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Zero's gaze lingered on Liu Miaomiao's face for half a second before turning to Lu Mingfei: "Location?"
Lu Mingfei felt something was off.
His girlfriend acted as his driver and another young girlfriend.
However, compared to the few little tails behind him, Zero seemed more direct.
"Okay, let's go find a quiet park in Tokyo Bay for a walk first." Lu Mingfei helped Liu Miaomiao into the back seat, and then sat down himself.
Ling gently closed the car door and got into the driver's seat.
The engine emitted a deep, steady starting sound.
The car drove out of Genji Heavy Industries' underground parking garage and merged into the afternoon traffic in Tokyo.
Through the one-way tinted car window, one could see crowds of people outside the building.
Liu Miaomiao leaned on Lu Mingfei's shoulder, watching the street scene rushing past the window, her tense body gradually relaxing.
Meanwhile, in the basement of Genji Heavy Industries.
Inside a black Mercedes-Benz van.
Xia Mi, Erii, Su Xiaoqiang, Su Enxi, and Jiude Mai are all ready to go.
Su Enxi stared at the red dot on her laptop, rubbing her hands excitedly: "Target, let's go! Mai, it's up to you!"
"Leave it to me!" Mai Shude, sitting in the driver's seat, crossed her arms in front of her chest, her eyes slightly lowered, and stepped on the gas pedal.
The black van's engine roared, and it instantly transformed into a black shark, charging forward.
Chapter 160 Road and Liuxia
About half an hour later.
The car, which had no driver, was parked at the entrance of a relatively quiet, open park near Tokyo Bay.
She parked her car in the shade a little further away on the roadside, and leaned against the car like an inconspicuous background figure, her icy blue eyes habitually scanning the surroundings, maintaining a silent vigilance.
Lu Mingfei and Liu Miaomiao walked into the park arm in arm.
The elegantly dressed "foreign couple" stood out in the leisurely park.
Liu Miaomiao linked arms with Lu Mingfei. She was a little reserved at first, but the fresh air and sea breeze gradually made her relax.
"Want some ice cream?" Lu Mingfei pointed to the ice cream truck not far away.
"Mmm!" Liu Miaomiao nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling.
The two bought some simple vanilla ice cream and strolled slowly along the seaside path.
In the morning, sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled patterns, while seagulls circled and cried out in the distance.
Lu Mingfei spoke of lighthearted topics, occasionally making Liu Miaomiao cover her mouth and giggle, her blush never fading.
She licked the ice cream with small bites, the cool, sweet taste mixed with the salty sea breeze, and the gentle, smiling gaze of the people around her made her feel unreal with happiness.
And the other side.
Within the realm of the Netherworld, controlled by the wielder of Mai Shutoku, she quietly moved to the shade of a tree not far away.
"Ah—! Vanilla ice cream! I want some too!" Xia Mi was silently frustrated, her face full of envy.
Erii: [Miaomiao-neechan is smiling, she looks very happy.]
Su Xiaoqiang pouted: "Hmph, childish..." But her eyes couldn't help but keep glancing at the ice cream in Liu Miaomiao's hand, and then at Lu Mingfei's smiling profile.
Su Enxi grinned mischievously and pulled out her notebook, quickly jotting down notes:
"Boss's Dating Behavior Observation Notes: Feeding her sweets works wonders! Target's mood index rises significantly..."
Mai Shude maintained her Word of Power, her gaze sweeping across the park like radar to ensure the safety of her domain, while whispering:
"Potato Chip Girl, keep quiet. You can't hide Mingzhao from the boss."
Lu Mingfei and Liu Miaomiao walked to a bench facing the bay and sat down.
Ships slowly sailed by in the distance, their reflections shimmering on the water.
The tranquility and openness of the park help people relax.
Looking at the beautiful scenery before her, Liu Miaomiao glanced at Lu Mingfei beside her, her heart filled with a great sense of satisfaction.
“Lu Mingfei…” she said softly, her voice trembling slightly, “Thank you. Today… I’m so happy, really happy.”
Lu Mingfei turned her head to the side, the soft light of the setting sun outlining her gentle profile, her long eyelashes casting soft shadows under her eyelids, her pure joy and cherished happiness clearly visible.
His guilt surged again, and he gently brushed away a strand of hair that had been blown onto her cheek by the sea breeze.
“I’m the one who should say thank you, Miaomiao.” His voice was deep and earnest, filled with solemnity. “Thank you for waiting for me so quietly all this time.”
Liu Miaomiao's body trembled slightly, and she looked up at him, her clear eyes instantly becoming misty.
She shook her head vigorously, wanting to say something—that she was willing to wait, that she understood—but Lu Mingfei gently pressed his lips against hers.
“I know,” he looked into her eyes, as if trying to see through all her unspoken thoughts. “I know everything. From now on… I will try to spend more time with you, like today, okay?”
Liu Miaomiao's tears finally rolled down her cheeks, not from grievance, but from overwhelming happiness and peace of mind that washed over her defenses and caused her to break down instantly.
