Chapter 119: You Know I’ve Always Liked Older Sisters

Chapter 119: You Know I’ve Always Liked Older Sisters

“…”

Tong Yingying stole a glance at Yan Huan, feeling a bit guilty.

But then she thought, that little brat doesn’t fear having his facade shattered, what if I explode and devour the pitiful, utterly fragile boy before me?

Besides, her little quirk was nothing more than a strange preference, right?

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“Having a crush on someone is just creepy. Specifically, what’s up with that?”

With this, Tong Yingying decided to probe further.

Yan Huan inhaled deeply, trying to take the cup of wine from her hand, but as soon as he reached out—

Smack!

“Ouch!”

Tong Yingying snatched both the wine cup and bottle away, rubbing her forehead and scolding,

“Look at you, one cup down and your face is already red! No more drinking! I’m taking it away!”

Unexpectedly, there was a day where she and Yan Huan would fight over alcohol like this.

Yan Huan felt helpless and rubbed his face.

The heat from the alcohol made his fingers feel especially cool, perfect for cooling down.

“I’ll think about how to explain to Tong-jie.”

“Hmm?”

Strands of hair slipped from his fingertips, casting a shadow over his eyes.

That shadow swirled in front of him, morphing into Sakura Kyoko, covering her mouth as she laughed like a blooming flower.

Without realizing it, he began to describe to Tong Yingying the beauty of Sakura Kyoko, which didn’t need further elaboration.

Her smile, her elegance, her gentleness, her loneliness that made one want to protect her…

But as he continued speaking, the joyful image of Sakura Kyoko gradually dimmed.

Her form seemed to split apart, and countless eyes flew out from her.

Those eyes spread everywhere, covering every aspect of his life.

His preferences, his plans, his habits…

Though Yan Huan felt a bit frightened, he could console himself:

At least those eyes were looking at him with love.

Yan Huan didn’t mention how Sakura Kyoko had used a modifier on him, attempting to alter his common sense.

But Tong Yingying opened her mouth and pulled out her phone.

Yan Huan covered his face, feeling a bit dizzy, and asked,

“What are you doing, Tong-jie?”

“What am I doing? I’m calling the police!”

“What?!”

“Meow?”

Yan Huan blinked, and the suddenly wide-eyed Meow-chan, who had appeared at the bar, looked incredulously at the horrified Tong Yingying.

“Seriously, isn’t this too terrifying? This is definitely a matter for the police! I can’t believe the words ‘call the police’ just came out of my mouth. This is downright creepy!”

“….”

Yan Huan froze for a moment, realizing that his threshold for accepting these things seemed to have unwittingly shifted.

After experiencing the terrifying hypnosis master, the violent idiot Niu Niu, the transparent pervert, and the drugged childhood friend,

He actually began to think:

Isn’t it just secretly watching him? It’s actually somewhat acceptable?

As Tong Yingying took out her phone to call the police, Yan Huan, feeling a bit tense, reached out to grab the wine cup behind the bar and gulped it down.

“Hey, are you not listening? Are you drinking again?”

Tong Yingying snatched the wine cup from him, but Yan Huan also reached out and grabbed her phone.

“Don’t worry, it’s fine now, Tong-jie. I’m just feeling a bit unwell, that’s all.”

In truth, it was anything but fine; on the contrary, it was only just beginning.

Because Sakura Kyoko was the owner of the fifth modifier.

But at least today, right now, Yan Huan didn’t want to think of anything.

“….”

Tong Yingying looked at Yan Huan, paused for a second, then said,

“The feeling of watching your first love crumble must be tough, but this is for the best. Seeing who someone really is makes it easier to assess your relationship.

“Think about it: if she hadn’t been exposed, having a peeping tom hiding by your side wouldn’t be good for either of you.”

Yan Huan lay his head on the table, not responding.

He just listened to the sound of rain falling outside.

“Pitter-patter.”

Tong Yingying recognized that he was drunk.

“Let’s leave it at this for today. I’ll help you to my place to rest properly.”

“…”

Tong Yingying picked up Yan Huan, leading him down from his seat and toward her room on the second floor.

“Click~”

She kicked open the ajar door, casually shuffled through the messy clothes on her bed, then tossed Yan Huan onto it.

After working out, Yan Huan had bulked up and felt heavier than before, so it took quite a bit of effort for Tong Yingying to carry him here.

