Zongman: My Smart Group

Yukino Yukinoshita had an "I knew it" expression on her face. There was probably only one reason why Lin Mo was so enthusiastic about Hikigaya Komachi: it was because of Hikigaya Hachiman. If he really succeeded, Hikigaya Hachiman would probably be in grave danger.

Yukino Yukinoshita quickly said, "I'm sorry, Lin Mo was just joking. That's just how he is; he always comes up with unexpected ideas and does things that people don't expect. I hope you don't mind."

Hikigaya Komachi: "No, no! I'm just a little surprised. If Brother Lin Mo is willing to come to my house for dinner, I would certainly welcome him. Of course, Sister Yukinoshita can also come. After all, Mom and Dad are on vacation, and it's quite lonely with just the two of us at home."

On the other side, Tsurumi Rumi and Kanna originally planned to stand aside and not disturb Lin Mo when they saw him meet an acquaintance, waiting for them to talk. Unexpectedly, Yukino Yukinoshita left and came over to talk to them.

Yukinoshita Haruno smiled and said, "Hello, my name is Yukinoshita Haruno. You can call me Haruno-neechan. What are your names?"

After introducing herself, Yukinoshita Haruno immediately asked, "I just heard Lin Mo say that he came here to set up a stall and make money. Are you with him?"

Although Yukino Yukinoshita had a friendly smile on her face, Rumi Tsurumi felt a little awkward. She felt indifferent and even disliked Yukino Yukinoshita. But since Yukino Yukinoshita was Lin Mo's friend, she politely said, "Well, we originally decided to continue having fun, but Lin Mo said he wanted to set up a stall to make money, and we thought it was interesting, so we came along."

Yukino Yukinoshita: "I see. You're so young and already setting up a stall to earn money. You're so sensible! By the way, how did you meet Lin Mo?"

Rumi Tsurumi hesitated. After all, talking about stealing the lollipop would damage her image—well, it would damage her own image. After all, it felt really strange that she, the victim, had become friends with the robber.

Seeing the hesitation on Tsurumi Rumi's face, Yukinoshita Haruno immediately said, "If it's inconvenient to say, then don't worry about me being upset."

Rumi Tsurumi shook her head and said, "There's nothing inconvenient to say, it's just that the way we met was a bit fantastical. At the time, Lin Mo was so hungry that he fainted, but he still wanted to steal my lollipop. Even when I bought him food, he wouldn't take it. He just lay on the ground and rolled around, begging for lollipops. That's how we became friends."

Yukino suddenly shouted, "She fainted from hunger! When did this happen?"

Rumi Tsurumi was startled, but seeing that she had regained her smile, she continued, "It was a long time ago, in the park. He was lying alone in the park, and I thought someone had been murdered, but I didn't expect him to have fainted from hunger."

Yukino Yukinoshita: "I see. Thank you, Rumi-chan. You really saved Lin Mo's life."

Rumi Tsurumi: "That's too much of an exaggeration. It was just a small favor."

Yukino Yukinoshita: "But you did save Lin Mo, didn't you? There's no need to be modest. Consider this a favor I owe you. Here's my business card. If you ever encounter any difficulties in the future, feel free to come to me. I'm pretty amazing. By the way, Kanna-chan, how did you meet Lin Mo?"

Kanna: "I got lost at the time, so I went to ask Lin Mo for directions, and then I was fed milk. After that, I was fed milk every time we met."

Yukinoshita Yono: "???"

Did I mishear, or was there something wrong with how she expressed herself?

Chapter 117 Intruders at Hikigaya House

Before Yukino could ask any more questions, Lin Mo had already reached an agreement.

Lin Mo said with a smile, "Sister Yang Nai, please help take Kanna and Xiao Mei home. I have some things to take care of here, so thank you for your help."

Hikigaya Komachi: "Lin Mo-nii is coming to my house as a guest. Does Haruno-nee want to come along?"

Looking at the overly familiar Komachi Hikigaya, Haruno Yukinoshita smiled and said, "No need, I, as an adult, won't disturb your gathering. I'll make sure Kanna and Rumi get home safely."

Lin Mo: "Thanks, I'll treat you to a meal sometime."

Yukino Yukinoshita said with a hint of resentment, "Someone said the same thing last time, but I still haven't seen him treat us to a meal."

Lin Mo said somewhat awkwardly, "Haha, definitely next time. We're off now, Kanna, Xiaomei, goodbye!"

Rumi Tsurumi said irritably, "Goodbye!"

Kanna waved and said, "Goodbye, Lin Mo."

Watching Lin Mo and the other person walk away, Yukinoshita Haruno looked at Yukinoshita Yukino and said, "Yukino, why aren't you with us?"

Yukino Yukinoshita shook her head and said, "Lin Mo's trip there is probably more than just a meal; he'll likely cause trouble again. I'd better not participate."

Yukinoshita nodded and said, "It really does sound like Lin Mo's style. Anyway, we've finished shopping. Kanna-chan, Rumi-chan, I'll take you home!"

