Tokyo Soft Rice King.

"But I'm much better now, after all, just being in a relationship is fulfilling enough... By the way, Sister Hong, you're with Xiao Hong, so you must be feeling much better too, right?"

"Well, I don't really feel lonely... but what about the things I want to do and self-actualization..."

Da Hongxiang's eyes seemed shrouded in a thin mist, and a shallow "川" character formed between her brows, as if she was trying to think of something but could not make sense of it.

After thinking for a while, she remembered something else and brought it up.

"Oh, right, Amin, actually, Director Saotome suggested to me that I also join Shiki Agency and become their professional manager. After all, artists belong to the agency, but managers are outsiders, which is very illogical."

"That's really unreasonable, since agents and artists usually belong to the same agency."

"So, Amin, do you want me to join?"

"I think either way is fine. After all, even I joined as a temporary worker. If you join, you can get an extra salary, isn't that great? It's just that being Ziyin's manager is something I asked you to do. Do you want to make this your 'lifelong career'?"

"This……"

Is being a professional agent...something I want to do?

Da Hongxiang seemed hesitant and decided to listen to Hei Yuming's thoughts.

"Let's not talk about me for now, what about you, Amin? Before, all you wanted was to make money, but have you found something you want to do now?"

"Well, what I want to do now is support other people's dreams. After all, a certain god chose me to be his agent, and then I met many geniuses. So guiding them and witnessing their ending is what I should do."

"Supporting other people's dreams... I feel like you're more suited to be a manager than I am..."

"Haha, that's true, but being an agent is limited to the entertainment industry, so it's actually a constraint for me. I'll just be a behind-the-scenes promoter."

Da Hongxiang nodded and continued to ask.

"And what will you do after you achieve this dream? I guess you'll just want to support the girls around you who have feelings for you, or will you actively seek out new geniuses?"

"Well... let's talk about it after I realize this dream. Maybe I'll find other things I want to do later. It's hard to say right now. Isn't life a process of constant exploration?"

"Yes... Now that you mention it, Ah Ming, I've thought of a regret I really want to make up for."

"Oh? What is it?"

"I want to have children."

"Ah, becoming a mother..."

"Yes, so... Amin, can you give me a child?"

Although Kuroba Akira already knew that the child she wanted was his when he saw Hongxiang's affectionate gaze, these words still made him freeze. This was a step further than agreeing to have a relationship with Hongxiang. After all, if the two of them had a child, they would have to start a family and take on the responsibilities of a husband and father.

Hmm? Thinking about it carefully, it doesn't seem that bad...

After all, it seems like the Takanashi family is trying to make themselves a part of the Takanashi family.

However, that was just 'acting,' while Sister Hong really wanted her own child, and the weight was completely different.

“But I can’t give you, Sister Hong… I can’t give you a normal family… I might not even be able to fulfill my responsibilities as a father…”

“I know, that’s okay, don’t worry. I don’t want you to marry me, Amin. If you don’t want the child to know you’re the father, I can keep it a secret. It’s just… I want to raise my own flesh and blood.”

"..."

Kuroba Akira suppressed his instinctive urge to shirk responsibility. He knew that saying something like "It doesn't necessarily have to be me" would be incredibly stupid and would hurt Hong Jie's feelings.

"Speaking of which, Amin, you should also think about this further. Although you're still a student and only dating them, they'll eventually want your child just like I do. What are you going to do then? Not have children?"

"...This is indeed a very important question."

"I guess they'll be forced to give up a 'complete family' just like me, but even so, they hope it's you and they want to have a child with you. If you don't handle this well, they might use the child as a weapon."

"Absolutely not!"

"So, Amin, you're going to use me... You'll plant the seeds here first, seeds that will allow you to 'control' them in the future..."

Kuroba Akira covered Hongxiang's mouth with his hand.

“Sister Hong, you don’t have to do this. I’m not so weak that I’m afraid to do something or take responsibility.”

He decided to accept Hongxiang's feelings and wishes, along with the responsibility.

Kuroba Akira took Hongxiang's hand and said to her.

“I may not be able to do my best... but I assure you, I will not run away, I will not give up halfway, and I will take full responsibility.”

"Thank you, Amin... no, I should call you that now..."

She leaned down slightly, her eyes filled with deep affection, and placed a tender kiss upon him.

“My dear...husband.”

The only regret is that he won't be my husband alone.

Chapter 305 Special is not the only one

Although their feelings had reached a fever pitch, the two adults remained relatively restrained, refraining from recklessly continuing their deeper conversation on the spot.

If we were to take action right here, not only would we be unable to guarantee a successful hit in such a short time, but we would also likely be discovered by Ziyin, which would have serious consequences.

Although Ziyin can't get in as long as the room door is locked, she can still listen to strange noises from inside by peering through the door. As her experience grows, Ziyin will eventually realize what her man and manager are secretly doing.

That will trigger a new round of chaos, and more importantly, even if Ziyin is willing to forgive her man with his virginity collecting fetish, she certainly won't forgive Dahongxiang, since being betrayed by someone she trusts is the most unacceptable thing.

Then the agent and the artist will have a falling out, the working relationship between the three will be broken, and the 'family' will fall apart.

So after Da Hongxiang had a tiny taste of Hei Yuming's delicious flavor, she reluctantly let him go.

However, the fact that she was able to receive Kuroba Akira's promise this time meant that the thing she had longed for but could not obtain before had finally come to fruition, and Daiko was already very satisfied with this.

Moreover, such a hasty approach would certainly be unsatisfying. To ensure the probability of the belly growing bigger, it is indeed necessary to find the right day and have Kuroba Akira provide a sufficient number of 'ammunition'.

