Nobody told me this wasn't a game.

Mayumi tilted her head, her face showing confusion.

After carefully examining Mayumi's face and confirming that her makeup was still exquisite and complete, Asuka finally felt relieved.

Upon closer inspection of Mayumi's attire, she immediately said, "That's exactly what I wanted to ask. Mayumi, what are you doing here?"

"?"

Mayumi turned around and looked at Zuo Chang, who appeared at the end of the entrance hall, and smiled, "Mother, let me introduce you. This is Zuo Chang, my... good friend."

Zuo Chang nodded.

Asuka bowed slightly in greeting, then said, "Mr. Zuo, may I ask you to come in first? Mayumi and I have something to discuss."

Zuo Chang hurriedly replied, "Of course! I'll go make tea for everyone."

Zuo Chang had just returned and was completely unfamiliar with the layout and furnishings of the house. He searched for a while before finding the kitchen, and then for another while before finding the kettle, teacups, and tea leaves. He immediately started boiling water.

In the meantime…

The sounds of conversation could be heard coming from the entrance hall.

Zuo Chang deliberately ignored them. The house was well soundproofed, so he couldn't quite make out what they were talking about, but it seemed like they were arguing quite intensely.

Once the kettle started sputtering and steaming, Zuo Chang could no longer hear anything.

Asuka stared angrily at the large expanse of white on Mayumi's chest, saying, "Why are you dressed like this? This is what you should be wearing for... for..."

Who is it for?

After a pause, Asuka said, "Is this the kind of clothes you should wear to show your friends? Shameless!"

Mayumi frowned deeply; she wasn't the type of child who would bow her head after being scolded.

in contrast.

She held her head high and spoke frankly, saying, "Zuo Chang is no ordinary friend. Mother, you once said that the Jianli people should maintain their aggressiveness, waiting for a better attack. Once the opportunity arises, we must go all out so that we will have no regrets."

The bird was taken aback.

She really did say that.

Mayumi continued, "Battle is like that, life is like that, and so is love."

Ryoko, who was standing behind, changed her expression upon hearing this.

She stepped forward and said, "Young Miss..."

"Shut up. Ryoko, now is not the time for you to speak."

But Mayumi rebuked him.

Misato Asuka never expected that her "daughter" would say such a thing!

Her mind was filled with disbelief, and for a moment her mind went blank; she only felt cold.

Incredulity flashed in his golden eyes. The bird tilted its head and said, slowly and deliberately, "Love...?"

Mayumi raised an eyebrow: "Yes, in love. Zuo Chang is very outstanding, and I like him very much."

It was like being struck by lightning!

The bird cried out urgently, "How could you—"

Mayumi looked at her mother suspiciously and asked, "What's wrong, Mother? Is it unreasonable to fall for an outstanding man? I'm an adult now. I can pursue anyone, as long as he's good enough. Aren't you the same? General Tianwang abandoned you, but you still can't forget him. Can't I like someone if you can?"

Of course you can't!

Zuo Chang is the Heavenly King General, and he is your stepfather!

An overwhelming sense of absurdity crashed over the bird, leaving it bewildered and its mind blank.

For a moment, she didn't know how to respond!

Ryoko knew everything and was extremely anxious.

Fortunately, nothing has happened yet. If we had arrived any later, it wouldn't have been a matter of fading the deed.

Ignoring Mayumi's disapproval, she spoke up, "Young Miss, do you know that this Zuo Chang—"

Asuka raised her palm and held it up in front of Ryoko, interrupting her.

Mayumi frowned and asked, "What's wrong with Zuo Chang?"

After all, Asuka Misato once controlled a community, so she has a big heart.

If she hadn't suffered such a huge mental shock, she wouldn't have lost her composure like this. Hearing footsteps, she immediately raised her hand to interrupt Ryoko, then looked up at the end of the entryway.

There, Zuo Chang was looking at them with an innocent expression: "Are the three of you talking about me?"

Ryoko remained silent.

Zhen Gong turned his head and asked, "Zuo Chang, what's wrong?"

"...I'm fine."

