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Chapter 162 The Power of Cause and Effect? ​​Ye Huijun is a big liar! I'm ignoring you! (Bonus chapter of 1017 million words)
After lunch.

Ye Hui and his group strolled around the nearby old streets for a while, preparing to buy some souvenirs to take back to Tomoeda Town.

Sakura picked out some Hong Kong-style cookies and milk tea powder.

Tomoyo selected several boxes of exquisite handmade pastries to give to her friends at school.

Ye Hui didn't forget to pack some local specialties for his housekeeper and servants, and also specially selected some teas and tonics suitable for the elders.

Back at the hotel, everyone began packing their luggage, organizing the souvenirs and clothes they had bought, preparing to take the evening flight back to Tomoeda Town.

Just as everyone was almost finished tidying up, the doorbell of the hotel room suddenly rang.

"Who is it?" Sakura put down the clothes she was holding and skipped over to open the door.

Sakura was stunned for a moment after the door opened.

Standing at the door were Li Xiaolang and Li Meiling.

Behind them stood Li's four older sisters, each carrying bags of various sizes.

"Li Tongxue? Meiling? And all of you older sisters, what brings you here?" Sakura said with some surprise, and quickly stepped aside to let them in.

"We're here to see you off!" Li Fudie walked in first, with a warm smile on her face and a light voice. "Yesterday, Meiling told us that you were going to spend your last day in Hong Kong today, so we thought we'd come and see you."

"Yes, we heard you're going back to Japan tonight, so we came to see you off and brought some things with us." Li Xuehua walked in, her gaze falling on Sakura and Tomoyo, her voice gentle.

“These are all Hong Kong specialties, including almond cookies, phoenix rolls, and homemade meat jerky. Take them back and try them; they’ll be a nice souvenir.” Li Huanglian and Li Feimei said, handing over the bags they were carrying. The bags still smelled faintly of food.

"This...this is too kind of you. We've already bought souvenirs." Sakura was flattered and quickly accepted the bag, feeling touched.

They actually made a special trip just to see them off, and they even brought so many things.

"It's alright, Sakura, this is just a small token of our appreciation, please don't be shy." Li Fudie smiled and patted Sakura's shoulder, showing no formality whatsoever.

The four older sisters of the Li family quickly displayed their fiery nature, surrounding Sakura and Tomoyo in the middle.

They chatted enthusiastically, asking them if they had a good time in Hong Kong and reminding them to be careful on their way back.

Touya and Yukito stood to the side, completely ignored by them. They could only exchange a helpless glance before going back downstairs to pack their things.

Just then, the door to the room was pushed open again, and a composed figure slowly walked in.

It is Li Yelan.

She was dressed in a well-fitting dark cheongsam, exuding elegance and a touch of authority. Her gaze swept over the people in the room, finally settling on Ye Hui, and she spoke calmly, "I heard you were going home today, so I came to see you."

Ye Hui met Li Yelan's gaze: "Yes, we booked tickets to go back tonight. Thank you so much for your hospitality, Aunt Li, and for taking care of everyone in the Li family during this time."

Li Yelan nodded slightly, her expression still calm, but gentler than usual, her emotional level subtly rising.

[Li Yelan's Emotional Value +8]

She paused for a moment, then continued, "Besides seeing you off, I also wanted to give you a parting gift as a token of my appreciation."

As soon as she finished speaking, Li Yelan took out two brocade pouches embroidered with exquisite auspicious cloud patterns from the wide sleeves of her cheongsam. The brocade was smooth and the stitches were fine, clearly indicating that they were not ordinary items.

She stepped forward and handed the brocade pouches to Sakura and Tomoyo respectively, her movements gentle and slow, conveying the concern of an elder for a younger generation.

“This is…” Sakura took the brocade pouch with both hands, feeling its warmth.

She gently squeezed it and could feel something hard inside, which piqued her curiosity.

What's inside this brocade pouch?
“This is a talisman I made myself. It contains specially crafted incantations and spirit jade. It can protect you from a fatal attack in a moment of crisis and keep you safe,” Li Yelan said.

