Tokyo: My debt collection methods are a bit off.

"This information is not comprehensive and contains many errors."

"Self-awareness and objective perception are different."

Hoshino Jun flipped through "Early Spring" for a while, but found that it was indeed not a book he could get into, so he focused on looking at Saionji Ayako's face.

In terms of facial features, she is no less beautiful than her older sister, Yamada Ran.

“Sometimes even objective evaluations aren’t entirely accurate; how can one understand the fog without going astray?” Ayako Saionji still held the opposing view.

"That makes sense, but as I said before, I just want to get past the chairman's hurdle together with the vice chairman, so there's no need to go into the fog."

Hoshino Jun replied with a smile.

"I forgot to tell you, someone else has already used this trick of yours."

With her fingers tapping on the table, Ayako Saionji's eyes seemed to see right through everything: "Feigning allegiance, but in reality, her heart is with Liu Bei while she is with Cao Cao."

"Others might be able to, but I won't."

Perhaps because Hoshino Jun's tone was so certain, Saionji Ayako's expression froze for a moment.

Then she asked, "Why can I trust that you won't?"

In this world, there are far too many people who are driven by profit. Even if only a tiny bit of Yamada Ran's beauty is revealed under her fingernail, it is enough to attract countless people.

Therefore, it's perfectly normal for her not to believe Hoshino Jun.

However, Hoshino Jun has a wild card.

“Yamada Kaoru pursued me, but I did not agree, and I still keep my distance from her to this day.”

The eldest daughter of the Yamada family could bring Hoshino Jun far more wealth than working for Yamada Ran, but Hoshino Jun refused.

Regardless of the reason, this alone is enough to rule out the possibility that he approached Ayako Saionji for money.

The beautiful, sickly woman fell into deep thought, her brow furrowed for a long, long time before finally relaxing slightly.

She asked, "Then why can't you just reject Yamada Ran directly?"

Hoshino Jun replied, "How could I dare?"

Ayako Saionji continued, "You dare not disobey her, yet you dare to confront me directly. Do you think I'm a pushover?"

Hoshino Jun shook her head: "I believe you are a good person, and you won't lay a hand on me."

The boy's features were so gentle. He turned his head to look out the window, and the calm and composed demeanor in his expression seemed genuine.

After staring at him for a long time, Ayako Saionji still couldn't figure out where his confidence came from.

"What makes you think I'm a good person?"

"Pfft~!" Hoshino Jun chuckled and pointed to the file in Saionji Ayako's hand: "Those who tried to win you over didn't end up in any miserable state, but the chairman gives off a very powerful vibe."

The meaning is clear: compared to Yamada Ran, Hoshino Jun feels that Saionji Ayako is a more suitable partner.

Under the bright sunlight, a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corners of this frail beauty's lips, and a smile spread across her face.

Hopefully, after this, my sister won't bother me anymore.

I'll put on a good show of sadness for you, sister.

“I read here for about an hour every noon and afternoon. Come over then.”

"I have a club activity to attend this afternoon."

"Reject it and start your own reading department."

"Yes."

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Chapter 93 Cao Pi

Amano Academy Library.

A restless afternoon bathed in sunlight.

Looking at the delicate-looking woman in front of him, Hoshino Jun realized he had made a mistake.

I thought that Ayako Saionji, who looked so slender, would be gentler, but she turned out to be just as domineering as her older sister, Ran Yamada.

However, when facing Yamada Ran, he seemed to be at a disadvantage.

However, Hoshino Jun doesn't dislike her domineering nature.

If they actually let Hoshino Jun set up her own department, wouldn't that mean she'd have her own dedicated "Homecoming Department" from now on?

Happy!

"Can you understand the book in your hand?"

Ayako Saionji's gaze was drawn to the book in Jun Hoshino's hand, and she couldn't help but ask the question.

Just now, the two reached an agreement to work together to deceive Yamada Ran.

So for the next period of time, Hoshino Jun will play the role of a suitor, appearing at the library every noon and afternoon to read books with Saionji Ayako.

I suppose I can be considered a fellow book lover.

Naturally, one will also inquire about the books the other person is reading.

