I was the fourth disaster in Yokohama and was loved by everyone.

Chuuya's loyalty is beyond doubt. Although Ms. Kawakami joined the Port Mafia largely because of Chuuya, it's not impossible to create new bonds for her, making her completely and utterly the property of the Port Mafia.

The "optimal solution" would be to keep the two of them in the Port Mafia, making them each other's ties.

Mori Ougai smiled meaningfully, looking at the two sparkling diamonds, as if he could see the not-too-distant future—the Port Mafia rapidly expanding, sweeping away other local mafias in Yokohama, and firmly establishing itself as the top boss.

He watched the two of them chattering away, and once the atmosphere had relaxed a bit, he leisurely spoke up, asking about something that had been bothering him: "Speaking of which, Ms. Kawakami is quite mysterious, like she appeared out of nowhere. Now that you've joined the organization, as the leader, I think I have the right to know Ms. Kawakami's background."

"We should be more honest with each other, don't you think, Ms. Kawakami?"

Mori Ougai's lips curled slightly upwards, his gaze lingering on her face almost imperceptibly, his eyes flashing with shrewdness and calculation, like a cold star hidden behind the clouds in the night sky, making it impossible to discern his true intentions.

Chapter 40 Confession Bureau

That makes sense. Who goes to work for someone else while wearing a disguise? What if the boss thinks she's a traitor and kicks her out?

This is now a true BOSS Zhipin (a recruitment platform)...

But... the "Kawakami Socks" account is really useful!

Zhu Yu hesitated for a long time, and seeing the somewhat worried look in Shang Zhong's eyes, she suddenly felt relieved: Who is the player? It's the Fourth Calamity, who can do whatever he wants!

Did the players do human things even before they were disguised?

It has to be said that Zhu Yu has a very good understanding of herself. She used the prop [glasses] to improve her gaming experience. In fact, no matter what identity she has, it doesn't change her self-willed nature.

After all—this world is her giant playground!

After thinking it through, Zhu Yu didn't hesitate and directly removed the [Glasses] from her equipment slot in front of the leader NPC, revealing her face, which had been "sealed" by the item.

As the props were removed, the fog that had been clouding his mind was finally lifted, and Mori Ougai's gaze was fixed on the familiar face that had appeared in the documents on his desk. He subconsciously gripped the armrest of his chair.

After a brief moment of surprise, his brain worked quickly, reorganizing all the relevant information. Details he had previously overlooked suddenly came together like puzzle pieces.

Ah, it's you, or rather—it really is you, Miss [Meichuan Kuko].

Mori Ougai's lips curled up slightly, his smile carrying the calm of someone who understood everything.

He relaxed his body again, leaned back in his chair, and slowly raised a faint smile, saying, "Then, welcome to the Port Mafia [Kuzi]."

*

[Player's faction has changed; current faction is the Port Mafia. Port Mafia NPCs' favorability has increased by 20, and they have automatically turned green.]

[New profession triggered - Mafia]

Today is Zhu Yu's first day at the Port Mafia building. The thought that she had never experienced being a mafia member in a game before filled her with inexplicable excitement.

The concept of "combating organized crime and eliminating evil" has taken root in the hearts of the people in China. Although they can't do illegal or disorderly things in real life, they can experience it in games.

After equipping herself with the [glasses], she went to report to the work location assigned to her by the leader NPC.

As an outstanding talent personally recruited by Mori Ōgai, Mori Ōgai had generously offered her an apartment building very close to the Port Mafia.

But she refused.

"Why, Kuko? Chuuya-kun will also live there, and you'll be his neighbor~" Mori Ougai smiled like a fox.

"It was [Kawakami Socks] who joined the Port Mafia, not [Umekawa Kuko]." Zhu Yu said righteously, this was her bottom line that she insisted on without wavering.

She never expected that she would join the Port Mafia on a whim. Her true guardian, Mrs. Nakamori, was unaware of this. She couldn't let her "pitiful," "weak," but "enthusiastic" and "kind" little girl persona collapse in front of Mrs. Nakamori!

*

Not long ago, Mrs. Nakamori got her identity certificate. Zhu Yu was happy that she was no longer an unregistered person. Then she heard Mrs. Nakamori propose to adopt her.

