Sorry, I'm a cultivator.

Olivia definitely did it on purpose!

Jiang Yingluo couldn't help but glance at Li Xingzhou several times. Was it too late to be honest with him now?

But what if he thinks he only confessed because Olivia threatened him?

Does he think that if he hadn't met Olivia, he wouldn't have been honest with him?

Jiang Yingluo bit her lower lip lightly. Li Xingzhou wasn't stupid. Even if he comforted her verbally, who knew what he was really thinking?

If you have even the slightest doubt about yourself, then the relationship between you can never be pure!

But what if Olivia tells him first if I don't tell her?

As Jiang Yingluo was lost in thought, Li Xingzhou suddenly asked, "Aunt Luo, besides cooperating on having a daughter, what other collaborations do you and Olivia have?"

See? See?

He didn't continue the previous topic of "you are my girlfriend," but instead asked about the cooperation first!

Deep down, I did have my doubts!

If I don't answer well, he'll definitely be even more suspicious!

So, should we be honest with each other?

At this moment, Jiang Yingluo valued the hard-won relationship even more, so after hesitating for a few seconds, she spoke softly: "My rise to power may not have been very clean... Of course, I'm referring to the methods I used."

She is lying.

Li Xingzhou thought to himself, what kind of big deal is this?

So he remained silent. Jiang Yingluo knew this explanation was weak, so she continued, "I know she once made an agreement with your sister regarding what would happen after Jiang Wanzhao's death..."

"I thought it was something serious." Li Xingzhou picked up the conversation at the right moment: "I already knew about this, it's nothing big."

Jiang Yingluo feigned surprise: "You know?"

“I was there at the time.” Li Xingzhou smiled slightly. “Plus my sister’s explanation, so it wasn’t a conspiracy.”

Jiang Yingluo knew Li Xingzhou was there, of course, but she still looked surprised and said, "No wonder you knew..."

As she spoke, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that she could fool him for now.

After that, we must find a perfect way to make him accept it and minimize his self-doubt!

Looking at Li Xingzhou, whose smile had returned, Jiang Yingluo felt a pang of guilt.

This child was clearly sincere towards me, but in the end, I was the one who lied.

But right now, I really can't think of any good solutions.

Jiang Yingluo lowered her eyelids slightly, and then heard Li Xingzhou speak again: "Aunt Luo, so now we're boyfriend and girlfriend?"

Hearing Li Xingzhou's voice, Jiang Yingluo's eyes glazed over for a moment, and suddenly she didn't want to agree anymore.

It wasn't because of him, but because I was hiding something from him.

Jiang Yingluo bit her lower lip lightly. Hesitating for a moment, Li Xingzhou spoke again: "Aunt Luo? Yingluo?"

To Jiang Yingluo at this moment, the voice sounded like a death knell, as if it had promised that endless hell awaited her in the future.

"Mm." Jiang Yingluo nodded gently. "Xingzhou, I'm so happy I don't know what to say."

Me too.

Li Xingzhou answered, but his mind was racing. What kind of leverage could make Jiang Yingluo hesitate?

About whom?

In Jiang Yingluo's mind, the only people who could make her hesitate were her sister Jiang Wanzhao or herself. So, is Olivia's weakness related to Jiang Wanzhao or herself?

Li Xingzhou was very curious, but he didn't continue to probe, since there was no rush.

On the drive home, Jiang Yingluo remained mostly silent, while Li Xingzhou brought up the topic of their date several times, each time noticing the guilt in Jiang Yingluo's eyes.

It stopped at the main gate of the Jiang family manor.

Jiang Yingluo glanced at the dark room and knew that Jiang Xuetang hadn't gone home yet; she must have gone to the training ground to test drive.

"Aunt Luo, you should get some rest tonight." Li Xingzhou said with a smile as he opened the car door. "I'll let you know when I get back."

"Wait!" Jiang Yingluo grabbed Li Xingzhou's wrist: "I..."

"Hmm?" Li Xingzhou turned to look at Jiang Yingluo: "Aunt Luo?"

"I... like you!" Jiang Yingluo looked into Li Xingzhou's eyes and said earnestly, "Although I didn't expect things to develop to this point at first, now, I really like you."

"Me too." Li Xingzhou shrank back into the car and kissed Jiang Yingluo's luscious red lips.

Jiang Yingluo was taken aback for a moment, then responded even more enthusiastically, even more so than when they were on the Ferris wheel.

It was as if only in this way could she alleviate the guilt she felt for secretly collaborating with Olivia to target him.

Li Xingzhou glanced at Jiang Yingluo, whose eyes were tightly closed and whose breathing was "whooshing," with slight surprise. It seemed that he didn't need to say anything more; Jiang Yingluo would compromise afterward.

