In the anime, Ai Li's father really doesn't want to be a yellow-haired man

He uses the laptop in front of him to absorb the knowledge he needs from the Internet...not just military tactics and wilderness survival, he also watches science fiction movies related to "giant creatures", such as: The Incredible Hulk, King Kong, Godzilla, Jack the Giant Slayer, and Transformers (these works also exist in this world).

In the copy world, when Christa woke up again, she felt a coldness beside her, without the warm embrace of Takashi San... She rubbed her sleepy eyes and looked around, but did not see Takashi San.

"Where's Xiaosan?" she murmured, with a hint of confusion and uneasiness in her voice.

Initially, Christa thought that Takashi San had simply gone out. However, when she finished washing up and made her bed, she discovered that Takashi San's clothes and shoes were still there, giving Christa a bad feeling.

She decided to ask the owner of the hotel to see if anyone knew where Takashi San was.

"The one you were with, right? I didn't see him."

Christa asked the people around him again, but the answers he got were the same.

"do not know."

"do not know."

"I didn't see it, I didn't see it, don't bother me, I'm busy now!"

These answers made Christa feel even more desperate.

She walked down the street in a daze, with a blank look in her eyes. People hurried by, no one noticing Christa's presence.

Meanwhile, in the world Takashi San inhabited… He sat down in his chair and stretched, trying to relieve the fatigue from staring at the computer screen for so long. Takashi San rubbed his eyes and closed his laptop. “Let’s stop here for now,” he muttered to himself.

Xiaosan stood up, walked to the window, opened it, and let the fresh air flow into the room... He decided to take a shower first to relax his tense nerves.

After taking a shower, Xiaosan put on comfortable pajamas and lay down on the bed.

Xiaosan had just lain down in bed when his cell phone rang. He frowned slightly, reached for the phone, and stared at the number displayed on the screen. He was stunned for a moment... It was his father calling.

He took a deep breath and answered the phone.

"Is that Xiaosan?" My father's calm voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Yes, father, it's me." Takashi San replied with a hint of doubt in his tone.

After the two exchanged a few pleasantries, the father on the other end of the phone said, "Xiao San, you should be free now, right?"

Takashi hesitated, knowing his father wouldn't usually call him for no reason... He thought for a moment, then said, "I'm free, Father. What's up?"

The father on the other end of the phone seemed relieved and said, "I'll go to your place now, and we'll talk when we meet."

Takashi San nodded and replied, "I understand."

After hanging up the phone, Xiaosan felt a little complicated.

Compared to his mother (Mrs. Yukinoshita) who always talks about him, his father is almost absent at home... It can be described as "he never comes to the temple unless he has something to do."

Kozo had also observed how his family members interacted. His father's relationships with Yukino and Haruno were normal, but he was distant from him. Thinking about it, this wasn't surprising; without a blood relationship, it was natural for estrangement to arise, right?

About an hour later, Xiaosan's phone rang again.

He answered the phone and his father told him that he was downstairs.

Xiaosan responded, then hung up the phone, put on his coat, and hurried downstairs.

As he exited the corridor, he immediately spotted the black luxury car parked on the curb. It was a Toyota Century, a car he knew all too well… It was the car his father would drive when he wanted to keep a low profile, even though it was already high-profile enough in Takashi's eyes.

Xiaosan walked straight up to the car and slowly lowered the passenger window.

The middle-aged man sat in the driver's seat. He was wearing a neat suit, his hair was neatly combed, and his face was serious and calm. He said calmly, "Take the passenger seat."

Kouzo nodded, opened the car door, and got into the passenger seat. As soon as he sat down, he saw Haruno sitting in the back seat... She was wearing the Sobu High School uniform, her hair draped over her shoulders, and a sweet smile on her face. "Kouzo, you're here!" But her smile was tinged with a bit of... menace?

As the car door closed and the window slowly rose, Takashi San fastened his seat belt. The car started smoothly and drove on the streets of Tokyo.

The middle-aged man slowly began to describe the difficulties his construction company was currently facing. "...Our company has recently encountered some financial problems, and the situation is not optimistic."

