My fiancée Yukino

"No way, she's the daughter of our partner in the Tokyo branch. I have to be there to show my respect."

With puffed-out cheeks, Haruno said in a coquettish tone, "Come keep me company~~ If you're worried that Yukino will stop you, I'll talk to her tonight."

Then, Yang Nai heard her younger sister's voice coming from the phone.

"I understand. Let Luo Bai go to Tokyo tomorrow."

"Huh? Yukino, you're here too?"

Yang was surprised, not expecting Yukino to be there as well, and then she felt a little resentful towards Luo Bai.

Since Yukino is here, you should have said something at the beginning. Didn't she hear the whole tone of your voice?

With a blush of embarrassment on her face, Yukino said, "Since Yukino heard that, why don't you come over and play together tomorrow?"

Yukino shook her head: "I won't go. I plan to stay home, read some books, play some games, and relax. Let Luo Bai go and keep you company, sister. By the way, Luo Bai has something to do in Tokyo on Sunday. After he finishes attending your event tomorrow, let him stay at your apartment so you don't have to travel back and forth."

Now it was Haruno's turn to be shocked.

Does Yukino know what she's saying?

After covering her mouth and pursing her lips for a moment, Yang Nai said calmly, "No problem, these are all minor matters, I'll arrange them. But, Yukino, are you really not coming?"

"Yeah, it's getting hot, so I don't really feel like going out."

Yukino remained calm and composed, and after finishing her sentence, she continued reading her book.

Luo Bai then said into the phone, "Then it's settled, Yang Nai-jie. I'll be in Tokyo before noon tomorrow, okay?"

"Okay, it's settled then. I'll come pick you up in my car."

After ending the call, Yang Nai cheered excitedly and jumped up from the sofa.

Volume 1: Chapter 156 Strawberries (1/2)

Seeing Luo Bai put down his phone, Yukino squinted and reminded him, "Be careful, don't let your older sister break you."

"Uh cough, how could that be? I'm very smart."

Seeing Luo Bai's wandering eyes, Yukino couldn't help but pinch her arm before putting the novel away.

"It's almost time, we should go back to the classroom."

Luo Bai stood up, hugged Yukino tightly, and buried his face in her hair.

"Yukino, are you really not going together tomorrow?"

Yukino pursed her lips, raised her hand to hug Luo Bai, and said softly, "I won't go for now. Anyway, after I take the entrance exam for Tokyo University next year and move to Tokyo, I'll see everyone I need to see."

It seems that Yukino has made up her mind, which left Luo Bai speechless for a moment.

He could only nod, hug and kiss Yukino for a while, and then they left the Service Club together.

After school in the afternoon, Luo Bai and Xue Nai did not participate in club activities or go home. Instead, they went shopping in the city to relax.

Tomorrow I'm going to accompany Yukino to a birthday party, and the day after tomorrow I have to see Kasumigaoka Utaha. That means I won't be able to see Yukino until Sunday night when I get back.

So before that, Luo Bai chose to take Yukino out for dinner and some alone time with her.

Yukino had no objection to this, and the two strolled leisurely through the mall, picking out summer clothes. Then they found a Western restaurant and had a candlelight dinner before returning home at nine o'clock in the evening.

After taking a shower, the two sat in the living room, with Yukino playing Zelda with a controller in hand.

Luo Bai held Yukino in his arms and gently rubbed her hair.

"June is almost here, and Yuihama's birthday is next. Let's find some time next week to buy her a birthday present."

Yukino nodded: "Yes, I've been thinking about that too, but I don't know what gift to choose for her."

Yukino really has no experience in choosing birthday gifts.

Considering Yui's personality and preferences, Yukino, while controlling Link to defeat a Pokémon, said, "She's been learning to cook lately, what do you think about me picking out a cooking kit for her?"

"sure."

