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Sonoko was utterly baffled. Had this girl lost her mind?
"I want to go home!"
Xiaolan kept a straight face. Yuanzi's suggestion both amused and touched her. No matter what, this girl was on her side. However, she was moved but still refused.
Let's skip it today!
"What are you going home for?"
Sonoko was still puzzled; Aunt Eri wasn't home!
"Go back and tell Ai!"
A hint of a smile flashed in Xiaolan's beautiful eyes.
"So this is my home!"
Sonoko was somewhat speechless. Did they already consider Natsume's house their own?
Chapter 262 Garden: Little Ai Empress, Little Lan Consort!
Ran rejected Sonoko's suggestion.
It wasn't that she didn't want to go on a date with Xia Ye alone.
But how could he possibly just leave the garden here and go out to play with Natsume?
Even if Sonoko doesn't care.
She would never do that!
Besides, even if they wanted to go out to play, it would be her and Sonoko who would leave Natsume here while the two sisters went out to play by themselves. Anyway, Natsume has so many other older and younger sisters, she's never idle.
hum!
Compared to men.
My girlfriends are still the most important!
"Really!"
Sonoko sighed.
Xiao Lan is such a stubborn girl.
If you two go on a date, I can freeload off my mom and the others. They just finished watching the opera and are about to go eat French food.
Actually, the food doesn't matter much, I'm already tired of it. The main thing is being able to tease Aunt Eri with my mom and Yukiko. This is such a rare opportunity!
According to Yukiko, when they're together, they dare to say the most outrageous things. I really want to see it for myself!
Although Xiaolan can now talk about some slightly risqué topics, she is still too innocent compared to those "older" women. She is cute, but not quite satisfying!
I was thinking about the "presumptuous" topic.
Sonoko glanced at Natsume, who was driving:
"Xia Ye, what do you say?"
"I?"
Xia Ye glanced at Xiao Lan in the rearview mirror:
"How could Xiaolan and I possibly leave you behind to go have fun? Besides, a date with three people isn't out of the question, right?"
I have no objection.
Sonoko had no problem with it; in fact, she was quite looking forward to it, since being able to tease Ran anytime was a great pleasure for her.
"Where's Xiaolan?"
"Pooh!"
Xiao Lan rolled her eyes at these two shameless guys. Listen to what they're saying: the three of them going on a date—is that something a normal person would say?
All right--
Our family is definitely not quite normal.
A date involving three people is also possible.
only--
"Maybe next time. Ai said they've already bought their things and are back. Let's go home and have dinner together~"
"02 is good!"
Sonoko had no objections. She didn't visit Natsume's house often, and only saw Ai and Akemi at school. She wasn't as close to them as Ran, so this was a good opportunity to reconnect.
And her Aunt Elena.
I heard it's already—
Cough!
Rumors in the world.
Aunt Elena seems to think differently from normal people now; she's quite adept at it. I'd love to see what she's up to.
Moreover, according to Mingmei, her mother used to be a dignified, virtuous, aloof, and elegant beautiful scientist, but now she has become shameless like Yukiko. The contrast is simply unbelievable!
"Okay then~"
Xia Ye lightly turned the steering wheel. He was already heading towards Mihua Department Store, where there were many dessert and snack shops that Xiao Lan and Yuanzi liked, so they could eat and play at the same time.
However, since Ran and Sonoko want to go home and eat with Ai and the others, that's fine too!
"Let's go back now!"
...
Xia Ye slowed down and parked the car on the side of the road.
Xiao Lan stared blankly at the villa entrance, her mouth agape.
"Did they bring the entire mall back?"
A van with a shopping mall logo on it completely blocked the entrance.
Ai stood at the doorway, directing several mall employees in uniforms to unload goods from the truck. They carried some items to the villa's warehouse, while others were moved into the living room.
"Tsk tsk~"
Sonoko stroked her smooth chin:
"Xiao Ai really does look like the lady of the house, doesn't she, Xia Ye?"
"What do you mean, 'mistress of the house'?"
Xia Ye tapped the mischievous boy's nose with a hint of annoyance:
"Do you think this is a palace drama?"
"Isn't it?"
Sonoko stuck out her tongue and hummed softly:
"You've already got a harem, and you're still pretending! Ai is your empress, and we're all just concubines in the harem. Of course, we have to be mindful of the empress's feelings!"
"Right—"
Sonoko looked at Ran with a mischievous grin:
"Consort Lan?"
"It's not my business!"
Xiao Lan rolled her eyes speechlessly. What, Consort Lan? Am I just one level below Xiao Ai?
"Oops~"
Sonoko let out a strange cry, her eyes showing "disappointment":
"Consort Lan, so indifferent to worldly affairs, actually chose to collude with Empress Ai. She'll be defeated one by one—Waaah, let me go..."
Xia Ye pinched her soft, smooth cheek with two fingers, ignoring her screams of pain, and turned to look at Xiao Lan:
"Where did this girl learn all this nonsense? Do young Japanese girls usually watch Chinese historical dramas with palace intrigue?"
"how could I know?!"
Xiaolan ignored her friend's pleading eyes. This girl needs to be disciplined, otherwise she'll get more and more naughty!
"Where did she learn that?"
Xia Ye and Xiao Lan both looked toward the garden.
"Mmmmm~"
Sonoko pouted.
He gestured for Xia Ye to release his face.
Xia Ye loosened her fingers and saw two red pinch marks on her originally fair and smooth face. Feeling a little sorry for her, she subconsciously channeled her inner energy to help her improve blood circulation and remove the bruises. Soon, her face regained its delicate appearance.
Ran sighed as she watched Natsume's subconscious actions and Sonoko's increasingly smug face.
"Just spoil her!"
"Ahem, I couldn't help it~"
Xia Ye had no choice; he treated the girls like Xiao Lan and Yuan Zi like younger sisters and couldn't bear to punish them.
"hey-hey!"
Sonoko chuckled foolishly. She and Ran weren't stupid; of course they could feel Xia Ye's doting affection, and they were feeling quite pleased with themselves.
Stop grinning like an idiot!
Xiao Lan pinched her cheek in annoyance, leaving a faint finger mark.
This girl is so easy to bribe!
but--
Okay~
Those gentle gestures are indeed heartwarming.
"Humph!"
Sonoko gave a soft hum and rubbed her face:
"Let me tell you, my sister has been making me watch the Chinese palace drama 'The Legend of XX' these past two days. My methods are pretty powerful now, so watch out!"
"Yes yes yes~"
Xia Ye and Xiao Lan spoke perfunctorily.
Speaking of which, Ayako is such a normal girl, yet she watched weird TV with Sonoko. She really is a good older sister who loves her younger sister!
dong dong dong——!
A knocking sound came from the car window.
The three looked over and saw a tuft of brown hair peeking out from the bottom edge of the driver's side window, along with a striking and stubborn ahoge (cowlick).
"Pfft——!"
Sonoko couldn't help but laugh, but Ran stopped her with a glare. If Ai heard this idiot Sonoko making fun of her height, she would definitely teach her a lesson!
Xia Ye and Xiao Lan opened the door and got out of the car.
The first thing I saw was Ai's resentful gaze:
What are you three talking about?
"You didn't even see me coming?"
"Ai-chan—"
"We're talking about you—"
Xiaolan pointed curiously at the mall staff who hadn't finished moving their things yet, and asked in confusion:
Why did you buy so much stuff?