The Giant Dragon, having been released once, still stood resolutely, but Ho Fei-yu saw Elissa Nishikiori's panting and exhausted state and decided not to continue.
Ho Fei-yu leaned down, pulling Elissa into his embrace, positioning the Giant Dragon against the crevice, which was moist with a mix of dragon saliva and peach juice. He wrapped his hand around her slender waist.
Nuzzling her hair, he inhaled the pleasant scent of shampoo mixed with the steaming aroma of sweat, indulging in the moment. His lips slowly kissed Elissa's sweaty forehead, tracing down to her cheek and kissing the corner of her mouth.
Although Elissa Nishikiori's body was weak and soft, being kissed at the corner of her mouth by Ho Fei-yu in this way left her feeling unsettled, so she actively turned around to face him directly.
Ho Fei-yu understood the girl's intent and immediately covered her small mouth with his large one. His tongue, like a slippery eel, instantly drilled into the warm nest. Unexpectedly, there was a female eel inside. As the saying goes, "one mountain cannot hold two tigers, unless one is male and the other female," and naturally, they became entangled.
The girl's wetness and fatigue made her passive and lacking in energy, allowing Ho Fei-yu to take the lead. Unconsciously, the girl's pink tongue was consumed by Ho Fei-yu, teased and entwined by the tip of his tongue.
Elissa Nishikiori felt uncomfortable with Ho Fei-yu's actions. She felt her mouth filling with saliva, almost to the point of overflowing. She wanted to retract her pink tongue to resolve the crisis, but Ho Fei-yu's mouth wouldn't let her go, consuming all the saliva inside her mouth.
The two lingered for a long time, but they didn't engage in anything too provocative, only light touching.
"Elissa, let me take you to wash up." Ho Fei-yu said, kneading Elissa Nishikiori's tender breasts.
"Mhm." Elissa Nishikiori placed one hand on Ho Fei-yu's busy hand but didn't stop him, replying softly.
Hearing Elissa's answer, Ho Fei-yu got up, picked her up in a princess carry, and walked toward the bathroom. After filling the tub, Ho Fei-yu carried the girl into the bathtub. Applying body wash, he began to thoroughly clean her, starting from her neck.
"Ngh~ Fei-yu-kun, don't, I... I can do it myself. What husband serves his wife like this..." Elissa Nishikiori felt a certain spot being fondled. Shame surged in her heart. She struggled gently in Ho Fei-yu's embrace, saying shyly, especially the last part. Although her voice was soft as a mosquito, Ho Fei-yu still heard it.
"It's nothing. Let the guest serve the hostess for once~" Ho Fei-yu didn't stop. Instead, he turned Elissa around so she was facing him. He then leaned her against the opposite side of the bathtub, lowered his head, and cleaned her even more carefully, especially the folds, where dirt tends to hide easily.
Elissa Nishikiori tightly closed her eyes, facing upward, constantly letting out soft breaths. Her chest rose and fell with the rhythm of her breathing. Only after everything was done did she reopen her eyes, gazing affectionately at the boy who was willing to clean her most intimate part.
"What's wrong, Elissa?" Ho Fei-yu noticed the girl's intense gaze and asked.
"Mmm~ Nothing, Fei-yu-kun, carry me out~" Elissa Nishikiori smiled, gently shaking her head. She leaned closer to Ho Fei-yu, pressing her back tightly against the boy's chest.
"Okay."
"..."
"Katsu'o-san, what did you say? Father is waiting for us in the dining room??" Elissa Nishikiori, who was quietly resting her head on Ho Fei-yu's hand, enjoying the warmth of his body and his unique male pheromones, suddenly heard an urgent knock on the door, accompanied by a surprising statement. The girl quickly got up and put on the red dress Ho Fei-yu had given her. She rushed to the door, turned the handle, opened the door, and spoke with astonishment.
"Yes... and he also invited Fei-yu-dono." Katsu'o Hanyu looked at the shocked Elissa Nishikiori, then glanced at the calm Ho Fei-yu behind her, and nodded.
"Katsu'o-san, why didn't you tell me sooner? What should we do now! Fei-yu-kun?" Elissa Nishikiori's expression was anxious. She was afraid her father wouldn't accept Ho Fei-yu. She had originally planned to wait until they had consummated their relationship, so her father couldn't do anything about it. But... but they hadn't crossed the final line yet, and she felt a bit lost.
