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It was high tide, and the waves were surging, seemingly about to swallow Xu Qi up little by little.

It was rare for him to argue with Char, and he even got red in the face.

According to Char's judgment, Otto would definitely attack the Golden Garden, which Xu Qi considered the safest place. Xu Qi agreed with this, as did Dr. Mei and the others.

They all overlooked Otto's madness.

Through the truths Eleanor recounted, they gradually realized that it was no exaggeration to say that Otto was the most dangerous man in the world.

Char, who once went mad himself, undoubtedly understands Otto best.

Especially after learning that Otto planned to resurrect Kallen.

There used to be a saying that only magic can defeat magic.

Char's proposed countermeasures were undoubtedly just as insane as Otto's.

But obviously, Xu Qi couldn't accept it. However, he also understood that passive defense would only lead to being led by the nose by Otto.

Besides, he himself wanted to keep the war away from Mei and the others.

But if this happens... it seems that regardless of whether I accept Char's proposal or not, the final battle might have to take place in Shanghai...

That guy is really crazy.

"He did it on purpose."

Eleanor appeared beside Xu Qi at some point, watching the ebb and flow of the tide with him.

"Even if you figure it out, so what? Attack where they must defend, that's the best way to seize the initiative in war, unless you can find Otto beforehand."

Obviously not.

"How disgusting..."

“Xu Qi, I’ve told you before, you’re not just kind, you’re also soft-hearted… You value your women too much. They are your biggest weakness now.”

"So you want me to abandon them?" Xu Qi's words revealed a coldness.

Eleanor shook her head.

"Then you'll be no different from Otto, no... you'll be even more despicable than Otto."

"It seems you knew as well."

"Otto has already observed your personality and figured out how you will act, so you can just focus on your own arrangements."

If you don't do anything unexpected, the situation will only become more passive.

Xu Qi said irritably, "Thank you for reminding me."

"But to be honest, I don't think your master's suggestion is very good either."

Xu Qi looked at the other person with a slightly puzzled expression.

“I’ll say it again, you all underestimated Otto…” As if recalling something, a fleeting look of fear crossed Eleanor’s face.

"No matter which possibility it is, he will have a way to deal with it—if you really follow Char's plan, you might fall into his trap instead."

Xu Qi raised an eyebrow.

"You're not siding with Otto, are you trying to confuse me with logic?"

Eleanor gave Xu Qi a nasty look and said, "Guess?"

"How disgusting..."

On the beach, the rising tide washed some trash ashore. For some reason, Xu Qi suddenly smiled.

"It seems like I'm not really suited to thinking about these kinds of questions."

"Yes, you are suited to be a leader. Just state your requirements, and how to achieve them depends entirely on whether your subordinates are reliable."

“You’re right. When I was at ET, I knew nothing about animation, but I was still able to manage an entire studio.”

Isn't that the core principle? I shouldn't be the one with the headache; I should just make the demands.

Eleanor smacked her lips.

"What a terrible leader..."

Xu Qi stood up, as if he had already made some decisions in his heart.

"It's alright. There are leaders above the leaders. If the top leaders don't agree, there's nothing I can do. But the top leaders are always farsighted."

Eleanor looked at Xu Qi curiously.

Her beautiful blonde hair fluttered in the sea breeze, and the last bit of moonlight in the night could only illuminate a rough outline, almost making Xu Qi think that it was Durandal accompanying him.

“You have betrayed Otto, Lady Eleanor.”

Eleanor rolled her eyes without any hesitation.

"Does it need to be so explicit, Mr. Xu Qi? Don't you know that many things have to be turned a blind eye to?"

Xu Qi suddenly flashed his brightest smile of the night.

"This is the only thing that needs to be made clear. I need to prove... that I was the victor in my first encounter with Otto!"

Eleanor looked completely stunned.

She then realized that the man in front of her was still struggling with the fact that he hadn't been able to win her over completely.

How childish!

However, what might have made Eleanor willing to betray her loyalty to Otto tonight, and what might have been the reason she offered Xu Qi some guidance and advice, was perhaps this naive childishness.

What are you going to do now?

"go home."

"go home?"

Xu Qi saw that he was worried about Qi Qi, so he followed Qi Qi who had run out. Sometimes he couldn't help but sigh that perhaps it was all fate, otherwise why was it Qi Qi who ran out?

The white-haired queen was completely devoid of her usual arrogance; in fact, she seemed somewhat nervous standing before Xu Qi.

With her hands behind her back, she spoke before Xu Qi could even speak, saying, "Dr. Mei said that you... might need me now..."

