Collapse? No, this is just everyday life.

After all, the root of all this, Cocolia, was their parent.

After venting for a while, Mei felt much better. She wiped her eyes and said, "I might have felt a little bit at first, but after talking with my father, I felt better. He's right, it's just a struggle for interests, and it's hard to say who's right and who's wrong."

As she spoke, she gave a bitter smile: "Thinking back now, my father probably already had a plan in mind back then."

He considered defeat before victory, and had already planned an escape route for Mei. To him, Mei was the most important person in his heart, and he could not tolerate the slightest mishap.

He poured Mei a glass of warm water, and after she thanked him, she took it and held it in her hands, sipping it gently.

"Could you tell me where my father is right now?"

The warm water calmed Mei down a bit, and she asked with some anticipation.

"Right now, they're probably already on a plane to North America."

After thinking for a moment, Nangong Yu replied.

"Yeah......"

If it's in North America...

Mei murmured softly, and the living room fell silent once more.

She glanced at Nangong Yu, her lips moving as if she wanted to say something, but ultimately she remained silent.

"What's wrong?" Nangong Yu asked with concern.

"I can... no, it's nothing."

She lowered her head and ultimately didn't say anything.

Even though she had nothing left, she still fantasized about asking Nangong Yu for help. He had already done a good job as a friend by taking her in, yet she was still pushing her luck and wanting more...

How despicable! She mocked herself inwardly. She was nothing to him, and he had already done more than enough.

"Speak your mind if you have any ideas. What if it works?"

Nangong Yu looked at Mei Yi, her tone gentle.

"No, no need. I am already very grateful for your shelter. I don't need anything more."

Taking a deep breath, Mei looked up and smiled.

Now that she knows where her father is, if she continues to work hard, she might have a chance to bring him out. Gensokyo is her biggest bargaining chip.

No one understands the company's potential better than her. Once she accumulates enough contributions to the company, she might be able to exchange them for the opportunity to release her father.

Their target is nothing more than ME Company. As long as the father signs a contract and has no further dealings with ME Company, it shouldn't be too difficult to get him out.

Having figured these things out, Mei suddenly became much more motivated.

"It's alright, it's alright. Even if it's just a wish, it's just the two of us here, so it's fine to listen to you."

Nangong Yu blinked and urged.

"Um... this, this, what I'm about to say might be a bit presumptuous, is it really okay?"

Having understood her future goals, Mei quickly adjusted her inner strength and spoke up somewhat shyly.

"Go ahead and talk about it. Since you'll bring this up in the future anyway, why don't you tell me now and let's assess the possibility?"

Upon hearing this, Mei nodded, agreeing with Nangong Yu's reasoning. She took a breath and said with a determined look in her eyes, "I want to rescue my father. Of course, I will make sure he has no further connection with ME Corporation."

After saying that, Mei scratched her cheek and cautiously asked, "Isn't that too greedy?"

Finally getting this question, Nangong Yu's eyes lit up and she quickly replied, "Of course not."

"Really?! What do I need to do?!"

Mei was overjoyed.

"It can actually be done right now."

The calm voice made Mei's eyes widen, and her voice trembled: "Now?!"

"Yes, but..."

Nangong Yu's expression was somewhat strange: "Mei, you don't want your father to suffer in prison, do you?"

Meiyi: "?"

.......

North America, Anti-Entropy Headquarters.

Cocolia hung up the phone with a smile, and as she recalled the conversation, she couldn't help but laugh out loud again.

The astonished tone of her child's voice when she revealed the conditions for unleashing the Thunder Dragon Horse was truly amusing.

Sure enough, nothing makes her feel more relaxed and happy than playing with her children after work.

"Saying they're just friends, what kind of friend would be so eager to help? This kid is just too shy."

"I guess I still need to give them a push. I just hope Seele and Bronya won't blame me~"

Smiling and muttering to herself, Cocolia hummed a little tune as she leisurely sipped her tea.

ME Company won the deal without much effort, which made her a little proud. To be honest, she felt that her child's worries on the phone earlier were unnecessary.

After she ousted Raiden Ryoma from the stage, even if she released him, he would have no chance whatsoever. Almost everyone in the company was her man. How could Raiden Ryoma possibly win?

With Walter and the others' help?

