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Interesting. This club is more interesting than he imagined.
Let's start with Hachiman Hikigaya. Since he had only recently transferred to the school, Su Qing had very limited information about the students in his class, and could only rely on his own observations and further speculations.
For the past week, Hachiman Hikigaya has been practically invisible, making it difficult for Su Qing to obtain accurate personal information. Moreover, there are many reasons why someone might voluntarily remain invisible, and Su Qing cannot immediately ascertain Hachiman's reasons.
But now...
And this black-haired girl whose name I don't know, rich or poor, charity, helping hand?
Do you not want to be limited to the surface, but yearn to solve the problem from its root and essence?
She's a girl with some really interesting ideas.
So what did she go through?
Why did she do this?
To what extent is she capable of doing it?
How long can she hold on?
Since his transmigration, aside from enjoying dinners cooked by angels and teasing the adorable Yui, Su Qing has finally found a third thing that interests him so much.
"Excuse me, has our club ever taken on any commissions?"
Su Qing interrupted the conversation between the three of them.
"No, the club has been established for a semester, but no one has come to request anything."
Yukino Yukinoshita frowned, somewhat puzzled as to why she was suddenly asked this question.
"So, correcting Hachiman's twisted personality is the club's first request, right?"
"Then I can say that I have witnessed the opening of the Service Department."
Su Qing finished speaking with a smile, then turned to look at Hiratsuka Shizuka, who remained calm and composed, hands in her pockets, a blade of grass she had picked up from somewhere dangling from her mouth.
So, is this why you brought me here?
Su Qing's lips curved slightly, revealing a calm yet profound smile, like a gentle breeze rustling through bamboo leaves in the mountains—natural and elegant. Sunlight streamed through the clouds, casting a soft golden glow on his sharply defined face.
For a moment, all three of them could barely open their eyes.
Then, the boy spoke softly.
"It's no longer a just war between two sides; it's now a three-way standoff."
I will serve as the vice minister of the Service Department, assisting you in fulfilling your mission.
"If necessary, I will lend you a helping hand and fulfill your request."
……
The three of them fell silent.
And silence is Cambridge tonight.
……
Chapter 37 Cooking Class and Totsuka Saika
In the afternoon, at the culinary lab.
N hours have passed since Su Qing made her strange and shameful declaration.
However, Su Qing didn't have the extra time to awkwardly carve out a three-bedroom apartment in Tokyo, where land is incredibly expensive, to give to her readers.
At this moment, he is facing an extremely important test in his life.
First, let's reminisce about those glorious years...
"Dean, something terrible has happened! Many people in the hospital have food poisoning. We've already called the hospital to come over."
"Food poisoning? How could this happen? Damn it, go find out where the ingredients came from! What have these sons of bitches sold us?!"
"..."
"Why don't you go quickly?"
"Dean, the ingredients should be fine. Actually, Su Qing made lunch today. He said everyone had worked hard and he wanted to treat everyone..."
"Damn, I was wondering why I started having diarrhea earlier. Never mind, I'm getting those symptoms again."
"Dean, I know you're in a hurry, but you've been inside for half an hour already. Please, come out soon, I can't hold it in any longer!"
"Get lost! Just turn right when you go out and go to the big tree in the yard; that's a good place to fertilize it!"
……
Inside the compound, young Su Qing leaned against the wall, enduring repeated torture by the crowd.
"Hey, stop hitting him! If you keep going, something bad will happen!"
"Exactly, how can we fight if something goes wrong?"
……
"Alright, stop scaring him. He's still so young, and it was just a well-intentioned effort."
"Haha, isn't this the dean? Oh, we were just joking around with Su Qing, teasing her. How could we really hit her?"
The dean walked slowly from the restroom. Despite his advanced age and gray hair, his steps were steady, his back straight, and his body still robust. He came to young Su Qing and gently patted Su Qing's head with his wrinkled hands, his eyes full of kindness and concern.
"Little Su Qing, the dean knows you're a good child, and the lunch you made today was very good, but please don't make it again next time."
"Dean, I understand. I won't touch it again... Also, Dean, did you not wash your hands after using the toilet?"
"..."
The dean's hand suddenly stopped, he slowly withdrew it, and then left the courtyard with his hands behind his back, leaving only one sentence behind.
"Hit me, hit me hard!"
……
Let me think, which leg should I hug to feel more comfortable?
It's not impossible for one person to complete the cooking task alone, but it would be absolutely impossible if that person were Su Qing.
Forming a team is quite difficult. Most of the students in the class have their own small circles, and by the end of the semester, they all have their own default team members.
As for why he didn't team up with Yui Yuigahama, Su Qing felt that adding two negatives together would only make things worse. Besides, Yui also needed to be with her friends, and it wouldn't be appropriate to force her into her own circle.
Speaking of which, I wonder if Sabre is still alive after eating all that "charcoal." That kid was quite cute. It's a pity. Being a dog isn't easy these days.
So, if we're going to look for someone, does that mean we can only look for those quiet, unassuming students in class who don't have their own social circles? Like...