"Um……"

Mayumi glanced at Ryoko suspiciously, and from Ryoko's words just now, Mayumi keenly realized the key to the problem.

It's not that current clothing is bad.

But wearing this dress in front of Zuo Chang is not an option.

why?

Why can't it be Zuo Chang?

Could it be that Zuo Chang is of bad character and not a good person, which is why my mother opposes my relationship with him?

Mayumi asked, "Are you perhaps a notorious villain?"

Zuo Chang looked puzzled: "I'm only at the fifth realm now. Even if I really did all sorts of evil deeds, I'm just a petty thief at best, how could I be considered a great villain?"

Mayumi nodded in agreement.

Then she added, "I know! You're a womanizer, a total scumbag!"

"..."

Zuo Chang wisely shut up!

He felt a little guilty.

Thinking about it carefully, Mayumi is absolutely right. Regardless of who he was before, in the Ascended World, he is indeed a bit outrageous.

Not only has he been married three times, but he also opened a bottle of Blood Rose champagne last night. He's really a scumbag.

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Zuo Chang cursed and immediately changed the subject.

He smiled and said, "Gentlemen, please come in and have a cup of tea! This is my first day in this house, and I haven't even moved my luggage in yet... I hope you will forgive any shortcomings in our hospitality."

Feibiao glanced at Zuo Chang and smiled, "Mr. Zuo, I apologize for disturbing you."

The four people sat down in the living room.

Asuka noticed a shawl on the armrest of the sofa and knew it was brought by Mayumi, so she reached out, picked it up, and draped it over Mayumi's shoulders.

Mayumi looked dissatisfied, but she did not resist.

Zuo Chang asked, "General Jianli, what brings you back? Lord Qian has been so hospitable. Now that you, our distinguished guest, have left, will they still have their meal?"

Feibiao shook her head: "Qian Wuyi's words are frivolous and his behavior is improper. I do not like it, so I will take my leave."

Oh!

Zuo Chang laughed and said, "So you're not here to persuade me, are you? Your and Lord Qian's ideas are too outrageous, I can't accept them."

Feiniao shook her head again: "Mr. Zuo, you are overthinking it! I just find it novel, but I don't really think the plan is that ingenious... Since you are unwilling, then let's just give up!"

This is a lie.

Feibiao was looking forward to going out and coming in with Zuo Chang, pretending to be a married couple.

That may be an illusion, but...

Perhaps, it can make up for the regret in my heart.

Asuka looked at the calm man in front of her, but the emotions in her heart were far less calm than those on her face.

She thought to herself, "General, if I were to expose this secret, how would you...react?"

It's hard for Asuka to imagine Zuo Chang's reaction.

Whether it was the saintess of the Church of Time or Hesei, the "Lord of Spices," they were both stunningly beautiful women.

Misato Asuka was confident in her charm, but Zuo Chang had been with her before, even having once possessed her...

She wasn't sure if she still had any charm in Zuo Chang's eyes.

and……

Asuka glanced at Mayumi, who sat silently to the side, her face full of dissatisfaction, and a sense of unease welled up within her: "Is this some kind of cruel twist of fate? Why are the Shogun and Mayumi's relationship progressing so quickly! And the Shogun, he clearly knows Mayumi is his stepdaughter, why..."

A thunderclap exploded in my mind!

Jian Lifei suddenly looked up and stared at Zuo Chang!

At this moment, just like at that moment.

When Li Dajiang approached Qian Wuyi, it wasn't because he admired Qian Wuyi, but simply because he wanted to make Zuo Chang uncomfortable and force him to admit his identity.

Then now...

Is Zuo Chang using Mamiya to force Misato Asuka to admit that she already knows Zuo Chang's true identity?

Yes.

You can't go wrong.

Who is General Tianwang? He is ruthless and merciless, driven by profit. He kills and slaughters, and he is skilled at and happy to control everything.

think about it!

The infamous Blood Rose was as docile as a harmless cat at his feet!

Looking at Zuo Chang's extremely calm face, General Li seemed to see his sinister smile!