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

Chapter 154 That Despicable Magician Girl! Is Hong Kong a Secret Realm? (Bonus Chapter: 217 Million Words)
"I was so excited when I saw the room that I completely forgot about you, I'm so sorry! Hehe~"

She stuck out her tongue shyly and reached out to touch Xiao Ke's head, but Xiao Ke dodged her.

"What are you 'hey' for! You're so mean! Humph! Humph humph humph humph!" Xiao Ke humphed several times.

But suddenly, its stomach rumbled.

It slept the whole way on the plane and was starving. It thought it would be able to eat something as soon as it got off the plane.

As it turns out, that unreliable Sakura completely forgot about it!

That wretched magic has made the girl's teeth and mouth tremble!

"I'm starving, and you're just excited!"

"I'll take you to eat something delicious right away! Hong Kong has a lot of dim sum, all of which you like!" Xiaoying quickly promised.

Xiao Ke waved her little paws, pretending to be magnanimous: "Never mind, never mind, I'll forgive you for now, considering it's the first time I've returned to Hong Kong in so many years."

It turned its head to look at the view outside the French windows, blinked its beady eyes, and looked on with a puzzled expression.

"Huh? Where am I? This isn't what I remember."

Upon hearing this, Sakura slowly turned her head and looked at Kero.

"Xiao Ke...didn't you say before that you'd been to Hong Kong and that you'd take us around to see the sights?"

Xiao Ke nodded matter-of-factly, her tone certain: "Yes, Kuro and I have been here before, and I remember the location of the pastry shop very clearly!"

"Then why did you ask where this is?" Sakura pressed.

"Because this place is completely different from the Hong Kong I remember!" Xiao Ke pointed innocently out the window. "I remember this area used to be an empty lot. How come there are so many strange high-rise buildings now? And there are so many more cars down there than before. So where are we now?"

Sakura: "..."

She felt a little dizzy and didn't know how to explain it to Xiao Ke for a moment.

Little Ke, times have really changed!
He stepped forward and explained, "This is Hong Kong. It's just that when you and Kuro came here, it was many years ago. Hong Kong has developed very quickly in recent years, so the scenery is different from what you remember."

Xiao Ke blinked her beady eyes and turned to look at Zhi Shi, as if wanting confirmation from her.

Tomoyo nodded gently, her purple eyes curving into a smile: "This really is Hong Kong."

"What?! Is this really Hong Kong?!" Xiao Ke's eyes widened. "Why didn't you say so sooner?!"

[Kerberos's Mood Value +13]

"How would I know you can't even recognize where this is?" Ye Hui shrugged, looking completely innocent.

"Okay, okay, stop making trouble."

Sakura quickly recovered from the blow of the possibility that she might not be able to take them to eat at hidden street-side restaurants again, and her eyes rekindled with anticipation.

"Now that we're in Hong Kong, where should we go next? I still want to try the shrimp dumplings Xiao Ke mentioned!"

"I suggest we take a boat tour of Victoria Harbour first!" Xiao Ke immediately raised her hand. "I want to see for myself what Hong Kong has become in these decades, and whether it's really completely different from before!"

“Okay!” Sakura nodded in agreement.

She had long wanted to see the view of Victoria Harbour, and a cruise would definitely be more interesting.

After a short rest, everyone packed their things and headed to the dock.

Ye Hui and his group's first stop was a cruise tour of Victoria Harbour.

Once aboard the cruise ship, Sakura ran to the deck, grabbed the railing, and looked out: "Is this Victoria Harbour? It's so magnificent!"

The azure sea shimmered with sunlight, which sprinkled on the water like a layer of scattered gold.

The skyscrapers of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula face each other across the sea, creating a beautiful cityscape.

Tomoyo held up the camera, pointing the lens at Sakura, capturing her excited expression and the sea view behind her. Occasionally, she would adjust the angle to capture distant ships and buildings.

"Sakura, look over here, smile!"

"Hehe!" Sakura immediately turned her head, made a cute peace sign at the camera, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her smile was exceptionally bright.

