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Chapter 203: Matching Up Meiling and Releasing Sakura! (Bonus Chapter of 2 words)

Sakura, holding Li Meiling's hand, skipped and hopped to Tenglong, looking up at him and saying, "Dad, this is my good friend Li Meiling. She's not in a good mood today, so I brought her to try your cake and dinner. You have to make sure she's happy!"

Fujitaka's gentle gaze fell on Li Meiling, and he nodded: "Meiling, don't be shy, make yourself at home. There's one last soup for dinner that's not ready yet, it'll probably take another ten minutes. I've prepared some snacks and hot tea for you. You can go sit in Xiaoying's room for a while, or watch TV in the living room."

"Thank you, Uncle Tenglong." Li Meiling quickly stood up straight and bowed to Tenglong somewhat embarrassedly.

Just then, Touya came out of the kitchen again, holding his phone to his ear: "Hey? Yuki, are you free tonight? My dad made a lot of delicious food, including a cake. Do you want to come over and eat with us?"

Snow Rabbit Bro?
Sakura's ears immediately perked up.

Ye Hui raised an eyebrow.

It looks like dinner tonight will be even more lively.

"Alright, it's a bit chilly outside. You guys go upstairs to Sakura's room and wait. I'll call you when the food is ready." Fujitaka smiled and waved, then turned and went back to the kitchen to continue working.

Sakura grabbed Meiling and Tomoyo's hands and ran towards the stairs: "Hurry, hurry! I have some new plush toys in my room, and the stickers that Tomoyo and I put up last time. Meiling, go take a look, I think you'll definitely like them!"

Ye Hui followed them up the stairs, his steps very light.

The stairs in the Kinomoto family's house are covered with a light brown carpet, and there is not a sound when you step on them.

I just don't know why Sakura always makes a thumping sound when she steps on it.

As soon as they pushed open the door to Sakura's room, they saw Kero lying sprawled on the bed, fast asleep. His pink and white fur was covered in drool, and even a small patch of his pillow was wet.

"Kero is slacking off again!" Sakura walked over and pinched its fluffy ears with her fingers.

"Ugh...don't make a fuss...pudding...I want more pudding..." Little Ke turned over in a daze, its paws flailing wildly in the air.

"All you ever do is eat!" Sakura said irritably, lifting it off the bed and placing it on the sofa next to her. She then grabbed a small blanket and covered it with the blanket.

Just then, there was a soft knock at the door, and Fujitaka walked in carrying a silver tray.

On the tray was a pot of steaming black tea, next to which were several small white teacups and three plates of delicate pastries.

Cookies sprinkled with icing sugar, and mochi coated with coconut flakes.

The most eye-catching item is the freshly baked strawberry cake in the center.

Fresh strawberries dotted the pinkish-white cream, which was still steaming slightly.

The fragrance instantly filled the entire room.

"Everyone, have something to eat first, dinner will be a little while later." Fujitaka gently placed the tray on Sakura's desk, his gaze falling on Li Meiling. "Meiling, please try my strawberry cake. It's made with fresh strawberries I just bought today. I hope you like it."

"Thank you, Uncle!" Li Meiling's eyes lit up as she looked at the exquisite strawberry cake in front of her.

Seeing such a cute cake when she was feeling down helped to lift her spirits.

After putting down the snacks and tea, Fujitaka smiled and reminded them that the black tea was a bit hot and to drink it slowly. Then he quietly left the room, leaving the door a crack to give the children some space.

"Meiling, you have to try this! My dad's strawberry cake is so delicious!" Sakura picked up a small fork, cut a big piece of cake and put it on the plate in front of Li Meiling. She then picked up the teapot and carefully poured her a cup of black tea. "Hey, you can have some black tea first to cleanse your palate."

"Mmm!" Li Meiling nodded, picked up a spoon, and gently scooped out a small piece of cake and put it in her mouth.

The sweet cream melts in your mouth without any greasiness, the soft cake base has a light egg and milk aroma, and the strawberries add just the right amount of sweet and sour flavor.

The three flavors blend together in your mouth, creating a rich yet refreshing taste.

"So delicious..." she couldn't help but exclaim, her eyes curving into crescents. Then she scooped up a big mouthful and put it in her mouth, her smile growing wider and wider.

"It's delicious, isn't it! I told you my dad is amazing!" Sakura puffed out her chest proudly, as if she had been praised.

While chewing, Li Meiling mumbled, "This cake is delicious, the cookies are delicious... everything is so delicious, my mouth is almost full of food."

As he spoke, he swallowed the food.

She even stuck out her tongue shyly.

The initial awkwardness and disappointment gradually disappeared under the influence of delicious food, and she became more talkative.

"Kinomoto, your room is so cute." She put down her spoon and looked around Sakura's room.

The walls are covered with pink and blue cartoon stickers, various plush toys are placed on the desk, and several succulent plants are placed on the windowsill. The whole room exudes a warm and lively girlish atmosphere.

"^^Hehe, really? I just randomly arranged them. Some of the stickers were bought with Tomoyo at the stationery store last time." Sakura scratched her head.

"Is this a prize from the whack-a-mole game at the amusement park last time?" Li Meiling picked up a penguin plush toy dressed in a sailor uniform.

"Uh-huh!"

They chatted, and the atmosphere gradually became relaxed and lively.

Ye Hui and Zhi Shi sat on the sofa, leisurely drinking black tea together, occasionally exchanging a few words.

"Meiling, you really scared me today. You didn't talk much all day, and you weren't energetic in class. I was so worried about you." Sakura put down her teacup and looked at Li Meiling.

When the topic of what happened at school today came up, Li Meiling's smile faded.

She lowered her head and gently poked at the remaining cake on the plate with her spoon, ruining the cream: "I... I just don't know what to do."

“I don’t want to go back to Hong Kong, but I can’t disobey my mother’s orders. She has been very strict with me since I was a child, and I have never dared to disobey her.”

"And... and that idiot Little Wolf, what he said today was so infuriating! I was already so upset, and all he was thinking about was the paperwork!"

“Li Xiaolang is just not good at expressing himself, don’t be angry with him.” Xiaoying quickly explained for Li Xiaolang, afraid that the misunderstanding between the two would deepen. “He must also be very reluctant to see you leave, he just can’t say it out loud.”

"Hmph, I don't believe it!" Li Meiling pouted. "He can't wait for me to leave so that no one will bother him, and no one will care about his cultivation or his meals."

After a few seconds, Li Meiling looked up, her gaze falling on the ceiling as she recalled something: "Actually, my liking for Xiaolang wasn't love at first sight, nor was it because he's a genius from the Li family."

"Huh?" Sakura was stunned.

Ye Hui also looked over.

This girl was brainwashed by Sakura's protagonist-like verbal attacks and was finally willing to speak up?

“When we were in Hong Kong, my family lived very close to Little Wolf’s family. Because I didn’t have any magical talent, I couldn’t learn the Li family’s magic like Little Wolf. However, when we were little, we studied Chinese martial arts together with Wen Bo. We would get up before dawn every day to practice horse stance.”

"But Little Wolf has been like an old man since he was a child. He always has a stern face and I've never seen him smile. He doesn't talk to other children much either, and he's frighteningly focused when he's practicing."

She recalled scenes from her childhood and couldn't help but chuckle softly.

"Like this now? He doesn't talk much now, but at least he chats with us," Tomoyo asked curiously.

Li Meiling shook her head: "It was even worse than it is now. At least he still talks to you now. Back in Hong Kong, besides practicing his skills, he would hide in his room reading those ancient magic books. He rarely spoke, even while eating. I never saw him truly happy. So back then, I was really helpless with him, and even a little afraid of him. I always felt that he was very far away from us."

Ye Hui chuckled inwardly.

Li Xiaolang, you've really maintained your aloof persona since you were little!

