"Hey?"

Hearing Grandpa Wen say that, Xu Shi was displeased, "How can there be a grandfather who sides with outsiders?"

“That’s not surprising. There are also grandsons who disregard their grandfather’s health and drag him thousands of miles away to be used as tools, and then don’t even let him say a word after they’re done.”

Wen Shengkui wasn't going to let him get away with it and retorted sharply, "You agree, right?"

"...How could that be?"

Xu Shi lost his temper and helplessly pursed his lips.

It can only be said that Mr. Wen is probably one of the few people who can outdo him.

Specifically, this manifests as being unable to win in a fight, being unable to listen to reason, and even experiencing bloodline suppression.

Although I hate to admit it, I am truly a subservient person in front of others.

This is outrageous! How could such a thing happen in the world? (gritting his teeth)

"Isn't that settled?"

Grandpa Wen nodded. "It's rare to encounter an SS-level 'Ascensionist.' Keep him as company, Chairman Xu?"

No, no, no.

Xu Shi couldn't stand her arrogant grandfather's sarcastic remarks, so she quickly agreed, only hoping that he would stop talking.

It seems your personality has changed since I last saw you a year ago.

I feel that the former chairman of "Feather Pen" has lost much of his former demeanor, replaced by an indescribable street smarts...

ah!

Xu Shi reacted instantly, his gaze fixed on Gu Yi, the little black rabbit who was observing from the edge.

It must be you, right?

Besides her, there's probably no one else—among the people around him, only Miss Black Rabbit truly came from the slums of Sin City. When he was around, she could still restrain her bad habits to some extent, but once they were separated, she would probably let loose and be herself.

Not to mention Lin Yue, the assassin girl's personality is completely different from hers, okay?

Not to mention that Gu Yi and Wen Shengkui have always had a good relationship, and they were even introduced as master and apprentice by themselves... Thinking about it this way, it seems to make a lot of sense. Before, the little black rabbit could get the old man to play games in less than a few days. Over time, it's hard to tell who will influence whom.

Xu Shi rolled her eyes at her, just you wait.

Gu Yi didn't dare to speak, and guiltily lowered her head to fiddle with her fingers.

Believe me, I genuinely want to learn and improve myself, but games are just too fun...

Besides, it takes two to tango. If the old man isn't interested, how can I get him to cooperate?

Thinking about it this way, she felt justified again, and even puffed out her flat little chest with a bit of pride.

Don't try to shift the blame onto me!

Why are you looking at Xiao Gu?

Old Master Wen was displeased. "To tell you the truth, if she hadn't kept nagging me, I might not even be here today, you know?"

It's rare for Boss Xu to have a place to stay in Bengbu.

It's hard to say whether the old man was persuaded by Gu Yi to come. He's not a fool; he has his own judgment and knows that he wouldn't usually bother the old man to come unless it was absolutely necessary.

Not to mention the blood relation between the two, you wouldn't want to see your only grandson die in a foreign land without your support, would you?

Therefore, such statements are most likely just excuses.

But this attitude is really going too far! I'm clearly your own grandson, okay? How come I have no human rights at all?

I'm practically ranked behind the dog—oh wait, could it be that A-Cheng's status is even higher than mine?

Tired, let's destroy it.

Xu Shi, now corrupted, looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle, holding back tears, and thought to himself.

The girls who witnessed all of this were struggling to suppress their laughter. As the saying goes, sometimes being humiliated is the ultimate source of amusement. It's a rare sight, and it's something to remember. Not only can you reminisce about it from time to time, but you'll also have something to tell your children about it in the future.

Oh, kid? (doge)

"Since you put it that way, I have no objection."

Xu Shi ignored them, but suppressed the urge to destroy the world and reminded the stubborn old man, "However, instead of asking me about this, why not ask the person involved?"

The person in question was not Cheng Gujian, but Dongfang Xiao.

At the very least, the Little Empress needs to settle things with Cheng Gujian. To simply spare Cheng Gujian's life is tantamount to leaving him with a mess.

"You're right."

Wen Shengkui did not object to this statement, so he maneuvered his wheelchair to stand in front of the other person. "So, little girl, what do you mean?"

While saying this, he didn't forget to wink at his beloved grandson, "You little rascal, don't secretly use your abilities to influence her."

Xu Shi was completely speechless. Did I have to be so shameless?

"I... no, I..."

Dongfang Xiao had calmed down, but was still hesitant and stammered, unsure of what to say.

Just now, when Xu Shi pushed her along, she really wanted to send Cheng Gujian to his death with a single sword strike.

But now that she knows that everything he did was for her, even at the cost of his own life, her thoughts naturally change.

It would be a lie to say she wasn't moved, but he had indeed cast a shadow over her for so many years, and the combination of the two undoubtedly left her feeling very conflicted.

This is similar to the mentality of children from their original families or when they grow up and face strict parents. You may be doing this for my own good, but why can't you use a better way that takes better care of me?

so.

In the end, she simply dropped the sword, closed her eyes, and shook her head.

"...I understand him, but I don't want to see him again."

The subtext was clear: she ultimately didn't want the other person to die, but that was all.

"You can rest assured about that."

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