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Chen Tian, holding Marin's hand, quickly followed Gojo Satoru and his group through the station's VIP channel, arriving at the station parking lot.
Two gleaming black Toyota Alphards were quietly parked in the dedicated VIP spaces. Standing by each car was a respectfully postured chauffeur, dressed in a sharp tailcoat and white gloves.
Chen Tian raised an eyebrow.
Alright, while Gojo Satoru was eccentric and unreliable, he was still the head of the Gojo clan, one of the three great families, and never lacked in extravagance or financial power.
"How about it, Nero?" Gojo Satoru cheekily sidled up again, attempting to sling an arm around Chen Tian's shoulder. "Thoughtful enough? Private car service!"
Chen Tian couldn't even be bothered to speak this time. He simply raised his arm, easily deflecting Gojo's reaching paw, and walked straight toward one of the Alphards, holding Marin's hand.
The rear door automatically slid open. He ushered Marin inside first, closely following her.
"Eh? Wait for me…" Just as Gojo Satoru tried to squeeze into the back seat of the same car, a foot wearing a black sneaker shot out steadily from inside the car, unceremoniously planting itself on his chest—
The force wasn't great, but it was enough to shove Gojo out of the car.
Gojo Satoru staggered back a couple of steps from the unexpected kick, nearly bumping into Yuji who was following behind.
"Pfft—" Kugisaki Nobara couldn't hold back a laugh, quickly covering her mouth.
Fushiguro Megumi shifted his gaze expressionlessly.
"Hey, hey, hey! Nero! You're so heartless!" Gojo Satoru regained his footing and dramatically "protested" through the car window glass.
The window slowly rolled down a crack, revealing half of Chen Tian's expressionless face. "You take the one behind." His voice was flat. Before he even finished speaking, the window rolled back up.
"Tsk…" Gojo Satoru pouted, peering through the gap into the car. Marin was already comfortably seated next to Chen Tian, her curious red eyes blinking as she watched the little incident outside, looking utterly innocent.
Gojo Satoru could only shrug and turn, waving to his three students, "Let's go, brats, we'll take the one behind. Seriously, heartless man…"
The chauffeur silently opened the door of the second Alphard for Gojo Satoru's group.
The two black luxury MPVs smoothly pulled out of the VIP parking lot in sequence, merging into the evening traffic of East Tokyo, heading toward Suginami Ward.
The two black Alphards drove through the streets of Suginami Ward, finally stopping in front of a brand-new detached house.
Gojo Satoru was the first to jump out of the car, spreading his arms wide with an exaggerated gesture: "Ta-da Surprise Hahaha!"
As Chen Tian helped Marin out of the car, the girl's eyes immediately widened: "Ah~ Our house is back!"
She let go of Chen Tian's hand and jogged to a stop in front of the yard gate—the path paved with cobblestones led to the entrance, a new wind chimes hung from the eaves, and even the small flower patch in the corner of the yard was restored to its original state.
Chen Tian's gaze swept over the building, which was an almost exact replica of the one in his memory. He turned to Gojo Satoru: "You did this?"
"Kind of~" Gojo Satoru removed his blindfold, revealing his cunning blue eyes. "While you and your little girlfriend were traveling, I sorted out the assets of those old geezers."
He kicked a stone lantern by the door. "Rebuilt with their money. Consider it a thank-you gift for helping us deal with the huge trouble."
Chen Tian nodded: "My thanks."
Hearing Chen Tian's thanks, Gojo Satoru dramatically held his hands to his cheeks, his body swaying coyly: "Oh my, oh my~ The cool Nero-kun actually thanked me."
His three students involuntarily covered their faces, watching their teacher start to act insane again.
Chen Tian's cheek twitched: "Be serious."
Gojo chuckled and continued: "I had people try to restore your house as much as possible, but they could only restore the exterior. You two are the only ones who know the interior decoration and furnishings, so I could only have them furnish it in a more modern way."
Marin was already impatiently pulling Chen Tian toward the house: "Ten-kun, hurry and look!"
She slid open the entrance door. The brand-new tatami mats emitted a faint scent of grass. The simple Nordic-style furniture blended perfectly with the Japanese space in the living room.
Gojo Satoru slowly followed behind: "The kitchen equipment is all the latest model, and the bathroom was also completely redesigned."
He clasped his hands behind his head. "Besides the furniture and appliances, the blankets and everything else were bought at the highest quality and price. Those old geezers have quite a lot of assets, after all."
Saying this, he leaned close to Chen Tian and slung his arm around Chen Tian's neck again. "Nero, what do you think? I'm super sincere, right?"
Chen Tian raised an eyebrow when he heard Gojo's words. "Speak. Why are you being so excessively attentive? What do you want?"
Gojo chuckled slyly, glancing at Marin, who was excitedly pressing the smart home control panel in the living room, and lowered his voice: "It's nothing much. The two biggest villains in the Jujutsu world have been taken out by you. What's left is just minor skirmishes, no need for you to step in."
