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

That means that even with a significant reduction in compensation, the other party still willingly agreed...?

This is hilarious! Although I don't understand KFC's tactics, the red-haired lady can still figure it out.

Choosing to understand but not forgive already establishes the hierarchy.

Showing him the letter of complaint from his clan and relatives is tantamount to telling him, "Who else but me would be so lenient with you? Even your family wants you dead."

Add to that the work that should have been done before... With this combination of measures, it's already quite good that Lu Baiyan was able to find his way. How could he not obediently listen to him?

He even thought it was his own fault, and kept apologizing.

Qin Yiyan pursed her lips, admitting that she had indeed broadened her horizons at Xu Shi's place.

If it were her, she would actually disdain such psychological tactics. Being straightforward would be more in line with her style, and she would let things be seen through her actions... In short, she was actually quite averse to this kind of scheming and intrigue.

but.

She had to admit that Xu Shi was capable—he won over Lu Baiyan's heart with just a few words... cough, that's a bit ambiguous. It should be said that he gained Lu Baiyan's loyalty without much effort.

It's better to make someone willingly die for you than to threaten them to die, isn't it?

If I remember correctly, this guy's ability seems to be related to this aspect, so did he use his ability on Lu Baiyan? It doesn't seem so.

Good guy.

If this is the case even without using one's abilities, what would happen if one did use them?

The red-haired, naive girl was unaware of the secrets surrounding Dongfang Xiao and the Holy Maiden, and the thought of it actually made her a little scared.

However, she also couldn't understand how Lu Baiyan could be so subservient.

This is the difference in mindset—the squinty-eyed girl herself yearns for the outside world, and this was the main reason she was attracted to Xu Shi before, but she is much less interested in this aspect, so it's normal that she doesn't understand.

Moreover, on the other hand, the psychological warfare against Lu Baiyan had already been largely completed, and Xu Shilai's visit today was merely the final touch, so it naturally seemed as easy as could be.

This was something Qin Yiyan couldn't process in a short time, but it was enough to shock her.

She also failed to notice the figure appearing behind her.

"How long do you plan to eavesdrop?"

Xu Shi poked her shoulder mischievously, "My little maid?"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 313 Having you is my luck

2023-11-09

Q: What is the most embarrassing thing in the world?

For Qin Yiyan, nothing was worse than being caught red-handed eavesdropping.

"...You've misunderstood, I wasn't eavesdropping."

But on the surface, she remained as composed as ever, saying, "I just happened to be passing by with something in my pocket."

"Oh, where is that thing?"

Xu Shi showed her no mercy, pointing at her empty hands and bluntly saying, "You really are an idiot. At least show some stuff."

"Who are you calling an idiot?!"

The red-haired older sister instantly bristled.

"Whoever gets impatient first."

Xu Shi smiled, "Did you hear what you wanted to hear?"

With his mental strength, if he can't even notice something this simple, he might as well find a block of tofu and smash his head against it and die.

However, he didn't care whether the other party was eavesdropping or not. It didn't matter. What was more important than his good brother Lu Baiyan's affairs?

"……Um."

Qin Yiyan couldn't help but nod.

That's the truth. She came to find out what kind of person Xu Shi really was, hoping to get a glimpse of the whole picture from a single instance. The conversation between Xu Shi and Lu Baiyan had already revealed quite a bit.

Anyway, she felt that her judgment was correct; this person was an extremely treacherous and cunning individual.

"Why does a grown man like you always enjoy these manipulative tricks?"

She muttered to herself, clearly disapproving of Xu Shi's actions.

"You yourself have said that I am a barbarian."

Xu Shi was not annoyed at all. "That's how barbarians are. They can't compare to your Holy See in terms of integrity and uprightness."

"..."

Qin Yiyan opened her mouth, but no sound came out.

This is actually quite ironic, considering that in all the interactions, the Vatican's methods have never been anything like "upright and honest."

Everyone seems to be equally rotten.

What's most infuriating is that there's still a winner-takes-all dynamic between the two sides, and the Church, as the losing party, seems to be even worse than the other side in terms of how bad things are...

