Ke Xue Lu Ren Wang

Chapter 21 Special Reward

Yuzuru was taken aback, not expecting Sonoko Suzuki to ask this question.

This problem is neither too big nor too small.

But no matter how he answers, it will affect Sonoko Suzuki's feelings towards him.

Yuzuru's gaze fell on her slightly flushed cheeks, his dark green eyes flickering uneasily, yet stubbornly refusing to look away.

The heiress of the Suzuki zaibatsu, the second daughter of a billionaire, is beautiful and straightforward, though sometimes her carefree attitude can be a headache...

In a flash, Yuzuru made his decision.

He stopped looking at his phone and looked into Sonoko Suzuki's eyes, his gaze calm and deep.

Before I answer you, I'd like to ask you a question.

Sonoko Suzuki paused for a moment, then instinctively sat up straight.

"Do you hope... it's true?"

These words drifted lightly into Sonoko Suzuki's ears.

She was stunned.

My mind is a complete mess.

She was well aware of her relationship with Toru Hanyu.

The other person was a fake boyfriend she paid to hire, with the purpose of putting on a good show in front of her classmates, and this never changed from beginning to end.

but……

From his face, even more handsome than in photos, when we first met, to his stunning singing and confession at the karaoke bar, and then to his calm and composed demeanor at the crime scene.

Throughout the night, Sonoko Suzuki found her heart pounding.

That explains why she inexplicably asked that question.

However, it seems that Toru Hanyu has not denied it.

Before Sonoko Suzuki could even organize her thoughts, Tetsuya Hanyu continued speaking.

"After all, I can't bring myself to make a fake confession in front of so many people at a karaoke bar."

His voice was not loud, but every word was clear and unambiguous.

"And Sonoko, you really give me a different feeling."

Upon hearing Yuzuru's words, Sonoko Suzuki's face flushed bright red.

The burning sensation started at the tip of my ear and went all the way down to the base of my neck.

"So...that is to say..."

Her voice was trembling, and she could hear the barely suppressed joy in it.

"Yuzuru also has feelings for me?!"

Thinking of this, Sonoko Suzuki felt her heart pounding in her chest, fast and frighteningly fast.

This was a feeling she had never experienced before.

"Um...that..."

She opened her mouth, only to find that she couldn't even utter a complete sentence.

No, I need to find another topic.

"I...I mentioned it last time! I'd give you extra money, right?"

Sonoko Suzuki blurted it out almost without thinking.

Yuzuru paused for a moment, then nodded.

"Hmm, what's wrong?"

"I'll add another two million!"

Sonoko Suzuki puffed out her chest, looking all rich and powerful.

In her mind, there is no problem that money can't solve; if there is, then just add more money.

Two million yen.

For a high school student, this is already a considerable sum.

Converted to his hourly rate as a tutor, it would amount to almost a month's salary.

But Yuzuru was thinking about something else entirely.

The first time I took money from Sonoko Suzuki, it was a transaction, fair and reasonable, a cash exchange with an act.

But what about the second time?

The system has been activated.

As long as he continues to accumulate skill points, he can master medical knowledge or other fields at a speed far exceeding that of ordinary people.

The road ahead is much wider than he initially envisioned.

Taking money from Sonoko Suzuki at this point would change the nature of the situation.

It's not a transaction; it's more like he's living off her.

Moreover, taking the money means you're essentially stuck in the position of "employee."

All the ambiguous atmosphere we managed to create tonight has been wasted.

Conversely, not taking money is far more valuable.

"No need." Yuzuru shook his head, and after meeting Suzuki Sonoko's gaze, his eyes began to dart downwards.

"Huh? No...you don't want to?"

Sonoko Suzuki's mouth opened slightly, her face filled with surprise. Then, as if realizing something, she trembled, clutched her chest with both hands, and frantically retreated towards the head of the bed.

Her slender legs kicked and thrashed about on the soft mattress, her fair ankles and red-painted toes leaving creases in the sheets. The flustered movements carried an undeniable air of playfulness.

The distance between the sofa and the bed is just over a meter.

He could even reach out and grab those legs.

"I don't think our relationship right now can be measured in money."

Yuzuru leaned back on the sofa, a slight smile playing on his lips.

His voice was slightly lowered, sounding very deep and magnetic, as if he were seducing her.

The beginner-level singing voice he acquired not only taught Toru Hanyu how to sing, but also how to use his voice.