“Whew~”

She clapped her hands and looked at Yan Huan lying on her bed, staring blankly at the ceiling.

After a moment of silence, she muttered,

“Geez, it looks like I have to tone it down today and switch to ‘big sister mode.’”

In the next second, she gently reached up and took off the red hair tie that had been holding her hair back.

“Swish.”

Her rose-like red hair cascaded down, framing her face with a deep allure.

Then, she took off her shoes and socks and crawled onto the bed.

Lying sideways next to Yan Huan, she gazed into his dazed eyes and couldn’t help but reach out to caress his cheek.

“Look at you, balancing studying, working, exercising, and being Student Council President, full of energy. I thought you didn’t feel the pressure at all.”

“…”

Yan Huan blinked, turning his head to face Tong Yingying.

There he saw her mature and beautiful face watching him amidst a sea of smooth red hair.

The black short tee, drawn tight from her position, couldn’t hide her body, revealing her delicate collarbone, shoulders, and the most feminine symbols.

“Actually, it’s not that I don’t feel pressure. I just buried it deep down, right?”

Tong Yingying looked at him, her voice like a gentle wind,

“It’s like swimming towards a visible shore in the vast ocean—just because you’re focusing on the goal doesn’t mean it’s not exhausting.

“It’s just that with the disillusionment of that first love girl, the shore keeps receding until it disappears from sight. That’s when the fatigue starts creeping in.”

As she spoke, Tong Yingying hugged Yan Huan, pulling his head into her embrace.

Lost in the haze of alcohol, it felt like Yan Huan had sunk into a sea of rosy cotton candy.

“It’s okay, it’s okay. You’re just tired, and that’s nothing to be ashamed of.”

Tong Yingying patted Yan Huan’s back softly, murmuring,

“Just sleep it off. When the rain stops, everything will be alright~”

“…”

Yan Huan bit his lip, showing no particular expression. Suddenly, he reached out and wrapped his arms around Tong Yingying’s waist.

Thus, in Tong Yingying’s embrace, he closed his eyes.

All five modifiers had already revealed themselves; there wouldn’t be any more mods or weirdos to deal with.

Here with Tong-jie, he didn’t need to think of anything.

Nearby, the illusory Meow-chan jumped onto the bed.

Watching the scene unfold before it, it seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and sat down, hands clasped peacefully.

Its chubby body squished into a black fluffy ball.

“Thank you, Tong-jie.”

“No problem.”

Tong Yingying smiled gently, then comforted the intoxicated Yan Huan,

“What seems like a big deal now will just be a memory later. Just let it pass. Like when I was a kid, I was terrified of snakes.

“Then one time, I got drunk at a tavern and saw a talking white snake claiming to be the main character of this world, saying it would fulfill all my nasty desires.”

As she spoke, Tong Yingying made a fist and swung it through the air,

“Ha!”

As the air swept by with a whoosh, she smiled faintly and said,

“I punched it away! Maybe the alcohol gave me courage, but looking back, I’m not afraid of snakes as much anymore.”

“…”

“Therefore, it’s okay. It’s not a big deal. Just sleep it off.”

Yan Huan’s consciousness was hazy, but at that moment, Meow-chan, who had been observing, blinked as if realizing something.

“Meow?”

Tong Yingying was getting excited, but when she looked down, she saw that Yan Huan had already closed his eyes and fallen asleep.

“That little brat.”

But as she pondered, Tong Yingying’s expression suddenly hardened.

Maintaining her embrace with Yan Huan, she reached into her pocket with the hand that was patting his back and pulled out her phone.

Calling up the dialer, she skillfully connected to a number that wasn’t saved in her contacts.

“Beep~ Beep~”

After several seconds, the call connected, and a steady male voice echoed in her ear,

“Tong-jie, what’s your command?”

“Help me check something.”

“Sure.”

“It seems someone has been following my tavern staff, installing hidden cameras and such. Check if there are any private cameras installed near the tavern or in the staff’s residences.”

“…”

The voice on the other end went silent for a moment before finally asking,

“Just investigate the one named Yan Huan. The other two don’t matter, right?”

“Mm?”

Tong Yingying was taken aback, responding,

“How do you know it’s Yan Huan?”

“Cough, cough. Tong-jie, the others already told us about your romantic troubles with Chi Yuan and Bai Lu, so…”

“…”

Tong Yingying gritted her teeth, silently cursing those two idiots before sternly saying,

“Knowing that, get going already!”