Xu Qi looked stunned, and right next to him, Eleanor was equally astonished.

Because she understood the meaning of Xu Qi going home, but what makes that woman named Mei... able to accurately predict what Xu Qi is thinking at this moment?

"Because she is my wife, she understands me..."

When Xu Qi is wavering, it's not about him getting out of his hesitation on his own. Mei knows the vulnerability in this man's heart, his longing for home, and he knows that there is someone who can make his wavering heart become firm again with just a few words.

He hasn't been back for far, far too long...

Xu Qi grabbed Qi Qi's hands and took several deep breaths before she could finally calm herself down.

"You know where you're going, right?"

Qiqi nodded vigorously.

But just as she was about to activate her ability, she looked at Xu Qi with some trepidation and said, "What if... she doesn't like me...?"

Xu Qi gently stroked Qi Qi's long hair, his eyes filled with happiness and tenderness.

"No, she'll definitely like you, I promise..."

1174. Don't cry, don't cry, I'm back, I'm back.

Mei herself couldn't believe that she would have such a regular sleep schedule, going to bed at 9 p.m. and waking up at 6 a.m.

After all, whether in high school or later in college, she was always the one who loved staying up late the most, especially after she became boyfriend and girlfriend with Xu Qi...

That absurd nightlife often lasts until one or two in the morning.

Every time, it makes Mei feel like she's in a fairyland.

But things are a little different now. For the sake of the baby in her belly, she also needs to maintain a good routine and even control her diet.

When Mei woke up this morning, her belly, which was now five to six months along, was no longer just slightly protruding, but had a fairly obvious curve.

The first thing Mei did when she opened her eyes was to check on Alicia in the other bed to see if she had kicked off the covers or anything during the night.

After all, there was one morning when Mei woke up and found that all the blankets on Airi had fallen off. She was so scared that she quickly got out of bed to cover Airi up so that the baby wouldn't get cold.

It's really not peaceful at all...

Mei now feels like she's the mother of three people: one in her belly, one in Ellie's belly, and Ellie herself counts as one.

Fortunately, Ellie was quiet today and was sleeping soundly on her side in bed.

Alicia is good in every way except for being naughty. It's impossible to get her to go to bed at 9 pm. She sneaks around playing on her phone at night and doesn't go to sleep until around 10 pm.

Not only does Fu Hua frequently catch him in the act, but there was also an even more outrageous incident!

I video-called Xu Qi, and we'd only been chatting for five minutes when Xu Qi suddenly checked the time difference and said, "Wait a minute, it's already around 10 o'clock, why aren't you asleep yet?"

She was caught red-handed by her husband.

The whole family was completely helpless against Alicia.

Mei put on the maternity clothes she had prepared, brushed her teeth and washed her face, then walked out with her pregnant belly. She didn't wake Airi, letting her sleep a little longer.

Now I'm just hoping for two things every day: that Xu Qi comes back safely and that the baby can be born soon.

As soon as I stepped outside, I smelled a delicious aroma wafting through the air; it was breakfast prepared by Fu Hua.

"Sister-in-law, you're up?"

Mei's eyes were unreadable—Fu Hua, who was quite resistant to the title 'sister-in-law' in the first month, was now calling her that more and more naturally.

Perhaps Fu Hua has resigned herself to her fate. After all, Mei's position as queen is unshakeable, and she was the first one to get pregnant. So what if she's a sister-in-law?

What should we eat for breakfast?

As she approached the dining table, Mei's every move became relatively slow and leisurely.

However, it also appears much more elegant.

It's completely different from how active he used to be.

"The oatmeal was soaked in milk with a little honey added."

After saying that, Fu Hua scooped the poached eggs from the pan into a plate and served it.

"Whole wheat bread with a fried egg in the middle, you can eat it as a sandwich."

Mei pouted.

Seeing this, Fu Hua sighed helplessly.

Since becoming pregnant, Mei's personality has become less gentle and warm than before, and she has started to be more changeable. Is this normal for pregnant women?

After all, this point has been well demonstrated in Alicia's case.

However, since her brother entrusted both of his wives to her before he left, Fu Hua has an obligation to take good care of them.

"What would you like to eat?"

"Fried dough sticks! Soy milk! Pan-fried buns!"

"turn down."

Why!~~

Mei also said she was a mother of three, but now Fu Hua thinks she's a mother of four!

Mei is a little baby too!

You weren't like this before.

"Eating too much oily food is not good for the baby, Yayi."

Fu Hua nodded in agreement.

"Brother is right."