Looking at Tang Shuang, who was standing there with a serious expression, four words suddenly popped into Xu Shi's mind.

The true intentions are revealed when the map is unrolled.

You should have thought of this a long time ago, right? Did she really just invite me over for dinner? Even if I did come over for dinner, there would definitely be a late-night snack waiting for me afterwards.

In other words, Governor Tang didn't have a pet hobby; otherwise, she might not have even needed to cook, and would have simply invited him to her house to watch her kitten perform a backflip.

But she chose to bring herself and Shen Qin together at this time, which was something Xu Shi hadn't expected.

Honestly, who doesn't know what's going on between him and his dear sister?

Given the past conflicts with the "Forgotten Ones," few people say anything about it; they just let things take their course.

However, Tang Shuang had a different opinion. Perhaps, as she said, the Shen Qin whose memories were reshaped was not the same Shen Qin as before. In this respect, there was really not much difference between her and Xu Ying. If Xu Shi could accept Xu Ying, then why couldn't he accept Shen Qin?

Of course, it's also possible that she found it strange that she was so distant and cold towards Shen Qin—after all the effort she put into training and bullying her, now that she's actually been trained, she's just ignoring her? What are you doing here?

This isn't like the style of Mr. Xu Shi, the number one villain in Night City of Sin. Have you changed your ways?

emmm...

"Sister Tang, please don't make things so hard for my brother."

Before Xu Shi could react, he heard Shen Qin speak up from the side.

The younger sister said frankly, "It's my own business that I like my brother. Even if we're not blood-related siblings, it's fine if he doesn't want us to continue this relationship."

"After all, being my brother's sister is the luckiest thing for me."

Here we have to marvel at the power of "entropy of evil thoughts," especially for Shen Qin, who has also undergone some kind of transformation—to be fair, her closed loop should be more stable than others, so it is not surprising that she said such a thing.

I wonder if little Shenhe, if she knew in the afterlife, would be so angry that she would come back to life upon hearing that her sister had recognized a thief as her brother.

Oh, Shen Qin has no memories of him anymore? That's alright then.

"But, in any case, you two... need to reach a conclusion, right?"

Lin Yue chimed in, whispering a few words to Xu Shi, "Actually, Shen Qin is very similar to me in the past... I know how she feels inside."

"So...Master?"

Xu Shi blinked and glanced at the three girls.

So you guys were all in cahoots all along, huh?

What I'm eating isn't food, it's a trap!

He knew that Lin Yue and Tang Shuang had a good relationship—after he left, the two, one in black and one in white, had developed a comradeship through long-term cooperation, and it was perfectly normal for them to whisper to each other in private.

But with Shen Qin... it might really be as Lin Yue said, their experiences are somewhat similar, both being the type who "returned from the wrong path".

Seeing Shen Qin being neglected and looking so wronged all by herself, it's hard not to feel some pity.

Xu Shi wasn't exactly a hesitant person, but he had to admit that after the internal strife in Night City ended and his perspective broadened, many of his thoughts did indeed change.

Otherwise, given his past personality, no matter what Shen Qin's status was, he would only have eight words for her.

If you do not comply with the law, you will be fined 50.

"...So, that's what you think too, Xiao Qin?"

After thinking for a moment, he politely asked for the person's opinion.

"I've said it before, as long as my brother is willing, he can treat me however he wants."

The younger sister said cautiously, "Don't even mention my body, even if... I were asked to die, I would do it."

Mr. Xu was greatly shocked. How did it suddenly rise to such a noble level?

Looking at Shen Qin again, the little girl's eyes were slightly red, as if she had made a huge decision to say those words.

Her pitiful appearance is indeed endearing—as long as she doesn't go crazy with her powers, little sister Shen Qin usually looks like a standard sickly beauty. With this expression and what she says, if you're not a white lotus, then who is?

Of course, no one likes a "white lotus" (a seemingly innocent but actually manipulative woman), but it's a different story if you know that what she says is the truth. The influence of her abilities is undeniable; even if she occasionally sells tea, it's just a little trick to fulfill her wishes.

"Then prove it to me."

Xu Shi laughed, as if he had reverted to his former wicked and dissolute self.

Or perhaps, this thing's nature has never changed.

Shen Qin knew what he meant, and without the slightest hesitation, she reached for her belt.

She certainly hoped for this outcome, and was even somewhat impatient for it.

"Ha, so this is a happy ending for everyone, right?"

Tang Shuang seemed quite pleased with the outcome, and walked up behind Shen Qin with a smile, "So, are you happy now?"

"Um... thank you, Sister Tang."

Shen Qin nodded vigorously, her gratitude evident in her expression.

Before her memories were reshaped, she might have been a little more assertive with her own brother, Chen He, but now she is much more restrained when facing Xu Shi.

Because in her memory, she knew that she and Xu Shi were "non-biological siblings," so she dared not reveal any extra feelings—her brother was certainly good to her, but if she really took things further because of this, and then received the answer "I only see you as a sister," she wouldn't know how to handle herself.

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