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The smile of Mizuki Fukayama, the student council president of Seihou Girls' Academy, vanished instantly.
His expression was slightly conflicted, and he seemed a little depressed.
When Mu Xiaoxiao walked over, she saw her expression and teased, "What's wrong, President Shenshan? Are you in a bad mood? Are you reluctant to part with her?"
“It’s not that I’m stingy with the money,” she said, lifting the duffel bag from the floor and slamming it heavily onto the table. “The payment we agreed on last time is all here.”
She added quite a lot.
"You're carrying cash like this?" Mu Xiaoxiao's eyes almost popped out.
"what happened?"
"..."
Fortunately, this is Mira's territory, otherwise this kid wouldn't be afraid of being targeted.
Rurikawa, standing to the side, first glanced around. This was the same café where she had met her master last time, a place full of memories for her. Then she focused her gaze on Mizuki Fukayama, a very pretty girl.
Moreover, judging from the way her master looked at her, it was very similar to that of Miss Touka and the others. Rurikawa quickly concluded that her master had feelings for her.
"It's really not easy to see you, Xiaoxiao," Mizuki Fukayama said, having paid but not yet intending to leave. She glanced casually at the girl beside him. "And who is this?"
“I am the master’s personal maid. Hello, Miss Fukayama,” Liulichuan said, helping Mu Xiaoxiao lift her luggage bag and nodding.
"..."
Maid?
Mizuki Fukayama took a sip of coffee, and thought, "Damn it, I'm even more annoyed now."
Chapter 121 Anri Saki's Despair
At the entrance of the villa, servants stood in a row, bowing their heads respectfully, as if to welcome some important person. Several men in suits standing in the middle had serious expressions, showing a mix of unease and excitement.
Their contradictory expressions made them look somewhat conflicted, but overall, their anticipation outweighed their nervousness, until a luxury car drove up from the far end, which cheered everyone up.
coming!
The car stopped at the entrance. The driver and bodyguard first pulled the door shut, until a young man stepped out. He had blond hair, wore sunglasses, and was dressed in custom-made expensive clothes. He exuded an invisible aura.
Upon seeing him, the people who came to greet him all wore smiles that were somewhat obsequious.
"Young Master Boyman, welcome to the Kofukuji family—"
Yes, this is the villa of the Xingfu Temple family.
The Kofukuji family was not a powerful clan. They lacked strength, wealth, and a long history. In Tokyo, the Kofukuji family was insignificant, much like the Miyajima family. Compared to truly prestigious families, this so-called noble family was no different from ordinary people.
So, like Miyajima Sosuke, they wanted to get on Boiman's bandwagon.
To their surprise, young master Boyman also became interested in the Kofukuji family and agreed to meet them. Moreover, it seemed that they had a great chance of climbing the social ladder.
"Is that Boiman?" In the crowd behind, a male high school student in uniform stared at the blond-haired man surrounded by his father and others. This young master of the Kofukuji family, Kofukuji Takaya, was forced to stand here to greet him.
"I've heard about his deeds; that man doesn't have a good reputation." The moment he saw the other person, a chill ran down his spine. He felt that the other person was dangerous, even mortally dangerous.
“But the Poyman family wields considerable power,” the girl beside her said calmly.
She was a remarkably beautiful, even stunning, young girl with beautiful silver hair tied into a ponytail with a red ribbon, a maid headband on her head, and a white maid outfit. She had a fair and delicate face, and clear, bright eyes like purple gemstones.
His gaze was a little nasty.
This is Kofukuji Takaya's maid, and also his childhood friend and playmate who grew up together.
As soon as Anri Siji finished speaking, she suddenly paused, because the blond-haired Boyman who was surrounded by the crowd was actually walking towards Takaya Kofukuji—no, towards me? That man was looking at me?
The crowd parted to make way, while Kofukuji Takaya, the young master of the Kofukuji family, who was in the center, looked completely bewildered and didn't know what was going on. Not only him, but everyone else was also confused.
Only Anri Sakishige sensed something; the man's gaze towards her was filled with aggression.
She frowned.
"I just took a quick look, and those maids are all quite ordinary. Mr. Kofukuji, next time, please don't send those low-class maids out to greet us. It's embarrassing."
The blond guy paused for a few seconds.
“However, the reason I’m here today is because there’s someone here who interests me,” he said, staring unabashedly at the beautiful maid in front of him, his eyes shining, “not because of your Kofukuji family, so don’t get the wrong idea.”
