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

Chapter 131 My Sakura is finally raised! This is the charm of raising a child!
The PE teacher stared at the numbers on the stopwatch, his voice filled with surprise, and exclaimed, "13.2 seconds! Tachibana, you broke your own record! You're 0.3 seconds faster than last time!"

The track and field team members who were training nearby immediately surrounded her. Some patted Tachibana on the shoulder, others handed her bottled water, and they all praised her, saying, "Tachibana, you're amazing! Your progress is so fast!"

"That sprint just now was like flying, so cool!"

"Is my qualification for the competition secure now? If I work a little harder, I might even get a good ranking!"

Tachibana paused, seemingly not quite understanding.

It wasn't until he saw the numbers on the stopwatch in the teacher's hand that he broke into an incredulous smile, his eyes lit up, and his previous frustration vanished.

“It’s a Clow Card…” Sakura looked at Tachibana, who was surrounded by the crowd, and said in a low voice, “The power of the Clow Card is attached to her. That magical energy fluctuation just now, there’s no mistake.”

"Yes, it seems that's correct." Ye Hui nodded. "Chongpai himself had no ill intentions. After being saved by Tachibana, he sensed her desire to run faster, so he voluntarily lent her his power."

"Then... what should we do now?" Sakura's brows furrowed tightly, looking somewhat conflicted.

Looking at Tachibana's genuine, radiant smile, she felt a mix of emotions.

On one hand, she was genuinely happy that Tachibana had broken through her bottleneck.

On the other hand, she knew better than anyone that this achievement was obtained through the power of the Clow Cards, not through Tachibana's true strength.

Furthermore, leaving the magic of the Clow Cards in ordinary people's bodies could lead to unforeseen consequences.

"We must find a way to get the Clow Cards back."

Xiao Ke flew up from Ye Hui's shoulder, its little wings taut and its expression serious. "The power of the Clow Cards is not something ordinary people can control at will."

“But…” Sakura’s voice trailed off, “If we take back the Clow Cards now, won’t Tachibana’s grades go back to normal? She really wants to participate in the competition…”

“I know you can’t bear it,” Xiao Ke interrupted her, but her tone was firm. “But the power of the Clow Cards cannot be abused. If it gets out of control, not only will Tachibana be injured, but it could also affect others, and the consequences would be unimaginable!”

Sakura was silent.

Reason told her that Xiao Ke was right and that she had to subdue Chong Pai as soon as possible.

But emotionally, seeing Tachibana's excitement, she simply couldn't bring herself to interrupt her joy.

Tomoyo pursed her lips as she watched Sakura's conflicted expression.

She quietly walked to Sakura's side and gently held her slightly cool hand: "Sakura, don't be too hard on yourself. Let's think of another way. We'll definitely find a solution that won't hurt Tachibana and will allow us to retrieve the Clow Cards."

Ye Hui sighed softly to himself.

Sakura from their family is just too kind.

This kindness is her most precious quality.

Sometimes it can also become her weakness.

And this is precisely where she needs to learn and grow—to find a balance between responsibility and goodwill.

Ye Hui broke the silence, his tone steady: "Zhi Shi is right, things haven't gotten to the worst yet, we still have a lot of time."

His gaze swept over Tachibana, who was surrounded by the crowd, and then fell back on Sakura, who looked conflicted. He already had a preliminary plan in mind.

The key to solving the problem lies not in forcibly subduing him, but in Tachibana himself and the shogi who only knows how to "repay kindness".

Looking at the indecisive demeanor of Kinomoto Sakura, a disciple of the Heavenly Spiritual Root, you were filled with disdain. How could the feelings of a mere mortal be compared to the secret treasures of the Immortal Talisman Sect!

[You've decided to personally take action, using swift and decisive means to retrieve the fleeing spirit, and incidentally teach Kinomoto Sakura a lesson, showing her the cold-blooded ruthlessness and decisiveness of a cultivator!]

Ye Hui rolled his eyes inwardly.

Cold-blooded? Resolute?
Are you kidding me? If he really did that...