Takashi San listened attentively, his brows furrowed slightly. He knew his father, who was usually taciturn, wouldn't easily say such things to him unless things were truly serious. "I understand. Is there anything I can do to help?" Takashi San asked.

The middle-aged man was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "The Shinomiya Zaibatsu is willing to help our Yukinoshita family overcome this difficult time, but they also have conditions."

Takashi San murmured, "The Shinomiya chaebol?"

The Shinomiya Zaibatsu was Japan's largest corporation. In Kozo's memories of his previous life, there weren't any such massive corporations in Japan... The Shinomiya Zaibatsu in this world seemed like the Samsung Zaibatsu in South Korea (from his previous world), powerful and ruthless. The atmosphere in the car grew solemn.

At this time, Yang Nai in the back row suddenly said impatiently: "So it means to let someone be a gigolo and seduce the daughters of wealthy families, right? That's it~" Her voice was mixed with sarcasm.

The middle-aged man immediately scolded: "Yang Nai, shut up."

Hearing these words, Xiao San was a little stunned. He pointed at himself with a silly and confused expression: "Seducing the young lady, me?" Xiao San didn't think he had such a great ability.

The middle-aged man sighed, "Xiao San, you should remember the time when we went to Shuchiin Academy before, right?"

Xiao San shook his head, "I don't remember."

The middle-aged man said slowly, "Miss Kaguya from the Shinomiya Zaibatsu has taken a fancy to you and hopes to meet you. As long as you and Miss Kaguya are successful in dating, our family's business will be saved."

Before we knew it, the car had driven smoothly to the downstairs of a high-end hotel. The exterior of the hotel looked particularly grand.

Xiao San was a little stunned. This was clearly a situation where he was being forced to do something he wasn't supposed to do. "But, I have no experience? I can't do it?"

Indeed, Xiaosan believes that he has a stable character and good interpersonal relationships... These are his strengths, but this does not mean that he has the confidence to deal with these powerful people.

In both his past and present lives, Xiaosan was a highly educated elite. Yet, with his maturity and experience, he understood that these things pale in comparison to the true power and wealth of a high position. He possessed a certain "bookish air," a certain intellectual pride... He didn't want to be like those worldly individuals who abandoned their dignity and begged for food at the knees of the powerful.

He was reluctant to interact with such people. He couldn't afford to offend them, but he also didn't want to curry favor with them...so he simply avoided unnecessary interactions.

Yang No, who was sitting in the back, seemed to notice Xiao San's nervousness. She patted Xiao San on the shoulder with a hint of encouragement in her tone: "It's okay, it's okay. I'm your sister here! I will help you hold on." As she said that, Yang No pushed open the car door and walked out.

The middle-aged man nodded and said, "Go. The future of our Yukinoshita family is in your hands." His eyes revealed his expectations for Takashita.

Xiao San, sitting in the passenger seat, sighed, knowing there was no turning back. "Okay, I'll do my best." Xiao San unbuckled his seatbelt, opened the door, and got out.

In the hotel room, Takashi San stood in front of the full-length mirror, looking at himself carefully... He was wearing a well-tailored tuxedo with a bow tie neatly tied at his collar, looking extremely formal and elegant.

At this moment, Yang Nai opened the door and walked in. Her steps were light and confident. "Why are you so slow?" There was a hint of ridicule in her voice.

Yang No walked over to Xiao San, her eyes fell on him, her slender arms naturally rested on Xiao San's shoulders, and a playful smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: "Isn't this quite nice? It really is like a high-class gigolo."

Xiaosan looked at Yang No in the mirror and saw that she was wearing a red evening dress. The hem of the dress swayed gently with her movements, her long white legs were faintly visible, her shoulders were exposed to the air, and the makeup on her face was just right, showing the charm of a mature woman.

"Sister Yang Nai, what you are wearing...isn't it a bit inappropriate for today's occasion?" Xiao San couldn't help but ask.

"Hmm, am I too charming?" Yang No put her lips close to Xiao San's ear, blew gently, and ran her fingers across Xiao San's neck. "Don't forget, you are my boyfriend. If you were seduced by another woman in front of me, I would be embarrassed."

