When Aoko changed into one of Akemi's fresh-style dresses and came downstairs again, this was the scene she saw—
Yuzuru lay sprawled on the sofa, his hair disheveled, his clothes in disarray, and several ambiguous lipstick marks on his cheeks. His eyes stared blankly at the ceiling, looking weak and utterly exhausted, as if he had been completely "ruined" and had no will to live.
The girls around them were all radiant, smiling broadly, and in high spirits, sharing their "spoils of war."
Qingzi: "???"
What happened? Is there a world war?
She just went upstairs to change her clothes, and suddenly... the weather changed drastically? Was Yuzuru Hanyu ganged up on?
When Yuzuru saw Aoko, it was as if he had seen a savior. He weakly reached out his hand, his voice barely audible, his acting exaggerated: "Aoko...save me...they...they're so scary...bullying a weak man like me..."
The women immediately cast threatening, smiling glances at him.
Yuzuru immediately withdrew his hand and continued to play dead.
Aoko was stunned by what she saw, and then she couldn't help but burst out laughing. The embarrassment and shyness she felt earlier had dissipated considerably.
It seems that this Valentine's Day was indeed a bittersweet experience for someone.
...
As night deepens, the city lights begin to illuminate the night.
The lively and chaotic Valentine's Day party has finally come to an end.
The girls said their goodbyes one after another, and Aoko reluctantly turned back again and again. In the end, Hanyu Nan smiled and saw her off into a taxi.
"Come again next time," he said gently.
"Mmm!" Aoko nodded vigorously, her cheeks flushing red again.
She really wanted to stay in this magical villa.
But she could almost picture her mother standing with her hands on her hips, saying, "Now that you dare to stay out overnight, I don't even want to think about what you'll dare to do in the future!" So she could only obediently go home.
After all the guests had left, the villa gradually quieted down.
Akemi walked over with a brown paper document bag, a subtle smile on her face: "Young Master Yuzuru, this was delivered by the postman this afternoon. Looking at the return address and the signature... I think it would be better to give it to you after everyone has left."
She blinked, her eyes hinting at something.
Yu Sheng Nan took the document bag and saw the words "Fei Law Firm" clearly printed on the sender's side, along with that familiar name. He instantly understood and couldn't help but smile.
Oh dear, it seems my mother-in-law isn't cautious enough.
Using the agency's official address to send private emails—if someone with ulterior motives were to see this… like Ran or Sonoko with her excessive curiosity… wouldn't that cause a major family drama?
With that thought in mind, he happily took the file bag, walked to the swing next to Bobo's hut, sat down, and as the swing gently swayed, he opened the emails in the soft light of the courtyard.
As he expected, there was indeed a box of chocolates inside.
The packaging was very thoughtful, a low-key yet luxurious dark blue satin gift box, but once opened... the chocolates inside were rather... well... unique.
While other people's chocolates are a smooth brown, Fei Lawyer's chocolates are a deep, dark black, with even a slight burnt edge. The shapes aren't very regular, but you can tell that each one has been carefully crafted, with an effort to make them look more perfect.
Receiving chocolates made by the Undefeated Queen herself, Hanyu Nan's feelings can no longer be simply described as "good".
I was flattered and overjoyed.
He picked up the one that looked the most intact, and with a mix of anticipation and warrior-like courage, put it in his mouth.
...Well, I really shouldn't have any unrealistic expectations of Eri Kisaki's cooking skills.
The rich, even slightly bitter, cocoa flavor instantly took over the taste buds, with a hint of dryness that was hard to describe.
But surprisingly, after the bitterness, there was actually a very faint, persistent sweet aftertaste, proving that the maker had indeed tried to adjust the recipe.
Yuzuru couldn't help but laugh.
This tastes amazing, Eri Tofei!
Outwardly tough, inwardly... well... trying hard to express gentleness but in a somewhat clumsy way?
Cute girl~
He took out his phone, found the contact whose name was saved as "Mother-in-law," and began composing a message.
[Nan: I received my mother-in-law's Valentine's Day chocolates! [Image]]
[Nan: The flavor is very unique, a blend of bitter and sweet, with distinct layers, just like my mother-in-law's style in court—sharp and incisive, always followed by unexpected surprises. I really like it, thank you, mother-in-law!]
Almost instantly after the message was sent, it showed as "read," but a long while later, a reply slowly appeared, carrying a coldness that seemed to be trying to cover up the truth.
[Eri Kisaki: ...It's just leftover scraps from processing ingredients. I didn't want to waste them, so I just made it quickly. Don't overthink it. It's just regular obligatory chocolate.]
A typical example of Eri Kisaki's hypocrisy.
Yuzuru could almost picture the other person on the other end of the phone trying to appear calm, pushing up their glasses, while their ears were probably burning red.
[Nan: How can you put so much effort into making these scraps? Every shape seems unique~ (chuckles)]
[Nan: Besides, Mother-in-law, you know, right? Giving chocolates to someone of the opposite sex as a token of affection can easily cause misunderstandings, especially for a charming woman like you. I'm starting to overthink things, what should I do?]
[Eri Kisaki: ...You smooth talker, I'm your elder!]
[Nan: Yes, yes, I respect my mother-in-law the most. So... is it really just a matter of duty? (??ω??)]
[Eri Kisaki: ...What else?! Of course!]
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