102: Uncle Certification

Time: October 19, 2075, 00:15.

Location: Night City Badlands, Buckle Family Camp Second Mess Hall.

The night grew deeper, and the bonfire party in the Buckle Family's Second Mess Hall had reached its climax.

The bonfire flames burned fiercely in the night, the firelight dancing, casting a warm veil over everything around.

The reddish firelight shone on the faces of the Bakker Family, illuminating smiling faces.

The aroma of delicious food filled the air, the charred scent of roasted meat, the richness of wine, and the freshness of fruit intertwined, whetting appetites.

On this special night, the Buckle Family's Second Mess Hall became a harbor full of joy and warmth, allowing everyone to immerse themselves in it.

Among the crowd filled with laughter and chatter, a figure moved through.

This person was none other than Valentine.

Valentine, who had learned the news from others, had a dark expression and hurried towards Fang Yun and Vavinia's location.

The other members of the Buckle Family all thought that Fang Yun and Vavinia had been together for a long time because they had feelings for each other.

However, a few people like Valentine and Toke knew that they had actually only officially confirmed their relationship today.

Several Bakker Family members who were relatively close to Fang Yun and Vavinia took a few photos of them kissing and sent them to the community channel of the Buckle Family's public subnet.

Valentine, who was happily drinking with Toke and Oliver, saw those photos in the community channel after being reminded by a friend and immediately blew his top.

Although Valentine had long anticipated Fang Yun becoming his brother-in-law, he still decided to go over immediately and drag Fang Yun away, separating him from his Sister.

Firstly, Valentine wanted to prevent the situation where his Sister "acted on impulse and gave herself away today."

Secondly, it was due to the "hostile" psychology every brother has towards their brother-in-law. In short, seeing Fang Yun and Vavinia together made Valentine uncomfortable.

Thirdly, it was to make it easier for Fang Yun to join the family in the future.

As he hurried towards Fang Yun and Vavinia's location, Valentine gradually adjusted his mindset.

Finally, Valentine maintained a calm expression on the surface and arrived at the stall where Fang Yun and Vavinia were.

Meanwhile, Fang Yun was eating, drinking, and chatting with Vavinia.

Fang Yun, who was laughing and talking with Vavinia, saw Valentine suddenly rush over and instantly felt a bit nervous.

"Ah, why did my brother-in-law suddenly run over?"

"I just finished 'getting' his cabbage, and he came over. I feel a bit uneasy."

Fang Yun did not know that Valentine was rushing over because someone had posted photos of him and Vavinia kissing in the community channel.

Because Fang Yun had only accessed the Buckle Family's public subnet during the battle and disconnected after the battle ended, he was not integrated into the Buckle Family's network long-term like the Buckle Family members.

So Fang Yun was currently feeling a bit confused about Valentine's sudden arrival.

Of course, Vavinia was different from Fang Yun; she knew the reason her brother came over—those few photos.

Moreover, not only did Vavinia know the reason, but she also liked those pictures.

After Valentine saw the photos, his face immediately turned dark. There was a certain possibility that it was because he saw Vavinia's like.

Seeing that Valentine had found them and seemed to have something to say, Vavinia quickly bit off the roasted meat on her fork, chewed rapidly, then took a big gulp of wine, using the wine to wash the meat down.

Finally, Vavinia put down her fork and wine glass, sat up straight, and pretended to be well-behaved.

Valentine saw his Sister's smooth set of moves and his mouth twitched.

『You think I'll let you off just by pretending to be well-behaved? My dear Sister (grinding teeth.jpg).』

Valentine glared fiercely at the pretending Vavinia.

Vavinia, who was secretly glancing at Valentine's expression, immediately withdrew her gaze when she saw this, straightened her posture again, indicating that she was just a well-behaved Sister.

Although Vavinia had the appearance of a mature woman, her actions were so "cowardly."

This made Fang Yun unable to help but cast his gaze towards Vavinia.

Fang Yun knew it wasn't the right time, but the contrast in cuteness Vavinia displayed was truly very alluring to him.

After secretly glancing at Vavinia a few times, Fang Yun, with great willpower, withdrew his gaze.

