My fiancée Yukino

Since she will become a team member, Luo Bai will naturally teach her breathing techniques after Xiao Li Mao joins the team.

Of course, not now. We'll teach her after Oguri Hat's injuries are fully treated and she's completely recovered.

After dinner and a short rest, Oguri Hat went back to her dormitory, and Luo Bai also took Kocho Shinobu and Mi Yu home.

Mi Yu has nothing to do in the evening and doesn't need to train, so she can naturally come to Luo Bai's place. Moreover, she has obtained permission from the chairman, Akikawa Yayoi.

Upon arriving at the villa, Mi Yu was immediately pulled by Xia Shi and Tina to play games together.

Luo Bai put the dishes he brought back into the dishwasher, then returned to the living room and gently put his arm around Shinobu Kocho's shoulder.

"How is the treatment progressing today?"

Shinobu Kocho smiled and nodded: "Not bad. Uma Musume's physique is indeed outstanding. The treatment course should be shorter than I expected. In addition, Hibiki Kusakabe, Miura Bourbon, and Yuujinsu also have obvious occupational injuries and need to rest and recuperate properly. However, the treatment period for the three of them will be much shorter than that for Oguri Hattori and the others. They can be cured in about a month."

After discussing the treatment, Luo Bai also told everyone that Xiao Li Mao would be joining the group.

Yukino couldn't help but raise an eyebrow and say with a smile, "It seems that the effects of our feeding are quite obvious."

Luo Bai nodded in agreement: "That's right. I didn't expect Oguri Hat to be so decisive. She joined so directly just for a good meal. And as a seasoned racehorse girl, I don't need to worry about Oguri Hat's training. She trains very well on her own."

This is also Luo Bai's requirement for potential new members: try to avoid rookie race girls.

If you're a rookie horse girl, you won't be able to offer her much help before you've learned how to play, which is essentially harming her.

For Luo Bai, forming a racehorse girl team wasn't a particularly important matter; he mainly did it for the sake of Mi Yu.

Looking at Mi Yu, who was being dragged into playing games by two little girls, Luo Bai said with a smile, "Xia Shi, Tina, it's almost time. You should go take a bath. You still have to study after you're done."

Upon hearing about homework, the two girls were somewhat reluctant, but since it was Luo Bai who had suggested it, they had no choice but to agree. After finishing a game, they went upstairs together to take a bath.

Mi Yu also put down her game console and sat down next to Luo Bai.

"Brother, you're not busy tonight, are you?"

Luo Bai smiled and patted Mi Yu's head: "Well, I'm not busy. I finished all my homework at school. Is there anything you want to do tonight?"

Mi Yu shook her head, took out her phone and said, "When I had some free time this afternoon, I used my phone to look at the internet in my brother's world and saw some interesting movies that I want to watch."

"Watching a movie? That sounds like a good idea," Luo Bai said with a smile. "After showering tonight, we can all watch a movie together, and then we can go to rest. Mi Yu, is there any movie you'd like to see?"

Seeing that Luo Bai had agreed, Mi Yu happily opened her phone, found her browsing history, and temporarily gave it to Luo Bai.

"It's this one. Mi Yu has never watched horror movies before, and she's too scared to watch them alone!"

Everyone looked over, and then they saw the movie poster displayed on Mi Yu's phone; it was for "The Summoning of Souls."

Upon seeing the movie, Luo Bai suddenly realized, "This is indeed a good movie; the horror atmosphere is fantastic. But do you really want to watch it? Be careful you don't have sleepless nights."

Mi Yu shrank back a little in fear, but still forced herself to say, "With my brother here, Mi Yu isn't afraid."

Seeing Mi Yu's adorable appearance, Luo Bai smiled, then looked at the others: "What about you guys? Do you want to see?"

Mai was the first to nod: "I want to watch it, I haven't seen this movie yet!"

“I haven’t seen it either,” Yukino added. “Let’s watch it together then. Have you seen it, sister?”

Lying on her side on the sofa, clutching a cushion, Yang said, "I've seen it before, but it was a long time ago, and I've forgotten most of the plot. It'll be fine to watch it again."

As for Shinobu Kocho and her sisters, they weren't afraid of this kind of movie at all, after all, they are demon slayers, and they agreed to watch it together.

So Luo Bai brought his laptop down from upstairs and looked for...

After downloading the resource, he said, "Found it. Now everyone go take a shower, and after you're done, we'll all watch it together on the big projector in the living room."

