Chapter 936: Chapter 929: Bursting the Bubble
While the 6th Destroyer Squadron was tracking Kusanagi Ritsuko and her group, Chen Yu also reached the end of his workday.
Because of his daughter’s birth, Chen Yu now clocked out on ti every day, rushing ho to see his darling girl.
Overti? Not a chance. Professors only needed to assign overti to others, not themselves.
Exiting his office, Chen Yu walked outside. Although he was sowhat curious about the 6th Destroyer Fleet’s pursuit of Kusanagi Ritsuko, it paled in comparison to his concern about how his daughter’s day had gone. Besides, Chen Yu didn’t think Kusanagi Ritsuko and her helpers were capable of causing any trouble for Akatsuki and the others.
The matter at hand, at worst, was just Akatsuki and the group being montarily careless and ssing things up. As for any risk of them being hard—that was sothing Chen Yu had no need to worry about.
Even though the mbers of the 6th Destroyer Fleet might look like kids and were sowhat immature ntally, their Legendary-rank abilities were unquestionably real. What’s more, their post-modern modifications had further amplified their combat strength, making them capable of easily defeating most other Legendary-rank Transcendents.
And in the rare event they encountered an enemy they couldn’t handle, they could still retreat into the Necromantic Space and seek help from the two dozen or so Demigod-level “big sisters” stationed in the Minato Ward port of Necromantic Space.
Because of that, Chen Yu never worried about the risk of danger for the four little kids of the 6th Destroyer Fleet.
Once Dad and Mom returned from overseas, the little ones from the 6th Destroyer Fleet could accompany Little Yixi in her playti.
With this thought in mind, Chen Yu couldn’t help but smile. After all, the children of the 6th Destroyer Fleet had the appearance of elentary schoolers and were well-behaved kids. Having them play with Little Yixi seed like a perfect plan.
Still lost in thought, Chen Yu entered the elevator, heading down to the underground parking lot to retrieve his car and drive ho.
Lately, to save ti and get ho earlier, Chen Yu had been driving to and from work instead of taking the subway.
Unexpectedly, as the elevator descended, Chen Yu ran into Inomata Naoki, who was also preparing to head out.
“Brother Yu, clocking out already?” Inomata Naoki greeted Chen Yu casually. Far from being surprised by Chen Yu leaving work so early, he instead remarked with envy, “Always on ti to head ho and be with your daughter—Brother Yu, you’ve got it made!”
“Oh, cut the crap! If you’re so envious, why don’t you go ahead and marry Doctor Tokairin already?” Chen Yu joked in response. “You’re already living together. What’s left to hesitate about?”
However, at the ntion of marrying Tokairin Yuko, Inomata Naoki’s expression darkened slightly, evidently less than enthused by the prospect of marriage.
Chen Yu imdiately picked up on Naoki’s change in expression. Narrowing his eyes a little, he pressed, “What’s with that face? Are you two fighting? Listen, let give you so advice. Sotis, as a man, it’s alright to be magnanimous. Even if it’s not your fault, swallowing your pride for your girlfriend doesn’t make you any less of a man.”
“No, no, Brother Yu. We’re fine, really. It’s just that… there are so things I haven’t sorted out yet, so I’m not planning on getting married for now,” Inomata Naoki quickly explained, forcing a smile onto his face to dispel any potential misunderstandings Chen Yu might have.
But Chen Yu, having been instruntal in nudging events behind the scenes, knew exactly what Naoki was thinking. How could anything escape his notice?
Placing a hand on Naoki’s shoulder, Chen Yu leaned in and asked seriously, “Naoki, I’m not here to intrude on your feelings, but as a friend, I’ll just say this—don’t try to play both sides. If you like Minami, then co clean with Doctor Tokairin. If you want to be with Doctor Tokairin, then stop stringing Minami along.”
“Brother Yu…” Naoki’s smile beca even more strained, as though he were on the verge of tears. He hadn’t expected Chen Yu to be so blunt.
“No need to hide anything from . I’ve seen the little sparks between you and Minami clear as day.” Chen Yu’s tone remained calm and unwavering as he gave Naoki’s shoulder a reassuring pat. “Both Minami and Doctor Tokairin are good won. It’s only natural to feel drawn to both of them. But rember, Doctor Tokairin is soone I introduced to you, and you t Minami at my wedding. So I hope you won’t sink to the level of playing them both.”
“I hear you, Brother Yu. I just…” Naoki’s expression grew increasingly awkward, the situation now far more uncomfortable than if things had been left unsaid. “I don’t even know how to explain this. But it’s really not the way you’re imagining it, Brother Yu!”
Listening to Naoki’s stumbling explanation, Chen Yu felt it was ti to ease off. Nodding slightly, he replied, “Good. Let’s leave it at that.”
The atmosphere in the elevator took on a slight air of tension. Having had his unresolved feelings laid bare, Naoki found himself at a complete loss for words, the awkward silence hanging heavily between them.
As the elevator continued its descent, Chen Yu glanced at the floor indicator before suggesting, “You’re heading out too, right? Let give you a lift.”
“Thanks, Brother Yu,” Naoki replied, expressing his gratitude. The two of them exited the elevator together into the underground garage, hopping into Chen Yu’s sports car and driving off from the hospital.
“You’re heading to see Minami, aren’t you?” Chen Yu asked casually while steering the car in the direction of Minami’s small shop, not even needing Naoki to specify his destination. “Minami’s a great girl. I’d be lying if I said I wouldn’t have been tempted, if I didn’t already have Hiromi.”
Hearing this, Naoki was half-amused, half-bewildered. “Brother Yu, I’m telling you, there’s nothing going on between and Minami!” he protested.
“Oh, co on, Naoki!” Chen Yu gave him a look of mock disdain. “Liking soone isn’t a cri. Even being into two people at once isn’t as rare or shaful as you think. My point is, pick one and stick with her. Don’t be that guy who toys with people’s hearts.”
“But denying you like Minami? That’s just being dishonest with yourself.”
“Brother Yu… I…” Naoki stamred, thoroughly flustered.
In truth, there had always been a subtle tension between him and Minami—an unspoken sort of understanding that had naturally developed over ti. It was a connection that defied easy description but had undeniably grown stronger following their shared trip to Kyoto. Before that, Naoki hadn’t felt anything particularly special for Minami.
Now, with Chen Yu’s direct comnts teasing out his feelings, Naoki couldn’t help but question whether he truly had developed affection for Minami.
While he was lost in thought, Chen Yu smoothly brought the car to a stop at the entrance of the alleyway leading to Minami’s small shop.
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