In this cyberpunk era, why are you still playing the traditional villain?

The adjutant said with a smile.

"well done."

Xu Shi's tone held a hint of approval.

"It's my pleasure, it's my pleasure, you're too kind."

Yu Xingchuan replied obsequiously, "As long as you are satisfied, then all my hard work will have been worthwhile."

"It won't be too tiring, will it?"

Xu Shi smiled and said, "I guess not all of these people were arrested by the investigation bureau. They probably weren't all of one mind to begin with?"

"…How did you know that?"

The adjutant was surprised to hear this, "Indeed, some of the 'Forsaken' have turned against us while we were fighting, saving us a lot of trouble..."

Of course, it's not that she couldn't handle it without the traitor, but it's certainly a good thing that she has to put in less effort—now it seems that this was also Xu Shi's arrangement, right, boss?

Having followed Tang Shuang around all day, Yu Xingchuan naturally knew quite a bit about Xu Shi, but even so, the other party still managed to give her a little shock from an unexpected angle.

"That's good. Fewer casualties will save Director Tang some money."

Xu Shi didn't answer the question, but changed the subject, saying, "She's complained about being poor to me more than once."

"Haha, right..."

The adjutant gave a forced smile. "Well, what you told me before, the promise you made to me after it was all done..."

"Oh? What did I promise you?"

Xu Shi asked the question knowingly, and replied jokingly.

"Well, didn't you tell me back then that as long as I controlled the situation outside the city, you would give me a hand and let me become the head of the inspection bureau?"

Yu Xingchuan secretly rolled her eyes. Did I really have to say that out loud? But she was all smiles, unable to contain her happiness.

"Did I say that? Oh, right, yes, I did."

Xu Shi slapped his forehead, as if suddenly realizing something, and said, "So what if I said it? Is that why Lieutenant Yu is working so hard? Fighting crime seems to be your job, doesn't it?"

"That, that's..."

Upon hearing this, the adjutant stammered, thinking to herself, "What? You're not going to turn your back on me, are you?"

The truth is, if it weren't for this promise, she really wouldn't have risked her life to this extent... To be honest, if she had just stalled for a while and waited for the city defense cannons to be activated, these guys would have been finished anyway. Wasn't the reason she personally went out to leave a good impression on Xu Shi?

Whether someone is capable or not is one thing; whether you want to use them is another.

"If you say that, I feel relieved."

Just as she was feeling uneasy, Xu Shi said leisurely, "So don't worry, I'm a person who keeps my business integrity very much, and I will never go back on my word."

"But you made it so easy, I feel like I'm missing out... How about adding something else?"

As he spoke, he suddenly changed the subject, "For example... come to my company later, spend the night with me? Let me take advantage of you?"

"Are you... serious?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Xingchuan's voice noticeably rose a few decibels, but a moment later his smile deepened.

"It's not impossible... What type do you like? I'd like to get dressed up in advance?"

Xia Ke'an and Gu Yi, standing next to Xu Shi, were dumbfounded. Good heavens, this was the deputy officer of the Inspection Bureau? To be honest, her position was basically no different from that of the deputy director... But just listening to this conversation, one would think that Xu Shi had found a prostitute somewhere...

Chairman Xu was playing it on public address, so they naturally heard every single word.

"Hahaha, just a joke."

Xu Shi laughed heartily, "How could I possibly ask for a higher price? Not only am I helping you out now, but I'll be waiting for you to help me out a few more times when you become the bureau chief."

"...I knew it! Chairman Xu is definitely not that kind of person."

After a long pause, a response came from the other end: "I've always told others that you are honest and polite... By the way, what are your orders for these prisoners?"

"Just keep it as collateral for now."

Xu Shi waved his hand, "As for your troops, stay where you are. Without my order, not a single one of you is allowed to return to the city, understand?"

"it is good."

The adjutant responded, exchanged a few polite words, and then ended the communication.

"Tsk tsk tsk, now you know how wicked this guy is, right?"

Xia Ke'an tugged at Gu Yi's sleeve and said with a sigh.

"I see it."

Miss Black Rabbit temporarily put aside her grudges and echoed her sentiment.

It can only be said that Xu is a first-rate master at manipulating people's hearts.

After studying with Grandpa Wen for a while, Gu Yi can now understand some of the subtext in these conversations. It's all so familiar and relatable, like a GPS signal.

There was definitely a promise to give Xingchuan the position of director of the inspection bureau, but Xu Shi's meaning was also very clear - I set up the bureau, you are just the executor. When it comes to rewarding merits, I am still the first to decide, and how to distribute the rewards is also a matter for me to decide.

There were also subtle digs in his remarks. For example, he mentioned Tang Shuang and her complaining about being poor. This wasn't just casual banter; it was a veiled jab at her. Why does Director Tang always feel that the budget is insufficient? You, Yu Xingchuan, deserve a lot of credit for that.

The implication is clear: you can be the head of the inspection bureau, but you should still restrain yourself from doing things you shouldn't.

As for asking her to sleep with him, it's hard to say whether he meant it sincerely or was joking, but what's certain is that it was definitely a form of manipulation.

