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"Why did you kiss me?" Xiangzi couldn't help but ask.
“Of course, it’s to express my gratitude,” he said.
"Expressing gratitude..."
A kiss can be used to relieve stress.
A kiss can also be used to express gratitude.
Even having a baby requires kissing first.
"Kiss, it's amazing," she whispered.
"Huh?!" Just as Banai was wondering, Xiangzi's lips were already pressed against his lips.
"I kissed you because you helped me knit a scarf, but why did you kiss me?" Banami teased.
Xiangzi remained silent, only continuing to kiss the other person.
Inside the warm room, a blazing fire was lit, as if to contrast with the snow and wind drifting outside.
****
In winter, even the elegant young ladies of the Moon Forest, who used to dress up in their finest attire, had to change into winter-limited school uniforms.
Although it's still a pleated skirt, it's like an Irish skirt, with a thick plaid pattern and heavier, shiny black stockings, paired with round-toed leather shoes, giving it a unique flavor, that olfactory quality.
Banami finally got Shoko to accept his Aston Martin, though he traded it for a McLaren that hadn't even arrived yet.
This is Toyokawa Shoko. If Hanami says he wants to drive an Aston Martin back to Haneoka, she won't be happy. But if he says that if it's not this car, then he'll drive a McLaren.
Then Xiaoxiang thought Aston Martin was a good choice. The bright yellow body was both flamboyant and not too exaggerated, which perfectly matched her aesthetic.
But the prerequisite is that she must be sent to school in the Moon Forest before returning to Haneoka.
Among the many luxury cars near the Moon Forest, Banami's sports car stood out as understated and low-key.
Because of the snow, Banami personally escorted her back to the school gate and even considerately opened the door for her.
"Thank you," Xiangzi said with a smile.
"By the way, when are you planning to get the scarf? If you keep putting it off, spring is just around the corner." Banai urged him somewhat, since Xiaoxiang hadn't followed up on his promise since then.
He was very anxious.
Xiangzi looked slightly puzzled and said, "What...?"
But before he could finish speaking, he passed by Hanami's sports car and saw something that concerned her even more.
"Xiao Mu!" She waved quickly, looking at the girl who had also gotten out of the car.
It seems that due to the snow and wind, many parents have started instructing their drivers to pick up and drop off their daughters for safety reasons.
If Ye Mu is also within this range.
Seeing this, Banai turned around and happily saw a young lady getting out of the car with an elegant posture not far away, looking like a young lady who could be seen anywhere in this place.
However, she was carrying a rather strange-looking bag in her hand.
When Wakaba Mutsu heard the shout, he turned around and saw Shoko and Hanami.
But she just nodded slightly. Just then, other female students came to Wakaba Mutsu’s side. Shoko remembered that they were Wakaba Mutsu’s classmates.
Yes... she's made some new friends recently.
After giving an apologetic look, Ruoye Mutsu waved to the two of them and then walked into the school with her new friend.
"Wakaba Mutsumi has really changed a lot recently," Yagami sighed softly.
She became more outgoing and even started making friends. Her social circle was no longer limited to SAKI, Cucumber, and Su Shi, and she was no longer just silent.
She looks like a cute, ordinary girl.
But there's only one thing...
Xiangzi pursed his lips slightly: "Xiao Mu is avoiding me."
Although Wakaba Mutsu had tried her best to act naturally, like just now, Shoko could clearly feel that as the other person changed, they were gradually distancing themselves from her.
She had tried to approach him, but he always politely declined with a smile similar to the one before.
Not to mention, she explicitly rejected Xiangzi and said she would no longer participate in Ave Mujica.
“Xi, I... I should be happy, after all, Xiao Mu is becoming more and more independent, but seeing her actively distancing herself from me, I... I am very sad and heartbroken.”
"Does Xiao Mu no longer need me, her childhood sweetheart?"
Even Banami couldn't tell which was better, the cheerful Wakaba Mutsu in front of her or the Wakaba Mutsu who was silent and unable to live alone.
However, one thing is certain: Wakaba Mutsu has already voluntarily graduated from being Toyokawa Shoko's childhood friend.
And he stopped going near her.
A smile can sometimes be a form of rejection.
For Mutsumi Wakaba, who frequently encounters Minami Mori, this is probably a skill he learned very early on.
Only now have I been able to use it fluently.
Banami comforted Xiangzi, but judging from Xiangzi's appearance, it was clear that this was not the end of it and that she would continue to pester Wakaba Mutsu.
What's that saying again? Today you ignore me, tomorrow you'll be begging for my attention.
Xiangzi and Ruoye Mutsu treated each other as if they had swapped their attitudes.
What goes around comes around. Who would have thought that you, Teacher Da Xiang, would have your day!
After mocking Xiangzi mercilessly, Banami took her to school and got back into his sports car.
In truth, he knew that he was the biggest culprit behind the breakdown of Xiangmu's relationship.
Because he became Xiangzi's lover, Ruoye Mu had no choice but to give up his childhood sweetheart relationship with Xiaoxiang.
But could he really leave Xiao Xiang because of this? Impossible. He already holds this happiness firmly in his hands.
Therefore, now that the relationship between Xiangmu and Xiangmu is at an impasse, it is difficult for him, the culprit, to intervene.
After thinking for a moment, he sent a message to someone.
However, he suddenly remembered that he had been distracted and hadn't reminded Xiao Xiang to hurry up and knit him a scarf.
Chapter 50 Sorrow
"Xiao Mu, why have you become interested in knitting lately?"
"Hmm... because I'm knitting a scarf. Although I've looked at many tutorials online and knitted it myself a few times, I'm still not quite satisfied."
