The gentle sunlight seemed to burn within the golden pupils.

Toyokawa Shoko's arm was draped over the back of Narusawa Kaede's neck.

Naruzawa Kaede stared into Toyokawa Shoko's eyes, not looking anywhere else.

"The head of the Toyokawa family is my maternal grandfather. I have no brothers or sisters, and my mother... also has no brothers or sisters."

"My mother fell ill and... passed away before she was even thirty. Do you understand what I'm saying? Or rather, the Toyokawa family, the Toyokawa Group... I..."

Xiangzi spoke somewhat incoherently, perhaps because she had thought too much about how to introduce the Toyokawa family to Mingze Feng, and when the time came, she didn't know where to begin.

"I understood."

Mingze Feng patted the girl on the back, "No rush, tell me slowly."

Toyokawa Shoko paused for a moment, then said, "Actually, the Toyokawa family treats their sons-in-law very well...Are you really not considering it?"

"Xiangzi, you know me."

After Mingze Feng finished speaking while looking into Xiangzi's eyes, he noticed that Xiangzi's hand was on his shoulder. And his previously limp back straightened up again.

Her upright sitting posture has always been her social demeanor; as for slumping into Mingze Feng's arms...

Toyokawa Shoko gently pressed down on Narusawa Kaede's hand, which was placed on the side of her leg.

She said, "Well, I might have to tell you something you don't know."

"I'm not a good person, you know? I'm prone to doing outrageous things."

Toyokawa Shoko smiled sweetly.

Ming Zefeng calmed down and stroked Xiangzi's back.

"Xiangzi will be fine. I believe you."

"No, no, no..." Toyokawa Shoko waved her hand, "Don't say that yet."

Seeing that Naruzawa Kaede was listening attentively without saying a word, Toyokawa Shoko nodded.

She continued, "Soon, after I've finished what I want to do... then, if you don't come with me, don't blame me. If you don't beat me, I won't let you go, okay? If you win, I'll go with you, but if I win... I'm in charge, alright?"

Mingze Feng swallowed hard, not quite understanding what it meant.

Toyokawa Shoko explained, "I'm in a dilemma because Kaede wants to marry me but also doesn't want to. If Kaede wins against me, I'll secretly run away..."

"Do...what you promised Feng."

"What if I don't win?"

Toyokawa Shoko smiled shyly, "When the time comes, I'll call you and have Kaede arrested."

"Let's go somewhere just the two of us. A place where nobody can find us..."

Narusawa Kaede gently put his arm around Shoko's shoulder, the girl's head pressed against his chest. Shoko could still hear the pounding of Narusawa's heart, whether it was hers or his own, in her ear.

Perhaps they are the same, Toyokawa Shoko thought to herself.

Naruzawa Kaede whispered in Toyokawa Shoko's ear, "...Then I have no choice but to win."

“No way,” Toyokawa Shoko said in a muffled voice, “I’m the one who will win. Kaede, I will win.”

As she spoke, she sat up.

His profile was covered by Toyokawa Shoko's hand.

Together with Naruzawa Kaede stroking Toyokawa Shoko's cheek.

The two people looked at each other.

Toyokawa Shoko said, "Kaede, this time, please lose to me."

Mingze Feng shook his head and hugged Xiangzi's shoulders tighter again. He whispered in her ear, "Xiang, it's really... wonderful that you've fallen for me."

Toyokawa Shoko slowly raised her arm behind Narusawa Kaede and hugged him.

Resting her chin on Narusawa Kaede's shoulder, Toyokawa Shoko sighed.

"Well... I won't hold back then."

"No matter what, you are the way I like you."

......

A hug may feel different at first. It's the transfer of body heat, the transmission of warmth. But as contact becomes a habit, and skin feels as if it's melting into one another, then the hug becomes a form of companionship between two people.

Toyokawa Shoko likes having Narusawa Kaede by her side.

Just like how Naruzawa Kaede liked having Toyokawa Shoko by his side.

As for physical intimacy, that's a matter for another time. At least for now, neither of them has that in mind.

It's not entirely accurate to say there's none at all.

Xiangzi's chest pressed against his body, his arms unconsciously stroking his back, his soft buttocks pressed against his thighs...

Whether Mingze Feng felt it or not, Xiangzi, whose actions were becoming increasingly rampant, certainly knew.

But this is, after all, an amusement park.

Shoko Toyokawa would never do such a thing in public. Kissing was already the limit.

"Ah..."

Toyokawa Shoko had many feelings and much to say. But she had already said everything she needed to say.

Ming Zefeng gently pressed and massaged her slender waist and firm back muscles, pressing his nose against her neck to sniff lightly.

Ah, the taste of Xiangzi...

However, Xiangzi was doing the same thing.

The scent of maple leaves...

He raised his eyes slightly and saw the words that had come up to him.

Why can't you just be a good husband and listen to me?

Every single one of those women, including Feng... and me, is no good.

[Let's build a crystal palace for Maple on the island and lock them all up inside, but Maple probably wouldn't accept that.]

No, if you're really going to build it... I think you should forget about it.

Toyokawa Shoko is right; Narusawa Kaede quite enjoys this free and easy life.

Letting him sit there helplessly, unable to go anywhere, is worse than killing him.

They didn't refute Crystal Palace, though.

This is Naruzawa Kaede's own narration, but Naruzawa Kaede completely ignores him.

Instead, the text around Xiangzi changed again.

