Crayon Shin-chan: As someone who's traveled through time, all I want is a huge reward!

Shinnosuke Nohara clung tightly to Lin Yu's leg, as if he wouldn't let go until she agreed. Seeing this, Lin Yu had no choice but to agree: "I'll take you there, okay? Now you can let go of my leg, right?"

When Xiaoxin heard Lin Yu agree, she immediately let go of his hand. Then, still worried, she cautioned, "Yu, you can't lie, or the monster will catch you!"

Seeing Xiaoxin's somewhat uneasy expression, Lin Yu helplessly spread his hands and said, "Don't worry, I've never lied to you before."

Shinnosuke Nohara fell silent, seemingly trying to recall if Lin Yu had ever lied to him. After thinking for a long time, he couldn't recall any instance of Lin Yu lying to him. Instead, he thought of a bunch of Misae's acts of deceiving her.

Seeing that Lin Yu had never lied to him, he felt relieved, but still stubbornly said, "Okay, I still believe that Yu wouldn't lie to me."

Seeing Nohara Shinnosuke's somewhat guilty look, Lin Yu simply smiled and didn't expose him.

After dinner, Lin Yu prepared to go to bed early, not because he had to go to work the next day, but quite the opposite, because tomorrow was the weekend and the day he had arranged to meet Matsuzaka Ume.

On Saturday morning, sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, casting dappled patterns of light on the floor.

Lin Yu had just finished washing up when he changed into the fashionable outfit he had obtained from the treasure chest earlier. It was a white shirt and a pair of jeans. Although it looked simple, it was a genuine luxury item.

After finishing his breakfast, he drove the Batmobile to the downstairs of Matsuzaka Ume's house. Lin Yu straightened his clothes in front of the door before knocking on the door.

The moment the door was opened by the person inside, the sight before him made him slightly taken aback.

Matsuzaka Ume specially changed into a light pink dress today, with the hem just above her knees, revealing her slender calves. She wore a pair of off-white stilettos, which made her figure look even taller.

Her long hair, which she usually kept meticulously styled, was slightly curled today, hanging down to her shoulders, and adorned with a small pearl hair clip at the end.

She was carrying a beige handbag. When she saw Lin Yu, a faint blush instantly rose to her cheeks, and she subconsciously brushed a stray hair behind her ear: "Yu, you're here?"

Lin Yu looked at Matsuzaka Mei in front of him and raised his eyebrows in surprise, then said, "Hmm, are we a little early?" Matsuzaka Mei smiled and stepped aside to let him in.

As Lin Yu walked in, his gaze inadvertently swept over her skirt. "You look...very beautiful today."

Lin Yu's straightforward praise made Matsuzaka Mei, who was standing to the side, blush even more. She coughed lightly to cover her embarrassment and reached out to pat Lin Yu's arm: "You have good taste. I got up at six o'clock this morning to do my makeup and pick out clothes. Last time, our date was interrupted after only one day. I can't be careless this time."

Lin Yu, recalling how he had to abruptly end their date last time because the Nohara family went to the Kingdom of Bribri, scratched his head sheepishly: "I admit I didn't think things through last time, but this time I'll definitely spend more time with you and I absolutely won't leave halfway through!"

“That’s more like it,” Matsuzaka Ume smiled with satisfaction. “Shall we go to the ‘Starlight Cafe’ in the city center first? I’ve heard that their tiramisu is especially delicious, and they also have a limited-edition cherry blossom latte.”

"Yes, whatever you say." Lin Yu took the handbag from Matsuzaka Mei and followed her out of the house. The two got into Lin Yu's Batmobile.

Shortly afterward, the car stopped in a shopping street in the center of Tokyo.

"Starlight Cafe" is located on the corner of the street. The wooden facade is decorated in a warm and inviting style, and a string of small wind chimes hangs at the entrance, making a "ding-a-ling" sound whenever the wind blows.