Even in childhood, they were so heartless~

Look how scared that little girl is.

[The genius disciple Li Xiaolang has devoted himself to cultivation since childhood, unmoved by external things, with a steadfast Dao heart, single-mindedly pursuing the path to immortality, far surpassing ordinary mortals like you who are obsessed with daily life and chasing after emotions!]

Ye Hui: “…”

"And then what happened? What happened that made you fall for Li?" Sakura pressed, her hands resting on the table.

When the key point was mentioned, Li Meiling's eyes gradually softened and became covered with a soft light: "Later... I forgot how old I was, I raised a very small sparrow. It was an injured baby bird that I picked up from the roadside. I fed it millet and changed its water every day. I raised it for more than half a year and became very close to it. Then one day, I accidentally forgot to close the birdcage door, and it flew away."

“That bird was my favorite little creature at the time. The day it flew away, I was very sad. I hid under the osmanthus tree in the yard and cried secretly for a long time without being able to stop.”

"And then?" Sakura clenched her little fists nervously.

Li Meiling sniffed, her eyes slightly red: "Then, I was crying so hard, when I suddenly felt someone standing next to me."

"I looked up and saw it was Little Wolf."

He held a white handkerchief in his hand, handed it to me, and told me not to cry, because crying wouldn't help.

Uh... that's definitely Li Xiaolang's style of speaking!
What do you mean crying won't help?

Does anyone talk like this?
“I was very surprised because I never thought he would comfort me. I thought he wouldn’t care whether I, a little kid, cried or not.”

She gently wiped her eyes and continued, "Later, he even offered to help me find that little bird."

"Li is actually a nice guy!" Xiaoying exclaimed.

“Yes.” Li Meiling nodded. “That afternoon, it got darker and darker, and then it started to rain heavily. I was about to give up, but Xiao Lang insisted on searching. He braved the rain and searched along the parks and alleys we usually went to. Finally, he found the little bird hiding in a tree hole on a big tree on the mountaintop. I was shocked.”

"They actually managed to find it!"

"When he carefully presented the little sparrow to me, the wolf cub was soaking wet, his hair was dripping, and his clothes were clinging to his body. I could see that even his shoes were full of mud. But his first words were, 'Found it. The little beast isn't hurt.'"

???

Sakura, Tomoyo, and Ye Hui.

They all blinked.

However, judging from Li Meiling's appearance...

The other party seemed to think there was nothing wrong with what they were saying.

Think about it too.

Those sparrows aren't people.

Calling them beasts wouldn't be an exaggeration.
At this point, Li Meiling finally couldn't hold back her tears.

"Maybe it was after that incident that I slowly came to like him. We grew up together, and watching him go from a cold old man to someone who was willing to care about others made me feel happy, even if I could just stay by his side, help him carry things, remind him to eat on time, and do nothing else."

Sakura and Tomoyo were both touched by this heartwarming story.

I just don't want to cry at all.

Because it's kind of funny.
Sakura took out a tissue and wiped Meiling's tears: "So Li was so gentle when he was little. No wonder you've always liked him. If it were me, I would too... uh, I would be moved too."

Sakura spoke haltingly.

She didn't know that if she faced the bird that had flown away, it would be found and brought back by the people around her.

The first thing the other party said was that the beast wasn't injured.

Should I cry or laugh?

Ye Hui shook his head secretly.

It turns out that Li Xiaolang has been using this domineering CEO-style gentleness to win over girls since he was a child.

They may not say sweet words, but their actions are exceptionally considerate.

No wonder Meiling is so devoted to him.

[You've glimpsed the past romantic entanglements of the genius disciple Li Xiaolang, and discovered that he actually won the heart of the body-cultivating girl Li Meiling by using a low-level spirit beast and the crude method of finding birds in the rain! You feel disdain for this unskilled approach and decide to learn from it, resolving to use a more elegant method to win over the guardian deity Daodaoji Zhishi in the future!]

Ye Hui: “…”

You are an artificially disabled person.

Sakura sniffed, and finally understood why Meiling couldn't let go of Syaoran even after he made her cry: "No wonder you're so sad this time, after all, you two have such a deep bond since childhood."

"Yes, Meiling, you're really lucky to be treated so kindly." Tomoyo nodded.

“But now he…” Li Meiling thought of Li Xiaolang’s cold attitude during the day, and her heart, which had just warmed up, sank again. “He doesn’t care at all whether I leave or not. He even said there was nothing he could do, that your mother wanted you to go back. He’s an idiot! A big idiot!”

at this time.

There was a gentle knock on the door.

Touya's calm voice came through: "Sakura, dinner is ready. You can come downstairs to eat now."

Sakura responded and quickly walked over to open the door.

Actually, the door wasn't closed.

However, with so many people in the house, Touya couldn't just open it directly.

Ye Hui looked outside.

Touya and Yukito were standing at the entrance.

Snow Rabbit was also holding an exquisitely packaged box, which must have just come from outside.

"Brother, and Yukito-kun! Why are you up here? Didn't you say you'd call us down when the food was ready?" Sakura was a little surprised to see them.

Yukito smiled gently and held up the box in her hand: "I just got here. Touya said you were upstairs, so I came up to call you. This is a matcha daifuku I bought at a dessert shop on my way here. I thought we could have it as a dessert after dinner."

"The food downstairs is ready, let's go down quickly, Uncle Fujitaka is still waiting, and the food won't taste good if it gets cold." Yukito smiled gently as usual, but when her gaze swept across the room, it deliberately stopped on Li Meiling, whose eyes were slightly red.

He took two steps over, bent down slightly, and asked gently, "Meiling, what's wrong?"

"I...I'm fine, Brother Xue Tu, I just accidentally got some in my eyes." Li Meiling lowered her head somewhat embarrassedly.

Touya, standing to the side, was not so easy to talk to. His gaze locked onto Ye Hui: "Was it you?"

In his view, Ye Hui was the most suspicious person in the group.

After all, neither her younger sister nor Tomoyo would bully anyone.

The one who made Meiling cry was most likely this guy who was always following Sakura around!

[The guardian, Kinomoto Touya, sensed the lingering sadness in the room. Combined with Li Meiling's reddened eyes, he immediately concluded that you were the culprit who bullied the body-cultivating girl, Li Meiling! His hostility towards you surged again, and he was already silently gathering his strength, preparing to teach you a lesson at any moment!]

【Kinomoto Touya’s Emotion Value +8】

Ye Hui: “…”

Who did he provoke?

He was just a quiet bystander listening to the story from beginning to end!

He won't take the blame for this!
"It's not Ye Hui-jun! Brother, don't misunderstand!" Sakura immediately saw through Touya's thoughts and quickly stepped forward, standing between Ye Hui and Touya. "We were just chatting. Meiling... she was thinking about happy things from the past and was so moved that she couldn't help but cry. It has nothing to do with Ye Hui-jun!"

Will I cry over happy things?

Touya clearly didn't believe it, and his doubt deepened.

However, seeing Sakura's serious expression, he didn't press her further, but simply snorted.

Yukito accepted the explanation quite naturally: "Although I don't know what moved you so much, girls are cuter when they smile, and they don't look pretty when they cry and their eyes are all blurry."

"Thank you, Brother Snow Rabbit, I understand." Li Meiling nodded.

"Alright, stop crying. If you don't come downstairs soon, the food will get cold." Touya's tone was much gentler than usual. "My dad made a lot of delicious food. If we don't go down soon, Xue will eat it all."

"I don't eat that much! Touya, don't wrong me!" Yukito protested with a laugh, but unconsciously touched his stomach.

No, you do.

Ye Hui silently complained to himself.

As the group walked downstairs, they were greeted by the rich aroma of food as soon as they reached the restaurant entrance.

