Lu Mingfei, who had read Dragon Clan before slaying the dragon

"You've been here for so long, haven't you noticed there's someone else in the room?" Lu Mingfei was amused by this guy. "Why, are you so captivated by Miss Zhen that you can't even see any other girls?"

"Hmm?" Noda looked around and finally spotted Eri, who was engrossed in her video game console in the corner of the room. "There really is another girl! I didn't even notice."

"She looks so familiar. The photo next to Mr. Lu Mingfei's wanted poster seems to be her." Noda Shou looked at Eri carefully. "Is she Eri?"

"Shou, you can't be so rude!" Aso Makoto lowered his voice and said to Noda Shou seriously, "That's Miss Uesugi Erie. No matter what, Shou, you can't call her by her name. You have to call her Miss Uesugi!"

"Ms. Uesugi... Uesugi?" Noda Shou inexplicably felt that this surname was very familiar, as if he had heard someone mention it before, but for a moment he couldn't remember where he had heard it.

"Do you remember the young master of our family who visited the toy store last time? Mr. Lu Mingfei told me that young master is now the head of our family." Aso Shin whispered to Noda Hisashi, "Miss Uesugi is the head of our family's family's sister."

Noda Hisashi was stunned and subconsciously wanted to slap himself to see whether he was awake or living in a dream.

Noda Hisashi also heard about the change of the head of the main family. Some time ago, this was big news that shocked the entire Japanese underworld, no less than the change of prime minister. The photo of Minamoto no Chisei was widely distributed to the leaders of every underworld force under the Snake Eight Families, and even small organizations like the Noda Group received the news.

Noda Hisashi was horrified when he saw the photo. Although he had expected that the people who visited the toy store at that time were of noble status even in the family, the next day after that night, one of the men who had taught him a lesson suddenly became the patriarch of the Snake Eight Families, the supreme leader of the entire Japanese underworld... As a street thug, he was taught a lesson by the patriarch himself. This made Noda Hisashi feel as if he was in another world, just like a poor child in the slums who suddenly received an autographed photo of an international superstar.

And was this Miss Uesugi the sister of that patriarch? She was one of the most powerful figures in the Japanese underworld. Although he had succeeded the Noda Group as leader, compared to such a figure, he was like the lowliest soldier in ancient Japan encountering the most distinguished daimyo... Was he truly worthy enough to share a Japanese-style room and breathe the same air as the patriarch's sister?

"Ms. Uesugi... Uesugi... Uesugi!" Noda Shou suddenly woke up as if he had thought of something, and looked at Lu Mingfei in disbelief, "This Miss Uesugi... is your last name Uesugi?"

"Hitoshi, are you scared? Miss Uesugi's surname is of course Uesugi." Aso Shin touched Noda Hisashi's forehead, and it was obvious that he didn't have a fever.

But this time, Noda Hisashi did not answer Masahiro Makoto immediately, but looked at Lu Mingfei and confirmed: "Miss Uesugi's Uesugi... is it that Uesugi?"

Aso really didn't understand the structure of the underworld families, but as a gangster, Noda Shou had been influenced by his cousin since he was a child, and he could recite the surnames of all the families clearly. However, none of them had ever seen a big shot in the underworld at that time, and those far-away surnames were more like distant legends to the young Noda Shou.

"Yes, that's the Uesugi you were thinking of." Lu Mingfei didn't deny it, but said frankly, "Eryi is from the Uesugi family, one of the three upper families of the Snake Eight Families, and she's also the current head of the Uesugi family. Don't look at Eryi's young age, but she's second only to the head of the family in the underworld."

Chapter 419 Foreshadowing

Noda Hisashi opened his mouth in surprise, and Aso Shin had to cover his mouth to prevent himself from screaming. Lu Mingfei's words were like a bombshell to them.

The three heads of the three main underworld families are the symbols of power and status in the underworld. Each of them possesses tremendous power and countless followers. They are truly powerful figures who are second to none and can call the shots in the whole of Japan... However, such powerful figures are playing console games that are popular among the common people in such an ordinary coffee shop. A deep sense of absurdity surged in the hearts of Aso Makoto and Noda Hisashi at the same time.

