Crossover: Is this how it's sewn?

Chapter 17, Section 015: Alicia Marcus

"Brother Zhenqing, don't worry, we're not far from home. The steward and driver will be here soon."

"Miss Alicia, then I'll take my leave."

Xu Zhenqing smiled at Alicia. If it were just him and Alicia, he would never have agreed to Marcus's proposal. As a capitalist, he had a butler and maids at home and lived in a guest room. What was there to be ashamed of?

It was only then that Xu Zhenqing truly paid attention to Alicia, a noblewoman who seemed to have stepped out of a classical oil painting, possessing an unforgettable beauty.

These are fragile items that ordinary families can't maintain, but Xu Zhenqing doesn't dislike them.

To describe Alicia in the style consistently used by Qidian:

Their eyes are like nature's most precious emeralds, deep and bright, sparkling with the light of wisdom.

Her red lips, like blooming roses, were vibrant and luscious, radiating captivating charm with every smile.

Her teeth were as white as pearls, and when she parted her lips slightly, every word she uttered was as melodious as a musical note.

Her face was bright yet gentle, with smooth lines, as if it were a masterpiece meticulously sculpted by a sculptor.

Her skin was like the finest porcelain, delicate and smooth, and her dark golden hair cascaded down her shoulders, swaying gently with every movement of Alicia, radiating a faint glow.

That is a noble yet gentle beauty cultivated through a long period of aristocratic education.

Miss Alicia is always impeccably dressed, whether in an exquisite evening gown at the post-hearing banquet or in casual everyday wear, she always manages to express her own style.

From their brief encounter, Xu Zhenqing could sense that her demeanor was composed and unhurried, and every movement revealed her good upbringing and noble temperament.

But that's all there is to it. Xu Zhenqing only ever looked at the initial amazement of a beautiful woman and the familiarity that came with long companionship. Clothes and appearances were all the same, but the soul and heart were one in a million.

The two did not speak to each other, and the atmosphere was somewhat quiet. Xu Zhenqing did not feel any romance and even wanted to look down and play with her phone for a while.

"Miss Alicia, have you been injected with the T-virus enhancement fluid?"

"The company has a special enhancement fluid, and I received two rounds of injections."

Xu Zhenqing was somewhat surprised, not expecting that such a noble lady could endure the pain of being injected with T-virus enhancement fluid.

Without asking any further questions, Xu Zhenqing simply followed the topic and discussed some of the company's semi-public secrets.

Alicia is clearly not just a pretty face; she has been exposed to these things from a young age and is very familiar with them, even to the point of knowing them like the back of her hand.

The topic quickly veered off course. Xu Zhenqing realized that this young girl was not innocent at all, let alone kind. At least, she downplayed the deaths of the human experimenters.

"Brother Zhenqing, if you don't want the money in your pocket to decrease, you can't tell anyone about these things."

"In this world, who would sacrifice their own interests for the life or death of a group of strangers? I'm not the Virgin Mary."

Alicia blinked and smiled, saying, "Then, Brother Zhenqing, do you think I'm like the Virgin Mary?"

"I think Miss Alicia looks half like the Virgin Mary, they're both beautiful."

Xu Zhenqing answered seriously, just then the butler and driver arrived.

"This is Grandpa Wolf, Wolf Rockefeller."

"This is Brother Zhenqing, Zhenqing Xu."

Alicia pulled the two of them aside and introduced them with a smile.

"Miss, and Young Master Xu as well." The butler was dressed in the classic attire of an English gentleman, with white hair but a spirited demeanor and ruddy complexion.

"...Grandpa Wolf." Xu Zhenqing thought for a moment and called out in the same way Alicia addressed him.

"Grandpa Wolf was managing the Marcus family business when my father was a child."

"I'm just the Marcus family's butler, Young Master Xu. You can just call me by my name."

Xu Zhenqing smiled and shook his head. He wasn't stupid enough to presume to address such a loyal and experienced family steward by his first name.

"I'm fine just like Alicia. You should call me by my name. In my country, it's a tradition to respect elders."

"Then, please get in the car and go home, Miss and Young Master."

When Xu Zhenqing arrived at Marcus's family villa, he saw a large number of maids at the door. His lips twitched. Capitalists really know how to waste manpower.

Upon arriving at the main hall, they discovered that there was actually a banquet being held there.

"I noticed that you didn't eat much, Brother Zhenqing. I suppose the previous meal wasn't to your liking. Why don't we have Grandpa Wolf prepare a Chinese dinner? I didn't say so beforehand. I hope you don't mind, Brother Zhenqing."

"Of course not, Alicia."

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Under the watchful eye of the maid, Xu Zhenqing took out his chopsticks and picked up some food. Seeing Alicia clumsily using chopsticks, he subconsciously gave her some instructions.

Alicia, having an enhanced body, quickly learned to use chopsticks under Xu Zhenqing's guidance.

Xu Zhenqing felt that all the dishes suited his taste. He knew that China was a very large country with different regional tastes, and the fact that the dishes suited his hometown's flavors showed the thoughtfulness of the host.

It's a bit wasteful for just two people to make so much food, especially since it was prepared by a master chef.

Xu Zhenqing respected the ancient precept of not speaking while eating or sleeping, and simply ate his meal quietly, thinking that the other party's approach was not as elaborate as that of the Jia family in Dream of the Red Chamber, and there was no mouthwash tea before meals.

I suddenly remembered that Jiu Jiu is still living at the neighbor's house. Nothing has happened to her lately, and it's about time I took her to move out.

The court will reopen in three days, and I will need to appear in court then. The agent who offended me before seems to be on the verge of a mental breakdown. It will take time to enjoy this regular program. The second round of T-virus enhancement is also on the agenda.

Xu Zhenqing thought to himself that with the clowns from the Truth Cult's circus and the fact that the Holy Lord was about to become friends with Xiaoyu, the time for him to experience the Holy Lord's body was also approaching.

Xu Zhenqing thought about it carefully and realized that he had quite a few things to do. He still had Alicia to deal with right now, and he hoped that no one else would come. Being too busy didn't seem like a good thing.

Fortunately, the Seraphim can help experiment with spells and the use of special properties; otherwise, Xu Zhenqing would be incredibly busy.

After the meal, both host and guest were happy, and Xu Zhenqing, led by a maid, found his room.

"You can press the button by the bed if you need anything, and someone will come to help you whenever you need it."

"Go ahead and do your thing."

Xu Zhenqing dismissed the maid, closed the door, set up a protective barrier around the area, and then fell into a deep sleep.

After hearing the maid's report, Alicia returned to her room.

That night, as the long night stretched on, the little devil on the other side of the ocean looked at his brother and sighed. It was hard to say whether his brother could maintain his position in the future.

(End of this chapter)