People are in the magic card, instigating rebellion against the world.

Chapter 111 Little Ruyi? Riddler, get out of Tomoeda Town right now!
"I...I'm back! I'm back~!" Sakura's voice trembled with excitement, and she almost jumped up again. "That's great! I don't have to be a 'dwarf' anymore, and I don't have to be afraid of being chased by cats anymore!"

Ye Hui smiled and handed the small card in his hand to Sakura: "Alright, Sakura, here you go. Don't be the shorty next time."

Sakura blushed.

However, when Sakura saw the Clow Card, it was as if she had seen something terrifying. She took several steps back and frantically waved her hands in front of her.

"No, no! I don't want this card!"

Her face was full of resistance, and there was still a trace of lingering fear in her eyes.

Just thinking about how she had been chased by the orange cat with nowhere to run, and those pieces of furniture that looked like skyscrapers to her.

She couldn't help but shiver.

This card is definitely the most psychologically traumatic Clow Card she has ever encountered.

"Are you sure you don't want it?" Ye Hui raised an eyebrow.

"No, no, absolutely not!" Sakura's attitude was unusually firm. "Ye-kun, you can keep it! Besides, you sealed this card yourself, so it should be kept by you!"

Seeing her still-shaken expression, Ye Hui knew that she was probably really frightened by the small card.

After thinking about it, he stopped insisting and put the small cards away.

"Alright, since you insist, I'll keep this card for now."

He had other plans in mind.

Anyway, all the cards will eventually end up with Sakura, so it doesn't really matter who gets the cards before that.

Moreover, it wasn't that he didn't want to give the cards to Sakura; it was that Sakura didn't want them.

Is it possible that some old man will crawl out of his grave and give him a whack?

In particular, smaller cards do not have extremely strong offensive capabilities.

However, its ability to change the size of objects is also quite unique.

If it could be combined with his newly acquired supernatural power, "Little Ruyi," it would be ideal.

Who knows what unexpected results might occur!

For example, shrinking an enemy in battle and then stomping them to death—who could react to that?
"What a pity." Tomoyo looked at the small cards in Ye Hui's hand and suddenly sighed softly.

"Huh? Tomoyo-chan, what do you think is a pity?" Sakura blinked, looking at Tomoyo with a puzzled expression.

"I was thinking that if Sakura could stay in that mini and cute shape a little longer, I could design more different styles of mini clothes for you, from Lolita to traditional Chinese dresses, they would definitely suit you very well."

As Tomoyo spoke, the designer's spirit ignited once more in her eyes.

Sakura: "..."

Please, Tomoyo-chan, have mercy on me!

Just thinking about being treated like a "human doll" and having to change into eight hundred outfits a day makes her scalp tingle.

Thinking about this, she was even more grateful that she had returned to normal.

Otherwise, who knows how much "torture" she would suffer in the next few days?
"Alright, now that everything's settled, let's go downstairs," Ye Hui said. "Touya-ge and Yukito-ge are still waiting downstairs. Don't keep them waiting too long, lest they become suspicious."

"Mmm!" Sakura nodded immediately, eager to escape the topic.

"Oh, wait a minute! Sakura."

Ye Hui suddenly reached out and stopped her from leaving, then sighed, "We told your brother and Xue Tu that you went out to buy cream puffs, and now we have to keep that lie."

"Huh? How am I supposed to cover this up?" Sakura froze on the spot.

"How do we round it up? Should we just go buy some cream puffs?"

Ye Hui tilted his head. "What about you? First, jump out of the window, then pretend you just came back from buying something outside, and then come in through the front door."

As Ye Hui spoke, he took a beautifully packaged box of cream puffs from his pocket and handed it to her.

"I've prepared everything in advance. Remember to act naturally and don't give anything away."

Sakura looked down at the cream puff in her hand.

(┳Д┳) Is this really necessary? Please, have mercy...

But since the words had already been spoken, there was no choice but to bite the bullet and agree.

In the living room, Touya and Yukito were still sitting on the sofa watching TV, occasionally exchanging a few words in hushed tones.

Ye Hui and Zhi Shi carried strawberry fruit pies downstairs.

