"Become your person?!"
Yukinoshita Yang Nai was slightly stunned upon hearing this, her gaze subtly sharpening.
She quickly understood the meaning.
The look in her eyes towards Lin Bai underwent a subtle change.
If he had agreed to her 'keeping' him, then in all matters, she would be on top, and Lin Bai below.
The initiative would be in her hands.
But Lin Bai wanted to be on top.
He wanted to take the initiative.
If the Lin Bai she knew before was more reserved and introverted, then the current him was direct and outgoing.
Like he had broken free from shackles.
"Yes, you become my person."
Lin Bai smiled and nodded.
...
The two looked into each other's eyes.
Yukinoshita Yang Nai saw... well, she saw nothing at all in Lin Bai's eyes.
They were as still as an ancient well, as deep and captivating as the cosmic starry sky.
Yet, from this tranquility, she seemed to feel an indescribable confidence and composure, unperturbed by anything.
Lin Bai had changed, he had truly changed.
But she had to admit...
Compared to the previous Lin Bai, the current Lin Bai seemed to make her heart like him just a tiny bit more.
Perhaps it was because she already had a certain level of good feelings for him.
A thought suddenly popped into Yukinoshita Yang Nai's mind.
If it were Lin Bai...
After a brief silence, she smiled slyly and hinted, "It's not impossible for me to become yours, but you have to show me capital that satisfies this elder sister."
"Right now, you don't seem capable."
"Not capable..."
Lin Bai raised his eyebrows slightly: "Yang Nai-jie (Sister Yang Nai), you haven't even tried, so how can you say I'm not capable?"
"That's slander."
"Haven't even tried?"
Yukinoshita Yang Nai was stunned by his words.
"Wait, you actually...!"
Then she suddenly reacted, her eyes widening.
Her fair face, which was slightly flushed from drinking, instantly bloomed with a rosy blush, a mix of surprise and shyness.
Lin Bai actually made a suggestive remark to her!
It was the first time anyone dared to say such a thing to her.
Although family education and other factors made her more mature than most girls her age, she had never actually been in a relationship.
After all, she was excellent.
Therefore, ordinary boys rarely caught her eye.
Not to mention family factors.
So, she had never had a crush until now.
Although Lin Bai was a few years younger than her, when they interacted, she would unconsciously treat him as a peer.
Moreover, Lin Bai was quite casual; he didn't seem to care about her status, treating her as a normal friend.
He didn't seem to have any special intentions either.
Therefore, she had a good impression of him.
She had previously had the idea of making him her own, but she hadn't shown it.
Now that her affection had grown, she spoke it out just now.
"What about me?"
Lin Bai smiled slightly, looking at her.
Yukinoshita Yang Nai rolled her eyes at him: "What do you think?"
If it were any other man who dared to say such a thing to her, she wouldn't be Yukinoshita Yang Nai if she didn't teach him a lesson.
"Just consider that I've seen the light."
Perceiving that Yukinoshita Yang Nai was only shocked and a little shy, not angry, Lin Bai understood.
He had known her for a year, a period neither long nor short.
Before the Golden Finger appeared, although he had thoughts about Yukinoshita Yang Nai, he also knew his place.
Although he was a genius, she was no less so.
Moreover, she was the eldest daughter of a prominent family, with an extraordinary background, extensive knowledge, and a multifaceted, changeable mind.
Coupled with a somewhat cunning personality, winning her heart was no simple matter.
Therefore, he had always maintained a subtle distance and had not developed the feelings he had for her in his heart.
But now, everything was different.
The appearance of the Golden Finger had opened up his inner world.
What he pursued was 'freedom'.
His journey was the stars and the sea.
So he no longer suppressed his thoughts about Yukinoshita Yang Nai.
Mere wives, he wanted them all!
"Seen the light..."
And Yukinoshita Yang Nai, hearing Lin Bai's explanatory reply, a thoughtful look flashed in her eyes.
Then she chuckled and said, "In that case, I look forward to you, Xiao Bai, showing your true self and captivating this elder sister."
"That day will come."
Lin Bai smiled meaningfully.
Yukinoshita Yang Nai also smiled at his words, saying nothing more.
Time slowly passed.
Soon, Hiratsuka Shizuka returned to the private room.
The three of them, Lin Bai, ate their meal, chatting occasionally.
About half an hour later, full and rested for ten minutes, the three got up to leave, and Yukinoshita Yang Nai paid for the meal.
As they walked out of the restaurant, Yukinoshita Yang Nai's female secretary and driver had already driven up nearby.
After Hiratsuka Shizuka got into the back seat, Yukinoshita Yang Nai looked at Lin Bai:
"Are you really sure you don't want elder sister to give you a ride?"
Lin Bai smiled and shook his head: "No need, a walk after dinner is good for the body; you just take Sister Shizuka."
He planned to walk around.
Perhaps there would be an unexpected harvest.
After all, in the current comprehensive anime world, there was still an unknown world-view with monsters that hadn't been confirmed.
"Alright, be careful on your way."
Seeing this, Yukinoshita Yang Nai didn't insist and waved goodbye.
"Mm, you two as well."
Lin Bai smiled and nodded.
Watching Yukinoshita Yang Nai and Hiratsuka Shizuka drive away, Lin Bai put on his headphones and walked in the direction of his residence.
His pace was like an old man strolling.
He didn't adjust his life energy to 'fish' for evil spirits with law enforcement.
Because for him, who possessed infinite energy, the energy rewarded by ordinary evil spirits was no longer worth his attention.
Now, it was all about fate.
Walking on his way home, Lin Bai summoned the encyclopedia of everything.
Two new entries had been added: Hiratsuka Shizuka and Yukinoshita Yang Nai.
They had automatically lit up the first time he saw them.
The requirement for inclusion in the encyclopedia was that he needed to see them with his own eyes.
Aside from Hiratsuka Shizuka and Yukinoshita Yang Nai, other beings with whom he had long-established relationships were the same.
He needed to meet them.
Only then would the encyclopedia of everything include their entries.
Because the required relationship had already been established, the entries would automatically light up upon inclusion.
Nickname: Hiratsuka Shizuka
Level: White
Introduction: Cute Shizuka
Acquisition: Combat Mastery
...Nickname: Yukinoshita Yang Nai
Level: White
Introduction: Cunning Sister Complex
Acquisition: Housekeeping Mastery
..."As expected, it's ordinary."
Looking at the rewards from Hiratsuka Shizuka and Yukinoshita Yang Nai's entries, Lin Bai felt no disappointment, nor any surprise.
It was all within his expectations.
Both of them were ordinary people.
If they hadn't been considered somewhat special in their original world-view, they probably wouldn't have been included in the encyclopedia of everything.
More skills are never a burden; Lin Bai thought and claimed the rewards.
A large amount of combat techniques and theories emerged in his mind, and his entire body's muscles trembled imperceptibly.
Various techniques transformed into bodily instincts, as if gained through arduous training.
In just a brief moment, Lin Bai became a top combat expert.
His control over his strength reached a new level.
Combat Mastery was integrated, followed by Housekeeping Mastery.
After becoming a combat expert, Lin Bai transformed into a king of housekeeping, skillfully mastering various household chores.
Everything became calm in about three seconds.
After claiming the two rewards, Lin Bai put away the encyclopedia of everything, and an invisible mental perception spread outwards.
It instantly covered a radius of a thousand meters.
Although he could cover the entire Neon, there was no need.
Within the powerful perception, all life forms within a thousand-meter radius had nowhere to hide, all 'seen' by Lin Bai.
Two of them caught his attention...