【Climbing the 'Xiang' Long Steps 5: I Refuse to Defeat】

Freedom, equality... On the path of pursuing life's goals, many things can blind one's eyes. Toyokawa Shoko once gained recognition; now, she wants to tell everyone the weight of that recognition.

[Reward: Fitness Gymnastics (effective in improving health, preventing disease, and prolonging life)]

So, Xiangzi, the winner will be me.

Mingze Feng watched the narrator jumping around and gently stroked Xiangzi's long hair.

Chapter 28 Toyokawa Shoko is indeed not a good person.

Toyokawa Shoko was definitely not a good person.

She was like a fairy; her fair neck and fragrant hair lingered in Mingze Feng's heart and were hard to forget.

In this moment when they could even hear each other's heartbeats, the two of them, who had been tacitly closing their eyes to enjoy a moment of tenderness, had their hearing become exceptionally sharp.

The rustling of the wind through the grass, the playful interaction between children and their mothers, the clatter of footsteps on the gravel path, and...

Sasha's voice came as their clothes rubbed together.

However, just as Mingze Feng's hand parted the gap in Xiangzi's clothes, the girl mercilessly pinched his side waist.

"You idiot," Toyokawa Shoko's face flushed red, "why aren't you taking it out...we're outside, you moron!"

"My, my..."

Mingze Feng reluctantly withdrew his hand. Sigh, to be honest, it was a bit of a pity.

Toyokawa Shoko was annoyed with Nagasawa Kaede, but seeing his reluctant expression, she opened her mouth as if to say something, but still didn't speak.

Then, Xiangzi took Mingze Feng's hand and placed it on her slender waist.

Nestled in Naruzawa Kaede's arms, Toyokawa Shoko tilted her head up and gently touched Naruzawa Kaede's face.

Take a deep breath in, then exhale.

"In short, I've said everything I wanted to say."

Toyokawa Shoko and Narusawa Kaede exchanged glances. After thinking for a moment, she immediately dialed Junta Mana's number.

At such close range, Mingze Feng could see both the phone screen and the sound of the call.

Toyokawa Shoko told Junda Mana the location and invited her over, acting as if they were on a schedule.

The issue is...

Naruzawa Kaede really couldn't understand why Shoko was so adamant that he and Junda Mana were having an affair. Was Mikasa using Junda Mana as a cover? Even if it were Mikasa, Naruzawa Kaede would avoid the topic if possible.

"And the way it looks now, it's practically matchmaking."

Mingze Feng couldn't help but recall the times Xiangzi had helped him as a wingman and gather intelligence; Xiangzi's love was truly great. Now he's even starting to pimp.

Naruzawa Kaede quietly expressed her dissatisfaction to Shoko, who thought for a moment and said, "Junda Mana is fine. She's a good person. It's okay if you like her."

Naruzawa Kaede's eyes widened, and Toyokawa Shoko smiled at the sight.

“I would care about one or two, but now there are so many I can’t even count them on two hands. I’d feel more at ease if you found someone I know well.”

"Xiangzi, you're so kind..."

"Heh, if you really think I'm good enough, then come with me to see Grandpa, and we'll be inseparable. Alright, I know you're reluctant to leave this Norwegian forest. Pervert... Hmph, serves you right that I dumped you months ago."

"..."

Naruzawa Kaede remained silent, and Toyokawa Shoko showed no particular reaction. After all, they both understood what the other was thinking.

Whether you were dumped or are an ex-husband or ex-boyfriend, divorced couples can reconcile, let alone the two who simply chose to separate.

Toyokawa Shoko continued, "If you call, I'll answer. Don't go looking for shady women, be careful when you're out, watch out for scams... and..."

Mingze Feng patted Xiangzi's head.

"Don't force yourself... sort out your relationships with your teammates. Mu suffered from neurasthenia before, have you taken her to the hospital?"

“You went there after you mentioned it to me, saying to take care of yourself and get some rest…” Toyokawa Shoko said, frowning, “…Why are you so concerned about Mutsu?”

"No way, she grew up with you since you were little, your sister is my sister."

Mingze Feng kissed Xiangzi on the cheek, "Then let's not talk about harmony."

Naruzawa looked up and left and right. Mikasa hadn't arrived yet, so he lowered his voice and said to Shoko, "Shoko, is there anything wrong with Miss Mana? I really don't feel anything. But I feel something's wrong with the other person."

Shoko Toyokawa was stroking the stubble on Narusawa Kaede's chin, lost in thought, when she heard Narusawa Kaede's voice and paused for a moment.

Naruzawa Kaede said, "Something's really wrong with the Triangle Hatsuka..."

Toyokawa Shoko picked up a lock of hair and slapped it onto Narusawa Kaede's face.

"I think you're trying to blow up my band. Do you think you can just replace the lead singer and guitarist like that...? Besides, I called you before and you didn't come, and now... hmph..."

"No underhanded tactics allowed in our match! We'll figure out how to compete later, but let's make this clear first: if I'm already at the Tokyo Dome with Avemujica and you're still not here, don't blame me for not giving you a chance."

"I'm serious."

Naruzawa Kaede racked her brains for information about the triangular relationship between Hatsuka: her relationship with Toyokawa Shoko, their childhood playmates, their mother's half-sisters, and her slightly masochistic tendencies—she had quite a few hidden thoughts in her mind...

"Hatsuka Sankaku looked at me strangely, like she wanted to devour me..."

"The way she's looking at me isn't right either. Why don't I pull you aside and introduce you to her?"

Shoko Toyokawa explained, "I felt something was off about her back then, but ever since I introduced you to her, she's become much more normal."

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