Chapter 1198
Mari: Oh no! I'm going to fall for her!
Liufen Yiyuantang is having another bad day.
Ah, why do I say "again"?
After all, this guy is always unlucky.
However, it has nothing to do with Choi Myung now.
Cui Ming had already withdrawn all his attention from the Six Points of Origin Hall, knowing that trouble would come knocking on that guy's door anyway.
Now Choi Myung faces another problem.
A girl with pigtails, round-framed glasses, and a lively spirit angrily blocked his way.
Mari Ilantrias Makinami
"You, yes! It's you! You kidnapped our senior?!"
Mari stood with her hands on her hips, tilting her head back and glaring at Choi Myung, her tone full of anger and resentment, her glasses swaying slightly with her movements.
She had long heard that a man had appeared by her senior's side, and seeing him today, she was indeed impressed by his extraordinary aura. But no matter how extraordinary he was, he couldn't steal away her beloved senior!
Looking at the bespectacled girl in front of him, Cui Ming tilted his head.
A faint hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, but his expression remained calm, showing no displeasure at being questioned.
Who are you?
He genuinely had no recollection of her; he had never seen this girl before, let alone "abducted his senior."
"Huh?! You don't know me?!"
Masami, like a kitten whose tail had been stepped on, instantly raised her voice, her tone full of disbelief.
"I'm the junior that my senior loves the most!!! Mari Makinami Eratrias!!!!"
She deliberately emphasized her name, engraving each word slowly and deliberately, as if she wanted to etch it into Cui Ming's mind so that he would never forget it.
Choi Myung nodded, his face remaining expressionless, then reached out and gently stroked Mari's head.
The movements were natural and gentle, carrying a strange, comforting power.
"Alright, alright, I know you really like your senior, but you need to grow up."
His tone was calm and gentle, as if he were soothing a tantrum-throwing child, without the slightest perfunctoriness.
"You! Don't do this!!!"
Mari froze, instantly forgetting her anger. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she instinctively wanted to dodge, yet inexplicably didn't want to move.
"I'm telling the truth, you need to grow up now."
Cui Ming didn't stop what he was doing, still gently stroking her hair, his tone softening with a subtle tenderness.
"Don't touch my head like that! I... Waaah! You!!!"
Mari's face turned red with anxiety. She wanted to retort, but she didn't know what to say. All that came out of her mouth was a muffled sob and an angry stomp of her feet.
Oh no! Is this guy a super-daddy type?
Mari screamed inwardly, her eyes filled with panic.
That's so reassuring!
The warmth of Cui Ming's palm, his gentle movements, and his mild tone were like a beam of warm light, instantly soothing all her anger and leaving only a sense of peace.
No wonder the senior fell for it!
She finally understood why her senior was attracted to this man; that reassuring sense of security that made her unable to resist relying on him was simply too powerful. But! I! Mari Makinami! Won't fall for it!!!
She shook her head vigorously, trying to dispel the sense of security in her heart. Her eyes became firm again, and she was silently encouraging herself.
It's so annoying, but it gives me a sense of security.
But the next second, her defenses crumbled again. Cui Ming's hand was still on her head, and that warm and reassuring feeling wrapped around her like vines, making it impossible for her to resist.
No! Mari Makinami! You can't fall for this!!!
You're here to demand an explanation, to win back your senior, how can you let this sense of security defeat you!
She bit her lip, her hands clenched into fists, her eyes filled with struggle—on one side, an irresistible sense of security and dependence, and on the other, her own stubbornness and obsession.
Cui Ming watched her struggle, a faint smile flashing in his eyes, and his movements became even gentler.
Seeing this, Misato and the others did not go forward to disturb them, but simply stood aside, watching the scene unfold with smiles on their lips.
It seems there's another little one who "needs to be taken care of."
Mari settled in
no way
She can't take it!
They came here to confront the wrongdoer and "rescue" their senior, so how did they end up staying here in such a confused state?
That wretched Cui Ming!
She actually used a gentle approach on me!!!
Mari sat on the sofa, her cheeks puffed out, arms crossed, muttering to herself, but there was no real anger in her eyes.
I won't get infected!
She repeatedly encouraged herself in her heart, trying to hold on to the last line of defense.
But involuntarily, the image of Cui Ming gently stroking her head appeared in her mind.
His hands are so warm.
That warm touch felt like it was etched onto my scalp, lingering there and warming my heart as well.
That wretched Cui Ming!
They actually tried to tempt me with delicious food!
Breakfast is her favorite soft toast with fried eggs, lunch is fragrant stewed meat, and even late-night snacks are sweet treats—everything is to her liking.
I won't get infected!
She bit her spoon, stubbornly telling herself that it was just ordinary food.
Really fragrant
The food in his mouth smelled so good that he squinted his eyes, and even the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up, and the arrogance on his face faded a bit.
That wretched Cui Ming!
No wonder the senior cared so much
He never forces anyone to do things they don't like, and he always speaks gently and patiently. Even if she throws a tantrum, he never shows the slightest impatience.
But I! Mari Makinami! won't!
呜.
Before she could finish speaking, she was stopped by a strange mix of grievance and excitement.
This guy
It seems really good.
After living together for a few days, Mari discovered Choi's fate.
It's actually quite good.
He would remember that she didn't eat onions and garlic, and would always carefully pick them out when cooking;
When she stays up late fiddling with things, I'll quietly heat up a cup of milk for her and place it beside her.
He would catch her immediately if she accidentally fell, his tone full of concern, but not overly nagging;
She would even quietly help her out when Miri and the others teased her, preventing her from getting into an awkward situation.
Mari lowered her head, looking at her fingertips, her cheeks slightly flushed.
My mental defenses seem to be crumbling little by little.
可恶
How can someone be so kind?
She stole a glance at Cui Ming, who was busy in the kitchen. His back was tall and warm, exuding a reassuring power.
I didn't stay because he's nice!
Mari started to act tough again, but she could no longer hide the flutter in her heart.
She's only staying for a few days; she'll leave as soon as she finds a suitable place!
She told herself this in her heart, but even she knew that this was just self-deception.
Damn it!!!
Choi Myung, you devil!!! You stole my dear senior! Now it's my turn?!
Damn it!!! (End of Chapter)