How to Win People's Hearts (5K) (Continued)

"Ti Qinming... you're your guardian, aren't you?"

"Yes."

"Oh..."

Maya held one cheek to her face, assuming a thoughtful pose, her gaze slowly falling on the girl following behind Katsunari.

With her long, curly brown hair, she initially gives the impression of being a delinquent girl.

However, under Maya's gaze, Ti Qinming shrank back like a quail, as if being watched by some terrifying being.

Even though she was no longer the head of the Yotsuba Family, her authority remained, and no one dared to be presumptuous.

"I remember it was Ti Qinming, who should be the second generation of the 'Musician Series'... However, the 'Musician Series' genetic factors are currently unstable and cannot reproduce normally. Are you sure you want to do this?"

"Yes, my father has already told me about this, and I've also heard that our family has a way to repair genes, so..."

Shengcheng didn't dare to continue speaking.

Because it touched on a taboo subject, Maya's eyes narrowed.

While it wouldn't quite be described as sharp, it certainly doesn't seem like a pleasant feeling.

Or rather, what Shibata Katsushige mentioned had already displeased Maya.

It was clear that the intense Psions wave had spread out invisibly.

Mahiro to create the gene serum for her body...?

Although she didn't see it with her own eyes, she was very clear about it.

At the very least, she had already spoken with Sumire Muroto specializes in making potions.

He personally hunted monsters with the power to destroy the world, just to obtain a vial of their blood.

Even after the reagents were prepared, they were willing to use their own bodies to conduct the experiments...

Although the world considers Maya Yotsuba a cold-blooded, ruthless, and crazy woman, what they don't know is that she is also a mother.

Even though her relationship with Mahiro was distorted, she still deeply loved this child, who was her Achilles' heel!

Shibata Katsushige's actions directly touched a nerve with her!

"Aunt..."

Miyuki looked at Maya in surprise.

"Miyuki, don't meddle in other people's business."

It was Yotsuba Miya, and she was casually sipping her iced tea.

His calm voice carried a hint of sternness.

"Yes..."

Miyuki didn't mean to interfere; she just didn't know why Aunt Maya had suddenly gotten so angry.

"Shibata Katsushige wants to ask Maya for the medicine that Mahiro brought back."

Tatsuya, standing to the side, offered a curt explanation.

"What?!"

Upon hearing this, Miyuki covered her mouth in surprise.

The Shibata... How dare Shibata Katsushige be so audacious!

Clearly, even Miyuki knew how precious that potion was. When Minami, as the guardian, looked at the members of the Shibata, her eyes revealed a hint of danger.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Sensing the hostility directed at him from all sides, Shengcheng was now sweating profusely.

But.

Don't give up!

"I know my request is presumptuous, but please grant it, Maya!"

Shibata Katsushige lowered his head even further, almost folding himself up.

To this day, not a single person has stood up to speak for Shibata Katsushige; no one has the courage.

Or rather, those with the ability and courage are now filled with hostility towards the Shibata.

Finally, a slightly flippant voice broke the solemn atmosphere.

"Alright, alright, we're all relatives, why make things so tense?"

The one speaking was naturally Yotsuba Mahiro. He sat there with his legs crossed, a gentle smile on his lips, looking at the person in front of him with great interest.

Then, turning to Maya, he said, "You agree, right, Mother?"

Perhaps it was because of how he addressed her that Maya was overjoyed and smiled sweetly.

"Alright, alright, I don't want to break up this couple... Besides, as a modifier, they might not necessarily die young."

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Maya revealed other defects besides her inability to conceive normally.

Just like Sakurai Honami, the former guardian of the Yotsuba Miya, who died young because her magical power was exhausted.

However, her gaze drifted slightly towards Miyuki and Minami, which puzzled Miyuki.

She didn't understand why her aunt was looking at her and saying those things.

But Maya's smile deepened, and she spoke in a light, airy tone:

"If one is the head of the family, then it is indeed not something one can decide on one's own."

"!!!"

Miyuki's body trembled slightly. What was her aunt trying to do by suddenly saying such a thing?

Does this mean I have to marry someone else?

She didn't know.