Yukito sat on a bench on the deck, looking at Sakura with a gentle smile, and explained softly, "It's very close to Hong Kong Island from here. It only takes about five minutes by cruise ship."

"Five minutes? That's so fast?" Sakura was a little surprised. She wanted to stay on the boat a little longer to enjoy the sea view.

Touya sat next to Yukito and began his daily routine of bullying his younger sister.

He put on a serious expression and looked at Sakura: "Monster, don't stick your head out so far, or a shark might jump out and bite your head!"

"Huh? Sharks?!" Sakura was startled and quickly pulled her head back, gripping the railing tightly with both hands, staring nervously at the sea. "There... there are sharks here? I didn't see any mention of them in the travel guide?"

Touya nodded seriously, and deliberately lowered his voice: "It's written in the travel guide that Victoria Harbour is one of the places where sharks like to appear. Every year, several tourists are accidentally dragged into the water by sharks. You have to be careful."

Ye Hui stood to the side listening, his lips twitching involuntarily.

Touya really went to great lengths to scare Sakura.

Why didn't he mention that Godzilla also roams this place?

You watch with utter contempt as your protector, Kinomoto Touya, deceives Kinomoto Sakura, a disciple of the Heavenly Spiritual Root, with such childish lies. You decide to use a more sophisticated method later to show Kinomoto Sakura who the truly trustworthy man is!

Ye Hui: “…”

He simply thought Touya's methods were too naive, okay?
Tomoyo looked at Sakura's terrified expression and couldn't help but chuckle, covering her mouth. She walked over to Sakura, gently patted her shoulder, and softly comforted her, "It's okay, Sakura."

"Touya-san was just kidding. The waters near Victoria Harbour are very safe. There won't be any sharks there. Don't worry."

"Really?" Sakura was still a little unsure, after all, what Touya said just now sounded too real.

“Really.” Tomoyo nodded firmly, then pointed to the lifeguard post not far away. “Look, there are lifeguards over there. If there had been any danger, they would have alerted us already.”

"Phew!" Sakura finally breathed a sigh of relief, turned around and glared at Touya, hands on her hips, "Onii-chan! You lied to me again! You made me worry for nothing!"

Touya turned his head away, pretending to look at the distant sea, as if he hadn't heard anything, but a smile secretly crept onto his lips.

at this time.

Several white seagulls flew low over the side of the boat, emitting clear cries, their wings skimming the surface of the sea, creating tiny splashes.

"It's a seagull!"

Sakura's attention was instantly diverted, and her previous dissatisfaction vanished. She excitedly pointed at the seagulls in the sky, "Look, look! They're flying so low! They're so beautiful!"

"Yes, I filmed it, Sakura." Tomoyo adjusted the camera angle, capturing Sakura and the seagulls in the sky together in the shot.

The girl in the picture has a bright smile, and the curve of the seagull's wings is particularly graceful.

Ye Hui looked at Xiaoying, who had been frowning one second and was now smiling brightly the next, and shook his head helplessly.

Sakura's temperament is truly like the weather in June, changing in an instant.

However, this is fine.

He walked over to Tomoyo and stood beside her on the deck, looking at the distant sea view together.

The sea breeze ruffled Zhi Shi's long hair, a few strands playfully brushing against Ye Hui's cheek, bringing a faint, pleasant scent of shampoo.

Ye Hui subconsciously turned his head to look at Zhi Shi's profile.

In the sunlight, her skin was so fair it was almost translucent, her long eyelashes drooped, casting a light shadow under her eyelids, her nose had a gentle curve, and her lips were pursed in a faint smile, making her breathtakingly beautiful.

So beautiful.

He sighed silently to himself, but said nothing, simply watching the scene before him.

Tomoyo seemed to notice his gaze and turned her head away.

They met Ye Hui's smiling eyes.

A slight blush rose to her cheeks, but she didn't look away; instead, she smiled gently.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +9】

Touya sat on a bench not far away, watching all of this unfold.

He looked at Ye Hui and Zhi Shi standing side by side, their atmosphere gentle, and his brows furrowed unconsciously.

