287 Pointing ou (1/2)

Before arriving at Luo Village, Ji Siying had studied Xiao Luo's data profile thoroughly. She was well aware of everything Xiao Luo had done at Jiangcheng, especially the massacre at Long Sankui's mansion on that fateful, stormy night. The report sent a chill down her spine and made her believe that he was a demon in human guise. She had wondered why and even asked her superior about the reason that NSA was recruiting such a person, but she received nothing more than the word 'secret' in response.

Although Xiao Luo appeared like an ordinary person, Ji Siying knew that everything she saw was nothing but a facade. The real Xiao Luo had both of his hands drenched in blood.

”Mr. Xiao Luo, may I ask you a question?”

Xiao Luo was reading the current affairs and news on his phone while sipping on the tea. Smiling, he lifted his head and said, ”Sure.”

”Why did you want to destroy Dragon Gang?”

She was a curious person by nature and the kind of girl who would relentlessly seek answers, and if she could not find the answer, it would always remain on her mind.

”That's because the people that ought to have carried out their duties didn't. When I happened to appear then, I stepped up and dealt with the matter,” Xiao Luo said, smiling smugly.

”Oh.”

Ji Siying nodded as if she understood.

”Xiao Luo, it's dinner time!”

Xiao Luo's granny called for them from the first floor.

Xiao Luo put down his phone and teacup, got up, and turned toward the door. ”Let's go down for dinner.”

”Roger.”

Ji Siying immediately got up as she answered.

Xiao Luo was already half-way down the stairs, and before she left the room, Ji Siying took out a notebook and jotted down swiftly: Mr. Xiao Luo regularly drinks Tieguanyin tea and reads about current affairs and news.

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Both of his grandparents were fond of Ji Siying. Since her arrival, they have been smiling non-stop, and his grandmother was especially enthusiastic whenever she was around. She always showed great concern for Ji Siying, and they spoke a lot. She had already asked about her family and how many siblings she had.

Ji Siying was well-prepared for such questions, so she answered them happily.

Aunt Taoxiu from next door came to visit with a large plate of fried purple sweet potato. This was an opportunity for her to take a closer look at Xiao Luo's girlfriend.

”Hello, aunt!” Ji Siying greeted her politely.

”Good, good, Siying's very polite, and she's so beautiful. Hah, Xiao Luo, you're so fortunate.” Aunt Taoxiu felt genuinely happy for Xiao Luo.

How was Xiao Luo to reply? Ji Siying was nothing more than a fake girlfriend.

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The south of Luo Village was known to have higher rainfall during the winter season.

It was the market day, and Xiao Luo chose not idle at home like a loafer, but instead, he went to the market to help his parents out. Pilferage was inevitable during busy times when the business was brisk, and it would definitely help to have an extra pair of eyes and hands to ease the burden.

The skies were overcast, and it was drizzling, but the market was still bustling with a myriad of people. Not even the cold and rain could not snuff out the enthusiasm of the village folk looking for good deals.

”Son, I've heard that you're dating a wealthy girlfriend, and she has even come to our house?” Hua Heying asked.

Xiao Luo explained, ”Mom, she's not my girlfriend, she's just a friend.”

”Don't you play the fool here, she's taken the initiative to come to our house, you better be responsible towards her.” Xiao Zhiyuan, stern as always, cut in out of the blue.

”Dad, it's not what you're thinking, I'm not going to marry her, surely.”