550 Allies (2/2)
”Just a question out of curiosity - what's Liu family's position in Hua?” Jiang Chen asked nonchalantly.
When Liu Haotian heard this question, a proud curvature appeared on his mouth.
”The leader of all the families.”
When Jiang Chen returned to the hotel, it was already ten at night.
Liu Haotian parked the car without staying much longer. He simply informed Jiang Chen that he would arrive tomorrow morning at eight to drive him around.
Perhaps worried that Jiang Chen wouldn't return, Xia Shiyu stood at the front of the hotel while constantly checking the time. When Jiang Chen stepped out, she immediately came up and berated him.
”Where did you go? Why did you come back so late?”
Although her tone sounded distant, the caring expression on her face made Jiang Chen feel warm inside as he comforted her.
”Don't worry, I was discussing terms with an important person. I'll explain once we're back in the room.”
”Who? Who's worried about you...” Xia Shiyu's face turned red and she looked away dishonestly. ”All in all, it's late, so let's go back now.”
[That's textbook coy.]
Jiang Chen watched Xia Shiyu leaving swiftly as he thought to himself.
When Jiang Chen returned to his room, he threw his suit on the side and laid on the bed with his limbs spread out.
”Ayesha.”
The air beside him vibrated and her figure in a suit appeared out of thin air.
The suit consisted of special material because she mentioned to Jiang Chen that the previous black carbon Nano combat suit was too distinct, so Fallout Shelter 027 created a corresponding plan. These clothes made with special material could enter stealth mode with an optical illusion module in order to prevent the suit from being too conspicuous. In principle, the stealth clothes were designed with the same principle as gun covers.
Her blue pupils quietly looked at Jiang Chen as she waited for her master's orders.
”Are there any 'eyes' present?”
Jiang Chen referred to cameras.
”I already checked.” Ayesha shook her head.
Reliable as always.
Jiang Chen patted the bed beside him.
”Come and sit beside me.”
Ayesha obediently nodded and sat down.
”Are you thinking about something?”
Ayesha looked at Jiang Chen, puzzled, and her expression seemed to be asking: How did you know?
”It's written all over your face.” Jiang Chen sat up and smiled while tousling her luscious hair. ”Can you tell me? Maybe I can help out.”
”It's not about me.” The girl shook her head with her mouth slightly pouted. She dangled her legs over the bed while murmuring in a quiet voice, ”What does Jiang Chen think about Sister Shiyu?”
Seeing as Jiang Chen had no response, Ayesha turned her head and looked at him, slightly embarrassed.
”My question is weird, right?”
”No, nothing weird about it.” Jiang Chen recollected his thoughts. He smiled and gently squeezed her hand. ”I just think it would be too selfish of me to say what's on my mind.”
Ayesha shook her head rapidly and looked into his pupils tenderly. ”No, it wouldn't.”
”Because it is Ayesha, you won't feel like that, but other people might think otherwise.”
”Master is… troubled?”
”Why did this title come up again…? Sigh. Rather than trouble, it is more not knowing what to do. Even if I can fix Xin's law to make polygamy legal, traditional culture won't change.”
And because of this reason, he had been carefully watching his interpersonal relationships in the modern world. He wasn't certain he could still maintain his relationship with Xia Shiyu if he crossed that line. Because of this, there were a few times when he was close to crossing the line before he put the brakes on himself.
Since this place was the modern world after all…
Ayesha stared at the side of Jiang Chen's face and confirmed her speculations. A faint smile surfaced on her face.
[Of course, I need to help him… Please allow your most loyal maid to be reckless for once.]
Just then, a hesitant knock came from outside the door.
The moment the door was knocked, before Jiang Chen could react, Ayesha disappeared.
”… Is he asleep already?” Low muttering came from outside as if she was debating if she should leave.
Jiang Chen wryly looked in the direction where Ayesha disappeared and walked to the door.
”Wait, I'm coming.”
He opened the door as the scent of shampoo tickled his nose. Judging by the water droplets still visible around her pale neck, she probably just showered.
Xia Shiyu peeked behind Jiang Chen while pretending to be calm. ”Where did Ayesha go?”
”Why would you think Ayesha would be in my room?” Jiang Chen scratched his nose.
Although he didn't lie, he used a response that could easily be misinterpreted. He didn't know why he did that as he subconsciously hid the fact that Ayesha was there.
Perhaps it was his perception but he felt Xia Shiyu's mood becoming slightly better.
”Was there anything you wanted to talk about?”
”Didn't you say you had something to tell me?”
[Did I?]
Jiang Chen thought to himself before he suddenly realized.
He did tell her when he came back that he'd explain in the room.