As soon as the two entered the shop, they smelled the rich aroma of coffee and the faint scent of cream. Soothing jazz music flowed in the air, and sunlight streamed in through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, falling on the tables covered with checkered tablecloths.

"Hello, gentlemen and ladies, would you like a window seat?" A waiter greeted them warmly.

"Yes, thank you," Matsuzaka Ume answered first, pulling Lin Yu to a seat by the window.

She picked up the menu and gently ran her finger across it, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Lin Yu and said, "Yu, what would you like to drink? Their cherry blossom latte has a super cute cherry blossom shape on top!"

Lin Yu smiled at Matsuzaka Ume's adorable expression. "Then I'll have the same as you, one more tiramisu and one more crème brûlée." After ordering, Lin Yu closed the menu and handed it to the waiter.

His gaze then fell on Matsuzaka Ume's hands, and Lin Yu noticed that she had painted her nails pink today, which matched the color of her dress perfectly, indicating that the colors had been carefully chosen.

Chapter 270 Matsuzaka Ume on a Date

Matsuzaka Ume's cheeks flushed again. She picked up the lemonade on the table, took a sip, and changed the subject: "By the way, the kindergarten kids have been really enjoying your PE class lately, especially 'Eagle Catches Chickens.' Yesterday, Yoshinaga-sensei even told me that she wanted to play with the kids with you again next time."

"Great! We can design more ways to play to make the kids happier." Lin Yu nodded, recalling the notification that Takakura Bunta and Yoshinaga Midori's favorability had increased yesterday, and secretly thought that the "charming" skill was quite useful.

"Would you like to play with us next time?" Lin Yu asked Matsuzaka Mei. "Sure! I'd love to play games with the kids too!" Matsuzaka Mei replied quickly to Lin Yu's invitation.

Soon, the waiter brought over two cherry blossom lattes and two desserts. The pink latte had a delicate cherry blossom latte art on top, and the tiramisu was sprinkled with a thin layer of cocoa powder and topped with a small strawberry.

Matsuzaka Ume carefully scooped a spoonful of tiramisu into her mouth and her eyes lit up instantly: "Wow, it's so delicious! Yu, you have to try some!"

Lin Yu also took a bite, and the rich chocolate and cream flavors spread in his mouth. It was sweet but not cloying, which was indeed very good. "Hmm, it's quite delicious." He nodded, picked up the coffee and took a sip. The fragrance of cherry blossoms mixed with the mellow taste of coffee was very special.

The two chatted while eating dessert, talking about their jobs at the kindergarten and their hobbies.

"Okay, I'll take you next time," Lin Yu readily agreed.

After finishing their coffee, the two strolled slowly along the shopping street. Matsuzaka Ume pulled Lin Yu into a women's clothing store, picked up a light blue dress, and held it up against herself: "Yu, what do you think of this dress? Does it suit me?"

Lin Yu carefully examined the dress; its design was simple, and the small lace trim at the neckline complemented Matsuzaka Ume's气质 (qi zhi - inherent quality/temperament). "It suits you quite well, and the color is beautiful too. You can try it on."

When Matsuzaka Ume walked into the fitting room with a smile and came out, even the shop assistant couldn't help but praise her: "Miss, this dress suits you so well, it makes your skin look especially fair."

Matsuzaka Ume walked to the mirror, turned around, and looked at Lin Yu expectantly: "Does it really look good?"

"Yes, it looks just as good as that pink dress from before," Lin Yu said sincerely.

Lin Yu smiled and said to the shop assistant, "Please wrap up this dress and all the clothes she tried on earlier."

Matsuzaka Ume raised an eyebrow in surprise. She had just tried on quite a few clothes, and this was a very famous luxury store in Tokyo. "U, isn't this a bit too much?"

"It's okay, consider it my compensation for the date we didn't finish last time." Lin Yu smiled as he paid, took the packaged dress in his hand, and prepared to put it into his spatial ring once he got on the Batmobile.

