Bird Soul: Unparalleled National Warriors at the Beginning.

Chapter 714 Extra Chapter 2: Mihoko's Story - Feng Linxi
Neon trams have historically been accident hotspots.

It has only been a month since Nan Muyan, under the alias Kitagawa Kui, entered the underworld as a substitute fighter.

This kind of mahjong, which hovers on the edge of a knife, left Nan Yan unaccustomed to it for a while.

In particular, the fear, anxiety, and high pressure that hovered between life and death caused him to make serious mistakes in mahjong, almost losing the game as a result.

In order not to lose the game, he even used the "One Thought Ghost God" technique multiple times to force a victory in desperate situations.

But this also made him somewhat afraid of black mahjong.

If it weren't for the existence of a ghost or god, would he have died in some unknown mahjong parlor in the underworld, never to see his sister again, or Shinko, Tenjiang, and Haramura—the girls who held such a heavy place in his heart?

At this moment, Nan Yan was very clear that he had developed some inner demons.

Yes.

At this moment, he actually began to fear failure.

In the game of Black Mahjong, one wrong move can lead to total defeat, and the consequences could be described as descent into hell.

A sense of trepidation still lingered in his heart.

Nan Yan was well aware that once he had this idea, he was very likely to lose to his opponent in some dark mahjong game in the future.

He can't lose.

But the more he kept telling himself he absolutely couldn't lose, the more terrified he became of the consequences of losing at Blackjack.

Sōga Sanwei of the Chiba Group had actually anticipated that Nanhiko would face such a calamity.

This is a mental tribulation that every mahjong player must go through.

From the initial triumph and success of a newcomer, to the self-doubt under the pressure of playing mahjong, to the fear and retreat after facing near-death experiences, almost everyone goes through this process.

Those who can overcome this obstacle will become giants of the underworld.

Those who cannot cross will die!
Or, like a coward, return to the greenhouse of the righteous path and become a righteous master who faces no danger and is admired by everyone.

However, in doing so, Nan Mengyan will never be able to reach the highest realm.

Almost every mahjong master who can reach the pinnacle of skill has taken life and death lightly and experienced desperate situations.

Therefore, no matter what, Nan Yan must overcome this life-or-death ordeal.

Nan Yan was feeling rather down at the moment. Although he hadn't lost at mahjong recently, the lingering fear had created a crack in his heart that was only growing wider.

Yes, this is Black Mahjong.

It's like an abyss.

Human hearts and natures must endure trials comparable to the eighty-one tribulations here. Anyone whose heart wavers even slightly will eventually be crushed to pieces!

Even Nan Yan felt a lingering fear at such a terrifying price.

He began to doubt whether he could really survive this journey through the underworld.

Perhaps he can return home a year later, but maybe only a part of his body will remain.

As he was mocking himself, Nan Yan suddenly noticed a familiar figure on the tram.

Kana Ikeda!

How could it be her?
However, Hana naturally did not recognize Nan Yan at this moment. Ever since he learned the makeup and disguise techniques from Rakushi Shuko, coupled with the change in temperament brought about by his aura, he was no longer the same person as the original Nan Yan.

So even though Nan Yan was very close, Hana didn't recognize him.

What Nanyan found strange was...

Hua Cai was surrounded by two thugs with dyed yellow hair, who were staring at her with hostility. Hua Cai seemed very uncomfortable with the two thugs, but her eyes were filled with deep fear. It was this fear and apprehension that prevented her from running away.

'What's going on? Was Ikeda threatened?'

Nan Yan frowned.

He originally didn't want to get involved in this matter, since he had already changed his name to Kitagawa Kui and didn't want to have any contact with the people from the righteous path.

But when he saw the tattoos on the arms of the two thugs, he was immediately terrified.

