Was it a lie or the truth? Beichuan Lin, being a parent, was somewhat concerned.

Beichuan Hui Li pulled Beichuan Lin to sit on a bench, proudly answering the other's question: "Brother Temple is second in his grade! His scores have consistently stayed second in the recent mock exams, without any sign of dropping."

"Second in the grade?!" Beichuan Lin instinctively pinched her own cheek and, realizing she was not dreaming, felt even more emotionally turbulent.

Second in the grade academically...

And it's consistently been that way?

Beichuan Lin simply couldn't believe it.

This was Kyubei High School, not the private junior high Beichuan Si used to attend.

Kyubei High School ranks among the top in the academically competitive Bunkyo District.

Beichuan Si managed to be second in the grade in such a school?

Was his previous average ranking just Beichuan Si hiding his true abilities? That's not right either.

Who would hide their own scores for no reason?

The more Beichuan Lin thought, the less she understood, but the less she understood, the more she couldn't stop thinking about it.

Did she miss something major in these couple of months?

She was beginning to doubt it.

"Who's the top of the grade?" Beichuan Lin quickly added another question.

"Sister Mirai Shen Gu," replied Beichuan Hui Li.

"..." Beichuan Lin.

The first was Beichuan Si's girlfriend; the second was Beichuan Si.

It had to be said, her son really had some capability.

Even the most beautiful girl in the grade liked him.

Honestly, Beichuan Lin felt relieved—

That's how it should be!

But this definitely seemed off! How could this be? Is this even possible?!

Was she out for just a couple of months, and Beichuan Si suddenly changed dramatically into a total winner in life?

Stuff like this doesn't even happen in novels, right?

Don't I know my own son?

Beichuan Lin looked troubled, which made Beichuan Hui Li, sitting next to her, a little confused.

Her mother... from a while ago, seemed like she was struggling against some invisible enemy, but Beichuan Hui Li had no idea what was really happening.

Beichuan Lin took a deep breath, giving up her complex thoughts.

Rather than thinking about all this, she might as well meet Beichuan Si in person and see for herself what he was really like now.

But still...

Beichuan Lin's mood lightened again.

After all, Beichuan Si probably still needed her care just like before, still the same kid who would give a stink face and show her no good graces.

But Beichuan Lin didn't mind any of it.

Because Beichuan Si had already changed so much for Beichuan Hui Li.

She just needed to view Beichuan Si with a more accepting attitude and take care of him.

Just before meeting Beichuan Si, however, Beichuan Lin wanted to ask Beichuan Hui Li about something.

"Hui Li, I heard from Temple that this year's tuition was provided by a tenant who moved into our house? What's that about? Did Temple actively distribute rental flyers and then coincidentally, a wealthy person moved into our house?"

This had been something Beichuan Lin was curious about.

The tuition and miscellaneous fees for Beichuan Si and Beichuan Hui Li together totaled over three million yen, who was the kind individual who provided such an amount?

"Ah... Are you talking about Shihua?" Beichuan Hui Li's expression showed a sudden realization.

"Shihua?"

Beichuan Lin maintained a smile.

At this point, whatever happened wouldn't surprise her anymore.

"Yes, Nakajima Michika, Shihua," Beichuan Hui Li nodded.

"Oh, oh, oh, so it's Nakajima Michika," Beichuan Lin continued to smile and tilted her head slightly.

Then—

"Nakajima Michika?" Beichuan Lin confirmed, still smiling.

"Uh-huh!" Beichuan Hui Li too flashed a broad smile.

Confirming that Beichuan Hui Li hadn't mispronounced a single word and her phonetics were crystal clear, Beichuan Lin smiled as she turned her head.

Next—

"Nakajima Michika?!"

Beichuan Lin stood up from the bench with a shocked face, "Hui Li, are you talking about Nakajima Michika, the national superstar who sings 'Shape of Flowers'? That big star is now living in our house?!"

"...Yes, it's that Sister Michika. Brother Temple brought her back and then told me she would be staying for a while... Mommy Riri, what's wrong with you? You seem a bit strange."

Hui Li, whose shoulders were suddenly grabbed by Beichuan Lin, displayed a weird expression.

In her memory, Beichuan Lin shouldn't be so jumpy; she was supposed to be more composed, calmly handling whatever she heard.

Why did it seem like Mommy Riri wasn't quite herself today, but rather like someone else entirely?

Could it be that Mommy Riri had her soul swapped by someone?

Hui Li thought wildly.

"I seem a bit strange...?" Beichuan Lin opened her mouth.

The weird one is clearly your brother, right? Where on earth did your brother kidnap such a big star and bring her home?

After all, he's just a high school student, right? From where does he have the connections to interact with such high-level people?

Do I really know my son?

Beichuan Lin slumped down on the bench, sinking into deep self-doubt.

Her previously firm beliefs were wavering; she felt that she might have truly wasted these past ten-plus years raising Beichuan Temple.

"Mommy Riri, are you okay?" Hui Li worriedly pulled on Beichuan Lin's hand.

Her mother was sitting despondently on the bench.

Seeing her in a state that appeared almost like a salty egg made Hui Li even more concerned.

She thought for a moment and reluctantly found an answer from her little brain, "Speaking of which, Brother Temple now earns millions of yen each month. With Brother Temple here, Mommy Riri, you don't have to strive anymore. You can let Brother Temple support you from now on."

Pfft!!!

Millions of yen a month?

This unexpected joy directly knocked down the life-doubting Beichuan Lin.

She had been working herself to the bone abroad, where a month's salary converted to yen only came to seven or eight hundred thousand, barely reaching over a million yen with a bonus.

And now?

Beichuan Temple now has a monthly income of millions of yen?

Beichuan Lin's mouth twitched as she turned her head, a look of desperation between her expressions, "Hui Li... tell me, is Temple still just a high school student, right?"

"That's right." Hui Li didn't understand the intent behind her words, simply replying accordingly.

"Is it normal for a high school student to earn millions of yen a month?" Beichuan Lin continued to doubt life.

Hmm...

This question did stump Hui Li.

Indeed, her classmates would be pleased to have one or two thousand yen per week as pocket money.

Yet, here was Beichuan Temple bringing in millions of yen a month, which indeed seemed a bit exaggerated.

However—

The image of Beichuan Temple she remembered had somehow been replaced by the words "all-powerful."

Being able to exorcise spirits as suavely as an Onmyoji, rescuing his own friends, looking handsome, excelling in studies, cooking delicious meals...

He had too many merits.

They completely overshadowed the image of Beichuan Temple from a long time ago... who used to lose his temper with her frequently.

If you asked Hui Li which Beichuan Temple she preferred,

She would definitely, without hesitation, choose the current Beichuan Temple.

Because the current Beichuan Temple really cherished her.

Human interactions are mutual.

Unknowingly, Hui Li had also grown to really like Beichuan Temple.

So, Hui Li also scratched her head, responding with a strange expression, "That's not strange at all, because there are reasons Brother Temple can accomplish these things."

"...What reasons?" Beichuan Lin rubbed her ears.

She wanted to carefully listen to what Hui Li would say next.

Under Beichuan Lin's watchful eyes, Hui Li didn't hesitate and directly said,

"Because Brother Temple is invincible in this world!"

Yes.

That was Hui Li... all her impressions about Beichuan Temple.

Because Brother Temple can indeed do anything!

That's what her little brain figured.

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