Survive in Azure Files

Hoshino hid the bitterness in his smile: "Even if sensei becomes the club's advisor, we don't have to worry about paying it back. We are already very touched that he is willing to listen to us."

Bai Zi nodded: "Yes, sensei has helped us a lot, and we are embarrassed to cause you more trouble."

I immediately realized that this was a great opportunity to gain favor.

The girls of the Abydos Countermeasures Committee, while students from other academies are leisurely enjoying a wonderful campus life, have already been burdened with huge debts. They are doing their best to pay the interest just to protect their own academy.

Don't they really want someone to help them out of their current situation?

"I will do my best to help, as I am also a member of the countermeasures committee."

When these words were spoken, the girls were either surprised or excited.

Just when they were about to say thank you.

I interrupted them:

"But first, I have a question for you."

I crossed my legs, scanned the confused faces of every student in the activity room, and asked slowly:

"Since you owe so much money, then...

"Shouldn't the creditor be the one who should be anxious?"

Chapter 6: The Puzzling Hoshino-san

In my opinion, this problem is not as serious as imagined.

As soon as I heard the exact amount of the debt, I realized the key point:

The first thing to be clear is that the ultimate purpose of lending has always been to make a profit.

Where does the profit come from? Naturally, it comes from the interest collected on time every month.

Ultimately, it can be viewed as an insured investment that, when necessary, can collect high-value collateral that is difficult to sell as compensation for the principal that cannot be recovered.

but……

"Abydos has entered the process of closing its school. What will the creditors get?"

I extended my right index finger: "There is only the Abydos school and its land. Due to the bad weather and geology, the population base is seriously lacking. It is difficult to develop industry, agriculture, and commerce. It will take a long time to invest a lot of money for governance.

"That is to say, you can only get this worthless collateral, and you may even lose the fixed income of interest.

“So, my lovely students, relax.

"Even if you can't pay the interest, the creditors should be the ones who should be most anxious."

After the words were spoken, silence fell in the activity room.

In fact, these girls who were still in the ivory tower and had little social experience heard such a statement for the first time, and their pure hearts were greatly shocked. They subconsciously wanted to refute it, but after careful examination, it was quite reasonable and they could not help but look at each other in surprise.

After a long while, Xingye broke the silence first, speaking hesitantly:

"But... we did borrow the money..."

From the recognition on the other people’s faces, it was clear that they were all good kids with high moral standards… Wait, why did Bai Zi still look like he was deep in thought?

I couldn't help but look at Bai Zi twice more, and then explained to everyone:

“It is true that you borrowed money first, so even if we don’t consider right or wrong and only the result, I will not suggest that you report it to the Federal Student Union.

"Usury is illegal after all, and such a huge amount is particularly bad. Through legal means, the debt can be easily resolved on the surface, but it is only resolved on the surface."

The revenge from the dark was something that the Abydos Academy, which had only five students left, could never bear.

Therefore, whether from the perspective of interests or morality, the money must continue to be repaid.

In this case, there is one more thing I can do to help you, except for the foolish act of paying the interest on Abydos with my own money.

A method that is both reasonable and feasible, does not violate basic morality, can make girls feel at ease and accept it, and can at least alleviate the urgent problem.

“How much interest do we have to pay every month now?”

Ayane instantly reported a string of numbers: "788 yuan..."

Hmm... Does this count as loan sharking?

I found that I didn’t have any relevant concepts in my common sense, but it’s not a big problem.

It’s just that the tone is not so absolute next time:

"I have a plan. Maybe I can get the creditors to take the initiative to ask for a rate cut. That way, you will be under much less pressure, right? Of course, I won't use coercion. It's just an open conspiracy."

Having said this, I stopped a little embarrassedly.

Because everyone was looking at me with sparkling eyes of admiration.

Ayane exclaimed: "How amazing! You are worthy of being an adult!"

Qinxiang looked away suddenly as if startled, but couldn't help but sneak a glance at me again and again: "Hmph... not bad... if you can do it, I will reluctantly recognize you..."

Baizi clasped his hands together and said sincerely, "Thank you, sensei."

Nomiya smiled and said, "That's great~ I can relax more from now on~"

No, I haven’t even told you the specific method yet, why are you opening the champagne in advance...is it because you have been suppressed for too long?

Perhaps seeing my confusion, Xingye said:

"Sensei~ I just told you that you are the first person who is willing to listen to our troubles. So, sensei is also the first person who is willing to give us advice on our troubles.

Hoshino lowered his eyes: "No matter what, I will appreciate your kindness."

Good intentions?

I actually don’t understand how much of my behavior is out of kindness and how much is out of calculation.

Help them, make them like me, and then complete the strategy and gain more power from the cards... With such a relationship of interest, my original intention is no longer pure.

I rubbed my brows and continued the topic:

"Okay, everyone, stop for a moment. In order to verify my idea, I need you to help me collect some information..."

boom--

Suddenly, a series of violent explosions occurred from the direction of the school gate, interrupting my narration and attracting everyone's attention.