The table was laden with dishes: braised pork belly with a bright red color, cola chicken wings, crispy fried chicken pieces, refreshing vegetable salad, and a pot of steaming miso soup. On the side, there were also plates of freshly roasted corn and sweet potatoes, which smelled delicious.

"Dad, the dishes you made today are so plentiful!" Sakura looked at the table full of food, her eyes almost unable to take it all in.

"Since so many guests are coming to our home today, we should prepare a lavish feast so that everyone can eat their fill."

Fujitaka smiled gently, picked up the serving chopsticks, and put a piece of braised pork in everyone's bowl. "Please don't be shy, everyone. Make yourselves at home. Eat more, there's more if you're not full."

"Thank you, Uncle!" Li Meiling was starving. She picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of braised pork, and put it in her mouth.

The meat was tender and melted in her mouth, with a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, and not greasy at all. It was so delicious that her eyes lit up.

"It's so delicious!!"

[Li Meiling's mood score +8]

"I'm glad you like it. Eat more if you like it, there's plenty left in the pot." Tenglong laughed heartily at her straightforward praise, looking very pleased.

As expected, Snow Rabbit did not disappoint. He picked up his chopsticks, first taking a piece of fried chicken, then another, and then another.

In no time, a small mountain had been piled up in the bowl in front of him.

As he ate, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Uncle Fujitaka, the food you made is absolutely delicious, especially this fried chicken. The skin is crispy and the meat inside is so tender. I feel like I could eat three more bowls of rice."

Touya silently picked up Yukito's bowl and filled it with rice, saying, "Yukito, eat slowly, don't stuff yourself."

"It's okay, I have a good digestion, I can eat a little more without any problem." Snow Rabbit smiled innocently, but her chopsticks didn't stop, and she picked up another piece of braised pork and put it in her mouth.

Ye Hui looked at Zhi Shi beside him.

She was taking small bites of the vegetable salad in her bowl, her movements elegant and her chewing very gently, which was a pleasure to watch.

He picked up the serving chopsticks, placed a piece of fried chicken in Tomoyo's bowl, and said, "Tomoyo, eat more of this. It's freshly fried and still very crispy."

"Thank you, Ye Hui-kun." Zhi Shi looked up, smiled gently at him, her eyes filled with warmth, and then picked up the serving chopsticks, put a piece of sweet potato into Ye Hui's bowl, "Ye Hui-kun, eat more sweet potatoes, it's good for your health."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +7】

Ye Hui was secretly pleased.

It's so nice to be able to eat such a warm and homey meal with Tomoyo-chan.

You can also boost your mood points at the same time, which is double the fun!

This kind of daily routine is never too much.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was lively.

Sakura chattered excitedly with Fujitaka and Yukito, sharing the funny things that happened at school, with Meiling occasionally chiming in.

Although Touya doesn't talk much, he will occasionally add rice to Yukito's bowl and hand him tissues.

A sumptuous dinner gradually came to an end, and almost everyone was full.

Li Meiling patted her round little belly contentedly and said to Tenglong apologetically, "Uncle Tenglong, your cooking is so delicious that I accidentally ate too much. Now I feel like my stomach is about to burst."

"I'm glad you like it. You can come over anytime you have time, and your uncle will make you something else." Tenglong invited him warmly, without finding it troublesome at all.

"Yes, yes! I will definitely come again! Next time I want to eat your cakes and meals again!" Li Meiling nodded vigorously.

But after saying that, the smile on her face quickly faded.

She's going back to Hong Kong next week.

Once he leaves, he doesn't know when he'll be able to return.

It seems unlikely that the promise to come again next time will ever be fulfilled.

Thinking of this, her heart, which had just been filled with joy because of the delicious food, sank again.

Sakura noticed the change in her mood, her heart skipped a beat, and she stepped forward to take her hand, looking up at Fujitaka and saying, "Dad, can Meiling stay at our house tonight?"

"Oh? Of course! As long as Meiling is willing, we have new, clean bedding at home." Fujitaka agreed without hesitation, and added with a smile, "If you get hungry tonight, there are fruits and snacks in the refrigerator that you can eat anytime."

"Oh? Wouldn't that be too intrusive..." Li Meiling hesitated.

After all, I had already troubled them with dinner, so I felt bad about letting them stay overnight.

"No, no! It's not troublesome at all!" Sakura quickly shook her head.

Tomoyo smiled and advised, "Yes, Meiling, why don't you stay the night? You probably don't want to go home first, do you?"

Under the joint persuasion of Sakura and Tomoyo.

Li Meiling nodded: "Alright then, I'll take care of you tonight."

“Okay!” Sakura hugged Li Meiling’s arm. “Let’s go tidy up the room now, and we can read comics together tonight!”

Since Li Meiling decided to stay overnight, Ye Hui and Zhi Shi didn't linger any longer and prepared to say goodbye and go home.

Ye Hui stood up and politely said to Fujitaka, Touya, and Yukito, "Uncle Fujitaka, Touya, Yukito, it's getting late, so we'll head back now. Thank you for your hospitality today; the food was delicious."

"Let me see you to the door." Snow Rabbit also stood up.

"No need, Yukito-nii, we can go back ourselves. Please stay." Tomoyo politely declined.

Sakura, holding Li Meiling's hand, escorted Ye Hui and Zhi Shi to the door.

"Oh, I almost forgot, wait for me!"

Just as she was about to say goodbye, Sakura suddenly remembered something, turned around, and ran upstairs.

A few seconds later, she came running down again, carrying her schoolbag, and handed it to Ye Hui: "Ye Hui, could you please take care of Xiao Ke for me tonight?"

It turns out she's going to sleep with Meiling tonight, and it's inconvenient for Xiaoke to stay in the room.

Moreover, this guy always suddenly shouts and screams at night, and it's not peaceful to sleep with him.

Before Ye Hui could answer, Xiao Ke's disgruntled protest came from inside the schoolbag: "What?! Sakura, you're going to hand me over to this brat? No way! I'm not going with him!"

[Kerberos's Mood Value +10]

"Kero! Keep your voice down! Do you want Meiling to laugh at you for talking in your sleep tonight?" Sakura quickly covered her schoolbag with her hand.

She lowered her head and whispered to her schoolbag, "Just go back with Ye Huijun obediently, okay? There's lots of good food at his house. I'll pick you up first thing tomorrow morning, okay?"

"I don't care! I don't want to go with him! He'll bully me!" Xiao Ke was still struggling in her schoolbag, which bulged out a little bump.

[Kerberos's Mood Value +12]

Watching the interaction between the human and the beast, Ye Hui sighed helplessly and said to the backpack, "My family has the latest fighting game console, as well as endless strawberry pudding and chocolate cookies. We can even show you cartoons at night."

The struggling sounds from inside the backpack stopped instantly.

A few seconds later, Xiao Ke's voice rang out again: "Well... alright then, I'll reluctantly go with you."

"But let me tell you, if you dare to mistreat me or not give me pudding, I'll have Sakura beat you up!"

Ye Hui: “…”

This guy is something else.

"Then I'll leave it to you, Ye Hui-kun." Sakura carefully placed the schoolbag into Ye Hui's hands. "And don't let it eat too many snacks, okay?"

"Don't worry, I'll take good care of it." Ye Hui took the schoolbag.

Xiao Ke, inside the schoolbag, shivered for no reason.

After saying goodbye to everyone, Ye Hui and Zhi Shi walked side by side on their way home.

The streets were quiet at night, with only the warm yellow light from the streetlights casting long shadows of the two people.

“Meiling… she smiled and agreed to stay overnight, but she still seems very unhappy,” Tomoyo said softly. “She’s going back to Hong Kong next week, so she must be feeling terrible.”

