Perhaps she grew up in a family with very strict rules, where she couldn't do what she wanted or follow her own wishes.

You are forced to follow your parents' rules and wishes; whatever they tell you to do, you must do.

in short.

It was probably a childhood filled with disappointment!

ten minutes later.

Hinatsuru Akina slowly recovered, and a mocking smile seemed to appear on her lips, though it was unclear to whom it was directed.

She reached out and wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes.

"Lady Hinatsuru, here you go."

Luo Chen handed him a tissue.

Hinatsuru Akina paused for a moment, then smiled and whispered, "Arigato."

Luo Chen was surprised.

It's not because of thank you.

It was because it was the first time he had ever seen Hinatsuru Akina smile.

She was naturally beautiful, and originally, with her stern face, unsmiling demeanor, and strong aura, she was indeed very pretty.

But she looks even better when she smiles.

After wiping away her tears, Hinatsuru Akina let out a soft breath and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, young master, I'm sorry you had to see this. I just remembered something unpleasant."

"It's okay." Luo Chen shrugged and said with high emotional intelligence, "Seven emotions and six desires are human nature. Actually, I cry often too."

Hinatsuru Akina became intrigued and asked, "Really? The young master cries often too?"

"Forehead..?"

Luo Chen blinked, somewhat bewildered.

Wait, something's not right, something's really not right!

Is the current Lady Hinatsuru the same person as the Lady Hinatsuru from before?

Not only has she started laughing, she's also become a gossip!

"mom!"

Suddenly, a petite figure shouted from the doorway, interrupting Luo Chen's daze, and burst in...

Chapter 22 Wow! He actually laughed!

"like?"

Hina Tsurugi Akina looked back.

But we can't wait any longer.

Her petite daughter, Hinatsuru Ai, unexpectedly ran between her and Luo Chen.

Immediately, she opened her arms, tightened her little face, and stared at her with an unusually firm expression, clearly timid and scared.

Like a little tiger protecting its prey.

"It's all because you love someone, you mustn't hurt Master!"

this..?

Hinatsuru Akina stared in disbelief, somewhat taken aback by her daughter's sudden act of siding with outsiders.

The same goes for Luo Chen.

Looking at the small figure in front of me, I was equally surprised.

Ms. Murasame also caught up and called out "Hinatsuru Ai-kun" from outside, only to find it was too late; the atmosphere inside had already become eerie.

"Alright, alright, sorry to bother you. I'll leave the rest to the young master to do as he pleases." Without another word, he left.

"village……"

Luo Chen rubbed his forehead, cursing inwardly. How could he have considered Murasame-sensei as his most capable assistant?

No, once this is over, I must go out and find a more suitable and capable housekeeper!

"Love."

"Hina Tsuru Ashina called out."

Chizuru Ai's legs visibly trembled, but she didn't move, stubbornly staring at her mother without admitting defeat!

On her slightly chubby little face, several words seemed to be written: "If you want to touch the master, you must first get past the test of love."

The atmosphere became even more subtle!

Hinatsuru Akina's emotions, which had just softened because of the "childhood sweets," suddenly became somewhat mysterious again.

Especially when her gaze swept towards Luo Chen, it carried a hint of annoyance.

What kind of spell did this guy cast on Xiao Ai? She's only been gone for a day, and he's already siding with outsiders to this extent.

"Cough cough!"

Luo Chen coughed twice and had to remind her, "Hinatsuru Ai-kun, calm down first."

Chuhe Ai turned around sharply to look at Luo Chen, her face full of determination as she assured him, "Master! Ai will never let Mother hurt you!"

Such a small child, yet such a big mouth!

Hinatsuru Akina, who hadn't noticed before, repeated in surprise, "Master?"

"Mrs. Hinatsuru, please don't misunderstand. I don't know what happened either. Yesterday, as soon as I saw Hinatsuru Ai, she called me 'Master'..."

"Master~! Don't you want love anymore?"

Luo Chen's words were "ruthlessly" interrupted by Chu He Ai.

This elementary school student burst into tears so easily; his big, misty blue eyes immediately filled with tears, making him look incredibly pitiful.

Luo Chen was speechless and could only look at Hinatsuru Akina with an innocent expression. Although the chances were slim, what if this Lady Hinatsuru understood him?

"Pfft!"

Upon meeting Luo Chen's gaze and expression, Hinatsuru Ayana suddenly smiled, covering her rosy lips with one hand and giggling.

Luo Chen asked in surprise, "Lady Chuhe?"

The young crane was utterly astonished, speechless as if she had seen a ghost: "Wow, Okasan, he actually... he actually smiled?"

Fearing it was just the calm before the storm, Hina Tsuru Ai, her legs still trembling, instinctively took two more steps back.

Okay, then I'll stop protecting Master for now.

Let's work together, Master and I!

Kassan was acting really strange today.

Normally, she's an extremely serious mother, never smiling, but now! Now she's smiling, but she's clearly become even more terrifying!

Luo Chen noticed that his arm was suddenly being tightly hugged by a primary school student. He tilted his head and glanced at the nervous Hina Tsuru Ai, then chuckled to himself.

"Young master's family."

Hinatsuru Akina suppressed her smile, gently shook her head, stood up from the futon, and gave a slight bow.

"I'll leave my daughter in your care for the next two days. I will express my sincerest gratitude afterward."

"Eh?"

Hina Tsuru Ai was completely dumbfounded, feeling as if her little head had suddenly turned into mush.

She would glance at her mother one moment, and then at her master the next.

He glanced at Hinatsuru Akina one moment, then looked back at Luo Chen the next…

Luo Chen also stood up, feeling relieved, and nodded with a smile, saying, "Madam Chuhe, please rest assured."

Finally, they managed to persuade the lady.

Nice!

"Okasan~ Master~" Hinatsuru Ai called out weakly, not understanding what was going on.

Luo Chen patted Hina Tsuru Ai's little head and said with a smile, "Mrs. Hina Tsuru agrees to let you stay in the JS Research Institute for the time being."

"Really?!" Hinatsuru Ai was overjoyed and looked anxiously at her mother.

When facing her daughter, Hinatsuru Akina became serious again, nodding slightly and instructing, "Ai, I will come to watch your match in two days."

"Mother?"

Chizuru Ai didn't understand again.

Her game of chess two days later?

What kind of game is it?

"Cough cough!"

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