manynovel Chapter 152 The Overly Friendly Red Bean
Chapter 152 The Overly Friendly Red Bean
Knock knock knock!
Just as Baiyun Qingye was about to get up and leave, a rhythmic knocking sounded on the door.
For a moment, the two people in the room looked at each other in bewilderment.
"Who could it be so late?"
Kurenai asked in a low voice.
Bai Yunqingye's lips twitched; how could he know?
Even with Kagura's Mind's Eye, he could only sense that there was a ninja outside who was not weak.
But he didn't recognize the ninja.
"So...should we open the door?"
This is your home!
"Hong, open the door quickly, I see your light is on!"
A vibrant female voice rang out.
"It's red beans?!"
red beans?
Orochimaru's disciple, Konoha's special Jonin, the future Mitarashi Sweet Potato?
"Should I excuse myself?"
"Avoid? Avoid what?" Kurenai asked, somewhat puzzled.
She had already walked to the door and opened it.
A vibrant, delicate, round face appeared.
At this stage, the red bean is not yet the sweet potato it will become later; its shapely figure is quite graceful.
She had neat purple short hair tied in a short ponytail, and her light brown coat had a fishing net lining. In one hand she was carrying wine and meatballs, and in the other hand she was eating a string of meatballs with gusto.
"What are you doing? Why did it take you so long to open the door?"
Hongdou puffed out her cheeks, still holding the meatball in her mouth.
"I am... um?"
She had just stepped into the house when her words were suddenly cut off, clearly not expecting there to be an outsider present.
"Red...and who is this?"
All she could think about was endless dumplings.
"Ah! I forgot to introduce him. This is Shirakumo Aoba, a student in my genin class."
"Shirokumo Aoba? That name sounds familiar. Is he a recent genin who just graduated?!"
Hongdou's eyes widened slightly, her pretty face showing shock and disbelief.
She walked towards Bai Yunqingye, then circled around him, looking him up and down.
"Uh... is there something you need?"
Baiyun Qingye felt a little awkward under their gaze, unsure of what they wanted to do.
"I really didn't expect this..."
Red Bean muttered softly, then looked at Kurenai, whose expression was somewhat unnatural.
"Hong...he's more than ten years younger than you, right?"
"……really."
"No wonder Asuma pursued you for so long but you never agreed. So you like younger women!"
"Huh?" Kurenai was a little confused, not knowing what Anko was talking about.
Hongdou stood in front of Baiyun Qingye, and the moment she stopped, the fishing net on her chest trembled.
Immediately afterwards, she patted Baiyun Qingye's shoulder apologetically, "I'm sorry, I disturbed you, I'll leave right away!"
With that, Hongdou put down the wine and meatballs she was carrying and turned to leave.
But she was blocked at the door by Kurenai Yuhi, whose expression had become somewhat distorted.
"Red Bean! What nonsense are you talking about! He's just a student!"
"Just a student?"
Hongdou blinked. "So you brought a student of the opposite sex home alone in the middle of the night?"
Kurenai's lips twitched. "He's still Lady Tsunade's disciple. We bumped into each other downstairs and invited him up for a chat..."
It took Kurenai Yuhi a lot of explaining to clarify the matter.
"Baiyun Qingye... So you're the Hokage's disciple. No wonder that name sounds so familiar."
The three sat on the sofa. Hongdou stared intently at Baiyun Qingye with a look of wonder in her eyes, then picked up a string of meatballs and handed it to him.
"Since we're meeting, let me offer you some meatballs."
She had only heard of him before; this was the first time she had met him in person.
"Thank you."
Baiyun Qingye thanked him and accepted the meatballs.
Seeing that the situation had stabilized, Kurenai asked.
"Red Bean, is there something you need from me so late?"
Anko then turned her gaze back to Kurenai. "I just got back. I heard you became a Jonin, so I came to get something to eat and celebrate."
As she spoke, Hongdou pointed to the meatballs and sake on the table.
"Look, I've even prepared the food."
"I just didn't expect to stumble upon your date with Aoba-kun."
Seeing the teasing look on Hongdou's face, Yuhi Hong couldn't help but rub her forehead. Sometimes she would feel a little headache with this very outgoing friend.
"Uh... if there's nothing else, I'll be going now."
The scene was too much to bear, so Baiyun Qingye got up again, ready to leave.
She hadn't taken more than two steps when Hongdou grabbed her arm with one hand, while her other hand was still holding a string of meatballs.
She rolled the dumpling into her mouth with her tongue and stuck out her pink tongue tip at Baiyun Qingye.
What amazing tongue skills!
"Is there anything else?" Bai Yunqingye asked with a stern face. It was the first time he had ever seen such a nimble tongue.
Hongdou pulled Baiyun Qingye to sit beside her, and very naturally put her arm around his shoulder.
Holding a string of meatballs close to Baiyun Qingye's mouth, she said, "Don't rush off. I've prepared plenty of meatballs; enough for the three of us."
"red beans!"
Kurenai frowned slightly as she watched her friend's behavior and couldn't help but scold her.
This is her student's boyfriend!
"hey-hey!"
Seeing Kurenai's reaction, a strange light flashed in Anko's eyes, and then she showed an expression that said, "I know I was wrong, but I just won't change."
"By the way, Red, I ran into Asuma when I came over. He wanted to come too, but I sent him away."
Kurenai paused for a moment, "Is there something wrong with him?"
He wants to ask you out.
"..."
Seeing that Kurenai didn't speak, Anko continued, "Asuma seems to still want to pursue you, what do you think?"
Kurenai Yuhi remained silent, then couldn't help but sigh.
"What's wrong with you? I remember you two used to have a pretty good relationship, right?" Hongdou asked, glancing at Baiyun Qingye beside her with some confusion.
Has he really fallen for someone else?
“I haven’t seen Asma for several years. Meeting him... feels like meeting a very familiar stranger. It just feels a bit awkward.”
"Uh... I don't really understand." Hongdou scratched her head, her eyes revealing a clear sense of foolishness.
"But if you don't want to go, I'll go and refuse him for you tomorrow."
Kurenai nodded. "Then I'll have to trouble you. I need to take them on a mission tomorrow..."
The two became increasingly engrossed in their conversation, and despite their significant age difference, they surprisingly found common ground.
Baiyun Qingye sat to the side, eating meatballs while quietly enjoying some melon.
……
Once all the meatballs that Hongdou brought have been eaten, then...
Baiyun Qingye escaped from being surrounded by two somewhat drunk older women.
By the time he got back, it was already quite late.
At Tsunade's house.
Shirakumo Aoba sat on the sofa, while Karin was wearing a pair of black stockings hanging on his body.
Her jade-like feet, encased in black stockings, gently pressed against his thigh, while her soft hair constantly brushed against his cheek.
It felt tingly and numb, as if a kitten was scratching at his heart.
Tsunade glanced sideways at the two people cuddling together and pursed her lips.
Shizune looked at the two of them with some dissatisfaction; she knew to keep the lights off.
This sangolin doesn't shy away from people at all.