However, Elissa Nishikiori decided in her heart that if her father didn't accept Ho Fei-yu later, she would, at worst... she would threaten to run away from home!
"It's fine. Just take things as they come." Ho Fei-yu stroked Elissa Nishikiori's head.
'Just take things as they come? Truly worthy of Fei-yu-dono. If the Master disagrees, I can also put in a good word for Fei-yu-dono.' Katsu'o Hanyu was inwardly shocked by Ho Fei-yu's words, and she grew even more respectful of the young man from the mysterious great Eastern nation.
"Let's go, Young Lady, Fei-yu-dono." Katsu'o Hanyu turned and led the way.
Her eyes occasionally glanced at Elissa Nishikiori behind her, who was distracted and worriedly holding Ho Fei-yu's arm. However, she noticed that Ho Fei-yu seemed calm and composed.
"Fei-yu-kun... No matter what, I will be with you!" Nearing the dining room, Elissa Nishikiori stopped. Ho Fei-yu sensed the abnormality and also stopped, looking at the girl who seemed to have something to say. Before he could ask, he heard Elissa say with determination.
"Mhm." Ho Fei-yu smiled and nodded, rubbing the back of his hand against the girl's tender cheek.
Katsu'o Hanyu witnessed the couple's intimate gesture. She hadn't realized Elissa Nishikiori was so fond of Ho Fei-yu. Recalling all the things the Young Lady had said with this tone since childhood, she had always achieved them, no matter how hard or tiring, just like this competition.
Turning the corner, the moment they stepped into the dining room, Ho Fei-yu, who thought he could face the situation calmly, still couldn't help but swallow. After all, this was his first time meeting a girl's parents. Hana-chan's parents were not home, and Yui Nakaizumi's mother had, by chance, become his woman, so he hadn't felt that kind of nervousness then.
"Father, long time no see. You finally decided to come back and see Elissa." Elissa Nishikiori saw the middle-aged man sitting at the head of the dining table. She released Ho Fei-yu's hand, holding her long dress, and ran to the middle-aged man, throwing herself into his arms and speaking coquettishly.
"Haha, well, I finished dealing with company matters and rushed back to see my precious daughter right away." The middle-aged man affectionately stroked Elissa Nishikiori's hair, explaining with a chuckle.
"Mhm."
"Wait! Elissa, is that dress you're wearing...??" Elissa Nishikiori didn't say much. She then stood up, ready to introduce Ho Fei-yu, but was stopped by Takuma Nishikiori. Just as the girl felt anxious, she relaxed upon hearing his words.
"This is a gift from Fei-yu-kun. How is it, Father? Isn't it beautiful?" Elissa Nishikiori spun around in front of Takuma Nishikiori, explaining. Her face was radiating happiness when she mentioned it was a gift from Ho Fei-yu.
"Haha, my precious daughter looks beautiful in anything she wears. Come and introduce the Fei-yu-kun you mentioned." A look of shock flashed in Takuma Nishikiori's eyes, but he concealed it well. He then looked at Ho Fei-yu with a smile.
"Mhm. This is Fei-yu-kun. He deserves at least half the credit for me winning the championship this time, right, Fei-yu-kun?" Elissa Nishikiori walked up to Ho Fei-yu, speaking to Takuma Nishikiori, while winking at Ho Fei-yu, seemingly prompting him to agree.
"Hello, sir. My name is Ho Fei-yu. As for why Elissa won the championship, it was entirely the result of her hard work. I only helped to add the finishing touches." When it was Ho Fei-yu's turn, he first took a deep breath, calming his restless heart. He spoke with a sincere smile and honest eyes.
"Fei-yu-kun..." Hearing this, Elissa Nishikiori looked anxious beside him. She had wanted to emphasize Ho Fei-yu's importance in her victory, but the boy didn't seem to catch on, making her secretly worried.
"Haha, Fei-yu-kun, Elissa, and Katsu'o the maid chief, please sit down." Takuma Nishikiori didn't say anything more. Instead, he clapped his hands. A group of maids entered from the side door, each carrying a plate. They walked to the dining table, placed the plates down, and respectfully retreated to the side to wait. After all twenty-something maids had finished, he spoke again.
"Master, that wouldn't be right..."
"We're all family. Please sit."
"Yes."
