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

Say.

"That incident back then may not have been unrelated to him."

"Hey?"

Xia Wuyou didn't understand, but when she wanted to ask again, she saw that Xia Ke'an had already lain down. "Okay, okay, you're back and I'm sleepy too. Get some rest, you have to get up early tomorrow."

"……Oh."

Xia Wuyou muttered something, turned to go wash up, then suddenly turned back, "Then... what about him?"

"he?"

Xia Ke'an closed her eyes, knowing that her niece had changed the person she was asking about. "I haven't been paying much attention, but if I'm not mistaken, the recent expansion of Sin City 'Disge' is probably inseparable from him."

“Someone like Zhang Shijun is no match for him... He might just turn the tables on him soon.”

She had no doubt about it.

But despite saying it, Xia Ke'an couldn't help but think about it.

Given Xu Shi's style, would he really just stand by and watch such a thing happen?

-

The next day.

When I slowly woke up, the digital clock by my bedside had already reached eleven o'clock.

Haha, it's been so long already! I was so engrossed in talking about work with Jiang Chengcheng last night that I passed out, and I'm only just waking up now.

Jiang Chengcheng was still sleeping soundly. When she heard the noise, she just sniffed and casually draped her delicate, lotus-root-like arm over him.

Who knows if she's actually awake or not... but she's clearly quite happy, with a faint smile on her lips and a hint of lingering pleasure on her face.

As she said, in her view, her body and soul already belonged completely to Xu Shi, so handing over what belonged to Xu Shi to him was naturally a happy thing.

"Still not getting up?"

Xu Shi tidied her messy hair, smiled helplessly, removed her hand, and got out of bed.

"……Why?"

Seeing that he was about to leave, Jiang Chengcheng stopped pretending, opened her eyes and subconsciously grabbed him, "Chairman Xu, where are you going?"

"I'm going out to take care of some things."

"Then let me go with you?"

"No need, it might be a bit dangerous for you. Chengcheng, you should get some rest. I'll give you a day off."

"Oh... then you must be careful."

Hearing him say that, Jiang Chengcheng didn't stop him anymore. She just obediently got up and helped him put on his clothes.

Xu Shi was very pleased with this, and kissed her face again before leaving.

After he left, Jiang Chengcheng slowly lay back down, grabbed his pillow, took two deep breaths, let out a satisfied groan, and went back to sleep.

Her body is still soft.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 74 When do lemons turn sour?

"How was your rest, Miss Ye?"

Hearing Xu Shi ask this question, Ye Shanshan, who had just been untied and was stretching her muscles, just wanted to glare at him to death.

How dare you even ask that? Are you barking like a dog?

She was almost tortured to death last night—being tied up was uncomfortable enough, but having this thing in her mouth made it even worse, not to mention being able to hear him moaning and groaning next door.

Originally, her superpower complications were not serious; she would simply feel extremely weak and sleepy after using her powers. Usually, a good night's sleep and some medication would make her fine.

However, these factors combined made it impossible for her to fall asleep, and she only managed to doze off in the middle of the night.

It would be a miracle if they could get proper rest.

You know how to torture people... But she didn't realize that despite being tortured, her resentment didn't seem as strong as she had imagined.

Clearly, she has also become one of the victims of "victim implantation" - in fact, even Xu Shi, who "increases entropy of evil thoughts", has not forgotten to use his superpowers and give you a one-stop service.

However, there's no need for the kind of victim-dependent dependence that Lin Yue has for the time being... Thinking this, Xu Shi said gently, "Would you like something to eat? After you finish eating, come out with me."

“…Wu?”

Ye Shanshan was taken aback when she heard this, and then shook her head vigorously.

How can I go out wearing something like this?

"But you're still my secretary."

Xu Shi tilted his head. "Or perhaps you'd like to stay at the company for the afternoon's presentation?"

"..."

What else could Miss Ye Shanshan say? She could only pray in her heart that the lemon would turn sour soon.

-

Four o'clock in the afternoon, Sin City, District Seven.

There is one place in the area that stands out from the rest. Instead of crooked, stacked old prefabricated houses, or syringes and garbage scattered all over the ground, there is a three-story classical pavilion, which is spotless and even has incense used to mask the unpleasant smell of various medicines mixed together.

This is the headquarters of the "Long Knife Gang". The gang members stationed here all wear ancient-style Tang suits, and each of them carries a long knife at their waist, which is very much in line with their gang name.

However, don't be careless because of this. It's basically just for decoration. Nobody expects to fight with it. In fact, the most common scene that residents of District 7 see is members of the "Long Knife Gang" pulling out guns from under their clothes and doing a cyber-Iaijutsu while fighting.

