Zongman: Evolution Paradise

In the end, Shiina Mahiru ordered a bowl of corn and cheese ramen, which was sweet.

Jolyne silently labeled her a heretic.

The basic price for the ramen challenge is 5,200 yen, but if you succeed, you'll not only get the meal for free, but you'll also receive a 30,000 yen in-store voucher and a mystery gift.

Just then, another guest came in, also there to take on the challenge.

This triggered the boss's excited shout again.

"It's here! A couple's ramen challenge!"

The store was bustling with activity, and Jolyne and Shiina Mahiru were also moved by the lively atmosphere, clapping along.

"So this is what it feels like to be welcomed. It's so heartwarming."

Shiina Mahiru felt she hadn't been this happy in a long time; all her troubles were forgotten.

"My body has finally relaxed after a busy day."

Jolyne also sighed.

The challengers who came in were two girls wearing school uniforms that Jolyne didn't recognize.

She sat down next to Jolyne.

"Xiaohua, are you sure you can finish this?"

The girl with long blue hair asked the girl with short orange hair next to her.

"Don't worry, Jianzi, I'll definitely be able to finish it."

Her chest was quite broad. As everyone knows, the greater the mass, the stronger the gravity. Jolyne couldn't help but take a second look.

Chapter 28 Was this day too busy?

Ever since they came in, the atmosphere in the store has become unstable.

Jolyne activated her third eye and looked at them again. The girl with short orange hair had a golden energy on her body. Evil spirits were all approaching her, only to be burned by that energy, or even die directly.

Based on this strange ability and the way they addressed each other, Jolyne already knew who they were.

Miko Yotsuya and Hana Yurikawa!

The blue-haired girl is Miko Yotsuya, who possesses the ability to see ghosts and spirits through her yin-yang eyes. However, she has no ability to exorcise spirits, so she can only pretend not to see them to protect herself from harm.

The orange-haired girl is Yurikawa Hana. She cannot see evil spirits, but her own life energy is extremely strong, constantly attracting ghosts and monsters to approach her.

If a harmful spirit approaches, her life energy will be depleted in order to protect her body, but strangely, her life energy can be restored by eating.

Jolyne was wondering if they were players, while Yotsuya Miko showed no sign of noticing the evil spirits around her.

In other words, she probably doesn't have the ability to resist yet.

Since it's unlikely to be a player, then it must be someone with innate talent.

I have a feeling that Baihe Chuanhua's practice of his Golden Light Mantra will make rapid progress.

Ignoring the two women, Jolyne focused on tackling the ramen challenge in front of her.

The challenge has a one-hour time limit.

Jolyne finished the challenge with the last sip of soup.

Shiina Mahiru was even happier than him, and thoughtfully used a tissue to wipe his sweat.

The boss took the gong from the bar again and announced to everyone that someone had successfully completed the challenge.

Amid applause, the bearded man presented Jolyne with a voucher and a mystery gift.

Jolyne paid for Shiina Mahiru's ramen with a voucher and handed her the mysterious gift.

"Hey, are you going to give it to me? But that was a challenge you completed all by yourself."

Shiina Mahiru was a little embarrassed to accept it.

"Take it. I know without even thinking that it's a gift that girls will like."

Jolyne nonchalantly handed the mysterious gift to Shiina Mahiru.

After a series of events, it was already 9 p.m.

By this time, the rain outside had lessened considerably, but it was still pouring down.

Jolyne, holding an umbrella, prepared to return to the apartment with Shiina Mahiru.

The city is never quiet at night, with colorful neon lights everywhere that will stay on all night, illuminating the entire city.

For many, this is just the beginning of their vibrant nightlife.

Shiina Mahiru held the gift box in her arms and walked beside Jolyne, in a rather good mood.

The noise automatically filtered out, and for some reason, the noisy street began to quiet down.

Only the sound of raindrops hitting the umbrella and Jolyne's breathing remained in my mind.

Upon boarding the train again, Shiina Mahiru placed the gift box at her feet, took out her phone, and looked at Jolyne expectantly.

"Jolyne, can we add each other on Line?"

"can."

Xu Lun took out his phone and added her.

"Hi."

Shiina Mahiru sent the first message.

"Hi?"

Xu Lun also responded in text.

"Haha~ hiccup".

Shiina Mahiru looked at her phone and laughed out loud, but accidentally hiccuped and quickly covered her mouth.

"I can pretend I didn't hear that."

Jolyne said with a smile.

"Then don't say it out loud!"

Shiina Mahiru punched his stomach with her little fist.

After some playful banter, Shiina Mahiru stopped, looked at Jolyne, and suddenly said softly, "It seems like this is how we started when we met in the park."

