In this cyberpunk era, why are you still playing the traditional villain?

"Well done, Chengcheng, you've worked hard."

Xu Shi couldn't help but marvel again at how wonderful Jiang Chengcheng was, saying that he liked her more and more the more he looked at her. "But you should also pay attention to balancing work and rest. There's no need to rush. Just take it slow."

"You don't need to worry too much about me, I know what I'm doing."

Jiang Chengcheng chuckled shyly, "It is my greatest honor to be able to provide assistance to Chairman Xu."

"That's good." Xu Shi replied with a smile.

Logically speaking, after discussing these matters, Ms. Jiang Chengcheng's performance review should have ended.

However, she still didn't seem to have any intention of leaving. Instead, she looked at Xu Shi cautiously with an expectant gaze, and didn't even let go of the hand he was holding.

Seeing this, Xu Shi couldn't help but chuckle; her look was quite easy to understand.

Speaking of which, Jiang Chengcheng has changed quite a bit during this period of time.

Her appearance is one thing, but now she's wearing a white lab coat from the engineering department on the outside, a black shirt and pantyhose underneath, her round glasses have been replaced with contact lenses, and her hair has been styled. She's no longer the country bumpkin she used to be; she's now quite a sight to behold.

On the other hand, there are the changes that have occurred in the engineering department since she took over.

After becoming the top leader of the engineering department, she didn't make many changes or reforms to her subordinates. In fact, the original staff of the engineering department didn't treat her very well either—after all, when Jiang Fengshan was still around, they only thought of her as a timid and inconspicuous person.

However, not long after that, when Xu Shi looked again, everyone in the engineering department was completely obedient to her, and even a little... afraid of her.

Xu Shi didn't know what methods she used to make them obey her so readily, but considering what she did to Jiang Fengshan in prison, he could probably guess seven or eight parts of the story.

Goodness, could it be that she has awakened some strange attribute... Xu Shi sighed inwardly, but he had never seen her show such emotions before.

This is the best example of her complete depravity. No matter how she acts in front of others, she is always obedient to herself and will do her best to fulfill her own demands.

This pleased him quite a bit, and he had long since seen through the other party's emotions.

Curiosity, excitement, jealousy, and desire are all real, especially jealousy, which is exceptionally strong.

Was it because of what I've been doing to other people lately, like Lin Yue and Ye Shanshan?

If that's really the case, then this emotion is far too sensitive... Xu Shi sighed helplessly, a hint of amused amusement in his eyes.

"Is there anything else, Chengcheng?"

"I……"

Jiang Chengcheng hesitated, unsure how to begin.

"If you have any other requests, feel free to speak up."

Xu Shi continued to tease her, "Otherwise, I wouldn't know what you're trying to say."

"Could...could I have a small reward, Mr. Xu?"

With his encouragement, Jiang Chengcheng finally dared to speak up.

"for example?"

Xu Shi, however, still pretended not to understand, "Of course, the reward is no problem. How about I treat you to a late-night snack?"

"No, no..."

Jiang Chengcheng blushed as he teased her, but she finally mustered up her courage, closed her eyes, and slowly reached her free hand under his clothes.

"I... I'd like to make you a late-night snack, Mr. Xu... Is that alright?"

It's clear that she still retains the shyness of a young girl who hasn't experienced much intimacy.

There was no response to these words for a long time, and it seemed that Xu Shi had stopped the restless little hand.

...Is that not allowed?

This made Jiang Chengcheng a little disappointed, but she didn't know what to say.

However, the next second.

She felt herself being lifted up in a princess carry, and cautiously opened her eyes to be greeted by Xu Shi's slightly teasing smile.

"This reward is quite substantial; Chengcheng is a very greedy child."

"But... it can be satisfied."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chengcheng's cheeks flushed. She remained silent as he carried her toward the bedroom, wrapping her arms around his neck even tighter.

……

This was destined to be a grueling night.

But if we're talking about who suffered the most, it's probably Ye Shanshan, who was tied up and locked up.

Logically speaking, the soundproofing of each room should be quite good, but those soft moans just kept getting into her ears uncontrollably.

Being treated like this was bad enough, but the complications from her superpowers have made her desperately crave sleep.

But how can I possibly fall asleep like this!

You might as well give me a sedative injection!

So annoying!

