"A dessert shop?" Mingmei raised an eyebrow.
"Hmm." Guangyou picked up the cream cake on the table, took a small bite, and said with a smile, "With your skills, Mingmei-nee, your shop would definitely be a hit."
He didn't just act on a whim; he genuinely felt it was feasible.
Once the organization is dealt with and Mingmei can walk in the sunlight like an ordinary person, what should she do?
An ordinary office worker?
Or a housewife?
He could tell that Akemi wasn't that kind of girl.
It seems like Akemi spends all her time in the apartment and doesn't go out much, appearing quite idle, but that's not actually the case.
There was a small bookshelf in the corner. Guangyou clearly remembered that when he came last time, there were many world classics on the bookshelf.
For example, Hemingway's *The Old Man and the Sea*...
During this visit, he noticed several new educational books on the bookshelf, including those on how to make desserts and how to learn foreign languages...
This shows that even in the apartment, Akemi didn't let herself be idle.
He thought Mingmei's cakes and pastries were delicious, much better than those from other dessert shops, and since he happened to think of that, he asked her about it.
If Akemi has any plans, he can help her out.
But if Akemi doesn't have any plans, then so be it.
He was just asking; he didn't mean to make any arrangements for Mingmei.
"Hmm... let me think." Mingmei frowned slightly, pursed her lips, considered it seriously for a moment, and then shook her head.
Seemingly afraid that Guangyou would misunderstand, she quickly explained:
"Kuangyou, I'm not refusing."
"I just haven't decided whether or not to open it yet."
"It's nothing, I was just asking." Kōyū nodded and explained his thoughts to Akemi:
“I was thinking that once all of this is over, you, Mingmei, can be like a normal person and won’t have to stay in the apartment all the time.”
"Will you become an ordinary office worker like everyone else, or will there be other arrangements?"
Actually, he had already made preparations. He said he could help because of the cat cafe project.
In the cat café project, he originally wanted Akemi to help.
If Akemi is willing, then the cat café can be handed over to Akemi.
If he was unwilling, he would have Chengshi find someone else to take charge.
While cat cafes primarily offer cat petting, it's impossible for people to only pet cats; having afternoon tea is also a great option.
A cup of coffee, a cake...
Enjoying afternoon tea in the warm sunshine.
What a pleasant life.
But he couldn't possibly tell Mingmei:
“Mingmei, I’m planning to open a cat café. If you’re willing, I’ll let you be in charge. You can also help make some desserts.”
It's impossible right now, at least, because Ai is right next to us.
“Actually, I’ve thought about this too,” Mingmei said seriously. “However, I haven’t decided yet.”
She had thought about this issue while she was in her apartment.
But she mostly thought about what would happen between Mitsuyuki and Ai in the future.
She even imagined what their wedding would be like and what their children would be like.
But she never seriously considered herself.
Perhaps it's because her situation is different from Ai's; at least she can live a normal life, while Ai spends most of her time in the laboratory.
And she's the older sister.
So as soon as the situation improved, all she could think about was her sister.
However, she did think about what she would do in the future.
But as she said, she wasn't really sure either.
Should I continue being an office worker, or what?
She didn't have a definite idea in her mind either.
Because there are still many things she hasn't decided, such as that man... the man who lied to her using an alias.
Is that man doing well now?
Does he still have feelings for her?
As for Guangyou's suggestion, she was indeed somewhat tempted, but she still needed to consider it.
"It's alright." Kōyū understood Akemi. He was just mentioning it casually. Ultimately, the choice was up to Akemi herself.
"Mingmei, please think about it. I'm just making a suggestion."
"Yes, I know." Mingmei nodded and put a piece of cream cake in her mouth.
But because of that person, I didn't enjoy the cake at all.
Just as she was lost in thought, Guangyou said something else:
“Akemi-nee, whatever decision you make, Ai and I will support you unconditionally.”
“I also have a little money here. If you need it, Mingmei, you can use it as start-up capital, consider it as my investment.”
"We're all family, no need to be so polite."
Hearing this, Mingmei smiled and nodded, saying:
"I can't refuse that."
"Okay, I'll consider it. I'll ask for your help if I need it."
Ai, who was eating cake nearby, didn't blush when she heard Kōyū say "we're all family," she just raised an eyebrow.
Kōyū had said something similar to her before:
"We really do feel like a family."
So, she got used to it.
However, those words still stirred something within her.
After all, this family's gesture can be considered a unique way of expressing their feelings.
"It's still a long way from being with the family." Ai pursed her lips, thinking of the ring Guangyou had given her last time, and couldn't help but think:
"Not a single decent one."
Guangyou was naturally unaware of her thoughts.
Even if you don't know, it doesn't matter. He'll give it to you sooner or later. He even has a plan to make a ring himself.
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