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Chapter 177 Zhi Shi: I Like Ye Huijun When He Smiles

Sitting under a cherry blossom tree with friends, eating, chatting, and watching the cherry blossoms fall sounds like a very pleasant thing.

He stood up, first called Tomoyo to confirm that she had received Sakura's invitation and was ready to attend the picnic, then turned and went into the kitchen to start preparing the food for the picnic.

Since we're all eating together, there has to be plenty of delicious food.

Half an hour later, several large food boxes were neatly arranged on a dining table.

The first food box contained tuna sushi and plum rice balls, with the rice tightly packed and the filling generous.

The second food box contained freshly fried tempura, with shrimp, pumpkin, and eggplant. The outer skin was golden and crispy, and it was lined with absorbent paper.

The third food box contained tender tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet) sprinkled with a little seaweed flakes.

The last food box contained strawberry daifuku and mango crepes made with spirit fruit, along with a bottle of freshly squeezed orange juice in an insulated bag to keep it cool.

Considering the large number of people today, Ye Hui specially prepared extra portions so that no one would not have enough to eat.

[To demonstrate your omnipotent power to the disciples of the Myriad Laws Immortal Sect, you've expended a vast amount of spirit stones to prepare a lavish feast, intending to win their hearts with delicious food! You can't wait to see them bow down before your robes!]

After preparing everything, Ye Hui carried the food box and insulated bag out the door and instructed the driver to go pick up Zhi Shi first.

We arrived at the entrance of the Daidoji Manor.

Ye Hui spotted the other person immediately through the car window.

Today, Tomoyo wore a light yellow cropped top paired with a gray pleated skirt. Her hair was styled in a high ponytail with a matching bow at the end. She was still beautiful, but with an added touch of freshness and liveliness.

She looks more like a playful and pretty young girl.

"Ye Huijun, what delicious food did you prepare?" As soon as she got into the car, Zhi Shi smelled the aroma coming from the food box. Her purple eyes were filled with curiosity, and she couldn't help but peek into the bag.

"Nothing special, just some home-cooked meals, like sushi and tempura. I hope you'll enjoy them."

Ye Hui answered with a smile.

The driver started the car.

They arrived at the entrance of the penguin park very quickly.

From afar, Ye Hui saw Sakura, Li Xiaolang, and Li Meiling standing under the cherry blossom tree at the entrance, surrounded by Chiharu, Rika, Naoko, and Yamazaki, who were chattering away about something.

"Ye Hui-kun! Tomoyo-chan! You're here!" Sakura was the first to see Ye Hui's car and immediately waved and ran over, her face full of smiles.

Ye Hui and Zhi Shi got out of the car, Ye Hui was carrying a food box and an insulated bag.

"Sorry for keeping you waiting."

"No, no, we just arrived recently!" Qianchun quickly waved her hand with a smile, her gaze falling curiously on the food box in Ye Hui's hand. "Ye Hui, you brought so much stuff?"

Li Meiling also came over, sniffed, and her eyes lit up: "It smells so good! What delicious food did you bring? Is there any fried food? I think I can smell tempura!"

[Li Meiling's mood score +7]

"Once we find a good spot, you'll see when we open the food box. I promise you won't be disappointed." Ye Hui kept it a secret, not revealing the answer directly.

The penguin park was exceptionally crowded at this time of year, especially since it was the weekend and the cherry blossoms were in full bloom.

There were parents who brought their children to admire the flowers, students who took photos together, and young people who spread out picnic mats and chatted under the cherry blossom trees.

Everywhere was filled with laughter and joy, and the air was filled with the fragrance of cherry blossoms and the aroma of food.

Around the penguin king, several tall cherry blossom trees are in full bloom.

Layer upon layer of pink and white petals adorn the branches, fluttering in the wind like a gentle and romantic cherry blossom rain, falling on the grass and slides, and even the tip of the nose is filled with a sweet fragrance.

Ye Hui and his group walked along the path and found a clearing surrounded by cherry blossom trees deep in the park.

This place is relatively quiet, away from crowded areas, and the cherry blossom branches overhead intertwine to form a shady spot, making it perfect for a picnic.

