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Fu Zang's expression changed drastically: "What do you mean?!"
"Father!" Ichiro stood up abruptly. "You've had too much to drink." He turned to the maid: "Take the master back to his room!"
[System Notification: Takayanagi Tomizō's hostility level is 100%]
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[Takayanagi Sumire's favorability rating: 30, currently 60%]
[Mitsuko’s favorability level is 10, currently 75%]
In the chaos, a slender figure quietly moved to Chen Xiao's side.
Wearing a boy's school uniform, Takayanagi Kaoru lowered her voice: "Senior Chen Xiao...shall I show you the guest rooms?"
Chen Xiao sized up the boy—his Adam's apple was flat, his wrists were slender, and there were faint traces of ear piercings on his earlobes. He smiled meaningfully: "Thank you for your trouble."
Moonlight streamed through the washi paper sliding door, casting soft, dappled light on the tatami mats. Chen Xiao had just changed into her yukata when the door was gently opened.
"S-Senior..." Gao Liuxun knelt at the door, having changed back into women's clothing—a light pink yukata that made her skin look as white as snow, and her long hair cascading down, completely unrecognizable as the boy she had been during the day.
Chen Xiao raised an eyebrow: "What's this?"
"I'm sorry!" Kaoru suddenly knelt down. "I have to dress as a boy during the day... because Grandpa said the family business must be inherited by men..."
She looked up, her eyes shining with admiration: "But I've always admired you since school! The way you spoke up for my sister-in-law and Chengjiang's mother today...it was so cool!"
Chen Xiao reached out to help her up, gently scratching her palm with his fingertips: "So you're here to confess your feelings?"
Kaoru's face instantly turned red to her ears: "N-no... I came to..." She suddenly lowered her voice, "to warn you to be careful, senior. Grandpa just secretly contacted the Yakuza..."
[System Notification: Kaoru Takayanagi's Affection Level is 80%]
[Intelligence obtained: The Takayanagi family has connections with the yakuza.]
Interesting. Chen Xiao was not surprised at all; instead, a smile curled at the corners of his mouth.
He suddenly pulled Xun closer and whispered in her ear, "Why are you telling me all this?"
Kaoru trembled all over: "Because..." Her breathing became rapid, "Senior was the first person... to realize I was a girl the moment he first saw me..."
Chen Xiao's lips were almost touching her earlobe: "I can see more than just that..." His fingers slid down her spine, "I can also see that you're really starved for love right now."
"Ah!" Xun cried out softly, her legs so weak she could barely stand.
Just then, footsteps echoed down the corridor.
Chen Xiao quickly hid the incense behind the bedding and opened the door—Mizuko stood outside holding a tea set, her yukata belt tied meticulously.
"Chen Xiao, I made some calming tea..." Her voice trailed off as her gaze passed over Chen Xiao's shoulder and fell on a glimpse of pink fabric peeking out from beside the blankets.
The air between the three of them froze instantly.
Mitsuko's face turned deathly pale, and the tea tray crashed to the ground.
Xun scrambled out in a panic: "Sister-in-law! It's not what you think..."
"Excuse me." Mitsuko turned to leave, but Chen Xiao suddenly stepped on the hem of her kimono. She stumbled, but Chen Xiao caught her around the waist.
"Be careful, Madam." Chen Xiao put his arm around Mitsuko's slender waist. "It would break my heart if you fell and hurt yourself." IV.
Chapter Ninety-Eight: Mrs. Takayanagi Sumie, You Need a Good Lesson
Mitsuko was held in Chen Xiao's arms, her body trembling slightly.
She tried to break free, but was firmly held in Chen Xiao's arms.
Meanwhile, Gao Liuxun blushed, lowered her head, and dared not look at her sister-in-law.
"Madam..." Xun stammered, "I just... came to bring some snacks to Senior Chen Xiao..."
Mitsuko's eyes held a complex mix of shame and anger, along with a hint of inexplicable jealousy.
She bit her lip and whispered, "Chen Xiao, please let me go..."
Chen Xiao did not let go; instead, he hugged Mitsuko even tighter and gently pulled Gao Liuxun's wrist with his other hand, drawing her closer to him.
"Since we've already been caught, why don't we..." Chen Xiao's voice was low and ambiguous, "...let's chat?"
Mitsuko's eyes widened: "You... what nonsense are you talking about!"
Xun's cheeks were as red as ripe apples, but she did not break free from Chen Xiao's hand. Instead, she secretly looked up at her sister-in-law with a hint of provocation in her eyes.
"Hasn't your sister-in-law been working very hard?" Xun said softly. "Perhaps... Chen Xiao can make you a little happier?"
Mitsuko looked at Kaoru in shock, unable to believe that she would say such a thing.
But what shocked her even more was that her heart was racing uncontrollably. With Chen Xiao's charm system and irresistible charm, Mitsuko was no longer able to resist him.
Chen Xiao keenly sensed the change in their emotions, and a wicked smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
He gently pulled Mitsuko into the room and closed the paper door behind him.