Ye Hui nodded, gazing at the distant night sky: "After all, it means leaving the person you like and the friends you've just met. Anyone would be unhappy in that situation. I hope Li Xiaolang can figure it out soon and not let Meiling leave with regrets."

"Li is the same. He clearly cares about Meiling, so why won't he just express his feelings?" Tomoyo asked, puzzled.

"Maybe this is what they call tsundere. They say they don't care, but their actions tell a different story." Ye Hui shrugged, recalling Li Xiaolang's hesitant manner during the day. "He just doesn't know how to express his feelings. Once he figures it out, he should take the initiative to find Meiling."

"Yes, I hope they can resolve their differences soon and avoid any regrets," Tomoyo sighed, her voice full of expectation.

As the two were chatting, Ye Hui's backpack suddenly moved, and Xiao Ke's voice came out again: "You brat, do you really have the latest game console at home?"

"Of course, you'll know when you get home."

"Do you have strawberry pudding? That's my favorite! It's so sweet, and every bite is bursting with strawberry flavor!"

"Have."

"And chocolate cake? The kind that's covered in cocoa powder! And vanilla ice cream, with strawberry sauce!"

"All."

Wow! Your house must be heaven!

Xiao Ke excitedly rolled around in her schoolbag.

"If I had known this would happen, I would have gone with you long ago!"

[Kerberos's Mood Value +15]

Ye Hui's lips twitched as he listened to its pathetic remarks.

All this guy thinks about is eating and playing. Is there anything else in his mind?

"Ye Huijun, Xiao Ke... is really cute." Tomoyo couldn't help but chuckle as she listened to the noise coming from the schoolbag.

"Ignore it." Ye Hui said calmly.

The two soon reached the crossroads where they would part ways.

"Then I'll take you home first, Tomoyo. There aren't many people on the road at this hour, and I'm worried about you going home alone." Ye Hui stopped and turned to look at Tomoyo.

"Okay, thank you for your help, Ye Hui-kun." Zhi Shi did not refuse.

Just as they were about to head towards the Daidouji family's residence.

Ye Hui's schoolbag suddenly began to shake violently.

Kero's voice rang out: "This aura is... a Clow Card! It's nearby!"

"Clow Cards?" Tomoyo stopped in her tracks instantly.

Ye Hui also stopped and looked in the direction where Xiao Ke was peeking out, his brows furrowing slightly.

At this time, in this place...

“It’s a double card.” Ye Hui quickly determined who this Clow Card belonged to.

Scenes from the original plot flashed through his mind.

The double card appeared just before Li Meiling was about to leave the Sakura Kingdom.

Its greatest strength lies in replicating objects, and it can even replicate people or scenes that are exactly the same as the original, making it difficult to distinguish between the real and the fake.

It was even copied into the butler, Winbo.

"Double Cards?" Tomoyo repeated the name. "You mean those Clow Cards that can copy things?"

“That’s right.” Ye Hui nodded.

Just then, the task log was refreshed as usual.

On your way back to your sect with Dharma Protector Daodaoji Zhishi, you unexpectedly sensed the aura of the lost treasure of the Immortal Talisman Sect, the Yin-Yang Illusion Mirror! This mirror, forged from Yin and Yang energies, can replicate everything in the world, even perfectly replicating auras and memories, making it indistinguishable from the real thing. If this treasure falls into the hands of evildoers, it will surely disrupt the order of the Three Realms and bring calamity to all living beings!

[The young body-cultivating cultivator Li Meiling is about to leave, and the genius disciple Li Xiaolang's Dao heart is unstable, with inner demons gradually arising. Influenced by these inner demons, the Yin-Yang Illusion Mirror quietly awakens, replicating his cave dwelling, intending to disrupt the sect's order and shake the disciples' Dao hearts with illusions!]

[As the future heir of the Myriad Laws Immortal Sect, you believe that while striking at the protagonist is the right thing to do, maintaining the sect's stability and protecting your fellow disciples is also your inescapable responsibility! How can you sit idly by and watch this treasure become a disaster?]

[You have refreshed the Bonding Side Quest – "Yin Yang Yin Yang"!]

After reading the mission details, Ye Hui made up his mind.

Although with his abilities, it wouldn't be difficult for him to capture both cards on his own.

Sakura, however, always hoped that Li Xiaolang and Li Meiling could reconcile.

This double-card incident is a crucial opportunity for the two to clear up their misunderstandings, and it shouldn't be wasted.

"Ye Hui-kun, should we go back to find Sakura?" Tomoyo asked Ye Hui.

"Of course." Ye Hui nodded without hesitation, his fingers already reaching for his phone in his pocket. "Sakura and the others are still at the Kinomoto residence, not far from here. Let's contact her first."

As he spoke, he took his phone out of his pocket, unlocked the screen, quickly found Sakura's number, and pressed the dial button.

at the same time.

In Sakura's room, the soft lighting created a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Li Meiling sat on the soft bed, holding Sakura's bunny plush pillow in her arms, her fingers gently stroking the pillow's fluffy texture, somewhat uncertain: "Kinomoto, do you think... am I really that annoying? Always following Syaoran around, meddling in his affairs, doesn't he already think I'm superfluous?"

"No way! Meiling, you're not annoying at all!" Sakura sat down next to her, shaking her head vigorously with a determined look in her eyes. "You're cute and loyal. Once when I was trapped by the Clow Cards, you rushed over to help me the moment I needed it! I especially love playing with you, and I don't think you're superfluous at all!"

“But Little Wolf…” Li Meiling hadn’t finished speaking when her phone, which was on the bedside table, suddenly rang.

"Huh, it's Ye Huijun calling." Xiaoying glanced at the caller ID and answered the phone with some surprise.

Weren't we just separated not long ago? Why are you calling so soon?

"Hello? Ye Huijun? Have you and Xiao Ke gotten home yet? Why are you calling me so soon? Did Xiao Ke misbehave again?"

“Sakura, a Clow Card has appeared.” Ye Hui’s voice came through the receiver.

"What? Clow Cards!" Sakura jumped up from the bed.

"Clow Cards? Where are they?" Li Meiling also came over.

"It's near Li Xiaolang's house; the scent is very obvious." Ye Hui said concisely, without any unnecessary words.

"Near Li's house?" Xiaoying was taken aback for a moment, then realized and said, "I know! Ye Huijun, you guys wait for me there! I'll be right there!"

"No need, you and Meiling wait at home, we'll be there soon." Ye Hui's voice remained calm.

"Huh? You guys are coming..." Before Sakura could finish her question, the phone was hung up.

Without waiting for her to think too much.

A soft white light suddenly shone in the center of the room.

The light wasn't dazzling, yet it instantly enveloped half the room.

Wait for the white light to dissipate.

Ye Hui and Zhi Shi's figures appeared clearly in the room.

Xiao Ke flew out of Ye Hui's pocket and landed on the bedside table.

"Whoa!" Li Meiling instinctively assumed a defensive stance, clenching her fists and tensing her body slightly.

Although she has no magic powers, she has practiced martial arts for many years, so her body's instinctive reactions are extremely fast.

"Ye Hui-kun! Tomoyo! What are you doing here..." Sakura was already used to it, but she was startled by the sudden appearance. She quickly calmed down and asked, "Why did you come straight here? Aren't you going to wait for us?"

Kero flapped its wings and flew to Sakura, its expression serious and its little brows furrowed: "I sensed a very strong Clow Card aura halfway there, in the direction of that brat's house. And this aura is very special, like... two completely identical ones, overlapping each other."

"Two?" Sakura and Li Meiling exclaimed in unison.

“That’s right.” Ye Hui stepped forward and added, “This one should be the Double Card. Its core ability is replication. It can perfectly replicate objects, scenes, and even people.”

"Moreover, the copied items, whether in appearance, aura, or abilities, are exactly the same as the original. Without sufficient care, it is very difficult to distinguish between the real and the fake. This is different from the Mirror Token."