【Nakamori Wakana, from the wealthy Sato family of Yokohama, has an older brother who is the head of the Sato family. Her husband died early and she has no children. She has a cat named Hanako for company, but she sometimes feels lonely. After spending time together, she likes you very much and wants to adopt you. What is your decision?】

A. He happily agreed.

B. Coldly rejecting: "I don't want to be a kept man; I'll endure hardship without complaint."

Zhu Yu still remembers the shock she felt when she saw the introduction about Mrs. Nakamori. (Question mark face) The kind old lady she casually helped turned out to be a young lady from a wealthy family. Even TV dramas wouldn't dare to portray it like that.

Haha, but the player did run into them! The player is truly the chosen one (thumbs up)

Perhaps that's just how captivating gamers are (confident statement).

Zhu Yu confidently agreed, confident that she would live off her husband.

How can being helped by a kind NPC be considered being a freeloader? (Eating voraciously) The player hereby declares that the player will resolutely support all of Mrs. Nakamori's interests!

Press option A.

[Player's kinship has changed: Orphan → Adopted daughter of the Nakamori family (Adoptive mother: Nakamori Wakana)]

[Family storyline to be unlocked, please explore freely...]

After Zhu Yu officially signed the adoption documents, Mrs. Nakamori very understandingly suggested that he could keep his original surname and not change it to "Nakamori," and that everything should be done according to Zhu Yu's own wishes.

Of course, Mrs. Nakamori's only request was that Zhu Yu move to her house or live nearby so that she could keep him company.

"Oh my, Kuko-chan used to come see me all the time. Have you been too busy at the dessert shop lately? I haven't seen you in ages." Mrs. Nakamori smiled and patted the obediently lying Hanako, saying with emotion, "Hanako said she missed you!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Hanako cooperated by letting out a long "meow" and yawning widely.

Zhu Yu was very fond of this kind old lady and the lovely Hanako, not only because this NPC had helped her a lot, but also because she felt warmth from Mrs. Nakamori.

Yes, it's a kind of warmth that makes it seem as if the NPC is real and has a soul.

Damn it, this crappy game is surprisingly good at character development.

Zhu Yu was being thoroughly manipulated, but considering that she had to leave early and return late every day, which might be inconvenient, she chose to live next door to Mrs. Nakamori.

That's why she was able to firmly refuse Mori Ōgai's offer to "become Chuuya's neighbor"—otherwise, how could she explain it to Mrs. Nakamori!

The player's "poor little thing" persona will never be broken.

The person in black is [Kawakami Socks], what does that have to do with me [Umekawa Kuko]?

*

Anyway, all Zhu Yu remembered was that after she answered like that, the mood icons above the leader's head went into a mess, switching so fast that she couldn't even see them clearly.

All she remembered was a sentence he left her with that left her quite puzzled: "But no matter what your identity is, it's still you, and you belong to the Port Mafia, right?"

I don't understand.

These kinds of incomprehensible words always quickly pass through her smooth cerebral cortex and are then forgotten by her.

She retorted confidently: "Why do you need your brain when playing video games!"

*

Zhu Yu was following the address given by the leader NPC and stopped in front of an office door, as prompted by the system.

The door was tightly shut. She pondered whether to kick it in or knock politely...

"Are you the new kid?" A gentle yet authoritative voice came from behind.

Zhu Yu turned around and shifted her gaze.

The first thing that catches the eye is a tall woman dressed in a gorgeous kimono, with her long, smooth red hair piled up high and adorned with an exquisite hairpin. The jewels on the hairpin's tip gleam in the sunlight.

She's a kimono-clad older sister (?﹃?)!

Chapter 41 Master Duan Shui

"Yes, yes!" Zhu Yu said, somewhat dazed.

Ozaki Koyo's gaze gently fell on her, and his originally cold eyes softened instantly, like cherry blossoms falling lightly on a lake in spring, creating ripples.

Is the child nervous?

Mistaking Zhu Yu's stutter for nervousness, she softened her voice: "I am Ozaki Koyo, one of the five top executives of the Port Mafia. You must be the Kawakami Socks that Lord Ougai mentioned."

Yes, Mori Ougai finally compromised and agreed to let Zhu Yu join the Port Mafia as "Kawakami Socks".

"You and Chuuya have now been assigned to my direct command by Lord Ougai. As your superior, I will teach you well."

“So please don’t be afraid.” Ozaki Koyo took a few steps forward, approached Zhu Yu, and tidied her hair, which was disheveled from running.

"Ah... Angel..." Zhu Yu was dizzy from this smooth little combo. The red-haired little figure in front of her seemed to be shrouded in a soft halo, making it even more dreamlike.

“This child.” Ozaki Koyo chuckled softly, like a gentle breeze drifting through the dimly lit space. “How could she be so easily bewitched? It seems I need to increase her training in ‘seduction techniques’.”