Morimachi group!
This is the largest criminal organization in Shizuoka. You should know that Shizuoka Prefecture is located at the southernmost point of Nagano Prefecture at the same longitude, which is a long way away from Nagano Prefecture. Why are they here?
Nanyan had previously fought against the substitute fighters of this underworld organization. Although he won, the organization's actions were extremely shameless. They often kidnapped innocent people and used their flesh and blood as a price to fight for you. Even if you won, the innocent people would die, and it would not hurt their substitute fighters in the Morimachi Group at all.

Nan Yan was originally unwilling to deal with this group, after all, their actions were too despicable.

But once you enter the underworld, there are some games where you simply can't refuse the offer to play for someone else.

So when he saw that the Morimachi Group had their eyes on Ikeda, Minamihiko had a bad feeling.

When Ikeda got out of the car with the two thugs, Minamihiko followed.

At the same time, Dojima, who happened to be passing by, also saw Nanyan. Although Nanyan was disguised, Dojima knew that this kid named Kitagawa had recently become famous in the underworld and had defeated many veteran gangsters' thugs.

I was about to go up and say hello, but I saw that Minamihiko was following the Morimachi group.

Dojima's mind started racing, sensing that something interesting was about to happen, and he followed after them.

The subsequent plot is also a classic.

It turns out that Ikeda Kana's younger brother, Ikeda Saki, was tricked into playing mahjong in the black market. The Ikeda family was not wealthy, and Saki thought that she had some mahjong skills and could make money in the black market. So she was tricked into playing mahjong, and naturally, she lost miserably.

Lettuce had no money to compensate, and the Morimachi Group knew that the Ikeda family seemed to have many younger siblings. The Morimachi Group, which was engaged in human trafficking, naturally set its sights on the Ikeda family's children, and even had Hisana and Shiro kidnapped.

Eventually, Hua Cai learned about this.

In order to save her younger siblings, she resolutely decided to take a gamble with the Mori-machi group.

But clearly, her actions were like a moth drawn to a flame, courting her own destruction!

"Let me bet with you!"

Seeing this, Nan Yan disregarded everything else and walked out directly.

He knew that if Hua Cai played against them, he would be sitting and waiting to die, and would have no chance of winning. After all, as a white-path mahjong player, Hua Cai couldn't even detect when the opponent played a coin, let alone win.

If this continues, the Ikeda family will definitely be wiped out!

"Absolutely not! My whole family's lives are tied to this game of mahjong!"

Hua Cai dared not gamble this game of mahjong on a stranger.

But at this moment, Dojima's voice slowly rang out from behind: "Little sister, I advise you to let him play in your place. Otherwise, with your strength, you will definitely not be a match for these people."

"Dojima Mad Lion, you actually have to be here!?"

The Mori-cho group members were immediately taken aback.

The appearance of Kitagawa Kudo was already troublesome enough, since that kid had ruined their plans before, and now Dojima has appeared!

"How could I miss out on such a fun game of mahjong!"

Dojima grinned, "I've heard about the bastards in your Morimachi Group for a long time. If I didn't come, wouldn't these kids be at your mercy? That's why I'm here!"

The expressions on the faces of the members of the Mori-machi group immediately became uncertain.

Originally, with only Kitagawa Kudo as a person, they could still do some tricks or coerce him into accepting an unfair treaty, but now they can only fight normally.

Fortunately, they have two Heart Transformation Masters on their side, and one of them is still at the peak of Heart Transformation Mastery.

No matter how strong Kitagawa Puppet is, he is no match for three against one!
"Then come on."

The top-tier substitute for the Mori-cho group, Tamaguku Tenon, immediately invited Minamihiko to the table.

"Thanks, Dojima." Nanyan nodded to Dojima. "I owe you a favor."

"You're welcome, haha! Give them a good beating and show me what you're made of!"

Dojima, being a fun-loving person, didn't care about owing favors.

Little did he know that this favor would later save his life.

There's not much to say about this match.

With just three hearts passed around, Nan Yan didn't take it seriously at all.

