How to raise a random guy's wife

Hirai: "..."

After a period of silence.

Hirai: "Say something, please!"

"I am being a good listener."

"...and then we got together."

"Hmm?" Kobayashi Sora asked, "Did a lot of things get omitted in the middle?"

"You better be a good listener!"

Kobayashi Sora looked like she was in trouble.

“I was very happy with her. Gradually, I found that I was not as unwilling as before. I began to be content with my life with her.” Hirai paused. “I realized that if I don’t take action now, I will not be able to take action in the future.”

"Because you don't want to work hard anymore?"

“Yes, it’s exhausting.” Hirai’s eyes were filled with complex emotions. “You understand, right? Staring at an illusory goal, always moving forward, but never getting any closer. But once you stop, you’re surrounded by intense unease.”

Kobayashi Sora chuckled softly, "But that unease is fading."

“With her by my side, whether I beat you or not doesn’t matter anymore. I prefer being with her to trying to beat you. Every day I try to beat you is filled with unease, a constant shadow following me. Every day I’m with her brings me peace of mind; I even wish time could stand still in that moment.” Hirai smiled unconsciously. “But this change also makes me uneasy; I’m gradually losing the qualities she likes.”

"I feel that people prefer concrete people to abstract concepts," Kobayashi Sora murmured. "Does she like your efforts, or the effort you put in?"

Hirai stared blankly at Kobayashi Sora, "You've really changed. You've become much gentler than before."

"You're only just realizing this?"

"Given your performance, it's already a miracle that I was able to discover it."

That's because you're slow-witted.

"It's clearly true... never mind, you're right."

Kobayashi Sora was dissatisfied, "I feel like you're just giving me the runaround."

Hirai: "You're right."

Xiao Lin Kong Qing: "..."

“You’re right, I’m not as good as I used to be.” Hirai faced his true self honestly. “Back then, I was determined to defeat you, but now I just want to end it all as soon as possible.”

"It's over now." Kobayashi Sora stood up. "See you again sometime."

"Xiao Lin Kong Qing."

"Ok?"

I like you better the way you are now.

“Hmm…” Kobayashi Sora took a half step back. “You’re a good person.”

Hirai: "...I retract my previous statement."

As Kobayashi Sora walked out of the meeting room, she saw a group of burly security guards crouching in the corridor with their heads in their hands, on guard.

"This is......?"

"There was a small misunderstanding." Du Ruo leaned against the wall, looking relaxed. "Everyone communicated amicably and the misunderstanding was cleared up. Don't worry, no one was hurt."

Kobayashi Sora noticed the fear in the security guards' eyes and realized that things might not be as simple as Du Ruo had said.

“Maekawa,” Hirai said, “give everyone a few days of paid leave, double their bonuses, and let’s call it a day.”

“Yes…” Maekawa glanced at Du Ruo with lingering fear.

When Kobayashi Sora and Du Ruo left Hirai Company together, they received a message from Kitan.

While Kobayashi Sora and Hirai were chatting, Kita Ran took control of all the networks and signals, and deleted all the surveillance footage.

Kobayashi Sora recalled how she used to turn off the lights and power...

Bei Ran is the real hacker.

“By the way…” Kobayashi Sora looked at Du Ruo beside her, “I remember you are a very skilled magician, so why are you investing in games?”

“Think about it,” Du Ruo replied matter-of-factly, “would you choose to perform everywhere or lie at home counting money?”

Kobayashi Sora: "...That makes sense."

"Oh, right." Du Ruo reached into her pocket and pulled out a package. "Bei Ran said it would be too much trouble to transfer money directly to you. Apparently, there's some accounting issue."

"Large sums of money from unknown sources are indeed troublesome."

"So let me help you get this."

"This is?"

"This cat food was made by my daughter." Du Ruo opened the package and ate a piece. "It's made with natural plant extracts, healthy and delicious. A little bit at a time is enough, otherwise the cat won't like eating regular food."

"You make me want to try it."

"The taste is a bit bland."

Kobayashi Sora hesitated for a moment, then decided not to fight with the rice cake for food. "Thank you, I'll talk to Ranran."

