Why was I assigned to be a horse girl?

Narcissus, that guy, he used to chatter away like a parrot when he went out, but now he's suddenly quiet.

As she thought this, Kotobuki turned around to greet Narcissus, "Nana, are you alright? You didn't fall down the stairs, did you?"

Just as she turned around, Kotobuki saw Narcissus grinning at her with a suggestive expression. Before she could figure out what Narcissus was trying to tell her, her human eyes had already caught sight of a crimson figure.

Scarlet amber.

Now, Kotobuki understands why Narcissus was winking and making faces at her, but when she realizes this...

It's too late.

According to junior high school level physics, light travels in two directions. Therefore, if Kotobuki can see Hitokohaku clearly, then Hitokohaku can also see Kotobuki clearly.

While Kotobuki was staring blankly at Hitokohaku, Hitokohaku was also looking at Kotobuki with a shocked expression.

Just now, my teacher spoke quite loudly to show her authority and strength; even human hearing could hear her clearly, let alone me, a racehorse girl.

Although Fei Tu Hu Po usually appears silly and cute with little common sense, she is actually quite knowledgeable about working. In the past, when she worked, she was often subjected to rigorous training by her boss.

Therefore, even she could easily tell that the teacher's words just now were definitely the kind of things a superior would say to a subordinate.

I, Kotobuki, demand that you resolve this issue within a week!

And this place happens to be the Kotobuki Foundation.

There are definitely many people in the world with the surname Qin Chui. Judging a person's family background based solely on their surname is as absurd as assuming someone is a nouveau riche just because their surname is Ma.

But now, within the Kotobuki Foundation, Kotobuki not only calls himself Kotobuki, but also acts like a leader.

This might explain why Hibiki Amber is overthinking things...

Hitoko felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information, her head spinning. However, her rationality kicked in. Hitoko withdrew her fingers, turned, and waved to Kotobuki: "Teacher, greetings..."

"Gui, Gui An."

Despite being a top leader of the Kotobuki Foundation, Kotobuki deliberately placed himself in a morally disadvantaged position, awkwardly and evasively asking, "Amber, what brings you here?"

Logically speaking, the rooftop receptionist and access control lady wouldn't just lead people inside so directly, especially since I had specifically told her this morning that she should notify her first if Tereson's horse lady came!

Hitoko Amber pointed with her index finger at Shinichi Kotobuki, who had already come down the stairs: "I came to deliver an invitation to the Treson Festival... I met an old man on the way, and he took me up the stairs."

Qin Chui looked up and saw his father, instantly understanding everything... He just wanted to rush up and punch the old man twice.

But Shinichi Kotobuki looked completely innocent. After all, he was just following the example of his son and daughter, keeping a low profile when interacting with Hitokohaku. He hadn't said or done anything.

Koto-playing? He gave himself away, so how can he blame himself?

I just hope Kotobuki doesn't drag me down with him... I was hoping to chat with this cute little pony a bit more and figure him out.

But now, the entire stairwell is filled with a silent atmosphere. The building itself has excellent sound insulation and noise reduction... Now that no one is speaking, the scene is more like a deathly silence.

Finally, it was actually Hitotsu Kohaku who broke the silence, "Um... teacher, may I ask if you work at this company? Just now... teacher, you also seemed to have referred to yourself as Kotobuki?"

Kotobuki didn't expect Hitokohaku to be so direct, but now that things have developed to this point, there's nothing left to say to soften the blow and fool Hitokohaku.

When they first met, she didn't say much about herself and just brushed things off. Fei Tu Hu Po was in a hurry to learn to dance, so she didn't ask any questions.

But now that Fei Tu Hu Po knows her full name, her colleagues also want to find out. Once curiosity takes hold, it's unstoppable.

Generally speaking, even if wealthy families have children, they will deliberately keep their information obscure and try to avoid them appearing in the public eye to prevent them from being targeted or causing unnecessary harm.

But now that I'm the president of Venus, I can easily find photos of myself attending meetings and banquets by searching online. Even the encyclopedia entries probably know me better than I do.

In this situation, it's better to tell the truth. Before, we only told half the story and covered up the other half, but now if we want to maintain the previous situation, we have to lie to deceive Fei Tu Hu Po.

So Kotobuki could only stick out her tongue: "Yes, actually... I am a member of the Kotobuki Foundation."

