Chapter 557

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Chapter 557: The Reason for Working Hard

Chao Lu’s kiss was spot-on and had a great effect.

Even though it was only a puppet she kissed, Bai Wei, who was thousands of miles away, still felt the sensation of lips being kissed.

It was slightly cold, but soft.

Yet it was very gentle, filled with affection.

It matched anyone’s imagination of a love that is rare to encounter but not impossible to find.

Her kiss carried seven parts of love and three parts of gratitude.

She didn’t want to separate with Bai Wei so clearly anymore. Since they were destined to be together in this life and the next, there was no need to be so polite.

Kissing expressed gratitude and affection, it was the first time for her, but certainly not the last.

"What a pity."

She straightened up, lightly touching her lips, her cheeks blushing, smiling with happiness.

"Let’s save what happens after this for the next time we meet."

This was not an implication, but a clear statement.

Man, I’m going to sleep with you, prepare yourself mentally and physically.

Bai Wei was still in a daze, Chao Lu really had an easy way of landing critical hits on him, whether it was confessing or kissing.

This wasn’t a straightforward approach, it was clearly a tackle.

Chao Lu waved his hand in front of Bai Wei and asked, "Could it be that you’re offline?"

Bai Wei cleared his throat and replied, "No, it’s more like there’s a layer of glass between us. I don’t feel anything at all."

"Really?" Chao Lu asked, "But I feel a passionate fire."

"Nonsense, it’s clearly cool," Bai Wei immediately refuted, subconsciously arguing back.

Then he froze, realizing he had unintentionally confessed.

Chao Lu smiled and quickly responded, "Next time, should I try a different lip balm?"

"Next time, I’ll prepare some hot pot seasoning from Sichuan," Bai Wei leaned back in his seat, looking provoking.

Chao Lu chuckled and gently tapped the tip of the young man’s nose with her finger.

"You little rascal!"

Bai Wei squinted his eyes, can the majesty of an emperor allow you to violate me like this? Even the witches in the past dared not sit on my desk and poke my nose, and the naughtiest girl had to obediently stand aside and wait.

Woman, you are playing with fire!

Fairy, you are assisting me in my practice!

Before Bai Wei had a chance to react, Little Green Pepper beside him couldn’t bear it anymore. He reached out and pulled Chao Lu aside, saying, "Separate, separate!"

The angle at which she had just stood, if you zoom out a bit, it is the standard positioning of Snow White’s triangle, with Snow Cabbage standing there.

Or it could be the positioning of Eri Eri from the bystander protagonist.

How annoying! I don’t have blonde pigtails!

Nalan Qingshu had just thought that the atmosphere was good. The team achieved a small goal and encouraged and motivated each other. Isn’t that great?

Why suddenly start talking about love and romance as if no one else is around? Be mindful of the impact!

Still in front of me, saying lovey-dovey things, so shameless… Am I not worthy of respect as Princess Bi Fang?

Chao Lu tilted her head and asked, "Are you shy?"

"I’m not!" Nalan Qingshu loudly argued.

Princess Chao Lu grinned like a sly fox, then slightly pursed her lips.

Little Green Pepper got furious, trying to prove her bravery, she also attempted to hug and drool on the puppet’s face.

Bai Wei raised his hand and pressed it against her face, saying, "If you dare to spit on my face, I dare to throw you down from here."

Whenever Chao Lu was around, Nalan Qingshu never got the upper hand, before and now.

Only in solitary situations, she would have a chance to turn the tables.

Despite being more defensive than offensive, Bai Wei wouldn’t just stand still and take hits, he would definitely dodge.

He quickly changed the topic of conversation and gave them both some work to do. Then he started working overtime. The whole process was harmonious – chatting and handling official business at the same time without feeling tired. Instead, time seemed to fly by.

After three to five hours, a lot of things were finished.

Bai Wei was the fastest and most efficient. He even had time to write and copy a suitable structural system for the military officials.

But after all, he was not a person from the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom. The mentor had advocated fairness in the past, but in the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom, fairness was a false proposition.

Just like in the scientific research industry, one powerful researcher was worth hundreds or thousands of ordinary researchers. In the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom, the powerful demon race had advantages that the weak demon race could not compare to in terms of strength, physique, background, and intelligence. Fairness started with innate differences and became a false proposition.

