There was definitely a promise to give Xingchuan the position of director of the inspection bureau, but Xu Shi's meaning was also very clear - I set up the bureau, you are just the executor. When it comes to rewarding merits, I am still the first to decide, and how to distribute the rewards is also a matter for me to decide.

There were also subtle digs in his remarks. For example, he mentioned Tang Shuang and her complaining about being poor. This wasn't just casual banter; it was a veiled jab at her. Why does Director Tang always feel that the budget is insufficient? You, Yu Xingchuan, deserve a lot of credit for that.

The implication is clear: you can be the head of the inspection bureau, but you should still restrain yourself from doing things you shouldn't.

As for asking her to sleep with him, it's hard to say whether he meant it sincerely or was joking, but what's certain is that it was definitely a form of manipulation.

Anyway, Miss Black Rabbit is used to it now. This guy has always been like this with people. Unless you can really make him trust you completely, the only thing left is this terrifying manipulation and exploitation... It's hard to say whether he used his broken ability on Hoshikawa, but that's the result.

Xia Ke'an nodded with an air of maturity. "Didn't realize you were so perceptive, little girl? You've said everything I have to say, so how am I supposed to say anything more... no, how am I supposed to say anything more?"

"However, this adjutant is quite skilled as well."

Fortunately, there are still places to fill in the gaps, so she doesn't worry about having her lines stolen.

Yu Xingchuan is definitely not simple... Just referring to her interpersonal skills, as a public figure who frequently appears in front of the public, her usual image is quite impartial and unapproachable.

But everyone was aware of the mess she had made, and there was no shortage of behind-the-scenes mockery—in a sense, she and Tang Shuang were two completely opposite extremes.

Anyway, the adjutant was incredibly slippery, completely unlike her 24 years old. Even taking a picture seemed calculated... Why did she have to take a selfie? Wasn't it just to show Xu Shi how diligent and obedient she was? She even deliberately made the wound look messy, making it incredibly convincing.

Moreover, she was well aware that only by completing the mission before the city defense cannons were activated could Xu Shi not easily renege on his promise.

If you want to get something, empty promises are not enough; you need to have enough leverage yourself.

Including sleeping with someone... At least the white-haired loli didn't think Yu Xingchuan was so obedient because he liked Xu Shi; she just had to admit that this method was often quite effective and could save people a lot of trouble...

Even from this small example, it's clear that this is no easy opponent.

"Hey, you don't actually want to do *that* to her, do you?"

Thinking of this, she snorted at Xu Shi, "You accept this type without hesitation?"

To be honest, with Xu Shi's status and looks, he could easily have a bunch of girls throwing themselves at him with a snap of his fingers... But what's interesting is that among all the beauties around him now, Yu Xingchuan is actually the first one to have this kind of mentality.

"Did I agree to her request? It was just a normal transaction. Auntie, you can't have such dirty thoughts, okay?"

Xu Shi shrugged, admitting that he was mostly just indulging in empty talk.

The young lady who was his chief adjutant wasn't much of a competitor... There were plenty of people with similar abilities to her, and none of them were worse than her, such as Tang Shuang, Su Lin, or Xia Wuyou. As for looks, the girls around him were only slightly below average.

It's not that she's not pretty. In fact, in that respect, Yu Xingchuan is quite a cold goddess in many people's hearts. But when a minor supporting character is compared to a leading lady, who else can she lose?

Even in terms of cunning and shrewdness, a good fiancée can easily outshine her.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have only contacted the other party now. Moreover, this is only the first collaboration between the two, so it's better to observe them further.

Of course, Chairman Xu wasn't going to make any absolute statements. If things went well, he would be happy to keep his promise and let her give him a good boost once she took over.

"Tch, I knew you didn't have anything good in your head."

Xia Ke'an could probably tell what he was thinking, so she pretended to be disgusted and shook her arm, "Don't touch me, you stinky man."

"Your butt's itchy again, isn't it?"

"You're going to hit me because of that kind of woman, are you?"

The white-haired loli took a half step back seriously, but she didn't continue joking around. Instead, she said seriously, "But speaking of which, you promised her the position of director of the inspection bureau, so what about your Director Tang?"

Gu Yi realized what he meant and exclaimed, "Oh right!"

If I remember correctly, Xu the bastard and Tang Shuang had a pretty good relationship, right? It's impossible for him to push her out over something like this, right?

But what he just said didn't seem like mere empty promises, so... she suddenly realized something even stranger.

Why not just hand this task over to Tang Shuang?

And where is she now?

"Well..."

Xu Shi narrowed his eyes and smiled happily, "Then it depends on how our Director Tang chooses."

"Um?"

The white-haired loli and Miss Black Rabbit... well, let's just call them the Black and White Duo from now on. I haven't quite grasped it yet.

But just as he was about to ask another question, Xu Shi changed the subject, "Little Black Rabbit, have you found the location of the sunken river?"

Gu Yi pouted, thinking to herself that this jerk was really annoying for keeping people in suspense, making her feel restless and uneasy.

"...Found it."

However, she still obediently sent the results. If she couldn't do this kind of thing well, she wouldn't be able to stay in the hacker circle anymore. "Here, Sin City, Fifth District, the location is approximately... wait?!"

Upon seeing the exact coordinates, her lips twitched involuntarily. Wasn't this near her old safe house?!

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