Is it a problem to have a harem in a stranger heroine?

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Shiyu rubbed her eyebrows, Kato Megumi rested her head on Baiye's shoulder, and Eriri's eyes were dazed.

They all understood that "despicable" was a neutral word or even a positive word in Bai Ye's business dictionary.

And now, Bai Ye's tone was disgusted.

"Showing weakness to the enemy is crucial. The most important thing is to exploit the information gap. If human fear stems from the unknown, then interpersonal dislike stems from concealment. Shiyu, you should be well aware of the sense of loss and distance that comes with information gaps."

Shiyu shook her head and held her forehead.

"Ah... yes, after all, it was you, Xiaobai-kun, who got me by using the information gap."

Ying Lili was a little confused.

"Isn't it normal to attack someone with information gaps? Why should we be so polite to Akane Benizaka? We need to be strong! Resolute! Strike her hard!"

Kato Hui found it and explained:

"It's certainly right to strike the enemy, but what Bai Ye-jun meant should be the loss and disgust that the information gap brings us."

"Aren't we all here? Where does the information gap come from?" Eriri looked around.

"Bai Yejun is not talking about the three of us."

If it's not the three people here, then the answer is quite obvious.

Rock sugar and going to sea.

Eriri wanted to say something, but Shiyu beat her to it.

"Xiaobai-kun."

Shiyu's expression was serious and her tone was more serious than ever before.

"I've complained about you using the information gap before, but I've never resented it. Rather, I'm thankful you used the information gap to hook me up, because it allowed me to escape this sea of suffering. The consequences of dishonorable tactics shouldn't be borne by you alone."

"Shiyu..."

"I'm sorry if my words put pressure on you."

Shiyu leaned on Bai Ye's chest, her eyes slightly closed, her posture humble, as if apologizing for her past mistakes.

"That's not the case." Bai Ye slowly stroked her black hair. "I think I know exactly when to use what means. I use extraordinary means in extraordinary times and compensate for it afterwards. I have a clear conscience."

"But... I just promised Bingtang during our hot spring trip that we wouldn't hide anything from each other after we went out to sea, but now I'm going back on my word. I really can't do that."

"Wait—!" Yinglili stretched out Erkang's hand, a question mark popping up above her head, "Why am I getting more and more confused? Don't forget that I'm an idiot... Oh no! Look, you all have confused me. The topic has jumped too much!"

"Let me explain. What Byakuya-kun meant is that we need to show weakness to the enemy. This requires creating an information gap not only with Akane Benizaka, but also with Michiru and Izumi."

"why?!"

"Because they are not here today."

"Huh?!" Eriri was completely confused. "It doesn't make sense to hide things from them when they're not around, does it?"

Shiyu took over the conversation again.

"Megumi, we're on the third floor, and Eriri is still on the first floor."

Although she was despised, Eriri just glared at Shiyu and didn't care about anything else.

"Keep it simple, keep it simple in the way you speak."

"Yeah, I see. Since we want to create an information gap with Akane, the best candidates are Michiru and Izumi. Let them convey information to Hamashima Iori and Akane through their every move. I think I'm right, Byakuya-kun?"

Bai Ye nodded.

After getting confirmation, Kato Megumi continued.

"To create an information gap with Akane Benizaka, we also need to create an information gap with Michiru and Izumi, but Byakuya-kun promised not to hide anything from everyone anymore, so he's unwilling to do that."

Eriri understood a little, but still had some doubts.

"But... we don't have to hide anything from them. It's like asking them to be actors in a play. Isn't it okay if we just tell them to be actors and cooperate with us?!"

Everyone looked at Bai Ye.

Kato Megumi thought she should be on the third floor, but Bai Ye seemed to be on the fifth floor.

"Hajima Iori is a shrewd person, and Akane Benizaka is not as simple as you think. Shiyu, you should feel how vigilant Akane Benizaka is, and how oppressive she is when she's serious."

Shiyu was stunned for a moment, then nodded slowly.

"What Xiaobai-kun said is correct. Eriri, you haven't met Akane Benizaka. She can be said to be a combination of the strengths of me, Kei, and Xiaobai-kun. It's never too careful."

"Wait - where are my strengths? Why are there only you three?" Eriri saw Huadian.

"She's not good at drawing, she didn't mean to say you're stupid, Eriri."

"I did believe it, I believed your lies..."

Bai Ye scratched his bangs randomly, and he looked visibly upset.

"If we can convince Akane Ayane of our 'showing weakness' strategy, it will be extremely helpful both in agreeing to the match and in our plan to retrieve 'Flash Girl'."

"Right now, Bingtang and Chuhai are our best options for conveying our message of 'showing weakness to the enemy' to Akane. I'd like to ask them to put on a show, but I can't... Akane will know everything I do, and if they reveal even the slightest flaw while they're aware of this, Akane will become wary, and Iori Hatashima will interfere."

"If showing weakness doesn't work, I really can't think of a better way..."

The three girls exchanged glances, knowing that Bai Ye was unwilling to use the tactic of "showing weakness to the enemy", more because his old habit of worrying about gains and losses had struck again.

"I'm telling you..." Shiyu confronted Bai Ye, "Xiaobai-kun, are you feeling too good about yourself again and underestimating the bond between us?"

"I didn't underestimate you..."

"That's underestimating Michiru and Izumi."

"I'm talking about you."

"That's what I mean!" Shiyu's voice suddenly rose an octave, with a hint of hysteria.

"Since you put them both in the same position as the three of us, why are you worried that they will leave you because of a few words? Are we all such despicable people in your heart?"

"No!" Bai Ye retorted harshly.

He has great faith in the emotional bond with everyone.

Shiyu snapped her fingers.

