My Arms Can Turn into Blades-Chapter 210 - 171: Advanced Weapons

"Even capitalists wouldn’t treat people like this, right?"

When Yu Zhou heard Ji Xin’s words, he was stunned for a moment, forgetting to keep his cool, he replied with a drooping face, "I just came back from the sea, is this really necessary?"

"If you don’t want to go, you can choose not to, but if there are any casualties this time, I’ll hold you responsible."

Ji Xin cradled her laptop, saying calmly, "I will announce your decision. Whether you face a military court or are stripped of all honors and privileges will depend on the casualties. If you’re sure you don’t want to go, I will inform Li Zheng now."

"..."

Yu Zhou immediately shrugged his shoulders and replied helplessly, "Fine, fine, I’ll go, alright?"

"You have one to two days of rest time, enough for you to adjust to your best state."

Ji Xin lowered her head again, looking at the notebook screen, and said coldly, "You, high-ranking Celestial Strategy members, enjoying the best resources, should contribute more. Otherwise, you should give up your position to others.

Next, I will make sure to utilize you to the fullest. If you miss the relaxed days of Mount Tai, you can leave the Celestial Strategy Mansion right now."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Yu Zhou looked at the very fragile-looking girl and said with a strange expression, "Aren’t you just taking personal revenge? Why do I always feel like you’ve been affected by the Authority...?"

"My Female Youth Authority just dislikes the National Sacrificial System’s Authority."

Ji Xin replied expressionlessly, "Does your Authority belong to the National Sacrificial System?"

"No..."

"Then my current attitude can’t possibly be influenced by the Authority. Even if I’m targeting you, it’s solely because I simply dislike you."

"..."

Yu Zhou was rendered speechless for a moment, then helplessly asked, "Alright...but why the rush?"

"The First Rider Position seems to have received some news."

Ji Xin, while speaking, lifted her head again to look at Yu Zhou.

"It wasn’t me." Yu Zhou was taken aback and then shook his head vigorously.

"I know, it’s probably those old folks. They seem to prefer Mount Tai over me."

Ji Xin shifted her gaze, coldly looking ahead, "There are certain things they don’t want me to accomplish smoothly. Maybe Yan Kan joining the ’Self’ and contacting the ’First Rider Position’ is related to them."

Yu Zhou slightly furrowed his brow, "So that’s why you’re in such a hurry..."

"It’s not just because of this."

Ji Xin looked at the report Li Zheng had just sent, then suddenly raised her hand, gently biting her slender, fair fingers.

Yu Zhou was surprised to see her like this, "Because of what else?"

"Dogs are creatures... clever and brave, loyal and reliable, and empathetic, much more reliable than humans. I really like them."

Ji Xin stared at the screen, speaking softly to herself, "But the prerequisite is that you have to be their owner to pet their heads. If you’re deemed an enemy, it’s a different story; they’ll bare their teeth... and I hate when dogs bare their teeth at me. I like them to lay on my lap and nuzzle me, so now I need to find out if it’s the dog in the ’big house.’"

Yu Zhou: "...?"

What on earth????? 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

...

At the same time.

Chen Lusi didn’t know about the conversation between Yu Zhou and Ji Xin happening miles away in the Imperial Capital.

At this moment, he had already returned to Qinyuan and Mansion with Xia Panqiu.

"Remember not to imitate Ah Yue’s Authority Ability."

After entering Qinyuan and Mansion.

Xia Panqiu still seemed a bit uneasy. She thought for a moment, and reminded once more.

"...Hmm."

Chen Lusi was silent for a moment, nodded, then turned her head to glance at Xia Panqiu... a short white T-shirt, simple and fitting, yet pleasing to the eye, and blue jeans for the lower body. Although Xia Panqiu wasn’t particularly tall in this outfit, the tight jeans perfectly complemented her well-shaped thighs, giving her the aura of a girl-next-door.

Objectively speaking, her appearance was indeed quite decent.

And her style of dressing had never changed from the start.

When they first met, she was wearing similar clothes.

Only her attitude had changed significantly; initially it was hostile, and now it was caring.

...So sometimes, Chen Lusi indeed felt a little uneasy.

But at this moment, it wasn’t discomfort. Chen Lusi was simply pondering whether this change was related to himself.

And the answer seemed to be — related.

"What’s the matter?"

Xia Panqiu noticed Chen Lusi’s gaze and looked down at her own clothes.

"Nothing, thank you."

Chen Lusi snapped back to reality, withdrew his gaze, and stood in front of the elevator, pressing the button.

"..."

Xia Panqiu also retracted her gaze, then looked towards Chen Lusi’s side profile, lost in thought.

Ding——

The elevator arrived.

Chen Lusi walked in, with Xia Panqiu following closely behind.

Then.

They parted ways on different floors.

Xia Panqiu exited the elevator first and, hearing the elevator door close, couldn’t help but glance back at Chen Lusi.

Chen Lusi was somewhat puzzled.

But Xia Panqiu said nothing, only watched him until the elevator doors closed completely, then walked towards her own rental unit.

Unlock the door, close it, change shoes, and enter the room.

Xia Panqiu stood in the middle of the living room, silent for a moment, before taking out her phone and tapping on Shu Li’s avatar.

To be honest.

The fact that Shu Li actually confessed... was a huge impact for her.

It was the first time she’d discovered that she could be so bold.

At first.

She thought Shu Li was just joking.

She even said outright... that Chen Lusi was holding Lin Ying’s hand, and they grew up together, so their relationship was likely already confirmed.

But Shu Li boldly approached Chen Lusi, without a hint of hesitation.

[She might have someone she likes, aren’t you afraid of being rejected by him?]