"Why did you take so long?" Touya turned around at the sound of his voice. "I was just about to go upstairs with Yuki and I thought you had gotten lost up there."

【Kinomoto Touya’s Emotion Value +9】

"Sorry for keeping you waiting."

Tomoyo smiled and gently placed the pie box on the coffee table, her tone gentle and natural, without the slightest hint of unease.

"This strawberry pie requires careful refining of the cream and decorations, which takes a little longer, but now we can enjoy the taste."

Ye Hui mentally gave Zhi Shi another thumbs up for her on-the-spot reaction and acting skills.

This composure and calmness are absolutely impeccable!

"I am back!"

Sakura pushed open the door to her house.

While shouting, he quickly took off his shoes, held the cream puff box in his hand, and rushed into the living room.

To make her performance more realistic, she even ran until she was out of breath.

Touya glanced at her: "So long to get back? You bought a cream puff and then took a stroll around Tomoeda Town?"

Sakura blushed, gave an embarrassed smile, and placed the cream puff box on the coffee table: "I ran into a classmate on the way and chatted for a bit, which took up some time, but luckily I bought the cream puffs, so I can have them with the strawberry pie as a snack!"

Seeing this, Ye Hui immediately changed the subject: "What a coincidence! We just came downstairs, and Tomoyo had just set out the strawberry pie when Sakura came back. It's perfect timing!"

Sakura secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly sat down on the sofa, her eyes unconsciously drifting towards Yukito: "Then let's eat quickly! I can't wait to try Tomoyo's cooking~!"

Tomoyo smiled as she opened the pie box.

A rich strawberry aroma instantly filled the entire living room, its sweet yet not cloying fragrance tempting everyone's appetite.

The golden, crispy pie crust has slightly curled edges, and is neatly covered with bright red, juicy strawberry chunks, topped with a thin layer of clear jam, making it look exquisite and delicious.

"Wow...it looks delicious!" Snow Rabbit's eyes lit up instantly.

He already loved desserts, and seeing such a beautiful strawberry pie made it even harder for him to look away, causing him to lean forward slightly.

"Did you make this, Tomoyo? Your skills are amazing." Touya's gaze fell on the strawberry pie in the pie box, and he rarely praised it.

Tomoyo's purple eyes curved into a smile as she nodded: "Yes, everyone, please enjoy."

Snow Rabbit also picked up the knife and plate next to her and skillfully cut the strawberry pie into several evenly sized pieces.

Then it was distributed to everyone in turn.

The smooth technique showed that he was someone who did this kind of thing often and was already very skilled at it.

"Thank you, Yukito-san!" Sakura happily took the plate.

She was in an absolutely fantastic mood!
Not only did she successfully return to her original form, but she was also able to enjoy a delicious strawberry pie with Snow Rabbit.

Life is so wonderful!

Ye Hui also took a plate, picked up a piece with his fork, and put it in his mouth.

Sweet and sour strawberry pulp, paired with rich cream, and topped with a crisp pie crust.

With its rich and layered flavors, the fruity and milky aromas intertwine in the mouth, making it a truly rare and delicious treat.

More importantly, these are sweets made by Tomoyo herself, carrying her unique tenderness and making them even more delicious!
The only drawback is...
There is only one fruit pie.

And this.
It was originally meant for Xiao Ke.

Now, all we can do is let them enjoy it.

Fortunately, Xiao Ke wasn't completely without food.

At least Tomoyo brought a chocolate cake, which can be left for Kero to eat.

"Mmm...it's so delicious!" Sakura squinted her eyes happily, taking small bites, her expression very satisfied.

"Mmm, it's really delicious!" Yukito exclaimed, forking another piece and putting it in her mouth. "Tomoyo's cooking skills are getting better and better. This fruit pie is even better than the ones from dessert shops outside!"

Although Touya didn't say anything, judging from his actions of taking bite after bite without stopping after picking up his fork, he was clearly very satisfied with the strawberry pie.

I ate a few bites.

He couldn't help but glance at his younger sister.

