Dragon Clan: I am Lu Mingfei, the Intelligence Strategist, the God of Concepts!

Chapter 181 Have the White Dress Party Started Forming Cliques?
It turns out that when girls skip home to go out and play, they really are there to have fun.

Yesterday, Genji returned to the Snake Clan and, after holding a meeting of the clan heads, immediately revoked all the arrest warrants for Lu Mingfei and his group.

Following Su Enxi's advice, Genji decided to keep the matter of Tachibana Masamune being equal to the King and Herzog a secret from the heads of the five clans for the time being.

Of course, there's also the 'biological father' who suddenly appears.

Su Enxi believes that although Genjiro seems a bit dull, his dullness may not be an isolated case. Perhaps this kind of dullness is widespread among the heads of the Snake Clan. Therefore, in order to avoid these people causing any more trouble, you should ignore Tachibana Masamune and focus all your efforts on repairing Princess Kaguya.

She'll at least restore part of the database first; she can figure out a way to fix the server and other issues.

Yuan Zhisheng chose to follow the advice of this Su Sang.

After all, they just outmaneuvered the entire Sheqi family today, so their intelligence and strategic planning are undoubtedly superior to theirs.

the other side,
The crowd no longer needed to squeeze into Kazama Ruri and Sakurai Kogure's house.

The couple went out on a date, while keeping their promise to use their trusted confidants within the Ghost Clan to help Chu Zihang investigate the Executive Department's mission.

Chu Zihang himself decided to visit 'Chidorigafuchi'. He heard that there was a cherry blossom path a mile long with 800 cherry blossom trees along the way. Since he was already there, Old Tang thought the same thing, so he went with him. The two brothers had met in Binhai before and were acquaintances and comrades-in-arms, so there was no barrier between them when they talked.

The remaining members are the three-person nanny team, Lu Mingfei, and Erii.

Needless to say, Su Sang is a complete workaholic. She had just finished dealing with Yuan Zhisheng's matter when she decisively threw herself into the endless affairs of the organization.

Mai Shude went shopping and saw an exhibition in Ginza, Chuo Ward, by herself. It was said to be a masterpiece by a postmodern painter.

Lu Mingfei originally planned to bring Erii along as well.

Erii doesn't seem interested in going to exhibitions... but not wanting to go to exhibitions doesn't mean she's willing to stay in her hotel room playing games.

I finally managed to sneak out of the house, not to play video games, but to eat and shop!

Smack—Smack—

In Shibuya Ward, near the 109 Tower, lies another of the nanny group's three hideouts in Tokyo, with Susan holding a significant stake.

Erii carefully ate her five-colored fried rice, wiping the rice grains from the corners of her mouth.

Gomechahan, which means assorted ingredients, usually refers to five or more kinds of rich ingredients, such as diced ham, shrimp, eggs, diced carrots, and green peas. It can also be replaced with corn kernels and diced shiitake mushrooms.

This is the traditional way of making it, but the ingredients can also be upgraded to Hokkaido sea urchin, snow crab leg meat, fresh scallop pieces, A5 Wagyu beef dice, Iberian black pork char siu, paired with rare mushrooms and vegetables, such as dried mushrooms, black truffle shreds, baby corn, and some tricolor bell peppers, gold leaf shreds and grilled cheese slices for garnish and color.

Erii is very easy to care for; she doesn't have any of the picky habits common among princesses and young ladies.
She can accept both traditional and modern styles; she's happy as long as she has something to eat.

Lu Mingfei had just finished video chatting with Su Xiaoqiang and Nuwa, and after shutting down his computer, he said:

"After we've eaten, we'll go shopping."

Erii nodded first, then quickly took out her notebook and wrote: "Okay, I want to eat Five Eyes Fried Rice for lunch, and I want to see beautiful women."

"?"

Lu Mingfei was shocked: "But you're eating Five-Eyes Fried Rice for breakfast right now! You ate Five-Eyes Fried Rice last night too. Are you really the God of Five-Eyes Fried Rice? Do you eat Five-Eyes Fried Rice for every meal? And what's with looking at beautiful women?"

"I'm not the god of five-eyed fried rice. For dinner, I eat Hokkaido ramen with Oni Kinbo, and for supper, I eat pizza with meat chunks."

