My fiancée Yukino

At home, Mai and Shinobu were preparing dinner. Seeing them return, Mai smiled and asked, "How was the movie?"

"Yes, it's quite beautiful."

Luo Bai nodded, then said to Mai, "Didn't we say we'd be practicing at the dojo this afternoon? Go and rest. I'll make dinner."

Yukino followed along and went to the kitchen.

“That’s right, you guys should take a rest. Luo Bai and I have been sitting and watching movies, so we’re not tired at all. We’ll cook dinner.”

And just like that, Mai and Shinobu were kicked out of the kitchen by the two of them.

However, a few minutes later, Erma returned and ran straight to the kitchen.

"Let me help! I've been troubling you all these past few days, eating here for free. Let me help out!"

After entering, Elma said happily, "Although I can't cook anything specific, I can still chop vegetables and stuff. Don't underestimate a dragon's learning ability!"

Seeing how interested Elma was in cooking, Luo Bai simply handed her an apron and told her to put it on.

"Okay, then you can be my assistant."

With more people assisting, efficiency will naturally increase significantly.

Just as Erma herself said, although she couldn't cook, her learning ability was undeniable. She quickly mastered how to cut vegetables and soon took over all the chopping work, while Luo Bai and Yukino focused on the rest of the process.

Dinner started promptly at six o'clock in the evening.

Yang Nai returned just in time for dinner and happily sat down when she saw the table full of food.

"I've had a busy day and I'm starving!"

Then she saw Elma carrying soup out of the kitchen.

"Huh? Did Elma cook today too?"

Eruma put down the soup she was holding, smiled and shook her head: "No, I was just helping out, I'm still learning!"

Luo Bai poured drinks for everyone and encouraged them, "No, that's not true. Erma's learning ability is indeed very strong. She can already chop vegetables very well in the time it takes to eat dinner. Erma basically does all the food preparation. Yukino and I have it very easy. We only need to cook. Haruno-nee, you should reflect on yourself."

Hearing Luo Bai's words, Yang Nai puffed up her cheeks angrily and kicked Luo Bai's shin with her little feet under the table.

"I have to go to work, I don't have time to study!"

...You didn't mention wanting to study when you were on vacation before.

Luo Bai mentally complained, but didn't say it aloud, otherwise Yang Nai would definitely have gone berserk.

When Luo's mother came out of the bathroom, she said with a smile, "Alright, it doesn't necessarily have to be Yang Naixue. She works so hard every day, it's already exhausting for her."

"Hehe, Auntie still loves me the most."

Yang Nai smiled as she looked at Luo's mother who was walking over, pulled her to sit down next to her, and then hugged her.

"Did you hear that, Xiaobai? I don't need to learn it! Of course, if you want me to learn, that's fine too. You can manage our family company from now on, and I can stay home and cook. What do you think?"

Luo Bai shook his head without even thinking.

"Forget it. My family has so many businesses, I'm afraid I can't manage them all. You should handle things here yourself."

Yang Nai glared at Luo Bai, feeling annoyed.

"Hmph, I was hoping to stay home and be a rich housewife, but it seems I'm destined to be a busybody. Ah, it looks like I'll have to leave the enjoyment to Yukino from now on."

Volume 1: Chapter 304 Taking it a step further with Shinobu Kocho (2/2)

While serving soup, Yukino looked up at her older sister.

"Me? Isn't that perfectly normal?"

Although Yukino plans to pursue a master's degree during her university years, she doesn't really intend to venture out on her own. At most, she'll help out at Luo Bai's house, like being Luo Bai's assistant.

As for her own family's businesses, she wasn't very interested; she could give them all to her sister.

So what Yang Nai said about enjoying things was actually true.

Blinking, Yukino continued, "I thought you had already thought of these things, but it turns out you hadn't?"

"..."

Yang Nai fell silent instantly, looking at her younger sister with an extremely conflicted expression.

"Yukino, you're becoming less and less cute."

