I suddenly became a yakuza boss.

Yang Nai deliberately puffed out her cheeks, then poked Li Xuan's face with her finger as punishment, and immediately said with a grin, "Alright, alright, here we go again, don't you? You absolutely can't say things like that again, that's our agreement, isn't it?"

The warm light illuminated the dark wooden planks and reflected on the brown walls, creating a cozy and ethereal atmosphere reminiscent of a cabin in the woods. Yang Nai liked the environment and said with a smile, "I'm not complaining to you, because these kinds of feelings are inevitable. I'm not made of iron, and I don't like to keep my grievances bottled up inside. I also want to find someone to vent to."

Yang Nai, with sparkling eyes and clenched his fists as if cheering himself on, seemed excited about this first experience and readily agreed to Li Xuan's request.

Li Xuan said, "I'm always ready to listen whenever you want to talk. That's what I've always done."

In fact, this is what it means to act cute.

Yang Nai's expression was still not obvious; perhaps even she herself didn't know how to act coquettishly in a more appropriate way.

"Yang Nai".

Li Xuan steeled himself and finally called Yang Nai by her real name for the first time.

Upon hearing this, Yang Nai glanced at Li Xuan.

"I... I can't guarantee a 100% success rate for this, but I can give it my all. I can't guarantee we'll live a wealthy life in the future, but I can guarantee... you'll be happy. I can't guarantee I'm perfect, but I can guarantee... I'll stay by your side and won't let you suffer. I can't guarantee your parents will approve of me, but I'll persevere, and sooner or later, they will."

In the house where everything was starting anew, Li Xuan had no more to give Yang Nai than a promise.

Yang Nai, who was sitting to the side, was stunned for a moment, her cheeks burning as she looked at Li Xuan.

She propped her cheeks up with her hands, simply smiling, her eyes fixed intently on the person.

I haven't even said a single word of liking you.

It seems our relationship started out too familiar, too fixed. We'd been working together for too long, and the boundaries between us—partners and acquaintances—had become blurred. A simple "I like you" was no longer enough to express what we truly wanted to say; only a long-term future could truly convey the depth of our appreciation.

"Mmm, I'll write it all down. Whew... now I feel even less likely to fall asleep."

Yang Nai placed a hand on Li Xuan's shoulder, causing Li Xuan's heart to skip a beat. Just as he was thinking that the young lady was about to do something to him, Yang Nai leaned closer, whispering in his ear, "Your heart rate is at least ten beats faster than usual... My wish isn't that strong. As long as we can be together, that's enough."

It was a hidden embrace, a beautiful expression of Yang Nai's feelings before she fell asleep.

※※※※

Li Xuan and Yang Nai then began living under the same roof.

The surrounding residents gradually became familiar with the young couple who had moved in.

Yang Nai chose to continue her university studies, waking up early every morning to take her meager living expenses to school and returning only in the afternoon. Li Xuan, under constant surveillance, was unable to collect his living expenses from the guesthouse. Having also parted ways with the yakuza, theoretically, they wouldn't contact him anymore. Faced with even greater difficulties than Yang Nai had anticipated, he secretly suspended his postgraduate entrance exam preparation and chose to seek employment to support Yang Nai's tuition and their current financial needs during this challenging period—a decision made entirely on his own.

In fact, Li Xuan was quite confident in his work in insurance and engineering.

But what's infuriating is that the news in Chiba has spread his story too far, and it seems that everyone in Chiba knows him, making it extremely difficult for him to find a job.

Every day when he went out to look for work, Yang Nai would always come back earlier than him in the afternoon, and would usually have prepared lunch and dinner.

Rather than living together, it was more like sharing an apartment. Li Xuan and Yang Nai each had their own things to do at night. However, Yang Nai still cared about his studies and would come over to urge him if she saw him slacking off. It felt like living together in a university dormitory.

Around the third day, Li Xuan changed his appearance and found a part-time job at a supermarket that didn't care much about news, education, or background checks.

"Young man, you're really strong. You were able to carry such a big box of frozen fish upstairs in one go. You're definitely the future head of the logistics department."

A group of middle-aged men and women praised the newcomer Li Xuan highly.

Li Xuan excelled at his job in the seafood section. He had only been there for two days, but he was already proficient in bookkeeping and computer skills, and he was still able to get by in this kind of environment.

However, the older women here always seemed to like him. Whenever he passed by, they would compliment him on his muscles, his hard work, and his university degree, among other things. This kind of seemingly insignificant professional harassment puzzled Li Xuan. Some of the young women working at the supermarket were also very kind to him. He genuinely felt that he was living a much better life than at his previous company.

Because of the favors he received, Li Xuan was spared from working overtime on Friday and was allowed to leave on time by the aunties in the logistics department.

After get off work, Li Xuan's clothes were still a bit dirty from his work, and he thought to himself that he wouldn't wear white clothes to earn extra money next time.

It's very early, only 4:30.

Having left the underworld and returned to a normal life, Li Xuan, who no longer needed to become a war demon, was momentarily at a loss as to where to go when he estimated that Yang Nai would not return.

After much deliberation, he decided he wanted to go to Chiba University to pick up the young lady.

He had never done anything like picking up a girl.

However, just thinking about it made Li Xuan feel full of energy, even though the journey was a bit long, and he decided to go right away.

When Li Xuan arrived at the main gate of Chiba University by bus, he once again visited Yang Nai's alma mater.

Having secretly evaded the gatekeeper, Li Xuan swiftly slipped inside and successfully entered the university.

He remembered that the second young lady, Yukino, had also been working hard to get into this university, as the deviation score requirement was very high.

