After watching the execution, Shen Feng and Yue Hengyi planned to stroll around the city. However, they discovered that the city was observing a period of mourning, leaving them with no immediate options for entertainment. Yue Hengyi was also in low spirits, still feeling remorse for the lives he had taken and only wishing to return.
Shen Feng had intended to visit the docks, but Yue Hengyi lacked the enthusiasm. Shen Feng simply shrugged and prepared to escort Yue Hengyi back to their residence.
The seven major families controlled seventy percent of Kagoshima’s wealth. The threatened families had no choice but to comply with Yue Hengyi’s commands. Not only did they secure spacious villas with gardens and swimming pools for the two, but they also found a chef who could prepare Chinese cuisine as Yue Hengyi had requested. The meteorite that Shen Feng had thrown outside the city earlier was retrieved, cleaned, and respectfully presented to Shen Feng, with a level of deference that even a son would not show a father.
However, as Shen Feng and Yue Hengyi were about to return to the villa, they suddenly noticed a young girl outside the villa’s gate, peering inside with a curious gaze. She appeared rather peculiar. Although the place had nothing to do with her, she was persistently looking inside.
Upon seeing this, Yue Hengyi couldn’t help but remark, "Brother Feng, look at how cunning these seven families are, spying on us behind our backs. Should we chase her away?"
"Heh, the ones monitoring us are our servants and the chef. They wouldn't bother sending such a young girl to pry on us; it makes no sense. I think this girl might have other intentions!" Shen Feng didn't believe she was sent by the seven families. If they wanted to monitor him, they wouldn't be so blatant!
It was easy to monitor someone by starting with those closest to them. If they infiltrated the servants and the chef with their own people, they could obtain any intelligence they desired. Why would they send someone to spy so sneakily, risking angering the other party?
Shen Feng and Yue Hengyi walked directly towards the girl and asked, "Sumimasen, what are you looking for?"
Startled, the girl turned around and looked at Shen Feng and Yue Hengyi. Upon seeing their faces, she relaxed and then rushed forward, hugging Yue Hengyi and speaking in Chinese, "Two Chinese ability users, please help me! I was studying here, but now I can’t go back. I beg you to take me back with you!"
Shen Feng and Yue Hengyi were surprised to learn that the girl was from China. If they were fellow countrymen, things would be much simpler. Being a stranger in a foreign land, one’s longing for home intensifies during festivals. Seeing a fellow countryman always brings joy; it is a recognition of one's homeland.
Yue Hengyi quickly pushed the woman off him and said earnestly, "Men and women should not touch. I know you are very excited, but we cannot help you right now!"
"You are lying. Yesterday, I clearly saw you arrive here with the seven major families escorting you, and no one dared to disrespect you. I beg you, for the sake of our shared homeland, you must take me back!" the girl pleaded. It turned out she had seen Shen Feng and Yue Hengyi enter the place yesterday, which was why she was peering around.
Shen Feng shrugged and said, "I don't like useless people. So, what can you do? It's best to be clear. If you are of no use at all, then go far away. I will arrange for someone to find you a job!"
Shen Feng was quite direct now. Even if you are our countryman, we cannot simply take you along unless you can be of use.
Yue Hengyi felt Shen Feng's approach was somewhat inappropriate. After all, she was a fellow countryman. When abroad, it was good to help when one could, and there was no need to be so harsh. However, he also knew that the journey home was fraught with danger, and he could barely protect himself, let alone others. Therefore, the other person must be useful.
The girl quickly said, "My name is Han Juan. I can be your translator. I have been studying here for several years, since high school. I understand Japanese and can translate!"
"Alright, you can stay!" Shen Feng agreed immediately upon hearing her words. He happened to need a translator, and this was perfect. As for whether he could take her back, that could only be decided later.
Upon hearing this answer, Han Juan's face immediately showed gratitude. Clearly, at this moment, she was very thankful to anyone who could help her. If she could return to her country, that would be the best.
Shen Feng then led Han Juan back to the villa. The villa was large, three hundred square meters, five stories high, with plenty of rooms. Shen Feng casually pointed to a room on the second floor and said, "From now on, you will live here. Stay with us for this period."
Having a dedicated chef was indeed a great convenience. Yue Hengyi mentioned he was hungry, and the chef immediately got busy.
"What would you like to eat, sir? I can cook many Chinese dishes!" the chef asked respectfully.
Yue Hengyi said, "I want to eat youtiao and soy milk. Don't make too much, just enough for the three of us. We'll decide on lunch later, depending on my elder brother's wishes!"
The chef quickly went to work. While the preparation of youtiao and soy milk was relatively simple, they were classic dishes. Regardless of the region, from the Greater Khingan Range in the northeast to the Tengchong volcanoes in the southwest, soy milk and youtiao were sold, making them a staple of national cuisine.
Soon, the chef brought out the soy milk and youtiao, filling a large plate. However, for Shen Feng and Yue Hengyi, this was merely to stave off hunger, far from being a full meal.
Yue Hengyi, disregarding his appearance as there was no one else watching, took a piece of youtiao and began to bite into it, alternating with sweet soy milk. It was delightful.