Tomoyo took a light purple picnic mat out of her backpack, squatted down, carefully spread it out, and then smoothed out the edges: "The environment here is really nice. It must be very comfortable to eat under the cherry blossom tree."

"Yes, it's so beautiful! You can see cherry blossoms all over the trees when you look up, and petals are falling down!" Chiharu exclaimed as soon as she sat down, reaching out to catch a falling petal.

“When I came last year, the cherry blossoms weren’t blooming this densely. This year’s climate seems to be particularly suitable for them, and they seem to be blooming even more profusely.” Naoko nodded with a smile, her gaze sweeping over the surrounding cherry trees.

Li Jia sat quietly on the edge of the picnic mat without saying a word, but a faint smile played on her lips. Her fingers gently touched the petals that had fallen on the mat, and she looked relaxed and content.

The group gradually laid out the food they had brought on the picnic mat.

Chiharu, Rika, and Naoko brought homemade cookies, including chocolate, butter, and cherry blossom-shaped ones.

Li Meiling brought an insulated food box, which, when opened, contained steaming hot Hong Kong-style dim sum, including shrimp dumplings, siu mai, and char siu buns, the aroma of which instantly filled the air.

Sakura excitedly opened her lunchbox and showed it to everyone: "Ta-da! This is the tamagoyaki I made this morning! And this, mini octopus sausages! Aren't they cute?"

"Yes." Ye Hui nodded.

Tomoyo also brought out the food she had prepared: "This is a cherry blossom mousse cake newly developed by our chef. It is sprinkled with edible cherry blossom pieces. This is a cherry blossom special juice with only a little bit of honey added, so it won't be too sweet."

Finally, Ye Hui opened the four food boxes he had brought.

The tuna sushi was arranged neatly, the plum rice balls were shaped like little rabbits and bears, the tempura was golden brown and still steaming, and the strawberry daifuku was coated with a layer of delicate coconut flakes.

Those around gasped in astonishment.

"Ye Hui, did you make all of these yourself? That's amazing! They not only look delicious, but they're also so exquisite!" Naoko blinked repeatedly as she looked at the adorable rice balls.

"I just made a little something," Ye Hui smiled. "Alright, let's get ready to enjoy!"

"I'm gonna start now!"

Everyone said in unison, then picked up their utensils and began to enjoy the feast under the cherry blossom tree.

"Ye Hui-jun, the rice balls you made are so cute! Are the rabbit ears made of carrots?" Sakura picked up a rabbit-shaped rice ball.

"This juice is so delicious!" Qianchun's eyes lit up after taking a sip of the orange juice Ye Hui brought. "It's sweet and has a very unique fragrance. It tastes much better than the ones you buy at the supermarket!"

Although the food Ye Hui made with spirit fruits did not fully utilize the effects of spirit cuisine, its taste and flavor far surpassed that of ordinary ingredients for ordinary people, and it also helped them improve their health, making it very popular.

Soon, the food and juice he brought were all gone.

Even Li Xiaolang, who is neither ruthless nor talkative, couldn't resist eating two more shrimp tempura.

[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +8]

Just as everyone was enjoying their meal and chatting happily...

Yamazaki suddenly cleared his throat, raised his right index finger, and put on an expression that said, "I'm about to say something important."

Yamazaki: (°°)b I'm about to begin.
Ye Hui became interested when he saw his posture.

He wanted to see what kind of outrageous yet serious story Yamazaki could come up with this time.

"Did you know that our current custom of cherry blossom viewing and picnicking can actually be traced back to ancient times?" Yamazaki said, his tone serious and earnest, making it seem like he was giving a history lecture.

As soon as he spoke, everyone around him fell silent and turned their gazes to him. Even Sakura, who was eating cake, stopped what she was doing and looked at him curiously.

“In ancient times, there was a mythical beast called ‘Sakura’. It would sleep every winter and only awaken in the spring.”

Yamazaki continued, "When it awakens, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth will gather in the place where it is, and the spiritual energy will condense into flowers, thus forming cherry blossoms all over the mountains and fields."

"Back then, people would hold grand sacrificial ceremonies under cherry blossom trees to pray for the protection of the 'cherry' mythical beast and for favorable weather and abundant harvests in the coming year, offering the best food and wine from their homes."