Lin Mo and Komachi Hikigaya walked into the Hachiman Hikigaya residence, chatting and laughing.

"I am back."

"Brother, look who I brought back!" said Komachi Hikigaya energetically.

Hachiman Hikigaya, who was lying on the sofa, curiously looked up at the door, then his eyes widened instantly, and he fell to the ground.

He struggled to his feet, pointed at Lin Mo, and said with a shocked expression, "Why are you here!"

Hikigaya Komachi frowned and said, "Brother, you're being very rude. I specially invited Brother Lin Mo to our house as a guest. Aren't you close friends? What's with this attitude?"

Lin Mo feigned sadness and said, "Hachiman, it's been so long. I didn't expect you to react like this the first time you see me. It seems you don't welcome me. I'd better leave."

After saying that, she walked towards the door, turning back every few steps. Hikigaya Komachi quickly grabbed Lin Mo and said, "No, no, this place is super welcoming to Brother Lin Mo. Brother was just joking. Brother, hurry up and apologize to Brother Lin Mo!"

Hachiman Hikigaya clenched his fists and said angrily, "Komachi, why are you calling this guy 'brother'? And you're holding his hand! Let go of him right now! Listen to me, he's a wicked person who does all sorts of evil deeds, stay away from him!"

Hachiman Hikigaya rushed over and separated the two people's hands.

Hikigaya Komachi shouted angrily, "Brother!"

Behind her, Lin Mo wore a wicked grin.

Hachiman Hikigaya gritted his teeth, and finally sighed, saying, "I'm sorry."

Hikigaya Komachi snorted and said, "It's not easy for you to have friends visiting, what's with this attitude?"

Hachiman Hikigaya lowered his head and said, "I understand, Lin Mo. Welcome to my home!"

Lin Mo smiled and asked, "How welcoming?"

Hachiman Hikigaya gritted his teeth and said, "I wish you could stay here forever, that would be so welcome!"

Lin Mo wiped his eyes and said with a smile, "I never imagined I was so important to you. I'm so touched. I've decided, I'll stay at your place tonight!"

Before Hachiman Hikigaya could say anything, Komachi Hikigaya raised her hand and said with a smile, "Yay! Brother Lin Mo, you can sleep in the same room with my brother tonight!"

Hachiman Hikigaya immediately refused, saying, "Why? Just let him sleep on the sofa!"

Komachi Hikigaya: "How can we let the guests sleep on the sofa? If anyone should sleep, it should be my brother! Alright, alright, you two chat for a while, I'm going to cook!"

Lin Mo: "Great! I've been craving your bento ever since I had it last time, and I'm so glad I got to eat it again today!"

Hikigaya Komachi laughed and said, "Haha, it's not that exaggerated. Anyway, you should get along well. Brother, remember to be a good host!"

Hachiman Hikigaya: "I know."

As soon as Komachi Hikigaya entered the kitchen, Hachiman Hikigaya immediately rushed over, gritting his teeth, and said in a low voice, "Why is this guy with my sister?!"

Lin Mo dodged her and said, "I met her on the way. I didn't expect her to be your sister. Perfect timing, I just stopped by to see how you've been doing lately. How are you? Aren't you touched?"

Hachiman Hikigaya: "Who would be moved! I'm warning you, eat this meal and get out of here right now, or I will absolutely not let you get near my sister!"

Lin Mo sat on the sofa and said nonchalantly, "Hachiman, why are you so wary? I'm not going to eat your sister. Given our relationship, your sister is my sister. Let's relax and just treat each other like normal."

Hachiman Hikigaya angrily said, "Shut up! Komachi isn't your sister. She only has me as her brother! And she can only have me as her brother! If I find out what you've done to Komachi, I'll kill you even if it means death!"

Lin Mo: "I think you're making a fuss over nothing. I just came to see you. By the way, Hachiman, where's your room?"

Hachiman Hikigaya immediately became alert and asked, "What do you want?"

Lin Mo immediately said, "I won't do it!"

Hachiman Hikigaya's forehead instantly bulged with fury, and he gritted his teeth as he said, "What exactly is your purpose in coming to my house?!"

Lin Mo sighed and said, "Hachiman, we were supposed to be best friends, but I never expected you to think of me like this. It really breaks my heart. It seems I need to have a serious talk with Komachi about our friendship. Komachi!"

Hachiman Hikigaya instantly looked towards the kitchen doorway. Caught off guard by the shout, he feared Lin Mo might say something inappropriate. He knew his sister well; he was usually like a useless person, lying at home without a single friend. That's why he'd been so biased towards Lin Mo when she visited—essentially, he wanted to use Lin Mo to make himself less withdrawn. So, if Lin Mo complained, while his sister wouldn't truly be angry, she certainly wouldn't give him the time of day again.

Hachiman Hikigaya looked tense, his attention highly focused, ready to defend himself immediately after Lin Mo made his statement.

Hikigaya Komachi poked her head out and asked, "What's wrong, Brother Lin Mo?"

Lin Mo smiled and said, "Could you make it a little spicier? I prefer stronger flavors."

Hikigaya Komachi: "Of course! Is there anything else you want?"

