Tokyo: Starting with taking on his wife's debts

“You’re just a beast that only knows how to reproduce,” Ayako said, glancing at Hideaki’s face in a small mirror. “You won’t be angry if I scold you like this, will you?”

Is all he sees in a woman? Can't he have even a little bit of love?

“You’re such a vixen,” Xiuming said, flicking her bright red earlobe. “You won’t be angry even if I insult you like this, will you?”

"Should we start now?" Ayako tugged at her waist belt again. "It's just an ankle injury, you won't die, right?"

Let him say whatever he wants, I can't hear him.

"I'm not a sadist, so stop being so lewd!" Xiuming poked her bruised shoulder, making her flinch in pain.

"I'm so envious of Riko..." Ayako murmured, then turned to ask, "How long have you been married?"

"What? You're trying to travel through time and intercept them ahead of time?"

Xiuming pondered how to steer the conversation away from there.

Ayako suddenly chuckled, revealing her white teeth, and squinted at Hideaki, "Meeting now is just right."

"No, because you injured your ankle, I can't do anything for you. Shouldn't I give a good review for being such a thoughtful and caring man who worries about your injury?"

Ah! Finally, they've been lured over! Xiuming wanted to give himself a thumbs up for his cleverness.

"Why would I need a good review? I gave you the chance, but you didn't take it."

What used to be a rather disgusting habit now seems like flirting. Ayako is secretly delighted and decides to play along, saying, "You're just an animal."

"You vixen, you'd better give me a good review right now, or I'll see you in the toilet."

Although Ayako didn't cooperate, once the topic was brought up, there were countless ways to blackmail her, such as, "You wouldn't want to be watched while you poop, would you?"

Ayako tilted her head and said, "If you really have such a perverted sense of humor, there's nothing I can do. Anyway, I'm already a loser, and I have no image left in your eyes."

Ayako touched her left ankle. After listening to Riko's cries for help all night, she felt hot all over and her blood was rushing. It was as if all the blood had accumulated in her left ankle, which was still a little swollen and painful. It would probably take several weeks to heal.

"Do you need to use the restroom now?"

Xiuming concluded from her flushed face that she couldn't possibly withstand such coercion and was just putting on a brave face.

"Go and go."

Ayako had no idea what Hideaki was up to; she just assumed he wanted to try some other flirting tricks.

I still have a little bit of anticipation in my heart.

Xiuming combed her hair, picked up the hairpin from the bedside table, and gently inserted it into her hair bun.

Ayako's eyes widened as she looked up at his cautious face, her lips slightly parted, exhaling hot breath.

"How's the hairstyle... hmm?"

Xiuming had just finished inserting the hairpin when Ayako suddenly leaned in and lightly pecked his cheek with her soft lips. She then withdrew her lips, facing the small mirror, and said, shaking the hairpin, "So ugly."

"We can't let this go unpunished..." Xiuming flicked her chin and retorted, "Ugly people are always up to no good."

Then he removed her left foot from the stainless steel support and picked her up again.

Ayako suddenly became obedient, snuggling into Hideaki's arms, her eyelashes fluttering as she glanced at his face, and whispered, "Why did you suddenly kiss me? Do you like me?"

"Riko is next door, please don't let her misunderstand."

Ayako's face stiffened. She stared at Hideaki's neck, gritted her teeth, and said nothing more.

Upon entering the restroom, Ayako didn't expect any new tricks and simply let Hideaki do as he pleased, sitting on the toilet.

However, Xiuming actually stood beside him, staring straight at him.

"Why aren't you out yet?" Ayako said angrily.

"Didn't I say so? Give me a good review."

"Are you serious? How could you be so perverted?" Ayako asked in disbelief.

"Stop talking nonsense and give a good review quickly." Xiuming revealed his despicable and perverted face.

"Pervert! You pervert, get out of here!" Ayako was so angry that her chest hurt and she could hardly breathe.

"Give a good review."

"Great review, great review!" Ayako took down the large roll of toilet paper from the wall and threw it over.

Chapter 27 You're nowhere near as good as Riko.

Xiuming quickly left the bathroom, closing the door behind him. With a "bang," a large roll of toilet paper slammed against the door.

"Mrs. Sugita, would you like to learn embroidery next? I'll teach you!"

Xiuming decided to strike while the iron was hot and continue to ask for a positive review.

Ayako didn't respond; she's probably annoyed!

A few minutes later, as the toilet flushed, Ayako's embarrassed and annoyed voice came out: "Help me back to my room."

Hideaki pushed open the bathroom door, and Ayako sat upright, like a company executive sitting on the toilet.

It seems they've reached the limit of awkwardness, and they're using a cold attitude to cover it up.

