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

"Oh?"

Does that mean she can already activate her ability? Hearing this, Xu Shi couldn't help but ask, "Then how many times can you use your ability?"

"Given the current situation... just once?"

The white-haired loli pondered for a moment and said, "Don't think that one time is too little. It's more than enough to find out who the opponent is, but I can't help with anything else."

"how about you?"

Xu Shi paused for a moment, then said, "Don't tell me you'll die after you use it."

"Anyway, I don't have to worry about anything with you taking care of me."

Xia Ke'an smiled. "I've been a burden to her for so many years, it's not a bad thing to let her have an easier life in the future... I'm quite relieved to hand her over to you, you'll treat her well, right?"

She didn't answer Xu Shi's question directly, but that was essentially a tacit agreement.

Xu Shi suddenly realized why the old lady had insisted on avoiding Xia Wuyou and talking to him alone.

If it were about those things from before, then Xia Wuyou would just listen, what's the big deal... Is it because she's considering that this topic might come up? It's obvious that she doesn't want her niece to realize that she has this kind of thought.

However, her current emotions are indeed very different from usual—self-abandonment, self-blame and guilt, and that stubbornness to find the truth at all costs... To be honest, the white-haired loli is hiding it very well. Even with the ability to help, Xu Shi was unable to see through all of these things before.

His appearance was heartbreaking, and Xu Shi was also deeply moved when he saw it.

Therefore, after careful consideration.

He shook his head very seriously.

"No. If you die, I will torture her every day."

"……Why?"

Xia Ke'an was stunned.

"Mr. Xu, are you joking with me?"

She was caught off guard by this answer, and after a long pause, she stammered, "You, you wouldn't really do that... right?"

"Yes, because I don't do business at a loss."

Xu Shi's tone turned cold. "So my advice is, don't take any chances."

“Miss Ke’an should know that you are also one of the ‘values’ in the deal between Team Leader Xia and me.”

“I’ve invested quite a bit in you. If I don’t get the expected return, then I can only hold Team Leader Xia accountable and try to make up for it from her.”

What a joke! I spent so much money, nearly 100,000 yuan a day on treatment, and all I got in return was a one-time trial card for an SS-level superpower?

This isn't just a loss; it's a disgraceful blunder that will turn him into a crying cat and nail him to the pillar of shame.

"Well……"

Xia Ke'an was speechless for a moment, and lowered her head to listen to him continue.

"And as you said, we share common goals."

Xu Shi said with a straight face, "If that's the case, why are you wallowing in self-pity? You don't actually think this kind of behavior is cool, do you?"

"What, you're lecturing me now..."

The white-haired little girl pouted, and, somewhat unconvinced, repeated her old tune, "I'm even more..."

"That's enough. Saying that only makes you look like an idiot."

Xu Shi poked her forehead twice in annoyance. "In my opinion, trading your life for the enemy's is the most foolish thing to do. It's punishing yourself for someone else's mistakes."

"Not to mention you're not entirely confident, haven't you thought about what will happen if it fails?"

The idea that the body can shrink but the mind can remain sharp is a fallacy. In any case, he felt that this little thing in front of him was a good counterexample.

"Stop poking me, it hurts..."

Xia Ke'an covered her forehead and said weakly, "Then, what do you suggest we do..."

"If you push me too far, believe me, I'll poke you with this!"

Xu Shi gave her a cold shoulder, "Anyway, don't be in such a hurry. If you really want to use your pathetic abilities, there will be plenty of opportunities for me to exploit you later."

"..."

After being scolded by him, Xia Ke'an's previously droopy lips turned up in a smile when she came to her senses. "Isn't it a bit inappropriate to use the word 'exploit' on a weak little girl like me?"

"Now you realize you're a weak little girl?"

Xu Shi wasn't buying it.

"I can't out-fight you."

The white-haired girl looked aggrieved, but her smile only grew stronger. "I know I was wrong, Mr. Xu, please forgive me?"

"...Just focus on getting better and don't do anything stupid again."

The atmosphere in the ward eased considerably. Seeing her like this, he almost laughed, so he didn't say anything more and got up to walk outside.

