Chapter 24: Punish You

When it comes to Saturday, it naturally revolves around the theme of rest and stopping work.

After five days of work and bidding farewell to the troubles and hardships of life, Saturday is the highly anticipated day of rest for people.

The morning sun sprinkled on the surface of the buildings, gradually reflecting a bright radiance. The gentle morning breeze passed through rows of trees, carrying the soft whispers of leaves, creating a serene and beautiful day.

As the towering buildings bathed in the morning sun, Alister had already dispelled the fatigue of the previous night. He leaned back on the upholstered sofa and turned on the LCD TV in the living room.

The signal started to connect, and the morning news appeared on the LCD screen.

"At 8:15 last night, the head of the Hime Corporation held a press conference, announcing a major breakthrough in our country's scientific research field..."

Alister poured hot water into the cup noodles on the coffee table, added a sausage, and pressed it down with a book...

While sipping his tea, Alister listened with interest to the news report by the official host.

The news ticker started scrolling at the bottom, and the screen switched to the Hime Corporation's press conference from the previous night.

In the spacious and magnificent hall, countless camera flashes swept through the scene. At the forefront of the stage, the black-haired, red-eyed head of the corporation answered questions from the reporters with an official demeanor...

"The Hime Corporation..." Alister remembered her.

The head of the corporation with a noble aura, whom he had seen that night being escorted by numerous security personnel at the subway station exit.

In the clear and bright sky of City A, white clouds occasionally passed by, landing on the spires of the bell tower, overlooking the vast cityscape.

After a while, a message notification sound came from Alister's phone.

He shifted his attention and leisurely picked up the phone from the coffee table. The locked screen lit up with a chat message from Yumikou.

Using his fingerprint to unlock the screen, the chat interface opened in a second.

"Are you going out to play today?" Yumikou's cold profile picture was very cute.

"Aren't you working today?" Alister recalled that she had a day off last night.

Yumikou's work schedule seemed irregular, sometimes working, sometimes off. Alister was curious about what kind of work she actually did.

"Not working today, and tomorrow as well, but the price is a month of consecutive work (sad face)."

"Well, it looks like I'll have to accompany you well then."

After sending this message, the chat interface showed "Typing..." above, and Alister took this time to take another sip of his tea.

The temperature of the tea was just right, and the proportion of tea leaves was perfect. The refreshing tea fragrance lingered on his nose, subconsciously relaxing him.

After about ten seconds, Yumikou finally replied.

"Okay."

With just a short word, it seemed like she hesitated for a long time. Alister didn't know what she was hesitating about.

After a casual smile, Alister put down his phone and continued to enjoy his breakfast in the background sound of the news broadcast.

The timing of the meal was just right, and the taste of the noodles melted to perfection.

In a world of extraordinary abilities, anything can be perfected if one desires.

"Strong ones always pursue perfection."

Afterward, Alister walked to the balcony, gazing at the serene scenery of City A. He took a bite of an apple, which tasted sweet.

Having fruits in the morning was also necessary.

...

...

The area where Alister lived was close to the commercial district, and there was a large park in between, occupying a vast area with beautiful scenery.

Alister left his apartment and arrived at the slope leading to the high ground, where Yumikou had been waiting for a while.

She had come earlier than the agreed time.

The slope was like a path in the woods, with rows of handrails and lush camphor trees. Neat steps led to the distant open sky.

Yumikou was wearing a black duckbill cap today, her moon-white long hair tied into a single ponytail cascading down behind her, resting on her fair wrist.

Her tall figure, covered by a loose white coat that lazily draped over her fragrant shoulders, stood out on this slightly narrow slope.

Under her short skirt inside the coat, her slender legs were wrapped in black stockings, and she wore energetic sneakers...

"How long have you been waiting for me?"

Alister stepped onto the steps and walked to Yumikou, gently adjusting her slightly crooked cap, asking with concern.

Yumikou's face had a barely noticeable blush. She slightly turned her head away and said softly, "Not too long..."

"Don't move, your hat is crooked again."

Alister cupped Yumikou's face with both hands, their eyes meeting each other's gaze. Yumikou couldn't escape from his gaze, so she rested her eyes on Alister's neck.

"Mmm..."

She lowered her eyelashes, gazing at the amulet hanging there, her eyelashes trembling lightly.

The amulet with inscriptions was intact, and Yumikou sincerely wished for Alister's safety. A smile inadvertently appeared on her face, making her incredibly beautiful like a fairy.

Raising her hand, she adjusted the cap to perfection. Alister also wore a confident smile and then playfully pinched Yumikou's soft cheek.

Her skin was vibrant and elastic, fair as snow. It felt great when touched.

Yumikou stared at Alister with a slightly annoyed expression, as if saying, "I want to pinch you too."

Alister couldn't help but understand Yumikou's thoughts. He used his other hand to rub her cheek, and then let go, putting it into the pocket of his coat.

Alister closed his eyes, lowered his voice, and smiled as if he didn't care, "Do whatever you want."

In the pitch-black view, Alister could feel Yumikou's breath getting closer and her faint fragrance radiating from her. It was like a flower born in a clear lake, filling the air.

The gentle breeze swayed the leaves of the camphor trees by their side, and the slender branches danced, partially blocking the sky, casting a beautiful interplay of light and shadow.

Yumikou stared at Alister's face, which was just within reach. Her fair hand touched his face gently, slowly bringing them closer.

She didn't think about anything, just instinctively moved closer. Her azure eyes, filled with the image of the person she liked, couldn't escape Alister's gaze.

"No taking it back..." Yumikou murmured.

"I won't take it back." Alister lightly hummed.

Then, in the next moment, as if determined, Yumikou's other hand lifted the side of her ear, and she gently tasted Alister's lips.

Time seemed to stand still, and birds perched side by side on the branches of the camphor trees.

Feeling the softness of Yumikou's lips, Alister slowly opened his eyes. The wind that slipped in through the gaps between the buildings brushed his hair, as well as his heart.

"I take it back."

Saying so, under the witness of the camphor trees and the city alley behind them, Alister changed from passive to active, lightly biting the slightly parted lips of Yumikou.

Yumikou's fragrant and tender lips blossomed like a lily bud, fully opening at that moment, with the agile flower bud moving.

"Deceiver... You did take it back..."

"...Mmm."

During the interval between Alister's breaths, Yumikou softly and coldly reproached him, and when Alister responded, she took the initiative to lean in again.

"I'm going to punish you..." Her voice was soft.

In the morning alley slope, a picture unfolded of a handsome youth and a stunning young girl embracing each other, unseen by anyone...