Let alone Sakura, Tomoyo's affection for him would probably be reset to zero.

"So what can we do now to make things better?" Sakura looked up.

Ye Hui shook his head and secretly winked at Sakura and Tomoyo, signaling them to follow. "Let's retreat first and wait until Tachibana finishes her training and the crowd disperses. Then we'll find an opportunity to have a proper talk with her alone."

"Okay!" Sakura and Tomoyo nodded in unison, following Ye Hui's footsteps and leaving the bustling playground.

On the way back, Sakura kept her head down, kicking pebbles by the roadside, clearly distracted.

Reaching the traffic light at the street corner, she finally couldn't help but look up at Ye Hui and ask, "Ye Zi, do you think... we can really find a way to have the best of both worlds?"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +5]

Ye Hui stopped and turned to look at her, his voice firm: "Of course we can. There's always a way. Don't overthink it."

He paused, then added, "And you have to believe in Tachibana. The indomitable spirit she showed during training just now shows that she is very strong inside. I believe she can accept the truth and break through the bottleneck on her own."

"Hmm..." Sakura nodded hesitantly, her unease lessening considerably.

In her eyes, Ye Hui was always a very reliable person. As long as he was there, even the most difficult problems could be solved!

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +12]

As Tomoyo watched Ye Hui patiently comfort Sakura, her purple eyes shone with tenderness, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously curved into a smile.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +11】

"Okay, stop thinking about it. Let's go for a walk around the area."

Ye Hui reached out and gently rubbed Xiaoying's head.

On the other side, after the track and field team finished training, Tachibana walked home alone.

Although she broke her own record today and gained hope of participating in the competition, she was not as excited as she had imagined. Instead, she felt a strange sense of unreality.

The sudden burst of power during her sprint was too strange; it didn't seem like the kind of power she usually possessed. It felt more like something was quietly pushing her forward from behind.

Is it Xiao Bi?

Tachibana remembered the little guy she had taken in.

She named the little animal that looked like a cat and a fox "Little Beep".

"Could it be... that it really is my guardian angel, secretly helping me?" she muttered to herself as she walked.

Just as she turned into the familiar alleyway, a clear voice suddenly called out to her: "Tachibana-san!"

Tachibana turned around abruptly and saw Sakura waving vigorously at her. Hikaru and Tomoyo were standing next to Sakura, also smiling at her.

"It's you guys." She smiled in surprise. "What a coincidence, we meet again!"

Sakura ran over quickly, smiling and nodding repeatedly: "Yes, what a coincidence! We were just about to go home when we unexpectedly ran into you."

She paused for a moment, then said sincerely, "By the way, Tachibana-san, congratulations on breaking the 100-meter record today! You run so fast!"

"Thank you."

Tachibana responded politely, but her smile seemed forced, and her doubts deepened.

These three seemingly ordinary elementary school students always seemed somewhat special to her.

Especially that boy named Ye Hui.

After a few seconds of silence, Tachibana suddenly invited, "Um... if you don't mind, would you like to come over to my place for a bit? Maybe have some tea?"

She herself was surprised, but for some reason she wanted to keep them there, perhaps to thank them for their comforting words that afternoon.

Or maybe...

They wanted to find the answers about "Little Beep" and that mysterious power from them.

"Huh? Is that okay?" Sakura's eyes lit up instantly.

This was just like a pillow being delivered to someone who was sleepy; she had been worried about not finding another opportunity to visit the Tachibana family!

“Of course, my house is just up ahead.” Tachibana nodded and gestured for them to follow.

"That's great!" Sakura said, pulling Tomoyo's hand.

Ye Hui and Zhi Shi exchanged a glance.

The opportunity came more smoothly than expected.

The three of them then followed Tachibana along the familiar path into the residential area.

As soon as I arrived at the gate, I saw a middle-aged woman wearing a beige apron sweeping the ground with a broom. Her movements were gentle, and her eyes were full of kindness.

"Mom, I'm back!" Tachibana saw her and her face immediately lit up with a smile as she ran over quickly.

