Yu-Gi-Oh!: Holding Ruri Kurosaki, I'm invincible!

You Ming had absolutely no interest in these social occasions involving welcoming and seeing off guests.

From the very beginning of the party, he carried a large plate and devoured everything in the food area.

They specifically target those fancy dishes that they don't usually get to eat.

"Sigh, this stewed pig's trotters look greasy. Eating too much of it is bad for the stomach. Let me help everyone eat it so as not to waste it."

"And this seafood is cold in nature, it's not good for girls to eat too much of it, let me help you with that."

"..."

The leaders around him saw You Ming eating so happily, and they all had awkward smiles on their faces, but they didn't want to go up and disturb him.

You Ming is now number one in Xinyuan, and they don't want to upset him over such a small matter.

They could only force a smile and whisper to each other, "As expected, our Xinyuan No. 1 is truly unique; even their meals are so distinctive."

But when they saw other students imitating You Ming, indulging in food and drinks in the food area without any regard for their image,

The leaders' faces instantly darkened, and they sneered, "A poor imitation! They don't understand any manners! Which college does this student belong to? So ill-mannered!"

The student who was inexplicably subjected to double standards: ......

You Ming didn't care what these leaders thought; he just kept eating.

He usually lives on the pension left by his parents and Uncle Zecheng's meager salary.

They weren't exactly struggling financially, but they could only afford simple home-cooked meals.

This was the first time he'd ever seen a table laden with such delicacies. Since he was already here, wouldn't it be a waste not to eat more?

While eating, You Ming's gaze would occasionally sweep over Uncle Zecheng not far away.

Uncle Zecheng was surrounded by a group of leaders who he usually only nodded to when they met, and he looked somewhat embarrassed.

He was just a retired duelist who had never met so many people of higher status than himself.

Faced with the leaders' pleasantries and compliments, he could only keep smiling and nodding, saying "thank you" and "you're welcome."

But beneath this predicament lies even more pride and honor.

He looked at You Ming, who was attracting everyone's attention not far away, and felt a sense of satisfaction.

This child has been sensible, frugal, and hardworking since childhood, and now he has finally made something of himself, becoming the top student in Xinyuan.

Even if he's in a difficult situation, he feels proud to have these usually aloof leaders treat him so politely.

Although Uncle Zecheng lives in poverty, he was once a member of the Devil Team when he was young, so he has a lot of experience.

Faced with some pointed questions raised by leaders, such as

"What exactly happened with You Ming's test results? Is there some inside story?"

Which professional league does Youming plan to join in the future?

Uncle Zecheng was able to skillfully gloss over these kinds of questions.

I neither explained it clearly nor made any wild guesses, so as not to cause trouble for You Ming.

The party was taking place in a lively atmosphere.

You Ming kept his head down, carrying his plate as he ate his way from the south to the north of the food area, the food piled up on his plate like a small mountain.

Just as he was about to get the dessert, a pair of feet wearing clean white canvas shoes came into his view.

A familiar little purple sock was peeking out from next to the shoes, and the ankles were tinged with a faint red from walking too much.

Yes, it really is top-notch.

You Ming looked up and saw a petite girl standing prettily in front of him, wearing a light blue dress.

With long, flowing hair, fair skin, and delicate features like a porcelain doll, it was none other than Ruri Kurosaki.

She was also holding a small plate with only some light vegetable salad on it.

A piece of chocolate was the only food in the room that was slightly higher in calories.

"Is this all you're going to eat?" You Ming asked, somewhat surprised.

He remembered that Kurosaki Ruri's family was a prestigious clan in the dueling world, and her family must be very well-off. Why was she eating so lightly?

Ruri Kurosaki nodded gently, her voice as soft as a feather: "My daily diet is prepared by the family's dedicated nutritionist."

You need to avoid foods that are too oily or salty, otherwise it will affect your performance in the duel.

As she spoke, her gaze fell on You Ming's plate piled high with food.

There was a hint of envy in his eyes.

The two plates presented a stark contrast: one was bland and unrefined, while the other was heavily oiled and salty, like two extremes.

"No wonder you're so narrow-minded."

You Ming put down his chopsticks and sighed softly.

He picked up the largest steak from his plate and handed it to her, saying, "It's okay to make an exception and have a little bit every now and then. Try it, it's delicious."

He originally thought this well-behaved, blockhead-like girl would refuse outright.

Unexpectedly, Kurosaki Ruri hesitated for a moment, looked at the steak in You Ming's hand, and then at the sincere expression on his face.

Finally, she reached out her hand, carefully took it, and whispered, "Thank you."

You Ming asked curiously, "Have you never tried these things before?"

Ruri Kurosaki nodded, then awkwardly cut the steak into pieces with her slender fingers.

She hesitated for a moment, then put the beef in her mouth and chewed it gently.

The spiciness of the steak exploded on her tongue instantly, accompanied by a rich aroma—a taste she hadn't experienced in a long time.

A faint blush instantly spread across Kurosaki Ruri's cheeks, and her eyes brightened as if she had discovered a new continent.

Looking at her cheeks, which were slightly flushed from the spiciness, You Ming suddenly felt a surge of annoyance.

This frustration wasn't directed at Kurosaki Ruri, but at her family, which imposed restrictions on her at every turn.

If someone lives such a disciplined life, even having their meals arranged for them, what's the difference between them and a tool?

Eating is supposed to be a pleasant experience.

Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many chubby kids caused by their love of food.

But for her, it became a task to replenish her body's energy. How tiring it must be to live like that.

He thought for a moment, then asked indirectly, "Where's your brother, Kurosaki Hayato? Why didn't he come to the party?"

Mentioning her brother, Ruri Kurosaki's face instantly lit up.

Her eyes sparkled, and her tone became much lighter: "My brother went to another city to participate in a duel competition."

She paused, a gentle smile spreading across her face. "Only when my brother is around can I properly eat what I want."

Looking at the happy smile on her face, You Ming thought to himself: This Kurosaki Hayato is quite a good older brother.

"Kurosaki Falcon".

You Ming subconsciously repeated the name, a knowing glint in his eyes.

It seems that this rumored sister-protecting maniac is indeed the only light in Kurosaki Ruri's rigid family.

He was able to gain a foothold in the strictly rule-bound Xiao family and even dared to openly break the family rules with his sister.

Even in this new dimension of dueling, Hayabusa's strength is still not to be underestimated.

"Yes, he is my brother."

Ruri Kurosaki looked up, a hint of curiosity in her clear eyes. "Do you know my brother?"