In crossover anime, who isn't a childhood friend?

Today she wore a well-tailored black suit jacket over a beige silk shirt, which perfectly accentuated the beautiful curves of her shoulders, neck, and waist.

Whether it was because she was only facing him or not, the top two buttons of her shirt were casually undone, revealing her fair collarbone and adding a touch of casualness and even languid charm to her otherwise formal attire.

Her lower body was clad in a similarly fitted black knee-length pencil skirt, which perfectly accentuated the smooth, toned lines of her thighs.

Beneath the hem of her skirt, a pair of straight and slender legs extended down, with beautifully slender ankles, all clad in black high heels with delicate heels and matte uppers.

His professional attire, as always, set him apart from the youthful exuberance of the other women around him, exuding a more mature and sexy urban charm.

Yang Nai blinked her always smiling eyes, accurately catching his gaze as he scrutinized her.

The smile on her lips deepened slightly: "I should remind you, it's not time to rest and enjoy the scenery yet."

Yuan Qianye didn't take her teasing to heart: "I'm just a little curious about what kind of extra surprise my sister has prepared for me today."

"Since it's already been called a surprise, of course we can't reveal it now."

"Not even a tiny bit can be revealed?"

"I can only tell you this—it's something you wanted me to do before. As for what exactly it is... you're so smart, you can guess for yourself."

"What I want you to do?"

This suggestion covers a very broad range.

The things they said to each other, the requests they made, the thoughts they expressed or implied... are countless.

Several possibilities flashed through my mind, but none of them seemed quite right.

"You'll know the specifics when you finish all this work this afternoon and call it a day." Yang Nai didn't give him any more chances to guess. She turned back to her desk, picked up another document, and looked at him again, indicating that they could leave: "Let's go. The afternoon schedule is a bit tight, so let's not waste any time."

"My sister still likes to keep people in suspense as always," Yuan Qianye said helplessly as she stood up.

Yang Nai, who was walking ahead, pushed open the heavy wooden door of the office. Upon hearing this, she paused slightly, turned half her body to look back at him.

Her smile held a knowing slyness mixed with affectionate intimacy. Her red lips parted slightly, and she lowered her voice: "Don't you like me just the way I am?"

Gen Chiya couldn't help but take a slow breath.

Yes, that's something that can't be denied.

.........

Volume Two: Taking a Day Off to Organize My Thoughts

As the title says, I will pay back the debt I owe today later.

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Volume 2: Chapter 123: Kaguya Shinomiya is disgusted

A private members-only golf course in Tokyo.

The afternoon sun poured down on the vast, green fairways, and flags on the greens fluttered gently in the breeze. Beyond that, lush trees completely shut out the hustle and bustle of the city.

This place is less a sports venue and more a tranquil oasis for a select group to showcase their power and taste.

This is where Yuan Qianye is working today, and her specific tasks are quite simple.

There will be a small business gathering here today, and Yukino, as the next head of the Yukinoshita family, has been invited. He will accompany her as her contracted agent and partner. He only needs to maintain his composure and exchange appropriate pleasantries to complete his task.

Yuan Qianye thought this was great; embracing nature was much better than drinking and having fun in a lavishly decorated private room.

The visual experience is completely different, not to mention there's no unpleasant tobacco or alcohol smell.

"Awaited."

A soft voice came from behind him. Yuan Qianye turned around and paused for a moment.

Yang Nai changed out of her aggressive business suit and into a simple white golf dress. The hem of the dress stopped just at her knees, allowing for easy movement and perfectly showcasing her long, straight legs.

In addition, to protect herself from the outdoor sun, she wore a white visor and covered her eyes with sunglasses, making it difficult to discern her emotions.

Chiyo's admiring gaze moved from top to bottom, finally settling on Hino's skirt, where it remained fixed.

"Don't worry, golf isn't a strenuous sport, and I was wearing safety shorts properly," Yang Nai said with a joking smile.

Yuan Qianye nodded knowingly, "Then it's alright."

"Shall we go straight there now?"

“Okay, let’s go straight there. We’re a little late, but it’s okay.” The two walked side by side toward the waiting golf cart. “Just be careful later, don’t let your eyes wander so obviously toward me.”

"It's a bit difficult, but I'll try my best."

Yang straightened his collar, gently lifted his chin, and chuckled, "Whatever you want, just don't let my dad notice anything amiss."

Yuan Qianye stopped abruptly: "Wait? Uncle is here today too?"

He had never heard of this at all!

"I handed you today's schedule, including information on who you'll be meeting, but you didn't even look at it. Is that my fault?"

"That's because you casually mentioned on the phone beforehand that it was just a normal social event. I thought it was just casual conversation among the participants, simply to expand their network."

“I’m not lying. It was just an event like this.” Seeing his rare speechless expression, Yang Nai couldn’t help but chuckle: “But don’t worry, you’re not the main character today, and Dad doesn’t have time to pay special attention to you.”

Yukino Yukinoshita did not lie this time, and Chiya Minamoto quickly found out why.

As the car approached the center of the course, Chiyo saw several people gathered around a bald, middle-aged man, clapping lightly as he raised his hand to swing his club. Yukinoshita was among them.

Following Yang Nai forward, Yuan Qianye got a clear look at the bald middle-aged man's appearance and suddenly felt that he looked familiar, as if he had seen him somewhere before, but he couldn't remember where.

It wasn't until he and Yukino were introduced by Mr. Yukinoshita and learned that the other person's name was "Shinomiya Hikari" that he suddenly realized what was going on.

