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After everything was done, he called out to Sugisaki Ken: "Key, move on."

"What's wrong?" he asked, puzzled.

"Everyone has worked hard today, so let's go out for a nice meal tonight, and put it on the company's tab."

Seeing that everyone in the company has been busy all day, it's only natural that we need to reward them.

"Anything is fine with me?!"

Kitahara came over as soon as he smelled it, and immediately rubbed his hands together and said.

"Fine, whatever. You think you can eat me out of house and home?!"

He was jokingly scolded, and he immediately ran back excitedly to call his underlings.

Soon, a loud cheer came from not far away, along with shouts such as "Long live Kitahara-nii!" and "Long live the boss!" which made Nangong Yu and Sugisaki Ken unable to help but chuckle.

"This guy......"

With a smile and a sigh, Nangong Yu continued, "I'll leave the next few days to you. If there's anything you can't decide, just let me know."

Upon hearing this, Sugisaki Ken immediately rolled his eyes: "Trying to be a hands-off manager again?"

"This month's bonus is doubled." Nangong Yu glanced at him, her voice indifferent.

"Okay, boss, please get some rest and don't overwork yourself!!!"

Sugisaki Ken immediately bowed ninety degrees and said, "Even a degree less would be disrespectful to the bonus."

"I still prefer your defiant attitude from just now."

With a light laugh, Nangong Yu made a joke, then waved goodbye: "Alright, I'm going back now. You should take care of yourself and rest more these next few days. Don't try to carry everything on your own. Yizhi and Hehe are here, so use your strength and don't worry about it."

Brothers are the most reliable oxen and horses, Nangong Yu always believed this.

Aren't you coming to eat with us?

"Do I need to eat with you?" Nangong Yu glanced back and said meaningfully.

"Damn it, you scumbag, get out of here!!"

Although he was cursing like that, you could tell how envious he was from Sugisaki Ken's clenched fists and bloodshot eyes.

"Don't envy me, young man~"

After replying in a smug, elder-like tone, Nangong Yu waved and leisurely walked backstage.

I opened the door, and what I expected to be a lively scene was actually cold and deserted. I looked around and only saw a pink ball of fur on the sofa.

Her footsteps became naturally light as Nangong Yu quietly approached the sofa.

He bent down, looked at her sleeping, adorable face, and mischievously pinched her nose.

Not long after, she frowned slightly, opened her hazy pinkish-blue eyes, and Nangong Yu quickly let go of her hand.

Alice rubbed her eyes sleepily, and when she saw him, a smile naturally bloomed on her face. Her beautiful smile made him feel that the world had become much brighter.

When everyone in the crowd looks at each other, the color of the world is like dust.

The poem came to mind, and he suddenly understood its meaning.

"Ah Yu, you're back~"

Her soft, sweet voice, as if she had just woken up, melted in his heart like honey. His expression softened involuntarily, and he opened his arms to hug Sister Aili.

"Well, I'm back."

The familiar embrace made Ellie squint her eyes happily, and she snuggled in his arms like a cute little animal.

He inhaled the fragrance of Ellie's hair and asked, "Why are you all alone, Ellie? Where did everyone else go?"

We agreed to go back together, but suddenly they've all disappeared.

"Well......"

After burying her face in his arms for a while, Sister Aili hugged his neck and said lazily, "Everyone went home because we had guests, but I'm still here waiting for Ayu. Aren't you touched?"

"So touching! Which guest has arrived?"

He kissed Ellie's forehead and pressed for an answer.

"So perfunctory!"

She pouted and protested, then raised her head and pursed her lips, the meaning of which was self-evident.

Lowering his head to appease her coquettishness, Alice instantly softened and snuggled against him, saying, "It's Theresa and Cecilia! They said they were coming to visit, so everyone rushed back to prepare for their arrival!"

"No wonder."

"Somewhat suddenly realized," Nangong Yu said.

If it were Theresa and Cecilia, then everyone would naturally be eager to go back.

Cecilia goes without saying; her family had received a lot of care from Theresa in St. Freya, so it was only right and proper for her to go back and visit them.

but......

"Eden and Snake Sister went back too?"

There's no need for those two to go and greet them.

Upon hearing this and hearing the key words, Ellie raised an eyebrow: "Eden and Mebius left because some friends came. What, does Ayu need them for something?"