【Kinomoto Touya’s Emotion Value +18】

Huh? Why does Touya suddenly have such a strong sense of resentment?

The sightseeing boat quickly docked at the shore and smoothly came to rest at the pier.

Ye Hui and his group disembarked one by one and stepped onto the land of Hong Kong Island. The stone pavement under their feet carried a faint sea breeze, which felt completely different from the streets near the hotel.

"Where are we going next?" Sakura asked, moving closer to the group with anticipation in her eyes, already looking forward to the next stop on their journey.

“I looked it up before. There are many well-established snack shops in Causeway Bay. They are famous for fish balls, egg waffles, and shark fin soup. We can go there and have a look around, and try some local snacks,” Xue Tu suggested with a smile.

Before setting off, he specifically looked up Hong Kong's food guides, wanting to take everyone to taste authentic delicacies.

"Yay! Let's have some snacks!" Sakura cheered immediately, her eyes lighting up. She grabbed Tomoyo's arm and tried to walk towards the subway station.

Xiao Ke peeked out of her handbag and whispered in agreement, "I want fish balls! And freshly baked egg waffles! The ones I had in Tomoeda-cho last time weren't good enough!"

Ye Hui reached out a finger and gently poked its head back, lowering his voice to remind it, "Don't stick your head out. Have you forgotten that Touya and Yukito don't know you exist? Want to be discovered?"

“(T.T) Waaah…” Xiao Ke shrank back in grievance, only able to secretly smell the aroma of food wafting through the cloth.

[Kerberos's Mood Value +15]

The group laughed and walked towards Causeway Bay.

As soon as you step into the Causeway Bay shopping district, you can feel the vibrancy of the area.

The streets are lined with shops and restaurants, their signs densely packed together, a mix of Chinese and English.

Pedestrians come and go, including tourists carrying shopping bags and locals hurrying along. Familiar Cantonese vendors' calls can be heard, filling the air with the atmosphere of daily life.

"It's so lively here!" Sakura looked around curiously, her eyes almost unable to take it all in.

He would glance at the clothing stores on the street for a moment, and then his eyes would be fixed on the food stall signs.

"Is that where they're selling fish balls? It smells so good!" After walking a few steps, Sakura's nose caught the aroma of food. Following the scent, she saw steam rising from a food stall not far away, with quite a few people queuing up.

"And egg waffles! I can smell the aroma of egg waffles! They're so sweet!" Xiao Ke shifted restlessly in the bag, clearly unable to resist the scent.

Ye Hui glanced at the street and noticed a brightly colored ice cream truck parked not far away. The truck was decorated with various flavors of ice cream and had a faint milky aroma. He suggested, "Come on, let me treat you to an ice cream first to stimulate your taste buds. The other delicious treats will taste even better later."

"Yay! Ice cream!" Sakura cheered and grabbed Tomoyo's hand as they hurried toward the ice cream truck, temporarily forgetting about the fish balls she had been thinking about.

The five people walked up to the ice cream truck, and the owner warmly handed them the menu.

Sakura stared at the pictures on the board and quickly made a choice.

"I want this strawberry flavor! It's pink and looks so cute!"

"I want chocolate flavor," Touya said succinctly.

"Then I'll have the vanilla one, it's more refreshing," Snow Rabbit said with a smile, lightly tapping the vanilla icon on the menu.

Ye Hui turned to look at Zhi Shi, his tone natural: "Zhi Shi, what about you? Is there any flavor you'd like to eat?"

Tomoyo's gaze swept across the menu, finally settling on a pale purple design. She said softly, "I'll take this taro flavor; it looks pretty good."

"Boss, one strawberry, one chocolate, one vanilla, two taro, and one matcha."

When Zhi Shi heard that Ye Hui had also chosen taro flavor, a hint of a smile secretly flashed in her purple eyes.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +5】

Soon, the owner handed over the packaged ice cream.

Ye Hui took the two packaged taro-flavored ice creams and handed one to Zhi Shi: "Here, be careful, it's a bit cold, don't eat it in too big a bite."

“Arigato, Ye Huijun.”

