He took a sip of tea to calm his turbulent emotions:
"It's a bit hard to explain, and Ms. Shibuya might think I'm being a bit dramatic, but the situation is actually quite simple. I was one of the adopted children in my family, and I always felt that my family's feelings were genuine and that they all loved me. But then I suddenly realized that I was just there to fill a certain unexpected void in the family... and that's a bit hard to accept."
Chu Yinan had heard Heinrich mention Aunt Liu's situation once before. When Aunt Liu was seeking medical treatment in her early years, due to the irregular practices of the hospital affiliated with the Isaac lineage, she developed fertility problems, somewhat like the "stone woman" in the common parlance.
However, it's just a difficulty, not that it's completely impossible to have children.
According to the information Chu Yinan learned from the box, Aunt Liu was indeed very lucky to have succeeded once, thanks to in vitro fertilization (IVF) technology, which was extremely difficult to find healthy egg cells.
But later, for some unknown reason, the baby died—this is what Chu Yinan learned from the photos he saw in the evening.
Aunt Liu also has a photo with that baby. The baby's features do resemble Chu's. In the photo, Aunt Liu looks haggard but happy.
When Chu Yinan first saw the photo, he was puzzled. Had he ever left Turing Tower as a baby? How could there be a photo of him with Aunt Liu? This was too unbelievable.
However, those documents told Chu Yinan that he was just being delusional.
“My parents really enjoy watching videos of me when I was a baby. It’s actually quite embarrassing, but when I think about how my family loves me and that’s why they do it, I don’t think much of it… Now that I think about it, Aunt Liu probably just wanted to find the shadow of a little family member who was unfortunately absent in my videos. I hate that feeling.”
Wei is truly ruthless and taciturn, and his words are remarkably accurate. The talents that AIs bestowed upon the children of Turing Tower did not bring them a vibrant life; instead, they turned them into professional tools.
Shibuya Yoshimi really shouldn't comment too much on this kind of family matter, but since she's a lawyer, she should at least have a legal mindset when dealing with it:
"Feelings are subjective and hard to judge. If you think your parents' feelings are fake, you still need to try to find evidence. Even if you have objective evidence, it's best to also confront them subjectively and ask them what their true thoughts are. Generally speaking, as long as you can handle your future life well, it doesn't really matter whether you run away from home or not."
However, it's best to talk things out face-to-face; using running away from home as an avoidance tactic is highly inadvisable.
"I have plenty of options. I have a lot of influence and connections. I just have other things to take care of right now... I'll go back and talk to you in person later. I'll be going now."
Chu Yinan planned to slip away to seek refuge with Sister Xuan Ya, resolve the arranged marriage in person, then go to Glory Island to find Marissa, and then take Marissa to find the female monster. He would also resolve the relationship with the young lady from the Liszt family, and then return to Turing Tower.
Make sure you have everything planned out clearly.
But the mature and beautiful prosecutor flicked Chu Yinan's small head with her finger and asked with a strange expression:
“If you go out like that, you’ll be seen as a suspicious person. We’re talking about something very serious, right? Why are you reacting like this, little one?”
Chu Yinan: ......
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P.S.: I was working on some strange side stories for other books, so this is even later. Or2
Chapter 7 My Good Sister Helps Me
Chu Yinan didn't want things to be like this, but what could he do after taking that bone-strengthening soup?
He knew he should be serious in such a formal setting, and at least not act cocky, but he just couldn't control himself!
His current sense of despair is like that of someone who is sleepy in class but doesn't know why they are still responding, and then being called on by the teacher to stand up and read the text aloud in front of the whole class.
"It's the soup's fault. I can't drink nourishing soups." Chu Yinan was embarrassed, unsure how convincing her words were.
Shibuya Giri, no longer wanting to tease him, seriously discussed the matter:
"You don't want to go back now, so it's like you have nowhere else to go, right? Do you have any plans?"
"I'm going to a senior's house for dinner tomorrow, we're old acquaintances."
Shibuya couldn't tell whether he had made up an acquaintance on the spot or if it was true:
"It's up to you, but if you have nowhere to go, you can stay here for now. You can leave whenever you want to have a heart-to-heart talk with your family."
"Oh, the prosecutor is so kind-hearted. I have a relative who told me when I stayed at her place that I shouldn't go looking for her unless I had run away from home. How mean!"
Shibuya Yi was surprised. It was really outrageous for a relative to say such a thing, but judging from Chu Yinan's tone, he didn't seem to dislike that relative very much. It was probably because this "bad relative" he was talking about had already expected this situation to happen.
