Substitute Toyokawa Shoko, you can become stronger by breathing

The thought of facing those complicated situations and those cunning opponents alone made Toyokawa Shoko feel a tingling sensation on her scalp.

She...can she really do it?

Without Kujo Renji's "possession", can she still deal with everything calmly as before?

The girl's heart was instantly filled with anxiety and uneasiness.

The joy of having just regained freedom was gone.

Instead, there is heavy pressure and fear of the unknown.

[What? Are you scared?]

Jiujo Renji's voice was full of teasing.

[Miss Xiangzi doesn't seem as surprised as she says.]

“Who…who is scared!”

Toyokawa Shoko tried to refute, but her voice was clearly weak:

"I just...just need a little time to get used to it!"

【Then adapt well. 】

Jiujo Liansi's voice couldn't tell whether he was happy or angry.

"After all, time is running out for you. Don't forget, you're the focus of the Yamaguchi-gumi's attention. One wrong move and the consequences... you know better than I do."

Toyokawa Shoko pursed her lips tightly.

Of course she knew.

Whether it is the power struggle within the Toyokawa Group or the internal situation of the Yamaguchi-gumi, both are quite difficult to deal with.

In the past, with Jiujiao Liansi around, she could pretend not to see these dangers.

But now, she has to face it all alone.

"Is there any outside help?"

She spoke cautiously.

[I said, I can only talk now.]

There was a hint of teasing in Jiujo Renji's voice.

[However, as your 'exclusive consultant,' I can offer you some 'friendly tips.' Of course, whether you adopt them or not is up to you.]

Hearing this, Shoko Toyokawa felt a little relieved.

At least he didn't stand idly by.

Just then, a series of brisk "dong dong dong" sounds came from outside the door.

It's peace.

Ruoye Mu ran towards them with her bare, snow-white feet stepping on the cool wooden floor. She was wearing a loose-fitting white cotton nightgown, which made her signature golden eyes look particularly clear.

She seemed to have heard the noise here, so she hurried out to check.

Seeing Mu, Toyokawa Shoko's heart suddenly moved.

She recalled the almost complete trust and dependence that Mu had on "him" when Jiujo Renji took over her body.

Even though they have only been together for a short time, this child seems to regard Kujo Renji as his closest person.

A small, mischievous desire for revenge quietly rose in her heart.

Xiangzi cleared his throat and tried to imitate the slightly lazy and casual tone of Kujo Renji, and said to Mu who ran up to him:

"Mu, come here."

Ruoye Mu blinked his pure golden eyes, and didn't seem to notice anything unusual. He just said "hmm" obediently, walked to "Kujo Renji", and looked at her with his little face slightly raised.

"Go and get me a glass of water." Xiangzi continued to act.

Mu tilted her head, as if thinking about why Lian Si's tone today was slightly different from usual. However, she did not ask any more questions, but nodded and replied softly:

"...good."

Then he turned around and ran to the kitchen again with a thud.

[Your acting is too unlike anything you've ever done]

"What do you care?" Xiangzi retorted in his heart.

Soon, Mu came back with a glass of water and handed it to Xiangzi carefully.

Xiangzi took the cup of water and was about to say something to tease her, but she saw that Mu did not leave immediately after handing her the cup. Instead, he stood there, staring at her face with his clear golden eyes, with a hint of confusion and inquiry in his eyes.

Feeling a little uneasy under her gaze, Xiangzi coughed calmly, pretending to be calm.

"What's wrong, Mu?"

Mu tilted his head slightly, looked at her for a long moment, and then, in a soft, tentative tone, he uttered two words:

"...Saki?"

Shoko Toyokawa's whole body stiffened, and her hand holding the water cup almost became unstable.

How did she recognize him?!

She shouldn't have revealed any flaws! Whether it was her tone or her demeanor, she thought she had imitated Jiu Tiao Lian Si quite well!

[I told you that your acting is nothing like the character.]

Kujo Renji mocked mercilessly in his mind.

Xiangzi was in no mood to pay attention to him at the moment. She looked at Mu in shock, not knowing how to react for a moment.

And after Ruoye Mu gently called out that name, he seemed to get some confirmation from her reaction.

The next second, a small, warm body crashed into her arms.

Ruoye Mu stretched out his arms and hugged her tightly, rubbing his little head against her neck with complete trust and peace of mind.

"Saki..." Mu's voice was muffled, with a hint of barely perceptible joy.

Shoko Toyokawa was a little overwhelmed by this sudden hug.

The little body in his arms was soft and warm, with Mu's unique, faint fragrance, like a quilt dried in the sun.

The small, childish desire for revenge that Mu had because of his dependence on Kujo Renji instantly disappeared in the face of such a pure and warm hug.

Instead, there is an indescribable softness and a hint of guilt?

