Death's Hidden Mobile

“I’ll have Ōmaeda do the work on Saturdays and Sundays; he’s the captain,” Soi Fon said irritably.

Upon hearing this, Xia Yan said, "Okay, then I'll go find Captain Soi Fon."

Soi Fon nodded, glanced at the sky, and said, "It's getting late. Today's special training is over. You can go back now."

Xia Yan looked at Soi Fon, took out a wad of cash from his pocket, and said, "Captain Soi Fon, I just received my salary for this month a few days ago, this is to return it to you."

Soi Fon frowned and said, "Didn't I say you don't have to pay it back?"

Xia Yan said earnestly, "You must pay back the money you borrowed. Captain Soi Fon, please accept it."

Soi Fon said she didn't need to pay back the money, but Natsuhiko felt that borrowed money should always be repaid, since it wouldn't be difficult to borrow again.

Soi Fon had no choice but to accept the money. Xia Yan then said, "By the way, to thank Captain Soi Fon for taking the time to help me train every week, I would like to treat Captain Soi Fon to a meal."

"Eating? No need for that."

Soi Fon waved her hand and said, "I'm helping you because you have the potential to be worthy of my help."

Xia Yan looked at Soi Fon and said with a smile, "But this kind of help is substantial and has improved me a lot. Captain Soi Fon, please let me repay you for this help."

Soi Fon wanted to refuse, but Natsuhiko had already jumped over her and stood at a distance, saying, "Captain Soi Fon, let's go."

Soi Fon had no choice but to follow Natsuhiko into the distance. Although she appeared cold, she was actually not good at communicating with people, and even less good at refusing others.

Moreover, Xia Yan is just a child, only fourteen years old this year, and his request was truly from the bottom of his heart.

So Soi Fon reluctantly followed along, but as she walked out of the barracks and into the streets, she felt increasingly uncomfortable.

Why are people around me staring at me?

Soi Fon looked very uncomfortable and became increasingly impatient. Just then, a sexy blonde woman not far away saw Soi Fon and quickly called out, "Captain Soi Fon!"

Soi Fon nodded upon seeing the other person and said, "Vice-Captain Matsumoto."

The person in front of him was Matsumoto Rangiku. Seeing Natsuhiko, she smiled and asked, "Natsuhiko's here too. What are you and Captain Soi Fon doing here?"

Xia Yan said with a smile, "Let's go eat!"

"Just the two of you?" Matsumoto Rangiku asked with a strange expression.

Soi Fon quickly said, "Xia Yan just received his salary and was planning to treat me to dinner. I couldn't refuse, so I did."

Matsumoto Rangiku chuckled and said, "Just got paid? Great, count me in."

Xia Yan looked at Matsumoto Rangiku and asked curiously, "Captain Matsumoto, aren't you supposed to be on patrol?"

“The patrols are done by the team members below me. I’m just making sure they’re not slacking off,” Matsumoto Rangiku chuckled and said, “Don’t forget you were spying on me.”

Xia Yan scratched his head and said, "Alright, I'll treat Matsumoto-senpai to a meal too."

Matsumoto Rangiku immediately put her arm around Natsuhiko's shoulder, tucking him under her armpit, and said, "That's more like it."

Xia Yan's head was squeezed out by Matsumoto Rangiku's ample breasts, and his face turned bright red.

Seeing this, Soi Fon frowned and said, "Let's go quickly."

"Walk."

Matsumoto Rangiku put her arm around Natsuhiko and walked towards the restaurant. They hadn't gone far when a voice rang out in the distance, "Natsuhiko, Captain Soi Fon, Vice-Captain Matsumoto, where are you going?"

The three stopped in their tracks, and saw a pink-haired girl appear not far away, carrying a paper bag and eating konpeito (Japanese candy).

"Vice Captain Yachiru."

Matsumoto Rangiku looked at Kusajishi Yachiru and asked with a smile, "You know Natsuhiko too?"

Xia Yan quickly replied, "When I was working at the True Central Spiritual Arts Academy, it was Vice Captain Yachiru who helped me find the job."

Kusajika Yachiru nodded and said, "That's right, I helped."

Matsumoto Rangiku said with a smile, "Then Natsuhiko, why don't you treat him to a meal?"

Xia Yan quickly said, "Vice Captain Yachiru, let's go together."

Kusajika Yachiru nodded and said, "Okay, let's go together."

So the group expanded again to four people, and they headed towards the food street together.

Soi Fon initially seemed a little uncomfortable, but now that she was standing next to Matsumoto Rangiku and Shika Yachiru, she became much more at ease.

Matsumoto Rangiku, still with her arm around Natsuhiko, asked, "Natsuhiko, what are you planning to treat us to?"

Xia Yan said with a smile, "I plan to invite everyone to the Chinese Food House."

Chung Hwa Food House is a very famous restaurant on the food street, and many people who love Chinese cuisine often visit it.

Matsumoto Rangiku said with a smile, "Not bad, it's been a long time since I've had Chinese food."

Kusajiro Yachiru said, "I want to eat Mapo Tofu."

Xia Yan quickly replied, "Okay, I'll order Mapo Tofu in a bit."

The four arrived at the Chinese food shop. After entering, the owner saw Xia Yan and said with a smile, "Kid, you're here again."

