Becoming a disciple was a big deal, but Tadokoro Megumi kept it a secret.
While part of it was due to her personality—not liking to show off and being introverted—another reason was Liu Ming's young age. If it got out, it might cause unnecessary misunderstandings.
She told her family that she would stay at school for further studies and wouldn't return home for the Summer Vacation.
That day, he packed his luggage in the dormitory and quickly returned to the restaurant.
Instead, he was greeted by a cute loli.
The loli was very quiet. She had tried to communicate, but no matter what she said, the other party remained silent.
The two of them stayed on the first floor like that.
Around seven in the evening, Liu Hao and Tohru finally returned.
"Master, you're back?" Tadokoro Megumi's face lit up with joy, and she hurried to meet him.
"Master, where did you go? How did you end up in such a sorry state?"
Liu Ming's clothes were terribly dirty at this time, covered in dust and stains everywhere, with many places torn and tattered. There were even quite a few weeds stuck in his hair.
"It's nothing, just some minor things. Have you cooked yet at this late hour? I'm very hungry." Liu Ming waved his hand, signaling not to worry.
"I don't cook well," Tadokoro Megumi stood there awkwardly.
"Sigh, really, didn't I just say to have confidence? Never mind, after I take a shower, we'll take our time. For now, you should prepare the ingredients. Any main ingredient will do, I'm not picky." Liu Ming held his forehead, full of helplessness. This disciple still has a long way to go.
Tadokoro Megumi responded and ran to the kitchen.
Liu Ming was about to go upstairs to shower when he was stopped midway by an adorable little loli.
He looked down, 'Huh, isn't this Kanna?'
"Little one, it's so late, why are you here?" Liu Ming asked, pretending not to recognize her.
"You pervert, give Tohru back to me! Tohru is mine, give her back to me!" Kanna glared with her cute eyes.
"Are you Tohru's friend?" Liu Ming asked.
"I won't tell you, you hateful low-class human! You must have used some lie to keep Lady Tohru here. I will definitely take Lady Tohru away!" Kanna waved her small fists, continuously pounding on Liu Ming's thigh.
However, the force was completely ineffective. Liu Ming only felt a ticklish sensation, which was very comfortable.
"Kanna, why are you here? I can't believe you found this place." Tohru asked curiously.
Because Tohru returned with Liu Ming, there was no misunderstanding of an affair this time.
"I followed Lady Tohru's scent to find you. Lady Tohru, come back with me, I need Lady Tohru." Kanna grabbed Tohru's hands, looking at her with an expectant face.
"I won't go back." Tohru refused with a complicated expression.
"Why not?" Kanna's expression was astonished.
"Because I deeply love Xiao Ming." Tohru's expression changed instantly, and she pointed at Liu Ming shyly.
Liu Ming couldn't help but roll his eyes. Although he admitted Tohru was a great beauty and very tempting, he didn't dare. Who knew if there were any restrictions for dragons? He didn't want to be chased by her father.
"Sure enough, it's like this, you hateful human. I saw it just now, you were holding Lady Tohru's hand. You two definitely went on a date today, didn't you?" Kanna said with dissatisfaction.
"Hehe~" Tohru blushed, feeling embarrassed.
Liu Ming was utterly speechless, and Tohru, couldn't you explain? What's with that shy expression?
"In that case, even if I have to kill you, I will take Lady Tohru away." Kanna emitted a strange aura.
"Die, you bastard, pervert!" She once again waved her small hands, pounding on Liu Ming.
"Kanna, why have you become so weak?" Tohru asked strangely.
"Lady Tohru is the strange one. The mana purity here is clearly low, yet it's so vibrant."
"That's all love," Tohru said proudly.
"Kanna, can't you go back? Are you homeless now?" Liu Ming had an expression that suggested he had seen through the truth.
"No, no such thing," Kanna's tone immediately weakened.
"Alright, alright, I won't say anymore. If you don't mind, just stay here." Liu Ming gently stroked Kanna's small head.
"I won't fall for human tricks," Kanna said without much confidence.
"But Tohru is here, you really won't stay?" Liu Ming's tone was full of temptation.
"Really?" Kanna looked at Liu Ming with teary eyes.
"Of course! You can share a room with Tohru. The matter is happily settled. You two can chat, I'm going to shower first."
"Me too, Xiao Ming, let's shower together!" Tohru said excitedly.
Liu Ming swallowed, forcefully suppressing the urge in his heart. For the sake of his life, he still refused this wonderful offer.