She glanced at the time, went to the cupboard, found a spare new towel and toiletries such as a toothbrush, and tossed them to Chu Yinan:
"It's almost time. Come with me to take a shower. You didn't bring any clothes, but a towel will do."
Judging from the conversation, it seems like you want to drag him into the bath together?
Chu Yinan took the towel off his face and said:
"I can take a shower by myself. Is there any smart home system installed here? If so, I'll know even more. Ms. Shibuya, you can take a shower first."
"But the water pressure here will drop very low after a certain period of time. If you don't shower now, you'll have to wait until tomorrow morning."
"what?"
Chu Yinan had never encountered a water shortage at night before, but he suddenly remembered that this was a bustling area with many shops, office buildings, and shopping malls; there was a commercial plaza in each of the four cardinal directions. He guessed that this area would experience water shortages at certain times.
Chu Yinan was a little awkward. This prosecutor was not exactly a stranger, but they weren't close enough to be scrubbing each other's backs in the bathhouse. But while he was being awkward, Shibuya Yi had already pulled him into the bathroom.
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It's clear that Shibuya has high standards for the bathroom experience. In this house with limited space, even the kitchen, a place that is frequently used, feels cramped, but the bathroom is much more spacious, almost twice the size of the kitchen, and the bathtub brand she chose is also quite expensive.
"I can apply the shower gel myself."
"You have 20 minutes of water time left. After that, the water pressure will be very low, and it will be difficult to rinse off the bubbles. If you wash separately, there won't be enough time. Raise your hands."
Chu Yinan obeyed the prosecutor's sister's instructions, raising his arms for her to help him apply bath foam. He sat on a small stool, his legs subtly turned inwards, with a towel covering his thighs to conceal some sensitive areas.
But it's not that easy to cover up. The damp towel stuck to his thighs, forming a large, conical mound like a skyscraper rising from the ground.
"Ms. Shibuya seems very skilled. Have you ever helped younger siblings or others with bathing before?"
"Yeah, I was forced to bathe my niece once. She's about your size, very naughty, and doesn't like taking baths. Every time she takes a bath, it's like dragging a cat to get a bath. One time, her mother had no choice but to call me in to help. We basically held her down and sprayed her with the showerhead. If you were half as well-behaved as you, it wouldn't be so tiring."
Chu Yinan felt somewhat ashamed of the "well-behaved" evaluation. He looked down at the small hill and tried to control it with his thighs, but the friction caused by the water flow reduced the friction, and Chu Yinan accidentally slipped. The towel bounced up and fell to the ground.
Shibuya Gyu glanced at the towel lying on the floor, unsure whether to laugh or scold him, and said nonchalantly:
"You seem to enjoy entertaining yourself. What's with flicking the towel away?"
Chu Yinan blushed.
Shibuya Yi carefully applied the shower gel to his body, covering his upper body areas such as the back of his neck, chin, behind his ears, and armpits. Just as she was about to shift her focus, Chu Yinan said at the opportune moment:
"I'll apply the rest. Ms. Shibuya, you should hurry up too, you haven't applied any shower gel or shampoo yet."
But Shibuya ignored his repeated hesitation and turned him around, wiping and scooping away at every nook and cranny.
"You're quite sensible, saving me the trouble of digging it out to wash for you. You're a bit coy, but you're quite obedient, knowing to stick your head out," said the prosecutor who was washing his hair, giving his head a gentle massage.
However, her technique was clumsy, and since she had long nails, it made Chu Yinan's scalp hurt a little, but Chu Yinan didn't dare to make a sound.
After he finished applying the ointment, Shibuya Yi finally realized that she had less than ten minutes left, making it a do-or-die sprint.
Chu Yinan herself only took less than a minute to lather up with shower gel, but women seemed to be more meticulous. Feeling indebted to the prosecutor, Chu Yinan offered to help her apply the shower gel.
Unfortunately, due to his limited height, he could only cover the waist, hips, and legs, but he still demonstrated craftsmanship by cleaning every nook and cranny.
Just in time for the last few minutes of the strong water pressure, Chu Yinan and Shibuya Yi hugged each other under the showerhead to rinse off the bubbles, managing to get clean just before the water pressure weakened.
A few minutes later, Chu Yinan was carried into the large round bathtub by Shibuya Yi and was soaking in it. The shower head next to him was still on, but the water was dripping out, just like a weak and powerless middle-aged man.