Thinking of this, Li Xingzhou stopped kissing Jiang Yingluo, quickly got out of the car, and gave her a bright smile through the car window: "Aunt Luo, goodnight."

After saying that, he disappeared from Jiang Yingluo's sight.

"Eh..."

Jiang Yingluo stretched out her hand, feeling a void in her heart. Even if the child had done something even more outrageous just now, she wouldn't have been angry...

Jiang Yingluo, having put her hands down, leaned back in her chair, recalling Li Xingzhou's radiant smile as he left, and closed her eyes with a touch of sadness.

No, we have to come up with a perfect solution quickly!

However, when it comes to facing Olivia, he is naturally at a disadvantage due to his level of cultivation.

How many powerful individuals in the world are willing to directly confront Olivia Wingnight, the Fourth True Ancestor?

Ok?

Jiang Yingluo suddenly remembered Li Xingzhou's earlier words; it seemed that Olivia and her mother Emilia were not entirely of one mind.

Can I take advantage of this?

In the silence, there was a gentle knock on the car door. Jiang Yingluo opened her eyes and got out of the car. Lin Qin asked with some concern, "President Jiang, are you alright?"

Li Xingzhou has already left, but President Jiang is still sitting in the car, and he doesn't look too good...

Li Xingzhou looks very happy.

What happened?

"It's nothing." Jiang Yingluo's expression returned to normal: "I'm just a little happy, he's my boyfriend now."

!! ?

No, is it progressing that fast?

We've only met a few times already?

Even blind dates don't go this fast!

Lin Qin looked at Jiang Yingluo in disbelief. "President Jiang... could she be a hopeless romantic?"

While she was pondering, she heard Jiang Yingluo say as she walked, "Let's delete the surveillance footage at the door in a bit, and not let Xuetang know about this yet."

"I understand."

Lin Qin followed, thinking that she really couldn't tell the young lady that President Jiang had found her a father right now.

Especially since this father is younger than the young lady.

Especially since... the young lady and this father's sister are best friends.

Hmm... this relationship is a bit complicated.

While she was internally complaining, she heard Jiang Yingluo continue, "Didn't we discuss cooperation with Emilia in Jing'an City? Compile it into a detailed report and put it on my desk tomorrow morning."

"Yes!" Lin Qin took out her tablet to record the information. As she approached the door, she noticed a news pop-up on the screen. She clicked on it and her expression became somewhat subtle.

“President Jiang.” Lin Qin spoke faster: “Several princes of the Yongye Clan joined forces to descend on Bell Island in the Starry Sky Realm and killed Cardinal Leander, who was stationed there.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yingluo paused in her steps: "The war has begun?"

Jiang Yingluo found it hard to believe. Emilia and King Hill III had just left Jing'an City yesterday, and the Yongye Clan had already launched a war tonight?

The two women not only failed to reach an agreement at the welcome banquet, but also got into a conflict.

Jiang Yingluo frowned slightly. Although she couldn't figure out the reason, she suddenly realized that this was a good opportunity.

A great opportunity to sponsor Emilia!

The Second Progenitor, Emilia, has been in slumber for a long time, and the Nightfall Clan is not what it used to be. Furthermore, given their swift action, they must have acted without consulting the Nightfall Council. Therefore…

Emilia, who is short of money and manpower, will definitely need assistance.

Xingchen Group has no shortage of money, nor does it lack 'people'!

The Star Group's core business is the research and development of spiritual weapons, mechs, exoskeletons, and elixirs, which are indispensable in war.

So, there's hope!

Taking advantage of Olivia's arrival in the Realm of Enlightenment, deepening cooperation with Emilia will help alleviate the pressure I'm facing!

More importantly, Xingchen Group can also take this opportunity to make a fortune, so why not?

As Jiang Yingluo pondered, she issued instructions to Lin Qin. At the very end, she suddenly spoke up: "We have also reached some cooperation agreements with the Pope, and we cannot ignore the position of the Holy Light Church."

Lin Qin wasn't surprised by this, after all, Xingchen Group is a group, and it's not like it can only sell weapons to one company.

This isn't something we haven't done before.

The highest bidder wins!

Jiang Yingluo narrowed her eyes slightly. If the Holy Light Church could force Olivia to return to the Eternal Night Realm, it would be a good thing for her.

Ultimately, it boils down to a competition between the Starry Sky Group and the Eternal Night Realm and Starry Sky Realm military industrial groups.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yingluo added, "Organize the core data of the Eternal Night Realm and the Starry Sky Realm military industrial groups. Also, now that we have made a breakthrough in the technology of using spirit coal, its application should be put on the agenda. We should increase our research and development efforts."

"Yes!"

Jiang Yingluo changed into slippers: "The United Government..."

"President Jiang, the Vulture Claw Gang attempted to attack you tonight, but Lin Ge and his men stopped them."