"Ah, such a valuable gift, we can't accept it!" Upon hearing this, Sakura quickly tried to hand the brocade pouch back.

"Take it." Li Yelan pressed her hand. "Consider it a gift from your elder, and also a wish for your safety and well-being in the future."

Sakura and Tomoyo exchanged a glance, seeing the hesitation in each other's eyes, but in the end, they held the brocade pouch in both hands and bowed deeply: "Thank you, Aunt Li! We will definitely treasure it!"

After presenting the gift, Li Yelan's gaze returned to Ye Hui, her eyes becoming more profound.

However, unlike what she had given to Sakura and Tomoyo, she did not offer any gifts. She simply looked at Ye Hui quietly and spoke slowly after a few seconds.

"Ye Hui, I know you're not as simple as you seem. I hope that next time we meet, you'll take the initiative to tell me your true identity."

[Li Yelan's Emotional Value +12]

[The powerful cultivator Li Yelan, at the Tribulation Transcending stage, has seen through your disguise! She has issued you an ultimatum! An earth-shattering battle is about to erupt between you! But you, a mere Foundation Establishment stage weakling, are only fit to be manipulated!]

He maintained a gentle smile and replied naturally, "Aunt Li is joking. I'm just an ordinary primary school student. I don't have any special status."

Li Yelan gave him a deep look, but didn't ask any further questions. She simply nodded slightly and said nothing more.

[Li Yelan's Emotional Value +11]

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Ye Hui and his group picked up their luggage and bid farewell to the Li family.

As I stepped out of the hotel, the sun was slowly setting, painting the sky a warm orange-red.

Sitting in the car on the way to the airport, Sakura looked at the street scene receding outside the window, feeling a little reluctant to leave.

After boarding the plane, she leaned against the window, watching the Hong Kong night view gradually shrink and finally disappear under the clouds. She couldn't help but exclaim, "This trip to Hong Kong was so much fun! I not only visited so many fun places, but also met the Li family sisters and made so many memories."

“Yes,” Tomoyo sat down next to her, smiling as she agreed, holding a camera in her hand and looking through the photos they had taken before. “Whether it was the dolphin show at Ocean Park or the night view from Victoria Peak, they were all beautiful. When we see these photos in the future, we can remember this happy time.”

Ye Hui sat beside them, listening to their conversation, and said with a smile, "If you're happy, we can come again next time. There are still many places in Hong Kong that we haven't been to yet. We can arrange another trip next time to make up for all the places we haven't visited. China is a big country with many places to explore. We can go and visit them whenever we have time."

"Okay!!!"

……

The plane flew in the night sky for about two hours before finally landing smoothly on a private helipad in Tomoeda Town.

As the cabin door opened, the familiar air rushed out, and Sakura was the first to step off, stretching out with a big yawn.

"Finally back! Home is the most comfortable place!"

“Yes.” Tomoyo also stepped off the plane, gently tucking the wind-blown strands of hair behind her ear. “Although Hong Kong is fun and lively, Tomoeda Town feels more welcoming.”

Touya and Yukito followed behind.

Touya didn't say much the whole way, but kept staring at Ye Hui with the same look in his eyes, which made Ye Hui feel a chill down his spine.

After saying goodbye to Touya and Yukito, Ye Hui returned to his villa.

As soon as he entered the house, he distributed the gifts he had brought from Hong Kong to the housekeeper and servants.

He brought the housekeeper some of the finest tea.

The chef in charge of cooking was given Hong Kong-style seasonings.

The other servants received beautifully packaged pastries.

Everyone received a gift that suited them.

After distributing the gifts.

Ye Hui slumped onto the sofa in the living room and let out a long sigh of relief.

Although I had a lot of fun in Hong Kong with Sakura and Tomoyo, and saw many new things.

But dealing with so many things these past few days, while also keeping track of the travel itinerary, it's impossible not to be tired.

Of course, it's mainly mentally exhausting!

