Ho Fei-yu made three trips back and forth until the table was fully laden with food. Only then did Shiori Fuyutsuki and Yui Nakaizumi emerge from the kitchen.
"Fei-yu, hurry up and sit down. I'll go call Auntie Mao up, and then we can eat." Ho Fei-yu acknowledged her and found a chair to sit on. Yui Nakaizumi sat down next to him.
Knock knock
"Auntie Mao, are you feeling better? It's time to eat."
A few seconds passed, but no sound came from inside.
Shiori Fuyutsuki turned the doorknob and opened the door a crack. She peered inside and saw Mao Nakaizumi's eyes closed, the quilt covering her body gently rising and falling. Guessing she was asleep, Shiori decided not to wake her, planning to leave some food for her to eat when she woke up.
Shiori Fuyutsuki closed the door. She walked back towards the living room with light steps, a joyful smile on her face, rubbing her small hands together.
"Oh? Is Ms. Mao not coming out to eat with us?" Noticing that Mao Nakaizumi was not with Shiori Fuyutsuki, Ho Fei-yu asked. Logically, Mao Nakaizumi's body should have recovered by now. Even though he had been rough last night, he felt that Mao Nakaizumi hadn't actually endured too much, and she should be fine after a night's rest. She didn't need to work so hard to pretend to be weak, did she?~
"Shhh, Auntie Mao is still sleeping. We'll save a portion for her to eat when she wakes up."
"Hehe~ Then let's start eating~" Yui Nakaizumi couldn't wait. She grabbed her chopsticks and reached for the Ebi Tempura (fried shrimp). Among the dazzling array of dishes on the table, fried shrimp was her favorite.
"Mmm~ It's so delicious~" Her pink lips took a bite. "Crunch," the fried shrimp was split in two, half going into Yui Nakaizumi's mouth, and the other half still on the chopsticks. Her eyes squinted slightly. Before she even finished chewing, a blissful smile appeared on her face, and she couldn't help but exclaim.
Ho Fei-yu's appetite was whetted by Yui Nakaizumi. Was it really that delicious? Just as Ho Fei-yu was debating whether to take one, the five or six Ebi Tempura in the bowl were swept clean by Yui Nakaizumi.
"..."
"Bang!"
"Yui! What is Fei-yu going to eat if you finish it all! I make this for you all the time at home!"
"Waa~ I'm sorry, but... but Shiori-chan's cooking is really too good, so... so I couldn't help but eat more." The girl covered her head with both hands, rubbing the spot Shiori Fuyutsuki had just hit, complaining pitifully while still chewing the Ebi Tempura.
"Besides, isn't it because Shiori-chan made it too delicious? If Shiori-chan's cooking wasn't good, I wouldn't have finished it!" Suddenly, Yui Nakaizumi's tone changed, becoming righteous. She quickly swallowed the food in her mouth.
"Here! This is the last one. It's for Fei-yu. Don't say I'm stingy." Noticing the last Ebi Tempura in the bowl, the girl's fingers clutching the chopsticks turned slightly white. But seeing Shiori-chan's severe and dissatisfied expression, she took a deep breath. Her hand tremblingly picked up the Ebi Tempura from the bowl and quickly dropped it into Ho Fei-yu's bowl. She swiftly retracted her hand, a look of reluctance in her eyes, as if making a tremendous sacrifice, and turned her small head away from it.
"..."
"Hehe, then I'll have a taste." Hearing Ho Fei-yu's words, Shiori Fuyutsuki's beautiful eyes showed anticipation. Similarly, Yui Nakaizumi also turned her head, staring intently at the Ebi Tempura held by Ho Fei-yu's chopsticks, her eyes filled with wistfulness and reluctance.
"Crunch." Ho Fei-yu took a bite. Many golden fried crumbs fell off the outer shell. Savoring it carefully, he first noticed the crispness of the Ebi Tempura's outer shell, which cracked instantly when bitten. Then came the tenderness of the shrimp meat. Without much chewing, it seemed to dissolve into moisture, entering his stomach along with the crispy outer shell.
All in all, it was okay, not as delicious as he'd imagined, but still quite good.
"Mhm, it's still very tasty. I didn't expect Shiori-chan's cooking to be so good. I really want to take her home with me~" Ho Fei-yu didn't hold back his praise and joked playfully.
"What!!! You didn't even eat the crumbs! That's obviously insincere praise! And you think you can just trick Shiori-chan into leaving with a few words! Did you even ask for my opinion? I'm Shiori-chan's best friend! Right, Shiori-chan!" Yui Nakaizumi was already upset that Ho Fei-yu had eaten the last Ebi Tempura. Seeing that he... he didn't even lick the crumbs clean, clearly not acting like someone who truly loved the food, and was now trying to steal her Shiori-chan, was truly infuriating! Yui Nakaizumi looked at Shiori Fuyutsuki, hoping for her confirmation, but Shiori Fuyutsuki looked shy, her cheeks stained with a pretty red.
"In that case... then I want to follow Shiori-chan too! Buy one, get one free!" It's over! Confirmed! My Shiori-chan's heart has been stolen! Yui Nakaizumi quickly changed her tune.
"....."
'Is this still the Yui-chan I first met?' Ho Fei-yu couldn't help but complain internally. How did that innocent girl turn into such a chatterbox? Although she seemed to have changed, somehow she also seemed the same...
Shiori Fuyutsuki said nothing, just shyly looking at Ho Fei-yu. But thinking that Ho Fei-yu already had a girlfriend, the beautiful purple-brown eyes, usually as bright as a galaxy, dimmed slightly.
