Zongman: Evolution Paradise Chapter 097

While soaking in the bathtub, Xu Lun scrolled through his phone. His Line app was already flooded with messages.

Shiina Mahiru: I heard from the landlady that the apartment’s ownership has been transferred to you? Confused.JPG

Xu Lun: That’s right.

Shiina Mahiru: Xu Lun, could it be that you’re some rich young master who suddenly inherited a family business? Puzzled.JPG

Shiina Mahiru: Do I have to pay this month’s rent again?

Xu Lun: No, I’ll ask Aso-san for this month’s rent.

Shiina Mahiru: Aso-san will cry if you do that.

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Kirisu Mafuyu: Missed call…

Kirisu Mafuyu: Missed call…

Kirisu Mafuyu: Missed call…

Kirisu Mafuyu: Even if you’re not at school, Xu Lun, you shouldn’t be like this.

Kirisu Mafuyu: Where did you go? I saw a strange person come out of your room.

Kirisu Mafuyu: I need to talk to you.

Kirisu Mafuyu: It’s urgent.

Kirisu Mafuyu: I won’t call your name in class next time.

Kirisu Mafuyu: Please. Humiliated.JPG

“What does Mafuyu-chan want with me?” Xu Lun scrolled through the messages, wondering. He planned to go next door after dinner. Given Kirisu Mafuyu’s social habits, she was probably lying at home right now.

Scrolling further, Xu Lun was surprised to find that Kato Megumi had also sent him a message. Normally, they only spoke at school.

Kato Megumi: I was at yesterday’s Great Deer Parade, Xu Lun. You seemed to be having a lot of fun. Photo.JPG

The photo showed Xu Lun trying to ride Chopper, a terrified deer, Kanroji Mitsuri trying to dissuade him, and Torashiba Torako still complaining with her antenna hair.

Whether it was the composition or the lighting, Kato Megumi had taken a flawless picture.

“Nicely taken. It’s mine now.”

After typing and sending the message, the remaining messages were more casual.

A farewell from Sekiya Shinji, who had decided to go to the mainland to pursue his dream of becoming a manga artist.

Torashiba Anko finally remembered Torashiba Torako’s pure white bowl and asked Xu Lun for its whereabouts.

There was even a party invitation from a junior high friend…

After replying to each message, Xu Lun dried himself, changed his clothes, and left the bathroom.

Sitting at the table, Xu Lun asked curiously, “Where did Shizuka go?”

“She’s still asleep.” Busujima Saeko explained helplessly, “She stayed up very late watching too many TV dramas she hadn’t seen before.”

“I hope she doesn’t lead Mitsuri astray,” Xu Lun sighed.

The internet brought convenience and entertainment, but also a slight nuclear strike on simple innocence.

He couldn’t imagine Mitsuri encountering internet trolls; she would probably cry inconsolably in Xu Lun’s arms.

After dinner, Xu Lun went out and arrived at the door of room 201.

Knock, knock, knock.

No response. Xu Lun took out his phone and sent a message to Kirisu Mafuyu.

“Mafuyu-chan, open the door quickly.”

The Line notification sound rang from inside the room. Kirisu Mafuyu hurriedly opened the door, but still only poked her head out, looking left and right.

Seeing no one else, Kirisu Mafuyu quickly pulled Xu Lun inside.

The room was impossible to step in, covered with large and small garbage bags and instant noodle containers.

Xu Lun probably knew why Kirisu Mafuyu had called him. Ever since he moved in and accidentally saw Kirisu Mafuyu’s room, he had taken on a part-time job: helping her with house cleaning once a week.

Today was Sunday, and it was the agreed-upon time.

Kirisu Mafuyu said with a serious face, “My sister is coming to my apartment, Xu Lun. I need you.”

“But I don’t need this part-time job anymore.”

Xu Lun’s answer was like a bolt from the blue to Kirisu Mafuyu.

Thinking of her sister who would arrive soon, Kirisu Mafuyu felt dizzy and almost collapsed.

“Unless.”

The turning point in his words brought a glimmer of hope to Kirisu Mafuyu. She cautiously guarded herself and asked hesitantly, “Unless what?”

“Unless you really don’t call my name in class anymore, otherwise, what did you think, Mafuyu-chan?”

“Humiliating…”

After kicking Kirisu Mafuyu out of the room, Xu Lun directly pulled out a small flag.

It was the Yin Luo Banner, valued at 9600 Paradise Coins. The first effect of this equipment allowed him to use some shadow, soul, and fallen domain spells.

Under the clear vision of the Heavenly Eye, shadows covered the room. When they receded again, the garbage, including dirt, had been precisely dissolved, and several pieces of black fabric were neatly folded and put back into the cabinet.