Erii meticulously wrote in her notebook, "Isn't shopping supposed to be tied to looking at pretty girls?"

"..."

Lu Mingfei couldn't help but rub his forehead, feeling a thousand complaints swirling in his mind, but not knowing where to begin.

Sure enough, it sounds like it's full of anime quotes. Erii's anime-centric style has reached its peak, and her worldview is different from that of normal people. Actually, if she were a girl, she should be looking at handsome guys when she goes shopping.

However, there is no need to correct this for the time being.

"Let's go buy you some new clothes first. I've convinced your brother not to arrest you for now, but you still need to change your clothes and dress up differently. That way, even if someone from your family is sent out or a bad guy bumps into you, it won't be easy for them to recognize you."

After dinner, Lu Mingfei and Zero took Erii out shopping.

I greeted the girl in the next room, and also brought her supplementary gold card.

Logically speaking, since Nono is going to Genji Heavy Industries to replace Erii as bait at this stage, Erii herself should also be developing her strength cautiously.

However, the girl had rarely left the Genji Heavy Industries building in her entire life, and faced with Erii's blank gaze and the longing for the outside world expressed between the lines of her notebook.

As the one who started it all, Lu Mingfei was really too embarrassed to keep her locked up in the hotel... Otherwise, wouldn't he become Yuan Zhisheng again?

"Sakura is amazing."

Erii's dark red eyes conveyed excitement.
It turns out that you can also change your appearance so that your family won't recognize you... She immediately got to work and added a brand new entry to the last section of her notebook, 'Eri's Tips for Running Away from Home'.

……

It was morning, and the Asahi Shimbun was playing on the giant screen. As one of the most central business districts in Shibuya, Tokyo, the 109 Building had already opened its doors early.

Perhaps it was because of the potato chip girl's gold card, or perhaps it was because of the princess-like aura of Zero's arrival, but a group of managers flocked to her with respectful flattery.

Lu Mingfei waved his hand, indicating that they only needed to arrange a few sales assistants.

After explaining their needs, several professionals wearing clothing store badges immediately began promoting the most popular clothing styles of the year.

High-waisted wide-leg pants paired with an off-the-shoulder top are stylish and perfect for a little girl like Erii's age; a simple A-line skirt paired with a light-colored shirt is particularly fresh and natural, and if you're prone to feeling cold, you can add a loose-fitting georgette jacket; and then there's the super cool look of leather pants with a tube top, which is sure to attract both men and women...

Lu Mingfei was completely bewildered. What was he mumbling about?

I was just about to offer some straight male perspectives,
But then, Empress Zero waved her hand with an air of grandeur.

Bring them all over and let Erii choose whatever she likes.

Lu Mingfei shut up, thankfully he almost forgot his current net worth.

Soon, next to the floor-length mirror in the VIP room, countless clothing boxes were piled up like a small mountain, clothes racks were full of clothes, and several young female shop assistants wearing clothing store name tags were coming and going.

Erii was even more bewildered than Lu Mingfei by the dazzling array of colorful outfits. She genuinely couldn't understand why there were so many different combinations.

When she watched anime at home before, didn't most of the characters wear the same clothes from the first season to the fifth season? Or if they died in the middle, if there was a scene of them being buried, they were still wearing the same clothes.

The same applies to real life.

The doctors always wore white coats, everyone wore black haori at family meetings, and every time my older brother came to play with me, he wore the black uniform of the Executive Bureau.

So she wore a red and white shrine maiden outfit all year round, regardless of the season, and naturally believed that as long as she changed her clothes, it would be difficult for others to recognize her.

But now, faced with a situation where she has to choose from a variety of novel clothes, Erii finds it difficult to make a decision.

It's even impossible to tell whether those seemingly single things are shoes, socks, or... headbands?

Erii didn't understand.

So she simply shook her head, poked Lu Mingfei with her finger, and held up her notebook: "Sakura, help me choose."

Lu Mingfei was stunned.

Ling is right. He has absolutely no experience in helping girls choose clothes. In fact, even his own clothes were bought for him by Su Xiaoqiang.

But should we call Su Xiaoqiang now and ask her to help Erii pick out clothes?

Uh……

They're in class.

Lu Mingfei felt a pang of guilt and quickly looked up at Ling for help.

It's unclear just how keen Zero's sense of fashion is.