"You mean that 'Hi'?"

"Yes."

Shiina Mahiru lowered her head, her smile gradually fading, and began to explain why she had appeared in the park.

"The girls in my class invited me to go shopping."

"But when I arrived, they suddenly said they had something to do and couldn't come."

"I stayed in the park all by myself."

"Then it rained."

"I must have been out of my mind, I didn't even think about getting shelter from the rain, thank goodness you showed up."

At this point, Shiina Mahiru looked up, her ears already flushed, but she still blinked her amber eyes and looked at Jolyne, saying, "Thank you, Jolyne."

I accept your thanks.

Taking the opportunity, Jolyne ruffled Shiina Mahiru's hair. Her hair was incredibly smooth, as if it had been blessed by the sun, soft and glossy.

When Jolyne touched her hair, it felt as if a faint electric current was running through her body from the top of her head, and a strange feeling welled up in Shiina Mahiru's heart.

She tried to remain calm, pretending not to notice Jolyne's hand rubbing her hair.

Suddenly remembering something, Shiina Mahiru couldn't help but say to Jolyne, "Don't go looking for trouble with those girls. Even though they changed their plans at the last minute, they still messaged me. I got caught in the rain mainly because of some embarrassing personal reasons."

"Do I look that violent?"

Having had his fill of playing, Jolyne stopped.

Although Shiina Mahiru didn't say it, Jolyne naturally knew the real reason.

Her parents married for the sake of family interests, and after a one-night stand, she was born unexpectedly as Shiina Mahiru. Neither of them was willing to take responsibility, and they even felt disgusted by Shiina Mahiru's existence. As a result, she never experienced the warmth of a family from a young age, and was both lonely and longed for genuine affection.

The absence of friends was merely a trigger; the real reason was the psychological problems stemming from the family environment.

Since Shiina Mahiru didn't bring it up herself, Jolyne pretended not to know, otherwise it would have been easy to hurt her sensitive heart.

"Your reputation at school is really bad, all sorts of rumors are circulating, like you're some kind of powerful prince, a member of the Ming Dynasty's elite, or someone who can take three kids out of the house..."

As Shiina Mahiru listed them, she couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Xu Lun said with a dark face, "The beginning was normal enough, but what's with the three kids in one meal? When I find out who spread the rumor, I'll make sure they know the consequences of spreading rumors."

……

The tram arrives.

Jolyne and Shiina Mahiru got off the train and returned to their apartment building together.

Shiina Mahiru gently pushed open the door to room 102, but suddenly stopped. She turned around, her eyes sparkling with gratitude, and said softly, "Actually, this is the second time you've saved me."

After saying that, he retreated back into his room.

Jolyne asked, puzzled.

Is this the second time? When was the first time?

Filled with doubt, Jolyne returned to 202 and couldn't help but lie down on the sofa in a relaxed, sprawling posture.

Aren't there just too many things happening today?

This morning I discovered that my downstairs neighbor is Shiina Mahiru.

On her way to school, she encountered Tiger-Eyed Tiger and the strange Deer-like ...

This morning I learned about the concept of aptitude, and my deskmate, Kato Megumi, happens to be born with it.

At noon, Hiratsuka Shizuka took him to join the Service Club, where he overthrew his superior and became the club president, and also recorded Yukino Yukinoshita's dark history.

After school, she met Shiina Mahiru, who was standing alone in the rain, and they participated in the two-person ramen challenge together.

"When did my life become so busy?"

Jolyne couldn't stop thinking.

Fortunately, this is not the Ming Dynasty, where the imperial examinations are said to have reached a point where everything is cut off.

Chapter 29 The busy day is not over yet.

After resting for a while, feeling exhausted, Jolyne went to the balcony to get some fresh air.

As Jolyne opened the French windows, her steps suddenly froze in mid-air.

Jolyne slowly took a step back and silently looked at the still damp floor.

Someone else has been to his room...

A cold wind mixed with raindrops lashed against him, and when he looked up again, Jolyne's expression was even calmer.

……

The heavy rain continued to fall. If someone were to appreciate the rain scene at this moment, they would notice that today's rain was particularly strange, as if it had avoided a certain space and vaguely formed a human figure.

Jolyne stood stealthily on the roof of the apartment building, the Heavenly Eye Talisman between his eyebrows constantly scanning the surroundings.

"How polite! Unlike that gecko, which didn't even know to close the window after coming in."

Nothing was missing from the house. Since they weren't after money, the only thing that could be the reason they came was for the gecko.

Although the bloodstains have been removed and the large hole has been covered with a carpet, more clues can still be found in the room if one is determined to investigate.

You must find him before your player identity is exposed!