Miss Assassin is heavily addicted

Chapter 128, Part 2: Tragedy! A Night Attack is Imminent (Part 2)
—Hotel. Second floor room—

Time flies, and it's already six o'clock in the afternoon.

He Ye let out a long sigh and stood in front of a room, gently knocking on the door.

He checked in at noon, and after settling the two men in, he busied himself contacting people at headquarters—first going to the special affairs reception office at the city hall to contact headquarters. The entire afternoon's briefing only lasted about ten minutes; the rest of the time was spent verifying identities and completing formalities, plus the travel time to and from headquarters.

During the conversation, He Ye discovered that someone seemed to have sent the information back to the CORE Bureau in advance.

The events that occurred in Greeley City two days ago were described in an exaggerated manner. For example, He Ye's appearance at the top of the tower was interpreted as assisting the original squad's operation... At the same time, it was now clearly understood that his resurrection was due to Mark's betrayal, which forced him to fake his death and go into hiding.

Oh, I'm so sorry to have him take the blame for this huge mess. It's unclear whether the telegram was sent by Lawrence or Monica, but it saves He Ye a lot of trouble explaining, and it's more credible.

Everyone was supposed to return after the mission, but only He Ye and Xi Wu returned. The people at headquarters were quite concerned about this, and after a long silence, He Ye finally explained that Lawrence and Monica had gone to clean up the mess because there was a traitor named Mark in their team, and someone had to deal with this matter.

So the people at headquarters said no more.

All that remained was a heartfelt thank you for your hard work and the agreed-upon meeting time.

In short, He Ye only just finished his outing and returned to the hotel to pick up Nicole and Yugiri.

After all, the hotel doesn't provide dinner.

Having completed the most important tasks, all that remained was to await the arrival of the private jet tomorrow. Having arrived in this bustling port city, with its distinctly different customs and culture from Greenley, He Ye planned to enjoy local delicacies for dinner and gaze upon the harbor surface rippling in the night breeze.

It sounds like a vacation... but it's only for one night.

"Knock knock (sound of knocking on the door)"

Pulling her thoughts back, He Ye stood outside the door and called out, "Getting ready to go out for dinner... Uh, Nicole, Sophia?"

As soon as he finished speaking, rustling sounds came from inside the room, along with Nicole's excited response.

"coming!"

He Ye had been a little worried about whether the two of them could get along, because of their age difference and their upbringing, but Nicole's cheerful answer put him at ease.

What he saw when he opened the door completely dispelled his worries.

Nicole led Yugiri out of the room, where their suitcases were spread out on the floor, untouched, as if they had been choosing clothes not long ago.

The two had already showered and were dressed in pretty casual clothes, different from before. Nicole wore a white jasmine-colored floral dress with her hands behind her back, while Yugiri wore a fitted short coat and shirt, with a butterfly ribbon skirt on her lower body.

Both of them are very cute.

He Ye was a little surprised; this really felt like a vacation.

"...Speaking of your outfit?" He Ye looked at Nicole, snapping out of his reverie.

Nicole gracefully danced, holding up her skirt with both hands, and smiled sweetly: "Hehe, isn't it pretty? Sister Sophia lent it to me, she said I could choose whatever I wanted, she's so kind!"

He Ye was surprised and looked at Xi Wu.

She didn't say anything, but she couldn't recall ever seeing her dressed like this before. Monica had given her a suitcase before she left, and perhaps those were the clothes she had taken out of it.

"Thank you," Yugiri said. "Thank you for helping me tie my hair."

Nicole said it was okay after hearing this, and then excitedly took her arm. The height difference of about six or seven centimeters made them look like sisters. He Ye could roughly guess what was going on. After taking a shower, her hair was still wet, so Nicole kindly helped Yugiri dry it and tie it up. This was something Nicole would do.

They gradually became familiar with each other. After all, Yugiri is essentially quite naive; judging by appearances alone without knowing the inside story... only someone like myself, who knows the truth, would feel uneasy about her.

"Alright, I'm relieved that you two get along so well." He Ye smiled and explained his purpose. "It's already six o'clock, let's go have dinner together. I've heard that the seafood here is delicious, and I've already made a reservation at a restaurant on the way."

"Great!"

Upon hearing this, Nicole naturally cheered and walked over, this time taking He Ye's hand intimately.

Watching this scene, Yugiri lowered her head slightly and touched her chest with her hand. Her heart was pounding, and she felt a strange tightness in her chest. She didn't know what this emotion was, but she just felt a little disgusted.

