My love index is at its maximum.

"What were you trying to say happened?" Hoshino Hanami loosened her grip on his tie slightly.

"Nothing will happen. I, Tsukasa Tazaki, am extremely self-disciplined."

"You're just allowed to chat with her, nothing else, understand?"

"Where's the dance?"

"Don't jump!"

"clear."

Hoshino Hanami nodded in satisfaction, retie his tie, and smoothed out the wrinkles on his shirt.

Out of boyfriend instinct, Tsukasa Tazaki reached out and put his arm around her waist.

"Teacher, I want to discuss something with you."

"explain."

"After I'm strong enough to beat you, can I move into Sakura's house?"

Hoshino Hanami smiled slightly: "Now is fine too."

Moving in now would be like asking for trouble...

With a resolute expression, Tsukasa Tazaki said, "I want to live with you properly only after I become a strong man."

"Keep it up, young man." Hoshino Hanami leaned gently against his chest and smiled warmly: "Teacher is really looking forward to that day."

The atmosphere inside the car was tranquil and warm, and neither of them wanted to break the silence, content to while away the peaceful time.

First love is about stepping into the other person's private little world that they've never opened up before, and the surprises and sweetness that come from this exploration will leave a warm aftertaste in your heart for a long time.

Dusk was gradually falling.

Hoshino Hanami climbed back into the driver's seat and drove away from the school. Her cheeks were slightly flushed, her clothes were disheveled, two buttons of her shirt were undone, and the stocking on one leg had slipped down to her ankle.

The car headlights outside the window formed a shimmering river, flowing endlessly along the road.

As the G-Class drove from Yotsuya into Moto-Azabu in the Minato Ward, Tsukasa Tazaki, who had changed into dress pants and shoes, looked out the window. The road was lined with highly secluded residences, and occasionally, passing by an open door, one could infer from the spacious courtyard inside that the owner was quite wealthy.

It's a very quiet residential area with almost no commercial facilities, but there are embassies every few steps, so much so that it seems like all the foreign embassies in Japan are concentrated on this one street.

At 8 p.m., the G-Wagon stopped in front of a Western-style villa surrounded by a high wall.

Hoshino Hanami got out of the car and exchanged a few words with the waiter who was greeting guests at the door. Then she reminded Tazaki Tsukasa again, "Remember, you are only allowed to chat, and you are not allowed to do anything else!"

"Okay, okay... la la." Tsukasa Tazaki said in a drawn-out tone, sounding annoyed, "If you're so worried, then call every ten minutes to check up on me."

"good idea!"

"No, I was just kidding...wouldn't that annoy me to death?"

"Behave yourself tonight, sister." Hoshino Hanami gently stroked his thin chest with her hand in an ambiguous manner, her tone icy: "Otherwise, I'll give you zero marks on all your future Chinese tests!"

A score of 0 means not getting first place, which means not only no reward, but also getting beaten up.

"The teacher is so gentle and understanding."

"Stop being sarcastic and get inside."

After saying that, she turned around and returned to the car with her high heels clicking crisply.

Through the windshield, one could see a handsome young man in a suit being led by a waiter into the ballroom, where a faint commotion could be heard.

"Ugh! This is so annoying!!!"

Hoshino Hanami pounded the steering wheel a few times, wondering whether she should just rush in and drag him back.

……

Guided by the waiter, Tsukasa Tazaki entered the magnificent ballroom.

The space is as spacious as a hotel lobby, with equally impressive ceiling height. Crystal chandeliers are everywhere, softly enhancing the opulent atmosphere, and the outdoor swimming pool can be seen through the giant floor-to-ceiling windows on the left.

Among the elegantly dressed and engaging guests were many faces frequently seen on television. Waiters carried drinks through the crowd, and the music flowed as gently as water.

Tazaki Tsukasa didn't like the atmosphere, so he subconsciously looked around, intending to find a quiet corner to rest.

As if by some unspoken connection, Kuriyama Sakura, who was sitting in the most secluded corner of the hall, happened to look over, and their eyes met across the distance.

I don't know if it was just my imagination, but I think I saw a fleeting glint in her eyes.

Tsukasa Tazaki rubbed his hands in his pockets and walked over lazily.

Within two seconds, his steps and eyes froze simultaneously.

【Ding】

[Kichikawa Chestnut Stocks Listed on the Market]

[Issue Price: 10]

Number of shares issued: 1000

Yui Kirikawa's mother... This world is just too ridiculous.

