shuttled back and forth between the bookshelves, feeling the fluctuations of magic power.

In fact, Yaohui had been there all along. In the morning, there were indeed relatively young students everywhere. They looked like college students. They had memorized a lot of books and came here to study, probably to prepare for exams.

But maybe it was a little overcooked, so the magic power it provided was very limited.

As time went by, more and more people came, and gradually some older book lovers came to borrow and return books, and the library gradually became lively.

Haruki didn't need to stay any longer. It was already noon, and the magic power he absorbed was still not enough, but it was indeed a little stronger than other places. Compared with Hiratsuka Shizuka's high school, it was not even as effective as in the morning.

"Should I tell Shizuka Hiratsuka the result?" Haruki was also in a dilemma. Anyway, he had to go to the school to pick up Shizuka Hiratsuka after school later, so it would not be too late to tell her then.

But... they should be having lunch now, so I'd better not disturb them for now...

There is a saying that goes well, it comes when it comes.

Yaohui looked at the various books neatly arranged on the bookshelf and thought that the atmosphere was great and perfect for reading. Why not take this time to read a few books?

Now, even if Yaohui left directly, he could only go home and watch movies. It was really a rare moment of leisure.

Just pick up a book from the bookshelf and take a look.

"Ta...ta...ta..."

The sound of high heels stepping on the floor rang in Haruki's ears. Haruki didn't care at first. He just complained in his heart that wearing high heels in the library was a bit worrying... Then he continued to read books.

"Hmm? No! That was..." Yaohui did see someone walking past not far from him out of the corner of his eye. Of course, this was not the point. The point was that her clothes seemed a little... unspeakable.