In the anime, Ai Li's father really doesn't want to be a yellow-haired man

Now Xiaosan is writing all kinds of blank checks to attract investment one after another, which has led to him owing debts that he will not be able to pay off in his ten lifetimes.

Chapter 75:074 Hugging Left and Right (Part ): Supporting Christa and Ani

As night fell, Christa lay quietly on the spacious bed in the room... The soft bed supported her body, and gorgeous bed curtains hung around the bed. This was a luxurious life she had never experienced before.

Yet, Christa felt no desire to sleep. She stared blankly at the exquisite carvings above her bed, her eyes wide open. In her mind, Takashi's image recurred... His every smile, every gesture, was etched in Christa's heart.

This comfortable bed couldn't make her fall asleep at this moment.

Her thoughts were like a wild horse running wild in her mind. Thinking of Xiao San's home, thinking of his seemingly innate noble temperament, and then thinking of her own ordinary and even humble background... her heart was shrouded in a deep sense of inferiority.

She felt like a dim, tiny firefly, while Xiao San was the distant, brilliant sun... She was simply not worthy of him. This thought coiled around her like a python, making her breathing become heavy.

The morning sun streamed into the room through the curtains. Under the attentive care of the maids, Miss Christa was dressed in a luxurious dress... The dress was made of the finest silk, embroidered with exquisite patterns.

Christa stood there somewhat at a loss, she looked at herself in the mirror... The person in the mirror seemed to be a strange noble lady, the exquisite makeup and gorgeous clothes made her feel as if she was in a fantasy.

She couldn't help but pinch her arm lightly, "I..." She really suspected she was dreaming. This overly gorgeous dress made her feel like a child who had stolen someone else's clothes, and she felt uncomfortable all over.

At this moment, a gentle and familiar voice blew into her ears like a spring breeze, "Christa is very cute!"

Christa's face quickly turned red. She lowered her head shyly, her hands unconsciously tugging at the hem of her skirt.

Xiao San walked slowly to her side, but it seemed as if every step he took was stepping on Christa's heart, making her heart beat faster involuntarily.

"Master Kou San." The maids saluted and then tactfully retreated. The room instantly fell silent, leaving only Kou San and Christa alone.

Christa stood there quietly, a look of loss in her eyes. Her thoughts seemed to drift far away, lost in painful memories... thinking of her mother, who had once loved her father, a noble, so deeply, but who had cruelly abandoned her.

"What's wrong? Christa? Are you worried about something? Or are you not used to living here?" Xiaosan tilted his head slightly, with concern in his eyes, and asked softly.

Christa turned slowly, her petite body trembling like a leaf in the wind. She gently leaned against Jin Xiaosan, then stretched out her arms and hugged him tightly. "...It's nothing."

Xiaosan could clearly feel Christa's condition at the moment... Her body was trembling slightly, and she hugged herself tightly with her arms like a drowning person grabbing the last straw, which was a manifestation of extreme lack of security.

"No matter what, I will always be your brother." Xiaosan's heart was full of pity. He gently raised his hand and gently stroked Christa's head.

However, Takashi's words were like a sharp sword, piercing Christa's heart. Her body stiffened slightly, and the glimmer of hope in her eyes was instantly extinguished. "Brother..."

The breakfast table was laden with exquisite food, the silver cutlery gleaming brightly in the morning light. Freshly baked bread exuded an enticing aroma, and a variety of seasonal fruits were cut into delicate shapes and arranged on crystal plates.

This was the life of the aristocracy. Their lives were limited by the constraints of productivity. They could not enjoy the products of their own time, and therefore their living conditions were inferior to those of future generations. However, in terms of exploiting the labor force, manipulating the lives of others, and playing with their bodies... they were no worse off than those of later generations.

Ani sat at the dining table, and she glanced casually at the maids standing respectfully behind her... They had humble smiles on their faces, ready to serve their masters at any time.

Then, Ani's eyes fell on the smiling Takashi San. Takashi San's smile was so relaxed and carefree. A nameless anger welled up in Ani's heart. She snorted coldly and said, "Hmph, you really are living comfortably here. If those guys (the training corps) saw you in your current situation, I wonder what kind of expression they would have on their faces."

Of course, Annie felt uneasy. During those first few days after Kozo's departure, every minute and every second was torture for her. She lost her appetite, her mind preoccupied with Kozo's image, and her heart was filled with worry. After all, the Survey Corps faced terrifying titans beyond the walls, and the mortality rate was terrifyingly high. She often tossed and turned late at night, imagining the various dangers Kozo might face, and the heartache she felt was still deeply etched in her mind.

