My fiancée Yukino

"That's good."

Then, Luo Bai brought Yang Nai to Yukino and Sakurajima Mai's place and joined them in shopping.

In the afternoon, the group went shopping for clothes and some unfamiliar items, and after having milk tea, they left the shopping street and went to another hotel where they planned to have dinner that evening.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki and Masato Kakuzu had finished their business and were now sitting with the remaining Pillars, drinking tea and chatting.

After dinner, everyone went to the hospital under the Guardian Organization to arrange for Uzui Tengen to be admitted and prepare for tomorrow's surgery.

After making the arrangements, Kagaya Ubuyashiki returned home with his wife, children, and several Pillars, while Tengen Uzui's three wives stayed at the hospital to take care of him.

The ward is a high-end suite, and the roommates are for family members to rest, so it won't tire anyone out.

After saying goodbye to Yuzui Tengen and his wife, Luo Bai and his group took a car from the Guardian Organization back to their apartment, where they could finally settle in and rest.

Volume 1: Chapter 187 The Imminent Meeting (2/2)

For the next week, life returned to normal for Luo Bai's family.

Uzui Tengen's surgery went smoothly, and his left hand recovered well. After resting and undergoing examinations at the hospital to confirm that there were no problems, he settled down here with his wives and joined the Guardians organization.

However, unlike Shinobu Kocho's family, they did not choose to stay in the apartment near Rakubai's place, but instead chose a separate detached house.

With Uzui Tengen joining the team, Shinobu Kocho can now focus on setting up the dojo, leaving the training of new members to Uzui Tengen.

After being injured in the Demon Slayer world, Tengen Uzui stepped down from the front lines and took charge of training new recruits, a task he now handles with ease.

During this week, Hikaru Kamiki, who was arrested last week, spent a few days at the police station. After some interrogation, as expected, he was not directly convicted of the murder and was temporarily taken away by his company.

Because of the other company's muddy tactics, the popularity of Shinki Hikaru has dropped considerably online. On the contrary, other celebrities' cheating, unspoken rules and other incidents have been exposed, causing considerable discussion.

There's no way around it; there are just too many celebrities involved—a total of seven. It's hard to imagine there not being any discussion about them.

After being released on bail, Hikaru Kamiki did not resume work, but quietly returned to his apartment.

However, the police continued to secretly keep an eye on the situation and did not give up on obtaining further evidence from the mobile phone.

After reading these news reports, Luo Bai nodded: "Yes, that's exactly what I think of the police here. They can't even handle this simple matter properly, so they just handed it over to him."

Yukino, standing nearby, agreed, saying, "These police officers are really not very useful. But now that Hikaru Kamiki has come out, are we sure nothing bad will happen?"

"Two possibilities," Luo Bai said, holding up two fingers. "First, after a few days of relative calm, Shinki Hikaru is found to have fatal evidence, then arrested, tried, and imprisoned. Second, after realizing he has no chance, Shinki Hikaru chooses to go crazy one last time."

Walking on the other side of Luo Bai, Sakurajima Mai couldn't help but shake her head: "Your second guess is terrifying. Is it really possible?"

"After all, we've already confirmed that he's a serial killer, so what's impossible?"

She pursed her lips

Sakurajima Mai knew that Luo Bai was right.

"I hope this can be resolved soon, otherwise I really can't rest easy."

Just then, Luo Bai's phone rang. It was Kasumigaoka Utaha calling.

Originally, I had arranged to meet Kasumigaoka Utaha last weekend, but unfortunately the Demon Slayer Corps members arrived, so the meeting was postponed for a week and moved to this week.

Kasumigaoka Utaha expressed her understanding after receiving the news; it was only a week, and she could wait.

Upon answering the phone, Luo Bai said to Yukino and Mai Sakurajima, "Good afternoon, Shiyu."

Good afternoon, Luo Jun.

On the other end of the phone, Kasumigaoka Utaha had also just finished school. She was holding her phone, a bright smile on her face, which stunned several boys around her.

"There shouldn't be any unexpected issues with our agreement this week, right?"

Luo Bai smiled and said, "Don't worry, everything's fine this week. Come over tomorrow."

"It's a deal then. I'll come over tomorrow morning. You have to pick me up. I haven't been to Chiba much before."

"No problem, I'll come pick you up then. It's settled then. Send me the exact time later."