At this very moment, Ding Jun, the leader of the "Long Knife Gang," was sitting on the rooftop of a pavilion, holding a purple clay teapot, sizing up the young man in front of him who was sitting with his legs crossed.

"Your Excellency... are you Mr. Xu Shi, a director of 'Snake Ring'?"

Although he has a square face with a full beard, he speaks in a refined and scholarly manner.

"It's the real deal, Chief Ding Jun. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Xu Shi also changed his clothes to a simple street-style sportswear... He had to do as the Romans do, wearing his usual clothes would be too flashy.

"I have admired you for a long time."

His inherent air of superiority was undeniable, which made Ding Jun take him seriously. "And who is this person next to Chairman Xu?"

"This is my secretary, Miss Ye."

Xu Shi introduced it to him with a smile.

"Oh."

Ding Jun nodded thoughtfully, a strange look appearing in his eyes.

The main problem is that Ye Shanshan's outfit is too strange—not only is she wearing a mask that covers half of her face, but the hood of her sweatshirt also covers the back of her head.

While it's understandable that people from Night City would disguise themselves when they come to Sin City, even your master isn't as well-covered as you are!

Ye Shanshan naturally noticed his curiosity, and felt both angry and annoyed.

You think she's trying to dress like this and she's almost out of breath... but if she didn't cover it up like this, her "silence" would be immediately obvious.

Xu Shi certainly wouldn't take it off for her; she couldn't untie it herself—it was all designed that if she tried to forcibly remove it, the circuitry embedded in the metal ball would electrocute her to the point of near death.

That's the only way to cover it up. Although wearing something like this in public is embarrassing, at least it won't be noticed, so at least I'm saving her some face.

The truth is that he thoughtfully fed himself before leaving the house, but no matter how he tried to adjust Xiaoqiu, she could only eat liquid food... But could this be considered Mr. Xu's last act of tenderness?

...Pah, pah, pah! He's so gentle! He should have finished earlier!

Ye Shanshan grumbled inwardly, feeling resentful.

"May I ask what brings you two here?"

Fortunately, Ding Jun didn't pay much attention to it and instead asked about serious matters.

"Let's make a deal with Chief Ding."

Xu Shi nodded. "Let's get straight to the point. I imagine you've been having quite a headache lately. I've heard that the people from the Sixth District have been trying to get their hands on the Seventh District every now and then."

"Under these circumstances, I think Chief Ding urgently needs to prepare some weapons?"

"...Then, how much assistance can Chairman Xu provide us?"

Having said that, Ding Jun naturally spoke frankly, "Furthermore, are you looking for a long-term partnership, or a one-off deal?"

In fact, the "Long Knife Gang" has always been backed by "Imaginary Numbers". However, it is a mature gang, and making two birds with one stone is a must.

There's no rule that says a gang can only rely on one conglomerate. You can find ten if you want... it just depends on how you manage things.

Moreover, Xu Shi was right; the people of "Disge" have indeed been acting rather recklessly lately, so we need to be prepared in advance. Besides, we shouldn't refuse aid that's offered to us.

In such cases, the prices offered by conglomerates are often low, sometimes even given away for free, and the quality is excellent, making it a very good deal.

"That's the question I should be asking Chief Ding."

Xu Shi smiled and pushed a list over. "This is roughly my expectation, but whether we want to cooperate long-term... that depends on your attitude."

Ding Jun took the list and glanced at it, his expression immediately showing some surprise.

Good heavens, what is this?

To be fair, the aid provided by the major corporations to the Sin City gangs is actually quite similar. Whether they make some themselves or order some from "Snake Ring" or "Shark Tooth," there is always a limit, and it's only some basic firearms and armor.

But Xu Shi was different—his list included many high-level, cutting-edge weapons, drones, laser weapons, and even armored vehicles… Many of these were high-quality items that Ding Jun had longed for but had no way to obtain!

Could this be a mistake...? Considering that "Snake Ring" hasn't cooperated with Sin City gangs for many years, he suspected that this young master was probably unfamiliar with the rules because it was his first time.

"This aid is a bit too much... Chairman Xu seems to be planning to take over 'Disgay' entirely?"

Ding Jun tried his best to control his emotions and tentatively asked.

"Chief Ding is right, I intend to ensure the utter destruction of 'Disgae'."

Xu Shi nodded. "But as you know, because of 'Dragon City,' I can't directly send a large-scale combat team into Sin City, which is why I came to you... If Chief Ding isn't willing, then I'll find someone else?"

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