The Male Lead’s Villainess Fiancee

Chapter 71 – The Way You Like It (1)

”I have some unpleasant news.”

Ian delivered the same information to the student council as he did Louise. The room stilled at once.

”As you all know, during the first half of the year our student council achieved a return on our given budget.”

It was because of everyone’s undertakings that the council made more money, leaving the budget provided by the Academy in good shape.

”I really appreciate your hard work. The dean was happy too.”

They earned money from selling flowers, ink, and paper. There was a moment of self-satisfaction on everyone’s faces.

But what did this have to do with unpleasant news?

”We did a survey of the students during the wrong answer report submissions.”

They had prepared a questionnaire on what to do with the student council’s excess budget. Louise herself also wandered around the classrooms carrying a tall pile of papers.

”As you all know, I’m the head of my year and I had very little to write on my reports.”

The look in everyone’s eyes seemed to say, Wow, I’m so sorry to hear that, Mr. President.

”We collected and organized the questionnaires. There were various opinions.”

He opened a nearby file that looked to be a summary of the survey results.

”The most popular opinion was to better enable the students to sneak out to the shopping center, but the dean would not allow it.”

”I wonder if you could sneak a ladder on the wall.”

Ian snorted.

”A lazy person with no intention to climb over the wall themselves doesn’t deserve to go to the shopping center.”

Other people sitting near Ian nodded emphatically. They seemed to be convinced, so Louise did not argue.

”The second most popular opinion was to improve the safety on the dormitory roof.”

Claire raised her hand.

”I don’t think we have the budget to do that. It’s quite expensive to hire a contractor.”

Ian gave a smile.

”There’s nothing to worry about. The Academy had agreed to pay for the difference, thanks to the magical word ’safety.’”

”I forgot that every time His Highness walks there he needs to watch out for his friend’s safety.”

Claire smiled as she touched Louise’s long hair.

”It’s hard to forget. The cost is expensive, but it’s all about using your words.”

Dean put his chin in the table and mumbled,

”Then for the sake of the mental ’safety’ of the Crown Prince, I would like to get rid of the exams.”

”Absolutely not. Then I wouldn’t be able to take first place. I love putting my name above others.”

”Louise Sweeney and the President should have entered the same year.”

He wanted to see the two most grades-obsessed students clash head-on.

”That’s a dangerous remark. Louise and I would study until our butts turned flat and Claire Iris would end up taking over the top spot.”

Ian smiled at Claire. The two were good friends, but they were also competitors. The result was always Ian’s victory, however, he was always wary of Claire because she still took second place without getting too excited about studying.

”Anyway, construction will begin through a reliable contractor the dean connected me with.”

Several members clapped their hands in warm conclusion. Now students would be able to freely and safely use the rooftop space.

In the softened atmosphere, Ian added in a gloomy voice:

”During summer vacation.”

A hush fell over the room. Everyone imagined ominous words that would follow.

”It would be unacceptable if the client, the student council, was not there during the construction process.”

”Well, hold on, President. I have to go back to my family during vacation…!”

A student raised his hand and quickly raised an issue.

”I know, I know. Not everyone has to stay behind.”

Some sighed with relief.

”I will remain as a representative.”

Ian turned to look at Louise meaningfully. Louise recalled what he said yesterday while handing over a piece of tomato.

*

”I wish you could stay.”

”Me?”

”Yes.”

”W…why?”

”You’re the one I’m closest to.”

He wasn’t wrong about that.

”And according to a letter from Mrs. Sweeney, both of your parents will be away from their home a week or so.”

”They never told me that…Wait, why are you exchanging letters with my mother?”

”Because Mrs. Sweeney is like a mother to me too. It’s my filial duty to always worry and say hello.”

”I didn’t know my brother was this polite.”

”That’s because your eyes are inverted. Anyway, it’s better to stay here a little longer then go back to the mansion where you’ll be alone. Your mother agreed.”

”She said yes?!”