But the fact was right in front of them. The girl named Uesugi Erie was really sitting in front of them, playing games as if no one was around. The sound of the game echoed throughout the empty Japanese-style room through the speakers... Even though this fact was so absurd, Aso Shin and Noda Hisashi had no doubts, because Lu Mingfei had no need to lie to them at all.

Moreover, they had all seen the wanted poster for Lu Mingfei, and the girl's photo appeared prominently on it. However, the girl on the wanted poster was not a wanted target, but a person being held hostage. The only information about the girl was a photo of her wearing a retro red and white shrine maiden costume and a short sentence - "ONLY SAFE" - ensure safety.

This means that the girl in the photo is an extremely important person to the Eight Clans of Sheqi. She was kidnapped by a guy named Lu Mingfei, so a reward was offered to get the girl back from Lu Mingfei safely... If this girl is one of the heads of the top three families, then everything can be easily explained.

"But just know Eri's identity." Lu Mingfei whispered to Makoto Aso and Hisashi Noda, "Don't tell anyone else, and don't let anyone know you've met the head of the Uesugi family. Otherwise, not only will Eri and I be in trouble, but you might also be killed."

Aso Makoto and Noda Hisashi nodded heavily. Although they didn't know the complicated relationship between Lu Mingfei and the Sheqi Eight Families, they all knew that what Lu Mingfei said in such a serious tone must be very important, and it would be right to obey his instructions.

Noda Hisashi looked at Eiry who was concentrating on the game in the corner of the room. After a moment's hesitation, he walked quickly towards Eiry, but in the end he only dared to stop one meter away from Eiry.

"Head... Uesugi... Head of the Uesugi family!" Noda Hisashi bowed deeply to the girl playing games and stammered, "I am... Noda Hisashi, the third generation of the Noda Group, a 'C'-class organization under our family... I am honored to meet you, Head of the Uesugi family today!"

Noda Hisashi's opening remarks were fragmented and fearful. He could not help swallowing his saliva almost every few words he uttered. He did not sound like a young boy full of vigor introducing himself to a girl who was not much older than him. He was more like a weak house cat facing a noble snow leopard. In comparison, his aura was completely paled.

However, Eri seemed to have no intention of paying any attention to Noda Hisashi. She just stared at the screen, her fingers quickly operating the handle, completely immersed in the world of the second dimension. Noda Hisashi, who bowed to her not far away, seemed to merge with the surrounding air.

Seeing that the head of the Uesugi family ignored him, Noda Hisashi thought that the head of the Uesugi family was blaming him for his rude behavior of calling him by his name just now, so Noda Hisashi bent his waist even lower, and his head almost touched his feet.

"It was really ignorant and rude of me to call the head of the Uesugi family by his name just now! I am extremely sorry! I am willing to accept the punishment from the head of the Uesugi family!" Noda Hisashi said uneasily.

Eiry just glanced at Noda Hisashi indifferently and then turned her head back to her world of "Final Fantasy 13"... When Eiry was concentrating on playing the game, glancing at the guy who disturbed her game was already a great respect for him, and this was based on the premise that Noda Hisashi was Lu Mingfei's friend.

"Don't bow anymore. Eri is just like that. If she's not familiar with you, no matter how much you say, you won't be able to get her attention. She doesn't mean to blame you at all." Lu Mingfei waved Noda Shou back. "Alright, alright, you don't have to care too much about Eri's identity, and don't treat her as the sister of the distinguished head of the Uesugi family or the head of the family. After all, this is a cafe, not the Sheqi Eight Clan. Everyone's status is equal, so just get along normally."

Noda Hisashi slowly returned to Lu Mingfei and Aso Makoto.

Even though Lu Mingfei said so, Noda Shou was still nervous. After learning about Eri's identity, he simply couldn't treat her as an ordinary girl and couldn't get along with her normally. The girl just sat there, and Noda Shou felt that the aura emanating from her was about to burn him through... But the only thing that Noda Shou couldn't understand was why the head of one of the top three families was kidnapped by Brother Lu Mingfei?

