Chapter 0002: Banquet

The man's hair was long enough to cover his eyebrows. Although he was smiling and greeting Chen Yu, his expression appeared somewhat dark, suggesting that he was not the type of person with a positive and sunny disposition

"It truly is Professor Kyubu's consistent style!" Faced with the professor known for his rigor and toughness, Chen Yu could only shake his head helplessly. He patted Kyubu Rokuro's shoulder as a gesture of comfort and asked, "So, Kyubu-kun, what do you plan to do? Are you really going to move out and not return?"

"Rest assured, Chen Sang, I have found an internship position at UDI." Jiu Bu Liulang nodded vigorously, indicating that he had indeed secured a job

"Chen Sang, why did we meet in the park today?" Jiu Bu Liulang parked his bicycle aside, sat down on a bench, and with his keen eyes, he naturally noticed the large black book beside Chen Yu. He then teased half-jokingly, "What exactly is this book of yours? It seems like every time I see you, you have this book with you. Are you never without it?"

Looking at the man approaching him, Chen Yu set aside the large black book in his hand and raised his hand to greet him: "Yo, Liu Lang!"

When the topic of female friends from hetushu.com was mentioned, Jiu Bu Liulang's face immediately showed a hint of shyness. Perhaps due to the effects of alcohol, his complexion was somewhat flushed. He put down his chopsticks and retorted to Chen Yu, "Chen-san, don't just talk about me! Haven't you graduated for a year as well? Why haven't you found a girlfriend?"

Regarding whether his father could disown him as a son, Jiu Bu Liu Lang naturally held a completely different view from Chen Yu. However, in the face of his friend's concern and comfort, he would not express such a disheartening thought. He merely forced a smile and nodded.

"I care about you, yet you are the one talking about me!" Chen Yu said with a bitter smile, shaking his head. Family members understand their own affairs. Although being a doctor in Japan is a high-status and wealthy profession, he did not wish for another person to enter his life due to his true identity as a necromancer. "Forget it, I have no position to say anything to you. By the way, Jiu Bu-kun, have you found a good job? Since you have moved out, you need to have a job that can support you."

Hahaha, you little rascal are thinking about taking a stab at me and the *picture* book, aren't you? You must be twenty years old now, right? Well, tonight, just watch me get you drunk, you little brat!" Chen Yu put the large black book into his backpack, teased, and left the park with Jiu Bu Rokuro.

Chen Yu looked up and saw a man wearing glasses, dressed in a checkered shirt, and carrying a backpack, who was greeting him and walking towards him while pushing a bicycle

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Such a life is rather lonely! Chen Yu placed the slices of pork belly onto the grill, watching the bright red meat release its aroma under the scorching charcoal. He then continued to speak to Hisashi Kubo, "Since you are now living alone, you should quickly find a girlfriend! Being all alone can be very lonely."

Although he had a father who served as a professor at the University of Tokyo's Faculty of Medicine, Rokuro Kyubu was not particularly outstanding in the field of medicine. Due to his family background, he naturally chose to study medicine as well, but after repeating a year, he only managed to gain admission to a third-rate medical school. Clearly, he could not be compared to monsters like Chen Yu, who were able to enroll in the doctoral program at the University of Tokyo's Faculty of Medicine, and he was even outperformed by his two older brothers mentioned in the textbooks.

Tokyo at night is quieter than during the day, yet it is equally lively. The small shops along the streets gather a large number of people who have just finished work and are looking to have dinner. These small establishments provide them with delicious meals to satisfy their already growling stomachs

Alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Chen Yu patted Jiu Bu Liulang on the shoulder, stood up, and smiled at him, saying: "To celebrate your independence from home, don't be stingy as a senior brother, I will treat you to barbecue tonight"

For this reason, Jiu Bu Liulang endured considerable pressure at home, and his dark expression is naturally understandable

Well, I have already rented a house. Although it is in Musashino City, it is still a decent place. Jubei Rokuro nodded. Although he felt helpless about moving out of his home, the thought of finally being able to escape the shadow of his father and live the life he wanted brought him a sense of relief that lightened his previously gloomy mood.

It seems that Chen Yu has discerned Jiu Bu Liulang's thoughts, and he couldn't help but smile, congratulating him: "Then I must congratulate you and the library. From now on, you will be free from the cage and able to live the life you desire. However, don't take it too seriously. After all, you are still Professor Jiu Bu's son. After some time, when the professor has calmed down, you can return and sincerely apologize to him. Surely, he won't disown you as his son, will he?"

This expression carries a hint of darkness, and even the smile makes it difficult for one to feel the vitality of the man, who is a friend of Chen Yu, named Jiu Bu Liu Lang. He is the youngest son of a professor at the University of Tokyo, with two older brothers above him

Of course, I invited you to the park to bask in the sun. Being cooped up in the laboratory all day dealing with those germs is making me feel like I'm growing mold. Sunbathing and using ultraviolet light to kill bacteria is beneficial for the body. As for the book you mentioned..." Chen Yu picked up the large black book that had been set aside again, caressing the leather cover adorned with scale-like patterns, his expression revealing a complexity of emotions: "This is a book that is very important to me, but for you, Jiu Bu-kun, just know that it is extremely significant to me. By the way, what are your plans after graduating from school? Are you really going to run away from home? Professor Jiu Bu would probably be very upset, wouldn't he?"

Chen Sang! Just as Chen Yu was feeling dejected with his head down, he heard someone calling his name.

Chen Yu, being a student of Professor Jiubu, the father of Jiubu Liulang, had several occasions to visit his teacher's home. Naturally, he became acquainted with Jiubu Liulang. As time went by, the two of them, due to their similar ages, became quite good friends.

Upon hearing Chen Yu mention his father, Jiu Bu Liu Lang's expression immediately turned bitter, and he lowered his head in deep despondency: "Dad said that if I want to move out, I should never return to that home."

Haha, it is indeed time to celebrate! Jiu Bu Liu Lang also seemed to be infected by Chen Yu's smile, standing up from the bench: "Since you graduated last year, Senior Brother, we haven't had a meal together for a long time! Tonight, I will lean on the wall to enter and lean on the wall to exit!"

In a steel forest like Tokyo, the lives of these busy office workers are urgent and lonely. Even when they return to their rented apartments at night, they are faced only with cold walls on all sides. If it were not for the countless small shops lining the streets, perhaps many of them would feel even more isolated... Because after a long day of work, they still have to go home and cook alone... If it were not for the countless small shops lining the streets, perhaps many of them would feel even more isolated... Because after a long day of work, they still have to go home and cook alone