"Someone is destroying our fortifications? It must be the guys from the Stahlhelm Regiment!"

"How strange... Where did the Steel Helmets get their artillery..."

"Didn't they hijack Caesar Heavy Industries' helicopter yesterday? Maybe they got other weapons and equipment from Caesar Heavy Industries."

"There's no time to dwell on this. Everyone, get going!"

The Abydos Countermeasures Committee was experienced in dealing with this type of attack, and they quickly picked up their guns and supplies and rushed to the front line to fight the Steel Helmets.

However, this attack was highly unusual.

Not only were they well-equipped and well-stocked, but the number of bad students on the opposite side was far greater than before, roughly estimated at forty or fifty people, and even heavy tanks were deployed.

It's like taking a gamble and investing all available resources.

I did my best to command, operating the Xialai helicopter that had just arrived in the morning to drop supplies, or lowering the rope ladder to assist the students in tactical transfer...

After half an hour of fierce fighting, we finally managed to repel the enemy.

When the girls returned to the activity room covered in dust and dirt, Ayane, who was in charge of remote support, hurried over to them, tears in her eyes, and helped her companions wipe off the dirt and bandage their wounds.

Only Xingye, who was in the best condition, came to me immediately:

"Oh my, oh my~ It's been a long time since we've been in a tough battle~ I didn't expect that the scumbags in the Steel Helmets have also improved, or is it that my old bones are no longer useful?"

Looking at Xingye, who was unharmed except for some dust on her face, I sighed, wet my handkerchief with bottled water, and carefully wiped her face:

"Just tell me what you need. Weapons, ammunition, supplies, support, manpower... Xialai still has a lot of funds for activities."

"Really~ sensei, you are too kind~ It doesn't matter anymore. The Steel Helmets suffered heavy losses this time, and they won't be able to gather this much strength to deal with Abydos in a short period of time. It can be said that we have achieved a staged victory~"

Hoshino paused, and as the black ash on his face was wiped off, his fair skin was revealed, which was probably red from the intense battle just now:

"It's strange to think that we chose to launch the decisive battle at this time when we just received sufficient supplies. Sensei, do you have any guesses?"

I hesitated for a moment, shook my head, and did not tell Hoshino about my suspicions about Caesar Heavy Industries.

After all, there is no solid evidence yet.

"That's it."

Hoshino snatched the handkerchief from my hand with a sweet and lovely smile:

"I'll return the handkerchief to you after I wash it, thank you. Haha~ I'm so sleepy~ Uncle, I'm going to sleep first~"

Having said this, Hoshino laid down on the table and fell asleep soon after.

Chapter 7 Baizi wants to tell

momotalk.

Me: Yuuka, can you do me a favor?

Yuuka: Eh? What?

Me: I would like you to help me collect some public data.

Yuuka: Of course you can, but I’m a bit busy right now…

Yuka: Are you in a hurry to use it?

Me: It’s not urgent. There are still four or five days left.

Yuka: Okay, let's talk about it after I finish my work for the seminar.

Yuka: You can tell me the type you need first.

Just as I put down my phone after sending the message, the hungry wolf that had been lying in ambush nearby rushed forward:

"Sensei, can I borrow a moment of your time?"

Bai Zi gently tugged at the corner of my clothes.

It was afternoon, not long after lunch, and Bai Zi and I were the only ones in the activity room.

As for the others, Hoshino was probably taking a nap somewhere, Ayane went to the library to read, Serika only said that she had plans, probably to go to work, and Nomiya was carrying a broom and claiming to be taking a walk around the school.

I accepted Baizi's invitation without hesitation:

"of course can."

"Okay, then please follow me."

Bai Zi led the way and brought me to a bicycle shed where two bicycles were parked.

The styles are exactly the same, with the only difference being the body colour, one blue and one white.

I remember that when I met Bai Zi for the first time yesterday, Bai Zi offered to lend me his spare bicycle for transportation, but I did not give an accurate answer at that time.

I didn't expect Bai Zi to bring the car directly to school today.

What an amazing ability to act.

I joked, "Oh, I didn't expect it to be a couple's edition."

However, just these words made Bai Zi open his eyes wide, and his cheeks turned a faint red:

"I, I don't mean that. It's just that it's easier to get used to the same model...ah, I don't mind sharing it with you...um...if you, if you think it's...a couple's model...it's not impossible..."

Faced with Bai Zi's flustered expression and clumsy explanation, I felt a surge of guilt.

And excitedly continued to add fuel to the fire:

"So, I can take this as a confession?"

Bai Zi was stunned for a moment, but calmed down: "...Is that so, sensei also has a bad side."

"Haha~ Sorry, sorry~ It's because Baizi is too cute~"

I rubbed Baizi's head, stroked her wolf ears which felt so good, and apologized to her with a laugh.