Talulah, I'm still a child.

"Meixue! Sister is back!"

Chen Huijie had just parked the car and, without even locking the doors and windows, rushed upstairs with her sword. But when she opened the door with her key, she found that although the house had been cleaned and furnished by the people she had hired, making it seem less empty, the problem was that her calls went unanswered, which meant that the little fox had not returned home.

What about people?

This question first exploded in Chen Huijie's mind. She only spent two hours dealing with this case, but she should have arrived by taxi long ago in two hours. Could it be that Mei Xue has been kidnapped?

"No, no, don't scare yourself, Chen Huijie. Maybe you're just lost."

Considering Mei Xue's shy nature, Chen Huijie felt it was possible that the little fox wouldn't dare to take a taxi. Walking from there to here wouldn't be easy, and it would be terrible if Mei Xue got lost.

"No, we have to find it!"

Chen Huijie felt a little panicked. What if the person got lost or something happened to her? She took out her communicator to call the Guard Bureau, but then suddenly remembered that she had only been separated from the little fox for a short time. Reporting this kind of thing to the Guard Bureau was against regulations, and if Wei Yanwu found out that she valued Mei Xue too much, he would most likely become suspicious.

To be fair, the situation at the time did not allow Chen Huijie to make any other choice. As a senior superintendent of Lungmen, she should naturally be the first to step forward in the event of an emergency. However, she should have been more cautious at that time and asked Ke Song to help take care of Mei Xue.

"Sister, what are you thinking about?"

"I'm thinking of you, Meixue, my sweetie, wait for me..."

Chen Huijie suddenly seemed to freeze. She turned around and looked at the little fox behind her. His face was very rosy, and his tail was swaying gently as if he was greeting her. His little hands were a little unsure of what to do, and his eyes were a little evasive.

"Um, sister... I..."

The little fox didn't expect Chen Huijie to come back so quickly. He ran back all by himself. It takes Chen Huijie more than ten minutes to walk back, but the little fox ran on foot. Many people thought they were hallucinating. But at this moment, Mei Xue was still worried that her sister would scold her. Actually, scolding was not so bad. She was just afraid that Chen Huijie would get angry and abandon her.

Just as the little fox was thinking about how to tell his sister that he had found a good job, Chen Huijie squatted down without saying a word and opened her arms to hug him. Her strength was so great that Mei Xue felt her arm hurt a little. However, the little fox knew that he had made his sister worry. He took the initiative to affectionately rub his face against Chen Huijie's. His pointed fox ears and dragon horns bumped together from time to time. A strange feeling came to Chen Huijie's head, but she didn't pay much attention to it at the moment.

"Very good……"

"I'm sorry, sister, Meixue is a bad child."

The little fox was a little embarrassed and let Chen Huijie hold him. He should have come back earlier, then his sister wouldn't have to worry.

"It's good that you're alright. Mei Xue, why did it take you so long to get back? I was about to call the police... Wait, I am a police officer."

Chen Huijie slapped her forehead. Why did she feel like her brain wasn't working properly today? It must be because that case had left her so stressed. It's really not easy to do this job these days.

"I'm going to look for a job."

The little fox slowed down its tail wagging considerably, a sign of hesitation and worry. It was observing Chen Huijie's reaction. Although Miss Black Snake said it didn't matter if Chen Huijie was kept in the dark, since she was a police superintendent and busy every day, it was already a blessing if she could spend an hour or two with Mei Xue, the little fox insisted that it was not possible to lie.

Looking for a job?

Chen Huijie, who was still basking in the joy of finding the little fox, was stunned by these words. She glanced at her watch; it had only been a little over two hours since she and Mei Xue parted ways. Where had the little fox gone to find a job in two hours? Wait a minute!

"Why are you looking for a job? Didn't I tell you, you can't support a group of people with your current income? After all, you're still young, and there's no rush to make money. Besides, no company will hire you these days."

"But... if you agree, I can go to work tomorrow."

The little fox lowered its head, not daring to look Chen Huijie in the eye. Now Chen Huijie was even more confused. What was going on? What was this? No, why was this child so determined to work?

"Meixue, you must answer my questions honestly. You are not allowed to lie, understand?"

"Ah."

Mei Xue twitched her fox ears, her little face showing a determined expression. A good child shouldn't lie to her older sister unless the lie would also be good for her.

Why do you want to make money?

Chen Huijie didn't think Mei Xue was the kind of person who was greedy for money. The little fox didn't really need money. His motivation for making money was to support the Reunification Movement. But she made it very clear yesterday that Mei Xue didn't have that ability right now.

"I...I want to spend the money I earn myself, not be a parasite on my sister's family."

The little fox only heard the term "parasite" from Exusiai today. When Exusiai heard why the little fox was looking for a job, she gave her a thumbs up without hesitation to express her admiration. She also said that it was a good thing that the little fox didn't want to be a parasite, since Exusiai had also come to Lungmen alone and could especially understand the little fox's feelings.

"But your sister has never treated you like a parasite. If all parasites looked like you, every family's rice jar would be willingly emptied."