All he wants to do now is be a couch potato, curl up on the sofa, watch TV, eat some snacks, and enjoy his rare holiday time.

Of course, as an ambitious cultivator, one must never neglect the great cause of cultivation.

Ye Hui rested for a while, then stood up from the sofa and walked to the backyard.

The backyard was quiet, with several tall trees and a small pond in the corner. Moonlight shone on the ground, leaving dappled shadows.

Ye Hui opened the system panel and his gaze fell on the newly acquired supernatural power.

Shifting stars and changing constellations.

The system's description sounded mysterious and powerful, seemingly a powerful spell that could control the trajectory of stars.

Ye Hui looked up at the night sky.

The night sky over Tomoeda is very clear.

Today is another sunny day with no clouds to obstruct the view, so you can see many stars clearly.

One of the stars was particularly bright and stood out prominently in the night sky.

Ye Hui took a deep breath, circulated his spiritual power, and pointed a faint golden light from his finger towards the brightest star in the sky.

"Shifting stars and changing constellations".

After reciting the incantation, Ye Hui held his breath and stared intently at the star, hoping to witness the spectacular sight of the stars moving.

However, he waited for a long time but did not see any change in the stars in the sky.

The star is still the same star, in the same position, and even its brightness seems unchanged.

"What do you mean? Is this supernatural power fake?" Ye Hui frowned in disappointment.

[You dare to attempt to shake the stars in the heavens with your meager cultivation at the Golden Core stage! That's utterly delusional! The power of the stars is vast and boundless; how could your meager spiritual energy possibly influence it? If other cultivators knew of your presumptuous behavior, they would surely laugh their heads off!]

The mockery in the system logs arrived, belated but not in vain.

Moreover, every word and phrase felt like a knife stabbing into Ye Hui's heart.

Ye Hui: “…”

After all that, it turns out my cultivation level wasn't high enough?

Just as Ye Hui was feeling frustrated, the system log was refreshed again.

[You used the ultimate life-and-death technique, Shifting Stars and Changing Constellations, to successfully move a pebble three centimeters from the edge of the backyard pond!]

Ye Hui: “…”

Three centimeters?
He stiffly turned his head and looked towards the pond.

Sure enough, there was a gray-black pebble there, its position slightly shifted from before.

It's only about three centimeters long; you might not even notice it if you don't look closely.

Ye Hui held his forehead, utterly speechless.

He thought it was some powerful "life-or-death technique," but it turned out he could only move the cobblestone by three centimeters.

The actual effect of this supernatural power is too small, isn't it?

So what if he's at the Golden Core stage? It's still faster for him to just bend down and pick it up with his hands!
"System, is your so-called life-and-death technique just used to move pebbles? That's such a useless effect."

The system did not respond at all, remaining inactive as always.

Ye Hui sighed.

He knew that although the system was usually unreliable, the supernatural powers it provided were generally not that useless.

There must be some other use for this Star Shifting Technique that he hasn't discovered yet, but his current cultivation level isn't high enough to grasp the key points.

Just as he was pondering, an orange koi slowly swam over from the depths of the pond, probably trying to get closer to the shore to forage for food.

However, it didn't notice the pebbles half-submerged in the water, and its swimming speed increased. As a result, it crashed straight into the pebbles, instantly lost its balance, and floated belly up on the surface of the water.

He actually died from that accident?!

Ye Hui's heart suddenly skipped a beat. Staring at the koi's corpse and the pebble, he suddenly realized something.

The key to this supernatural power lies not in the superficial effect of shifting stars and changing constellations, but in altering the secrets of heaven!
That is, to change the original cause and effect of things!

The tiny movement of a pebble, seemingly insignificant, unexpectedly led to the death of a koi.

This is the most intuitive example of the butterfly effect!
Perhaps at a crucial moment.

Such a small change can trigger a chain reaction and affect the final outcome.

This is the true power of the "art of life and death"!

Once he understood this, Ye Hui's mood instantly rebounded from its lowest point. His previous disappointment with the supernatural power vanished, and he began to look forward to its future effects.

