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In the sports warehouse, Snow Underneath leaned against the wall, her hands unconsciously gripping Fujisaki's shoulders. Her heart raced with a mixture of innocence and excitement.
The young girl's soft and tender voice was quickly adapting under Fujisaki's guidance.
However, what truly made Snow Underneath feel ashamed and unable to control herself was Fujisaki playing the piano for her.
After a while, Snow Underneath finally came to her senses, pushing Fujisaki away and running out of the sports warehouse as fast as she could.
Her graceful figure moved lightly, like a gentle breeze of youth.
Lowering her head as she ran out of the sports warehouse, Snow Underneath didn't notice that, right behind the equipment near the warehouse entrance, *there was a trembling Yuki* hiding there.
Watching Snow Underneath run far away, Fujisaki didn't pursue her.
Taking out a handkerchief, he wiped his hands, and an empty sound echoed in the sports warehouse.
A girl with silver hair, wearing a beanie hat, and dressed in white stockings walked over. She was frail and delicate.
She looked at Fujisaki with a disdainful expression, using a tone that implied she was royalty, saying, "You brought me here, so you must have wanted me to see how you were mistreating girls."
As she spoke, Fujisaki's expression changed. He knew he had made a mistake; this wasn't a high school where one could use violence to solve problems. He was completely defenseless against someone who used force.
Fujisaki thought to himself, "This guy dares to watch hentai prequels in the school's sports warehouse. Does he think I'm some kind of pushover?"
"I know what you're thinking, but don't worry too much. I'm not the kind of person you imagine."
"You really expect me to believe that? I saw what you were doing just now. You called me here, so it must be because you wanted me to see this."
"Do you think I'd believe your lies?"
"Fine, whatever. Whether you believe me or not, it doesn't matter to me."
Fujisaki shrugged indifferently.
He wasn't some hormonal teenager chasing after a goddess. He didn't care about how others perceived him.
"That said, since I've already seen it, can I leave now?"
Bansho Yuki took a few steps back, holding her cane, and asked cautiously, "Your legs are long. You can go if you want, but I believe you'll stay on your own."
"You're more confident than I imagined, Fujisaki-kun. My evaluation of you has gone down. You might be a genius, but your behavior is quite reckless."
Bansho Yuki blinked her eyes suspiciously.
"You're directly accusing me of having moral issues, but I don't care about those things. You can leave now, Bansho-san. If you do, though, *you'll regret missing out on watching Fujisaki play the piano*."
Fujisaki's words froze Bansho Yuki's body, which had been turning to leave.
"What do you mean by that?"
"Bansho-san, you always consider yourself a genius. But do you know why Heightened Education Academy faces such difficulties today?"
"It's just one reason. If they genuinely wanted to cultivate exceptional talents, then the 'White Room' plan would be more suitable. It wouldn't involve the public, and they wouldn't need to adhere to ethics and morality. They could use harsh methods to achieve their goals much faster."
"You know about the 'White Room'? Of course, you're from the Fujisaki family, so it makes sense. After all, the Fujisaki family is also involved in that plan."
Bansho Yuki was surprised but then reflected on it.
Fujisaki's assessment of her was that, compared to Renko Seirou, her abilities were indeed lacking, but her thoughts were more meticulous, and she had gathered more information.
Renko Seirou immediately dismissed Fujisaki's claim about the Fujisaki family being involved, as his thoughts were even more intricate, and he had more intelligence.
However, Bansho Yuki, despite knowing this, did not understand the true connection between Fujisaki and the Fujisaki family.
He didn't explain further and simply said, "If that's your understanding, then I can only say one thing: Bansho-san, you're a fool. Don't you know the real reason?"
Bansho Yuki hesitated before lowering her voice, "It's the land."
"The Bansho family has been in education for hundreds of years. They once owned a large piece of land, which became the predecessor of the current Heightened Education Academy."
