Omniverse: The Invincible Me Just Wants to Slack Off

Satoru Gojo instantly dropped the injured expression, and though his sunglasses and mask hid his face, the smug satisfaction of having "gotten away with it" practically radiated off him. "Hehe, surprise!"

He snapped his fingers, finally turning a bit more serious. "Just follow me, and I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"

Seeing the onlookers starting to gather, Chen Tian didn't hesitate any longer. He directly took the hand of Kitagawa, who was curiously glancing around, and said succinctly, "Let's go."

Gojo whistled cheerfully and turned to lead the way.

Itadori and the others immediately followed. The group quickly moved through the crowd toward the parking lot, leaving a small cluster of excitedly chattering bystanders behind.

Chapter 24: Newly Built Detached House

Chen Tian, holding Kitagawa's hand, followed Gojo and the others swiftly into the station's VIP passage, arriving at the station parking lot.

Two gleaming black Toyota Elfas sat quietly in the dedicated VIP spots. Beside each car stood a driver in a crisp tailcoat and white gloves, their postures respectful.

Chen Tian raised an eyebrow.

Well, Gojo might be erratic and unreliable in his actions, but as the head of the Gojo Family, one of the Three Great Families, he never lacked for spectacle or financial resources.

"So? Nero," Gojo sidled up again with a mischievous grin, trying to sling an arm around Chen Tian's shoulder. "Pretty thoughtful, right? Chauffeur service!"

This time, Chen Tian couldn't even be bothered to speak. He raised his arm, easily brushing off Gojo's reaching hand, and led Kitagawa straight toward one of the Elfas.

The rear door slid open automatically. He guided Kitagawa in first, then followed closely behind.

"Hey? Wait for me..." Gojo tried to squeeze into the back seat of the same car, but a foot clad in a black sneaker steadily extended from inside, planting itself unceremoniously on his chest—

The force wasn't strong, but it was enough to kick Gojo out of the car.

Gojo staggered back two steps from the sudden shove, nearly bumping into Itadori, who was coming up behind him.

"Pfft—" Nobara Kugisaki couldn't help but laugh, quickly covering her mouth.

Fushiguro Megumi expressionlessly looked away.

"Hey hey hey! Nero! You're too heartless!" Gojo steadied himself and "protested" dramatically through the car window.

The window rolled down a crack, revealing half of Chen Tian's expressionless face. "You take the one behind." His voice was flat, and before he finished speaking, the window rolled back up.

"Tch..." Gojo pouted, peeking through the gap at the inside of the car. Kitagawa was already comfortably settled next to Chen Tian, blinking her big, curious red eyes at the little scene outside, looking completely innocent.

Gojo could only shrug and turn around, waving to his three students. "Let's go, let's go, kids. We'll take the one behind. Seriously, what a heartless man..."

The driver silently opened the door of the second Elfa for Gojo and his group.

The two black luxury MPVs smoothly pulled out of the VIP parking lot in turn, merging into the evening traffic of Tokyo, heading toward Suginami Ward.

The two black Elfas drove through the streets of Suginami Ward, finally stopping in front of a brand-new detached house.

Gojo was the first to jump out, spreading his arms dramatically. "Ta-da~ Surprise! Hahaha!"

When Chen Tian led Kitagawa out of the car, the girl's eyes went wide. "Ah~ The house is back!"

She let go of Chen Tian's hand and trotted a few steps to stop in front of the garden gate—a cobblestone path led to the entrance, a new wind chime hung under the eaves, and even the small flower bed in the corner had been restored to its original state.

Chen Tian's gaze swept over the building, which was almost identical to the one in his memory, then turned to Gojo. "You did this?"

"You could say that~" Gojo took off his blindfold, revealing his cunning blue eyes. "While you and your little girlfriend were traveling, I cleaned up the assets of those old geezers."

He kicked the stone lantern in front of the gate. "Rebuilt it with their money. Think of it as a thank-you gift for helping us solve a huge problem."

Chen Tian nodded. "Thanks."

Hearing Chen Tian's thanks, Gojo exaggeratedly cupped his face and twisted his body coyly. "Oh my my~ The aloof Nero-sama actually thanked me!"

His three students watched their teacher start acting crazy again and couldn't help but cover their faces.

Chen Tian's cheek twitched. "Get serious."

Gojo chuckled and continued, "Anyway, I had people try to restore your house as much as possible, but they could only manage the exterior. The interior decoration, including the layout and furniture, only you would know, so I had them make it as modern as I could."

Kitagawa couldn't wait any longer and pulled Chen Tian toward the house. "Tian Jun, come look!"

She pushed open the sliding door at the entrance. The new tatami mats gave off a faint grassy scent, and the simple Scandinavian-style furniture in the living room blended perfectly with the Japanese space.