"However, I won't take back what I said about exploiting you."

Slightly slightly.

Xia Ke'an made a face at his back, "Can't you say something nice?"

However, while making her comments, she couldn't help but blush a little.

Whether he was talking nonsense or scolding himself with a stern face, Xu Shi was ultimately concerned about her, and he got angry when he saw her giving up on herself.

So, he was truly sincere towards himself...

The truth is, the white-haired loli was also a bit confused about this before, and she didn't explain it clearly when she came last time... Do you want the ability or the person as well? Her words just now actually had an element of testing in them.

Now she can be completely certain that he is a greedy guy.

So, what about her feelings for Xu Shi?

To be fair, Xia Ke'an is not some naive and ignorant girl. Given her past status, how many people have pursued her?

Those people were either mediocre or had impure motives, flattering and cajoling in a roundabout way, and none of them caught her eye.

But things were different at Xu Shi. Thinking back, this guy had actually been playing the straight game the whole time, and quite aggressively at that. "Poke me with your bottom? How are you going to poke me then...?"

But that's just how he is, isn't it? He's incredibly bold yet meticulous, decisive in his actions, and even a bit ruthless... It's not that this is a bad thing; on the contrary, it's a plus for Xia Ke'an, who was once the daughter of a conglomerate. Indecisive people are the ones who die quickly.

No wonder her niece fell for him. Thinking back to how Xia Wuyou used to complain about Xu Shi, but now she's the one stopping her from criticizing him, Xia Ke'an found it inexplicably funny.

He's quite charming, little boy.

The white-haired loli pursed her lips; it would be a lie to say she wasn't tempted.

But... wouldn't this be considered stealing a man from my niece?

And...

"How could anyone actually like a younger person..."

Xia Ke'an looked at herself in the mirror, blushed, and muttered to herself, her mind a complete mess.

As she was thinking, Xia Wuyou pushed open the door and walked in, "Auntie."

"what……"

Xia Ke'an gently patted her cheeks to calm herself down. "Xu Shi is gone?"

"Yeah, he said he had something to do."

Xia Wuyou didn't know what they had talked about, and upon hearing this, she simply nodded, her tone carrying a hint of reluctance.

I haven't hugged him enough yet...

However, she was also a little curious about their private conversation. "Speaking of which, Aunt, what did you and Xu Shi talk about? You were being so secretive and wouldn't let me hear."

"us……"

The white-haired loli blinked and briefly summarized what had just happened into one sentence.

Xu Shi said he was going to torture you severely.

Xia Wuyou: "?"

……

"Don't Take Things Out of Context"—Excerpt from "Don't Take Things Out of Context"

Something's still not right; I'm revising the earlier chapters... I should be fine in the next day or two.

I'm very sorry for the impact on the reading experience. Everyone, please join the group. I'll send out a red envelope tomorrow night.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 105 Was my grandfather really this kind of person?

Besides Xia Wuyou, there was another curious child at this moment.

Xia Wuyou stayed at the hospital and didn't leave. The one who came to pick up Xu Shi was naturally the conscientious Miss Su Lin.

As soon as she got into the car, she casually asked, "Did the young master and Miss Ke'an talk about anything?"

To be honest, for an elite butler like her, asking questions is a very basic mistake, no matter how close the relationship is.

But the situation is different now; there are more and more girls around the young master... So even though she knew it, she still couldn't resist.

"Ah, I told her that I was going to give our team leader Xia a good hard time."

Xu Shi didn't care. He stretched and, without saying a word, used the same part as Xia Ke'an in his reply.

"...Young Master, you certainly have a unique sense of humor."

Su Lin was stunned when she heard this. She was saying she wanted to torture her niece in front of her aunt.

Not to mention what kind of serious torture he could possibly be talking about... I can only say that he truly lives up to his reputation as a young master.

"So what are you planning to do now? You don't mean you want me to help you prepare the props, do you?"

Thinking this, she secretly rolled her eyes and muttered a complaint under her breath.

"If you want, that's fine too."