CHAPTER 237: CHAPTER 237: JUST STAY HERE

"Zhou Na."

Lai spoke the name aloud.

"Freya mentioned that name before."

It had been a long time, so long that he almost forgot it.

After escaping from the Burles family, Freya and Corbin vanished without a trace, and everything seemed to return to a state of calm. He was also busy researching the poison in his body, so gradually he forgot about it.

Now, finding a similar toxin in the Fallen Species, Corbin’s associates couldn’t be innocent.

He had no clues, so recalling the name Zhou Na was already a stroke of luck.

"I’ll go check it out." Lai said as he was about to leave the laboratory.

"It’s getting late, Atier has prepared lunch, let’s go eat first, there’s no need to rush the investigation,"

Yu Man grabbed Yu Manman’s hand and glanced at Ackman at the back, "Speaking of which, Manman seldom brings people home."

Yu Manman had always been popular and had many friends, but she rarely brought them home.

Shang Yu, being a neighbor, visited often.

Xu Wanwan got along well with Yu Manman and loved spending time with her, often coming over to play during her free time.

Ackman was a male that Yu Manman took the initiative to bring home.

So when Yu Man said this, she carried an almost imperceptible hint of probing.

"It’s just because the instructor had something to discuss with Papa Four..." Yu Manman glanced at Ackman, a bit sheepish in her tone.

"Oh?" Yu Man gave her a sidelong glance.

The little girl, did she forget to tell her something?

Yu Manman was startled and gave an awkward laugh.

"Mom, there’s actually something I need to tell you..."

Yu Manman quietly spoke about her plan with Ackman.

"Mom, I don’t want to stand by and do nothing, I want to get to the bottom of it too." Yu Manman wrapped her hand around her mother’s arm, "Instructor Ackman will secretly investigate the secret medicine in the future, we can cover for each other too."

Shang Yu was also beside them, looking at Yu Manman.

So that’s what it is? Did he misunderstand?

Shang Yu glanced at Ackman.

In his heart, a thought solidified: No. Manman might think that way, but Instructor Ackman might not.

As a male, could he not understand another male’s thoughts?

Ackman must also have feelings for Manman!

"Too impulsive." Yu Man looked at Manman, "You didn’t even discuss it with us, what if there’s danger?"

Yu Manman mumbled, "At that time, Instructor Ackman was being watched, and it was hard to find another way. I only secretly talked with Instructor Ackman, and I’m being watched too!"

"Someone is watching you too?" Yu Man frowned.

Her selfish desire was that Manman wouldn’t get involved in these matters.

"It’s nothing, just a temporary suspicion! It’ll be fine after a while." Yu Manman’s gaze was evasive.

Who could have thought that the calm and composed Ackman would suddenly come up with such an excuse to cover things up?

Actually, she knew that since she planned to get involved, she would definitely be suspected in the future.

"Mom, believe me, I can protect myself!" Yu Manman clung to her mother’s arm and acted coquettishly, "Don’t forget my abilities!"

Yu Man thought of the ’system’ on her daughter, feeling a bit helpless.

"Fine, since you’ve already decided, I won’t stop you."

This method, although immature and somewhat impulsive, was not entirely unfeasible.

Although she still didn’t understand how the system got bound to Manman or what its purpose was, it couldn’t be denied that the system had helped them a lot and had given Manman many advantages.

"But, from now on, you mustn’t hide anything from us. Remember, you have your mom and dad to back you up. Just go ahead and do it boldly."

Yu Man also suspected that Manman’s insistence on participating might have something to do with the system.

With a ’system’ on her, Yu Man had never thought that Manman would lead an ordinary life in the future.

The system had given Manman so many benefits and helped their family so much; is it now time for Manman to do something in return?

"Thank you, Mom~" Yu Manman smiled.

Having family felt wonderful!

"Auntie, rest assured, I will also make sure to protect Manman! As long as I’m here, I won’t let Manman get hurt!" Ackman looked at Yu Manman, feeling a bit guilty inside.

It was he who involved Manman.

In the future, he would also try not to bring troubles to Yu Manman and minimize her involvement in his operations.

Yu Man cast a glance at Ackman.

Having gone through so much, how could she not notice Ackman’s feelings for Manman?

But she didn’t plan to intervene too much in Manman’s affairs.

Manman would soon grow up; she was a very independent child and could handle many things on her own.

After having a meal at the Yu Family, Ackman prepared to take his leave and find a place to stay nearby.

"Otherwise, Instructor might as well stay at my place. My house is large and has extra rooms!" Yu Manman said, "We can discuss things together when Papa Four finds something! If Instructor receives any new information, he can also tell us!"

"Besides, my relationship with the instructor is quite profound now!"

Ackman was taken aback and looked at Yu Man.

Yu Man elegantly wiped her lips, "Stay here then."

Just right, it also allowed her to evaluate this ’son-in-law.’

Manman did say that she wanted Ackman to become her ’fiancé’ in the future, whether it was just for show or if they would really go along with it, she needed to take a good look at Ackman’s abilities and character.

And so, Ackman stayed over...

Meanwhile, Shang Yu was so filled with jealousy that it was almost palpable.

The next morning, when Yu Manman, in her nightgown and still sleepy, came downstairs, she vaguely saw figures sparring outside.

She rubbed her eyes and yawned as she walked out, only to discover it was Papa Puslin and the instructor exchanging blows!

The two were evenly matched, almost at a stalemate!

Yu Manman watched, instantly awake.

After all these years, it was the first time Yu Manman saw someone who could evenly duel with her dad! Although she had only seen her dad spar with the other dads, she was well aware of her dad’s prowess!

Had Instructor Ackman become so formidable at such a young age?

Yu Manman’s eyes brightened; it was also her first time witnessing Instructor Ackman going all out!

However, Ackman, being younger, naturally had less combat experience compared to Puslin, and after a while, he gradually fell into a disadvantaged position, eventually being pressed to the ground by Puslin.

"Papa is amazing!" Yu Manman clapped for Puslin.

Puslin stretched his muscles, the corners of his mouth lifting, "Not bad..."

Yet Puslin knew that he didn’t win easily this time; his palms and fists still felt a bit numb.

Tsk, the younger generation was truly formidable, and he was gradually aging; the future would belong to the young.

Puslin silently sighed in his mind.

"Papa, when did you come back?" Even though she didn’t see him return yesterday!