I refuse to be a plagiarist

In response to her well-intentioned inquiry, Hasegawa realized his own gaffe, and quickly waved his hands and began to explain:

"Nothing, I'm just a little curious about your work, Hayasaka."

He simply shared with the girl in front of him his ability to be alert, which was considered strong among his peers.

Finally, seeing Hayasaka Ai's odd expression, he came to his own conclusion:

"Hayasaka, you...are you a spy or an agent?"

"........"

This was the second time today that she was shocked by the sharp intuition of the young man in front of her.

Although Hasegawa Hide's guess was not completely correct, as Miss Kaguya's personal attendant, Hayasaka Ai had indeed participated in some special training on related matters before.

Those ordinary difficulty agent missions are not very difficult for her now.

This is all thanks to the educational conditions provided by the Shinomiya Foundation when he was young, as well as his own rather rare resilience and talent.

Every move has been mastered until now.

It was precisely because of this relationship that she was able to inadvertently rely on her professional-level infiltration skills to sneak up to Hasegawa without his knowledge.

In a sense, it is a very terrifying talent.

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Whether it is Hayasaka Ai or Hasegawa Hide, neither of them is the type to procrastinate.

So after a short break, they left the extremely small space of the coffee shop and walked slowly towards the mobile phone store together, chatting from time to time along the way.

They could be some interesting things that happen around you in your daily life, or some anecdotes that you hear by chance.

“…Did you hear?

Some time ago, several auxiliary police officers in Chiba Prefecture seemed to have fled when they encountered criminals. "

“Well, I think I’ve heard about this.

But I think this is purely human nature and nothing to worry about.

Those who brag on the Internet, haha... it's really unnecessary."

"Oh, why do you say that?"

A hint of curiosity appeared on his face.

In Hayasaka Ai's opinion, the young man in front of her always gives some tricky opinions on some things.

In response to the girl's question, Hasegawa answered it directly and concisely.

He also knew a little about the profession of auxiliary police through his friends.

Unlike regular police officers, not only do their salaries only reach half or even a quarter of that of regular police officers, but their welfare benefits are also vastly different.

Correspondingly, most of the dirty and tiring work on daily basis is assigned to the auxiliary police.

“…That’s all.

If any accident occurs in an incident, especially when the life of a regular police officer is in danger during a fight with a weapon, their families will receive very generous treatment and be regarded as the families of martyrs.

But auxiliary police officers are different.”

There was a hint of regret in his tone.

Compared with the formal staff who can enjoy glory even after death, if they encounter an accident in an accident, at most they will be considered as "heroes".

Forget about any welfare benefits. I guess it will just be a banner + 500 yuan, which is about the same treatment as the old man at the village entrance who voluntarily handed over his ancestral antiques.

You know, unlike in the game where you boldly rush forward, in reality there is no fountain of resurrection, and life is a treasure that you only have once.

The preciousness of life is clearly mentioned even in junior high school political textbooks.

Therefore, regarding the "desertion" of the two auxiliary police officers in the news, Hasegawa Hide only felt that it was human nature, and there was no need for everyone to become moral guardians and stand on the moral high ground to give orders.

As the saying goes, you get what you are paid for...

Besides, those big talkers on the Internet who say “I can do it too” or “The reincarnation of Jesus” will probably run away faster than anyone else when they encounter problems.

If he were to ask himself honestly, Hasegawa would feel that he was a rather selfish type of person.

Therefore, it is better to keep quiet about those NT remarks such as "be strict with others and lenient with yourself" in public environments.

Otherwise, it would be too much of a stretch to say one thing and do another...

"So that's what you think......"

“Ah, that’s it.

Maybe it’s because I’ve been at the bottom for so long and I’m used to it, so I can understand the thinking of the ‘little people’.”

There was a hint of self-mockery in his tone.

Yes, if possible, who doesn’t want to be a glamorous individual among the crowd?

However, unlike in dreams, in reality, most people are like worker ants in an anthill, humble and unknown.

When a person cannot even guarantee his basic survival, what reason is there for him to persist in justice and ideals?

【This is human nature...】

I sighed silently in my heart.

In Hasegawa's opinion, the only people who can be said to have overcome human weaknesses in reality are probably the revolutionary martyrs who sacrificed their lives and shed their blood for their ideals and justice.

Her cheeks turned slightly red because of the boiling blood in her heart.

Compared to Hasegawa, whose thoughts had drifted to the revolutionary era of gunfire, the girl beside him fell into deep thought because of his words.

【A small person... huh.】

From the words of this friend, Hayasaka Ai heard the helplessness of being unable to control one's own destiny in the world.

I stared blankly at the young man whose face gradually showed a strange blush.

Although she was somewhat puzzled by the change in Hasegawa's expression, at this moment, the girl felt a sense of "resonance" from him...

