The return journey felt much faster than the outbound journey. Both Chongzong and Uesugi Yui felt like they had arrived home in no time.

Van parked the car in front of the Uesugi house. Although she didn't need to get off, she still did, showing great courtesy.

"Well then, Mr. Uesugi, Miss Uesugi, see you in three days." (Van)

"Mm-hmm, see you in three days." (Chongzong)

Strangely, Uesugi Yui didn't bid farewell to Van. Instead, she fell silent for a while.

"Miss Van, I've never seen someone tidy up a room so neatly before." (Uesugi Yui)

"No, let me rephrase that. You have arranged the room so beautifully, it's like a work of art. You are really talented, and I admire you a lot." (Uesugi Yui)

Chongzong didn't understand why Yui would suddenly say these things before parting. But after saying them, both Yui and Van seemed relieved, their expressions much more relaxed, and the wrinkles between their eyebrows disappeared.

"Thank you." (Van)

Van bowed slightly to Uesugi Yui and Chongzong. She waited until they entered the house and closed the door before getting back in the car and driving away.

"Chongzong, are you prepared?" (Uesugi Yui)

After returning home, Chongzong and Uesugi Yui coincidentally went to the kitchen together to pour themselves a glass of water. While drinking, Uesugi Yui asked Chongzong this question.

Chongzong found the question a bit strange.

"I initiated this action myself, so isn't it a bit late to ask this now?" (Chongzong)

"That's true, but as long as the action hasn't started, you can still cancel or withdraw." (Uesugi Yui)

"After all... this operation is really dangerous." (Uesugi Yui)

Only then did Chongzong understand why she was asking these questions. She was his sister, and it was natural for an older sister to worry about her younger brother's safety. If the roles were reversed, he would have the same concerns.

Once he understood this, Chongzong felt relieved.

"Yes, but I don't want scum like Bai Yaxin to roam freely in society for another day, let alone now when he might be planning to harm more children." (Chongzong)

"So, even though it's dangerous and no one else can step up at the moment, I have to stand up." (Chongzong)

"I know Yui is worried about my safety, but I feel the same way. I'm also worried about your safety, and if possible, I hope you won't get involved in this matter." (Chongzong)

In fact, if Yui hadn't already participated in the operation and if Manranyama Souren's help hadn't come late, Chongzong felt that Yui had no need to continue being involved.

But he also knows Uesugi Yui's personality. She knows about it and has already been involved, so it's impossible for her to withdraw.

Uesugi Yui's sense of justice and stubbornness are such that even if heavy machinery is used, she cannot be deterred.

"I won't withdraw. Bai Yaxin has harmed my family, and the crime is unforgivable." (Uesugi Yui)

Although Chongzong didn't explicitly ask Uesugi Yui to withdraw, she still understood his implied meaning.

Through their conversation, despite being only siblings in principle, they were remarkably similar in character.

After a series of exchanges, Uesugi Yui earnestly said something to Chongzong that he never expected her to say.

"Chongzong."

"I intend to participate in the operation with my bow and arrows." (Uesugi Yui)