Even in Dojima's opinion, this mahjong game was a complete and utter crushing of the Morimachi group by Kitagawa Kudo, making it so boring that it made one want to fall asleep.

"Glory, unparalleled national hero, 32000 points!"

After three and a half rounds, it wasn't just an absolute crushing victory; Nan Yan also managed to defeat the opponent in the last half round with a full set of "National Hero Unparalleled" cards.

So strong.

The Chinese food vendor standing nearby was amazed.

She defeated her opponent so easily. If it were her, she might have put her younger siblings and herself in danger!
Enraged by Nan Yan's brutality, Yu Gushan on the other side was furious.

"Kitagawa Kui, don't even think about getting away unscathed. I'll risk everything to fight you to the death! Otherwise, none of you will leave! You should also risk your lover, your family, and everything you have to gamble with me!"

"Gangbang" is a black mahjong game where you gamble everything to win or lose!

Not only is Yu Gu Tenon willing to risk everything, but Nan Yan is also willing to risk everything.

This is a gambling match that is considered taboo.

"Are you crazy?" Dojima was also shocked; this Jade Bone Tenon seemed to be really reckless.

But this kind of all-or-nothing gamble will eventually turn into a psychological war.

Whoever backs down will lose.

At this point, the Morimachi Group members surrounded him. If he didn't accept their offer, he would likely have a hard time escaping unscathed, let alone protecting Kitagawa Kumi.

"I agree, let's talk about the rules." Nan Yan had no choice but to bite the bullet and hastily agree.

He no longer has his own underworld influence, and he can't refuse any coercion from any small gang.

At this moment, Nan Yan was still playing mahjong with the mindset of a white-path mahjong player.

"The rules are simple!"

Yu Gusheng casually picked up a plaque from the mountain of plaques and slammed it heavily onto the table.

"We'll bet on this card: is it a terminal or a middle tile? If you guess right, you win! If you guess wrong, you lose. It's that simple!"

Often, the underworld's struggle degenerates into pure gambling, with no skill involved.

But the simpler something is, the harder it is to make a decision.

After all, a choice can be the difference between heaven and hell.

At this moment, Nan Yan stared intently at the card in Yu Gushan's hand. Judging from the aura on it, it was most likely a character card, so it should be a terminal card.

Even Nan Yan was 80% certain that it was a southerly wind!
However, thinking of the terrible punishment that would result from a failed gallows fight, Nanyan felt a deep sense of fear.

He, who was usually so adept at playing mahjong, suddenly became indecisive and dared not make such a simple judgment.

He knew that if he made a mistake, he would lose everything!
The malice of human nature in black mahjong is clearly revealed at this moment.

'A single thought can summon gods and spirits!'

Even though it was just a very simple true/false question, Nan Yan, not daring to make any mistakes, once again used his One Thought Ghost God ability.

I see it, it's a picture of Nanfeng!

Even though his judgment was correct, Nan Yan still used the One Thought Ghost God technique.

"Yes, it's a terminal card!"

Nan Yan made his judgment!
Upon hearing this unwavering assertion, the smile on Yu Gushan's face, which had been sneering, vanished abruptly. He had thought that Nan Yan would hesitate for longer, but would ultimately be too afraid to make a judgment and would be forced to admit defeat in the struggle, choosing to compromise and flee in disgrace at the cost of losing a hand.

This trick, the Jade Bone Tenon, never fails.

After all, paying the ultimate price is too harsh!

No one can bear such a heavy price.

However, Nan Yan made the final judgment directly.

He immediately tried to switch the cards in his hand.

In that instant, Nan Yan drew his dagger and, with lightning speed, pierced through Yu Gu Tenon's palm.

Ever since he clashed with all sorts of wicked people in the underworld, Nan Yan has gotten into the habit of carrying a dagger with him for self-defense.

At the same time, Yi Si Gui Shen also allowed him to see the Jade Bone Tenon's card-changing move after losing the gauntlet, so he took the initiative!

