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

As for whether He Laosan would suspect him or hold a grudge, Xu Shi didn't care.

He didn't believe He Yuqiang hadn't suspected him. Such a thing happened so soon after he got the goods; anyone would have noticed.

But what good would knowing do? For He Laosan, he had no better choice than himself right now, and besides, given his current situation, it was hard to say whether others would even want to associate with him.

When a person's survival becomes the most important thing, all he can usually do is submit.

Besides, what makes you, He Laosan, claim that I did it? Suspicion alone is far from enough; produce evidence. Do you have any? I doubt it.

This also applies to the Bureau of Investigation. In other words, at least until now, Tang Shuang has not suspected him of the attack and has not asked him a single question.

After all, when the warehouse in District 13 was attacked, the armored man appeared as someone who stood on the opposite side of "Serpent Ring".

From her perspective, what benefit would Xu Shi gain from sending someone to rescue Lei Song? It doesn't seem like there is... After all, he personally executed that guy right in front of her.

Under these circumstances, she naturally placed Xu Shi in a lower priority position, and still focused on the suspects in Sin City and the remnants of "Spark" as she had previously thought.

This is the effect you want.

Sending Xia Wuyou was meant to make Director Tang a witness in connection with the kidnapping. The two had clashed before, so her impression of him must be the deepest... Not to mention that the others were all borrowed from Ding Jun and were indeed gang members from Sin City.

This subtly distanced him from the matter.

By the time Tang Shuang uncovers the truth, she will likely already be completely under his control.

After all, the kind-hearted Chairman Xu never forgot to bring Tang Shuang into his camp.

It's often said that the Inspection Bureau is the dog of the six major conglomerates. While this is a joke, it's not entirely wrong. Even with a tough guy like Director Tang, they often have to compromise.

That's too much trouble. It's much easier to be a dog for me than for the six major conglomerates.

The previous chip deal had given her a taste of success, whether to improve their relationship or raise her expectations... and after this attack, his importance to her would inevitably increase even further.

At least things she had previously hesitated about have now been more or less shaken by this—with this premise in mind, things will undoubtedly be much simpler afterward.

How about adding fuel to the fire? For example, by hindering her in future collaborations... or to put it more simply, find an opportunity to plant a seed for her?

If we can't get the entire inspection bureau, taking her down first would be great. After all, her strength is undeniable. Who wouldn't like an A-level "upgraded" young woman?

"I guess I'm a bad person after all..." Xu Shi chuckled and shook his head, playing with the cup she had given him.

at this time.

Tuk-tuk-tuk.

There was a knock on the office door.

Upon opening the form, they found Xia Wuyou, who had come to report on the previous events.

"Thank you for your hard work."

Xu Shi stood up and took her hand. "How are you? Are you hurt anywhere?"

"...It's alright."

Faced with such a gesture, Xia Wuyou felt a little embarrassed and turned her head away shyly. "I'm not hurt... I completed the task you gave me very smoothly."

"That's good."

Xu Shi smiled and nodded, then pulled her to sit on the sofa. "But you must be tired, right? Why don't you get some rest first?"

Her complication was simple: fatigue and exhaustion caused by overworking her body—this is the type of complication that many "upgraded" sufferers experience, including Ye Shanshan.

"Oh."

Xia Wuyou responded and then moved closer to him, intentionally or unintentionally.

After what happened last time, her level of corruption was almost at its maximum. Shen He no longer had any presence in her heart... For her now, becoming Xu Shi's sword and obeying him was the most pleasant thing.

As for whether it's right or wrong, she doesn't want to consider it at all.

Sometimes when she was alone, she even felt a little guilty towards Xu Shi, after all, he had done many things for her that were hard to repay, and she had almost stood against him at the beginning.

Looking back now, I really shouldn't have done that. How could I have been so naive? Because of that kind of thinking...

This is why she still seemed somewhat evasive when facing Xu Shi.

But to be honest, Xu Shi's embrace was more comfortable than obeying him.

So she acted very awkwardly, and her cautious demeanor was completely unlike her usual self.

"If Team Leader Xia has any requests, it would be better if she spoke up."

This little gesture didn't escape Xu Shi's notice, so he took the initiative to lift Xia Wuyou's chin and said with interest.

"……hold head high."

Xia Wuyou paused, thinking to herself that he was definitely doing it on purpose, knowing she was embarrassed, yet still making her say it...