The system, which had been pretending to be dead just moments before, suddenly popped up again to make its presence known.

[Upgrade detected for the Elixir World! World stability has been greatly improved, and several new terrain features and resources have been added. Do you wish to explore now?]

Oh open!

Ye Hui's eyes lit up again.

The upgrade of the Elixir World is finally complete!

The flowers he waited for were almost withered.

I almost thought the system was going to back out, but it suddenly gave me a pleasant surprise.

I wonder what the small world will look like after this upgrade.

What will be the unexpected surprise the system mentioned earlier?
Ye Hui did not hesitate at all.

"Enter now!"

Even though he had prepared himself mentally, when his consciousness entered the small world of spiritual herbs and he saw the scene before him, he still couldn't help but freeze in place, somewhat surprised.

Is this... is this still the same small world of spiritual herbs that he used to live in, where there were only giant spiritual herbs and not even a flat piece of ground?
It's like going from a slingshot to a cannon... no, it's like going from a slingshot to an aircraft carrier!

At this moment, the scene before him completely changed.

It was no longer just a single field of medicinal herbs, but rather a series of rolling mountains covered with lush green vegetation.

Clear rivers flow through the mountains, their waters shimmering and sparkling, appearing incredibly vibrant.

The banks of the river remain the same as before, the Forest of Spirit Herbs.

The trees were more lush, and the variety of medicinal herbs seemed to have increased as well.

The air was filled with a rich spiritual energy; a single deep breath was enough to refresh the mind and body, and even the spiritual energy would spontaneously circulate within the body.

Where is this now, no longer some simple little world of spiritual herbs?
This is clearly a blessed land with a perfect ecosystem and abundant spiritual energy!
Ye Hui couldn't help but sigh.

This little world is becoming more and more perfect.

If this trend continues, it might actually form a real world in the future!

[Under your relentless exploitation... no, I mean diligent cultivation, the World Tree has grown strong, its roots penetrating deep into the core of the small world, nourishing the entire small world and causing a comprehensive upgrade in terrain and resources!]

It's the World Tree again!
Ye Hui raised an eyebrow, secretly understanding the situation.

It seems that all the changes in the small world are indeed related to that seemingly insignificant sapling!
He had previously thought that the tree was small and weak, but he never expected that it could nourish the entire small world.

Without further hesitation, Ye Hui circulated his spiritual energy, soaring into the sky and transforming into a streak of light, flying towards the center of the small world.

He remembered that the World Tree was planted in the core of the small world, and now that the small world had been upgraded, that tree must have changed as well.

Moreover, he discovered that the closer he got to the center of the small world, the denser the spiritual energy in the air became.

Later on, it almost condensed into a light mist, and when inhaled, its effect on improving cultivation was much stronger than before.

Before Ye Huifei had been gone long, a towering tree suddenly appeared in his sight.

The thick trunk pierces straight into the sky, its surface covered with dark brown veins, looking vigorous and powerful; it would take at least five or six people holding hands to barely encircle it.

The enormous canopy extends wildly in all directions, with layers upon layers of branches and leaves, almost blocking out half the sky. Sunlight filters through the gaps in the branches and leaves, creating dappled patches of light on the ground.

The edges of the emerald green leaves are surrounded by a faint golden halo. When a breeze blows, the leaves sway gently, emitting a calming spiritual energy.

"This is... the World Tree?" Ye Hui hovered in mid-air, his gaze fixed on the enormous creature before him, his heart filled with nothing but shock.

Although he had guessed that the sapling was not simple, its ability to nourish the small world was enough to prove its special nature.

But he never expected that it would grow into such a stunning appearance in such a short time!

This growth rate is simply outrageous!

What surprised him even more was that this World Tree was not only enormous, but also a veritable super source of spiritual energy.

The dense spiritual energy emanated from the tree trunk and spread outwards continuously, forming a visible light blue spiritual mist. After being inhaled, the speed of spiritual energy circulation increased several times compared to normal.

Ye Hui secretly made his plans.

With the World Tree present, the concentration of spiritual energy in this small world will only increase.