However, Li Xuan didn't know what Yang Nai was studying or where she was now, making it quite difficult to find her. He was also afraid of being caught by the management if he stayed at the entrance. So, Li Xuan glanced at the sign and looked towards the Faculty of Science building.

The academic pressure at prestigious Japanese universities is actually not that high, at least it's easier than in China. The Faculty of Science building is easy to spot. Li Xuan was hiding not far from the entrance of the Faculty of Science. He observed that the students studying there were mostly Westernized, with relaxed expressions and fashionable attire, completely unlike his previous university, where the boys were dark-skinned and thin, dressed like paupers. It wasn't as tiring as high school, but there was definitely still some pressure in the university's academic pace.

As a result, after waiting for about 4:40, Li Xuanzhen finally saw Yang Nai emerge from the building.

Li Xuan's mood brightened instantly, and he prepared to go pick her up.

However, several girls passing by Li Xuan started gossiping and pointing at Yang Nai.

"That person, that person is Yukino Yukinoshita."

"Wow, she really is a beauty."

His tone was somewhat disdainful, and it didn't sound like a compliment at all.

"It's all in the news. It turns out her boyfriend is involved in organized crime. She acted like a top student in school, perfect in every way, but behind the scenes she was that kind of woman."

"Hey... why would someone from such a wealthy family like someone in that kind of industry?"

"Women from wealthy and well-disciplined families just crave excitement. They're disgusting. Even professors have a very bad impression of her now."

"Exactly, I just don't understand..."

This whispering was overheard by Li Xuan, who was standing nearby.

An uncomfortable feeling arose spontaneously.

Whispers about Yang Nai were commonplace at the university.

Rumors about her being kicked out of her home and dating a ruthless gangster boyfriend spread throughout every corner of the university.

Even Li Xuan, who had just entered university, saw Yang Nai's situation of being isolated by the school.

"..." Li Xuan remained silent for a moment, looking at Yang Nai's figure with concern.

But as many people have commented, Yukinoshita Haruno is a remarkable girl. A gentle breeze blows her short hair, and her calm and beautiful face under her fluttering bangs remains unaffected. She doesn't seem to glance at the people around her. After school, she carries her books as usual, finishes her studies, and prepares to return to her temporary residence.

In the strong wind, Li Xuan stood downstairs, letting the wind blow his hair and clothes, making him look even more haggard.

This young lady, who had a bright future and the potential to become an outstanding politician, had a bleak future and had been deceiving him all along.

How much burden did she carry behind her seemingly sweet and optimistic facade in the apartment, a burden he couldn't see?

Amidst the swaying shadows of the trees and the fluttering of fallen leaves, a voice suddenly called out to Li Xuan.

Why are you here?

It was a cold, resentful voice, as if the speaker didn't want to see him.

Under the vast sky, Li Xuan was startled and turned around to look.

In the strong wind, there stood a high school girl with long, beautiful black hair under a tree.

The air seemed to grow cold.

It was a mournful, curse-like aura.

Yukino, like a vengeful snow woman seeking true revenge on men, seemed to vent her anger with the howling winds that filled the sky. In the darkness, this girl confronted Li Xuan.

Chapter 124 Yukino and Yukinoshita

Under the dark clouds, on a century-old university campus, a nearly withered cherry tree stands, its haphazard branches reflecting the dark and desolate sky.

Under the tree filled with bicycles, Li Xuan, still with his head turned back, saw the girl exuding resentment and anger.

"!!" Li Xuan was stunned and looked at Yukino, the young lady of Yukinoshita, who was also closely related to him.

However, the place they wanted to meet was in the bike shed, where many college students came to pick up their bikes after school. The constant flow of people separated the young couple who had finally managed to "catch up".

Wearing a red coat and casual clothes, Yukino Yukinoshita looked much like a student. Even amidst the crowds, her cold gaze remained fixed on Li Xuan.

The anger of being deceived and mocked is self-evident.

After only a short time apart, Yukino noticed that the once energetic and well-dressed young man now had dusty clothes, messy hair, and looked thinner and more tired than anything else. It seemed that he had indeed suffered a lot during this period.

The resentment in his expression gradually subsided.

While many people were retrieving their cars, Yukino tried to talk to Li Xuan, but was interrupted by passersby.

More importantly, this girl with a beautiful face and elegant demeanor inevitably becomes the center of attention for boys whenever she appears in public.

After calming down a bit, Yukino walked straight towards Li Xuan, no longer keeping her distance. But the increasingly imposing aura she exuded made Li Xuan feel somewhat intimidated, and he couldn't help but take a step back.

"I have something to ask you. Come here for a moment."

Yukino, her face grim as if suppressing her emotions, spoke to Li Xuan.

Soon, Yukino Yukinoshita walked towards the school gate.

"......"

After hearing Yukino's words, Li Xuan thought for a moment and felt that he did indeed lack an apology to Yukino. He sighed softly, resolutely turned around, and decided to go with the Second Miss first to completely resolve that unresolved matter.

The journey to the school gate seemed rather long...

Yukino walked ahead, and Li Xuan followed silently behind her.

The silence was the most agonizing part of the journey. The girl leading the way remained completely silent, so quiet that Li Xuan couldn't fathom her feelings.

This is a situation where things are made one mistake after another. Not only did Li Xuan deceive her for a year, but during that time, he also kidnapped her sister. It's an absolute blood feud.

So what's the best way to apologize? Will a sincere apology really earn forgiveness? Kneeling down? No way, he's not Japanese, I really can't apologize like that.

No matter what Yukino decides to do to him now, he won't resist, because a mistake is a mistake, especially since it left this seventeen-year-old girl with a flawed love story in her youthful tale.

After leaving the gate, the two walked for a while and finally arrived at a quiet place next to a park.

Yukino stopped in her tracks, silently turned around, and stared at Li Xuan.