Familiar with the routine, he poured himself a cup of tea. Xu Lun picked up the teacup, took a sip, and waited quietly. After a while, he got up again, opened the door, and walked into the apartment hallway.

There, he found Kirisu Mafuyu observing the situation outside.

“Mafuyu-chan, it’s already cleaned.”

“It’s finished so quickly?” Kirisu Mafuyu asked with some surprise.

Kirisu Mafuyu felt that today’s speed was faster than usual, but after returning to her room and seeing the spotless environment, she completely relaxed.

Her confidence in front of Xu Lun increased significantly. Seeing Xu Lun about to leave, Kirisu Mafuyu hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed him: “Wait a moment, Xu Lun.”

“Is there anything else? Are you perhaps asking me to stay and meet your sister?” Xu Lun asked jokingly.

Kirisu Mafuyu quickly shook her head, denying it: “How could it be something like that? I wanted to say that Ai-chan needs a school, right? You can’t just leave her alone at home like that.”

The fact that Haibara Ai was alone at home yesterday still bothered Kirisu Mafuyu.

“School?”

Xu Lun pondered. Sending Haibara Ai to school wasn’t a bad idea. Last night, she was so bored that she wanted to study the Oni King bloodline on Black Sun.

“I know an elementary school teacher. Just leave this to me. Once it’s handled, I’ll take Haibara Ai directly to school…”

“Then I’ll trouble you, Mafuyu-chan.”

“Don’t call me Mafuyu-chan.”

With no favor to ask, Kirisu Mafuyu was full of defiance.

“Mafuyu-chan, Mafuyu-chan…”

Unfortunately, Xu Lun was the same.

After bidding farewell to Kirisu Mafuyu, Xu Lun decided to contact the resident of room 104, Yukino Fuyumi.

According to Aso Miyuri, Yukino Fuyumi was a widow who rarely interacted with people.

If possible, it would be better for her to move out soon. After all, rooms 104’s upstairs, downstairs, and left were all Xu Lun’s territory. Having an outsider sandwiched in there felt strange.

“I’m the new landlord of the apartment. Is Mrs. Yukino home?”

Xu Lun gently knocked on the door. After waiting for a moment, a beautiful woman opened the door.

He had to admit, the real Yukino Fuyumi was much prettier than in her photo.

A charming face, white hair tied into a mature wife’s hairstyle. Unlike Jorōgumo’s white, Yukino Fuyumi’s white hair was more bluish. Her eyes were vigilant ice-blue.

Especially her figure; the white knit sweater couldn’t fully contain her ample bust, and below that were alluring black tights, which she was nervously clenching.

Xu Lun looked at Mrs. Yukino with a subtle expression.

Yukino Fuyumi lowered her eyes and asked softly, “Is there something I can help you with?”

A smile played on Xu Lun’s lips. He changed his original plan and said calmly, “This month’s rent is due.”

Yukino Fuyumi was a little startled, and her ice-blue eyes lifted. “But I already paid this month’s rent to Aso-san. Even if the apartment temporarily changed owners, I shouldn’t have to pay again, should I?”

Seeing Xu Lun’s unchanging expression, Yukino Fuyumi became more anxious. She couldn’t afford to pay an extra month’s rent.

“Won’t you invite me in to sit for a while?” Xu Lun asked her.

…

“Sorry, this is all I have.”

Yukino Fuyumi brought Xu Lun plain water and sat uncomfortably in front of him, occasionally averting her gaze.

“It’s fine.”

Yukino Fuyumi’s room was even more modest than Xu Lun’s previous one. Xu Lun saw a photo of Yukino Fuyumi and another woman, wiped impeccably clean.

Xu Lun asked thoughtfully, “What kind of work does Mrs. Yukino do?”

Clenching her fingers nervously, Yukino Fuyumi replied softly, “Part-time work, like a sales clerk at a convenience store.”

She only hoped that this new landlord would be understanding.

Xu Lun continued to ask, “Does Mrs. Yukino have any friends?”

This made Yukino Fuyumi somewhat unbearable. She frowned and sighed, “Mr. Landlord, this is already harassment, isn’t it? I will gather the rent, please don’t do this anymore.”

“So, you don’t have any friends, is that what you mean?”

Xu Lun said to himself, reaching out and lifting Yukino Fuyumi’s jade-like foot, clad in black silk. Her perfectly rounded toes trembled uneasily in Xu Lun’s palm.

Suddenly touched by Xu Lun in this way, Yukino Fuyumi’s body stiffened, and her face showed disbelief.

Before she could react, Xu Lun felt the coldness of her foot and said sincerely, “Mrs. Yukino, you don’t seem to be human.”

Shadows spread through the room, covering the windows and door cracks…