The silver-haired maid's expression was unusually unpleasant.
“Young Master Boyman,” Kofukuji Takaya saw his father approach him in a fawning tone, “You mean Anri Shiki? She’s a maid trained by the Kofukuji family since childhood, and also Takaya’s playmate.”
he introduced.
“Still a high school student,” Poiman laughed even more heartily. “Not bad, you’re quite lucky to have such a beautiful maid. But I’m also very interested in her. Would you mind giving this maid to me, young master Takaya?”
He spoke politely, but the blond-haired man's eyes were already glaring at him with a sharp gaze.
"What did you say?! I'll give it to you?!"
These words stunned Kofukuji Ryūya. He stared wide-eyed and repeated them incredulously.
"Yes, this woman is quite to my liking." Although she is not as perfect as Rurikawa Tsubaki, she is an exceptional woman in terms of both appearance and personality. "I've taken a liking to her."
“I’ve said it before, the reason I was willing to waste my precious time coming here is for this woman,” Poiman said casually, glancing at Kofukuji Takaya, whose face was flushed, and at Shiki Anri, who was keeping her head down and not saying a word.
"Speaking of which, there's something quite interesting. That man from the Miyajima family, what was his name again? Oh, Miyajima Sosuke, that guy, just like you guys, also wants to get involved with me. He's even willing to sacrifice his own wife for this, offering her to me."
“Look at him, he’s much more sensible than you. Mr. Kofukuji, show some sincerity. She’s just a maid. Are you going to anger me over a maid? Or are you going to offer your own wife in place of her?”
It was quiet all around.
Without any hesitation, the head of the Kofukuji family made a decision in an instant. He could clearly distinguish between the importance of a maid and the future of the family. "I understand, Master Boyman. It is Anri's good fortune to have you take a liking to her. Of course I will not refuse."
"Father!!!"
Kofukuji Takashi couldn't accept that his childhood friend, his maid, and the girl he loved, was being given away by his father. His mind was buzzing, and he shouted, "How could they do this?!"
“Xingli, she clearly…”
"Shut up!" the man snapped at his son, glaring at him mercilessly. "Don't forget you're the heir to the Kofukuji family! I'm not just doing this for the family, but also for your future—"
"This……"
Kofukuji Takaya clenched his fists. Even so, he couldn't accept giving away the girl he liked to someone else and letting her be played with by that person.
"Besides, you and Xingli aren't dating or even lovers, so what's there to care about?"
Kofukuji Takaya was stunned. He wanted to tell her that he liked her, but faced with his father's imposing aura, Poyman's teasing gaze, and the expectant eyes of the people around him, under such pressure and atmosphere, he ultimately did not dare to say it.
He lowered his head.
He didn't speak again, as if he had resigned himself to his fate.
Anri Saki stood to the side, her fists clenched. She hadn't expected to suddenly become a sacrifice, and of course she didn't want to! Besides, she already had someone she liked—
But when she saw the boy she liked, Kofukuji Ryuya, looking timid, fearful, and submissive, Shiki Anri's face turned pale, and she stared wide-eyed in disbelief.
A tremendous fear enveloped her, a chill ran through her, and the malice around her made it hard to breathe. The only person who could save her, Kofukuji Takaya, lowered his head as if she had resigned herself to her fate, and Shiki Anri felt an even more terrifying chill.
He succumbed to the silver-haired maid's coldness.
“Very good, I have seen your sincerity. The Kofukuji family can ask for anything they need. I’m always a generous person,” said the blond-haired Boyman, then licked his lips and stared at Anri Shiki. “But before that, I have something else to do.”
"Prepare a room for me. I need to check on this maid's appearance first. Is that alright?"
Kofukuji Takaya was teetering on the brink of collapse. He had countless rages raging within him, but every time he saw the blond-haired man's mocking eyes and his father's stern faces, his courage vanished.
“Of course, no problem,” Poiman’s attitude was really arrogant, but Shiki Anri was just a maid after all, and of course they wouldn’t turn against her for a maid. “We’ll go prepare a room for you right away.”
“Xingli, take good care of young master Boyman later, this is your chance…”
The silver-haired maid was pale. She glanced at Kofukuji Takaya, who said nothing, just stood there silently, not moving an inch even as she was being taken away by this man.
The girl's purple eyes were filled with disappointment.