"Hachiman, if no one wants to team up with you, come with me."
"Oh? That's certainly possible..."
"It would be great"
……
Taking back what I said is not good at all.
"Hachiman, so you can't cook either?"
"Cooking? That kind of thing is too much trouble for me. It's more convenient to eat ready-made food."
"Ready-made?"
Su Qing asked in confusion, "What? Hachiman, do you also have an angel as a neighbor?"
"Ah, it's just that my younger sister usually cooks the meals at home..."
When Hachiman Hikigaya mentioned his younger sister, his tone unconsciously carried a great deal of pride.
My sister? She's an angel in her younger sister form!
Damn it, I want one of these too!
"Well then, let's give it a try first. I'll help you prepare the ingredients."
"Okay, so you're from the mainland, aren't you? It's amazing you can live alone even though you can't cook."
It's unbearable! Eating convenience store bento boxes, bread, and instant noodles—are you eating your rice?!
After a flurry of activity from Su Qing and Hachiman, a mysterious dish with unidentifiable ingredients was freshly prepared.
Item Name: Indescribable Food
Description: It looks a bit hard to swallow, but if you're really hungry, just eat it.
Isn't this the kind of failed product that beginners often make before Tomorrow? How did it end up here?
In an instant, just like the birth of a great treasure in the world of cultivation accompanied by a golden light and other extraordinary phenomena, this dish also emitted a fragrance that attracted everyone in the culinary laboratory.
"No, who just left here? Don't they have any manners?"
"It's getting hard, Lao Ba, go feed it quickly, I can't take it anymore!"
"No, do you really think I don't know who Lao Ba is? Besides, even if it were the real Lao Ba, I wouldn't be able to bring myself to say it."
When Hachiman Hikigaya saw them make this strange food, he immediately threw it into the trash can, took out several pieces of paper from his pocket and covered it with the food to try to mask the smell. Then he strode to the classroom window, opened it, and returned to his original seat after doing all that, finally letting out a sigh of relief.
I almost became the sinner who poisoned the entire class!
Even though I'm not good at cooking, I've at least taken cooking classes before, and I still couldn't create such a terrifying weapon. If there's any difference, it's only that...
After finishing his thoughts, Hachiman Hikigaya looked at Su Qing, who was standing to the side tapping an electronic wooden fish on his phone.
Did this guy include me in the order?
Su Qing felt a pang of guilt. "I'm sorry, Dean. I couldn't make you enjoy yourself. I've disappointed you. After all these years, my cooking skills still haven't improved."
"Well, it seems our culinary journey is still quite long. Don't you agree, Hachiman?"
Hachiman sighed in exasperation. No, it's obvious the culinary journey hasn't even begun, and it's yours, not ours.
"So what should we do next? Maybe we should just find another group and borrow some homework as our assignment?"
Su Qing stared thoughtfully at some groups that had already finished their work long ago, and said solemnly.
Although I find this behavior despicable, it's better to be ashamed than to repeat the disastrous cooking. According to Zhang San, a well-known lawyer on Douyin, Su Qing could be charged with endangering public safety.
Hachiman clearly hadn't expected Su Qing to make this suggestion; he hadn't realized this guy was so clever.
However, after thinking for a moment, Hikigaya still declined.
"I'm afraid that won't work. Other groups might not do that much more homework, and if we do too little, the teacher will easily notice."
Su Qing stroked her chin and continued.
"It's okay, just mooch off a few more groups and you'll get a decent dish. The teacher's only assessment is a small taste anyway."
Oh my god!
Just as Hachiman was about to ask how he managed to get so many groups to join, a voice came from behind him.
"Um, Hachiman, are you guys in some kind of trouble? I can help if you'd like."
Hachiman and Su Qing both looked at the person who spoke. The person had soft, slightly tousled short hair in a light brown color, giving off a warm and gentle feeling. The hair always seemed to have a natural slight curl, gently lying on the forehead and around the ears, adding a touch of cuteness and playfulness.
With clear, bright eyes and slightly small lips, she wears a faint smile that makes people feel exceptionally kind and warm.
With her elegant demeanor and gentle temperament, she exudes the grace and poise of a well-bred lady.
So cute, must be a girl!
After recognizing the person, Su Qing knew who he/she was.
Saika Totsuka, male? Questionable. He doesn't have any obviously close male or female friends. Due to his feminine appearance, mannerisms, and speech, he is often mistaken for a woman by his classmates, but he insists that he is male. He is a current member of the tennis club.
"us……"
"Totsuka-kun, we've indeed run into some problems. As you can see, the dish we just made was a complete failure. It would be so great if you could come and help."
Su Qing was surprised. Interrupting other people's conversations was not like Hachiman's style. Then he saw Hachiman's eyes darting around, but he still kept stealing glances at Totsuka Saika.
"Hachiman, you don't need to be so polite. Just call me Saika. Let me help you with it."
"Alright, then I'll leave Saika to you. You can call me Hachiman too."
"I'm so happy, this is the first time we've addressed each other by our first names like this, Hachiman."
Say it again! Just say it once more!
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