"Hehe~ What a pity. Fei-yu already has a girlfriend. No luck enjoying the service of two beautiful girls~ But a girlfriend isn't a wife. I'll keep an eye on Shiori-chan!" This well-timed comment seemed to reignite Shiori Fuyutsuki's dimming heart. The girl, who had just looked gloomy, now radiated a unique brilliance.
Yui Nakaizumi noticed the change in her best friend, a flash of knowing amusement in her eyes, as if she had thought of something. The corner of her mouth curved slightly as she looked at Ho Fei-yu with determination.
Ho Fei-yu didn't speak. He just lowered his head, eating the other dishes. Things like foie gras, unagi don (eel rice), salmon, and red bean paste cake were all quite good. Would he abandon Hanatsu Amakawa for Shiori Fuyutsuki and Yui Nakaizumi? The answer was no. Hanatsu Amakawa was the first girl he had truly fallen for. Although she wasn't the first woman, a corner of his heart was already occupied by Hanatsu-chan. Abandoning Hanatsu Amakawa would be like tearing a piece of flesh from his heart, and he wouldn't do it. Furthermore, the two girls hadn't slept with him. He knew the priorities. Even if his "big wife," Reika Kurashiki, told him to give her up, he wouldn't listen. He would simply subdue her with the whip. If one hour wasn't enough, he'd use one day. If one day wasn't enough, he'd use one month, until she submitted!
The three ate for about an hour. During this hour, Shiori Fuyutsuki occasionally served food to Ho Fei-yu, which led to Yui Nakaizumi's complaints until Shiori Fuyutsuki served her a few times, after which Yui Nakaizumi smiled happily.
With full bellies, it was time to leave. After a week without seeing Reika Kurashiki, he missed her greatly, especially her contradictory words and actions.
"Bye, Fei-yu." x2
"Mhm, bye." Ho Fei-yu waved goodbye to the two girls.
"Let's go, stop staring~" Yui Nakaizumi hugged Shiori Fuyutsuki's arm, her developing snowy peaks sandwiching the slender limb.
"Mmm, okay."
"Hehe, Shiori-chan, do you really like Fei-yu?"
"H-how could I... Besides, Fei-yu already has a girlfriend."
"A girlfriend isn't a wife. Things can change~"
"Ah!... Mhm!"
"By the way, Shiori-chan, do you remember our promise from when we were little?"
"Promise? What promise?"
"Hehe~ You'll know later, Shiori-chan~" Yui Nakaizumi tilted her head, giving a mysterious smile.
Ho Fei-yu was now on the train, chatting with Hanatsu-chan. Seeing that every sentence from the girl was about him, his heart felt wrapped in tenderness, and his gaze softened as he replied to her messages.
When he reached the station, Ho Fei-yu saw members of the Dark Star patrolling around, looking very strict, but their efforts were full of holes. If it weren't for the flaws, a petty thief like Takarou would have been caught thousands of times. But that was fine, too. If Takarou was caught, how could Ho Fei-yu continue to exploit him?
After a twenty-minute walk, Ho Fei-yu arrived at the Seiwa Group building. This time, he walked directly inside without hesitation. When he reached the lobby, a receptionist noticed Ho Fei-yu because he stood out. All Seiwa employees wore a uniform. Normally, anyone visiting would have to register at the front desk and confirm an appointment before proceeding, but the receptionist glanced at Ho Fei-yu, then lowered her head, continuing her work.
Ho Fei-yu didn't notice the strange behavior. He took the elevator directly to the fifty-eighth floor. After arriving there, he used facial recognition and proceeded to the top floor.
As the elevator doors opened, a faint scent of rose perfume entered his nostrils. Ho Fei-yu couldn't help but take a deep breath. The previous two times he came, there was a scent, but it was very faint, not as strong as this time. He wondered what his "big wife" was up to.
The vast lobby was still empty. If it were the last time, Ho Fei-yu might have chosen to sit on the sofa and watch TV, but last time, Reika Kurashiki had taken care of him regarding the convenience store incident, putting him in debt to her. So, this time, his stance should be more submissive. Thus, he walked directly towards Reika Kurashiki's room.
Knock knock
"Come in."
A cold voice answered. Ho Fei-yu straightened his clothes and opened the door.
In the room, a stunning figure in red sat on the sofa with her legs crossed, holding a piece of paper and staring at it intently. The fiery sun streamed through the window, shining on Reika Kurashiki's seductive and alluring face, adding an elegant, cold beauty to her look.
Ho Fei-yu sat down opposite her. His gaze first focused on her gorgeous, captivating face, then moved downward, resting on her plump thighs encased in black pantyhose. Because her legs were crossed, he could vaguely see the alluring sight hidden beneath the red clothes.
"Come sit next to me. Are you afraid I'll eat you?" Reika Kurashiki lifted her legs, crossing the other one instead. She lowered the paper in her hand slightly, her phoenix eyes sweeping coldly over Ho Fei-yu, speaking as if it were an offhand comment.
"Hehe." Ho Fei-yu felt something was off. Her tone today was a bit strange. But he still obediently sat down next to her, albeit a few seats away.
"Hmph!?"
Ho Fei-yu scooted his butt closer to Reika Kurashiki. A strong rose scent rushed towards him, mixed with the alluring fragrance of a mature woman. His heart thumped rapidly, and he desperately wanted to leap onto her.
"You've been very busy lately, haven't you?"
"What?" Ho Fei-yu's mind was full of question marks.
"See for yourself." Reika Kurashiki heavily tossed the paper onto the table.
"Going to the neighbor's home, where a widow and her daughter live, around 8 or 9 p.m. and staying for one or two hours... Sleeping over at a female schoolmate's house... Hooking up with a married, famous young mother (allegedly divorced)... Being involved with students from a girls' school invested in by Seiwa Group..."