The Abyss World, the Kemono Girl Encyclopedia Project!

"It's alright, Sister Moyu, I'm not too tired yet."

Wang Yan sat down with Mo Yu. Although he had been busy all day, he didn't seem too tired. Mo Yu thoughtfully poured him a cup of black tea and added two sugar cubes.

These past few days, Wang Yan has needed to assist the city defense team, while Mo Yu has been going to the logistics department to assist with medical treatment, so the bakery is closing relatively early.

Wang Yan held his teacup, took a sip, looked at the bustling crowd outside the window, then suddenly glanced at the black tea in his hand and said to Mo Yu:

"By the way, Sister Moyu, have you ever thought about mixing milk and black tea together and selling it?"

"Milk...and black tea?"

Mo Yu asked with some doubt:

"I've never thought that way before. What kind of drinking is this?"

Wang Yan, however, said with absolute certainty:

"This is a super popular drink in my hometown, called milk tea. Whether it's iced milk tea or hot milk tea, people love to drink it in every season. I really think you should try it, Sister Moyu."

Upon hearing Wang Yan's words, Mo Yu couldn't help but become curious. What would milk and black tea taste like? Would it really be that delicious?

Thinking this, Mo Yu returned to the kitchen, poured half a cup of fresh milk, then added it to the black tea. After stirring for a moment, a rich and simple cup of black tea was ready.

She brought it close to her nose and smelled it; indeed, she could detect a strange fragrance. She took a small sip, and a fragrant and rich taste instantly filled her mouth. Just one sip was enough to fascinate her with its unique flavor.

"Mixing milk and black tea together gives it both the richness of milk and the aroma of black tea... It really tastes good."

"Hmph, how about it, Sister Moyu? Was what I said correct?"

Mo Yu rested his chin on his hand, pondering, and said, "This is indeed a good idea. If we optimize it further, the young ladies in the inner city will definitely love it."

She paused, as if she had some concerns, and continued:

"But this milk might significantly increase the cost..."

Wang Yan was taken aback upon hearing this. Milk?

Subconsciously, his eyes lowered slightly, and Mo Yu noticed his gaze, her face instantly turning red.

"What are you thinking! I'm a cow-type beastman of the Bull Clan, not a cow!"

Wang Yan looked embarrassed and apologized repeatedly. He really didn't mean to think that way, but Mo Yu... she was just too easy for people to misunderstand!

Mo Yu also realized that she might have spoken a bit too harshly, and her expression softened slightly. This was mainly because Wang Yan's thinking was a bit off. She... she was just a little older, how could she possibly squeeze in by herself? That would be too strange!

"The milk in the shop is usually supplied by a few small villages around Anju City. The quantity is very small, so it is very expensive. Milk is very easy to spoil, so you can only buy it nearby."

I picked up the cup of milk tea and drank it all in one gulp; warm drinks are the most soothing for the soul.

"Little brother Wang Yan, you're being naughty."

Mo Yu pouted as she spoke, but there was no hint of blame in her expression.

"Haha...sorry, Sister Moyu, I didn't really think too much about it..."

Just as the two were talking, a clear bell rang as the door opened. Mo Yu instinctively turned her head, thinking a guest had arrived, and said:

"Sorry, we're already closed..."

"Hmm? Sister Moyu, didn't I say I was coming to pick up the goods soon? Are you not welcoming me?"

A slightly familiar voice suddenly rang out, and Wang Yan's heart sank. He looked in the direction of the voice and, sure enough, saw a hot woman with dark brown skin.

"Oh, I'm sorry, Sister Xihu, I thought you had a guest. Are you here to pick up cherry blossom cakes? I'll go get them for you right away."

"Hehe~ You've been closing early these past few days, are you hiding something from your older sister?"

After speaking, Xi Hu shifted her gaze, her eyes widening slightly, then a hint of surprise appeared in them as she said:

"Oh my, isn't this Wang Yan? What are you doing here?"

Wang Yan scratched his head awkwardly, realizing that the woman had still noticed.

"Sister Moyu has been very tired these past few nights. I came here to help her with the shop."

Xi Hu paused for a moment, then smiled knowingly, "Tired at night? Mo Yu, I didn't expect someone as mature as you to like someone so young?"

"Oh dear!" Mo Yu's face, which had just calmed down, turned red again. "Sister Xi Hu, don't tease me. I've been helping out with the city defense team these past few nights, and I happen to know Wang Yan, so he came to help me."

"Oh~"

Xi Hu drew out the last syllable of his name, taking a drag on the pipe he was holding between his fingers:

"Oh dear, I thought you two had some kind of story behind it all. What a pity, otherwise I would have liked to join you tonight~"

"Sister Xihu!"

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After the little incident, Wang Yan learned that Mo Yu was able to receive other orders because of her excellent skills. For example, many restaurants would order bread from her, and even Xi Hu's tea room would order some tea and snacks from her.

Watching Mo Yu head to the kitchen to get cherry blossom cakes for Xi Hu, Xi Hu sat down opposite Wang Yan, placing two balls of cake on the table. A slight smile played on her lips as she said seductively:

"Little brother, how long has it been since we last met? From what Sister Moyu said, you've been in Anju City for several days now? Oh dear, you didn't even think to come and see your sister. I'm so sad~"

Wang Yan looked embarrassed and turned his head away from her.

"I've always been busy, so I haven't had much time."

Xi Hu poked her chin and stared straight at him: "Sigh, never mind, I guess you never really cared about me anyway. I bet all those times you said I was pretty were lies—"

After saying that, she took another drag on her pipe and continued:

"How's it going with your half-baked, lustful girlfriend these days?"

"So... let's just leave it the same...?"

"Is that so?" Xi Hu's eyes narrowed slightly, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

"Doesn't the feeling of desire become stronger?"

A single sentence seemed to pierce through Wang Yan's thoughts. What she said... seemed to be true? At first, the big fox was only cooperating with him tentatively, but it seemed to become more and more unrestrained afterward. He hadn't paid much attention to it at first.

But judging from what Xi Hu said... could there be another reason?

"Hehe~ Looks like my sister was right~"

Her alluring eyes were fixed on Wang Yan, and she continued with a faint smile:

"If nothing unexpected happens, that little girl is probably slowly developing in the direction of Yu Lin, but... that's a good thing for you~"

What does that mean? Is Yingluo turning into a member of the Yulin clan?

(I'm trying my best to squeeze out another update. I've been testing the map today, and it's working now. I'll be posting the character designs in the comments section for the next few chapters, so please look forward to it.)