I'll give my daughter one more second.

"I see." Yueyin feigned an expression of sudden realization, as if she understood something.

After Wu Shen finished explaining, he was about to turn off the game screen, but then he seemed to remember something and his outstretched hand froze.

Wait a minute! A visual novel? Branching routes? Different heroines with their own unique endings?

Isn't my current situation eerily similar to that of a visual novel? If Kasumigaoka Utaha and Shiina Mashiro are like completely unrelated branching paths in a game, belonging to entirely different futures, then wouldn't that explain why there are two different daughters who came to this era from the future?

Mai and Yoru don't come from the same branch of the future at all; they belong to different branches of the future!

This analogy is very similar to a visual novel. Wu Shen is currently in the common route at the very beginning of the game. Depending on the choices he makes, he will gradually move towards his own independent route depending on which girl he chooses.

The ending of Kasumigaoka Utaha's route represents Mai's future. Meanwhile, the ending of Shiina Mashiro's route represents Yoru's future.

So it's not that Wu Shen is having an affair! It's just that the little girl comes from a different branch of the future! They even exist as overlapping possibilities or probabilities.

Having figured this out, Wu Shen felt a sudden sense of enlightenment. Most of his previous doubts and worries were resolved. However, he also knew that this was just a logical conjecture, and whether it was the underlying principle of this pattern remained to be verified. He couldn't jump to conclusions so quickly.

He didn't notice that Yueyin, who had stepped down from the computer desk, secretly revealed a knowing smile on her face. She stretched out a small hand, spread two fingers, made a V-shape, and shook it twice before quickly withdrawing her hand, as if nothing had happened.

"Big brother, I'm going home now." After Wu Shen closed the open folders and game programs, and temporarily shut down the computer just in case, Yueyin suddenly said.

"Going back now? Aren't you going to stay a little longer? I was just about to make dinner, want to eat together?"

"No need, there's not enough time. If I get back late, my sister will scold me."

"Is Yang that kind of person?"

"My sister surprisingly likes to pretend in front of others. Big brother, remember not to be fooled," Yueyin kindly reminded him. "Besides, I've successfully completed my mission here today, so I should head back early."

Wu Shen was worried about Yueyin's safety going home alone and was considering whether to go out and escort her home. Just as Wu Shen was about to ask, his phone rang again.

He swiped open the lock screen and saw yet another unknown number. Why are so many people calling me today? Wu Shen felt the change was too rapid. A while ago, as a single man, he barely received any calls a month. The one or two calls he did get were usually from his parents.

"Hello? Who are you looking for?" Wu Shen answered the phone.

"Looks like I didn't make a mistake this time. This is Wu Shen's phone number, right?"

Hearing that casual and willful voice from the other end, Wu Shen subconsciously glanced at Yueyin and probably already knew who it was.

"The older sister under the snow?" Wu Shen asked tentatively.

"I already told you not to be so formal, you can just call me Haruno."

Wu Shen could recognize her immediately even without her mentioning her name, given her capricious way of speaking.

"Never mind. By the way, where did you get my phone number?"

"With my current connections and status, investigating an ordinary person's phone number is very easy," Yang Nai said casually. There was a subtle hint of coercion in his words.

"You just looked up a number?" Wu Shen frowned.

"Yes. What? Do you want me to know more about you?"

"That's not how it is. Anyway, it's good that you didn't investigate. Further investigation won't do you any good." Wu Shen sighed, looking somewhat helpless.

These days, everyone's so curious. As the old saying goes, curiosity killed the cat. Don't they know that people like that are the first to die in horror movies and stories? If you don't court death, you won't die!

"Hmm? Quite the boast. Watch out, I'll teach you a lesson later. There are real people in the underworld who are much more powerful than you think." Yang Nai assumed Wu Shen was just being stubborn, so she didn't pay much attention.

"Do you really think I don't know anything? To be honest, I feel that Yukinoshita's sister still needs to improve her knowledge. I'm worried about you two. Stop trying to create a big news story."

"Let me tell you, I've seen it all! Which big company boss haven't I met? My level of sophistication is far superior to your Yukino family's construction company. I chatted and laughed with them there. You guys are just too naive."