"Luckily, it was Tomoyo who made it. If it were you, you wouldn't have such good skills. Look at her, she can not only design clothes, but also make such delicious desserts. You and Tomoyo are good friends, why don't you learn from her?"

"My cooking skills are pretty good too!" Sakura retorted angrily, putting down her fork. "I make desserts sometimes! Are they that bad?"

"Hmph! Even if they're not as good as Tomoyo's, as long as I learn seriously, I'm sure I can make sweets just as delicious as Tomoyo's!"

"Really? I'll be waiting." Touya raised an eyebrow, his tone full of disbelief, not taking Sakura's words seriously at all.

"Hmph!" Sakura turned her head away and ignored him.

Yukito smiled and smoothed things over, saying gently, "Sakura's lotus root starch cake was delicious last time. It was soft and chewy, and the sweetness was just right. I really liked it."

After being praised by the snow rabbit.

Sakura's unhappiness caused by Touya vanished instantly.

She scratched her head a little sheepishly and chuckled, "Actually, it's not that great..."

Touya picked up a cream puff, took a bite, savored it carefully, and squinted his eyes, saying, "The taste of this cream puff is quite familiar..."

Sakura's heart tightened, and the smile on her face became a little stiff. She quickly explained, "Yes, is that so... that shop always tastes the same, so it's bound to feel familiar!"

"It seems so..." Touya drawled out his words, his tone somewhat meaningful, but he didn't press the matter further.

【Kinomoto Touya’s Emotion Value +9】

Ye Hui blinked when he saw the system notification.

Touya probably already guessed what they had been doing upstairs, but he just didn't say it out loud.

However, it's best not to let Sakura know about this.

Otherwise, given her personality, she would definitely be scared to death.

One whole strawberry pie, one for each of the five of them.

There was only one piece left on the plate on the coffee table.

The cream puffs had already been completely devoured, and even the wrappers had been cleaned up.

"Let's leave this strawberry pie for Dad. He'll definitely like it when he gets back."

Sakura patted her round little belly contentedly, her face showing the satisfaction of having eaten her fill.

"Tomoyo's cooking is so good, I really want more." Yukito put down his fork and smacked his lips gently.

at this time.

Sakura's expression suddenly changed.

"Huh? What's wrong, Sakura? Are you feeling unwell?" Tomoyo was startled by Sakura's sudden change in expression and immediately asked with concern.

"N-nothing..." Sakura pursed her lips.

broken!

She was so busy eating snacks with everyone that she completely forgot about Xiao Ke!

Although there was cake to eat, they had promised Xiao Ke before they came down that they would save a piece of strawberry pie for it!
It's over now.

If that guy finds out he didn't get a single bite of the strawberry pie he'd been looking forward to all afternoon, he'll definitely cause a huge scene!
She glanced furtively at the last piece of strawberry pie left on the table and hatched a plan.

How about... cutting off a small piece for Xiao Ke? Even a little something is better than nothing.

As soon as Ye Hui saw Xiaoying's expression, he immediately understood what she was thinking.

A certain gluttonous sealed beast is still upstairs, howling for food.

If it finds out that all the snacks have been eaten.

I bet they'll be furious right away.

"What are you doing?" Touya asked, looking confused as Sakura picked up a fork and gestured towards the last piece of strawberry pie.

Sakura, quick-witted, picked up her fork and said, "I think it's so delicious, I want just one more bite! Just one more bite!"

"Still eating? Be careful you won't be able to eat dinner later." Touya raised an eyebrow, but didn't stop her.

After all, he was well aware of Xiao Ke's existence, so he tacitly approved of her little actions.

Sakura quickly cut off a small piece of strawberry pie and carefully placed it on a plate.

Then, holding the plate, she stood up and said, "Let's go upstairs first."

Ye Hui and Zhi Shi also stood up, greeted Touya and Yukito, and walked upstairs together.

As soon as they entered the room, they saw Xiao Ke lying on the desk, eating chocolate cake while waiting expectantly for everyone to bring it the strawberry pie.

Hearing the door open, it looked up, its mouth full of chocolate.

When it saw the plate in Sakura's hand, its eyes lit up again. It put down its fork and pounced over with great enthusiasm.

