Meiqin and Lin Yu’s distance grew shorter. Lin Yu could already feel the breath from Meiqin’s exhale tickling his face, making him restless. With a resolute decision, he slightly turned his head to dodge Meiqin’s “attack”!
He scooped Meiqin into his arms, eliciting a surprised gasp from her. *I’m flying? And being held by the "fake Lin Yu" in front of me?*
Meiqin buried her face in Lin Yu’s embrace, her cheeks flushing intensely. She finally realized that the person before her was the "real Lin Yu." Now her embarrassing state had been completely seen by him!
*Oh no! How will I ever face Lin Yu after this?* Meiqin chided herself for her excessive drinking. They always said drinking leads to trouble, and now she couldn't wash away her shame, even if she jumped onto the Hokage’s desk.
*Will Lin Yu think I'm a promiscuous girl? That my usual gentleness was all an act? What am I going to do?*
Meiqin hid her small face in Lin Yu’s arms, not daring to look at him. *Perhaps I should just pretend to be asleep, treat this as a dream, and deny everything once I wake up. Yes, that’s what I’ll do!*
Already drowsy from the alcohol, Meiqin soon fell into a deep sleep under the influence of her own subconscious suggestion.
This allowed Lin Yu, who was wondering how he would face Meiqin later, to heave a sigh of relief. Holding Meiqin’s soft, limp body, Lin Yu’s handsome face also flushed. He quickly carried Meiqin to her room and covered her with a light quilt.
With her body leaving his embrace, Lin Yu couldn’t help but feel a pang of regret. Looking at Meiqin’s peaceful, sweet face, Lin Yu thought to himself, *Damn Meiqin, teasing me about my age. If it were seven or eight years later, I’d have devoured you!*
Meiqin slept soundly, and Lin Yu, not wanting to disturb her, couldn't inquire about Fugaku. However, Lin Yu was perplexed. Why would the usually gentle and dignified Meiqin secretly drink? If it were Kushina stealing a drink, Lin Yu wouldn't find it strange at all.
*Hmm? Why is it that nothing unusual seems out of place when it comes to Kushina?*
Lin Yu stroked his chin, contemplating. *Is Kushina just a little devil in my eyes, capable of anything?*
Lin Yu imagined Kushina puffing out her cheeks, revealing her two small fangs, and ferociously baring her teeth and clawing at him. He couldn't help but chuckle.
Then, seeing the sweet Meiqin before him, Lin Yu slapped himself. *Bah! Meiqin is lying beside me, and I'm thinking about Kushina? Lin Yu, you are such a scumbag!*
Lin Yu stopped his wild thoughts, gently exited Meiqin’s room, tidied up the messy room a bit, and then with a flash, he leaped onto the eaves, disappearing into the dark night.
Lin Yu planned to investigate Fugaku’s residence. As for where Fugaku’s house was? The biggest house must be it!
Lin Yu needed to prove to others! He wasn't a scumbag; he was simply a facilitator of true love!
For instance, the bond between Jiraiya and Orochimaru was ruined by Tsunade, the third party! Therefore, Lin Yu had to deal with that troublemaker Tsunade!
Then there was the profound bromance between Yahiko and Nagato. Konan was always an uncertain factor, so Lin Yu had to nip that possibility in the bud!
As for Kushina and Meiqin…
Minato, I believe becoming Hokage shouldn't be hindered by women. If you had been single, you certainly wouldn't have died during the Nine-Tails’ attack!
Fugaku, congratulations on finding your true love!
Lin Yu’s figure flickered indistinctly in the darkness. The Uchiha compound was unlike the Hyuga clan, who were always on edge, fearing attacks on their territory. Moreover, the Sharingan was more suited for combat and less for reconnaissance. If he were to scout the Hyuga compound at night, Lin Yu wouldn’t be leaping from rooftop to rooftop like he was now.