"Xiaoling's back! Were you tired from training today?" Tachibana's mother looked up, put down the broom, and gently brushed the dust off her daughter's shoulder with a loving and warm smile.

When her gaze swept over Ye Hui and the other two behind Tachibana, a hint of surprise flashed across her face, and she then asked politely, "Are these... your friends?"

“They are students from Tomoeda Elementary School, their names are… oh?” Tachibana was about to introduce them when she suddenly stopped.

She then realized that she didn't know the three people's names, and her cheeks instantly felt hot.

Tachibana quickly turned to Ye Hui and the other two and introduced them, "This is my mother."

"Hello, Auntie!" Ye Hui, Xiao Ying, and Zhi Shi greeted in unison, bowing politely and obediently.

"Hello, hello, please come in and sit down." Tachibana's mother smiled even more warmly, and greeted them warmly as she stepped aside to welcome them in. She picked up a cushion by the door and said, "Here, let me wipe your shoes."

"Mom, I ran the 13 meters in 2 seconds today! I broke my own record!" Tachibana couldn't help but raise her chin and proudly show off her achievement to her mother.

"Really? Our Xiaoling is amazing!" Tachibana's mother's eyes widened, and she happily reached out to pat her daughter's head, her pride almost overflowing. "Mom will make you your favorite croquettes tonight to celebrate!"

Sakura stood to the side, watching the mother and daughter interact so warmly, and that little bit of inner turmoil resurfaced in her heart.

Tachibana and her mother have such a good relationship!
If I take away the winning medal, and Tachibana can no longer achieve good results, will her mother also be disappointed?

Thinking of this, Sakura couldn't help but frown and sigh softly.

Ugh, this is so annoying...

Ye Hui glanced at Sakura, who was starting to get stuck on her own thoughts again.

This girl thinks too much.

"Oh right, I was so busy letting you in that I didn't even ask your names!"

After sitting down inside, Tachibana's mother remembered this and looked at the three of them with a smile.

"Hello, Auntie, my name is Kinomoto Sakura," Sakura said first, her smile shy.

"I am Daidouji Tomoyo." Tomoyo also greeted him.

"My name is Ye Hui." Ye Hui nodded in response.

“Kinomoto…” Tachibana’s mother repeated the surname, tapping her chin lightly with her finger. After a moment of contemplation, her eyes suddenly lit up. “Ah, I remember now! Is Professor Kinomoto Fujitaka your father?”

Sakura paused for a moment, then nodded: "Yes, that's right."

"What a coincidence!" Tachibana's mother laughed, her voice full of nostalgia. "I used to attend Professor Fujitaka's literature class! He was very engaging and kind, a very popular teacher among students."

Unexpectedly, there was this connection. The atmosphere in the living room instantly became more harmonious, and the original awkwardness disappeared.

Tachibana stood up and said, "Please have a seat, I'll make you some tea."

As she said that, she walked into the kitchen.

Not long after, she came out carrying a tray with four steaming cups of black tea and a plate of chocolate puffs.

The cream puffs have a golden-yellow outer layer, are drizzled with a thick layer of chocolate sauce, and are sprinkled with cocoa powder, making them look sweet and tempting.

"Please have some tea and snacks." She placed the tray on the coffee table, gesturing for the three of them to help themselves.

"It's a chocolate cream puff! It looks so delicious~" Sakura's eyes lit up as she stared at the cream puff.

Kero, who was lying on Sakura's lap pretending to be a doll, was also staring intently at the plate of cream puffs with his beady eyes, and there was even a hint of drool about to drip from the corner of his mouth.

Unfortunately, it now has to pretend to be an ordinary doll, unable to move or eat, and can only watch helplessly.

Perhaps the most painful thing in life is this.

Ye Hui felt Xiao Ke's resentful gaze, which was fixed on the cream puff, and couldn't help but smile.

I'll make you drool, but I won't give you any. Just watch!
"Thank you, Tachibana-san, I appreciate your help."