Chapter 53: Hayasaka Ai's Distress

Mr. Lu Xun once said in his work: "People's sorrows and joys are not the same." Hasegawa Hide also deeply agrees with this.

Completely understand that such a thing does not exist.

Even though Prince Naruto in Naruto keeps shouting the slogan of "bonds" every day, in the final analysis, he still relies on his own and Nijirusui's military force to achieve a false "peace".

But even so, people often find a sense of resonance with some people and things because of a certain "point".

Just like Hayasaka Ai at this moment.

Hasegawa's occasional sigh made her recall her previous experience.

And this involves issues within the Shinomiya family.

As a well-known large conglomerate in the country, the Shinomiya family, which accounts for a quarter of the economy, is undoubtedly a terrifying giant in Neon.

And when the current head of the family gradually enters old age, the subsequent competition for the heir naturally becomes a very important issue.

Money can move people's hearts. The issue of the heir to the Shinomiya family is no longer just about whether the family owns a mine.

This is a real opportunity to reach great heights in one step!

Even if they are brothers, it would be hard for them not to be tempted by such huge benefits.

After all, they have grown up in this kind of environment and have become accustomed to that kind of luxurious life.

If they were a time traveler, they might also feel that "contentment is the best" and it doesn't matter whether they are the heir or not; but for the few people in the Shinomiya family who can compete for the inheritance right to the helm, this is a relationship of domination and being dominated, and there is a world of difference between the two!

The old man of the Shinomiya family has three sons in total, but the most favored one among his descendants is the illegitimate daughter Shinomiya Kaguya.

As for the specific reason, I'm afraid only he himself knows.

According to common sense, Princess Kaguya will not participate in the battle for succession rights, but for her three brothers, her existence is an extremely powerful bargaining chip.

Hayasaka Ai, who serves as a close attendant, is actually a "spy" who was placed by the eldest son of the Shinomiya family by Kaguya's side since she was very young.

However, with the passage of time, this spy lady gradually became a double traitor similar to Uchiha Weasel because of her friendship with Kaguya. On the surface, she still reported her work to the eldest son of the Shinomiya family every day, but in fact, she helped Kaguya hide many things.

The heavy pressure made her feel suffocated.

It is precisely because of this that when Hasegawa said "the little people are helpless", her silent heart could not help but be touched.

Yes.

Compared to the huge Shinomiya Group, I, a small waiter, can only drift with the waves like a rootless duckweed.

In this case......

"Xiu, let me ask you......"

"what?"

"If you had to betray a friend who trusted you, then...what would you do?"

"........"

He stared intently at the girl in front of him.

From the depths of those ice-blue eyes, Hasegawa saw a kind of helplessness and a deeply hidden plea.

This sudden reveal of a hint of weakness from the cold and aloof iceberg makes people feel pity.

However, compared to all these, what puzzled Hasegawa even more was the reason why the other party showed such an attitude.

[It seems that what Hayasaka does on a daily basis is not an ordinary job. ]

I sighed silently in my heart.

Seeing his friend clearly troubled for a long time, Hasegawa scratched his head and finally spoke in a nonchalant manner:

"Hayasaka, this friend of yours... shouldn't be me, right?"

"........"

"Haha, it's just a joke."

Facing the look from the girl who looked at him as if he was a fool, he smiled nonchalantly, and then asked in all seriousness:

"So Hayasaka, do you think... your behavior is really a 'betrayal' to your friend?"

"Of course, I am...

I........"

"hey-hey.......

It seems that you have found the answer in your heart, right? "

He blinked at the girl in front of him.

Although the face-to-face time was not long, spending time with Hayasaka Ai allowed Hasegawa to gain a brief understanding of this Alexandrian girl.

He might not be clear about other things, but the only thing he was sure of was that the nature of his friend was not bad.

At least... he shouldn't be someone who intends to murder others.

Not to mention friends.

"But it's really rare to see a distressed look like this on your face, Hayasaka."

He smiled and sat down next to the other person.

Facing the girl's gaze towards him, he raised his thumb and made a classic "tragedy tower" gesture to himself.

"If you ever run into any trouble, just tell me.

Although I may not be able to help much...”

The smile on his face looked a little awkward.

As a plagiarist who has just started out, although "Battle to Break Through the Atmosphere" has brought him considerable fame and income, compared to the girl in front of him, Hasegawa found that he is still poor at this moment.

It was just a coincidence.

When he was paying before, he had accidentally caught a glimpse of the bill reminder that popped up on Hayasaka Ai's phone. It turned out that this girl, who was the same age as him, had a terrifying eight-digit deposit in her hand!

Even if the face value of the Japanese yen has inflated, it is still a considerable fortune.