However, now, seeing Xiao San safe and sound in this comfortable home, enjoying the life of an aristocrat, she only felt how ridiculous her previous worries were... Just like a clown performing a farce alone that no one cares about, all those worries and concerns now seem to be just her wishful thinking.

Xiao San gently held Ani's hand and looked at her with gentle eyes, "Ani, don't be angry."

Then, Takashi San turned and walked towards Christa, his eyes full of concern.

He gently asked Christa, "Christa, are you used to eating these? I think you like them."

Christa lowered her head and nodded gently, saying nothing. She knew that Takashi's kindness to her was simply out of a brother's concern for his sister, and that she was just that in his heart. Although she had special feelings for Takashi, she also understood that she had already been saved and had no right to ask for more.

Ani didn't care that Christa was still there. She looked directly into Takashi's eyes and said, "So, your attitude towards me is just a joke, right? You can come when I call you and leave when I dismiss you."

"That's impossible, Annie, don't think too much about it." Xiao San explained sincerely, "I absolutely cannot have such thoughts, I swear."

Takashi San just stood in front of Annie, constantly saying words of comfort (a man's sweet talk)... He gently held Annie's hand, then raised his hand and gently smoothed Annie's messy hair.

"Ani, you are a very important person to me. Whether you believe me or not, I think so." Xiaosan's sincere gaze never left Ani's face.

Apparently, when it comes to relationships, Xiao San is indecisive and lingering. He can't bear to hurt anyone, and can't cut the Gordian knot. He's like an ancient Greek hero, willing to sacrifice his life for the people, but when it comes to women, he embraces them left and right, falling in love with every one he meets.

Christa watched the scene quietly, a forced smile on her lips. Her eyes hid a sense of loneliness... Watching Xiao San so gently coaxing Annie, her heart ached with every beat. This feeling of powerlessness made her feel very uncomfortable.

After that, Kozo stood up, a gentle smile on his face. "Don't worry about the training corps. In theory, you are temporarily conscripted by the Survey Corps, and you can stay as long as you want."

Ani's originally tense expression gradually relaxed, there was a bit of relief in her eyes, and her originally frowned brows slowly relaxed.

Of course, this doesn't mean she will forgive Xiao San.

"That's great." A faint smile appeared on Christa's face.

In the days that followed, Kozo took Christa and Ani out for fun and eating (Kozo's ABCs of Conquering Women).

When discussing business or visiting nobles, Takashi San would bring them along. Being surrounded by stunningly beautiful women only served to enhance one's status, and Takashi San was well aware of this. Furthermore, he also wanted to cultivate assistants.

The carriage bumped along the road, the wheels making a rhythmic sound. Ani and Christa were already a little exhausted, and they unconsciously snuggled in Xiaosan's arms, like two little Ai Lis seeking shelter.

Ani closed her eyes, her long eyelashes casting a shadow under her eyelids, her face looking very peaceful. "If it can end like this, then it's not bad..."

Christa also closed her eyes, with a faint smile on her lips.

If Annie is a "blonde ice beauty" who could be cut by an ice blade if she's not careful, Christa is a "blonde little angel." Compared to Airi, Takashi feels that the two of them are like "one with too much spiciness, the other with too much sweetness."

It was already late when they returned to the manor.

Xiaosan carefully settled Christa down, then picked up the already dazed Ani and walked towards her room.

The room was filled with a faint floral scent, the scent that belonged to Ani. Xiaosan carefully placed Ani on the bed.

However, just as Xiaosan was about to get up, suddenly, Ani seemed to wake up from her sleep, and her legs suddenly clamped around Xiaosan's neck.

At this moment, Xiaosan was so close to Ani's part that the unique fragrance on Ani's body slowly penetrated into his nostrils. It was a charming scent that mixed the sweetness of flowers and the body fragrance of a young girl, like a soft silk thread, entwining his olfactory nerves.

However, within this enchanting aroma, Xiaosan could also detect a faint scent of seafood. The seafood scent was not strong, but it was clearly discernible.

Chapter 76:075 Hugging Left and Right (Part ): Ani, you and Petra are my wings

At first, the "seafood" aroma of the jasmine isn't overpowering. But as I sniff it, it becomes...powerful! So powerful! The typical scent of a healthy woman. The actual flavor is a bit pungent with a hint of sourness.

"Do you want to leave now?" Ani slowly opened her eyes, her eyes flashing. She looked straight at Xiaosan with complex emotions in her eyes... like a hazy love, and like lingering anger. The atmosphere in the room instantly became subtle.