The book that Hoshino Jun borrowed was a Chinese version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," with only a few Japanese annotations on the cover.

"of course."

Are you kidding me? If you show Hoshino Jun the pure Japanese version, he might not be able to understand it completely. But if he can't understand the Chinese version, then he might as well commit seppuku.

"I wouldn't say my Chinese is the best in the whole school, but I'm definitely in the top three."

"Oh?" Ayako Saionji raised an eyebrow. "So confident."

At that moment, she looked down on Hoshino Jun, thinking he was just a vain young man with no sense of purpose.

They don't even consider whether they can answer if others press them for answers.

"Yes." Hoshino Jun nodded confidently, still conservatively estimating that it would be in the top three.

Since Amano Academy doesn't have any international students, and it's all Tokyo locals, if it weren't for the fact that he didn't know if there were any experts in Chinese, Hoshino Jun felt he would be number one.

Seemingly intrigued, Ayako Saionji looked up at Jun Hoshino.

Leaning back, her slender, chopstick-like legs peeked out from under her trench coat, her legs crossed, the left leg pressing down on top of the right, the skin touching forming a thin, snow-white line.

From this position, Hoshino Jun, who was opposite her, could clearly see her figure hidden under the trench coat.

Well, the upper body is indeed a bit lacking, but the legs are slender and long, making for a very good overall look.

Another year of playing with legs.

“Read it to me, in Chinese,” said Ayako Saionji. “I happen to have some knowledge of Chinese, which is a perfect match for my major.”

Is this the first test?

“No problem.” Hoshino Jun smiled, opened the book to the first page, and softly read the contents aloud in fluent Chinese.

Hearing his catchy tone, Ayako Saionji was truly astonished.

She thought Hoshino Jun would be embarrassed.

I didn't expect Hoshino Jun to actually know how to do it; it wasn't just the competitive spirit of a young boy.

Under the gentle breeze of the air conditioner, Ayako Saionji listened attentively to Jun Hoshino's story. Watching the strands of hair on the boy's forehead being blown by the wind, she felt a genuine curiosity about him.

'Having rejected both Yamada Kaoru's affections and Yamada Ran's money, and possessing such a high level of proficiency in Chinese, is he perhaps a proud young man aspiring to become a literary figure?'

'If that's the case, then we can offer him some assistance after he graduates.'

Just as Jun was slowly telling Ayako Saionji about the contents of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", Jun Hoshino noticed that someone walked in from outside the library.

It has a fairly decent appearance, and there is an unfoldable information panel on its head.

Name: Ryuichi Saionji

[Stamina: 6]

【Intelligence: 6】

【Charm: 6】

Occupation: Student

[Affection: Currently in debt and deemed unable to repay, the debt has been automatically transferred to Aunt "Saionji Ayako".]

Some people, you know, come looking for trouble just because they smell it.

The reading aloud suddenly stopped, and Ayako Saionji asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Did you encounter any unfamiliar words?"

"No, it's someone sent by Chairman Yamada to keep an eye on things. They've come over," Hoshino Jun explained, then grinned in Saionji Ryuichi's direction.

He then reached out and gently covered Ayako Saionji's hand.

Smooth skin, distinct knuckles, and a cool, refreshing touch that dispelled the summer heat.

Before Ayako Saionji could frown, Jun Hoshino blinked and explained:

"I have to give Chairman Yamada some explanation, and the sooner the performance ends, the sooner our suffering will be over, right?"

"But it's only the first day, how can we be this intimate?"

"I'm handsome, so it's easy for women to like me."

Upon hearing this, Ayako Saionji stared at Jun Hoshino's face for a long time, but in the end, she did not break free from Jun Hoshino's grasp.

This can be seen as an admission that Hoshino Jun is handsome.

Meanwhile, Ryuichi Saionji, who had just entered the library, felt his head buzzing. He stared blankly at his aunt and Jun Hoshino, his gaze lingering on their clasped hands.

My emotions remained unsettled for a long time.

His parents died when he was very young, and he was raised by his aunt, Ayako Saionji.

For him, Ayako Saionji was more like his parent than his aunt; the roles of father and mother were played by this frail woman.

My aunt is in poor health and needs to take care of him.