Zongman: Unknowingly trapped in the hatchet

"Yui, it's about time to let go..."

Realizing that there were more and more people around, Yukino's cheeks flushed slightly and she gently reminded Yui.

Just as Yui said, the cafe was really not far away, so Yui and her friends chose to walk there, and the three of them maintained the state of [holding Xue on the left and Su on the right].

"Hey, why?"

Yui is at the proudest moment of her life right now. With one in her left hand and one in her right hand, it is no exaggeration to say that she is a winner in life.

Now that Yukino interrupted her, Yui seemed to have not recovered yet and asked in confusion.

"More and more people are looking at us..."

After hearing what Yukino said, Yui looked left and right, and then she noticed that because they had entered a commercial street and there were more and more people on the street, many people were secretly discussing the relationship between the three of them.

After realizing what she had done, Yui quickly let go of the hands of the two people. She had no choice but to stare at the ground to avoid the sight of people around her.

"Why don't you continue holding my hand?" At this time, a devilish whisper came from Yui's soft ears, obviously from Su Qing.

In the past, it was not uncommon for the three of them to walk together, but it was usually Yui holding Yukino's arm, while Su Qing walked side by side with the two of them, or simply walked half a body length behind them.

A situation like today... has never happened before.

Facing Su Qing's question, Yui remained silent, and for some reason, Yukino also lowered her eyes, not knowing what she was thinking.

Seeing this, Su Qing did not say anything more, but pointed to a store not far away [Good Luck Cafe] and said:

"Is that the one?"

After hearing Su Qing's words, Yui and Yukino also looked in the direction of Su Qing's finger. Although Yukino didn't know if it was true or not, people would pretend to be busy and find something to do when they are embarrassed.

“This is the one, let’s go.” Yui urged for once, and her short legs walked faster towards the coffee shop.

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Inside the cafe, soft and warm light shines through the retro chandeliers, giving the entire space a cozy atmosphere.

The walls are covered in elegant beige, with several abstract art paintings hanging on the walls. The colorful yet harmonious colors add a touch of artistic atmosphere to the store.

In the center are round wooden tables and chairs, the tabletops are as smooth as mirrors, reflecting the surrounding environment, looking both simple and modern. On each table is a small vase of fresh flowers, the fragrance of flowers and coffee intertwined, making people feel relaxed and happy.

There is a bar in a corner of the cafe, behind which are neatly arranged various coffee beans and exquisite coffee utensils.

"How about it, this store looks good!"

After entering the coffee shop, the three of them found a relatively quiet place to sit down, and Yui couldn't wait to take credit.

"Just looking at the decoration, it's really nice, and the environment is also very good." Yukino nodded in agreement. She liked this atmosphere very much.

"Let's see what to drink first." Adhering to the principle of ladies first, Su Qing pushed the menu to the two of them.

"I want vanilla latte!" Yui took the menu, glanced at it casually, and decided what she wanted to drink.

Vanilla latte is based on strong coffee, with milk and vanilla syrup. It is a sweeter type of coffee, which suits Yui's taste very well.

"I always feel that Xiaoqing is thinking about something weird." Yui said dissatisfiedly when she saw that Su Qing didn't speak but fell into thinking mode.

"What weird things can you think of while drinking coffee?"

Su Qing discovered that Yui had become smarter recently... She could even tell that he was secretly plotting against her.

"I'm not in a good mood today, so I'm drinking sweet coffee. In the past, when Yumiko and I drank coffee, we drank extremely bitter coffee!"

Yui rubbed her nose, pretending to be calm, and said proudly, but the guilt behind her words was too easy to understand.

However, what Yui said was also true. She and Yumiko did drink extremely bitter coffee once, but after taking a sip, she picked up the sugar bag on the table and added more bitter coffee.

This isn't like drinking, bragging about how much alcohol you can drink...

Faced with Yui's inexplicable boasting, Su Qing just smiled and said nothing more, then turned to look at Yukino.

"I'll have a cappuccino." Xueno returned the menu to Su Qing and said softly.

Su Qing thought that the other party would choose a bitter type such as Italian coffee, but he didn't expect that the other party would choose this one.

After taking the menu, because Yukino did not close the menu, Su Qing quickly saw the picture of the cappuccino that Yukino chose. It was an ordinary cappuccino. The only thing that made Su Qing take a second look was the layer of [Panda] cream on the surface.

After Su Qing chose her coffee, she was about to wave for the waiter to come over, but Yui seemed to have seen something and quickly stopped her, "Wait!"

"What's wrong?" Su Qing looked at Yui in confusion.

"I, I want to order something else..." Yui said a little embarrassedly.

"What else would you like to order?" Su Qing handed the menu to Yui.

Yui took the menu, looked at it carefully, then pointed to a strawberry cake on it and said softly, "This one."

Su Qing nodded in agreement. However, Yui seemed to have some concerns. She added in a low voice: "But this is a bit big, I may not be able to finish it..."

Hearing this, Su Qing smiled, turned to look at Xue Nai, and asked: "Then how about the three of us eating together?"

Xueno nodded slightly, obviously also very interested in the strawberry cake. So, Su Qing waved again to signal the waiter to come over to take the order.

Yui's face suddenly broke into a joyful smile, and her eyes sparkled with anticipation.

I just don’t know whether she was happy because she could taste the delicious cake or because she could share the cake with everyone.

While waiting for coffee and cake, Su Qing and the other two began discussing today's commission.

Yui raised her hand and asked:

"How did Xiaoqing know that Mochizuki Ryu was in the orphanage?"

"I'm just guessing. After all, if someone disappears without saying a word, they'll usually find a relatively quiet and reassuring place."

“I see.” Yui nodded thoughtfully.

"Then... why is it the orphanage? According to Wang Yueli, they have left the orphanage for a long time. And I checked online and found that the orphanage has been abandoned for many years."

There were still some things that Yukino couldn't figure out.

"Memories, although black and white and powerless, are irreplaceable." Su Qing did not explain directly, but played a riddle.

"Irreplaceable...? Isn't that scary?" Xueno asked back after listening to Su Qing's words.

"Eh? Why would it be scary? I think irreplaceable things are very romantic, just like Xiaoqing and Xiaoxue are my irreplaceable friends!"

In Yui's heart, Su Qing and Xueno have such an irreplaceable position.

Are Su Qing and Xue Nai scary to her? The answer is no and the opposite.

"Isn't it more terrifying if something can be replaced?"

“For an individual, only when his value is unique and cannot be replaced by others, can he truly have the foundation for [living and making a living].”

"It can be replaced at will like a part in a factory. It is just a floating duckweed."

In response to Yukino's question, Su Qing only briefly addressed it and did not discuss it in depth.

After all, if I continue talking about Yui, the system will crash...

I'm crying. Su Qing even considers Yui at this time.

Afterwards, the three of them started chatting about other topics, such as where Hikigaya and Ayaka were drinking tea. Su Qing even specifically tagged Hikigaya in the group, but three minutes later, Ayaka sent a photo of herself and Hikigaya.

"It looks like they had a good time." Su Qing smiled, then showed the photos to Yui and Yukino for them to appreciate.

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