Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

The next morning.

The sky was just beginning to lighten.

The sky outside the window was still a pale gray, and the sun had not yet risen above the sea.

Miss Joey was already awake before her alarm clock went off.

I didn't wake up naturally; something was on my mind.

The Pokémon Center has been incredibly busy these past few days, so she can't sleep in.

She rubbed her eyes and sat up in bed.

I glanced at my phone.

5:30.

She yawned, threw off the covers, and got out of bed.

Wearing slippers, I walked to the wardrobe and opened the door.

Several sets of clothes were neatly hung in the wardrobe.

Nurses' uniforms, casual clothes, and a few dresses.

She stood in front of the wardrobe and hesitated for a moment.

Normally, she just grabs whatever work clothes are available and puts them on.

But today she glanced at it a couple more times.

She reached out and took a set of underwear from the drawer.

It's not the set I washed yesterday.

It's a different set.

The light purple one is also made of lace, but the design is more delicate.

It is trimmed with fine silk, and the shoulder straps have two wavy patterns.

She picked up the lingerie and looked at it.

Then her face turned red again.

Because when she picked up the lingerie, a thought flashed through her mind.

If something unexpected happens again today, and Jiang Chuan sees my underwear...

At least this outfit looks better than yesterday's.

After realizing what she was thinking, she quickly shook her head.

"Oh dear, I really am."

"What are you thinking about so early in the morning?"

She quickly put on her underwear.

When putting on underwear, my fingers touch the skin on the side of my leg.

Jiang Chuan's face involuntarily appeared in her mind again.

Miss Joey paused for a moment.

It was just a very short moment.

Then she took a deep breath and quickly pulled up her underwear.

I can't think about it anymore.

I have a lot to do today.

She didn't have time to stand in front of the wardrobe and let her mind wander.

After putting on her underwear, she began to put on her outer clothes.

A clean nurse's uniform.

A white short-sleeved top and a pink skirt.

The hem of her skirt just reached her knees, and it matched the color of her hair perfectly.

Then came the white stockings.

She sat on the edge of the bed, rolled up her stockings, and slowly put them on.

The nylon material covered her toes, then her ankles, calves, and knees.

Finally, pull it down to your thigh and straighten the top of the sock.

She stood up and looked at herself in the mirror.

The white nurse's uniform fit her perfectly.

A section of her calf, encased in white stockings, was visible beneath the hem of her skirt.

Her long pink hair was tied into two loops and hung down on either side of her ears.

The standard Joey family attire.

She took a deep breath in front of the mirror.

Alright, let's go.

She picked up her small handbag and gently pushed open the bedroom door.

The living room was still quiet.

The curtains were drawn, so the light was a bit dim.

There was a faint aroma of tea in the air, the scent of tea bags brewed yesterday.

She tiptoed out.

When I got to the sofa, I stopped.

She saw Jiang Chuan.

Jiang Chuan was still lying on the sofa, covered with that thin blanket.

Because the sofa wasn't wide, the blanket slipped down more than halfway when he turned over, dangling over the edge of the sofa.

Suddenly, Miss Joey's pupils dilated sharply.

She froze on the spot as if she had been struck by a pressure point.

Jiang Chuan was wearing those thin, casual pants; the fabric was very soft and clung to his body.

Miss Joey has a nursing background.

She studied physiology very diligently in school.

Of course she knew what was going on.

In theory, she knows everything.

But theory is one thing, seeing it with your own eyes is another.

She stared at Jiang Chuan on the sofa, completely frozen in place.

Only one thought kept echoing in my mind.

This is outrageous!

She felt her breathing suddenly become rapid.

The amplitude of his chest rising and falling increased significantly.

My knuckles were white from gripping the bag strap so tightly.

She studied medicine, had seen many anatomical diagrams, and had memorized physiological knowledge perfectly, but she genuinely lacked experience.

No matter how much she knew in theory, it didn't stop her from being so shocked that she couldn't speak at this moment.

She stood there, completely unsure of what to do next.

I was originally going to the kitchen to get some bread for breakfast.

I've forgotten it all now.

My mind went blank, except for that image on the sofa.

At that moment, Jiang Chuan moved slightly.

He just rolled over.

The movement was very light, just like the unconscious turning over in one's sleep.

But Miss Joey was so startled she almost jumped up.

She paced back and forth a couple of times, her steps light and unsteady.

Without thinking, she turned around and walked towards the door.

Their steps were quick and hurried.

I even tripped over my slippers when I got to the door.

She steadied herself by holding onto the shoe cabinet, opened the door, and slipped out.