What a failure.

Moreover, she could also tell that Xu Shi's words were sarcastic and mocking. It's true that I manipulate people's hearts in a dark way, but you're openly eavesdropping?

"So I'm really curious, why are you so fixated on me?"

Xu Shi laughed, "Isn't it enough that I asked you to stay and take care of Xu Ying? What kind of person I am is none of your business."

"...Her Highness has lost all her memories, I'm afraid you'll lead her astray."

The red-haired older sister paused for a moment, then came up with a reason.

"Not necessarily?"

Xu Shi raised an eyebrow. "Who told you something that made you have this idea?"

"For example... my foolish apprentice?"

"how do you know?"

Qin Yiyan was also someone who couldn't keep a secret, and she was quite surprised to hear this.

It wasn't until she realized what she had said that she understood.

"Did you arrange for her to say those things to me?"

Although Pan Ling had previously denied it, she still felt that this might be a scheme conspired by the two unscrupulous master and apprentice to frame her.

"You overestimate yourself, Miss Qin."

Xu Shi's tongue was far more venomous than his apprentice's. "May I ask what makes you so outstanding that I've put in so much effort?"

Honestly, taking her in as a maid was just a way to get back at those girls who made fun of him before, and also to find someone to serve Xu Ying—Boss Xu is a lazy dog, how would he know how to take care of a child?

He didn't care at all what Qin Yiyan thought of him. What could a silly red-haired girl possibly do? Did he really expect her to endure hardship and restore the Holy See? She'd have to have the ability to do so.

However, the other party didn't seem to have that idea either; it always felt like she was completely devoted to her Holy Maiden.

As for why he knew it was Pan Ling... Nonsense, among the people around him, besides his own foolish apprentice, who else would have the leisure to talk to Qin Yiyan about these things?

It's just that the apprentice has nothing better to do and always wants to prove himself in this way.

Yes, after being influenced by her master Xu Shi and after thoroughly refuting Lu Baiyan last time, she seems to have also come to like this method of using words to heal and influence others.

This is also a way for her to train her superpowers—what's the use of just hearing thoughts? The most important thing is to use this to maximize benefits or achieve her own goals.

But the truth is, how many people in this world can she talk to for so long? She finally finds one, so she's bound to take advantage of her.

Qin Yiyan's current reaction shows that she is being led by the nose by Pan Ling.

“…You traitorous disciple.”

The thought that Pan Ling dared to set her sights on him made Xu Shi laugh in anger. "Miss Qin, would it be convenient for you to tell me what she said to you?"

"This……"

Although they weren't on the same side, Qin Yiyan still felt that this behavior was very bad, somewhat like informing on someone.

"You don't want your Holy Maiden either..."

"I said I said."

With a hostage in hand, the red-haired woman had no choice but to compromise, despite her reluctance, and recounted their conversation to him.

Xu Shi listened and nodded, seemingly unsurprised by the content of the conversation.

"No wonder."

He looked enlightened, then said with a wry smile, "So that's why you wanted to find out what kind of person I really am?"

"Yes."

Qin Yiyan did not deny it, but chose to pat himself on the back with the saying, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated."

"Do you understand now?"

Xu Shi could only laugh when he heard this. "Invincible in every battle, huh? You don't actually think you have a chance to turn the tables, do you? You're planning to one day lead your Holy Maiden to launch a counterattack?"

Ah.

"I know at least more than before."

Perhaps the atmosphere was right, because the red-haired older sister didn't hide anything and spoke her mind.

"In my opinion, your humanity is indeed not very good, and I cannot agree with many of your actions."

"But I don't deny that you are also very capable. Otherwise, how could an outsider have completely taken control of the entire Hualan Empire in just one year?"

"In short, we lost to you... and it's not unfair."

She is actually quite straightforward. Losing to Xu Shi is certainly not a good thing, but a loss is a loss, and it's not appropriate to make excuses.

As the saying goes, denying your opponent is denying yourself.

"Thanks for the compliment."

Xu Shi accepted it all, "I never expected that Commander Qin would be so understanding."