"Just use the 'show weakness' tactic. Xiaobai-kun, just do what you need to do. Leave Michiru and Bingtang to us. You don't need to, can't, or should not get involved."

Bai Ye looked at everyone, and Shiyu, Xiaohui, Yinglili all gave him affirmative and confident looks.

"Then I'll leave it to you. I've finally figured out why Auntie kept mentioning 'it's hard to have it both ways.' Apparently, Auntie saw through me and knew I couldn't bring myself to do it."

"I understand now. You let Michiru and Izumi do those ridiculous things for you on that hot spring trip. Should you be worried they'll run away? After this incident, if I don't eradicate your stinky habit of worrying about success and failure, I'm not Kasumigaoka Utaha!"

Shiyu stood up and patted her skirt, indicating that the topic was over.

At this moment, Eriri suddenly said something for no reason.

“What if we fail?”

"If I fail, I will give my next life to Xiaobai-kun as compensation. I will be his personal maid and serve him for the rest of my life."

"Ah...senpai is so cunning. I want to be with Bai Ye-kun in my next life."

Chapter 714: The plan begins, set traps as much as you want!

Sunday.

As soon as the sky turned light, Bai Ye left home and drove his scooter towards Tanaka Commercial Street.

An empty room is not worth lingering in.

A room is not a home until it has a girl by its side. In order to plan carefully, he will probably have to spend lonely nights for the next week.

"Will Shiyu and the others be successful?... Don't think about that. Just focus on your own business first."

The final result of yesterday's discussion was that "showing weakness to the enemy" and "adding trump cards" went hand in hand, but the former was in the light and the latter was in the dark, and today Bai Ye was destined to shuttle back and forth between light and darkness.

It was not yet 7 o'clock when we arrived at Tanaka Commercial Street. The izakayas that were open all night had just taken down their curtains, and the convenience stores were deserted. The morning on a holiday made the entire street seem particularly deserted.

Bai Ye lifted the door curtain and started today's work.

The first task is to count the inventory. A new batch of goods arrived yesterday and we haven’t had time to count them yet. We cannot keep confusing accounts.

The second thing is the statistical list. The order forms for next week were sent in last night. Now they need to be sorted and packed, waiting for Mr. Miyano to load them onto the trucks for shipment.

The work of sorting and packing had recently been left to Mr. Miyano and his employees, but now in order to save some time, he had to do it himself.

"There's an order for rouge on rouge today. This is the first step in the plan."

The goods will be loaded and shipped at noon. Before that, Bai Ye still has some preparatory work to do.

Practice your acting skills and become an Oscar winner.

At 9 o'clock, Mr. Miyano arrived on time, accompanied by employees of the Yorozuya he ran, including students working part-time on weekends and long-term workers.

"Boss, it's so early today!"

"Good morning, Mr. Miyano. I've counted the orders and will pack them as usual. I'll go to the Tanaka store later."

Bai Ye sighed in front of them, his face looking gloomy, as if he had encountered something unpleasant.

"Boss, are you in a bad mood? Did something happen?"

"No, it's not about work, it's just the trivialities of life, it's so messy and annoying..."

"oh oh."

For the next half hour, Bai Ye kept a sullen expression in front of them, sometimes lost in thought, sometimes making mistakes and putting too much stuff into the box.

"Boss, you put too much."

The person who reminded Bai Ye was a student who worked part-time on weekends. His last name was Kondo and he was an otaku.

"Oh...thank you for reminding me." Bai Ye patted his head and shook it, pretending to be drowsy and unconscious. "Kondo-kun, what time is it now?"

"It's half past nine, boss."

"Thank you."

Bai Ye washed his face under the faucet at the door, then picked up his bag and left the logistics warehouse. His pretended drowsy eyes instantly became clear again.

Tanaka's store was already open for business. As Bai Ye stepped onto the stairs, he met Mr. Tanaka's maid.

"Hello, is Mr. Tanaka here?"

"Sir, you're home. Please come in."

Bai Ye nodded, walked in, and clenched his hands holding the bag slightly.

Next comes the second step of the plan.

The scenery of the Tanaka store remains the same. The dark wooden decorations emit a warm brown-red light under the morning sun. As long as you are here, you will feel your body and mind gradually calm down.

Tanakado was sitting in his usual window seat, with tea on the table and a teacup in his hand, looking out the window.

Bai Ye was about to step forward and say hello, but he saw that the other party didn't even turn his head, but pointed his hand towards the opposite table as an invitation.

"Mr. Xiao, please take a seat."

Bai Ye couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. Like Tanaka Do and Sayuri Sawamura, they both gave him a feeling that they couldn't see through him, as if everything was under their control.

"Mr. Tanaka, it's been a while since I last saw you."

As soon as Bai Ye sat down, the maid came forward and poured him a cup of hot tea. Then she stood a few minutes behind Tanakado, showing full courtesy.

Bai Ye nodded in thanks.

The personal maid is the face of the master, and his etiquette is also indispensable.

At this time, Tanakado turned his head from the window.

"Mr. Xiao's business has been growing. The delivery trucks are coming more frequently, staying longer, and hiring more and more people. Congratulations."

Compared with Bai Ye's current predicament, this congratulation is like stirring a spoonful of chili sauce into honey, which makes it taste unpleasant.

"Mr. Tanaka is quite interested in me..."

"I do pay attention to it, but it's also because I'm woken up by the trucks every morning. Yizi said that thanks to Mr. Xiao, my body clock has improved."

Bai Ye smiled awkwardly and took a sip of tea.

"I don't know whether to say thank you or sorry."

"Don't say that. On the contrary, I don't know why Mr. Xiao came to visit so early in the morning. As the saying goes, no one comes to the temple for no reason. Every time Mr. Xiao visits me, he brings me surprises and troubles. I don't know whether to look forward to it or refuse it."