Ani's legs were still wrapped around Takashi's neck, but she quickly glanced away, a touch of shyness in her movements. Moonlight shone on her face, causing it to blush slightly. "After all, I'm a woman," Ani said in a low voice. "...I've already come this far."

"I don't want to hurt you. Annie, you don't know yet, I..." Xiaosan stared at Annie, wanting to pour out all his inner thoughts.

However, Ani suddenly made a move. Her slender fingers gently lifted and slowly placed them on Takashi's lips. The warmth of Ani's body on those fingers brought Takashi's words to an abrupt halt.

Xiao San was caught in a dilemma. On the one hand, he knew that Ani felt for him, and it was not easy for her to do this given her personality; on the other hand, he did not want to have unnecessary physical relationships with other women.

In the end, the tide of emotion broke through the defense line of reason, kindness and emotion (Ellie +1) defeated coldness and reason, but he still couldn't control himself.

The morning sun streamed into the room, and Ani snuggled up to Takashi's chest. Her golden hair, like Airi's, was loose, and her lips were raised, her face full of happiness.

Over the past few days, Christa has keenly noticed the changes in the relationship between Takashi San and Ani.

In the corridor of the villa, Christa looked out the window at the scene outside... It was the swing in the courtyard, and Ani and Xiaosan were sitting on it. Ani sat on Xiaosan's lap, her face filled with a happy smile, and Xiaosan's eyes were full of doting.

A sharp pain surged... the pain spread from the depths of her heart, spreading throughout Christa's body. A trace of loneliness and sadness flashed in her eyes, and her lips trembled slightly. She stood there quietly, gazing at the two people outside the window.

Christa was in great pain, often crying in a corner where no one was around. At night, she tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

Ani was very happy. Every night, she would take the initiative to invite Xiaosan and ask for his favors. And... often, she would do it regardless of the occasion, time, or place, enjoying the pleasure and excitement of "stealing."

When the ice melts, it is replaced by the endless fire of desire.

She looked at Takashi with eyes full of love, as if he was everything to her. Sitting on his lap, she felt like she owned the world, and everything around her became beautiful and dreamy. No one had ever seen Ani like this.

However, this happiness was like a fragile bubble and did not last long.

One day, Ani accidentally heard about Petra's existence from other servants.

"...Petra? Who is it?" Ani asked in confusion.

"Of course it's Master Xiao San's wife." The servant's answer was like a bolt from the blue, shattering her happy dream.

In the room, the air seemed to freeze.

Anger and confusion burned in Ani's eyes, and she questioned Xiaosan with a trembling voice: "I gave you everything I have, but is this how you treat me?" Her hands were clenched into fists, her nails digging into her palms, and her body was shaking slightly.

Xiao San's face was filled with guilt as he slowly confessed his relationship with Petra to Ani. He held Ani's arm tightly with both hands, "...Ani, listen to me, I'm not hiding this from you on purpose. I will treat you well for the rest of my life, believe me."

Ani's lips trembled slightly, and she sneered, "For a lifetime? Do you think I will believe your nonsense?" She exuded a cold aura.

Christa stood quietly outside the door, her bangs covering her expression like a curtain, making it impossible to see the emotions in her eyes.

After a while, Ani pushed the door of the room open violently. She walked out angrily without even looking at Xiao San, and said coldly: "I never want to see you again."

Of course, although Ani angrily said those harsh words, she didn't really leave Takashi San's side.

When Xiao San chased her to comfort her...

"Either you choose me and break up with that woman, and from now on you will only have me in your heart; or you choose that woman, then I will withdraw without hesitation and disappear from your world forever." Ani's voice was cold.

Over the past few days, Xiao San used all his tricks to coax Annie. Every day he would appear in front of Annie with a carefully prepared small gift...either a flower with morning dew, or a small candy that Annie once liked.

He followed Ani, speaking gentle words non-stop.

And Christa, like an old thing forgotten in a corner, felt neglected. She silently watched Xiao San circling around Ani, her heart filled with bitterness. Her figure seemed increasingly lonely, sitting quietly in the corner of the garden alone. "...This is not bad, right? As long as I can stay by Xiao San's side, it's enough."

On a sunny day, Ani was strolling through the manor as usual... Although she still looked angry on the surface, her tightly pursed lips and slightly cold eyes seemed to express her dissatisfaction with Xiaosan. However, deep down, she secretly felt a sense of anticipation.

Her eyes would occasionally drift to the corners where Xiao San might appear, and she would secretly wonder, "What method will this guy use to coax me today?"