The three of them took their seats. Elissa Nishikiori sat near her father, Ho Fei-yu sat next to her, and Katsu'o Hanyu sat alone on the other side.
Just as Ho Fei-yu was momentarily lost in thought, looking at the dazzling array of food on the table, he felt an itch in his palm. He glanced sideways and saw that Elissa was scratching his palm with her finger. Ho Fei-yu was confused.
Elissa Nishikiori noticed the boy's confused expression, and a faint smile appeared on her pretty face. But because her father was right next to them, the girl didn't share her inner joy. She seemed to have understood her father's meaning.
"Everyone, eat. It won't taste good if it gets cold." Takuma Nishikiori said to the three, his eyes subtly sweeping over Ho Fei-yu.
The meal lasted for about half an hour.
During this time, Takuma Nishikiori only asked Ho Fei-yu some routine questions, such as his age, where he lived, and how many family members he had.
Ho Fei-yu answered each question. Especially when he mentioned that he was currently adopted, the eyes of Elissa beside him sparkled. If there hadn't been so many people around, she would have hugged Ho Fei-yu and gently comforted him. She had never asked about Ho Fei-yu's family background, and she hadn't expected the boy to have such a difficult past.
"Haha, that's all for today. Little Brother Fei-yu, are you staying, or...?" Takuma Nishikiori put down the napkin he used to wipe the residue from his mouth and asked casually.
"Mhm, it's getting late. I should head home. I don't want to worry my adoptive mother."
"Good. Well then, Elissa, please see Little Brother Fei-yu off. Remember to ask the driver at the gate to take Little Brother Ho Fei-yu home."
"Yes, Father. Fei-yu-kun, let's go." Elissa Nishikiori replied happily.
"Goodbye, sir." Ho Fei-yu bade farewell to Takuma Nishikiori.
"Fei-yu-kun~" Following Elissa Nishikiori out of the dining room, and once they were a certain distance away, the girl looked around to make sure no one was near. She immediately linked her arms with Ho Fei-yu's, looking at him happily.
"What's wrong? Why are you so happy?" Ho Fei-yu asked, puzzled, looking at the cheerful Elissa.
"Hehe, I feel like Father doesn't object to our relationship anymore." Elissa Nishikiori leaned her head on Ho Fei-yu's arm, saying gleefully.
"Why?" Ho Fei-yu truly hadn't noticed this.
"A hunch~"
"...Alright." Ho Fei-yu was speechless.
Meanwhile, back in the dining room.
"Master, what do you think of Ho Fei-yu?" Katsu'o Hanyu stood beside Takuma Nishikiori, asking curiously. Takuma Nishikiori had acted very normal during the meal, with nothing unusual, so she couldn't gauge his attitude toward Ho Fei-yu.
"What do I think? Katsu'o, I didn't expect the scar on your face to heal so completely. There's absolutely no trace of injury..." Takuma Nishikiori didn't answer but spoke to himself.
"It is indeed miraculous, and some of my old scars from injuries have also disappeared." Katsu'o Hanyu touched her smooth face.
"Do you know about the dress Elissa is wearing?"
"The Young Lady's dress? What about it?" Katsu'o Hanyu was confused. Due to her personality, she wasn't fond of wearing women's clothes. The maid uniform she wore was an exception.
"Hehe, that dress is worth at least 4 billion yen."
"What???" Shock appeared on Katsu'o Hanyu's face. 4 billion yen could buy her life hundreds, even thousands of times over.
"Did Fei-yu-dono give that to the Young Lady?"
"Mhm." Takuma Nishikiori nodded. Although 4 billion yen wasn't a problem for him, he wouldn't casually spend it, let alone give it to his daughter.
"Could it be..."
"No, it's real. It's from a famous designer, and I was fortunate enough to see it in person back then. The gem on the chest of the dress is one of only three in the world."
"This..." Katsu'o Hanyu didn't know what to say.
"And look at this." Takuma Nishikiori took a piece of paper from under his seat and handed it to Katsu'o Hanyu.
"This is Fei-yu-dono's..."
"Yes, it's his background. It's quite astonishing, isn't it? We only found information about him after he turned fourteen. We can't find anything before that." Katsu'o Hanyu looked at the paper. Indeed, it was exactly as Takuma Nishikiori had described.
"Either he's an alien, or he has a background even more formidable than mine."