Bad women are always eyeing me covetously.

She seemed unconcerned as she rinsed her hands with cold water, but the pain in her fingers still made Xi Lan frown.

"Xing, can you let go of me for a moment? I need to go find some ointment."

Hearing Xi Lan say that, Xing could only reluctantly release Xi Lan's waist, allowing her a rare moment of freedom.

"let me help you."

But it must be admitted that this little raccoon is much better at finding things than she is. While Xi Lan was looking for burn ointment, Xing found it immediately.

As if holding a treasure, she hurried over to Xi Lan and carefully tended to the burn on her finger.

"It won't hurt much, Xing, you can use a little more force, no need to be so careful."

I watched as the little gray-haired girl trembled, afraid to apply the medicine to herself, lest she hurt her.

Even so, Xing only frowned and still dared not make any heavy movements in her hands.

Xi Lan expressed her helplessness about this.

"What's wrong? Are you injured?"

Himeko, who received the call on March 7, came out of her room and naturally saw Hoshi applying medicine to Yuran.

"Oh, I accidentally burned my hand with hot water while making black tea, but it's okay."

Xi Lan smiled indifferently, then watched as Ji Zi walked over with leisurely steps and watched Xing apply medicine to her.

"On March 7th, they said they saw the company's Jade Lady's private ship, and it's already arrived at Immortal Boat Luofu." Himeko asked gently, "Are you going back now?"

Xi Lan noticed Xing's unsteady movements for a moment, but with her mind preoccupied with the news that Emerald had really come to pick her up, she subconsciously ignored the man's strange behavior.

A genuine smile appeared on her face, and even the tip of her tail wagged happily.

"Well, we've troubled you all here for too long, it's time to go back."

As Hoshino and the others' guardian, Himeko could naturally see the expectation in Yuran's eyes.

But the other party was, after all, the debt collector and the child raised by that Jade Lady, so she couldn't stay any longer.

Although being with Yulan is indeed comfortable.

There's no other way; it seems we can only let Xilan go back for now.

"Besides, I still have a lot of work to do."

Helping Ms. Jade with her work is also work, isn't it?

Xi Lan didn't say these words aloud; she only thought about them secretly in her heart.

"...The medicine has been applied."

Xing's voice was muffled, clearly indicating that she was unhappy: "I'm going to go play with March."

Be careful on the road.

For some reason, Xing seemed even more dejected as she left after hearing what Xi Lan said.

Himeko, of course, knew why Hoshi was unhappy, but... judging from this fox-like girl who hadn't yet realized what had happened, the person involved clearly didn't understand what was going on.

Ok.

Being young is wonderful, isn't it?

Himeko, sitting calmly beside Yulan, simply smiled faintly.

Now, only Himeko and Yuuarashi remain in the carriage.

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Chapter 116 Where did this little gray-haired guy come from that steals my fox?

Even though Himeko said that, there was no message from Lady Emerald on Yuran's terminal.

They seem to be dealing with something.

All I have to do is wait.

Yulan was momentarily distracted before realizing that it seemed that only she and Himeko were there.

She raised her head slightly and saw the red figure seemingly soaking in something, which immediately put Xi Lan on alert.

Surprisingly, Xi Lan did not smell the strong coffee aroma.

It was the aroma of the black tea that I hadn't brewed properly.

While Xilan was still lost in thought, Jizi, who had impulsively prepared a cup of black tea for her, slowly turned her head and looked at the wary look on the silver-white fox's face, and couldn't help but chuckle.

"Why do you look so wary? I haven't dealt with any biological weapons."

Himeko's coffee is indeed a biological weapon.

Xi Lan silently murmured these words to herself, but seeing the gentle smile on the mature woman's face, she naturally dared not say them to her.

"I really wanted you to try my homemade coffee, but it seems you prefer black tea... I won't force you."

Himeko walked at a leisurely pace, handing a steaming cup of black tea to Yulan.

Although she said it was a pity, Himeko still had that gentle smile on her face, and her golden eyes were just gazing at her softly.

Like a more qualified parent.

If she doesn't want to drink it, Himeko won't actually force Yuran to drink it.

"Um... thank you. If I drink coffee now, I actually won't be able to sleep tonight."

After Xi Lan accepted the cup of black tea, her heart finally settled down a little, and she cautiously glanced at Ji Zi out of the corner of her eye.

Only after realizing that the other party had no intention of making coffee did I finally breathe a sigh of relief.

After enjoying his black tea, he closed his eyes contentedly, like a very relaxed cat.

Although Yulan is now a canine (?).

"Oh, right, I was thinking of giving you a gift before I leave."

Himeko simply smiled and took out a beautifully wrapped gift box from the cabinet in the carriage.

It was prepared beforehand.

I just didn't expect so many things to happen, and it's been delayed until now.

Himeko handed the carefully prepared gift to Yuran, gesturing with her eyes for her to open it and take a look.

Xi Lan could vaguely sense what was inside the gift, but inevitably, she still unconsciously wagged her tail.

Looking at the calming aroma emanating from the packaged item, Xi Lan genuinely liked the gift.

"Thank you, Ms. Himeko."

The scent of this fragrance doesn't seem to be much different from the perfume Himeko wears.

But this reassuring feeling...

She doesn't hate it.

Most aromatherapy products would be unbearable for her nose, but the scented candles that Himeko chose did not make her feel uncomfortable.

It's a gift that was carefully chosen.

Xi Lan smiled and squinted her eyes. After rewrapping the gift she had unpacked, she thanked Himeko once again.

"Thank you so much, Ms. Himeko. I really don't know how to repay you."

The pair of fox ears on her head twitched involuntarily, bouncy and tickling Himeko's palms.

Himeko, who allowed her to travel on the train together and never said a word when she suddenly got off, even gave her such a thoughtful gift.

"If you want to repay me, um..."

Himeko pretended to be deep in thought, blinking her beautiful eyes and slightly raising the corners of her mouth, which showed a rare touch of playfulness at this moment.

There's something I've wanted to do for a long time.

After thinking it over, she simply sat down leisurely beside him, so close that Xi Lan could feel his softness pressing against her.

She wanted to keep her distance.

But Himeko's outstretched arm had somehow already wrapped around her waist.

Don't rush to refuse.

She spoke gently, as if coaxing a child: "I just wanted you to try something you hadn't finished before."

Himeko's voice softened, and if you ignored her actions, she looked remarkably like a caring older sister next door.

"...This, this..."

"If you don't want to, then we can choose another one."

Xi Lan was somewhat bewildered, but looking at Ji Zi's expression, she couldn't bring herself to refuse.

That's probably the downside of being thin-skinned.

Whenever something happens, her fair cheeks will blush with embarrassment.

And the most important thing is that I said I wanted to repay Himeko!

No, it's just a lap pillow! Nothing bad will happen if I lie down for a bit!

...Although that's what they say, it seems that the only person I've actually used a lap pillow as a pillow is Ms. Emerald.

She nervously twitched her ears, then carefully, as if her weight pressing down on Himeko would make her uncomfortable.

Himeko chuckled softly, feeling the soft, fluffy ears resting on her lap. She slowly reached out and gently stroked the gradient-colored hair by Yuran's ear, trying to help him relax.

"It's okay, just use it as a pillow, it won't feel heavy."

Even so, Xi Lan felt a little embarrassed and could only turn her head away, not daring to look at Ji Zi's gentle and somewhat kind expression.