CHAPTER 361: CHAPTER 361: BLEEDING FROM BEING SCAMMED

Chapter 361

Actually, selling insurance is pretty much like selling goods; if you show a face that screams you want to buy, they’ll definitely jack up the price. But the moment you show a hint that you don’t want to buy, they’ll immediately latch onto you and say the price is negotiable...

What’s this called?

This is called playing hard to get!

So, after Ji You turned around and walked back, she purposely put on an air that she really didn’t feel like setting up the fighting ring again, saying, "Director Wang, I have to be honest, my entire fortune isn’t even enough for 100,000 credit points. So if you ask me to come up with 600,000 to start a fighting ring, that’s just impossible, it’ll never happen in this lifetime. Hence, I’ve decided—that’s it, I’m not setting up the ring!"

That’s right.

You’ve got to be that decisive.

Against such a sly old fox, if you try to get sneaky or play tricks, you’re definitely not going to outsmart him. Therefore, Ji You simply put on a tough and impenetrable front.

—That’s it, I’m not setting up the ring!

What about it?

Can the school do anything to her?

Losses?

It’s just a bit of face she’d lose, and Ji You wasn’t planning on keeping hers anyway, so she doesn’t feel like there’s anything to lose.

Director Wang watched Ji You with her nonchalant attitude, and his ever-calm expression showed a slight crack, but he quickly recovered and said with a smile, "Not setting it up? Are you sure?"

Ji You nodded vigorously: "Absolutely sure."

Director Wang suddenly turned stern, "Where do you think you’re putting the face of the entire school? Ji You, I must tell you seriously that Lanyue Star Military Academy is a very dignified and solemn institution, and we absolutely do not tolerate such behavior!"

Ji You’s lips twitched into a forced smile, "But I don’t have the money."

Hearing this, Director Wang’s stern tone shifted to a gentle one, "Money issues aren’t unsolvable."

Upon hearing this, alarm bells went off in Ji You’s head.

This—

Director Wang wouldn’t suddenly ask her to take out a loan, right?

After all, there was precedent with the insurance sales. It was quite possible that he’d switch to offering loans...

Ji You mulled it over, on guard.

Director Wang glanced at Ji You’s expression and knew what she was thinking. He scolded jokingly, "What do you take your teacher for? Am I that kind of person? Private lending is illegal and can land you in jail."

Ji You: "..."

Ji You scratched her head and chuckled, "Director Wang, you’ve misunderstood me. I never thought you would grant me a loan, how could that be? Someone as noble and upright as Director Wang would never do such a thing."

Director Wang smiled, "It’s good that you think that way."

Ji You: "..."

So—

Director Wang really isn’t your average person. Others would at least feign modesty when they hear such flattery, but he just took it all in stride.

This is going to be tough.

A bad premonition in Ji You’s heart grew stronger.

She had a feeling she was about to take a big financial hit today.

Director Wang’s face was all smiles as he said, "Since you want to set up the fighting ring publicly, which can help facilitate student interaction and learning, it’s a very good thing. Thus, the school will appropriately assist you. Of course, we won’t lend you money or have you do anything illegal. However, support aside, the school’s rules and regulations must still be adhered to and can’t easily be broken, so the 600,000 credit points rental fee won’t be reduced by a single point."

Initially, Ji You’s face lit up with joy as she listened, but upon hearing the last part, the happiness immediately disappeared.

This—

Might as well have said nothing.

"But—"

Director Wang continued in a friendly tone, "I have a compromise here, which won’t require you to borrow money or do hard labor. This method is to use Alliance University’s points for the deduction."

"Ah?" Ji You was startled, "You can also use points to offset the cost."

Director Wang nodded: "Mmm."

Ji You asked, "Director Wang, how much would that be?"

Director Wang stretched out a finger.

Ji You asked in a low voice, "1,000 points?"

Director Wang paused, his voice filled with annoyance, "Nonsense!" Where does it come that cheap?

Ji You tentatively inquired, "1...10,000?"

Director Wang’s face turned even darker: "You girl, why are you always trying to take advantage of the school?"

Ji You: "..."

Ji You took a deep breath and straightforwardly said, "Please, Director Wang, give me a straight answer—how much exactly?"

It was then Director Wang’s anger turned to laughter, "The school won’t take advantage of you, just 100,000 will do."

Ji You’s hand shook: "!!!"

100,000?

That’s not taking advantage?

What is it then?

Isn’t this basically daylight robbery?

Ji You’s hand trembled as she stammered, still in disbelief, "100...100,000 points???"

Director Wang’s face was all smiles, "Look at you, kid, how can you be so feeble-hearted? Crying over 100,000. Is 100,000 a lot? It’s not. The school isn’t taking advantage; in fact, we still have to cover some losses."

Ji You: "..."

Ji You gritted her teeth, struggling to squeeze out a smile, "Director Wang, you...you just said you see all students as your own children, please have mercy, spare this child... she still wants to see tomorrow’s sunshine."

Director Wang: "..."

Director Wang raised his hand, pointing to the door, "The door is right there, either agree or leave now, but I will only say this once, if you walk out that door and come back, I will have to raise the price."

Ji You: "..."

Threat!

This is a blatant threat!

Damn it.

Her bad premonition was indeed correct, today was a day meant for being fleeced and bled dry.

Ji You bit her lip, her hand shaking as she said, "I agree." Not agreeing was not an option, now Ji You also completely understood: Director Wang’s purpose for all these tactics today was just for her 100,000 points. If Ji You continued to resist and refuse to agree, what awaited her would only be more elaborate schemes and tricks.

With that being the case, why bother with all this trouble?

So, Ji You simply agreed, to free up time for herself to review more of the Material Department’s knowledge.

Upon hearing her agreement, Director Wang’s face broke into a smile, his expression was as genial as a gentle spring breeze, "Good child, you have a bright future."

Ji You gritted her teeth, "Thank you for your kind words."

Soon, the rental agreement was signed.

Ji You stared at the electronic agreement, thinking about the 100,000 points deducted from her account, feeling her heart bleeding, but still, she had to suppress the heartache and smile, "Director Wang, thank you."

Director Wang smiled, "You’re welcome, serving the students is my honor."

Ji You: "..."

Dammit.

As soon as she left, Ji You clenched her fists, her teeth grinding with a creaking sound, someday, she was definitely going to secretly put a sack over Director Wang’s head and give him a good beating.

Definitely!