The bathtub has a pillow area with soft rubber. Shibuya Giri lay there with her head on the pillow, her slender and graceful body relaxing in the bathtub. It was so pleasant.
Unfortunately, the bathtub didn't have a child compartment, so Chu Yinan could only lie on the prosecutor's sister's lap.
Suddenly, Shibuya patted his cheek:
"With your constitution, you really can't take any supplements at all. It's been like this for so long... This kind of situation isn't good for your health if it goes on for too long. Just like when you work out, you can't keep a muscle in a state of constant blood flow. How did you deal with it before?"
Although the situation was rather delicate, the little one had, after all, drunk the bone-strengthening soup she gave him.
"I have my own way of taking care of it after I take a shower. It's a family secret technique that I can't tell outsiders," Chu Yinan said with a frustrated expression.
"Call me 'good sister,' and I'll help you, okay?"
Chapter 8 Waiting in Aunt's Bedroom
The next morning, Chu Yinan woke up earlier than usual.
One reason is that he can't sleep soundly in a bed he's not used to, but it could also be that he slept in a cool place. His clothes were in the washing machine, and Chu Yinan had no clothes to wear, so he had to borrow a cotton sports T-shirt from the prosecutor sister to use as pajamas. Moreover, Shibuya Yi slept better than the others in his family, and she wouldn't hug or press against him.
However, Shibuya Giri's daily routine is still that of a top-tier healthy person. She doesn't sleep in late and gets up around the appointed time. Moreover, she is quite efficient and quick in tidying up her house, and her washing and dressing are even faster than average.
After finishing her makeup, it was only a little before 6:15. She sat by the window changing her clothes and putting on her stockings. Chu Yinan had no idea whether she didn't treat him like a man or what, she was really treating him like family.
"Xiao Chunan, what are your plans for today? Going home or something? If you want to stay here, that's fine too. I'll take you to my place after I get off work at noon. It's more spacious than this small apartment."
Without raising her head, she rolled one of her black lace-trimmed stockings into a circle with both hands, placed her snow-white foot, painted with purple nail polish, inside, stretched out her plump and beautiful legs, and smoothly pulled up the stocking. The movement was fluid, and the contact between the stocking and her skin was as smooth as if there was no friction at all.
After doing this twice, the prosecutor fastened the straps of her suspenders and finally put on the suit with a zipper at the back. If the suit had been made of elastic, it probably wouldn't have been able to fit through those plump, round peaches.
Chu Yinan looked away. He had already completed his equipment. In fact, he had suggested buying a set last night, but Shibuya Yi said it was unnecessary and that the clothes he had just bought would need to be washed. However, Chu Yinan's clothes were all obtained from the AI sisters, and he could wear them whenever he wanted.
"I plan to go see my senior today to handle something. There's something very important that I need to say to her in person."
Shibuya knew that while the little boy was cute, he was also quite clever when it came to important matters.
"Important matters? Even the option of contacting them by phone has been ruled out?"
I would like to contact her by phone, but the problem is I can't make a call. Every time I call Sister Xuanya, either the AI sister intercepts the call, or someone else calls in first. The last time I tried to contact her, Prosecutor Sister, you appeared right in front of me.
Isn't this clearly a demand for me to resolve this face-to-face?
"Yes, because text and phone calls can distort the transmission of emotions, and others may not be able to see your attitude, so if possible, it is better to say it face to face."
Shibuya didn't delve into his "important matter" and casually tossed her pajamas aside. This habitual action was noticed by Chu Yinan, who then understood why the clothes in the room were arranged so... freely.
"Okay, so would you like me to pick you up at noon or in the evening?"
"Hmm? Would it be inappropriate for me to disturb you further..."
"You said you were going to your senior's house, so naturally you're not related. If I leave you with someone who's not related to you, and you get lost, that would be a real problem for me."
If you don't plan to go home, or if you can't contact someone to prove your identity and relationship to pick you up, you'll still have to stay here with me!
Seeing the prosecutor's unquestionable gaze, Chu Yinan had no choice but to nod in response:
"Then I'll contact you again? I think if everything goes smoothly, you can pick me up at noon."
You can't just break off the relationship and then shamelessly keep eating at someone else's house, can you?
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After finishing their breakfast at the breakfast shop downstairs with Shibuya, Chu Yinan was dropped off at Jiang Xuanya's doorstep.
"This is... Mrs. Lee Hyun-eun's house, right?" Shibuya Yi glanced around briefly and said directly.
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