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

Jiang Chengcheng was also somewhat surprised after hearing this, and she was even more unaware that the effects of the complications were so severe—she herself was not an "upgraded person," so no matter how much theoretical knowledge she had, she could not experience it firsthand.

"No wonder her personality is so different now."

She murmured softly, "And people have become stupid too."

"Stupid?" Xu Shi didn't understand for a moment.

"Yeah, if I were her, I definitely wouldn't hide away and sulk by myself. I'd cling to you shamelessly, asking for more warmth, right?"

The First Madam shrugged and explained without any hesitation, "If you can't even figure this out, aren't you stupid?"

What she said makes a lot of sense. In fact, since the onset of the complications, the fiancée has indeed lost some of her shrewdness and has become more impulsive and irritable... It is clearly the effect of the Sea God's corruption.

Of course, her own personality is also a factor—Chairman Xie is proud and arrogant, so it seems unrealistic to expect her to take the initiative to act coquettishly. Even if she did act coquettishly, she would never do it in front of other people.

Don't forget, she once thought of teaming up with other girls to turn the tables on Xu Shi... Although it ended in failure, we can still learn a lot from this small example.

Xu smiled, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

"However, it's not entirely because she couldn't think straight."

Jiang Chengcheng continued, "She's a patient now... There are some things she can't understand on her own, so you can try to be more proactive and show her more care, right?"

"Um?!"

Xu Shi's eyes widened, clearly not expecting her to say such a thing.

Isn't this actively pushing me towards other people? You know, Jiang Chengcheng's possessiveness is actually quite high, and she almost developed into a yandere before... It's really unexpected that she's now taking the initiative to care for other girls.

"It's nothing. I've been through similar things before. I have a lot of pent-up frustrations that I can't express, and I can't find anyone to talk to, or I'm afraid to confide in anyone else."

Jiang Chengcheng was quite frank, "I feel like she's about the same, but no matter who did it, the result wouldn't be as good as Xu Shi's, right?"

"And this would also make everyone get along better... If Arlene were here, she might have the same idea as me?"

No, she might not... Recalling Su Dajie's awkward thoughts in the past, Xu Shi silently denied it in his heart.

However, Jiang Chengcheng's attitude is quite likable. She is gentle, intellectual, and understanding. She is not usually jealous, and now she is even more magnanimous than usual.

Xu Shi always felt that she was really following the mindset of a "first wife," was this also a way of consolidating her position?

But regardless of whether it's true or not, her act of "wanting to hold an umbrella for others after getting wet herself" is commendable, especially when everyone has their own ulterior motives.

"I know, I didn't intentionally distance myself from her."

It was rare for Xu Shi to be lectured by a girl, and he couldn't help but laugh. "Besides, what are we doing here?"

Jiang Chengcheng thought about it and agreed, so she wisely stopped saying anything more.

She trusted Xu Shi unconditionally and naturally believed that he could handle these matters well... In fact, having accompanied him all the way, she seemed to have never witnessed any domestic strife.

Xu Shi's abilities may have played a part in this, but if he had truly let things go unchecked, the relationships between everyone might not have been so good. Superficial peace might have been maintained, but it would certainly not have been as harmonious as it is now.

"Alright, alright, looks like I said too much?"

So she stopped worrying about it and changed the subject, "By the way, Miss Ke'an seems to be able to... switch sizes at will now, is that right?"

"Yeah, what?"

"Oh, I was just wondering if it would be too much trouble to dress like this?"

The First Madam couldn't help but chuckle.

"You were absolutely right."

Xu Shi couldn't help but laugh. "So... do you have a good idea?"

"Maybe?"

Jiang Chengcheng tapped her chin with her finger. "Back on Silver Pine Island, I saw some animals affected by the 'Rust Fog.' One of them had a very distinctive hide with excellent elasticity... Maybe we could try making a dress for her?"

"It won't be dangerous, will it?"

"I'll definitely handle it, okay? You're underestimating me..."

"Not at all, I trust Madam to do things right."

"Hehe, how about a kiss?"

"One isn't enough, at least two are needed."

……

"Uh, teacher, who is this...?"

Xu Shi and his two wives were in high spirits, but Dongfang Xiao, who was there to greet them, was a little taken aback.

"Oh, this is also my wife, Jiang Chengcheng."

Xu Shi casually remarked, "She's been here before, you should remember her, right?"

Sorry, I didn't... The little queen secretly rolled her eyes.

She could recall that Jiang Chengcheng was definitely one of the people Xu Shi and his group visited the palace for the first time. She was definitely one of them, eating a candied apple. But there were so many people that time, and her mind was on the weapons they brought. How could she remember it so clearly?

As for the lady, she's easy to identify; you can tell just by looking at their interactions...

Strange images flashed through her mind, and the little empress's face instantly flushed.