If it can be listed on the stock exchange... doesn't that mean Aunt Chestnut has already divorced and is living a life where she doesn't associate with anyone from outside the family?

Chapter Ninety-Eight: Your Mom is So Annoying!

The soft light from the crystal chandelier poured down from the ceiling, making the entire hall seem as if it were coated with a layer of light, bright yet not dazzling.

Kurisu Kirikawa held up her glass of champagne and glanced at it casually.

A clean-cut, handsome young man stood still in the moving crowd, looking surprised.

Huh... what is he doing in a place like this?

Gently swirling the champagne in her hand, Kurisu narrowed her eyes, a mischievous thought rising in her mind.

In a corner of the hall, Kuriyama Sakura stood up, intending to go over and greet Tazaki Tsukasa.

He had only taken two steps when a beautiful woman in a halter-neck evening gown suddenly appeared beside him, intimately taking his arm, and the two whispered to each other.

Kuriyama Sakura: "..."

That scumbag should die!

She sat back down on the sofa, her eyes cold and almost devoid of emotion.

Tsukasa Tazaki saw what Sakura Kuriyama was doing, but he didn't have time to pay attention to the little tablet's feelings.

Or rather...

Kurisu, who was holding his arm, was not letting him get away for the time being.

"Wow...it's been so long! Xiao Si is still so cute. Auntie wants to give him a kiss."

A sweet voice floated in his ear. Tsukasa Tazaki turned his head and glanced at this woman who was his mother's cousin. He had to call her his aunt.

Her face was stunningly beautiful, her eyes sparkling with a seductive charm. She wore a pristine white halter-neck evening gown, its light, form-fitting material accentuating her perfect, graceful curves. The two straps crossed at her back, revealing her snow-white back, as smooth and lustrous as freshly fired porcelain.

Her hair was casually tied up at the back of her head, like a dumpling.

Her exact age is hard to pinpoint, but it's perfectly fitting. This wonderful harmony makes her appear both elegant and sexy, alluring yet noble.

"Why aren't you saying anything?" Seeing that he didn't react, Kurisu waved her hand: "Don't you recognize your aunt?"

Tsukasa Tazaki asked calmly, "What is it?"

He couldn't say he harbored any ill will toward the elders of the Kigawa family, but he certainly didn't have any good intentions either.

"Xiao Si seems to have grown a lot taller." Qi Chuan Li held up her champagne glass and compared the height difference between the two, exclaiming in surprise, "You're even taller than your aunt now."

"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."

"Huh? Xiao Si's personality has changed so much."

Kurisu released his hand and took a step back. While carefully examining him, she brought the champagne to her lips and took a small sip.

A sexy red lip print was left on the thin, transparent glass.

Compared to the Tsukasa Tazaki of his memory, his appearance hadn't changed much, but his demeanor had completely transformed from its former gloom. Although his face didn't show much expression, his clear eyes radiated an unparalleled sense of confidence.

A cool and handsome young man, with a very good appearance!

After observing for a couple of seconds, Kurisu tilted her head and chuckled, a hint of self-importance emanating from her lips.

Tazaki Tsukasa intentionally or unintentionally caught her facial expression out of the corner of his eye, and immediately became alert.

As the apparent leader of a large family, she is adept at various smiles, and her complex thoughts far surpass those of a young girl who wears her emotions on her sleeve.

"Yes, your aunt is very satisfied with you now." Kurisu Kawa stared at his face and smiled slightly.

His smile was perfect, but it also sent a chill down Tozaki's spine.

"This is the kind of Xiao Si that Xiao Wei likes," she said, pressing her body against him again, her perfume wafting over.

"Is there something you need?" Tsukasa Tazaki leaned back, avoiding her. "If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now."

"Hey, Tsukasa." Kurisu narrowed her eyes slightly as she looked at him. "Could you do your aunt a favor?"

"You go first."

"Xiao Si is so aloof."

"Goodbye."

"Wait, call Xiaowei over for me."

Tsukasa Tazaki shook his head: "You know better than anyone that I have a very bad relationship with her."

"No no no!"

Kurisu shook her finger and said "no" three times in a row, a confident smile appearing on her lips: "As her mother, I understand what she's thinking better than you do."

After saying that, she quickly took out her phone and dialed her daughter's number.

The dance music stopped just then, and in the slightly quieter hall, the sound of her phone ringing on speakerphone could be heard.

"Hey, what's up?"

"Xiaowei, where did you go? I've searched the whole ball for you and can't find you anywhere!"

"Goodbye."