She could no longer hold back and buried her head in his shoulder, sobbing softly and quietly, her shoulders trembling slightly.
All the waiting, longing, and those little grievances hidden deep in my heart, which I was afraid of troubling him, found an outlet in this promise and embrace.
Within the realm of illumination:
Xia Mi exaggeratedly clutched her chest, silently mouthing the words:
"Waaah... So touching! I want one too!"
Erii: [Miaomiao-neechan cried, but... I don't feel sad?]
Su Xiaoqiang looked at the two embracing, her eyes filled with complex emotions. In the end, she simply turned her head away, gently bit her lower lip, and muttered in a voice only she could hear, "...Idiot Lu Mingfei."
Su Enxi's pen flew across the paper as she wrote with even greater enthusiasm:
"Key moment! Emotional outburst and reassurance! Hug achieved! Boss's promise being validated... Target's emotional reaction: Tears of joy!"
Mai Shude's gaze lingered more on Zero, who was leaning against the car in the distance.
Ling Binglan's gaze never left Lu Mingfei and Liu Miaomiao's direction, like the most loyal sentinel, silently guarding this brief moment of tranquility.
A barely perceptible look of understanding flashed in Mai's eyes.
Everyone wished that the girl in Lu Mingfei's arms was themselves.
But they all knew that they couldn't have Lu Mingfei all to themselves.
Besides, the boss hasn't agreed to her relationship with Su Enxi yet.
In comparison, Zero is much better off than those two losers.
Lu Mingfei sighed silently, feeling the girl in his arms tremble slightly. He hugged her tighter and gently rested his chin on the top of her head.
The sunlight cast their shadows clearly, and this cuddling beneath the glamorous disguise carried an almost devout tenderness.
There weren't many visitors in the park; the morning tranquility was mixed with the sound of waves and the cries of seagulls.
After a long while, Liu Miaomiao's sobs gradually subsided.
She lifted her head shyly from Lu Mingfei's embrace, her face still streaked with tears, but her eyes shone like stars after a bath.
"I'm sorry..." she whispered.
"Silly girl, why are you apologizing?" Lu Mingfei wiped away her tears with his fingertips. "Do you feel better after crying?"
Liu Miaomiao nodded vigorously, her tears turning into a smile, a smile as refreshing as the sky after rain.
“It’s still early,” Lu Mingfei said, looking at the shimmering sea and azure sky in the distance. “Shall we take another walk along the beach?”
"Mmm!" A bright smile bloomed on Liu Miaomiao's face as she placed her hand back into his warm palm and held it tightly.
The morning sun was bright and warm.
The elegantly dressed "couple" strolled hand in hand along the lush green park trail in the fresh sea breeze.
They had no specific destination; they simply enjoyed the tranquility and the time spent together.
Unbeknownst to them, their footsteps quietly turned towards a quieter area deeper in the park, where the trees were slightly denser.
It was near the shady spot where Mai and the others were hiding in the Dark Realm.
Within the realm of the Netherworld, Su Enxi was still writing furiously, Xia Mi pouted in dissatisfaction, Erii watched quietly, and Su Xiaoqiang stared absently at the two figures embracing each other.
Mai Shude had the sharpest senses. When Lu Mingfei and the other person clearly changed direction and walked straight towards them, there was no surprise on her icy face, only her eyes narrowed slightly.
"Tsk, you can't hide it from the boss after all." Mai Shude muttered calmly, "Get ready to show yourself, Chip Girl, the boss is coming."
Chapter 161 Lu and Su Shang
Su Enxi was taken aback, and hurriedly put away her notebook: "Huh? It was discovered so quickly?"
Xia Mi's eyes lit up: "Eh? We've been found out? Does that mean we can..."
Before they could react further, Mai Shude had already proactively deactivated the Word of Power: Dark Illumination.
Like ripples on water, the light subtly distorted, as if an invisible veil had been lifted from the space under the shade of the trees.
The figures of Xia Mi, Erii, Su Xiaoqiang, Su Enxi, and Jiude Mai were instantly and clearly exposed to the sunlight.
Liu Miaomiao was startled by the sudden appearance of the five people and instinctively grabbed Lu Mingfei's arm.
Lu Mingfei showed no surprise, as if he had known they were there all along.
He stopped and calmly glanced at the uninvited audience members.
Finally, my gaze fell upon the three girls, each with a different expression.
Xia Mi, Erii, and Su Xiaoqiang, who was standing behind them with a blush instantly spreading across her face and her eyes darting away.
Xia Mi felt a little guilty under Lu Mingfei's gaze, but she immediately mustered her courage, her big eyes darting around as she understood what Lu Mingfei meant.
She smiled slyly and suddenly reached out and gave Su Xiaoqiang a hard shove from behind!
"Eh?! Xia Mi, what are you doing..." Su Xiaoqiang was caught off guard and let out a short exclamation. Her body was uncontrollably pushed out of the shade of the tree. She staggered two steps and stood directly in front of Lu Mingfei and Liu Miaomiao not far away.