MTLNOVEL Chapter 240: Chapter 235: Huh? Are You Mistaking Something?
"I'm back..."
"Meow~" Welcome back.
"Little Li, were you waiting for me?"
"Meow..." Probably...
Mei pushed open the door and saw Fu Lin waiting at the entrance for her return. The exhaustion she had been feeling instantly melted away, as if she had just tasted pure white sugar—sweet and comforting.
She handed the bento box to the 'maid' standing beside her, then picked up Fu Lin and snuggled him tightly, making Fu Lin, who was already exhausted, even more drained...
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Mei lightly tapped Fu Lin's pink nose with her fingertip, curling her lips into a smile and saying, "Hmm~ Have you been behaving at home?"
"Sneeze! Meow meow." Of course, I just scared the maid away, used the pocket money in your piggy bank to buy food...
Fu Lin shook his head, feeling an itch in his nose, then let out a sneeze, which amused Mei.
Seeing this, Mei's playful side was sparked. She lifted a strand of her hair and gently brushed it against Fu Lin's nose. When Fu Lin sneezed again, Mei burst into laughter.
"Hahaha." The 'maid' came out from the kitchen, looked at Mei, who was still at the entrance, and said, "Miss, dinner is ready."
After sneezing again, Fu Lin rubbed his nose with his paw, then buried his face into Mei's arm. "Meow..." Saved...
"It smells so good... Isn't this a bit too much..."
Mei held Fu Lin in her arms and walked to the dining table. Looking at the lavish dinner spread before her, she turned to the maid beside her, who had a vacant look in her eyes, feeling overwhelmed.
Maid, "..."
Fu Lin peeked out from Mei's embrace, looking at the table full of his favorite dishes, feeling a little guilty, "..." Ahem, I accidentally bought too much when I saw all the delicious food. Luckily, Mei has plenty of money...
"Um... Are you feeling unwell? I can ask my dad to give you a few days off..."
Mei looked at the silent, occasionally dazed maid and, for some reason, felt a bit uneasy. Stroking Fu Lin in her arms, her eyes slightly narrowed.
"Thank you for your concern, Miss." The maid respectfully looked at Mei, though her tone was slightly stiff.
Mei stroked the unmoving Fu Lin in her arms, giving the maid an unfriendly look, "...You should go rest now."
"My deepest apologies, Miss." Finally, I can leave!
Fu Lin was delighted, controlling the maid to bow slightly before walking towards the entrance. She changed her shoes, stepped out of the villa, scanned her surroundings, and then disappeared.
After the maid left, Mei looked at the exhausted Fu Lin and asked worriedly, "Little Li, were you bullied by the maid while I was away?"
"Meow? Meow meow meow? Meow meow meow meow meow?" Huh? Are you misunderstanding something? Shouldn't it be me, the yokai, bullying her in your eyes?
Having just freed herself from another body and finally feeling mentally relaxed, Fu Lin was stunned upon hearing Mei's words. He cried out in confusion, surprised by how much Mei trusted him.
Mei scratched her head, looked seriously at Fu Lin, and said,
"Little Li, I'm going to call my dad right now and have him replace that maid. I don't need a disobedient servant. If possible, I can actually take care of myself."
'No, wait, haven't you been planning to replace her for a while?!' Fu Lin, hearing Mei's words, noticed the glint in her eyes and realized he was just an excuse. So much for feeling touched—I thought you trusted me that much.
"With just you and me at home, there'll be no need to worry about anyone discovering you're a yokai."
Mei's tone shifted, her eyes flickering as she stared at Fu Lin. Her voice turned slightly cold, somewhat resembling her future self as the Herrscher of Thunder.
Fu Lin was happy to hear this but also worried as she looked at Mei's young face. Could Mei really take care of herself?
Besides, Raiden Ryoma would never agree. He'd probably just hire another maid... Wait a minute, maybe I could control another body and act as the maid myself?
That way, I could also take care of myself and buy things I like!
Fu Lin's eyes lit up, but he wasn't in a hurry. He gently brushed Mei's chin with his tail before jumping onto the dining table, sitting next to the dish he wanted to eat, and called out to Mei,
"Meow." Let's eat first. I'm starving from waiting for you.
"You want to eat this one..."
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Just as Mei was almost done eating, the landline at the entrance rang.
"Ring ring ring~ Ring ring ring~"
"It's Dad!"
Mei ran over excitedly. Seeing the caller ID, she quickly picked up the phone. Fu Lin also trotted over, pawing at Mei's leg.
Mei bent down to pick up Fu Lin, then called out to the person on the other end, "Dad, why are you calling?"
Raiden Ryoma sat in his office. Hearing his daughter's voice, he asked, "Mei, are you doing well?"
Mei looked at the phone in confusion but was momentarily stunned by Raiden Ryoma's serious tone. "I'm doing fine... What's the matter, Dad?"
Raiden Ryoma let out a sigh of relief, then returned to his usual tone and asked with concern, "Nothing much. Have you had dinner?"
Mei's eyes flickered slightly before curving into a beautiful arc. She softly said, "Mm, Dad, I... I want to..."
Before Mei could finish, Raiden Ryoma firmly refused, "No. You're still too young to take care of yourself."
Mei looked at Fu Lin, who was secretly listening in her arms, and pursed her lips. "But... but she bullied, Little Li..."
Hearing Mei's words, Fu Lin shrank her neck, feeling a little embarrassed.
Raiden Ryoma was taken aback. Then, realizing who "Little Li" referred to, he lightly tapped his fingers on the desk while looking at the maid's resignation letter on his computer, his mind racing with thoughts.