It was four o'clock in the afternoon, and the sun was shining brightly.
As agreed yesterday, when Yuzuru arrived at the entrance of "Maria" pastry shop on time, he found that the shop had already closed early and the dessert display case in the window was empty, obviously cleared out by a princess.
"jingle--"
As I pushed open the door, the wind chimes rang out with a clear, crisp sound.
Inside the store, Natsumi Kosaka was standing with her back to the entrance, tiptoeing and arranging decorations on a high shelf. Hearing the sound, she turned around in surprise, her brown ponytail drawing a graceful arc in the air.
"Nan Jun!"
Today, Xia Mei wasn't wearing her chef's uniform, but rather a light blue dress with a white apron tied around her waist. The hem of her dress swayed gently with her movements, radiating youthful energy.
Her grey eyes lit up instantly when she saw him, as if they were sprinkled with starlight.
"Didn't they say the store wouldn't close until four o'clock?"
Yuzuru looked around the empty shop and asked with a smile.
Xia Mei lowered her head slightly, twisting her fingers shyly, a faint blush rising on her fair cheeks: "I want... to get ready as soon as possible..."
The old butler came out of the kitchen carrying two exquisite pastry boxes. Upon seeing Yuzuru Nanasu, the usually stern old man showed a rare smile: "Young Master Yuzuru, Miss has been preparing these since this morning."
"Grandpa!" Xia Mei said reproachfully, her face flushed.
The old butler handed the snack box to Yu Shengnan and said earnestly, "I'm entrusting the young lady to you."
The tone was exactly like someone giving away their granddaughter in marriage.
Yuzuru accepted it solemnly: "Don't worry, I will take good care of Natsumi."
Xia Mei's face flushed even redder instantly. She lowered her head and muttered softly, "It's just to visit the oven..."
I feel like I've been married off...
The old butler gave his young mistress a meaningful look, but did not expose her little scheme. He simply bowed respectfully and then tactfully retreated to the kitchen.
"Let's go." Yuzuru picked up the box of snacks. "Akemi and the others are already waiting."
"Okay!" Xia Mei took off her apron and jogged to catch up with him.
A discreet black sedan was parked outside.
Well, it wasn't exactly low-key, considering the car was arranged by the Suzuki Group.
The car drove smoothly through the streets of Beika Town.
Xia Mei looked out the car window at the familiar scenery. The trees along the street were lush and green, and pedestrians came and went. Everything seemed so ordinary, but it became especially beautiful because of the company of the people around her.
Suddenly, as if remembering something, she turned her head to look at Yuzuru Nan, her eyes filled with uncertainty and anticipation, and asked softly, "Nan-kun, um... the Gourmet Cell Baking Oven, can I really use it?"
She knew very well what this meant.
This signifies that he has truly entered the world of Hanyu Kusunoki.
Yuzuru turned to look at her. In the sunlight, Natsumi Kosaka's profile was soft and delicate, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, like a butterfly about to take flight.
“Of course,” he said confidently. “I believe it will be of the greatest use in your hands.”
A flicker of emotion crossed Xia Mei's eyes, but it quickly turned mischievous. She tilted her head slightly, a playful smile spreading across her face: "Then... in exchange, I can make desserts for Nan-kun every day~"
"Would this be considered a bribe?" Yuzuru raised an eyebrow.
“It’s to repay a debt of gratitude!” Xia Mei corrected earnestly, then winked playfully, her bright eyes seeming to express endless feelings. “Besides… I also want to see Nan-kun more often…”
She said it very softly, as softly as a feather falling, but Yuzuru still heard it.
He smiled, not revealing the girl's little secret.
After all, who could resist such pure and beautiful thoughts from a young girl?
...
The car quickly arrived at its destination.
"arrive."
Yuzuru got out of the car first and gentlemanly opened the door for Natsumi.
Xia Mei cautiously stepped out of the car, looking at the villa in front of her with anticipation. She had a feeling that she was about to see a new world: "This is... Nan Jun's home?"
"Welcome to my humble abode." Yu Shengnan gestured for him to enter.
Xia Mei chuckled: "If this is a humble abode, then my little shop is a thatched hut."
The two chatted and laughed as they walked briskly toward the gate.
As they approached, the security gate sensed the return of its owners and opened automatically and slowly, emitting a soft and smooth mechanical sound.
"Welcome home, Yuzuru Hanyu~"
Akemi stood at the door, smiling and bowing.
Today she changed into a black and white maid outfit, and her hair was styled in an elegant updo, making her look both professional and cute.
"Sister Mingmei!" Xia Mei greeted happily.
Akemi smiled and accepted the snack box: "Miss Natsumi, welcome to our home."
"Excuse me..."
Xia Mei said somewhat reservedly. Although she was already quite familiar with Ming Mei, she was still a little nervous about visiting Yuzuru's house for the first time.
"You're welcome."
Mingmei took her hand affectionately, "Let's go inside first."
As she spoke, she winked at Yuzuru.
The maid knew her young master very well. She knew that the fact that Yu Sheng Nan had invited this girl to the villa meant that they would become family sooner or later.
"Heh~"
Yu Sheng Nan touched his nose and followed.
Like other women who came to the villa for the first time, Natsumi Kosaka knew that the person she admired was not simple and had made various preparations in her mind beforehand, but when she actually stepped into this place, she was still deeply shocked by the scene in front of her.
As soon as she stepped into the courtyard, she couldn't help but take a deep breath.
After so many days of continuous purification by the Spring of Purification, the air within the villa area is now filled with rich spiritual energy.
The spiritual energy, like wisps of clear spring water, gently seeped into her heart and lungs. With just a simple breath, Natsumi Kosaka felt as if she were in a legendary fairyland.
An unprecedented sense of freshness and vitality arose from the soles of her feet, flowing slowly along her meridians throughout her body. From top to bottom, she felt as if she had undergone a baptism, completely refreshed and full of vigorous energy.
Natsumi Kosaka stared blankly at the strange flowers in the garden flowerbed and the magnificent purifying spring beside it, and murmured, "Is this a fairyland?"
"No, welcome to my world."
Yuzuru raised his hands slightly, making a welcoming gesture.
This is a world that belongs exclusively to him and the girls around him.
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