Traveling through the second dimension, the joy system encourages me to laugh heartily!

"Here you go, this is the coffee you ordered. I just brought it over."

Shigure Yui slammed the tray down on the table with a bang, her tone full of disdain.

Chen Ming smirked: "Is this the service attitude you have when you're a maid?"

Shigure Yui immediately bristled, puffing out her cheeks and angrily shouting, "It's good enough that you're wearing this outfit! I've never learned how to be a maid!"

"Oh? Judging from your tone, you seem to be complaining about me even though you haven't learned it?"

Chen Ming picked up his cup of coffee, took a sip, and then said, "Since you haven't learned it, then go find tutorials online and learn it yourself... By the way, from today onwards, you have to call me master."

After saying that, he turned his head and gave Shigure Yui a look that left no room for refusal.

"you……"

Shigure Yui gritted her teeth so hard they were about to break, her chest, which appeared to be only an A cup, heaved incessantly, and a surge of anger shot from the soles of her feet to the top of her head.

[How dare you! How dare you! How dare you! You're just a nobody, yet you dare make Yui call you master?!]

But she couldn't do anything to Chen Ming.

The situation has now reversed; she has gone from blackmailing Chen Ming to having something on Chen Ming that he can use against her.

No! Yui absolutely cannot sit idly by and wait to die!

With her own thoughts in mind, Shigure Yui turned her face away and gave a half-hearted "Oh".

Having dealt with this unruly little devil, Chen Ming was in high spirits and got up to continue his journey in Kobe.

The tour guide, Liu Yuanyuan, very perceptively opened the door to the private room and led the way. Qing Zijin, Hua Qianhui, and Wang Manman, who had just witnessed a good show, followed her out with varying expressions.

Chen Ming, who was walking at the back, glanced back at Shigure Yui, who was still standing there in a pink maid outfit, radiating a low-pressure aura, and urged, "What are you still standing there for? Because of you, we've already wasted half an hour of our precious sightseeing time! We still have several attractions to visit today, hurry up and catch up!"

"……Yes."

Shigure Yui was internally frantic, but in the end she could only resign herself to her fate, lower her head, softly respond, and jog to catch up with the group with heavy steps. The pink maid skirt swayed behind her like a flag of humiliation.

Chapter 228: Longing with Full Affection

The group left the bustling shopping street and boarded a spacious minivan that was already waiting by the roadside. The vehicle started and headed to its next stop—Kobe Chinatown.

However, when the car came to a stop and everyone got out, the scene before Chen Ming was somewhat disappointed.

This so-called "Chinatown" is far too small, with narrow streets that you can see from one end to the other at a glance. Although the shops on both sides have Chinese signs and sell noodles, dumplings, and bubble tea, the overly bright red and yellow color scheme of the buildings and the background music of "Gong Xi Fa Cai" playing on a loop are full of stereotypes about Chinese culture, making it feel like an elaborately decorated but distorted Chinatown theme park.

Chen Ming, feeling rather disheartened, casually picked a Chinese restaurant that looked reasonably clean for lunch and then hurriedly left.

As tour guide Liu Yuanyuan said, the main function here is probably to provide tourists with a "Chinese" dining spot.

The van started up again, carrying everyone to visit each of the attractions recommended by tour guide Liu Yuanyuan.

During this time, Hua Qianhui ate a lot of snacks, while Wang Manman kept pretending to be a refined lady, trying to attract Chen Ming's attention.

The happiest person was Qing Zijin, who filmed videos wherever she went, accumulating a wealth of material for her future account...

Our last stop today is Ikuta Shrine, one of Kobe's most traditional places.

Passing through that iconic, massive vermilion torii gate, the hustle and bustle of the city is filtered out by the mountains and forests, leaving only profound tranquility.

Along the approach, ancient trees reach for the sky. Huge beech and camphor trees have intertwined branches and dense canopies that form a deep green dome, cutting the afternoon's scorching sunlight into fine dappled light that falls on the moss-covered stone path.

Wearing a pink maid outfit, Shigure Yui could only suppress all her resentment and remain silent for the time being in this ancient and quiet atmosphere.

After visiting the shrine, it was time for the group to return to the Spectrum of the Seas cruise ship.