A bite of meat

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 73 Haha, we've all chatted for so long!

Just as Xu Shi and Jiang Chengcheng were having an in-depth discussion about work matters, Xia Wuyou, who had left the "Snake Ring" building, also returned to the hospital.

She basically lives here now—Xu Shi's private ward is no different from a luxury hotel, and it's still spacious with her in it. She can also stay with her family, which is a win-win situation.

She had intended to be quiet so as not to disturb her aunt's rest, but as soon as she opened the door, she found that Xia Ke'an was not asleep at all, but was reading a book with a small lamp on.

"Hey? Auntie, what's wrong with you..."

Xia Wuyou was somewhat surprised to see this.

"I can't sleep."

Xia Ke'an put down her book and smiled sweetly, "I had a nightmare and woke up to find you weren't beside me, so I was a little scared... Where did you go?"

"I……"

Xia Wuyou didn't want to talk about it, but after thinking about it, she told him everything that had just happened.

She used to rarely talk about these things with her aunt, thinking the white-haired loli knew nothing... However, since discovering that the other woman seemed to see through everything, Xia Wuyou gradually became more willing to discuss these matters with her.

"...So that's how it is?!"

After hearing her niece's story, Xia Ke'an was both amused and exasperated. "Xu Shi called you over in the middle of the night just for this kind of thing?"

"you do not say."

Xia Wuyou pouted, "If I had known it would be like this, I would have pretended not to hear and not gone."

"But you still went, and it seems you didn't miss a single thing he asked you to do, Wuyou."

The white-haired girl teased, poking her cheek. "I feel like you're listening to him more and more... Our little niece has changed quite a bit lately."

"Auntie, please don't make fun of me."

Xia Wuyou felt wronged, but she couldn't refute her words.

She used to be able to brush it off by saying "it's for my family," but honestly, after talking to Su Lin, she realized that it wasn't just for that reason anymore.

More importantly, she also derives pleasure from unconditionally obeying Xu Shi.

Such thoughts are undeniably strange; how could I possibly think like that… But the feeling was wonderful, and it even made her unconsciously develop a dependence on it.

"Then Auntie, tell me, is what I'm doing... good or bad?"

She gently shook her head, subtly seeking Xia Ke'an's opinion.

"I'm not sure either."

The white-haired loli stroked her chin and thought for a moment, "But if you insist on asking, I can only say that whether it's good or bad, there's really no difference."

"Ok?"

That's how it is.

Xia Ke'an pointed to her heart and said seriously, "In my opinion, as long as you follow the ideas here and make a decision that you feel is beneficial, why bother to argue about whether it's good or bad?"

These words were not meant to persuade people to do good; they even carried a hint of extreme self-interest and indifference. However, Xia Ke'an seemed to be teaching Xia Wuyou without any pressure.

After all, she used to be a very shrewd and capable person, and she was long past the age of judging things by right and wrong. She was no longer innocent or naive. If there was anyone in this world she could still care about, it would probably only be her little niece, with whom she depended on each other.

That's why we teach her this way, so she won't be burdened by meaningless emotions later.

"Not to mention that we're all living under someone else's roof now, so there's no point in arguing with him, right?"

"After all... we have more important things to do."

"..."

Xia Wuyou remained silent upon hearing this, only nodding quietly.

It seems we're not on the same page... but Xia Ke'an's words are not wrong either. The so-called "more important thing" naturally refers to the destruction of "Refractive" back then.

Although the two rarely brought it up, their desire to find the truth was unspoken.

The white-haired loli has nightmares because of this—the greatest tragedy is watching tragedy unfold without being able to stop it.

"It's probably difficult to find the truth on our own... Fortunately, we have someone to rely on now, which gives me a glimmer of hope."

Xia Ke'an sighed, "But now is not the time. I will talk to Xu Shi when the time is right."

"But this matter...has nothing to do with him, right?"

Xia Wuyou expressed her understanding, but couldn't help but wonder, "Even if you talk to him, Aunt, will he definitely agree?"

"You should always give it a try."

The white-haired loli laughed, knowing that Xu Shi's target wasn't just his little niece, but also her.

The little boy has quite the ambition... Recalling their slightly ambiguous interaction in the hospital room last time, she couldn't help but blush a little.

Since I am useful to him, I can be a bargaining chip.