Beside her was her new friend, but Ye Mu seemed to be able to chat with him very naturally.
"Could it be... could it be... Ruoye, you're writing this for your lover?! Ahhhh, Muto, didn't you say your future goal was your mother and you weren't planning on dating for the time being? As expected, when girls say that, it just means they haven't met their true love yet!" the girl said excitedly.
Ruoye Mutsu looked down at the two knitting needles in her hands and said, "This is the child's father's scarf."
"Huh?!" The female student thought she had misheard. What had she just heard?
Suddenly, Wakaba Mutsu said with a smile, "I was just joking with you. It's just for Dad."
"Tch, what a boring answer. I'm full," the female student said, putting down her chopsticks and pouting.
It's lunchtime now, and it's snowing outside, but the classroom, with the heating on, is warm and cozy.
The female classmate noticed that Wakaba Mutsu was looking out the window at some point and couldn't help but say, "The snow is getting heavier. I hope it doesn't turn into a snow disaster."
Wakaba Mutsu said softly, "Excuse me, Komura-kun, I need to leave for a bit."
After saying that, Ruoye Mu left the classroom on her own.
"Hey, Xiao Mu!" Xiao Cun called out, but the other person had already hurriedly left the classroom.
As if one after the other, right after Xiao Mu left, a figure with light blue twin ponytails appeared in the classroom.
When Komura saw the other person looking around the classroom, she seemed to recognize them and said, "You are... Toyokawa Shoko, right? You're here to see Mutsu?"
Xiangzi recognized the girl as the one who had walked into the school with Xiaomu earlier, and nodded quickly.
"What a coincidence, Xiao Mu just left, and she seemed to be in a bit of a hurry."
Xiangzi's face stiffened slightly, and then he said, "Do you know where she went?"
Xiaocun shook his head slightly and said, "I don't know."
Xiangzi was slightly disappointed and was about to leave when he heard Xiaocun say, "Well, maybe it's nosy of me to say this, but Xiaomu and I are doing pretty well."
I think it would be better if Toyokawa-kun didn't go looking for Mutsu anymore.
Upon hearing her words, Xiangzi's expression stiffened.
Why do you say that?
"Isn't this just natural? Although Xiao Mu explained that she was the matchmaker between you and Young Master Feng Chuan, Xiao Mu isn't really a blockhead, nor is she truly indifferent to her childhood sweetheart, Young Master Feng Chuan."
Seeing you two together would only make her feel pain.
I think it's better for Toyokawa-kun not to be so greedy.
We need both touching love and unreserved friendship.
I think it's already quite remarkable that Xiao Mu was able to politely decline your offer with a smile.
For Xiao Mu's sake, and for the sake of both of you, I think it would be better if you stayed away from Xiao Mu.
Although Komura-san, who was unaware of the inside story, misunderstood some things, for example, she and Komura were the real childhood friends, not Hanami.
However, some of the things she said, though not harsh, struck a chord with Xiao Xiang.
***
Holding a black umbrella, wearing gloves and fluffy earrings, Mutsumi Wakaba arrived at the botanical garden under the snow, and then stood in front of the cucumber field she had planted.
But compared to the lush cucumber fields in summer, they now look quite disheveled.
If Ye Mu had set up a wind and snow protection greenhouse for the cucumber field early on, the amount of snow falling at this moment far exceeded the weight that the greenhouse frame could bear, and the snow simply collapsed the greenhouse.
The cucumber field was now a mess. The cucumbers and seedlings that Mr. Yuan had grown very well were now scattered and most of them had frozen to death.
Seeing the situation before him, Ruoye Muku simply watched from under the black umbrella.
However, if you stand behind Wakaba Mutsu, you might be able to feel the sorrow in her heart.
This feeling may not be solely due to the situation in the cucumber field.
"A cucumber is not your child after all. No matter how carefully you cultivate it, one day it will only end up in someone else's mouth. I think you'd better not get too emotionally involved."
Upon hearing this slightly unfamiliar voice, Wakaba Mutsu, who was under the black umbrella, turned around and discovered an unexpected figure.
First, Xiangzi can be ruled out. If it were her, she would already be helping Xiaomu put the collapsed shed back up.
"Yutenji-kun?" Wakaba Mutsu said softly.
Looking at the other person's appearance, Miao Meng said incredulously, "When I heard Banami tell me, I didn't quite believe it. You're like a completely different person now."
Ruoye Mutsu simply smiled and said, "Everyone grows up, including me."
Yutenji Wakana received the news from Banami and roughly understood what had happened to Wakaba Mutsumi and Toyokawa Shoko recently. Then, she took advantage of the noon hour to run to Tsuki no Mori.
"So you're saying that wanting to become a famous actress like Mom is also true?" Miao Mengqin asked casually.
"Well, so I'm sorry, I can't form a band with you guys, Shoko and Yutenji. But I think you'd be perfect for guitar, Hanami. You guys are probably more popular with him than I am."
Ruoye Mutsu said gently.
But Miao Mengqin frowned slightly and said, "You look disgusting."
Despite being hurt by such malicious words, Ruo Ye Mu remained unperturbed and continued to smile.
"Yutenji-kun, would you like to learn how to act? I can teach you."
"Is this the leeway a monster has?"
Miao Mengqin was somewhat annoyed, or rather, she was forcing herself to use her annoyance to cover up her fear.
"Well then, I'll take my leave now," said Wakaba Mutsu in a gentle voice.
After she finished speaking, she turned around, but just as she was about to leave, she paused slightly and asked, "By the way, Yutenji-kun, do you know how to knit scarves?"
"Huh?! Even if I knew it, I wouldn't teach you!"
"Oh, I see. That's a real pity."