It's not that Noda Shou doubted Lu Mingfei's ability, but as one of the heads of the three top underworld families, not to mention how strong the military force equipped by the underworld families to protect her is, even if we only talk about the head of the family herself, this girl is definitely not the simple internet addict girl she looks like now.

The Japanese underworld is a place where fists and violence speak. Whoever has the stronger fist has a greater say. Those who can sit in the highest position definitely have the strength and skills to match it. In Japan, it has always been the underworld that kidnaps others. One of the highest underworld leaders being kidnapped is simply unheard of.

But looking at the Uesugi patriarch, concentrating so intently on the game, there wasn't a trace of coercion or reluctance. She looked like a junior high school girl who'd run away from home to experience the joys of the adult world for the first time... So, this girl wasn't abducted, as the wanted poster stated? But she had voluntarily followed Lu Mingfei out of the Sheqi Eight Clan?

The young sister of a gangster patriarch voluntarily gave up her supreme position. Despite her family's opposition, she secretly left the family with a man of the same age, and was hunted down by the family...

This plot! This plot! Noda Shou felt that he had discovered the truth, and at this moment, a word involuntarily emerged in his heart... elopement!

It's definitely an elopement! It can only be an elopement! Elopement is the best!

Noda Hisashi still remembered that Mr. Gattuso had told Shin that they were not actually from the Sheqi Eight Clan, but that their school had cooperated with the Sheqi Eight Clan, so they came to Japan and temporarily regarded themselves as the law enforcers of the family. But when the wanted order was issued this morning, the cooperative relationship between the two parties was obviously broken, because Big Brother Lu Mingfei kidnapped the important sister of the head of the family... So maybe Big Brother Lu Mingfei didn't come here for the cooperation from the beginning, maybe the cooperation was just a cover, and Big Brother Lu Mingfei came here for the girl he loved from the beginning.

So romantic, so romantic indeed! Isn't this exactly how I feel about Zhen! Brother Lu Mingfei is truly a man with a romantic gene engraved in his bones. He is truly a role model for our generation!

Noda Hisashi felt that his admiration for Lu Mingfei grew deeper. After the death of his cousin Koji, Noda Hisashi finally found the guiding light on his path forward as a man!

Of course, Lu Mingfei had no idea what was going on in Noda Hisashi's mind, and he certainly didn't expect that this kid Noda Hisashi would guess the correct answer by accident... His main purpose of coming to Japan was indeed because of Eri. Lu Mingfei just felt that the way this kid looked at him suddenly became very wrong, giving him the feeling of a vulgar man stealing glances at the women's bath while soaking in a hot spring.

"By the way, Brother Lu Mingfei, can I visit you before you leave Japan?" Noda Shou suddenly asked Lu Mingfei, "By the way, where have you been hiding all this time? Our people have been looking for news about you everywhere, but to no avail. Have you left Tokyo these days?"

Hearing this question, Aso Shinye looked at Lu Mingfei. She also wanted to visit that gentleman, Mr. Gattuso, again and thank him in person.

Facing the two people's hopeful eyes, Lu Mingfei avoided their gaze and remained silent for no reason.

"I understand, I understand. Big brother is not in a position to reveal it, right?" Noda Shou looked at Lu Mingfei's embarrassed expression and said with sudden enlightenment, "That's right, that's right. If even the people in our family can't find it, then it must be a top-secret place! It may be in a remote cave deep in the mountains somewhere outside Tokyo, or it may be in an underground air-raid shelter that has not been used for many years. Just like in disaster and doomsday movies, those well-trained agents will always find some secret bases that others can't find!

"That's really cool! Of course a location like this is top secret! It's understandable that you can't tell us!" Noda Hisashi nodded in understanding.

"Well...it's not that I can't tell you, you're just overthinking it." Lu Mingfei shook his head. "We haven't been anywhere these past few days. We've been staying in Shinjuku and spending most of our time in a store in Kabukicho."

"In a store in Kabukicho?" Noda Hisashi was stunned.