This means that Shigure Yui, who was forced to wear a pink maid outfit and was in a low mood throughout, is about to gain her freedom.

We must forcefully inject... well, in some sense, "patriotic genes"!

However, Chen Ming did not intend to let her go—a high-value and pure JK beauty, such a rare resource, if he didn't take advantage of her, would he leave her for the Japanese to eat?

We must forcefully inject... well, in some sense, "patriotic genes"!

Thinking this, Chen Ming stopped and turned to Shigure Yui, a complex smile on his face that was somewhere between concern and warning:

"Yui-chan, your personal maid service for today is over. You can go home now..."

Seeing the gleam of relief that flashed in Shigure Yui's eyes, his tone abruptly changed, becoming serious.

"However, I have a few pieces of advice for you. First, from now on, you are not allowed to engage in those extortion tricks again! That kind of 'business' may bring in money quickly, but have you ever thought about what would happen if you encountered a truly 'invincible' person one day? They don't care about the law or their future, and if pushed to the limit, they'll just draw their sword and trade one for one with you! Is your life worth a few hundred thousand yen?"

This blood-stained warning made Shi Yu Youyi's delicate body tremble slightly, and the resentment on her face was instantly replaced by a trace of fear. She subconsciously shrank her neck.

Chen Ming watched her reaction with satisfaction, then changed to a persuasive tone, offering his carefully prepared bait: "Second, if you really need money..." He deliberately dragged out his words, observing the girl's changing expression, "...you can contact me~"

He waved his phone, a knowing smile on his face, and said, “Remember, this is when you are ‘really short of money.’”

After finishing the task, Chen Ming showed no reluctance, not even glancing at Shigure Yui again, and turned to leave with Aoko and the others.

He certainly didn't need to worry about his prey escaping—the loyal Crimson had already silently hacked into Shigure Yui's phone, like an invisible ghost. Her location, communications, and even her future movements would all be under his control.

Some things are inconvenient to say in public, and some things are not suitable to do in front of Qing Zijin and the others.

Therefore, Chen Ming plans to gradually "adjust education" through more private and in-depth contact.

Having temporarily escaped the clutches of the evil spirits, Shigure Yui practically fled back home, then rushed into her pink bedroom plastered with anime posters and slammed the door shut.

She collapsed onto the soft bed, wrapped herself tightly in the blankets like an angry caterpillar, and rolled around frantically!

"Baka! Hentai! Uru-sai!"

"He's just a worthless nobody! Now he's actually riding on Yui's head! And he's even threatening Yui not to extort money!" She screamed in frustration, her voice muffled under the covers. "What about Yui's new games, new dresses, and concert tickets?! Where will she get her allowance?! Damn it, damn it, damn it!"

She sat up abruptly, grabbed a huge panda plush toy from beside her pillow, imagined it to be Chen Ming's hateful face, and unleashed a flurry of wild, uncontrolled punches!

"snort--!"

Only when she was exhausted from hitting him did she finally throw the doll aside, panting, hugging her knees, and muttering through gritted teeth, "Saying 'I can contact you if I need money'... Pah! He just wants to do all sorts of nasty things to Yui! Does he think Yui can't see through it?!"

A glint of resentment and cunning flashed in the girl's eyes, her small fists clenched tightly: "Just you wait, Yui won't just surrender willingly!"

……

Meanwhile, Shigure Yui was harboring a lot of wicked thoughts, imagining all sorts of "revenge" plans.

Meanwhile, the van carrying Chen Ming and his entourage was smoothly heading towards Kobe Port, where the cruise ship was docked.

As Chen Ming watched the city scenery rush past the car window, he couldn't help but feel a little regretful—this special forces-style day trip was just too rushed. Chen Ming felt that he had only seen the sights briefly after landing and had to leave in a hurry without really enjoying himself.

If I want to travel properly in the future, I still need to travel independently, so that I can enjoy myself to the fullest.

But seeing the serene and content smile on Qing Zijin's face, he felt it was all worth it—making his woman happy made the hurried trip worthwhile.

What's more, he also unexpectedly encountered a new target in Kobe, so the trip wasn't in vain...