It must have been at the ball that night when his relationship with Yang Nai made a concrete breakthrough; he had seen her from afar.

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"Pretty!"

"It hits exactly where you point it!"

"A clean and crisp swing, President Shinomiya, that was a great shot!"

At the edge of the crowd, Yuan Qianye took a sip of the cold drink handed to him by the caddie and silently watched the scene on the court.

The main focus is on the one who is the center of attention—Shinomiya Hikari.

Judging from his surname, he is a member of the Shinomiya family, one of the top conglomerates in Japan.

Moreover, unlike the young lady Kaguya Shinomiya whom the maid serves, this one is the eldest son of Kaguya Shinomiya, the current head of the Shinomiya Group. He has considerable influence within the Shinomiya Group and is widely regarded as the most powerful successor to the next head of the Shinomiya family.

Therefore, it is not surprising that someone of his stature would be flattered by a group of successful people in their respective fields who are beyond the reach of ordinary people, including Mr. Yukinoshita, whom he considers his future father-in-law.

After all, in terms of the size of their assets, although the Yukinoshita family and the Shinomiya family both belong to the upper class of Tokyo, they are far inferior in terms of both their background and their own strength.

"Are you feeling bored?" Yang Nai leaned closer without making a sound, her voice soft.

"No, I think it's quite interesting. Being able to familiarize myself with the circles I might join in the future is very beneficial for me."

In fact, ever since Chiya Minamoto confessed her feelings to Yono and there was no longer any barrier between them, this kind of situation has happened from time to time.

Whenever it's a legitimate occasion, Chiya Minamoto will accompany Yono to similar events, knowing full well that she's doing it for his own good.

Yang Nai smiled and said, "If Dad had been like you back then, Mom would have had much less to worry about."

"Oh? What do you mean?" Gen Chiya looked at Yukinoshita, who was smiling and talking to someone in the crowd.

To be fair, he has well-defined features and a respectable appearance, making him an undeniably handsome middle-aged man. My mother-in-law's taste is definitely on point.

"You know that my dad was a troublemaker when he was in high school, and he even almost went astray at one point, right?"

"I know. I've heard about it from you and Yukino. It seems he often skips classes and likes to go to mahjong parlors to gamble."

"Back then, my mother went to great lengths to monitor my father's every move, using both gentle and forceful methods to finally bring him back on track. But afterwards, he was still somewhat... how should I put it."

Yang carefully considered the choice of words.

"According to my mother, he was still somewhat unambitious. Even after marrying into the Yukino family, he only did menial work under my grandfather's arrangement. This situation only changed when my mother became pregnant. She probably realized that she was going to be a father and understood this change in identity, and finally became a man with a sense of responsibility."

"Uncle has such a past? I never would have guessed."

“So I’m very happy.” Yang Nai turned to look at him, her tone tinged with a hint of relief: “You were able to understand from the very beginning what you should do and what kind of person you should become… that’s really good.”

Yuan Qianye pondered her words: "So, in other words, I've actually already fulfilled some of my sister's expectations of me, right?"

"I suppose so." Yang Nai's smile deepened. "But I always feel that you will go further than I expect now."

Yuan Qianye sighed: "Your words are putting a lot of pressure on me."

Yang Nai chuckled: "Let's go. The reason I called you here today wasn't so you could just sit here and do nothing."

What followed was a series of purely business-related interactions.

On this vast green field, the real golf course is not the holes and greens, but every moment when people walk side by side or stop to chat and laugh.

In front of this group of seasoned veterans in the business and political world, Yang Nai, though a complete newcomer, appeared quite composed, having perfectly inherited her mother's intelligence and shrewdness.

She mostly stayed by her father's side, sometimes listening to their conversations, and sometimes joining in the discussion about macroeconomic trends with clear and appropriate language.

Yuan Qianye was quite clear about his role today: simply to make an appearance. Therefore, he did not try to force his way into the core of the conversation involving huge sums of money and complex policies, but instead skillfully stayed on the periphery.

When the president of a building materials company that collaborates with Yukinoshita mentioned the cost optimization brought about by the latest technology, Chiyo Minamoto was able to calmly offer her own insights based on the industry briefing she had previously studied, seamlessly integrating them into the conversation.

To be honest, maintaining this posture all the time is really tiring.

Given Yuan Qianye's personality, he would rather practice Suzhen alone for an entire afternoon than be in this situation.

But thankfully, it was all worth it.

Leaving aside Yang Nai's side for now, the resentment he felt towards his future father-in-law, whose future was already confirmed, because he had previously eaten his beloved wife's snacks and taken away his treasured wine, vanished because of his mature and steady performance today.

Judging a person by their deeds, one should not look at their achievements, but rather at the manners and etiquette they display when interacting with others.

Even Mr. Yukinoshita has to admit that his wife was right. This young man is indeed capable, and his precious little daughter is not at too much of a disadvantage with him.

Today's gathering lasted until after 4 p.m. before coming to a temporary end.

Playing ball is just a formality; the real purpose is to observe each other and select potential partners.

I'll change my clothes later; there will be a second dinner party.

It is understood that during the subsequent meal, led by Shinomiya Hikari, together with other presidents and powerful families present today, they seemed to be planning a major move for profit in a certain industry.

Yukinoshita was also among those invited, but for the next occasion, Haruno and Chiya Minamoto no longer needed to appear.

"Dad, remember to eat in moderation tonight," Yang Nai said to her father before they parted.