I suddenly became a yakuza boss.

However, Li Xuan felt an indescribable tension with Miura at this moment.

He deceived her.

He has been deceiving Ryuji Nobuo.

Shh...

The sound of rain in autumn feels heartbreaking and mesmerizing.

"Oh, right."

Suddenly, Yumiko Miura wanted to ask him something.

Li Xuan's body was immersed in darkness. He moved slightly unnaturally and glanced at her.

Do you know any of those people in my school's ministry?

Yumiko Miura asked in confusion.

When Li Xuan heard that it was about the Service Club, he replied, "I only know Yukino Yukinoshita and Yui Yuigahama."

Miura Yumiko noticed something was off and narrowed her eyes slightly, asking, "That's strange. Their club only has two girls and one boy, so how come you know all the girls? Plus, you know Isshiki too. Is that why you're so popular with women?"

He's clearly a contractor working outside the school, but it seems like he's completely infiltrated the school...

For various reasons, the biggest one is that his various yakuza operations are too close to Soubu High School in Chiba Prefecture.

Miura Yumiko seemed to have wanted to talk to Li Xuan for a long time. She quickly mentioned Isshiki during a casual chat at the construction site: "Isshiki has become very active and strong lately."

Upon hearing this description, Li Xuan asked somewhat dejectedly, "Wasn't Isshiki always very active?"

Yumiko Miura silently watched the raindrops falling from the sky, her face always carrying a profound meaning. She said, "What are you talking about? In this school, everyone around her belongs to someone else. A clever girl like her has always had such a hard time. That's not something called 'being active,' it's just self-protection."

Li Xuan roughly understood what Miura meant, but having witnessed Miura and Isshiki fighting over Hayama Hayato, he asked curiously, "You seem to care about her, but aren't you rivals for her affections?"

Upon hearing this, Miura Yumiko immediately jumped up as if on cue, excitedly shouting, "Who, who cares about her?! That brat, I hate her so much!"

Then, she exhaled and said nonchalantly, "However, she and I are not even rivals in love."

Upon hearing this, Li Xuan asked with some concern, "Why? Don't you all like that handsome guy Ye Shan?"

"It's not you guys, it's someone's idiot senior."

Yumiko Miura coldly denied it.

Isshiki Hachiman has been performing very well lately.

Miura Yumiko saw it all and naturally understood that Isshiki's happiness seemed to have started with that trip to Kikiyama.

"Alright, I just came to say hello. After all, we've known each other for a while. I'm going back now."

Yumiko Miura said as she prepared to leave.

When she entered the school gate, she saw Li Xuan with injuries and then paid special attention to him.

"Thank you for your concern."

Li Xuan said thank you.

However, Miura Yumiko, who had intended to leave, stopped. She looked at Li Xuan in the rain with a thoughtful expression for several seconds, which puzzled Li Xuan. Finally, she asked, "Is there something you're hiding from me?"

Li Xuan was taken aback for a moment, pondered for a second, and then replied, "No, you're overthinking it."

"...It was just a casual question. Alright, let's hand the reins back to someone who's been waiting for a while."

Yumiko Miura, carrying an umbrella, quietly observed Li Xuan for a while, then uttered a cryptic remark before turning and walking away towards the teaching building.

Returning control? Li Xuan didn't quite understand Miura Yumiko's meaning at first.

But then he saw a girl in a white shirt and gray skirt standing behind him in the rain and mist for a long time.

"..."

The rain seemed to grow even colder.

Yukino's eyes were clear, yet they appeared somewhat chilly in the dark rain.

The two girls seemed to have a bad relationship as they passed each other in the rain, without even exchanging a glance or a greeting. Their long hair flowed freely, and everything was understood without being spoken.

As a result, after Miura Yumiko left, only Yukino, holding a cardboard box, was left in the rain.

Did I disturb you?

Yukino glanced at Li Xuan and asked.

"No no."

Li Xuan felt a chill run down his spine when she looked at him like that, and immediately denied it.

"Mr. Nitta and Miura seem to know each other quite well."

Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly said something.

Driven by his survival instinct, Li Xuan didn't even hesitate before denying it: "No, we're not that close. We've only spoken a few times."

Yukino sighed. She felt that this man always seemed to meet new girls after a while. She held the cardboard box with one hand, sighed softly, and said, "Don't misunderstand, I'm just curious how you even know Miura. It's really not easy to know her. It seems that our Mr. Sunglasses has an incredible hunting talent."

"Hunting, hunting ability..."

Li Xuan felt heavy-hearted upon hearing this and muttered something helplessly.

"No, you misunderstood. I only met Miura Yumiko indirectly because of Isshiki. She came to check on my injuries just because we know each other. I really don't have any special connection with her..."