"Wu Shen, I don't understand what you're saying," Yang asked, puzzled.

"Ahem, it's nothing." Wu Shen quickly coughed lightly, putting an end to the conversation. He felt he had gotten a little too carried away.

"So what exactly did you want to talk to me about?" Wu Shen quickly steered the conversation to the point.

"My sister should be with you, right?"

"Yukino isn't. She seems to have something to do today," Wu Shen replied truthfully after thinking for a moment.

"No, no, I mean Yueyin should be with you, right? I have something to do here and can't get away. Could you please bring her here? I'll give you the address."

Yang Nai's request was actually very simple, but Wu Shen's intuition always made him feel that something was amiss.

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Even the highest mountains have their own paths, and countless others will find their own voters.

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Chapter 124 The Moon Sound Project is in full swing.

"Okay, I'll take Yueyin there. Tell me the address."

Wu Shen was also worried that Yueyin might encounter some danger while traveling alone. The setting sun outside had begun to sink below the horizon, and the orange-red sky gradually darkened.

He was really worried about letting Yueyin set off alone in this weather.

"Wuyi, I'm going to see Yueyin off. Make sure you don't argue with Yege, understand?" Wu Shen gave her a special reminder before leaving.

If Wuyi and Yege start arguing again while I'm not around, the consequences are unimaginable. They'll probably tear the whole house down.

"I understand." Although Wu Yi was a little unconvinced, she could only nod reluctantly after hearing Wu Shen's words.

Although Wuyi is usually carefree and playful, she is quite obedient when it comes to important matters.

"Let's go then." After noting down the restaurant address Yang Nai had given him, Wu Shen took Yueyin's hand and set off.

Throughout the journey, Yueyin remained remarkably quiet, neither making a fuss nor jumping around. She responded politely to all of Wu Shen's questions. Her calm and sensible demeanor gave him the illusion that Yueyin was very mature.

If it weren't for Yueyin's petite and soft body, which allowed Wu Shen's large hand to easily envelop her small hand, he would have thought he was facing a peer.

After taking the subway and arriving at the station, they continued walking along the road. Just as they were about to reach the destination that Yang Nai had mentioned, Yueyin suddenly stopped.

"What's wrong, Yueyin?" Wu Shen also stopped, let go of Yueyin's small hand, turned around and squatted down to patiently look at Yueyin.

This is a technique for conversing with a young girl. If you stand still while talking, the height difference can make you feel intimidated by her. Maintaining the same height makes the conversation easier.

In his memory, Yueyin was obedient and well-behaved, so Wu Shen believed that she must have her reasons for doing this. So he patiently asked her.

"Big brother, I think I'll leave with Yang Nai-nee when we get there. Can you make a promise with me?" Yueyin asked with a pure smile.

"What is it?" Wu Shen asked curiously. What was supposed to be a very ordinary question and answer suddenly made Wu Shen feel that something was off.

"Big brother, it's actually very simple, just do it like this..." Yueyin leaned closer and whispered in Wu Shen's ear.

The faint breaths produced by her voice made him feel a slight itch, but he still forced himself to listen to what Yueyin had to say. The content of the conversation sounded quite ordinary, but upon closer examination, it had a strange quality to it.

"Is this all you need to do? Why?" Wu Shen looked at Yueyin suspiciously.

"It's a secret for now. But if you do this, big brother, you'll naturally find out the reason later." Yueyin clapped her hands, revealing a sweet smile. "Big brother, can I ask you for a favor?"

“Okay.” Wu Shen scratched his head, looking somewhat puzzled.

Although Yueyin's request was rather perplexing and left people scratching their heads, it wasn't anything particularly difficult. If it were something like going through fire and water or plucking a star from the sky as a gift, Wu Shen might be unable to fulfill it. But Yueyin's request was something easily achievable.

Since Yueyin needed his help, he would do it as she asked. It would only take a short while and wouldn't take up too much of his time.

"Then big brother must keep his promise." Yueyin smiled, took Wu Shen's hand and continued towards their destination, as if nothing had happened.

