Chapter 142: Chapter 45 I Prefer Sister Butterfly
Xu Mo and Lin Xi walked through the manor.
After hearing Lin Xi’s words, Xu Mo looked especially solemn.
The company, a corporate empire.
Monopolizing the Genetic Evolution Liquid market, manufacturing Genetic Warriors, and beginning to expand into the military and energy industries.
Behind it all lay the complex roots of a superfamily’s power.
The underworld was just the tip of the iceberg.
An experimental base.
“Human experimentation… I remember there used to be some public disputes which led to strict prohibition. But I never thought it never stopped. The former underground refuge has become an experimental factory,” Lin Xi said, shocked by the knowledge.
Now, beneath Steel Dome City on Byron Star, such dark scenes still existed.
One hand covered the sky.
But this matter was too big, and if Xu Mo wanted to expose it, even the power of the academy might not be enough to protect them.
Those financial tycoon families also wielded great military power, having their influence reach every corner.
“Xu Mo, study at the academy for a few years. One day in the future, when you have a certain status, then consider other things,” Lin Xi reminded him.
“Okay,” Xu Mo nodded slightly.
It seemed Yimu was right.
History was cycling, and the underworld wouldn’t really change.
He could only hope that after the people of the underworld awoke, things would get better.
How were Miss Mia and Yaoer doing now?
Were they also in Steel Dome City?
“Sister Xi, we will still live at the academy. Sister Xi can live here since it’s close to the academy, which is convenient. We can also come to visit you often,” Xu Mo said to Lin Xi.
Although it was luxurious here.
Xu Mo still planned to live inside the academy.
The old man, although somewhat arrogant, indeed had some capability, and there was a lot to learn from him.
Lin Xi glanced at Xu Mo, knowing he was worried she had nowhere to live.
“Not long ago, I was helping you arrange a place to stay, now it’s your turn to help me,” Lin Xi said with a bitter smile.
“It’s not arranging,” Xu Mo said, “Isn’t my home, Sister Xi’s home as well?”
“Ah?” Lin Xi was startled and looked at Xu Mo.
Why did that sound a bit strange?
“Uh…” Xu Mo realized his words might have implied something else and shrugged, “After all, I’ve been calling you sister.”
Lin Xi’s gaze flickered away.
What was she thinking? Going off on a tangent?
Xu Mo was like a brother to her.
If only Xu Mo were a little older.
Thinking this, Lin Xi felt somewhat improper and quickly reined in her thoughts.
When they got to the villa, Elsa came over and said, “Sister Xi, I’ve arranged your room for you.”
“Thank you, Elsa.” Lin Xi, seeing Elsa’s smile, felt a wave of warmth in her heart.
Here, she actually felt something her family had never given her.
“Why so formal with me, Sister Xi,” Elsa said with a naïve smile.
Looking at Elsa’s smile, Lin Xi’s eyes felt a bit teary, having just learned about Elsa’s past, her feelings were different.
However, after hearing Xu Mo’s story, Lin Xi had come to view her own experiences in a lighter way.
“Have a good rest tonight, Sister Xi,” Xu Mo said.
“Okay,” Lin Xi nodded as Elsa took her to the room.
Xiao Qi led Ying inside to cause some ‘trouble.’
Ye Qingdie came over to Xu Mo’s side.
“Sister Butterfly,” Xu Mo looked at Ye Qingdie.
“Sister Xi’s life hasn’t been easy,” Ye Qingdie remarked ruefully.
She could very much relate to Lin Xi.
Because she had been betrayed by others before.
Qin Zhong.
“Time will heal,” Xu Mo responded.
“Yes,” Ye Qingdie nodded, feeling much lighter, “That’s good. From now on, Sister Xi won’t have to suffer because of her family.”
As she spoke, she looked at Xu Mo and smiled, “Plus, she has a caring brother like you.”
“Uh…”
Xu Mo blinked his eyes.