As the van stopped at the port, the group got out carrying bags of local specialties and walked toward the behemoth moored on the shore—the Spectrum of the Seas.

At the boarding bridge entrance, the cruise organizers also arranged a farewell ceremony with a distinctly Japanese style.

A group of high school girls in neat sailor uniforms stood in rows on both sides. The dozen or so girls at the front held various gleaming brass instruments—trumpets, trombones, French horns, saxophones, and most notably, a soprano saxophone. Their expressions were focused, and with a crisp gesture from the conductor (a girl wearing glasses with a serious expression), a melodious yet slightly melancholic farewell tune instantly began to play—the familiar melody of "Hamabe no Uta" flowed through the air above the dock.

This was clearly a member of a high school brass band. Chen Ming thought to himself, "Japanese high school life is so leisurely! The club activities they participate in are not only professional, but they also get commercial performance opportunities. Unlike when I was in high school, when all I did was attend classes and do homework..."

The girls in the second row raised their hands above their heads, forming heart shapes. Their smiling faces, brimming with youthful energy, accompanied their synchronized movements, exuding vibrant vitality.

The girls standing at the back row held up a striking red banner that read in neat Japanese and Chinese: "Welcome back to Kobe!"

Chen Ming calmly used the system's appraisal function to scan the group of youthful and beautiful JK girls. Indeed, several of them had an overall appearance score of over 80 points, with pretty faces and sweet smiles.

Unfortunately, when Chen Ming's gaze fell on the power bank section, the numbers he saw were all not "0".

So these JK girls couldn't stop Chen Ming from leaving.

Amidst the clear and melodious farewells of "Sayonara!", "Sayonara!", Chen Ming, holding Qing Zijin's hand, calmly stepped onto the boardwalk back to the cruise ship.

Back on the ship, tour guide Liu Yuanyuan politely smiled and took her leave, returning to her cabin. Hua Qianhui and Wang Manman also politely said goodbye and left. The noise subsided, leaving only Chen Ming and Qing Zijin.

He naturally put his arm around the girl's slender waist and led her to the private elevator leading to the top deck. The elevator doors slid open and closed silently, completely shutting out the music and voices of those bidding farewell at the port.

Back in the luxury suite, Aoko felt as if all her strength had been released. She put the Kobe specialties she had bought on the table and sank softly into the large, plush sofa.

She stretched out her arms contentedly, letting out a satisfied sigh. Her waist formed a beautiful arc, and her straight, slender, fair legs, faintly visible beneath her skirt, were laid out unguarded before Chen Ming's eyes.

Chen Ming's gaze was instantly drawn to her. The graceful curves and delicate skin shimmered with a warm glow under the soft light, like fine porcelain. The more he looked, the more he liked it, and the weariness of his journey seemed to be dispelled by this pleasing sight.

So he strolled over to the sofa, sat down next to Qing Zijin, and unceremoniously adjusted his position, slowly resting his head on her soft, warm thighs. The back of his head sank into a soft, warm surface, and the alluring scent of the young girl filled his nostrils. An indescribable sense of relaxation instantly spread throughout his body, making him so comfortable that he almost wanted to sigh.

Qing Zijin was slightly taken aback, then a gentle smile spread across her lips.

She lowered her head, looking at the man resting his head on her lap, her eyes as gentle as melting spring water. Her slender hand naturally reached out and gently tidied the stray hairs on his forehead, asking with concern:

"Are you tired, senior? Why don't you... take a rest?"

"Um……"

Chen Ming gave a vague reply, feeling so comfortable and completely accepted that he almost fell asleep.

However, this tranquility was soon shattered by a vibration in my pocket.

Chen Ming fumbled for his phone and saw it was a message from Hua Qianhui, whom he hadn't seen for long, sent by Green Bubble.

[Chika-chan: (Little fox peeking out emoji) Mr. Chen, today's trip was really enjoyable! The cruise ship will dock at Osaka Station tomorrow, would you like to continue traveling together?]

Chen Ming smiled slightly after reading the message. A beautiful woman had offered to accompany him on a trip; naturally, he had no reason to refuse.

[Unlimited quantitative easing: Okay!]