「No, if I keep looking, Valentine will notice.」

「If Valentine finds out, his face will turn even darker with anger.」

「...Let's make the contrast in cuteness one of the ten thousand methods of love songs later. It should be quite exciting.」

As the "pig who got the cabbage," Fang Yun clearly had no right to speak up for Vavinia at this moment.

So, Fang Yun didn't speak, put down his wine glass, and while his mind wandered, he silently waited for Valentine and Vavinia to finish their discussion.

After a brief exchange of glances, Valentine indicated, "Vavinia, you'd better sit still on the chair. After I 'deal with' Fang Yun, I'll come back and have a good talk with you."

Vavinia knew that her brother definitely couldn't accept the fact that she and Fang Yun had suddenly confirmed their relationship, so she decided to be a bit more compliant, listen to her brother and sit still, and let Fang Yun handle her brother.

Vavinia secretly sent Fang Yun a private message:

“Fang Yun, someone posted photos of us... kissing, in the family subnet's community channel. (⁄ ⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄ ⁄)”

“My brother came over because of this.”

“It's up to you now. You must make my brother accept our relationship (｡･ω･｡)ﾉ♡.”

“Of course, even if he doesn't agree, I will choose to continue being with you (⁄ ⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄ ⁄).”

Fang Yun received the message, remained outwardly calm, but was very happy inside:

「Vavinia has made up her mind to be with me. Yay.」

At the same time, Fang Yun replied to Vavinia with a message:

“Don't worry, Vavinia. I will definitely make Valentine accept the fact that we are together.”

“Good girls like you are rare. I definitely won't let her down.”

“What's more, you are my first love (⁄ ⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄ ⁄).”

“Oh, right. These are the firearm blueprints I forgot to give you before.”

(ps: After 'blueprints' are materialized, they will become something similar to 'manufacturing specifications.')

“I'll go take a walk with Valentine first. If you feel bored, you can study these firearm blueprints. If you encounter anything you don't understand, write it down first, and I'll explain it to you when I get back.”

“Love you. (ღ˘⌣˘ღ). Hand heart.jpg.”

After sending over some Fourth Order and Fifth Order firearm blueprints, Fang Yun looked at the sudden blush on Vavinia's face and chuckled inwardly.

Just then, Valentine saw them exchanging glances and couldn't hold back anymore.

“Cough.”

Valentine's cough interrupted Fang Yun and Vavinia's "exchanging glances."

Seeing that he had attracted Fang Yun's attention, Valentine smiled without warmth:

“Fang Yun, as the great hero of this operation, it wouldn't be right not to meet and talk with the important members of the family, would it?”

“Why don't you come with me now?”

Although Valentine's words were a question, his tone was very firm, leaving Fang Yun no room to refuse.

After listening, Fang Yun first smiled awkwardly, then nodded in agreement:

“Uh, yes, right. Valentine, you're right. I really should meet the important members of the family.”

Valentine's expression softened slightly, and he raised his hand to pat Fang Yun's shoulder:

“Without further ado, let's go now.”

Fang Yun felt the heavier-than-usual force on his shoulder, said nothing more, stood up, and walked with Valentine in the direction he had come from.

After walking a couple of steps, Fang Yun turned his head, winked at Vavinia, and then smiled slightly.

Vavinia was currently staring at Fang Yun's back.

Vavinia, who was originally a little worried, saw the smile on Fang Yun's face and her slightly furrowed brow immediately relaxed.

At the same time, Vavinia smiled sweetly in response.

Fang Yun winked twice more, registered Vavinia's smile, turned his head back, and continued to follow Valentine's steps.

...

Fang Yun followed Valentine, passed through the bustling and lively crowd, avoided a few mischievous children, and arrived at the outer area of the Second Mess Hall.

As they gradually moved away from the most noisy areas in the mess hall, filled with laughter and chatter, the surrounding environment seemed to have instantly been muted. The noisy human voices and the clinking of tableware suddenly disappeared without a trace.

The originally lively atmosphere seemed to be quietly dispersed by an invisible wind, replaced by a unique tranquility beneath the liveliness.

At this moment, it felt as though even faint footsteps could clearly echo in the surrounding air, each step like stepping on the silent strings of the heart.

