Bad women are always eyeing me covetously.

Although she had secretly seen it before, this mature and wicked woman now justified this behavior in front of Xi Lan.

Having had its tail pinched, Xi Lan could only lie in Emerald's arms and vaguely agree.

"Can I still go out, Lady Emerald?"

"Of course, but you can't do it alone."

Feeling the softness in her arms, Emerald chuckled.

The child wants to go play?

Then let's go have some fun.

Just don't cause yourself any problems.

Anyway, that's what Jade was thinking, which is why she agreed to let Xilan go out.

At least as a qualified... creditor (guardian), Jade felt she had done a very good job.

"Rest here with me today."

Of course, this was to prevent the little one from being uncomfortable being alone in the room, and she couldn't possibly be watching the monitor all the time.

So, it's perfectly normal to let this little guy sleep next to you tonight, right?

Jade thought this to herself.

"Um.."

Having no right to refuse, Xi Lan could only agree.

Although Ms. Emerald seemed a bit strange today, at least she wasn't unpleasant...

Completely mesmerized by the jade, Xi Lan only came to her senses the moment her tail was placed in the other's hand.

"You haven't finished using the essential oil from last time, have you, sweetie?"

Emerald's gentle voice rang in my ears, but her hands were doing a very unceremonious job of grooming the fur on her tail.

"Just bear with it, you'll feel much better in a little while."

Before her mind went lightheaded, the last thing Xi Lan remembered was Emerald's captivating smile.

what....

Perhaps she really had no way to refuse Ms. Emerald.

Xi Lan had unknowingly begun to absorb that person's scent little by little.

In her dazed state, Xi Lan seemed to feel as if someone had bitten her cheek.

Could it be an illusion?

She was wrapped in bedding infused with the scent of a jade lady.

Whether it was an illusion or not, when Xi Lan looked in the mirror in Ms. Emerald's bathroom the next day, she vaguely saw the purple lipstick that belonged to the other woman.

The little fox, her face flushed, quietly washed up before pretending nothing had happened and leaving. Lady Emerald didn't know why she needed coffee so early in the morning; at least now, dressed in her pajamas, she was different from how she had been with him before, and at least she felt very relaxed.

Upon seeing Xi Lan's cleaned face, the other party chuckled softly.

Then, as if teasing the little fox, Emerald smiled and pointed to her own cheek.

It's unclear what the little fox thought when it saw this action, but its cheeks flushed a blush before it came to Emerald's side.

She managed to stand on tiptoe and placed her hands on her shoulders.

Although Jade was somewhat puzzled, she still cooperated a little with the little fox and lowered her body.

As soon as she bent down, she felt that warm, soft touch against her cheek.

Good morning, Ms. Emerald.

After giving her a kiss and saying good morning to her, Xi Lan was about to leave when Emerald grabbed her collar.

Ms. Emerald smiled and returned the gesture in kind.

Good morning, little one.

In a great mood, Jade took the opportunity to pinch Xi Lan's little head, and it was visibly obvious that the other girl turned bright red.

It seems like it will take some time for people to get used to this.

"Go play obediently today."

She patted Xi Lan on the shoulder and smiled, "Don't do anything dangerous anymore."

Enchanted by that face, Xi Lan could only suppress her wildly wagging tail while nodding her little head.

Then, under Emerald's ambiguous gaze, the mesmerized Xi Lan staggered out of the mistress's room.

When Xilan returned to her room, she had already put on her air-purifying mask again and stepped out of the ship's gate.

And this time it was still the same female employee in charge.

"Please don't do anything so dangerous this time; it's not good for your heart."

She said to Xi Lan helplessly, "I don't really want my bonus deducted for now, Miss Xi Lan."

"...Ahaha, no way, at least I'll hide it better next time I do something like this."

Although the last sentence was muttered softly, the female company employee, who was wearing full protective gear, certainly heard it.

She ultimately decided not to take her eyes off the other person.

Absolutely not.

For their bonuses and year-end bonuses.

She casually fiddled with the monitoring device on her chest, making sure the camera could better focus on the little fox who seemed to be lost in thought.

Next, Xilan and the company employee returned to the place where they met Xiao Yelina yesterday, hoping to try their luck and see if they could meet her again.

This time, she was lucky. Xi Lan saw Ye Lina standing in the alley from afar, wearing that old mask again for some reason.

Seemingly noticing Xi Lan's gaze, Yelena turned her head and immediately saw the fluffy tail.

It wasn't until the second glance that I saw Xi Lan, who seemed completely unaffected.

Excuse me, ma'am, but your tail looks really nice to touch.

After silently apologizing in her heart, Yelena took a step forward and met Xi Lan once again.

Fortunately, she was wearing a mask, so Xi Lan couldn't see Yelena's expression.

Upon meeting, the little fox took the child's hand without any hesitation.

"Little Yelena, do you want to come back with me?"

In front of the company employees (and Jade, who was openly watching), Xi Lan started trying to recruit people.

Yelena, the person involved, tilted her head in confusion, seemingly not quite understanding why the other party would say that.

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Chapter Twenty-Nine: Mature Adults Choose to Have It All

Seemingly noticing Yelena's extremely puzzled gaze, Xi Lan also felt that her choice seemed a bit abrupt.

"As expected...it was too sudden."

Her desire for the other person to go with her was no different from Estella's behavior before.

Upon closer reflection, Xi Lan herself is actually a pitiful creature living under someone else's roof, and even has a lot of debt.

Even if she takes little Yelena back, whether Lady Emerald will agree is another question.

Having regained some clarity, Xi Lan lowered her head again: "Sorry, you should just forget what I said earlier..."

Even if my sister invites me, I won't go with you.

Looking at Xi Lan's appearance, Xiao Yelina was somewhat tempted by the suggestion to go together, but it didn't seem like a wise choice for her.

Perhaps the little child still harbors some expectations for the mother planet that raised him.

Perhaps there will be opportunities in the future, or I can do something based on my own abilities.

Yelena will not leave with Xilan.

However, those eyes remembered the logo on her clothes.

She had seen people with this symbol come here before, but she didn't know where they went afterward.

......

I think I'll meet this woman again later.

Little Yelena had this premonition.

Despite being rejected, Xi Lan didn't seem sad at all; in fact, she even looked a little relieved.

I'm sure Ms. Emerald overheard our conversation.

Xi Lan couldn't help but glance at the female employee next to her.

From now on, I'll do this secretly.

Surprisingly, the little fox felt a sense of guilt.

Why didn't you put on the mask I gave you before?

"If I bring it along, other adults will eye it. I don't want the gift you gave me to be taken away by someone else."

Yelena spoke matter-of-factly, observing Xi Lan's actions as she looked at her fox tail once again.

Its fluffy tail is always irresistible to pet.

But what reason could Yelena possibly have to keep touching Yulan's tail a few more times?