Bad women are always eyeing me covetously.

Her voice was still as gentle as ever, but Xing sensed something was amiss.

"Kafka, are you alright?"

Xing asked cautiously.

All I got in return was a soft chuckle from the man: "What's wrong with me? It's just that the gift was returned."

"Since the other party likes to intercept gifts so much, we can just be more careful next time."

Meanwhile, Silver Wolf, who was sitting next to Kafka on the edge of the sofa, looked at the person who was smiling even more gently than before, and shrank back, trying to minimize his presence.

The other party was clearly not as calm as their words suggested.

The silver-haired girl watched the scene coming from the other side of the star with curiosity. She blinked her beautiful eyes and asked gently, "So, the little guy didn't receive the gift?"

At this moment, as if a beat behind, she asked softly.

"It was returned."

They were even provoked.

Kafka leaned back lazily in her chair, squinting her eyes, making it impossible to guess what she was thinking.

Her fox?

How could it possibly be hers?

Only this kind of thing is impossible.

It is absolutely impossible.

Kafka thought to herself, tapping her thigh with her finger, as if she were contemplating something profound.

Xiao Xilan.

Did you really not expect that these gifts were sent by them?

This was probably what they were thinking at that moment.

Meanwhile, the black cat, which had been watching the whole thing from the sidelines, elegantly licked its paws.

The cat's golden eyes gazed at the silent living room. After licking its fur, it finally found a comfortable position to lie down.

It's better not to tell them about some aspects of the future.

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Once Xilan was fully back on the ship, she no longer felt the gazes that were secretly watching her.

So, it wasn't just her imagination?

With a puzzled look on her face, Xi Lan said goodbye to the female employee and then obediently returned to her room.

After telling Ms. Emerald about her whereabouts, Xi Lan subconsciously touched the hand she had just held with that person.

"...I always encounter some strange things."

She muttered to herself, a little fox who had nothing to do, and then decided to try some other ways to pass the time.

I wonder when Ms. Emerald will be back today?

Do Xing and the others really not want to contact me?

No, no, I've already decided not to think about these things anymore.

Xi Lan quickly realized that she had been daydreaming again, and pinched her tail before she came back to her senses.

Xi Lan tried to focus all her attention on books.

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Meanwhile, Jade, who was having her usual meeting at the company headquarters, finally finished handing over her other work as night fell.

Emerald, having just stood up slightly, was already prepared to go back and cuddle with her little fox.

But that kind colleague didn't know where the news came from.

That flamboyant red hair, accompanied by a slightly nasty expression on his face.

Well, at least Jade doesn't really want to chat with the other person right now.

However, this colleague, whose smile was unsettling, didn't seem to want her to leave so easily.

She simply smiled as she watched the woman preparing to leave, and then said, "The little fox you captured from the Star Core Hunters and raised until now, what are you bringing to show everyone?"

It's not surprising at all that Long Jing would know this information.

Slightly swirling the liquid in the wine glass, Long Jing smiled charmingly.

"I'm curious to see what the little guy raised by those outlaws will be like."

“Hehe, nothing special, just an ordinary fox-person child.” Emerald smiled as well: “Besides, the child is very afraid of strangers.”

"And..." Emerald deliberately drew out her words, "that child is only close to me, so it's best if he doesn't meet strangers."

She smiled, but the next second she subtly asserted her dominance in front of her colleague who wanted to spy on her little fox.

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Chapter 43 You'll get what's coming to you, kid.

"Why is Jade so aggressive after raising a child? Although she was too good to me before."

Long Jing glanced at the holographic projection on the Jade side, which had gone out, and curled her lip in disinterest.

I thought I might be able to pry out something interesting.

But then this guy turned around and showed that same sly, malicious smile again. Hmph, it's not interesting at all.

"The strangest thing is that you're actually observing the child the other person is raising."

The children who had been listening silently for a while twitched their lips, but still couldn't help but speak up.

"Aren't you curious about what the little ones those guys raise will be like? I'm more curious about what they'll taste like."

“You should be glad Emerald didn’t hear you say that.” The toddler sitting in the chair twitched his eyelids. “I hope you can still have such a bright smile when other people’s parents come knocking on your door.”

Opal glanced at Dragon Crystal, whose smile was even more wicked than Jade's earlier. To avoid getting into trouble, it was best to pretend he hadn't heard that.

The conference call was then closed.

But why would Emerald raise a child that originally belonged to the Star Core Hunters?

The news had already spread throughout their area, but only Long Jing, who was bold and curious, asked about it.

The response they received was exceptionally protective of their child.

Opal doesn't understand this, but he won't ask any more questions.

As for those conversations just now, let's pretend they never happened.

He spun around in his chair, looked out the window, and enjoyed this rare moment of relaxation.

The little fox, completely unaware that her presence had already been exposed among the company's upper echelons, couldn't seem to concentrate on the book in her hands.

Only after Ms. Emerald returned did Xi Lan happily find an excuse to casually toss the book aside.

It quite rightfully took over the Emerald Lady's embrace, wagging its tail uncontrollably.

Like a little dog waiting for its owner to come home.

As soon as I opened the door, I was greeted by a jadeite gift from Xi Lan, and this thought suddenly popped into my head.

However, foxes are also canines.

In a sense, what Jade believes is not wrong.

Seeing the little face that brightened up at the sight of her, Emerald's subtle resentment towards work and colleagues dissipated considerably.

Holding the little fox, she asked if she had fun playing outside today.

Xi Lan thought about it very seriously.

“I’m so happy to have seen so many things I’ve never seen before, but…” Xi Lan hesitated for a moment, seemingly thinking about her next words: “I always felt like someone was watching me the whole way.”

She scratched her cheek, a slightly embarrassed expression on her small face.

"Maybe it's just my imagination! In conclusion, I had a lot of fun!"

Xi Lan wrapped her arms around Emerald's neck and affectionately nuzzled Emerald's cheek.

Upon hearing the news from the little fox, Emerald frowned slightly before instinctively embracing him.

For some reason, her intuition told her that this matter must be related to those Star Core Hunters.

but...

Looking at the little guy who has become so dependent on me now.

Perhaps they had selfish motives, or perhaps they had other ideas.

Jade simply smiled, not letting the little fox notice anything amiss, and concealed what she wanted to say.

It's okay if we don't tell the little one these things.

Right?

Jade, patiently chatting with the little one about everyday things, only felt a little relaxed at this moment.

As for what her colleagues said, Jade didn't care, nor did she want to care.

But if this guy really decides to target his own little fox, then don't be surprised if she starts stealing work from the other woman to boost her own performance.

Jade revealed that gentle smile, but the thoughts hidden in her heart gradually became more and more malicious.

But we'll put that aside for now.

At least for now, things are in a relatively stable state.

"I've finished up all my work for the next while, so I can show you around, okay? Would you like to go for a walk?"

Jadeite is rare, so an invitation was extended to Xilan.