Love Healing Manual

Chapter 7 is the most worthwhile
A bustling market street.

A woman with a shark hair clip behind her head and pearl earrings shakily poured the last bucket of kitchen waste into a bin labeled "non-recyclable waste".

She took a breath, took off her plastic gloves, and wrapped them around the handle of the trash can to go back into the store.

at the same time.

Having changed her clothes and carrying her handbag, Lingzi pushed open the shop door and came out.

"Ning-jie, see you tomorrow!" Lingzi smiled and waved.

"Be careful on the road," Lin Yuning instructed.

"rest assured."

Lin Yuning returned to the shop. The last group of customers had left 20 minutes earlier, and the shop had already turned on the "店を闭める" sign, meaning it was closed and would reopen the next day.

The dirty floor that guests used to step on was now spotless. The kitchen and dining tables were wiped with degreaser, leaving no trace of grease. Even the air freshener was sprayed twice.

Lin Yuning took off her apron and looked at the clean shop with great satisfaction.

The busy day is finally over, and it's time to rest.

This is often when she is happiest.

She locked the shop door from the inside and turned off the lights, plunging the entire pork cutlet shop into darkness. She then turned on her phone's flashlight and hummed a cheerful tune as she went upstairs.

After going upstairs.

Lin Yuning didn't go to the kitchen immediately. Instead, she first threw her apron into the washing machine as usual, then went to the bedroom and stayed there for a while before tiptoeing out.

The entire second floor was very quiet.

Lin Ze's room door was closed.

Lin Yuning couldn't really understand Lin Ze. When he was very young, as his aunt, she could still see some childlike innocence in him. But starting from junior high school, he became completely detached from most of his peers.

What did other people do most at his age?
They're always getting into trouble, playing games they never tire of, and running around in groups. They have immense enthusiasm for anything new and exciting, and their energy seems inexhaustible.

Who hasn't been a naughty kid? Lin Yuning understands all too well; she was the same during her rebellious phase.

Lin Ze, on the other hand, was always quiet and focused on his studies. He frequented the library most often and never caused any trouble. He was so sensible that it was heartbreaking.

Maintaining excellent grades was almost instinctive for him, no matter which school he attended.

It's not that it's bad, it's just that it's too good, which makes it seem abnormal.

Lin Yuning could only attribute the cause to the death of his parents—after all, it would be a devastating blow to any child.

As her biological aunt, a large part of her reason for adopting Lin Ze, besides familial affection, was that he was incredibly sensible...

I remember when the elders in the family—Lin Ze's grandparents and relatives—persuaded Lin Yuning to adopt him, one of their reasons was, "Although having a child is a burden, it can also provide security for the future."

This statement is wrong, terribly wrong.

She had to admit that during her years of hard work in Tokyo, Lin Ze had not been a burden to her at all; on the contrary, he had given her a lot of warmth and strength.

Adopting him was probably the best decision Lin Yuning ever made in her life.

But at the same time, she was very worried... given her child's personality, being too cautious and not lively at all, could it be that there was some unspeakable psychological trauma?

Or is it that even after so many years together, he still treats me like a stranger and has never truly opened up to me?
Or perhaps she's usually so carefree that she doesn't really care about Lin Ze enough?
dong dong——

Lin Yuning knocked on the door, then quickly put her hands behind her back.

"Xiaoze... Auntie, can I come in? You weren't masturbating, were you?"

Immediately afterwards, she opened the door and went inside.

The room was very quiet.

It doesn't have any special flavor.

Lin Ze was studying at his desk when he heard the noise and turned to look at her.

A pair of calm, clear, and bright eyes, with thick, long eyelashes that trembled slightly, gazed at her.

"Auntie, if I were masturbating and you rushed in at this speed, I probably wouldn't have time to pull up my pants, which would create a very embarrassing situation."

"Hehehehe—"

Lin Yuning covered her lips and smiled in a fake manner.

"No way~ I know you wouldn't do that, which is why I'm confident I can get in."

"Closed?"

"Yeah, I'm exhausted," Lin Yuning turned to the side and sat down on the edge of the bed. "Xiao Ze, I haven't heard you mention your studies lately. How are they?"

"Fortunately, it's not as hard anymore, but the research topics left by my supervisor are more difficult and require more time. In addition, there are already some simulation experiments and clinical medical opportunities, so it's quite challenging."

