Chapter 222 - 184: Everyone Is Drunk, Second Sister-in-law Takes the Initiative (Part 2)

Chapter 222: Chapter 184: Everyone Is Drunk, Second Sister-in-law Takes the Initiative (Part 2)

"You’re not to leave our sight."

’A temporary worker?’

The bald man’s expression was incredibly odd. He felt there was so much to criticize, he didn’t even know where to begin.

Second Sister-in-law, however, had a faint suspicion: the bald man must have some quality that Xia Yu valued, though she couldn’t guess what it was.

"Okay."

The bald man had no choice but to nod.

Although it was basically house arrest, at least he would live. Plus, he’d have a chance to increase his power.

What was there not to like?

As for the future...

’Once I’m strong enough, whether I stay or go will be my decision, won’t it?’

Xia Yu caught a glimpse of the bald man’s hand moving away from his pocket but pretended not to notice and turned to leave.

She had already sized him up.

She knew this type of person would never be truly loyal.

But she couldn’t afford to pass up someone with his talent.

’What should I do?’

Her plan was just as she’d said: first, make him her enforcer. Then, if he managed to survive the next Mist Event...

...then...

...once she found a resource like the Servant Spirit Species, she would force him to consume it.

To control him completely!

It didn’t matter if he resented her for it.

Xia Yu just wanted a powerful enforcer!

Just like the Resentful Corpse controlled by Little Flower.

’In the early stages of building a team, I’ll take anyone with outstanding abilities. No Holy Mothers, though.’

she thought to herself.

Besides,

The next Mist Event would be the perfect chance to acquire a resource like the Servant Spirit Species.

So, the bald man would have no chance to escape his "house arrest" and regain his freedom!

In short,

The bald man was completely at her mercy.

And right now...

The bald man, still unaware of all this, was in a much better mood now that he knew he would live. "I used to be a chef," he offered.

"From now on, I’ll take care of all our meals."

Little Nannan shook her head. "Delivery drivers have it hard. We should order more takeout to help them make some money."

The bald man was speechless.

"Takeout isn’t sanitary."

"Besides, it’s been sitting in a container for who knows how long. It’s not fresh or tasty anymore."

He said, "If we buy our own groceries and cook, it’ll be clean, sanitary, and delicious. Fresh and flavorful."

Little Nannan said, "Well, I’m not eating it."

The bald man was speechless.

...

...

After dinner,

Su Qian left with the burly man.

"Second Sister-in-law."

"You’re playing with fire,"

the burly man warned.

"You used the wrong idiom."

Su Qian smiled faintly. "If you don’t know what you’re talking about, don’t just throw idioms around. It’s much better to speak plainly."

The burly man scratched his head.

"Don’t worry."

Su Qian said calmly, "She won’t kill me until I’m no longer useful to her."

"Besides,"

"hasn’t Hong She already agreed to marry me?"

The burly man’s brow furrowed at the mention of Hong She.

"That guy just wants to use you,"

he said.

"And why can’t I be the one using him?"

Su Qian retorted.

The burly man froze.

"Some people get played until they’re broken."

"And some people play until the other person falls for it."

Su Qian stopped looking at the burly man and stared straight ahead, murmuring to herself, "The world is changing. If we don’t ride this wave, we’ll surely be left behind."

The Spiritual Ape Flesh she had just eaten made her feel her power increasing again, pushing her to her physical limits.

It also confirmed her suspicion that the group from earlier definitely knew a lot more than they were letting on.

The burly man didn’t quite understand, but he chose to trust Su Qian.

And,

’If Hong She dares to hurt or abandon Second Sister-in-law,’ he swore to himself, ’I’ll snap his neck!’

「Abandoned Chemical Plant.」

"Brother Snake."

"Are you really going to marry Su Qian?"

Xie Shaokun asked.

"Of course."

Hong She picked his teeth with a toothpick. "She’s beautiful, sexy, and has an ability. Most importantly, she’s a widow. What man wouldn’t be tempted by a woman like that?"

"You’re not tempted?"

Xie Shaokun shook his head.

"Tch."

"Hypocrite."

"Any real man would be."

Hong She said, "Old Xie, you’re just too damn uptight. Once you’ve seen more and... played more, you’ll loosen up."

Xie Shaokun’s mouth twitched.

Little Nannan rubbed her full belly, feeling a pleasant warmth spreading through her as her body was slowly tempered. "Grandma won’t approve of your marriage," she said.

The "Grandma" she mentioned was Hong She’s mother.

"Little Nannan, you’re wrong."

Hong She said, "My mom will be more than satisfied when she meets her."

"Because she’s got big hips! Good for bearing children!"

Little Nannan: "..."

Xie Shaokun: "..."

The bald man just forced a laugh, trying to fit in.