Tomoyo picked up a cream puff, gently pinched the soft outer layer with her fingertips, and took a small bite. Her eyes lit up slightly, and she sincerely praised, "It tastes very good. The chocolate sauce is rich, and the outer layer is very crispy."

"I'm glad you like it. My mom just made it yesterday." Tachibana smiled, looking much more relaxed, and sat down on the sofa next to Sakura, taking the initiative to start a conversation.

"Speaking of which, I'm about to participate in the city's elementary school track and field competition. Actually, I haven't been in good form lately, and my performance has hit a plateau. I was almost losing confidence." Tachibana sighed, gently stroking the armrest of the sofa with her hand.

"But today I suddenly felt great and achieved a result I never expected! My teacher said that if I can maintain this form, I might actually win a medal!" As she said this, her eyes lit up again, her face was full of hope for the future, and she seemed much more vibrant.

Tomoyo put down the cream puff in her hand, gently wiped the corner of her mouth with a tissue, and smiled as she agreed, "You really ran very fast on the track today. Your explosiveness and sprint were excellent. We all saw it."

"This is all thanks to Ye Hui and Xiao Bi's help." Tachibana turned to look at Ye Hui and said earnestly.

"Little Beep?" Sakura paused for a moment when she heard this unfamiliar name.

Could this name refer to...?

"This is a little guy I found yesterday."

Tachibana didn't notice her odd behavior and explained to herself, "It ran into our yard last night. One of its legs seemed to be injured. It was huddled in a corner, shivering. It looked so pitiful, so I took it in and even found some gauze to bandage its wound."

“I named it Xiao Bi, because I think it matches its appearance,” she added with a smile.

Sakura's heart jumped into her throat.

She looks like a cat and a fox at the same time, has an injured foot, and is taken in by Tachibana...

Isn't this just rushing the game?
Unaware of her nervousness, Tachibana continued, "I feel like Xiao Bi was helping me run so fast today; I was full of energy when I sprinted. Does that sound strange?"

"No...no way." Sakura came to her senses and shook her head.

Her feelings were extremely complicated. She wanted to see the card immediately to confirm the situation, but she was also afraid that she would have to take back its power in front of Tachibana.

Tomoyo, noticing Sakura's panic, smiled and smoothed things over: "Yes, maybe it's your guardian angel, Tachibana-san? Knowing you're working hard for the competition, it appears when you need it to lend a hand."

"A guardian spirit?" Tachibana nodded thoughtfully, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. "Yes, I think so too, otherwise how could it be such a coincidence?"

Her gaze swept over Kero on Sakura's lap, and she suddenly asked curiously, "By the way, Sakura, your doll looks really special, it's fluffy and cute, is it also your guardian spirit?"

Sakura paused for a moment, then subconsciously glanced at Kero, who was pretending to be dead on her knees. She nodded vaguely, then shook her head: "Well... you could say he's a guardian angel, or you could say he's... a playmate."

"By the way, Sakura, do you guys want to see Little B? It's really cute, it should be sunbathing in the yard right now."

Tachibana suddenly suggested, and then prepared to get up.

"The opportunity has come!" Kero, who was lying on Sakura's lap, immediately lowered his voice and said excitedly, his eyes lighting up.

"Ah! Wait! I think I forgot something!"

Sakura suddenly screamed and jumped up from the sofa.

Because the movement was too sudden and violent, Xiao Ke, who was sitting on her lap, didn't have time to react and was thrown off.

With a "thud," it slammed heavily onto the coffee table next to it.

"It hurts... my head..." Xiao Ke covered her round head, tears welling up in her eyes, and lay on the table, gasping for breath in pain.

Ye Hui took a breath of cold air.

Tomoyo blinked, then gently tapped her index finger, and a wisp of spiritual energy floated out, enveloping Koko.

Its pain was quickly relieved.

With her tiny, beady eyes, Xiao Ke looked at Zhi Shi with emotion and resumed pretending to be a doll.