Come on, those people are too busy taking care of themselves right now, how could they possibly have a hand to help him?

Before stepping down, he sent his daughter to his own children, which was the best pledge of loyalty to Cocolia.

She should get him to sign a contract that won't bother her in the future and then kick him out as soon as possible. Locking him up would mean paying for his food, and she naturally couldn't be bothered with such a non-threatening person.

Moreover, she even helped him settle his daughter's marriage, which will surely bring him a pleasant surprise when he gets out.

Sure enough, Cocolia is a great philanthropist.

.......

"This...this...this..."

Nangong Yu slowly recounted the conversation, instantly causing Mei's resolute expression to return to panic. Her face flushed red, and she stammered, "R-really?"

Hearing what Nangong Yu had done for her, Mei was so moved that she cried, but hearing the rest made her feel so ashamed that she almost fainted.

Why would I lie to you...?

Nangong Yu forced himself to speak, and even blushed a little as he said what he had just said: "It seems she misunderstood our relationship, but she was afraid she was wrong, so, so..."

"So we need to prove it, right...?"

Mei's voice trembled slightly as she spoke, overcome with shyness.

"It's okay, we can just take one from a different angle," Nangong Yu suggested.

"No need..." Mei said in a barely audible voice, biting her lip.

"Huh?" Nangong Yu didn't hear clearly.

Then, Mei raised her head, looked at him with her gentle, watery eyes, and slowly stood up.

Some things may require a long period of thought, but sometimes she wants to follow her own heart.

Taking a deep breath to calm the turmoil in her heart, Mei looked at him shyly but forcefully and said, "I...I am a humble woman, please guide me for the rest of my life..."

As she spoke, under Nangong Yu's somewhat shaken gaze, she placed her trembling hand on the buttons of her shirt...

......

Carrying a large bucket of drinks, Kiana ran around in the dead of winter, sweating profusely.

Thinking that she would soon receive praise from Ayu, she felt her legs regain strength.

Finally, her home was in front of her. She couldn't wait to take out her key, clicked open the door, changed her shoes, and rushed inside.

"Ayu, Mei, I'm back...?"

thump.

The juice she was holding fell to the floor, and Kiana stared wide-eyed at the two people embracing on the sofa.

Chapter 275 Kiana: Mei, what do you think of Yu?

For the first time, I traveled with someone I liked and met my lifelong friend. The two joys overlapped, and this double joy brought even more joy.

They should have been enjoying a dreamlike period of happiness, but why, why did it turn out like this?

At this moment, Kiana was just like Setsuna who saw Toma and Kitahara Haruki kissing in front of her at the airport; she was completely stunned.

Confusion, bewilderment, sadness, and even a hint of bewilderment.

Upon hearing Kiana's voice, Nangong Yu finally snapped out of his daze.

When Mei leaned in, he was actually both shocked and aroused, so much so that he didn't even hear the door lock click. He only realized what was happening after Kiana spoke.

However, the scene before us is already indescribable.

Her clothes were disheveled, her fragrant shoulders exposed, and soft silk fabric enveloped her ample bosom, gently pressing against his chest. Her slender white fingers caressed his face, and his nose was filled with the sweet, cloying breath of her ripe lips. Even before their bodies touched, he could feel the heat of her red lips.

The more reserved she is on ordinary days, the more captivating she becomes when she reveals her allure.

Mei is just like that. Her eyebrows are like paintings, her eyes are like autumn water, and her every frown and smile carries a shyness. She has no special skills, but her every move reveals an alluring inner charm.

Even though he was used to seeing beautiful women, Mei's appearance, so different from his usual appearance, still captivated his attention.

He suddenly realized that he was lusting after Mei's body, and he was being honest.

He just said he felt bad for his friend, but that's just an excuse to convince himself.

However, the effect was so good that he couldn't even react to it.

"Kiana?!?"

Upon hearing Kiana's voice, Mei's lips, which were almost touching Kiana's, froze on the spot. She quickly looked up in astonishment at the doorway.

She was much more nervous than Nangong Yu just now, as these were all her first times. She was even slower to react than Nangong Yu when she heard Kiana's voice.

If there's one person she least wants to see this scene, it's definitely Kiana at the top of her list.

Mei felt her head buzzing when she realized that her best friend's lover was now pinned down by her.