He, his Noda Group, and some friendly forces secretly searched for Lu Mingfei and the other two. They searched almost every block in Tokyo, from Ginza to Shibuya to Harajuku, and asked about both bustling streets and barren temples... But they didn't really look for Lu Mingfei in Kabukicho in Shinjuku.

Because the Noda Group's power is in Kabukicho, and the headquarters of the Snake Eight Families, the Genji Heavy Industries Building, is only a few blocks away from Kabukicho, Noda Hisashi had also thought about the situation where there is darkness under the light, but he never thought it would be so dark.

"Is this what they call 'the most dangerous place is the safest place'? Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! Big brother is truly skilled and courageous! If it were me, I certainly wouldn't have the guts to hide right under the enemy's nose!" Noda Shou applauded excitedly, "Big brother, could you please tell me what place you've been staying in? A nightclub? An izakaya? Or a private internet cafe? Big brother, don't worry, I swear on my life that I won't let anyone outside of this room know where you're hiding, or I'll never marry Zhen! Big brother, you know I must marry Zhen in this lifetime, so there's no way I'll leak the secret!"

For Noda Hisashi, this was indeed a very cruel oath.

Aso Makoto blushed slightly and glared at Noda Shou in reproach, as if blaming him for swearing to take her with him. However, she immediately expressed her position to Lu Mingfei, "Don't mind, Mr. Lu Mingfei. Shou is just like that. If you don't feel comfortable talking to him, just ignore him. If you want to tell us, I can also swear that I won't reveal any news about you, Mr. Lu Mingfei and Miss Uesugi, to anyone else."

"I didn't intend to hide this from you. Miss Zhen and Shou, you're both trustworthy people. I'm not worried about you exposing our secrets. I'm only worried that if I tell you our whereabouts, you might get dragged into this dispute." Lu Mingfei sighed softly, "But it seems like you've already been dragged into this, because you helped Eiry and me today and even met Eiry."

After a brief mental struggle, Lu Mingfei finally spoke slowly: "Takama-hara... Caesar, Chu Zihang, and I work in a club called Takama-hara."

Revealing this matter to Aso Makoto and Noda Hisashi was a decision he made after careful consideration.

First of all, Lu Mingfei definitely trusts the two of them. Aso is really a meticulous girl. Although Noda Hisashi looks careless, he is not the type to do things without thinking. Moreover, the fate of the two of them is inextricably linked with people like them. Instead of leaving them alone, it is better to give them proper shelter within the range of sight until all matters in Japan are settled.

The most important thing is that for Lu Mingfei, who is openly wanted, there are now countless eyes staring at him in Japan. The wanted order of the Ghost Clan has not been withdrawn, and the wanted order of the Snake Eight Families has been issued again. There are many people whom he is not convenient to contact, such as the elephant turtle, Uesugi Yue, and Principal Ange... So when he needs to convey some important information, he really needs the help of one or two inconspicuous and trustworthy outsiders, similar to the role of spies... Aso Makoto and Noda Hisashi in front of him are good candidates.

"Takama-ga-hara?" Aso, who was always well-behaved, had never heard of this store.

However, Noda Hisashi's expression changed. Aso didn't know Takama-ga-hara, but he knew that for Noda Hisashi, who had been hanging out on Kabukicho since he was a child, although he had never been to Takama-ga-hara in person, he had long heard of the famous name of that store. It was said that it was a forbidden place for men and a paradise for women.

In the past, his cousin Koji often joked in his ear that if he had not chosen the path of gangsterism, he might have gone to Takama-ga-hara to eat women with his handsome face.

Noda believed whatever Koji's cousin boasted, but he didn't believe this sentence. This was because Noda had seen the men who came out of Takama-ga-hara. Those men were very distinctive. Some were extremely handsome, while others had unique temperaments. Among them, there was a fat man with a face full of flesh who left a deep impression on him.

Chapter 420 Lu Mingfei's Request

"Brother, the Takama-ga-hara you are talking about...is that Takama-ga-hara?" Noda Hisashi asked tentatively.