Sakura, completely oblivious to the fact that she had accidentally hurt Kero, said anxiously and rapidly, "Dad specifically told me this morning to go to the supermarket after school to buy ingredients for dinner! I almost forgot! I have to get there right now!" As she spoke, she backed away, "Um... Tachibana-san, I'll come see Bip again next time! I'm so sorry to have bothered you today! Good luck with your track and field competition!"

After saying that, Sakura didn't wait for Tachibana's reply. She grabbed Ye Hui and Tomoyo, who were standing next to her, and rushed out of the Tachibana family's living room as if she were escaping, forgetting to close the door behind her.

Fortunately, Ye Hui caught Xiao Ke in his arms before leaving, otherwise Xiao Ying would have left her at someone else's house.

Tachibana and her mother stood there, stunned, watching the three figures hurriedly leave, their faces full of confusion.

"Why is this child running so fast? Has something happened?"

Tachibana's mother put down her teacup, looked at her daughter with some confusion and worry.

Tachibana shook her head, her eyes also showing doubt: "I don't know, everything was fine just now..."

"Huh...huh..."

Sakura ran until she reached a corner two streets away from the Tachibana family's house before she stopped, leaning against the wall, panting heavily, her chest heaving.

"Sakura, why are you running so fast?" Tomoyo pressed her hand to her chest, trying to calm herself.

Just now, Sakura was holding her hand, and they were practically running all the way.

"Yeah! What were you doing suddenly running out like that! We were almost going to see Chongpai!" Xiao Ke popped out of Ye Hui's pocket, flapped its wings, and flew to Xiao Ying, shouting angrily, "What a great opportunity!"

"I... I had no choice!" Sakura looked up, protesting with a wronged expression. "I couldn't just seal away Tachibana's 'guardian spirit' in front of her, could I? She's so looking forward to the match... Shouldn't I at least wait until after her match?"

“That’s true…” Kero’s arrogance also subsided. It knew Sakura’s concerns, but it still couldn’t help but mutter, “But we can’t let Okita stay at her house forever, can we? It’s only behaving itself now that it’s injured and weak. What if it comes out and causes trouble after it recovers its strength and hurts Tachibana or someone else? Have you considered that?”

Sakura was stunned.

"In my opinion, we still need to find a way to sneak into her house again and seal it away before the card is restored!" Xiao Ke suggested, flapping its wings.

“But…” Sakura sighed.

Seeing Xiaoying hanging her head and looking helpless, Ye Hui knew it was time to speak up and guide her.

But just as he was about to speak, the task log in his mind suddenly refreshed.

During the search for the Flying Talisman Spirit, a secret treasure of the Immortal Talisman Sect, Kinomoto Sakura, a disciple with the Heavenly Spiritual Root, became sentimental, and her Daoist resolve began to waver!

[The protector Daidouji Tomoyo is deeply worried about this. You feel this is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the situation and completely turn her against you! You must let Daidouji Tomoyo know that Kinomoto Sakura is no match for you!]

[You have refreshed the Bond quest – "The Dilemma of the Dao Heart"!]

Ye Hui: “…”

System, you really know how to pick the right time to issue this task.

Moreover, what does "womanly compassion" mean?

Sakura's kindness is what you call it!

"Sakura, are you still troubled?" Tomoyo walked to Sakura's side, squatted down and looked at her, her tone as gentle as warm water, "Don't keep it to yourself, you'll feel better if you talk about it."

"Hmm..." Sakura responded weakly.

Her mind was a jumbled mess, with two thoughts tug at her heartstrings.

On one hand, there is the responsibility of capturing the Clow Cards, since allowing the magic to run rampant could lead to disaster.

On the other side was Tachibana's dream, and her deep affection for "Little Bip," such pure expectations that she couldn't bear to shatter.

“I really don’t know what to do…” Sakura finally couldn’t help but say, “If I capture the Clow Card, Tachibana might never be able to get good grades again, and she will be very sad. But if I don’t capture the Clow Card, what if it goes out of control and hurts others in the future? I can’t accept that.”

"I don't want to see Tachibana sad, and I don't want to see anyone get hurt because of the Clow Cards... Why do I have to choose one..."

