LRAB Chapter 664 Warmth
Chapter 664 Warmth
Karin subconsciously reached out and gently patted her already flushed cheeks a few times, trying to calm herself down.
Since Qianyao returned to Konoha Village this afternoon, less than ten hours have passed.
But for Karin, this period of time was like a beautiful dream.
She took a deep breath, composed herself, and then reached out to push open the door.
As soon as you enter, a sweet aroma wafts over you.
It turned out that Mio was busy making exquisite and delicious pastries all by herself in the kitchen.
Since coming to live in Konoha Village with Karin, Mio has finally escaped her tragic fate.
— No longer acting as a tool for others to exploit.
Normally, if Orochimaru's laboratory needs help, she will go to assist.
If there's nothing important to do, she'll stay home and carefully prepare all sorts of delicious snacks.
No matter how many pastries she and Karin made, they would always finish them all in the end.
This simple yet warm life was exactly what Mio had always dreamed of.
Therefore, she always cherishes the present moment, knowing that every day she spends now is filled with endless happiness and satisfaction.
"Mother......"
Karin hurried along, quickly arriving behind Mio in a few strides.
He opened his arms and wrapped them tightly around Mio's waist, gently resting his head on Mio's warm shoulder.
Have you eaten yet?
Mio asked softly.
They methodically placed the freshly steamed glutinous rice dough onto the cutting board.
Then, with practiced ease, she added an appropriate amount of osmanthus sugar and crystal-clear white sugar, while gently kneading it repeatedly through a layer of cloth.
At this moment, Mio is making a delicate snack called crystal cake, which is a pastry that takes quite a bit of effort.
Since the mother and daughter's return home was often irregular, they usually chose to eat at the Uchiha clan's exclusive canteen.
"Hmm..." Just as Karin was racking her brains to figure out how to respond to her mother's question.
Mio suddenly twitched her small nose slightly, and in an instant, a rich and pungent hot pot aroma surged in like a tidal wave.
"So you went to eat hot pot."
Mio said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Karin couldn't help but chuckle: "That's right, Master is back. This time, he's treating us all to dinner again."
Mio's hands, which had been busy, suddenly stopped. She then turned around and stared intently at Karin in front of her.
In fact, during these days, Karin has been guarding Chiyo's side almost day and night.
How could Mio, as her mother, not know the subtle thoughts that were hidden deep in her heart?
However, Karin was still young at the time and not fully mature, so Mio had doubts about whether she could hold onto this relationship for long.
Therefore, Mio did not intervene at first.
Before this, she had repeatedly considered whether to persuade Karin to give up. However, Karin was extremely stubborn and once she made up her mind about something, it was difficult for her to change her mind.
Left with no other choice, Mio had to abandon the idea, thinking that time would gradually dilute the deep longing in Karin's heart.
Who would have thought that time flies by so quickly, and five whole years have passed in the blink of an eye, yet Karin has not wavered in the slightest.
Now, Chiyo's unexpected return has left Mio with very mixed feelings.
On one hand, she was happy for Karin, since from now on Karin would no longer have to stay alone in that basement day after day;
On the other hand, she couldn't help but worry: would someone as outstanding and powerful as Qianyao accept Karin?
Mio gazed at Karin with deep concern, hesitant to speak:
"Then, clan chief... um."
The words were on the tip of her tongue, but she hesitated, unsure how to ask them. It was because she and Karin both knew about these things, but they had never discussed them openly.
At this moment, Karin lowered her head slightly, her cheeks flushed, looking somewhat shy, and said softly:
“I’m already dating my master.”
Upon hearing this, Mio's eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief, and she exclaimed in shock:
"real!?"
Karin's face flushed instantly, her shyness evident, but she still nodded firmly in affirmation.
Seeing this, Mio was taken aback at first, then recovered and smiled with relief, saying repeatedly:
"Okay...okay..."
Mio stood there, her heart pounding with excitement. For a moment, she didn't know how to express her joy and relief, and could only keep saying "Good, good."
Many years have passed since she came to this clan, and Qianyao, with her unique personality and amazing abilities, can be considered the pinnacle of the ninja world.
Now that she knows her daughter is getting along with such an outstanding person as Chiyo, Mio is filled with joy and also feels incredibly relieved.
"Hmm..." Mio frowned slightly, falling into deep thought for a long time.
She racked her brains for a long time but still couldn't figure out how to tell Karin.
After all, Karin grew up under Chiyo's care since childhood, so she seemed to have no need for anyone else to teach or guide her on how to get along with him.
After careful consideration, Mio finally decided to stop interfering in the affairs between the two young people.
So, Mio gently stepped forward, tenderly embraced Karin, and softly patted her back, saying:
"Then get along well in the way you both prefer."
Hearing her mother's warm words, Karin's eyes welled up with tears, and she softly replied:
"Thank you, Mom."
In fact, Karin had some conflicts with her mother in her early years.
At that time, she thought her mother was always too weak and submissive, and never knew how to fight back against injustice.
However, as she grew older and gained more experience, Karin gradually came to understand all the choices her mother had made back then.
The reason my mother was so patient back then was simply because she hoped to find a place to stay so that her family could survive.
Even if one is forced to act as someone else's blood bag, it is an act of helplessness.
After all, in that perilous ninja world, without a powerful force to rely on, it's easy to die an unexplained death outside.
Fortunately, Qianyao came to their rescue, which allowed the mother and daughter to escape their predicament and start a new life.
Thinking of this, Karin's gratitude towards Chiyo surged like a tidal wave.
Love, like a flower blooming in spring, quietly spreads and grows deep in the heart, growing stronger without one even realizing it.
"Go get some rest, Karin. I estimate it'll be a while before I'm finished here!"
Mio smiled gently and waved her hand, signaling Karin to go to sleep.
At this moment, she was focused on making a crystal cake that was crystal clear and exuded a charming aroma.
Karin nodded obediently in response:
"Okay, Mom. Don't overwork yourself, remember to get some rest too."
After saying that, she turned and walked towards the room, showing no intention of staying to help.
Because she knew that for her mother, Mio, making these exquisite and delicious pastries by hand was not just a simple task.
It is also a way to relax and enjoy life to the fullest, a wonderful time to relax and have fun.
Therefore, Karin chose to respect her mother's hobby and not disturb her joyful moments.
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