It's the cyber age now, and you're still playing traditional villains?

As for Qin Yiyan, as a mature adult, she accepted it very quickly and there was no expression on her face.

"Okay, the house is ready, why don't you come down to eat after you've cleaned it up?"

Xu Shi smiled and said, "I haven't eaten at home for a long time."

"Well, I'll get ready."

Su Lin nodded. As a top housekeeper, this was her duty.

"...I'll help too."

The red-haired elder sister paused, then spoke.

Although she was not so willing, she still had the necessary judgment.

She is now Xu Shi's nominal "maid", so she still has to do the cleaning and cooking work, otherwise she will always worry that Xu Shi will take the opportunity to make things difficult for Her Highness the Saint. Secondly, finding something to do can make her feel a little more at ease.

"...Okay, come with me, I'll teach you how to use some things."

Director Su thought about it and did not refuse.

Seeing this scene, Xu Shi suddenly wanted to laugh.

This inevitably reminded him of the days when Su Lin was still wearing a maid outfit. Now it felt like the old was bringing out the new... Was it time to ask her to take out her long-forgotten outfit and revisit it?

As he was thinking this, he suddenly heard the doorbell.

"Brother Ning Wei?"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 323: Have you fallen in love with being my maid?

2023-11-24

I have to say that Ning Wei came at a really good time.

"It's dinner time, do you want to have dinner together?"

Smelling the delicious smell of food behind him, Xu Shi politely extended an invitation.

"I won't eat anymore. Is it convenient for Mr. Xu to talk alone?"

Ning Wei shook his head, obviously not in the mood.

"……OK then."

Xu Shi hesitated for a moment and took him to his study. Oh no, actually it was his father’s study. Boss Xu himself did not have such a leisurely and elegant habit.

Anyway, there is still some time before the meal, so if he doesn't want to eat, then don't eat. Come to think of it, I haven't seen Ning Wei eat since I met him. Maybe he really doesn't need to eat?

"Why are you in such a hurry? Is there something urgent?"

Looking at the other person's expression, he couldn't help but feel a little curious.

"Nothing, I just want to ask...what's going on with the person the master brought back?"

Ning Wei frowned and subconsciously lowered his voice and asked.

Oh, it turned out to be because of this.

Xu Shi felt a little strange. Didn’t the old man explain this to him?

Old Master Wen came back early, at least a month and a half ago, and he brought Cheng Gujian with him. He thought these things had been resolved long ago.

"... Mr. Xu, you also know that no one can ask me about things that I don't want to talk about."

Ning Wei also had a bitter look on his face and shook his head helplessly, "I didn't think there was anything wrong at first, but Cheng's injuries have gradually healed over the past few days, and I always felt that he was in some danger."

"He doesn't say anything every day, but he always tries to find out about the situation in Night Crime City. I always feel that he is not a good person..."

There was some worry in his tone. "The master said that I can't take care of it. How can I really not take care of it? That's why I thought of asking you..."

Looking at his constipated face, Xu Shi almost died of laughter.

It must be said that Ning Wei must be the most miserable person in power among the four major financial groups, right?

Yes, he is the one in power. Wen Shengkui entered into retirement several years ago. Except for showing up for some necessary matters, Ning Wei basically does all the other things.

In name, he was still at the same secretary level as Su Lin, but in reality, everyone knew that there was no difference between him and the chairman of "Feather Pen" - it was because Xu Shi was such a hopeless case that the old man had to find a reliable person to train.

Ning Wei himself was also very loyal, and faced with his absolute strength he had no intention of rebelling.

But although he delegated power, Wen Shengkui's eccentric temper was well known to everyone, and it often made him feel helpless - just like with Cheng Gujian's matter, when he felt there was a problem but couldn't ask, and in the end he had to come to Xu Shi.

"It's expensive to ask me questions, Brother Ning."

Xu Shi held back his laughter and kept the secret, "How about this, if you agree to one condition, I will tell you."

"…As long as it's not too extreme, it's fine."

Ning Wei was not vague and agreed after thinking about it.

"So refreshing?"

Xu Shi was a little disappointed. It was so boring to deal with serious people. He had already thought of how to whet the other party's appetite, but now it was useless.

But he was a man who kept his promises, so he explained to him in detail the whole story.

"…So he's really SS-rank?"

Ning Wei was greatly shocked. He had only guessed at first, but he didn't expect it to be true. He also didn't expect that this was the former Grand Duke of the Hualan Empire. No wonder he always had such a sense of majesty without even being angry.

The superior attitude in your bones is not so easy to fade away.

But if you think about it carefully, if there is nothing special about the other person, the master may not think so highly of him... Although this person doesn't seem to appreciate it. He has been here for so long, not to mention that his attitude has softened, he has only spoken a few words.

As for other things, Xu Shi didn't need to say anything, he could connect all the links by himself.

Xu Shi shrugged. Is an SS-level worth making such a fuss? Haven't you seen that I have another one here... or half of one?

The old Pope can indeed only be considered half a Pope, because only Xu Ying can control him.

He was really worried about this matter - when she was a saint, she could control the old Pope as if he were a real person. Now she had trouble taking care of herself, let alone being like before. He had to guide her slowly in the future.

So the old Pope's corpse, or puppet body, was put aside for the time being. Although the Saint Lady must have dealt with it before, Xu Shi still soaked it in formalin to be on the safe side.