How the conversation had shifted.
“Sister Xi is your type, isn’t she?” Ye Qingdie teased, looking at Xu Mo.
The guy liked older sisters.
“Yeah,” Xu Mo looked at Ye Qingdie and said, “But I like the kind that Sister Butterfly is even more.”
“Really?” Ye Qingdie smiled at Xu Mo, “Then why don’t you make a move?”
“Hm?” Xu Mo blinked, was this some kind of hint?
How should he move?
Maybe first get a feel for it?
Xu Mo stepped forward, ready to give her a hug,
“You dare,” Ye Qingdie lifted a leg and kicked at him, but Xu Mo was already accustomed to it and swiftly jumped back to avoid it.
Wasn’t it she who asked me to take action?
Women!
“Pink,” Xu Mo noted with a glance.
A flush swept across Ye Qingdie’s face as she lashed out with another kick.
Xu Mo slipped away.
“Sister Butterfly, I’ll take you shopping for a few more some day,” Xu Mo’s voice followed.
Ye Qingdie’s cheeks burned.
This damn kid!!
……
No news covering the incidents that occurred on the streets of Steel Dome City aired.
Apart from those involved, not many people knew about them.
Those who experienced last night’s events had limited knowledge and could only gossip within small circles.
There, however, was some reporting on the collapse of Lin Group.
Lin faced a debt crisis and the company collapsed.
Sect Leader Lin Yuan was convicted and imprisoned, all his assets seized. Lin Yuan’s second family also came to light, attracting much disapproval.
Beyond that, rumors said that Ming Hui of the Ming Group was also arrested last night, but the specifics remained unclear.
Indeed, nobody knew the details.
As for the engagement between Ming Hui and Lin Xi of the Lin Family, naturally, there was no further mention.
Meanwhile, outside the academy.
Su Rou stood quietly, attracting quite a bit of attention.
Her looks stood out among her peers.
A damaged car drove up.
Su Rou almost didn’t recognize it as her own, but she just smiled and waved to Xu Mo who stepped out of the car.
Xu Mo stepped forward, his eyes showing an apologetic expression.
And there was some awkwardness.
He had borrowed someone else’s car and ended up like this.
The key issue was, he had no money to pay for it…
“Looks like there’s a repair bill coming, Xu Mo, how about you treat me to a meal some other day?” Su Rou said, taking the initiative to speak upon seeing Xu Mo’s embarrassed look.
“Sure,” Xu Mo nodded, “As for the car, I can only make it up to you later.”
“No need for that, it’ll be fine once it’s fixed,” said Su Rou. “However, I have a big appetite, so it better be a good meal.”
Xu Mo didn’t say much.
Borrowing someone else’s car, it wasn’t as simple as Su Rou saying it was okay, but he truly was broke right now.
He would have to owe this favor.
Lin Xi was somewhat curious. Su Rou was usually quiet, but she seemed quite lively around Xu Mo.
Could it be that Xu Mo possessed a special kind of personal charm?
However, after spending some time with Xu Mo, he certainly had a quality that made people feel at ease.
This quality had a strong appeal to women.
Safety.
He had a maturity that belied his age, as well as strength.
“Sister Xi is here too,” Su Rou then noticed Lin Xi, who had gotten out of the co-driver’s seat, and called out.
“Su Rou,” Lin Xi responded.
“I’ll pull over, wait for me here,” said Su Rou as she parked the car in a nearby parking area before joining them again.
The group headed towards the academy.
After entering the academy, Lin Xi noticed that passing people were looking at her with strange expressions.
“It’s Instructor Lin Xi, I heard the Lin Family went bankrupt, and Lin Xi’s father was arrested.”
“And there was a scandal about an illegitimate child. Instructor Lin Xi must be suffering.”
Lin Xi was a goddess-level figure in the academy and many students knew her.
Students of this age often had a vivid imagination about their teachers, especially for a goddess-level instructor like Lin Xi.