"what--"

Jade Bone Tenon's screams pierced the sky, and the mahjong tiles in his hand fell to the ground.

It was a southerly wind!
The appearance of this chess piece also foreshadows that Yu Gu Tenon has lost the grappling hook.

"I'm going to kill you!!!"

Even with his hand pierced, Yu Guseng still launched a fierce attack, refusing to accept the bitter defeat of the struggle. Since he had already lost everything, he might as well kill the brat opposite him to be buried with him.

However, Nan Yan, who was still in a ghostly state, killed Yu Gu Tenon with a backhand strike.

Blood splattered all over the ground.

Even the people of Mori-cho were stunned.

“I won the fight, his life is mine, it’s okay to kill Yu Gu Tenon, right?” Nan Yan felt the ghostly perception fading rapidly, and the cost of forcibly using his abilities began to emerge.

He must leave as soon as possible.

Since coming to the underworld, has he relied too much on the power of a single thought to become a god?

But the power of a single thought is ultimately limited. One day, he will die in the black mahjong game while the power of a single thought is still cooling down!

"No problem, he deserved it!"

The substitutes in Mori-cho were so shocked by Minamihiko's clean and efficient execution of Tamaguchi that they did not stop him from leaving.

Moreover, Nan Yan did indeed win the struggle, and his victory was entirely justified.

With Dojima, whose fighting prowess is off to the side, watching them with predatory eyes, they had no reason to provoke Nanyan and could only watch as Nanyan staggered away.

The Morimachi Group probably didn't know that six months later, Nan Muyan, who became the chief substitute of the Symbiotic Company and held the power of Washiu, immediately had everyone in the Morimachi Group wiped out!

"Dojima, I owe you. Please take them home. Thank you."

After arranging all of this, Nan Yan left without looking back.

"Tch, that brat's pretty good at ordering people around," Dojima scoffed.

Ikeda wanted to express his gratitude, but saw that Minamihiko had already walked away.

"Hua Cai, Hua Cai, are you alright?!"

Just then, Fukuro Mihoko, who had rushed over immediately after receiving news that Hana had been threatened, grabbed Hana's hand with a worried expression.

"I'm fine. A boy just saved me." Hana shook her head to show that she was alright. "And Uncle Dojima also helped me. Otherwise, I would have been in real trouble today. I'm very grateful to Uncle Dojima."

"No need to thank me. If you want to thank someone, thank that kid. I didn't do anything."

Dojima grinned.

Damn it, I'm not that old myself, and yet a high school girl calls me "uncle"? That's just outrageous.

"Where is that boy? Where did he go?"

He walked that way.

"I really need to thank him properly for saving Hua Cai."

Fukuro Mihoko hurried in the direction Minamihiko had gone.

For some reason, she had a feeling that the boy who saved Hua Cai might be him!

This feeling was incredibly strong.

So Mihoko hurriedly chased after him.

In the alley, she saw Nan Yan, whose body was already starting to stagger.

Without the cover of his imposing presence, Mihoko, merely by looking at Nanyan's familiar back and his familiar demeanor, instantly understood who was helping Hana, even without seeing Nanyan's face clearly.

"Nan Yan. Is that you? Nan Yan!"

She called softly and slowly approached Nan Yan.

"Don't come any closer! Don't come any closer! I'll..."

Upon hearing the girl's voice, Nan Yan quickly spoke up to stop her from getting closer.

The high pressure from playing mahjong for a long time and the fear of losing everything after losing have become mental demons that Nan Yan cannot get rid of. In addition, the side effects of forcibly using the One Thought Ghost God have made him feel agitated and restless.

After the absolute calm brought by a single thought of a ghost or god, endless desires resurface.

He didn't want to hurt the girl.

"Nan Yan, I can't abandon you!"

The girl stepped forward and helped the swaying Nan Yan to his feet. Whether she had once secretly harbored feelings for Nan Yan or was simply trying to repay him for saving Hua Cai, she couldn't ignore it.

