Yes, Lady Funina!

The secrets of NPCs in the story are generally not very important and are difficult to grasp.

But what about those future villainous bosses...?

Well, there is a way.

This game company happens to know what players like, and the villainous bosses are all incredibly good-looking. There are ice-cold girls, taciturn lolis, energetic little girls, scheming foxes, and even princesses of the dynasty. Everyone who comes here has to say that the two-dimensional characters are really fun.

So she had no choice but to give in to her desires.

"Cough cough!"

"Miss Villain, you don't want your secrets to be known, do you?"

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Chapter 227 Ethical Issues

“I’m helping you right now, Lynette.”

When Lynette heard Arecino's words, the corner of her mouth twitched involuntarily.

Would you like to hear what you're saying?

Help her? Help her with what? Help her test whether her man is any good?

How can you help like that?!

Moreover... if [Father] had sex with Richard, then how should the ethical relationship between myself and Richard be defined?

Should I call Richard "Mother," or should I call him "Husband"?

In short, Lynette's feelings were so complicated that she didn't know what to say.

What else could she say?

"Are you sure you're helping me?" Linette now seriously doubted that Arecino was simply craving something because she'd been single for too long.

Instead of saying they wanted to help her or something, or using the guise of helping her to do something inappropriate to Richard.

Who knows, her father might have called Richard home in his own name and then done one thing or another to him.

Although Richard is quite strong, the question is, even if Richard could beat "Father", why would Richard fight him?

Lynette thought her own father still looked quite charming.

Her curvaceous figure, even in a tight-fitting suit, revealed a rather exaggerated curve.

Although her face was cold and stern, like an ancient, unyielding glacier, for some men, such a cold expression was more likely to arouse their desire to conquer, especially since [Father] himself was a powerful and influential woman.

If he could be pinned down... Richard, that lecherous bastard, would definitely not refuse, not to mention that a long time ago, it seems that Father and Richard had a secret past...

"That depends on what you think." Arecino lowered her crossed legs, perhaps aggravating some wound. Although Arecino's face was expressionless, her movements faltered slightly.

If it were just a simple external injury, Arecino probably wouldn't even stop for a moment, but this kind of internal injury was quite novel to Arecino, and she was not quite used to it.

Fortunately, Arecino quickly regained her composure, and Lynette did not notice her father's unusual behavior. Of course, even if she had noticed, what could she have done?

How could he, like a defeated dog, verbally attack Arecino?

Hehe, Linette was certain that if she dared to do that, she would be the one who suffered in the end.

Given Father's insane nature, it's highly likely he'll tie her up and then drag Richard into it in front of her...

Just thinking about that scene made Lynette feel terrible; her ears stood up and twitched, and her cat tail swayed impatiently.

"What should I think?" Lynette's usually cool expression was starting to falter. It was just too shocking. Even someone with professional training would find it hard to stay composed when they learned about this.

Lynette couldn't help but ask, "Should I... offer my blessings?"

Lynette regretted her words as soon as she said them, because she noticed that Arecino's eyes suddenly became sharp.

Oh no... Oh no, am I really going to be tied up and forced to watch them do it?

Lynette panicked, and her tail bristled a little.

Seeing that Lynette was a little flustered by her, Aregino slightly toned down her aura. She knew very well her position in Lynette's heart. Although she was not as good as Richard, she was still 'family' and even 'head of the family'.

As a parent, I've let my daughter get ahead of herself. If I put myself in her shoes, Lynette's anger is indeed somewhat justified.

But Arecino felt that Lynette was still too weak. Even though she had slept with Richard, Lynette still didn't speak ill of her directly, only daring to make sarcastic remarks about her in a low voice.

However, if Arecino knew that this little girl was worried that he would tie her up and then reenact the crime in front of her, she would probably have a different opinion.

They should hang this cat, whose mind is full of lewd nonsense, up high and low and whip it.

"Is that all the attack power you have?" Arecino raised an eyebrow. "I slept with your man, and all you're thinking about is 'blessing' us?"

Lynette's lips twitched. Faced with Arecino's close-range attack, Lynette had no room to retreat.

Either face Arecino's might head-on, or cower to the very end.

The former might get beaten up, or even be convicted, while the latter, if she really backs down, then Lynette has no doubt that Aletschno will really prevent her from sleeping with Richard.

Even if Aregino couldn't disobey Richard's wishes, she could easily extend that time by ten or eight years. Moreover, as time went by, there might be some twists and turns along the way.

Lynette dared not gamble, so she could only bite the bullet and say to Arecino, "What else can I do? You are Father, and... and I can't beat you."

“What if we could beat them?” Arecino asked.

"Then naturally we need to teach them a lesson, give them a good talking-to." Lynette was now completely uninhibited, closing her eyes and steeling her resolve, not caring what anyone thought.

Today she's going to have a major argument with her father.

After all, no matter what, could Arecino really kill her?

Of course, while she said she was going to explode, Lynette was still somewhat restrained in her words at this moment.

It's like the word 'lesson' that's almost on the tip of your tongue is unconsciously changed to 'education,' but it doesn't really matter.

"That's it?" Arecino raised an eyebrow.

"I...I'm going to use my sword to...slap your ass hard!" Lynette said after a long pause, finally coming up with what she considered the most humiliating method.

"I thought you'd be like Richard, making me see blood too." Arecino twitched the corners of her mouth, actually smiling?