Matsuzaka Ume looked at the shopping bag in Lin Yu's hand and felt a warm feeling in her heart, whispering, "Thank you, Yu."

As the two continued walking and passed a jewelry store, Matsuzaka Ume's gaze was drawn to a pearl necklace in the window.

The necklace has a very thin chain, a small pearl as a pendant, and a small diamond next to it, which sparkles softly under the light.

She stood in front of the shop window for a long time, her eyes full of liking, but she was too shy to say it.

Lin Yu noticed Matsuzaka Mei's gaze and secretly memorized the style of the necklace. While Matsuzaka Mei went to buy ice cream, Lin Yu quickly walked into the luxury jewelry store, bought the necklace that Matsuzaka Mei liked, and secretly put it into his pocket.

In the evening, the two arrived at the park in the city center.

The setting sun dyed the originally blue sky orange-red, and the willows in the park swayed gently in the wind with their long branches hanging down. Lin Yu and Matsuzaka Mei sat on a bench, watching the children flying kites on the lawn not far away, their laughter ringing out.

"We were planning to come to the park on our last date, but you suddenly said you wanted to go to the Kingdom of Bribri." Matsuzaka Ume leaned back on the bench, her tone carrying a hint of complaint, but her eyes showed no dissatisfaction.

Lin Yu looked at her somewhat apologetically: "I'm sorry, I was really too hasty last time and left in a hurry without explaining things to you properly."

"Alright, I'm not blaming you." Matsuzaka Ume patted Lin Yu's hand with a smile. "Actually, I know you're worried about the Nohara family. You're just too kind."

After hearing Matsuzaka Mei's words, Lin Yu smiled at her, took out the pearl necklace from his pocket, and handed it to Matsuzaka Mei: "This is for you."

Matsuzaka Ume looked at the necklace in surprise, then at Lin Yu: "When...did you buy this...?"

"I saw you really liked it, so I bought it while you were buying ice cream." Lin Yu picked up the necklace. "Shall I put it on for you?"

Matsuzaka Mei nodded and lowered her head slightly. Lin Yu carefully put the necklace around her neck, his fingers accidentally brushing against her earlobe, causing Matsuzaka Mei's body to tremble slightly.

After she put it on, Lin Yu helped her brush her hair behind her back and looked at her, exclaiming, "You look so beautiful."

Matsuzaka Ume touched the pearl necklace around her neck, her cheeks flushed, and whispered, "Thank you, Yu. I really like it."

The sun gradually set, and the sky slowly darkened.

Lin Yu took Matsuzaka Mei to a Western restaurant and chose a window seat. The waiter handed them the menu. Matsuzaka Mei ordered a filet mignon, while Lin Yu ordered a sirloin steak and a bottle of red wine.

During dinner, Matsuzaka Mei touched the necklace around her neck from time to time, with a smile on her lips. The two chatted happily, and the atmosphere became sweeter and sweeter. After dinner, Lin Yu drove Matsuzaka Mei to a very nice hotel in Tokyo.

The car stopped downstairs at the hotel. Matsuzaka Ume unbuckled her seatbelt but didn't get out immediately. She looked at Lin Yu and whispered in his ear, "Yu, thank you for today. I had a lot of fun. How about... for the next few nights?"

Lin Yu understood what Matsuzaka Ume meant and said, "Then let's go up."

Matsuzaka Ume nodded, then suddenly leaned over and gently kissed Lin Yu on the cheek. She then opened the car door and waited for Lin Yu to get out so they could go to the hotel together: "Let's go, Yu!"

Lin Yu touched his kissed cheek and couldn't help but smile. After arriving at the hotel, the two couldn't wait to get intimate as soon as they entered the room. Because they hadn't been on a date for a long time, their date the next day also took place in the hotel.

When Lin Yu was about to return home on the weekend, he spent a long time lingering with her in the car before leaving.

Lin Yu sat on the sofa, his heart filled with sweetness as he recalled his two-day date with Matsuzaka Ume.

