Inoue Kyoko arranged this dinner for Fukuda Hideo intentionally; she couldn't explain or reveal the truth to him.
Inoue Kyoko was well aware of Fukuda Hideo's skills. In terms of Ninjutsu training levels, someone from the Ancient Martial Arts Sect might not necessarily be his match, but when it came to Xiao Yun, he was far from being a contender.
Moreover, Fukuda Hideo came to Yamaguchi Prefecture not only out of a desire for revenge but also because he was a staunch Military Agent. This was vastly different from Inoue Kyoko's current situation. She could easily agree to help Fukuda Hideo deal with Xiao Yun, but she had her own motives.
“Fukuda-kun, if Miss Yukiko and I were standing in front of you right now, who would you choose as your lifelong partner?” Knowing that Takahashi Yukiko was Fukuda Hideo's ideal woman, Inoue Kyoko couldn't suppress her impulse to ask.
With beautiful eyes sparkling, Inoue Kyoko gazed directly at Fukuda Hideo.
Under the light, her enchanting beauty made Fukuda Hideo feel like a wild horse running free, his breath becoming heavier.
What on earth was going on with this woman tonight?
He sensed that his beautiful master was acting unusually; it seemed every word and glance was enticing him. She wasn't usually like this. It appeared that if he didn't take some action, this woman in front of him wouldn't let him off easily.
“Master, I... I would definitely choose you, really...” Fukuda Hideo looked at the woman before him with madness and obsession, swallowing hard as he spoke in a somewhat hoarse voice.
Sometimes, even lies can be very pleasant to hear. Inoue Kyoko noticed that at this moment, when Fukuda Hideo looked at her, his face was filled with longing, his gaze burning as if a fierce fire was crackling in his eyes.
It was certain that if she were to remove all her clothes and appear before this man completely naked, he would pounce on her like a hungry wolf.
This was exactly the outcome Inoue Kyoko desired, and deep inside her, there was a sense of pride and accomplishment.
The man who regarded Takahashi Yukiko as his goddess could also be conquered by her one day. She had once been very jealous of Takahashi Yukiko, and at this moment, that jealousy felt like a dark cloud hanging over her heart, suddenly blown away by a gentle breeze.
“I believe what you say,”
Inoue Kyoko said, looking at the man before her with sparkling eyes. “If Miss Yukiko cannot return from China to the Island Nation, please remember what you said tonight, Fukuda-kun. I am willing to marry you and be your best wife!”
“Thank you, Master, Master…” The sudden happiness left Fukuda Hideo so excited that he didn't know what to say.
In Fukuda Hideo's mind, the woman before him was like the moon in the sky, unattainable. He never expected that tonight, Inoue Kyoko would reveal her feelings for him; it seemed she had liked him for a long time.
Looking at the beautiful master so close, he wished he could pounce on her and take her right then and there.
However, without further invitation from Inoue Kyoko, he did not dare to make any move.
Fukuda Hideo got up and knelt before Inoue Kyoko, saying, "Master, since Takahashi Yukiko arrived in Huaxia, I have been unable to contact her for such a long time. Deep down, I know she has been taken by Xiao Yun. I cannot swallow this anger. As long as I can personally kill that Xiao Yun, I will honor you above all else from now on; my life will be entrusted to you!"
After saying this, he thudded his head against the ground.
Inoue Kyoko nodded and sighed, "Fukuda-kun, I know you are a person of strong emotions. I will support you. Come, let’s have another drink!"
"Yes, Master!" Fukuda Hideo sat cross-legged in front of her.
Inoue Kyoko knew that tonight Xiao Yun would surely be lost in the warmth of Daoxiang Zhenyuan's home, so she simply turned off her receiver and decided to handle Fukuda Hideo.
She pulled out a bottle of wine from under the dining table, opened it, filled Fukuda Hideo's cup first, and then raised her own cup with the remaining wine, saying, "Fukuda-kun, drink up!"
"Cheers!" Faced with beauty and fine wine, Fukuda Hideo boldly gulped down the wine from his cup.
Like a raging flame, the intoxicating liquid shot down his throat in a straight line into his stomach. At the same time, he felt dizzy and collapsed to the ground.
"Master, what... what kind of wine did you just give me? I feel so lightheaded..." Fukuda Hideo suddenly sensed something was wrong and exclaimed anxiously.
Inoue Kyoko fixed her enchanting gaze on Fukuda Hideo and said solemnly, "Thousand Day Drunk!"
Thousand Day Drunk is said to be a type of wine that could only be brewed by ancient Huaxia people. During its brewing process, a visiting friend named Liu Xuanshi took a small sip. When Liu Xuanshi returned home, he fell into a deep drunken stupor. His family thought he had died and buried him. Three years later, Dixi went to Liu's house to see if Liu Xuanshi had sobered up; they opened the coffin to check and found that Liu Xuanshi had just regained consciousness.
However, what Inoue Kyoko gave Fukuda Hideo was not the Thousand Day Drunk brewed by Dixi; the Island Nation did not possess such advanced techniques. What she referred to as Thousand Day Drunk was actually a special brew made from Thousand-Day Drunken Orchid.
Thousand-Day Drunken Orchid is a rare flower native to the Miao region of Huaxia and belongs to the orchid family. When watered with mineral water containing sulfur, it emits an unusual fragrance that intoxicates anyone who inhales it deeply.
Using this special liquor known as Thousand-Day Drunken Orchid, it is generally used to intoxicate a person's mind, causing a state similar to death. It has the same effect as the pure liquor brewed by Dixi; only after a thousand days can the intoxicated person awaken.
Hearing about the Thousand-Day Drunk, Fukuda Hideo, who was in a dazed state, was momentarily startled. He struggled to sit up but felt weak all over, his eyelids growing heavier. He stammered, "Master, why... why are you doing this?"
Watching Fukuda Hideo gradually slip into unconsciousness, Inoue Kyoko knelt beside him, her beautiful eyes glistening with tears. She spoke slowly, "Don't blame me, Fukuda-kun. I did this to protect you!"
...
After seeing Long Yan helped into the bedroom to rest, Xiao Yun finally let out a long sigh of relief.
Inside the room, Daoxiang Zhenyuan and his wife, along with their daughter Inaka Hirako, accompanied Xiao Yun for a while longer, drinking and chatting about matters concerning Huaxia and the Island Nation. Noticing that it was getting late, Daoxiang Zhenyuan eagerly suggested that they all rest: "Brother Xiao Yun, it's getting late, and you've had a long day. How about we all get some rest?"
Xiao Yun immediately smiled and nodded, "Yes, it's already midnight. Why don't you all rest? It's rare for me to come to Yamaguchi Prefecture; I think I'll take a stroll around the streets by myself!"
"What? It's the middle of the night, and you still want to go out?" Daoxiang Zhenyuan truly couldn't understand what was going on with this strange person. Was he a night owl?
Inaka Hiraiko urged, "Yun-ge, if you really want to go out, I'll accompany you!"
Xiao Yun shook his head and said, "No, it's better if I wander around alone!"
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