Loss of Face

Xu Nian hadn’t expected to return home safely.

Even the following days were extremely peaceful, with nothing happening.

Logically speaking, if Xu Nian were the mastermind behind everything, he would definitely press the attack.

But the current tranquility was somewhat abnormal.

Was this the calm before the storm?

Who knew? He would deal with whatever came his way.

Xu Nian was happy to enjoy the peace.

For the past few days, he and Su Qingya had stayed at home, refusing even his parents’ invitation to travel, experiencing a kind of relaxed feeling of enjoying the end before waiting for death.

Afterward, Leng Xiao added Xu Nian and Su Qingya to the work group.

The number of people wasn’t large, mainly for exchanging work information.

Then, Leng Xiao created another small group, adding Xiao Ge, Xu Nian, and Su Qingya.

And then, Leng Xiao created yet another tiny group, excluding Su Qingya.

But looking at Su Qingya’s account, Xu Nian discovered that Leng Xiao had even created a tiny tiny group excluding himself.

So many groups were being created?

Haji Xiao, you guy.

[Xiao Ge: How is it? Has anything happened these past few days?]

Xiao Ge’s message popped up in the small group.

[Xu Nian: Nothing at all, Captain. Perhaps it’s so peaceful that it’s abnormal. I’ve been eating and sleeping well these past few days, and nothing has happened.]

[Xiao Ge: It’s good that nothing has happened. By the way, as probationary members, even though you don’t have to be on duty every day, you still have to come in for two days a week.]

[Xu Nian: Even during school?]

[Xiao Ge: You’re already part of the system. Going to school now only gives you a complete student life, and has no other purpose.

It’s better to spend that time learning how to use your emotional energy well.]

How straightforward, Captain Xiao.

[Xiao Ge: Studying is to select talent for the country, and also to give you a chance to stand out in the future. You are already the pillars of the country.]

[Xiao Ge: However, there’s actually one thing I forgot to tell you. We in City A also have an Empyrean Realm Security Officer stationed here.

He is the general supervisor of all security officers in City A. I’ve already reported your situation. His intention is to pay close attention to the situation here.

In fact, he was already watching over your safety that day.]

In other words, Xu Nian’s peace these past few days was actually due to an Empyrean Realm expert helping to keep watch?

The reason Xiao Ge didn’t say anything in advance was to avoid alerting the enemy and to use Xu Nian as bait, but it didn’t catch the mastermind.

He was suddenly a little flattered.

Was this the benefit of being a member of the national official?

They were so willing to use resources for a small fry like him.

[Xiao Ge: Also, the appearance of a hidden unknown force’s Empyrean Realm Esper in City A has seriously jeopardized the security of City A. Perhaps the higher-ups will send a special operations team to handle it.]

[Xu Nian: In other words, I don’t have to worry about this matter?]

[Xiao Ge: Almost, but you still have to be careful. Who knows if there will be any accidents, and the other party will seize the opportunity to harm you.]

But this news was very good for Xu Nian.

It meant that Xu Nian wasn’t only passively bearing the brunt of things.

This was the advantage of having a big tree to lean on.

[Xu Nian: Thank you, Captain.]

[Xiao Ge: Of course, this comes at a price. I can’t hide your information. The higher-ups may develop a training plan for you.

After all, you’re two S-rank potential Espers. You may lose a little freedom, but this is the best I can think of.]

In reality, this wasn’t bad news.

It was just that Xu Nian and Su Qingya had initially shown some resistance to it, so Xiao Ge thought they might be somewhat resistant.

But in fact, Xu Nian’s needs were simple, as long as he could see his family.

Su Qingya’s needs were even simpler.

She just needed to be with Xu Nian.

If these two points could be met, it was actually easy to control the two of them.

Leng Xiao sent a cute rabbit head emoticon.

[Xiao Ge: Su Qingya, your application for the Two-Star Fear Core has been approved. Come over sometime when you’re free.]

[Su Qingya: Okay, thank you, Captain.]

This also meant that Su Qingya would soon be promoted to Two-Star.

So envious, Xu Nian had to work harder.

With the serious business with Xiao Ge finished, Xu Nian found a few mops at home, carried a bucket of water, and was preparing to do something when the phone’s message tone sounded.

He quickly opened the phone, only to find that it was Gu Tong’s message.

This guy’s online name was [I’m the Sauciest in the Sheep Village], it seemed like he was a very shy and introverted person.

If it weren’t for the application note, Xu Nian wouldn’t want to accept the friend request at all.

[Gu Tong: Master! I tried it according to your method, and I didn’t expect it to actually succeed.]

[Xu Nian: Hmm? You succeeded?]

[Gu Tong: What do you mean? Why do you seem so incredulous?]

[Xu Nian: Nothing, how did you succeed?]

[Gu Tong: I tricked her into coming home by saying that I recently bought a cat and asked her to go see it with me.

When she entered the house, I locked the door and meowed, and she couldn’t resist.]

[Xu Nian: Is that so? I told you my method would work.]

He didn’t expect it to actually work?

But in fact, the main reason was that the two had feelings for each other.

That’s why the progress was so fast after breaking through the window paper.

[Gu Tong: That’s right, I found that after we let go, the one who was pressed under the body became me. Is this normal?]

[Xu Nian: ???]

[Gu Tong: It’s just that she’s always crying and making requests, and I can’t resist, so I agreed, and accidentally… she seized the opportunity to tie up my hands, and then… and then…]

Gu Tong’s description was particularly abstract, making it difficult to associate.

Even typing was so stuttering, looking shy and troubled.

But Xu Nian had a similar experience and could empathize and imagine.

At that time, Xu Nian also had similar doubts and wanted to find someone to confide in and ask, but there was no one to tell…

Bah bah, that wasn’t true.

Xu Nian was mighty and extraordinary, how could he be troubled by this kind of thing?

[Xu Nian: Looks like you’re not good at it, you’re really a small fry.

Like me, I’m the one in charge at home, Su Qingya doesn’t dare to resist me at all.]

[Gu Tong: Really? Master, teach me!]

[Xu Nian: With my many years of experience, you only need to be more assertive.

If you don’t take the initiative to mess with her, you can only wait for her to take the initiative to mess with you.]

[Gu Tong: That’s not right, many years of experience?]

[Xu Nian: Cough cough, don’t worry about such details. What you need to care about is the second half of the sentence.

Think about it, when she’s been teased by you until she has no strength, and can only enjoy it, then you will become the one on top, right? So you still have to fight for opportunities.]

[Gu Tong: Really? But, but it feels so good to be by Jiang Xue, especially when she ties up my hands and makes me kneel on the bed, and her voice is as gentle as a mother.]

[Xu Nian: Get out, you useless thing, you’re really losing face for our Path of Joy.]

[Gu Tong: Eh eh eh.]