"Oh my goodness, how can there be such sensible children!!!" (Aunt Matsuko)
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After listening to Mizuko Hayashi's words, Aunt Matsuko almost screamed.
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Clasping her own cheeks with both hands, she could no longer restrain her impulse and ran to Kusakura Akira and Mizuko Hayashi in front of the straw barn, constantly patting their heads, hugging and kissing their faces, almost lifting them up high.
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Feeling very regretful for not being able to hug the two children, Mr. Ichida, the fish seller, with a disappointed look on his face and his hands crossed in front of his chest, kept nodding.
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"With such children, there is still hope for our country." (Grandma Inoue)
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Sitting there, Grandmother Inoue was so touched that tears welled up in her eyes, constantly patting the head of the elementary school student, Fumitai, as if he were her own grandson she was educating.
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She really hadn't seen such a well-behaved child in a long time.
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Since her fiery daughter-in-law broke her heart, she had lost faith in young girls.
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But today, she completely changed her mind.
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So it was that after a long time, everyone's emotions finally stabilized and no longer agitated.
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During that time, Kusakura Akira and Mizuko Hayashi basically acted as mascots, receiving various head pats and praises from everyone.
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All kinds of exaggerated compliments bombarded them in turns, just short of praising them to the heavens.
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If their faces weren't thick enough, their little cheeks would have turned red and overheated from so much attention, wouldn't they (laughs)?
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"So, is there anything we can help with?" (Aunt Matsuko)
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Aunt Matsuko asked a very good question, and Kusakura Akira almost wanted to jump up and cheer for her!
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"Yeah, little sisters, if you need any help, just say it!" (Mr. Ichida, the fish seller)
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Mr. Ichida got excited once again.
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"There's one thing…" (Mizuko Hayashi)
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"Hayashi-san, that thing shouldn't trouble everyone!" (Kusakura Akira)
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Just as Mizuko Hayashi started to speak, Kusakura Akira interrupted her.
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Kusakura Akira shouted as she covered Mizuko Hayashi's mouth and seemed to be struggling with some unknown conflict.
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Whether it was true or just an act by Manranyama Souren, Mizuko Hayashi (Van) couldn't distinguish at that moment, and could only pretend to be surprised, waiting foolishly to see what further performance Kusakura Akira had in store.
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"What's wrong, little sister? Is there something you can't say?" (Grandma Inoue)
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"I've seen it all, you can tell me!" (Grandma Inoue)
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Grandma Inoue had no doubts whatsoever. She couldn't bear to watch anymore and abruptly stood up, clenching her fists and waving them in front of her.
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"Yes, go ahead and say it!" (Mr. Ichida, the fish seller)
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Mr. Ichida immediately started to cheer loudly.
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Meanwhile, Kusakura Akira, looking very troubled with furrowed eyebrows, was in a dilemma.
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She looked at the citizens, then at Mizuko Hayashi, back and forth several times, before hesitantly asking Mizuko Hayashi.
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"Hayashi-san, do you think we can tell everyone about it?" (Kusakura Akira)
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At this point, Mizuko Hayashi finally understood Kusakura Akira's intention.
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She sighed and hesitated for a moment before nodding gently.
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"We are overwhelmed by everyone's generosity, and we must express our gratitude to all of you afterwards." (Mizuko Hayashi)
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"...Yes!" (Kusakura Akira)
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Kusakura Akira nodded vigorously.
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"Well, it's like this…" (Kusakura Akira)
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Kusakura Akira slowly revealed to everyone the conditions they needed to pass the test, which was for each person to purchase a regular R.E.L.A.X. brothel membership card, specifically a yearly card.
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A regular annual membership card costs 100,000 yen (around 6300 RMB), which is not a small amount.
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Just as she finished speaking, and before everyone could recover (hesitating whether to donate 100,000 yen for a good cause), Kusakura Akira played her last trump card.
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"All we need is your identities, we will cover the cost of the regular annual membership cards for everyone!" (Kusakura Akira)
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This move was indeed brilliant.
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To refuse but signify acceptance, to deceive in order to capture, perfectly grasped the psychology of the citizens.
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With these words spoken, no one hesitated any longer.
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"Are you looking down on me, little sister?" (Grandma Inoue)
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In an incredible display of agility, Grandma Inoue rushed to Kusakura Akira and grabbed her shoulder.
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"I can afford 100,000 yen, no problem." (Grandma Inoue)
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As she said this, she took out her wallet from her bag and pulled out a stack of 10,000 yen bills, estimated to be more than ten, totaling over 100,000 yen in cash.
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Seeing Grandma Inoue being so extravagant, Mr. Ichida couldn't hold back either.
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"I don't have my wallet on me, but 100,000 yen is not a problem for me! You can trust me!" (Mr. Ichida, the fish seller)
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As Mr. Ichida spoke, he pounded his chest with his fist to guarantee his words.
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"Count me in too, big sister, I still have some savings." (White-collar Aunt Matsuko)
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Yui was silent, as was Fumitai, the elementary school student. It was unrealistic to ask an elementary school student for 100,000 yen, and those who dared to make such demands were devils.
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After everyone went to such lengths, even if it was just an act or a calculation, Kusakura Akira was already deeply moved.
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"Thank you all for your kindness, but we… Hayashi-san and I will insist on paying for the membership cards ourselves." (Kusakura Akira)
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"This is something we must insist on, Yui." (Kusakura Akira)
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"Otherwise, we would be truly sorry to all of you." (Kusakura Akira)
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"Yes, we can't accept your money." (Mizuko Hayashi)
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"Thank you very much!" (Mizuko Hayashi)
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Despite acting and scheming a lot, Kusakura Akira had never intended to make these kind-hearted people pay.
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They were all just innocents inadvertently involved in their revenge plan against Bai Yaxin.
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So, the mission was completed.
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Director Kumomo, who had been monitoring and controlling the situation outside through surveillance cameras and speakers, timely entered, applauding enthusiastically and saying loudly, "Brilliant, it was really brilliant."
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Immediately after, three security guards followed them in, and guided the citizens out of the room.
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Although everyone was angry from the bottom of their hearts upon seeing Director Kumomo and his group, they also restrained themselves upon seeing the imposing appearances of the security guards.
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In the face of reality, people could only think realistically.
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Just as everyone relaxed their vigilance at this moment, suddenly, an explosion rang out, smoke billowed, and a wall on the other side of the wooden house collapsed…