"Yes." Lu Mingfei nodded expressionlessly. "I don't know if there are any imitation stores of Takamahara on Kabukicho Street, but our store is the most popular one on the entire street."

"Hiss!" Noda Shou gasped, "So, big brother, are you guys working as waiters in Takama-ga-hara? Or are you agents... You can't be..."

"We in Takama-ga-hara don't have agents, and we don't work as waiters." Lu Mingfei looked at Noda Shou and nodded seriously. "Yes, our job... is what you think."

Lu Mingfei thought that after he said this, Noda Hisashi would look at him with some contempt. After all, gigolos are in the gray industry even in Japan. Most capable men would not want to rely on their looks or bodies to make a living from women. It is a matter of dignity. Therefore, men in gigolo clubs are even more looked down upon than women in strip clubs... But Lu Mingfei was wrong. After a brief daze, Noda Hisashi actually became more neurotic. He looked at Lu Mingfei with a look of awe, as if he wanted to kneel down to him on the spot.

"As expected of you, big brother! You are truly worthy of me!" Noda Shou was so excited, "Big brother, you are truly not an ordinary man! Not everyone can enter Takama-ga-hara! Only a real man can handle such a job!"

Lu Mingfei was stunned. He had often heard that bald whale bragging about how glorious Takama-hara was among the host clubs in Tokyo... But Lu Mingfei had never expected that Takama-hara was so famous that even a pure-hearted boy like Noda Hisashi had heard of the legend of Takama-hara.

"Brother, I heard that the men in Takama-ga-hara are always willing to help women with anything they ask for. I also heard that the men and women in Takama-ga-hara always fight with real guns and bullets." Noda Shou leaned over to Lu Mingfei's ear and asked curiously in a low voice, "I also heard that it is common for the men in Takama-ga-hara to deal with more than ten women every night. When business is booming, it is even possible for one person to deal with twenty or thirty women...Brother, is this true?"

Looking at the expression of Noda Hisashi's overflowing thirst for knowledge, Lu Mingfei finally understood what he meant when he said, "Brother is indeed not an ordinary person", "Not everyone can enter Takama-ga-hara", and "Only a real man can handle such a job".

It turns out that this kid Noda Hisashi admires me not for my determination to endure humiliation and commit myself to hiding in a male escort shop... but for my masculine ability in his fantasy that I can fight ten, or even twenty or thirty people at once.

"If you want to know whether it's true or not, why don't you just go and experience it yourself?" Lu Mingfei said unhappily.

"That won't do! That won't do!" Noda Shou waved his hands quickly. "I don't have the fierce power of you guys, big brothers, to fight ten people at once. Besides, my looks and temperament are not outstanding. I'm far inferior to you big brothers. I'm not qualified to serve women in a sacred place for women!"

Lu Mingfei took a deep breath, resisting the urge to throw the brat out. "Don't listen to those nonsense rumors out there. We in Takama-ga-hara don't value looks or temperament... 'Male-style flower arrangement,' you know? I think your flower arrangement has its own unique personality, Shou-kun. Our manager will definitely appreciate it."

Lu Mingfei's last words were not meant to fool Noda Shou. To be honest, he felt that with Noda Shou's overly straightforward and hot-blooded personality, he might be liked by the Humpback Whale store manager. There were all kinds of men in Takama-ga-hara, but there was only a lack of silly big boys like Noda Shou. Lu Mingfei could imagine that if Noda Shou really went to Takama-ga-hara for an interview, the Humpback Whale store manager would define Noda Shou's flower style as a sunflower with tenacious vitality, blooming warmly and brilliantly during its blooming period.

"Really? Is it okay for someone like me? I'm quite happy and honored to be recognized by Big Brother Lu Mingfei, and I really want to work with him." Noda Shou changed the subject, "But I can't. I swore a long time ago that I must be a man who is loyal both physically and mentally in this life."

Noda Shou looked at Aso Shin: "So even if it was Big Brother who recommended me, I can't let Shin down!"

