GBP Chapter 178 Breaking the pot
Chapter 178 Breaking the pot
Let's turn our attention back to Yugaoka - unlike the harmonious Tsukinomori, this school is surprisingly united at the moment.
This is not empty talk - in fact, not only the teachers, but also the student union, their work efficiency has improved significantly.
It wasn't that Kashiwa Sanhui transformed into a bard and gave everyone a group buff, but...
"Is everyone here?"
Kashiwa Sanhui saw that the conference room was packed - not only was Tsugumi standing next to the projection screen, taking notes very attentively, but Ms. Hachira also moved a small stool and squatted in the corner to listen, so they decided to start the first weekly teachers' meeting of this semester.
"Let's try to keep this quick—just one topic, which is what Haneda is going to do this semester."
Kashiwa Sanhui only said this one sentence, then he propped up his chin and looked at the teachers with interest.
You can hear a pin drop, but no one cares.
In fact, it was the first time for the teachers to see such a scene - the highest-ranking person, Kashiwa Sanhui, did not speak, but instead looked at them and waited for them to speak. Suddenly, they were a little confused.
"Um... Dr. Kashiwa," Tuzuki finally reminded him weakly. "Usually, you're the one telling the teachers what to do."
"Huh?" Kashiwa Miki put on a surprised expression, his eyes wide with doubt, not acting at all. "Aren't we all discussing what to do?"
Ms. Hachira sneered almost silently—I thought we were having a group meeting at the university? How young...
"Then why do the contents of the previous weekly reports and the meeting minutes completely differ?"
Some teachers were sweating profusely - he was obviously just a young health teacher, but at this moment his aura was more oppressive than those of the respected old teachers.
"Huh? No one told me? Isn't our school a democratic system? The principal, the vice principal, the old man, us leaders just talk about our own things. In the end, everyone will still do their own things anyway - right?"
Although Kashiwa Sanhui still spoke with a smile, if any teacher dared to look at his face - smiling lips and eyes like sharp knives, they would involuntarily recall whether they had done anything wrong to the school.
"Everyone has received their wages and bonuses, right? If anyone notices a discrepancy, please let me know now."
Seeing that no one spoke, Kashiwa Sanhui took out many stacks of banknotes tied with rubber bands from his briefcase under the long table and placed them neatly on the table - all of them were in the name of Fukuzawa Yukichi. The pile was taller than a person's head, and there were probably about a thousand of them.
"No? Then we can only distribute it to everyone according to the number of people - old man, please distribute it for me."
A total of 17 key teachers and 8 grassroots teachers were invited to the meeting. The old man counted the head money on a calculator with some trembling in his eyes - about 600,000 yen per person.
Even Ms. Yashira, a feather-chaser, got a share - although there were only a dozen or so left, Tugumi-san was a little confused but still received a personal reward of 30,000 yen from Kashiwa Miki.
This shows an attitude.
Several political science and history teachers already knew what Kashiwa Sanhui was going to do. Some of them frowned and began to think, which seemed a bit out of place with the majority of teachers around them who were smiling.
"Alright—honestly," Kashiwa Sanhui said, feeling relieved after confirming everyone had money. "This is all the spare cash left in Hanqiu's account—after deducting this semester's equipment maintenance and the next two months of daily operations, that's all."
"That is to say..." a female teacher followed with some concern.
"We have no way out - everyone knows this, right? Three billion in debt, that's news that can't be concealed."
Baihe Sanhui actually didn't want to talk about the matter openly - but several grassroots teachers had already placed their resignation letters on his desk.
He had already paid back double the salary he was owed, but he still wanted to resign - no wonder Kashiwa Sanhui reacted strongly and confessed the truth directly to the teachers.
"The good news is that we only have to pay back 500 million yen—the board of directors has taken care of the remaining 2.5 billion yen."
"It's not really good news..."
A somewhat discordant mumbling voice was heard, and Kashiwa Sanhui silently looked in the direction where the voice came from - and suddenly there was silence.
"It's certainly not good news, but it's not impossible either. On the contrary, I think it's quite challenging."
"Look at how many 500 million yen Tsuki no Mori next door makes every year—if everyone can do that, then we can easily make five, not twenty, 500 million yen, right?"
"Anyway, I've forced everyone onto my pirate ship—but everyone still has a way out."
Following Kashiwa Miki's instructions, Tugumi distributed paper and pens to the teachers.
"Two choices - screw the democratic system, and just listen to my orders. I'm going to lead everyone out of debt and even make a profit. Or, keep the money I just gave everyone and find a good day to quietly leave Yuqiu."
"Choose for yourself. Write your choice on a piece of paper and turn it over. I'll remember it."
In the subsequent meeting, Ms. Hachira didn't actually listen to what Kashiwa Sanhui said. She just sat in the corner thinking about her own things.
If I had been so courageous back then, maybe I wouldn't have to beg Dr. Bai He or even force him to pay back the money for me like I do now... Although Dr. Bai He seems to really enjoy it.
Well, no matter what happens, the worst that can happen is that he can just pat his butt and go back to his hometown to continue being a doctor, and the students he likes will just graduate a year later at most. The chips in his hand are simply a joke.
"Dr. Baihe, I really can't tell you're a medical student."
After the meeting, Ms. Hachira did not leave with everyone else. Instead, she continued to sit in the corner, waiting for the old man to leave as well, and then she started chatting with Kashiwa Sanhui - it didn't seem like she was talking to an enemy at all, but was surprisingly cheerful.
"It's not surprising. As long as a child has received the nine years of compulsory education in China, they can basically do it."
Baihe Sanhui checked the notes left on the seats one by one and was very satisfied with the result - people's hearts had been won over and no one wanted to run away.
"Of course, except for those little bastards who sleep in class and don't pay attention, and those superficial students who think politics and history are unimportant."
"Haha, you're really humorous... You can't be serious, can you?"
Looking at Kashiwa Miki's subtle expression, Ms. Yashira was somewhat incredulous. What was the point of all that flowery stuff? How could it possibly compare to practical knowledge?
Baihe Sanhui just remained silent and sat in his office chair thinking about things - Do you think I want to be serious?
Isn't it because you have those photos in your hands that I have no choice but to pretend to coax you and tell you not to act rashly?
Wait until I get off work on Saturday. I haven't figured out how to use the software that allows me to enter the palace. Just wait and see how I deal with you after I figure it out.
Anyway, this is the social culture of you Japanese people - no matter how big a mess you make, as long as someone responsible dies or goes to jail, everyone will pretend that it never happened.
As for the 500 million yen... just try your best. If you can earn it, everyone will be happy. If you can't, you can find a school for Xiangzi and Aine. Send them to Tsuki no Mori or Hanasakigawa. If they want to go to the neighboring Shuhua, you have to think seriously about it. I heard that the 80's culture on the campus there is quite serious.
“…Tsk.” Seeing that Kashiwa Sanki didn’t respond, Ms. Yashira clicked her tongue to herself, shook her head and prepared to leave the meeting room.
"Ms. Hachidera—"
Kashiwa Sanhui suddenly spoke, and Ms. Hachira paused and turned around.
“Have you ever heard of the saying that in modern society, confidence is the most valuable thing?”
"...It's up to you. I'll try my best not to interfere, but at least let me see some hope, otherwise... hehe!"
Oh, that's better...don't interfere.
Watching Ms. Hachira leave, Kashiwa Sanhui hit the back of the office chair twice with the back of his head - the shaking sound was quite interesting.