CHAPTER 157 - YOUTHFUL FACE AND AMPLE BOSOM MRS. YUIGAHAMA

It was a pity that the amount of ice cream in the three-color cup was a bit too much. The container wasn't large, but it held quite a lot. It would be great if KFC and McDonald's could be this generous too.

When Kie made it, she didn't consider that only he would be eating it, or rather, she didn't consider that too much of the three-flavor ingredients were put in. He definitely couldn't finish it alone.

The three flavors of ice cream were almost completely melted. The pressure from the container expanding and contracting with temperature was immense, and the scene was a bit chaotic.

[Ding dong!]

Someone sent him a message this Saturday. Was it Marin for another cosplay thing? Or a date with Megumi? Guessing in his heart, Ren, who had just showered and changed into shorts, sat on the sofa. He held Nezuko wrapped in a bath towel and took out his phone.

He was surprised to see a message from Yui.

[Dumb Dumpling: "Ren-kun! Do you want to come to my house for lunch today? My mom bought wagyu beef."]

Ever since their relationship was confirmed, Ren had changed Yui's nickname.

"She's actually inviting me?" Is this... a meeting with the parents? Having just met Mrs. Yukinoshita, did he have to meet Mrs. Yuigahama again?

"What's wrong, Ren?" Tamayo asked, seeing the unusual expression on his face.

"Nothing, I might not be able to accompany you all now. I have to go see a lady." Ren felt apologetic; he had wanted to spend more time with the three of them, but he also didn't want to disappoint Yui.

"Go, Ren, we're already very satisfied." Tamayo touched Kie's bulging lower abdomen under the bath towel, teasingly saying, "You agree, don't you, Kie?" As she spoke, her nimble hand gently pressed down.

"Mm-hmm!" Kie nodded shyly, like a gopher, in a muffled voice. After all, she alone had eaten all of Ren's feedback.

"Don't worry, I'll give it to you next time too, Tamayo, and you, little Nezuko." He hooked Nezuko's chin, recalling her flustered appearance earlier, and teased, "Nezuko, drinking too much water isn't good."

"Brother Ren ~ Don't make fun of me." Nezuko returned to her normal size, like a charming little wife. She lowered her head, shyly shrinking her neck into Ren's embrace, her face flushed to her ears.

It really wasn't her fault that she turned out that way. It was just that after shrinking, she looked like a little loli. What was normally acceptable became extremely unbearable. Ren, of course, understood her; he was just teasing her for fun.

"Is the ice cream your mother and Tamayo made delicious?" Ren curiously bit her earlobe. This question caused Kie and Tamayo, who were lazily lying on the sofa, to lower their eyes shyly in unison. Nezuko was even more embarrassed and dared not look up, wishing she could find a crack in the ground to drill into. The melted ice cream juice, with the wooden sticks fused together, was truly an indescribable sensation.

The playful teasing was almost over, and he casually replied to Yui.

[Ren: "Okay, I'll be there."]

[Dumb Dumpling: "Mm-hmm! Happy JPG."]

After Ren left, Tamayo and Kie exchanged glances. "Madam..."

The current time was not far from noon. After telling Yukino and the others, Ren set off for Yui's house.

Yuigahama Koyomi, Yui's mother, was currently tidying up ingredients in the kitchen. She walked to the kitchen doorway and saw Yui sprawled on the living room sofa. Wearing a white dress, Yui hummed excitedly on the sofa, her two fair, small legs swinging back and forth.

Returning to the kitchen, Mrs. Yuigahama sighed deeply. Yui had suddenly told her that a classmate was coming over. Seeing her excited mood, she guessed that it was likely a boy Yui liked, or even her boyfriend. "Yui has grown up," Mrs. Yuigahama thought, imagining Yui falling in love, marrying, and starting a new family. There was relief, but more often, there was sadness.

Yui's father passed away when she was very young, and she had raised Yui alone. If Yui were to marry, she would be left alone at home. As soon as this thought appeared, a sense of loneliness welled up in her heart. Under the influence of this lonely emotion, even the action of washing vegetables in her hand involuntarily slowed down a bit.

[Ding dong!]

The doorbell interrupted her thoughts and pulled her out of her lonely melancholy. "Coming!" Hearing Yui's joyful shout and the hurried footsteps, Mrs. Yuigahama quickly wiped her hands, tidied her hair and clothes, and adjusted her mood.

"Ren-kun, Yahallo!"

"Do you greet people like that at your house too?"

"Of course."

"Yahallo, Yui."

"Hehe, come in quickly."

The simple conversation gave Mrs. Yuigahama her first impression of Ren. He was a boy with a gentle voice toward Yui who would go along with her playful antics. After walking out of the kitchen and seeing him, she had a new impression. He was about 1.8 meters tall, with a well-proportioned physique, clean, neat, and appropriate attire, and a handsome face.

"This must be Mrs. Yuigahama, right? Excuse me!" Ren reacted immediately upon seeing her.

"Mm-hmm, she's my mom." Yui nodded repeatedly.

"Hello, Mrs. Yuigahama, I'm Yui's classmate, Ren." Ren would not neglect any necessary politeness. This made Mrs. Yuigahama's initial impression of him rise a few more points, and she smiled broadly.

"I am Yuigahama Koyomi, Yui Yuigahama's mother. Ren can call me Mrs. or Auntie."

Ren nodded. "Okay, Mrs. Yuigahama."

"You two sit on the sofa first. I'll go cook."