Lin Yu disguised himself slightly, not wearing the gold-patterned mask. Instead, he casually "borrowed" a fox-faced mask from a crossroads, paying for it, of course!
It wasn't yet deep into the night, and the Uchiha clan head's residence was still brightly lit. Many Uchiha clan members were coming and going, busy with preparations because tomorrow was the day their young clan head was to be betrothed.
Betrothal and marriage were different. There was no need for elaborate decorations or sending out invitations. All that was required was for the elders of both sides to be present, exchange tokens of agreement, and set a date for the wedding.
Lin Yu on the rooftop marveled at the opulence of the great clans. The houses were huge, with over a dozen guest rooms. He wondered which room belonged to Uchiha Fugaku.
Lin Yu lay on the rooftop, preparing to descend and try his luck. Suddenly, his ears twitched as he heard faint sounds from a guest room below.
“No, cousin, I don’t want to go back. I just want to stay at Fugaku-niichan’s house~” Uchiha Tami, with her slightly plump face covered in a thick layer of foundation, was coquettishly pouting at Uchiha Taichi.
“Alas, Tami-imōto, according to custom, the bride cannot stay at the groom’s house before the engagement ceremony. It’s not proper,” Uchiha Taichi said with a sigh, his face etched with helplessness. He doted on his sister and indulged her in most things.
He sighed again. “I’ll go and speak to the clan head. Compared to the young clan head’s happiness, he likely won’t pay too much mind to these worldly customs.”
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Tami’s face lit up. Her eyes narrowed into slits, and she exclaimed in a loud voice, “I knew you loved me, Brother! Just like Fugaku-niichan loves me~”
*Uchiha Tami?*
*Is this Uchiha Fugaku’s betrothed?*
Lin Yu gently lifted a roof tile from above and peered down.
*Pfft!*
Lin Yu nearly died of shock. A look of terror lingered on his face as he muttered inwardly, *This is impossible! She absolutely cannot be Itachi’s mother! How could this woman give birth to Itachi?*
*Did all of Itachi’s genes come from Fugaku? If he inherited even a tiny bit of Uchiha Tami’s genes, wouldn't Itachi’s cold and handsome face be ruined?*
Suddenly, a spark of inspiration struck Lin Yu, and he had a flash of insight!
*No wonder Fugaku is getting engaged now, and Itachi won’t be born for another ten years. What does this indicate? It means Fugaku and this Uchiha Tami didn’t stay together for long before he divorced her.*
*Then Fugaku remarried another woman, until he found someone to his liking, which is why Itachi’s birth was delayed by ten years. I’ve uncovered the truth! Fugaku is the real scumbag! Not me!*
Lin Yu was now quite glad that Meiqin hadn't developed feelings for the scumbag Fugaku. *No, if this theory is correct, then Fugaku hasn't given up on Meiqin.*
However, Lin Yu didn’t know that Fugaku’s primary criterion for choosing a bride was talent. If he had known, he might have changed his opinion of Uchiha Tami. To stand out among so many Uchiha clan members, her bloodline and talent must be exceptional.
Lin Yu was extremely displeased with Fugaku’s scumbag behavior! *Does being the young clan head give him the right to be a scumbag?*
*Can the greatest clan in Konoha, the Uchiha, do as they please?*
“Who’s there!” Uchiha Taichi, after all, was a Jonin. Lin Yu’s slight gasp of surprise was heard by him. He drew the long sword stuck behind his back, and in a flash, he appeared on the rooftop.
“A fox mask… ANBU?” Uchiha Taichi was still a step too late; the intruder had already fled. He vaguely saw the figure turn its head, revealing a fox mask, though he wasn't entirely sure.
He clenched the long sword in his hand, a cold glint in his eyes.
*Are the ANBU becoming so lawless? Dare they spy on the Uchiha clan head’s residence? Hmph.* Uchiha Taichi turned and went back inside. He decided to report this to the clan head. The Hokage was becoming increasingly presumptuous towards the Uchiha!