"Later, the sacrificial ceremony was gradually simplified and became the current custom of flower viewing and picnicking."

Yamazaki spoke with great confidence and detail, describing everything in great detail, as if he had actually consulted some relevant ancient books.

The others all had neutral expressions.

Sakura and Li Xiaolang, on the other hand, were completely stunned.

Sakura couldn't help but ask, "Really? I didn't know that flower viewing and picnics had such an ancient origin. How amazing!"

Ye Hui held his forehead.

This claim is so outrageous that only Sakura and Li Xiaolang would actually believe it.

"Of course it's true! I checked the 'ancient books'!" Yamazaki said with an earnest expression, as if he never lied.

However, before he could finish speaking, Chiharu reached out from behind and grabbed his neck from behind. The force wasn't strong, but it was enough to subdue him: "I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, he's started making things up again! Please don't believe him, he does this every time!"

While apologizing to everyone, Chiharu dragged the still struggling Yamazaki and quickly walked behind the cherry blossom tree, soon disappearing from everyone's sight.

"I didn't make this up—it's all the truth!"

In the distance, Yamazaki's voice could be heard drifting faintly.

Sakura:ヽ(**)
Sakura stood there stunned for a few seconds before she reacted, her lips drooping as she muttered, "Ah... I've been tricked again..."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

A burst of laughter erupted beside the picnic mat.

Li Xiaolang suppressed a laugh and turned his face away. Naoko and Rika also covered their mouths and chuckled. The contrast between Yamazaki's serious story-telling and Chiharu's sudden "arrest" was really striking.

The atmosphere of the picnic became even more joyful as a result.

After eating and drinking their fill, everyone suggested playing some games.

For example, there's the game of "dropping the handkerchief" and "eagle catching chicks".

Ye Hui watched with great interest the traditional games from Japan, which he had never played before.

Although these games were somewhat childish, watching Sakura run and jump with a bright smile on her face and hearing her clear laughter made Ye Hui feel exceptionally relaxed.

He didn't participate in the games, but instead sat quietly with Tomoyo on the edge of the picnic mat, watching the others play.

"Ye Huijun, aren't you going to play with them?" Zhi Shi turned her head to look at him, tilting her head slightly. The wind blew the strands of hair at her temples, carrying the fragrance of cherry blossoms.

"No, I don't think so." Ye Hui shook his head, his gaze falling on Sakura who was chasing Yamazaki not far away. His tone was somewhat relaxed. "I still prefer to watch from the sidelines. Sometimes, happiness doesn't necessarily come from being involved. You can gain something from it too."

He paused, turned to look at Tomoyo, his eyes becoming more serious. "Besides, I'm very happy just sitting with you."

Upon hearing this, Tomoyo's cheeks quickly flushed a faint blush, like cherry blossom petals falling on her fair skin.

Her purple eyes flickered slightly as she avoided Ye Hui's gaze. She quietly clenched her small fist without saying a word, but Ye Hui could see the subtle upward curve of her lips.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +12】

When everyone was tired from playing and sat back down on the picnic mat to rest, Tomoyo took out a silver briefcase.

She gently placed the suitcase in the center of the picnic mat, opened the clasp, and inside lay a small, portable karaoke machine. The main body was bright red, and above the handle was a round, green spherical microphone head, which looked very exquisite.

The side of the device features three colorful circular function buttons in pink, blue, and yellow, while the front is connected to a bright yellow horn-shaped opening, making it cute and eye-catching.

"What is this?" Sakura leaned closer to look, her eyes full of curiosity. She reached out to touch it, but then hesitated, afraid of accidentally breaking it, and gently stopped in mid-air.

"This is a new portable karaoke machine developed by our company. It's still in the testing phase and hasn't been released to the public yet."

Tomoyo smiled and explained, reaching for the machine and gently pressing the blue button. A soft ding-dong sound came from the speaker. "I thought that having music would make everyone more happy when we come out to play, so I asked my mom to borrow it to take a look. I brought it with me today."

"A karaoke machine?" Sakura's eyes lit up instantly. "Can we sing here?"

“Of course.” Tomoyo nodded, detached the microphone from the machine, and handed it to Sakura. “You can try it. Press the pink button to adjust the volume.”

