I Am a Light Novel Master in Japan Chapter 260

Chapter 159: Fate but not destiny only increases sorrow

On a clear night, the sky is full of stars and the dawn moon hangs high.

It is a dark world, with only the faint light brought by the starry sky and moonlight. Everything is a shadow like ink. Under the blowing of the night wind, the shadows of trees and grass are swaying slightly, as lonely as a traveler in the wind. But everything in front of me is suddenly enlightened.

When people raised their heads, they felt as if they were among the vast stars, and Li Yan's slender figure blended into it. He looked at the sky quietly, and he didn't know how long it had been since he had seen such a starry sky without light pollution.

"Natsume, you are really good here. I didn't realize the benefits of tranquility before, but now that I have been imprisoned in the city for too long, I realize how comfortable it is to live in a world close to nature." Li Yan raised his head and looked at the sky, and said to Natsume Takashi beside him.

"Yes, I lived here and met many kind and gentle people, as well as monsters... Sure enough, this place has always been a beautiful place." Natsume Takashi sat on the shoulder of the cat teacher, showing a gentle smile, and He raised his head and looked at the starry sky and said.

"I need to spend the night at your house today. Is it really okay? If I am in a hurry, I can still rush back to the dormitory. I won't disturb Uncle Fujiwara and Auntie Fujiwara, right?"

Li Yan looked back at Natsume Takashi and asked.

"That's not the case at all. Aunt Tazi and the others were very happy when they heard that senior was coming to stay temporarily. They are very gentle people, so just try to relax and live at home."

Natsume shook his head and persuaded calmly.

"...Then I'm sorry to bother you, Natsume." Li Yan was slightly startled, and quietly looked at Natsume's smile when he mentioned the Fujiwara couple. He immediately understood Natsume's mood at the moment. No more excuses, just said it directly.

Natsume, like him, is also an orphan. Unlike him, an abandoned illegitimate child, Natsume's parents died in an accident. The experiences of both of them are very similar. It seems that they are born to be able to see monsters, but they have never been able to see monsters. He was understood by others, even disliked and rejected by the guardian who took over him. After going through countless families, he finally found his "biological parents". Today, Natsume Takashi is a real family man. .

As his friend and senior, Li Yan was also deeply gratified. Especially when Natsume said those words, it was like talking about his own home, so he contacted the professor and stayed at Natsume's house temporarily today.

They had just returned from the tree demon girl. They hadn’t seen each other for a year. The tree was now green with green leaves. It seemed that the other party was recovering well...

Night, 7:30.

When they arrived at the Fujiwara couple's home, the Fujiwara couple came to the door in person to greet Li Yan, which made Li Yan feel a little flattered. After some greetings, Li Yan had dinner at the Fujiwara house and took a hot bath. .

"I'm finally saved. After taking a dip in the hot bath, I'm completely alive." Li Yan said with emotion as he soaked in the steaming bathtub, placed his head on his head, closed his eyes and let out a long sigh of relief.

After all, he took the Shinkansen for several hours, helped the professor with the arrangements for the lecture, rushed to rescue Natsume, and finally observed the school of Natsume Takashi and others, and after contacting the professor and the liaison officer of the Department of Education, Today's work was finally over, and he was really exhausted. Under the soothing feeling of hot water, it was like the greatest pleasure in life, making his whole body relax.

However, what impressed him even more was the Natsume family. Although they had just moved in, they were indeed a very warm and comfortable family, with Mr. Shigeru Fujiwara who was calm and responsible, and Mr. Fujiwara who was gentle and considerate. Aunt Tazi, even he, a guest, felt the tacit understanding and warmth of family members. It turns out that this is what a healthy family is... Although I should know that this is what a home is like, but I actually came into contact with it in person. Only after I arrived did I feel so precious.

Li Yan casually glanced at the bright moon in the night sky outside the bathroom window, and thought listlessly: "That's great, that's great. That guy Natsume has never been as good at protecting myself as I am. Sure enough, he still needs a guardian to grow up." Da, I have grown up in the blink of an eye, and even after the shuffle of rebirth, I have a sound family, but as expected...it doesn’t feel as good as the family atmosphere that Natsume truly experiences.”

"I...actually haven't really appeared in front of my parents yet. I have taken over their son's body. The thought of me being such a thief makes me even more uneasy." Li Yan looked at him with a pair of languid eyes. The sky is silently worried and afraid.

When he came out of the bathroom, Li Yan, whose whole body was steaming, was still wiping his hair with a dry towel, but he met Aunt Tazi in the corridor.

When Fujiwara Tako saw Li Yan, he immediately showed a warm smile and said, "Ah, Li Jun, have you finished taking a bath? Is the water temperature okay?"

"Yes, Aunt Fujiwara, the water temperature is just right. My fatigue today was instantly eliminated." Li Yan was stunned for a moment, then faced his friend's parents nervously and said with a smile.

"Really, then I feel a little relieved. Everyone has different preferences for the temperature of the bath water, so I was thinking that young people who are about the same age as Takashi's child probably like this kind of water temperature. Great... Li Jun, the last time you came here, after having a meal, you hurriedly went to a friend's house with Kishi-kun to play all night. What is the entertainment plan this time? Auntie also wants to If you want to participate, I can help you make some pastries to eat."

Fujiwara Tako breathed a sigh of relief. She suddenly remembered Li Yan's visit a long time ago, so she asked with interest.

