Naruto: I open a pet shop in the Ninja world.

Summer nights always come late, and the sky is still bright at six o'clock.

Chi Qing locked the store door on time at six o'clock and walked towards Ichiraku Ramen with Naruto.

Naruto walked ahead hopping.

Chi Qing looked at the boy whose height had reached his shoulders, and every time he did, he couldn't help but sigh that he had really raised Naruto.

Let him have the company of his family during his childhood, and try to make Naruto feel the warmth of home.

"Although Iruka-sensei said he would treat us, he was the one who treated us last time, so that's why we are the ones to treat, understand, Mingbao." The etiquette of reciprocity is still engraved in Chi Qing's DNA.

Naruto put his hands behind his back and grinned, "I know, little uncle. I brought some pocket money today, so let me treat you!"

"Okay then." Chi Qing quickened his pace and walked forward, shoulder to shoulder with Naruto.

Even though they had known each other for such a long time, Iruka still felt a little restrained every time he saw Chi Qing.

He had arrived early and was chatting with Uncle Ichiraku.

"Welcome!" Uncle Ichiraku had his usual kind smile on his face.

"Uncle, Teacher Iruka, we are here!" Naruto pulled aside the curtain and sat on Iruka's left.

"Thank you for inviting me today, Teacher Iruka." Chi Qing sat next to Naruto, with Naruto between them.

"No, no! I'm glad you can come!" Iruka waved his hand.

"What, is Mr. Chi here?" Acorus, who was originally in the kitchen, ran out, propped up her cheeks and twisted in front of Chi Qing: "Welcome, Mr. Chi~ What should I eat today? I will personally make it for you~"

"Then I'll leave it to Sister Acorus." Chi Qing responded with a smile: "The tempura shrimp made by Sister Acorus is really delicious."

After being praised, Acorus went into the kitchen with a satisfied look on his face and started working.

Uncle Yile stood in front of Chi Qing with a cheerful look on his face: "Look, little Chi Qing, you are about the same age as my daughter..."

Uncle Yile's intention was very clear. He wanted to bring the two of them together and at the same time test whether Chi Qing had any intention in this regard.

Chi Qing acted helpless: "You also know that both Mingbao and I have been eating at your place since we were young." Chi Qing sighed: "Every time my brother went out and didn't have enough money, you treated me to a meal."

"Our relationship has long surpassed the love between a son and a daughter. You and Sister Changpu's place are like another home to me."

Chi Qing spoke seriously and sincerely, which made Uncle Yile's eyes tear up. He covered the entire bowl of noodles with piles of meat.

Ayame, who was listening in the kitchen, also stacked the tempura shrimps, which originally only had five in a portion, and placed them in front of them.

Naruto, who was listening at the side, nodded with emotion and sniffed: "When my uncle went out on a mission and I didn't have enough money, you made me a whole bowl of ramen and only charged me a small amount. I still remember it."

"Wow, you are all good kids!" Uncle Ichiraku wiped his tears with a handkerchief.

I had long forgotten what I was about to do.

Iruka was so moved that his eyes turned red.

The meal tonight was very enjoyable and Naruto paid for it in the end.

Iruka tried to stop him again and again: "How can we let students treat us?"

Chi Qing advised: "Mingbao has always said that he wants to thank Mr. Iruka for taking care of him, so let him come today."

Iruka was particularly touched by this.

After the meal, Iruka mustered up the courage to meet Chi Qing alone before they parted ways: "Chi, Senior Chi Qing! If you are free later, can I invite you to have a drink together?"

His face flushed, fearing that he would be rejected.

Chi Qing was a little surprised, but nodded without refusing: "Okay, I'm honored."

"If you don't want to be alone at home, go find Sasuke to do your homework." Chi Qing said to Naruto, "I'm going to go out and talk with Iruka-sensei. We won't be back too late."

"Okay~ Then I'll go play with Sasuke, uncle, bye Iruka-sensei!"

Iruka looked at Naruto who went back obediently after waving his hand, and said with emotion: "You taught Naruto really well."

"No, Naruto is a good boy." With a little guidance, he is better than any other child.

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