Otherwise, I'm afraid the scene of "the old Pope's corpse has stank" will be staged by then, right?

And we also have to think about how to let Xu Ying keep it with her reasonably. She can't just carry a corpse around the street like she's carrying a doll, right?

How about making a small backpack? Like Tanjiro and Nezuko? It's pretty cute.

Or maybe just transform it into a semi-mechanical one? No need to worry about it rotting or stinking...

While he was brainstorming here, Ning Wei had other concerns.

"So... when the master went out to sea, he used his ability, right?"

He gritted his teeth and said, "Why didn't anyone tell me about this? The master's health cannot..."

"My suggestion is, Brother Ning, try not to be so humble in the future, right?"

Xu Shi didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "You're always acting like a superior and a subordinate, and you're trying to control grandpa everywhere. No wonder he doesn't want to tell you."

He knew that the old man didn't like being pestered like this, even if it was for his own good, but treating him like a patient would always make people feel uncomfortable, right?

Not to mention that Wen Shengkui actually treated Ning Wei as his son, otherwise he would not have cared so much about him - this matter is actually very bloody, because if we really talk about their life experiences, Ning Wei and Su Lin are actually very similar, both were orphans, and then worked their way to their current positions step by step.

So Xu Shi was not completely unfamiliar with this guy before. He had seen him many times when he was a child. At that time, this guy had a poker face, and it has not changed until now.

That's why, now that they're familiar with each other, he's happy to call him "big brother" instead of referring to his title. Actually, from a perspective of this, there's still a generation difference... I'm taking advantage, that's great.

As for grandpa's health problems...

"You don't have to be so surprised. It's true that Grandpa used his abilities, but this trip of Snake Ring and Prism has also helped him find a way to further improve the supernatural power transplantation technology."

He explained with a smile, "When the new medicine is fully mature, I will definitely give grandpa the ability to heal himself. Before I came back, I had already coaxed him into injecting the adaptogen first."

"Is that so?"

Ning Wei was overjoyed, and the stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.

As for Xu Shi's advice, he also expressed his acceptance, but this kind of thing cannot be changed overnight. To be honest, he has never put himself in the position of Wen Shengkui's nephew, and subconsciously thinks that he is just a family servant.

"Are you relieved now?"

Xu Shi couldn't help laughing, "Now that you feel relieved, let's have a meal together. I'll contact you anytime if there's anything else."

"it is good."

Now Ning Wei had no reason to refuse.

In fact, Ning Wei was not really an outsider. Su Lin had a lot of work dealings with him, and Gu Yi went to see Grandpa Wen every few days. As a result, she became familiar with this serious older brother.

So no one would mind him joining the welcoming banquet and adding an extra pair of chopsticks.

Just looking at Ning Wei eating at the table, Xu Shi couldn't help but be surprised.

Oh, you really want to eat? Oh no, do you really need to eat?

I thought you were like the protagonist in those novels, who wouldn't eat or drink for hundreds of chapters when they were busy, and wouldn't even change their clothes.

happy.

"Brother Lao Ning is here to take care of Grandpa."

Boss Xu exchanged some pleasantries and toasted him.

"Boss Xu, that's not right. It's my job."

Ning Wei was very modest, "Taking care of the master is what I should do."

"Hey, I took care of the old man while you were away, okay?"

Gu Yi expressed dissatisfaction, how could you have other dogs in your eyes?

Even if this is a man.

The little puppy thought so sourly.

"I'll be very grateful if you don't lead Grandpa astray."

Although Xu Shi expressed disgust, he still clinked glasses with her.

“I don’t know who will lead whom yet.”

Miss Black Rabbit snorted twice in dissatisfaction.

No matter what she felt, Xu Shi took advantage of the meal to tell Ning Wei about the overseas expansion plan that they had discussed on the way back - after all, it was another consortium, so they had to say what needed to be said. On matters like this, everyone had to work together.

"Of course I will give you my full support. If there is anything you need the Feather Pen to do, just tell me."

Ning Wei had no objection to this. Since Wen Shengkui came back early, he had already seen the benefits of going out to sea.

"There is something you really need to do."

Xu Shi smiled, "Remember you wanted to agree to a request of mine just now, right?"

"Come to think of it, you're not afraid that I'll take the opportunity to make things difficult for you. You just said you agreed."

He didn't forget to make a joke.

"Boss Xu, this is a joke."

Ning Wei rarely curled his lips.

After all, he knew what kind of naughty character Xu Shi had, so he wouldn't be so out of line. Besides, Cheng Gujian's affairs were not a secret after all, so even if he wanted to make things difficult for him, it would be harmless.

Not to mention that there was anything in him that was worth his coveting - he had no shortage of money, power, or anything like that. If Wen Shengkui really wanted to, he wouldn't refuse even a single word.

Could it be that he has a crush on me? You must be joking.

But he didn't expect that Xu Shi really liked him.

"My request is very simple. I just hope that the business scope of "Feather Pen" will be slightly changed in the future."

He said slowly.

"…Can you be more specific?"

"That's right. If we want to establish an alliance system in the future, there will definitely be a lot of cultural exchanges between us."

Xu Shi said seriously, "Even now, we need such a channel with the Hualan Empire... So far, this system has not been established, and it relies more on the sharing and communication between the two sides."

This is also fortunate that there are no language problems between the two regions, but who can say there won’t be in the future? This is something that cannot be guaranteed.