But Erii is asking Lu Mingfei for directions, so Zero chooses to remain silent.

"Well... since we still have plenty of time, why don't we try them on one by one and see how they look on us?"

Lu Mingfei thought for a moment and then offered his suggestion.

He then suddenly screamed in terror.

"Hey! Erii! Don't take your clothes off here!"

……

"Leather pants and a strapless top, wow...it really makes my legs look long, I'm starting to look a bit like an old lady, but I need to be more enthusiastic with my expression. This outfit isn't suitable for girls with a 'nothing' style."

"That's one-sided. Long legs, I think it's alright, buy it."

"A black wrap dress and mid-length gloves, that's perfect. That's the cool vibe I'm looking for. What do you say, Rabbit Bro?" "Okay, I'll buy it."

"Denim shorts and a cropped t-shirt? A bit youthful and sexy, but it would be even better with sneakers. Definitely a campus beauty, but..."

"The school beauty is great, I'll buy her."

"What about this princess dress? You said before that princess dresses are a must-buy?"

"Yes, I'll definitely buy it."

On the sofas in the VIP lounge,

Lu Mingfei leisurely crossed his legs, sipping his tea and snacks.
Next to her is fashion consultant Mai Shude.

Su Xiaoqiang is far away, but there's an even more experienced fashionista nearby.

The long-legged girl had gone to see an exhibition in Ginza that morning, but after receiving a distress signal from Lu Mingfei, she immediately abandoned the group of ambiguous postmodern artists and rushed over to 109.

But now she realizes that she seems to be completely useless as a fashion consultant.

Whether her comments were good or bad, Lu Mingfei only used one word.

Buy, buy, buy.

Each new "buy" is more relaxed and natural than the last.

If it's suitable, say "It really matches!" If it's not suitable, say "Let's try a new style!"

Jiude Mai was speechless. Lu Mingfei had said all the good and bad things, as if he were under a spell.

However, she didn't feel like she'd come for nothing, since watching pretty girls change clothes was a treat.

Thinking about it carefully, what Lu Mingfei said actually makes sense.

This underworld princess, whom they abducted from the Snake Clan, is actually a blank slate. Apart from the default shrine maiden outfit, there is a lot of room for maneuver in how she dresses up.

Even if we take a step back and assume the worst, is it worth spending a little money to gain favor with a super hybrid who controls 'judgment'?

It's practically free!
The full-length mirror opened again, revealing a private VIP room. Behind the mirror was a changing room, and the girl with long, dark red hair emerged once more. This time, she wore a biker-style leather jacket over a fitted strapless top and a short skirt. Her chest, which had been hidden under the loose shrine maiden's dress, was now bulging, causing her to constantly look down at herself and reach out to adjust it, as if she were feeling a little suffocated.

The costume designer, Zero, followed behind.

They were startled when Erii tried to take off her clothes in the VIP room, but luckily Lu Mingfei reacted quickly and stopped her.

Erii is so lacking in common sense that she probably wouldn't know how to wear anything other than a shrine maiden outfit, so it's best to ask Zero for help.

"Well--"

Lu Mingfei changed to a more comfortable sitting position.

Looking at the girl walking out, I felt a strange sense of accomplishment.

Erii's every outfit change is satisfying and stunning. With her tall and slender figure and aloof demeanor, she is simply a natural-born model. Of course, this is also related to the careful selection by the fashion experts gathered from the entire floor.

"What about this one?" Mai Shude asked with a smile; this one was her creation.

"Maybe we should just forget about this one. Erii doesn't seem to be very comfortable wearing it," Lu Mingfei said hesitantly.

Upon hearing the comments, Erii immediately took the notebook Zero handed her and quickly wrote:

"Very comfortable."

After showing it to Lu Mingfei, Erii turned around and looked at herself in the mirror with a natural expression. Her face was actually a little rosy, and her dark red eyes revealed an undisguised joy like a deer.

Mai Shude tried her best to suppress her laughter.

Lu Mingfei had no choice but to change his mind and say, "Then let's buy it."

……

The shopping spree for 'clothes' ultimately continued until 2 p.m.

The busy shop assistants have been rotated twice.

Before this, Erii had always longed to go out and have fun. Now, for the first time, she experienced the joy of shopping. Her overall mental state was much better. She changed clothes for three or four hours without showing any signs of fatigue. If possible, she would like to keep changing clothes.

