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

Chapter 206 The warm-hearted man is behind the dog!

"I can't take it anymore, how can it be so intense, ugh..."

These were the words that Chairman Xie, full of confidence but pale-faced, managed to utter half a day after the fleet set sail.

That's right, she has finally found the third major rival in her life after Xu Shi and "coprolalia syndrome".

seasick.

"No way, really?"

Xu Shi, standing to the side, couldn't help but chuckle. "How can you possibly go down in history like this, Captain Xie?"

Heaven knows that this bitch has this problem. The command ship is not rocking at all, and it's like walking on flat ground. She just said she wanted to go up on the deck for some fresh air, and she pulled this stunt.

It was even the kind of condition that couldn't be cured by medication—to be honest, although they knew about it, they hadn't really paid much attention to it. How could the prestigious "Prism" be troubled by something like this? It was a miscalculation within a miscalculation.

In this situation, her navy uniform looks rather comical.

"Don't get too cocky about such a small problem!"

Xie Qingyan glared at him, annoyed. "Damn it, why don't you have this problem?" she thought. "I'll get over it soon, Shanshan, help me back for a checkup..."

"Come on, come on."

The little curly-haired boy ran over and carefully helped her back to the cabin.

Before leaving, she couldn't help but add, "Chairman Xu, you're really something. Chairman Xie was already feeling unwell, and you still made her feel bad with your words."

"That's how it is between us. Kids shouldn't meddle in adult matters."

Xu Shicai wasn't buying it and waved his hand dismissively.

"I'm not a little kid anymore..."

Ye Shanshan muttered, "I'm actually taller than your Gu Yi."

So she was very sensible and hoped that Xu Shi and Xie Qingyan could bicker less and be more affectionate, since engaged couples should act like engaged couples.

If things don't go well between you two, I can't be with you. And if I'm not with you, how can I... no, how can I repay your life-saving grace?

Ugh, so annoying.

"She's not wrong. You can't treat every girl like that, can you?"

Not long after the two left, Xia Ke'an appeared out of nowhere and said, "Sometimes gentle men are more attractive, don't you think?"

"All I know is that warm-hearted men should line up behind dogs."

Xu Shi was too lazy to squat down and talk to her, so he simply picked her up and said, "We'll talk about being gentle after we've tasted her. It's not the right time yet."

"That's not quite right to say it..."

The older woman was a little unconvinced, but upon closer inspection, she found it hard to refute. After all, looking around, not a single one of the girls around the little boy said they liked him because of his gentleness; there were no exceptions.

My situation is a bit special, so maybe I'd be considered half a case? But essentially, there's no difference.

He only became gentle after eating it; before that, he was basically rotten to the core... Well, it really is true that women don't love men who aren't a little bad.

"Do you know why?"

Xu Shi laughed and said, "Because you are all bad women without exception, and evil people need evil people to grind them down."

"They might be, but I'm not."

The white-haired loli quickly distanced herself, saying, "Little Ke'an doesn't know anything. Even if she did something bad, it was Brother Xu Shi who taught her."

"If you keep throwing dirty water on Brother Xu Shi, Brother Xu Shi will spank you."

Xu Shi gave her a flick on the forehead. "Where have you gotten to? I wonder who was manipulating people among the six major conglomerates more than a decade ago... You're the senior, Aunt Xia Yuanqi."

"...I don't understand what you're saying."

Xia Ke'an seemed to dislike Xu Shi calling her by her former name, so she pretended to be clueless and changed the subject, "So, to be honest, do you like her or not?"

"It would be a lie to say I don't like it; my liking stems from my appreciation."

Xu Shi did not deny it, "But I said long ago that she is a rose with thorns. If you don't want to prick yourself and get blood all over your hands, you can only wait until all the thorns fall off before you pick her."

Otherwise, it would be better to maintain this relationship that is somewhere between rivals and friends. It would be so much more fun to bully the loser childhood sweetheart... At this moment, Bai Chong was thinking about taking it a step further. Even if he succeeded, he would be tortured to death.

However, on the other hand, after they confronted each other and told the truth that day, their relationship actually improved a lot. They no longer had to be on guard against each other like before, which was a good change.

Well, let's just take it one step at a time. Even Chairman Xu, who always prides himself on being shrewd and calculating, is too lazy to waste his brain cells on this kind of thing.

but.

"You have a problem today, old lady."

After expressing his feelings, Xu Shi asked again, "I've never seen you and her have any relationship before, so why are you speaking up for her today?"

"Let's repay her a favor."

Xia Ke'an said with a smile, "She personally performed both of my surgeries. She did her best, so I can't just turn my back on her."

"That's a reason."

Xu Shi remained noncommittal, nodding slightly. "So you're a dual-ability user now too. How does it feel?"

"That's great. Shen Qin's self-healing ability is even better than I thought."

The older woman's smile grew even brighter, and as she spoke, she stretched out her arm and rolled up her sleeves. "Here, let me give you a performance?"