But that captivating girlish aura was like a spark that ignited Nan Yan, causing him to lose his mind in an instant.

"woo"

Before Mihoko could react, her first kiss was given to Minamihiko.

However, she did not push Nan Yan away, but accepted him.

But since Mihoko had never experienced anything like this before, she could only awkwardly respond to Minamihiko.

"No, I can't do that to Mihoko."

Ultimately, a sliver of reason remaining in Nan Yan made him stop assaulting the girl.

Seeing that Nan Yan was about to leave her, Mihoko hugged him tightly: "You're not feeling well right now, I can't let you leave, please come with me."

At this point, Mihoko couldn't care less about anything else, since Minamihiko's condition was truly terrible.

Fortunately, it wasn't too far from her home, so Mihoko took a taxi and brought Minamihiko back to her home to take care of him.

"Be careful."

They helped Nan Yan home. At this time, Nan Yan still had a high fever and was somewhat delirious.

This was the first time Mihoko had ever seen Nanmu Yan so vulnerable. She knew that during the prefectural and national tournaments, Nanmu Yan had always been a powerful, handsome, invincible, and even somewhat terrifying figure in everyone's eyes.

But now, he is as weak as a wounded little animal.

She opened her eyes and observed Nan Yan's condition.

At this moment, Nan Yan seemed to be troubled by his own desires.

People have three great aspirations.

Eat, sleep.

And being loved.

It seems that these three conditions need to be met in order to alleviate Nan Yan's current predicament of being plagued by nightmares.

Mihoko first fed Minamihiko some liquid food.

Then he carried Nan Yan to the bed and put a warm towel on Nan Yan's forehead to make him more comfortable.

She took meticulous care of Nan Yan and coaxed him to sleep.

As the captain of Kazekoshi, Mihoko knows that some girls in the club suffer from insomnia. Since she often takes care of her members, she knows how to help someone fall asleep peacefully.

She sat upright beside Nan Yan, massaging the boy's temples and giving him a massage to make his head feel comfortable, while whispering softly to ease his anxiety.

Finally, Nanyan drifted off to sleep.

However, Nan Yan still suffers from an inescapable nightmare.

If the final condition cannot be met, and Nanyan cannot feel the warmth of being loved, he will still fall into nightmares even when he is asleep.

Mihoko hesitated for a moment, but seeing that Nanyan was already being consumed by nightmares in his sleep, she finally made up her mind.

"Excuse me, Nan Yan."

Mihoko gently pursed her lips.

Then she gently straddled Nan Yan's lap, because only in this way could Nan Yan experience the feeling of being loved.

Mihoko was no longer concerned about the pain of losing her virginity. Her skin was now perfectly pressed against the boy's, exchanging warm body heat and breath.

She rested her forehead against Nan Yan's, sharing his nightmares and pain.

In a dream.

Mihoko saw some strange images.

She saw that Nan Yan, who was only seven or eight years old, was slapped to the ground by a man. Nan Yan ran away from home and fled into the street.

But with people and cars coming and going on the streets, Nan Yan, still a child, felt lost and fearful about the future.

"Come home with me."

Mihoko couldn't bear to watch any longer, and she reached out her hand to Minamihiko.

As Nan-hiko gazed at this beautiful older sister, he was completely captivated. Mihoko's smile possessed a genuine gentleness and unparalleled warmth. Nan-hiko was thus led away by her hand.

After that, Mihoko worked as a Japanese teacher in a foreign country while taking care of the young Minamihiko like an older sister.

Xiao Nanyan is also very promising, and he has excellent grades at school.

Although the rented house was small, the time he spent with Mihoko was the happiest time of his childhood.

In the evening, Mihoko would tell Minami some Japanese myths and legends, and Minami would fall asleep quickly listening to her gentle voice.

"Mihoko-neechan, when I grow up I will definitely marry you."

