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Chapter 386 - 111. Finally, back to normalcy?_4

Chapter 386: 111. Finally, back to normalcy?_4

"What are you laughing at, Nara?"

"Nothing, just remembered something happy."

"Really now..."

Sakuragi was skeptical, but at this point, the MPV had already turned off the highway and was heading towards the seaside.

"We’re almost there, everyone."

"Wow, we’re nearing Lin Gate already?"

"Yeah, just a little further and that’s the sea right there. No one usually comes around here, who knew there was a villa?"

Sakuragi covered her mouth with a giggle and said to the two of them,

"Just brace yourselves, my cousin always hated birthdays the most."

"Hated birthdays?"

Yan Huan was a bit puzzled, and Sakuragi went on to explain,

"Yeah. Ryou, well, she’s not really into social gatherings. Our family tradition involves having parties for every festival and holiday. So, as a result, she prefers to be alone and doesn’t really consider what others might think.

"Based on past experience, she might just show up in pajamas with a scowl, and there isn’t much fun at birthday parties either."

Ashley blinked, unconcerned,

"No problem, we don’t need any special treatment. Like that last visit to the Sakuragi Family, it could be fun to find our own entertainment, especially since we are by the sea..."

Yuanlina gave Ashley a glare and hurriedly said,

"But the whole point of us being here is to take Sakuragi’s cousin along for fun!"

The two girls expressed their own views, while the two guys at the front didn’t offer any opinion.

Yan Huan leaned against the window, looking at the approaching villa and murmured,

"Is that Sakuragi’s cousin’s home? It doesn’t seem quite right though."

Sakuragi didn’t look outside, but lightly laughed with her hand covering her mouth,

"It should be, though it seems a bit deserted. This is the only house around here."

"Deserted? No... it’s not."

"Eh?"

Sakuragi Hitomi blinked in surprise and quickly looked outside too.

To her astonishment, the villa she remembered to be dreary and quiet was now brightly lit and decorated, with many maids setting things up outside, including a barbecue grill.

"?"

Sakuragi Hitomi’s face filled with confusion, but at this moment, the MPV had already entered the villa’s courtyard.

As soon as the car door opened and Yan Huan got out, the villa’s gate opened.

A girl who looked similar to Sakuragi but was smaller and more childlike stepped out.

Dressed in a beautiful princess gown and wearing a flower crown on her head, Sakuragi Ryou placed her hands gracefully in front of her and walked over to Yan Huan and the others, speaking softly,

"We appreciate the long journey you’ve made, welcome esteemed guests from the Yuanyue Academy student council. I am not much of a host, Sakuragi Ryou, but please forgive my humble welcome."

Yan Huan and Yahashiki opened their mouths in shock, staring at the noble girl who seemed to step out of a painting, a beat slower in responding,

"Ah... hello."

Aside from Yan Huan, who felt this young girl looked somewhat familiar, the rest were seeing her for the first time and were immediately taken by her current elegant air.

They turned their heads and looked at Sakuragi Hitomi who got out of the car last, full of questions.

Because just a while ago in the car, Sakuragi Hitomi had just portrayed her cousin in a different light.

Before they could form any opinions, they were confronted with the reality presented by Sakuragi Ryou, like being slapped across the face.

This left Yuanlina and the others unsure of how to react, and they could only look at Sakuragi Hitomi.

"..."

This caused Sakuragi Hitomi’s smile to falter, her grin almost a grimace.

"Ryou, you..."

Sakuragi Hitomi stepped forward to look at Sakuragi Ryou, who wore a gentle smile.

Just as she was about to speak, Sakuragi Ryou glanced slyly at Yan Huan and winked, innocently turning towards Sakuragi Hitomi to ask,

"What’s wrong, my respected sister? Ah, please, our guests, come inside. It’s chilly out here. I have some light tea prepared indoors, and I’d like to invite you to enjoy it, please come in..."

With these soft words, she bowed slightly, turned her head, and with her right hand gestured for them to enter.

The villa’s door opened wider, revealing the meticulously arranged spacious living room.

In the center of the room, considerately, there was a Ying Country-style tatami with a small wooden table set up.

On it was a pot of warm tea with some pastries, presenting an atmospheric scene.

"..."

You’re putting on quite the act, Sakuragi Ryou.

Yet, hearing this, Sakuragi Hitomi’s expression darkened slightly, clenching her teeth almost unconsciously.