"Um... Mr. Lin, aren't you going to introduce us?"
Little Assistant stepped forward, breaking the awkward atmosphere.
"Oh—this is one of my disciples. Her name is Sasaki Nozomi."
Lin Ao gently set Sasaki Nozomi down and began briefly introducing both sides.
"This is Aragaki Yui. She's a temporary colleague."
As soon as Lin Ao finished speaking, Sasaki Nozomi immediately pulled him behind her and stood in front of Aragaki Yui.
"Hello, Aragaki Yui. I'm very happy to meet you."
Sasaki Nozomi enthusiastically extended her hand, but her eyes were full of provocation.
"Likewise, Miss Sasaki Nozomi."
Seeing this, the corners of Aragaki Yui's mouth lifted slightly, and she likewise reached out in response.
Their gazes met in midair, as if invisible sparks were flying in every direction.
"All right, aren't you hungry? Let's go eat first. Where's Masami?"
Lin Ao sensed the strangeness in the atmosphere and hurriedly smoothed things over, quickly changing the subject.
"I've been here the whole time, Master~"
Suzuki Masami's suddenly appearing voice gave everyone present a fright.
None of them had noticed Suzuki Masami, who had been standing off to the side the entire time. Lin Ao rubbed his temples with a bit of a headache. Had letting her cultivate this technique been the right choice or not?
"Ao, is this your second disciple?"
Aragaki Yui looked toward Suzuki Masami. Why had another beauty suddenly appeared?
"Her name is Suzuki Masami. She's my subordinate. My other disciple is probably still busy right now. You'll have a chance to meet him."
At this moment, Nakamura Yuichi was probably still soaking in a medicinal bath.
"Yuichi made quite a bit of progress again today. He specifically asked me to come and tell you."
Suzuki Masami reported Nakamura Yuichi's situation. Lin Ao nodded. Stinking brat, he had even