"But sister...I still..."

Although the little fox was cute and sensible, he also had his own stubbornness. He was determined to be self-reliant. He took Chen Huijie's wallet out of his tail and handed it back, then shook his head, opened his arms, hugged Chen Huijie, and rubbed against her.

"Sister, Meixue promises she'll be safe and sound, nothing will happen to her, please let me go..."

At this point, Mei Xue's tone had become somewhat pleading, which Chen Huijie found hard to bear. She gently hugged the little fox's waist, considering whether she should agree to his request. Considering that she was usually very busy and had no time to spend with Mei Xue, she felt that it would be good if there was a place where the little fox could stay comfortably. On the one hand, she wouldn't have to worry about Mei Xue getting lost, and on the other hand, it might also take care of the little fox's own feelings.

Can you really guarantee your own safety?

"Yes, no problem."

“But I… okay, I promise you, but I need to talk to the people at that company. As your guardian, this is something I absolutely cannot back down from.”

"That's great! Thank you, sister!"

Seeing that Chen Huijie had agreed to his request, Mei Xue was so happy that his tail was practically spinning like a windmill. He excitedly hugged Chen Huijie and kissed her on the cheek, then skipped and ran into the house. As he ran, the bell around his neck kept ringing, as if in response to the little fox's mood.

Chen Huijie, stunned by the kiss, touched her face, which was so hot she could practically touch it with a thermos. The little fox should have simply wanted to express gratitude, but was this heartbeat a bad sign? Why did she feel a little dizzy?

It's only been less than a day. Chen Huijie turned around and looked at the little fox sitting obediently on the sofa. He was full of curiosity about the newly renovated home, but he just sat there out of politeness. After noticing Chen Huijie looking at him, he wagged his tail shyly, his face slightly red. He bit his pink lips, not knowing what to say. In the end, he could only smile at her.

"Could I... really be going to turn myself in?"

Touching her face, Chen Huijie suddenly realized why Talulah had said, "Don't compete with her." It was alright for a day or two, but after a while... it was unbearable.

Chapter 46 Exusiai's Proposal

"Are you really going?"

Standing downstairs with a box of freshly bought milk in her arms, Exusiai looked at her companions, both Texas and Croissant, who cast encouraging glances at her.

"How about we go together?"

"That's not a good idea, after all, you said you would take care of it, we didn't say that."

Croissant gave Exusiai a thumbs up. At that moment, Exusiai herself was so overwhelmed with joy that she forgot that the little fox had gone with Chen Huijie the night before. She even dared to say something like "take care of Superintendent Chen." It can only be said that she is worthy of being someone who has bombed the school seventeen times in three years.

"But... I'm afraid of dying."

Exusiai was almost in tears. Just thinking about facing Chen Huijie, the Iron Flower of Lungmen, she was terrified. As someone who went to the Guard Bureau every three months of the year, how could she not be afraid?

"Oh, look at you, we'll go with you."

Texas stuffed the chocolate bar into her mouth. She knew that Exusiai's journey was fraught with danger. After all, the little fox was not yet an adult, and according to Croissant, he was also deeply loved by Chen Huijie. At this time, saying "Your brother will be one of our company's employees in the future" would be suicidal.

But there's nothing we can do about it. After all, Mei Xue's ability is really useful. With the little fox around, even if we don't drive long distances, our daily orders will be much easier. Just think, no matter how big the goods are, they can all be stuffed into its tail, including food, clothes, and other necessities. How convenient is that? And everyone witnessed the little fox's speed today. Goodness, it chased after the car. While others walked on the pedestrian crossing, it had to wait for the traffic light.

Although we don't yet know Mei Xue's combat strength, no matter what, if he joins, the Texas team's performance will definitely soar. The key is that the Emperor also said to try to recruit people to avoid making him lose money again in the future.

"I knew you wouldn't just stand by and watch me die, Texas."

"Alright, enough rambling. Hurry up and go up now. Don't forget you'll be the one to talk later."

Texas glared at Exusiai with annoyance. Who would have thought this girl would spout such nonsense? Although Penguin Logistics might be a bit lawless on a regular basis, what kind of person is Chen Huijie? It would be strange if they weren't worried.

Meanwhile, upstairs, Chen Huijie finally calmed down after taking a shower. She patted her face and pondered what was going on. Although the little fox was cute, sensible, obedient, and well-behaved, why would she have such strange thoughts about a child she had only known for less than a day?

"You're even corrupting children, Talulah... I'll throw you in jail next time we meet."

Speaking of this, Chen Huijie blushed a little. She found that Mei Xue didn't seem to be very good at grasping the boundaries of getting along with people. The little fox's social anxiety was his self-protection mechanism when facing unfamiliar environments, but once it was someone he trusted, he would always unconsciously make some intimate gestures, such as kissing her like before.

However, when Chen Huijie thought about how Mei Xue was already learning to find a job at her age, she couldn't help but feel sorry for her. The little fox wasn't completely dependent on her; she had simply chosen to trust her. In Mei Xue's heart, her position was definitely not as high as Talulah's. But it had only been a day, and in the future, it would definitely be... no.