Last Sunday, after receiving his salary, Natsuhiko hosted a dinner here for Abarai Renji Rukia, Hinamori Momokura Izuru, and Kondo Isami.

They had helped him so much during the three years he had been in Soul Society, so after receiving the money, he immediately treated the five of them to a meal.

Xia Yan nodded and said, "Yes, find us a single room."

"it is good."

The boss led the four people upstairs to a private room. The room was decorated in a simple and elegant style, with a large round table, several high-backed chairs, and several ink paintings hanging on the walls, giving it an antique feel.

After the four people sat down, the owner handed them the menu and asked, "What would you like to eat?"

Chapter Thirty-Five: Intoxication

"Phew, so spicy."

Matsumoto Rangiku poured herself a glass of wine and drank it all in one gulp, trying to relieve the spiciness from the spicy boiled fish she had just eaten.

Kusajishi Yachiru sat there, drunkenly saying, "Captain Soi Fon, you should have a piece of Mapo Tofu too."

At Kusajishi Yachiru's invitation, Soi Fon carefully picked up a piece of tofu, put it in her mouth, then her eyes widened, her cheeks turned red, and finally fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. She couldn't help but pick up her beer glass and gulp down a beer.

Seeing this, Xia Yan knew perfectly well that Soi Fon couldn't eat spicy food.

Both Matsumoto Rangiku and Kusajishi Yachiru enjoy eating spicy food.

However, spiciness is a natural enemy for Soi Fong. He needs to drink a lot of beer to eat a bite of food, and now he is already drunk and is struggling to keep his eyelids open.

"Captain Soi Fon, Yachiru, let's drink."

Matsumoto Rangiku raised his glass, Kusajishi Yachiru also raised her glass, and Soi Fon followed suit.

Xia Yan quickly said, "The three of you can't drink anymore. You've already had enough."

Upon hearing this, Matsumoto Rangiku's eyes widened, and she said, "Nonsense, who's drunk?"

Kusajiro Yachiru laughed and said, "I'm not drunk at all."

Captain Soi Fon pushed Xia Yan aside and said, "Women should not interrupt when they are drinking."

The three of them finished their drinks in one gulp. Just as they were about to pour more, Soi Fon collapsed onto the table with a thud and fell fast asleep.

Matsumoto Rangiku and Kusajishi Yachiru wanted to drink more, but Natsuhiko stopped them, saying, "You two can't drink anymore, or you'll get drunk."

Matsumoto Rangiku puffed out her chest and said, "Drunk? Am I drunk?"

Kusajika Yachiru raised her sake cup and said, "Not at all, cheers."

As they talked, they drank it all in one gulp again.

Oh my god, if you guys keep drinking, something really bad will happen.

Xia Yan could only say, "Vice Captains, you really can't drink anymore. If you drink any more and the Captain-General finds out, you'll definitely be punished."

You're right.

Captain Matsumoto regained his senses for a moment, stood up, and said unsteadily, "In that case, let's go. Captain Soi Fon is in your hands now. Don't do anything strange to her just because she's drunk!"

As Matsumoto Rangiku spoke, she leaned against Natsuhiko, her eyes full of teasing.

Xia Yan pushed her away with difficulty and said, "I won't."

"I'm leaving now, thank you for your hospitality."

Matsumoto Rangiku hiccuped and slowly walked out of the house. She didn't seem that drunk.

"Little Yan Yan, I'm leaving too."

Kusajishi Yachiru jumped off the chair and said sleepily, "Kenji is still waiting for me."

"Take care, both vice-captains."

Xia Yan saw the two out of the room, paid the bill, and then turned back to look at Soi Fon.

Soi Fon was fast asleep, lying there. She had been drinking a lot of alcohol because the food she ate was too spicy, but she couldn't hold her liquor and ended up like this.

Xia Yan walked over helplessly, picked up Soi Fon, and carried her on his shoulder.

Soi Fon is only 1.5 meters tall, making her one of the shortest members of the Shinigami.

Those shorter than her include Kusajishi Yachiru (109cm), Hitsugaya Toshiro (133cm), and Kuchiki Rukia (144cm).

Moreover, she is very light, weighing less than 40 kilograms, and carrying her on her shoulders doesn't feel like much of a strain.

Xia Yan carried Soi Fon out of the house and headed towards the squad, attracting countless stares along the way.

Xia Yan could foresee that if news of Soi Fon getting drunk reached the Captain-Commander's ears, it would inevitably cause huge trouble.

Xia Yan sighed, regretting that he had invited them to eat such spicy food and also ordered wine.

You should go eat French food. There's a French restaurant there that's incredibly delicious.

But we can ask for it next time.

Xia Yan carried Soi Fon back to the squad, entered the room, placed her on the bed, helped her take off her haori, and then took off her shoes, revealing two white jade-like feet.

Xia Yan covered Soi Fon with the blanket and was about to leave when a hand grabbed Xia Yan's collar and shouted, "Don't go."

Xia Yan stopped and looked at Soi Fon on the bed. Soi Fon was clutching her clothes tightly, tears welling up in her eyes. "Don't go, Yoruichi-sama."

Hearing this, Xia Yan sighed. Only when she was drunk would she speak her true feelings.