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

That's natural. Xu Shi had many loyal and devoted girls around him, and there were plenty of them who gave without expecting anything in return.

"Are you really willing to leave me all alone?"

Mr. Xu flicked her forehead. "Anyway, I'm reluctant to let you go. You'd better stay put."

"That sounds nice, but why didn't you say that when I filled out the application form?"

Miss Black Rabbit sniffed, giving off a "Don't think I've forgotten" look.

"Good steel should be used on the blade."

Xu Shi chuckled to himself. He had thought it through carefully before keeping her, and there was a reason why he didn't want Gu Yi to come along.

However, he didn't want to dwell on the issue, so he subtly changed the subject, "Are the candy stores still open? Shall we go buy some candy?"

"I heard before I came back that they've made a bunch of new strawberry candies... Want some?"

"...Eat! Eat the whole case!"

Miss Black Rabbit was completely powerless against strawberry flavor, and immediately put all her worries and concerns to the back of her mind.

Anyway, it was Xu the bastard who made the decision, so it's definitely fine!

The silent Director Su listened quietly to the two bickering, a smile unconsciously curving his lips.

My silly daughter is so easy to coax.

Yes, during the time Xu Shi was away, she truly raised Gu Yi like a daughter.

……

Perhaps because they were delayed on the way, by the time the family of three arrived home, someone had already gotten there before them.

"What have you been doing?"

Xia Ke'an put her hands on her hips, glared at him angrily, and said, "I just saw that woman, Yu Xingchuan, got into your car... You two wouldn't be like this, would you?"

"Yeah, that's right, it's what you think."

Xu teased her with words.

"Aren't you going to do anything about it?!"

The older woman's punch landed on cotton, so she had no choice but to shift her target and look to Gu Yi for help.

Su Lin is not someone you should mess with, but this flat-chested little girl is quite something.

"How dare you question me?"

Miss Black Rabbit wasn't having any of it. "I haven't even settled accounts with you for taking advantage of me while I was away, and you're already trying to shift the blame?"

I don't know who took advantage of the sea voyage to have sex with Xu Shixian, and I had no idea you had such a trick as changing size at will!

The white-haired girl was furious. "Gu Yi, are you brainless? Is this the time to talk about me?! Do you even know that a bad woman is about to break into our house?!"

But then she realized that if that were the case, the little rabbit would have jumped up on its own long ago, and wouldn't have had the time to argue with her.

"You two, stop fooling around."

Su Lin sighed helplessly, but her gaze was fixed on Xu Shi. "Including you, young master, can you at least behave yourself?"

It's normal for girls to misunderstand each other. What's scary is running into someone like Xu Shi who likes to stir things up. What did he mean by what he just said? Wasn't he just deliberately misleading them...?

But to be honest, Xia Ke'an is really good at falling for traps. If I remember correctly, I used to study hard with her as a role model when I was a child, and I aspired to become a strong woman like her... But as time goes by, how come you are getting more and more backward?

She deeply felt how difficult it was to be the first wife, and in comparison, Xia Wuyou was more reliable.

Xia Wuyou was indeed reliable. She didn't care about the situation at all; she just patiently explained things to the Feng and Ling sisters.

"Life here is very different from that in the Hualan Empire. I've just given you a brief introduction. Let's settle in first, and then we'll gradually explore other things."

"Understood, Master (Master's wife)."

Sisters Feng and Ling said in unison that it wasn't that they hadn't seen things in Night City before, but videos and pictures were far from what they had seen in person. They had just walked around the city and were amazed by the towering skyscrapers and high-tech gadgets.

However, they were also quite interested in it, after all, they already knew they would grow up and live in this completely different world, and they felt more novelty than shyness.

On the contrary, Xu Ying, who was less mature, was rather timid and only weakly replied, "Thank you, Sister Xia."

As for Qin Yiyan, being a mature adult, she accepted it quickly, and her face showed no emotion.

"Alright, everything's ready. Come down for dinner once you're done."

Xu Shi laughed and said, "I haven't eaten at home in a long time either."

"Well, I'll get ready."

Su Lin nodded; as a top-notch housekeeper, this was also part of her duties.

"...Let me help too."

The red-haired older sister paused for a moment, then spoke.

Although he wasn't entirely willing, he still had the necessary awareness to see her.

She is now Xu Shi's nominal "maid," and she still has to do the cleaning and cooking. Otherwise, she always worries that Xu Shi might take the opportunity to make things difficult for Her Highness the Holy Maiden. Secondly, having something to do can also make her feel a little more at ease.

"...Okay, come with me, I'll teach you some things."

