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

"Dancing with the landlady would be so relaxing."

"I can't jump, I'll just stomp you to death."

"It's so light, it won't hurt if you step on it."

The landlady looked at his profile and said—

"What? Why are you only saying nice things today?"

"Haven't I always said nice things about the landlady? Haven't I always said you're cute?"

"Ugh... Okay, okay, stop talking, you're giving me goosebumps."

The landlady hid her face behind his back, so he couldn't see the slightly conflicted expression on her face. This guy is always like this; even though he uses a coaxing tone, he eventually starts to take it seriously.

The two chatted for a while before arriving at the hospital entrance.

As soon as Chen Ming parked his car, a woman wearing sunglasses and high heels walked over.

She smiled at the landlady first, then glanced at Chen Ming and said—

"You are……"

“I am her tenant.”

Chen Ming pointed to the landlady who had jumped out of the car.

The woman smiled and said—

"Thank you so much."

"fine."

He looked at the landlady, and she glanced at him as well, then said—

"It's someone I know."

The woman opposite him froze upon hearing this. Chen Ming seemed to see a fleeting sadness on her face, but she quickly concealed it and smiled, saying—

Have you two eaten yet?

"Forehead……"

Chen Ming had not yet spoken.

The landlady has already answered, saying—

"We've eaten, let's go. Mr. Chen Ming, you should go to work too."

He looked down at the landlady, at her head, and then at the somewhat embarrassed woman. He had some guesses in his mind, but he didn't say anything.

He patted the landlady's head, her twin ponytails swaying, and said—

"Do you want me to pick you up later? Do you want me to come over if I'm cooking at home?"

"..."

The landlady looked at him, smiled, and said—

"Of course it would be great to get a free meal from you. You've been patted on the head so many times, it's time to get your money's worth."

As he spoke, he walked past the woman, and the two walked together into the hospital. Chen Ming also saw that the woman seemed to want to pat the landlady's head, but gave up several times.

"...Every family has its own troubles."

Chen Ming sighed.

Actually, everyone knows there must be a reason why the landlady started managing rental properties at such a young age, and she must have endured a lot of hardship.

But that was an area that outsiders couldn't enter, so Chen Ming had no other way but to tease her and make her happy.

Chen Ming drove the car to the front of the store.

Pull open the roller shutter door, clean up a bit, and then you can open the shop.

Soon a customer came over and said—

"Boss, why wasn't the shop open yesterday?"

"I had something to do yesterday, would you like a pancake?"

"No, give me a bowl of wontons instead."

"..."

Chen Ming looked up at his signboard. He clearly thought this was a bakery... What was this strange sense of frustration?

Time flies when you're busy working.

Today was another day when everything except the pancakes was sold out.

He looked at the remaining pancakes in his hand. He had clearly improved the variety of pancakes, so why were there so few people ordering them?

wonderful.

It was still early, but it was already 6:30 pm. He decided to go home to cook for Lucifer and the landlady.

He hopped on his motorcycle, then seemed to sense someone watching him. He turned his head and saw a long-haired figure, backlit, staring straight at him.

The man was also carrying a long box on his back.

Chen Ming blinked and looked at her. She was wearing a blue dress and a black skirt, somewhat like a female student uniform from the Republican era.

Is it a retro style?

It looks pretty good.

She noticed his gaze.

stomping on...

The black shoes made a soft sound as they stepped on the ground, revealing toned, bare calves.

tread.

She stopped in front of him and looked up at him. He was then able to see her face clearly.

Her upturned eyebrows were somewhat aggressive, her eyelashes were slightly curled, revealing large brown eyes that kept scrutinizing Chen Ming, as if searching for something.

Chen Ming couldn't help but shrink back a little, and asked—

"Um... we're already closed for today..."

"What do you think..."

The girl interrupted Chen Ming and said—

How much is your life worth?

"..."

Why does this line look so familiar?

Chapter 18 There Must Be a Thousand-Year-Old Monster in Your House

Those are such familiar lines.

Chen Ming couldn't help but think of his previous encounter with Lucifer. Could it be that this girl in front of him was also...?

Chen Ming looked at the long, black box slung on her back; its material absorbed the sunlight, giving it a reserved air. Now, seeing her in her retro school uniform, he found it somewhat suspicious.

Chen Ming paused for a moment, then decided it was best not to cause any trouble and said—

"The shop is closed. If you want to buy anything, come back tomorrow. Otherwise, I'll give you a pancake."

He handed her the rest of the cake.

It was just a casual remark, but the other person's eyes seemed to light up slightly. Looking at Chen Ming with brown eyes, they asked—

"May I?"

"Um... anyway, it's what's left over."

The girl took the pancake Chen Ming handed her and took a bite as if she couldn't wait.

"Mmm...smells so good..."

He squinted his eyes happily, holding the bag of crepes in both hands, looking like he was truly blissful.

Chen Ming opened his mouth slightly.

Although she was a strange and suspicious guy, she praised his cooking skills, which made him feel a little fond of her, and she didn't seem like a bad kid.

...His favorability rating is really easy to increase.

It's dangerous to be easily won over by a girl. Boys should protect themselves, or it will be too late once they've been deceived.

He scratched his head and said—

"Thank you."

"what?"

Thank you for your compliment.

"No, it's really delicious. I should be thanking you."

She put the things down first, licked her lips, and said—

"I knew I couldn't just leave you like this. Don't worry, I'll help you solve the problem."

"Huh? What's the problem?"

Chen Ming tilted his head, feeling somewhat confused. How could anyone understand this girl talking to herself?

She looked into his eyes and said—

"Didn't you run into trouble?"

"No, well... if you're talking about a broken phone, then yes, it is a hassle."

Chen Ming stroked his chin, then frowned. Could it be that he had been targeted by some kind of "carnivore" again? Was disaster about to befall him?

He looked around.

The strange girl followed his gaze and looked around, then asked, completely bewildered—