"Sophia?" He Ye turned around in confusion. "What's wrong with you?"

Yugiri shook her head and followed. She didn't know what was wrong either, so she didn't say anything.

He Ye couldn't help but notice this and silently pondered it. Then, he pulled his arm away from Nicole's embrace because his ribs hurt a little from the impact. This little one is indeed malnourished and hasn't developed at all... Speaking of which, will she still grow after she turns seventeen? If this continues, it will be hard for her to find a partner in the future.

"By the way, can you tell me what you and Sophia talked about?" He Ye asked Nicole quietly.

Although Nicole pouted, clearly unhappy that she couldn't hug or cuddle, she thought for a moment, then placed her index finger below her lips and honestly answered:

"Well, it's just some very ordinary things."

"At first, she asked me how to use the hotel's bathroom, so I went in and helped her set it up. After she finished showering, I was bored and helped her with her hair... Honestly, her hair felt so smooth! And she was so quiet. Later, she opened her suitcase to change her clothes, but she seemed unsure what to wear. She stood there gesturing blankly, so I helped her choose."

"Her suitcase was full of pretty clothes, and there was also a book called something like Love something... I don't remember the title, but I didn't expect her to read that kind of book."

"In short, I feel that Sister Sophia is very innocent."

Nicole smiled gently as she spoke, her hands behind her back. She felt that Sofia was a bit like Julie, the little girl who used to live next door—equally innocent and naive. However, Nicole didn't say it aloud, as it would be impolite.

"And she's incredibly strong." Nicole paused, then, as if remembering something surprising, and secretly patted He Ye's side. "She broke the bathroom doorknob..."

Heye: "..."

He Ye was chatting with Nicole as they walked side by side, while Xi Wu followed quietly behind.

Just as Nicole finished speaking, He Ye turned around and saw that Yugiri was looking right at him.

"..." Taking a deep breath, He Ye still couldn't bring herself to say what she was reminded of. It wasn't her fault that she had never stayed in a hotel alone before. Even when she was with Nicole, she only asked about this later. Her lack of common sense was normal.

"I'll explain the financial loss to the hotel owner later..."

He Ye smiled bitterly, thinking that there was a deeper reason behind the great strength.

……

Twenty minutes later.

The sky in Vermanese had completely darkened, the dark blue sky announcing the arrival of night. The sea breeze carried a deep chill, and fishing boats were moored on the shore, their nets ensnaring countless thrashing fish.

Inside a lavishly decorated restaurant.

A waiter wearing a tie led He Ye and the others to their seats. This was the Emerald Reef Restaurant, a famous must-eat restaurant.

After ordering several recommended dishes, He Ye handed the menu to the two girls across from her. Nicole was stunned by the prices; even a single dish cost hundreds or thousands of yuan. This was her first time in such a luxurious restaurant, and even the burning white candles seemed extravagant. She silently swallowed and ordered a cheaper dish.

Yugiri didn't want anything to eat. Okay, in the end, Heno ordered for her.

After a short wait, the waiter brought out four dishes.

Our culinary philosophy is "Gifts from the Sea and Sky, Original Flavors as the Foundation!" Our guest chefs will fully bring out the unique taste of the fish, allowing every diner to enjoy dishes brimming with the essence of the ocean!

The waiter explained the dish with great enthusiasm as he served it. He Ye was initially confused until he saw the fish slices that looked like raw seafood—it seemed that this bite could indeed taste the original flavor of the sea.

"Green radish and butter-coated scallion rolls, fish head and jade soup, salt-roasted rainbow cod..."

After all the dishes were served, the three of them picked up their knives, forks, and chopsticks to enjoy the food.

"!" Nicole's eyes lit up after the first bite. "So delicious!"

He Ye didn't stand on ceremony—in front of him was a plate of original seafood dishes. The chef had cut the recently caught silverfish into sashimi, served with chopped mushrooms and a special honey sauce. One bite revealed an extremely rich flavor profile, with a natural sweetness and a hint of wildness from the sea.

After three rounds of meals.

He Ye had already eaten his second bowl of rice when he looked up and saw a thin, glistening sauce on Xi Wu's lips. She had put down her knife and fork and was sitting quietly, like a child who had finished eating, holding a water glass without saying a word, occasionally taking a sip. It wasn't very aesthetically pleasing, so He Ye naturally took out a handkerchief from his pocket and reached over to wipe the corner of her mouth.