Xiuming stood still and said, "I'm going to teach you embroidery. I'm doing this out of kindness to prevent you from being disgraced. Shouldn't you give me a good review?"

"You're so naive."

Ayako tossed her head to one side, causing the silver hairpin pendant in her hair to sway.

I thought it was some kind of romantic flirting, but it turns out it was just a ploy to get positive reviews and deliberately embarrass people.

That's incredibly childish, idiotic, moron, and stupid...

Are you going to give it to me or not?

Xiuming strode up to her, looking down at her.

Ayako was startled and instinctively looked up, feeling a strong sense of oppression. She turned her body to the side.

"I might consider it if you want my body, but if you want good reviews? Forget about it!"

Is this some kind of role-playing game? What will he do next? Is he going to pounce on me all at once? Or use torture? Oh dear, how should I react? I can't wait...

Xiuming could tell from her darting eyes that she seemed to be treating it as a fun game.

I'm busy with important things, I don't have time to play games with her.

The woman is immature and doesn't resemble a married woman at all.

"You're nowhere near as good as Riko!"

"what?!"

It wasn't until Xiuming carried her out of the restroom and onto the escalator that she came to her senses. "You were the one who wanted to be romantic, and I was just playing along! How could you suddenly say something so hurtful?"

Ayako screamed in her heart: She is her, and I am me. Don't compare me to her, you bastard! You scumbag!

"The mood I like is one of complete obedience. I'll give you another chance and give me a good review."

"I won't give it to you, so go ahead and kill me!"

Xiuming realized that things were getting a bit complicated. She had developed a rebellious attitude and was acting so recklessly that she was practically slacking off.

However, if one's actions are repeated too often, they will appear very foolish and overly purposeful.

I decided to try a different approach and see how much she desired this "exquisite sewing technique," since we'd already achieved the "two good" accomplishment.

Back to the room on the second floor.

"I'm thirsty, get me some water."

Ayako pointed to the transparent water glass that she could reach by leaning forward slightly.

Xiuming was tidying up the needles, threads, and embroidery tools on the four corner workbench next to the mattress, glancing back at them.

She was also keeping her lips tightly closed, her cheeks slightly puffed out, and staring at him with narrowed eyes.

Xiu Ming laughed.

"You sly fox, from watching TV, going to the toilet, to eating, you've been testing my limits time and time again, haven't you?"

"So what?" Ayako tilted her head, her eyes revealing a hint of trepidation and anticipation. "You've already given yourself away. You definitely have feelings for me. You even kissed me first..."

Could it be that by complying with her repeated requests and taking care of her so often, she's become love-struck?

Judging from her eyes, she seemed to lack confidence and wanted to confirm it.

“You’re so smart,” Xiuming said, sitting down next to her with a fabric and sewing kit. “Now, let me, who has you in my heart, teach you embroidery! Study hard so you won’t be exposed at the embroidery exhibition next month.”

Let her guess whatever she wants, let's get the final positive review first.

Hideaki doesn't like smart women like that; they're annoying! He prefers obedient women like Riko.

Ayako grabbed Hideaki's hand, cupped it to her chest, and smiled at him, "Is it this place that attracted you?"

“That’s only one aspect. What attracts me more is your temperament and personality,” Xiuming said, pulling his hand back and handing her the embroidery needle. “Come and learn! A month is a very tight timeframe!”

“It is a bit difficult,” Ayako said, grinning foolishly at him. “Are you worried about me?”

"Of course I'm worried, after all, I care about you. Shouldn't I give you a good review for worrying about you like this?"

After Xiuming finished speaking, he felt that his purpose was still a bit too obvious, and he should try to negotiate with her a few more times.

"I give you a good review!"

As Ayako spoke, she wrapped her right arm around the back of Hideaki's neck, kissed him on the cheek, then stared at him with clear, watery eyes, her pink lips slightly pouting, as if asking for a kiss.

The "three good" achievements have been achieved.

Congratulations on obtaining the "Expert-Level Traditional Chinese Medicine Massage Technique" for treating sprains, bruises, lower back pain, and other ailments.

How should I put it? It's not a divine skill, nor can it cure all diseases instantly. At best, it's only good enough to open a massage parlor.

"Madam, please have some self-respect. Riko is next door; she'll be heartbroken if she sees this. Focus on your embroidery studies!"

Xiuming removed her arm from his neck and then stepped back a body length.

I hate people with brains like this. Asking for a good review is such a hassle, so annoying!

"Hmph!" Ayako was stunned for a moment, then angrily slammed her fist on the mattress. "I'm hungry, cook me some food."

"You wish! Riko hasn't eaten yet, how can I make it for you first? We'll talk about it when she wakes up."