It's hard to imagine that just a month ago she was an innocent girl who knew nothing about this. It can only be said that Xu Shi is a really good teacher, especially in terms of enlightening students. In a short period of time, he has enlightened her at least three times.

"Hello, Ms. Jiang."

Dongfang Xiao shook his head, came to his senses, and bowed politely.

"Hello, Your Majesty."

Jiang Chengcheng returned the greeting with a smile, and then corrected him, "Xu Shi is your teacher now, so you should call me teacher's wife."

"I don't recognize this teacher at all..." the little empress denied in her heart, but under Xu Shi's tyrannical power, she had no choice but to reluctantly call out, "Yes, Madam Jiang."

She felt inexplicably uncomfortable. Despite his amiable appearance, he was definitely not someone to be trifled with.

Sister Xie didn't force herself to call him that, did she? Compared to that, this guy is practically a smiling tiger...

"What brings you here, Master's wife?"

However, she wouldn't say it out loud; she would keep these complaints to herself and still have to ask them respectfully and politely.

"It's nothing."

The First Madam waved her hand casually, "I was just curious about what the palace was like, so I came to take a stroll around."

Just wandering around... Dongfang Xiao felt more and more like complaining as he listened. What I'm saying is, although Xu Shi, this "Imperial Tutor," does have the privilege of bringing people in and out of the palace at will, this is not a street food stall. Can you guys at least show a little bit of respect?

However, this was clearly just wishful thinking. Given her current special relationship with Xu Shi, the only way to gain the respect of those around him was for them to be self-disciplined…

Otherwise... otherwise she wouldn't be able to do anything.

Woo.

"Alright, stop teasing her."

At this point, Xu Shi started to play the good guy, saying, "Your teacher Jiang is a genius in mechanical engineering. The things I promised to give you have already arrived, and she'll have to explain them to you."

"Hey?"

Dongfang Xiao was taken aback when she heard this. So that's how it is.

This was one of the few pieces of good news she could hear from Xu Shi, and her previous grievances immediately lessened, even bringing a hint of excitement.

The little queen was genuinely excited because she was indeed very interested in those novel objects, a point on which she shared the same opinion as a certain squinty-eyed man.

The reason for this is largely because she had lived in the inner palace for a long time, and over time she naturally developed a yearning for new things.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Madam Jiang."

She thanked him profusely, and this time she called him "Master's Wife" much more naturally.

"It's your job."

Jiang Chengcheng smiled and said, "This is an agreement between your master and you. I will not leave until I have fully taught you all."

"I heard you've already set up a related organization? I'll be going to give them lessons later. Not just these things, but also things like laying electrical circuits. Without me, you'd probably have to take a lot of detours."

"Yes."

Dongfang Xiao nodded vigorously, but also asked an extra question, "Um, before you teach them... could you give me a private talk first?"

"Oh?"

Jiang Chengcheng looked at her with some surprise upon hearing this.

"I... I am, after all, the Empress of the Hualan Empire. If I don't understand these things myself and just leave them to my subordinates, it is far from enough in my opinion."

The young empress said seriously, "But I can't possibly listen to the lecture with them, so, so could I trouble you, Madam Jiang, to..."

Because of the contractual deal with Xu Shi, she felt somewhat inferior in front of this group of people, and subconsciously became timid and hesitant, but the seriousness in her tone was easily discernible.

Not to mention Jiang Chengcheng, even Xu Shi himself was quite impressed with her; he hadn't expected her to be so determined.

Thinking about it this way, her interest in these foreign things was not only due to personal aspirations, but also included her ambition to make a great contribution and bring a new look, a new appearance and new development to the Hualan Empire.

That's pretty good.

Mr. Xu always appreciated good students who knew how to improve, so he nodded to the First Madam.

Seeing that her husband had expressed his opinion, Jiang Chengcheng naturally wouldn't refuse. "Then I'll come here often in the future, and when I teach others... I'll be very strict."

"Thank you for your trouble, Master's wife."

Dongfang Xiao readily agreed, thinking to himself that no matter how strict you are, you can't be as strict as this lousy master... No, what kind of strictness is that? That word doesn't even describe his actions.

“Let me go first... … ”

"Treat the illness first."

Xie Qingyan, who had been silent until now, finally spoke, her eyes and tone somewhat unfriendly.

They're angry with me, fine, but you too?!

"...Ah, of course we should treat the illness first."

Dongfang Xiao responded somewhat guiltily. To be honest, her mind was full of thoughts about the new weapon and that circuitry, and for a moment she had completely forgotten about Sister Xie...

The routine treatment began soon. The little empress and Xie Qingyan were lost in thought, just like last time, while Jiang Chengcheng rested in Xu Shi's arms.

Seeing his fiancée's brows gradually relax, Xu Shi also breathed a sigh of relief.