One day, Minamiko lay in Mihoko's arms and shyly made a promise.

"Yes, I will wait for the day you grow up, and wait for you to come and marry me."

Mihoko stroked Minamihiko's head and readily agreed.

But good times always come to an end. Nanyan's father, through Uncle Hat, forcibly brought Nanyan home.

Then the video cut off completely.

Mihoko discovered that she was powerless to stop it all from happening.

Then, another horrifying scene appeared.

A girl sat on the balcony, with endless noise below.

'Jump! Jump if you dare!'

'Why climb up there if you're too scared to jump? If you really want to die, just jump already! Stop dawdling!'

"You stinky woman, hurry up and jump! Everyone's waiting for you to jump!"

'...'

The revelry, the cursing, and the smiling faces of countless scoundrels left the girl on the platform disheartened.

She was already determined to die, but the curses and urging from those below made her resolve to commit suicide even stronger.

"No!"

Just then, sixteen-year-old Nan Yan rushed onto the balcony, shouting, "Don't listen to those people! Don't do anything foolish!"

The girl who attempted suicide was just the neighbor's child; the two were only nodding acquaintances. However, the kind-hearted Nanyan simply didn't want anyone to die in front of him.

He rushed forward, trying to grab the girl who was about to fall.

But in the end, Nan Yan was just 0.1 seconds away from grabbing her hand.

He pounded on the wall in anguish, lamenting his bad luck!
If he had arrived a little earlier, he could have saved the girl.

This will be Nan Yan's nightmare for a long time to come.

He hated himself countless times for not being able to arrive sooner, and for being able to watch helplessly as she passed away.

"Nan Yan, I've caught her! Please help me!"

Just then, Mihoko shouted.

She grabbed the girl's hand, but with her strength, she couldn't pull the girl up.

A glimmer of hope illuminated the nightmare of Nan Yan's past life.

Saving this girl was also a form of redemption for Nan Yan!

The two of them worked together to pull the girl back from the brink of death.

"Why did you save me?"

The girl was very puzzled. She had clearly wanted to die, but the two men risked everything to save her, rekindling her will to live.

"There's no reason why, just live well."

Mihoko stroked the sobbing girl and said gently, "Human courage is a hymn. Death can indeed end everything, and nothing is simpler than death. But by striving to live, we can look down on the past suffering with a superior attitude. The dead cannot despise this world."

"Um"

The girl nodded vigorously.

She had to live on, because only then could she despise this world and thoroughly disgust those who wanted her dead!

No matter what the girl used to persuade him to live, Nan Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Looking at the older sister who suddenly appeared out of nowhere and helped him save the girl, he felt a sense of familiarity for some reason.
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The next scene shows a blind date.

The woman who would become Nan Yan's wife in his past life knew perfectly well that with her looks and qualities, finding such a man was a dream come true.

But seeing that this man was somewhat honest, she naturally wanted to belittle him to elevate her own value.

This is a skill she learned from Xiaohongshu (a Chinese online shopping platform) on how to control men.

"My ex-boyfriend drove a Mercedes-Benz G-Class and would pick me up from get off work every day. Why did you take a taxi here?"

"He was a master's graduate from overseas. When we first met, he gave me a necklace worth 20,000 yuan. Although I didn't care much about it, at least he made his intentions clear. I couldn't just leave empty-handed."

“I don’t actually care too much about houses and cars, but when it comes to marriage, I can’t let my quality of life be lowered, right, Nanyan…”

The woman's aggressive questioning made Nan Yan very uncomfortable.

He hadn't planned to go on the blind date, but his mother threatened to kill herself to force him.

Moreover, for him, life is basically about making do. Most people in this world are like this. After realizing their social class, they no longer have the ambitions they had in their youth, and they no longer pick and choose. As long as they can get by, that's good enough.

It's as if one's life is merely about fulfilling the responsibilities and missions assigned by society and family, and one's own thoughts and choices are unimportant.