The conversation ended when the clothes rack was emptied, with Lu Mingfei saying, "Check, I'll take care of everything."

The building was filled with high-end brands. In three or four hours, Erii had tried on clothes that totaled over ten million yen. But that was nothing to Lu Mingfei. He didn't even need to use Potato Chip Girl's supplementary gold card. This amount of money was also nothing to Erii herself, but she had little understanding of money.

But this was an unprecedented experience. After leaving the delivery address and leaving the VIP room, the Edo-era little shrine maiden who stood out from the crowd disappeared. In her place was a princess in a snow-white dress. Her dark red hair was draped over her shoulders and back, which were covered by delicate skin. Her smooth, white arms seemed to reflect light under the incandescent lights. Just by looking at her, one could feel a sense of softness.

Lu Mingfei didn't even realize that his gaze lingered on Erii for a little too long.

The two walked ahead.

Behind her, Mai Shude gave Zero a mischievous look. This other flower blooming atop the glacier raised her crimson eyes slightly, as if asking, 'Hey, you emotionless girl, isn't this like inviting a wolf into the house?'

Zero looked back without any expression.

Mai, suddenly realizing what she meant, secretly gave her a thumbs-up, 'Wow, girl!'

"What are you doing?"

Lu Mingfei noticed a faint, sinister laugh coming from behind him and immediately looked away with a puzzled expression.

"No, I'm hungry, I need to eat."

Mai quickly put on a grin, afraid of ruining her best friend's plan to form a clique.

……

In the afternoon, the sunlight was lazy.

Instead of eating the Five Eyes Fried Rice, the group opted for the ramen from the nearby Ghost Gold Stick.

Erii wasn't very stubborn, perhaps because she was wearing new clothes and her favorability rating had increased. She immediately agreed to Lu Mingfei's suggestion. This ramen was called "Death Ramen," and its main ingredient was spicy miso soup, but Lu Mingfei thought it tasted a bit like Dongpo pork.

"Eri, would you like to get your hair done?"

Lu Mingfei stopped in front of a large beauty salon to ask for opinions.

Erii's most distinctive features are her hairstyle and hair color. Her hair is completely natural, almost untouched, and reaches her knees. This kind of straight, long hair isn't very fashionable these days, especially since hers is a rare dark red.

If you get a fringe, a perm, and a new hair color, I guarantee you won't recognize Yuan Zhisheng the next time you see him!

Erii instinctively grabbed her hair, then let go.

see,

Lu Mingfei explained, "Actually, it's up to you whether you want to do it or not."

It's true, the situation wasn't that dangerous. Erii had changed into a well-fitting outfit and looked completely refreshed.

Moreover, Shibuya has always been one of Tokyo's trendsetting areas. Around the 109 shopping district, many girls with deliberately tanned skin walk the streets in short skirts and thick platform shoes. Whether it's Erii with dark red hair or Rei with platinum blonde hair, aside from their outstanding looks, they don't stand out too much among a group of young men and women who love subcultures.

“If Sakura wants me to do it, I’m willing to do it.” Erii hesitated for a moment before writing in her notebook.

"Well, that's not quite how it works..."

Looking at the well-behaved girl in front of him, Lu Mingfei suddenly felt a toothache.
Her expression immediately turned serious as she said, "Eri, you can have your own ideas. Getting your hair done means dyeing your current hair a different color and then cutting it shorter. If you want to try it, we'll do it..."

Erii instinctively clutched her hair again, clearly afraid of losing it.

But this time, Lu Mingfei didn't say it directly for her.

It is obvious that Erii's current personality is the result of Herzog's deliberate guidance in the past. What Herzog needs is a weapon without self-awareness, and Lu Mingfei certainly benefits from this... but this is definitely not a healthy mindset.

Lu Mingfei hopes that Erii can have her own thoughts and be willing to express them.
It's wrong to let Lu Mingfei make all the decisions for her just because he's good to her and reliable, while ignoring her own will.

"I want to keep my hair."

Erii remained silent for a long time before finally writing in her notebook.

"Okay, then let's not do it."

Lu Mingfei nodded and smiled nonchalantly.

“Let’s continue shopping and buy you some more accessories, like a headband, earrings, and a necklace…”

(End of this chapter)