...Knock knock knock~
Suddenly, a knocking sound came from the door.
Maruko's fly swatter, which had been swinging in mid-air, abruptly stopped. She glared fiercely at Xiao Rang.
She quickly walked to the door and opened it.
Standing at the door was a white-haired Old Woman.
It was none other than the one who had almost been tricked by Scorpion Lailai and his companion earlier.
"Huh? Grandma, did you come to the wrong house?"
Maruko looked curious: "Isn't your home on the street opposite?"
She had seen this Grandma yesterday while out buying groceries, so Maruko had some impression of her.
"Ahem..."
The Old Woman leaned on her cane, coughed lightly twice, and showed a kind expression.
"I came to thank those two children from earlier."
"Are they your kids?"
Maruko: "??"
...The Old Woman recounted what had just happened.
If Su Jun hadn't stepped in to stop it, the Grandma would have lost her pension today.
With the truth revealed, the Grandma had specially brought some homegrown eggs from her house to express her gratitude.
After the Old Woman left, Maruko was filled with regret.
'I actually wronged two children...'
'Xiao Rang is fine; he's used to me yelling at him.'
'But what about Su Su?'
'I rarely lose my temper in front of this child. What should I do now?'
'And that incident this morning...'
After offering a simple apology to the two of them and finishing dinner, Maruko tidied up the house and returned to her bedroom.
At this time, her husband Masatora hadn't returned yet, as he was working overtime at the company.
Recalling the events of the day made Maruko increasingly uneasy.
On one hand, she was worried about having wronged Su Su and the potential negative impact it might have on him.
On the other hand, and more importantly.
Su Su was in his adolescence. At this age, boys... having certain habits is understandable.
But... what if Su Su goes down the wrong path?
If he becomes addicted, wouldn't he end up like her husband Masatora, a useless person?
Recalling how, over the years, she and Masatora had appeared loving on the surface but had long grown indifferent to that aspect of their relationship—almost to zero... This situation must never happen to her beloved Su Su!
As an elder, as Su Jun's only relative.
She must shoulder the responsibility of a mother!
After a quick tidy-up.
Maruko took off her everyday home clothes and changed into a relatively relaxed nightgown.
She actively walked toward Su Jun's bedroom... 'Knock knock~'
"Su Su? Are you asleep? It's Mom..."
Maruko was a bit nervous, trying her best to stay calm.
Facing this kind of situation, at this moment, she must fulfill her duty as a parent.
"Come in..."
Hearing Su Jun's clear reply made Maruko's heart skip a beat.
She took a deep breath and pushed the door open, walking straight in.
"Su Su..."
"Hmm, what is it, Aunt Yuan? Is there something at this late hour?"
"Uh... I..."
Maruko hesitated, the three-word address echoing in her ears.
Tonight was supposed to be a mother's education for her son... Aunt? Wouldn't this address make her seem inappropriate?
Maruko chuckled: "Did you forget what to call me again, child?"
"..."
No way.
Really this boring?
Late at night, wearing a pink lace nightgown just to make me call her Mom?
Su Jun was speechless, glancing at the two snow-white calves below the nightgown's knees.
"Mom..."
"Hehehe, that's more like it."
Hearing this "Mom" satisfied Maruko, and her originally tense emotions relaxed a lot.
Her two calves moved, the loose nightgown gently swaying on her body.
Aunt Yuan, already full of mature charm, looked even more elegant.
'Pfft~'
Maruko plopped down on the edge of the bed, smiling gently.
"Su Su, don't be nervous. Mom just wants to chat with you tonight."
"Oh... okay, chat away."
Nervous?
I think you're the one who's nervous... Not understanding what this woman is up to tonight, it actually piqued Su Jun's interest.
"Mom~"
Su Jun grabbed Maruko's fair hand.
"The rib soup tonight was really delicious. Can I have it again tomorrow?"
"Uh..."
Somehow.
Having her hand held made Maruko's heart stop for two seconds.
Making eye contact with the handsome Su Jun in front of her, she actually felt a bit embarrassed... Chapter 5: Xiao Rang's Mom's Misunderstanding, Succubus Halo Activated
In Japan.
As a housewife, a woman must take care of every aspect of household matters.
Besides daily chores, meals, and various activities, the most important thing is the immense sense of responsibility within a woman's heart.
Especially in the role of 'mother,' most Japanese women have an innate sense of mission.
This stems from women's social status.
But in the Kogenji household, this situation was not ideal.
"Mom..."
"You're acting strange tonight?"
Looking at Aunt Yuan in front of him, Su Jun deliberately called her with gentle honorifics, but his hand holding Maruko's never let go.
Although they weren't related by blood, they had years of nurturing affection.
"Your hand is so warm, and your expression is strange too."
"Is the room temperature too high?"
"Mom? Aunt Yuan? Maruko?"
After calling her several times in a row, Maruko, who had been spacing out, quickly snapped back to reality.
"Huh?"
"No... nothing, nothing. Mom just feels... feels..."
What should she say?
Should she say her heart skipped a beat earlier?
Or that she's acting strange?
Maruko quickly withdrew her hand, trying to suppress the complex expression on her face.
"Maybe the room temperature really is too high."
"Looks like the heating this winter started early, huh..."
After saying this, Maruko quickly stood up and walked toward the window, facing away from Su Jun while taking deep breaths to calm her heart.
Su Jun curled his lips into a smug smile.
In his previous life, he was a seasoned playboy.
He had been with no less than eighty, if not a hundred, women.
Maruko was just an ordinary housewife, occasionally a bit exaggerated in personality, but did she really think she could educate him? Hah, she needs more practice... A crisp notification sound came from the System in his mind.
[Ding dong~]
[Detected Host's accelerated breathing under specific emotions]
[Collected usable experience points +200]
Looking at the information on the panel, Su Jun felt bored.
'I haven't touched a woman in nearly a few years, and Maruko is quite charming tonight.'
'Isn't it normal for my breathing to be fast...'
[Ding dong]
[Detected conditions met for activating halo]
[Halo officially activated...]
[Succubus Halo LV1 (Experience points 200)]
[Growth rate: 0.1/min]
[Halo LV1 effect: Increases own favorability with the opposite sex by +100, unlimited effect...]
Only after the information on the System panel finished refreshing did Su Jun snap out of his daze.