"That's awesome!" Sakura cheered, took the microphone with both hands, held it carefully in her hands, and looked on with anticipation.

“Then… Sakura, you can sing first!” Chiharu sat up straight.

The voice just fell.

All eyes turned to Sakura.

She was holding a microphone and was very active, so it was great that she went first.

"Ah, I... do I want to go first??" Sakura felt a little embarrassed by everyone's stares and quickly waved her hand, her cheeks slightly flushed. "But no way! I'm a bad singer, I'll sing off-key!"

As she spoke, she tried to hand the microphone back to Tomoyo, who was standing next to her.

"How could that be? Sakura sings really well!" Tomoyo stepped forward to refute, her tone firm, and gently patted Sakura's shoulder.

She added with a smile, her eyes full of sincerity, "I even heard you sing in music class. Your voice is so clear and sweet, it's so beautiful, I love listening to it!"

"That's right! Sakura, just sing one!" Chiharu chimed in, clasping her hands together in front of her chest. "We all want to hear it!"

“Yeah, Sakura, just think of it as an opening act for our picnic today. After you sing, we’ll all take turns singing!” Naoko chimed in with a smile and gently nudged Sakura’s arm.

Li Meiling crossed her arms and said, "Don't refuse, hurry up and sing, we're all waiting."

Looking at the curious and expectant faces in front of her, Sakura took a deep breath, gripped the microphone tightly, and nodded gently: "Well... okay then, I'll sing one song. If I don't sing well, please don't laugh at me."

Tomoyo nodded immediately: "Sakura, do your best! You can definitely do it!"

Sakura held the microphone, looking a little nervous.

This was the first time she had ever sung alone in front of so many people, surrounded and stared at.

She looked down at the microphone: "What should I sing? I usually just hum along with the music, but now that I have to sing solo, I can't even remember the lyrics..."

"How about we sing your favorite song, 'The Magic of Happiness'?" Tomoyo suggested. "You told me before that you always feel happy when you listen to this song."

"Hey! Let's sing this one!" Sakura's eyes lit up, and she nodded.

She knows the melody and lyrics of this song very well, so she shouldn't make any mistakes.

Tomoyo adjusted it for a while, then pressed the yellow button on the machine. Soon, a familiar, upbeat melody came out of the speaker, carrying the vitality of spring.

Sakura closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm her nervous emotions.

She could feel the wind brushing against her cheeks, smell the fragrance of cherry blossoms, and hear the quiet breathing of her friends as they waited.

When the melody reached the end of the intro, she held the microphone and softly sang the first line.

"Running with the wind in the morning light..."

The girl's voice was clean and gentle, like a clear spring flowing through her heart, carrying a unique beauty and purity.

As she sang, the tension on Xiaoying's face gradually faded, replaced by a faint smile, and her body swayed gently to the melody.

Cherry blossom petals drifted gently from her hair in the breeze, some landing on her shoulders, others on the microphone.

The scene was quite beautiful.

Tomoyo held up the camera and recorded the scene, a gentle smile always on her lips.

She simply loves to preserve Sakura's beautiful moments forever and then create a special photo album.

This is her hobby.

Ye Hui sat on the picnic mat, quietly watching Xiao Ying sing, his eyes gentle.

It must be said that Sakura, when she sings, has a very special charm.

That infectious power of happiness emanating from within can unconsciously draw people in, making them relax and be happy along with her singing.

[You listen to the alluring voice of Kinomoto Sakura, a disciple of the Heavenly Spirit Root. This is a closely guarded secret of the Enchanting Fox Clan, capable of easily manipulating hearts and minds, and causing people to fall into depravity! You nearly lose your Dao heart, but fortunately, you activated the Heart-Cleansing Technique in time, preventing you from making a fool of yourself on the spot! You are astonished that your opponent possesses such methods!]

Soon, Sakura finished singing the last note, gently put down the microphone, clenched her fists in front of her, and looked at everyone nervously with anxious eyes.

"I...I've finished singing. Was it awful?"

"No way! It was so beautiful! Sakura, you sang so well!" Chiharu was the first to praise her, clapping enthusiastically.

"Encore! Encore! Sing one more song!" Yamazaki shouted along.