Li Xuanyi was anxious and immediately explained to Yukino Yukinoshita the thin relationship between him and Yumiko Miura.

But as he spoke, Li Xuan realized why he was so nervous, explaining in such detail as if he were asking for understanding.

In the open space, Yukino didn't respond to a single word.

"I won't interfere in your private relationships, you don't need to explain."

Yukino's reaction was indifferent, and she responded in a lukewarm manner.

"You're injured. What caused your injury?"

Yukino looked at Li Xuan's arm with some concern and asked.

Li Xuan used the same excuse to fob off Yukino Yukinoshita.

After hearing this, Yukino Yukinoshita sighed and said, "How could you be so careless?"

This tone is exactly the same as that of Yumiko Miura before.

Does it still hurt?

Yukino's expression was a little unpleasant. She looked at his injured area and asked.

Li Xuan replied, "It'll be ready soon."

Yukino stood in the rain, and for some reason, fell silent.

Li Xuan sensed that Yukino had also come with a purpose. He also noticed that she was carrying a small, damp cardboard box in one hand. Unable to fathom Yukino's thoughts, he could only ask, "What are you carrying? Do you want me to take it to you?"

Yukino pondered for a moment, then finally leaned the umbrella against her body, opened the cardboard box, showed it to Li Xuan, and said, "I found this child on the road."

Li Xuan saw a kitten with milky white fur.

Japan is a cat-loving country, and there are probably more cats than humans. Cats are everywhere on the streets. However, just like in a relationship, once time goes by, many cats are abandoned. As a result, Li Xuan's office balcony was often a habitat for stray cats. Cat lovers are also prevalent in the underworld, and they secretly give them dried fish, which makes it impossible to chase them away.

Li Xuan was terrified of being bothered by stray cats, and he didn't particularly like cats or dogs. After a moment of silence, he asked, "The school shouldn't allow you to bring animals in..."

The pretty high school girl was naturally aware of this school rule. She seemed a bit conflicted and hesitated before saying, "...Yes, but if it rains like this, it might freeze to death."

Li Xuan said, "It would be fine to leave it at the activity center, or we could adopt it if possible. Cats are relatively easy to raise."

Yukino shook her head and said to Li Xuan, "I can't keep cats at home."

"Then you can give it to a classmate."

Li Xuan continued with his suggestion.

Yukino Yukinoshita shook her head again and replied helplessly, "The Yui family has a dog, and the Hikigaya family has a cat. Apart from that, I don't have anyone else at school I can ask for help."

Li Xuan was not surprised at all. This lovely beauty did indeed have significant personality flaws, and he fully understood the situation after hearing her own admission that she had very few friends.

Yukino's purpose in seeking him out was made public a long time ago.

However, Li Xuan really didn't want to keep a pet.

His sofa, his fragile figurines, taking care of an adopted sister, and also a cat—absolutely not!

However, what he saw before him was this ordinary scene.

Under the gloomy sky battered by wind and rain, stood a beautiful woman with long, black hair soaked by the rain. A few strands of black hair clung to her snow-white cheeks, and her snow-white clothes clung to her skin, revealing glimpses of her complexion. The icy beauty was holding a kitten, and despite her disheveled state, she seemed determined to protect it. It was clear that she truly loved this cat.

Beautiful women have a natural advantage, and Li Xuan felt that this persistence and need for help was too unfair.

The time to pay off the debt has come.

"...You really like this kitten, don't you?"

Li Xuan had no choice but to compromise and asked helplessly.

"......well enough."

Yukino Yukinoshita glanced at the kitten and whispered.

That kind of caring gaze always makes me feel that in this world, humans are not as good as cats.

Li Xuan finally smiled, took the kitten, and said, "I have no choice but to keep it."

"No need. You don't look too good right now..."

Seeing that Li Xuan was now covered in wounds, Yukino Yukinoshita, considering his condition, politely declined his offer.

Li Xuan took the cardboard box from Yukino and said, "Don't worry, I'm perfectly fine here. But it's just me and Hina at home. If we both go out, I'm worried about who will take care of it. It needs to be looked after until it grows up. I'll bring it here then, and you can take care of it. Is that okay?"

This arrangement is the most reasonable division of labor. Without a mother cat to care for it, the kitten needs extra attention, so when there's simply not enough time, Li Xuan had Yukino take it to their activity room to look after it. Also, he could tell that Yukino Yukinoshita was the one who wanted to keep it, so he would help create some opportunities for her and the cat to interact. It was, in a way, like raising it together.

Upon hearing this arrangement, Yukino Yukinoshita's expression was a mixture of emotions.

How could she not understand the motives behind this young man in sunglasses?

"...Okay, thank you for your help."

Yukino Yukinoshita ultimately couldn't resist accepting the offer.

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