When the villa was being renovated, a huge projection screen was installed in the living room for everyone to watch movies together, and now it's finally coming in handy.

An hour passed, and everyone took turns taking a shower. Those who had homework finished their remaining assignments, and then it was time to watch a movie together.

Moreover, not only her family members, but even Shiyu, who was supposed to be at home writing a book, rushed over after hearing the news.

Wearing a silk nightgown, Shi Yu hugged Mi Yu tightly and rubbed against her happily, saying with a smile, "If we're all watching a horror movie together, I have to be included."

Then, everyone moved the sofas in the living room around, brought in a bunch of beanbag chairs, and prepared popcorn and other snacks. The movie officially started.

Luo Bai hadn't seen the movie "The Conjuring" for quite a while. It was during a holiday when he was at home, relaxing after studying. He was genuinely shocked when he watched it, and the tension was palpable.

Today, although I've forgotten most of the plot, just like with Haruno, it's not scary enough.

With his current strength and temperament, he has long since passed the stage of being afraid after watching a horror movie.

However, at the very beginning of the movie, Miyu and Yukino, who were sitting next to him, very tacitly hugged his arms, one on each side.

This was Mi Yu's first time watching a horror movie, so she was naturally a little nervous and scared.

As for Yukino, she is somewhat afraid of elements like ghosts and monsters.

However, as the movie plot unfolded, a terrifying atmosphere gradually permeated the living room, and Luo Bai found that more and more people were surrounding him.

Xia Shi and Tina quietly snuggled into his arms, and the others also huddled close together.

Feeling Xia Shi and Tina pressed tightly against his chest, Luo Bai whispered, "Since you're scared, why don't you two go upstairs first, Xia Shi and Tina?"

"ah!!!"

"what!!!!!!"

Suddenly, someone shouted, and the tense atmosphere exploded. Everyone screamed in fright, which startled Luo Bai as well.

Volume 1: Chapter 442 Winter is Coming (2/2)

The movie was paused for a while to allow everyone to calm down, and finally, the remaining half of the movie was watched.

After taking a sip of water, Mi Yu stared wide-eyed at the end of the movie and said, "This movie was scary, but it was really good!"

Luo Bai nodded and said with a smile, "I watched it again, and it really felt great, except for a slight pause in the rhythm in the middle."

Luo Bai's words made the girls blush with embarrassment.

The previous chain reaction did indeed disrupt the originally good rhythm; otherwise, the story would have been even better if it had continued.

The culprit who had cried out earlier was also discovered by everyone; it turned out to be Mai, who had initially shown great interest and little fear.

As it turns out, Mai's previous display of fearlessness was all an act; she had simply held it in at the beginning.

After watching the movie, it's getting late, time to rest.

Shiyu went home after watching the movie. She had no choice; she had come out on short notice, and her parents wouldn't let her stay overnight. She still had to go to school the next day.

After washing up, everyone went back to their rooms.

As for Miyu, she was pushed into Luo Bai's bedroom by Yukino, while she herself ran to Mai's room, much to the dismay of her older sister, Yang Nao.

In the bedroom, Luo Bai looked at Mi Yu, whose face was rosy and who was wearing a white nightgown, and smiled as he lifted the covers.

"Come in quickly."

As the little pony wagged her tail slightly and snuggled into bed, Luo Bai turned off the light and began to delve into Mi Yu's training progress that day.

......

After learning about the world of Uma Musume Pretty Derby, time passed little by little, and Luo Bai did not encounter any more special situations.

Oguri Hat and the other racehorse girls are receiving treatment smoothly, and their conditions are showing significant improvement.

Little Chestnut Hat, after being fed by Luo Bai repeatedly, developed a very good relationship with him. After learning about the other world, she followed Luo Bai there for a visit, and a hot pot meal made her decide to go back with Luo Bai to celebrate the Spring Festival.

Well, while it's called a holiday, it's really just about wanting to eat good food. Luo Bai has finally figured out what Little Chestnut Hat is thinking.

She does have some self-confidence, but she focuses more on finding delicious food.

As for the rat demon they encountered in Kyoto during their school trip, Madoka Kazuki and Nanami Nazuki easily dealt with that matter.

Under their supervision, the incompetent members of the Guardian Organization in the Kyoto area finally managed to completely wipe out the rat demon clan that had been plaguing Kyoto.

Luo Bai also took some time to visit Sima Weizhi's family's Sima Heavy Industry and saw the new tactical armor they were manufacturing.