"So you haven't been to the soccer club in a while?"

Yes, it's quite busy.

Lin Ze pondered for a moment before replying.

He said he was busy, not because he was busy with his studies, because he didn't want to lie. In recent weeks, he had been using the time he would normally spend in clubs to perform system tasks—namely, treating Kitagawa Ayane.

Of course, there's no free time. "The sneakers I washed for you last time are sitting on the balcony; you haven't taken them to school for over a month."

Lin Yuning noticed the details in the house.

"Looks like I'll have to find some time to attend a club activity before Ms. Yuri Koizumi comes looking for me," Lin Ze said with a shrug.

"So... is there anything you're lacking lately?" Lin Yuning asked tentatively.

"Money? I don't lack it. My income from working has always been enough. I'm saving the money you gave me before."

"Don't you need a computer?"

"Huh?" Lin Ze was taken aback.

He did mention wanting to buy a laptop, because he uses it too frequently at the university. He had been borrowing one from Professor Keito Hishida's office, which was barely enough.

Lin Yuning observed his reaction, and a hint of cunning finally appeared in her beautiful eyes. The corners of her mouth also lifted, revealing a faint smile.

Her eyes curved into beautiful crescent moons as she chuckled softly.

"Hey hey hey! Did you guess it... did you guess it!" Lin Yuning slapped his shoulder hard before pulling out a brand new computer box from behind her back: "You brat, this is a gift for you."

The brand-new, thin and light computer was still in its original packaging.

And just like that, she appeared right in front of Lin Ze.

Even though he had remained calm throughout, a hint of surprise inevitably showed in his eyes at this moment.

Because he had only mentioned it casually to Lin Yuning earlier.

"aunt……"

"Hehe, how was the surprise? Weren't you touched? You little rascal, if I were you, I'd be crying to your aunt right now, sob sob sob, I'm so touched~" she said.

She deliberately made a face, then wrapped her fair arms around Lin Ze's neck.

Although it was a gift-giving occasion, Lin Yuning seemed even happier than Lin Ze.

“It’s very expensive,” Lin Ze said, his gaze lowered. After a moment, he smiled at her and said, “Thank you, Auntie. You’re very kind to me.”

"What are you talking about? You know I'm good to you? Where's my gift? Give it to me right now! Even a divorce anniversary needs some kind of ceremony, okay?"

Lin Yuning frowned and, without any hesitation, began to ask for it, holding out her palm and showing it to him.

"what do you like?"

"I like you like a pig!" She rolled her eyes and scoffed, "Even if you make up for it, will I forgive you?"

"That's a bit difficult for me." Lin Ze knew, of course, that she was just saying it out of anger.

"Hurry up and open it to take a look. This is the latest model that I've been wanting to order for a long time, otherwise I would have bought it for you already."

"It's too expensive. Actually, the regular version—"

"Hey! Stop talking," Lin Yuning said, tearing open the packaging for him and speaking in an unyielding tone, "My child deserves the best."

Lin Ze was taken aback.

Nothing more was said.

Then, the two of them started unpacking the laptop together, then powered it on and tried it out.

Sure enough, the things you buy at a high price are extraordinary. Just from their thinness, undeniable feel, and silver luster, you can feel how expensive they are.

Once connected to the home network, the laptop is undoubtedly ready to be used.

"Don't use something so precious to watch porn on the first night," Lin Yuning warned, then left the space to Lin Ze and said, "I'm going to cook."

"Okay..." he feigned helplessness, "What should we eat tonight?"

"Braised eggplant noodles, that's it."

Lin Yuning's voice faded into the distance, indicating that she had likely entered the kitchen.

Lin Ze was left alone, standing at his desk in a daze for a moment.

He gently rubbed the smooth casing of the laptop with his fingertips.

So, what kind of gift should you give in return to make a woman happy?

he thought.

……

the other side.

A cramped one-bedroom apartment.

On the small table, the steaming sukiyaki filled the air with its aroma. The white mist separated the two girls sitting opposite them. Holding chopsticks, they kept fanning the spiciness off their tongues while selecting their favorite thinly sliced ​​beef.

“Ayane.” Kaoru Murayama suddenly spoke up during a break in her slurping.

"Hmm? What's wrong, Xiaoxun?"

"You've never been in a relationship before, have you?"

(End of this chapter)