“Understood.”

Just as Tong Yingying was about to hang up, the voice chimed in once more,

“Oh, and Tong-jie, we got a letter from our side saying…to stop investigating that traitor and return.”

Upon hearing this, Tong Yingying’s expression darkened.

“There’s nothing to discuss about that. I will definitely catch that scoundrel Jiude Minai sooner or later!”

“…The problem is, we don’t even know if she’s still in Linyi Gate. We’ve nearly turned Nairu upside down. Even if we find her, with her skills, aside from you, Tong-jie, we really can’t handle her.”

The voice on the phone sounded helpless, finally conveying the true conclusion after a lengthy ramble,

“The key issue is that the assailant of Bai Mama has been locked down by the Linyi Gate police. Even though Jiude Minai was present back then, this matter likely has nothing to do with her.”

“…”

Tong Yingying took a deep breath, not responding again but forcefully ending the call.

Holding her phone, she stared at a news link sent by Chi Yuan, which featured a wanted notice from the Linyi police.

Looking at the content of the wanted notice, Tong Yingying fell into silence for a moment before tossing her phone aside.

“…”

She tightened her embrace around Yan Huan, listening to the sound of rain outside, and closed her eyes, planning to take a short rest.

But in the next second, she suddenly heard Yan Huan murmuring in her embrace,

“Eagle.”

“What?”

Tong Yingying opened her eyes and looked down at Yan Huan.

He appeared to have fallen into a deep sleep, simply talking in his sleep.

“Sakura-gumi.”

But in the next moment, Yan Huan murmured a name.

Hearing this, Tong Yingying’s expression darkened, veins popping on her forehead,

“I’ve been here comforting you for ages, nothing to eat, and you’re still remembering her name?!”

“….”

But Yan Huan had already fallen asleep and wasn’t muttering any more names.

Originally set in “big sister mode,” Tong Yingying became frustrated after taking a phone call that displeased her, only to hear Yan Huan call out another girl’s name.

This made her emotive “big sister” mode fluctuate between “vegetarian” and “carnivore,” toggling between those states.

If it were a vegetarian thing, fine, that was no big deal.

But if she turned carnivore,

Then having a delectable 184-cm heartbroken boy lying in her arms would be an excruciating situation.

Especially with him getting into such great shape under her daily care.

Victory for the nurturing system!

Although he was still a bit green and not quite at his best, testing the waters wouldn’t hurt, right?

Just right, she had just been through a lot, so why not collect a little interest?

With this thought, Tong Yingying licked her lips, her gaze entirely shifting toward carnivore mode.

She slowly laid Yan Huan down, then reached up to swipe her red hair back behind her head.

Then, she breathed softly and leaned down, gently capturing Yan Huan’s lips.

“Pop~”

“Meow!?”

Nearby, Meow-chan directly leaped in shock.

What is this? Comforting him and then going for a kiss?!

Is there a skilled lover here?!

Tong Yingying’s method of kissing was indeed domineering; it felt less like a kiss and more like devouring a piece of raw meat.

Relentlessly closing in, continuously swallowing…

She didn’t close her eyes, only lowered her eyelids a fraction, resembling an unfeeling hunter delighting in her prey’s suffering.

Not leaving a shred of breath for Yan Huan, his gasps quickly turned to rapid breaths,

“Mm…”

He instinctively struggled, arms searching the sheets as if looking for an escape route.

But before he could flee, he was caught firmly by Tong Yingying.

No room for escape.

Only a trickle of exquisite torment remained.

“Pop!”

Just as Yan Huan’s expression began to slip into pain, Tong Yingying abruptly released his lips.

“Ha… Ha…”

The sleeping Yan Huan instinctively inhaled the air around him, while Tong Yingying wiped her lips, revealing a satisfied smile,

“I’ll take your first kiss.”

“…”

Tong Yingying glanced at what lay beneath him, shaking her head in regret.

If a male is conscious, he will react; thus, all that drunken nonsense is just a pretext and excuse.

They know what they’re doing, even if the alcohol fuels their impulses.

“Consider this interest collected; from now on, just rest well.”

Looking at Yan Huan, who had just been lightly “tormented,” Tong Yingying didn’t turn into an insatiable beast. Instead, she smiled lightly and caressed his cheek.