The door closed gently behind her.

She stood outside the door, her back against the door panel.

His chest heaved violently as he gasped for breath.

The hallway was quiet; she was the only one there.

She raised her hand and touched her face with the back of her hand.

It was terribly hot.

She patted her cheeks twice.

"What's wrong with me these past two days?"

She muttered to herself, a hint of annoyance in her voice.

"When I chatted with Officer Jenny before, the topics we discussed were much more explicit than this."

"Back then, I could even join in the jokes."

"Why are you so panicked this time?"

She remembered the last time Officer Jenny came to Red Lotus Island to visit her.

The two of them were chatting in bed at night.

As we chatted, the conversation turned to men.

Officer Jenny is very outspoken and dares to say anything.

He also asked her what kind of woman she liked and whether she had ever thought about that kind of thing.

She could still laugh and push Officer Jenny, telling her she was being irresponsible.

But now?

Now, just one glance at Jiang Chuan made her so flustered that she ran out without even grabbing her breakfast.

She leaned against the wall and closed her eyes.

"Is it really because I'm getting old?"

"Is your body starting to crave a man's affection?"

She considered the idea for a moment.

No, no, this idea is too dangerous.

She quickly shook her head.

But then the thought started to cross my mind: could I withstand Jiang Chuan's attacks?

She bit her lip, her legs, encased in white stockings, unconsciously tucked together slightly, her knees brushing together gently.

Then she shuddered slightly, quickly opened her eyes, and stood up straight.

"Ah, hurry up and go, hurry up and go!"

"I still have a lot to do today."

"Stop thinking about it, stop thinking about it."

She muttered to herself as she took a step forward.

I walked quickly down the stairs, my shoes making a crisp sound on the steps.

As I stepped out of the building, the morning sea breeze greeted me.

It was cool and salty.

She took a deep breath of the sea breeze and felt the heat on her face subside a little.

But my heart was still beating very fast.

As she walked toward the Pokémon Center, she mentally encouraged herself.

Joy, you're the head of the Pokémon Center on Cinnabar Island.

So many injured Pokémon are waiting for you to take care of them every day.

There's no time to think about these trivial things.

Focus on your work, focus on your work.

She repeated it to herself several times before her restless heart slowly calmed down…

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The sky gradually brightened.

Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, casting a golden line on the floor.

Jiang Chuan turned over, and the sofa made a slight creaking sound.

He opened his eyes and stared at the ceiling for a few seconds.

Then I sat up, and the blanket slipped down my chest.

He looked down at himself.

Yes, that's normal.

Men, they all understand.

He moved his neck, and his cervical spine made a cracking sound.

Sleeping on a sofa is not as comfortable as sleeping on a bed, but it's still okay.

At that moment, a slight noise came from the kitchen.

He turned his head to look over.

Hanako was already up and standing in the kitchen.

She was wearing the same clothes as yesterday, with an apron tied around her waist.

What are they busy doing in front of the stove?

"Good morning, Hanako-nee."

Jiang Chuan yawned.

Hanako turned around and smiled at him.

"You're awake? I borrowed Miss Joey's kitchen to make some breakfast."

"It'll be ready soon, go wash your face."

Jiang Chuan responded and stood up from the sofa.

He went to the bathroom and turned on the tap.

The cold water splashed on my face made me feel much more awake.

He looked up at himself in the mirror.

Her hair was a bit messy, and there were sofa marks on her face.

He ran his fingers through his hair a couple of times and then wiped his face with a towel.

When he came out, Xiaoxia had also woken up.

The little girl sat on the sofa, her hair a mess, like a bird's nest.

Her eyes still held a dazed look, as if she hadn't woken up yet.

She rubbed her eyes and said softly, "What's that smell? It smells so good."

Hanako came out of the kitchen carrying a plate.

"Fried eggs and toast, and hot milk."

"Come and eat!"

The three of them sat down around the coffee table.

Breakfast was simple, but Hanako's cooking was quite good.

The edges of the fried egg were slightly browned, but the yolk was still runny.

The bread was baked until golden brown and spread with butter.

Xiaoxia took a bite of bread, and only then did she slowly come to her senses.

She took a sip of milk, then turned to Jiang Chuan and asked, "Are we going to continue looking for that Uncle Xia today?"

Jiang Chuan took a bite of the fried egg and mumbled, "Mmm."

"Hopefully we can find him; that old man is really good at hiding."

Hanako smiled and handed him a tissue: "Eat slowly, don't rush."

After breakfast, the three of them tidied up and went out.