Sonoko Suzuki stared at his excessively handsome face and felt completely overwhelmed.

My face was burning hot.

His body was burning hot.

"No, no, no!"

She shook her head frantically, trying to shake off the jumbled images in her mind.

"We...we've only known each other for a day! And...and I'm not that kind of person!"

After she finished speaking, she felt guilty.

She was the one who chose the couples' hotel, she was the one who locked the door, and now she's the one saying she's not promiscuous.

The thought of spending another night in this love hotel with Toru Hanyu made Sonoko Suzuki feel like a lamb being led to the slaughter.

"Sonoko, are you mistaken?"

Seeing her increasingly intense expression, as if she were going through some kind of internal struggle, Yuzuru spoke up before she completely misunderstood him.

Sonoko Suzuki's mind went blank for a second.

"Huh? You...you didn't mean that?"

Sonoko was taken aback, and her shoulders visibly relaxed, her tense body also loosening up a bit.

"That's not entirely true."

Sonoko Suzuki: "!!!"

"Ugh! What exactly do you want?!"

Sonoko Suzuki got anxious, raising her voice by half a tone, but she couldn't bring herself to be fierce. Instead, she sounded aggrieved, on the verge of tears.

Yuzuru did not reply.

His gaze fell on Sonoko Suzuki's lips.

Her lips, painted with lipstick, were bright and moist, gleaming with a delicate sheen under the hotel's warm yellow lights.

It's pink and tender.

Sonoko Suzuki followed his gaze and instantly realized what he was looking at.

"No...no!"

She covered her mouth with her hand, her eyes wide open, and the tips of her ears were so red they looked like they were about to bleed.

An inopportune moment flashed through my mind: a scene I secretly saw on my phone late at night.

No, no, no, no, no, no!!

"Why? Can't I even kiss you?"

Yuzuru looked at Sonoko Suzuki's somewhat excited reaction with a puzzled expression.

Sonoko Suzuki's hand, which was covering her mouth, froze in mid-air.

"Wait...wait a minute." Her voice was muffled and indistinct, muffled by the pressure of her palm. "What did you just say?"

Give me a kiss.

Yuzuru Tatsumi said those four words as if it were perfectly natural.

"Just...just a simple kiss on the cheek?" Sonoko Suzuki slowly lowered her hand, her face filled with disbelief.

I don't want two million yen.

Just want a kiss?

"Hmm. If you feel I'm getting the short end of the stick, you can kiss me a few more times."

Seeing her surprised expression, Yuzuru's smile widened even further.

Sonoko Suzuki's mental circuits became exceptionally clear in that instant—

Think about it carefully, it's just a kiss.

He didn't make any unreasonable demands.

And Yuzuru is so handsome...

It doesn't seem like she's the one who suffered the loss, does it?

"Yes...yes!"

Before she could finish speaking, Sonoko Suzuki jumped up from the bed.

She cupped Yuzuru's head in her hands before he could even react—

"mua! mua! mua!"

Three loud kisses landed rapidly on his cheeks, as fast as woodpeckers.

Sonoko Suzuki released her grip, took a half step back, and put her hands on her hips.

"I'm done kissing! How about it, are you satisfied now!"

Her face was rosy, and her voice wasn't as strong as it seemed, but she still managed to maintain her air of a young lady.

Quick fight.

This is the optimal solution that Sonoko Suzuki came up with.

If you hurry up, you won't be so shy.

however--

"no."

Yuzuru rubbed his head, which was a little dazed from being shaken, and shook his head with amusement.

"The kiss came too fast; I didn't even have time to feel it."

Sonoko Suzuki choked.

"you--!"

She stared at Yuzuru, her lips pressed into a thin line, her chest heaving violently.

Then, she took a step forward.

She cupped his face in her hands again.

This time, there was no hesitation.

Sonoko Suzuki pressed her lips directly onto Toru Hanyu's right cheek.

"m——u——a——"

The warm, soft texture, with a faint lipstick scent, was firmly pressed against my skin.

It wasn't a fleeting peck, but a serious and forceful kiss.

It lasted for a full three seconds.

When Sonoko Suzuki released her lips, a clear, pink lip print was left on Toru Hanyu's right cheek.

The two people looked at each other.

The distance was less than ten centimeters.

Sonoko Suzuki's breath brushed against his skin, warm and ticklish.

"this time……"

Her voice was so soft it was almost inaudible, and her dark green eyes were moist as she looked at him very close.

"Did you feel it?"