Gojo followed slowly behind. "The kitchen equipment is all the latest models, and the bathroom has been redesigned too."

He clasped his hands behind his head. "Besides the furniture and appliances, things like the futons were all bought as the most expensive and best quality. After all, those old geezers had plenty of assets."

As he spoke, he leaned in close to Chen Tian and slung an arm around his neck again. "Nero, how about it? I'm super sincere, right?"

Hearing this, Chen Tian raised an eyebrow. "Spit it out. What do you want, being all nice for no reason?"

Gojo grinned, glanced at Kitagawa, who was excitedly pressing buttons on the smart home control panel in the living room, and lowered his voice. "Nothing much. Now that the two biggest villains in the Curse world have been taken out by you, what's left is just small fry. No need for you to get involved."

Chen Tian nodded slightly.

Indeed, with those two gone, there was basically no major threat left.

Thinking this, he shot a sidelong glance at Gojo.

Gojo continued, "But, curses are something that can never be completely eliminated. So," his expression turned a bit more serious, "there's always a chance a super strong monster could pop up."

From Kitagawa's direction came a sudden 'wow' of surprise—she had just activated the whole-house smart system, and the lights throughout the building began automatically shifting colors.

Gojo took the chance to lean in close to Chen Tian. "So, I hope that if you run into this kind of curse, you'll take care of it for us, instead of..." He made a blindfold gesture with his hands. "...turning a blind eye."

Chen Tian glanced at Kitagawa, who was having a blast playing with the voice control system, then turned his gaze back. "That's it?"

"That's it." Gojo spread his hands. "Anyway, it's just a little something on your end."

Over in the living room, Kitagawa had already gotten the smart speaker to play an anime theme song, her golden hair swaying gently to the beat.

Chen Tian looked at Kitagawa. "If I run into them, or if they bother my life, I'll take care of it on the side."

Gojo immediately slipped back into his goofy grin. "Awesome! Then as thanks—"

He deliberately dragged out his tone, "I had Ijichi get you a black card with no limit. Think of it as... hmm, a consulting fee?"

Before Chen Tian could say anything, Kitagawa came bouncing over, her crimson eyes sparkling. "Tian Jun! The smart bathtub in the bathroom can do rainbow bubble baths!"

Gojo seized the chance to slip a black card into Chen Tian's pocket, winking. "Have fun~"

With that, he slipped toward the entrance, calling to his students, "Let's go, let's go. Not gonna interrupt the new couple's housewarming time~"

Fushiguro Megumi gave Chen Tian a slight, expressionless bow before following. Itadori waved goodbye with a grin, while Nobara looked a little reluctant—after all, Nero was her idol too.

Chen Tian watched Gojo and the others pile into the Elfa and drive off from the gate. Kitagawa, like a proper hostess, politely waved them off until the taillights vanished around the corner.

The moment the car disappeared, she spun around and, like a little golden cannonball, whoosh—threw herself into Chen Tian's arms.

"Tian Jun! Tian Jun!" She tilted her face up, her red eyes brimming with excitement and thick, curious bubbles, dazzlingly bright.

"Those people just now were so interesting! Especially that tall white-haired guy—he felt super strong! Who is he? And those students? Are they your friends? Are they the superheroes you talked about?"

Her hands clutched the fabric of his chest, rising on her tiptoes, her body swaying slightly from curiosity, wearing an expectant look that screamed "Tell me, please!"

Chen Tian nodded but didn't answer her question directly. He only said flatly, "Let's unpack the luggage first."

Seeing him dodge the topic, Kitagawa pouted her lips adorably, but the next second, the excitement of the new house washed over her. She immediately let go and replied energetically, "Okay!"

She turned and bounced toward the suitcases at the entrance.

Chen Tian watched her lively back, the corner of his mouth curving almost imperceptibly.

He turned and walked into the kitchen.

The brand-new kitchen was spacious and bright, top-tier appliances embedded in the gleaming cabinets.

He pulled open the massive double-door fridge—inside, it was indeed packed full with fresh ingredients.

Good. Saved him the trouble.

He deftly took out the vegetables, meat, eggs, and a small, neatly packaged bag of dried noodles.

He'd just stir-fry a few dishes and whip up some oil-splashed noodles.

Soon, the rhythmic sound of chopping filled the kitchen.

In the living room, Kitagawa had already dragged both suitcases to the bedroom door.

She curiously slid the door open to peek inside—another brand-new bed and a simple, modern wardrobe. Then she ran back to the living room to keep studying the magical smart home panel.

"Tian Jun~ What's for dinner?" she called toward the kitchen, her voice laced with anticipation.

"Stir-fry and noodles." Chen Tian answered without looking up, his hands moving swiftly as he heated the wok and poured in oil.