"Strawberry pie!" It rubbed its little paws together, staring expectantly at the plate. "At least you have some conscience; you didn't forget to save one for me!"

Sakura placed the plate on the desk somewhat guiltily, avoiding Kero's gaze.

Little Ke couldn't wait to land on the plate, ready to continue enjoying his meal.

However, when it saw the size of the strawberry pie on the plate, the smile on its face instantly froze.

"Just...just this little bit?" Little Ke blinked in disbelief and held out her paw to show the amount.

The strawberry pie on the plate was only as big as its paw, not even enough to fill a tooth gap!

It opened its mouth in disbelief: "Are you kidding me? This isn't even enough for one bite!"

"Ah... because there was a little mishap just now, so... this is all that's left."

Sakura humbly explained, "Besides, don't you still have chocolate cake? I'm worried you might eat too much and not be able to digest it."

"I could eat ten more cakes! But I really want to eat strawberries!"

Kero's face fell. "You big bad Sakura! I waited all afternoon for strawberry pie, and this is all you left me?!"

Ye Hui chuckled, stepped forward, and stopped Xiao Ke who was about to pounce on Xiao Ying: "Isn't it just that you think the cake is too small and not enough to eat? I'll help you solve it, what's all the fuss about?"

"Solve? How do you solve it? Did you make the Strawberry Pie Spiritual Food before?" Xiao Ke paused for a moment, stopped struggling, looked at Ye Hui, and her eyes lit up again.

[Kerberos's Mood Value +8]

Sakura and Tomoyo also looked over.

Sakura opened her eyes wide and asked, "Ye-kun, do you have any other strawberry pies?"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +7]

"Could it be... that you're going to use..." A knowing glint flashed in Tomoyo's purple eyes as her gaze unconsciously drifted toward Ye Hui's pocket.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +6】

Ye Hui smiled and nodded, took out the small card from his pocket, gently pinched it between his fingers, and shook it: "This is it."

He held up the small sign in front of Xiao Ke, saying, "If you shrink a little, wouldn't this cake seem bigger?"

Xiao Ke's beady eyes lit up instantly, and she tilted her head and thought for a moment.

It seems... that's really true!

After shrinking, the tiny cake appears as a "giant" portion in its own eyes!
[Kerberos's Mood Value +10]

With a slight movement of spiritual energy in Ye Hui's hand, the small card immediately emitted a soft light, enveloping Xiao Ke.

After the light dissipated.

The original doll-sized Kero has been transformed into a mini version only the size of a fingernail, with even its wings becoming slender and delicate.

Little Ke looked down at her tiny paws, then looked up at the strawberry pie on the plate.

The cake, which was originally only the size of its paw, now looked like a small mountain in its eyes, emitting an enticing aroma!
Especially the chocolate cake next to it that it had only eaten half of.

It's as big as a mountain peak!

"Great! That's enough to eat!!"

The miniature creature let out an excited squeal, flapped its tiny wings, and flew over, landing steadily on the strawberry pie.

It opened its little mouth and took a big bite, instantly covering its mouth with cream and strawberry pulp.

Little Ke held the cake in her two little paws, eating it with great relish, her mouth stuffed full of cake crumbs.

As it ate, it mumbled indistinctly, "Hmm... Ye Hui, you little rascal... you're actually a pretty good person..."

[Kerberos's Mood Value +12]

Ye Hui blinked, feeling both amused and exasperated.

Did this gluttonous sealed beast give him a "friend zone" card?
Sakura watched as Kero ate his strawberry pie with a satisfied expression, and her guilt finally dissipated, a relaxed smile appearing on her face.

"Great, that solves everything!"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +8]

Sure enough, for Xiao Ke, there's no problem that a cake can't solve.

If so, then make the cake bigger!
Or, make small smaller~
"Kero looks so cute right now!" Sakura couldn't help but reach out and gently poke Kero's round back.

Mini Ke, who was engrossed in eating cake, was poked and looked up amidst her busy eating. With cream crumbs still on her lips, she mumbled, "Of course! No matter what I become, my great Keroberos is the most handsome!"

