Chapter 6
He'd absolutely bury Fuutaro in work—leaving him zero time to cause any trouble.
For now, though, Ye Yu needed to maintain the image of a benevolent boss.
"President Ye Yu, it's not that I don't trust you… I just have one question. Why offer me such a high salary? I'm only an ordinary student. With the same money, you could hire someone with more experience and far more availability."
The offer was undeniably tempting—but the more tempting it was, the stranger it felt.
Was there really such a thing as a free lunch?
Ye Yu smiled confidently.
"My eye for talent is second to none. In my view, you're an absolute gem. Despite your family's hardships, you've never complained—instead, you've worked hard to support them and improve your lives. That shows real responsibility.
And under those tough conditions, you still scored the highest in the city to get into Rinkan University. That proves your ability and natural gift.
My people also checked your character—spotless."
Ye Yu tilted his head back slightly, striking a dramatic pose.
"My ambitions are huge. Building a future commercial empire requires all kinds of talent. And you, Fuutaro, are exactly the kind of person who can help me get there."
Pure nonsense—he had no empire in the works.
But Fuutaro was completely swayed.
No one had ever praised him like this in his entire life.
A quiet sense of loyalty welled up inside him—the feeling of wanting to give everything for someone who believed in him.
He stood abruptly and bowed deeply.
"Thank you for your trust, President Ye Yu! I won't let you down!"
"Good—I knew I could count on you. Here, take this."
Ye Yu slid a thick envelope across the table.
"President, this is…?"
Fuutaro eyed the familiar size, a suspicion forming.
Money?
"Your first month's salary, paid in advance. I know you need it urgently, so I'm giving it to you now. Of course, I have selfish reasons too—I really don't want to lose a talent like you.
As for the contract, if there's anything you don't like later, just say so. Any reasonable request, I'll agree to. After all, I'm investing in your future."
"President, you…"
Fuutaro was speechless, overwhelmed with gratitude.
He felt like he'd finally met someone who truly valued him.
"Alright, the food's here. Dig in."
Ye Yu watched him with a warm smile.
After the meal, Fuutaro bowed respectfully once more and left.
Ye Yu popped a piece of grilled meat into his mouth, leaned back comfortably, and grinned.
Done.
"Next target: Yotsuba!"
He pulled out the photo he'd taken from Fuutaro—the childhood picture of young Fuutaro and a cute pink-haired girl.
Energy flowed through his fingers as he activated another ability: Decomposition and Reconstruction.
He wasn't highly proficient with it, but altering a photo was child's play.
He subtly adjusted young Fuutaro's features until they resembled his own.
Now, if he claimed this was a picture of himself as a kid, the similar contours and facial structure would convince anyone.
In this world, Yotsuba and Fuutaro hadn't attended the same middle school, so they'd never met.
Perfect—this was his opening.
…
"Ichika, what's wrong? You've been spaced out all day!"
Nino looped an arm through Ichika's, looking concerned.
Ichika had seemed distracted the entire day, zoning out even during class.
"It's nothing… just feeling a little off."
Ichika's cheeks flushed slightly.
She wasn't quite ready to tell her sisters she had a boyfriend.
Behind them, Yotsuba was chattering away with May and Miku about the day's events.
The five rode the elevator up and walked toward their apartment door.
Ye Yu had been waiting there for a while.
With his Concealment ability active, the sisters passed right by him without noticing.
One by one, they filed inside: Ichika, Nino, Miku, May…
Just as Yotsuba was about to enter, Ye Yu grabbed her wrist.
The instant he touched her, his ability enveloped her too—making her invisible to her sisters.
Yotsuba stared in shock at the man who'd suddenly appeared, still gripping her arm, as the door began to close.
"Hey! May, wait—I'm not inside yet!"
But the door shut mercilessly.
Bang.
Yotsuba's brain buzzed.
She looked up, bewildered, at the stranger.
A handsome black-haired guy.
Though grabbing her like this screamed "creep," she had to admit—he was the best-looking guy she'd ever seen.
"Sir, what are you doing?"
Yotsuba wasn't great at saying no, but she wasn't stupid either.
This situation practically screamed "pervert."
Hearing her, Ye Yu leaned in closer.
"Ichika, you're my girlfriend—pretending not to know me? That really hurts."
His tone was teasing, like a boyfriend joking around.
Yotsuba's mind exploded.
Ichika? Boyfriend??
He thinks I'm Ichika?!
She opened her mouth to correct him.
"You've got the—"
But before she could finish, her lips were sealed.
Ye Yu kissed her deeply, full of feigned passion.
I just got forcibly kissed by Ichika's boyfriend?!
Yotsuba's brain short-circuited. What kind of plot twist was this?
She pushed against him with all her strength.
But an ordinary girl stood no chance against an ability user.
Finally, he pulled away.
Yotsuba's heart pounded wildly; her legs felt weak.
"Ichika, what's wrong? You're acting strange—are you sick?"
Ye Yu wrapped an arm around her and gently touched her forehead.
"I…"
Yotsuba was so flustered she couldn't form words.
Suddenly, knocking sounded at the door.
Ye Yu had already released the concealment on her, so the sisters realized someone was missing.
"Where's Yotsuba? I didn't see her come in."
It was Ichika's voice.
Yotsuba inexplicably panicked, as if caught doing something wrong.
Ye Yu quickly pulled her into his apartment.
Watching her breathe heavily, he smiled faintly.
"That voice just now… one of your sisters?"
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