"Xiaoying, you sang very well. Don't be so arrogant on Weibo." Ye Hui smiled slightly.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +8]

"Sakura's singing was so cute! I recorded it all!" Tomoyo waved the camera around, beaming with happiness. "I'm going to burn this video onto a disc when I get back; I need to keep it safe!"

Li Meiling raised an eyebrow, and said with a stubborn but soft heart, "You sang pretty well, although you're a little bit worse than me, but it's still quite good."

Hearing everyone's praise, Sakura's cheeks flushed slightly. She smiled shyly and scratched her head, saying, "Thank you all. Actually, I was so nervous just now that I almost forgot my lines."

Yamazaki leaned closer to the karaoke machine, examining the microphone intently: "Daidouji-kun, this karaoke microphone is a truly remarkable invention. The sound is so clear, and it's so small and portable."

Tomoyo smiled and explained, "This is our company's latest portable model, which is still in the testing phase and not yet available for public sale. Once it's officially launched, I'll give one to everyone, and then we can go to the park to sing together."

"Really? That's wonderful!" Chiharu exclaimed excitedly, her eyes brimming with joy. "Using it while enjoying the flowers today would create such a wonderful atmosphere!" Naoko nodded in agreement. "I think it would be great for a birthday party too. Everyone could sing and celebrate together; it would definitely be a lively occasion."

Yamazaki cleared his throat and prepared to begin his story-making project: "Speaking of which, karaoke, this thing that lets people sing anytime, actually has a very long history, dating back to..."

Seeing that things were not going well, Chiharu immediately reached out and covered his mouth: "Stop, stop! You're going to start talking nonsense again!" Everyone looked at this familiar scene and couldn't help but laugh again. The laughter under the cherry blossom tree and the songs that had not yet faded intertwined, becoming the most beautiful spring melody.

"Who's next to sing?" Chiharu quickly covered Yamazaki's mouth, interrupting his storytelling spell once again, and then turned to look at everyone. "Sakura sang so well just now, how about Tomoyo sings next? What do you all think?"

"Okay!!" Everyone responded immediately. Even Rika, who was usually quiet, nodded slightly, and Sakura cheered with both hands raised.

Tomoyo readily accepted the microphone Sakura handed her, smiling as she said, "Then I'll make a fool of myself and sing one of my favorite songs."

"I love listening to Tomoyo sing!" Sakura jumped to Tomoyo's side, even more excited than when she sang herself, her eyes sparkling. "Tomoyo's voice is so gentle, it's so soothing to listen to! I love listening to Tomoyo sing so much~"

As she spoke, she turned to look at Li Meiling beside her and tugged at her sleeve: "Right, Meiling?"

Li Meiling raised her chin, pretending to be arrogant as she held up a finger, but her tone carried a hint of approval: "Hmph, only Daidouji's singing can barely compare to mine, the others are far behind."

Ye Hui sat to the side, also somewhat expectant.

Tomoyo's singing voice is truly unforgettable.

Tomoyo can make your ears pregnant!
Moreover, he has both video and audio recordings.

But how can it compare to a live performance?

No matter how clear the recording is, it can't compare to the power of a live performance!

He even took out his phone and recording equipment, adjusted the angle, and prepared to record again.

Tomoyo pressed the song selection button on the karaoke machine.

A gentle and soothing prelude quickly flows out, like a spring stream, softly washing over people's hearts.

She gently brought the microphone to her lips, closed her eyes, and softly sang: "When you're lonely, go find warmth..."

The song is called "Gentle Seed".

Just like the song title suggests.

Tomoyo's singing voice is soft yet powerful, like a seed carrying warmth, falling into everyone's heart.

She stood quietly under the cherry blossom tree, her bright eyes shimmering softly in the light and shadow. Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the cherry blossom petals, casting dappled light on her hair and the hem of her dress. Occasionally, a petal would fall onto her shoulder, creating a serene and beautiful scene.

Tomoyo smoothed her glossy black hair with her hand. Her fair face, delicate ears like those of an elf, and bright, sparkling eyes made her look ethereal and captivating.

Everyone present unconsciously quieted down, immersed in her singing.

Sakura cupped her cheeks in her hands, looking completely blissful, even her breathing became soft.

Chiharu and Naoko leaned against each other, swaying their heads gently to the melody.

