I, Azure Commander!

The silent atmosphere lasted for a moment. Sheffield saw the hesitation on Lin Xiao's face. His expression was still calm, but it was as if a huge stone had sunk in his heart, and he fell from heaven to hell.

"If it bothers the master, forget it. The body structure of the ship girl is different from that of humans. Strictly speaking, we are just weapons and do not need to rest."

"No, that's not the case..."

Lin Xiao's heart tightened, sensing the disappointment and faint complaint in Xie Fei's words, and quickly waved his hand, "I just think this is a bit too sudden, and even if I bought the ring, Xie Fei, you..."

"Master, maybe because of amnesia, you may not remember some things."

Sheffield seemed to know what he was going to say, and very rarely interrupted Lin Xiao's words, his tone was still calm, his eyes were bright, and he looked directly at Lin Xiao, "Then let me help you remember - does Sheffield's usual words and deeds bother you? If so, you can understand that this is my expression of love. Sheffield loves the master deeply."

Compared to this earth-shattering content, Sheffield remained calm while saying these words, as if he was just talking about a very ordinary little thing.

"..."

"Sheffield, I'm not kidding, this is real."

After saying all this, Sheffield lowered her head and resumed the demeanor of a maid.

She has already expressed her true feelings and everything about herself. The rest, how to make the decision, is up to her master.

Forced marriage.

This is absolutely a naked forced marriage!

Lin Xiao's forehead was covered with cold sweat. He certainly would not doubt the truthfulness of Sheffield's words. In fact, it was precisely because what she said was true, and it was a fact that had been settled in her heart for who knows how long, that Sheffield could be so calm and nonchalant when she said these words.

So, what should he do?

Hesitate and avoid answering? Or be ambiguous and waver?

In the novels I read in my previous life, it seemed that most of the protagonists did this, and they called it low emotional intelligence, being awful, and "considering the overall situation." But what is the reality?

Those are nothing but excuses. Which reader would not curse when seeing such a plot?

And now, at this moment, it is his turn to make a decision.

Chapter 32 Life is like a play, all depends on acting skills

Lin Xiao looked at Sheffield, who was standing in front of him, with his head down and not saying a word.

Her expression still looked calm, her manners were dignified and elegant, she looked like a perfect royal maid.

But if you look closely, you will find that she is slightly pursing her lips at this moment, and the hand in front of her is tightly grasping the wrist of the other hand, instead of crossing her hands like before.

Because she was looking down, I couldn't see her eyes, but I could vaguely sense the tension and uneasiness in the atmosphere.

She is an excellent maid of the Sheffield...royal family, with an impeccable and delicate face and a sincere, kind and loyal heart.

Lin Xiao recalled the scene in the hotel. The maid in the white hall tried her best to restrain herself and stand in front of him as calmly as possible, welcoming his arrival with the most perfect attitude. He thought of the bright white gardenias, the dewdrops on the flowers, and the slightly red eyes that could not be concealed no matter what.

Three years...

She has been waiting for him for three whole years. During these three years, she has never forgotten him and never thought of leaving him. She still remembers him and misses him every day, simulating the scene of their reunion in her mind again and again.

If he had not returned, perhaps Sheffield would have spent another three or thirty years like this... until one day, her mind was completely worn out, until one day, she could finally be sure that her commander, her master would never come back.

By then, will her face show sadness or relief?

If this is human love, how loyal and touching it should be?

Is it because she is a ship girl that I feel less touched? Is it because I feel that this is natural? Can I accept this calmly?

He is such a scumbag...

The ship girls are all very simple and silly. Once they identify their commander, they will always follow you, cry with you, laugh with you, grow with you, spend every hard or happy day with you, and never complain about the blandness of a meal or the shabbyness of a piece of equipment.

But, do they really want nothing?

The answer is of course no, so what do they want...

It's a true heart.

Is it liking, is it love, is it from the bottom of the heart, or even just superficial concern, they like and trust their commander, and place all their beautiful feelings on him. Don't they deserve a little reward, even if it's just a consolation?

The answer is self-evident, but...

Does he really deserve it?

Lin Xiao often asks himself, does he like the ship girls? The answer is of course yes, who doesn't like cute and pretty girls? But at least so far, this liking is more about the excellent appearance of the ship girls. To put it bluntly, he is cheap and he is greedy for their bodies.

Therefore, Lin Xiao has always had some discomfort in his heart, some guilt, and some fear to approach and unwilling to hurt such beautiful girls.

But now he found out he was wrong.

Being a modest gentleman, he treats others with courtesy. This is certainly a sign of respect for outsiders, but for the ship girls who have long been familiar with him, such a distance is like an invisible wall between them, which is depressing.