"Shou, stop talking nonsense!" Aso Zhen was slightly embarrassed. She had been confused by Lu Mingfei and Noda Shou's conversation about "men", "women" and "Takama-ga-hara". "But what did you mean just now? What is Takama-ga-hara? Is there something wrong with Mr. Lu Mingfei and the others' work?"

Noda Hisashi leaned close to Aso Makoto's ear and explained a few words in a low voice. Aso Makoto exclaimed, two blushes appeared on her cheeks, and the look she gave Lu Mingfei became a little strange.

"Um... May I ask Mr. Gattuso and the others, are they also doing the same work as Mr. Lu Mingfei in that... Takama-ga-hara?" Aso Makoto asked in a low voice.

"Yes, Caesar is here too, and so is Chu Zihang." Lu Mingfei glared at Noda Shou and said to Makoto Aso, "Although I don't know what Noda Shou said to you, Miss Zhen, don't listen to his nonsense. Our job is pretty... normal. We just accompany guests for drinks, listen to their grumbles and complaints, and then say a few nice, comforting words to them. Our ultimate goal is to help women solve their psychological problems."

"Don't worry, we don't sell our bodies, nor our souls," Lu Mingfei said confidently. "Have you heard of the profession of psychological counselor? We do the same job as psychological counselors, except that their hypnosis tools are pocket watches or spinning tops, while ours are alcohol, and our specific clients are women."

Aso nodded, not quite understanding what he meant.

"However, please keep our affairs in Takama-ga-hara secret. Our whereabouts cannot be discovered by the Sheqi Eight Clan or other underworld forces for the time being." Lu Mingfei whispered, "Also, we are still unsure whether Miss Zhen and Shou have been targeted by the Sheqi Eight Clan or other underworld forces. So, unless it is absolutely necessary, please try not to come to Takama-ga-hara to find us. This is also for your safety."

Aso Makoto and Noda Hisashi looked at each other and nodded solemnly.

"Of course, I'm talking about situations where it's absolutely necessary. If there's something urgent, like your life is threatened, or there's something you absolutely must tell us, you can come to the Takama-ga-hara shop and find a gigolo named Fujiwara Kansuke and say you're Sakura's acquaintances." Lu Mingfei whispered to the two.

"Sakura?" Aso Makoto and Noda Hisashi were both stunned.

"Oh, by the way, we don't use the names Caesar Gattuso, Chu Zihang, and Lu Mingfei in the shop." Lu Mingfei slapped his head, "Our nicknames in the shop are 'Basara King', 'Ukyo Tachibana', and 'Little Sakura'. Remember, in Takama-ga-hara, we can only call each other by our nicknames, not our real names."

"Is Sakura the name of your flower, big brother?" Noda Shou said admiringly, "Big brother, your flower name is really unique!"

"Fuck you!" Lu Mingfei raised his hand and gave Noda Shou a slap on the back of the head. He suddenly said, "Actually, I didn't intend to tell you two that we were hiding in Takama-ga-hara. This was a decision I made after much consideration. As you know, I'm wanted, and Eri's appearance is quite eye-catching. Every time we go out, we actually risk being discovered. In this situation, it's very inconvenient for us to secretly contact certain people."

"I understand, big brother. Do you want me, Kazuma, to be your informant? To convey some important information to others on your behalf when it is not convenient for you to show up?" Noda Hisashi's mind worked quickly.

"I do have that idea." Lu Mingfei nodded, "But I must tell you that helping me will involve taking on uncertain risks. I will do my best to take care of your safety, but I can't promise to guarantee your safety 100%. Of course, you also have the right to choose to refuse me. It's human nature to consider your own personal safety... To be honest, deep down I actually hope you would refuse me. Miss Zhen's help today is already an unexpected surprise to me. I am very grateful to you for both the last Tokyo Bay Underground Auction and this time."

"Hey, I finally got this rare opportunity. Big Brother needs my help. How could I refuse?" Noda Shou patted his chest and said proudly, "I don't want to take any real risks, but Big Brother is the man I swore to follow for the rest of my life! What's wrong with a man enduring a little danger for what he pursues? Anyway, I'm determined to help Big Brother. If you need me in any way, just let me know!"

