Yunyi sighed softly after hanging up the phone.
He had expected Lina to keep quiet about it, but he was still somewhat annoyed to find out now.
After sending Chen Mei encrypted information about the " Parasite," Yunyi asked her to keep an eye on the situation within the America. If she had any intelligence on this, she should send it to him immediately.
Shortly after the message was sent, Chen Mei called back.
"Hey kid, are you really treating me like a secretary? I'm a researcher! A researcher! Not your secretary!" Chen Mei complained angrily.
" Sister Mei, I don't trust anyone else with this," Yunyi said with a smile, trying to reassure Chen Mei.
"Don't try to fool me with that kind of talk, I'm immune! Besides, you can totally leave this to your girlfriend. She's always by your side, she should know everything already, it's not good for her to stay out of it, is it? Wouldn't it be perfect to let her handle these things for you?" Chen Mei suggested.
Hearing her words, Yunyi turned to look at Mayumi Saegusa, who was sitting in front of the dressing table tidying her hair.
It wasn't that he didn't trust her, but rather that Mayumi Saegusa herself seemed unwilling to get involved in these matters. After all, she had never inquired about the details of the "plan," and even now that the "plan" had begun its initial implementation, Mayumi Saegusa still showed no interest in asking questions.
"Let me ask her opinion," Yunyi said.
"Do we still need to ask for opinions?" Chen Mei exclaimed in surprise, " A-Yi, it's not that I'm being nosy. These things will eventually have to be handled by your women themselves. Sister Yi is engrossed in her research and won't be able to manage these things for you. Xiaoxue and I will also have our own lives to live and can't stay with you forever. We'll eventually fade out of the spotlight. You can't expect her to take over these things when that time comes, can you?"
At this point, Chen Mei paused slightly before continuing, "If your feelings for her are genuine and you're willing to trust her, then let her start taking over our work as soon as possible. Otherwise, leave her and marry Xiaoxue. At least that way, you won't have to shoulder the burden alone in the future."
"I understand, Sister Mei. Thank you for your trouble," Yunyi said softly.
"Alright, I was just rambling on. By the way, you mentioned fiancé to me last time, and I've been thinking about it for a long time, but I can't recall ever having a fiancé. Who told you that?" Chen Mei didn't continue, but changed the subject.
When Yunyi heard her ask that, the black lines on his forehead almost fell off.
" Sister Yi said so, who else could it be? She said you have a childhood betrothal, and it seems it hasn't been called off yet?" Yunyi asked back.
"A childhood betrothal? Is that true? No way, I have to go ask my old man! Bye!" Chen Mei was shocked. She didn't even know she had a childhood betrothal. She hurriedly hung up the phone and went to cause trouble for her old man Chen Mufeng.
Hearing the busy tone from the microphone, Yunyi could only pray in her heart that Old Master Chen Family wouldn't be so angry that he would die.
Tossing his phone aside, Yunyi leaned against the headboard, pondering Chen Mei's words.
Indeed, before the plan succeeds, this team will be the closest of partners. But once they achieve their goal and break free from the shackles that bind them, they will eventually return to their own lives.
Chen Mei is similar to Sister Yi; she enjoys delving into scientific research and technology. Although Xiaoxue is adept at her secretarial work, she can't possibly be following behind you forever. Besides, she's now found a boyfriend, Bear Girl, and plans to enjoy life as a couple; there really will be a day when she leaves. Perhaps it really is time to find someone to take over their jobs.
After tidying her hair, Mayumi Saegusa got into bed and leaned on Yunyi's shoulder, asking, "What's wrong? Got another problem?"
Yunyi shook his head. It wasn't really a problem for him, but he was a little unsure about Mayumi Saegusa's thoughts.
" Mayumi, are you satisfied with your life now?" Yunyi asked tentatively.
"Hmm? Life now?" Mayumi Saegusa looked at Yunyi with a puzzled expression.
"It's alright, I have no complaints."
Hearing her answer, Yunyi sighed softly, "Perhaps, it won't be long before you get busy."
Mayumi Saegusa blinked blankly, somewhat puzzled as to why Yunyi would suddenly say such a thing.
"Alright, let's not talk about that. Didn't you prepare a new outfit? Want to try it on?"
"No, I want to sleep!"
Although she knew Yunyi was intentionally changing the subject, Mayumi Saegusa still went along with it. After all, she wasn't sure if pressing for an answer would yield a satisfactory response.
"Standing positions are such a hassle," Mayumi Saegusa muttered softly, resting her head on Yunyi's shoulder.
Her whispers did not escape Yunyi's ears, but Yunyi simply pulled the blanket up to cover both of them before closing his eyes.
The next day.
On a whim, Yunyi pulled out that heavy motorcycle again and brought Mayumi Saegusa to First High School.
As the two of them crossed the train station, they were spotted by Tatsuya Shiba, Lina, and others who were walking along the roadside.
They also met by chance near the automated station, Miyuki took the opportunity to introduce her new classmate to Tatsuya Shiba. Just as they were chatting, Yunyi's motorcycle sped by.
"Oh? That guy brought that big thing again? I'm really itching to ride it," Leonhart said with a hint of envy.
" Leo, if you want to give it a try, you can talk to him. I don't think Yunyi will refuse," Tatsuya Shiba said.
"I'd better not. I'm not confident enough to handle something that big." Leo's answer was similar to when Yunyi asked him if he wanted to give it a try last time—still a lack of confidence.
However, Lina, standing beside them, watched the motorcycle drive away, a strange feeling creeping into her heart. She had also ridden on the back of Yunyi's motorcycle, but that was during a mission when she encountered difficulties and asked Yunyi for help, and that's what happened when the two of them rushed to the mission location together.
At that time, Lina was only thinking about the missions assigned by the military; she had no other thoughts. But what would it feel like to sit on the back of a motorcycle with that girl on her way to and from school?
" Lina? What's wrong?" Miyuki Shiba called softly after noticing Lina was lost in thought.
"It's nothing, I just think that guy is really good at showing off," Lina replied.
"Showing off?" Miyuki Shiba pondered, "That does seem to be the case."