Cultivating here would be incredibly efficient, and his cultivation speed would increase dramatically. But thinking about this, he couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

The ten-minute time limit for entering the Spirit Medicine Small World each time is severely impacting cultivation efficiency.

It would be great if the entry time could be extended next time the Void Spirit Field is upgraded.

Just as Ye Hui was pondering, a system notification suddenly sounded.

[Detection indicates that the World Tree has entered its mature stage under your continuous spiritual nourishment! Core energy has been fully gathered, and it is about to bear its first World Fruit!]

World Fruit?
Ye Hui suddenly came to his senses, his eyes filled with surprise.

He had always thought that the World Tree was just an auxiliary plant that improved the environment of the small world and provided spiritual energy, at most making the spiritual herbs grow better and the world bigger.

Surprisingly, it actually produced a result?
Moreover, the fruit it bears is called the World Fruit, a name that sounds extraordinary!
[The World Fruit is currently absorbing the spiritual energy of the small world and the universe. It is estimated to take eighty-one days to mature. During this period, a sufficient supply of spiritual energy must be maintained, otherwise the quality of the fruit may be affected.]

Come again?

Why is it another long wait?

Ye Hui couldn't help but purse his lips.

Previously, upgrading the Spirit Medicine Small World required waiting for 49 days.

Now, it will take another 81 days for the fruit to ripen in the world.

Is this system a nested doll?

After all that, it turns out it was just a futures check, and I have to wait two months to cash it.

However, despite his complaints, Ye Hui quickly calmed down.

Anyway, his cultivation level is currently in a steady improvement phase, so he doesn't need to rely on the World Fruit to break through.

Eighty-one days it is. This is just the right amount of time to plan out the next steps in my cultivation and exploration.

He decided that while waiting for the World Fruit to ripen, he would first explore this newly upgraded elixir-filled miniature world.

Now that the terrain and resources have been fully upgraded, there must be many good things hidden inside, such as rare spiritual herbs. You might even find other useful resources!
……

On the third day after returning from Hong Kong, Xiaoying couldn't wait to call Ye Hui and invite him to the indoor ice rink in Tomoeda Town to fulfill their previous promise.

Tomoyo also came along, carrying a video camera, mainly to record Sakura's behavior as a teacher.

Sakura did not object to this, and Ye Hui naturally would not object either.

"Wow, there are so many people!" As soon as she entered the skating rink, Sakura looked at the crowd inside and was somewhat surprised.

Because it's a holiday, the skating rink was packed with people. The ice was filled with skaters, most of whom were elementary school students around the same age as them, but there were also many parents who brought their children to play.

"It seems everyone really enjoys ice skating; everyone wants to get out and about during the holidays," Tomoyo said with a smile, standing next to Sakura, her gaze sweeping over the crowd happily playing on the ice.

As she spoke, she turned on the camera and started filming the scene at the ice rink.

After changing into their skates, the three of them walked together to the edge of the ice rink.

Sakura was the first to step onto the ice, skillfully gliding a few steps before turning around, putting her hands on her hips, and adopting a "strict teacher" expression, looking seriously at Ye Hui who had just stepped onto the ice.

"Ye Huijun! You'd better study hard this time! I'll teach you all the ice dance steps I know, so you can't slack off!"

Ye Hui looked at her, who was pretending to be serious but looked especially cute because of her slightly puffed-out cheeks, and couldn't help but laugh: "Don't worry, Teacher Xiaoying, I will definitely study hard and I will never slack off."

Tomoyo stood at the edge of the ice rink, raised her camera, and pointed it at the two of them: "Ready? I'm about to start filming, Sakura-sensei, good luck~!"

Upon hearing this, Sakura immediately adjusted her posture, cleared her throat, and began to teach earnestly: "Then let's start by reviewing the basic footwork. You skate a straight line first, and I'll see how your basics are now..."

Ye Hui suppressed a laugh and nodded respectfully, saying, "Hi! Teacher Xiaoying, I will definitely follow your pace and learn well."