As she spoke, her eyes reddened slightly.

Seeing her sad expression, Tomoyo reached out and gently patted her back, softly comforting her, "Sakura, don't blame yourself, it's not your fault. You're just too kind, that's why you always care about other people's feelings."

"But...it seems my kindness isn't solving anything." Sakura sniffed, her voice dejected, and her shoulders slumped. "It's only making things more complicated...I'm sorry, Tomoyo-chan, and Yoko-kun, have I caused you any trouble?"

"Who said that?" Ye Hui asked.

He stopped and slowly turned around, his gaze falling on Sakura and Tomoyo. His eyes were gentle, yet firm: "Sakura, your kindness has never been your weakness, but rather your greatest strength."

"Huh?" Sakura looked up blankly, her dark green eyes filled with confusion, tears still clinging to her eyelashes and sliding gently down her cheeks.

Ye Hui smiled, his tone becoming even gentler: "It is precisely because of your kindness that you put yourself in Tachibana's shoes and did not want to shatter her expectations for the competition. It is also because of this kindness that you worry about losing control and hurting people when you rush the card, and you always remember your responsibility as a Cardcaptor Sakura."

"Your current troubles prove that you are an excellent magician who is both responsible and compassionate. Not everyone can maintain such a pure heart between responsibility and goodwill."

After hearing this, Sakura's cheeks flushed slightly, and the tips of her ears turned pink. She subconsciously wiped away her tears with the back of her hand.

So... Ye Huijun, that's how you've always seen me?

In his eyes, I am so outstanding...

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +20]

"But... even so, I still don't know how to win over Tachibana without hurting her." She sniffed and said softly.

"Don't rush, let's analyze it one by one." Ye Hui calmly guided her to organize her thoughts. "Let's start with Tachibana's grades. Do you think that her record-breaking performance today was entirely due to her performance in the medal game?"

Sakura paused for a moment, thought carefully for a while, and gently shook her head: "It shouldn't be... that's right."

“I watched her train today, practicing her starting posture repeatedly. Even when she was panting heavily, she didn’t stop. She is very hardworking and has great explosive power.”

"Yes."

Ye Hui nodded. "I said yesterday that her core problem lies in her mindset and technique, not in a lack of talent."

"The power of the card was at most a 'catalyst,' helping her temporarily break through her psychological bottleneck and unleash her original potential."

"Even without a medal, as long as she can maintain this relaxed mindset and correct her running posture, her performance can still steadily improve, and may even be more stable and better than when she relied on magic."

"Really?" Sakura's eyes lit up instantly, like stars lit up by the setting sun, and most of her previous frustration disappeared.

"of course."

Ye Hui said with certainty, "You should have confidence in her efforts, and you should also have confidence in my judgment."

"Yes! Of course I do!" Sakura nodded emphatically, her clenched fists finally relaxing.

Ye Zi's judgment is never wrong!

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +16]

"Then... what about Chongpai?" She quickly thought of something else, her brows furrowing slightly. "It was huddled in its cage yesterday, looking so pitiful, and it seemed to really like Tachibana-san, willing to help her..."

"Well..." Ye Hui tapped his chin lightly, thinking about how to explain it in a way that Sakura could understand.

She clearly viewed the card as a sentient being, rather than a cold, magical card.

at this time.

Tomoyo, who had been quietly listening, took a small step forward. Her voice was still gentle, but it was more firm than usual: "Sakura, perhaps we can look at the issue of the 'rush card' from a different perspective."

"How about another angle?" Sakura looked at her.

Tomoyo nodded, her gaze drifting towards the Tachibana family's direction, and slowly said, "We've been debating whether to capture it or not, but have we considered what the Charge Card itself is thinking?"

"Does it really want to stay by Tachibana's side forever, treated like an ordinary pet, and kept in a small cage?"

"The Clow Cards are magical life forms created by Clow Reed. They have their own consciousness and powerful magic."

Their existence was never intended for them to be kept as pets by ordinary people.