Tomoyo took it with both hands, her fingers accidentally touching Ye Hui's fingers, feeling a slightly cool touch.

"Wow, this ice cream is so delicious!" Sakura took a big bite of the strawberry ice cream. The cool texture and rich fruity aroma made her squint her eyes and sigh with satisfaction.

But soon, she felt a bit cold, shivered all over, and shook her head.

"I told you to eat slowly and not to take such big bites." Ye Hui glanced at him helplessly.

"Ye Hui-kun, are you going to eat two? Is the matcha one good?" Tomoyo asked curiously, taking small bites of her own ice cream and glancing at the green and purple ice creams in Ye Hui's hand.

Ye Hui nodded: "Yes, the flavor is very strong, the matcha taste is authentic, would you like to try some?"

As he spoke, he naturally offered the ice cream in his hand to Tomoyo's lips.

Tomoyo paused for a moment, looking at the ice cream so close to her, and Ye Hui's hand handing her the ice cream, and blinked.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +15】

Seeing this, Touya frowned so deeply that he could have trapped a fly.

【Kinomoto Touya’s Emotion Value +18】

Snow Rabbit didn't seem to think anything of it, and instead said with a smile, "You guys have a really good relationship."

Sakura glanced at Ye Hui and Tomoyo, then at Touya, who looked displeased, and blinked as well.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +10]

"What's wrong? Don't you like the taste?" Ye Hui thought Zhi Shi wasn't interested since she hadn't moved.

"No...no." Tomoyo snapped out of her daze, leaned in, and took a small, gentle bite.

The cool matcha flavor melted on her tongue, even more delicious than she had imagined.

"It tastes very good," she said softly, a hint of embarrassment in her eyes.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +12】

Ye Hui withdrew his hand contentedly and continued eating his ice cream.

"Cough cough!" Touya coughed heavily twice from the side.

【Kinomoto Touya’s Emotion Value +14】

Ye Hui didn't hear him at all and turned to continue chatting with Zhi Shi: "Zhi Shi, what do you think of Hong Kong? Is it the same as you imagined before you left?"

Tomoyo gently shook her head, tilting her head to the side: "It feels even more bustling and lively than I imagined. The people on the streets are very energetic, and I really like this atmosphere."

"That's good. We can visit more places next." Ye Hui smiled.

After finishing their ice cream, the group strolled around Causeway Bay for a while, trying all sorts of snacks.

Snow hares, in particular, ate the most.

Ye Hui would always buy an extra portion and secretly give it to Xiao Ke to eat.

This inexplicably caused Xiao Ke to pop up several more emotion value prompts for him.

[Kerberos's Mood Value +4]

[Kerberos's Mood Value +5]

[Kerberos's Mood Value +6]

After they had eaten their fill, they started strolling through the souvenir shopping street.

Sakura spotted a round panda plush toy in a toy store and hugged it tightly, refusing to let go.

In the end, Touya wanted to pay for it, but Ye Hui beat her to it and bought it for her.

【Kinomoto Touya’s Emotion Value +10】

Tomoyo bought several postcards with Hong Kong scenery printed on them at a stationery store, intending to send them back to Tomoeda-cho and share them with her classmates and friends.

Wandering around.

They then walked into a relatively quiet alley.

It's not as lively as the main street; there are a few small stalls along the street selling antiques and trinkets.

Touya and Yukito were drawn to a stall selling old clocks. They huddled together, discussing the old pocket watches on the stall in hushed tones, completely absorbed in their observation.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Ye Hui quietly unzipped Xiaoying's handbag and whispered to Xiaoke inside, "Don't move around. I saved you an extra serving of fish balls. I'll find a chance to give them to you later."

"Hehehe~ Kid, you're so nice~"

[Kerberos's Mood Value +2]

Xiao Ke flew out of the bag, her expression changing in an instant.

Just now, it smelled the aroma of fish balls and egg waffles wafting from outside, and its mouth watered so much that the bag cloth was almost soaked with saliva. Fortunately, Ye Hui would sneak it some food every now and then.

It has now taken almost completely the shape of Ye Hui.