Sakura patiently explained the basic stances and steps of ice dancing, even demonstrating the angles of arm swings in detail.

These moves were mostly learned from professional coaches, and when they were taught to Ye Hui, they were quite impressive.

Ye Hui also cooperated well in playing the role of a novice student, gradually becoming more proficient from the beginning.

He followed Sakura's instructions precisely in every movement and would occasionally ask questions, which fueled Sakura's desire to teach.

Before long, Ye Hui had "mastered" all the basic movements that Xiaoying had taught him.

"Ye Huijun, you learn so fast! Much faster than when I first learned it! You're amazing!" Xiaoying exclaimed in surprise, watching his smooth movements.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +8]

"That's all because you teach so well, Ms. Sakura! Your explanations are clear and you're so patient. If it were someone else, I definitely wouldn't have been able to learn so quickly." Ye Hui smiled and went along with her words, praising her once again.

"Hehe~" Upon being praised like that, Sakura's face immediately flushed red, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up, her sense of accomplishment almost overflowing.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +6]

Just then, a soothing waltz tune suddenly came over the ice rink's loudspeaker. The gentle melody echoed in the empty arena, and many skaters slowed down. Some couples even started dancing to the music.

Upon hearing the music, Sakura took a deep breath and then slowly reached out her hand towards Ye Hui.

Her cheeks flushed a pretty pinkish-white, her eyes darted away, avoiding direct eye contact with Ye Hui, and her voice was softer than usual: "Well... now that we've learned the basic moves, how about we... how about we try a duet? Dancing to the music should feel even better."

Ye Hui blinked, and without hesitation, reached out and gently took her small hand in his.

Sakura's hands were small, her palms were soft and warm, and her fingers were trembling slightly.

Is this girl nervous?
"Don't rush, just follow my pace." Ye Hui's voice was filled with laughter.

However, this time he did not take the lead as usual, but deliberately slowed down and chose to follow Sakura's guidance. The two of them cooperated and slowly glided on the ice.

Sakura was indeed a bit reserved at first, and her movements were stiff.

But with Ye Hui's encouragement, she gradually relaxed and her movements became more and more natural.

Tomoyo, standing by the ice rink, held up her camera and recorded the entire scene.

From the initial shyness of the two holding hands, to Xiaoying's gradually relaxed smile, and Ye Hui's patient cooperation, every detail was meticulously observed.

She smiled contentedly.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +12】

As the music reached its climax, a smile appeared on Ye Hui's lips.

He subtly increased the force in his hand, and before Sakura could react, he gently pulled her and made her spin rapidly on the ice.

"Ah!" Sakura exclaimed, instinctively grabbing Ye Hui's hand, her body tilting slightly with the inertia of the rotation.

Before she could fully recover, Ye Hui swept his arm around her waist and lifted her up, completing a beautiful lift in mid-air.

Sakura's skirt drew a graceful arc in the air, and sunlight streamed through the glass window, illuminating her as if she were gilded.

Immediately afterwards, Ye Hui gently landed, his feet firmly on the ice, and gently placed Xiaoying back on the ground.

at this time.

The music stopped abruptly.

The entire ice rink seemed to fall silent for a moment, with only a few scattered claps heard from the surroundings, before growing louder and louder.

Ye Hui put Xiaoying down from his arms and looked at her adorable, wide-eyed expression, still not quite recovered from her shock. He couldn't help but laugh out loud: "How about it, Teacher Xiaoying? Is my student's current level acceptable?"

Sakura paused for a few seconds before stammering, "Ye Hui-kun...you...you don't know how to ice dance, do you?"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +10]

His movements just now didn't look like someone who had just learned ice dancing at all.

"You teach well, so I learn quickly. Maybe I'm just born with a talent for ice dancing?" Ye Hui blinked innocently.

Sakura: "..."

Damn the mouth!

She's been scammed again!
Ye Huijun is a big liar!

They clearly knew it all along, but they deliberately made her the teacher, watching her teach with such a serious expression, they must have been secretly laughing at her!

Wow!