Ye Hui listened from the side, secretly amused.

This guy's skin is so thick that it didn't shrink along with his body; even when he's only the size of a fingernail, he still doesn't forget to brag.

"Alright, now that Xiao Ke's problem is solved, it's getting late, so we should head back."

Ye Hui glanced at the wall clock; it was already quite late.

"Yes, it's time to go back." Tomoyo nodded and put away the camera.

"Ye-kun, Tomoyo, thank you so much for today." Sakura looked at the two of them sincerely and said gratefully, "If it weren't for your help, I would have been in big trouble today! My brother might have even noticed something strange about me."

"We're friends, it's only right that we help each other." Tomoyo gently patted Sakura's shoulder with a tender smile.

Ye Hui chuckled and said, "That's right, and today's experience was quite interesting, wasn't it?"

Just thinking about Sakura being shrunk and hiding behind the sofa to avoid being discovered, only to be chased around by the orange cat in an embarrassing situation.

He couldn't help but laugh. "It's not funny at all!" Sakura pouted, her cheeks slightly flushed, clearly remembering her pathetic state after shrinking.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +10]

The two said a brief goodbye to the tiny Kero, who was still engrossed in eating and had no time to pay attention to them, and then left Sakura's room together.

When I went downstairs, the living room was empty.

Touya and Yukito have probably gone back to their rooms, which saves me the trouble of explaining again.

After saying goodbye to Sakura at the door, Ye Hui and Zhi Shi each headed home.

Return to your villa.

The first thing Ye Hui did was throw himself into the soft sofa and let out a long sigh of relief.

Then he raised his hand and opened the system panel.

What he cares about most right now is the supernatural power he just acquired, "Little Ruyi".

[Little Ruyi: This is the way of subtle changes, capable of concealing its form.]

The explanation is still excessively concise.

However, based on the name and previous guesses, Ye Hui could roughly determine that the core ability of this supernatural power was to change size.

"I just don't know if this 'change size' can only be used on myself, or if it can be used on other things as well."

He stroked his chin, thinking.

The system's explanation is always the same as that of a riddle teller.

I've only told you half the story, leaving the other half unsaid. It seems you'll have to figure out how to use it yourself.

Ye Hui couldn't help but complain in his heart.

Riddler, get out of Tomoeda Town right now!
He glanced around the living room, his gaze finally settling on the glass on the coffee table.

"Let's try it on you and see if you can change the size of the object."

Ye Hui sat up straight, extended a finger, and pointed it at the transparent glass.

"Little Ruyi!"

However, a minute passed, and the glass remained motionless, its size unchanged.

"Hmm? No response?"

Ye Hui frowned, feeling somewhat puzzled.

Could it be that my spiritual energy output is insufficient?

Or is it that this supernatural power cannot be used on other objects at all?

He tried again, this time deliberately increasing the output of his spiritual power, and his fingertips even emitted a faint glow.

But the glass remained the same, unchanged.

"It seems this supernatural power really can't be used on other objects."

Ye Hui was a little disappointed, but he quickly adjusted his mindset.

After all, the "small Ruyi" is just a preliminary supernatural power; there are even more advanced "large and small Ruyi" later on.

Maybe it will be effective on external objects in the future.

Moreover, he still has a small card in his hand!
The small Ruyi (a type of scepter) cannot be used on external objects, but small plaques can!
When the two are combined, it is possible to change either oneself or the size of external objects.

This shortcoming was perfectly compensated for by the smaller brand.

"Since it doesn't work on other things, let's try using it on ourselves first."

Ye Hui turned his attention to himself and activated his supernatural powers once again.

"Hey, it really has shrunk!"

He stood up from the sofa and found that everything around him suddenly seemed much "taller".

The coffee table, which originally only reached his waist, now almost reached his chest.

The remote control, which is usually within easy reach, now requires you to stand on tiptoe to touch.

Seeing the world from a lower perspective was a novel experience that surprised him.

Ye Hui walked to the dressing mirror, where a figure resembling a child of about six or seven years old was reflected.

His facial features remained unchanged, only his body size shrank.

