Great, we're doomed now!

This is a good thing!

This means that Ultraman Tiga did not arrive in its entirety; it may have just been a coincidence that some elements were incorporated into the series, which is a stroke of luck amidst misfortune!

Of course, it's also possible that only the monsters were refreshed, but Ultraman wasn't.

Damn it, don't think about such hopeless things! It must be that the fusion level is not high enough and it hasn't refreshed yet!

After taking several deep breaths, Ye Shou finally managed to regain his composure and return to Jianzi's side.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting."

"Ah, it's okay." Jianzi tilted her head.

She was quite observant and noticed that Ye Shou's expression had brightened considerably.

She was unaware that Ye Shou had already planned to end the test of courage competition, and thought he had encountered some good fortune in his business.

drop!

Just as Ye Shou was about to send a message to Qianhua, telling her to stay put and wait for the helicopter to pick her up, a notification sound suddenly came from his pocket.

He took out his phone and saw that it was a Line message from Qianhua, which made him frown slightly.

"It seems they've arrived."

"Chika and Rurikawa?"

"Um……"

But when Ye Shou opened the message, a ripple appeared on his originally calm face, and a look of worry flashed deep in his eyes.

—Qianhua's message didn't say anything, only two punctuation marks.

Was it an accidental touch on the screen? Or was it a prank by Chika?

In the worst-case scenario... I hope I won't be that unlucky.

Tsk!

Hopefully it was just a mistake!

He lightly tapped his thumb to switch to Liuli's chat interface. But just as he was about to click, his fingertip inexplicably stopped.

"Telephone……"

After a moment's hesitation, Ye Shou switched the interface again.

Chapter 17: My nose is so sore and painful~

As night deepened, moonlight filtered through the sparse shadows of the trees and spilled onto the mountain path, gilding the winding trail with a silvery glow.

There were no torches or streetlights along the way. Apart from glow sticks used as markers, each group only had a portable flashlight for illumination, which provided very little sense of security in the night.

—It really was a "test of courage." Qianhua seemed unreliable, but she was exceptionally serious when playing games.

Swoosh~

Liuli and Qianhua walked side by side, their feet rustling softly on the fallen leaves. The chirping of insects and the sound of the wind in the distance mingled together, adding a touch of mystery to the quiet night.

The two girls had different thoughts. Chika was simply excited; she loved these slightly thrilling extracurricular activities.

Meanwhile, Liuli was still thinking about the group assignments from before:

Yotsuya Miko, this woman is no ordinary person!

Generally speaking, ordinary people would be nervous and uneasy for a while if they met Ye Shou. Few people would take the initiative to get close to him (except for those with ulterior motives). It would take time to get to know each other well before they could ignore the many rumors from the outside world and truly understand Ye Shou's excellence and kindness.

But it seems like Yotsuya Miko adapted too quickly!

She doesn't seem like a gold digger who blindly caters to Ye Shou, nor does she show any signs of hypocrisy...

Could it be that he and Ye Shou are simply very compatible?

Fujiwara Chika had known Master for longer than Ruri herself, and her family background and personal resume were flawless. Ruri never intended to be her enemy.

But if some hot high school girl you randomly meet on the street dares to covet Master, that's a different story for Ruri~

Is it an enemy or...? Let's wait and see for a while!

Anyway, compared to these women, I spend much more time with Master in private!

"Ruri-chan? Why do you look so unhappy? Don't you like this kind of activity?"

"Ah? No, sorry, I was just spacing out," Liuli said with a forced laugh, trying to cover it up. "I was just thinking about some things at the company."

"Seriously, you're so diligent all the time!"

Just like Xiao Shou, he's always been this busy since he was little, and his head is filled with things completely different from ours~

“Speaking of which… what was Lord Ye Shou like when he was a child?” Liuli suddenly asked, her voice soft and tinged with curiosity.

Chika was surprised: "When you were little?"

"It just suddenly occurred to me... you two are childhood sweethearts, you must have accumulated a lot of wonderful memories, right?"

She turned her head to look at Chika beside her, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Chika blinked, a sly smile playing on her lips: "Kou, he's been a weirdo since he was little!"