"The reason why Chong stayed at the Tachibana family's house might just be because it was injured and needed a safe place to recover its strength, and it just so happened to feel Tachibana's kindness."

"But that doesn't mean it's willing to lose its freedom forever. What if it gets tired of life in the cage once its power is fully restored, or accidentally loses control and unleashes its magic? Wouldn't that put Tachibana in danger? Or even cause greater chaos?"

Ye Hui listened quietly from the side, his appreciation for Zhi Shi growing even stronger.

As expected of Tomoyo-chan!

Not only is she emotionally intelligent, but she also sees things so clearly, and her IQ is always on point.

[You are extremely satisfied with the performance of the Dharma Protector, Tomoyo. She not only successfully guided the disciple with an unstable spiritual root, but also demonstrated extraordinary wisdom and foresight. You feel that with a wife… oh wait, with a friend like her, what more could a husband ask for! You decide to reward her handsomely!]

"I...I think I understand."

After a long while, Sakura slowly raised her head. Although a trace of confusion still lingered in her dark green eyes, she was much more determined than before.

She took a deep breath and said earnestly, "Tomoyo, Ye, thank you."

"We cannot make decisions that could lead to worse outcomes just because we feel reluctant to do something in the short term."

"So...we still need to find a way to subdue Chong!"

When she said those words, Sakura seemed relieved.

Although I still feel a little sad.

But she knew it was the right choice.

Seeing that Sakura had finally come to her senses, Tomoyo breathed a sigh of relief and gently hugged her, saying, "It's okay, Sakura. No matter what decision you make, I will always be on your side and support you."

"Yes!" Sakura nodded emphatically, her eyes slightly warm, but she didn't shed any more tears.

Seeing the two girls supporting each other, Ye Hui smiled and said, "Alright, now that we've made up our minds, let's discuss what to do next."

"Hey! Yezi, you must have a great idea, right?" Xiaoying immediately looked at him.

Ye Hui met her clear yet firm gaze, his heart filled with relief.

This little girl has finally learned that she can't just do things because she's soft-hearted.

The allure of nurturing is truly unmatched.

"Of course there are good ideas."

He smiled and nodded, "Our goal is very clear: to win over Okita without hurting Tachibana's feelings. The core idea is just two words—guidance."

"Guide?" Sakura and Tomoyo asked in unison.

Ye Hui explained in detail: "What we need to do is make Tachibana realize that achievements supported by external forces are ultimately meaningless, and that her true strength lies in her own efforts. Once she understands this, everything else will fall into place."

"So how exactly should we guide her?" Sakura pressed, leaning forward unconsciously and listening intently.

Ye Hui smiled and held up two fingers: "It's simple, we'll do it in two steps. First, we'll help her hone her running technique so she can see that she can improve without relying on magic. Second, we'll gradually help her understand the essence of the running card, and finally guide her to let go voluntarily, then we'll take her over."

"Yoko, you're so clever! This way you can get your winning card back without hurting Tachibana!" Sakura's eyes lit up instantly, and she looked at him with admiration.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +10]

"Shall we go find Tachibana now and ask her to help with her training?" She couldn't contain her eagerness and gently shook Ye Hui's sleeve.

Ye Hui shook his head, his tone calm: "No rush. We just left her house in a hurry today, it would be too deliberate to come knocking on her door right now."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "I guess Tachibana broke the record today and will definitely want to strike while the iron is hot to consolidate his form. He'll be going to the training ground first thing tomorrow morning."

"When the time comes, we'll bump into her on the playground first, approach her under the guise of caring for her, and then naturally offer suggestions to help her adjust her movements and assist with her training. That way, it will feel more natural."

"I understand! I'll do as Ye says!" Xiaoying clenched her fist, her eyes regaining their enthusiasm.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +6]

"Hmph, all this going around in circles, so troublesome."

Xiao Ke muttered to himself, his little wings flapping impatiently, "If you ask me, why don't we just rush in and snatch the card? Why go through all this trouble?"