Chen Tian nodded slightly.
Indeed, with Kenjaku and Sukuna gone, there were essentially no major threats remaining.
Thinking this, he cast a side-eye at Gojo.
Gojo continued: "But, you see, Cursed Spirits can never be truly eliminated. So," his expression became slightly more serious, "it's always possible for a super-powerful monster to suddenly pop up."
A gasp of "Wow" suddenly came from Marin—she had just turned on the whole-house smart system, and the lights in the entire house began to automatically change colors.
Gojo seized the opportunity to lean closer to Chen Tian: "So, I hope that if you encounter such Cursed Spirits, you could help us deal with them, instead of…" He made a gesture of covering his eyes. "Turning a blind eye."
Chen Tian looked at Marin, who was having a blast playing with the voice-controlled system, then turned his attention back: "That's it?"
"That's it." Gojo spread his hands. "It's just a casual thing for you anyway."
In the living room, Marin had successfully gotten the smart speaker to play an anime theme song and was gently swaying her golden hair to the rhythm.
Chen Tian looked at Marin. "If I encounter them, or if they bother my life, I will take care of them casually."
Gojo immediately returned to his cheeky, playful demeanor: "That's great! Then in return—"
He deliberately drew out the final word. "I had Ijichi prepare an unlimited credit black card for you, as… hmm, a consultant fee?"
Before Chen Tian could reply, Marin came bounding over, her red eyes sparkling: "Ten-kun! The smart bathtub in the bathroom can make rainbow bubble baths!"
Gojo seized the chance to slip a black card into Chen Tian's pocket and winked: "Have fun~"
He then quickly slipped toward the entrance, calling out to his students, "Let's go, let's go! Don't want to interrupt the little couple's new home experience time~"
Fushiguro Megumi bowed slightly to Chen Tian expressionlessly before following. Yuji waved goodbye with a smile, and Nobara seemed a little reluctant, as Nero was her idol, after all.
Chen Tian watched Gojo Satoru and the others get into the Alphards and leave the house entrance. Marin, like a dutiful hostess, politely waved goodbye until the taillights vanished around the street corner.
The moment the cars disappeared, she instantly turned, rushing into Chen Tian's arms like a small golden cannonball.
"Ten-kun! Ten-kun!" She looked up, her red eyes full of excitement and thick bubbles of curiosity, shining astonishingly brightly.
"Those people just now were so interesting! Especially that tall white-haired man, he felt super powerful! Who is he? And those students? Are they your friends? Are they the superheroes you told me about?"
She clutched Chen Tian's clothes tightly, standing on her tiptoes, her body slightly swaying with curiosity, looking eager for an answer.
Chen Tian nodded, but didn't directly answer her question, only saying lightly: "Let's unpack the luggage first."
Marin pouted slightly, seeing him evade the topic, but the excitement of the new house quickly overshadowed it. She immediately let go of him, responding with full vitality: "Okay!"
She turned and bounded toward the suitcases by the entrance.
Chen Tian looked at her joyful back, the corner of his mouth curving almost imperceptibly.
He turned and walked into the kitchen.
The brand-new kitchen was spacious and bright, with top-of-the-line appliances fitted into the reflective cabinets.
He pulled open the huge double-door refrigerator—it was, expectedly, already fully stocked with fresh ingredients.
Perfect, that saves trouble.
He efficiently took out the needed vegetables, meat, eggs, and a small, exquisitely packaged bag of dried noodles.
He decided on a few simple stir-fried dishes and some oil-splashed noodles.
The kitchen was soon filled with the rhythmic sound of chopping vegetables.
In the living room, Marin had already dragged the two suitcases to the bedroom door.
She curiously slid open the door and looked inside. It also held a brand-new bed and a simple, modern wardrobe. She then ran back to the living room to continue examining the marvelous smart home panel.
"Ten-kun~ What's for dinner?" she called toward the kitchen, her voice filled with anticipation.
"Stir-fry, noodles," Chen Tian replied without looking up, his hands deftly working, heating the wok and pouring in the oil.
"Yay!" Marin cheered, momentarily abandoning the control panel, and hopped to the kitchen doorway, peering in while clutching the doorframe.
The oil in the wok was just right. Chen Tian flicked his wrist, and the sliced meat slid into the wok with a sizzle. The aroma instantly exploded.
"Wow! It smells so good!" Marin's eyes were sparkling. Her small nose vigorously sniffed the air, looking like a little gluttonous cat.
The range hood worked quietly. The kitchen was filled only with the sounds of the spatula clanging and the ingredients frying, mixing with the enticing aroma, quickly filling the brand-new space.
Outside the window, the lights of East Tokyo began to illuminate in sequence. Inside the house, the steam rose from the wok, and the scent of home began to take root.
The next morning, the faint light of dawn filtered through the newly installed curtains.
