Chapter 428: Leaving the Facts Aside

It wasn't that Chen Yongren did it on purpose.

While rushing to Yu City, to avoid any mishap he never left Lin Ke Xin's side, smoothly reaching Yu City, where he then discovered a Japanese spy, and only now has he been able to relax.

Chen Yongren felt that he needed to properly study time-management related knowledge.

Now that I've remembered, I can't let the trio keep starving like this.

But having said that, since they're already hungry till now, letting them stay hungry a bit longer won't hurt.

Compared to the starving trio, Chen Yongren cared more about what reward he had received for capturing people back when he went to Zhongtong.

He opened the warehouse and examined it thoroughly.

Aside from some upgrade materials for vehicles and battle uniforms, there were gold and skill-upgrade materials.

Hmm…

Chen Yongren's gaze was instantly drawn to a brand-new skill.

【Lucky Halo】: Master, your luck will be greatly enhanced.

Huh?

That's it?

Chen Yongren was stunned?

Dog System, this is too short, isn't it?

Chen Yongren had never seen such a brief system introduction before.

Previously skills required at least two or three sentences, but this time the Dog System kept it brief.

He asked the Dog System.

All he got in return was just one sentence.

This skill is a passive aura; its exact effects are for the host to verify themselves.

Chen Yongren also couldn't be bothered to argue with the Dog System, returned to his room, locked the door, and disguised himself.

He then took out the Any Door.

Before leaving Songhu, Chen Yongren caused quite a commotion and also killed several agents of No. 76.

The Any Door still has ten uses left, so there's no need to worry about running out.

Chen Yongren opened the door and came to the alley near the Fujiwara trio's residence.

Just after stepping out of the Any Door, as he was about to buy something for the trio, Chen Yongren felt something under his foot.

He lowered his head to look.

Huh?

Silver dollars???

Chen Yongren was stunned, picked it up, and blew near his ear.

Whoa~

The hum of the silver dollar echoed in his ear.

This is the effect of the Lucky Halo—just stepping outside lets him pick up silver dollars.

After composing himself, Chen Yongren first went to the street to buy some food, daily necessities, and a change of clothes.

After finishing his purchases, Chen Yongren felt the ten warm silver dollars in his pocket and fell into thought.

This time he bought a bunch of stuff, which altogether came to three silver dollars—so he didn't waste money, but actually earned seven silver dollars…

This Lucky Halo is really damn good…

After calming his mind, Chen Yongren continued toward the safe house where the trio was staying.

Although he was keeping them like little pets, he couldn't let the trio stay hungry and continue being so slovenly.

……

The Fujiwara trio's safe house.

The trio, who hadn't eaten for three days, were on the verge of tears, only able to huddle together on the bed for warmth.

Before leaving, Chen Yongren told them that outside was very dangerous, they must not casually go out wandering, and just patiently wait for his return.

Having no one else to rely on locally, they could only obey Chen Yongren's words.

But…

"Mother, it's been three days already—why hasn't Yongren-kun come back yet?" Fujiwara Yuko was very worried: "I… want to go out and look for him, in case I could hear some news?"

"No way!" Fujiwara Rina reacted strongly, declaring bluntly: "Yuko, don't have such dangerous thoughts!"

"We're staying right here; nowhere are we allowed to go—just peacefully wait for Yongren-kun to return."

Fujiwara Rina was very afraid that if she went outside she'd be caught, after which her fate would be out of her control.

Mitsuko nodded along, her gaze firm: "That's right, we must believe in Yongren-kun; he won't abandon us…"

"What if we go out and Yongren-kun comes back and can't find us?"

"He also said not to let us run around."

Just as those words fell,

The trio's stomachs all growled in unison, they simultaneously rubbed their bellies, and stared at each other.

Having gone several days without food, they could only drink water to sustain themselves, and they were so hungry they were about to cry.

If Yongren-kun were here now, that would be great—he would never let himself go hungry.

……

Outside, Chen Yongren had already restored his original appearance; hearing the conversation of the three women inside, the corners of his mouth turned up in a satisfied smile.

That's exactly the effect he wanted.

Since those three little girls have fallen into his hands, none of them should even think about escaping.

He took the purchased items out of the system, placed them on the ground, and Chen Yongren knocked on the door.

They heard the sudden knocking sound.

Fujiwara Yuko and Mitsuko's expressions lit up.

"Yongren-kun is back?" Fujiwara Yuko was very excited.

Mitsuko was also very happy.

With Yongren-kun back, they would be safe.

With Yongren-kun back, they would be able to eat their fill.

"Don't speak!" Fujiwara Rina whispered, "Yongren-kun said that when he's not around, we must never casually open the door to strangers!"

She was worried that whoever opened the door would not be Chen Yongren but a Riben military policeman.

Hearing those words, Chen Yongren outside the door felt pleased; he had a chance to properly reward Fujiwara Rina, who had just successfully been promoted, and she indeed deserved some proper consolation.

Chen Yongren knocked again and whispered, "It's me."

"Yongren-kun!" Fujiwara Yuko sprang to energy, quickly jumped down, didn't even bother putting on her shoes, and ran barefoot to the door.

Mitsuko and Fujiwara Rina on the bed, seeing this, exchanged a glance and also hurriedly got out of bed.

The person they had been longing for has finally arrived.

"Yongren-kun!" Upon opening the door and seeing Chen Yongren, Fujiwara Yuko felt a surge of grievance, her eye sockets instantly moistened, her mouth pouted, she could no longer hold back, and she flung herself into his arms.

Her little head rubbed against Chen Yongren's chest as she sobbed out her complaints.

"What have you been up to? I thought I'd never see you again."

"Yongren-kun."

Seeing that familiar face standing at the doorway, Fujiwara Rina and Mitsuko were instantly filled with an indescribable emotion, their words also carrying endless sorrow.

Three days!

Do you know how I've spent these three days?

Seeing Chen Sang again felt absolutely wonderful.

Fujiwara Rina and Mitsuko regretted being a step too slow, unable to be the first to hug Chen Yongren.

Even during Chen Yongren's lessons, this layer of window paper had already been pierced; all that was missing now was Fujiwara Yuko joining in.

Fujiwara Yuko's attention was entirely on Chen Yongren, and she didn't even notice their tone,

She clung tightly to Chen Yongren, unwilling to let go, and lifted her head to look at him.

Having gone three days without food, Fujiwara Yuko's little face became somewhat pale and thin.

Even her chin had become pointed.

Add the two lines of clear tears on her face, and she looked utterly pitiable.

Hmm…

The parts that shouldn't have slimmed down didn't; this Riben lass truly is a gifted prodigy.

"Alright, I'm back—if you don't let go, you'll smother the little white rabbit." Chen Yongren put one arm around Fujiwara Yuko and gently rubbed her head with the other hand.

Fujiwara Yuko lowered her head, saw her cheeks flush crimson, hurriedly let go of Chen Yongren, and coquettishly said, "Yongren-kun, you're teasing me again."

"Don't just stand there—quickly help bring the things inside." Chen Yongren whispered, "These past days have been hard on you."