Li Jia held the hem of her clothes, her eyes gentle.

Even the usually strong-willed Li Meiling put away her arrogant expression and listened attentively.

Ye Hui was so engrossed in listening that he forgot to properly adjust the angle of his phone.

Tomoyo's singing voice, without any deliberate technique, simply comes out of her mouth and carries a soothing power, like a spring breeze brushing against cherry blossoms, natural and healing.

[Even Daidoji Tomoyo, the Dharma Protector, has unleashed her alluring voice! Your resolve is growing increasingly unstable! This woman's power is terrifying! You must accelerate your defection efforts and bring her under your control!]

The system log popped up at an inopportune time.

Ye Hui didn't even glance at it.

His entire attention was focused on Tomoyo, who was singing in front of him.

This is a system for the mentally challenged.

He was too busy admiring the cute and beautiful Tomoyo to pay any attention to her.

The song is over.

Tomoyo slowly opened her eyes and bowed slightly to everyone.

There was a two-second silence, followed by a burst of enthusiastic applause.

Sakura ran over and hugged Tomoyo: "Tomoyo! You sang so well! Even better than the singers on the CDs!"

With Sakura and Tomoyo's wonderful opening, the atmosphere of the 'Cherry Blossom Concert' that followed was even more enthusiastic.

Chiharu pulled Naoko along and sang a lighthearted school song together. The two worked together seamlessly and even did some simple dance moves to the melody.

Encouraged by the crowd, Li Meiling boldly took the microphone and sang a fast-paced song with a strong rhythm. When she got into the song, she even struck a few cool poses, which drew cheers.

Even the usually shy Rika, encouraged by Sakura and Tomoyo, softly sang a folk song from her hometown. Her voice was sweet and surprisingly pleasant to listen to.

When it was Li Xiaolang's turn, his face turned red, he put his hands behind his back, and shook his head like a rattle: "I...I can't sing, please stop making a fuss!"

No matter how much everyone tried to persuade him, he refused to take the microphone, his ears turning bright red.

Just then, Li Meiling couldn't stand it anymore. She strode forward, snatched the microphone from everyone's hands, waved her hand at them, and said bluntly, "Alright, alright, stop making things difficult for him! Xiaolang is tone-deaf. He can sing off-key to an extreme. Even if you force him to sing, you're just torturing your own ears!"

Li Xiaolang blushed even more when she exposed his weakness in public. He glared at Li Meiling but did not refute her.

He knew Meiling was trying to help him out of a difficult situation, but the way she did it was a bit too direct.

Ye Hui sat to the side and smacked his lips.

"Don't pressure Li-kun." Tomoyo smiled and smoothed things over, turning her gaze to Ye Hui, her purple eyes curving into a gentle arc. "Next, shouldn't it be Ye Hui-kun's turn to sing? Nobody has heard you sing before."

“Yes, yes! Ye Hui, sing a song too!” Xiaoying immediately responded, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Ye Hui, her hands still gently clenched in front of her.

"Ye Hui must sing really well, right? You're so steady in your work, I think you must have a wonderful singing voice!" Naoko chimed in.

"That's right! Give us one!" Chiharu chimed in from the side.

Ye Hui smiled as he looked at everyone's enthusiastic expressions.

He glanced at Tomoyo beside him; she was smiling at him, her purple eyes filled with undisguised anticipation.

"Alright, then I'll gladly accept your offer." Ye Hui stood up, took the microphone from Zhi Shi's hand, and could still feel the soft warmth of her hand as his fingertips touched it.

He smiled at everyone and said, "I rarely sing, so today I'll sing a Chinese folk song for you. The melody is quite leisurely and it's perfect for today's atmosphere."

"The Chinese Song? Yay!" Sakura cheered.

She hasn't heard Ye Huijun sing Chinese songs yet!
[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +8]

Tomoyo also raised her camera and pointed the lens at Ye Hui.

She wanted to record Ye Hui's singing and put it together with Xiao Ying's singing.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +7】

Ye Hui thought for a moment, then chose a slow-paced Chinese folk song and gently tested his voice into the microphone.

Then, as the prelude began, he closed his eyes, his voice deep and gentle, carrying the unique rhythm of the Chinese language.