"It's nothing. We've had such a pleasant working relationship. There's a long road ahead." Du Ruo waved goodbye to Kobayashi Sora. "I'm really looking forward to the day the game goes live. See you later."

"I'll drive you there."

"No need, I can walk faster by myself."

Kobayashi Sora waved, "See you later."

Chapter 970 Go by Yourself

When Kobayashi Sora returned home, Kobayashi Megumi was busy in the kitchen, Kasumigaoka Utaha was reading a storybook to Kobayashi Ran, and Eriri was playing with mochi.

Rice cake then used a cat toy to tease Eriri, and the two of them had a great time.

Kobayashi Sora was genuinely stunned when she saw it.

Eriri stuck a cat toy with suction cups to the coffee table, wanting Mochi to play with it by herself.

Then, Mochi pressed the handle of the cat teaser, making the feathers of the cat teaser sway back and forth in front of Eriri's eyes.

Eriri reached out her hand, and Mochi raised its paw.

As soon as Eriri pulled her hand back, Mochi continued pressing, and the feathers swayed back and forth.

"Dad!" Seeing Kobayashi Sora, Kobayashi Ran broke free from Kasumigaoka Utaha's arms and ran towards the door, hugging his leg. "Welcome back~"

Kobayashi Sora helped Kobayashi Ran up, put down what she was carrying, and hugged her daughter. "What did Ranlan do today?"

"Lanlan went to kindergarten today, and then her mother, Eriri's mother, and Shiyu's mother came to pick her up. Then Lanlan played with Eriri's mother and Shiyu's mother... listened to Shiyu's mother tell stories, and then her father came home." Xiaolin Lan hugged Xiaolin Kongqing's neck, tilted her little face up, and talked about her experiences today. Her bright eyes were full of Xiaolin Kongqing.

Kobayashi Sora kissed her daughter on the cheek, "Lanlan, you've worked so hard~"

“Lanlan isn’t tired,” Lin Lan shook her head, “Dad is the one who’s tired.”

"Ok?"

"Mom said that Dad is busy with something very important lately and will be back later," Lin Lan explained earnestly. "Lanlan can come home on time to play, but Dad can't, so Dad has to work a little harder."

"That makes sense."

"Dad, you've worked so hard." Lin Lan tilted her head. "What kind of reward do you want?"

I want to kiss my baby daughter again.

"Hmm... I just can't do anything with you." Ran Kobayashi turned her head to the side. "Just for a moment, okay?"

Kobayashi Sora smiled and kissed him again, "Why only once?"

"Because when Daddy kisses Lanlan, Lanlan can't kiss Daddy back," Xiaolin Lan cupped Xiaolin Kongqing's face in her little hands and gave him a big kiss. "This is Daddy's reward for liking Lanlan!"

Eriri felt a mix of emotions upon seeing Kobayashi Sora's dejected expression.

Clearly, Ran Kobayashi has mastered the true skills of Megumi Kobayashi, easily captivating Sora Kobayashi with just a few words.

If I could learn a couple of moves myself...

Eriri silently looked at Kasumigaoka Utaha.

She met Kasumigaoka Utaha's gaze.

Eriri was taken aback when she saw the thoughtful look on Kasumigaoka Utaha's face.

Is Kasumigaoka Utaha thinking the same thing?

She also wanted to learn a few tricks from Ran Kobayashi.

Or perhaps she wanted to learn a couple of moves from Xiaolin Lan and use them on her?

Kasumigaoka Utaha spoke, "Eriri."

"Ok?"

"Call Dad."

Eriri: "...Go to hell."

Kobayashi Megumi wiped her hands on her apron. "Welcome back. Dinner will be ready soon."

"I'll help."

"No need for help."

"Then I'll stay with you." Kobayashi Sora changed into slippers.

Kobayashi Megumi chuckled, "Now I'm starting to worry that you're going to cause trouble."

"May I?"

Kobayashi Megumi pinched him, "There's someone here..."

Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri: "......" So we were here.

When there are other people around, Kobayashi Sora and Kobayashi Megumi are both like this.

Utaha and Eriri Kasumigaoka didn't even dare to imagine how they cooked when no one was around.

I dare not think about it too much.