"Oh ho? You've finally thought of me instead of spending your sweet girls with your lovely daughters?"

Looking at Xu Shi, who had come uninvited, Xia Wuyou made a sour, sarcastic remark.

This trip was rushed, and she took on several roles, including the captain's duties. So, the fact that she disappeared after boarding the ship meant she was busy in the captain's cabin.

But that doesn't mean she doesn't know what's happening elsewhere... There's still something called surveillance in this world.

It was such a coincidence that she took a break from her busy schedule to check what Xu Shi was doing, and then, just by chance, she saw that scoundrel enjoying the pleasures of having two women.

In comparison, she, the hardworking old ox, was just too... Even though she was known for her calm and collected nature, she couldn't help but get a little petty.

"How come you've learned to be jealous too?"

Mr. Xu was both amused and exasperated. "How could I be in the mood for that?"

"...If you say no, then no."

Xia Xiaomao knew the situation was serious, and being sensible, she certainly wouldn't get jealous at this time.

She knew that Xu Shi really wasn't in the mood for any lewd games at this moment, or rather, neither of them was in the mood for such things, but no one wanted to let those emotions spread, so they acted as if nothing was wrong.

"Don't worry, Sister Su and the others will be fine."

She took the initiative to comfort him, patting Xu Shi on the shoulder with a sisterly gesture, offering words of comfort.

"What I'm worried about is what will happen next."

Xu Shi took her hand and said with a serious expression.

This is true. "Tianli" only focused on attacking one point without launching a full-scale offensive. This abnormal behavior made him suspicious.

It was as if he had been given a chance to prepare... In the past, he certainly wouldn't have taken it to heart and would have just pushed forward with his plan.

But now that there are lessons to be learned from the past, there are bound to be more worries and concerns, even many. No matter how he considers it, he feels like he will fall into a vicious cycle of "Do these scoundrels have some other tricks up their sleeves?" and his head is about to explode.

"...I don't think I've ever heard the word 'worry' from your mouth."

Xia Wuyou could also sense his exhaustion from his tone, and her heart sank into unease.

"But... don't be afraid, no matter what happens, I will stand by your side."

That's the beauty of girls like her. They may seem indecisive and only good at being generals, but they are actually incredibly resilient. Even when someone as strong-willed as Xu Shi is feeling lost, she can force herself to calm down and continue to soothe his emotions.

Because she knew very well that if she really went along with Xu Shi and lay pessimistically on the railway tracks with him, then it would really be the end for her.

She is not only the sharpest sword, but also the heaviest shield.

"If I hadn't threatened you with the old lady back then, I don't think you would have given in at all, right?"

Xu Shi knew her personality well, so he smiled and teased her, "Don't worry, I'm not scared, I'm just a little dazed for a moment."

"What are you confused about?"

"In a daze... Worry-free, have you ever considered that perhaps the world we live in is an illusion?"

Xu Shi leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and said as if talking to himself, "It could be a book, a comic, or a TV series... We are just characters in it. All the actions have been pre-programmed. What you think you are doing is just following the script."

It's said that people reveal their true feelings when they're under too much pressure, and Mr. Xu seems to be doing just that now.

As for the matter of time travel and transmigrating into books, that was a little secret he had kept to himself ever since he learned about it, and he would never mention it to anyone.

This was the first time this had ever happened to him, and of course, he wouldn't tell the whole story. He also phrased his question carefully.

Xia Xiaomao opened her mouth, clearly unable to immediately follow Xu Shi's unconventional train of thought.

"...Why would you think that?"

After a long pause, she finally managed to stammer out, "Are you going to tell me next that you were actually reborn?"

"In your past life, you were timid and submissive. Now that you're reborn, you vow never to repeat your mistakes and are determined to reclaim everything that belongs to you..."

"..."

Xu Shi was speechless. "How come you're so skilled?! How many mindless fast food videos have you been watching?"

This world, or rather the City of Night Sin, certainly has its share of entertainment literature, which, like video games, are good friends for people to pass the time.

Even so, it was difficult for Boss Xu to associate Xia Wuyou with this kind of entertainment.

Isn't your only form of entertainment cultivation? And having sex with me... You even cheated on me behind my back?

The thing is, I never noticed before! I never imagined you were the one who was hiding the truth the most!

No, I must dig deeper when I have time later. How many more surprises does the kitten have that I can't even imagine?

"...It's all Xiaofeng watching."

The kitten seemed to realize that it had revealed something significant, and quickly made excuses for itself, "I'm her master, so I have to care about my apprentice's life, which is why I know a little bit..."

Xu Shi twitched the corner of his mouth, his face saying, "Do you think I believe you?"

And your way of shifting blame onto your apprentice is just too smooth! Who taught you that? You just spout nonsense like that?

Oh, it's about me. Never mind then.

"So why did you suddenly ask that?"

Xia Xiaomao chose to avoid this question and returned to the original topic.

"...Of course it's not what you think."

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