Ren volunteered, "May I help?"

"Mom, I want to help too!" Seeing Ren actively offer to help, Yui couldn't stay idle either. This greatly surprised Mrs. Yuigahama. Her daughter had always lacked cooking talent, so how did she become so proactive? Upon closer observation, she found that Yui's gaze was actually fixed on Ren, her eyes practically dripping with affection.

"As expected, it's the boy Yui likes."

"Then thank you, Ren and Yui," Mrs. Yuigahama said with a smile.

In the kitchen, Ren skillfully washed and chopped vegetables. He looked very experienced, which surprised Mrs. Yuigahama. In reality, he didn't cook much originally, but with the Dominator, he could quickly learn anything. By simply transmitting information from other people's minds into his own, he had practically mastered it.

In contrast, Yui appeared quite clumsy. Mrs. Yuigahama sighed inwardly, her daughter still had a lot of growing up to do.

After Yui finished washing the last bit of vegetables, she pulled out a large piece of beef from behind her back, held it up, and grinned triumphantly. "Ta-da! Ren-kun, look, this is the wagyu beef Mom bought, isn't it beautiful?"

"Yes, it seems I'm in for a treat today."

"My mom's cooking is really delicious, you know."

"Then I'll look forward to it."

Mrs. Yuigahama watched the two chatting happily, her eyes bright. This boy was very doting and gentle toward Yui.

"Ah!" Yui, holding the wagyu beef and about to put it back, turned too quickly and her arm brushed against the pot of boiling water, instinctively letting go due to the burning pain.

Ren was quick-eyed and quick-handed; with one hand, he caught the falling beef and quickly tossed it into the box. With his other hand, he grabbed Yui's arm. After throwing the beef, he quickly pulled up Yui's sleeve. He gently covered her arm with his hand, a faint golden light flickering, and asked, "Does it still hurt?"

"Huh! It hurt so much when I got scalded just now, but now it suddenly doesn't hurt anymore!" Yui felt the warmth emanating from her arm, and her eyes became even softer. It must have been Ren using his ability to eliminate her pain; the pot just now contained boiling water.

"Yui!" Mrs. Yuigahama, a step behind in reaction, rushed over, wanting to check if Yui's arm had been scalded.

Ren removed his hand, and Yui raised her arm, showing her cute bunny teeth. "Hehe, Mom, I'm fine, thanks to Ren-kun."

Mrs. Yuigahama looked left and right, only exhaling in relief after confirming that she was truly fine. Then she remembered Ren's swift reaction and caring attitude. Mrs. Yuigahama was very relieved. This boy genuinely cared about Yui.

"How is it? My mom's cooking is very delicious, right?"

"Yes, it's extremely delicious!"

"Haha, as long as you like it, eat slowly, no rush."

"Ren-kun, try this, this wagyu beef is super delicious!"

"Yui, don't just feed me. You eat quickly too. Open your mouth, ah..."

"Ah... Mmm, thank you, Ren-kun!"

Lunch ended in a very cheerful atmosphere. Mrs. Yuigahama also smiled very happily. It had been a long time since the house was this lively.

After lunch, Ren and Mrs. Yuigahama sat on the sofa, conversing idly. Mostly, Mrs. Yuigahama asked questions, and Ren answered. It indeed felt quite like meeting the parents. Yui, meanwhile, sat beside them, blushing and silent.

Before long, Mrs. Yuigahama finally got to the main topic. "Ren-kun and Yui are in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, aren't they?"

Ren answered this question without hesitation. "Yes, I am Yui's boyfriend."

"Oh!" Admitting it in front of her mother made Yui even shyer. Ren had originally intended to be frank, but Yui had told him via text not to tell her mother about his others yet. So he temporarily did not mention his other girlfriends.

"It's just as I thought. I won't stop you two." She continued, "In fact, I'm quite satisfied with Ren-kun."

"Thank you for your support!" Ren said.

Mrs. Yuigahama gently and considerately advised, "However, as Yui's mother, I still need to remind you two to prioritize your studies now."

"You are still young; you shouldn't waste your youth, unlike me, who is old and it doesn't matter what I do."

Ren denied her viewpoint. "Not at all, Mrs. Yuigahama doesn't look old at all. When we first met, if Yui hadn't told me beforehand, I would have thought you were Yui's older sister."

"Whether from your temperament or appearance, you are still a young and beautiful woman."

Mrs. Yuigahama, praised, covered her mouth and chuckled. "Haha, Ren-kun really knows how to flatter."

Ren was not deliberately using lies to flatter. He was stating the truth. Looking closely at Mrs. Yuigahama, she had a youthful face similar to Yui's, showing no wrinkles or signs of aging whatsoever. Her orange hair accentuated her youthful charm, and her skin was extremely well-maintained. Whether her hands, cheeks, or neck, her skin was fair and delicate.

Coupled with her curvaceous figure, which surpassed Yui's, and her slender waist, she didn't look like an older woman at all. If she stood next to Yui and was said to be Yui's older sister, it wouldn't be an exaggeration in the slightest. Besides her youthful face and excellent skin and figure, Mrs. Yuigahama also possessed a steady and gentle, virtuous temperament. Her subtle mature aura elevated her charm to a new level. Her gentle smile made even Ren unable to resist looking at her twice.

He subconsciously compared Mrs. Yukinoshita with Mrs. Yuigahama. Both were women with youthful faces, but their personalities, like Yui and Yukino, were vastly different. The feeling they gave off was also completely different.