"...No, I don't have any entertainment plans this time. I'm sorry, Aunt Fujiwara. I will never take Natsume out to play without permission next time. I'm really sorry for making you worry..." Li Yan suddenly felt something in his heart. He obviously felt guilty about that time he took Natsume on a car without permission to avoid the police. Now that the old incident was brought up again, he was almost speechless and apologized quickly.

"Ah ah ah... You seem to have misunderstood something. When I was young, I would occasionally play late with my friends. Although it is not good to stay up late, it is also the capital of youth. It is also good to relax occasionally. Don't worry. Well, Li Jun, Takashi and he can make good friends, Zi and I are very happy."

Fujiwara Tako was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said to Li Yan: "Actually, Shi and I have always heard Takashi-kun talking about you, including how hard you worked for tuition and exams. , working hard to comfort my friends. Every time I see him talking about you, I seem to feel that child's respect and admiration for you. Neither Shi nor I know how to guide Takashi and him in the future. , so please, Li Jun, I always feel that you are so young, but you have clearer life goals and struggle experience than any of us. Please help me and Zi take care of Guizhi for a while, I want you to worry about it."

Li Yan was speechless for a moment. He looked at Aunt Tazi, who was already looking a little old. Her kind and warm expression full of nostalgia was so dazzling. If this wasn't a mother, what else could it be?

"Don't worry, Aunt Fujiwara... Natsume is stronger than we thought. Although his wings are indeed lacking some feathers, he will never fly very low or fly away from the direction you want. Yours The child has always worked hard. I am Natsume-senpai and I will definitely try my best to assist him. However, Natsume does not need his uncle and aunt to worry about him at all. I have never seen a junior who is as sensible as him."

Li Yan lowered his head slightly, looking at this mother who was worried about Natsume, made a promise, and praised her repeatedly.

When she heard that Li Yan specifically called Natsume "your child", Fujiwara Tako was distracted at first, but then she smiled happily, nodded and said, "Really? Takashi is indeed very sensible. From now on, I’ll leave it to you.”

"But... although Takashi is very sensible, sometimes Takashi-kun seems to have an empty heart. His heart is always not in front of him, and he always feels like he is exiled. Zi and I are guarding him quietly, but He also understands that he still needs to overcome many aspects on his own. Li Jun, if we can’t take care of things, I’ll leave it to you..."

Fujiwara Tako looked at the silent courtyard with a bit of melancholy and uneasiness in her eyes, and said thoughtfully.

Suddenly, Li Yan's eyes widened slightly. Looking at this friend's mother, he always felt that he noticed something in his consciousness. But gradually, he stopped talking, nodded, and said to Fujiwara Tako in a calm tone. : "...I understand, Auntie."

He bowed slightly to Fujiwara Tako, who was quite gentle, but also slightly cute, and left after saying a few words. After Fujiwara Tako watched Li Yan go upstairs with a smile, she wanted to go to the kitchen for a while. After tidying up, the moment I started to move, I suddenly felt that my eyes were in a trance, and I almost lost my footing. I held on to the wall before I managed to stabilize myself.

"...I haven't been able to sleep well recently. Has my blood pressure risen slightly?" Fujiwara Tako thought sadly.

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Late at night, the residential area has completely quieted down. In such a quiet night, the countryside seems to be very lively. Birds, frogs, and crickets are all chirping under the moon.

Li Yan was sleeping quietly in Natsume's room on the second floor. One meter away was Natsume Takashi's bed. In the quiet countryside, even sleep seemed very sweet.

——[Hurry up and write the seventh volume. I know that you are actually eager to write the seventh volume...]

——[The real you, in your heart, actually longs to keep burning yourself and write out all the remaining stories in one breath...]

——[By the way, the next volume clearly identifies President Xin Heng Ningning as the heroine. Please don’t doubt the voice you heard in your dream. This is... a reminder from the God of Creation to you. 】

"..."

Li Yan slowly opened his eyes, and then calmly glanced at Teacher Cat, who was secretly hypnotizing him in his ears at night, and the group of monsters surrounding him. When Teacher Cat was still saying something, , immediately noticed Li Yan's gaze, and was so frightened that Mao stood on his head, and all the monsters were in a mess for a while.

"It's not good. We've been discovered. Run away!"

"You will be scolded by Uesugi-sama and Natsume-sama!"

A group of monsters, big and small, jumped out of the window and escaped. In an instant, all the monsters in the room were gone.

"...These guys are really unpleasant. They used such dirty tricks to confuse me into writing a novel. After all, the sixth volume has only been published less than a month ago."

Li Yan looked in the direction of the window angrily and thought to himself.

He sighed slightly, climbed out of the quilt, and went to the toilet for a while.

The moment he just stood up, Li Yan was suddenly alerted by the sight from outside. He was slightly startled, then looked over and became silent.

Although it's not clear clearly, this look is the same as the feeling when you are in the woods during the day with your back turned.

Before, he didn't mind his own business in the woods, but this was Natsume's home, and he couldn't let this monster come in wantonly.

Sneakily, in the pitch-black yard, the figure has been looking for a place to temporarily place itself, but unfortunately, apart from the vegetable field and trees, there is no pond.

"Well...it's such a shabby family. There isn't even a pond, so it's really a headache..."

This long shadow lowered its head helplessly and began to murmur. Her slender hair was slightly floating in the breeze, and her voice seemed to be young as she kept talking casually.

Suddenly, a dim light illuminated the courtyard, and also illuminated the unknown monster that sneaked into the courtyard.

"Dazzling!" The monster dragging Chang's body couldn't help covering the light with his sleeves, and said in surprise, falling directly to the ground.