Neither Fang Yun nor Valentine spoke, walking in silence like this.

The Second Mess Hall was only over ten meters in diameter, so the circular path surrounding the outer area of the mess hall was not very long either.

However, because Fang Yun and Valentine were walking very slowly, they still had a distance to go to get back to where Toke, Karl, and the others were.

The sounds of the crowd's revelry came from not far away, the volume rising and falling.

Fang Yun followed behind Valentine, looking at his back, constantly forming words in his mind.

「Should I say it this way later, or that way?」

「Get straight to the point? Or...」

Just as Fang Yun was hesitating on how to speak, Valentine suddenly spoke:

“Fang Yun.”

“I already know about you and my Sister.”

Listening to this seemingly useless opening remark, Fang Yun wanted to complain, but found his mind suddenly in a mess, unsure of what to say.

Valentine didn't give Fang Yun time to think of a reply and immediately continued:

“Although the emotions in my heart are still somewhat complex, I actually don't object to you and my Sister's relationship.”

After hearing this, Fang Yun's body trembled slightly, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

However, in just an instant, Fang Yun reacted.

A surge of ecstasy welled up from the bottom of Fang Yun's heart, washing away all his worries.

Fang Yun suppressed the excitement in his heart and was just about to speak when, unexpectedly, Valentine stopped abruptly as if he had anticipated his action, and then waved his hand behind him:

“You don't need to speak.”

“I trust my judgment, and I also trust my Sister's judgment.”

“I can agree to you dating my Sister, and I can even agree to you getting married in the future.”

“However, I have a few conditions.”

Speaking of this, Valentine turned around and looked at Fang Yun with a serious expression.

No matter how foolish Fang Yun was, he knew that his next answer would determine the future direction of him and Vavinia.

Fang Yun took a deep breath, his face became extremely serious, and he stared directly into Valentine's eyes and said:

“Just say it. No matter how many conditions there are, and no matter what the conditions are, I will definitely accept all of them.”

Valentine was silent, gazing back at Fang Yun without saying a word.

One second, two seconds, three seconds...

Only when Valentine was sure that Fang Yun's will was incredibly firm did his expression relax, revealing a satisfied smile.

“Hmm, not bad. As Vavinia's brother, I, Valentine, approve of your feelings for her.”

“Next, I'll state the conditions.”

“First, you must take good care of my Sister and not let her suffer any grievances.”

“If you dare to change your heart and cheat, I will definitely make you pay the price.”

“Second, there is no second.”

“I only have one condition, and that is don't let Vavinia down.”

“Otherwise, I won't let you off even as a ghost.”

Fang Yun raised his right hand, making a gesture of swearing.

“I swear, I will do my utmost to bring happiness to Vavinia, I will never let Vavinia down, otherwise, may I be struck by five bolts of lightning from the heavens and die a terrible death.”

〖Author: Cough. Hearing you say that, you're quite brave.〗

〖Author: If you get struck by lightning and die later, remember to revive early, otherwise Vavinia and the others will be sad.〗

〖Fang Yun: ...This, this isn't right.〗

〖Fang Yun: Reader Lords, the author is slandering me, slandering me! How could a devoted person like me, how could I!〗

〖Fang Yun: ...〗

〖Fang Yun (taking out the Immortal Totem): It's not me who's wrong, it's the author. (Emotionless.jpg)〗

Valentine listened to the solemn oath Fang Yun made, nodded with satisfaction, then decisively uploaded the recording to the cloud and sent a copy to Vavinia.

“Very good, very spirited.”

“With your guarantee, I can rest assured entrusting my Sister to you.”

“However, I will still be keeping an eye on you in the future, so you absolutely must not make any mistakes.”

“I hope you remember your initial intention, don't forget your mission, and become a good partner, a good husband.”

Fang Yun lowered his hand and grinned:

“Hehe, brother-in-law, don't worry.”

“Good girls like Vavinia are rare. I definitely won't let her down.”

〖Author: Your fate is decided by me, not you. Just shut up, and I'll figure out the rest.〗

〖Author: I'll arrange a few for you, and you'll accept them. (He'll behave after being struck by lightning a few times.jpg)〗