I suddenly became a yakuza boss.

Li Xuan stayed by the old man's side and agreed in the dimly lit room.

The old man watched him quietly, observing this spirited young man. Suddenly, his lips moved, a kind smile appearing on his face, and he asked softly, "Ah Xuan, have you felt... a little better... a little freer... lately?"

Li Xuan said, "Yes, I feel it..."

—[Report: An anomaly has been detected; on-duty personnel are missing. Repeating this: On-duty personnel...]

As a result, the police's voice came through the walkie-talkie on Li Xuan's waist, clearly indicating that the police had discovered the situation.

"I feel happy and free... However, I also miss you and my colleagues very much... I've always wanted to ask, Dad, are you doing well...?"

Li Xuan grasped his father's hand, his voice low and resonant, as he answered this question in the empty room.

When the old man heard this, he just smiled and nodded, no longer having the strength to speak.

"leave......"

"Hurry up... alone."

In the end, after a brief gathering, it was time for Li Xuan to leave during this critical moment.

But no matter how much he struggled, he didn't want to let go of the old man's hand.

With each relentless closing in of the pursuers, Li Xuan gazed intently at his father, unable to suppress a painful sob. Slowly, he released his father's hand, stepped back, and, watching the sleeping figure of the old man, left the room…

Immediately, a large number of police officers rushed to the ward of the important criminals and surrounded the suspicious criminal who had exposed his identity, covered his face, and was on the run!

Dozens of police officers were completely helpless against this man in the collision. Suddenly, people fell over and fought in a chaotic mess. This figure, driven by madness and rage, was invincible and managed to escape from the police encirclement.

However, a gunshot rang out, echoing through the night sky!

A police officer suddenly drew his gun, an action that alarmed all the officers present. This was a hospital, and the other party was unarmed; firing a gun was not in accordance with regulations.

But the policeman pointed at Li Xuan and, realizing there was no hope of capturing him alive, fired his gun.

Li Xuan's arm was pierced by a bullet. He felt a piercing pain and finally realized that the person was You Jie's subordinate. He immediately disregarded everything, broke through the window, and jumped into the rushing river outside!

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The whistling wind swept along the riverside path in Chiba city.

Yui Yuigahama stood alone by the river, watching the dark, ever-flowing water.

A girl with cherry-red hair stood by the river, lost in her own melancholy.

When she was heartbroken, she would go to this riverside walkway to be alone and calm down.

After Yukino realized her feelings, Yui took bold action during this period, but in the end, her relationship came to an end.

Actually, she knew a long time ago that her relationship wouldn't work out, and Hikigaya had already made that very clear.

The biting wind cut like a knife, whipping her hair and face. Pink strands of hair brushed against her pale face. During this time, she couldn't talk about this with Miura Yumiko and the others, much less with Yukino Yukinoshita.

To give her some time to relax, her mother specially brought her out for a walk to clear her head. However, these past two days, her mother went back to her parents' home, leaving her to wander around here alone.

This riverbank is quite close to Qiancang Street and her home.

It's the riverbank where Li Xuan and Xiao Chu once walked, and it's also a popular route for relaxation near the school.

But in such cold weather, with couples coming and going, Yuihama felt even more dejected walking down this road.

However, while strolling, she spotted a familiar figure in the crowd.

Under the streetlights, Li Xuan walked slowly towards her, looking listless.

For a very long time, this senior never appeared before her...

It was a very accidental chance encounter. I never expected to meet this controversial and special senior on this road, and he also seemed... quite down on his luck.

Under the warm streetlights, Yuihama seemed to have found a kindred spirit, standing there, staring blankly at the young man whose hair was a little wet and who walked with a weak and listless gait.

However, Li Xuan seemed to be drunk, and walked past her in a daze.

Yui Yuigahama hesitated for a moment. After all, Li Xuan was a yakuza figure who had made the news, and meeting him now would be quite awkward. However, seeing that Li Xuan was in a bad state, her attitude towards him did not change much. He was still her savior. Soon, she hurriedly called out, "S-Senpai!!"

Li Xuan heard the sound, turned around and saw Yui Yuigahama who had been there at some point.

"Hmm...long time no see."

Li Xuan, his hair dripping wet, looked at her and said.

"Yes, it's been a long time, about a month, hasn't it?" Yui Yuigahama said with a bow.

Li Xuan looked a little pale, and his hair was a bit damp, but his clothes were dry, as if he had just taken a shower.

"Why are you wandering around here at this hour? Isn't there a access control? Go back now, things haven't been peaceful around here lately."

Li Xuan urged her to go home quickly with concern.

He didn't seem too enthusiastic about Yuihama's side and continued walking towards his house, as if he was in a hurry.

As a result, when Yui heard that he still cared about her but was about to leave, she felt that this senior was quite intelligent, or rather, mature, very mature. Her face turned red again, and she called out to Li Xuan.

"Senior, wait, wait a minute!"

Yui Yuigahama shouted.

Li Xuan stopped again and turned to look at her.

"Um... do you have time now? It's not a big deal, but I'd like to... talk to you about something, senpai..." Yui Yuigahama nervously revealed her purpose.

Li Xuan looked troubled and said, "Can we do it another day? It's very late now, and I... I'm not in a good mood right now."

As a result, Yui Yuigahama looked at Li Xuan for a while, as if she remembered something. In order to change her senior's mood, she took out a whole 1000 yen bill from her pocket and said seriously, "One hour is fine, please... I want an answer now."