"This little Ruyi scepter even has the effect of reversing aging?"

He was both amused and exasperated; what if it really shrank to the size of a thumb?

Wouldn't that turn me into a baby?

Fortunately, the size can be freely controlled.

He tried moving his hands and feet and found that his body was still flexible, without any stiffness caused by shrinkage.

He then activated his spiritual power again, and his height continued to decrease, eventually settling at around 5 centimeters.

It looks like a delicate doll.

He also discovered, as the system introduction stated.

The small Ruyi also comes with the effect of "concealing its form".

However, its ability to conceal its aura is far less thorough than that of Xuanming Wuxiang.

Ye Hui deactivated his supernatural powers and returned to normal.

He took out the small cards again and set his sights on the glass on the coffee table.

This time, instead of controlling it directly with his mind, he injected spiritual power into the small card.

At the same time, activate the Little Ruyi.

The two forces merged instantly, and a pale green light flashed across the card.

The glass on the coffee table shrank at a visible rate, eventually becoming a miniature model only the size of a thumb, as small as an ornament.

Clearly, this was achieved after the small card was added.

The smaller Ruyi offers more precise control and is easier to use.

Ye Hui chuckled inwardly.

This combination of supernatural power and Clow Cards is practically designed to annoy the enemy.

Imagine shrinking those troublesome Clow Cards to the size of an ant and casually holding them in your hand – it sounds so fun!

He yawned and decided to take a shower before continuing his cultivation.

Given Sakura and Tomoyo's personalities, they might invite him out again tomorrow.

The next day is Saturday.

Sunlight streamed into the room through the gaps in the curtains, making it bright and warm.

After a night of cultivation, the spiritual energy consumed yesterday has not only been fully recovered, but has even improved somewhat.

Ye Hui sat cross-legged on the bed, completed the last cycle of breathing exercises, and then got up to wash up, feeling satisfied.

I had just gone downstairs to have breakfast when my phone rang.

He picked it up and saw that the caller ID showed it was Sakura.

"Good morning, Xiaoying," Ye Hui answered the phone, his tone relaxed.

"Good morning, Ye!" Xiaoying's voice on the other end of the phone was full of energy, as clear and crisp as a wind chime, but with a hint of embarrassment. "Are you free today?"

"Yes, I didn't have any plans for Saturday. Why?" Ye Hui asked with a smile.

"Um...it's my turn to do the house shopping today."

Sakura's voice lowered a bit, "Dad went to school early this morning, and my brother went to work, so I went to the supermarket alone."

"I wanted to ask you and Tomoyo if you wanted to come along?"

"Okay, of course no problem."

Ye Hui readily agreed, and even joked, "It's my honor to serve Sister Xiaoying."

"I told you not to call me 'Big Sister' anymore, Ye Zi!" Xiao Ying protested urgently on the other end of the phone, her tone tinged with embarrassment.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +5]

“Okay, okay, Sakura.”

Ye Hui smiled and changed his question, "Then when shall we meet? Where shall we meet?"

"Hmm... How about we meet at the entrance of Tomoe Supermarket at 2 PM? I'll call Tomoyo later to ask if she wants to come along."

Sakura's voice sounded much lighter.

“Okay, no problem. I’ll check with Zhi Shi later to save you the trouble of making an extra trip,” Ye Hui said.

"Great!" Sakura exclaimed excitedly. "It's a deal then! See you this afternoon, Ye-kun!"

"See you this afternoon." Ye Hui nodded in agreement and hung up the phone.

I hung up on Sakura.

Ye Hui immediately called Zhi Shi and briefly explained that Xiao Ying had invited them to go grocery shopping.

"Want to go grocery shopping with Sakura?" Tomoyo asked, somewhat delighted. "Of course! I was just wondering what to do today, going together would be perfect for helping Sakura out!"

The two chatted for a few more minutes, confirming the time and place for their meeting that afternoon, before Ye Hui hung up the phone.

Since we're going to the Kinomoto family's house this afternoon, we can't go empty-handed.

Although I've been there many times, bringing a small gift is always a thoughtful gesture.

Ye Hui pondered for a while and decided to show off his skills: "I've got it, let's make egg tarts."