Ye Hui took out a packaged box of egg tarts from his storage ring and handed it to it: "Here, besides fish balls, there's this too. I just bought it, it's still warm."

"Hehehehe! Arigato~!"

Little Ke beamed with joy, pounced over and hugged the egg tart box. With nimble paws, it opened the packaging, picked up an egg tart bigger than its face, and took a big bite.

The golden, flaky crust fell onto its fluffy surface, but it didn't even notice, and mumbled a praise: "Mmm! Delicious! Even better than the ones I bought in Tomoeda-cho!"

“Kero, you mentioned before that you came to Hong Kong with Mr. Clow Reed,” Tomoyo asked curiously, watching its satisfied expression as it ate, “Do you think Hong Kong is any different from what you remember?”

Xiao Ke swallowed the egg tart in her mouth, her wings hovering in mid-air. She thought seriously for a moment: "There are so many different places! I remember that this area used to be full of low, old houses and narrow roads. Now there are so many tall buildings and so many bright lights at night. Even the smell in the air is different. Before, there was only the smell of seawater and food. Now there are so many unfamiliar smells."

It flapped its small wings and circled in the air once, its gaze sweeping over the signs in the alley and the few pedestrians, its tone suddenly becoming serious: "However... although the scenery has changed a lot, one feeling has not changed."

"What does it feel like?" Sakura leaned closer and blinked curiously.

Xiao Ke landed on Ye Hui's shoulder, pointed to the ground beneath her feet, and said with a serious look in her eyes, "The aura here is the same as before, with strong magical fluctuations, faint but always perceptible."

"This familiar feeling is rarely seen in Japan now. I guess it can only be found in places where Kuro used to live."

Magic fluctuations?

Upon hearing this, Ye Hui's heart stirred, and he focused his mind to sense the surrounding atmosphere.

Indeed, there is a subtle, almost magical quality permeating the air in Hong Kong.

It wasn't as intense as when the Clow Cards awakened, but it was like air, omnipresent, permeating the streets, buildings, and even the sea.

This magic... feels somewhat similar to Clow Reed's magic, carrying an ancient aura, yet with a different kind of profound weight, as if it has become one with this land.

Does Hong Kong itself possess some kind of mysterious power?

[You keenly sensed the unusual fluctuations of spiritual energy here! You deduced that this place must hold some earth-shattering secret, perhaps even a blessed land left behind by an ancient cultivator! You decided that you must uncover this secret and claim it for yourself!]

Ye Hui: “…”

He simply felt that this magic was a bit special, and was just curious.

However, if there really is some secret realm, he wouldn't mind going to take a look.

Surely Hong Kong isn't some giant secret place, is it?
"And..." Xiao Ke sniffed again, her previous seriousness vanishing instantly, her eyes lighting up, "The food here is so delicious! Egg tarts, fish balls, egg waffles, everything tastes so much better than what I've had before!"

Just moments ago, Xiao Ke was seriously analyzing the magical aura.

The next second it turned back into a mascot that only knew how to eat, hugging the fish balls and gnawing on them again.

Ye Hui shook his head helplessly.

Expecting it to provide any useful clues is less helpful than hoping that Touya will stop bullying Sakura in the future.

……

As evening falls in Hong Kong, the city lights begin to twinkle.

Colorful lights illuminated the shoreline of Victoria Harbour, making the sea surface sparkle.

After strolling around Causeway Bay, Ye Hui and his group ate fish balls, shark fin soup, and other street food before leisurely returning to their hotel.

"I'm so tired!" As soon as Sakura entered the door, she collapsed onto the soft sofa in the living room, stretching out her legs without a care for her image. "My legs are about to break. I walked so much today!"

Although she was too tired to move, her eyes still shone with excitement. She rolled around on the sofa, hugged a cushion, and exclaimed, "Today was so much fun! I ate so much delicious food and saw so many interesting things. It was much more fun than in Tomoeda Town!"

A satisfied smile graced her face, and her eyes curved into crescents: "Hong Kong is such a wonderful place! There are so many delicious foods and fun activities; it's even more interesting than I imagined!"