"In the era of rapid economic development in Kairo, the Bansho family also prospered, receiving support from the education sector, and the family flourished."
"Actually, the original Heightened Education Academy and the prestigious private schools had no difference in their educational philosophies."
"But about fifteen years ago, during the implementation of the 'White Room' plan, government officials and financiers approached the Bansho family, hoping that Heightened Education Academy could become a pilot project for new educational concepts. They were willing to provide support."
"They invested heavily in the school, even helping build an artificial island. Although the Bansho family had influence in the education sector, they were not competitors in politics or economics."
"My father took office, and those financiers and government officials prepared two options. If the new educational concept succeeded, it would be a win for them."
"If the educational concept failed, their goal was to seize the land occupied by Heightened Education Academy. My father thought it was interest earned from investments, but they were actually targeting our family's assets!"
Fujisaki sighed, "It seems you understand very well. The problems with the school are merely surface phenomena. People are pursuing greater interests."
"Kairo is small, and any facilities are on a smaller scale. Even a five-star hotel in Kairo is smaller than elsewhere. The rooms in Kairo are significantly smaller than those in other places."
"A university like Tokyo University, even its Kairo branch, occupies only 40 hectares. In a country like Japan, where land is as precious as gold, the top universities occupy 400 hectares."
"You, a high school, occupying such a vast area, even with a coastline. In Tokyo, where land is as valuable as gold, it's strange if you're not noticed."
"The government, financiers, and enterprises have always kept an eye on your family's land. Their massive investment in the school, coupled with the school's reputation, means your family has lost control."
"Such huge investments, once the financial chain breaks, are impossible to sustain. Add to that the school's tarnished reputation, and you'll have to sell the land to repay debts."
"One major company sells buildings, another sells land. It's reasonable."
Bansho Yuki's face turned pale, and her grip on the cane tightened until her knuckles turned white.
Although her family had always tried to keep these matters hidden, the intelligent and perceptive Bansho Yuki had learned about them through various channels.
The Bansho family was merely the chairman of Heightened Education Academy, but there was also a board of directors. The members of the board were drawn from various financiers, businesses, and government departments.
Their involvement, especially in recent decades, marked significant financial investment in the school, gradually eroding the Bansho family's power through financial means.
Now, working together, they had pushed the Bansho family out of the chairmanship position.
The father of the Bansho family had been struggling to maintain control because he knew that once they lost control of the school, the wolves would pounce, turning the school into a money-making venture.
"The school? Of course, it can exist, but it will just be a shell, hollow inside."
"The remaining land can be developed however you wantâbuild houses, create commercial zones, or open a casino on that uninhabited island. Isn't that more profitable than running a school under public scrutiny?"
"Once a school occupies resources that don't belong to it, it's destined to fail."
"Everyone talks about ideals, but behind it all is business. Heightened Education Academy's struggles stem from the fact that the educational philosophy isn't the real issueâit's the resources that don't belong to it."
"(Nodding) Bansho-san, you might truly be a genius, surpassing many others. However, when facing the malevolence of society and the greed of those in power, your clever mind is useless."
"The 'White Room' plan, with the participation of the Bansho family, and that Renko Seirouâyou should recognize him as the pinnacle of the White Room plan. Despite his intelligence, he still couldn't escape his father's control."
Fujisaki had one more thing to say.
Renko Seirou was indeed a genius, surpassing everyone else, but he couldn't escape the control of the organization.
"You telling me all this, it can't be without purpose."
"No, I told you all this to lead into what comes next."
"I can help you. I can help the Bansho family change."
"You?"
Bansho Yuki couldn't believe it: "⊠You're just a college student. Even if you're from the Fujisaki family, you're not the head of the Fujisaki family. What can you do to help us?"
"Besides, those people are bloodthirsty wolves. Would you dare to stand up to them?"
Fujisaki smiled: "But the Bansho family has no choice. Why not try to drive off the wolves?"
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