Elf: Is the bear apprentice the weakest? I'll shatter the sky with my fists.

Xin Yong instantly snapped out of her daze, grabbed Li Chen's arm to assert her ownership, causing the onlookers to erupt in another suppressed gasp.

Reshiram shook his head helplessly and transformed into a streak of light, returning to his Poké Ball.

It has decided to apply for compensation for emotional distress tonight.

This is so real!

Chapter 558 Reshiram: Humans Have Truly Complex Emotions

The moment Li Chen pushed open the villa door, two figures rushed out of the living room.

"husband!"

Eileen rushed over and, without hesitation, tiptoed to press her red lips onto Li Chen's cheek under the watchful eyes of Sakura Yukari and Xin Yong.

The crisp "pop" sound echoed in the entryway, causing Xin Yong to puff out her cheeks instantly.

The King of Vinegar.

Ao Shiyao stood beside the sofa, the moonlight shining through the French windows, giving her a silvery edge.

She simply gazed quietly at Li Chen, a strand of sea-blue hair twirling between her fingertips, her eyes filled with an overwhelming tenderness.

Compared to the others, Ao Shiyao deliberately kept a distance of three steps.

This angle is perfect for seeing the fine lines around Li Chen's eyes when he smiles, without getting caught up in that sweet battle of wits.

That's good.....

She said it softly to herself.

When Li Chen's gaze passed over the crowd and met hers, Ao Shiyao simply raised her arm and waved it, the tenderness in her eyes like the sea at night.

You don't have to be the brightest star...

As long as I can be in your galaxy...

Be a quiet wave...

"I am back."

Li Chen's voice carried the weariness of a long journey, yet he still opened his arms wide.

Eileen clung to his left arm like a koala, Xin Yong immediately took over his right arm, and Sakura Yukari wrapped her arms around his waist from behind.

Ao Shiyao chuckled and turned to walk towards the kitchen: "The lotus root and pork rib soup is still simmering on the stove... the kind that someone loves to drink the most."

The rising steam in the kitchen created a warm mist.

"Hmm? Is dinner almost ready?"

Li Chen peeked into the bubbling clay pot, the aroma of lotus root mingling with the rich flavor of pork ribs wafting towards him. "Looks like the big meal will have to wait until tomorrow."

"You wait here, I'll go in and take a look."

He gestured for the three women to wait in the restaurant, then followed Ao Shiyao into the kitchen: "Do you need my help?"

Ao Shiyao was tiptoeing to get a porcelain bowl from the cupboard, her sea-blue hair brushing against Li Chen's nose.

Upon hearing this, she turned around, her fingertips still slightly coated with starch, and lightly tapped Li Chen's forehead:

"No, wait patiently..."

Before she could finish speaking, Li Chen's arm was already around her waist.

She was spun around halfway, her back pressed against the edge of the kitchen counter.

The tapping sound of the casserole lid suddenly became more frequent, whether it was because the heat had reached the right level or because someone's heartbeat had become erratic.

"Then at least..." Li Chen's chin brushed against the top of her head, "...let me sneak a piece of rib?"

Outside the window, Sakura Yukari was peeking through the crack in the door. As Shin-young forcibly dragged her away, she mouthed to Eileen, "They're definitely going to do something bad!"

......

......

"call......"

Ao Shiyao's fingertips tightened slightly on Li Chen's shoulder, then quickly loosened.

“Li Chen…”

Her voice was soft, and her long, sea-blue hair fell down, concealing the emotions flickering in her eyes.

Even though they were so close, it felt like they were separated by an entire sea of ​​stars.

He and I are people who can handle legends...

I need courage to even touch the hem of his clothes...

Li Chen suddenly lifted her chin: "Shiyao."

The clinking of dishes echoed from the restaurant, and the faint sounds of three women playing around could be heard.

In this tiny kitchen, he pressed his forehead against hers: "Love isn't a cake to be shared..."

The steam from the casserole dish blurred the two intertwined figures, only his voice could be heard clearly:

"It is starlight that multiplies."

Zygard silently turned his back.

Tonight's dog food was way too much.

"Well......"

Ao Shiyao's lips trembled slightly, and the unfinished words condensed into a soft sigh.

Li Chen's hand suddenly covered hers, his fingertips slipping between her fingers and firmly holding hers.

"Shiyao".