What's even more tragic is that they never think that it's the commander's problem, but only look for the reasons in themselves, thinking that they haven't done well enough and that it's their fault.

Compared with this, isn’t this kind of cold and silent politeness more like a kind of harm?

Lin Xiao seemed to have figured something out suddenly.

Desire is something that everyone has, and there is nothing wrong with admitting it. Humans are superficial animals, and no matter how noble they try to cover it up, this is an undeniable fact.

Therefore, this does not seem to be something he should feel guilty about. What he should really feel guilty about is his self-righteousness, his evil deeds that he thought were kind, and his cold violence that he thought was gentle.

If you feel that you are not worthy, what you should do is not to escape, but to work hard to make yourself excellent and worthy of receiving everything they have given.

"Sheffie, I...I'm sorry."

Sheffield's petite body trembled slightly, and for a moment she had the urge to cry, but she held it back.

"The owner doesn't need to apologise... Sheffield overstepped its bounds."

"No, that's not what I meant..."

Lin Xiao suddenly put his hand on Xie Fei's shoulder, looked at her head raised in surprise, looked at her nostrils trembling because of sobbing, took a deep breath, mustered up his courage, and gently put his arm around her shoulders.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

Sheffield's lips trembled, his eyes became more and more moist, and he lost all his strength.

How long has she waited for these words...

Her mind was on the verge of collapse countless times. When she finally struggled to return to the light, there was no one around her to comfort her or say a few words of concern. The loneliness that was like sinking into the deep sea was the most feared abyss for a ship girl.

"Um......"

She finally made a sound from her nose, stretched out her arms, wrapped them around Lin Xiao's waist, leaned her head on his chest, and whispered: "Sheffield will always be the master's maid."

This was the first time in Lin Xiao's two lifetimes that he hugged a girl. Xie Fei's figure was really petite, even touching his chest, and her slender limbs gently wrapped around his waist. But even so, the feeling of fullness and happiness in front of him still made him a little dizzy.

Xiao Tiancheng watched this scene from the side, his eyebrows curved and a sweet smile appeared.

"So, the Lord is going to give Sister Sheffield a ring?"

The sudden voice broke the beautiful atmosphere. Sheffield blushed slightly and broke free from the embrace, but still looked at Lin Xiao expectantly.

The master rarely gives out rings...

Although there are already many wedding ships in the port area, that is the result of continuous accumulation. Even if rings are given out, it is often the turn of those ship girls who are particularly powerful or the ones that their masters particularly like. For someone like her who is neither good nor bad, it is unknown how long it will take to get in line.

But now, the master has just returned, and happened to have lost his memory. There is only a little guy who is already a wedding ship by his side, and then there is her. It can be said that there is no competitor at all. With such a good opportunity, it would be great if she could trick the ring into her hands first.

Otherwise, when more ship girls return to the port, it will be very difficult to get the ring again... Otherwise, why does she act so realistically?

Chapter 33: Xiao Tiancheng's problematic remarks

In fact, for Sheffield, the past three years were naturally painful, and all the struggles and longings were certainly not false, but in the final analysis, they were all things of the past. Now that the master has returned, what is the point of indulging in such a past?

No matter how hard or difficult it is, you have already made it through. Now you still have to reminisce about the hardships of the past. What's wrong? Are you a masochist?

In comparison, what we should do is cherish everything we have now and not let happiness slip away again.

So Sheffield decided to give it a try.

Now it seems that with the help of Xiaotiancheng, everything is going very smoothly.

Secretly giving Xiao Tiancheng a look of gratitude, Sheffield waited for Lin Xiao's next words while planning to buy a few boxes of snacks for Xiao Tiancheng online after he settled down.

What about Lin Xiao? He had no idea that he had been tricked by the ship girls and was still in the dark. He was struggling with it.

Having said that, my mentality has changed after all, and I am not so fussy anymore.

"Well, when the time is right, I'll wait..."

Regarding giving rings, Lin Xiao still has his own considerations. Although the ship girls care more about your feelings rather than the so-called form, Xie Fei is also a girl after all. For such an important thing as a vow, she will have some expectations of her own. Therefore, he still thinks it is better to make it a little more formal.

At least wait until they have a place to live and don't have to wander around anymore, then seriously consider the timing and give Sheffield a surprise.

"My generous master, I hope you will remember your decision today."

Sheffield was satisfied. After all, you couldn't ask the commander to take out a ring out of thin air and make a promise on the spot.

It's enough to have this intention and this promise. After all, as the commander and the soul of the port, he won't go back on his word, right?