"I'm also very happy to be able to help Mr. Lu Mingfei and Ms. Uesugi today." Aso Shinye expressed his feelings. "If I have the chance in the future, I hope to help you too. You are both very kind and gentle people. Without your help, Shou and I wouldn't be where we are today. I might still be living in fear in that toy store, and Shou would have been living on the streets with nothing to do. Because of you, Mr. Lu Mingfei and Mr. Gattuso, Shou and I have become better people. When you need help, Shou and I will naturally be there for you."

Lu Mingfei looked at Makoto Aso and Hisashi Noda, took a deep breath, and slowly bowed to them. "Thank you. I am truly grateful to have met you, Miss Makoto and Hisashi."

After standing up, Lu Mingfei took out a plain piece of paper from his lining pocket and handed it to Noda Hisashi.

"What is this? A greeting card or a postcard?" Noda Hisashi was stunned.

Noda Hisashi held up the piece of paper, facing the light above his head, and could see a swaying daisy outlined in ink on the plain white card paper, and the four elegant small characters "Kazama Ruri" were written in the lower right corner of the white card.

"This is a business card," Lu Mingfei said, "or rather, an invitation."

"Ah!" Masao suddenly exclaimed, "Kazama Ruri? Is this actually the business card of Master Kazama?"

"You actually know Master Kazama?" Lu Mingfei was slightly surprised.

"I don't know much about Master Kazama, but the girls in my class often talk about the rumors about him," Aso said. "I remember my classmates privately voted on 'Who would you want to kiss for the first time?' It seems that more than half of the girls chose Master Kazama, even more than those popular stars and idols."

"Who was the person you filled in at that time?" Noda Hisashi asked with concern.

"Because the voting was private, it was after school. I was rushing to work after class, so I didn't participate." Aso smiled sheepishly, "If I had to choose, I would probably write... Mr. Kimura Takuya."

"So you really like the type that Kimura Takuya likes!" Noda Shou touched the back of his head, "By the way, my cousin Koji once said that I look a bit like Kimura Takuya with long hair!"

Lu Mingfei thought to himself that your cousin Hao Er is really a liar.

"I like Mr. Takuya Kimura's mature charm and approachable personality." Zhen said.

"Oh, don't worry, I'll try my best!" Noda Shou encouraged himself. He turned his head to look at Lu Mingfei and pointed at the card Lu Mingfei handed him. "Brother, do you want me to help give Master Kazama's business card to someone?"

"Well, I need you to go to the ramen stall on the back street of the National University of Tokyo today and give this invitation to the stall owner, an old man named Master Yue." Lu Mingfei whispered to Noda Shou, "You can bring Zhen with you and pretend to go for ramen. When no one is around, slip the card to Master Yue. You don't have to mention me, and you don't need to answer anything he asks. Just tell Master Yue that the location is the Kabuki-za in Ginza, and the time is 6:30 tomorrow night. Once he sees the signature on the card, he'll understand everything."

"Master Yue?" Noda Hisashi scratched his head. "Is he the ramen chef who likes to steal glances at the thighs of girls in short skirts on the street while cooking ramen?"

"Do you know Master Yue?" Lu Mingfei was stunned.

"Yes, Chef Yue's ramen stand is very affordable, the taste is good, and the chef is very kind." Noda Shou nodded. "When I first joined the Noda Group, I went to Chef Yue's ramen stand to eat ramen. At that time, while eating ramen, I told Chef Yue that I was very distressed recently. One of the adult product stores under our Noda Group has been converted into a toy store. There is a beautiful girl working there, and I want to chat her up, but I don't know what excuse to use."

"Master Yue patted me on the shoulder and said, 'Young man, you've got the right person to complain to,' and he said he was an expert at courting girls," Noda said. "Master Yue told me that to court a girl, you have to be thick-skinned and keep harassing her. It was Master Yue who gave me the idea to go to the toy store every day and collect protection money."

"Now that I think about it, it's all thanks to Master Yue that Shin and I are where we are today!" Noda Shou said with emotion.