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Gu Chuan finally stopped.
He turned his head and looked at the blonde girl beside him, who was pretending to look around and admire the scenery with poor acting skills. A helpless yet indulgent smile appeared on his face.
He didn't speak, but simply reached out and, in a way that was both incredibly natural and incredibly domineering, tightly grasped the small, soft, boneless hand that was always restless and swaying around him in his palm.
Then, they intertwined their fingers.
"!!!"
Hai Meng's body suddenly stiffened!
She could clearly feel a powerful, warm, and masculine current instantly coursing through her entire body from their clasped hands!
She secretly raised her eyes and glanced at the man beside her, who remained expressionless and calm.
His face still wore that calm and gentle smile, as if the domineering move he had just made, instantly bringing the two of them closer to "lovers" mode, was not something he had done at all.
A mix of slight smugness at the success of her scheme and a faint shyness at being completely seen through by the other party caused Hai Meng's heart to be in complete turmoil.
She Yi Lingyin stopped struggling.
She simply let that man hold her tightly in his warm, reassuring hand.
The two of them, hand in hand, walked all the way to Hai Meng's house.
"……I'm home now."
Standing in front of the familiar entryway, Hai Meng spoke softly, in a tone filled with reluctance that even she herself was unaware of.
"Mm." Gu Chuan nodded and released her hand.
However, just as he thought that today's date was about to end in this sweet and ambiguous way—
The blonde girl, who had been looking down like a shy young wife just a moment ago, suddenly moved.
"Ah! I...I think I forgot something at your place!"
She let out an exaggerated, anxious exclamation, then suddenly turned around and ran back to Gu Chuan!
Just as Gu Chuan was slightly taken aback by her sudden action—
The girl stood on tiptoe.
A soft, warm, slightly immature kiss, as light as a feather, gently landed on his cheek.
Like a dragonfly skimming the water, it's just a fleeting moment.
"—Let's hang out together again next time!"
After doing all this, Kitagawa Kaimu, like a little fox who had stolen some candy and was completely satisfied, had a smile on her face that was more radiant, brighter, and more invincible than the stars on a summer night.
She waved her hand forcefully at Gu Chuan, then turned and ran into the house.
Only Gu Chuan remained, standing quietly in place.
He reached out and subconsciously touched his cheek, which still retained the sweet scent unique to young girls. A helpless yet doting and gentle smile appeared on his face.
……
When Gu Chuan returned to his apartment, it was already late at night.
He was surprised to find that Eriri's room was still locked. It seemed that the young lady was still sulking.
He shook his head helplessly and didn't bother her.
He walked into the living room and saw a warm and cozy scene that made him feel incredibly warm, a scene full of "home".
Sakura, wearing a cute apron, was in the kitchen, humming a little tune as she prepared ingredients for tomorrow's breakfast. (Zhao Liao's)
Sab, like a curious child, sat beside her, watching intently as she processed the modern ingredients she had never seen before, and every now and then, she would ask some innocent questions in the style of "Ahoge" (the character from the movie "The Big Bang Theory").
Rin, on the other hand, had already returned to her physical form. She was holding a rag, carefully wiping every corner of the living room, cleaning the entire house until it was spotless and sparkling clean.
Looking at the warm and heartwarming scene before him, filled with a sense of life, Gu Chuan felt a surge of indescribable, faint embarrassment.
He spent the whole day outside on a date with another girl.
Meanwhile, the women at home are quietly contributing and working hard for this "family".
He didn't go up and disturb them.
She simply stood quietly at the door for a while, then whispered something.
"I am back."
The night passed peacefully.
163 The Quiet Night and the Approaching Storm
When Gu Chuan returned to his apartment, it was already late at night.
He was surprised to find that Eriri's room was still locked. It seemed that the young lady was still sulking.
He shook his head helplessly and didn't bother her.
He walked into the living room and saw a warm and cozy scene that made him feel incredibly warm, a scene full of "home".
Sakura, wearing a cute apron, is in the kitchen, humming a little tune as she prepares ingredients for tomorrow's breakfast.
Sab, like a curious child, sat beside her, watching intently as she processed the modern ingredients she had never seen before, and every now and then, she would ask some innocent questions in the style of "Ahoge" (the character from the movie "The Big Bang Theory").
Rin, on the other hand, had already returned to her physical form. She was holding a rag, carefully wiping every corner of the living room, cleaning the entire house until it was spotless and sparkling clean.
Looking at the warm and heartwarming scene before him, filled with a sense of everyday life, Gu Chuan felt a faint, indescribable embarrassment welling up inside him.
He spent the whole day outside on a date with another girl.
Meanwhile, the women at home are quietly contributing and working hard for this "family".
He didn't go up and disturb them.
She simply stood quietly at the door for a while, then whispered something.
"I am back."
Night passed peacefully, chapter 283.
……
Having washed away the day's fatigue, Gu Chuan changed into clean pajamas and lay down on his soft, comfortable bed. The city outside the window had long since fallen asleep, with only a few scattered lights stubbornly flickering in the night.
He didn't fall asleep immediately. Instead, in his heart, he softly called out a name at a gentle frequency that only they could hear.
"--cold."
