Slowly resume the updating speed.

In the new year, strive to do better than last year.

(That's right, at this time last year, my updates were on a monthly basis hahahaha. When compared like this, I have indeed made a lot of progress!)

After the discussion with Manranyama Souren, Chongzong got off the car and headed directly to Koga Mizuo's house.

As Manranyama Souren had mentioned, Bai Yaxin was inherently a person of no scruples, and once he was pushed to the edge, anything was possible for him.

Because of this, Chongzong surveyed the people around him, and among them, Koga Mizuo was in the most dangerous situation.

A elementary school student, with no parents, living alone - she would be the best target if someone were to act against her.

Moreover, Bai Yaxin had already sent people to go after Mizuo.

Therefore, without hesitation, Chongzong arrived at Mizuo's house and rang the doorbell.

After the usual sounds of footsteps, Mizuo opened the door with a security chain, peeked out to confirm it was Chongzong, and then swiftly opened the door and dove into Chongzong's arms.

"Chongzong, big brother!" (Mizuo)

Chongzong's unexpected visit made Mizuo extremely happy, and she twisted and turned her whole body with joy (although the description sounds weird, she really was twisting and turning).

After spinning Mizuo around a few times, Chongzong led her into the house and casually locked the door behind them. (It sounds weird to put it this way.)

Once inside, Chongzong sat with Mizuo at the table, facing each other. This was the customary way for Chongzong to begin serious discussions with Mizuo.

Chongzong briefly explained to Mizuo the recent events and the dangers she might face in the near future.

"Because of this, I'm sorry to trouble you. Can you come and stay at the Uesugi house for a while so that I can better protect you?" (Chongzong)

Chongzong sincerely apologized to Mizuo, as he had not communicated anything with her beforehand and had not informed her of his actions at all.

Now that things had escalated and were starting to affect Mizuo's life, he came to apologize.

Superficially, it was being careless and not attentive enough in his actions.

Deeper down, it could also be said that he had not truly considered Mizuo, despite claiming to seek revenge for her. In the end, he had not taken their feelings into account.

It was quite ridiculous.

Therefore, Chongzong felt very guilty.

He felt he had no face to make requests to Mizuo.

"I'm sorry, really sorry." (Chongzong)

Chongzong placed his hands on the table, lowered his head so much that it almost touched the table, and apologized to Mizuo.

"Oh, Chongzong, what are you apologizing for?" (Mizuo)

To Chongzong's surprise, Mizuo didn't mind at all.

Rather than being indifferent, she wasn't angry at all. Instead, she was very excited and eager about the idea of "moving to the Uesugi house for a short while."

Specifically, Mizuo, who had been sitting, was now standing on tiptoe, hands on the table, bouncing up and down like an elementary school student getting ready for a field trip.

"Oh no, are you not angry? I didn't tell you about this at all beforehand, and..." (Chongzong)

Chongzong still couldn't quite accept it and wanted to delve further into the matter, but Mizuo cut him off abruptly.

"Oh, why would you be angry? Besides, dear Chongzong, if you didn't tell me, there must have been a reason, right? For instance, if you had told me, I would probably have insisted on joining, causing you trouble, right~" (Mizuo)

Mizuo not only interrupted Chongzong but also made excuses for him.

Honestly, where can you find such a good girl? You won't even find her waiting at the kindergarten gate!

"No... I didn't think about all that, I was just wrapped up in this matter, and then..." (Chongzong)

Even though Mizuo gave Chongzong a way out, Chongzong was very serious about admitting his mistake.

On hearing this, Mizuo was starting to get a bit angry and once again cut Chongzong off firmly.

"Ah, I don't care! I really don't! If you keep apologizing, I'll get angry! Hmph!" (Mizuo)

Mizuo pouted petulantly as he said this, turned his head with a huff, and couldn't help but let out a laugh by Chongzong's response.

This apology interlude came to an end then and there.