Yukino calmly handed the bowl of soup to Luo Bai's father and said, "Whether I'm cute or not is up to Luo Bai to decide."

Yukino is now completely defenseless against her older sister.

Haruno is no longer able to break through Yukino's defenses.

The sisters' conversation made everyone else laugh.

After a happy dinner, Yukino was dragged along by Haruno, and the group of them ended up playing Mario Kart together.

Unable to win an argument, Haruno decided to defeat her sister in a game.

Yukino had originally planned to play games anyway, so naturally there was no problem with that.

Soon, everyone who could come was called, and they all formed a local game.

While holding his Nintendo Switch, Luo Bai also started talking about the fireworks festival.

"Let's all go to the fireworks festival at the end of the month! Mom and Dad, you probably won't be back in China by then, right? Shall we go to the fireworks festival together?"

Mr. Luo was looking at the data on the computer. After glancing at his son, he said, "The fireworks festival? We probably can't go. We're going to Kyoto for four or five days, then we'll come back, rest for one night, and then head back. Although there's less work at the company, we still have to manage things. So, you young people can go have fun on your own at the fireworks festival."

Luo Bai nodded: "Alright, we'll go by ourselves then. Hmm, let's invite Sister Lin and the others over too, it'll be more lively with more people. I think Kanna will really enjoy the temple fair."

Eruma happily exclaimed, "A temple fair? There must be lots of delicious food there!"

Yang said with a smile, "You can find almost any kind of snack you can think of, as well as a lot of fun games. If you play well, you can win a lot of prizes! When we were little, Yukino, Shiro, and I would go there to play whenever we had time during summer vacation."

Luo Bai reminisced, "Yes, the temple fairs back then were really fun. Let's go see if it's the same as when I was a kid."

As for Mai and Hoshino Ai, they had never been to a fireworks festival before, so they were naturally very much looking forward to it.

.........

The next few days

In the meantime, no one had anything particularly important to do.

Hoshino Ai continued to train at the dojo every afternoon, practicing her breathing techniques, and gradually found her footing.

Luo Bai spent several afternoons accompanying Mai, Yang Nai, and Shinobu on dates.

Then, on the day of their date, the two didn't go home but spent the night at a hotel, finally taking a step forward.

At eight o'clock in the morning, Luo Bai slowly woke up.

As soon as Luo Bai opened his eyes, he found that Ren was already awake, leaning against him and looking up at him.

With her hair down, which she usually wears in a bun, she exudes an even more alluring charm.

Smiling, Luo Bai hugged the girl tighter and asked, "When did you wake up?"

"It's only about twenty minutes earlier than you."

Her hands, which had been hidden under the covers, stretched out and hugged Luo Bai's neck. Shinobu Kocho nestled affectionately against Luo Bai's neck.

"Luo Jun, I really need your guidance from now on."

Luo Bai nodded and kissed Shinobu Kocho on the forehead.

"Yes, please guide me, Ren."

The two snuggled in bed for another ten minutes or so before leisurely getting up to take a shower, having breakfast at the hotel restaurant, and then taking a car home.

As soon as they entered the house, Luo Bai and Kocho Shinobu were surprised to find everyone there.

Even Yang Nai hadn't gone to the company yet, and was sitting on the sofa in the living room with wide eyes.

As for Kanao and the others, there's no need to even mention them.

Upon seeing the two return, Kanzaki Aoi clapped her hands and said, "Let's make red bean rice for lunch."

These words instantly turned Shinobu Kocho's face bright red, even though she hadn't been in a bad mood before.

"Aoi! Have you done your homework today?"

Then the little ones immediately shouted in unison, "It's done!"

This left Butterfly speechless.

Yang Nai, resting her chin on her hand, said with a beaming smile, "I told them last night that they should finish their homework as soon as they get up this morning, otherwise they'll definitely get scolded if they stay here with us. See? Wasn't I right?"

When it comes to cunning, Shinobu Kocho is no match for Haruno; she can understand someone she spends every day with very quickly.