(◣_◢) I'm angry!

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +12]

"Humph!"

On the way back, Sakura sat in the back seat, her cheeks puffed out like an angry little pufferfish, glaring at Ye Hui every now and then: "I'll never trust Ye Hui again! You big liar! You're just making fun of me!"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +11]

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, it's my fault." Ye Hui looked at her in the rearview mirror, his face full of smiles, but his voice was very sincere. "I just wanted to see how serious Ms. Sakura looks when she's teaching. She's really cute."

"Apologizing won't help!" Sakura turned her head to the side and said stubbornly, but her ears were secretly turning red.

Sitting next to her, Tomoyo covered her mouth and chuckled softly. She took out a camera from her bag and handed it to Sakura: "Sakura, don't be angry. Ye Hui-jun just wanted to give you a surprise."

"And you guys danced really well just now, your movements were so synchronized, I recorded it all, look."

Sakura grumbled and pretended to be angry, but she couldn't help but lean closer to watch the scene on the screen where she and Ye Hui were dancing gracefully on the ice.

The music, the lights, the swirling figures—everything seemed so beautiful.

Her little temper vanished instantly, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up slightly: "It seems... not bad at all. When I was spinning just now, I thought I was going to fall!"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +8]

Soon, the car arrived at the Kinomoto family's building.

Sakura jumped out of the car, waved at Ye Hui, her eyes full of anticipation: "Ye Hui-kun, do your best when you go to the movies with Tomoyo tonight! Remember to tell Tomoyo I'm in the best of luck!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Hui paused for a moment, then burst into laughter.

This girl was still angry a moment ago, but in the blink of an eye she's already worrying about his movie date with Tomoyo.

What should you do to cheer yourself up while watching a movie?
Seriously, Sakura the idiot.

He nodded to Sakura: "Don't worry, we'll have a lot of fun. You should get some rest too."

Watching Sakura skip and hop into the yard.

Ye Hui then told the driver to start the car.

He was also looking forward to the movie date that evening.
As the car slowly drove away, Ye Hui suddenly felt a cold gaze fall on his back.

His gaze was so sharp it seemed to pierce through the car body and poke two holes in him.

He followed the gaze and saw Touya standing in front of the Kinomoto family's gate not far away, having just returned from his part-time job.

He was wearing his work uniform and had a backpack slung over his shoulder, clearly having just arrived home when he saw this scene.

【Kinomoto Touya’s Emotion Value +18】

Ye Hui blinked, knowing that Touya must have misunderstood something again, and quickly waved to him as a greeting.

Without hesitation, he told the driver to step on the gas, and the car sped away from the Kinomoto residence, making a quick getaway.

After dropping Tomoyo off at home, he then went home himself.

It was soon 7 p.m., and Ye Hui arrived at the Daidoji family's manor on time as agreed.

He straightened his coat and pressed the doorbell: "Ding-dong!"

The door opened quickly.

But the person who opened the door wasn't Tomoyo as he expected; it was Tomoyo's mother.

The temple grounds of Dadao Temple are beautiful.

Yuanmei was wearing an elegant beige dress, her hair was neatly styled, and she had a polite smile on her face. When she saw Ye Hui standing at the door, she was taken aback for a moment, and then said, "Oh, it's Ye Hui. Please come in."

"Hello, Aunt Yuanmei, I'm here to pick up Zhishi to go to the movies. We made plans beforehand." Ye Hui greeted her politely with a bow, his voice respectful and his posture elegant, without the slightest impoliteness.

“I know, Tomoyo already told me. She’s upstairs changing clothes. Why don’t you come in and sit down for a while, have a cup of tea and wait for her?” Sonomi stepped aside to let Ye Hui in and warmly welcomed him into the living room.

The living room was decorated luxuriously yet warmly, with a crystal chandelier emitting a soft glow and a faint floral fragrance filling the air.

Yuanmei poured Ye Hui a cup of warm black tea and placed it on the coffee table in front of him. Then she sat on the sofa opposite him, her gaze naturally falling on him.

