I suddenly became a yakuza boss.

His Mercedes was indeed an old, secondhand car. He bought it only to enhance the organization's image, and it had been under constant repair and maintenance for the past few years.

She did feel weak and unable to walk. Now that Li Xuan had a car, it wouldn't be too much trouble for him. In the end, Yukino thought for a while, nodded, and said, "Then I'll leave it to you."

As a result, Li Xuan and Xue Nai got into the car and prepared to set off for the apartment twenty kilometers away.

After the vehicle was barely able to leave the parking space, Li Xuan located Yukino's apartment and began driving towards the main road.

—[Chiba Weather Forecast: Red-level thunderstorms are expected starting at 4:20 PM today. Please be aware of the thunderstorms and travel safely. Do not go to mountainous areas or stay near rivers...]

The radio kept broadcasting the weather forecast for this heavy rain.

As Li Xuan drove, he felt that the rain was even heavier than yesterday.

He glanced at the second young lady with concern and found that she had already leaned back in her chair, looking listless, and was resting with her eyes closed.

However, at 5:40, Li Xuan's car and other vehicles were stopped at the tunnel entrance by Japanese police.

The tunnel was in a low-lying area and water had accumulated.

They drove all the way here, only to be ordered to turn back by the police.

Li Xuan had no choice but to return to the car.

"What's wrong?" Yukino asked, her face looking a little pale.

“The tunnel is flooded. This is the only way through these mountains. I didn’t expect the road conditions to become so bad after two rains,” Li Xuan said to Xue Nai.

"...Then what should we do?"

Yukino was taken aback and asked.

“I know there is another way through this mountain, but it’s a small path. If I turn back, it will take three hours to get around to my destination.”

Li Xuan checked the map navigation and said to Yukino.

When the second young lady heard that it would take three hours, she remained silent for a while, but still agreed.

Li Xuan could only pray that his car wouldn't break down on the way.

The vehicle turned around and began to head towards another mountain road.

This mountain road connects several villages in the mountains. There are no streetlights, and when it gets completely dark, Li Xuan's car keeps winding around the mountain road, gradually bypassing this mountain range.

When I talked to Yukino again, the girl seemed to be asleep, and didn't move at all.

Unfortunately, when we reached the middle of the mountain road, which was pitch black, roadblocks appeared.

Mountain police also prohibit vehicles from passing through areas prone to mudslides during heavy rain...

Li Xuan was at a loss. It was already past nine o'clock at night, and if he went back to his house, it would probably be eleven o'clock.

"Miss Yukino, it seems you'll be staying here tonight... Miss Yukino, Yukino?"

Li Xuan spoke to Yukino, but found that she did not respond at all. He shook the girl and saw that she had a pained expression.

Realizing something was wrong, Li Xuan touched Yukino's forehead.

It's very hot!!

Only then did he realize that the girl hadn't had a fever before or since, but had suddenly developed one at this crucial moment.

No wonder she was wearing a mask before; she probably already had a cold before she arrived. Japanese people seem to underestimate the importance of colds; they even eat popsicles to cool down when they have a fever—unbelievable!

"Hang in there, Yukino-san."

Li Xuan comforted the girl who looked exhausted.

Driving in the rain requires keeping the air conditioning on to prevent the windows from fogging up. In places where you can't see your hand in front of your face, even with the windows heated, everything is still blurry. But even Li Xuan felt a bit cold with the air conditioning on in the rain, let alone the girl who was now sensitive to the cold and had a high fever.

With no other option, Li Xuan turned off the air conditioning, placed some pillows and other items from the car on Yukino's body, and started turning the car around to go back.

However, the windows fogged up, the road was treacherous, and driving was completely impossible...

Li Xuan was extremely anxious. No matter what, he couldn't allow the air conditioning to run for over two hours under these conditions, pushing Yukino to the brink of despair...

Just when Li Xuan was at his wit's end, the slowly moving car finally passed by an abandoned house that looked completely deserted, but could barely provide shelter from the wind and rain, standing quietly in the mountains.

These abandoned houses are a common sight in Japan. Given Japan's aging population and urbanization, these houses often end up like this once the heirs give up their inheritance.

The car was parked on the side of the road, and Li Xuan quietly observed the dark, dilapidated house.

With Yukino, who was running a fever, nearby, Li Xuan felt that it was necessary to spend the night together...

Chapter 118 Making it a fait accompli (5k)

A torrential downpour was pouring down from the sky, and the mountains and forests were pitch black. This abandoned house sat in the middle of nowhere, far from any village or town. Although it was unclear how many years it had been dilapidated, apart from some damage to the roof and walls, it provided adequate shelter from the wind and rain.

Li Xuan's car was parked in the parking space, like a deserted island in a raging sea. He carefully pushed open the wooden door, and a musty smell hit him.

"No one has lived here for about ten years."

Li Xuan examined the damage and decorations with a flashlight and then commented.

He bent down and wiped the wooden board. The board was very dry, and it was clean after wiping it with a cloth. He could sleep well that night.

The car contained rags, bottled water, dried food, a first-aid kit, and even a small blanket—all the essential items for gangsters. Once everything was in order, Li Xuan returned to the car and found Yukino Yukinoshita, who looked terrible and was unconscious.

"Miss Yukino? Miss Yukino? Wake up."

Li Xuan nudged Yukino's shoulder and asked with concern.