Luo Bai sneakily placed his hand on Yukino's waist, slipping it under the hem of her pajamas, and said, "Let's go to the mall and pick one out. We can both buy one for each of us, like a nice apron. As for Yui, she probably prefers pretty things to practical ones."

Yukino blushed slightly and nodded, "Yes, that's true. Let's consider it from that perspective then. Don't move your hands around, I'm still playing the game."

"It's okay, you do your thing, I'll do mine."

"..."

Yukino blushed, but could only stubbornly continue playing the game.

.........

On Saturday morning, Luo Bai got up early to exercise.

Yukino, however, remained asleep, having been utterly exhausted the previous night.

Even though his physique is better now, he still can't compare to Luo Bai, and he can be easily manipulated by him.

After exercising and taking a shower, Luo Bai started preparing breakfast, during which time Mai Sakurajima also came over.

Seeing Yukino

Before she even came out, Mai Sakurajima entered the kitchen and asked curiously, "Where's Yukino? Isn't she up yet?"

"Yes, they haven't gotten up yet."

As she placed the wrapped buns into the steamer, Luo Bai nodded and said, "But judging by the time, they should be up soon."

Sakurajima Mai glanced at Luo Bai, her face slightly flushed.

Is your stamina that good?

Although Mai Sakurajima has never been involved in romance, girls her age generally know most of what they need to know, not to mention that her neighbors, Luo Bai and Yukino, live next door.

After waiting for two minutes, Mai Sakurajima finally saw Yukino yawning as she came out of the bedroom.

However, upon seeing Yukino, Mai Sakurajima also noticed a distinct red mark on Yukino's neck.

It wasn't a mosquito bite; it was definitely from sucking.

Upon seeing Mai Sakurajima, Yukino rubbed her eyes and said, "Good morning, senpai."

Slightly more awake, Yukino noticed Sakurajima Mai's gaze and her flushed face.

"Huh? What's wrong with me?"

Yukino looked down at herself in confusion. Although she was wearing pajamas, she wasn't showing any parts that shouldn't be showing.

Then Mai Sakurajima walked over, pointed at Yukino's neck, and whispered, "Yukino, are you guys this intense tonight? You're blushing."

Blinking, Yukino belatedly realized what was happening and rushed into the bathroom, where she saw the marks on her neck through the bathroom mirror.

The spot is so obvious, and it hasn't faded even after a whole night. Yukino estimates it won't completely disappear until the afternoon.

Rushing out of the bathroom, Yukino puffed out her cheeks and went to the kitchen.

"Look at the good things you did!"

"kindness?"

Luo Bai turned around in confusion, and then saw Yukino pointing to the strawberry on her neck.

"Emm~~ I can't help it, I just couldn't help myself."

Just as Luo Bai was about to explain, he saw Mai Sakurajima's head peeking out from the kitchen doorway, her eyes filled with gossip. He had no choice but to swallow back what he was about to say. "Go wash up first, breakfast will be ready soon."

Seeing Luo Bai's gaze, Yukino also noticed Sakurajima Mai following behind. Her face turned even redder, but she couldn't continue asking Luo Bai questions here, so she could only choose to go wash up first.

After Yukino left, Mai Sakurajima looked at Luo Bai, who was standing in the kitchen, gave him a thumbs up, and then slipped into the living room.

Luo Bai shrugged, not caring too much, and continued to prepare breakfast.

The people upstairs, including Shinobu Kocho, have become accustomed to modern life over the past few days.

Today, Iguro Shiro is also preparing to go to the hospital under the Guardian Organization for surgery. He will have a check-up today and the surgery will be performed tomorrow morning.

By the time she ate breakfast, Yukino's anger had mostly subsided. Anyway, she wasn't planning to go out today, and if she stayed home, no one would see her.

Looking at Yukino, Luo Bai said, "Yono-nee asked me to go before noon, so I left after breakfast. If anything comes up, just call me and I'll be back soon."

