Chapter 369

She became curious.

"No need,"

Lin Ye got out of the car, closed the door, and walked toward the Fujibayashi residence.

The reason for coming here was simple: to check on Fujibayashi Kyou's condition, as well as to conduct experiments and tests.

Having a dedicated car and driver was indeed much more convenient; it could save quite a bit of time.

'Ding-dong!'

Lin Ye pressed the doorbell.

"Ding-dong!"

A moment later, footsteps sounded, and the door was opened.

"It's you,"

Seeing that the person who arrived was Lin Ye, Fujibayashi Kyou couldn't help but feel a flash of wariness, but a certain thought also surfaced: she wanted to ask Lin Ye about her fainting spell yesterday.

"It's me. Is Ryou not home?"

Looking at Fujibayashi Kyou's vibrant appearance, Lin Ye confirmed that she didn't have any major issues.

"She's not."

"Miss Fujibayashi, no matter how you look at it, I was the one who brought you back, right? Carrying you back was very tiring."

Because Fujibayashi Ryou had sent a message that morning informing him of the relevant situation, Lin Ye knew what Fujibayashi Kyou was aware of.

"I didn't..." she muttered half a sentence, but Fujibayashi Kyou realized her choice of words wasn't very appropriate, so she swallowed the rest.

"Regarding you bringing me back, I am now officially expressing my gratitude to you. I will personally cook a sumptuous dinner to thank you and Miss Isshiki, but my sister's matter is separate."

She said this to Lin Ye very seriously.

Since Fujibayashi Kyou had put it that way, Lin Ye accepted it.

"What is the matter regarding my sister? I can pass on the message for you."

"I'm looking for her help."

Help?

You still need Ryou's help? Was my previous help not enough for you?

Are you addicted to playing this game or what?

But what Fujibayashi Kyou was more worried about was that if Lin Ye really asked her sister for help, it would lead to the exposure of what happened that night. How would she face her sister then!

Lin Ye's true target was Fujibayashi Kyou,

because Fujibayashi Kyou was currently in a state different from everyone else.

He had saved Fujibayashi Kyou, but she didn't know it was him who saved her—at least, she couldn't be certain—and strictly speaking, her favorability toward him wasn't high. So, in this current situation, was she still within the scope of the targets for the drawback of his superpower, 'Pilfer'?

If she was, then the target was 'the rescued'; if not, 'then it's someone with high favorability.'

Through Fujibayashi Kyou, he could basically determine this; later, Fujibayashi Ryou and even Yukinoshita Haruno would also be supplementary test subjects.

"What kind of help?"

"This..."

"I'll help you, but you must promise me you won't ask Ryou for help,"

Lin Ye understood Fujibayashi Kyou's meaning; she didn't want Fujibayashi Ryou to know about what happened the night before last.

This wasn't something unacceptable to Lin Ye.

"Fine."

He cooperated to satisfy this request of Fujibayashi Kyou's.

"Go ahead! What help do you need from me?"

"Just hold my hand."

Lin Ye reached out his hand toward Fujibayashi Kyou; at this moment, he wasn't wearing gloves.

"No matter what happens, don't make a fuss. Please calmly accept whatever happens afterward. Can you do that?"

Fujibayashi Kyou feigned confusion and frowned, indicating she was completely in the dark, but finally, she nodded with furrowed brows.

Afterward, she looked at Lin Ye's outstretched right hand.

Facing this hand, Fujibayashi Kyou felt immense pressure, but she still gritted her teeth and took it.

Hands clasped, skin touched, the air fell silent.

No changes occurred at all.

Fujibayashi Kyou didn't feel any change in herself.

She let out a sigh of relief.

"What else do I need to do?"

"Actually, there is one thing I think it's better to tell you," Lin Ye said, withdrawing his hand.

"What thing?"

"I know who saved you."

"What?"

Fujibayashi Kyou was shocked, but a feeling of excitement welled up inside her. "Who saved me? I must properly thank them for their life-saving grace."

This piqued Lin Ye's interest.

"How do you plan to thank them?"

"It's a secret."

"Then I won't tell you."

"..."

Despicable man, contemptible man.

Fujibayashi Kyou gritted her teeth as she watched him.

"I'll treat them to the food I cook."

"Just that? That lacks sincerity!"

This dismissive tone immediately infuriated Fujibayashi Kyou.

She crossed her arms and huffed, "Of course it's not just that. I also... I also... if he is a man of appropriate age, I even intend to offer myself to him to repay his life-saving grace. Is that enough sincerity for you!"

Lin Ye:???

Envious, aren't you! Envious, aren't you! As a man, you must be dying of envy.

Fujibayashi Kyou was quite confident in her beauty and figure; she didn't know how many men had coveted her since she was a child.

She was absolutely certain that Lin Ye was also within this range.

"To be able to save me from such a dangerous place, I must thank you properly no matter what; offering myself to you is just the beginning."

Offering yourself?

You really dare to say that!

Would the dictionary queen of Sobu High actually repay a debt by offering herself? Is there such a good thing?

"Why, don't you believe it?"

Tenglin Xing asked with skepticism.

"I don't really believe it," Lin Ye said calmly.

"Hmph, I'm telling the truth anyway. You can tell me now who saved me."

Lin Ye hesitated for a moment, then spoke, "I'd like to ask, is seventeen considered the right age?"

This premise was very important. Lin Ye was very sensitive, especially after having experienced the Eerie World; he placed great emphasis on analyzing and pondering the information within words and language, seeking out key information whenever possible.

"Of course it is."

17 isn't old; 37 is when it's not okay!

"Oh!"

"Hurry up and tell me, stop saying 'oh'! Tell me who saved me."

"Let's go to your room!"

Tenglin Xing was stunned. "What for, going to my room?"

"To give you the opportunity to offer yourself."

Tenglin Xing:???