Why am I thinking about these things again?

Chen Huijie slapped her head, finally calming down, but she had somehow gotten carried away again. However, how should she put it... Mei Xue's kiss today did feel pretty good, but it easily reminded her of the candied hawthorn skewers she ate with the little fox. The taste she had back then, which was neither hawthorn nor rock candy, mostly came from Mei Xue.

Hearing the sound of the television coming from the living room, Chen Huijie simply soaked in the water, letting her mind and body sink into tranquility. The little fox in the living room was watching TV at the moment. This was the first time he had ever watched TV in his life. Today's program was "Shang Shu's Wife and Long Men's Husband," a comedy TV show. However, the little fox watched it with great interest, holding his tail and not moving.

Do you like watching this kind of thing?

Miss Black Snake sensed a dangerous atmosphere. If Mei Xue fell in love with someone else beforehand, things would get complicated.

"No, Kamen Rider just finished airing, so this is the only show we can watch."

With its tail gently brushing against its face, the little fox's worldview was constantly expanding. Although everyone said it was a Great Flame Fox, Mei Xue really didn't remember anything about it except for that name. She would occasionally feel a sense of familiarity and a strange sense of pride when watching the scenes on TV.

[On another note, even though you've found a job, you can't neglect your studies. Remember to study after you take a shower later. I won't assign you any homework today.]

"Okay~ I understand~"

Mei Xue affectionately rubbed his tail against hers, waiting for his sister to finish her bath so he could go inside. He estimated that Exusiai and the others would arrive soon, and then he would see how they talked to his sister.

While the little fox was still looking forward to tomorrow, Chen Huijie had already finished showering and changed into new clothes. She wore a simple white shirt and tight-fitting hot pants, a rather eye-catching outfit. However, the little fox's eyes were still fixed on the TV.

"Meixue, it's your turn to go in and shower. The shower gel and shampoo are on the shelf, and the bath towel is hanging behind the door. The water is already prepared for you. If you feel too hot, turn on the blue tap to run some cold water."

"Ok."

The little fox twitched its ears, got up and turned off the TV, then ran into the bathroom in its slippers. Chen Huijie sat down on the sofa and was about to take out the hairdryer to dry her hair when she noticed a freshly poured cup of hot tea on the coffee table. It seemed the little fox had prepared it especially for her.

"In that case, I haven't even asked him where he found the job yet, but judging from his condition, he shouldn't be in any danger."

Chen Huijie picked up her tea and took a sip. She thought that with the little fox's frail appearance, no legitimate company would hire him for any dangerous work. Otherwise, even if she were to find Mei Xue a mascot position in the Guard Bureau, she would never agree to this job. Wait a minute, when you think about it, it wouldn't be bad to let the little fox work as a tea and water server in the Guard Bureau. She could take care of him more.

Why didn't I think of this before?

Chen Huijie slapped her forehead. If she had just told the little fox to go to Longmen last night, wouldn't that have been... Oh right, he's only 14 years old. It might not be appropriate for him to go there.

Just as Chen Huijie was pondering whether to find a way to get the little fox into the Guard Bureau, there was a slightly urgent knocking sound at the door. After drying her hair with a towel, Chen Huijie got up to open the door. When she saw Exusiai with wine-red hair and a light bulb on her head, carrying a box of fresh milk, her heart suddenly skipped a beat, and she had a very bad premonition.

Exusiai panicked too. She glanced at her "good teammates" who were hiding around the corner, offering her encouragement, and her face showed a look of utter despair. They had agreed to go together, and this was the result? Was this something a human being could do?

However, there was no other way but to do it now. Exusiai suppressed her fear and closed her eyes to say the lines she had prepared beforehand. Although she seemed to have misremembered them due to excessive nervousness, the meaning should be roughly the same.

"Inspector Chen, please entrust your brother to me. I promise I will protect Mei Xue and ensure he doesn't get hurt!"

Chen Huijie's pupils contracted, and the teacup in her hand fell to the ground and shattered into pieces. Texas and the others hiding behind her were also stunned. What was with this dialogue? Exusiai, are you here to propose marriage?

Looking at Exusiai with her head down in front of her, Chen Huijie suddenly felt a little breathless. She glanced at Chixiao, who was hanging on the wall and was eager to be drawn, and then glanced at the direction of the bathroom door. Suddenly, she had an impulse to kill Exusiai with a sword.

"are you serious?"

"Yes, although I know I may not seem like a respectable person in your eyes, Inspector Chen, I'm really serious this time!"

Exusiai swore that she genuinely hoped the little fox who had saved her monthly salary could become her colleague, since that way she could get the apples from the little fox's tail for free, and Mei Xue's abilities were also something they needed.

"Come in."

Chen Huijie breathed a slight sigh of relief, trying to suppress the urge to chop the light bulb in half with a sword, and made way for Exusiai to enter.

Chapter 47 Exusiai's Meeting with the Parents

(Damn, this is so embarrassing. Texas, you just wait. If I get back alive, I'll put laxatives in your breakfast.)