Bad women are always eyeing me covetously.

Perhaps because she didn't reply to his message, he sent a few more messages, his cautious manner making one wonder if Xi Lan was some kind of bad person.

[I'm a master of joking: I was just kidding, don't ignore me, or is it because you don't like how I address you? If you don't like it, I won't say anything.]

[aaa Debt Collector Doesn't Work Overtime: Ah, it's nothing, I was just spacing out. Let's play a game together.]

[Just kidding, I'm super good: So you don't mind if I call you 'Baby'?]

Xi Lan twirled her hair with her fingertips, seemingly unconcerned.

[aaa Debtor Doesn't Work Overtime: I don't care, call me whatever you want, log in, let's play games.]

For some reason, in the next few games, Xi Lan felt that her gaming partner seemed to be a bit too aggressive, and his level seemed completely different from before.

It's like he's become a completely different person.

However, Xi Lan didn't care about this matter. After all, finding someone to play games with was just a way to pass the time.

We're all online friends and won't meet in person, so I don't care what they call me.

Xi Lan thought to herself.

It wasn't until drowsiness washed over her again that Xi Lan realized it was already quite late.

Xi Lan, who could be considered a good girl for the time being, naturally pictured the kind smile of Lady Emerald in her mind.

If I get caught staying up all night here...

They'll definitely be punished.

After patiently finishing the game, she voluntarily left the team and told the other player that she was going to sleep.

Xi Lan could see that the other person was constantly typing.

But as she grew increasingly sleepy, she became too lazy to read what the other person was saying. She then simply tossed the terminal aside and curled up in the iris-scented bedding, falling into a deep sleep.

The person on the other end seemed to realize that Xi Lan might have fallen asleep, and with a subtle smile, he sent the message out.

[Just kidding, I'm super good at this: Goodnight, my little fox.]

The data has been deleted.

[Just kidding, I'm super awesome: Goodnight.]

A dreamless night.

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Chapter 49 [Kakavasya]

Xi Lan, who had a rare good night's sleep today, opened her eyes to find that it was already noon the next day.

Rubbing her eyes, Xi Lan lazily sat up in bed and glanced at the spot by the bed, finally realizing that Ms. Emerald hadn't returned last night.

Have you been working overtime until now?

She gently rubbed the fox ears on her head, but still didn't linger in the warmth of the blankets, and pulled herself out without any hesitation.

After tidying herself up completely, Xi Lan tidied her slightly messy long hair and looked at her reflection in the mirror before nodding in satisfaction.

I'd still prefer to meet Ms. Jade in perfect condition.

Humming an unknown tune, Xi Lan greeted the surrounding employees with a smile.

The people here are mostly the most experienced employees in the jade department.

Some of the newly promoted employees looked curiously at the older employees who were also greeting the person and casually placed a few candies in their hands.

He asked with doubt, "Is this something I have to do to get under Lady Jade's command?"

"Huh? No, it's just a long-standing habit... I just subconsciously feed the child a few snacks."

child?

The new employee glanced at Xi Lan, who was being fed like a grown-up, blinked, and seemed even more confused with her clueless little head.

He glanced at Xilan's fluffy tail for a while before shifting his gaze to other things.

Xi Lan didn't care at all about the curious and probing gazes, and continued to happily put the small candies that were offered into her pocket.

Save these candies for when you need a pick-me-up.

After all, it was a kind offer from the other party, and she didn't want to refuse.

Xi Lan walked at a leisurely pace to Emerald's office. She knocked on the door subconsciously and only went in after receiving permission.

But the first thing she saw was the restrained blond boy, staring intently at her, this uninvited guest, with his strange eyes.

Meanwhile, Lady Emerald sat at the table, watching the two figures with a subtle smile.

Xi Lan scratched her cheek a little embarrassedly: "...Ah, um, did I come at the wrong time?"

"No, you've come at just the right time."

Emerald waved to Xi Lan, signaling her to come over.

Although she didn't know what had happened, Xi Lan obediently went over and closed the door behind her.

