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

Tang Shuang was stunned. Oh, right.

"So you're just trying to scare me again, aren't you! Xu Shi, you just wait!"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 187 Do you two have any shame?

While Tang Shuang was still basking in the joy of being in love, some people were already extremely worried.

Xu Shi had just gotten out of her car when Su Lin dragged him into her own car. Judging from the situation, anyone who didn't know better would think it was a kidnapping.

"Master, are you okay?"

Director Su looked anxious, even a little incoherent, "I've already sent extra people to the Fifth District, it's my fault for not going with you... Why couldn't I contact you just now?"

She couldn't help but stammer incoherently—how could this be? Everything was fine until she went out with you, Tang Shuang, for a day to experience life and almost got blown up. What kind of situation is this?

Actually, it only took her a little over an hour to get back to the Inspection Bureau from the Fifth District, but heaven knows how anxious she was. After receiving the report, she hurriedly started looking for people, and now there are still seven or eight combat teams on standby in various places...

The problem was that no one answered when she called Xu Shi, which drove her crazy. In desperation, she went to the inspection bureau to wait for him to come to her.

Fortunately, he returned shortly afterward, which relieved her, but she still had to ask the questions she needed to ask.

"The situation isn't that serious."

Xu Shi was both amused and exasperated. "Tang Shuang is at least an A-level 'Upgrader,' and I'm not crippled either. Nothing will happen to me... In the current situation, a few aftershocks are quite normal."

That's perfectly normal. No one can guarantee that not a single one will slip through the net; it would be abnormal if that were the case.

"Then why didn't you answer my calls?!"

Su Lin was clearly not going to be fooled by his few words and persisted.

"I didn't answer your call because... I didn't answer your call."

Xu Shi scratched his cheek, realizing he really hadn't noticed. He was just cuddling with Tang Shuang and hadn't been paying attention to anything else. "I'm sorry to have worried you."

"...Honestly, how old are you? You still can't give me peace of mind."

Seeing him say that, Su Lin's tone softened, or rather, she couldn't be tough in front of Xu Shi at all.

"Let's let it go this time; thankfully, it was a close call."

She took a moment to catch her breath. "But while the remnants of the 'Forsaken' haven't been completely eradicated, you shouldn't wander around anymore; it's really dangerous."

"When will we be able to go?"

Xu Shi ignored her, saying, "Can't I go out until they're all dead? But I just asked, and I don't need to go in three or four days. It won't be long."

"And three or four... she abused her power!"

Su Lin frowned and began to rebuke her seriously, "No, I'll speak for you if you're too embarrassed. It's not a big deal, how can we let her take it all for granted?"

"Save it."

Xu Shi found her increasingly amusing. "It was my own promise. You said that we are in a time of rebuilding, and by showing my face with Tang Shuang in this way, I can help stabilize people's hearts."

He suddenly realized that it wasn't just Tang Shuang who could give him the feeling of reliving his youth; how come Su Lin also returned to being sixteen years old? Don't ask, the answer is that back then she was still a maid, when she had the most motherly energy, and her daily ramblings could fill a book.

"But……"

Su Lin tried to stop him, but Xu Shi interrupted her by pulling her back at the waist.

He decided to play a trick on the other party. "Besides, isn't it because of you that I have to report to the investigation bureau? If you hadn't forgotten to deal with it back then, would that guy surnamed Tang have been able to find this little loophole?"

"……It was my fault."

Su Lin wanted to refute it but couldn't find a reason. Who knew that a carelessness from so many years ago would be brought up again now? This one slip has become a regret for eternity...

"There's nothing wrong with it. I just have to put up with it and endure it since she bullies me. It's only been a few days; it'll be over in the blink of an eye."

Xu Shi was secretly overjoyed, but outwardly he pretended to be aggrieved.

This made Director Su feel even worse.

Of course, the reason Xu Shi felt bad was not because he had actually been wronged. He was jokingly scolding the other person severely on their first meeting, and now he was telling me he had been wronged.

Most importantly, she knew that Xu Shi was being sarcastic, but she didn't say anything; in fact, she was willing to accept it.

The reason she was so sure was because Su Lin had actually seen the intimate interaction between Xu Shi and Tang Shuang earlier. They were pulling and tugging at each other, all lovey-dovey and sticky... and that was just when they got out of the car. Who knows if there were any more outrageous things that happened in the car?

She thought it was most likely true, otherwise she wouldn't have acted so unusually—she'd only been there a day and already caused so much trouble; if the young master had to work five days, he'd probably be pregnant by now…

Can't! Absolutely not!

Director Su grew angrier the more he thought about it. How did things turn out like this? He had already made up his mind to confront the young master, but Lin Yue came along first, and now Tang Shuang has appeared as well.

