After Boqi moved into my closet, the quiet life is gone forever

There was a hint of haggardness beneath the Snow Princess's strong appearance.

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28 years after Sinmel's death

Before I knew it, Chaoyang had already spent half a year in this world.

For the first time in his life, he spent the New Year in the wilderness. Ever since he confessed to Philen in the forest that day and he accepted her, although he didn't say it explicitly in the team, Philen's more or less unintentional intimate actions were noticed by almost everyone else. To be precise, it was Hongxia who noticed it and secretly told Xutalk and Fulilian. They were both idiots in love, so they acted indifferent and thought that there would be someone to comfort Philen when he was angry in the future, and they didn't need to do it themselves.

This time, it was Hongxia's turn to be angry for the longest time, and Chaoyang finally managed to calm her down. Hongxia knew Chaoyang's character, so she only made him kneel on the washboard for three hours, and that was enough to calm him down.

"Um...ah...is it morning yet?"

Chaoyang, who was sleeping with his back against a big tree, gradually woke up. Hongxia and Feilun leaned on his shoulders respectively, and the three of them wrapped themselves in thick blankets to keep warm.

Their sweet breathing and the faint smiles on their faces made him feel happy and content even in his dreams. Chaoyang could even smell the faint fragrance emanating from them, a natural and refreshing scent that was intoxicating. Perhaps it was just an illusion brought on by over-performing himself, after all, he hadn't showered in days.

Now Chaoyang has gradually been influenced by Fulilian's leisurely attitude and no longer carries a few people on his back. Instead, everyone sits together in a rocking carriage or walks leisurely, resulting in more people sleeping outdoors in the wilderness.

[Did Xin Meier also adventure for ten years in this relaxed and happy atmosphere? ]

The girl next to him also woke up because of the sound of the rising sun.

"Good morning, Chaoyang."

Philen was still a little shy, and greeted with a slightly blushing face.

"Um... Happy New Year."

"Ah... well, Happy New Year."

Then I got up and prepared to keep warm and cook.

The other three people also woke up one after another.

Wake up and fold up the blankets that were spread on the ground and covered on your body to keep out the cold.

"Yoshi, let's hurry into the city today and have a luxurious meal to welcome the New Year. But before that..."

Chaoyang gestured to Hongxia to give him three gold coins. Chaoyang planned to give New Year's money to his other friends as a souvenir, after all, he didn't know how long they could stay together.

"Hongxia, we'll give you your share after we get back. After all, we can't use your money to give it to you."

"It doesn't matter. You spent a lot of money on us when we ended the band anyway."

Hongxia smiled and waved her hand.

"This is this, and that is that~~ When we get back, I'll give you and your sister a big one as a betrothal gift~~"

"What is the bride price?"

"...In Japan, it's called... 'Ye-na-kin', right?... Yeah, it's something similar."

"Stupid, stupid idiot! Why are you suddenly saying this... Who wants to... Um... Where were you born?... Speaking of which, there's no such thing as a marriage donation when young people get married these days. But if you give your sister some money, she'll probably be very happy."

"If I take her sister away, I'm afraid she'll even attack me with a knife~ Hehe."

Imagining the scene at that time, Chaoyang smiled happily.

Chaoyang randomly found three envelopes and stuffed the gold coins into them, then walked up to Philen, Fulilian, and Shuttalk and handed them to them.

"This, this is?"

The three of them opened the envelopes and were surprised to see the gold coins inside.

"This is a custom in our other world... Sigh... Lucky money... Never mind, let's use the Japanese term. It's money given to celebrate the New Year. It's called Nianyu for short. It's typically given from a higher-ranking person to a lower-ranking one. Conversely, if a lower-ranking person gives a gift to a higher-ranking one, it's called Go-nenga."

Considering that Hongxia still didn't know her true identity, Chaoyang tried his best to explain it according to the customs in Japan. Although it was basically the same as in China, some changes were made to the customs passed down from China.

"Then it would be more appropriate for me to give you money."

Upon hearing this, Fulilian, with a proud look on her face, prepared to take out her own savings, claiming to be the oldest member of the group.

"You can save it for Philen and the others next year. It's just for good luck and as a souvenir. After all, I can't be with you until the end of this journey."

"Is that so... Well, I'll take it. I'll remember this otherworldly custom."

Fulilian put the gold coins back into the envelope, folded it, and put it in her box.

Xu Turk still looked incredulous, as he didn't interact much with Chaoyang.

He actually likes Chaoyang quite a bit, and usually acts like an older brother when practicing with him, and his attitude is very friendly.

But I didn't expect to receive the first gift in my life from Chaoyang.

"Can you really take this? It's not some kind of loan shark, is it? I don't have to pay it back later, do I? I really need to spend it, okay?"

Looking at the gold coins in his palm, Xu Tark checked them again and again.

"It's for you, idiot~~ It's just my tiny compensation."

"Huh? Compensation? Chaoyang, have you done anything to offend me?"

Xu Tarks thought about it and didn't think so. It would be better to say that there was only a scene of Chaoyang helping him.

He helped me to calm down when he made Philen angry before.

"Well...it's from another parallel world. Just accept it and help me out at that time."

Chaoyang patted his shoulder.

"If you say so... Um, thank you... By the way, are you leaving the team?"

【When the time comes, I will use this money to buy a gift for Chaoyang】

Hugh Turk had already thought of its use in his mind.