Marin was still fast asleep under the soft blanket, her small face half-buried. Suddenly, she felt her body lighten, and she drowsily opened her eyes.
It was Chen Tian; he was carrying her in his arms.
"Mmm… Good morning, Boyfriend-kun…" She instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck, her voice soft and blurred with sleep.
"Morning," Chen Tian replied softly, carrying her steadily out of the bedroom.
He walked through the living room and into the brand-new bathroom. He gently put her down to stand. On the washbasin, a toothbrush with toothpaste already squeezed onto it lay quietly next to a cup of water.
Chen Tian placed a gentle kiss on her forehead. "Wash up. And then," he paused, "take a shower. There's still some… lingering scent from last night." With that, he turned, "Breakfast is in the kitchen."
Marin was still slightly dazed, nodding her head slowly: "Oh… mhm…"
Chen Tian said nothing more and walked straight out. Soon, the faint clinking of kitchen utensils could be heard from the direction of the kitchen.
Marin rubbed her eyes and slowly finished brushing her teeth, then splashed cold water on her face, finally waking up a little.
Water droplets slid down her cheeks as she wiped her face in the mirror. Her movements suddenly paused.
As if remembering something, she raised her hand and tugged down the collar of her sleep shirt slightly, leaning closer to the mirror to inspect—two faint red marks were clearly visible on her pale neck.
"Oh my!" She let out a small gasp, her face instantly flushing red. "Shoot, the marks haven't faded yet…"
She subconsciously touched the red marks, frowning slightly, muttering softly: "Do I need to cover them with concealer?"
But the next second, she seemed to recall something amusing. Her eyes suddenly lit up, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up.
"Heh heh…" She looked at her reflection in the mirror, a hint of smugness on her face. "This is good, too…" She lightly touched the marks on her neck, her eyes sparkling. "Perfect… to show that Young Lady!"
The thought brightened her mood considerably, her shyness completely replaced by excitement.
She made a small, energetic pump-up gesture to her reflection, then hummed a tune, turning with light steps and hopping into the shower.
Marin quickly finished her shower and changed into a clean white shirt.
She seemed to particularly favor this style: the shirt's hem was neatly tied in a knot at her slender waist, the rest tucked tidily into a short skirt, and a loose necktie was draped casually around her neck.
Like a cheerful little bird, she hopped into the kitchen.
Chen Tian was standing with his back to the door, frying eggs at the sizzling flat pan. Marin poked her head out from behind him, stood on her tiptoes, and quickly gave his cheek a smack kiss.
"Thanks for your hard work, Ten-kun!" Her voice was crisp and full of vitality.
Chen Tian didn't turn around, only giving a low "mhm" from his throat.
Marin was satisfied. She obediently slipped to the dining table, pulled out a chair, and sat down.
She rested her chin in her hands, her sparkling red eyes staring intently at Chen Tian's broad back, the corners of her mouth curved, like a small animal waiting to be fed.
Chen Tian deftly scooped the golden-fried eggs onto a plate. As he turned and brought them over, his gaze swept across the girl at the dining table.
Seeing her casual look—the knotted shirt, the loose tie—and her unconcealed, expectant smile, a gentle smile appeared on his lips.
Marin immediately responded with a big, sunbeam-bright smile.
Chen Tian placed the breakfast of fried eggs, clear porridge, and side dishes on the table. He pulled out the chair next to Marin and naturally sat down beside her.
On the dining table, the aroma of porridge steamed softly, and the eggs were golden.
Just as Chen Tian picked up a pair of chopsticks for the side dishes, the phone lying by his hand suddenly vibrated.
The screen lit up, and the words "The Young Lady" were clearly visible.
Marin, who was sipping her porridge, glanced at the name. Her small nose immediately wrinkled, and her cheeks slightly puffed out, like a bristling kitten.
She "viciously" picked up the remaining half of the fried egg on her plate, shoved it into her mouth, and chewed forcefully, as if the egg were the flesh of 'a certain Young Lady.'
Chen Tian took in her reaction, and the corner of his mouth couldn't help but curve into a shallow smile.
He reached out and gently rubbed the top of her golden hair, a gesture of comfort.
Then, he picked up the phone and answered the call.
Shinomiya Kaguya's sweet, respectful voice immediately came through the phone, delivered in her standard aristocratic tone: "Good day, Ten-kun. Have you had your meal yet?"
Chen Tian heard the familiar greeting, which sounded like it came from an old-fashioned drama, and sighed silently. "Kaguya, good morning. I'm eating now."
"Ah, that's excellent." Shinomiya Kaguya's voice seemed even softer, carrying a hint of anticipation. "Then, could I ask you to wait at home for a while?"
Chen Tian slightly raised an eyebrow: "Why?"
"My chauffeur and I," Shinomiya Kaguya's voice clearly came through the receiver, "are on our way to your house."
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