She deliberately dragged out the tone, as if recalling something interesting.

“A weirdo?” Liuli was not surprised at all. “That does fit my imagination of his childhood—he must have been a mature yet aloof genius who suffered because no one understood him, right?”

"..."

"Miss Chika?"

"Let's not use honorifics in private."

As Qianhua walked, she gave Liuli a strange look: "You really are... but it's not as romantic as you think. He's been a 'leader' since he was a child, with plenty of people around him."

He was indeed aloof, but it was more like he isolated the whole class by himself…

"Chika...has she been by Lord Ye Shou's side ever since then?"

"She says I'm a pain and can be incredibly argumentative, but she always seems to appear out of nowhere to solve my problems when I need her, saying 'I can't do anything with you' all along~"

Qianhua said with a grin, "So I know that he is actually a very awkward person. On the surface, he always looks calm and rational, but in reality, he is more sensitive than anyone else."

"They have such a good relationship~"

Ruri nodded thoughtfully, her gaze drifting to the hazy shadows in the distance. After a moment, she asked softly, "Chika, what are your thoughts on Lord Ye Shou...?"

"What do you think? Childhood sweethearts?"

"I mean in the future... do you see him as a man you could date?"

"Dating?"

Chika paused for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Oh dear, Ruri-chan, are you jealous?"

Liuli's cheeks flushed slightly, and she quickly shook her head: "No, I was just... curious."

Chika winked mischievously, leaned close to Ruri's ear, and whispered, "Don't worry, I don't have those kinds of thoughts about Shou!"

Although he is indeed very talented, to me, he's more like... well, a younger brother who will always need my care.

"Younger brother?" Liuli was somewhat surprised.

“That’s right!” Qianhua put her hands on her hips, looking smug. “From childhood to adulthood, I’ve always been the one who played with him and taught him how to relax. Otherwise, he would have turned into a heartless robot who only knows how to work!”

"Lord Ye Shou...does he think so too?"

"Of course! Even though I didn't say it... it's definitely true!"

Chika proudly raised her chin, then revealed a sly smile, "However, if Ruri-chan likes Mamoru, I'll fully support you!"

You've been seen through!

Liuli's face instantly turned red to her ears, and she glared at her in embarrassment and annoyance.

Qianhua laughed heartily, her laughter ringing out crisply in the quiet mountain forest.

The two continued walking, the moonlight casting long shadows on them. The atmosphere on the mountain path seemed to lighten with their conversation, as if even the chill of the night had been dispelled.

——Plan in progress.jpg!

Since Fujiwara Chika has no romantic feelings for Master, it means that her biggest rival has already been eliminated!

Liuli smiled modestly, but in reality, she covered her mouth to hide the barely suppressed smile.

On the other hand, Chika was in a pretty good mood after answering Ruri's question.

Sure enough, this "love detective" was right; the maid liked Ye Shou!

That's wonderful! This has brought them together; it's truly a great deed!

—Hopefully, the good karma I've accumulated will translate into good luck in pay-to-win games~

Chika smiled with satisfaction as she looked at Ruri, while simultaneously imagining Ye Shou's life "after falling in love" in her mind.

That guy is a workaholic and definitely prioritizes his career, but it just so happens that Ruri is his capable assistant.

The two of them spend every day together, and who knows, they might even have sex before graduation;

Because they are a handsome man and a beautiful woman, their child will definitely grow up to be very beautiful;

—From career to life, these two are a perfect match no matter how you look at it!

Maybe in a few years, when she goes visiting someone's home, she'll see a child, as cute as a doll, calling her Sister Qianhua!

Ah, this is so nice~

"Ok?"

Why do I suddenly feel a little panicked?

Chika paused for a moment, then, taking advantage of Ruri's inattention, touched her chest and felt a strange palpitation.

Then, as if a switch had been flipped, a bitter taste filled my mouth...

My nose feels so sore and painful~

what happened?

'Why...sigh? Don't I...want to see Koshou with other women?'

Chapter 18: The Iron Cannons Fire and the Clash of Swords and Spears