Then, she leaned down and gently kissed his forehead,

“You’ve worked hard, Yan Huan.”

“…”

After that, she helped Yan Huan take off his shoes.

Finally, she tucked him in before picking up her phone and heading out of the room.

“Click~”

As the door closed behind her, within the now-disheveled room, remained the oblivious Yan Huan and an unseen innocent observer, Meow-chan.

“Meow~”

Meow-chan blinked, watching the direction Tong Yingying left, tilting its head.

Then, it stood up, stretched, and leaped onto Yan Huan, lying atop him like a guardian, unmoving.

Meanwhile, in Jinghe District, at the Sakura Residence.

Nairu shook the thermometer in her hand before reading the display,

“Hmm, back to normal temperature. The doctor said it’s because you haven’t been exercising that your body has become so weak.”

“…”

Nairu put the thermometer away, turning to Sakura Kyoko, who lay quietly on her bedding, staring blankly at the ceiling.

“I’ve already replied to your brother. He said he would come to see you during the summer vacation.”

While saying this, Nairu sat on the edge of the bed, looking at her and asking,

“So, did you come clean with Yan Huan today?”

Sakura Kyoko glanced at the ceiling, nodding her head, then shaking it,

“I guess, I didn’t… really.”

“Huh?”

Nairu looked at her, feeling exasperated, wishing she could just knock some sense into her.

“What’s going on? Didn’t I tell you? In situations like this, once you’ve crossed that line, running away and playing other tricks is a dead end. The only hope is being honest with Yan Huan.”

“But…”

Sakura Kyoko turned to her side, burying her head into the bedding, feeling distressed.

“How could I just boldly admit to it? I can’t muster the courage.”

“It’s okay to be scared, just accept the outcome. Why get so twisted up now? Isn’t it because you haven’t taken action that things could get worse?”

Listening to Nairu’s words, Sakura Kyoko increasingly clutched her heart, opening her mouth to murmur,

“I just want to maintain the relationship we had before… Why does it have to be like this…”

“Sigh.”

“What am I supposed to do, Nairu?”

Nairu crossed her arms, her originally speechless expression swayed by Sakura Kyoko’s pitiful manner.

She sighed, covering her head and saying,

“I can help you come up with strategies, but we need to set some ground rules first.”

“…”

“You have to listen to me and do exactly as I say. No more fleeing at the last moment or causing trouble. Can you do that?”

“Mm.”

Nairu looked at Sakura Kyoko, who popped her head out, clicking her tongue as she stood up.

“Nairu, where are you going?”

“To remove all the hidden cameras you set up earlier!”

“…”

Sakura Kyoko blinked, biting her lip, about to say something, but then recalled Nairu’s rules.

Thus, she didn’t stop her, only continuing to ask,

“What happens after you remove them? What should I do?”

“Ugh, Miss Highness, even if I call myself ‘Chunan Killer,’ trying to handle someone as disobedient and in a pitiful situation as you is still a bit tough, don’t you think?”

Nairu shot her a glance, sounding exasperated,

“I need time to think, and in the meantime, you should recuperate.

“To restore your relationship with Yan Huan will undoubtedly be a tough battle. Because this isn’t just about the two of you, right?

“What’s the deal with that Spencer?”

As soon as Nairu mentioned “Spencer,” even in her weakened state, Sakura Kyoko’s face erupted with uncontrollable rage.

If it weren’t for that Spencer, how could she have ended up in this situation with Yan Huan?

Her peeping wouldn’t have been exposed, and she wouldn’t have used barriers against him.

Repeatedly annoying her wasn’t enough; she even broke her barriers twice in a row.

It was definitely her fault that the barriers collapsed, resulting in her failure to modify Yan Huan’s common sense as expected.

It’s all that Spencer’s fault!!

“I’m not done with that Spencer.”

Sakura Kyoko sat up, her expression darkening.

But that girl seemed to possess some super ability that could easily disrupt her barriers from the outside.

The only way to stop her was to be within the barrier herself, and in a “surface barrier,” which would prevent her from directly breaking her defense.

Ultimately, it was just that her barrier wasn’t strong enough!

If it had a larger range and more powerful effects…

Sakura Kyoko clenched the bedding tightly, and the shadows enveloping her began to thick steam.

It was becoming increasingly dense.

“Once the Club Battle is over, I’ll make sure that Spencer pays for this!”