Moreover, in the final analysis, it was just an ordinary sleep in a bed, and he was not planning to do anything strange. Such a result was already the result of her and Xiao Tiancheng's exaggeration. That is, the master had lost his memory and could not react, so he was frightened. If they pushed their limits and let him react, it would be bad.

Sheffield didn't know that given her master's strength of being single for more than 20 years, she might not be able to react for a while, otherwise she might even go further and get some information out of him, directly list a timetable for boarding the ship, and put herself in a favorable position...

After hearing what Sheffield said, Lin Xiao finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had finally put the matter behind him for the time being. In such a short period of time at night, he had experienced quite a lot. Although he didn't wake up until the evening, now that he had relaxed, he felt sleepiness gradually rising in his heart. However, he hadn't taken a shower yet, so he couldn't fall asleep for the time being.

Sheffield achieved her goal and immediately turned back into a dutiful royal maid. She immediately saw Lin Xiao's intention and walked into the bathroom first, saying, "I'll help the master flush the water."

After a while, Lin Xiao finished his shower, changed into pajamas in the bathroom, and walked out.

This made him a little uncomfortable. After all, he was a grown man. In the past, he would just come out of the shower wearing only his shorts. But now the situation was different. He had a family to bring with him, so he couldn't act like a hooligan.

However, Lin Xiao had just stepped out of the bathroom door and looked inside the room, then suddenly shrank back.

What did he see?! Shitfield was taking off his clothes!

"Master? Are you done washing? If you are, please come out quickly. We also need to wash, or... do you need Sheffield to help you wipe your back? If the master doesn't mind, Sheffield would be honored to do so."

It seemed that because of the promise, Sheffield's words became bolder.

"Oh! Master, do you need a back rub? Amagi can help with that."

The small Tiancheng nearby also came to join in the fun.

"No, that's not necessary. Instead, you should put on your clothes first!"

Sheffield was silent for a moment, and then asked in a somewhat puzzled voice: "Master, when you take a bath, do you wash with your clothes on?"

"That's not the question, is it? Get to the point. If you keep doing this...how can I get out?"

"I see. Even in summer, pests are still in their peak breeding period. This is a strange phenomenon. It's worth further study."

Lin Xiao rolled his eyes helplessly. Why did he feel like he was being teased by this scumbag maid?

In fact, the truth seemed to be true. Sheffield had a slightly tax-evading smile on her face, and she was wearing a half-removed maid outfit that covered her white shoulders and smooth back.

Before getting the ring, she couldn't possibly take off the maid outfit in front of her master. Perhaps other maids wouldn't have to worry so much. After all, even if they took off the maid outfit, they still had underwear. It was just underwear, similar to a swimsuit. What's the big deal?

However, her situation is a little special... Well, yes, Sheffield has always felt that such extra things will only restrain her soul. Anyway, this maid outfit is actually a ship outfit, so no matter what the situation, there will definitely be no exposure. In this case, why do you need so many extra things?

"Master, I'm already dressed. Please come out quickly. After Xiao Tiancheng and I take a shower, we still have to clean the bathroom and the room."

Lin Xiao came out after hearing that. Speaking of which, Sheffield seemed to have a special passion for cleaning and organizing things. Even Belfast praised his ability in this regard.

Anyway, they finally finished taking a shower. Sheffield quickly tidied up the bathroom and the room, and made the bed. Lin Xiao then lay down on the bed. Xiao Tiancheng immediately fell asleep beside him and stretched comfortably.

Sheffield was wearing pajamas, sleeping somewhat awkwardly on the other side of the small castle. Although she was good at talking, it was obvious that the maid was still very nervous about sleeping with her master.

"My lord..."

When Sheffield was about to turn off the lights, little Tiancheng suddenly opened his eyes cutely, looked at Lin Xiao and said, "Tiancheng, actually I sleep very soundly at night. Even if there is a loud noise, I won't be woken up."

"...?"

Chapter 34: Shocking Myoko for a Whole Year

"...?"

This question mark does not mean that there is something wrong with Lin Xiao, but that he thinks there is something wrong with Xiaotiancheng, and it is a big problem.

Lin Xiao felt that it was necessary to make preparations in advance regarding the ideological education of children in Hong Kong.

"Master? Or does Tiancheng want to come too? It's a pity that Akagi is not here, otherwise we could call her..."

"Wait, stop."

Lin Xiao seemed to have seen the scene of himself being arrested by the gendarmerie and thrown into jail. Sometimes, no punishment means no punishment. There can be hope in the future, but there cannot be a judgment.

"Go to sleep..."