"I haven't had youtiao in so long, it feels so good. Brother, you're too refined, being so particular about eating youtiao. When will you ever get full at this rate?" Yue Hengyi couldn't help but offer advice after seeing Shen Feng's actions.
It turned out Shen Feng had imbued his fingers with wind blades, and by closing his fingers together like scissors, he was cutting the youtiao into pieces, dipping them in soy milk, and picking them up with chopsticks to eat. This way, the youtiao became soggy and lost its crispness, which Yue Hengyi found unbearable.
Shen Feng explained, "Everyone has their own way of eating. I've eaten it like this since I was a child, I'm used to it. Just eat yours, and don't mind me!"
Yue Hengyi shrugged and said nothing more. What was so good about soggy youtiao? But for Shen Feng, he was accustomed to it. By softening the youtiao, he could taste the soy milk and youtiao simultaneously in his mouth, a rather pleasant sensation.
Han Juan ate more delicately, taking small bites of youtiao and sipping soy milk occasionally, her eyes frequently observing Shen Feng and Yue Hengyi.
As the three were eating breakfast, the doorbell rang. Shen Feng got up to open the door, crossing over thirty meters in an instant to reach it. Upon opening it, he saw a woman in a black suit standing outside. She appeared to be in her youth, wearing a skirt suit and dressed formally, yet she exuded an aura of youthful innocence.
"Lord Shen Fuyao, I am your translator from now on. For the next period, I will accompany you in the city to handle various matters. My name is Kasahara Ranko. Please take care of me in the future!" the girl said, bowing to Shen Feng.
Shen Feng stroked his chin and replied, "No need. Go back. I have already found a translator. You are late. I don't need a translator here. Go back and tell your councilors or whoever that they should not disturb me for now. I will call upon you when I need your services."
Upon hearing this, Ranko's face instantly showed surprise. In her understanding, the seven families had not yet dispatched a translator. Moreover, she had already stated that the task of serving ability users was assigned to the Fujino family. But now, where did a translator suddenly appear from?
However, Ranko quickly thought of a solution and said, "Lord Shen Fuyao, besides being a translator, I also have certain authority within the city. I am responsible for communicating between the seven major families and you. Since you already have a translator, I naturally won't presume to replace her. However, I implore you to let me serve as the communication bridge, otherwise, I will be punished by my superior."
As she spoke, Ranko displayed an expectant expression.
Shen Feng pondered it. It seemed logical. Communication with the seven major families would require someone to facilitate it; he couldn't possibly go to them every time.
"Alright, then you can stay. I will notify you when you are needed. Let me see, you can stay on the first floor!" Shen Feng said casually, and then led Kasahara Ranko into the house.
Yue Hengyi saw Shen Feng bringing a woman back and asked, "What's this? Is she trying to sell health supplements?"
"A communication liaison, named Kasahara Ranko. Tell her if you have any needs!" Shen Feng explained casually.
"Then sit down and eat. It's a good chance for you to meet Han Juan too," Yue Hengyi suggested.
"No, I've already had breakfast. Since you two are eating, I won't disturb you for now. I'll go set up my room!" Kasahara Ranko politely declined.
After speaking, Kasahara Ranko found a room and went inside. The moment she closed the door, her expression turned grim. She hadn't expected her plan to encounter problems. She had thought that as a translator, she would gain favor with the two ability users, but unexpectedly, someone had gotten there first, and she was late.
"Hello, is this Minister Engi? Investigate someone for me. Her Chinese name is Han Juan. I want all her information sent to me immediately! I want her to disappear from my sight!" Ranko immediately took action. If someone was an eyesore, they had to be removed.
After Shen Feng and Yue Hengyi finished breakfast, Shen Feng went into the study, where a computer was available to directly access various intelligence on Kagoshima. His primary concern was information from China, preferably news from Chongqing. He wondered about the current situation in Chongqing.
Shen Feng searched and found that there was news from China, and it was about him. The news headline read: "Great Heroes Shen Feng and Yue Hengyi Encounter Typhoon on Their Way Home; The Nation Mourns!"
Upon opening the news, Shen Feng saw accompanying pictures, which were indeed black and white photos of him and Yue Hengyi. Shen Feng was taken aback and thought, "They confirmed my death so easily? Isn't that too hasty?"
Continuing to read, Shen Feng discovered the whole story. It turned out that fishermen had found his and Yue Hengyi's bodies on the southeastern coast. Judging by the pictures, they looked exactly like they did before. Subsequently, Chang Haojie led a team to escort the bodies back to Chongqing, but an accident occurred on the way, and the bodies accidentally fell into the water.
"In other words, someone faked my and Xiao Yue's bodies, and many people have been deceived!" Shen Feng thought to himself.
Currently, Shen Feng had become a legendary hero in China. The comment sections below the news often featured phrases like "Feng Shen forever," which made Shen Feng uncomfortable. He was clearly alive, yet a group of people were mourning him, which felt excessive.
Continuing to browse the comments, Shen Feng found a comment: "Shen Feng is not dead. He is Feng Shen, how could he die in a typhoon? There must be something strange about this. I think this must be a trick by Feng Shen to cover his tracks. Perhaps one day, Feng Shen will appear."
"This comment is not bad!" Shen Feng muttered to himself.