Lin Mo: "Thank you, that's all."

After saying that, he looked at Hachiman Hikigaya, a teasing smile on his face, and said, "Hachiman, I just wanted to eat something spicy, why are you so nervous?"

Hachiman Hikigaya clenched his fists tightly and glared at Lin Mo. This guy, this bastard, was just messing with him!

Hachiman Hikigaya took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and calmly sat down at the other end of the sofa, saying expressionlessly, "Really? You must have misread it."

Lin Mo smiled slightly and didn't say anything more. After all, teasing Hachiman was just a side thing; his main target was still Hikigaya Komachi.

As Hachiman Hikigaya's younger sister, she must know a lot about Hachiman Hikigaya's dark past, and I have to find a way to get all of it out of him.

Just imagining how Hachiman Hikigaya would serve him tea and water in the future made Lin Mo's heart flutter, and his S-spirit gradually rose.

Chapter 118 Frame-up

Lin Mo lay on the sofa with his legs crossed and said, "Go, get me a glass of water."

Seeing Lin Mo treating this place like his own home, Hachiman Hikigaya's temper flared instantly, and he said irritably, "There's water on the table, pour yourself if you want some."

Lin Mo: "What if I insist that you pour it?"

Hachiman Hikigaya: "What do you mean?"

Lin Mo: "Little..."

Hachiman Hikigaya immediately stood up and said, "Alright, alright, I'll turn it back for you!"

After pouring the water, Lin Mo said without touching it, "The water is too hot, pour me a glass of cold water."

Hachiman Hikigaya gritted his teeth and said, "Are you going to drink or not?"

Lin Mo raised an eyebrow and opened his mouth to call out, "Little..."

Hachiman Hikigaya: "I'll go get you some water from the fridge!"

Seeing Hachiman Hikigaya serving him reluctantly but with no other choice, Lin Mo felt a surge of satisfaction. This was the Service Club life he had always dreamed of. If it weren't for Yukino stopping him, he would probably have been living like an emperor long ago.

With Komachi as his backer, Lin Mo could be said to be unscrupulous, ordering Hachiman Hikigaya to do this and that, extremely arrogant! But Hachiman Hikigaya was helpless against him. In order to prevent Lin Mo's intelligence from corrupting his sister, he really went to great lengths.

Lin Mo: "My shoulders are a little sore, give me a massage."

Hachiman Hikigaya finally couldn't take it anymore and said, "Do it yourself, do whatever you want, I'm not putting up with this anymore."

Lin Mo opened his mouth and shouted, "Little..."

However, Hachiman Hikigaya did not make any move and just sat there with a nonchalant expression.

Seeing Hachiman Hikigaya like this, Lin Mo instantly lost interest and ended the farce, obediently waiting for dinner.

As the TV drama progressed, Komachi Hikigaya finally finished preparing dinner, a sumptuous meal of four dishes and a soup.

Lin Mo sat down and praised, "It looks so appetizing, I'm starting to eat!"

The three of them ate and chatted.

Lin Mo: "Komachi, by the way, does Hachiman have any embarrassing past?"

Hachiman Hikigaya looked over instantly: "???"

No, is it really that blatant?

Lin Mo couldn't think of any good way to get information out of her, so she simply asked directly.

Hikigaya Komachi thought for a moment and said, "I've got it!"

Hachiman Hikigaya's expression immediately changed, and he said, "Don't talk about this kind of thing! Give me some face!"

Lin Mo sighed, "Hachiman, don't you trust my character? Don't worry, I promise I'll keep this to myself."

Hachiman Hikigaya: "I told Komachi not to say anything because I trusted your character so much!"

Seeing her brother's excited expression, Komachi Hikigaya sighed inwardly. She wasn't stupid; she could sense that her brother didn't welcome Lin Mo. But since he was already at home, could she just kick him out? So she had to maintain the facade of hospitality.

However, based on our conversation on the way, I feel that Brother Lin Mo isn't a bad person at all. On the contrary, he's quite good at making people happy. I really don't understand why my brother dislikes him. Is this what they call a "bad friend"?

Komachi Hikigaya laughed and said, "Actually, it's nothing. It's just that my brother swallowed the seeds when he ate candied hawthorn last time, and only later did he realize that the seeds are not edible."

Let's save face for my brother.

Lin Mo's eyes lit up instantly. Sure enough, his plan was perfect. He had easily obtained Hachiman Hikigaya's dark history. He would continue his efforts!

Lin Mo asked expectantly, "Is there anything else?"

Komachi Hikigaya thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "I don't remember. After all, my brother has always been a very withdrawn person since he was little. He stayed at home all the time and didn't have many friends, so naturally he doesn't have much of a dark history. So when I heard that my brother and Lin Mo were best friends, I was really shocked. I never expected that my brother could make friends! I'm so happy!"

Hachiman Hikigaya couldn't help but say, "It's not as exaggerated as you say. I do have friends, it's just that we don't contact each other often."

Hikigaya Komachi: "Are you referring to those friends you haven't messaged in almost two years?"