bioinnovel Chapter 339 That guy, did he actually attack you?
Chapter 339 That guy, did he actually attack you?
After walking out of the main hall, Yamanaka Ino ran off excitedly.
Meanwhile, Yakumo Kurama was sitting on a bench in the palace garden, holding a notebook in his hands, reviewing political knowledge.
Seeing this, Ino quickly ran over and excitedly said, "Yakumo, he agreed to let me become his secretary, and he even lets me intern at the Government Office first!"
Kurama Yakumo immediately put down her notebook, her eyes filled with envy: "Really? That's wonderful, Ino! I knew you could get it!"
She was genuinely happy for Ino, but a sense of loss quietly crept into her heart.
Yamanaka Ino has already taken the first step, while I am still waiting for news, without even a chance to get close to Lord Mimine.
In fact, Yakumo Kurama had a crush on Mitsumine Uchiha even earlier than Ino Yamanaka.
When she was a child, she developed a demonic impulse due to her bloodline limit. It was Lord Sanfeng who helped her overcome the difficulty.
From that moment on, she buried this feeling deep in her heart.
However, due to her introverted nature, she never dared to express herself as boldly and directly as Yamanaka Ino. She could only silently observe everything about him, and even signing up for the position of female secretary required a great deal of courage.
Yamanaka Ino, holding her hand tightly, laughed and said, "Yakumo, you'll be quick too! Lord Mimine said he'll schedule an audience with you. You're so talented, you'll definitely pass!"
Kurama Yakumo nodded slightly and forced a smile, but his gaze unconsciously drifted towards the direction of the government office.
That was where Lord Mitsumine worked, and it was also a place she longed to be near.
A moment later, a maid came over and said respectfully, "Miss Kurama Yakumo, Lord Mimine requests your presence at the main hall."
"Lord Mitsumine... has he summoned me?"
Kurama Yakumo suddenly stood up, his pen falling to the ground with a "thud," and his notebook almost slipping from his grasp.
She hurriedly picked up the pen, dusted off the hem of her skirt, took several deep breaths, and then followed the servant to the reception room.
Throughout the journey, her heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of her chest. She rehearsed what she should say when they met, afraid that she would be too nervous to say the right thing.
The door to the reception room was pushed open, and Uchiha Mitsunori was still sitting in the main seat, holding a document in his hand. When he saw Kurama Yakumo enter, he put down the document and smiled gently: "Yakumo, please sit down."
Kurama Yakumo walked awkwardly to the chair and sat down, placing her hands tightly on her knees and clutching the hem of her skirt with her fingertips.
She didn't even dare to raise her head, and could only reply softly, "Thank... thank you, Lord Sanfeng."
She could clearly feel his gaze on her, and her cheeks instantly flushed red, her heart beating faster.
Looking at her nervous expression, a hint of tenderness flashed in Uchiha Mitsunori's eyes.
Because he possessed the ability to read minds, the moment Yakumo Kurama walked in, all the subtle thoughts in her heart were clearly presented to him.
Her admiration for him, the shyness of a secret crush, the anxiety of fearing making mistakes, and the desire to become better.
Instead of immediately bringing up work, he asked softly, "Yakumo, why do you want to become my secretary?"
When Kurama Yakumo heard the question, his body stiffened slightly.
She looked up and met Sanfeng's gentle gaze. The answers she had rehearsed countless times in her mind were now impossible to utter.
She opened her mouth, but in the end only said in a low voice, "I...I want to help you with your affairs, and I also want to...become better."
She dared not confess her crush, fearing rejection and even more so, losing the chance to get closer to him.
Seeing the evasiveness and unease in her eyes, Uchiha Mitsunori slowly stood up and walked to her.
Kurama Yakumo instinctively tried to stand up, but Uchiha Mitsunori gently pressed down on his shoulder.
He bent down and gently embraced her.
Kurama Yakumo froze, his mind going blank for a moment, only able to feel his warm palm gently resting on his back.
Then, a gentle kiss landed on her forehead.
Uchiha Mitsumine's voice rang in her ears: "Yakumo, I know your feelings."
Kurama Yakumo's eyes widened suddenly, and his eyes instantly welled up with tears!
She tried to explain, but he rudely interrupted her: "Yakumo, don't be nervous or afraid. I hope you can have more confidence in yourself. You are excellent. Your illusionary talent and document processing skills are more than enough to handle the job of a secretary."
He loosened his embrace, looked at Yakumo Kurama's reddened eyes, and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
"I've already reviewed your resume and learned about your experience assisting and managing your family. For the next few days, you'll be interning at the government office, working alongside Ino and assisting the staff. I'll be observing your performance."
Kurama Yakumo stared blankly at Lord Mimine for a long while before he reacted.
She nodded vigorously, suppressing the complex emotions within her: "Thank you... thank you, Lord Mitsumine! I will definitely do my best and live up to your trust!"
So, he knew my feelings... So, he also recognized my abilities.
Seeing the renewed light in her eyes, Uchiha Mitsunori smiled and nodded: "Go ahead, Ino should still be in the government office, you can learn from each other and improve."
Kurama Yakumo bowed again, then turned and walked out of the reception room.
She touched the lingering warmth on her forehead, a sweet smile secretly spreading across her lips. The feeling of being embraced and kissed by someone she loved was so wonderful.
She ran quickly toward the government affairs hall, already planning her work during her internship.
She needs to strive to become better, not only to become a qualified secretary, but also to let Lord Mitsumine see that she deserves to be liked.
Inside the main hall, watching Kurama Yakumo's departing figure, Uchiha Sanfeng's lips curled into a gentle smile.
Being liked by a naive young girl, and the pure and unwavering love in her heart, gave him a strange sense of pride.
Perhaps, with a little encouragement, she can... shine with unexpected brilliance.
Inside the government office, Yamanaka Ino saw Kurama Yakumo approaching and immediately greeted him with a cheerful smile: "Yakumo! You were summoned too? How was it? Did Lord Mimine praise you?"
Kurama Yakumo blushed and nodded with a smile, "Yes! Lord Mitsumine has asked me to come and intern as well, so we can work together now!"
Yamanaka Ino leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Yakumo, I knew it! You'll definitely succeed too. After all, Lord Mimine is notoriously lecherous. With such beautiful women like you and me in front of him, how could he not be tempted!"
Upon hearing Ino's bold and explicit words, Kurama Yakumo immediately recalled the scene of Lord Mimine hugging her and kissing her forehead, and her cheeks flushed slightly!
Seeing her change, Yamanaka Ino was somewhat surprised: "That guy, he didn't actually attack you, did he?!"