So the two understood each other's thoughts with just a glance and tacitly decided to reschedule for another day.

In addition to that, we also need to think about what to say if we are discovered.

Kuroba Akira said with considerable distress about this.

"But what if Shion finds out? How am I supposed to explain this to her then...?"

"I think it's fine as long as there's no need to explain."

"Huh? This won't do. Yesterday's situation could still make Ziyin think it was just a 'momentary lapse of judgment,' but if you're pregnant with my child, it's clearly premeditated. If this isn't explained clearly, she'll definitely turn to the dark side. Not only me, but you'll also be implicated, and even the child in your belly might be..."

Men being beheaded and women being disemboweled is a complete replica of the famous scene.

However, Da Hongxiang was not afraid at all.

"Hmm... Actually, I think that as long as it's not exposed immediately, it will become a 'helpless' situation later on."

"You say 'delay,' but how long exactly do you mean to delay?"

"I don't know how long I can keep it a secret, so I'll just keep it a secret for now. I guess I won't be able to hide it anymore when my belly is very obvious, but even if Ziyin finds out by then, I don't think the consequences will be too serious."

"Relying on time to solve the problem...is that really going to work?"

Da Hongxiang smiled and patted Hei Yuming on the shoulder.

“Oh, Ah Ming, you have to believe that if you give young girls more time, they will eventually figure things out. Excessive jealousy will only ruin the man they love. A little jealousy is what keeps a man interested.”

"Wow, Sister Hong, you're so sure about this, but you've never actually been in a relationship, have you?"

"Stop being so talkative! Although I've never been in a relationship, I've lived a long time and know what love is all about!"

Da Hongxiang wasn't just spouting nonsense; she wasn't just talking big after reading a few romance novels or relationship essays. Rather, it was a conclusion drawn from her life experiences in her previous life.

“When I ran a massage parlor in my past life, I talked to some middle-aged women. They knew their husbands had other women, but they still chose to turn a blind eye. Ah Ming, why do you think that is?”

"Well... it's mostly because of the children, and also living expenses and such. In short, it's a matter of mutual interest."

"That's right. Eighty percent of them pretend not to know because breaking up would harm their current interests and destroy the superficial harmony of their families. But in fact, they know everything... Some of the older women even told me that they envied me for being blind, so they could avoid seeing it."

"Good heavens, does he hate me to this extent...?"

"Yes, at this point, what sustains the marital relationship is not love, but anything other than love."

"It really is the best example of satirizing vows of eternal love, and it's very educational... But I don't think it would work for me, or rather for Ziyin."

Because Ziyin's love is so profound, and she always speaks of it as a lifetime commitment, if she were to truly turn from love to hate, she would definitely choose to 'die for love' and drag Kuroba Akira along to be reborn, rather than choosing to pretend she doesn't see it.

“I know, that’s why I said it’s 80% true. The remaining 20% ​​is because there’s still love left, so they can tolerate their husbands’ infidelity. As long as it’s not ‘in front of them’ or ‘brought home,’ they can barely accept the fact that their husbands have other women.”

"Uh...aren't there any cases where men don't cheat...?"

"Of course there are. It's just that most of the customers in my shop are older women, so of course they won't expose their own scandals. But I can tell that a significant number of them are actually quite guilty. I guess both parties have cheated on each other, so they feel psychologically balanced and can accept it."

"Uh... isn't there ever a situation where neither party cheats?"

"I can only say that I have never met a couple in real life who grew up together, were childhood sweethearts, were each other's first love, shared each other's first time, then walked hand in hand into the hall of marriage, had many children and grandchildren, and finally grew old together."

"This...survivorship bias?"

"This is indeed just a summary of my personal experience, but I have served at massage parlors for at least several thousand married women, if not tens of thousands. Among so many couples, there is not a single one who is truly a model couple. This is enough to show that truly exemplary couples are extremely rare, as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns."

It seems that pure love is indeed a scarce resource.

Kuroba Akira felt deeply saddened.

"The divorce rate is quite high. In the end, true love is very precious. Most couples probably don't even have feelings for each other; they're just making do."

"I understand, Sister Hong, you don't need to shatter the last shred of illusion I have about love... So you mean that although Ziyin loves me now, she will eventually be disappointed in me or get tired of me, and then she won't care whether I have other women or even illegitimate children?"

"No, I think no matter how much time passes, Ziyin will always love you. It's just that she will eventually realize one thing... that is, she can't be your 'only one'."

"My only one..."

"That's right. Everyone hopes to be special in the eyes of others, but 'special' is not 'unique'. Many people don't understand this, which is why they are tormented by jealousy to the point of being unrecognizable and having their minds twisted."

It is special, but not unique.

Kuroba Akira also gained some insights after hearing these words.

Indeed, Shion wasn't the only special person in his heart. The class president was special, Hongxiang and Xiaohong were special, Shiori and Moe were special, Takanashi Mujou was special, and the Makoto and Makoto sisters were also special.

Because Kuroba Akira doesn't fall in love with every girl she meets, nor is she only attracted to their appearance, none of them can replace the others, and none of them can take the place of the other in Kuroba Akira's heart.

Thinking of this, Kuroba Akira suddenly felt a sense of relief.

Even if I am a scumbag, at least I am not the kind of shallow scumbag who changes women like clothes and treats every woman as a useful vase.

There are differences between even the worst men.

"Ziyin is just unwilling to admit that you, Amin, don't belong to her alone. That's why she's acting like a spoiled child, doing things like writing her name on public amusement park rides. But one day, the child will awaken to public consciousness and understand that such marking behavior is meaningless."