"You have so much energy! You've been running around all day and you still have so much energy."

Touya came up from downstairs and saw Sakura rolling around on the sofa.

This suite is connected to the suites downstairs; you can come up by taking the stairs or the internal elevator.

He had already changed into the off-white bathrobe provided by the hotel, the collar loosely tied, and was holding a dark blue towel in his hand. His hair was still a little damp, as if he had just washed his face and was about to take a bath.

"Mind your own business!" Sakura made a face at him, deliberately wrinkling her nose. "Onii-chan, go take a shower! You smell all sweaty, it's unpleasant! Stinky brother!"

"What did you say? A monster!" Touya's eyebrows shot up instantly, and he reached out to ruffle Sakura's hair. "You're getting bolder and bolder, daring to dislike me?"

"Alright, alright, you two stop arguing." Yukito, having changed into a light gray yukata, followed Touya out with a smile, trying to smooth things over. She was carrying two cups of warm water. "You've both been running around all day and are tired. Let's go soak in a hot spring to relax. We need to get up early for morning tea tomorrow."

"Okay, okay!" Sakura immediately raised her hand in agreement, instantly forgetting her argument with Touya.

When she first arrived, the manager told her that the hotel's hot springs offered ocean views, and she had always wanted to try them.

Ye Hui, sitting on the single sofa next to him, couldn't help but smile as he watched the brother and sister bickering.

He had already asked the hotel staff.

The hot springs here are separated for men and women, unlike last time.

However, if there really were mixed bathing here, even if he had to wear a yukata, he had no doubt that Touya would throw him into the hot spring and boil him on the spot.

On the contrary, he wouldn't have cared about these things when he went to the hot springs with Yukito last time.

After soaking in the hot spring, Ye Hui returned to his room.

He closed the door, sat cross-legged on the soft bed, and quickly adjusted his state, entering a meditative state.

Although the magic in Hong Kong's air is weak, it is very pure, making it quite suitable for cultivation.

The night is getting darker.

The city lights outside the window gradually dimmed, and the whole of Hong Kong fell asleep.

Sakura had finished washing up and was lying in bed, drifting off to sleep.

This time, she had the same dream as last night.

The icy seawater, the tangled ribbons, and that gentle voice.

The difference was that this time, a blurry female figure appeared before her.

The other person was wearing a long dress, and her face was shrouded in mist, making it impossible to see clearly. She extended a soft silk ribbon and gently offered it to her.

Sakura instinctively reached out her hand, but just as she was about to touch the ribbon, she suddenly woke up.

"What a strange dream..." She rubbed her eyes. There was a faint light outside the window, but it wasn't bright yet.

Still feeling sleepy, she could only suppress her doubts, turn over, and continue sleeping.

Early the next morning.

Sakura appeared in the living room, dressed in a light yellow dress, looking adorable and refreshing. Her hair was styled in two small buns.

Good morning, Ye Hui-kun! Tomoyo-chan!

Good morning, Sakura~

Tomoyo was sitting at the dining table with a freshly brewed cup of black tea in front of her.

She wore a light blue long dress today, with white floral embroidery on the neckline, looking gentle and elegant.

"Good morning." Ye Hui greeted her with a smile, flipping through the morning tea guide provided by the hotel.

"Good morning, Onii-chan, Yukito-nii!" Sakura turned to the two who had just come up from downstairs.

"Good morning, Sakura." Yukito smiled gently, sat down at the table, and handed Touya a slice of toast.

"Where are we going to play today?" Sakura sidled up to the group, already looking forward to today's itinerary.

“I checked some travel guides last night,” Tomoyo put down her teacup and said softly, “I heard that Hong Kong’s dim sum is very famous, especially a long-established tea restaurant that makes very authentic dim sum. We can go and try it first.”

"Dawn tea? Come to think of it, is this a place to eat breakfast?" Sakura blinked.

She had only heard of breakfast and lunch before, and it was only after coming to Hong Kong that she heard of the term "dim sum" for the first time.