Even if it means making do, compromising myself, and spending my life with this woman, it doesn't matter...

"Nan Yan, so you're here too."

Just then, Mihoko, dressed impeccably, sat down next to Minamihiko with practiced ease.

In that instant, the woman opposite him was like a withered flower, having lost all her color.

"you are?"

“I’m your older sister Mihoko,” Mihoko said with an unusually sweet smile. “You said when you were little that you would marry me, don’t you remember?”

Upon hearing this, Nan Yan's eyes dimmed slightly: "It was just a joke from when we were kids."

Having experienced the harsh realities of society, Nanyan has come to realize his role in this world. Does he really deserve a beautiful and elegant woman like Mihoko?

"Well"

But before Nanyan could feel depressed, Mihoko kissed him.

Nan Yan's eyes, and his world, were completely occupied by the gentle beauty before him.

Mihoko gave him a light kiss and smiled gently: "Boys should keep their word. Does that mean what you said when you were little doesn't count?"

"Mihoko-neechan..."

Nan Yan looked astonished; he never expected that someone like him would be forcibly kissed by Mihoko.

But then he made his own choice. He took a deep breath and solemnly confessed his feelings.

"Yes, Mihoko, I like you too!"

Just as the sky cleared and the rain and fog dissipated, his world was filled with light once again!
Upon receiving this confession, Mihoko smiled gently.

The child I watched grow up has finally grown up.

"I'm sorry, I really like this boy, and I hope you can bear to part with him."

Mihoko forcefully led Minami away, leaving behind a woman with a dark expression.

After that, the two naturally got married and lived a sweet life.

If they were still in Japan, Mihoko would actually be very generous; she wouldn't mind sharing the boy with girls like Ishido Kasumi, Shinko Aoi, Haramura, and those who genuinely love Minamihiko.

But in this dream, she was the only one who truly loved him.

Therefore, Mihoko naturally had to be more assertive and selfish.

She is the only one in the world who truly loves Nan Yan, so she can possess him to her heart's content and let him experience the joy of being loved.

Before she knew it, Mihoko had turned fifty.

She has grown old, and her beauty has long since faded.

However, Nan Yan still looks the same as when he was young.

"Ms. Mihoko, your husband is so handsome."

"Hehe, how about we have Uncle Nan Yan?"

The two girls who were learning Japanese with Mihoko started teasing each other, their hearts secretly fluttering as they looked at the handsome and dashing Minamihiko.

"Of course you can, the teacher is very generous." Mihoko didn't care about these jokes at all.

After the girls left, Nan Yan shook his head.

"To actually condone a student harassing her husband, it seems Mihoko needs to be punished properly."

"No, my husband," Mihoko said in a sweet, seductive voice.

Although decades have passed, the two are still loving and affectionate, only occasionally needing some little romantic moments between husband and wife.

Soon, Nan Yan picked her up, and Mihoko obediently closed her eyes, fully enjoying Nan Yan's affection.
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Upon waking.

Mihoko found herself lying on top of Minami, the two still in a very intimate state.

She reminisced about the decades she had spent in her dreams, and now she regarded the young man before her as her beloved husband.

As luck would have it, Nan Yan also slowly woke up at that moment.

"Fu Yanjun".

A hint of panic flashed across Mihoko's face; she worried that the current situation might lead to an irreparable misunderstanding between the two of them.

But soon, her worries and misunderstandings vanished.

Because Nan Yan hugged her.

"Mihoko, you've worked so hard these past few decades."

Nan Yan also retains the memories of the decades the two spent together in the dream.

This love was too profound, too unforgettable; of course he would never forget it.

Having gone through so much, Mihoko had completely entered his heart. Even though he was wary of others, he wouldn't be wary of his former wife.

"Um"

Mihoko leaned against Minami's chest, just like on their wedding night, listening to her husband's heartbeat. She could feel Minami's deep affection and intense love for her.