The item looks quite ordinary, but its defensive capabilities are truly impressive. It is resistant to high temperatures, freezing, and electric shocks, and also offers good protection against impacts and slashes.

According to Luo Bai and Kirishima Touka's tests, this thing can at least defend against the strength of an A-rank ghoul.

The armor's self-regeneration capability, developed based on ghoul kagune, is still lacking. If the flame temperature used by Luo Bai exceeds the threshold, it will completely fail.

In summary, further adjustments and improvements are still needed, but it can already be temporarily used by the team members for trial purposes.

As December arrived, the weather turned completely cold, and Luo Bai and his friends changed into winter clothes when they went to school in the morning.

With gloves, scarves, and hats all provided, Yukino, linking arms with Luo Bai, exhaled a breath of warm air and asked, "How's the preparation for Utaha and Eriri's live stream going in Tokyo this weekend?"

"It's said to be pretty good."

Luo Bai nodded and said, "The script and everything else are being prepared by others. Their main job is to check the flow and make sure there are no mistakes along the way. So, do you want to come along?"

Yukino and Mai, who were standing on either side of him, shook their heads in unison.

Yukino said, "No, it's so cold, let's stay home."

Mai agreed, saying, "That's right, this winter feels unexpectedly cold!"

Seeing the two of them shrinking their necks from the cold, Luo Bai remained silent for a moment before saying, "Um, should I remind you that the magic you've learned is for use in situations like this?"

"..."

"..."

The two fell silent for a moment, then exchanged a glance and simultaneously pinched Luo Bai's waist.

"You didn't tell me earlier!"

Luo Bai spread his hands innocently: "I thought you remembered it, but just didn't want to use it. Turns out you didn't even remember it. So, do you want to use it?"

Without a second thought, the two reached into their pockets, took out their wands, and secretly cast warming spells on themselves.

The next second, an invisible barrier slowly appeared, insulating them from the low temperature outside with a suitable temperature, instantly making Yukino and Mai's expressions more comfortable.

As for Luo Bai, he possesses the superpower of fire, so regulating his body temperature is easier for him than anything else.

Using magic is even easier, just a thought away.

When they arrived at school, the students were freezing cold and were all bundled up in thick clothes.

However, Luo Bai also saw a few girls who, as usual, came to school wearing short skirts and stockings, which truly amazed him.

Even though there was a rule about wearing school uniforms, Yukino and Mai didn't choose to wear them; instead, they wore their own pants.

They don't want to tough it out now and then develop knee problems when they get older.

As for school rules and regulations, they are not within their scope of consideration.

Looking at the girls wearing stockings, Yukino whispered, "Should I talk to my mother and ask her to change this school rule?"

Mai, standing to the side, said, "There's no need for that. Normally, we might have to follow the school rules, but because of the winter temperatures, the school doesn't really care much about these things. When we entered the school gate just now, the teacher on duty didn't say anything, did he? Other students were the same as us, and he didn't do anything either. Our school is pretty good, but I don't know about other schools."

Yukino nodded in realization; she hadn't really looked into these things before.

Once inside the teaching building, the three of them went to their respective classrooms.

When Luo Bai entered the classroom, his close friends Hikigaya, Yuihama, Kirishima Touka, and Shima Miori were already there, chatting together.

Upon seeing Luo Bai enter, Yui Yuigahama quickly waved to him.

"Luo Jun, Luo Jun, I need to tell you something!"

Luo Bai walked over, put down his schoolbag, and asked, "What is it?"

Yui Yuigahama said excitedly, "Well, it's December, isn't it? We're planning to have a Christmas party, what do you think, Luo-kun?"

Volume 1: Chapter 443 The Exam Before the Christmas Party (1/2)

Christmas party?

Luo Bai then realized that it was indeed almost time.

So he nodded and said, "Sure, what are you planning to do? You're not going to do it at my house, are you?"

Sima Weizhi said, "No need. It would be too much trouble to clean up afterward. We can look for villas that are specifically rented out for company team building and parties. There must be some in Chiba. We can rent one for a day, right? We won't have to clean up much afterwards."

That's not a bad idea.

If it's a party with fewer people, then hosting it at home is absolutely fine.

But there are quite a few people in Luo Bai's family now. Not to mention his own family, Eriri, Oguri, Kobayashi, Tohru and others will also be invited to come and play together. With so many people, it would be more convenient to find another place.

Snapping his fingers, Luo Bai said, "I have no problem with that, but there's no need to rush. How about we discuss it again at noon?"