Chapter 17: Hot Pot Gathering

He couldn’t afford to start killing yet—he had to play the long game.If those two hadn’t been so insufferably arrogant, he’d even planned to play it safe and let them off the hook.Now, looking at their sorry state… they had no one to blame but themselves.
Chen Xiao flexed his hand and fixed Jiang YunHan with an icy stare.”So. Do I qualify for a room now?”
Jiang YunHan sighed. “Of course. Welcome to… Nancheng Warehouse.”At this point, whether he agreed or not no longer mattered.After all, he knew Lü XingJi and Lang Fei’s strength best.Even he couldn’t defeat the two so cleanly.That “Teddy” talent… it was profoundly unsettling.Could it be that he couldn’t even control him?
With permission for the room, Chen Xiao nodded.As soon as he left the warehouse building,he saw two women approaching head-on.
They were Jiang ChuXue and Tang Shiyang.Tang Shiyang was wearing a black lace dress, her skirt swaying gently with her steps, like a blooming rose.The V-neck perfectly revealed a deep cleavage, showcasing her elegant neckline.The dress ended just above her knees, revealing her slender, well-proportioned legs.She’d also changed her shoes, now wearing a pair of black high-top boots—elegant, sexy, and playfully cute.
Jiang ChuXue, however, still looked pure and aloof. She wore a white long dress, the fabric light and soft, like mist swirling around her.Her long hair danced in the wind, and her white dress glowed softly in the sunlight.Her eyes were clear, her lips curved upward, exuding an elegance that transcended the apocalypse—like a fairy descending from heaven.
Their beauty and grace overshadowed everything around them.Almost every man’s gaze was fixed on them—a rare sight in the apocalypse.
“Xiao-ge, I didn’t get to introduce you earlier. This is Jiang ChuXue, my best sister!””ChuXue, this is Chen Xiao.”
The moment Jiang ChuXue saw Chen Xiao, she revealed a hint of her white teeth, gesturing and smiling sweetly.”So you’re Chen Xiao! My sister Tang has told me so many good things about you!”
Chen Xiao was surprised Tang Shiyang would speak up for him—their relationship was rather delicate, after all.They weren’t truly a couple.
Tang Shiyang’s face flushed. “What are you saying, ChuXue? You promised to keep it a secret!”Jiang ChuXue covered her mouth and laughed, then turned to say:”Alright, let me treat you today! Have you ever had hot pot in the apocalypse?”
Jiang YunHan had just left the warehouse and saw the three standing in a circle. He approached slowly.When he saw Jiang ChuXue, he smiled dotingly. “ChuXue, are you happy your sister Tang is here in Nancheng?”
Jiang ChuXue hurried over, linking arms with Jiang YunHan. “Of course I’m happy! Hahahaha!””Brother, I was just about to invite Chen Xiao for hot pot. You should join us too—we can’t finish a whole sheep by ourselves!”
Chen Xiao was secretly relieved he’d held back earlier.Thank god he hadn’t punched his future brother-in-law!Perfect move!
Jiang YunHan smiled and nodded at Jiang ChuXue.”Of course!””Oh, right—I’ll go get Lü XingJi and Lang Fei. They just finished construction work and will be a bit late.”He directed this at Chen Xiao.It was clear Jiang YunHan wanted to ease the tension between them.After all, they were all part of the same warehouse—they’d be seeing each other daily.
Chen Xiao had originally planned to create an opportunity to chat privately with Jiang ChuXue.But now, with so many unwanted chaperones around, how was he supposed to build favorability and flirt with her?