[Kerberos's Mood Value +7]

Ye Hui glanced at it, his tone icy: "If you could revert to your true form and snatch it yourself, I wouldn't object. The problem is, what can you do now, looking all round and clumsy? Stand by as a mascot, substitute for the token, or be someone's pet?"

"You! You brat!" Xiao Ke instantly bristled, flapping its wings as it tried to fly towards Ye Hui's face. "Once I regain my strength, I'll definitely show you the true power of a sealed beast!"

[Kerberos's Mood Value +16]

Ye Hui shrugged, looking nonchalant: "Alright, alright, stop bragging. If you were really that good, you would have collected all the Clow Cards by now. Why would Sakura need to go through all that trouble to find them?"

"It's all because I didn't subdue the Earth and Fire cards, which consumed too much of my power!" Xiao Ke stubbornly insisted, but her voice weakened.

[Kerberos's Mood Value +7]

"Yes, yes, everything you said is right."

Ye Hui nodded perfunctorily, then suddenly pulled out a piece of chocolate cake from his system inventory.

The cake was drizzled with a thick layer of dark chocolate sauce and sprinkled with almond slivers, instantly filling the air with its aroma.

He waved the cake in front of Xiao Ke: "Want some?"

"Gulp...I want to."

Xiao Ke stared at the cake, her throat involuntarily moving as she swallowed hard, her earlier arrogance vanishing without a trace.

"Then say something nice for me to hear." Ye Hui's wicked sense of humor came out again.

"You...you can forget about it! I am a noble sealed beast, I will not bow down for a piece of cake!" Xiao Ke turned his head away, pretending to be disdainful, but his tail couldn't help but sway slightly.

[Kerberos's Mood Value +12]

"Oh, never mind then." Ye Hui made a move to put the cake away.

Seeing this, Xiao Ke immediately panicked and flapped its wings to fly over and stop him: "No, no, no!"

It rubbed its fluffy head against Ye Hui's fingers, its voice sickeningly sweet: "Ye Hui! You're the best! The most handsome and powerful Ye Hui! Just give me a tiny bite, really just a tiny bite!"

[Kerberos's Mood Value +10]

His fawning manner made Sakura and Tomoyo burst out laughing, and the heavy atmosphere dissipated.

Seeing Xiao Ke pacing anxiously, Ye Hui felt much better.

Sure enough, teasing Xiao Ke is always the most relaxing fun!
The next afternoon was club activity time.

Ye Hui, Xiao Ying, and Zhi Shi arrived at the school playground as promised.

As I approached the track, I saw Tachibana wearing a red track and field uniform, doing basic training for starting and accelerating. Her movements looked more fluid than yesterday.

"Let's go take a look," Sakura suggested, already taking the first step out.

When the three of them reached the edge of the track, they just happened to catch the Tachibana group finishing their 100-meter test.

Tachibana ran in the lead, and when she crossed the finish line, she was clearly more than half a meter faster than the other team members. Her red figure was quite eye-catching in the sunlight.

"13 seconds! Tachibana, you've improved again! You're 0.2 seconds faster than yesterday!" The PE teacher said excitedly, holding the stopwatch.

"Wow! She even ran a better time than yesterday!" Sakura was also happy for her.

After Tachibana stopped, she put her hands on her knees and gasped for breath.

But the expression on her face was not as excited as yesterday; instead, it carried a hint of confusion.

She slowly walked to the sidelines, picked up a bottle of mineral water, unscrewed it, and took a few sips. Her gaze inadvertently swept over the three people by the track. When she saw Ye Hui, she paused for a moment, then walked towards them.

"What are you doing here?" Tachibana asked.

"We're here to wait for Sakura. She's a member of the cheerleading team and she has practice today."

Tomoyo smiled and explained naturally, without any hint of deliberate effort, "I just saw you running, and your performance has improved again. That's amazing."

"Oh, that's how it is."

Tachibana nodded, remained silent for a few seconds, and then couldn't help but ask, "Um... Ye Hui, I ran a time of 13 seconds again today, which is faster than yesterday, but I feel like... something's not right."

(End of this chapter)