Feng Yi emerged from his bath to find that Kamisato Ayaka had already retired for the night, with half a pot of medicinal wine remaining on the table.
He walked to the table, picked up the wine, and drank as he made his way to the room.
Having just taken a hot bath, the suppressed alcohol in his system rose, making him feel a bit dizzy. It was best to rest as soon as possible.
He pushed open the door, set down the wine pot, and lay down to rest.
Suddenly, a faint, delicate fragrance drifted into Feng Yi's nostrils.
Half-drunk, Feng Yi turned and realized that there was another person sleeping beside him, seemingly Ayaka.
But wasn't Ayaka in the next room?
Was this a dream?!
Feng Yi pinched his thigh. "Mmm... It doesn't hurt. I'm definitely dreaming!"
Kamisato Ayaka, who had fallen asleep after drinking some divine medicinal wine, felt her thigh being pinched. She woke up groggily from a dream, saw Feng Yi, who smelled of alcohol, beside her, and was somewhat dazed.
Why was Feng Yi in her room?
Could it be that Feng Yi intended to... tonight...
As the alcohol surged, Kamisato Ayaka's delicate face turned red. Stimulated by the alcohol, she conceived a bold idea.
The next day, the sun shone brightly.
Warm sunlight streamed through the window into the room. Feng Yi woke up groggily from a dream and found Kamisato Ayaka in his arms, instantly stunned.
The spring dream from last night was actually real?!
Feng Yi couldn't believe it. He rubbed his eyes and pinched his thigh again, only then confirming that he wasn't dreaming.
"Mmm? Feng Yi, good morning!"
Kamisato Ayaka woke up from her sleep, her eyes falling upon Feng Yi's strong chest and handsome face.
Thinking of the wildness of last night, Kamisato Ayaka felt an uncontrollable shyness.
The scarlet bloodstains on the clean white bedsheet were her most precious possession, and last night, she had voluntarily given it to Feng Yi.
"Ayaka, I... I thought that was just a dream. I had originally intended to give you a more solemn ceremony..."
Kamisato Ayaka's fair skin seemed to emit a faint holy light under the sun, making her appear like a celestial maiden bathing in sunlight, pure and beautiful.
For a moment, Feng Yi was captivated.
"Feng Yi, I'm happy you think that way. But what happened last night... since you came to my room on your own, I could feel your intentions. This was my own choice!"
Kamisato Ayaka turned and hugged Feng Yi, a sense of sweetness welling up in her heart.
"Your room? Wait, Ayaka, I wanted to ask you, why... why are you sleeping in my room?"
Feng Yi glanced at the furnishings in the room. It was indeed his room. So why was Kamisato Ayaka here?
"Your room? Eh?!"
Kamisato Ayaka was startled by his words. She got up and looked around, indeed noticing some differences in the furnishings compared to her own room.
Could it be that this whole series of events happened because she was drunk last night?
Meaning, she was the one who made the first move last night?
Thinking of this, Kamisato Ayaka's face grew even hotter.
"Feng Yi, I..."
Kamisato Ayaka avoided his gaze, stammering and unable to speak.
"Haha, Ayaka, why are you shy now?"
Feng Yi felt Kamisato Ayaka's shyness, kissed her neck, and let his fingers slide down...
Since there was a misunderstanding, let's have a deep conversation and resolve it!
The morning sets the tone for the day!
A beautiful day begins with an early morning workout.
A little over an hour later, Kamisato Ayaka put on her clothes and followed Feng Yi, walking with small steps towards the boba tea shop.
No matter who made the first move last night, since a beautiful encounter had happened, she would accept it with a calm heart.
After a simple breakfast with Feng Yi, Kamisato Ayaka accompanied him to the Paimon Boba Shop.
"Ayaka, when you go back later, remember to bring your big brother a cup of extra-large boba tea, no extra charge!"
In front of the boba tea shop, Feng Yi looked at the newly opened shop with satisfaction.
He planned to give Liben a raise later.
"Big brother? Feng Yi, are you referring to Brother? Ah, we... he..."
Hearing Feng Yi openly call her brother "big brother" in public, Kamisato Ayaka felt sweet, but also a bit shy.
She gave Feng Yi a reproachful look, as if scolding him for his indiscreet remark.
However, despite the scolding look, there was more sweetness than anything else.
Throughout the morning, Feng Yi and Kamisato Ayaka sat in front of the shop, playing Go, drinking spiritual tea, and watching the pedestrians pass by on the street.
Life was this simple and beautiful.
Both Feng Yi and Kamisato Ayaka enjoyed such simplicity.
"Feng Yi, it's getting late, I should be going back..."
At noon, Kamisato Ayaka proposed to leave. Feng Yi stood up to see her off and gave her an extra-large cup of boba tea, asking her to help deliver it to her "big brother."
After Kamisato Ayaka left, Feng Yi found himself with nothing to do and began experimenting with new boba tea flavors.
After all, innovation was a necessary skill to maintain a foothold in a fiercely competitive market.
Replacing the Slime Jelly with red beans turned it into a new Red Bean Boba Tea!
What a great innovation!
"Ah-choo! Ah-choo! Who's boiling beans! This is outrageous!"
Suddenly, Arataki Itto's grumbles could be heard from outside the shop.
"Hmm? Boss Feng Yi, you're finally back?! Great, quickly settle my wages for the past two days. This great me is starving..."
Arataki Itto walked into the shop and was overjoyed to see Feng Yi busy in the kitchen. He hadn't seen him for several days and thought something had happened to Feng Yi.
"Boss, it's like this. While you were away these past few days, Arataki Itto and the Arataki Gang have been attracting customers for the boba tea shop. However, since you were absent, the wages haven't been settled..."
Liben quickly stepped forward to explain when he saw Feng Yi looking at him with a questioning gaze.
"Then hurry up and pay him! I'm not a capitalist who withholds wages!"
Feng Yi smiled and waved his hand, telling Liben to pay.
Liben had not used the shop's funds without his authorization, which pleased Feng Yi.
However, the wages owed must be paid in full. Feng Yi even added an extra 1000 Mora as interest for the delayed payment, which earned Arataki Itto's admiration.
"Hahahaha! Boss Feng Yi is truly exceptionally generous! I've decided. From today onwards, the Arataki Gang officially designates Paimon Boba Shop as a friendly alliance. If any troublemakers dare to cause trouble in front of Paimon Boba Shop, just come and find me!"
Arataki Itto took the money pouch and patted his chest, making a promise.
The Golden Bodyguard is officially on duty!