Upon arriving at Yang Naige's destination, a super luxurious hotel building came into view. From the layout of the parking lot to the hotel's decor, its grandeur and magnificence immediately revealed it as a place frequented by high society.

"What exactly is Yang Nai up to by calling me here?" Wu Shen sighed.

"Wu Shen, you're here." Just as Wu Shen was looking around, hesitating whether to call Yang Nai, he was suddenly patted on the back, and at the same time, he heard Yang Nai's familiar voice.

"I've brought Yueyin to you." Wu Shen didn't react much, calmly turned around, and didn't say anything more. He simply handed Yueyin over to Yang Nailai to hold.

Talking to someone like Yang Nai is like asking a question that will never end once you find a loophole. So it's better to say less.

"Thank you. My sister always runs around without permission, which is very worrying." Yang Nai said with a troubled expression. Whether she was truly troubled was another matter.

"I was just helping her out. I was worried that something might happen to her if she went out alone at such a young age."

"Anyway, I'm still very grateful to you. I want to give you a reward. But what kind of reward should I give you?" Yang Nai put her finger to her lips, looking as if she was thinking hard.

However, Wu Shen strongly suspected that Yang Nai had already prepared his explanation and was just putting on an act.

Yang Nai seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly clapped his hands, then turned to the side and pointed to the grand hotel in front of him.

"By the way! Wu Shen, what do you think of this hotel?"

"Not bad," Wu Shen replied truthfully.

"In return, I'll take you inside for dinner so you can enjoy some good food, how about that?" Yang Nai gazed at Wu Shen, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"No need," Wu Shen shook his head, his refusal simple and clear.

"He rejected it so quickly? Doesn't Wu Shen like it? I heard that this hotel recently invited a well-known graduate from Totsuki Academy to be their head chef." Yang Nai was slightly taken aback, somewhat surprised that Wu Shen had rejected such a tempting invitation so decisively.

"It's getting late. I need to go back and cook for my family later," Wu Shen shrugged.

"Takeout is allowed here. We can just order a few to take back for Wuyi and the others, right?"

"No need." Wu Shen shook his head and decisively declined Yang Nai's invitation.

To be honest, Yang Nai's invitation was quite tempting. He was also curious about what kind of food this hotel served, and it might be good for Mai and the others to try it. But the problem was that he had already made an appointment with Yueyin.

Yueyin's first promise was that Wu Shen would refuse her sister's invitation. Although the reason was unclear, since he had already promised Yueyin, he had to keep his word.

“If you miss this opportunity, Wu Shen, you may never be able to come to a place like this again in your life,” Yang Nai said with some regret.

"It's nothing, just the chef at Totsuki Culinary Academy." Wu Shen smiled and said jokingly, "If I really want to eat a big meal, I can go to New Oriental. Besides, even the top chefs can't possibly know Mai and the others' tastes and preferences better than I do."

Wu Shen was actually a little surprised. Why was Yang Nai being so proactive today? It seemed like she had been actively explaining the differences between them ever since they met? Was she trying to intimidate him? But there was no reason for it.

After thinking it over, Wu Shen felt that he might be overcomplicating things, and that Yang Nai might simply want to invite him to dinner.

"New Oriental? What place?" Yang Nai was taken aback for a moment, but as a skilled actor, she quickly recovered. "Never mind, since you have other things to do, then forget it. This is truly a pity."

Yang Nai seemed to sense Wu Shen's determination, so she stopped pestering him. After saying goodbye, she took Yueyin's hand and left, gradually disappearing from Wu Shen's sight.

Although Yang Nai and Yue Yin had already left, Wu Shen didn't leave immediately. Instead, he walked to a spot not far from the hotel entrance, found a stone step, and sat down, silently watching the hotel entrance, seemingly waiting for someone.

In fact, Wu Shen himself didn't know who he was waiting for. The reason he did this was because of Yueyin's second agreement with him. Yueyin asked him to wait a little longer at the hotel entrance after Yang Nai and the others left.

Why did Yueyin give off such a fortune-telling vibe? Could he have been tricked by the quirky Yueyin? Despite this thought, he still didn't move his foot.