Chapter 6: Big League! A 6 Million Scholarship!

In Takashima Rei's office, Huangqian Yangyi sat on the sofa, with contract after contract in front of him, all related to special recruitment.

Huangqian Yangyi looked them over carefully, while Takashima Rei sat opposite him, feeling somewhat nervous, fearing that Huangqian Yangyi might not be satisfied.

A few minutes later, Huangqian Yangyi looked up, "A 6 million scholarship? That much?"

"Is it a lot?"

"Isn't it?"

Huangqian Yangyi was truly surprised when he saw this figure; this was just a special recruitment, and to give such a large scholarship, Seido was just too damn rich.

To this, Takashima Rei said calmly, "We are an elite school, a baseball powerhouse."

"I know."

"We do not waive any fees, including tuition, room and board, and school selection fees; you can use this 6 million scholarship to pay for those."

Huangqian Yangyi nodded, saying with some regret, "So that's how it is. I thought there would be 6 million left over after those fees were waived."

Hearing this, even with Takashima Rei's excellent composure, she almost lost it.

However, seeing that Huangqian Yangyi seemed somewhat dissatisfied, Takashima Rei added, "This is already the best treatment Seido can offer a special recruit."

"Mm, thank you," Huangqian Yangyi said. He was already very satisfied with this; after paying the necessary fees, there would still be quite a bit left over to use as pocket money.

When he gets the money, he'll first buy a new Euphonium for his sister.

Both parties reached an agreement and quickly finished all the paperwork; come next spring, Huangqian Yangyi would be a member of Seido.

With everything settled, a pleased Takashima Rei led Huangqian Yangyi to get his physical examination.

That night, Huangqian Yangyi stayed at the hotel arranged by Takashima Rei, and after getting Chris's contact information from her, he was currently lying on the bed chatting with Chris.

"Senior, why didn't you call for a Changeup today?"

After chatting for a while, Huangqian Yangyi asked.

Three batters, eight pitches in total, all four-seamers and two-seamers.

Chris, who was studying in his dorm while chatting with Huangqian Yangyi, felt a smile tug at the corner of his mouth when he saw this message.

"You were already high-profile enough today; there was no need to expose the Changeup. You can give your opponents a surprise when you officially take the mound in the future."

"I couldn't tell, Senior, you're actually quite devious."

Huangqian Yangyi lay on the bed; after today's interactions, he discovered that the people at Seido all seemed to have a bit of a devious streak.

Of course, the most devious person wouldn't join until next year.

At this time, in Director Kataoka's office, Kataoka Tesshin was holding a physical report and reading it seriously.

"There are no problems with his body; his flexibility and coordination are far beyond the average person. This should be the reason he can throw that kind of pitch speed," Kataoka Tesshin said, putting down the report.

"I really hope spring comes sooner," Takashima Rei sighed. She was truly looking forward to the day Huangqian Yangyi would wear the Seido uniform.

The next day, Huangqian Yangyi spent the day touring Tokyo, and after buying souvenirs for his family, he took the Shinkansen back to Kyoto in the evening.

"I'm home."

Pushing open the door, before Huangqian Yangyi could even change his shoes, a figure rushed out.

"Ni... ah!"

Kumiko slipped, and just as she was about to fall to the ground, Huangqian Yangyi reacted quickly, his large hands steadily catching her.

"Clumsy as always, Kumiko," Huangqian Yangyi said with a smile, helping Kumiko stand back up.

"Nii-chan!" Kumiko's little fist came flying over, landing on Huangqian Yangyi's chest.

"Ouch."

Just as Huangqian Yangyi was about to fall to the ground and put on a show, another person walked out.

"Why is it you, kid?"

Seeing the person who arrived, Huangqian Yangyi curled his lip.

Shuichi Tsukamoto!

A good friend of the Huangqian siblings, who grew up with them since childhood.

"Come on in, Mother has already finished cooking, and everyone is waiting for you," Shuichi Tsukamoto said with a smile.

"Tch."

Huangqian Yangyi changed into his slippers, grabbed his sister's arm, and walked inside.

"Dad, Mom, Sister, I'm home."

"Mm, how did it go?" Huangqian Baba asked, turning his head while holding a newspaper.

Putting down his backpack, Huangqian Yangyi took a drink of water handed to him by his sister, and under the expectant gazes of his family, he stubbornly held back for a full half-minute.

"If you keep stalling, Sister is going to deal with you," Mamiko couldn't help but wave her fist.

"Hehe, what kind of person is your brother? Do I even need to say the result?"

"You passed?"

"Of course!"

He took the agreement he had finalized with Seido out of his backpack and placed it on the table; the whole family immediately gathered around, only Huangqian Baba remained pretending to be calm.

"Wow!"

Kumiko, who was practically lying on the table, suddenly exclaimed, pointing her finger at the scholarship section on the agreement.

"A 6 million scholarship!" Sister Mamiko was also surprised after seeing the number.

At this time, Huangqian Baba put down the newspaper in his hand and said, "Bring it over here for me to see."

Kumiko handed over the agreement, and after reading it carefully, Huangqian Baba sighed and said, "Since you have already decided, you must be prepared to endure hardship."

Huangqian Yangyi nodded seriously; Seido was a famous powerhouse in the whole country, where excellent players from all over the country gathered, and the competition was intense beyond measure.

However, Huangqian Yangyi had confidence; even in such an environment where stars gathered, he would still be the brightest one.

"Alright, alright, Yangyi brought back good news, we should celebrate properly," Huangqian Mama said happily, clapping her hands and calling everyone to eat.

"I've cooked red bean rice."

"Of course, Mom believes in Huangqian Yangyi the most."

Huangqian Yangyi stepped forward and gave his mother a hug, and the family happily spent a pleasant dinner time together.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was April 1st.

On this day, after saying goodbye to his parents, Huangqian Yangyi came to the station with his older sister and younger sister, and, well, Shuichi Tsukamoto was there too.

"Big brother, remember to call me when you get there," Huangqian Kumiko said, tugging on Huangqian Yangyi's sleeve.

Huangqian Yangyi smiled and patted his younger sister's head; although they were twins, there was a height difference of nearly 20 centimeters.

"Don't worry, big sister is also in Tokyo. As for you, Kumiko, you must work hard after going to Kitauji High School and make plenty of good friends."

Huangqian Kumiko nodded twice, her eyes turning red, and she gripped Huangqian Yangyi's hand tightly, refusing to let go; she had never been separated from her big brother since they were little.

"Big brother, I will practice the Euphonium well and win the national gold prize to give to you."

"Mm, and I will win the Koshien championship to give to Huangqian Kumiko."

The siblings' touching farewell left their older sister Mamiko full of jealousy; when she went to Tokyo for university, these two little ones hadn't been this reluctant to see her go.

After comforting Huangqian Kumiko, Huangqian Yangyi turned to Shuichi Tsukamoto and said, "Help me take good care of Kumiko, and don't let her get bullied at school."

Shuichi Tsukamoto gave a heavy nod, "I will, you take care of yourself too."

The three of them had grown up together, and he knew Huangqian Yangyi's personality well; if Huangqian Kumiko were wronged at school, this guy would definitely rush to Kitauji High School to beat him up at the first opportunity.

After all, fighting for his younger sister was something that had happened more than once or twice before.

After saying goodbye to Huangqian Kumiko, the brother and sister boarded the Shinkansen to Tokyo together.