A-Lin's Smile / Bronya's Undeserved Calamity

"I have an appointment to discuss something, so I won't be having lunch at home. I'm leaving now, see you tonight!"

Unable to bear the awkward atmosphere any longer, Himeko finally spoke, then hurriedly ran out of the house.

Anqi was left gazing longingly at the empty doorway. After a long while, she cupped her cheeks in her hands and smiled shyly.

'Hey-hey!'

Himeko's lips and tongue were smooth and sweet.

Himeko's chest felt warm and soft.

Hehehe!

These words of sentiment expressed on the public channel naturally drew fierce criticism from other Anqi.

But Anqi didn't care at all. She was just savoring the taste that Himeko had given her last night—even though it ended abruptly in the end, and she got through the night with the empathy of a certain donkey clone, it was enough.

'Himeko- neechan, my Himeko- neechan, I miss her so much...'

Slurp!

Anqi subconsciously swallowed to avoid losing her composure in front of others.

Then Kiana and Raiden Mei came over.

"Hey, what happened between you two, Anqi?"

"Yeah, today feels really strange. Did you have a fight with Teacher Himeko, Anqi?"

"We didn't argue! Even if I told you, you wouldn't understand."

Anqi grabbed a cushion, buried her head in it, and said in a muffled voice.

Kiana and Raiden Mei looked at each other for a while, realizing they couldn't get anything out of her, so one went to turn on the TV and play games, while the other went to the kitchen to tame the pots and pans.

Just as Kiana turned around, Anqi suddenly reached out and grabbed the hem of her clothes.

"Kiana, I'll sleep at your place tonight."

Anqi said weakly.

"Okay, okay!"

As Kiana said "okay" with a look of surprise, in a corner unseen by anyone, Anqi's lips curled up and a glint of shrewdness flashed in her eyes.

"Sister Sirin, I'm so glad you've been waiting! I've come to play with you!"

On the other side, in Theresa's house.

Himeko slumped weakly on the sofa, holding a bottle of red wine, wanting to drink but hesitant to do so.

After a long silence, she placed the bottle on the ground and said blankly, "..."

"Alcohol, it'll get you into trouble!"

"Puff!!!"

Theresa sprayed bitter melon juice all over the floor, then said with a look of horror:

"Cough cough cough! Himeko, are you alright? Did you damage your brain in the battle with Chiyou? Come on, let's go to the medical department for another check-up!"

"Stop it, I'm fine. Theresa, let me ask you, have you thought about what kind of man you want to find in the future?"

Himeko said, looking exhausted, asking a particularly abrupt question.

Theresa blinked blankly, then shook her head and said:

"I'm not looking for a man! I don't need any man!"

"So who is your favorite person?"

"Of course it's Cecilia! Let me tell you, Cecilia is the best in the world!"

"Ha! Another female Tong! But I'm a perfectly normal type!"

Himeko sighed, feeling even more exhausted.

Having been Valkyrie for nearly ten years, Himeko has seen far too many lesbians.

Even among those Valkyrie after retirement, there are plenty who suddenly change their minds and say they won't marry anyone but a certain colleague.

As those guys would say, "Who can be sure of their orientation until they meet the person they love? True love transcends gender!"

"Wait! Why am I thinking so much? It's just that I drank too much. Just think of it as accidentally going too far with my flirting. Buy me some apology gifts, apologize properly, and explain things clearly. That's enough!"

Himeko slapped her cheeks hard, looking like she had figured it out.

Then, I couldn't help but look at my fingers.

Her delicate, fair fingers, adorned with pinkish nail polish, unconsciously curled upwards.

"Being so drunk, it's unlikely I could have been that precise. Last night, I didn't accidentally tear anything I shouldn't have, right? After all, there was no bleeding..."

Himeko clenched her fingers, her expression turning bitter, then snatched Theresa's bitter melon juice and poured it into her mouth without a word.

Starting today, I, Murata Himeko, am giving up alcohol!

"Ouch! What are you doing! Why did you steal my bitter melon juice!"

Chapter 109 A-Lin's Smile

The Dominion Authority connects the Anqi.

So everyone's experience is pretty much the same.

Kuerla and Tachibana Snow were among the most carefree. The former lived alone in a dormitory, producing and washing her own sheets, without any burdens. The latter was the Shadow Emperor of the Far East's secular society, needing no disguise whatsoever, and even pulling several beautiful young maids around when the mood struck, a level of utter depravity that was enviable—no, despicable!

Cocolia and Ninti were alright, since they were going to remotely witness the birth of Yae Sakura Anqi. This was a crucial step in their later strategy to win over Otto, so naturally they needed to get together and observe in a safe environment without outsiders.

So, they slept together that night.

The next day, they said Ninti had wet the bed and that Xing should come and wash and dry the sheets.

Rosaliya and Liliya wouldn't tease Ninti too much, after all, they themselves occasionally wet the bed. As for Xing, although she had an awkward personality and spoke harshly, she was quite tolerant of Ninti, the only little helper in the family, and didn't say much.

As for the remaining Anti-Entropy Trinity Elders—in this case, all you need to do is act ignorant and naive to make them love Ninti even more, which is a good opportunity to increase intimacy and favorability.

So, the one who is most troublesome is naturally our Ji Lin Anqi.

"This isn't bedwetting, is it?"

On the damp sheets, Fu Hua and A-Lin sat on either side of Ji Lin, facing each other in the middle.

Under the questioning and worried gazes of the two, Ji Lin blushed, lowered his head, and couldn't say a word.