"A gentle evening breeze caresses Penghu Bay, white waves chase the sandy beach..."

Sakura was captivated by the song. Although she couldn't understand the lyrics, she could sense that Ye Hui's voice held many stories.

There's a gentle evening breeze, a sandy beach, and a touch of nostalgia that brings peace of mind.

Without realizing it, she sat up straight, staring intently at Ye Hui.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +12]

Tomoyo also held up a camera, her purple eyes fixed on the boy in the viewfinder.

He stood under the cherry blossom tree, a gentle breeze ruffling his hair, and pink petals occasionally brushing past his eyes before falling to the ground.

The song, accompanied by the wind and petals, was as gentle as a painting.

Tomoyo couldn't help but hold her breath, afraid of disturbing this beautiful moment.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +15】

[The disciples of the Heavenly Spiritual Root, Kinomoto Sakura and the Dharma Protector, Daidouji Tomoyo, are both captivated by your "Daoist Sound"! Their Daoist hearts have been moved by you, and they may betray the Myriad Laws Immortal Sect at any moment to follow you!]

After Ye Hui finished singing the last line, he nodded slightly to the crowd.

"It's so beautiful! Ye Huijun! Even though I don't understand the lyrics, it makes me feel so warm inside!" Xiaoying looked at him with admiration. "It's so beautiful, why didn't you sing it for us before? Ye Huijun, you must sing it for us more often in the future!"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +8]

Li Meiling, unusually, didn't complain. She just pursed her lips, crossed her arms, and muttered, "Hmph, the singing... wasn't bad at all, much better than Little Wolf."

[Li Meiling's mood score +7]

[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +6]

Tomoyo put away the camera, walked over to Ye Hui, and said softly, "Ye Hui-kun, you looked so cool singing just now, and your voice was so gentle. I recorded it all, and I can show it to you along with Sakura's replay when we get back."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +10】

As the sun set, the picnic and flower-viewing party, filled with songs and laughter, finally came to an end.

Everyone packed up their picnic mats and food containers together, took all their trash with them, and then reluctantly parted ways.

On the way back, Sakura was still immersed in the atmosphere, chattering nonstop: "Today was so much fun! We saw cherry blossoms, had delicious food, and heard everyone sing, hehehe~ So happy~"

Ye Hui listened with a smile as she chattered away, nodding in response from time to time.

After safely returning Sakura to her home, he and Tomoyo headed towards the Daidouji residence.

"Sakura was really happy today. From the beginning to the end of the picnic, her lips never left her mouth." Tomoyo walked beside Ye Hui and sighed softly. The evening breeze ruffled her hair and carried a sweet fragrance of cherry blossoms.

Ye Hui nodded, gazing at the distant sunset: "Yes, she's easily satisfied."

The two walked side by side on a path strewn with cherry blossom petals. The evening breeze carried a faint fragrance of flowers, and the sunset in the distance gradually turned deep purple.

The setting sun cast long shadows on them, making them stand side by side, and even the wind carried the gentle warmth of spring.

Tomoyo suddenly turned her head, her gaze falling on Ye Hui's profile, her eyes filled with a faint smile.

"Actually, Ye Huijun is the same."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +7】

"Hmm?" Ye Hui paused slightly, turning his head to look at her with some confusion. "What am I too?"

"Ye Huijun seems to be very happy today," Zhi Shi said softly.

Ye Hui was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled: "You figured that out? Today was indeed quite enjoyable. It seems nice to have this lively atmosphere all the time."

Tomoyo nodded slightly, her gaze returning to his face, and added earnestly, "Ye Huijun looks very handsome when he smiles, even more so than usual. I like Ye Huijun when he smiles."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +13】

!

Ye Hui's heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason.

Tomoyo-chan's sudden, direct attack was a bit too much, wasn't it?

He quickly composed himself and joked in a lighthearted tone, "Then I'll have to smile more from now on, so that Zhi Shi's camera can capture more of my handsome figure and add some material to your photo album."

Tomoyo was amused by him and burst out laughing. Her eyes curved into beautiful crescents, and the smile in her purple eyes deepened. Even her steps became lighter.

"Then thank you very much, Ye Huijun."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +12】

They soon arrived at the entrance of the Daidoji family manor.