Has she now fixed his "1,000 yen per hour" attribute?

On the riverbank, in the cold and lonely atmosphere, a girl of about seventeen years old handed money to a young man with practiced ease, suggesting they were already regular customers. This indecent scene shocked many passersby.

A man who lives off female high school girls is practically a god among men.

"I'm sorry... I have an urgent matter to attend to right now, so..."

Li Xuan's breathing became rapid, and he didn't even have the energy to complain, so he politely declined Yuihama's request.

At this, Yui Yuigahama was utterly disappointed. She lowered her head, a look of dejection on her face, and said, "Ah, I'm sorry, I was too willful..."

Li Xuan originally planned to go back immediately, but seeing the time and Yui's condition, he realized that she seemed to have encountered some trouble. As he walked, he turned around and chased after her.

He grabbed Yui Yuigahama's shoulder, startling her. She turned around and saw the handsome young man staring coldly at her.

"make a deal."

Li Xuan helplessly stretched out his hand, fearing that only by doing so would the girl feel at ease.

Under a bridge overlooking a bustling city on the opposite bank, cars rumbled past, while below, Li Xuan and Yui Yuigahama stood facing each other, looking out at the river.

Senior Brother Xuan is someone who gets paid to do things, and he's intelligent with his own opinions and insights on many things. He doesn't belong to any circle in the school, and Yui Hihama felt that he was quite reliable based on his conversation and feelings.

"You should know I'm a member of the yakuza, right, Yuihama-san?"

Li Xuan lowered his head and asked.

Yui Yuigahama fell silent for a moment, then said, "But you saved my life, senpai."

"Don't you think it was an accident I arranged?" Li Xuan glanced at her, questioning her naivety.

"I don't think so... By the way, what's the benefit of arranging such an accident, senior? You... you don't seem to have any feelings for me."

Yui Yuigahama stammered, but what she said was true. She continued, "Also, you've already rejected Yuki, so I'm even less desirable."

"Why are you suddenly bringing up Yukino-san...? And what happened that caused her to suddenly become so self-destructive?"

Li Xuan sensed something was amiss and asked.

Yui Yuigahama's depressed and helpless expression was somewhat like that of a stray dog ​​on the street, with her head down and silent.

"I... was rejected by a boy."

Yui Yuigahama said in a somber mood.

"...Who dared to reject me?" Li Xuan asked weakly, his forehead covered in cold sweat.

"He's my classmate, a really nice boy. He always thinks of things that others don't. He's a very kind and gentle person..."

Yui Yuigahama introduced Hikigaya, her words revealing a deep affection for him.

Li Xuan finally understood that Yui's unresolved issue was her romantic relationship, and that she liked the other person very, very deeply.

Li Xuan knew that girls sometimes became so depressed about these things that they couldn't think straight. After thinking for a moment, he asked, "Did he say why he rejected you?"

Yui Yuigahama gripped the armrests tightly with both hands and said, "Well... I think he liked another girl from the very beginning."

The river surface shimmered, and the sound of the flowing water was very pleasant. In the quiet environment, the sky, filled with heartbreak, seemed even darker and more gloomy, making the place feel like a dream.

Li Xuan, enduring the pain, looked at Yui Yuigahama and patiently advised, "Since this is his decision, you shouldn't force this relationship..."

Yui Yuigahama was speechless and simply looked at the sky.

"I am not as good as Xiaoxue... I am not gentle, and I have never been as outstanding or assertive as Xiaoxue. I am also inconspicuous when I am with my friends. My grades are not good, and I am not as good-looking as Xiaoxue... It is only natural that I lost."

Yui Yuigahama gave a bitter smile and said to Li Xuan.

This scene reminded me of Yukino's melancholy face not long ago; Yukino had also shown a similar expression not long ago...

"Yuihama, you have many strengths that others don't have. Your future isn't decided by that boy, it's decided by yourself." Li Xuan placed his hands on the armrests, speaking like a life mentor: "You're a beautiful girl. I thought you were very good-looking the first time I saw you, and you value your friends a lot. Although you often agree with others, that's not a flaw. If someone stands on moral high ground and criticizes your way of making friends, at least they should see clearly whether the friends around you are true friends. I've met them, Miura, and that guy with glasses... they're all good friends, aren't they?"

Surprisingly, Li Xuan had a very high opinion of Yui Yuigahama.

Yui Yuigahama was extremely surprised to hear this.

“If it’s not your fault, you don’t need to blame yourself. You have qualities that Yukino-san doesn’t have. You don’t need to be Yukino-san. Yui Yuigahama… is a wonderful girl, I can assure you.”

Li Xuan has always had a high opinion of Yui. She does have flaws; such an excellent girl is somewhat insecure, and she also has her own girlish thoughts, which is understandable. However, it is too much to magnify these flaws to an extreme.

"Listening to you speak always makes me feel better. Are you just saying these things to comfort me?" Yui Yuigahama asked with a faint smile.

"No, that's not true. It's because you're so self-deprecating that I said that."

Li Xuan gripped the handrail tightly. He caught his breath for a moment and said, "Never look down on yourself. You just haven't found your other half yet. If that boy truly doesn't have you in his heart, you should let go. There are still men in this world who are just as good as him. You will definitely find one."

"Remember, don't let this situation bother you for too long. Romance is just one part of life. You can love someone sincerely, but don't hurt yourself or the people who care about you because of that love."