’You really are something, Ye Chen.’

She shook her head with disdain and snorted.

’What a scumbag!’

’Breaking the heart of the one who loves you the most. Maybe this time I should help Jerry a little.’

’Su Mo should also be interested in supporting Jerry’s love story. Hehe~’

Meanwhile, Zhang Xulin’s patience was thinning.

She chose not to respond to him. Engaging with this pervert further would only make things worse.

Instead, she shifted her attention to other people. Her gaze moved toward Rose.

According to the intelligence, this woman was the most dangerous among the four in terms of precision and execution.

A sniper capable of eliminating targets from extreme distances.

There was even a record of a shot taken from nearly five kilometres away. Where she killed the president of a small country on his yacht in the sea from the seashore.

Zhang Xulin had been skeptical when she first read it.

Now, standing in the same room, she decided not to underestimate her.

Even with her current strength at Qi Condensation Level 1, she wasn’t immune to bullets.

Rose noticed her gaze.

"What is it, King?" she asked, her tone neutral. "Do you need something from me?"

Zhang Xulin adjusted her expression slightly, maintaining that awkward version of Ye Chen’s smirk. Then she stepped closer.

Following the information she had memorised, she spoke, trying to flirt with her.

"Are you happy to see me, Rose?"

Rose nodded once.

"Yes."

Zhang Xulin held her gaze.

"How happy?"

There was a brief pause. Before Rose replied, still expressionless.

"It feels like alligators crawling over me."

She added after a second, "Very exciting."

"...."

Zhang Xulin’s smile almost broke.

Is that supposed to be a good thing?

She recalled another detail.

Rose liked alligators a lot.

Still, the comparison was difficult to process.

Beside her, Yang Qingxi lowered her head slightly.

From the outside, it looked like she was simply standing quietly with a solemn expression.

But inside, she was thoroughly entertained.

Watching Zhang Xulin struggle to maintain that unnatural smirk while dealing with these people was unexpectedly amusing.

However, the conversation lingered a little longer than it should have.

Zhang Xulin could also feel it.

The more they spoke casually, the higher the risk of slipping. Maintaining Ye Chen’s tone, his posture, and most importantly, that expression—it wasn’t something she could hold forever without flaw.

Just as she was considering how to steer things forward—

A low, rough voice broke the flow.

"Boss."

Yang Qingxi, still in the form of a fierce-looking man, spoke with a steady, grounded tone.

"If you’re done catching up, we should get down to business. We don’t have much time."

Her voice carried a natural impatience, but not enough to seem disrespectful. It sounded like someone used to working efficiently, not someone trying to overstep.

Casey and Richard both glanced at her.

Their eyes narrowed slightly.

The way this man addressed Ye Chen confirmed it—this was indeed someone newly recruited by their King.

But more importantly, what he said caught their attention.

Don’t have time?

Zhang Xulin gave a faint nod.

She understood her Young Miss’s hint and followed along according to the plan.

"I know," Zhang Xulin replied calmly. "You don’t need to remind me."

Her tone was controlled, carrying just enough authority to maintain Ye Chen’s usual presence.

Inwardly, she was exhilarated; this was the first time she had spoken to her Miss in such an offensive tone.

Casey stepped forward slightly.

"King," she said, her expression turning serious, "Can you tell us what exactly happened?"

Zhang Xulin’s gaze shifted to her. Then she nodded once.

"Yes," she said. "We need to talk about that."

She paused briefly, letting the atmosphere settle.

"As you already know," she continued, "I’ve been quite busy these past few days."

Casey responded immediately. "The prison break?"

"Is this also related to the organisation’s relocation?" she added.

Zhang Xulin nodded again.

"Exactly."

She walked over to the chair and sat down slowly, crossing one leg over the other. Her posture was relaxed, but carried a clear sense of control.

"This is the reason I called you here."

Her eyes swept across the four of them.

"You’ve followed me for years," she said. "You’ve proven your loyalty."

A brief pause.

"It’s time you knew more."

The effect was immediate.

Their expressions sharpened.

Especially Jerry. His eyes practically lit up.

To be trusted further by Ye Chen—it was something he clearly valued.

Zhang Xulin continued.

"You already know why I returned to Longyan Country, right?" she said. "It was revenge."

"My family was wiped out years ago. Only my sister and I survived."

The four nodded.

This wasn’t new information.

It was something Ye Chen had told them before leaving. At that time, he had chosen to act alone, refusing their assistance despite repeated requests.

Casey was the first to focus on the key point.

"Does this mean..." she said slowly, "you’ve found your enemies?"

Zhang Xulin didn’t hesitate.

"Yes."

Her tone was firm.

"But they are stronger than I expected."

There was a slight pause as she added.

"My current strength... is not enough."

That statement caused a visible reaction.

Jerry was the first to respond.

"No," he said immediately. "That’s not possible."

He stepped forward slightly, his face inches away from Zhang Xulin.

"How could anyone be a threat to you? My King!" he continued, his voice rising. "Just give the order. I’ll go and deal with them myself."

Rose shot him a cold glance.

"Stop talking, idiot."

Her tone was flat.

"You’re being noisy."

Jerry turned toward her, his irritation surfacing.

"You—"

Before the argument could escalate, Zhang Xulin raised her hand.

"That’s enough. You two."

Both of them stopped.

She looked at Jerry first.

"I understand your feelings," she said. "But this isn’t something you can handle directly."

There was no harshness in her voice, but the meaning was clear.

Jerry clenched his jaw slightly but didn’t argue further.

At least his king knew his feelings.