Not long after, the sound of footsteps was heard in the quiet surroundings. Ani looked up and saw Christa trotting towards him.

Christa's face flushed slightly from running, her eyes filled with anxiety and uneasiness. She gasped for breath and said in a hurried voice, "Oh no, Ani. Hurry up..."

When Ani heard this, her face, which had been filled with a hint of anticipation, was instantly filled with confusion. Her beautiful eyebrows raised slightly, "What happened?"

Christa took a breath and then said, "I saw the military police take my brother away."

Chapter 77:076 Hugging Left and Right (Part ): Ani, Christa, you are all my wings

When Ani heard this, his pupils suddenly contracted, "What did you say?"

Christa continued, "The military police burst in and took my brother away. They accused him of smuggling contraband and plotting to overthrow the monarchy."

Ani's lips began to tremble slightly, and her hands unconsciously clenched into fists. She knew the severity of the charge.

The Military Police, a unit that guards the people and maintains order at the King's side, are open to voluntary enlistment by the top ten performers in the annual training corps. Soldiers with extensive experience in the garrison corps can also apply for transfer.

Each city wall is staffed with approximately 200 military police. Their primary duties are to manage the training corps, monitor the stationed corps, and oversee firefighting. They are also responsible for arresting and detaining political prisoners and major criminals. The military police prioritize investigating crimes involving the nobility or the royal family.

Located in the Stohet district east of the Sina Wall... In the dim prison corridor, two gendarmes, one on each side, led Xiao San slowly forward. Finally, they arrived in front of a cell. The rusty iron door creaked harshly, and the two gendarmes escorted Xiao San inside.

"We are just following orders. But for a good person like you, Master Xiaosan, everything will be fine as long as we investigate thoroughly." One of the military police (Eddie) said politely.

"It's okay, I understand. It's work after all! You've worked hard too." Xiaosan said with a smile.

Another military policeman (Lal) nodded silently in agreement. "Yes, in any case, Master Xiaosan, please bear with it for now and stay here for a while. I'm sure everything will be fine."

After the military police left, Xiaosan slowly walked to the bed. He sighed softly, then slowly lay down on the bed. His body fit against the hard mattress, and the wooden bed made a slight creaking sound.

He was alone in the cell, small but not cramped. The walls were gray stone, cold but thankfully free of that nauseating musty odor. The floor was relatively clean, free of debris. There was a small vent in the corner, occasionally letting in a faint draft of fresh air.

Although from a modern perspective, this is a real prison, but in fact... this is considered to be the best cell in the prison.

Whether it's the attitude of the military police or their current treatment... this is of course all the result of money manipulating people. If guns and swords are the weapons of the soldiers, then the weapon of the businessmen is money.

If it were an ordinary civilian, then the torture instruments in the prison (the Great Memory Recovery Technique/bushi) would be what they would enjoy after entering the prison.

Therefore, Xiaosan wasn't worried about his future. This wasn't the first time he'd been arrested... Each time, he'd managed to escape smoothly through the power of money and connections. Outside the prison, there were plenty of people trying to get him out.

Meanwhile, in the room of the villa, Ani's eyes were determined. She reached out and pulled open the wardrobe door, making a slight "creaking" sound. Inside the wardrobe, the training corps uniforms were neatly stacked in the corner.

Christa looked at her worriedly, her eyes full of concern. She bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and finally asked, "Ani, what do you want to do?"

"Need I ask? Of course, it's to rescue Xiao San." Annie said, her voice low and without the slightest hesitation. She raised her hand and put on the ring that could cut her finger at any time, obviously she was ready to "use the power of the giant".

Annie doesn't consider herself a good person... She doesn't have Reiner's desire to become a national hero, nor does she have Eren's thirst for revenge. To protect her hard-earned happiness, Annie will do anything.

Due to human nature, a man’s fickleness is never a big problem as long as he is good enough.

"I...I want to go with you too." Christa said firmly again.

Afterwards, Ani and Christa changed into the training corps uniforms.

Annie slid onto her top with ease. The form-fitting fabric clung tightly to her torso, highlighting her slender yet powerful waist. Her figure flowed smoothly down to her shoulders, and her legs were long and straight, draped in equally tight pants. The hems of the pants tucked in neatly above her boots, adding a touch of coolness.

Christa put on her white blouse, carefully buttoning the collar one by one. The collar fit her fair neck, highlighting her unique heroic spirit. Her hips were rounded by the uniform pants. Although she was petite, she was a "natural birth type", the type that could arouse men's desire.

At night, the small prison cell was filled with the pungent smell of alcohol. Eddie and Lal were sitting at the table drinking.