Konoha: I, Uchiha, am brimming with positive energy

Chapter 334 The Fallen Wife

"That bastard Sai actually told me not to cause him trouble. Is that how he talks to his wife?"

That night, in Uchiha Yoichi's izakaya, Yamanaka Ino, her face flushed, complained about Sai's attitude towards her.

Three days have passed since the failed plan. Sakura knows that the plan failed and that it was her daughter Sarada who spread the news. The next day, she went to apologize, feeling embarrassed.

At the time, Yamanaka Ino quickly said it was nothing, as she couldn't possibly get angry at Sarada and Yamanaka Inojin. However, Sai's words were too upsetting for Yamanaka Ino. Over the next few days, she not only couldn't figure it out, but instead became increasingly angry.

Tonight, Yamanaka Ino was in a bad mood. After taking care of Inojin, she went out to have a drink. Unbeknownst to her, this upset woman ended up at Uchiha Yoichi's izakaya.

There aren't many izakayas open late at night in Konoha Village. Uchiha Yoichi's is the quietest, because it's quite expensive and most people can't afford it. Yamanaka Ino came three times, and each time she sat at the same table with Uchiha Yoichi without paying.

Yamanaka Ino took another small sip of sake, then asked, "Boss, do you think he's wrong?"

Uchiha Yang's lips curled into a slight smile, which then vanished as he said, "Hmm, maybe. But you're husband and wife after all, so you should both compromise."

"Why should I back down? It's his fault!"

After hearing this, Yamanaka Ino slammed her wine glass on the table and said unhappily.

Uchiha Yoichi feigned helplessness and said, "What can we do? Even this trick didn't work. Let's just pretend this never happened. Besides, Mrs. Ino, I'm a pharmacist now, not a relationship counselor. The advice I gave you a couple of days ago was already my limit."

Yamanaka Ino wore a pitiful expression, her aggrieved, deep blue eyes staring directly into Uchiha Yoichi's eyes as she asked, "Boss, isn't there any other way?"

"That's it. We've already used the fake infidelity trick. Are we going to actually cheat? Or should we just pretend it never happened and back down?"

Uchiha Yang tried to persuade her, but he knew that such persuasion would not only be ineffective against Yamanaka Ino, a strong-willed woman, but would also only add fuel to the fire.

"That bastard, if he goes any further, it really might not be a good idea."

Yamanaka Ino's voice grew softer and softer. In her drunken impulsiveness, she could say anything, and many of them were her true feelings. In addition, Uchiha Yoichi's unintentional addition of fuel to the fire, his seemingly admonishing words, actually had the opposite effect step by step.

After a moment of silence, Yamanaka Ino suddenly looked up and stared at Uchiha Yoichi's face. It was a very handsome face, even more eye-catching than Sai's.

Although they've been married for almost ten years, Ino hasn't changed her liking for handsome men; she just hides it because of her family.

Yamanaka Ino blushed even more, then suddenly asked, "Boss, do you think I'm pretty?"

"Although I don't know what you looked like when you were young, Mrs. Ino is now one of the top beauties in this country and even in the five major countries."

Upon hearing this, Yamanaka Ino froze for a moment, then quickly covered her flushed face and said shyly, "Ugh, you're so annoying~ It's not as exaggerated as you make it out to be, boss!"

"I have no need to flatter you. Although I felt that you had a bit of a temper during our last few meetings, Mrs. Ino, your charming and unpretentious personality is also quite endearing. Moreover, Mrs. Ino, you care a lot about the people around you; there are probably not many women in the entire Hidden Leaf Village who are better than you."

"Oh, it's not that good, boss, you're really overestimating me."

Upon hearing these words, Ino Yamanaka covered her face in embarrassment. She felt that in Uchiha Yoichi's words, she had become the most perfect woman in the Land of Fire, but Ino really didn't feel that good about herself.

"Could it be... that this guy likes me?"

The thought flashed through Yamanaka Ino's mind, but she shook her head. She was already someone else's wife, and the person in front of her was even better than she had imagined. She suddenly felt her heart beating a little fast.

"Boss, I'm already married. I'm someone else's wife now."

Ino felt she had to remind Uchiha Yoichi not to have any other ideas.

"I understand, but I feel that a woman as family-oriented, beautiful, and generous as you shouldn't be so insecure, and even less should you be drinking and hurting yourself here for someone who doesn't cherish you; I heard you own a flower shop, so you should know the language of flowers, Mrs. Ino."

Uchiha Yang stared into Yamanaka Ino's blue eyes, even seeing his own reflection in them, before slowly saying, "Cosmos, beautiful, radiant, and resilient—that's you, Mrs. Ino."

"Boss"

Upon hearing these words, Yamanaka Ino felt as if an arrow had pierced her heart. She felt as if the person in front of her had read her entire being, and that he was the one who understood her best.

At the same time, a faint regret welled up in Yamanaka Ino's heart. Why hadn't she met this person sooner?

"I"

"That's about enough. Shall we go get a cup of tea? Or maybe wake up a bit?"

Uchiha Yoichi interrupted Yamanaka Ino and invited her, saying that no matter what Yamanaka Ino said, he couldn't take the next step. Only by inviting Yamanaka Ino to his home could he take things a step further.

"Going home like this will make other people worry, so it's better to get rid of the smell of alcohol on you."

Upon hearing Uchiha Yoichi's words, Yamanaka Ino's heart swayed slightly once more. Suppressing her shyness, she said, "Well, alright then, thank you for your trouble, boss."

"This is no trouble at all, let's go."