The thing is, it goes very smoothly for other people, but with her, even asking her out for a meal gets interrupted, and she still hasn't gotten the other half of what she was going to say...

So I'm the one who should be feeling wronged, right?!

However, Director Su could never be tough in front of his young master, especially since that coward Xu Shi had come up with such a high-sounding reason first. Even if he had a lot to say, he could only nod in understanding in the end.

"I will help you strengthen the defenses around the area."

A fleeting look of disappointment crossed Su Lin's face as she casually pointed to the metal box on the back seat, "Also, if you absolutely must go, at least take this with you."

"what is this?"

Xu Shi frowned.

"This is your 'Jade Capital'."

Su Lin explained, "Chengcheng upgraded it, improving its performance and greatly enhancing its portability."

When Xu Shi opened it, it was indeed so. The original cane-length enhancement mechanism had been shrunk to the size of a pistol, and the two forms could be switched, which was indeed much more convenient.

That's why he didn't bring it with him before—was he going to "community service" on a cane? It just felt a little strange... but then it didn't matter.

"She has a heart."

Xu Shi was quite fond of the new weapon, and while playing with it, he couldn't help but ask, "By the way, how's the modification of Shen Qin going? And what about the gene extraction from Shen He...?"

“Chengcheng said that the renovation is a big project and involves some biological issues, and she may not be able to do it alone.”

Su Lin replied, "So it might be a bit slower; she's already asked a friend from 'Prism' to help her."

"Okay, got it."

Having figured things out, Xu Shi didn't think about interfering anymore. As an outsider, he shouldn't worry about so much; wouldn't it be better to keep some mystery?

"Oh, there's more."

Then another mysterious topic arose. Su Lin said expressionlessly, "Young Master, your community service ends in four days, which is this Friday... Someone asked me to invite you to dinner at 'Blue Ocean,' and I accepted. Please make sure you attend."

"You've asked me to dinner? Who is it?"

Xu Shi blinked.

"...You'll see when you get there."

"Why are you keeping me in suspense? Tell me already."

"...I already told you, you'll see when you get there."

No matter what he said, Su Lin refused to budge.

"Alright alright."

Xu Shi was curious; this was the first time Director Su had kept something a secret… But he still agreed, “It’s important business, right? Then you can come pick me up.”

"Ah."

Hearing him say that, Su Lin breathed a long sigh of relief.

Who else could it be but herself...

For her, being able to hold back from speaking out is already a huge improvement.

Go Su Lin, you can do it!

Moreover, the so-called "strengthened defense" naturally refers to her personally following him—if Xu Shi wants to be alone, she can just follow him secretly; the young master's skills are not enough to detect her.

As a retainer, Chief Supervisor Su was no longer used to anyone else protecting Xu Shi. Even if ten combat teams were placed around the young master, she wouldn't feel as at ease protecting him as she did alone. Let alone you, Tang Shuang, what kind of protection could you possibly provide?

This way, I can stop the losses in time. With my seamless oversight, I'm sure no one will interfere again, right? The best part is that Xia Wuyou is currently in charge of post-disaster reconstruction in various districts and is extremely busy every day. He should have been the most troublesome opponent, but now I don't have to worry about him at all.

So, the next morning, after sending Xu Shi to the Inspection Bureau to report for duty, Miss Su Lin quickly made preparations, and her dog followed her young master furtively.

Well, that's alright. They didn't seem to be all lovey-dovey the whole time; they were actually on patrol properly...

Following the two as they ran around, Director Su was also at his peak, playing 300 children's songs on repeat in his headphones until they were practically smoking.

until noon.

"Hey, I made this myself. It took me all night... Why don't you try it and see if it suits your taste?"

At noon, Su Lin saw from afar that Director Tang, looking like a shy little girl, took out a lunchbox and handed it to Xu Shi, then urged him expectantly.

?

Which one is this from?

I'm so sorry, Director Su, I never imagined Tang Shuang would make such an expression, let alone that she could cook. Is this the kind of person you are? You have no shame at all!

Even from a distance, she could easily smell the sweet and sour scent of romance.

calm down.

I've been taking care of this young master's three meals a day since he was ten. You think you can win him over with this? Dream on... Holy crap?

Just as he was feeling confident, Director Su saw Xu Shi smiling as he opened his lunchbox and started eating.

real or fake? !

Is it really necessary to make such a fuss over a meal? It's not like it's some kind of magic pill... Young Master, aren't you being shameless? Why aren't you this happy when we eat at home?

This is what they mean by "the wild flowers smell better than the garden flowers," right?

Su Lin was so angry she wanted to die, and she hid in the shadows, pounding her chest and stamping her feet.

However, the reality was not as wonderful as she had imagined. After taking just one bite, Xu Shi's expression instantly changed.

"How about it?"