[Chika-chan: That's great! I can't wait for my trip to Osaka tomorrow!]

Hua Qianhui's thoughts were almost blatantly written on the screen—she was actively and step by step closing the distance between herself and Chen Ming.

Although she mostly followed quietly behind during our trip today, not saying much, her clear eyes were constantly observing keenly:

Observing Chen Ming's extravagant spending at luxury stores, where he didn't even blink an eye...

Observe his gentle attitude towards the waiter when ordering food at a high-end restaurant.

She also observed the unintentional, controlling tenderness he exuded when he was with Qing Zijin.

The results of her observation made her heart race—this man possessed the immense wealth she craved, and he didn't seem to be a heartless or ungrateful person.

Being his little sister would probably be quite blissful...

Chen Ming was unaware that Hua Qianhui was observing him from the shadows. He exited the chat window with Hua Qianhui and casually replied to the messages sent by the girls in his harem.

Although he would teleport back every night to recharge each girl, he felt no sorrow of parting.

But there are always a few particularly clingy "little devils" who will use messages to express their constant longing.

such as:

Shen Qingyao—[After class, I checked my phone and found no messages from Uncle. I felt empty inside, like something was missing… Uncle, I miss you. When you have some free time, please send your Qingyao a message, okay? Even just an emoji would be nice… You wouldn't want Qingyao to be lovesick and lose her appetite, would you? I love you…]

Han Xueyi—【My lord, are you well? Another day begins with my heart filled with thoughts of you. When I am not by your side, please take good care of yourself! Eat on time, rest on time, and most importantly… think of me often~ I long for your return…】

Chen Suyan – [Big brother hasn't responded to me all day... He must be very, very busy, right? I hope Suyan didn't bother him... It's okay if you don't reply, Suyan is very good, she can pick up trash to eat by herself... (Image: A bowl of watery instant noodles)]

In addition, there were the princess-like concern from Long Zixuan and the little chef-like greetings from Li Xiangling, which I won't go into detail about...

Chen Ming carefully read through each entry, a smile unconsciously curving his lips—he noticed that all the girls who had started missing him after only half a day apart were the ones whose favorability ratings were already maxed out.

The longing flowing between their lines was intense and genuine, only their styles of expression differed greatly: Shen Qingyao's was a direct expression of dependence, Han Xueyi's was a subtle and graceful attempt to please, while Chen Suyan took the art of "tea ceremony" to its extreme...

After carefully replying to each message from the girls in his harem, Chen Ming put away his phone and sat up from Qing Zijing's soft lap. He stretched his limbs and turned to look at the girl who had been quietly keeping him company.

“Let’s go,” he said, taking Qing Zijin’s hand and intertwining their fingers, “Let’s have dinner before we go to bed…”

Chapter 229: Hua Qianhui Makes a Decision

Stepping out of the luxury suite, the sky outside had already darkened, and the lights of the Spectrum of the Seas gradually lit up, instantly resembling countless stars floating on the water, reflecting the myriad lights of the harbor, and intertwining with the light and shadow of Kobe Tower on the shore to create a mesmerizing and dazzling sea of ​​light.

With a very slight yet distinct tremor emanating from the hull, and the deep, resonant sound of the ship's horn, the cruise ship began to slowly depart from Kobe Port, gliding into the deeper ocean.

Instead of going to the restaurant from the previous night, the two opted for a high-end restaurant specializing in Japanese kaiseki cuisine. A waiter in a kimono led them to a private table by the window.

Small bowls held seasonal sashimi, glistening rice was garnished with gold leaf, and charcoal-grilled Wagyu beef emitted an enticing aroma... Every dish was exquisite, but the portions were a bit too small. Chen Ming still preferred the satisfying feeling of eating meat in large bites!

After dinner, Chen Ming, with Qing Zijin's slender waist in his arm, strolled along the brightly lit top deck to aid digestion. The massive hull cleaved through the dark blue sea, leaving a long, shimmering contrail. In the distance, the city lights, like scattered stardust, were gradually swallowed by the boundless darkness…

In this peaceful and pleasant moment, two familiar figures came into view at the entrance of an upscale restaurant not far ahead—Hua Qianhui and Wang Manman.