At Luo Bai's flight speed, it would only take a few minutes to fly back from Tokyo to Chiba, or even less.

Yukino nodded: "Don't worry, I don't plan to go out for the next couple of days. And if something happens, I still have Shinobu and the others. Besides, you gave me Mr. Masato's phone number."

Mai Sakurajima smiled and said, "I don't have any work these two days, so I'll just stay with Yukino. Don't worry, Luo-kun."

With Mai Sakurajima around, and a few more neighbors, Luo Bai wasn't worried about Yukino being bored.

After breakfast, Luo Bai set off for Tokyo.

Volume 1: Chapter 157 Yang Nai's Guess (2/2)

Taking the tram, Luo Bai arrived directly in Tokyo.

As soon as Luo Bai exited the station, he saw Yang Nai waiting by the roadside.

Today, Yang Nai was wearing a beige tank top and slim-fit jeans, with exquisite makeup on her face. She looked every bit the fashionable lady, attracting the attention of the men passing by.

Upon seeing Luo Bai, Yang Nai waved happily: "Here, here!"

Luo Bai walked over, and then Yang Nai rushed up and hugged him tightly.

"It's been a week, and I've finally seen Xiaobai again!"

When the two hugged, many men around them looked on with envy, feeling incredibly jealous.

Sensing Yang Nai's joy, Luo Bai smiled and patted her on the back, saying, "Alright, Yang Nai, don't stand by the roadside anymore, let's get in the car first. It's so hot today."

"Okay, let's go to my place first!"

Yang Nai nodded, and after releasing Luo Bai, the two got into the car next to them and headed towards Yang Nai's apartment.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Luo Bai asked, "I still don't know where the birthday party will be held, at your classmate's house?"

Yang Nai shook her head and said, "It's not at home. She rented a villa outside specifically for throwing parties. We can go there. There are quite a few people here today, about twenty or so."

"So many people."

"Hehe, some of them brought their boyfriends or girlfriends, because it was said that family members could be brought when they were invited."

Luo Bai suddenly realized why Yang had sent him.

"So, Yang Nai-jie, you're single and people are teasing you about it?"

Luo Bai's words made Yang Nai stick out her tongue: "Hehe, you noticed. I can't help it, I've been single since I started university, everyone was bound to ask. So I just took this opportunity to say that I would bring a male companion, so I won't be bothered today."

So, someone is pursuing you?

"Hmph, isn't that obvious?" Yang Nai proudly raised her head and said confidently, "With my looks, do you think I wouldn't have suitors?"

"That's true."

Luo Bai couldn't find any fault with Yang Nai's looks and figure; she would definitely be pursued wherever she went.

With that in mind, Luo Bai no longer resisted going to the birthday party.

Let me be your protector today.

However, Luo Bai also thought of something.

"So, when Yang Nai said you would bring a male companion, everyone will probably assume you're bringing your boyfriend, right?"

“Hehe, right.” Yang Nai winked at Luo Bai and said, “Remember to keep the same story, and don’t reveal your age. I don’t want people to think I’m an old cow eating young grass.”

"Emm...but isn't that the truth?"

Even if it's true, we can't tell anyone! We should keep it a secret as long as possible!

"Okay, okay, I'll listen to you."

Yang Nai then gave a satisfied hum, and after glancing at Luo Bai's attire, said, "Hmm, the clothes are well chosen, so there's no need to buy you new ones. We'll have a simple lunch at home, and then come with me to get my hair done and change clothes, and we'll go around three o'clock in the afternoon."

"Three o'clock? That's still plenty of time."

Luo Bai took out his phone and checked the time. He had left home and taken a car to Tokyo, and it was only ten o'clock now.

Yang Nai smiled and said, "My classmate said we could go earlier and have dinner together at a restaurant, and then have dinner together at the villa in the evening. But I didn't agree. Let's just have the two of us."

Yang Nai's idea was simple: attending the birthday party was just a side effect.