"Ah, so this is your true nature," Mrs. Kiyono said in disbelief.

"I don't believe I wore five bars and I can't see any change! Now, right away, lift them up and show me!"

"Is it proper for a son-in-law to let his mother-in-law do such a thing, Mr. Dubian?" Mrs. Jiutiao stared emotionlessly at Dubian Che as if she was truly angry.

"I'll give you one chance, go back and get dressed now! Otherwise, you must lift..."

"Dubian," Jiutiao Meijie's voice came from inside the room.

"I'm here!"

Jiutiao Meijie, dressed in a sexy yet demure nightgown, walked out to the balcony.

"Did you see my ring?"

"It's with me," Dubian Che pulled out the ring from his pocket.

Jiutiao Meijie took it from him, slipped it onto her left hand while looking at Dubian Che, "Regretting it? Don't want to give it to me?"

"On the contrary, the reason I took off the ring is because I have something to tell you tonight... now do me a favor."

"What favor?"

"Have your mother and Mrs. Kiyono lift up their skirts!"

"Say that again, I didn't quite catch it." Jiutiao Meijie grabbed Dubian Che's ear.

"Teach him a good lesson!" Mrs. Jiutiao laughed, "He is disrespectful, always thinking of indecent things!"

"Whether taking off clothes or putting them on, you never intended to abide by the rules from the start! Despicable!" Dubian Che shouted with his ear grabbed.

"How could there possibly be a mother and son-in-law playing strip mahjong?" Mrs. Kiyono stated matter-of-factly.

"Kiyono!"

"I warned you."

"When?" Dubian Che was startled, then realized, "'If you don't want to end up at the police station, cut out the indecent thoughts.'—such a subtle reminder? Isn't that your usual way of mocking?"

"It's mocking, but also a reminder," Kiyono Lin said with a gentle smile, "Now I'm curious about the ring."

"Taking off clothes?" Jiutiao Meijie pulled Dubian Che's head close to her face, "You actually agreed to play such an interesting game?"

"Meijie, listen to my explanation, I really was framed this time, actually it was..."

Having clarified it, Jiutiao Meijie took Dubian Che's place.

"I'll go out to buy today's groceries; you guys have fun," Dubian Che said.

Everyone knew he was off to see Mayi Asuka, but he still said it was to buy groceries, not wanting to upset Jiutiao Meijie.

"Go ahead," Jiutiao Meijie waved her hand.

Without a coat, Dubian Che disappeared into the woods.

"Didn't finish him off last night?" Mrs. Jiutiao asked her daughter while arranging tiles.

"I did my best, but it was an impossible task. Self-draw."

"Wait a minute," Kiyono Lin glanced at Jiutiao Meijie's ring, "take it off first."

"Jealous?" Jiutiao Meijie lifted her hand, the back of her white hand facing Kiyono Lin.

"I'm talking about playing mahjong."

"I'm asking if you're jealous."

"Dubian Che is going to see another woman right now."

"Being apart two days out of 30 in a month isn't too bad. You wouldn't understand what freshness and short separations do to maintain a relationship."

"You're quite good at comforting yourself, making having an affair sound palatable," Kiyono Lin said sarcastically.

"Seeking out Mayi Asuka, Xiaoquan Aonai, and yet Dubian isn't looking for you, you..."

"Stop!" Mrs. Kiyono quickly intervened, "Can't we just enjoy playing mahjong without hurting each other?"

"The two of you could easily deal with Mr. Dubian if you teamed up," Mrs. Jiutiao laughed, "Instead, you stand against each other, giving him opportunities."

"Regarding that, I have no objections," Kiyono Lin looked at Jiutiao Meijie, "Shall we collaborate?"

"You never wanted those two near him, so of course you have no objections," Jiutiao Meijie sneered coldly, "but that's what I owe Dubian."

"Afraid of giving up your only advantage?" Kiyono Lin said indifferently.

"Who else do I owe but him. If not for the past incidents, I would have disposed of them both long ago, no, without those incidents, Dubian would have handled them himself, not doing anything to betray me—do you admit it?"

"Not acting against his interests, he would still be with you..."

Kiyono Lin's words were cut off again by Mrs. Kiyono: "Lin."

Kiyono Lin closed her cherry-colored lips nonchalantly.

"Think about a collaboration," Mrs. Jiutiao said casually, "Haven't you ever thought about how pleasant it would be for the three of you to be together? Youzi and I wouldn't mind at all."