The thought of being humiliated by this man, while the person she loved dared not say a word and could only watch, filled her heart with icy coldness, desolation, and despair.
"Young Master, Young Master Boyman!"
Just then, one of his bodyguards rushed over, turning around with a face full of anger. He had just brought Si Cheng Xingli upstairs and was about to enjoy his prey when he turned around with a cold look in his eyes. "You have disturbed my mood. If it is not something important, you should know the consequences."
"This, Master Boyman, the people we sent to track Miss Rurikawa have gone missing..."
"What?!!"
"Not only our people, but even Miss Rurikawa has disappeared without a trace."
"..."
The blond-haired man's face was unusually ugly. Although the white-haired maid had piqued his interest, the person Boiman truly valued was Tsubaki Rurikawa, that perfect girl.
And now you're telling me she's gone?
"Impossible! She's lost everything. How could a penniless girl escape my control!"
There must be someone helping her!
Huang Mao was furious and had no desire to stay any longer. His most important target had slipped out of his control, which gave him a bad feeling. This man, who had been calm and arrogant since he got out of the car, finally revealed his panic and anger.
"Come back with me now to find them!!"
“Um, Mr. Boyman, we are here…”
The people from Xingfu Temple were dumbfounded. What should we do?
The blond-haired man paused, without turning his head, and said, "You guys should come to the banquet tomorrow too. Oh, and don't forget to bring Miss Anri Sakishige along."
"Of course, we will bring apricots with us."
Kofukuji Takaya received a warning from his father, "Anni, just stay in your room and rest. If you need anything, just tell us. As for unrealistic things, forget about them. Don't cause trouble for us or for Takaya."
"..."
Hearing these suggestive words, the girl's mouth was filled with a bitter taste.
Chapter 122 You seem troubled?
"Luna, Luna, should we make a move?"
Outside the Xingfuji family's house, a bird and a cat were perched on a tree trunk, observing the situation inside. In fact, the two little guys had followed Boiman here after he arrived.
The little wagtail has mastered the power of the wind, and being a bird, it is an excellent scout. Ever since Aunt Miyajima Tsubaki, Mu Xiaoxiao has been asking her to find this Boiman, and then having Luna go along to keep an eye on this blond guy.
“That guy is so annoying,” Anna flapped her wings. “He’s so arrogant. Luna, you should give him a good slashing.”
“Meow~. Don’t order me around, you silly Anna,” Luna said, crouching there, her tail swishing back and forth. “And if we’re going to do something, it has to be a fatal blow, or we’ll be exposed.”
Poyman had no idea that if he had actually tried to do something to Anri Tsukasa, Luna was about to make her move.
"Then hurry up and do it! He's found out about Miss Rurikawa..."
"Your brain capacity is really small. He hasn't found Liulichuan yet, and even if he had, the master would have made preparations."
"..."
Was she being mocked? Anna glared angrily at Luna, who had already stood up. "They're leaving, hurry up and follow them!"
The bird and the cat caught up with the car again. No one noticed their presence. Even if they did, they were just ordinary little animals. No one ever thought that these two little creatures were someone's eyes for surveillance, or that they were so clever that they could talk lewdly.
Before leaving, Luna glanced back at the Kofukuji family one last time. The girl's desperate and lifeless expression flashed through her mind. "She's pretty lucky. The master is just about to deal with that disgusting man. Humph, what nobleman, what Boyman, they're all trash."
Luna's speech is becoming more and more fluent, and her tone is becoming more and more like Mu Xiaoxiao's.
However, Anri Siji, who was in the room, could not hear the little black cat's mutterings. She was unaware of all this, and neither was the Kofukuji family. They were excited and thrilled to be able to get in touch with Poyman.
Immersed in immense joy.
In stark contrast to them was Anri Tsukasa, whose silver-haired maid sat expressionlessly on the edge of the bed.
She didn't understand why her fate had suddenly taken such a turn for the worse, but upon reflection, given Poyman's reputation, the Kofukuji family's attempt to collude with a tiger was perhaps destined to end this way.
Although she escaped death tonight, it was only a postponement, a day or two later she would be humiliated by him. From the moment Kofukuji Takaya silently submitted, Shiki Anri knew her fate: to become that man's plaything.
An inescapable fate.
She herself seemed to have lost the will to resist, and remained motionless.
Anri Saki knew she was under house arrest, with bodyguards guarding the door.
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