But the physical desire she felt was almost overwhelming, and she finally lowered her eyes and murmured, "Then, can you hug me...?"

Xu Shi smiled and pulled her into his arms, watching her fall asleep peacefully in his embrace.

Sometimes he found it amusing that although Xia Wuyou looked slender, she had actually worked out a lot as the field team leader and was a fitness-oriented beauty, often quite muscular.

But when she was in his arms, she became soft and limp again.

Is it true that women are made of water?

Xu Shi couldn't help but chuckle and gently pinched her cheek.

……

After using Xu Shi as a human-shaped pillow for two hours, Xia Wuyou finally woke up, feeling indescribably satisfied.

Not to mention that her mind was filled with his image just now, and she really didn't want to think about anything else.

"Oh, by the way, can you come with me to see my aunt?"

She shook her head, finally clearing her head a little. "She was talking to me earlier, saying she hadn't seen you in a long time."

"Oh?"

Xu Shi raised an eyebrow. "Miss Ke An, is there something you need from me?"

"do not know."

Xia Wuyou shook her head. "She won't tell me when I ask her."

"Looks like I have no choice but to go?"

Xu Shi smiled and sighed, still keeping everyone in suspense... "Shall we leave now?"

"...Let's wait a little longer."

Xia Wuyou blinked and clung to his arm, refusing to let go.

She wanted to savor the afterglow of what had just happened a little longer.

She's really starting to look more and more like a kitten.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 103 What's wrong with you, Auntie?

When Xu Shi and Xia Wuyou arrived at the hospital, Xia Ke'an was sitting in a chair reading a book.

The white-haired little girl, dressed in a hospital gown and white socks, dangled her feet in the air, humming a tune, and looked very happy.

"Long time no see, how is Miss Ke'an recovering?"

They look so cute... Xu Shi thought to herself that their family's genes were indeed remarkable; both the aunt and niece were top-notch beauties.

"Oh? Chairman Xu is here?"

Upon seeing Xu Shi, Xia Ke'an put down her book and replied with a smile, "Thanks to you, I'm much better now."

This is evident; she can now run and jump around without needing anyone's care. Xu Shi has also reviewed her medical records, and the relatively minor complications have mostly subsided. The remaining thorny and difficult cases are also being treated slowly, and everything is moving in a positive direction.

"That's good. I look forward to Miss Ke'an's speedy recovery."

Xu Shi nodded and sat down next to her, chatting casually, "Miss Ke An seems to really enjoy reading?"

He had noticed it before, but he hadn't asked about it.

"Yes, I've always had this hobby."

Xia Ke'an smiled and said, "Reading calms the mind, and there's often nothing else to do."

In the City of Night Sin, there are indeed not many people who can truly settle down to read. Working people are too busy to work, and if they really have free time, eating, drinking, having fun, and playing "God's Descent" are the first choices. Even if they want to read, they can just read on their wristbands. Paper books are considered obsolete products in this era.

It's not that there isn't a library, but it's always been one of the least popular places in terms of visitors. The biggest news about it in recent years has been about someone sleeping with another man's girlfriend in the library, which caused quite a stir and went viral throughout the entire City of Night Sin.

The only people who would still be interested in this and willing to dedicate time to it are probably people like the white-haired loli.

This can also be seen as proof that she was once a lady from a prominent family.

Xu Shi sighed briefly before getting to the point, "By the way, Team Leader Xia asked me if Miss Ke An needed anything from me?"

Xia Ke'an didn't answer, but tilted her head and winked at Xia Wuyou.

"……Know it."

Xia Wuyou realized what was happening, turned her face away, and muttered something.

She was actually a little resentful. What was there between the three of us that we had to talk about alone? Couldn't I listen?

But she listened to Xia Ke'an, and now she listened to Xu Shi even more, so she had no choice but to reluctantly avoid them and give them some private space.

This could be considered a form of obedience... She used this excuse to numb herself, and only then did she feel a little better.

Sigh, another hopeless, poor child.

"You finally have time to come see me?"

After seeing her niece off, the white-haired girl immediately put on a wronged yet reproachful expression, "I thought you were going to kidnap Wuyou and then abandon me."

"Stop, stop, you're making it sound so real."

Xu Shi looked like she'd seen a ghost. "Auntie, what's wrong with you? People will think I did something to you... You can't talk nonsense like that."

Moreover.

"If I really didn't care about you, would you have come as soon as Team Leader Xia said so? That's enough."