"Become your person?!"
Yukinoshita Haruno paused slightly, her gaze subtly sharpening upon hearing this.
She quickly understood the underlying meaning.
The look in her eyes as she regarded Lin shifted subtly.
If he had agreed to her 'sugar mommy' offer, then she would always be in charge, and Lin would follow her lead.
The initiative would be in her hands.
But Lin wanted to be on top.
He wanted to hold the initiative.
If the Lin she knew before was more reserved and introverted, the current him was directly outgoing.
Like he had broken free from shackles.
"Yes, you become my person." Lin smiled and nodded.
"..."
Their eyes met.
Yukinoshita Haruno saw in Lin's eyes…
Well, she saw nothing at all.
His eyes were calm and still like an ancient well, as deep and captivating as the starry universe.
Yet, from this tranquility, she seemed to sense an inexpressible confidence and composure, unfazed even if the sky were to fall.
Lin had changed, truly changed.
But it had to be said.
Compared to the previous Lin, the current Lin seemed to make her heart like him just a tiny bit more.
Perhaps it was due to the pre-existing goodwill she had for him.
A thought suddenly surfaced in Yukinoshita Haruno's mind.
If it were Lin…
After a brief silence, she smiled slyly, hinting meaningfully:
"It's not impossible for me to become your person, but you'll have to show me the capital to satisfy an older sister."
"Right now, you don't seem quite capable."
"Not capable…"
Lin raised an eyebrow slightly: "Haruno-nee, you haven't even tried, so how can you say I'm not capable?"
"That's slander."
"Haven't even tried?"
Yukinoshita Haruno was taken aback by his words.
"Wait, you actually…!"
Then she suddenly realized, her eyes widening sharply.
Her fair complexion, already flushed from drinking, instantly bloomed into a peach blush, a mix of surprise and shame.
Lin had actually made an indecent suggestion to her!
This was the first time anyone had dared to say such a thing to her.
Although factors like her family education made her more mature than most girls her age,
she had never actually been in a romantic relationship.
After all, she was exceptionally outstanding.
Thus, ordinary boys rarely caught her eye.
Not to mention family factors.
So, she had never had a romantic interest until now.
Although Lin was a few years younger than her,
she couldn't help but treat him as a peer when they interacted.
Moreover, Lin was quite casual, seemingly indifferent to her status, treating her simply as a normal friend.
He didn't seem to have any particular ulterior motives either.
Therefore, she had a good impression of him.
She had previously entertained the thought of making him her own.
She just hadn't expressed it.
Now, with her good impression increasing, she had just blurted it out.
"What about me?"
Lin looked at her with a slight smile.
Yukinoshita Haruno gave him a side-eye: "What do you think?"
If it were any other man who dared to say such a thing to her, she wouldn't be Yukinoshita Haruno if she didn't teach him a lesson.
"Let's just say I've become more open-minded."
Perceiving that Yukinoshita Haruno was merely surprised and a little shy, not angry, Lin understood.
He had known her for a year, a time neither long nor short.
Before the golden finger appeared, although he had thoughts about Yukinoshita Haruno, he also knew his place.
Although he was a genius,
so was she.
Furthermore, she was the eldest daughter of a prominent family, with distinguished status, extensive knowledge, and a complex, multifaceted mind.
Coupled with a somewhat dark personality.
Winning her heart was no simple matter.
Therefore, he had always maintained a subtle distance, never developing the thoughts he had for her in his heart.
But now, everything was different.
The appearance of the golden finger had opened up the world in his heart.
What he pursued was 'freedom'.
His journey was towards the stars and the sea.
So, he no longer suppressed his thoughts about Yukinoshita Haruno.
Mere wives, he wanted them all!
"More open-minded…"
Yukinoshita Haruno, hearing Lin's explanatory reply, had a thoughtful look flicker in her eyes.
Then she said with a light chuckle:
"In that case, I look forward to you, Xiaobai, showing your true self and captivating me, your older sister."
"That day will come."
Lin smiled meaningfully.
Yukinoshita Haruno also smiled upon hearing this, saying nothing further.
Time slowly passed.
Soon, Shizuka Hiratsuka returned to the private room.
The three of them ate their meal, chatting occasionally.
About half an hour later.
Having eaten their fill and rested for ten minutes, the three stood up to leave, with Yukinoshita Haruno paying the bill.
As they walked out of the restaurant, Yukinoshita Haruno's female secretary and driver had already driven up nearby.
After Shizuka Hiratsuka got into the back seat,
Yukinoshita Haruno looked at Lin:
"Are you really sure you don't want your older sister to give you a ride?"
Lin smiled and shook his head: "No need, a walk after a meal is good for the body. You just take Shizu-nee."
He planned to walk around.
Perhaps he would have an unexpected gain.
After all, in the current vast integrated anime world, there was still an unknown worldview with yokai that hadn't been confirmed.
"Alright, be careful on your way."
Seeing this, Yukinoshita Haruno didn't insist, waving goodbye.
"You too."
Lin smiled and nodded.
Watching Yukinoshita Haruno and Shizuka Hiratsuka drive away, Lin put on his earphones and walked towards his residence.
His pace was like an old man strolling.
He didn't adjust his life energy to 'fish' for evil spirits using 'bait and switch' tactics.
Because for him, who possessed infinite energy, the energy reward from ordinary evil spirits was no longer appealing.
Now, he only relied on fate.
Walking home, Lin summoned the Codex of All Things.
Two new entries were added to the codex.
Shizuka Hiratsuka and Yukinoshita Haruno.
They were automatically lit up the first time he saw them.
The requirement for collecting entries was that he had to see them with his own eyes.
Aside from Shizuka Hiratsuka and Yukinoshita Haruno, the same applied to other beings with whom he had already established a relationship.
He needed to meet them.
Only then would the Codex of All Things record their entries.
Because the required relationship was already established, the entries would also automatically light up upon being recorded.
Nickname: Shizuka Hiratsuka
Level: White
Description: Shizu-cute
Acquired: Martial Arts Mastery
…
Nickname: Yukinoshita Haruno
Level: White
Description: Dark-hearted sister complex
Acquired: Housekeeping Mastery
…
"Just as expected."
Looking at the codex rewards for Shizuka Hiratsuka and Yukinoshita Haruno, Lin felt neither disappointment nor surprise.
It was all within his expectations.
Both of them were ordinary people.
If not for their somewhat special status in their original worldview, they probably wouldn't have been recorded by the Codex of All Things.
More skills never hurt, so Lin claimed the rewards with a thought.
A large amount of combat techniques and theories emerged in his mind, and his entire body's muscles subtly trembled.
Various techniques transformed into bodily instincts.
As if gained through arduous practice.
In just a brief moment, Lin became a top-tier martial arts expert.
His control over his strength reached a new level.
Martial Arts Mastery was integrated, followed by Housekeeping Mastery.
After becoming a martial arts expert, Lin also became the king of housekeeping, skillfully mastering various household chores.
In about three seconds, everything was calm.
After claiming both rewards, Lin put away the Codex of All Things, and his invisible mental perception spread outwards.
Instantly covering a radius of a thousand meters.
Although he could cover all of Japan, there was no need.
Within his powerful perception, no life forms within a thousand-meter radius could hide, all were 'seen' by Lin.
Two of them caught his attention.
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