When Li Chen called her name, the last syllable of his voice carried an undeniable firmness.

A light snow suddenly began to fall outside the window, but his warmth continued to flow through our skin as we pressed together.

But I'm not pretty enough...

But I'm not strong enough...

But.....

All the lingering anxieties were shattered into dust between Li Chen's suddenly tightening fingers.

The casserole suddenly boiled, and the rising steam blurred Ao Shiyao's eyes, which instantly reddened.

From the restaurant came Xin Yong's loud clamor about wanting to sneak some food, while in the small kitchen, only the intertwined breaths and heartbeats of the two remained.

Li Chen gradually approached.

Ao Shiyao's breathing suddenly froze.

Then, Li Chen kissed her, stirring up a storm in Ao Shiyao's heart.

When they parted, Ao Shiyao's sea-blue eyelashes trembled violently, and her cheeks burned hotter than a stove fire.

Li Chen... kissed me?

In the kitchen?

In front of them?!

Ao Shiyao touched her lips, her fingertips feeling a temperature that didn't belong to her.

Li Chen had already turned away nonchalantly, only whispering in a voice only she could hear as they brushed past each other:

"The ribs...are very sweet."

The moment the kitchen door opened and closed, the dining room fell silent.

Three pairs of eyes stared at Li Chen's glistening lips, then looked at Ao Shiyao, who was standing frozen in the kitchen.

She was gripping the soup spoon tightly, and even the tips of her ears were red as if they were about to bleed.

Reshiram's Poké Ball suddenly rolled off the table, but was lifted up by an invisible force before hitting the ground.

The sigh of the legendary Pokémon echoed in everyone's minds:

"You humans... are truly complex creatures."

Li Chen walked out.

"I want one too!"

Eileen's elf ears suddenly perked up sensitively, and she clung to Li Chen's neck like a koala, her fruity breath spraying onto his lips.

The pointed earlobe restlessly brushed against his nose, and Li Chen only needed to lower his head slightly to take the thin earlobe into his mouth.

The restaurant chandelier suddenly began to shake violently.

Xin Yong's fork clattered onto the plate, her dark pupils contracting slightly: "Wait, wait! I was the one who started it..."

When Ao Shiyao carried the casserole out of the kitchen, this was the scene she saw:

Li Chen was pinned down on the sofa by Eileen, while Sakura Yukari sat beside him drinking tea, and Xin Yong was trying to pull Eileen off.

"Dinner is ready."

She announced it softly, but her voice was drowned out by the laughter.

The casserole was placed heavily on the placemat, and the splashed soup spread out in a lotus root-shaped pattern on the tablecloth.

Just like someone's complicated feelings right now.

Zygard completely shut down his sensory system.

Tonight's chaotic scene was so intense that even legendary Pokémon couldn't stand it...

"Xinyong..."

Eileen's elven ears snapped open, and emerald green vines burst forth from her sleeves: "These eighteen years... haven't you had enough of me?"

Swish!

The thornless vines instantly wrapped around Xin Yong, turning her into a cocoon, leaving only her puffed-up face exposed.

Sakurada Yukari was about to help when she discovered that her shadow had been pinned to the ground by Eileen's magical leaves.

It has to be said, the Queen of the Lace is incredibly capable.

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Chapter 559 System: Li Chen, you son of a bitch!

Li Chen was so annoyed by Eileen's antics that he sighed helplessly.

He put his hands under Eileen's knees and lifted her up like a child.

"Sweetie, stop fooling around."

Eileen's blonde hair fell down, the ends brushing against his collarbone, tickling him.

She pouted in dissatisfaction, but her elf ears twitched honestly, showing that Li Chen was appeased.

"But..."

She wanted to protest, but Li Chen turned her around and put her on a chair in front of the dining table.

"Have a meal."

Li Chen flicked her forehead lightly with his finger, "If you keep making a fuss, there won't be any dessert tonight."

This tactic worked.

Eileen immediately quieted down, but as Li Chen turned around, she made a smug face at Xin Yong.

Sakura Yukari covered her mouth and chuckled to herself as Ao Shiyao stuffed her mouth full of lotus root.

Now no one can argue anymore.

Reshiram's Poké Ball peeked out from the kitchen, and only after confirming that the chaotic scene had temporarily subsided did it slowly float back to the dining table.