He touched the small gift Matsuzaka Ume had given him in his pocket—a tiny keychain with a cute cat design on it. Matsuzaka Ume had bought it while shopping, saying it suited him perfectly.

Lin Yu picked up the keychain and hung it on his car keys, his smile widening.

A moment later, the sound of footsteps came from the living room. Shin-chan, wearing red Superman slippers and holding a crumpled piece of drawing paper, rushed towards Lin Yu. Kui, sitting in her stroller, was startled by her brother's commotion and waved her chubby little hands, making "ee-ya" sounds.

"Yu! You're finally back!" Xiao Xin hugged Lin Yu's leg and held up a piece of drawing paper in front of him. On the paper were three little figures drawn crookedly: one holding an Action Kamen toy, one wearing a pink dress, and the other tall and big. Next to them were several white circles labeled "White Snake." "Look at what I drew! Next time we go to Westworld, the three of us will feed the White Snake like this!"

Lin Yu bent down and picked up Xiao Xin, pinching his soft cheek with his fingertips: "It's really well drawn, but you'll have to wait until I get off work to go over there."

"Yay! Yay!" Xiaoxin wiggled in Lin Yu's arms and waved his fist excitedly. "I'm going to prepare some jerky in advance! For the White Snake to eat as snacks!"

Misae came out of the kitchen, spatula in hand, and gave Shin-chan a helpless look: "White Snake eats raw meat! You're making that jerky for yourself, aren't you?"

......

That evening, Lin Yu sat at his desk and had just turned on his computer to organize the agenda for the White Snake Wine tasting event when his phone rang. It was Nana calling.

"Ayu, I've finished reading the manuscript you sent me!" Nana's voice, filled with obvious excitement, came through the receiver as if coated with a layer of frosting sugar.

"It's so well written! The scenes between Tatsumi and Akame almost made me cry. The editors at the publishing house also praised it highly. I just confirmed with the finance department that the royalties for this part of your manuscript have been deposited into your account! They even specially calculated an extra 30% 'high-quality content subsidy,' saying that such a good story deserves this reward!"

Lin Yu paused for a moment, his fingers instinctively reaching for his phone before he laughed: "The payment arrived so quickly? And there's even an extra bonus? I thought I'd have to wait until the whole thing was finished before I got paid."

“Not fast at all!” Nana said quickly. “The editors urged the finance department to process the paperwork as soon as they read the sample chapter. They said that the plot you wrote has raised readers’ expectations to the max, and this subsidy is also to encourage you to let me know if you need to adjust your writing pace or want to add some materials. The publisher can cooperate.”

"Thank you so much, Nana-ko. It's also great that you've been helping me with all this." Lin Yu's voice was full of tenderness for Nana-ko. "I'll sort out the kindergarten schedule these next couple of days and then get back to writing the rest of the story so I don't let Nana-ko down."

"You're welcome!" Nanako's voice became even more cheerful. "I'm waiting to see how Tatsumi breaks through the Empire's encirclement! By the way, I know you have plans this weekend, so how about we go on a date next weekend?"

"Of course! I'd love to!" After hanging up the phone, Lin Yu looked at the document for "Akame ga Kill!" on his computer screen, and his fingers instantly became more motivated to type.

The next morning, Lin Yu drove to the kindergarten. As soon as he arrived at the gate, he saw Matsuzaka Ume get into the school bus to pick up the children. After seeing Lin Yu, she smiled at him and mouthed "Good morning" before getting on the school bus and leaving.

Lin Yu walked into the kindergarten and saw Yoshinaga Midori and Ms. Kaede sitting in the office, holding several pieces of paper, as if they were discussing something.

"Teacher Lin, you're here!" Yoshino Ryū waved to him as soon as she saw him. "We were talking about last week's PE class. The kids still want to play Eagle Catches Chicks, so we wanted to discuss with you about continuing to play it this afternoon. How about the four of us lead a group together?"