Therefore, the system needed improvement, but that could only be discussed later.

There was a knock on the door, and the person delivering the meal arrived – it was Ying Mu.

"Oh, you’re awake." Ying Mu greeted him. "Three days have passed so quickly. We were all worried when you didn’t react."

During lunchtime, Bai Wei was also eating in the hospital cafeteria.

"When do you plan to go back?"

Around the middle of February," Ying Mu replied. "It is already late January now, and there are only a few days left before the Gray Tide completely disperses.

"February is spring break, and I should also go back to the Ming Country," Bai Wei said. "There are some matters at home that need to be taken care of."

"I almost forgot that you’re a person from the Ming Country," Ying Mu said, almost considering Bai Wei as half Europian. "When you return to the Ming Country, I should also be able to go there. We can meet then."

"Let’s talk about that later," Bai Wei continued. "Let the puppet stay here. I will come online here from time to time to check. After all, I have my own things to do and I won’t stay here too often."

Nalan Qingshu couldn’t help feeling a bit disappointed and deflated upon hearing this.

Her well-prepared plan to betray the country and escape might not be easy to realize now. Lord Qiongqi couldn’t be sold, the Third Princess was an enemy, and Xiangliu had a deep grudge. There were no suitable buyers, so how could she betray the country and escape?

She could only take a step back, keep Chao Lu by her side. She was in great need of people now. Bi Fang and Bai Ze had a natural allies relationship, and by keeping Chao Lu with her, Bai Wei would come to see her eventually. She could also take advantage of the opportunity.

Little Green Pepper suddenly felt how lowly her love was and how miserable the situation was.

No, you can’t just stand there and let yourself be hit! You need to actively seize opportunities!

"Once a week!" Nalan Qingshu suddenly grabbed Bai Wei’s sleeve and shook it, saying, "Can you come to see me at least once a week?"

Once a week.

Bai Wei felt like he had heard this line before.

Maybe, possibly, there might be a need for someone to be on duty in Europa too?

It’s been a long time since he last went there. He doesn’t know if the little girl has exploded in his absence.

"I’ll try my best," Bai Wei could only make an empty promise, "I can’t guarantee that I will come for sure, but if I have free time, I’ll come to help with some matters, like government affairs, but not emergencies."

"Alright, I’ll be waiting for you!" Nalan Qingshu gladly responded. What she wanted wasn’t the opportunity to handle government affairs, but the chance to spend time alone together. Time! In the future, they could even skip work and go on dates directly!

Chao Lu saw through Little Green Pepper’s thoughts, but didn’t stop her. If it was something beneficial to herself, there was no need to stop it. If it turned out to be harmful in the future, that would be a problem for herself after leaving. Once she left this place, it meant she was going to be by his side, and then she would have more time, more freedom, and more happiness. There was no need to worry about such a small matter.

There is a balance between advance and retreat, and I take the initiative.

Chao Lu smiled and felt that Nalan Qingshu was no match at all. The real threat was never her.

Ying Mu stayed silent. At first, she could say a few words, but now she couldn’t get a word in edgewise. It was like being in a carriage, she could only stay in the corner and watch the big shots perform. The dining table looked harmonious, but there seemed to be hidden turbulence.

Should I say something?

Well… never mind, let’s eat.

Ying Mu ate heartily while the two girls secretly battled. Bai Wei remained indifferent and relaxed.

The dragon maiden happily ate her meal. She really liked this atmosphere, or rather, she was accustomed to it and found it comforting.

So, she wanted to stay a little longer.

A brief rest won’t affect the long journey of life. Occasionally pausing, you can see the beautiful scenery along the way.

She looked at the young man through the sunlight. He was sitting on the sofa, holding a book lazily.

The afternoon sunlight had a golden edge, and the young man seemed to be confirming something, with his eyes shining in a golden hue.

Unconsciously, he revealed a hint of an emperor’s aura and silhouette. His appearance was somewhat blurry. Unlike stiff puppets, he looked especially handsome and enduring.

The scenery along the way was beautiful, surpassing a thousand words.

Gurgle…

The dragon maiden swallowed the dragon saliva and the meal, feeling somewhat unsatisfied.

She thought to herself, "If I keep watching a little longer, I could eat ten more bowls."