After a long time, Mu moved away from her arms a little, but still did not let go of his arms around her.

She raised her clear golden eyes and looked at Xiangzi seriously, with a hint of doubt on her face, as if she had suddenly realized something. She asked softly with some uneasiness:

"Where's Lian Si...?"

Toyokawa Shoko's throat moved.

She originally wanted to blurt out "He's dead, and I pissed him off to death!" to annoy the guy in her mind who was gloating.

But when she met Mu's clear, innocent eyes, which were like those of a small animal with obvious uneasiness, she couldn't bring herself to say those words that were meant to be a bad joke.

She knew that if she really said that, Mu would be very sad, even scared.

This kid really thinks Kujo Renji is a very important person.

Xiangzi curled his lips, suppressing the evil taste in his heart. He said with a bit of annoyance and a hint of protection that he didn't even realize:

"He's the same now as I was before."

"Ok?"

Mu's eyes were full of confusion.

"I just can't move for the time being, understand?"

Xiangzi tried to explain it in a simple and understandable way:

"Now, it's me who's 'out there'."

After hearing this explanation, Mu seemed to understand.

Her tense little face visibly relaxed, the worry in her eyes faded, and the corners of her mouth even curved upwards slightly, revealing a faint, reassuring smile.

"Very good..."

She murmured softly, then leaned her little head on Xiangzi's shoulder and rubbed it gently.

Seeing Mu's relieved look and the obvious happiness that "Ren Si is still here", Toyokawa Shoko suddenly felt angry again.

What kind of magic potion did this Jiujo Liansi feed Mu?

Although he was the one who had known Hemu longer, the child's dependence and trust in Kujo Renji seemed to be deeply engraved in his bones.

What a bastard!

[Aiya, Miss Xiangzi, it seems that my position in Mu's heart is much higher than you imagined.]

Kujo Renji's smiling voice sounded in her mind again, full of pride.

Just as Toyokawa Shoko was secretly gritting her teeth at Wakaba Mu's obvious dependence on Kujo Renji, and at the same time she was unable to do anything about the smug guy in her mind, the phone in her pocket suddenly vibrated.

The sudden vibration startled Xiangzi slightly, and Mu also raised his little head curiously and looked into her pocket.

Xiangzi subconsciously reached into his pocket and took out his cell phone.

The screen lit up, revealing a new message from Yutenji Wakami.

[Xiaoxiang, regarding the specific arrangements for the next unveiling performance, should we take some time to double-check? I've basically finalized the venue, and we're just waiting for your time.]

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PS: Put it on for one day, and make 10,000 tomorrow.

Chapter 129 I am here to withdraw from Ave Mujica

"test"

——These two words sound like a scrutiny from a superior to an inferior, and even a hint of sarcasm.

But at this moment, Shoko Toyokawa did not feel much humiliation of being "looked down upon" or "tested".

Just as Kujo Renji said when she first "awoke" in her mind, the original Ave Mujica, due to her almost self-destructive actions, was actually in a shaky state with internal and external troubles.

It was Jiu Tiao Lian Si who intervened with lightning speed, cut the Gordian knot, and dealt with the most difficult and troublesome matters.

Now that her body has been restored, what is left for her is more about "stabilizing" the current situation and moving forward on this basis.

During this period, she learned a lot through observation and exposure, and could even be said to have been personally taught by Jiujo Renji.

If she can't even do the simple task of "stabilizing the situation," then Toyokawa Shoko is being too impulsive.

She couldn't let Jiujo Renji look down on her, and she couldn't let herself look down on herself.

The next day, in the makeshift meeting room on Ave Mujica.

Hai Ling sat expressionlessly beside the long conference table, her fingers tapping the desk occasionally.

Yutenji Wakamugi seemed a little restless, his eyes occasionally glancing at the people in the main seats. Only Chuhua's seat was empty.

Shoko Toyokawa sat in the main seat, her fingertips sliding across the screen of her mobile phone, looking at the message she had sent to Sanjiao Chuhua a few hours ago. The word "read" was clearly displayed on it, but no new reply popped up below the dialog box.

An inexplicable uneasiness and vague anxiety, like dense vines, began to grow quietly in her heart.

Did something happen to Chuhua?

In the past, Chuhua was considered one of the most reliable members, especially regarding the Ave Mujica incident, as she had never been so out of touch.

However, Xiangzi did not show his uneasiness on the surface.

She swept her eyes calmly over the two people present, and her voice was emotionless:

"Since everyone hasn't arrived yet, let's not wait any longer. As for the next show, which is Chuhua's unveiling performance, Ruomai has already sent me the venue and preliminary plan. Let's discuss this first."

The meeting has begun.

Hai Ling was as concise as ever, and her opinions went straight to the point.