boyutpedia Chapter 49 The Feeling of Family
Chapter 49 The Feeling of Family
When Shichen returned home, it was already noon. To his surprise, Nangong Nayue was also home.
Besides her teaching job, Nangong Nayue also works as a demon hunter, so she's usually not home on weekends.
She was away from home for two days last week, leaving Shichen alone at home for two days.
"Natsuki-chan, I'm home." Tokishi greeted him as he changed his shoes in the entryway.
"Hmm," came Nangong Nayue's calm voice.
Shichen changed his shoes and walked towards her.
Shi Chen sat down opposite Nan Gong Na Yue and picked up the teapot, only to find it was empty.
"Have you been home all morning?"
"Is there a problem?" Nangong Nayue asked expressionlessly.
"Could it be... that they're waiting for me to come back?" Shichen blinked.
"Heh~" Nangong Nayue sneered, "That's a good idea. Why should I wait for you?"
"Oh, Natsuki-chan, it hurts me to hear you say that."
"Then you can be sad all you want." Nangong Nayue crossed her left leg over her right, changing the subject and asking, "How is it? Is it healed?"
"Oh my~ Natsuki-chan was waiting for me after all."
"Speak quickly!" Nangong Nayue glared at him.
"Yes, it's perfectly resolved. Now the family of three is having a great time."
"Is that so?" Nangong Nayue pursed her lips almost imperceptibly.
"Natsuki-chan, would you like some more black tea?"
"No, it's time for lunch."
"That's true... So, shall I make lunch today?"
"What else? You want me to do it? I don't know how." Nangong Nayue rolled her eyes.
"You can use spatial magic to pack it up, that's how it was done before."
"No need, we have ingredients at home, you go and make it."
"All right."
"Wait a minute, go wash your feet first."
"It doesn't smell bad..."
"Go wash up!"
"Okay, whatever you say..."
In the afternoon, Nangong Nayue went to work, leaving Shichen alone at home to look after the house, and she told him not to go out.
He didn't mind the time, but he was more concerned about why Nangong Nayue was going to work in the afternoon.
He naturally figured out the reason, and sure enough, she really was gentle and considerate, truly treating him like family.
Keep it up, and feelings will surely develop over time.
After spending Sunday at home, a new week began, but Shichen didn't need to go to school; his classes were on Wednesday.
Nangong Nayue told him to stay home and run the business, as she was worried about Sasaki Misaki being at school.
After a boring day at home, Shichen hadn't managed to research anything about the True Ancestor's Body; it was completely useless.
It neither requires him to suck blood nor can it make his eyes turn red or his fangs appear; it's practically the same as not having any at all.
He had absolutely no idea how to awaken the True Ancestor's body, and she in his mind gave him no hints whatsoever.
However, he felt that it wasn't that she didn't want to tell him, but that she genuinely didn't know. Otherwise, given her insistence on him collecting the fragments of divinity, it was impossible that she wouldn't allow him to possess the power to travel freely.
Perhaps, it might be related to magic.
Without magic, the True Ancestor's body is indeed useless, except that it has a strong regenerative ability.
And he happened to have absolutely no magic power.
He still needs to find a way to obtain magic power, but he has no way to cultivate magic power.
But he remembered asking the image of her in his mind to take him to a world where he could gain power. Since she had brought him to this world, there must be a way to obtain magic.
It seems he'll have to find a solution himself.
When school was over, Shichen didn't see Nangong Nayue return, but instead received a visit from Lan Yu Qiancong.
When the doorbell rang, Shi Chen was still wondering why Nangong Nayue didn't just teleport back. But when he opened the door, he saw Lan Yu Qiancong standing there, looking pretty and still wearing her school uniform.
"Asagi? What brings you here?" Toki asked in surprise.
"Teacher Shi." Lan Yuqian bowed.
Please forgive my uninvited appearance.
"What's the big deal? But how did you know about my house?"
"Teacher Nangong's family is quite famous," Lan Yuqiancong replied with a smile.
"I see. Please come in."
"May I?"
"certainly."
"Then I'll take my leave."
"It seems we don't have any slippers for guests... Can you wear mine? Is that alright?"
"Of course." Asagi Aiba nodded vigorously.
"Here you go."
Shi Chen took off his slippers and gave them to her, while he put on Nangong Nayue's slippers.
We're all family, there's no need to be so particular.
After changing her shoes, Lan Yuqian entered the house according to the time and sat awkwardly on the sofa in the living room.
