Yan Huan, who was focused on eating, didn't realize that her every move was being watched by Sakuragi Yuri, whose laughing eyes took it all in just outside the glass.

At this moment, she and Sakuragi Hitomi were visiting in the office of the board members.

The office had no one else, just the two of them, mother and daughter.

Behind, Sakuragi Hitomi, sitting on the sofa, looked at her mother feeding the board member's goldfish with such familiarity, and she couldn't help but show a helpless expression.

But just at that moment, Sakuragi Yuri, who was feeding the goldfish, suddenly spoke up,

"Hitomi, what do you think, if Kagami were to get married, what kind of person would he marry?"

Sakuragi Kagami, Sakuragi Hitomi's youngest brother, was now just starting university.

Sakuragi Hitomi had three brothers, named Ran, Fei, and Kagami, from oldest to youngest.

Sakuragi Hitomi was the only daughter and the youngest sister.

Hearing this, Sakuragi Hitomi was slightly stunned and couldn't help but say,

"Hmm, Kagami... Grandfather values Ran the most, insisting that he must marry a daughter from another noble family. As for Kagami, marrying someone from outside should be okay, right?"

"Indeed~ Because the Sakuragi Family has many descendants, just in our family there are four. So we can pave the way for them according to the children's abilities and aspirations..."

Sakuragi Yuri tied up the bag of feed slowly and said unhurriedly,

"But Hitomi, think about it, if in the entire Sakuragi Family this generation there were only one child, you, what would that mean?"

"...It means I am the entire future of our family?"

Sakuragi Yuri turned her head, looked at her daughter, and smiled slightly,

"You got it right."

Seeing her mother's smile, Sakuragi Hitomi instantly realized something and murmured,

"No way? Isn't the Black Gold Family supposed to be very powerful? How could there be only that one Spencer child in this generation?"

"Who knows... Rumor has it that their family members are prone to various strange illnesses, and most of the children die young. Those who are born normal and grow up healthy are very few."

Sakuragi Yuri sat down beside Sakuragi Hitomi and said with a smile,

"Young Spencer's mother, Alvira, is one of those rare lucky ones; she's healthy and extremely intelligent.

"As for her daughter, she wasn't quite as lucky.

"She's healthy enough but has a slight congenital neurological disorder. It's cured now, but it still makes her a bit different from normal people."

Hearing this, Sakuragi Hitomi snorted coldly, not missing any chance to mock Spencer,

"No wonder, always doing foolish things that disgust people..."

But just as she said this, she had to remember how she lost her mind earlier, rushed out to question the president, and instead put him in danger.

The doll-like little Sakuragi representing her conscience was right...

Just now, something definitely influenced her.

Previously, it was the same with Spencer; she could break her barrier...

"..."

Thinking about Spencer's superpowers, Sakuragi Hitomi couldn't help but relate them to the times she used her superpowers in the past and couldn't help but have some associations.

Sakuragi Hitomi realized that Spencer's ability almost always activated concerning the intimate relationships in her heart.

Whether it's her mother or the president, they are both very important to her.

And it was precisely matters related to such important people that triggered her ability.

As she thought about it, a word suddenly popped into Sakuragi Hitomi's mind.

"Betrayal..."

"What betrayal?"

Sakuragi Hitomi murmured to herself, but it caught her mother's attention.

Hearing her mother's question, Sakuragi Hitomi quickly shook her head,

"No, nothing..."

"Hmm."

Sakuragi Yuri looked at her daughter's face but couldn't help but remind,

"So since young Spencer is the entire future of the Black Gold Family, anything related to her naturally has a high priority.

"For example, a spouse."

Upon hearing the word "spouse," Sakuragi Hitomi, who had no interest in Spencer's background, immediately perked up and focused on her mother,

"Mom, are you talking about the president?!"

"Oh dear, my daughter really lacks ambition. Have you already accepted that Yan Huan and Spencer are a couple?"

"What?! I'm just worried that the president might actually be chosen by Alvira as the son-in-law of the Black Gold Family..."