"What if it copied Li Xiaolang?" Sakura asked worriedly, her heart pounding with anxiety for him.

“Very likely.” Ye Hui looked at them. “The replication of dual cards is often influenced by emotions. Li Xiaolang’s Dao heart, uh, his emotions are unstable right now, so he is an easy target for it.”

"Let's hurry up and go see how Li is doing!" Xiaoying said, preparing to rush out.

"Wait a minute, Sakura." Tomoyo quickly stopped her, and then took out an exquisite white box from her storage ring.

"This is the new battle suit I prepared for you." Tomoyo opened the box and took out the clothes inside. It was a very cool-designed combat suit.

Inside, she wore a short black top with a silver zipper at the neckline, paired with black shorts in the same color family, and black boots with pink stripes at the top. Over this, she wore a light pink cape with delicate tassels along the edges, and a matching pink beret with a small star badge pinned to the brim.

The entire outfit retains the girl's cuteness and liveliness while also maintaining a capable and cool demeanor during battle, perfectly balancing aesthetics and practicality.

"This was specially designed based on the prince you portrayed at the last talent show." Tomoyo smiled and handed the clothes to Sakura, her eyes full of anticipation. "I think you'll look incredibly cool in this outfit, Sakura, and you'll be even more powerful in battle!"

Sakura's eyes lit up when she saw the combat suit. She took the suit and ran into the bathroom.

Soon, Sakura changed her clothes and came out.

Her black inner layer accentuated her fair skin, while her pink cape shimmered softly under the light. Her beret was tilted to one side, revealing a stray hair on her forehead, making her look both cool and cute.

She spun around on the spot, her cloak billowing gently, moving nimbly and gracefully, without any sense of constraint.

As Tomoyo said, this combat suit really suits her perfectly.

The black cropped top fits her figure perfectly, revealing her slender waist. Paired with matching shorts, it makes Sakura's petite figure appear longer and her legs look sleek and straight.

A pink cloak hung down behind her, swaying gently with her movements. The tassels swayed, which, instead of making her look graceful, added a touch of heroism to her, giving the originally lively girl a more composed and warrior-like demeanor.

"Sakura, you look so cool in this outfit!" Tomoyo had already pointed her camera at Sakura, her purple eyes sparkling with undisguised excitement. The shutter clicked incessantly, almost without pause. "This angle is great! Turn around again, let the cape flutter!"

Sakura felt a little embarrassed by the compliment. She raised her hand to touch the beret on her head, her fingertips brushing against the star emblem on the brim, and whispered, "Really? I feel... a little uncomfortable, something seems off. Is it really not strange?"

"Not at all! It looks amazing! It's like it was made just for you!" Tomoyo circled around Sakura, sometimes crouching down to photograph the details of the skirt, sometimes standing further away to capture the overall look, recording Sakura's appearance from all sorts of tricky angles, her eyes full of satisfaction with her work.

After all, this was an outfit she had spent several nights designing, perfectly showcasing Sakura's qualities. She was much happier than if she were wearing a new dress herself!

Ye Hui pursed his lips.

Once Tomoyo's creative passion is ignited, nothing can stop her.

It looks like she'll be staying up all night organizing photos again tonight.

"Alright, Tomoyo-chan, let's hurry up and set off!" Sakura quickly overcame her shyness, clenched her fist, her eyes hardening, and said with high spirits, "Li-kun doesn't know the situation yet, we must catch the Clow Cards as soon as possible!"

[You watch as Kinomoto Sakura, a disciple of the Heavenly Spiritual Root, dons the spirit artifact robe meticulously designed by the Guardian Daodaoji Tomoyo. Her heroic bearing and ethereal aura, every movement exuding confidence, are reminiscent of the chief disciple of the Myriad Laws Immortal Sect! You decide that once she successfully subdues the secret treasure, you will make her wear this outfit and pose in a hundred different ways for you to see! Of course, you will use the Guardian Daodaoji Tomoyo to make Kinomoto Sakura willingly manipulate you!]

Ye Hui: “…”

Get out of here!
Ye Hui then turned his gaze to Li Meiling, who was still sitting on the edge of the bed.

Ever since she learned that she was going to the vicinity of Li Xiaolang's house, she hadn't said much, just sat quietly with her eyes somewhat unfocused.

"Meiling, aren't you coming with us?" Ye Hui asked, his tone calm and uncompromising, simply inquiring.

Upon hearing this, Li Meiling visibly stiffened, as if her innermost thoughts had been touched upon.

She slowly lowered her head, fiddling with the hem of her clothes, and said in a very soft voice, "I...I think I won't go. You guys go."

"Why?" Sakura ran over and grabbed her hand. "Let's go together. More people can help each other."

Li Meiling lowered her head even further: "I don't have any magic power at all. I can't use magic like you, and I can't help capture the Clow Cards. If I go, I'll just stand by and watch, and I might even do something wrong, hold you back, and become a burden to you."

She still had some unspoken concerns in her heart.

She didn't want to see Li Xiaolang distracted by protecting her anymore.

She didn't want to hear him say those hurtful things again.

After the argument during the day.

She always felt like an unwanted person.

Whether by Li Xiaolang's side or in this team that can fight against the Clow Cards together.

She couldn't find her place.

Even if Ye Hui taught her stronger physical techniques.

But what can I do?

Without magic, she is still nothing!

[Li Meiling, a young girl skilled in physical cultivation, suffers a setback in her Dao heart and falls into self-doubt. She believes that she lacks spiritual roots and is unable to cultivate profound immortal techniques. The gap between her and the genius disciple Li Xiaolang is like an insurmountable chasm. Continuing to stay by his side will not only fail to help him achieve Dao and ascend, but will also hinder him and distract him!]

"Meiling, how could you be a burden! Don't talk nonsense!" Sakura immediately became anxious upon hearing this. "You're not a burden! You're very capable! Your Chinese martial arts are so amazing, didn't Ye Huijun teach you how to do something?"

Ye Hui blinked: "Body cultivator."

"Yes! Body cultivation! Body cultivation is still cultivation!"

As Sakura spoke, she nodded vigorously, emphasizing that everything she said was true.

Sakura usually seems a bit ditzy and forgetful, but when it comes to caring for and protecting her friends, she puts in more effort than anyone else.

“Sakura is right.” Ye Hui also came over. “Meiling, you have never been a burden. Your martial arts, your courage, and your desire to protect those around you are all very powerful forces that magic cannot replace.”

He paused, then continued, "Moreover, this time it's a double card. Its ability is to copy, to create two identical targets, which could be a scene or Li Xiaolang."

"To catch it, you must attack both clones at the same time and render them incapable of acting simultaneously. Otherwise, as long as one of them is still alive, it can continue to replicate and you will never be able to catch it all."

“You and Li Xiaolang have been learning martial arts together since you were little and have grown up together. The tacit understanding between you is unmatched by anyone else, so you absolutely have to go on this mission.”

"It's time for you to put what I've taught you into practice."

[Li Meiling's mood score +16]

Ye Hui's words were half analysis and half deception.

He remembered that in the original story, it was Meiling and Li Xiaolang who, through years of tacit understanding, successfully subdued Shuangpai.

What he needs to do now is give Meiling an irresistible reason to help her rebuild her confidence and create an opportunity for the two of them to clear up their misunderstandings.

“Me…and Little Wolf?” Li Meiling’s body visibly trembled upon hearing Ye Hui’s words, and she raised her head blankly.

Her tacit understanding with the little wolf...

Do they really have a tacit understanding?

During the day at school, he was so cold to me, not even offering a single word to try and keep me company, and he wouldn't even spare a glance.
“There are many things that only you can do, Meiling.” Sakura held Meiling’s hand tightly. “Syaoran actually cares about you a lot, he just doesn’t say it. The bond you two have formed growing up together is something no one else can compare to.”