Egg tarts aren't complicated to make, and their sweet and soft texture is something that neither Sakura, Tomoyo, nor the gluttonous Kero would refuse.

He spent more than half an hour packing the freshly baked egg tarts into an exquisite paper box, sealing it, and then went to the Dongxu Spirit Field in the backyard to take care of it.

Since Qingque went into seclusion to molt, the care of Lingtian has fallen entirely on him, and he personally infuses spiritual energy into the field every day using a fertilization technique.

"I wonder when Qingque will finish molting. I really miss the days when it helped manage the spirit fields."

Ye Hui gazed at the thriving spiritual herbs and muttered something under his breath.

After tidying up.

Ye Hui changed into a casual hoodie and jeans, put the box of egg tarts into his system backpack, and went out in a cheerful mood.

He arrived at the entrance of Youzhi Supermarket just after 1:50, ten minutes earlier than the agreed time.

Looking up, he saw Tomoyo already standing under the sunshade at the supermarket entrance, waiting for him.

Today she wore a sky-blue dress with delicate white floral embroidery on the hem, and her long, black hair was braided into two neat plaits that hung over her shoulders, making her look exceptionally gentle and graceful.

"Chiyo, you're here really early." Ye Hui greeted him with a smile as he walked up.

"Ye, you're very punctual too." Tomoyo turned around, and when she saw him, her purple eyes immediately curved into beautiful crescents, her smile gentle and bright.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +2】

The two were chatting when they saw a small figure running quickly towards them from a distance.

"Sorry, sorry! Am I late?" Sakura stopped in front of them, her face flushed from running, and there were beads of sweat on her forehead.

Today she wore a pale yellow long-sleeved T-shirt paired with gray harem pants.

The most eye-catching thing was the red rabbit ear hat on her head, which swayed gently with her movements.

"It's not late, the timing is just right." Tomoyo had already tacitly raised the camera and snapped a picture of Sakura.

The girl in the photo, with a blush after running, looks exceptionally lively.

"Sakura, your outfit is so cute, especially the hat, it suits you perfectly," Ye Hui praised sincerely.

Sakura already has a cute and adorable appearance, and with this bunny ear hat, her cuteness is doubled, making her even cuter!
"Hehe... Dad said this is Mom's old hat. He found it today and thought it suited him, so I put it on." Xiaoying touched the back of her head shyly, her cheeks turning even redder.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +6]

"Alright, let's go inside quickly." Sakura took out a neatly folded notepad from her pocket. When unfolded, it was covered with dense handwriting. "This is a shopping list. I need to buy everything before Dad comes back, otherwise we won't have any ingredients to cook tonight."

The three of them walked into the supermarket together.

On weekends, supermarkets are bustling with people. The rumble of shopping carts rolling across the floor, the chatter in front of the shelves, and the scanning of barcodes at the checkout all blend together, creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere.

"Let's go buy vegetables first! Vegetables are the most on the list, so we need to get that sorted out first!" Sakura unfolded the crumpled list, like a little commander, and announced earnestly.

She skillfully pushed a shopping cart from the entrance and led Ye Hui and Zhi Shi toward the fresh produce section.

"Carrots, potatoes, onions, cabbage..."

Sakura muttered to herself as she checked the list, then squatted down in front of the shelf to carefully select items.

Ye Hui couldn't help but find it amusing to see her puffed-out cheeks and slightly furrowed brows in such a serious expression.

Since he had nothing better to do, he offered, "Let me help you choose; I have experience picking vegetables."

As he spoke, he walked to the carrot shelf and pretended to look through it a few times.

Then he precisely pulled out a few and handed them to Sakura.

"These few are pretty good." He put the carrots into the shopping cart and said seriously, "They are bright in color, smooth on the surface without any bumps, and have few roots. They look very lively."

"Spiritual energy?" Sakura curiously picked up a carrot, looked at it closely, and smelled it, her face full of doubt. "Really? Carrots have spiritual energy? I can't see any at all?"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +4]

"You wouldn't understand," Ye Hui said with a straight face, spouting nonsense in a serious tone.