"Yay!" Kitagawa cheered, momentarily setting down the control panel, hopping to the kitchen doorway, and peeking in while gripping the doorframe.

The oil was at just the right temperature. Chen Tian flicked his wrist, and the sliced meat slid into the wok with a sizzle, a burst of aroma exploding into the air.

"Wow! Smells amazing!" Kitagawa's eyes sparkled, her small nose sniffing eagerly, looking like a little glutton.

The range hood worked quietly, leaving only the sounds of spatula clashing and ingredients tossing, mingling with the enticing fragrance, quickly filling the brand-new space.

Outside the window, the lights of Tokyo flickered on one by one. Inside, the steam from the wok rose, and the place began to smell like home.

The next morning, faint rays of dawn filtered through the gaps in the newly installed curtains.

Kitagawa was still sleeping soundly in the soft covers, her little face half-buried. Suddenly, she felt her body lift, and she groggily opened her sleepy eyes.

It was Chen Tian, carrying her horizontally in his arms.

"Mmm... good morning, Boyfriend..." She instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck, her voice soft and slurred, thick with drowsiness.

"Morning." Chen Tian replied lowly, carrying her steadily out of the bedroom.

He walked through the living room and into the brand-new bathroom. He gently set her down to stand. On the sink, a toothbrush with toothpaste already squeezed onto it lay quietly beside the cup.

Chen Tian pressed a light kiss to her forehead. "Brush your teeth. Then," he paused, "take a shower. Last night... the lingering scent is still there." He turned. "Breakfast is in the kitchen."

Kitagawa was still a bit dazed, nodding blankly. "Oh... okay..."

Chen Tian didn't say more and walked straight out. Soon, the faint sound of cookware came from the kitchen.

Kitagawa rubbed her eyes, slowly brushed her teeth, and splashed her face with cold water, finally waking up a bit.

Water droplets slid down her cheeks. She wiped her face in front of the mirror, then suddenly froze.

As if remembering something, she tugged open the collar of her sleep shirt a little, leaned closer to the mirror, and looked carefully—on her fair neck, two faint red marks were clearly visible.

"Ah!" She let out a small gasp, her face instantly flushing red. "Oh no, the marks haven't faded yet..."

She instinctively touched the red marks, frowned slightly, and muttered, "Should I cover them with concealer?"

But the next second, as if remembering something amusing, her eyes suddenly lit up, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but lift.

"Hehe..." She smiled at her reflection in the mirror, a hint of smugness. "This is fine too..." She gently touched the marks on her neck, her eyes sparkling. "Perfect... I'll show them to that Young Miss!"

This thought lifted her spirits, the shyness on her face completely replaced by excitement.

She gave herself a small, energetic fist pump in front of the mirror, then hummed a tune, turned on her heel with light steps, and bounced into the bathroom to get ready for a shower.

Kitagawa finished washing up quickly and changed into a clean white shirt.

She seemed to have a particular fondness for this style: the hem of the shirt was neatly tied in a knot at her slender waist, the rest tucked properly into her short skirt, with a tie hanging loosely around her neck.

Like a cheerful little bird, she hopped and skipped into the kitchen.

Chen Tian had his back to the doorway, frying eggs in a sizzling pan. Kitagawa poked her head out from behind him, stood on tiptoe, and quickly planted a kiss on his cheek with a smack.

"Thanks for your hard work, Tian Jun!" Her voice was crisp and full of energy.

Chen Tian didn't turn around, only letting out a low "Mm" from his throat.

Satisfied, Kitagawa obediently slipped over to the dining table, pulled out a chair, and sat down.

She propped her chin on her hands, her bright red eyes fixed unblinkingly on Chen Tian's broad back, the corners of her mouth curved up like a little animal waiting to be fed.

Chen Tian deftly scooped the golden fried egg onto a plate, turned around, and as he carried it over, his gaze swept across the girl at the table.

Seeing her tied shirt, the casually loose tie, and her unreserved, expectant smile, a gentle smile crept onto his lips.

Kitagawa immediately returned a big, sunshine-bright grin.

Chen Tian set the breakfast—fried egg, congee, and side dishes—on the table, pulled out the chair next to Kitagawa, and naturally sat down beside her.

At the table, the fragrant steam of congee rose, and the fried egg gleamed golden.

Just as Chen Tian picked up a bite of side dish, the phone by his hand suddenly vibrated.

The screen lit up, and the words "Young Miss" were clearly visible.

Kitagawa, who was taking small sips of congee, glanced over and saw that name. Her little nose immediately wrinkled, and her cheeks puffed up slightly, like an angry kitten.

She "viciously" picked up the remaining half of the fried egg on her plate, stuffed it into her mouth, and chewed hard, as if that egg were the flesh of that "certain Young Miss."