Tomoyo stepped forward and gently patted Meiling's shoulder: "Sakura and Ye Huijun are right, Meiling, we all need your strength."

So...she wasn't superfluous after all?

“I…” Li Meiling sniffed, blinked hard to wipe away the tears that were about to spill from the corners of her eyes, and then nodded heavily. “Okay! Let’s go!”

[Li Meiling, a young girl who cultivates her body, has regained her Dao heart! She has decided that even at the cost of her life, she will protect the karmic bond between herself and the genius disciple Li Xiaolang!]

"That's great! Meiling, you're the best!" Sakura happily gave Li Meiling a big hug.

“Since we’ve made up our minds, let’s not waste any more time. The dual-card’s copying ability might get stronger and stronger.” Ye Hui glanced at Xiaoying and the others, then stretched out his hand. “Are you all ready? We can use spatial jump to get there directly, which will save time.”

"Ready!" Sakura raised her hand.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +6]

Tomoyo smiled and nodded, gently placing her hand in Ye Hui's palm.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +5】

Li Meiling took a deep breath, reached out, and placed her hand on Xiaoying's hand.

Xiao Ke flapped its wings and landed on Ye Hui's shoulder.

"Then, let's go!"

Ye Hui focused his mind and initiated a spatial jump.

After a brief moment of slight dizziness.

The four humans and one beast appeared steadily on the street where Li Xiaolang's house was located.

Night had fallen, and the streetlights on both sides of the street emitted a faint, warm glow.

The surroundings were completely silent, with only the occasional chirping of insects.

Where there should have been only one white villa, two identical villas have now appeared side by side.

Whether it's the color of the exterior walls, the style of the windows, the greenery in the garden at the entrance, or even the font and color on the mailbox at the entrance, everything is exactly the same, as if they were carved from the same mold.

Sakura rubbed her eyes and blinked hard to make sure she wasn't seeing things; there really were two villas. She couldn't help but marvel.

"Twin...twin villas?"

The first word that popped into her mind was this one that sounded a bit silly.

"Sakura, your description is really..." Ye Hui rubbed his forehead, not knowing how to retort for a moment.

But upon closer inspection, it's surprisingly fitting to describe these two identical villas.

"It was Shuangpai's doing!" Xiao Ke flew off Ye Hui's shoulder, hovering in the air, its claws clenched tightly. "Its ability is replication. It can replicate not only objects but also scenes, and even make the replica have the same details as the original. I didn't expect it to actually replicate that kid's house. The scale of this replication is too big! It seems its power is already very strong!"

"Is Little Wolf in danger now?" Upon hearing this, Li Meiling's shock was replaced by worry. Her eyes were fixed on the two villas, and her hands unconsciously clenched into fists.

She didn't know which villa Little Wolf was in, nor did she know if he had been cloned by the double agent or even harmed.

Although she was arguing with the little wolf during the day.

But now, the thought that he might be in danger makes me extremely anxious.

Ye Hui followed Li Meiling's gaze and reassured her, "It's hard to say right now. The clones of the double card usually don't actively harm the original, but the illusions they create can easily confuse people with reality. If Li Xiaolang can't tell which one is his home, or if he encounters a clone, he might get confused. We need to go in and take a look."

Tomoyo added, "And we need to be extra careful, there might be more replicas inside the villa, whether it's furniture or... people."

“It shouldn’t be a big problem,” Ye Hui said. “The double card itself isn’t very aggressive; it’s more like a kid who likes to play pranks. It copied Li’s house, and I guess it’s mostly just for fun.”

While they were discussing it.

The door of one of the villas was suddenly pushed open from the inside.

Li Xiaolang, dressed in a dark green Taoist robe, rushed out quickly, holding a compass in his hand.

The compass needle was spinning wildly.

As soon as he stepped out, he saw Ye Hui and his group standing on the street. He paused noticeably, his eyes sweeping over the group before finally landing on Li Meiling. His ears turned slightly red, and his gaze became somewhat unnatural. He hadn't expected to run into her here.

"How...how did you get here?"

"Li!" Xiaoying waved, wanting to explain their purpose, "We've come to..."

"We're here to catch the Clow Cards!" Li Meiling suddenly shouted, getting ahead of Sakura. She took a step forward, put her hands on her hips, and stared straight at Li Xiaolang.

Looking at her fierce and aggressive demeanor, Li Xiaolang's lips moved as if he wanted to say something, perhaps an explanation or an apology, but in the end he swallowed his words back.

He awkwardly looked away, maintaining his usual aloof demeanor, and said in a calm voice, "I can handle it on my own. I don't need your help. I can catch it."

[The genius disciple Li Xiaolang forcefully maintained his aloof image! He believed that even facing the most powerful enemy, he absolutely could not lose face in front of someone like Li Meiling, who practiced unorthodox methods, and he certainly didn't want the body-cultivating girl Li Meiling to see him in such a disheveled state!]

Ye Hui shook his head silently in his heart.

This kid is still acting all high and mighty.

If this continues...

Let alone catching Clow Cards.

The misunderstanding will likely only deepen.

"What do you mean you don't need our help?!" Li Meiling was infuriated by his nonchalant attitude, her voice rising several decibels. "Who do you think you are? Do you think you can defeat all the Clow Cards by yourself? Don't forget who helped you last time..."

"Meiling!" Sakura quickly grabbed the agitated Meiling Li, patted her arm, and gestured for her to calm down. "We're here to help, not to argue."

Just when the two were at an impasse...

Two figures with gray hair, dressed in gray Zhongshan suits, suddenly appeared on the balconies of the two villas on the second floor.

They are two identical Wengers!

Their hairstyles, expressions, and even the wrinkles in their clothes were exactly the same.

"Young Master, good luck!!" Uncle Wen from the villa on the left waved to Li Xiaolang downstairs with a kind smile on his face.

"Young Master, keep it up!" Uncle Wen from the villa on the right waved along, his tone and gestures perfectly synchronized with Uncle Wen on the left.

"Huh? Two Wenbos! Which one is the real one?" Sakura looked at the two identical Wenbos and her little face scrunched up.

She had met Wenbo a few times before, but now she couldn't tell who was the original and who was the copy.

"I don't know, they look exactly the same, even their tone of voice is the same." Tomoyo shook her head with some difficulty, but she still immediately raised the camera to record this rare scene, switching the lens back and forth between the two Wenbos, not missing a single detail.

"Young Master, don't just stand there! Go and catch that troublemaker!" Uncle Wen on the left urged slightly, his hands behind his back and his body leaning forward slightly.

“Yes, young master, you are the most talented heir of the Li family. This little thing will definitely not be difficult for you! You can definitely do it!” Uncle Wen on the right echoed.

The two Wenbos, instead of arguing, cheered for Li Xiaolang in unison.

It was just like we had rehearsed it beforehand.

But not long after, things started to take a strange turn.

Suddenly, Wenbo on the left took out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Wenbo on the right immediately pulled out an identical handkerchief and did the same thing.

Immediately afterwards, they began to adjust their collars and cuffs in unison, even their breathing rhythms were perfectly synchronized, leaving everyone dumbfounded.

Li Xiaolang's brows furrowed even more, and the compass needle in his hand spun even faster.

The copying ability of the two cards was even stronger than he had imagined; they could even perfectly replicate Wenbo's subtle movements, which undoubtedly increased the difficulty of distinguishing between the real and fake.

Li Meiling temporarily forgot about arguing with Li Xiaolang, her eyes fixed on the two Wen Bos, feeling nervous.

If even Wenbo can't tell the difference, wouldn't it be even more dangerous if Li Xiaolang encountered a clone?
Just as everyone was staring in a daze at the two Wenbos moving in sync.