Then, Uchiha Yangyi got up and walked outside, and Yamanaka Ino followed, still immersed in the emotion she had just felt.

Yamanaka Ino herself did not expect that she would have such a strong sense of resonance with someone she had known for less than a year.

After leaving the izakaya, Uchiha Yoichi led Yamanaka Ino into the pharmacy.

Upon reaching the second floor, Yamanaka Ino immediately smelled a strong medicinal fragrance, and she couldn't help but curiously peek inside.

Uchiha Yoichi said without turning around, "This is where I experiment with medicine. If you're curious, Mrs. Ino, you can come and visit tomorrow."

Yamanaka Ino immediately looked like a child caught stealing, and quickly lowered her head and whispered, "I didn't peek."

"Oh"

Upon hearing the laughter, Yamanaka Ino clenched her fists in embarrassment and anger, demanding, "What are you laughing at?"

"How adorable, Mrs. Ino."

"Eh?"

Yamanaka Ino suddenly paused, then her face flushed red. She quickly and shyly said, "No, that's not true, don't say that~"

Upon arriving on the third floor, Ino looked around curiously, as it was her first time visiting Uchiha Yoichi's residence.

Because both sides were opened up, the interior appeared spacious, and the large glass windows, which were over ten meters long, provided a clear view of the street outside. Streetlights also shone in, bringing a sliver of light into the dim interior.

The room is simply furnished, with a large bed at one end and a blanket on the floor in front of it. The other scattered pieces of furniture make the room look very clean and simple, giving the mountain village a unique experience.

"The tea produced in the land of tea is of excellent quality, and the quantity produced each year is limited. Please try some, Mrs. Ino."

Uchiha Yoichi placed the tea next to Yamanaka Ino and suddenly noticed that Yamanaka Ino was a little reserved. He couldn't help but say, "Mrs. Ino, don't be so reserved. Don't you consider me a friend? I'm more used to your spoiled self from before."

"Who's being spoiled!"

Yamanaka Ino immediately retorted, but after this interruption, she gradually relaxed and then picked up the tea and took a sip; the mellow, slightly bitter, and sweet tea immediately flowed in her mouth, making Yamanaka Ino feel much more refreshed.

"Delicious!"

Uchiha Yoichi smiled and said, "If you like it, drink more. If you like, I'll give you some to take back with you."

Then the room suddenly fell silent. The two of them seemed to be really savoring the taste of the tea, and neither of them spoke for a moment.

A few minutes later, Yamanaka Ino suddenly turned her head, her expression somewhat grave, and said, "What you just said..."

"I was serious about what I just said!"

Before Yamanaka Ino could finish speaking, Uchiha Yoichi interrupted, saying, "I'm sure you, Mrs. Ino, have also felt it; you've never felt this way before, like our hearts are intertwined."

"Hey? What's wrong with you?"

Yamanaka Ino's face immediately turned red. She hadn't expected Uchiha Yoichi to be so bold as to say it so directly. She had originally wanted to pretend that nothing had happened, but Uchiha Yoichi beat her to it, leaving her speechless.

She felt a mix of shyness and fear, but deep down, there was a secret joy that even Yamanaka Ino herself didn't realize. She was married, but she didn't dislike Uchiha Yoichi saying these things.

Then, Uchiha Yoichi stood up, walked over to Yamanaka Ino, took her hand, and led her up, then continued, "Mrs. Ino, do you find this objectionable?"

If a married woman were to be held in this way by another man, most women would probably have already broken free and slapped him; but Yamanaka Ino only felt shy. She wanted to pull her hand back, but the force she used showed that she didn't really want to pull her hand away from Uchiha Yoichi's hand.

Yamanaka Ino blushed and tilted her head, whispering, "Don't be like that, I only see you as a friend."

Before he could finish speaking, Uchiha Yoichi took Yamanaka Ino's other hand and pressed, "Mrs. Ino, do you find this offensive?"

"No, don't do this."

"Cosmos flowers aren't shy. Why can't you face your own heart? I don't want to see Mrs. Ino again, rejected and crying after going back home. That's not beautiful at all, and it betrays the meaning of the cosmos flower."

After saying that, Uchiha Yoichi slowly moved his face closer. He wasn't moving fast, so Yamanaka Ino had plenty of time to dodge or break free.

But all she could think about was Uchiha Yoichi's words from earlier, the cosmos flower that represented her, and Sai's words to Inojin: "Don't cause trouble."

"Hmm~"

Yamanaka Ino's red lips were sealed by Uchiha Yoichi, instantly making her speak.

Then, Uchiha Yoichi wrapped his arm around her waist, and their figures overlapped in the light and shadow of the streetlights outside the window.

"Don't do that."

"Boss, that's not right. I... I'm already married."

With a flick of his hand, Uchiha Yang unbuttoned the purple coat.

He leaned close to Ino's ear and said, "Just call me Yoichi tonight, Mrs. Ino."

"Um"

Led by Uchiha Yoichi, the two then went to the bed.

After a series of rustling sounds, Yamanaka Ino felt an unprecedented stimulation, and her senses gradually rose.

"what!"

A robust guest arrived once again on the road that had been deserted for a long time.

This immediately caused Yamanaka Ino to let out a long shout.

Two figures quickly overlapped, on the large bed, beside the wardrobe armrest, and even by the reflective window.

Tonight, Ino experienced a feeling of novelty that she had never had before.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

The sun gradually rose.

Bathed in the morning sun, the frequency of the two figures overlapping slowed down, and then stopped at the very last moment.

At this moment, Ino was almost unconscious and could only respond instinctively.

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