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

Before long, the Governor's Office organized an impromptu meeting. There were not many attendees, including Tang Shuang, Xu Shi, Shen Qin, and Lin Yue, who had come from Sin City.

In the current City of Night Sin, Tang Shuang and Lin Yue are undoubtedly the rulers in name only.

Like Governor Tang, Lin Yue's influence has been gradually increasing during Xu Shi's absence. Her personality is actually very similar to Tang Shuang's, and she is also quite upright. Over time, the little assassin girl who took over the new "Spark" has now become the deputy governor who has the final say.

Yes, he is the Vice Governor.

Xu Shi had no idea about the little tricks they'd pulled while she was away, but thinking about it, it made sense. Calling her "Queen of Sin City" was fine in casual conversation, but it definitely couldn't be used in official written documents—that would be too childish...

“No problem. Mr. Ning also spoke to me this morning and told me about these things.”

After listening to Xu Shi's speech, Lin Yue nodded vigorously. "I have already planned the regions. Next, we will promote this in each region... The employment rate in Sin City still has room for improvement. I think many people will be willing to join this plan."

"It would be better if the review process were stricter."

They usually trust each other with their work, but this does involve the public image of Night City, so it's necessary to remind them.

As for publicity and such... that's a matter of "imaginary numbers." The Qi family father and son may not be good at anything else, but this is their specialty.

Indeed, when he was in the Hualan Empire, "Imaginary Number" contributed significantly to the development of Night Sin City. To put it dramatically, Night Sin City's rapid development over the past year was inseparable from their assistance.

Whether we admit it or not, public opinion can subtly influence people's minds.

"Well, I know."

The assassin nodded, and for a moment she was also a little emotional, and unconsciously sighed.

"what's wrong?"

Seeing this, Xu Shi asked with concern.

"Nothing, I just remembered some... things from the past?"

Lin Yue blinked and said, "For example... our first meeting."

She was relatively restrained in front of others; otherwise, she probably would have called him "master" directly.

"Oh?"

Xu Shi seemed quite interested in this topic. "I'm actually curious too, what was your initial impression of me?"

"I just... I think you're an utterly wicked person."

Lin Yue didn't shy away from the topic, but blushed slightly. "You even did...that kind of thing to me. What else could you be but a bad person?"

"Didn't you try to assassinate me first?"

Xu Shi chuckled. "Well, Lin Yue, you've even learned to turn the tables on me?"

"Lin Yue knows she was wrong."

The assassin girl, as if by reflex, apologized with trepidation.

"Oh? So you're planning to accept the punishment?"

Xu Shi joked.

"Well, whatever punishment there is... Lin Yue will accept it."

Lin Yue pursed her lips, playing along with his wicked humor.

However, this was also her true feeling. She now served Xu Shi as her master, and she would naturally obey whatever he wanted to do to her.

Watching the two of them sing and dance in harmony, Tang Shuang couldn't help but let her imagination run wild.

To be honest, she and Lin Yue were actually quite similar. At first, they both thought Xu Shi was a real piece of work, both wicked and despicable. But in the entire Night City of Sin, there was no one more hateful than him.

But it is precisely this guy who single-handedly transformed Night City into what it is today. Leaving aside major issues like reducing the gap between the rich and the poor, the city is indeed much better than before.

If it were really that small workshop called "Spark" that did all this, would it have turned out like this? It's probably very unlikely... no, it's completely impossible.

Xu Shi's personal charm is one aspect, but his vision and perspective are also remarkable.

They hadn't considered the idea of ​​judging actions over intentions, but the facts have proven everything.

"Did Lin Yue say something wrong? If you're not a bad person, then who is?"

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but chime in, "It's only because she's soft-hearted that you can bully her."

"Have I never bullied you?"

Xu Shi was quite surprised, thinking to himself, "How were you any better than her before?"

"Oh, why don't you try it again now?"

Tang Shuang, who had never been impregnated, was naturally not to be outdone, and rolled her eyes at her before asking.

"Okay, okay, I wouldn't dare."

Xu Shi was too lazy to expose her, and just smiled and brushed her off.

"I'm sorry you don't dare either."

Governor Tang's vanity was satisfied, and he snorted smugly.

"Alright, have we finished discussing the important matters?"

