Coming over to Shiina Mahiru's side.
She was teamed up with Kato Megumi, and both of them were very diligent, so they quickly finished cleaning their assigned area.
Taking advantage of their free time, Shiina Mahiru declined the karaoke invitation from Miura Yumiko and others who had also finished their tasks.
She planned to go see Yukino Yukinoshita and have a good chat.
For Shiina Mahiru, Lin Mu going out to flirt wasn't a big problem.
After all, even she and Asada Shino couldn't restrain him, so it was normal for him to go out and flirt.
Moreover, his taste was good, he wasn't going to bad places to mess around, and the girls he found were all very excellent.
For the sake of a harmonious home, Shiina Mahiru felt like she was racking her brains.
Just as she was about to go to Class 1-J to find Yukino Yukinoshita, suddenly, her phone rang.
Seeing a familiar yet unfamiliar number, Shiina Mahiru couldn't help but bite her lip.
That number was once one she eagerly anticipated: her father Shiina Asahi's phone number.
After a moment of hesitation, Shiina Mahiru suddenly smiled.
"Answer it."
"What's the big deal? She no longer needs the concern of Shiina Asahi and Shiina Sayo."
She had her own home, her own new goals, and someone who deeply loved her and would always dote on her.
She would just listen to what this nominal father had to say.
Clicking to answer, Shiina Mahiru said expressionlessly, "This is Shiina Mahiru, please state your business."
Shiina Asahi: "... ... ..."
To be honest, Shiina Asahi was a little surprised.
He had imagined his daughter crying, or being questioned by her, but she showed nothing, only politely answering the phone.
This polite distance struck him a heavy blow.
In a sense, all parents are arrogant.
They can allow themselves to dislike their daughter, but they do not allow their daughter to be indifferent to them.
Even if their daughter's indifference was caused by the two of them.
"Nothing? Then I'm hanging up."
Seeing that the person on the other end wasn't speaking, Shiina Mahiru couldn't help but frown. She wasn't in the mood to waste time with this person. She wasn't very familiar with Yukino Yukinoshita anyway, and if she didn't corner Yukino now, she wouldn't have time when she got busy later.
"No, Mahiru, Dad has something to say."
Shiina Asahi finally accepted the fact of his daughter's coldness, and a weight was lifted from his heart.
Because if his daughter had remained enthusiastic and pleaded, he would have felt guilty.
"Then speak. I might not necessarily listen to you... Also, I don't have a father. My only guardian is Auntie Xiaoxue, and that's all."
Shiina Mahiru said coldly, her tone a little impatient.
If anyone else had heard her, their image of her as an angel would probably have been shattered instantly.
So even an angel could be so cold and disdainful of others.
Shiina Asahi's mouth twitched, seemingly not expecting her to be so impatient.
But he quickly dismissed it. His purpose in calling this time was merely to shake off trouble and live a good life with the woman and daughter he loved.
As for Shiina Mahiru, with her inheritance rights to the Shiina family's main branch, she would have a better life and didn't need his concern at all.
"Mahiru, tomorrow your older female cousin Zhenbai, Shiina Mashiro, will be flying in from England. Please pick her up and take care of her daily needs. As long as she is in Neon, you must ensure her life is stable."
"Huh? Why?" Shiina Mahiru had tried her best to suppress her anger, but this person was simply not acting like a father.
From childhood to adulthood, this father had never given her a shred of warmth, nor had he ever responded to her expectations, not even once.
Now he had kicked her out, brought his illegitimate daughter into the house, and was dumping another one on her to take care of. Why should she?
Facing his daughter's questioning, Shiina Asahi said coldly, "Because you owe us. Xiaoye and I have discussed it, Shiina Mashiro will be taken care of by you. Once this is done, you will no longer owe us anything."
"Mahiru, just consider it repayment for our upbringing."
Shiina Mahiru sneered, her eyes already moist.
"Alright, I accept this. From now on, we owe each other nothing, and don't look for me again."
"Good. I'll send you a photo of Shiina Mashiro. Don't pick up the wrong person."
After saying this, Shiina Asahi hung up the phone.
And Shiina Mahiru's tears also fell uncontrollably.
Just then, Lin Mu suddenly appeared and gently hugged her.
"Wuwuwu... Mu-kun... Can I lean on you for a while, please?"
"Of course, no problem. Mahiru can lean on me for a lifetime if she wants."
Lin Mu led her to a quiet place and let her lean into his embrace.
Comforting his girl like this, of course, could only be done by him.
Shiina Mahiru buried her face in his chest, her tears falling uncontrollably.
Before she knew it, her tears had soaked his clothes.
After a good while, Shiina Mahiru finally calmed down.
She wiped her tears with a flushed face, "Sorry, Mu-kun, I cried again, so embarrassing. I must look terrible now, right?"
Lin Mu smiled, leaned in, and kissed the corner of her eye, "Silly girl, you don't look bad at all. A beauty in tears, I feel pity even seeing it. Mahiru is even more beautiful and moving now."
Hearing this, Shiina Mahiru felt shy but also couldn't help but feel pleased.
Indeed, this person was her harbor.
That so-called father didn't deserve to be her family!
"Hey, Mu-kun, my father wants me to pick up an older female cousin named Shiina Mashiro tomorrow. Can she stay in my room?"
The girl held his hand like she was coaxing him, her large, sparkling eyes looking at him expectantly.
Lin Mu smiled, stroked her beautiful hair, and nodded in agreement.
"Of course, you can. Then Mahiru, you can just stay with me. Anyway, haven't you been sleeping with me all this time? Just stay at my place, it'll save you from running back and forth."
"Eh, really?" Shiina Mahiru looked at him in surprise. Although that was what she had intended, him saying it proactively gave her a huge surprise.
"Otherwise? If you don't stay with me, who do you plan to stay with? I'm used to your delicious cooking, you have to be responsible for feeding me!"
Shiina Mahiru nodded vigorously, "No problem, just look forward to it."
"However, I still seem to have to run back and forth. Father... oh no, that person wants me to take care of older female cousin Zhenbai, and I might be distracted later..."
"It's not a big problem. Anyway, she'll be living next door, how distracted can you get? Don't worry, I'll help out when you're too busy."
Hearing this, Shiina Mahiru looked at him with a strange expression, "You won't take care of her all the way to your bed, will you?"
"Cough cough!"
Lin Mu straightened his face and pinched her delicate little face, "What are you talking about? Mahiru, in your eyes, am I the type to take care of girls all the way into bed?"
Shiina Mahiru nodded seriously, "Exactly, that's the impression you give me. Isn't it?"
Lin Mu lowered his head and kissed her lips, "You're very accurate. I really am, so you have to stay by my side and watch me closely!"
Shiina Mahiru's cheeks were slightly red, but she showed no intention of refusing.