"Even if it's two daughters, could we become one family?" Mrs. Kiyono said with a laugh as if she was merely making small talk.

Mrs. Jiutiao continued in a leisurely tone:

"In the future, we could vacation together every year like this year, with the three of you and your children—think of Little Lian, how happy that would be. Youzi and I wouldn't have to worry about loneliness in our old age."

Jiutiao Meijie and Kiyono Lin, as if hearing nothing, naturally drew and arranged tiles.

No expressions could be discerned on the two most beautiful faces in the world.

◇

Mayi Asuka doesn't waste time sightseeing in Karuizawa.

When Dubian Che arrived at her room booked at the Prince Hotel, she had already taken a bath and was waiting for him in a bathrobe.

The moment he entered, Mayi Asuka immediately came close.

"Che..." she slightly raised her neck, offering up her lips.

"Mayi Asuka," Dubian Che caressed her voluptuous yet slender body through the thin bathrobe.

Dubian Che admired her for quite a while until Mayi Asuka, unable to resist any longer, wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him close to her.

After a brief rest, Mayi Asuka stood up, stood by the bed, and started to pin up her hair, preparing to go to the bathroom to take a shower.

Only then did Dubian Che realize that the bathrobe had been on her the whole time.

How had that garment survived?

Could it be because they were so into it that they forgot to take it off?

"Che, shall we bathe together?" Mayi Asuka turned around and asked softly.

"You go first."

"Mm."

With her hair pinned up, Mayi Asuka walked into the bathroom.

Dubian Che heard the sound of the bathrobe finally being removed, and the sound of water washing over soft skin.

Only after Mayi Asuka had finished did he go in.

After a quick rinse and a towel dry, he came out to find Mayi Asuka lying on the bed covered with a blanket.

Dubian Che approached, gently lifted the blanket, and a beautifully smooth, bare body was exposed to the air.

Dubian Che climbed on top of her, his knees supporting him on either side of her body.

Mayi Asuka reached for the blanket, pulling it over Dubian Che's back.

Dubian Che slowly leaned down, burying his face on the left side of Mayi Asuka's face, feeling her silky-smooth skin with every part of his body.

Their faces touching, Mayi Asuka gently stroked Dubian Che's spine.

"Mayi Asuka."

"Mm."

"What reason did you give for coming here?"

"I wanted to wander alone," Mayi Asuka spread her legs into an 'M' shape.

"That's it?"

"Mm—" It wasn't clear if Mayi Asuka was answering or sighing.

"I forgot. Being alone doesn't really bother me; wanting to wander alone is no big deal."

"I care about you," Mayi Asuka wrapped her legs around Dubian Che's waist, "Only you, Che, I will never give up on."

"Have you been eating on time?"

"I sometimes skip breakfast."

"What about lunch and dinner? With Mr. Xiaoquan?"

"Mostly... together, occasionally with Hanaoka... and others."

"Have you been practicing the pipa, cooking?"

"Mm—"

"For me, live well."

"I will, I will, I will..."

After a long sigh from Mayi Asuka, Dubian Che got off her and lay beside her right side.

He slightly turned Mayi Asuka over, making her back face him.

Mayi Asuka gave a soft "ah," and the two once again became inseparable.

"How did you think of approaching Mei last night?" Dubian Che reached under her slick arm.

"I wanted to say goodnight to Che."

Dubian Che paused and asked her, "Wasn't it to gain Mei's forgiveness?"

"It doesn't matter."

Mayi Asuka's pretty face always appeared emotionless, seeming very soft.

But her inner self was surprisingly strong.

In the past, it was emptiness that made her strong; now, it was a love without demands.

After he left, there were traces of him left on her.

"Mayi Asuka, you will always be mine." He breathed out heat.

"Mm." Mayi Asuka gently touched the kiss mark.

It was in a very obvious position, especially in summer, wearing cool clothes, it would definitely be seen.

"If Hanaoka Chaozi and others ask you, you tell them straight it's mine."

"Che."

"Mm."

"You are so good to me."

"...with all my heart, pursuing what I desire..." Dubian Che felt his love for Mayi Asuka deepen and couldn't help but speak.

That moment, he momentarily broke his promise of 'love has its depths, but being good to the one you're with,' his thoughts drifting.

But he quickly gathered all his thoughts back from the stars over the Pacific and held Mayi Asuka tightly.

"Mayi Asuka, live well, I'm with you."

"Mm."

Mayi Asuka tightly grasped Dubian Che's hand placed on her abdomen.

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