"No, it's nothing."

Even so, he subconsciously recalled Eden's whispers from that afternoon, and his heart started beating faster.

No, no, I'm still hugging Sister Aili, don't think like that!!

“Let’s go back too,” Nangong Yu said.

Ellie tightened her embrace, blinking at him: "Going home now?"

"......"

Staring at those peach-blossom-like pinkish-blue eyes, Nangong Yu immediately understood that she probably couldn't go back for the time being.

........

A private room in a small tavern in Future City.

"No one saw it, right?"

"Don't worry, no."

"Huh, then I'm relieved."

A deep, resonant voice, typical of middle-aged men, filled the room as Siegfried removed his sunglasses and mask.

Looking at Welt and Raiden Ryoma opposite him, he immediately smiled and said, "It's really not easy to see the two of you!"

"After all, entropy reversal and destiny... never mind, let's not talk about that today, let's have a drink first!"

Raiden Ryoma picked up his wine glass, and the other two followed suit, clinking their glasses together with a clink.

The three buddies, gathered together in glory!

Chapter 304 Is it possible that your two sons-in-law are the same person?

"Speaking of which, Siegfried, why are you so late? It's almost dark."

The wine in the tavern wasn't very strong; after one cup, the three of them felt warm all over. Raiden Ryoma said this as he poured the wine.

"That's exactly what I was going to tell you!"

Slapping his thigh, Siegfried chuckled, "I met a friend at Shencheng Technology before, and we just happened to run into each other, so I couldn't help but chat for a while."

At this point, he leaned forward and said mysteriously, "My friend is a master pastry chef!"

"Oh?"

Both Walter and Raiden Ryoma showed interest.

The three of them have known each other since they were young, they are from the same generation, and their relationship has remained very close to this day.

So, they both knew exactly how much Siegfried loved noodles, and over the years of gatherings, they had both become quite knowledgeable about noodles.

"He's amazing. He's not even as old as me, but he's eaten almost every kind of noodle dish in the world, especially those from China. After hearing his story, I wish I could fly there now."

Licking his lips, Siegfried continued, "For example, the Yuzhou region is best at making wide noodles, which they seem to call 'hui mian' (brewed noodles). The sheet-like dough is stretched into long strips and simmered in mutton or beef broth that has turned white, then served with various condiments. It is said that the noodles are smooth and the soup is fresh and delicious, making it a unique dish."

"...Is there anything else?"

These words made both Walter and Raiden Ryoma's throats bob, and they suddenly felt a little hungry.

"And then there's Jizhou, which is quite interesting. The most famous noodle dish is actually called Wanzhou Beef Noodles. It's also wide noodles, but they're boiled in plain water, then topped with braised beef and sauce. The noodles are chewy, the beef is tender, and the white noodles, red toppings, and green vegetables make it a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate."

"Besides these two, Shanzhou also boasts a wide variety of noodle dishes..."

The two listened to Siegfried's endless chatter until they finally couldn't help but call over the waiter.

Unfortunately, there was no way there would be noodles in the tavern, so the three of them could only fill their stomachs with fried food and dried meat.

"Looks like we've decided on our next travel destination."

"Thunder Dragon Horse said with a smile."

Seeing his leisurely appearance, Siegfried said with some envy, "You're really enjoying yourself right now."

Suddenly, as if he had just remembered something, he asked curiously, "By the way, didn't you get taken down by Cocolia before? They were kind enough to leave you your assets, weren't they?"

"I didn't leave any."

After replying, Thunder Dragon Horse smacked his lips and said, "I went back and checked before, and apart from the old house that's still there, they really didn't leave me a single penny. That woman really is a real swindler."

"It's already a favor that she released you; you should be grateful to her," Siegfried said casually, waving his hand.

The Thunder Dragon Horse's abilities are undeniable; money can be earned back, but if he dies, everything is over.

"Nonsense, what does it have to do with her? It's clearly me..."

He blushed and retorted, but then he suddenly stopped, muttered something, and downed the wine in his glass in one gulp.

He was only released because his daughter "sold herself for personal gain," and he was too ashamed to admit it. He still feels embarrassed to see Mei!

However, during their last chat, Mei told him that she really liked that rascal.