"But I have no choice, it's..." Takashi San tried to explain, but was interrupted by Yono.

Yang No waved his hand. "Hey, don't listen to your father's nonsense. He just wants to win the support of the Shinomiya family so that he can run for governor of Chiba Prefecture smoothly. It will also be beneficial to the development of our family."

Upon hearing this, Xiao San murmured, "Is that so?"

Yang No patted Xiao San's shoulder lightly, with a hint of playfulness in her eyes, "In short, don't put too much pressure on yourself, understand? Just fool around and it will be over. Anyway... I don't think that Miss Kaguya is likely to be attracted to you. Hmm~"

Takashi nodded. "That's true. But as for my father... would he really not care?" Although Takashi wasn't of the Yukinoshita family, he was deeply grateful to them... and felt fortunate to have been adopted by such a family. Repaying them within his means was natural.

Yang Noi took Xiao San's arm, with a hint of determination in her smile: "I told you not to worry about it, but there is still mother, right? Mother is against father's plan."

"My mother objects..." Just as Xiao San lowered his head in deep thought, a sudden system voice sounded in the depths of his mind, "The copy time has been synchronized."

"Synchronize?" Takashi muttered doubtfully, his brows furrowed.

"Alright, alright, it's time, hurry up. Leave everything to me." Yang Nai's voice rang in his ears. As she spoke, she had already grabbed Xiao San's arm and walked out the door... Yang Nai's movements were quick and decisive, leaving Xiao San no room for hesitation.

When Xiao San was pulled by Yang No, his body moved involuntarily, but... the doubts and uneasiness in his heart also intensified... He didn't have time to think about what the so-called "copy time synchronization" meant.

When Takashi and Haruno pushed open the door to the private room, they were greeted by a young woman radiating an icy aura. She sat quietly, dressed in an exquisite evening gown that gently covered her knees, revealing her fair, delicate calves. Her long hair cascaded over her shoulders, a few strands gently falling across her beautiful, icy face... Her eyes were deep and cold, making anyone dare not look directly at her.

If Yukino is soft snow, then Miss Kaguya in front of him is hard ice... This is Takashi San's impression.

Next to the girl stood a maid of about the same age, with her hands folded respectfully in front of her, ready to serve Miss Kaguya at any time.

"I'm so sorry, Miss Kaguya, we're late. It's all this guy's fault for dragging his feet." Yang No said with a smile.

At this moment, in Christa's world...she is suffering from the deep pain of losing Xiaosan.

In the evening, the lingering light of the sky filtered through the narrow window of the inn, casting a shadow on the huddled figure of the young girl... Christa squatted against the cold wall, her hands tightly wrapped around her knees, as if this would shrink her into a smaller ball. Her eyes had lost their former brilliance, replaced by emptiness and despair.

As time passed, night fell and all around became quiet.

"Xiao San, where are you... Have you abandoned me too?" She whispered softly, her voice as thin as a thread.

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"Isn't she my Servant? Why doesn't she listen to me... She seems to have a big appetite too."

Chapter 16: 016 Servant Summoning: Britain's Big Glutton (Part )

At night, Xiaosan returned to his familiar apartment. The soft lighting inside created a warm and peaceful atmosphere... He gently pushed open the door and stepped into this little world that belonged to him. An inexplicable sense of security surged in his heart.

Kosan stretched... Although he had acquired the physical fitness of Tendou Souji, theoretically it would not be a big deal if he did not rest, but the long hours of running around and socializing (doing unpleasant things) still made him feel a little tired inside.

Xiaosan pulled the curtains, turned and walked to the sofa, sat down gently, closed his eyes, and opened the system interface.

system

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mission rewards

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Reward storage bag

Dinosaur Coin (Pterosaur) x1......

"I remember this thing being very powerful, but if I'm not mistaken, it might also get out of control," Takashi thought. Curiosity drove him to try it, but he ultimately held back.

Servant Summoning Talisman x1

"Summoning a Servant..." Takashi San wanted to try it. He'd already wanted to summon a Servant back in the dungeon world, but it was forbidden there. He still had a lot of concerns, but his intense curiosity ultimately overcame them.