Ye Hui watched Zhi Shi walk in before turning back to his villa.

The night breeze was cool, and the cherry blossom petals shimmered with a hazy glow under the moonlight, falling onto the stone path in the courtyard like a layer of pink gauze.

Ye Hui leaned against the window, looking at the cherry blossom tree outside, a smile still lingering on his lips.

Today was indeed a happy day, with cherry blossoms, delicious food, singing, and the company of those around me.

OK!

Carry this comfort with you.

Start practicing!
Ye Hui found motivation.

……

I returned to school the next day.

The topic of yesterday's picnic is still being discussed animatedly in the classroom.

As soon as the first class ended, Chiharu sidled up to Sakura, excitedly saying, "Sakura, your rendition of 'The Magic of Happiness' yesterday was so beautiful! I'm thinking of getting you into the school choir! You could definitely be a key member alongside Tomoyo!"

"Ah? I...I can't do it!" Sakura quickly waved her hands. "I can sing casually, but if I go to the choir, I'll definitely drag everyone down!"

"No way! Why not? I think Sakura is really talented!" Chiharu persisted, pulling Naoko next to her to persuade her as well, "Naoko, you agree, right? Sakura sings really well!"

Naoko pushed up her glasses and nodded in agreement: "It really sounds great. Sakura's pitch and sense of rhythm are actually quite good. By the way, speaking of the choir, I heard from the music teacher yesterday that Tomoyo is going to represent our class in the elementary and middle school choir competition in Tomoeda Town. Is that true?"

Upon hearing this, the surrounding classmates immediately gathered around, all their eyes fixed on Tomoyo.

Tomoyo took out the textbook she would use for the next class, smiled and nodded: "Yes, that's right. The music teacher thought my voice was suitable, so she recommended me."

"Wow~ Tomoyo is the best in the country~!" Sakura looked at her with sparkling eyes, "You sing so well, you're sure to get a good ranking!"

"It's just that I can participate in the competition; there's no guarantee I'll get a place," Tomoyo said modestly.

"You can do it!" Sakura clenched her little fist and encouraged Tomoyo with a determined look on her face. "Tomoyo, if you're practicing, I can go to the music room with you and cheer you on!"

"Okay, thank you Sakura then~" Tomoyo said with a smile.

The last class in the afternoon was a class meeting.

As soon as the school bell rang, Ms. Kanzuki walked into the classroom with light steps.

She wore a light-colored dress, her long hair gently draped over her shoulders, still looking as gentle and lovely as ever.

"Good afternoon, Ms. Guanyue!" The whole class greeted her in unison, their voices loud and clear.

Ms. Guanyue walked to the front of the classroom, put down her lesson plan, and said with a smile, "Good afternoon, students."

"Today in class meeting, I have some good news to announce that concerns everyone, and I need everyone's cooperation."

She paused, her gaze sweeping over the entire class, deliberately keeping everyone in suspense, "Does everyone want to know what the news is?"

A chorus of voices immediately erupted in the classroom.

"miss you!"

Ms. Guanyue smiled and revealed the answer: "Next week, the school is organizing a strawberry picking trip to a farm in the suburbs."

"Strawberry picking?!" The classroom erupted in excitement as the students discussed it excitedly.

Spring strawberries are big and sweet, and you can even pick them yourself – it's the most anticipated activity!

Ye Hui blinked, a smile creeping onto his face.

Let's pick strawberries.

This is the infamous strawberry battleground!

Looks like there's going to be some excitement to watch.

Sakura turned around, excitedly grabbing Ye Hui's arm and shaking it vigorously: "Ye Hui-kun! Did you hear that? We're going strawberry picking! We can pick lots and lots of sweet strawberries, and we can play on the farm! Plus, we don't have to go to math class~"

Sakura paused before saying the last sentence, deliberately lowering her voice.

"I heard you, I heard you." Ye Hui looked at her with a wry smile and gently pressed her hand down. "If you keep shaking me, my arm will break, and then no one will be there to go strawberry picking with you."

"Hehe, I'm so excited!" Sakura quickly let go, scratching her head sheepishly, her cheeks still flushed with excitement. "I love strawberries the most, especially freshly picked ones. One bite and they're bursting with juice, so sweet!"

(End of this chapter)