"Around your mouth." He Ye reminded her as he wiped her mouth, a habit he used to have when he lived in Qingyuesen Apartment.

The two had been living together for many years, and the two months of separation couldn't change some of their long-standing habits. He Ye and Xi Wu had eaten lunch or dinner together thousands of times. She wasn't very good at taking care of herself, so He Ye would always be mindful of these things.

This time, however, I only realized it belatedly.

He Ye: "I'm sorry..."

This was outside, and he thought it seemed a bit too intimate. When he first met Yugiri three years ago, he had watched her grow from a naive girl into a graceful young woman, so he didn't care that much. He only had the thought of taking good care of the humanoid weapons in the organization.

But now that they're divorced, he doesn't need to take on this responsibility anymore... It's all because of the habits that developed during their cohabitation; time is the root of all evil.

The handkerchief was placed on the table beside Yugiri.

Nicole, who had initially found the food incredibly delicious, was now dumbfounded. She slowly swallowed the mushroom soup, but it was both sour and bitter. How did that chef manage to cook such a meal?

“Sir, it’s on the side of my mouth?” Nicole stammered.

“Very clean.”

"...Ugh!" Nicole looked utterly dejected, picking up her bowl and chopsticks to hide her expression, and ate heartily, regretting not eating so cleanly.

Logically, she shouldn't be the one reacting the least, but even Xiwu herself was a little surprised this time. He Ye was already chatting with Nicole, but she wasn't listening. She just slowly reached out and touched her chest again, lowering her eyes and feeling strange. When his fingers softly touched her lips through the handkerchief, her heart was beating so fast. She had never felt this way before.

Perhaps this is what Monica was talking about.

Yugiri thought to close her eyes, but when she slowly opened them again, she was so moved and at a loss. She pressed her hand to her chest, where her heart was beating, where her heart was pounding, where her mind would wander, and where she would feel strange when she thought of him.

He Ye failed to notice.

'It tastes pretty good,' he thought.

……

—Hotel, second floor—

After a satisfying meal, they strolled back to the hotel along the street, the three of them enjoying the damp, salty sea breeze. He Ye felt very comfortable; there was something weighing on his mind all along, but the gentle breeze blowing through his hair seemed to dispel all his worries and anxieties.

After returning to the hotel.

It's 9 PM now, time to wash up and go to bed.

He Ye stood by the door in the corridor, opposite Nicole and Yugiri's room. After a brief farewell, he closed the door.

Goodnight, both of you.

See you tomorrow, sir!

"……Good night."

The door closed, and they returned to the room.

He stretched and took off his coat, hanging it on the coat rack. Then he opened his suitcase and took out his diary. However, when he picked up the diary, he found Mark's envelope. He thought about it but decided not to open it. The method of restoration was a problem, but more importantly, it was Mark's letter, and it was important to deliver it to the recipient safely.

I sat at my writing desk.

The pen twirls lightly in my hand, my eyes are gentle.

The diary entries he wrote down again were about what he had experienced in the past few days, and the word that appeared most often in them was repentance.

But as I wrote,

After an unknown amount of time, there was a sudden knock on the door.

He Ye snapped out of her daze, looked at her watch, and realized it was almost 11 p.m., a time when most people should be asleep. Who would be knocking on her door at this hour?
With a puzzled look in her eyes, He Ye walked to the door and opened it.

What comes into view is Yugiri hugging a pillow.

Her slender black hair fell over her shoulders, and her red eyes held a certain emotion she had never noticed before.

"..."

"..."

After a brief silence, He Ye scratched his head and took a deep breath: "You... have insomnia again?"

"Ah."

"That doesn't mean you can sleep with me. It's the past now, and it's the present now..." He Ye explained dryly, keeping a bottom line in his heart. Actually, he could compromise, because he didn't want to resist if Xi Wu Li used force.

"Is it because we're not husband and wife that we can't sleep together?" Yugiri asked after a long silence, then looked up and hugged her pillow, asking, "Leon?"

"..." He Ye thought this was a very good excuse.

"Correct."

“…” Yugiri recalled Monica’s words during the therapy session she had received, and without saying anything more, she lowered her eyes and unconsciously hugged her pillow tightly.

In the end, nothing serious happened, and He Ye closed the door.

The night grew deeper, and all was quiet.
But actually, it wasn't just one person who wasn't asleep.

(End of this chapter)