Maya continued:

"But if we're splitting up the family, we don't need to think about that too much. Since the head of the family has already been decided, and Miyuki has been Mahiro from Miyuki, I'll talk to your father about it then."

"Really?! Thank you so much!"

"However, let me be clear from the start: I can't solve Ti Qinming's health problem. The medicine is for Mahiro, and the person you're asking for it from isn't me, but Mahiro."

A mischievous smile flashed across Maya's face.

She knew that, apart from the Kuroba Family, the Tsukuba Family, and Miyuki and the others, none of the people who had split up the family would have the nerve to Mahiro.

So I intend to teach these people a lesson, to teach them the importance of respecting hierarchy!

Indeed, when Maya Shibata Katsushige say that he couldn't make the decision, an expression of disbelief and astonishment appeared on his face.

Then, seeing the Mahiro on Mahiro's face, Katsuki's face immediately turned bright red.

Are you suggesting he swallow his pride and beg that brat from the lab?!

How could that be!

However, if he doesn't ask, others will.

Thump!

Ti Qinming stepped forward and knelt directly in front of Mahiro, adopting a very standard Shikotsu (a type of Japanese kneeling posture).

"Mahiro, I beg you to help me. For the sake of our past relationship, please help me and Shengcheng..."

Yotsuba Mahiro: "..."

The sudden kneeling caught the scholar completely off guard.

That's a bit...

That was so efficient!

Why are you so skilled?

However, although Ti Qinming is older than him, he was considered his junior during the Fourth Laboratory year. However, they were not very close, having only met a few times.

"Ming! What are you doing?! Stand up!"

"No, no! Katsunari, don't you understand? The only one who can help us now is Yotsuba Family Mahiro!"

Ti Qinming shouted those words almost at the top of his lungs.

But her forehead remained pressed firmly against the ground, showing no intention of lifting it.

Yotsuba Mahiro: "..."

Is this some kind of melodramatic soap opera airing late at night?

For some reason, Mahiro that the current situation was becoming increasingly strange.

Just as the two were arguing, Mahiro arrived in front of Ti Qinming, slowly squatted down, and placed his hand on her shoulder.

"Sister Ming, lift your head. I didn't say I wouldn't help you."

"... Really?"

"Of course, even though I hate that man, I'll help you at least as a fellow modulator."

Hearing his words, Ti Qinming was very excited, and before she could even express her gratitude, Mahiro said again:

"However, helping you doesn't come without a price."

Upon hearing this, Ti Qinming's heart tightened immediately.

Mahiro had already stood up and sat back in the main seat, and at the same time, a Psion Light emanated from his hand.

The light faded, and a series of metal syringes appeared in my hand.

This scene stunned everyone in the family.

Creating things out of thin air?

"It's alchemy."

Tatsuya explained.

However, even with his abilities, he couldn't see through Mahiro's activation method; he could only make out a vague outline.

"Alright, the Ti Qinming you need is here, but you'll need Shibata Katsushige to come and take it from me personally."

"!!!"

Everyone present understood what he meant.

Once Shibata Katsushige comes over and takes the medicine from his hand, it's tantamount to bowing down to him!

"Sister, get up! We won't beg him! I don't believe that only this wicked guy can solve your problems!"

Suddenly, a young man next to Shengcheng stepped forward, helped the kneeling Ti Qinming to his feet, and then walked out.

That was Ti Qinming's younger brother, Ti Zoutai. Both were second-generation members of the Musician Series ', and the siblings were both guards of the Shibata.

The fact that Shengcheng, as the head of the family, remained silent indicates that he tacitly approved of this behavior.

They even planned to leave together.

"Is this really a good idea? Ti Qinming only has about ten years left to live..."

Mahiro's voice forced the three of them to stop in their tracks.

Ti Qinming's condition is something he can see with his own eyes now; it's not something he made up.

Seeing them stop and turn around, Mahiro looked at Katsuki meaningfully and said quietly:

"Mr. Shibata Katsushige, you don't want Miss Ti Qinming to die like this, do you?"

"...!"

Hit the weak spot!

For the sake of Ti Qinming, Shengcheng was even willing to give up his position as the head of the family, so how could he let Ti Qinming die like this!

"Brother Shengcheng, don't believe that guy! How could my sister only have ten years left to live!"

"..."