As she spoke, Sakuragi Hitomi seemed to visualize an ominous scene, making her grab her hair and tremble,

"By then, the president would be taking care of that fool who can't even manage her own life, coaxing her to sleep, lying in with her, eating together, waiting for her to bathe."

"I didn't expect it, Hitomi, you really do have a knack for this... Aren't these all the things you want to do with Yan Huan?"

"..."

As soon as these words were spoken, Sakuragi Hitomi's face instantly turned red.

She glanced at her mother with embarrassment and said in exasperation,

"Okay, Mom, what exactly are you trying to say?"

Sakuragi Yuri covered her mouth with a smile but decided not to beat around the bush anymore,

"You know, Hitomi.

"When rich and powerful people choose partners for their children, they worry that the partner might be too clever, attracting ambitious attention towards the family, or too foolish, causing trouble for the family."

Few may understand this sentiment, but Sakuragi Yuri, who married into the Sakuragi Family, surely understands it well.

"And for Alvira, choosing a husband for little Spencer is even more challenging.

"Too foolish, and he can't take care of or protect her properly; too clever, and there are concerns his character might be bad, manipulating little Spencer...

"So, what Alvira needs to choose is a capable, good-hearted person who harbors no ill will toward little Spencer, a good man, a capable man."

Listening to her mother's words, Sakuragi Hitomi nearly jumped up,

"Isn't this talking exactly about the president?!"

The president has excellent grades, is well-liked, and has a promising future ahead.

Moreover, the president naturally helps others without harboring ill will, and is a kind and gentle person.

This, this, this...

"I know classmate Yan is the kind of person Alvira is looking for, but the problem is, she doesn't know that.

"Or rather, even if she has some sense of it, it must go through long-term probing and testing."

Sakuragi Yuri moved a little closer to her daughter, her smile slightly fading,

"That's why I took the initiative to join Alvira's plan...

"Sometimes, an internal collapse is far more effective than an external attack. So, the more people invited into the group, the better.

"Especially don't forget, your upcoming training camp is going back home.

"As long as we're in the Sakuragi Family main house, that's your home turf. Whatever opportunity you want, we can arrange it for you~"

Upon hearing this, Sakuragi Hitomi hurriedly looked at her mother.

"Moreover, you've been away from home for too long, and your personality has started to soften...

"Though this might make you happier, it'll also make others see you as an easy target, ultimately losing everything in the end."

Sakuragi Yuri lifted her hand and pinched Sakuragi Hitomi's cheek, smiling as she reminded,

"Born out of worries, perished in comfort~ that's exactly the reason."

...

...

"Ding~"

Lunch break, Yuanyue Academy.

After class, Yan Huan didn't go to find Spencer to chat as usual but instead headed to a large lecture hall, getting ready for the upcoming work with Yahashiki.

Yes, this place is most likely going to be used for the planned sexual education lectures.

Yan Huan decided that after school on Friday, they would leave for the training camp in the Ying Country by Saturday.

So Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, they would hold one session for each grade to finish the lectures promptly.

It's just unclear if one day will be enough if it's just Miyake...

"President, Miyake-sensei said he'll be here soon, shall I go out and meet him?"

"OK, I'll wait here for you!"

At the classroom door, Yahashiki took a plan call, informed Yan Huan, and ran out toward the door.

Once Yan Huan confirmed the venue was available, they leaned against the window, waiting for Yahashiki to bring people over.

Speaking of which, from here one could just make out a corner of the greenhouse on the side of the school.

And seeing that greenhouse, Yan Huan suddenly recalled a fragment left behind by Bai Yi in the school, not yet picked up.

Because that fragment was still imbued with a severe curse, Yan Huan hadn't picked it up at the time.

But thinking carefully, Spencer also has a 100% resistance to curses, so perhaps they could find Spencer, let her absorb the curse, and then have Meow-chan absorb the fragment?

Hiss...

While Yan Huan was looking out the window, wondering when to find Spencer to do this,

a hint of unclean pink had started climbing up the wall unnoticed.

"Gurgle~"

A faint fishy smell wafted in, causing Yan Huan to sniff and look puzzled,

"Why is there a... seafood smell?"

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