She cleared her throat and said, "It's almost time to leave work. Mr. Xu, do you have time today?"

"How to say?"

"Would you like to come to my house for dinner?"

Tang Shuang said with a smile, "I was busy yesterday and couldn't visit you. Let me make up for it today."

"And Lin Yue and Xiao Qin are coming too?"

"……OK."

Everyone was happy to spend time with Xu Shi and naturally wouldn't object to the suggestion.

Xu Shi didn't object and readily agreed.

But then he realized something was wrong.

Whose house are we going to eat at?

Some long-forgotten memories suddenly began to assault him, making his throat involuntarily dry.

With Tang Shuang's cooking skills... she'd be dead, wouldn't she?

Ugh, I don't want that kind of thing!

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 326 First of all, I haven't offended any of you.

2023-11-28

This was probably the second time Xu Shi had been invited to a girl's house for dinner; the first time was when he went to Jiang Chengcheng's place.

Even the setup is strikingly similar; last time it was three girls, and this time it's also three girls.

However, compared to Jiang Chengcheng, Tang Shuang's residence was clearly inferior. She no longer had to live in the small apartment under the jurisdiction of the Inspection Bureau, but the residence allocated by the Governor's Mansion was not much more luxurious either. After all, she still had to maintain a facade of integrity and incorruptibility...

She's probably the only governor who would actually live in a place like this; all her predecessors had large houses prepared outside, some even more than one.

"How about you move in with me?"

Seeing this, Xu Shi squeezed her hand and said softly, his tone filled with emotion, "My house is quite big, and it's not far from the Governor's Mansion. When I'm tired from work, I can go straight to sleep when I get home, no problem."

"There's no need for that."

Tang Shuang laughed and said, "It's just a place to live, it doesn't make much difference to me."

Hearing her say that, Xu Shi felt a little emotional.

That's just the kind of person she is. She doesn't have much pursuit of quality of life and focuses all her attention on her work. Otherwise, she wouldn't need to ask for anything. With her current status, she could get whatever she wants in terms of food, clothing, housing, and transportation.

If she truly craved luxury, then she wouldn't be the Tang Shuang I remembered.

"Besides, Chairman Xu's family has already filled quite a few positions. I wouldn't feel comfortable going there, would I?"

Tang Shuang added, her tone now tinged with a hint of sourness.

This is her side as the youngest daughter—ultimately, no one wants to share their man with others every day, and she is no exception.

On this point, she and Jiang Chengcheng were surprisingly in agreement. She didn't need to cling to him like a leech every day, right? They weren't at opposite ends of the earth. She could invite him over to spend time alone with her from time to time, which was a different kind of experience.

Xu Shi understood what she meant, and shamelessly, he was quite happy.

To be fair, he also really enjoys this change of pace, the feeling of having a stable home life while having affairs on the side... He's definitely a total scumbag!

"However, if I can have a lot of free time in the future, I might consider doing something else."

Meeting his complicated gaze, Tang Shuang tiptoed, cupped his face in her hands, and said, "I quite like the atmosphere of the Hualan Empire. When I retire, I'll go and get a rural place like that and try something different."

As she said this, her expression was full of longing—workaholic as she may be, being able to stay with her loved one is also one of her current pursuits.

Although such hope is unlikely in the short term... Now that everyone is in their twenties, it is the prime of their lives to make their mark.

This is especially true for Governor Tang, who harbors ambitions. She wouldn't be willing to retire and give up now.

Lin Yue and Shen Qin, who were standing to the side, immediately brightened up when they heard this.

It's clear that they yearn for this kind of life even more than Tang Shuang.

This might be the difference between having seeds planted and not having seeds planted.

As they were talking, Governor Tang had already put on an apron and entered the kitchen, waving at Xu Shi, "Aren't you going to help?"

"What kind of logic is it to expect help when you're a guest at someone's home?"

Xu Shi laughed and joked with her.

"Are you coming?"

Tang Shuang glared at her, displaying a bit of the authority befitting a governor.

"Come on, come on."

Xu Shi was overjoyed and happily agreed.

After all, he was once a temporary worker in the inspection bureau. How could he refuse his superior's request?

Lin Yue and Shen Qin were sensible enough not to follow them any further, but instead went to the living room to chat.