"Um...have we arrived yet?"

Yukino Yukinoshita groggily opened her eyes, glanced at him, and asked with a distressed expression.

“No, this road is also blocked. You have a fever, the weather is terrible, and your body can’t take more than two hours of travel. I found an abandoned house, and we’ll stay here tonight. Anyway, I brought fever reducers in the first-aid kit, so let’s get your fever down first.” Li Xuan leaned in and looked down at her, explaining.

"..."

Yukino's consciousness was also hazy, and she was dizzy. She just looked at Li Xuan wearily, unable to keep up with her thoughts.

As a result, Li Xuan picked her up and carried her out of the car.

Surprisingly, Li Xuan noticed that Yukino was a bit overweight, at least exceeding her physical appearance; her weight was the healthy type.

This was the first time he had ever held a girl like this. He placed Yukino on the blanket, and with the help of the flashlight, what appeared before Li Xuan was a seventeen-year-old girl who was completely unprepared but breathtakingly beautiful.

Li Xuan felt a subconscious, even instinctive, feeling that he couldn't quite describe.

It must be said that the Yukinoshita family truly lives up to its reputation as a prestigious clan. Even with a fever, the girl's beautiful black hair and delicate, pretty face still made her stunningly beautiful amidst the dark and dilapidated house. In the empty house, with her seemingly unconscious, Li Xuan felt a strange stirring in his heart.

But Li Xuan suppressed this pathetic thought. This wonderful sense of déjà vu did not actually make Li Xuan feel guilty, but it must be wrong.

"So I used to have this kind of thinking too... Why, for this younger sister...?"

Li Xuan pondered his subconscious as he silently gazed at the beautiful woman who was a few years younger than him.

Soon, Li Xuan rolled up the blanket and wrapped it around her.

Even after taking precautions to keep warm, Yukino Yukinoshita still seemed to be shivering, as if she had fallen into an ice cave.

A thin blanket was obviously not enough, so Li Xuan had to look for other warm clothing and bedding.

The house has two floors and isn't large, but it seems to be divided into many small rooms. However, most of the belongings have already been moved out, leaving only firewood and a wooden frame as the only valuable items. This is a very old-fashioned, simple kitchen. Even in this advanced era in Japan, some rural areas still traditionally use this kind of wooden frame to boil water and stew soup.

The desolate wilderness was cold and lonely, with black rain and fragrant grass. When it came to taking care of people, Li Xuancai felt that he was short of supplies and struggling to make ends meet.

With no other option, Li Xuan lit a batch of firewood with a lighter to warm the house, placed his favorite iron cup on the fire stand, boiled a cup of water to feed the medicine, and also to warm Yukino's body.

Yukino, exhausted from the cold air and the journey, lay by the fire, her cheeks flushed red from the firelight.

"In any case, it would be best to call Miss Yang Nai and see if she has any ideas?"

Li Xuan took out her phone, wanting to inform her family about the situation.

However, the cell phone signal display was relentless: [Outside the circle].

Now he is completely disheartened and can only take care of Yukino on his own.

The first-aid kit was simply equipped with fever reducers, bandages, knives, forceps, rubbing alcohol, antidiarrheal medication, and aspirin—essential life-saving drugs for gangsters in open-world brawls.

This guy, who's always fighting and killing, is now using these things to help a girl; his feelings are somewhat complicated and poignant.

To take her temperature, they used the simplest electronic thermometer. Li Xuan rummaged through the box and took it out, then looked at the Second Miss again.

"Second Miss, let me check your temperature. Are you still awake?"

Li Xuan asked.

The second young lady, who had just taken fever-reducing medicine, seemed to have no reaction at all.

Li Xuan called her several times, but she didn't respond. He guessed that the fever reducer had taken effect and she had fallen asleep.

There was no other way; he had to do it himself. Li Xuan carefully unfolded the blanket, intending to slip the thermometer under her armpit.

But Yukino's coat was completely covered up, so Li Xuan remained silent for a moment before steeling himself and unbuttoning it.

However, after taking off her coat, it was discovered that the girl was wearing a long-sleeved shirt underneath, which couldn't be tucked in at all.

"It won't fit..."

Li Xuan thought regretfully.

The torrential rain outside keeps falling. As summer transitions into autumn, the maritime climate is truly unbearable.

Amidst the sound of rain, Li Xuan squinted, thinking that this girl was unresponsive no matter how much he called her; he figured he should just give her something, but she still wouldn't wake up...

Li Xuan slowly lifted Yukino's clothes, almost up to her chest. He swallowed hard, then reached inside and slipped the thermometer under her armpit...

His cold, dry hands felt sticky when they touched Yukino's skin; she seemed to be sweating.

However, he also felt his hand touch the strap... He dared not dwell on that matter anymore.

"Okay, it's in!"

Li Xuan finally managed to slip the thermometer into the second young lady's armpit and whispered.

However, with a loud "boom," another thunderclap resounded in the sky, the earth-shattering thunderclap seeming to echo all around.

Pale lightning illuminated the small, ruined world. Leaning down so close to the feverish Yukino Yukinoshita's face, Li Xuan clearly saw that, without him noticing, Yukino's eyes had opened...

Those beautiful, feverish eyes watched him silently.

Li Xuan's heart seemed to stop beating as he stared at the girl in astonishment.