Chapter 342

"We are going home, is big sister going home too?"

"Home? Can I go home with you?"

Yūhi Kurenai replied impulsively, but when she came to her senses, her face turned red.

However, she didn't take back her words but continued to stare closely at Niu and Luffy.

Although it was a slip of the tongue, this was indeed her thought.

She wanted to see Senju Xingye, even if she had to be thick-skinned, it didn't matter.

"Go to our house? Alright then."

Niu was somewhat surprised but didn't think deeply about it.

Moreover, Yūhi Kurenai was now a member of the squad, so naturally, she was their friend.

Niu was quite happy to have a friend come over to the house.

After all, having grown up in the Senju compound since she was little, the children of the Senju family didn't have many friends.

After arriving at the Ninja Academy, there wasn't enough time for Niu to make friends.

The only one who could be called a friend, Uchiha Itachi, was still studying hard at the Ninja Academy.

She didn't know when he would be able to graduate.

"That's great!"

Seeing Niu agree, Yūhi Kurenai jumped up in excitement.

Subsequently, she quickly tidied her appearance to avoid looking too disheveled from the previous mission, which would be too impolite.

"Strange person?"

Luffy muttered softly.

Although he had said himself that Yūhi Kurenai was like those women who wanted to marry Old Man, he forgot about it as soon as he turned his head after saying it.

Luffy wasn't someone who would remember a thing for a long time.

Only those people and things he was interested in would be imprinted in his memory.

Returning home.

Entering the legendary Senju compound, Yūhi Kurenai, who was entering for the first time, was full of wonder.

She sighed continuously.

"So big, there are so many houses."

"Is that room Xingye-kun's?"

"Or that one? No, the one inside is more magnificent, it must be that one!"

"I wonder if I can have a room here?"

Having spoken her inner thoughts, Yūhi Kurenai's cheeks immediately became flushed.

"Little sister, even if you like my husband, isn't it a bit impolite to say it so blatantly?"

Yūhi Kurenai's face turned pale instantly, and when she looked up, she saw a woman in a gorgeous long dress walking gracefully toward her.

Seeing this woman, Niu and Luffy said obediently.

"Hello, Mother Shiori."

Maru Shiori nodded in response and then, relying on her height advantage, looked down at Yūhi Kurenai.

"My husband's excellence is obvious to all, so I can understand you being infatuated with him."

"But as a girl, one should still have the necessary reserve."

"My husband is not someone who will accept just any random butterfly or bee."

The words made Yūhi Kurenai's face turn increasingly pale.

Compared to this noble and luxurious woman opposite her, she was like a country girl from the sticks.

There was absolutely no comparison.

At this moment, she deeply felt that her wish was just a delusion.

Those who could accompany Senju Xingye were all such excellent women, right?

I am just an ordinary woman in Konoha, with no strength, no background, and even in terms of figure and appearance, there is a huge gap compared to her.

Yūhi Kurenai felt extremely inferior.

"I'm sorry, I've intruded presumptuously, I'll leave now."

She lowered her head, unable to even meet Maru Shiori's eyes.

With tears glistening in the corners of her eyes, she turned to leave.

"Stop, who allowed..."

"Is my Senju compound a place you can come and go as you please?"

Maru Shiori's stern words made Yūhi Kurenai's body tremble; she stopped, but didn't dare to look back.

With her head lowered, she only heard light footsteps approaching her.

Subsequently, she saw the luxurious hem of a dress appear before her eyes.

She saw a pair of hands, white as jade, reach out and cup her cheeks.

Her face was lifted, and she saw an extremely beautiful woman.

The other's beauty even made Yūhi Kurenai, as a woman, feel somewhat intoxicated.

"Since you have the courage to step in, don't regret your choice."

"If you only have this level of courage, then it's best you never appear in front of me again."

Maru Shiori said softly, the sternness in her tone gone, replaced by a hint of encouragement.

Although the words remained merciless, Yūhi Kurenai, who was sensitive in her feelings, felt the kindness the other party was showing.

"... I, I want..."

Under the other's encouraging gaze, Yūhi Kurenai wanted to say her true thoughts.

Maru Shiori watched her quietly, her gaze gradually becoming gentle.

"If you want something, you must pursue it bravely."

"Don't hope for handouts from others; there won't be sweet tangerines there, only rotten apples."

Yūhi Kurenai's eyes immediately became firm.

"I want to marry Xingye-kun!"

She looked into the other's eyes and said it firmly.

But immediately, seeing the smile in the other's eyes, she realized what she had just said.

Her cheeks instantly became as hot as fire.

What did I just say!

Saying I want to marry her husband in front of her! This kind of talk is too shameful!

Ahhh—I want to crawl into a crack in the ground!

Yūhi Kurenai covered her cheeks abruptly, not daring to look at Maru Shiori's expression.

At this moment, shame and panic filled her chest, but there was no fear.

Perhaps it was seeing Maru Shiori's bright, smiling eyes that made her feel no more panic in her heart.

"Why are you shy? Is it so shy to say what you think?"

Maru Shiori's words were full of laughter.

Completely different from her stern appearance just now.

"Was Mother Shiori just scaring people?"

Niu asked curiously.

"Good baby, I was just testing her."

Maru Shiori reached out and picked up little Niu, gently tapping her nose.

Subsequently, she turned her gaze to Yūhi Kurenai, who was looking at her through her fingers.

"Since you have the courage to step in here, you naturally must have the corresponding mental preparation."

"After all, not everyone can be my husband's concubine." ===== CHAPTER 346 =====