Anyway, Miss Black Rabbit is used to it now. This guy has always been like this with people. Unless you can really make him trust you completely, the only thing left is this terrifying manipulation and exploitation... It's hard to say whether he used his broken ability on Hoshikawa, but that's the result.

Xia Ke'an nodded with an air of maturity. "Didn't realize you were so perceptive, little girl? You've said everything I have to say, so how am I supposed to say anything more... no, how am I supposed to say anything more?"

"However, this adjutant is quite skilled as well."

Fortunately, there are still places to fill in the gaps, so she doesn't worry about having her lines stolen.

Yu Xingchuan is definitely not simple... Just referring to her interpersonal skills, as a public figure who frequently appears in front of the public, her usual image is quite impartial and unapproachable.

But everyone knew what she had done, and there was no shortage of behind-the-scenes mockery—in a sense, she and Tang Shuang were two completely opposite extremes.

Anyway, the adjutant was incredibly slippery, completely unlike her 24 years old. Even taking a picture seemed calculated... Why did she have to take a selfie? Wasn't it just to show Xu Shi how diligent and obedient she was? She even deliberately made the wound look messy, making it incredibly convincing.

Moreover, she was well aware that only by completing the mission before the city defense cannons were activated could Xu Shi not easily renege on his promise.

If you want to get something, empty promises are not enough; you need to have enough leverage yourself.

Including sleeping with someone... At least the white-haired loli didn't think Yu Xingchuan was so obedient because he liked Xu Shi; she just had to admit that this method was often quite effective and could save people a lot of trouble...

Even from this small example, it's clear that this is no easy opponent.

"Hey, you don't actually want to do *that* to her, do you?"

Thinking of this, she snorted at Xu Shi, "You accept this type without hesitation?"

To be honest, with Xu Shi's status and looks, he could easily have a bunch of girls throwing themselves at him with a snap of his fingers... But what's interesting is that among all the beauties around him now, Yu Xingchuan is actually the first one to have this kind of mentality.

"Did I agree to her request? It was just a normal transaction. Auntie, you can't have such dirty thoughts, okay?"

Xu Shi shrugged, admitting that he was mostly just indulging in empty talk.

The young lady who was his chief adjutant wasn't much of a competitor... There were plenty of people with similar abilities to her, and none of them were worse than her, such as Tang Shuang, Su Lin, or Xia Wuyou. As for looks, the girls around him were only slightly below average.

It's not that she's not pretty. In fact, in that respect, Yu Xingchuan is quite a cold goddess in many people's hearts. But when a minor supporting character is compared to a leading lady, who else can she lose?

Even in terms of cunning and shrewdness, a good fiancée can easily outshine her.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have only contacted the other party now. Moreover, this is only the first collaboration between the two, so it's better to observe them further.

Of course, Chairman Xu wasn't going to make any absolute statements. If things went well, he would be happy to keep his promise and let her give him a good boost once she took over.

"Tch, I knew you didn't have anything good in your head."

Xia Ke'an could probably tell what he was thinking, so she pretended to be disgusted and shook her arm, "Don't touch me, you stinky man."

"Your butt's itchy again, isn't it?"

"You're going to hit me because of that kind of woman, are you?"

The white-haired loli took a half step back seriously, but she didn't continue joking around. Instead, she said seriously, "But speaking of which, you promised her the position of director of the inspection bureau, so what about your Director Tang?"

Gu Yi realized what he meant and exclaimed, "Oh right!"

If I remember correctly, Xu the bastard and Tang Shuang had a pretty good relationship, right? It's impossible for him to push her out over something like this, right?

But what he just said didn't seem like mere empty promises, so... she suddenly realized something even stranger.

Why not just hand this task over to Tang Shuang?

And where is she now?

"Well..."

Xu Shi narrowed his eyes and smiled happily, "Then it depends on how our Director Tang chooses."

"Ok?"

The white-haired loli and Miss Black Rabbit... well, let's just call them the Black and White Duo from now on. I haven't quite grasped it yet.

But just as he was about to ask another question, Xu Shi changed the subject, "Little Black Rabbit, have you located Shen He?"

Gu Yi pouted, thinking to herself that this jerk was really annoying for keeping people in suspense, making her feel restless and uneasy.

"...Found it."

However, she still obediently sent the results. If she couldn't do this kind of thing well, she wouldn't be able to stay in the hacker circle anymore. "Here, Sin City, Fifth District, the location is approximately... wait?!"

Upon seeing the exact coordinates, the corner of her mouth twitched involuntarily. Wasn't this near her old safe house?!

"Ha, that's really true."

Xu Shi couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

What is this? A convergence of world lines? Or a bizarre coincidence?

After all, he had no intention of holding back this time. Shen He, this little lamb, had been fleeced almost completely, and it was time to deal with him completely... But thinking about it carefully, wasn't the starting point for changing everything the surprise attack on the Fifth District?

Okay, it is, it is.

"Alright, then let's send someone to arrest them."

He sighed for a moment, then sent the coordinates out again.

"...Oh, so you had Director Tang wait here?"