"Will you marry me?" Nan Yan hugged her tightly and asked emotionally.

But Mihoko did not respond to him immediately. Instead, she looked into Minamihiko's eyes and cupped his cheeks in her hands.

"Yanjun, if this were the other world, I wouldn't hesitate for a second, I would agree to your request immediately. But in this world, I think you can make your decision a little later."

After all, in this world, besides me, there are many other girls who love you as much as I do. They genuinely like you too, and I feel I can't let them down because of me.

We've been together for decades, and our love has remained steadfast through countless trials. As long as a girl truly loves you, I won't be jealous of her kindness towards you; on the contrary, I will sincerely wish her well.

My only wish is to become your wife, along with those girls who truly love you.

Mihoko was never a selfish girl.

In her dream, only she loved Nan Yan, so she could selfishly possess him. But that's not possible here.

If she were to possess Nan Yan as she did in that other world, then Nan Yan would have no choice but to cruelly reject the girls who truly loved him; she didn't want to see Nan Yan suffer.

Therefore, she hoped to be tolerant of the girls' love for Nan Yan.

In this world, she no longer needs to be so selfish.

Nan Yan sighed deeply. Whether in dreams or in reality, Mihoko was always thinking of him.

"Alright, you should get up now."

Mihoko blushed slightly and was about to get up.

Unexpectedly, her legs went weak and she fell onto Nan Yan again.

Mihoko blinked her bright, watery eyes, and Minami turned his head away innocently.

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

After a moment, Mihoko whispered in Minamihiko's ear, her breath sweet as orchids, "I'll spend more time with you."

"Then I'll start."

Nan Yan nodded.

Every inch of her skin had been cherished and pampered by him.

At this moment, Mihoko's pretty face was flushed. The two were already quite familiar with each other, so Nanyan was quite adept at it. However, he seemed to have forgotten that it was actually his first time, so Mihoko couldn't help but feel a bit shy as a young girl. She immediately gave Nanyan a charming look with a hint of coquettishness.

However, she had always been incredibly indulgent towards her husband, and thus tacitly approved of Nan Yan's mischief.

After spending these days together, and thanks to Mihoko's healing of his mind and body, Nan's inner demons that had grown in his love for mahjong completely dissipated.

"No matter what difficulties we encounter in the future, I will be with you. After all, we have overcome all kinds of difficulties over the decades. If you encounter any trouble again, you might as well remember what we have been through. I hope this can give you the courage to move forward."

As they parted, Mihoko stayed by Minami's side, letting him know that he was no longer alone on this path of crime.
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Kazekoshi Girls' High School.

"Ah, it was actually Nan Yan who saved me?"

Upon hearing this news, Kana Ikeda was greatly shocked.

No wonder that boy helped him without hesitation.

Hua Cai didn't notice it at the time, but now that she thinks about it carefully, the boy does indeed have a striking resemblance to Nan Mengyan.

"But Minister, you saw Minamihiko back then, how is he?" Ikeda Kana couldn't help but ask.

“He was slightly injured, so I left him to take care of him for a while. Now Nan Yan has left.”

Mihoko explained slightly.

"Oh, no wonder he was in such a hurry back then, he was just showing off!"

Although Ikeda Kana was filled with gratitude towards Minami Hiko, who was the great benefactor who saved her entire family, she felt that she could not repay this kindness even if she gave him away for free.

But he still kept calling out "that guy, that guy" to himself.

"Nan Yan does tend to be stubborn, but I've already taught him a lesson."

Mihoko said with a smile.

Her captivating gaze and charming smile instantly stirred a breathtaking flutter in the heart of the still innocent young girl, Ikeda Nyan.

Like a pear blossom just beginning to bloom when suddenly greeted by spring rain, her purity has not faded but her charm is gradually emerging. The gentle beauty of willow branches caressing the spring water, and the exquisite grace in her smiles and frowns, are all charms that the previous minister did not possess.

What's going on, meow!
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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