Chapter 404, Big Sister
By the way, Uesugi Yue was already an old man who had experienced war at the age of seventeen. After so many years, no matter how you calculate it, he is probably over eighty years old.

When he mentioned the word "big sister", Zhuo found that Ling had stopped putting on her shoes and was looking up at him quietly. So he poked her cheek lightly with his fingertips and waited for her to ask.

"Zhuo, I was born in 77..."

"Don't worry, she seems to be anxious for Uesugi Yue to take action on her. That feeling is a bit like us before we confessed our love, so she just wants to use me to urge Uesugi Yue."

Because she seemed to be about to become a little jealous, Zhuo interrupted her wandering thoughts in advance. However, Ling looked away uncomfortably, lowered his head as if embarrassed, and continued with the previous action.

"...I'm not doubting you, I'm just wondering what to do if she falls in love with you..."

"impossible."

"possible."

Faced with Ling who emphasized so much for some reason, Zhuo could only give a wry smile. He gently touched her head and felt guilty for making her worry.

Ling, who was still a little emotional at first, gradually relaxed, so Zhuo continued to gently comb her hair, which was a light golden color between gold and silver, with his fingers, enjoying the soft touch of her hair.

"Okay, even if that happens, she can never be your opponent in my heart. If it really happens, I will quit immediately and find another job."

"I don't mean for you to do this kind of thing... I just feel a little bored."

"Well, I thought from the beginning that if the result of working part-time is putting the cart before the horse and makes you unhappy, it would be better to quit."

Judging from Yui's behavior, she would definitely not fall in love with Zhuo. If something went wrong, Zhuo would immediately quit and find another job, even though he would feel bad for Uesugi Yue and Yui.

Zhuo went to work just to give Ling a surprise. If it would make her uncomfortable, there was no need to insist on staying there. He would take other measures.

Zhuo will not confuse the goal with the process, nor is he stupid enough to make the wrong choice.

Zhuo added: "I really don't know what kind of person I am in your heart. I don't think there is any possibility, so don't worry." Ling listened quietly, staring at his face without saying a word.

"what happened?"

“…Putting the cart before the horse?”

"Uh…don't ask, okay? For now."

"Ah."

Zhuo didn't think it was a big deal when Zero found out about the loophole in his words, because his going out to work had revealed a certain purpose, but Zero wouldn't ask if he didn't say it. In short, it was based on Zero's trust, and now that he said it directly, he got Zero's consent as expected.

Zhuo smiled as he watched her continue to put on her shoes with her head down, and patted her back gently.

……

"And it was finally settled?"

When asked this question by Ren at school the next day, Zhuo nodded frankly in response, and Ren shrugged his shoulders casually and said:
"If you have Master Yue's introduction, there's nothing to worry about. It's good to be able to settle down. However, it seems that you have something to say, which makes me a little concerned."

"Well, what do you mean, Ren? Do you think I'm an attractive person, brother?"

"what???"

"Okay, I know the answer."

Ren smiled and said, "I am actually very curious," and tilted the chair with his whole body weight. Zhuo also smiled bitterly, but he planned to keep it a secret for now. If he told Ren that "Zero is worried that Yui might like him," he would probably be very happy and would immediately make time to visit the set. I don't know if this emotion is unique to me.

Even if he started working, he didn't want any acquaintances to come to the workplace until he was familiar with the environment. Even Ling was no exception.

When I told Ling this in the morning, she stared at me silently for a long time without saying a word. As a result, about ten minutes in the morning became a time of flattery and explanation.

Speaking of Ling, her seat has not changed. She is still sitting quietly one meter away, acting like a beautiful doll that can't speak. Zhuo didn't hide the whole conversation from her.

"Anyway, just knowing someone I know can put me at ease. And I heard from Master Yue that the regulars are older and more open-minded, so they won't cause too much trouble."

"Oh - that's good. Anyway, it's worth congratulating you that you've settled on a part-time job. Don't forget to consult me ​​if you have anything in the future."

"Okay, I'll count on you, my good friend."

Ren seemed to still be holding a grudge. When Zhuo patted her on the back, he pursed his lips to hide his shyness, and then slapped Zhuo's back with greater force than Zhuo in retaliation.

This was also Ren's way of expressing friendship, so Zhuo coughed and laughed, cursing "You guy", and then slowly pressed his fist on his face.

While launching a slight attack on the cheek, Zhuo glanced at Ling again. He saw that Ling was already staring at him 'coincidentally'.

Ren followed Zhuo's gaze and suddenly joked, "You are still loved as always." Zhuo frowned after hearing this, and Ren gently waved his fist away, laughing and saying:
"Don't get angry with me. By the way, my mom said she saw a beautiful foreign girl buying a lot of men's clothes in the mall yesterday. It should be Romanov, right?"

"……Um."

"Why are you hesitating? What did Romanov buy?"

“…Do I have to say this?”

"Yes, my good friend who left me alone."

"So you're still holding a grudge... that is, uh... white stuffed cat pajamas?"

Recalling what Ling had brought out of the paper bag yesterday, Zhuo reluctantly spoke. Hearing this, Ren burst out laughing.

That’s right, what was sold to Zhuo was a one-piece pajamas with cat ears on the hood, and it was white.

It was obviously a cute style targeting female customers. Zhuo originally thought that he, who was taller than the average standard, would definitely not be able to wear it. But she said, "It's a men's style," and prepared a size that Zhuo could wear, which gave Zhuo a headache.

Although it is a couple's edition, Zero's piece is black.

By the way, when Zhuo asked why he was wearing white, but Ling was wearing black, which most boys would wear, and why he chose a cat, she said in a nonchalant tone, "Don't you usually think I look like a cat?"

"You, you're wearing cat doll pajamas..."

"It's so annoying. I'm not the only one anyway, so it doesn't matter."

"Please let me stay here!"

"Don't even think about it."

Wearing cute stuffed pajamas at Zhuo's age and physique is actually a test of his shame, but facing Ling's staring gaze that says "Isn't that what I said?", Zhuo has no choice but to wear it.

(End of this chapter)