"That's roughly the idea," Tomoyo explained patiently. "There are many kinds of dim sum for morning tea, such as shrimp dumplings, siu mai, and char siu bao."

"Many of the snacks we ate yesterday could be considered dim sum. The dim sum at the shop we're going to today is very well made and tastes great. I heard that many locals get up early to eat there."

“Let’s go quickly! I can’t wait to try it! Also, don’t eat too much of the hotel breakfast, or you won’t be able to eat anything later~” Sakura’s eyes lit up.

After everyone had eaten a little, they couldn't wait to grab Tomoyo's hand and head towards the door.

"Sakura, don't rush, let everyone tidy up first," Ye Hui reminded her.

Sakura paused for a moment, then nodded obediently: "Hi~!"

After everyone packed their things, they quickly set off for the time-honored tea restaurant.

As soon as I got to the door, I saw that there were already quite a few people sitting inside; it was lively but not noisy.

A waitress in a red cheongsam greeted them warmly with a friendly smile: "Welcome! How many are in your party?"

“Five,” Ye Hui stepped forward and answered.

"Okay, this way please. Is a window seat okay?" The waiter led them inside and thoughtfully explained, "A window seat offers a view of the street and a better vista."

"No problem, thank you." Ye Hui nodded.

Led by the waiter, the group sat down at a window seat.

The waiter quickly brought out the menu.

Ye Hui took the menu and handed it directly to Xiaoying: "Order whatever you want~ It's on me today!"

"Hehe~ Really? Thank you, Ye Hui-kun~" Sakura took the menu and looked at the densely packed names and pictures of the desserts, her eyes almost getting tired.

Shrimp dumplings, crab roe siu mai, custard buns, rice noodle rolls, chicken feet...

Everything looked incredibly tempting.

Her finger slid across the menu repeatedly, struggling to choose the most important item for a long time.

"These shrimp dumplings look so delicious! The skin is so thin, you can almost see the shrimp inside!"

"And this crab roe shumai, it's covered in crab roe, it must be delicious!"

"And this lava bun looks like it'll have a molten filling when you break it open!"

After hesitating for a while, Sakura still couldn't make up her mind, so she handed the menu to Yukito and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Yukito-nii, you should order. I don't know which one to choose. I want to eat everything."

Snow Rabbit smiled as she took the menu, quickly glanced at it, and said to the waiter beside her in fluent English, "Five baskets of each of the following: shrimp dumplings, crab roe siu mai, black bean sauce chicken feet, char siu bao, and custard buns. Please bring them as soon as possible, thank you."

Sakura and Tomoyo were both stunned.

The two exchanged a glance.

Five cages?

Five baskets of each kind of dim sum? That's way too much!
Can Snow Rabbit eat all of this by himself?

Touya, however, was unfazed. He calmly picked up the Pu'er tea in front of him and took a sip, already used to Yukito's appetite.

Ye Hui sighed silently to himself.

As expected of you, Snow Rabbit Bro.

This appetite is something most people can't match.

If the internet were more developed now, he would definitely be the ancestor of food vlogging!
And it's a real mukbang!

The waiter was also a bit dumbfounded.

However, this wasn't a buffet; each basket cost money, so after memorizing the menu, she went to the kitchen.

Before long, the waiter came over with a food cart and brought baskets of steaming dim sum to the table.

The shrimp dumplings are crystal clear, the shumai are plump and round, and the chicken feet are soft, tender, and fall off the bone.
The table was quickly filled with baskets of dim sum, and the steamers were stacked up like a small mountain.

Steam rose, and a fragrant aroma filled the air.

"Wow..." Sakura looked at the mountain of steaming food in front of her, her mouth slightly open, and she subconsciously swallowed.

This feast was far more lavish than her family's New Year's Eve dinner!
"Brother Snow Rabbit...you...can you really finish all of this?" She was still a little worried and asked in a low voice.

"It should be fine, these snacks look so small." Snow Rabbit smiled, picked up her chopsticks, took a shrimp dumpling, put it in her mouth, chewed it carefully, and nodded in satisfaction. "Hmm, the taste is really good, the skin is very chewy, the shrimp is very fresh, and it's even a little bouncy. Delicious!"