A faint halo of light suddenly appeared above the rooftops of the two villas.

After the halo dissipated, two small creatures that looked like little elves appeared out of thin air.

They are only the size of a palm, with round faces, pointed ears, and a pair of transparent, thin wings on their backs, which scatter tiny specks of light when they flap.

These two little elves are exactly the same except for their hair color.

A girl with pink hair, the ends of which were slightly curled, like a blooming cherry blossom.

The other one has blue hair, with smooth strands like clear lake water.

They hovered on the edge of the roof, curiously looking down at the people below.

"Is that the Double Card?" Sakura pointed to the little fairy on the roof, somewhat surprised.

The shape of this Clow Card is so cute!
“That’s right, it’s them!” Keke flapped its wings and said with certainty, “These two little sprites are the real bodies of the two cards. They share consciousness and their actions are completely synchronized. It won’t be so easy to catch them.”

The two seemed to have overheard their conversation. After exchanging a glance, they suddenly flew towards Li Xiaolang's direction at the same time.

They were incredibly fast, and in the blink of an eye, they were in front of Li Xiaolang.

The pink elf reached out her tiny hand first and gently pinched Li Xiaolang's left cheek.

The little blue sprite followed suit and quickly pinched Li Xiaolang's right cheek.

Then the two elves stepped back simultaneously, hovering in the air as if observing his reaction.

Li Xiaolang: "...?"

He stood there, stunned, the sensation of being pinched still lingering on his face. His eyes widened in surprise, then turned to shame and anger.

[The genius disciple Li Xiaolang was publicly humiliated by a demon spirit formed from the Yin-Yang Illusion Mirror, his Dao heart insulted and his anger blazing! He had never suffered such humiliation before, and immediately decided to use talismans to teach these two demon spirits a lesson!]

Li Xiaolang took out a yellow talisman from his pocket, made a hand seal, and shouted in a deep voice, "Summon Feng Hua!"

Swish!
The talisman instantly transformed into a stream of air, flying towards the Twin Spirits with lightning speed.

However, the two-card sprites are exceptionally agile.

They gently flapped their wings, their bodies as light as willow catkins, and gracefully dodged to the side.

The air currents brushed past their wings as they flew by, splashing up a small cloud of dust as they landed on the ground.

After dodging the attack, the two elves even did a somersault in the air, as if to provoke each other.

They then flew off in the directions of Li Meiling and Xiaoying respectively.

The pink fairy flew around Li Meiling once, its eyes fixed on her bun hairstyle, seemingly particularly interested in it, and even reached out its little hand to gently poke the bow on the top of her head.

The little blue sprite stopped in front of Sakura, tilting its head curiously and staring at the sealing wand in her hand.

"They... don't seem to mean any harm? They're just playing with us." Tomoyo said softly, holding up her camera and recording the Pokémon's every move.

“They just like to play pranks and don’t really intend to hurt anyone,” Ye Hui nodded and added, “but if we let them keep replicating, the consequences will be unimaginable. They might even create more chaotic scenes.”

"No matter what, we have to catch them first!" Li Xiaolang put away the talisman, his tone serious, his eyes fixed on the two-card spirit.

He actually got his face pinched by one, no, two Clow Cards!

It's true!

Li Xiaolang's face turned red.

"To catch them, we must attack both Pokémon at the same time, rendering them incapacitated simultaneously," Ye Hui said leisurely, his gaze sweeping over the two Pokémon before turning to Li Xiaolang and Li Meiling, who were still sulking.

It seems it's time to give them a push and help them clear up the misunderstanding.

"Attack simultaneously? How can that be done? It's impossible for all of us to move in perfect sync, right?" Sakura frowned, looking somewhat troubled.

Even if she and Ye Huijun acted at the same time, they probably wouldn't be able to achieve perfect coordination.

Because she simply couldn't keep up with Ye Huijun's speed.
Ye Hui's gaze slowly fell on Li Meiling and Li Xiaolang, and a smile appeared on his lips.

"This, I'm afraid, will depend on the two of them."

"Relying on the two of us?"

Li Meiling and Li Xiaolang spoke almost simultaneously.

After they finished speaking, the two glanced at each other subconsciously, then quickly looked away, their ears turning slightly red.

[Li Meiling's mood score +8]

[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +7]

“That’s right.” Ye Hui nodded, his tone certain. “The two are two completely identical individuals. Their actions, thoughts, and even breathing are completely synchronized. To attack them simultaneously, you must hit their vital points precisely at the same time and with the same force, without missing a beat.”

He paused, then continued, "This level of tacit understanding requires a long period of practice and understanding. Among the people here, I'm afraid only the two of you who grew up together and practiced martial arts together can achieve this. Although Sakura, Tomoyo, and I can also cooperate, our level of tacit understanding is far from sufficient."

In fact, with his supernatural abilities and Tomoyo's assistance, he might not be unable to catch the double card.

But he wanted to take this opportunity to help Li Xiaolang and Li Meiling rebuild their trust and clear up their previous misunderstandings.

Sakura seems to have absolutely no intention of getting along with Li Xiaolang right now.

Therefore, it would be better to try to bring Li Meiling and Li Xiaolang together.

What if they end up together?
Does that mean Sakura will be able to freely pursue the love she desires from now on?

After all, given her age, it's really a bit too early to settle down with a partner so soon.

Let Sakura grow up a bit more and make her own choices.

It is everyone's freedom to like whomever they want.

You've entrusted the crucial task of subduing the Yin-Yang Illusion Mirror to your genius disciple Li Xiaolang and the body-cultivating girl Li Meiling. While this action may seem selfless, you're actually using the karmic bond between them to uncover the Mirror's weaknesses...

Ye Hui: ?
He's clearly playing matchmaker, helping two naive and clueless teenagers fall in love, isn't he?

"How about it? Want to give it a try?" Ye Hui asked, seizing the opportunity as he noticed the hesitation in their eyes. "This is not only the best way to win both hands, but also a chance to prove your teamwork!"

“I…” Li Meiling hesitated.

She looked at Li Xiaolang, feeling both expectant and nervous.

She didn't know if Li Xiaolang was willing to cooperate with her, after all, the two had argued during the day.

Just as she was hesitating, Meiling noticed that Li Xiaolang was also looking at her.

The moment their eyes met, they both looked away as if they had been burned.

But the awkwardness in the air dissipated considerably, replaced by a subtle atmosphere.

"Meiling, Ye Huijun is right. You and Xiaolang grew up together, so you'll definitely be able to work well together! You two can definitely do it!" Sakura waved her little fists to cheer on Li Meiling.

“Yes, Meiling,” Tomoyo added encouragingly. “We’ve all witnessed the chemistry between you and Li. As long as you’re willing to let go of your worries, you’ll definitely be able to win the double card.”

Li Meiling glanced at Sakura and Tomoyo's expectant eyes, then secretly glanced at Li Xiaolang's tense profile, took a deep breath, and made up her mind.

"Okay! Let me try!"

Now, all that's left is for Li Xiaolang to give his approval.

A brief silence fell over the scene, and all eyes were on Li Xiaolang.

He remained silent for a moment, seemingly struggling with his inner thoughts.

Finally, he turned around and extended his hand to Li Meiling. Although his tone was still somewhat stiff, it also carried a hint of gentleness.

"Meiling, let's go together."

Li Meiling looked at his outstretched hand. His palm was large, with distinct knuckles, and calluses from years of practicing incantations and martial arts.

She paused for a moment, pursed her lips, and then reached out and gently took his hand.

The moment their hands clasped, it felt as if a warm current flowed between them.

All the previous misunderstandings and awkwardness vanished at this moment.

"Yay! Let's get started!" Sakura was even more excited than Li Xiaolang and Li Meiling.