"Are you in a hurry? Shall I make you a cup of black tea?"
"Thank you for your help, teacher."
"Why be so polite with the teacher? I'm going to have a drink myself."
Shichen went to the kitchen to make black tea. Lan Yuqiancong followed him into the kitchen before turning her gaze away, and then carefully looked around.
There wasn't much to look at in the living room; her gaze was mainly focused on the rooms inside. Which of those rooms belonged to the teacher?
A short while later, Shichen returned with the brewed black tea. After pouring the tea, he sat down on Nangong Nayue's personal sofa.
"Asagi, is there something you need?"
"Yes, my mother wants to see the teacher again to express her gratitude," Aiba Asagi replied.
"Is your mother alright now?"
"I'm fine now, and I feel great. But because I haven't been getting enough nutrition, I'm still stuck in bed," Lan Yuqian replied with a faint smile.
"That's good. But there's no need for thanks; haven't you already thanked me?"
"I haven't given a formal thank you yet."
"Then you can thank her after your mother has fully recovered."
"It seems so..." Asagi Aiba was caught in a dilemma.
"There's plenty of time later, no need to rush."
"There will be plenty of time later... I understand." Asagi Aiba nodded with a smile.
"Um."
The two then stopped talking and quietly drank their black tea.
"Teacher Shi, I'll be leaving now." After finishing her tea, Lan Yuqian took her leave.
"Okay, be careful on the road... Do you want me to give you a ride?"
"No need, I came by car, and I'm going to see my mother next."
"Please... say hello to Auntie for me."
"OK."
Shichen escorted Lan Yuqiancong to the door.
After changing her shoes, Lan Yuqianci waved to Shichen and said, "Teacher, shall I go now?"
"Okay, goodbye."
"Oh...by the way, can I visit you again in the future, teacher?" Aiba Asagi suddenly asked.
"Visiting me? That's fine, but I won't be tutoring you~"
"No, I have excellent grades," Asagi couldn't help but pout.
"That amazing?"
"Of course I'm good." Asagi Aiba proudly puffed out her chest.
"That's really amazing." Shi Chen smiled and ruffled her hair.
"Hehe~" Lan Yu Qiancong pushed his hand away and laughed foolishly.
"What are you grinning about? Let's go back." Shi Chen gently flicked her forehead.
"Oh." Lan Yuqian pouted, turned around and walked towards the elevator, but turned back every three steps to wave goodbye.
"Teacher Shi, I'm leaving."
Come again when you have time.
"good!"
Watching the elevator doors close, Shi Chen turned and went back to his room.
"Heh~ I'm so happy."
Suddenly, Nangong Nayue's voice rang out in the room. Shichen looked in the direction of the voice and found that she had already returned.
"Natsuki-chan, you're back." Tokishi wasn't guilty at all. He closed the door and walked towards her with a smile.
"Is that little girl here?" Nangong Nayue asked, glancing at the tea set.
"Um."
"Hmph." Nangong Nayue snorted coldly, "You didn't do anything to her?"
"Please... I didn't do anything to you, how could I possibly do anything to him?" Shi Chen replied helplessly.
"Heh~ What do you think you can do to me?" Nangong Nayue sneered.
"Why not? Your magic tricks don't work on me."
"Can't I leave?"
"...That seems to be true."
"It seems you don't have that idea, otherwise you wouldn't be so foolish."
"Should I be happy?"
"Whether you're happy or not, why are you wearing my slippers?" Nangong Nayue stared at the slippers on Shichen's feet and questioned him.
"Oh dear, Asagi just used my slippers, so I'll have to wear yours."
"Then why didn't you give her mine to wear?"
"I was just afraid you wouldn't want to."
"Aren't you afraid I won't want you to wear it?"
"We're all family, why be so formal?"
"...You're getting more and more impolite." Nangong Nayue sighed.
"Do you mind? If you do, I'll change it."
"Fine, whatever you want." Nangong Nayue shook her head.
"Hehe~ I knew you were the best, Nazuki-chan."
"Go make dinner! I'm hungry." Nangong Nayue glared at him, unable to bear it any longer.
"Huh? You're still hungry?"
"I'm willing! Will you do it?"
"Yes, ma'am, I'll go right away." Shi Chen saluted and turned to walk quickly towards the kitchen.
Nangong Nayue sat on the sofa, gazing in the direction of the kitchen, looking dazed.