"Use the call talisman." Xiao San firmly decided on this option.

'Warning: The host has no magic circuits. Starting to simulate magic circuits... The host has no magic power. System Tucao: The host is really a piece of trash. The magic power conversion process is completed. The host's magic power comes from his own physical strength.'

"Wait? Were you scolding me?" Xiao San asked in confusion.

The system did not respond.

Downstairs, a black luxury car sat quietly at the entrance, its body reflecting a deep luster in the moonlight. This Toyota Century, valued at over 20 million yen, was considered "understated" by Mr. Yukinoshita, but Kozo believed it was a rare choice, even in Tokyo, a city known for its hidden talents.

In theory... a working-class person with a slightly higher income could afford one within a few years. The reality is: most people struggle to save, and those who manage to save that much don't usually choose to spend it all on a luxury car, as the cost of owning one would be a crushing expense. Those who do purchase luxury cars typically have assets far exceeding the price of the car itself.

Inside the car, in the driver's seat, a middle-aged man in a neat suit looked through the rearview mirror at the girl in the back seat. Yang No, who had already changed into the Sobu High School JK uniform, looked youthful and energetic.

"Yono, what do you think of Kaguya-san's attitude towards Kozo?" Mr. Yukinoshita's voice broke the silence in the car, his tone revealing the importance he attached to this issue. Obviously, Kaguya-san's attitude was of great importance to him.

"Attitude? Let me think..." There was a hint of aftertaste and confusion in Yang Noi's eyes as she tried hard to recall the details of the previous banquet.

She recalled Kaguya-san's appearance at the banquet... The girl always maintained a cold demeanor, seeming a little distant from everyone and everything around her. Even to her, she mostly responded politely, paying more attention to Kouzo.

Although there is not much communication between Miss Kaguya and Kozo, every conversation seems to have a deeper meaning... Although I asked Kozo what his relationship with Kaguya is, he only said that they met once.

"Attitude..." Yang Nai repeated softly. Finally, Yang Nai shook her head and said with a slightly helpless tone: "I can't really say, but they left each other their phone numbers."

"That seems not bad." Mr. Yukinoshita breathed a sigh of relief.

Located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, in this luxurious room, every item reveals the owner's wealth, with famous paintings hanging on the walls... Any one of the collections is comparable to the authentic ones in national museums, and maybe the ones here are the real thing.

However, this wasn't the "Heavenly Palace," it was just a corner of it... Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows was the dazzling night view of Tokyo Bay. Yet, a depressing atmosphere permeated the room.

On the large sofa, a shadow sat there, its outline blurred and blending into the surrounding darkness.

By the window, the silhouette of a young girl loomed remarkably clear. It was Kaguya Shinomiya. She stood there quietly, her gaze fixed on the distant nightscape, seemingly lost in thought. Moonlight streamed in through the window, gently brushing against her cheeks and casting a silvery glow over her.

In the dim room, the shadowy figure slowly spoke in a low voice, "How do you feel?"

Kaguya was standing by the window. When she heard this question, she turned her head slightly and said, "I don't think he's a genius at all."

The shadow chuckled softly, and the laughter echoed in the silent room, with a hint of amusement and disdain: "So, can you get into the University of Tokyo now?"

Those words were like a sharp knife, piercing Kaguya's heart... She fell silent, her eyes, already cold to begin with, now even colder. Admittedly, even for Kaguya, who was among the top students at Shuchi Academy, getting into the University of Tokyo at her age was impossible. But she didn't believe academic qualifications were everything.

The shadow seemed to have anticipated Kaguya's reaction, as if he'd seen through her thoughts. He continued, "Of course, there's no need for us to lower ourselves to compete with the rats. Those rats are fighting tooth and nail just to qualify for our selection." He lifted the red wine from the coffee table and took an elegant sip. "That kid has the patented technology we need. Don't underestimate him. He's only about fourteen or fifteen, but he's already been admitted to the University of Tokyo, where he's a top student... He might just be a country rat, but he's worthy of my selection."