But the little girl is wrong. She's not an angel; she's more like a demon crawled out of hell...

"Sister Koyo's charm is really great." Nakahara Chuuya witnessed everything and found that Zhu Yu didn't even glance at him, but instead kept staring at Ozaki Koyo, which made him inexplicably irritated.

Ozaki Koyo raised her hand and gently smoothed the hair behind her ear. The movement was elegant and gentle, but her words revealed a strong murderous intent: "...Don't call me big sister. I'm still very young."

"As for socks, just call me Sister Hongye."

When she turned to look at Zhu Yu again, she had a completely different expression.

"Okay, Sister Hongye." Zhu Yu raised her hands and feet in agreement. It's great that she can address me so intimately right from the start!

Reluctantly, she shifted her gaze from the newly introduced but incredibly endearing NPC and finally spotted Nakahara Chuuya standing half an arm's length behind the miniature Ozaki Momiji.

"Hey, Chuuya, hello there." She greeted him warmly.

Chuuya, realizing he's truly being ignored: ...

"You bastard!" Chuuya Nakahara's fist hardened, but he didn't actually throw a punch, so he could only remain in this state of stagnation.

Wow, Chuuya's angry! Why?

Zhu Yu stared at the small flame rising from his head, her face full of questions.

Never mind, if I don't know what to do, I'll just give a gift.

With her hands outstretched, a cluster of blue hydrangeas slowly bloomed in her palms.

"This is for you, Chuuya." She handed it over.

Chuuya was stunned for a moment, but subconsciously took the flowers, saying, "Why are you suddenly giving me flowers?"

"Please don't be angry about the gift," she said, leaning closer to examine the large cluster of blue flowers. "Blue flowers suit you very well. They remind me of your eyes, as clear as the sky, and looking at them brings me peace."

"That's amazing," she concluded casually.

Chuuya Nakahara looked at the bouquet of blue hydrangeas before him and felt a strange burning sensation in his hands, as if she were looking not at flowers but at his eyes...

He cleared his throat: "Ahem, I'm not angry, don't misunderstand. But I'll accept the gift."

The small flame above their heads also honestly disappeared.

Great, giving gifts really does keep NPCs from getting angry.

Useful gaming tips +1

Of course, players who are good at balancing things up will not forget the NPC, Momiji, whom they met for the first time.

With a wave of her hand, a large bunch of fresh, tender cherry blossoms, as if just plucked from the tree, quickly sprouted and grew in her grasp. However, unlike ordinary pink cherry blossoms, the flowers on this bunch were a deeper color, almost blood red, like countless blood-stained butterflies.

When the wind blows, its wings flutter and tremble.

"Sister Hongye, this is for you." Zhu Yu hugged the middle of the branch and handed over the bottom. "The cherry blossoms and the pattern on Sister Hongye's clothes are the same, which suits you very well. Sister Hongye is as beautiful and elegant as a cherry blossom."

Unexpectedly, there was one for her too. After her initial surprise, Ozaki Koyo immediately accepted the flowers and glanced at the pattern on her clothes—cherry blossoms embroidered with gold thread. A gentle smile appeared on her lips: "What a lovely child... I will keep it safe."

It seems it's all thanks to Chuuya... Ozaki Koyo looked at Nakahara Chuuya meaningfully, noticing that he was staring at the cherry blossom in her hand, then at his own blue hydrangea, his expression shifting, looking somewhat disappointed.

Oh dear, even for Chuuya-kun, this bouquet of flowers isn't something he can easily give away. Ozaki Koyo silently hugged the flowers tighter, feeling quite pleased.

*

Staying in Ozaki Koyo's direct subordinate unit is indeed not difficult. The superiors are reasonable and capable, and the colleagues are motivated and do not hold you back. There is no more ideal working environment.

Today, Ozaki Koyo's subordinates also felt very motivated.

However, their peaceful working life was finally shattered one day!

Their direct superior, Koyo Ozaki, has taken on two new subordinates.

One is named Nakahara Chuuya, formerly known as the "King of Sheep," whose special ability is to manipulate gravity. He is famous and powerful. The other is named Kawakami Socks, whom I had never heard of before. His special ability is to manipulate plants. He looks dull and thin, and seems like he could be knocked away with a single punch.

It's important to understand that competition exists in the workplace, let alone in the Port Mafia, where violence is the currency; the competition is even more intense.

In a typical company, employees get promoted based on performance and understanding their boss's thoughts; but in the port mafia, strength is the only currency.