"Madam, didn't you just say you were going to make me tea?" Chen Xiao's voice was seductive. "How about... we drink it here?"
Mitsuko knew she should leave immediately, while Kaoru had already knelt down beside Chen Xiao, looking at him with a dazed expression.
"Senior Chen Xiao..." Xun's voice was soft and sweet, "I...I've always admired you..."
Chen Xiao reached out and touched Xun's cheek. "What do you admire about me?"
"Senior Chen Xiao is the number one male god in Chiba Prefecture. He even made it to Koshien in baseball. And all the girls in school like you. I've always had a crush on you and want to be your woman."
Mitsuko watched this scene, a strange tightness settling in her chest. She suddenly realized that she was actually jealous of Kaoru!
This realization made her even more panicked.
"I...I'm leaving first..." Mitsuko turned to run away, but Chen Xiao grabbed her wrist.
"Madam, do you really want to leave?" Chen Xiao's captivating eyes were fixed on Mitsuko. "Or... do you actually want to stay?"
Mitsuko's body stiffened.
Her reason told her she had to leave, but deep down a voice was screaming—stay!
Seeing this, a sly glint flashed in Xun's eyes. She suddenly stood up, hugged Mitsuko from behind, and whispered in her ear, "Sister-in-law...you actually like Chen Xiao too, right?"
"Kaoru! What nonsense are you talking about!" Mitsuko struggled in embarrassment and anger, but was unable to break free because of Kaoru's movements.
Taking the opportunity, Chen Xiao stepped forward and pulled Mitsuko into his arms: "Madam, your heart is beating so fast..."
Mitsuko trembled and almost lost her balance.
“Madam, why don’t you stay tonight? Anyway, your husband’s marriage was also by agreement, and he has a child for you to take care of, but I’m different!” Chen Xiao gazed tenderly at Mitsuko.
“No…no…” Mitsuko’s refusal had become weak and powerless.
Chen Xiao chuckled: "Really not okay?"
[Ding! System notification]
[Successfully romanced both Mitsuko Takayanagi and Kaoru Takayanagi, achieving the "double win" achievement]
[Reward:] "King of the Night" skill upgrade: Nighttime charm value increased to 80%, control over women doubled.
"Family Conqueror" title: Increases the success rate by 40% when pursuing multiple members of the same family.
Special item "Memory Fog" x3: Can selectively blur the memory of a target for 12 hours.
[Current character panel updated]
Attribute value changes
Charm value has reached its limit.
Stamina reaches maximum limit
Mental strength reaches its limit
Morality has no lower limit.
[Special Status]
"Family Decline": Female members of the Takayanagi family become 50% more dependent on the host.
"Hate Chain": Male members of the Takayanagi family have their hostility level increased by 30%.
Chen Xiao held the two beauties in his arms with satisfaction.
Morning light streamed into the room through the paper door. Chen Xiao lazily opened his eyes, finding Mitsuko and Kaoru fast asleep in his left and right arms, respectively.
Mitsuko's long hair fell over his chest, while Kaoru curled up beside him like a kitten, both of them with a satisfied blush on their faces.
Chen Xiao gently got up, put on a bathrobe, and covered the two women with blankets.
He opened the paper door, and a fresh morning breeze blew in, but unexpectedly he met Takayanagi Ichiro standing in the corridor.
Ichiro was dressed in a sharp suit, carrying a briefcase, seemingly preparing to go to work.
His gaze passed over Chen Xiao and landed on his sleeping wife and sister in the room, but his expression was surprisingly calm.
"Good morning, Chen Xiaojun." Ichiro even gave a slight smile. "Did you sleep well?"
Mitsuko and Kaoru were awakened by the noise.
Xun stammered, "Brother...brother! It's not what you think!"
Mitsuko's face was deathly pale, her fingers gripping the blanket tightly: "Ichiro, I..."
Unexpectedly, Ichiro waved his hand: "No need to explain." He looked at Chen Xiao, "Actually, when I invited you to stay overnight yesterday, I already had something in mind."
Chen Xiao raised an eyebrow: "Oh?"
Ichiro sighed and lowered his voice: "My father, Takayanagi Tomizō, was a complete beast."
Chen Xiao leaned against the maple tree: "I can tell."
“I think his personality... even though he hasn’t made a move yet, he definitely has his eye on Mitsuko, and he won’t even let Kaoru go.” Ichiro exhaled a smoke ring. “I’m too busy with work to protect them.” He looked directly at Chen Xiao. “But you can.”
Chen Xiao smiled knowingly: "So you did it on purpose..."
“That’s right.” Ichiro nodded. “Ever since I heard that you helped Mitsuko out of a predicament at the school gate, I’ve been planning to lure you into this.” He smiled wryly. “I just didn’t expect things to progress so quickly.”
[System Notification: Takayanagi Ichiro's Affection Level 80% (Collaborator Status)]
[Unlock hidden settings: Power struggles within the Takayanagi family]