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do not know why.
Natsume felt that Yukiko's fighting power had improved by leaps and bounds!
He was still thinking about this problem when he woke up the next day.
When he ran to ask Mingmei, Mingmei replied with an ambiguous expression:
"Maybe she was in a good mood last night."
"Impossible!" Xia Ye shook her head vigorously:
"It's not a matter of whether she's in good form or not. I feel that her performance last night was better than all three of you combined the day before. It's completely different from before—"
"Could it be that she was hiding her true strength all along?"
"I don't know if she's hiding her true strength, but thankfully Shiho isn't here, otherwise she would have scratched you again~"
Mingmei blushed slightly and scolded playfully.
Xia Ye's crazy ramblings didn't have much of an impact on her, and she wasn't too embarrassed.
But after all, what happened that night was too lewd, and Xia Ye still couldn't bear to say it so bluntly.
In fact, even when Yukiko pulled Natsuha away last night, it was after Shiho had discussed it with her.
Because Natsume had gotten hooked, she was clearly planning to replicate that night's "activity." She and her mother didn't mind, but Shiho thought they should at least take it slow and not eat "the same pot" so frequently.
That's why I asked Yukiko for help.
As for Yukiko's "fighting power".
Who knows what kind of crazy wish she made?
Given her personality, it's entirely possible that she would make a wish like "to be super amazing in that kind of thing"!
But there's no need to guess—
Yukiko can't keep anything to herself right now.
Before long, she'll be showing off to her friends, and she'll proudly recount all the details. Everyone knows her!
"They went upstairs to change their clothes—"
Xia Ye looked at Mingmei. She was wearing a white women's blouse and fitted black trousers. Her long, straight black hair fell over her shoulders, and her delicate face was only lightly made up. Although she was still very pretty, her attire was a bit too simple for a banquet.
"Yukiko already ordered dresses for you all, why aren't you wearing one, Akemi?"
"I think I'll pass—" Akemi shook her head calmly. "Although Shiho and I can transform into various forms now, and the organization definitely won't find out, I've gotten used to a simple and ordinary life. It's fine to keep a low profile like this."
"Is it really okay to have so many people?"
Xia Ye gently stroked her pretty face.
"Pfft, 140 sizzle—"
Mingmei covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her originally gentle and beautiful eyes now showing a touch of coquettishness.
"What, suddenly you feel like you've been too promiscuous, huh?"
"A little," Xia Ye answered honestly.
"I never felt this way with Yukiko or even Ran, but with Akemi, I can't help but think about it~"
"Giggle~"
Akemi lightly punched him with her fist and giggled:
"It must be because I'm too easy to bully and always give in to you, making you feel guilty!"
"But you don't need to worry about me. I think it's great that everything is so lively and bustling around like this. Shiho and I have always been quite lonely growing up. Now that Mom is back and I have so many friends and sisters, I'm already very happy. As for what you're saying—"
Mingmei's beautiful eyes flickered, and a mischievous smile appeared on her previously gentle face:
"As long as your body can handle it, I have no objections~"
"That is indeed a serious problem!"
Xia Ye was puzzled, "Speaking of which, what's going on with Yukiko? Did she also get some kind of system?"
"Why are you worrying about this?" Mingmei pretended not to hear the word "system," gently nudged his arm, and scolded him playfully.
"You think I don't know? You're really enjoying yourself!"
"Yukiko's voice can be heard in our room!"
"Ahem!" Xia Ye felt a little embarrassed. Yukiko had really gone too far last night. Unlike the cozy atmosphere with Akemi and Shiho the night before, last night was a full-on "battlefield," so naturally, there was no time to worry about "mute."
"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore!" Mingmei kindly changed the subject:
"I have something to tell you. The flower shop is basically finished with renovations, and the supply channels are all set up. I'm planning to open for business there in the next few days."
"Do you need my help?" Xia Ye held her small hand, and seeing the radiant happiness shining on her bright and pretty face, she knew how much she looked forward to becoming a flower shop owner. After all, it was once her most extravagant wish!
"No need~"
Mingmei gently shook her head, her light blue eyes glistening with tears.
"This is just a little hobby of mine, you don't need to worry about it too much, just go about your own business~"
"You~" Xia Ye chuckled and tapped her forehead. "Mingmei, you still don't understand me. I don't really have any grand ambitions. I just want to live a peaceful life with you guys, and then just laze around and wait to die. So, your affairs are what I need to care about. Nothing else matters~"
"Why are you suddenly talking sweet nothings?" Mingmei's lips curled up, clearly enjoying it.
"I know, I'll ask you for help no matter what, is that alright? Humph, just don't complain about it later!"
"How could that be? I—"
"Hey, taking advantage of our absence to be all lovey-dovey and whisper sweet nothings~"
Yukiko's teasing voice rang in her ears. Natsume turned around helplessly, intending to exchange a few words with her, but—
"it's beautiful!"