Although her gaze fell on the boy, she only glanced at him a few times out of curiosity before quickly looking away.

She stood calmly beside Jade and leaned down slightly: "Ms. Jade, is there anything I can help you with?"

"You only went to sleep at 1 a.m., how did you sleep?"

“...Thanks to you.” Xi Lan glanced at the restrained boy and forced a polite smile. “He slept very well.”

This isn't from staying up all night, you know!

With alarm bells ringing in her heart, Xi Lan only hoped that Ms. Emerald wouldn't be angry about staying up late.

"We'll talk about the rest later. Xiao Xilan, I'll probably need you to take care of this little guy for a while, at least dress him up like a normal person."

“His employee file is already prepared. Once it’s all set up, let him start working.”

Following Jade Lady's gaze, Xi Lan looked at the dirty-looking boy whose long golden hair slightly obscured his eyes.

"I'm curious to see just how far your ambitions can go."

Xi Lan didn't ask any further questions, and simply nodded: "I understand, Ms. Emerald. Then, should his shackles be removed?"

"Whatever. I believe this Mr. Kakavasya has understood our conversation and he understands which side's stake is more important."

Emerald, however, gave the choice to Xi Lan, hooking her collar with her fingers and pulling slightly, almost causing Xi Lan's upper body to fall into her arms.

She whispered gently in the ear of a disobedient fox, "Don't think I'll forget how disobedient you were."

Her fingertips touched Xi Lan's tail, and her every move seemed to be teasing him.

"........Um."

...Still as wicked as ever, Ms. Jade.

After desperately trying to calm her unruly tail, Xi Lan left the man's office with the boy named [Kakawasha].

"Where are you taking me? The Colosseum, the Arena Labyrinth? Or somewhere else?"

The two walked one after the other. Kakawasha looked at the person who had unlocked his shackles and asked him a question.

Xi Lan slowed her pace, looking at Kakawasha with some surprise as he uttered those words without batting an eye.

She even doubted whether she had misheard.

He hesitated for a moment before saying, "No, I won't take you to a place like that."

"Let me find you a temporary resting room first, and I'll pick out some clothes for you while I'm at it, and also fix your hair. I'll make sure you don't look like a homeless person."

"Besides, it's illegal there, and Ms. Emerald won't let me go."

"...She's your sister?" Kakawasha glanced at Xilan, whose eyes lit up at the mention of this, and subconsciously asked another question.

“She’s not my sister, she’s my creditor,” Xi Lan replied casually, only to be met with a somewhat bewildered look from the boy, who seemed not to understand why she would say that.

"Ah, never mind, just pretend you didn't hear what I just said." She waved her hand. "Anyway, I'll just treat her as the Emerald Lady I rely on."

She took a few more steps forward and gave Kakawasha a serious look.

"I don't know if we have any clothes that fit you. Oh well, you'll have to make do until we get to other areas."

The task of dressing up the other person went very smoothly.

After changing into the oversized work clothes, which looked much better than before, Xi Lan still felt that the other person was like a child who had secretly put on adult clothes.

But regardless, Xi Lan has completed part of the task assigned to her by Lady Emerald.

"Now it looks more presentable, much better."

Xi Lan nodded in satisfaction.

Seriously, does she look like the kind of person who would take care of children?

Each time I accompanied Ms. Emerald to the orphanage, the number of children surrounding her gradually increased.

Perhaps they were attracted by her tail?

Xi Lan was troubled by her overly mature face.

At least on the bright side, at least no one calls her "auntie" when she goes out.

She patted Kakawasha on the shoulder, and as if by magic, produced a milk-flavored candy from her palm.

Then, under those astonished eyes, she beckoned to the other person to take their hand out.

Kakawasha carefully observed the expression on Xilan's face before extending his palm.

The next second, the fox in front of him placed the candy in his palm and did nothing else.

Xi Lan narrowed her eyes, and this time the smile on her face had a touch of friendliness.

"Welcome to the Strategic Investment Department, Kakavasya."

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