"Okay, I got it. See you tomorrow!"

After hanging up the phone, Kasumigaoka Utaha's face was full of anticipation.

Although she will meet Luo Bai's fiancée, Yukino Yukinoshita, Kasumigaoka Utaha is not going there to cause trouble, but to join the family, so she will not have any conflict with her.

Yukino Yukinoshita agreed to let her come over, not to tell her to back down, but simply to keep Luo Bai away from her, which was the simplest method.

Just as Kasumigaoka Utaha was looking forward to going to Chiba the next day, she noticed a gaze watching her from behind.

After a pause, Kasumigaoka Utaha suddenly turned around and saw a wisp of golden hair that hadn't been hidden in time.

"..."

Kasumigaoka Utaha's lips twitched slightly as she strode over and looked at the blonde, twin-tailed girl hiding behind a telephone pole, her face full of embarrassment. She said, "Sawamura-senpai, why are you following me? I know that if you're going to your house, you should go the other way, right?"

"Woo!!!"

When Kasumigaoka Utaha spotted her, Sawamura Spencer Eriri, with her blonde twin tails, also blushed deeply.

"I'm just taking a walk, is it any of your business?"

"Really?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha crossed her arms and said with a smile, "Actually, if you're curious, I don't mind telling you. You don't have to follow me like this."

"Who, who's been sneaking around! Don't talk nonsense!"

The girl's face flushed red, and her twin ponytails swayed slightly on either side of her head, revealing the turmoil in her heart.

However, after seeing Kasumigaoka Utaha's calm smile, Eriri slowly recovered and asked with curiosity in her eyes, "You weren't talking on the phone with a boy just now, were you?"

“No mistake, it’s a boy,” Kasumigaoka Utaha said proudly. “He’s my boyfriend!”

"Boy friend?!"

Eriri couldn't help but raise her voice, and after being glared at by Kasumigaoka Utaha, she quickly covered her mouth, but her eyes still held a deep sense of disbelief.

"You actually got a boyfriend?"

"What, is it hard to believe?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha tossed a strand of hair that fell over her chest with one hand and said with a happy expression, "At school, your reputation might be a little better than mine, but that's just a facade. Don't argue with me about that. Besides, I'm too lazy to lie to you about things like that."

As she spoke, she took out her phone and showed Eriri a close-up photo of herself and Luo Bai.

Looking at the man on her phone, leaning against Kasumigaoka Utaha with a gentle smile on his face, Eriri fell silent.

It's really true!

Looking at the photos, then at Kasumigaoka Utaha, Eriri swallowed hard, still finding it hard to believe.

"If this news gets out, won't all the boys at school be furious?"

Putting her phone away, Kasumigaoka Utaha said nonchalantly, "What does my business have to do with those boys? Let's go, great artist. Since we've run into each other, I have a collaboration opportunity. Would you like to accept?"

The illustrator for Kasumigaoka Utaha's Love Metronome is currently pregnant and has had to suspend her work, so the illustrator for her novel needs to be replaced, and they are currently looking for someone else.

Upon seeing Eriri, Kasumigaoka Utaha immediately set her sights on her.

Although she only draws doujinshi, she's really talented!

Volume 1: Chapter 188 Utaha Arrives at Kasumigaoka (1/2)

On Saturday morning at 7:30, Luo Bai got up on time.

After exercising, washing up, and making breakfast, I woke up Yukino and Haruno, and then went next door to call Mai Sakurajima. The four of us ate breakfast together.

Taking a bite of her steamed bun, Yang Nai looked at Luo Bai: "Xiao Bai, are you going to pick up Kasumigaoka Utaha later?"

"Yes, to the station. She doesn't come to Chiba often, so we definitely have to pick her up."

Yang narrowed her eyes and said, "Why don't I drive you there? I'd really like to get to know this up-and-coming light novel author!"

Haruno has finished reading Kasumigaoka Utaha's novel. Although there is only the first volume, the content is really good, and Haruno likes it very much.

After thinking for a moment, Luo Bai said, "No, I'll go by myself. You can wait at home."

"Sigh... I really want to see them as soon as possible!"

While sipping her coffee, Mai Sakurajima smiled and said, "Yuno-nee, even if we're going to see her, Yukino should go first. What's the rush?"

