Having found a demon, I've decided to raise her.

The girl in black seemed to sense something for a moment and suddenly froze.

Chen Ming turned around as she grabbed his arm, and said with a smile—

"It's okay, we can't sell any pancakes every day, it's rare to find someone who likes them... What are you doing?"

The girl in black grabbed him and brought her face close. Her clear eyes stared straight at him, making him feel a little uncomfortable, but also allowing him to carefully observe the girl in black's eyes.

Those were deep gray eyes, tinged with an eerie blue, just like her hair, with streaks of blue hidden within her long gray hair.

Her fair face furrowed slightly as she sniffed him and then reached out to touch him...

Cerberus, who was carrying a plate, couldn't stand seeing the girl in black behaving so disrespectfully towards her master. She rushed over, grabbed her master, pulled him behind her, and said—

"What's wrong? Men and women shouldn't touch each other."

"..."

Chen Ming looked at the dog, who seemed possessive of its food, and almost laughed. He patted its head and said—

Who taught you that phrase?

"The landlady also told me that if I see other women getting close to my master, I should protect him, otherwise he will be eaten by the women."

"...No way!"

The girl in black blushed. What was this white-haired, red-eyed girl talking about? She wasn't a hooligan. Although the shop manager in front of her was somewhat handsome, she wouldn't do that.

Cerberus, however, still looked at her with suspicion and said—

"Women love to lie...that's what the landlady told me."

Chen Ming found it somewhat interesting and said with a smile—

"...The landlady is also a woman. If a woman says that women like to lie, then isn't that a lie?"

"Well?"

Cerberus wasn't a very bright dog. Listening to Chen Ming's somewhat convoluted explanation, it stretched out its fingers, flipped them, and then scratched its head...

Encountering a dilemma in dog life...

Chen Ming watched as the dog, its head adorned with question marks, went off to think for itself. He then smiled and looked back at the girl in black, saying—

"Well... if there's nothing else, I'll go make some pancakes?"

"……it is good."

The girl in black looked at the man. She had initially refused his kindness, but now, after some thought, she no longer resisted.

Chen Ming didn't think too much about it and went straight back to the kitchen, indulging in his old trade – a bakery!

As long as there is one customer, that is the bakery.

Order one pancake and one sweet pancake, and get plenty of toppings. Losing money doesn't matter; the most important thing is to enjoy yourself.

"Give."

Chen Ming handed the full bag to the girl in black. She held it in her hands; it was heavy...

She blinked at him.

Could the boss actually have feelings for her?

Some hesitation.

The girl in black nodded, smiled at him, and said—

"Thanks, boss... By the way, have you seen anyone recently?"

"Huh? Who?"

Chen Ming tilted his head, not knowing what the girl in black suddenly said.

The girl in black thought for a moment and said—

"A white-haired woman."

Chen Ming glanced at Cerberus, who was still contemplating his canine existence.

The girl in black shook her head and said—

"Not like this young lady... but this tall girl, with white hair and blue eyes, um... a little rude."

Chen Ming looked at the black-clad girl's hand gestures.

The height she was gesturing to only reached below Chen Ming's waist; she was shorter than the landlady! This wasn't a woman; she should be called a little girl.

Chen Ming had indeed encountered a white-haired, blue-eyed being before. He and Cerberus had met an Outer God with white hair and blue eyes on their journey.

But she's a tall girl, at least not short, let alone someone this short. And she was quite polite; she even gave him an anniversary gift and a card, which he still carries.

So Chen Ming shook his head and said—

I've never seen it.

"...I see."

The girl in black nodded to him and said—

"I'm so sorry, I asked a strange question."

"It's fine."

Chen Ming could see the disappointment in her eyes and asked with some concern—

"Are you alright? Is your child lost?"

"Huh? A child?"

The girl in black paused slightly, then, as if amused, rolled her eyes and said—

"Yes, that's right, it's the kid. He's never home, and when he does come back, he always acts all high and mighty."

"Forehead……"

Chen Ming scratched his head, unsure how to comment.

The girl in black looked at him, her hand gripping the bag nervously, and said—

"Um... Manager, could you please do me a favor?"

"You said."

"If you see a child like the one I described, could you please let me know?"

"Um, okay, but we might not actually run into them."

"...No, I think it's quite possible."

The girl in black stared intently at him, as if sensing some kind of presence.

Chen Ming smiled and said—

"Okay, how can I contact you?"

"Ah, this is my phone number... What's the store manager's name?"

"Just call me Chen Ming."

"Mr. Chen Ming, you can call me the tailor."

The girl in black and Chen Ming exchanged phone numbers. The girl in black thought it was wonderful that he was so helpful, and smiled happily, saying—

"Then I'll leave it to you. I have something to do, but I'll come again when I have time."

"Okay, you're welcome anytime."

Chen Ming saw the person out of the store.

Dong Yi, who had been watching from the side, looked up from his phone screen, squinted, and said—

"He gets so interested in pretty girls...tsk tsk tsk."

"..."

Chen Ming felt that Dong Yi's accusations were unreasonable and glanced at Lucifer.

Lucifer also smiled and said—

"Promiscuity".

Chen Ming's expression fell.

He really hadn't thought of that.

I have quite a few ideas about motorcycles.

……

……

The tailor rode his motorcycle to a high point, sat down by the roadside, took out a pancake, took a bite, and found it tasted quite good; he had eaten it once before, so he knew it.

She looked at the cake, which was packed full of filling.

Suddenly I realized I was a bad woman.

If the store manager likes her, she shouldn't accept his kindness; otherwise, she'd seem like a bad woman who takes advantage of other people's feelings.

I did want to refuse at first.

But I inexplicably sensed something from him.

It's as if the boss has been here.

So she didn't want to reject his advances, hoping to use this opportunity to get closer to him, and then ask about the boss's whereabouts, even leaving a promise...

Ah... she's just a wicked woman who takes advantage of others.

The tailor covered his face, feeling extremely ashamed.

But there was really no need for that; Chen Ming just felt it was a favor to lend a hand.

The seamstress was taking it too seriously.

Bonus Chapter: Younger Brother Riding a Dog, Older Sister