After the media reported on Lin Family’s incident, many people got to know about it quickly.
Lin Xi heard some of the whispers; the news had spread really fast.
“Lin Xi.”
A voice came from behind, and Lin Xi turned around.
They saw a figure quickly approaching and coming up beside Lin Xi.
“Instructor Yang Ming,” Su Rou called out.
The person was Yang Ming.
“Su Rou,” Yang Ming nodded with a smile before turning to Lin Xi and saying, “I’ve heard about your situation, don’t take it too hard.”
“Thank you,” said Lin Xi.
“Do you have time today, how about we have lunch together?” Yang Ming offered.
Lin Xi glanced at Yang Ming and shook her head, “No, I’m not in the mood.”
“Alright, then we’ll make plans another time,” Yang Ming said, his voice gentle. He glanced at Xu Mo and the others beside Lin Xi.
He seemed surprised that Lin Xi maintained such a close relationship with this group of Desert Hunters.
But he did not say much more and left after greeting them.
Lin Xi watched Yang Ming’s retreating figure, sighing inwardly.
Yang Ming was a very measured person, very practical. He had always maintained a certain distance from her in the past.
He had never invited her out alone.
Now that he had extended an invite, it clearly wasn’t just to comfort her.
Perhaps Yang Ming thought.
Now, he was within reach of her.
Su Rou seemed to be leading the way, intentionally or unintentionally, as she walked ahead.
Shortly after, a group appeared ahead of them.
Benjamin, Sun Xiaoxiao, Li Man, Hughes, Jiang Tong, and Su Rou – the original small team that had gone to explore the ruins were all present.
It looked like they were waiting for Lin Xi.
“Xiao Xiao…”
Xiao Qi saw Sun Xiaoxiao and immediately ran over with open arms.
Xu Mo blinked as he watched Xiao Qi’s back.
You weren’t like this before!
Sun Xiaoxiao also blinked, looking at Xiao Qi.
Yesterday her father had messaged her, telling her to get on good terms with Xu Mo and the others, to become very, very good friends.
And with Lin Xi, they were to become very good friends as well.
The kind that she could bring home to play with in the future.
Sun Xiaoxiao was full of question marks.
She didn’t understand any of this.
But her dad said if they became good friends, she would get double her allowance in the future.
Sun Xiaoxiao immediately got it! Yay!
To become friends? With her cuteness, Miss Xiaoxiao saw no problem there.
But upon seeing that silly boy rushing over, Sun Xiaoxiao still took a step back and glared at him, “What are you doing?”
“Xiao Xiao, I was wrong before, I shouldn’t have been angry with you,” Xiao Qi stopped in his tracks, earnestly admitting his fault.
Xiao Xiao’s dad is super amazing!
Sun Xiaoxiao looked at Xiao Qi with a suspicious face.
Why did it feel like there was some kind of plot brewing?
He couldn’t possibly be coveting Miss Xiaoxiao’s Mecha, could he?
But she was also worrying about how to make up.
Since this silly boy was admitting his mistake,
Miss Xiaoxiao decided to give him a chance.
“Hmph!”
Sun Xiaoxiao humphed, holding her head high with arrogance and said, “Knowing your mistake is good, but I’m magnanimous. Since you apologized, I’ll forgive you.”
“Xiao Xiao, you’re so kind. So we’re good friends from now on, right?” Xiao Qi asked.
“Yeah, right,” Sun Xiaoxiao nodded vigorously, the kind with double the pocket money.
This silly boy was catching on.
Watching their exchange, Xu Mo was dumbfounded.
They made up just like that?
What a melodramatic plot!
However, Jiang Tong was not doing well at all.
And of course, neither was Li Man.
They were here waiting for Lin Xi. However, why did these Desert Hunters always loom like an inescapable shadow?
Maybe they could shake them off.
She definitely did not want to bring Xu Mo and the others along!