"Alright, alright."

Yang Nai nodded, then wiped her eyes with a pitiful expression and said, "We'll listen to the young mistress."

"..."

Seeing Yukino's affected manner, Yukino felt that the steamed bun in her hand no longer tasted good.

"Sister, I don't mind if you want to go. It's definitely more convenient to drive yourself; taxis are quite expensive."

Although the family is not short of money, they clearly have a car and do not need to pay for taxis. A round trip would probably cost more than 10,000 yen, and that's assuming the distance isn't too far. If it were a longer distance, it would easily cost 20,000 or 30,000 yen.

Then, Yukino looked at Luo Bai and said, "Let your older sister go with you. I'll just prepare tea at home."

"Okay, then let Yang Nai go with us."

Seeing that Yukino had agreed, Luo Bai stopped insisting.

After having breakfast and resting for half an hour, Luo Bai and Yang Nai went out after seeing the message sent by Kasumigaoka Utaha.

After getting into the car and fastening their seatbelts, the two headed towards the station.

As the car drove along the road, Yang Nai gripped the steering wheel with both hands and said with a smile, "Xiao Bai, what do you think Kasumigaoka Utaha's expression will be when she sees me later?"

Luo Bai shrugged: "She probably won't show any reaction, she knows our situation."

“Indeed, her decision is quite bold,” Yang Nai nodded. “Our family situation is special, so if things go wrong later, my parents won’t blame us too much. But Kasumigaoka Utaha is just an ordinary girl, and she dared to do this; it really takes a lot of courage.”

That takes a lot of courage. Little Bai, don't bully her!

“I would never do such a thing, don’t slander me.”

Luo Bai couldn't help but laugh, "I was afraid you'd bully them."

"I wouldn't!" Yang Nai stuck out her tongue and said, "Sister, I've changed now. I'm a good girl, I won't do those kinds of things anymore! And, I really don't bully people anymore, it's really pointless. Before, it was only because the other person had bad intentions, and I had to protect myself!"

Luo Bai believed Yang Nai's words; Yang Nai's style of handling things had indeed become much gentler.

Luo Bai had witnessed Yang Nai's series of changes, and he was well aware that a large part of them were related to him and Yukino.

At this moment, the car stopped at a red light at the intersection ahead, and Luo Bai took the opportunity to reach out and hold Yang Nai's hand.

Feeling the warmth of Luo Bai's palm, Yang Nai returned the smile.

A dozen minutes later, the two arrived at the station by car.

After getting off the bus, I waited by the roadside for about five minutes before I finally saw Kasumigaoka Utaha, wearing a long dress, come out.

When Kasumigaoka Utaha saw Yang Nai accompanying Luo Bai, she wasn't too surprised, but she didn't expect that only one person came and Yukino didn't come.

Walking over without regard for Yang Nai, Kasumigaoka Utaha hugged Luo Bai tightly.

"Luo Jun, it's been almost three weeks since I last saw you."

Hearing the longing in the girl's words, Luo Bai reached out and hugged her.

"Sorry, I've been having all sorts of things going on lately."

Kasumigaoka Utaha shook her head, silently leaning against Luo Bai's chest, savoring his scent.

After hugging for a while, she finally got out of Luo Bai's arms and looked at Yang Nai, saying, "Hello, Yang Nai-nee, I am Kasumigaoka Utaha."

Yang Nai showed no displeasure at Kasumigaoka Utaha's actions just now, and nodded with a smile, saying, "Hello, can I call you Utaha? I've been wanting to get to know you for a long time. I've read your novels too!"

Hearing Haruno's words, Kasumigaoka Utaha also smiled.

"Really? Then we can have a good chat later. My book is about to be released, and I'd like to hear the readers' feedback."

Seeing the two exchanging pleasantries, Luo Bai opened the car door and said, "If you want to talk, let's talk when we get back. It's quite hot outside."

"That's right, let's get on the bus quickly."

Opening the driver's side door, Yang Nai looked at Luo Bai and said, "Xiao Bai, you and Shi Yu can sit in the back."

"Row."

The three got into the car and drove towards the apartment.

While driving, Yang Nai glanced at Luo Bai, whose arm was being held by Shi Yu, through the rearview mirror and said, "Xiao Bai, after your birthday next year, you're going to take your driver's license test, right?"