Pokémon: What should I do? My father-in-law always wants to tear me apart

Just as Ruan Tianli was ready to go, his whole body tense and ready to take action at any time, Sakurai Mizuki gently put down the exquisite tea set in her hand.

She slowly stretched out her slender arm like white jade, like a hand knife, and chopped it hard on Nanako's head.

"Um...ahem!"

Nanako, who was enjoying the fruit plate, was choked by the sudden pain. She pounded her chest with her hands and it took her a long time to catch her breath.

"What's wrong, teacher?"

Nanako was choked so much that tears welled up in her eyes, but she quickly stood up, turned around, and looked at Sakurai Mizuki respectfully.

Sakurai Mitsuki remained silent. She just quietly picked up the tea set again and took a sip of tea. Her movements were elegant and calm.

Her eyes glanced in a certain direction intentionally or unintentionally.

Nanako looked confused and couldn't help but look up and follow Sakurai Mizuki's gaze.

With Ruan Tianli deliberately hiding his footsteps and breath, not to mention Sakurai Mizuki, even a newcomer like Nanako would not have been able to detect his existence until she was strangled to death by Ruan Tianli, if it hadn't been for Sakurai Mizuki's reminder.

Nanako was originally immersed in her own thoughts, looking a little dazed.

However, when she slowly raised her head, she was surprised to find that Ruan Tianli had been standing there quietly without her noticing.

His expression was so cold that it was frightening, and his eyes were full of malice and coldness, as if they could release endless frost and freeze people instantly.

Although the malice was not directed at Nanako, the terrifying aura emanating from Ruan Tianli still made her face turn pale as paper in an instant. She couldn't help but take two steps back, her heart pounding.

Sakurai Mitsuki kept her head down, her body seemed a little stiff from maintaining the same posture for a long time, and she wanted to move a little.

So, she gracefully changed her sitting posture from kneeling to normal sitting.

At this moment, her small and delicate feet wearing only white socks appeared in Nanako's path.

"ah!"

Nanako suddenly let out a scream.

Her calves were caught by Sakurai Mizuki's feet and her body fell backwards involuntarily.

With a dull sound, Nanako fell heavily onto the sofa behind her.

Because the sofa was soft, Nanako's delicate body bounced on it twice before stabilizing itself.

Nanako's face was full of confusion, her mouth slightly open, and she was obviously confused as to why she fell for no apparent reason.

She propped herself up on her elbows and looked down, trying to find what had tripped her.

However, Sakurai Mitsuki had already retracted her legs and knelt on the sofa again.

This set of movements was as natural as flowing water, as if it was a natural behavior, so much so that even the perceptive Ruan Tianli did not notice anything unusual.

Ruan Tianli looked at Nanazi falling on the sofa in a daze, and couldn't help but think of Ruan Yaoyao, and his expression eased a little.

He slowly loosened his hand from the Poké Ball and shook his head inwardly.

No, if we take action here, not only will countless spectators who come to the Bird's Nest be put in danger, but this innocent girl will also lose her life.

Ruan Tianli is no longer the reckless man he used to be. As one of the Four Heavenly Kings of China, he has too many things to consider.

"No, sorry to make you laugh, Mr. Ruan Tianwang."

Nanako finally reacted from her shock and confusion. Her cheeks instantly turned red and her eyes were full of panic and shame.

She hurriedly stood up, bowed deeply to Ruan Tianli and apologized, speaking fluent Mandarin.

Her voice trembled slightly, filled with deep apology and uneasiness, as weak and sincere as a candle flame swaying in the wind.

"I am truly sorry. I should not have behaved so badly in front of such an honorable person like you."

Her little face was flushed red and she kept blaming herself in her heart.

"It's so embarrassing to make such a fool of myself in front of two big shots like Teacher Miyue and Mr. Ruan Tianwang!"

"It doesn't matter."

Ruan Tianli looked indifferent and waved his hand nonchalantly.

His eyes were as calm as water, as if the scene just now did not cause the slightest waves in his heart, just like a quiet lake without a ripple.

"Boom."

Sakurai Mizuki gently put down the tea set, and the crisp sound echoed in the silent space, as if breaking some kind of silence.

She stood up gracefully, her movements light and smooth, as graceful and charming as a dancing butterfly.

She first stretched out her slender fingers and slowly reached out to smooth down the mourning clothes on her body.

The material of the mourning dress was extremely fine, and the black cloth was embroidered with delicate patterns, exuding an atmosphere of solemnity and dignity, as if carrying endless stories and deep emotions.

Then she bowed to Nguyen Tianli, her movements graceful and respectful, as if she was paying homage to a noble monarch.

"きやす..." (Guian...)

Before Sakurai Mitsuki could finish her words, she heard Ruan Tianli's impolite voice like thunder.

"Either speak Chinese or shut up and stop speaking nonsense here!"

Such an impolite tone made Nanako stand aside nervously, her hands clasped tightly, her heart panicking, not knowing what to do.

Sakurai Mitsuki stood up and looked at Ruan Tianli calmly, without a trace of emotion in her eyes.

Sakurai Mizuki didn't understand Chinese, but just from Ruan Tianli's expression and tone, she could tell that what he said was not a good thing, but she still remained calm and composed.

The atmosphere became a little subtle for a while.

Ruan Tianli and Sakurai Mizuki, who did not speak the same language, just stared at each other quietly, as if they were having a silent contest.

The air was filled with tension and awkwardness, making it hard to breathe.

Nanako, who knew both Chinese and Japanese languages, was shrinking her neck, trembling with fear, and did not dare to act rashly.

She looked at the two of them nervously, feeling uneasy, not knowing how to break the stalemate.

"Dong dong."

Suddenly, there was a crisp knock on the door, breaking the tense atmosphere.

Ruan Tianli was slightly stunned, then snorted coldly, strode straight to another sofa in the VIP room and sat down with a stern expression.

Sakurai Mitsuki knelt on the soft sofa again, her posture elegant and calm, as if the tension just now had never happened.

Nanako felt like she was saved. A sense of relief surged in her heart, and she quickly ran over and opened the door.