"Hmph, don't you even know who you are!"
Yukiko wrinkled her nose, showing absolutely no humility!
"I meant Shiho and Elena—"
Xia Ye gave her a half-smile before turning her gaze to Shiho and Elena.
Elena wore a black evening gown today. The strapless neckline revealed her rounded, fair shoulders, while the high-low hem accentuated her long, slender legs. A matching black tassel embellished the back, giving her an overall ethereal and captivating look.
As for Shiho!
"Shiho!" Natsume stood up and circled around her, her eyes smiling. "I saw you thinking about turning back all the time, and I thought you'd wear a sexy dress like Yukiko's. Why are you dressed so cutely?"
Shiho wore a white princess dress with pink accents. The intricate lace and ribbons made her look incredibly cute, and combined with her fair and delicate face, she looked like a real princess.
"My mom insisted that I wear this outfit!"
Shiho pouted, clearly wanting to wear a more mature dress, but Elena probably thought her youngest daughter should be cute. So, Shiho, who cherished and was especially filial to her mother because she had found her again, naturally wanted to fulfill her mother's wishes.
"It looks pretty good this way too~"
To be honest, this is the first time I've seen Shiho Natsume like this. She really does look like a charming and adorable princess, like she stepped out of a Disney... well, Disney doesn't even qualify, she looks like she ran right out of a fairy tale!
"You just know how to say nice things~"
Shiho said with a touch of smugness.
Of course she could see the affection in Xia Ye's eyes.
Although she wanted to show him a more mature side than before, since Xia Ye liked it, being a princess for a day wasn't out of the question.
"I said--"
Yukiko, who had been left standing to the side, quietly reminded him:
There's still one person here!
"Pfft—!" Shiho and her two daughters chuckled. Everyone could tell that Natsume was deliberately keeping Yukiko waiting, just to see when she would give in. But they didn't expect her to be so easily defeated. How adorable!
"What are you laughing at? This guy's eyes are glued to you guys, but he doesn't react at all to me. That's too much!"
Yukiko, in a very unladylike manner, put her hands on her hips and puffed out her chest, saying:
"Do I look bad like this?"
"Yukiko, it's probably because she's so beautiful—" Akemi said, suppressing a laugh.
"Your outfit is so sexy, maybe Xia Ye is afraid she can't handle it, or she's too shy, that's why she doesn't dare to look~"
"Mingmei, do you even believe what you're saying?"
Yukiko rolled her eyes at Akemi, who was usually the one she got along with best, but was now the one who was flirting with her first.
"This guy is shy?"
"Why can't I be shy?"
"But you really look sexy in that outfit~"
"right!"
Yukiko instantly cheered up.
Xia Ye knew that she didn't care at all.
He squinted and smiled as he carefully admired her silver sequined strapless backless mermaid gown.
With Yukiko's figure.
She could make even a burlap sack look incredibly stylish, let alone this high-end evening gown with its impeccable design.
Strapless top, backless design.
Large swaths of her fair, smooth skin shone like jade.
The cinched waist and fishtail hem accentuate the sexy, perfect waist and hip curves, as well as the long, shapely legs.
She's just like a charming and beautiful mermaid!
It's amazing!
Xia Ye had only meant to tease her earlier, but now, gazing at the breathtaking scenery, she felt overwhelmed by the sight.
"Then let's go!"
Yukiko naturally took Natsume's arm and said:
"Tomoko just called. The Isabella is already docked at East Bay. She's already gone there with Sonoko and Ran. Eri has also sent a car to pick them up. Also, Miwako seems to have some tricky cases, so she said she won't be going this time."
"Miwako——"
Xia Ye frowned, then relaxed: "Never mind, I'll help her solve the case when I get back. We only have one day anyway."
"besides--"
"besides?"
“Yes, right~” A sly glint flashed in Yukiko’s beautiful eyes. “Tomoko said she has prepared a few surprises for you this time. I hope you will like them!”
"What a pleasant surprise..." Xia Ye smiled.
"Then I'll be waiting to see!"
...
The car sent by Tomoko Suzuki to pick them up arrived at the door quickly.
Everyone gets on the bus.
Then I saw that Eri Kisaki was already sitting up there.
Her long brown hair was still styled into an elegant yet cute bun, and she wore a pair of elegant gold-rimmed glasses and light makeup on her delicate face.
She wasn't wearing an evening gown, but rather something similar to Akemi: a white women's blouse and black slim-fitting cropped trousers. She looked more like she was attending a high-level business negotiation than a banquet, exuding a regal air.
certainly--
She was dressed in such a simple outfit.
With Eri Kisaki's perfect figure accentuated, she is very pleasing to the eye. In fact, the simple clothing makes people focus more on her own charm, which is indeed another way to attract attention!
"What are you looking at?"
Eri gave him a charmingly disdainful look.