Almost the instant he called out, a soft, red spiritual light quietly appeared beside him. The light converged and quickly outlined the figure of that familiar, radiant, and proud young girl.
Rin Tohsaka, dressed in that alluring red silk nightgown, appeared silently beside his bed.
She didn't speak, but her ruby-like eyes, which always carried a hint of arrogance, shone with an unprecedentedly gentle, watery light in the darkness. Like a docile kitten that had found its harbor, she willingly lifted a corner of the blanket and snuggled into that warm embrace that made her feel incredibly safe and secure.
Gu Chuan reached out and tightly embraced her soft, delicate body, which exuded a faint fragrance. He gently rested his chin on the girl's smooth, black hair and took a deep breath of her unique, comforting, and pleasant scent.
"...Is there anything I can do for you?"
After a long while, Rin whispered in his ear in a soft, almost murmured, gentle voice, tinged with shyness.
She could clearly sense that this man seemed different today. He lacked his usual composure and playfulness, and instead displayed a faint weariness and worry that she had never seen before.
"Do not."
Gu Chuan shook his head and hugged her even tighter.
"Nothing needs to be done."
"Just like that, let me hold you quietly for a while, that's all."
He was just a little tired.
Whether it is physical or mental.
He needs a warm haven where he can completely let down his guard and disguise, and take a short break.
Rin seemed to sense his inner weariness as well.
She didn't ask any more questions. Instead, she stretched out her fair and slender arms and took the initiative to hug the man who always silently carried everything on her shoulders.
The two of them said nothing more.
They simply used the gentlest and purest embrace to soothe their weary hearts, which had also experienced countless ups and downs.
Finally, Gu Chuan slowly lowered his head.
A tender kiss, devoid of any lust but filled with boundless cherishing and affection, gently landed on the girl's smooth, warm forehead.
That night, they simply slept in each other's arms.
……
The next morning.
Gu Chuan was awakened by a series of urgent, frantic message notifications from the chat group.
Somewhat dazed, he opened his eyes, picked up his phone, and opened the chat group that was being flooded with messages at a rate of 99+ per second.
[March 7th]: Observer! Observer! Gu Chuan, sir! Something terrible has happened!
[Alicia]: Oh dear~ it seems our leisurely vacation is coming to an early end.
[Ice Queen]: Hmph, finally, another new prey has appeared? I can't wait any longer.
[Observer]: ...What's going on? It's so lively so early in the morning.
Gu Chuan yawned and, somewhat helplessly, sent a message in the group chat.
[March 7th]: Hey boss! Look at the system notification! The new "Apocalypse Together" dungeon has opened!
Upon hearing this, Gu Chuan felt a chill run down his spine and immediately opened the system panel.
Sure enough, a striking, scarlet system announcement was prominently displayed at the very top of the panel!
[Warning! An "abnormal apocalyptic" factor has been detected, accelerating the erosion of World No. 777 (Akame ga Kill!)!] [World Crisis Level: Destruction Level!] [Special Team Dungeon "Apocalyptic Companion" has been forcibly activated!] [Mission Name: The Marauder's End] [Mission Objective: Within three days, kill the "Marauder"—the mysterious usurper who seized the position of Imperial Minister.] [Mission Success Reward: 500000 Apocalyptic Points, 1 S-Rank Random Ability Chest.] [Mission Failure Penalty: World No. 777 will be completely devoured and assimilated by the "Marauder."] [Confirmed Team Members:] [—"Ice Queen" Esdeath (Captain)] [—"Observer" Gu Chuan] [—"King of Tushan" Tushan Honghong] [—"Little Thief Cat" Nami] [—"Pioneer" March 7]
Looking at that familiar, oppressive task panel, Gu Chuan's nerves, which had become somewhat lazy due to his comfortable daily life, instantly tensed up completely!
In an instant, his golden eyes regained their usual sharpness and composure, the kind of sharpness that belonged to a top predator!
A new challenge has arrived.
"...Are you leaving again?"
A soft, gentle voice, tinged with a hint of reluctance, came from beside me.
Rin, having woken up sometime earlier, gazed quietly at Gu Chuan's handsome profile, which instantly shifted from a relaxed, homely mode to a ruthless, combative one. His ruby-like eyes were filled with understanding and support.
She knew that this man was not meant for a peaceful, ordinary life.
His battlefield is the endless, dangerous, and challenging myriad worlds.
All she could do was pack his bags before he went to war.
After his triumphant return, prepare for him a warm home where he can rest in peace.
164 The Prelude to the Storm
When the first rays of morning sunlight streamed through the curtains and gently fell upon Gu Chuan's handsome face, which was now in battle mode, he was completely awake.
[Observer]: Are all members ready?
He sent a final, confirming message in the group.
[Ice Queen]: Hmph, I can start killing anytime.
【Tu Shan Hong Hong】: Already in position.
[Little Thief Cat]: OK! Ready to go anytime!
[March 7th]: Received! Pioneer team, all ready to go!
After receiving affirmative replies from all his colleagues, Gu Chuan took a deep breath.
"System, initiate teleportation."
[Ding! Command confirmed... World time flow has been paused...] [“Apocalypse Together” instance, opening soon...] [Teleportation countdown: 3~, 2, 1...]
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