Ye Hui casually picked up a basket of shumai.

As soon as the lid was opened, a small golden figure was seen huddled inside the steamer, happily munching on a shumai with sauce still on its lips.

—Who else could it be but Xiao Ke?
He was puzzled.

Good grief, when did this guy sneak in?
It was still in my bag when I ordered!

Ye Hui gently tapped the edge of the steamer with his chopsticks, making a "tap tap" sound.

Xiao Ke was startled and almost dropped the shumai in her mouth.

It raised its head, saw that it was Ye Hui, and immediately bared its teeth, giving off a "don't worry about me" look.

"If you eat any more, I'll steam you and the shumai together."

Ye Hui didn't speak, but silently mouthed the words.

Xiao Ke immediately chickened out, hugging the shumai and shrinking into a ball, no longer daring to make a sound, only daring to secretly take small bites.

[Kerberos's Mood Value +13]

Just then, Touya suddenly spoke up: "By the way, I heard that some Hong Kong-style cafes serve frog legs as a dessert. Do you think they have frog legs in the dishes here too?"

Xiao Ke shuddered when he heard the words "frog legs".

Ye Hui looked at Touya's "I did it on purpose" expression and couldn't help but smile.

This guy is finding new ways to bully Xiao Ke again.

Without making a sound, he took out an invisibility talisman from his pocket, gathered a wisp of spiritual power in his finger, flicked it, and the talisman was accurately stuck to Xiao Ke's body.

The next second, Xiao Ke's figure disappeared into thin air, leaving only the unfinished shumai lying in the steamer.

Touya's gaze swept across the table, lingering for a few seconds on the basket of shumai, but he found nothing, even the faint commotion he had sensed earlier had vanished.

He frowned and muttered to himself, "Strange... I think I just heard something..."

[You successfully outmaneuvered your protector, Kinomoto Touya, using despicable means! You secretly reveled in his bewildered expression!]

Ye Hui shrugged.

The extremely lavish morning tea was quickly finished thanks to the snow rabbit's astonishing appetite.

The steamers that were originally piled up like a small mountain are now just a table full of empty steamer baskets, stacked together, almost half a person high.

Sakura and Tomoyo, seeing the scene before them, gained a new understanding of Yukito's fighting power.

The two of them together only ate two baskets of pastries, but Snow Rabbit finished most of them by herself.

"Is everyone full? Where are we going next?" Sakura patted her round belly.

"Yes, I'm full." Snow Rabbit wiped her mouth.

“When I was researching travel guides, I saw that there’s a famous bird garden nearby. It has many kinds of birds and lots of exquisite birdcage stalls. Admission is free. We can go and have a look,” Tomoyo suggested.

Snow Rabbit smiled and nodded: "Sure, I'm also very interested in bird watching."

No one else had an opinion either.

After paying the bill, the group walked along the street toward the bird garden.

After walking two streets and just turning the corner, you'll see a street full of birdcages.

The wooden birdcages are exquisitely crafted, some with carved patterns and others with small bells hanging from them.

The birds inside chirped and twittered, their voices clear and melodious, creating a strong sense of life.

"This place is so beautiful!" Xiaoying couldn't help but exclaim. Her eyes were drawn to the various birdcages, and she slowed down, stopping at each stall to look for a while. Sometimes she would point to the parrots in the cages, and sometimes she would stare at the talking myna bird, chattering away like a bird, chatting non-stop with Ye Hui and the others.

Ye Hui and Tomoyo followed behind Sakura, while Kero leaned on Tomoyo's shoulder, using her long, flowing hair to cover her body, revealing only her beady eyes as she observed her surroundings.

"This area is exactly as I remember it, even the birdsong sounds familiar," it murmured nostalgically.

"Kero, have you been here before?" Tomoyo looked down at Koro on her shoulder and asked curiously.

"Of course!" Keke puffed out his chest, looking proud. "When Kuro and I came here, we even teased a thrush here. That guy had quite a temper!"

(End of this chapter)