"Hey, I knew it!"

Fei Tu Hu Po suddenly blinked. "I've been thinking lately that the car you ride in is much more expensive than Dong Na's car... and Dong Na's family owns companies that are among the top in the market value rankings... Teacher, your family should be richer than Dong Na's family, right? After thinking about it, there are only a few families that can be richer, plus you called yourself a koto fan today?"

"Well, I didn't expect you to be so observant, Kotsuki..." Kotsuki stuck out her tongue: "Actually, I'm also one of the heirs to the Kotsuki Group, and... the president of Venus's store~"

Narcissus shrugged: "I'm sure you can sense that too, otherwise I wouldn't have gone over to teach you to dance just because of a phone call from Qin Fuki."

"I always feel like... everyone around me is rich, and all I feel like is a poor wretch..."

Fei Tu Hu Po sighed, then her eyes sparkled: "In that case... could we have something better for today's business banquet?!"

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Thank you to the group member for drawing the amber that looks bewildered after hitting the broken glass:

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Chapter 275 Human-Machine Amber

Now that she had revealed her true identity, Kotobuki felt guilty for her previous deception. To make up for it, she readily promised to treat Hitokohaku to a lavish meal.

It's not troublesome at all. What everyone considers a "feast" is just a simple meal prepared by the company's chef at the Kotobuki Foundation building.

The Kotobuki Foundation employs Michelin-starred chefs, so you can enjoy top-notch cuisine right in the company building without leaving home.

This is also one of the methods used to recover employee wages.

However, Hitotsu Amber seemed very satisfied. After all, a child who has suffered hardships is happy as long as there is food, and being cooked by a Michelin-level chef makes her even happier.

However, before the meal, Hitoko took out the invitation and handed it to Kotobuki: "Here, Kotobuki-sensei, since you are also a president here, I'll give you this invitation. The day after tomorrow, Saturday, is the official start of the Tereson Cherry Blossom Festival. I hope you can come on time that day, Kotobuki-sensei."

"Hooray! I've finally got the chance! A legitimate opportunity to attend the Teresa Cherry Blossom Festival!"

Kotobuki cheered excitedly, her adorable appearance a stark contrast to her domineering demeanor when she was reprimanding her subordinates.

"Are you really looking forward to it? The school festival?"

"Of course! School festivals are the most youthful and wonderful time for everyone!" Kotobuki nodded without hesitation. "Although I'm past puberty, when I participate in school festivals... I can still recall my lost youth!"

Shinichi Kotobuki ruthlessly retorted from the side: "You're still young! Finding a boyfriend as soon as possible is better than anything else! Everyone in our company is getting anxious about it."

Kotobuki gritted her teeth at the talkative old man, brandishing her little fist as if about to rush over and give him a good whack. "You don't need to worry about me. Keep nagging? Keep nagging and I'll go find my high school sweetheart and spend the rest of my life with her..."

"Humph."

An old man and a young boy almost got into a fight, but they actually looked quite happy together.

Lassisos quickly pulled Scarlet Amber away and whispered, "This uncle's problem is that he's a chatterbox, which is really annoying. I've even been chirped by crickets so many times..."

Fei Tu Hu Po looked at the two people playing around in front of her with a gentle smile. "They are indeed quite talkative, just like the annoying elders in my family that I imagined."

Narcissus, unable to bear the sight, tried to mediate: "Alright, alright, stop it. Can't you two, an old maid and a man half-buried, be a little more mature?"

"Wow, Nana, you have such a sharp tongue."

"A foul mouth will make you ugly!"

Narcissus gave the two speechless looks: "The guests are still here. If you keep causing trouble here, I'll take Amber around for a stroll."

Kotobuki quickly hugged Hitoko Amber: "Hey, no, let me be the host..."

Looking at the beautiful Hibari Amber, Kotobuki clapped her hands and said, "The amber is so beautiful. Since we've come all this way, let's take some local specialties with us!"

"Okay..." Fei Tu Hu Po unconsciously answered "okay" at first, then opened her eyes wide: "Eh? Local specialties? It's fine to eat something good, it's not appropriate to eat and take something at the same time, is it?"

Kotobuki pulled Hitoko away, laughing, "There's nothing inappropriate about it, and our local specialties are fantastic!"

"What are local specialties?"