Then I saw her pull out a small knife from somewhere and make a cut on the back of her hand.

Before the blood could even flow out, the wound had already healed completely, leaving no trace.

"Hehe, isn't that amazing?"

The white-haired loli was beaming with pride.

"...Go away, is this what you're supposed to do with your self-healing ability?"

Xu Shi was taken aback. He complained but was quite amazed. Upon closer inspection, he noticed that the old lady's complexion was much better than before, completely at the level of a normal person, and even more rosy.

This small example demonstrates the perfect integration of implanted capabilities.

"You didn't feel any discomfort, did you?" he pressed. "Tell me about the surgery?"

"No."

Xia Ke'an shook her head, "I just felt a little confused and slept for a while... When I woke up, the surgery was over, and there were no adverse reactions. It was much easier than last time."

She spoke so casually, but the petty-minded Chairman Xu was a little taken aback.

Damn it, why? !

It's not that he felt resentful; it's just that due to time constraints, the white-haired girl's surgery was a bit more rushed than his.

As it turned out, the integration was perfect, and there were no adverse reactions like the nightmare of killing someone. As soon as they got off the operating table, they were as carefree as ever, and it didn't seem to be much more difficult than eating or drinking...

It's understandable, since she was implanted with a self-healing ability that could immediately help with post-operative recovery. Although this ability was taken from Shen Qin, it wasn't her original ability. Even if Shen Qin wanted to replicate her brother's actions, she probably wouldn't be able to.

But without comparison, there is no harm; who can bear this?

"Okay, okay, you're still angry with me?"

Xia Ke'an knew what he was being awkward about, so she took the initiative to press her forehead against his. "Xie Qingyan and I asked about your situation, and we said there was still a solution."

"...Look at what you're saying, do you think I'm a petty person?"

Enjoying the little girl's affection, Xu Shi sighed, "This was one of the things we were supposed to do anyway."

Of course, he wouldn't really hold a grudge against anyone because of this. The right thing to do is to solve the problem—who knows, this voyage might just lead him to some miracle cure? Even if it doesn't, he's a grown man who wouldn't let himself die from holding in his pee.

"Hehe, you're not, you're not. Brother Xu Shi has the broadest mind."

The older woman joked for a moment, then turned serious. "But you're right, the outside world offers more possibilities, or as we call it, opportunities? Besides you, have you considered your grandfather's situation?"

"Regarding his implanted superpower... of course."

Speaking of this, Xu Shi's expression became much more serious.

It has to be said that Shen Qin's self-healing ability has already come in very handy. From the beginning, Xu Shi was not only considering Xia Ke'an, but also Grandpa Wen—the two of them had the same type of complication. As long as it could be resolved, there would be fewer worries.

Unfortunately, for Wen Shengkui, the surgery to implant superpowers was not as simple as the white-haired loli surgery. It wasn't because of anything else, but simply because he was too old and his body couldn't tolerate it, so he didn't meet the requirements from the start.

The old man currently represents the highest combat power in Night City, and this cannot be ignored. Xu Shi does not want to see anything go wrong with him, especially since a solution has already been found.

"It's all packed up already, here you go."

As he spoke, he took out a notebook from his inner pocket, which was filled with to-do items—he had specifically chosen this relatively traditional method to prevent electronic devices from malfunctioning.

"Ha, looks like I wasted my time reminding you?"

Xia Ke'an knew without looking that there was no problem, and she pulled his face with relief, "Now I know why I'm getting dumber and dumber, it's all because you spoiled me."

That's right! They've already meticulously prepared everything you could think of, and over time you really get used to being a hands-off manager...

"I don't need to spoil you, you're just stupid to begin with."

"...I'm not kidding anymore, you really make me feel at ease."

The older woman didn't argue, but then voiced another concern, "I'm still worried that with all this fanfare, will 'Tianli' just stand by and watch?"

"Maybe it really will?"

Xu Shi remained calm. "Don't you find it strange? If, according to He Yuxia, Shen He is the so-called savior, then after his death, 'Heavenly Principle' should have immediately cleansed and reduced Night Sin City to zero."

“But even now, I’ve finished building the ship and set sail, and they still haven’t reacted. That doesn’t seem right, does it? So I have a guess: they’re still observing.”

"What are you waiting for?"

"Let me put it this way, there should be a hard red line, or threshold, within 'Heavenly Principles,' as long as it doesn't exceed this range, nothing will happen."

Xu Shi explained, "What we are doing now is still within acceptable limits, which is why they have chosen to remain inactive."

"So, you did all these things with the intention of testing this bottom line?"

The white-haired loli instantly realized what was happening and couldn't help but ask.

"bingo."

Xu Shi nodded slightly. "He Yuxia doesn't know much either, so I can only use this clumsy method... Actually, it's less about observing and more about watching? Because 'Heavenly Principles' have their own goals, to clear away the 'Rust Fog,' right?"

"I don't know if anyone before me has stepped out of their experimental field and explored deeper and farther places? If not, then as the first person to try this, do they not know what to do with me?"