"I don't know, that's why I said hello in advance. But I'll come say hello to you guys one last time... Let's not talk about this anymore, let's eat and head into the city quickly. I haven't seen the civilized world in a long time."

When the sun calls out to set off.

On the other side, Philen puffed up his lips.

……

Val, the Fortress City of the Central Kingdoms

This time everyone quickened their pace and arrived at this border city before noon.

"Monsters are very active in the northern kingdoms. This checkpoint is currently closed to traffic."

The guard at the gate stood still as a mountain and announced the result with an expressionless face.

Before touring the city, I went to the border crossing to check the situation. As Chaoyang expected, it was in a closed state.

Facing the tall and majestic guards, Chaoyang knew the result and was too lazy to ask any more questions, so he pulled everyone to an open space on the side.

"Everyone, please feel free to move around for now. If nothing unexpected happens, we'll be able to complete the customs normally in a while. Before that, you should all eat and have fun."

After Chaoyang's words, everyone dispersed, and Philen was the first to leave the team unhappily.

"Hongxia...can you let Philen and I have a date alone? Sorry..."

"Really... I can't believe there's a guy like you who would brazenly tell his girlfriend he's going to be with another girl. Humph, when you get back, you'll have to buy my sister a mansion as compensation!"

"Oh, no problem, no problem. You can buy it in Roppongi or Ginza."

[It's not my money anyway.]

"I was just kidding! The house is fine now... I just wanted to give you a hard time."

Hongxia hurriedly grabbed Chaoyang and took back what she had said, fearing that he would really buy it for his sister when he got home.

"How could it be that what the Archangel said was not difficult in any way."

"Don't be so awkward! Go find Miss Phelan. I noticed she's been angry since this morning. I'm just trying to find out if there's any news about Liang and the others. I don't know if they have any memories of the modern era. It's like looking for a needle in a haystack."

Hongxia patted Chaoyang's butt hard and trotted into the bustling street.

"Hate it, everyone is so understanding, just asking for something a little too much to make me feel less guilty."

Chaoyang shook his head with a wry smile and ran quickly in the direction where Philen had just gone.

189. Tired of running around, can’t I fight again?

Philen walked aimlessly on the busy street.

I should have gone to buy supplies to prepare for my next trip, or go out to eat and shop to enjoy a moment of peace and comfort.

But... the words from the rising sun in the morning reminded me that we would eventually have to separate.

"Would you like to try our freshly baked marshmallows? They're delicious, huh?"

A white, soft object suddenly appeared in front of Philen, but the voice was the one that made him angry.

"...What are you doing here, Master Chaoyang?"

"Hey? Why did the name change back?"

"...Hmph...I just regret that I shouldn't have agreed to what Master Chaoyang said."

[Although Chaoyang had told me in advance, and I knew this would happen, but... I still find it hard to accept it...]

Feilun also knew that Chaoyang had told him about this matter before... but knowing it was one thing... but when he actually heard it again, he felt a surge of anger in his heart.

"Don't you like marshmallows? I'll give them to the kid over there."

Chaoyang pretended to take it away, but Feilun finally took it and took a light bite.

"so bitter…"

"You're lying..."

Chaoyang tore off a piece and tasted it.

"What? Isn't this sweet?"

After tasting it, he said something exaggerated and took Philen to sit on the bench for people to rest.

"Um, I'm sorry...for making you feel this way."

"..."

"But just like I promised, I have to find someone else to take them home... But I also promised to come back to you. I will do what I promised."

"How many years or decades later..."

"I don't know either. After all, I can't really see through fate."

"Can...can you continue to walk with us...you already have Miss Hongxia and me by your side...we should,should..."

Philen finally couldn't hold it in any longer at this moment, and expressed his wish with a blushing face.

"The two of us, no, I'll fill it in...if you have..."

Chaoyang pressed his hand on Feilun's lips to stop her from saying anything humiliating to herself.

"Phiren is Philen. You won't be anyone else. Just like no one else can replace you, you are unique... Philen, if you truly regret what happened that night, I will respect that. Your will is the most important, and I don't want to control or force you. But I will still choose to visit you later. After all, you are the one I love, and that won't change. Although I may only be able to watch you from afar, secretly leave a gift I prepared for you when you're not home, and then leave."

"... Chaoyang... You, you really are too much... You're always like this... Do I have any other choice!?"

Philen's eyes began to moisten, and without thinking she threw herself on Chaoyang's chest.

"Ahahaha...passersby are still watching."

But Philen buried her head in Chaoyang's chest, listening to his steady and strong heartbeat, which was the most reassuring and peaceful melody to her.

It took a long time for them to get up and separate, but she was still in a pouty state, which was extremely cute. Chaoyang had a hard time resisting the urge to poke her cheek.

"...I'm sorry, Miss Hongxia, but you have to stay with me today, Chaoyang, long enough to make up for the days you'll be gone!"

Philen turned his head and made an angry request.

"Of course, that's what I'm here for."

……

Chaoyang and Feilun spent the afternoon together, exploring the city. They first visited a famous restaurant, then had afternoon tea. Afterward, they strolled to a renowned cake shop. Then, they headed to the city's central square to join the bird-feeding crowd, enjoying the closeness of these tiny creatures. Like any other couple, they shared a simple, genuine joy.

After all, it was just a small city. At dusk, Chaoyang and Feilen could no longer find any place to have fun.

Before I knew it, I arrived in front of a jewelry stall.

"...Phelan...let's wrap up today."

"Is it almost over? Time flies."