"As a company, it's natural to have Venus custom-made OL uniforms! If suits are a man's armor in the workplace, then OL uniforms are a woman's battle robes. Little Amber, you also need to prepare an outfit for important occasions."

"Oh."

Without much resistance, Hibiki Amber was captured by Narcissus and Kotobuki to change her clothes.

"How about this one?"

"I think it's pretty good."

"What about this body?"

"Good"

"But I didn't change it at all!"

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When helping Fei Tu Hu Po choose clothes this time, Fei Tu Hu Po was unusually well-behaved and cooperative... like a dressing doll, wearing whatever was given to her.

Finally, Kotobuki and Narcissus unanimously decided to choose a light brown office lady suit for Hitsukoha. The stockings encasing her legs added a touch of mature charm to Hitsukoha's originally alluring cuteness.

"Hey, Amber, you look really good like this..." Kotobuki was very satisfied. If it were a man, he probably wouldn't be able to resist his charming and beautiful secretary dressed like this. "Let's go take a look at the rooftop next!"

"Oh."

The rooftop of the Kotobuki Building is a circular panoramic terrace, even larger than the observation deck of Tokyo Skytree. Huge floor-to-ceiling windows are spotless, and looking out, one sees a continuous drizzle. Rainwater slides down the glass, weaving a fine network of water that spreads out like a spiderweb.

The entire city was shrouded in a misty rain, not as beautiful as Scarlet Amber had imagined.

Kotobuki explained somewhat awkwardly, "Well... I forgot it's been raining these past few days. Actually, this place is most beautiful at night."

However, when she saw Fei Tu Hu Po standing by the French windows, gently touching the glass, she couldn't help but feel that the child was breathtakingly beautiful. The dress fit her figure perfectly, and her long, crimson hair contrasted sharply with the dark sky in the distance. At this moment, her expressionless face perfectly showcased her dignified, pure, and stunning beauty.

While Hitotsu Kohaku was lost in thought, Kotobuki quickly took out her phone, wanting to take some beautiful photos of her and send them to Kotobuki Toru.

Send it to the piano and play it thoroughly...

Kotobuki put her phone away, having just turned it on. From the moment she opened it, she had sensed a strange, stagnant feeling emanating from Hitokohaku…

But until just now, she had taken Fei Tu Hu Po's thoughtful and absent-minded behavior as the result of her sudden realization that her music teacher was actually the CEO of a wealthy family.

But now… Kotobuki realized a problem: it seemed that since just now, Hitoko hadn’t mentioned anything about Kotobuki Toru at all.

Even though she went to the Kotobuki Foundation today and even met herself, a Kotobuki fan, Hito Amber didn't mention anything about Toru Kotobuki at all.

This is not reasonable.

Kotobuki tried hard to recall, but she couldn't recall ever revealing that she was Kotobuki Toru's older sister, nor had she mentioned the relationship between Kotobuki Toru and the Kotobuki Foundation.

In that case, doesn't Hitotsu Amber intend to ask or bring it up?

Did they forget? Or is there some other reason?

Kotobuki wondered to himself, but dared not ask rashly.

However, at this moment, Hitotsu Amber also turned her head and smiled at Kotobuki: "I've finished looking at it, the scenery is indeed very beautiful."

Kotobuki? I really want to complain... What's so great about this scenery?!

"In that case, let's go eat. There's a revolving restaurant on the two lower floors."

"Uh-huh."

"I'll press the elevator button."

"..."

Kotobuki, Narcissus, and the others walked towards the elevator and pressed the button.

The elevator was very fast, and it took only a dozen seconds to reach the top floor.

But when Kotobuki turned around to greet Hitokohaku, Hitokohaku had already reached the escalator leading downstairs, her gaze somewhat unfocused, exuding a very artificial feel.

"Amber, come and take the elevator... Hey hey hey! Amber! Watch your step!"

Kotobuki looked at the unsteady Hitoko and even anxiously reached out her hand. The elevator and the stairs were dozens of meters apart, and Kotobuki didn't have the ability to shrink the distance between them.

So she could only watch as Fei Tu Hu Po lost her balance and drifted forward.

The girl gasped, "Ah..."

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Chapter 276 Amber's Injury

Within the Kotobuki Building, there is a company-owned hospital.

At this moment, everyone looked tense, their eyes fixed on the doctor, who was intently examining the CT images in his hands, uttering terrifying words.