Chapter : 2 Wife next Door

  "Pah!"

  "Pah!"

  "Pah!"

  The rhythmic sound of slippers echoed on the wooden floor as Yuki Takayanagi swiftly brought a pot of tea and a plate of mung bean cakes from the kitchen.

"Hoshino kun, it's been ages since you visited our small house. We used to spend every day together," Yuki said, arranging the tea and pastries on a neat glass coffee table.

Tea and delectable pastries found their place on a pristine glass coffee table, and Takayanagi Yuki gracefully settled onto a low stool with a bounce that revealed his expansive spirit.

  The enchanting woman's smile radiated from the tip of her eyebrows, her eyes forming crescent moons that held the gaze of a picturesque and handsome young man.

  "Hoshino why don't you say anything?"

  The Takayanagi family had become neighbors with Hoshino Jun six years ago, and the bond strengthened as both widowed parents navigated the challenges of raising children alone.

  The air was filled with a blend of nostalgia, camaraderie, and the subtle nuances of adult humor as the two friends caught up in the cozy confines of Yuki Takayanagi's home.

  Later, after being introduced by my aunt, the two adults became colleagues working together in the same supermarket.

Hoshino Jun and Takayanagi have been inseparable since they were in junior high school. Until now, when Hoshino Jun traveled through time for almost a year, the confession incident happened.

Since then, Hoshino Jun rarely came to Takayanagi's house, and occasionally he came with his aunt.

I didn't expect that Takayanagi Yuki would now ask, "Why don't you come to play with Gao Liucheng?"

It seems that Gao Liucheng did not tell Takayanagi Yuki that he and Hoshino Jun broke up because of a woman.

Therefore, Takayanagi Yuki should still regard him as the boy next door who was very close to Gao Liucheng.

"Aunt Yuki, I came today because I want to ask you for something."

Jun Hoshino sat opposite, his eyes always inadvertently staying on the fruit on the table in front of him.

That belongs to Yuki Takayanagi.

'I'm sorry, Mrs. Takayanagi.'

'It was Gao Liucheng who provoked me first. If it hadn't been for him, I wouldn't have come to you to ask for debt."

"Eh?!" Takayanagi Yuki looked a little confused.

This was the first time since she met Hoshino Jun that this obedient and sensible child had asked for something.

"What does Hoshino kunwant?"

After hearing this, Hoshino Jun's eyes stopped on Takayanagi Yuki.

  [Name: Yuki Takayanagi]

  [Strength: 6]

  [Intelligence: 4]

  [Charm: 9]

  [Occupation: Supermarket Cashier]

  [Friendship: She currently owes you a C-level friendship debt, please urge her to complete the payment as soon as possible ]

  [Method of payment: ]

  [Money: 1,000,000 yuan]

  [Food: Love bento for one consecutive year]

  [Friendship: a warm hug (ten minutes)]

Noticing Jun Hoshino's persistent gaze, Yuki Takayanagi followed his line of sight, only to find nothing there.

"Um? There's nothing, Xiaojun?" Takayanagi Yuki, now even more confused, waved her hand in front of Hoshino Jun.

It turned into another peculiar moment.

"Ahem." Hoshino Jun coughed twice. "Aunt Yuki, before you hear what I want, you should first know why I'm doing this."

With that, Hoshino Jun pulled out his phone from his bag, playing the previous recording from the teacher's office.

After listening, Takayanagi Yuki remained stunned for a while, and her eyes, when meeting Hoshino Jun's, shifted away in embarrassment.

"I'm sorry, Hoshino kun. It's all my fault for not taking good care of Gao Liucheng. Please forgive cheng kun."

The word "forgiveness" was uttered with a light tone.

Jun Hoshino put his phone back in his bag, then got straight to the point: "Aunt Yuki, I need one million yuan, can you give it to me?"

"One million!" Takayanagi Yuki was stunned, her slender white fingers trembling.

It was evident that, while one million yuan might not be too daunting for some, she couldn't afford it. Perhaps not even a fraction.

However, Hoshino Jun had anticipated her financial situation from the beginning.

So, he added, "Maybe Aunt Yuki can make me a year's love bento as compensation."

Hearing this, Takayanagi Yuki's expression softened, though she remained hesitant.

"Hoshino kun, you know Auntie's work situation. Auntie has to work the morning shift every other day, so can I do it for you every other day?"

"System, is that okay?"

[It is very humane to repay the debt without charging interest, and there is no room for bargaining.]

[Please also complete the collection as soon as possible.]

The system is unkind, not my problem.

Hoshino Jun shook his head: "Aunt Yuki, you are making it difficult for me to do this."

Takayanagi Yuki pursed her bright red lips, lowering her head, hands helplessly resting on her thighs, brows filled with sorrow.

"Alas~!"

Though the relationship between Hoshino Jun and Gao Liucheng isn't the best, he has always respected Takayanagi Yuki. But now, with Takayanagi Yuki unable to do anything, frustration fills the air.

Hoshino Jun took another look at Takayanagi Yuki. Delicate facial features, a slightly moist face, and smooth skin like ice and snow. The white T-shirt she wore stretched high, revealing her figure. The plump legs in sky blue jeans, not appearing fat due to her height, exuded a mature beauty.

At this time, she was like a prisoner waiting to be judged—full of concern and disturbance.

"I also have an easy and simple method of compensation that requires no money or effort," Jun Hoshino said gently, leaning on the table.

His voice was soft, but it immediately stunned Takayanagi Yuki.

"Hoshino kun, I am your aunt's subordinate, Gao Liucheng's mother."

"So what does it matter?!" Hoshino said leaning in.

Time seemed to have stopped, outside the window, the wind swayed.

"Huh~!" The atmosphere hung in suspense.

Takayanagi Yuki looked gloomy and let out a long breath.

At this time, she finally understood why Hoshino Jun had been staring at her endlessly just now.

Did it turn out that he had already made such a plan?

In the end, Takayanagi Yuki clenched her palms as if she had made up her mind.

The toes in the flat sandals were slightly bent due to too much tension. Standing on tiptoes, her feet formed a beautiful arc.

"Hoshino kun, please don't go too far with your conditions."

"The most I can do is rub it with my hands."

"If it's too much, I will never accept it."

As she spoke, Takayanagi Yuki stood with her legs together, stood up, and walked towards Hoshino Jun. Her face was red, and her whole persona exuded an aura of shame.

She walked up to Hoshino Jun, swallowed, squatted down, and stretched out her hand.

Before she could react, Hoshino Jun hugged her the next second: "Aunt Yuki, hug me, it'll be fine in ten minutes."

"Eh~?"

Was it just a hug? Takayanagi Yuki felt ashamed of what she had just thought.

The hot breath from the young man's mouth blew on her earlobe, and Takayanagi Yuki blushed, hugging Hoshino Jun tightly.

Hoshino kun is still a cute child.

The next second, Takayanagi Yuki suddenly felt a Alluring aura.

[Ding! ]

[Collection has been completed. ]

[Remuneration of 100,000 yuan has been paid to the private account of "Hoshino Jun" through formal channels. ]

To be continued..

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