She gripped the sealing wand tightly in her hand, her face full of anticipation.

"Then let's assign tasks to ensure everything goes smoothly." Ye Hui began to deploy tactics.

“Sakura, you’ll be in charge of support. After Li Xiaolang and Meiling hold off the two cards, you can use the Clow Cards to create opportunities for them and prevent them from escaping.”

"Tomoyo, you're in charge of filming and recording, and also keep an eye on the surroundings. If anything seems amiss, alert us immediately."

Tomoyo gave him an "OK" sign, her camera already adjusted to the best angle: "Don't worry, Ye Hui-kun, I'll keep an eye on things."

"As for me..." Ye Hui stroked his chin, "I'll just be responsible for cheering you guys on from the sidelines, and keeping an eye on Xiao Ke so it doesn't suddenly rush over and cause trouble."

"What? I think you're trying to slack off again! You're clearly capable of helping, but you always hide in the back!" Little Ke Dou Dou glared at him, pointing her little paw at him, complaining with dissatisfaction.

[Kerberos's Mood Value +8]

Ye Hui glanced at it and slowly retorted, "What I call strategic planning and decisive victory is having a firm grasp of the overall situation. What do you know, you glutton?"

Xiao Ke: (`Δ')／Angry! I'm so angry, waaaaah!!
[Kerberos's Mood Value +8]

Ye Hui ignored the sulking Xiao Ke and turned to look at Li Xiaolang and Li Meiling, "Are you two ready?"

Li Xiaolang and Li Meiling exchanged a glance, said nothing more, and simply nodded firmly at the same time.

Although their previously tightly clasped hands had loosened, the atmosphere between them had become exceptionally harmonious, as if they were fully prepared.

Just then, two beams of light flew back from afar; they were the two little sprites that had flown away earlier.

They seemed to have had enough fun, flapping their wings and circling above everyone's heads.

Li Xiaolang and Li Meiling moved at almost the same time.

Without exchanging any words, they rushed towards the two little elves as if they had agreed beforehand.

Li Xiaolang ran towards the blue-haired elf, while Li Meiling went straight for the pink-haired elf.

One person against one.

The division of labor is clear.

As they ran, images of practicing martial arts together in the yard when they were children flashed through Li Xiaolang's and Li Meiling's minds.

Back then, they would always practice horse stance and moves together. If one of them made a mistake, the other would immediately point it out.

When faced with difficulties, they encourage each other to persevere.

These memories, etched into our very bones, have now transformed into an unspoken understanding and cooperation.

The two looked at each other again and saw the same emotion in each other's eyes.

"Come on!" Li Meiling took a deep breath, stopped, and assumed a standard martial arts stance, with her legs shoulder-width apart, her hands clenched into fists in front of her chest, and her eyes fixed on the pink elf.

"Hmm!" Li Xiaolang also stopped and struck a pose in front of the blue elf, his eyes focused, and his aura became sharp.

The next second, the two attacked simultaneously from the left and right!

Punch, raise your leg, sweep to the side!
Every movement was incredibly precise and perfectly synchronized!

The tacit understanding they developed from practicing martial arts together since childhood was on full display at this moment.

Exquisitely detailed!

"boom!"

"boom!"

Two muffled thuds sounded simultaneously.

The two little elves instantly lost their balance and fell from the sky to the ground.

"We did it! Yay!" Sakura jumped up excitedly. "That's amazing! Li! Meiling! You guys are incredible!"

"Sakura! Now! Quickly use the sealing wand to subdue them! Don't give them a chance to escape!" Kero shouted from the side.

"Hey!" Sakura reacted too, raising her sealing wand and aiming it at the two sprites that had fallen to the ground. "Restore your original form! Clow Cards!"

As she finished speaking, the bird's head tip on the top of the wand emitted a dazzling light, enveloping the two elves.

Under the influence of the light, the sprite's body gradually became transparent, then slowly merged together, eventually transforming into a card.

The card floated up slowly and finally landed in Li Xiaolang's hand.

With the two cards successfully sealed, the surrounding scenery changed.

The glow on both sides of the street gradually faded, and one of the two villas that were originally standing side by side slowly became transparent and finally disappeared completely, leaving only Li Xiaolang's villa.

The two Wenbos on the second-floor balcony gradually merged together, becoming a complete Wenbo.

Uncle Wen stood on the balcony, looking down at the young master who was safe and sound, and a relieved smile appeared on his face.

He didn't disturb them, but silently turned around and went back into the house.

"Great, it worked!" Sakura ran to Li Xiaolang's side, looking at the two cards in his hand. "Meiling! Li! Your teamwork just now was amazing! Your movements were so fast and precise, I was stunned!"

"Yes, Meiling, your moves were so clean and cool just now." Tomoyo walked over as well, her purple eyes curving into crescents.

After being praised by Sakura and Tomoyo, Li Meiling felt a little embarrassed, and a faint blush rose on her cheeks.

She scratched her head, her gaze unconsciously drifting to Li Xiaolang beside her, and her voice became a little soft: "Well... not really, it's mainly because Xiaolang... cooperated well. Without him, I couldn't do it alone."

Li Xiaolang held the two cards, glanced down at the patterns on them, then slowly raised his head to look at Li Meiling beside him, his expression somewhat complicated.

He was silent for a moment, then took a deep breath and finally mustered the courage to meet Li Meiling's eyes.

This time, he didn't look away as he had before, but stared intently at her.

"Strawberry Bell".

"Ok?"

Li Meiling was startled by his sudden call and subconsciously looked up, only to meet his deep eyes.

“I have never felt that you are in my way.”

Li Xiaolang's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached Li Meiling's ears.

“Back at school, I… I just didn’t know how to tell you that I didn’t want you to leave.”

Upon hearing this, Li Meiling's eyes instantly reddened.

She sniffed, a slight sob in her voice, but then couldn't help laughing out loud, scolding Li Xiaolang, "You...you big idiot! Why did you only say so now! You made me sad for so long!"

Ye Hui, Zhi Shi, and Xiao Ying watched this scene from the side, all with gratified smiles on their faces.

Kero stopped complaining and landed on Sakura's shoulder—definitely not because no one was paying attention to it.

now.

The night was still gentle, and the streetlights cast a warm glow, capturing this beautiful moment.

"I..." Li Xiaolang panicked when he saw her reddened eyes. His previously calm expression turned helpless.

He stood there, unconsciously clenching his two cards, his eyes darting around in a panic, before finally glancing instinctively at Ye Hui beside him.

Brother, help me!

Ye Hui helplessly shrugged at him, saying nothing, but silently mouthing two words: "Coax her."

How to coax?
Li Xiaolang's mind went blank.

From childhood to adulthood, his life consisted of nothing but practicing martial arts, learning magic, and reading books.

No one had ever taught him how to win a girl's heart.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but didn't know where to begin. He could only stand there awkwardly, watching Li Meiling's tears well up in her eyes, as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

Just as Li Xiaolang was still struggling with how to start the conversation, Li Meiling suddenly burst out laughing.

She watched Li Xiaolang's clumsy attempt to comfort someone, yet his awkwardness and helplessness made her both angry and amused. Before the tears in her eyes could fall, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up, revealing a relieved smile.

"Okay, I forgive you."

She raised her hand to wipe away the tears from the corner of her eyes, her face regaining its usual radiance, and her eyes brightening. "However, if you dare to say something like that again, I really will never talk to you again!"

After saying that, Li Meiling waved her fist, giving Li Xiaolang a warning look.

Uh?
What kind of language?

Li Xiaolang was about to ask that question, but seeing Meiling's expression, he swallowed his words.

"I...I won't do it again."

He secretly glanced at Ye Hui next to him, who looked at him with a "you're so stupid" expression, and his cheeks felt a little hot.

[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +11]

(End of this chapter)