"We cultivators are much more sensitive to the spiritual energy of heaven and earth than ordinary people. Vegetables with more spiritual energy not only taste sweeter, but are also more nutritious."

"Wow! So that's how it is! No wonder the snacks and dishes you and Tomoyo made were so delicious, it turns out it's because you chose ingredients with spiritual energy!"

Sakura suddenly realized, nodded solemnly, and looked at Ye Hui with even more admiration.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +9]

Ye Hui sighed and rubbed his forehead in exasperation.

Sakura actually believed it.

Tomoyo, who was standing to the side, had already covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

She knew that Ye Hui was deceiving the naive Xiaoying again.

So, taking advantage of Sakura's inattention, she quietly raised the camera and pressed the shutter.

I captured Sakura's adorable expression of believing it to be true.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +6】

With Ye Hui's "Reiki Certification" blessing.

The three of them quickly bought all the vegetables on the list.

The first layer of the shopping cart was piled up to the brim.

After buying the vegetables, they pushed their cart to the snack section.

Upon seeing the shelves filled with a dazzling array of potato chips, cookies, and chocolates...

Sakura slowed down instantly, her eyes darting between various snack packages, clearly tempted but too shy to speak up.

"Um... Ye-kun, Tomoyo..."

She tugged at Tomoyo's sleeve, her voice soft, and gestured with her hand to indicate "a little bit".

"Can we... buy some snacks? Just a small bag, it won't cost much."

"Of course you can."

Before Ye Hui could speak, Zhi Shi smiled gently, "Purchasing requires running around and is very tiring. It's only right to treat yourself to some snacks."

These words struck a chord with Sakura, and her eyes immediately lit up: "That's great!"

She excitedly approached the shelf, picking up a bag of tomato-flavored potato chips one moment, then a bag of barbecue-flavored ones the next, frowning in indecision: "Both flavors look delicious, which one should I choose..."

“Only children make choices; we want them all,” Ye Hui said from the side.

"Ye Zi, you're a kid too!" Xiao Ying pouted in rebuttal, but honestly threw both bags of potato chips into the shopping cart, and couldn't help but smile slightly.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +6]

After buying everything, the three of them pushed a cart full of their spoils to the cashier.

Looking at the vegetables, meat, snacks, and daily necessities lined up on the conveyor belt, Sakura was a little surprised: "Wow, we bought so much stuff!"

When it came time to pay, Ye Hui took out his wallet first: "I'll pay, consider it my treat."

"Ah? No, no, absolutely not!" Sakura immediately reached out and grabbed his hand, her attitude very firm. "This is our family's shopping, how can we let you pay for it, Ye? Dad will be angry if he finds out!"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +4]

"It's okay, it's just a little money." Ye Hui sighed.

He wants to treat everyone to a meal, so why is it so difficult?
"No means no! This is our family's expense, and I have to pay for it!" Sakura was stubborn, clutching her wallet tightly and refusing to budge.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +5]

Seeing that the two were deadlocked, Tomoyo stepped in to smooth things over.

"How about this, Sakura will pay for the groceries her family needs, and Ye will treat us to the snacks we just picked out. This way, we won't go against Sakura's wishes, and we'll also give Ye a chance to express his feelings, okay?"

The proposal was unanimously approved by both of them.

Sakura breathed a sigh of relief, and Ye Hui nodded with a smile: "Then let's listen to Tomoyo."

After paying, the three of them walked out of the supermarket carrying large and small shopping bags.

The sunlight shone on the shopping bag, making the patterns on it appear exceptionally bright.

"Great! The procurement mission has been successfully completed!"

Sakura shook the bag in her hand, her mood light. "Thank you so much, Ye-kun and Tomoyo-chan! If I had come alone, I would have had to make several trips and it would have taken much longer."

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +3]

Ye Hui carried the heaviest bags, filled with vegetables and meat, yet he seemed relaxed and said with a smile, "Don't mention it, let's go home! I also brought some homemade egg tarts, let's eat them together later."

"Wow! Egg tarts!" Sakura's eyes lit up instantly, and her steps became lighter.

(End of this chapter)