In Lynette's memory, Arecino rarely smiled, and most of her smiles were cold sneers, but the one in front of her was not a cold sneer, but a contemptuous smile.

It seems to be saying, "That's all you've got, Lynette."

Lynette felt slighted by Arecino and was a little angry, so she tried to calm herself down.

Otherwise? Do you really think she can beat Arecino?

That would be putting too much pressure on the cat.

“It’s not that bad…we’re still family after all,” Lynette said softly, emphasizing the word 'family'.

The meaning is simple: tell Arecino and the others are family, and isn't what you're doing a bit unfair?

Arecino understood what Lynette meant, but showed no remorse.

After all, Arecino adheres to the principle of the strong being supreme. In simpler terms, handsome men are only meant for the strong. If the word "family" could bind her, it would be a gross underestimation of Arecino.

However, since Lynette has said they are family, Arecino has decided to fulfill her responsibilities as a parent.

“In that case, there’s still a month left before the deadline for submitting the ‘Winter Plan’ list. Within this month, you either need to take down Richard and stay in Fontaine under the guise of ‘infiltration,’ or you need to leave Fontaine with me and Linni.” Arecino issued her final ultimatum.

This time, it's about letting Lynette experience the intangible cultural heritage of Liyue families – 'marriage pressure'.

Although Arecino claims to be a Fontaine, she could become a Liyue citizen, or even an Inazuma citizen, if necessary.

In this respect, she is quite similar to Richard, both emphasizing flexibility in nationality.

"Those who are not family will not enter the same door" is a saying.

"Huh?" Linette was completely taken aback by Arecino's sudden swerve, bringing the topic directly to this.

Weren't we just discussing whether or not to... wish you all well? How come you've suddenly given yourselves an ultimatum?

Moreover, judging from Arecino's expression, she seems to be serious and doesn't seem to be being sarcastic at all. It seems she really intends to help her win over Richard within a month.

That shouldn't be the case. Logically speaking, if Arecino was already on the bus, she wouldn't have welded the doors shut, nor would she have tried to get more people on the bus, would she?

Could it be... that she can't do it either?

Lynette suddenly remembered that both Clarinde and Fucarus had mentioned Richard's prowess in that area. Could it be that her "father" was also for this reason...?

"What's your answer?"

When Arecino saw that Lynette hadn't given her an answer yet, she raised an eyebrow and asked.

"I...I'll try my best." Lynette ultimately didn't say the words, 'You're not impotent, are you?'

“I expect a positive answer,” Arecino said calmly.

“I can do it…” Lynette nodded heavily.

It has to be done, even if it's not feasible. She's already succeeded with [Father]. If I keep dawdling, I might not even be able to compete with Lady Funina.

No shame!

And so, Lynette walked out of Richard's house in a daze, while Arecino stayed behind; she needed to rest.

Moreover, Lynette had gone to great lengths to clean the house thoroughly and eliminate any unpleasant smells, so it would be a shame if she didn't take a break.

Although Lynette would rather Arecino disappoint her.

It's reminiscent of a scene where Aregino gets tired of playing and needs Lynette to give her a push from behind.

Quack, what the ultimate humiliation is!

……

After a long day of hard work, Mr. Li was preparing to pack up and go home.

Of course, before going home, he still had to figure out one question.

"Linette, you've been looking at me like that for ages. Is something wrong?" Richard said to Linette helplessly.

Ever since Lynette came to work in the afternoon, whenever they met, Lynette looked at him with a very strange gaze.

Of course, Richard had more or less guessed why Lynette was looking at him like that. It was obvious that it was Arecino's doing.

I didn't see Lynette in the first half of the day, so I guess she was called away by Arecino.

I guess Arecino has already told me about his relationship with her...

But Richard never expected that Aregino would actually think of having Lynette clean up the mess.

“It’s nothing…” Lynette turned her head to the side. Although she said it was nothing, her expression didn’t look like she was okay at all.

Her tightly pursed lips almost spelled out "I have something to do."

“Okay, what did Arecino tell you?” Richard asked, getting straight to the point.

“…” Lynette did not answer. She couldn’t very well say that her father had ordered her to settle things with him within a month, could she?

When Richard saw that Lynette didn't reply, he realized with certainty that Arecino had indeed spoken to Lynette.

After thinking for a moment, Richard said, "My relationship with her... is rather complicated, and it's hard to explain in just a few words."

After all, let alone Lynette, even Richard himself probably didn't quite understand why Arecino would suddenly do this or that to him.

"..."

Richard, seeing that Lynette still hadn't replied, decided to listen to what Arecino had to say.

What did she say to you today?

“She didn’t say anything.” Lynette finally replied, which could be considered an admission that Arecino had indeed spoken with her.

Richard rubbed his chin. Judging from Lynette's expression, could it be that Alegino warned her and she's going to pull a 'either you or me' move?

Probably not. After all, if that were the case, given Arecino's style, he most likely wouldn't have seen Lynette today.

Of course, I still have to ask, just in case.

"She wants you to go with her to Winter?" Richard asked.

The sentence was phrased quite tactfully, but Lynette still understood the meaning behind Richard's words.

She then shook her head, but then nodded.

Although my father didn't directly ask me to go to Zhidong, it doesn't seem like there's anything wrong with saying it that way.

This nodding and shaking of his head confused Richard. What exactly did Arecino mean?