Shinobu gave Haruno a helpless glare and then gave up, sitting down on the sofa.

As Shinobu walked in, Mai sat down next to Yukino and whispered, "Shinobu doesn't seem to be feeling unwell at all. The Insect Pillar is definitely different."

Yukino nodded in agreement.

Then Shinobu Kocho overheard this and turned around to say, "Don't whisper, I can hear you. Also, who said I'm not in pain? I just know how to make my own medicine, so I'm feeling a bit better."

Yukino and Mai also reacted.

Indeed, the other person is a senior doctor, so prescribing some pain-relieving medication for me would be a piece of cake.

Furthermore, it comes with a storage bracelet, allowing you to plan ahead and carry it with you at all times.

Yang also looked at Shinobu with great admiration.

"Impressive! Looks like you've been planning this all along. Hehe, now you're officially part of our group. How about staying here again tonight?"

That's natural. It was the same for Shiho and Mai before. When they arrived at Kocho Shinobu's place, Luo Bai definitely wouldn't let her go back tonight.

While the group was talking, Hoshino Ai sat to the side with her face flushed, unsure whether to listen or not.

Elma didn't care that much. She was a dragon, and although she had never had a mate, she wasn't shy about it.

Instead, she looked at Luo Bai with great interest and asked, "In our human countries, polygamy does exist, but this is the first time I've seen something like what you two are doing. By the way, is your body able to handle it? I also know some medicinal formulas that can enhance physical abilities."

"..."

Luo Bai originally wanted to remain inconspicuous, but as soon as he sat down and before he even took a sip of water, everyone's eyes were on him.

numb.

Volume 1: Chapter 305 Hoshino Ai's Longing for Love (1/2)

At first, Luo Bai thought Kanzaki Aoi was joking about making red bean rice, but to her surprise, she actually made it at noon.

Yes, the taste is quite good.

After lunch, Yang Nai went back to work, while the others rested at home.

Hoshino Ai had been practicing for several days in a row, and today Kocho Shinobu gave her a day off.

Sitting on the sofa in the living room, Hoshino Ai held a cup of ice cream in her hand, scooped out a little and put it in her mouth, happily squinting her eyes.

"Really delicious!"

After taking several bites, she looked to the other side, where Shinobu Kocho had a happy smile on her face, leaning gently on Luo Bai's shoulder, watching him and Yukino's big brawl.

Blinking, Hoshino Ai wondered curiously, "Is love really that blissful?"

Even though they were just staying together, Shinobu Kocho was incredibly happy.

"What exactly does it feel like to be in love...?"

Mai, who was sitting next to the girl, overheard the girl's murmur. She looked up from her tablet, which was browsing a shopping app, and chuckled, "If you want to know, why don't you try it yourself?"

"Ugh?"

Hoshino Ai looked at Mai, then waved her hands repeatedly, saying, "I can't, and I'm still an idol, so this is absolutely not allowed!"

“That’s true, but you don’t have to close your career path off completely. You can’t be an idol forever, right?” Mai stretched as she put down her tablet. “Like when we filmed a drama together before? You’re quite talented, you absolutely can’t give up on that. And honestly, being an idol isn’t as good as transitioning into a singer. You could start as an idol singer, then gradually improve your singing skills, and eventually become a professional singer. Wouldn’t that be better?”

At this moment, Luo Bai and the others also turned their heads and looked at Mai and Hoshino Ai.

Luo Bai smiled and nodded: "I think so too, and I don't think your boss will let you be an idol forever. Although being an idol seems glamorous, the golden age doesn't last that long. After twenty-six or twenty-seven, it's basically over, and you'll have to consider a career change. You can attract some fans in the first few years by being an idol, but you also need to keep up with improving your singing skills. In this world, ability is the most important thing, no matter what profession you're in."

Mai then spoke up, "Wrong, wrong! The focus of our conversation wasn't on being a singer or an idol, it was on love!"