Director Su thought about it and did not refuse.

Upon seeing this scene, Xu Shi suddenly felt like laughing.

This inevitably reminded him of the days when Su Lin was still wearing a maid outfit. Now it felt like an old woman was mentoring a new one... Shouldn't it be time for her to bring out her long-forgotten outfits and relive them?

Just as he was thinking this, he suddenly heard the doorbell ring.

"Brother Ning Wei?"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 323 Have you already fallen in love with being my maid?

2023-11-24

It has to be said, Ning Wei's arrival was perfectly timed.

"It's lunchtime, would you like to have dinner together?"

Smelling the delicious aroma of food behind him, Xu Shi politely extended an invitation.

"I won't eat. Would it be convenient for Chairman Xu to talk privately?"

Ning Wei shook his head, clearly not in the mood.

"……OK then."

Xu Shi hesitated for a moment, then led him to his study—or rather, his father's study. Boss Xu himself didn't have such a leisurely and refined habit.

Anyway, there's still a while before dinner, so if I don't eat, I don't eat. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen Ning Wei eat since I met him. He probably really doesn't need to eat.

"Why are you in such a hurry? Is something important?"

Looking at the other person's expression, he couldn't help but feel a little curious.

"It's nothing, I just wanted to ask... what's the deal with the person the master brought back?"

Ning Wei frowned and subconsciously lowered his voice to ask.

Oh, so that's why.

Xu Shi was a little confused. Had the old man not explained this to him?

Grandpa Wen returned early, at least a month and a half ago, and brought Cheng Gujian with him. He thought these matters had been resolved long ago.

"...As you know, Mr. Xu, if the master doesn't want to talk about something, no one can get it out of him no matter what they try."

Ning Wei also looked distressed and shook his head helplessly. "Originally, I didn't think anything of it, but these past few days, as that guy surnamed Cheng's injuries have slowly healed, I have a vague feeling that he is in some danger."

“He never says a word every day, but he's always trying to find out what's going on in Night City. I just don't think he's a good person…”

His tone was tinged with worry, "The master said I shouldn't get involved, but how could I really not? That's why I thought I'd come and ask you..."

Seeing his constipated look, Xu Shihao almost burst out laughing.

To be honest, Ning Wei must be the most miserable leader among the four major conglomerates.

Yes, that's right. Wen Shengkui, the one in power, retired several years ago. Apart from showing his face for some necessary matters, Ning Wei basically handles everything else.

Nominally, he was still a secretary, just like Su Lin, but in reality, everyone knew that he was no different from the chairman of "Feather Pen"—because Xu Shiyuan was originally a hopeless case, and the old man had to find a reliable person to cultivate.

Ning Wei himself was very loyal and had no intention of rebelling against him in the face of his absolute strength.

But despite delegating authority, Wen Shengkui's eccentric temperament was well-known, often leaving him feeling helpless—like with Cheng Gujian, who felt there was a problem but couldn't ask questions and ultimately had to come to Xu Shi.

"Asking me questions is very expensive, Brother Ning."

Xu Shi suppressed a laugh and kept everyone in suspense, "How about this, you agree to one condition, and I'll tell you."

"...As long as it's not too outrageous, it's fine."

Ning Wei didn't hesitate and agreed after thinking about it.

"So refreshing?"

Xu Shi was a little disappointed. Dealing with serious people is so boring. He had planned how to keep the other person in suspense, but now it was all useless. Tch.

But he was also a man of his word, so I explained the whole story to him in detail.

"...So he really is SS-rank?"

Ning Wei was greatly shocked. He had only guessed, but he didn't expect it to be true. He also didn't expect that this was the former Grand Duke of the Hualan Empire. No wonder he always had an imposing aura.

The ingrained superior attitude is not so easy to shake off.

But thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. If the other party didn't have something special about him, the master might not have valued him so much... Although this person doesn't seem to appreciate it much. He's been here for so long, and he hasn't softened his attitude at all, nor has he said more than a few words to me.

As for other matters, Xu Shi doesn't need to say anything; he can understand all the details on his own.

Xu Shi shrugged. Is an SS-rank really worth all this fuss? Haven't you seen that I have another one here... or rather, half one?

The old pope can only be considered half a pope, because only Xu Ying could control him.

He had really gone to great lengths to deal with this—when she was still a saintess, she could control the old pope as if he were a real person, but now she struggles to even take care of herself, let alone be like before. He would have to guide her slowly from now on.

Therefore, the old pope's body, or rather, his puppet body, was temporarily put aside. Although the saintess must have taken precautions herself, Xu Shi still soaked it in formalin just to be on the safe side.