Keep an eye on it.
Ye Hui felt a little uneasy under her gaze, feeling that Yuan Mei's eyes were somewhat similar to the way Li Yelan had looked at him before.
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
He had absolutely no intention of doing anything to Tomoyo!

[Daodaiji Temple Garden Beauty Mood Value +9]

Despite feeling a little uncomfortable being stared at by Tomoyo's mother, Ye Hui maintained a calm smile, picked up his teacup, and took a small sip.

"Ye Hui, are you getting used to living alone in Tomoeda Town? Is there anything inconvenient in your daily life?" Sonomi broke the silence first.

"It's alright. I've lived in Tomoeda Town for so long that I've long gotten used to life here," Ye Hui said, putting down his teacup and answering truthfully.

"So you usually take care of yourself? It must be very hard for a child your age," Yuanmei continued to ask.

"It's not hard work at all. There are housekeepers and servants at home to help take care of things. I just need to focus on my studies. There's nothing to worry about," Ye Hui replied politely, but inwardly he was thinking to himself.

Why are they checking household registrations again?

We've talked about these topics before.
It's just that Yuanmei doesn't usually chat with him about everyday things, so today was a bit of a surprise.

Sonoko nodded, not continuing the topic, but still looking at him.

The atmosphere in the living room became somewhat awkward again.

Just as Ye Hui felt he was about to be overwhelmed by this "kind care," footsteps came from the stairs.

"Ye Huijun, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting." Zhi Shi's voice came from the stairwell, carrying a hint of apology.

Ye Hui immediately looked up and gazed towards the stairwell.

Tomoyo was wearing a light purple iris-patterned dress with a short white Chanel-style jacket over it, which made her skin look incredibly fair. Her hair was also carefully styled, loosely tied back, revealing her slender neck.

She looked elegant and graceful.

Ye Hui sighed inwardly.

As expected of Tomoyo-chan, she looks good in anything.

"Mom, we're getting ready to go out." Tomoyo walked to Sonomi's side, gently hugged her arm, and said softly.

"Go ahead, be careful on the road tonight, and come back early after the movie. Don't let Ye Hui take you too late." Sonomi patted Tomoyo's hair.

"Okay, Mom." Tomoyo smiled.

"Goodbye, Aunt Yuanmei." Ye Hui bowed to Yuanmei in farewell.

"Goodbye, Ye Hui. Please take good care of Zhi Shi on the way." Yuan Mei nodded with a smile.

Step out of the gate of the Daidoji family's house.

Ye Hui gentlemanly opened the car door for Zhi Shi, and only after she was seated did he walk around to the other side to get in the car.

"Ye Huijun, did my mom say anything to you just now? Sometimes she's just extra concerned about my friends and might ask a lot of questions," Zhi Shi asked after getting into the car.

"No, Aunt Sonomi was very kind. She asked me about my life in Tomoeda Town and talked to me about school. She didn't say anything strange, so don't overthink it."

Ye Hui blinked, smiled, and comforted her, without mentioning the little incident of being "examined."

"Let's hurry up and leave, the movie should be starting soon, we don't want to be late."

Upon hearing this, Tomoyo's purple eyes curved into a smile, and she nodded gently, "That's good."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +8】

The car started and drove smoothly through the night in Tomoeda Town, heading towards the movie theater.

The car's headlights pierced the darkness. In the night, the streetlights on both sides of the street emitted a warm yellow glow, casting long shadows of the car, carrying the two people's expectations towards happiness.

The carriage was quiet, with only soft music flowing from the car stereo. The soothing melody added a touch of comfort to this time alone.

Tomoyo placed her hands on her knees, her fingers gently pinching the hem of her skirt, her gaze occasionally drifting to the window before quickly returning to the car.

Ye Hui noticed her little movements out of the corner of his eye, turned his head to look at her, a smile on his lips, and deliberately teased her.

"Tomoyo, you seem a little nervous? Is this your first time coming to the movies alone with a friend?"

"Oh, really?" Tomoyo looked away and answered calmly.

(End of this chapter)