Fu Hua touched her neck, collarbone, and back of her shoulder. Her snow-white skin now bore some suggestive hickeys, all forcibly left by Ji Lin the night before.

Fu Hua was also feeling somewhat confused.

Rationally, she felt that everyone was a close friend and best friend. As women, although it was a bit abnormal, it wasn't something to be angry about. At most, she could just laugh at Ji Lin for being mischievous.

Emotionally, as a pure and virtuous traditional woman, Fu Hua inevitably feels a little... well, let's just say it's simply a matter of not being used to it.

"Sigh! Anyway, is there anything wrong with your body? After all, you were resurrected after crossing five thousand years. Could something be wrong with you that... that's why you... um... couldn't control yourself?"

Fu Hua frowned slightly, not caring about Ji Lin's harassment last night, but worried about her health.

Ji Lin thought for a long time but couldn't come up with a way to shift the blame, so he could only give up in despair:

"Anyway, that's settled! Anyway, I'm hungry, Crimson Kite, go cook for me, and I'll wash the sheets!"

"Okay, I'll go cook. Keep a close eye on things, and be sure to tell me if there are any problems. If all else fails, I can always ask that person for help again."

With unwavering resolve and a touch of warmth in her eyes, Fu Hua gently stroked Ji Lin's hair.

Fu Hua really didn't want to get too involved with Otto, but if it was her old friend who needed her, she was willing to put aside her reservations and make a request to Otto, who possessed the most advanced technology at the time.

After Fu Hua left, A-Lin floated behind Ji Lin, watching her dejectedly tidy up the bedsheets, and sighed.

"Oh! Sister, tell me, after we disappeared inside Chiyou's body and never returned, what happened to Lianshan?"

"Perhaps, he took care of the tribe, continued to experiment with various herbs, and then grew old day by day, falling asleep with a sense of regret yet no shame."

Ji Lin paused, then calmly replied.

That was the real Ji Lin's husband.

She was called a husband, but in reality, he only accepted the boy's confession and made a marriage promise on the eve of the final battle, and then there was no follow-up.

This must be the biggest regret for the true Ji Lin, right?

She finally realized the feelings of that gentle young man, and finally had the opportunity to build a warm and beautiful family like any other girl. But everything came to an abrupt end, vanishing into nothingness in the darkness of five thousand years ago.

Will he wait for me forever?

"I don't know, there's no chance to respond to him anymore. A-Lin, it was because of Crimson Kite's request that I bravely returned to the sunlight... If it were Lianshan, he would definitely want you to let go of him and start a new life in this era."

"I understand, and I think so too."

A-Lin drifted to the window, basking in the comforting sunlight, and a sad yet relieved smile gradually appeared on her lips.

Then she turned around and said:

"Sister, wouldn't what you're doing count as cheating?"

"First of all, we didn't have a wedding. Secondly, Crimson Kite... Crimson Kite's matter doesn't count as stealing... Ah! I just love Crimson Kite! Just think of it as sleeping for five thousand years and finally seeing Crimson Kite come to pick me up, can't I just let myself fall in love?"

"Pfft! Big sister is so wanton!"

"Shut up! Aren't we all the same? Laughing at me is laughing at yourself!"

Ji Lin blushed and said, then turned around and threw the wrapped bed sheet at A-Lin.

A-Lin calmly caught it, but smiled without saying a word.

Yes, Crimson Kite is indeed different. Back then, she was once captivated by him in her naivety. If Lianshan hadn't finally mustered the courage to confess, her final feelings would have been hard to predict—it's very possible that the person she would have been most concerned about before she died would have been Crimson Kite, who had gone far away to exorcise demons!

Five thousand years ago, there was no concept of chastity, and Crimson Kite was still a woman. Moreover, it was impossible for her to see Lianshan again by then. Given these factors, it's not surprising that A-Lin was so devoted to bringing them back to the human Chiyou.

"Um, I suddenly remembered, I haven't taught you how to use the washing machine yet. I didn't mean to eavesdrop..."

As the two Ji Lin were playfully chatting, Fu Hua, who had been standing at the door for a while, finally mustered up the courage to speak and remind everyone of her presence.

Then, Fu Hua scratched her face, a charming blush rising on her fair cheeks, and forced herself to remain calm as she said:

"We're both girls, and well, I haven't thought about romantic relationships. I mean, I appreciate your feelings, but you... you..."

Please find someone more capable?

Should I find someone else?

Fu Hua stammered for a long time, unsure of what to say.

Refusing would hurt her feelings. And five thousand years later, there was simply no one else who could bear Ji Lin's heart; Fu Hua couldn't imagine who else Ji Lin could turn to.

Moreover, it was Fu Hua herself who forced Ji Lin to stay, so she should bear some responsibility, right?

"Ugh! Fu Hua, what are you thinking about?!"

Fu Hua touched the red mark on her neck and suddenly felt as if the mark was radiating a scorching heat, making her feel flustered and blushing.

For the first time in her life, Fu Hua encountered her best friend's open expression of affection, and she also had the responsibility to take care of her. In this situation, Fu Hua was unable to cope.

Then, Ji Lin came over, took Fu Hua's arm without saying a word, and pulled her towards the laundry room.

"Come on, teach me how to use that machine!"

"Huh? Oh! Okay!"

A-Lin, holding the bed sheet, floated behind them, watching their backs with a smile, especially finding Fu Hua's stiff gait even more amusing.

"It seems like this is actually quite interesting!"

A-Lin smiled sweetly.

Chapter 110 Bronya's Undeserved Misfortune

Let's rewind to the early hours of the morning.

Bronya's fighter jet crossed the ocean and arrived over St. Freya at dawn.