Oh Ho, It's Cui Ji

She transferred all the money into her own account.

As Fu Hua walked toward the hotel, she began to think.

"Originally, after switching to the White Night Butler form, I was going to use some of it for draws."

"But judging by that girl's injuries, she'll probably need money for treatment."

Forget it. The draws could wait.

She pushed open the hotel room door.

Fu Hua sat down beside the girl and looked over the bruises and wounds covering her body.

She picked up the medicine from the table and began applying it.

Perhaps because of the pain, the girl's brows trembled. She slowly opened her eyes and looked at Fu Hua in terror.

"It hurts, doesn't it? Bear with it for now. It'll be better once I'm done applying the medicine."

"It's... it's you... Thank you for saving me."

Without looking up, Fu Hua finished wrapping the bandages around her and waved a hand.

"It's nothing. From the way you're dressed, you're with the Silver Army, right?"

"Y-you know me!?"

"Mm. I don't know much either. Once you've recovered, I'll contact your family."

"Family...?"

"Mm. You know Anbi, right?"

The girl nodded, then spoke with some excitement.

"Yes, she's my captain, and my older sister. But didn't she slit her own throat in her younger sister's place?"

"That's true, but it seems someone saved her. She's currently active in some organization."

"Is that so? Captain Anby isn't dead... That's wonderful, Captain Anby..."

"Calm down. You'll tear open your wounds like this."

After tying the bandages, Fu Hua looked at the girl lying quietly on the bed.

"What's your name?"

"M-my name is Cui Ji."

Cui Ji... I see. So it was this unfortunate child.

"Mm, got it."

After a long while, not knowing what else to say, Fu Hua looked at the sandwich on the table.

"You're hungry, right? There's a sandwich here."

She stood, brought the sandwich over, and slowly handed it to her.

"Thank you... Um, although I really want to find Captain Anby, can I follow you?"

Cui Ji's words caught Fu Hua somewhat by surprise.

"Although my combat ability isn't as good as my other sisters', I'm very smart. I can help you.

Please let me repay you for saving my life."

Seeing that Fu Hua had not agreed, Cui Ji hurriedly continued.

Fu Hua reached out and tapped her on the forehead.

At once, Cui Ji's agitated emotions began to ease, like the surface of a tranquil lake.

A faint warm current flowed into her body, easing the pain coursing through her.

"I understand, but please calm down. We'll talk about everything after you've recovered."

"Mm..."

Cui Ji's voice was still normal. Since she had not gone through what came later, she was in relatively good condition.

At the very least, all the parts on her body were still original.

"What is your name, ma'am?"

"Fu Hua."

"Lady Fu Hua, could you tell me about Captain Anby?"

Sitting by the windowsill, Fu Hua flipped through the Hollow theory knowledge in her hands.

Her tone was neither warm nor cold.

"I don't know the details either, but it seems she found a good boss. She's living happily at the agency."

"Is that so? As long as Captain Anby is happy, that's enough."

After that, Cui Ji would occasionally chat with Fu Hua.

By nightfall.

Fu Hua bought her some food from outside.

"Tomorrow, we'll see how you're doing. If you can get out of bed, I'll take you home.

"If you're still in bad shape, don't force yourself. You can rest a few more days before leaving."

"Get some proper rest tonight. If anything comes up, I left a phone by your pillow."

"That's all. I'm going to the room next door. Good night."

If you enjoy this book and don't want to lose it next time, remember to add it to your bookshelf.

"Mm... good night, Lady Fu Hua."

After carefully listening to Fu Hua's words of concern, Cui Ji felt a warmth stir in her heart.

When was the last time she had felt like this?

Probably when she had napped with her head resting on Captain Anby's lap.

Though pain still coursed through her body, Cui Ji drifted off to sleep with a smile on her face.

In the room next door, Fu Hua had already switched to the White Night Butler form.

She left the remaining money untouched, saving it in case of emergencies.

"I didn't expect her to want to follow me.

"I was originally planning to contact Nicole from Cunning Rabbit House. I'll deal with that in a few days. Sleep first."

The next morning.

After getting up early, Fu Hua went downstairs and did a little exercise.

When she pushed open Cui Ji's door, she found that the other girl was already awake.

"Lady Fu Hua, you're here. When are we leaving?"

"Then let's go now. Oh, and these are the clothes and shoes I bought for you."

She handed over the bag in her hand.

"Your uniform is already damaged, so put it away for now. You can wear it again after it's repaired when we have time."

At that, Cui Ji nodded.

"Thank you, Lady Fu Hua."

"Mm."

After waiting by the door for a while, Fu Hua saw Cui Ji come out wearing a black shirt and white shorts.

Fu Hua took her by taxi back to the house in the city center.

Looking at the spacious living room, Cui Ji felt slightly stunned.

"Lady Fu Hua, is your family really so well-off?"

Fu Hua waved a hand and casually explained.

"It's just a place to live, plus the three hundred thousand Deni left over after completing a commission."

"So that's how it is."

"That side is my bedroom. Your room is over here.

"Get settled in. Later, I'll take you out to buy daily necessities."

"Alright, Lady Fu Hua."

Seeing her like this, Fu Hua took a deep breath and decided to say it.

"Although I saved your life, you don't need to feel pressured or force yourself.

"At the moment, I don't actually need you to do anything for me."

"Since you've decided to follow me, then... first find something you enjoy doing.

"You can treat it as a requirement I have for you. Is that okay?"

"Th-This... I understand, Lady Fu Hua."

Fu Hua nodded, stood up, and said, "Then don't push your body too hard. Go back to your room and rest. I'm going to train. I'll bring you something to eat tonight."

"Understood, Lady Fu Hua."

And so, several peaceful days passed.

Cui Ji's condition gradually improved.

She also found something she was good at.

With her sharp mind, she quickly mastered the skills of a Proxy.

And she had learned the skills of a professional hacker.

As a result, in most of the commissions that followed, Fu Hua no longer needed to specifically seek out others to cooperate with.

Cui Ji alone was enough to get things done.

Cui Ji was also deeply satisfied with this. Being able to put her own worth to use was what made her happiest.

Moreover, Fu Hua had never demanded that she do anything, nor had she treated her with the harshness of an instructor.

In Cui Ji's eyes, Fu Hua was just like Anby—both of them acknowledged and supported her.

"Being able to stay by Lady Fu Hua's side makes me very happy."

Knock, knock, knock...

One morning, two months later.

Fu Hua knocked on Cui Ji's door.

"Just a moment! Lady Fu Hua, I'll be right there."

After a burst of clattering noises...

The door opened. Fu Hua looked at Cui Ji, whose hair was a mess and whose clothes were disheveled, and frowned.

"Clean yourself up, then come to the living room. I have something to tell you."

"Okay."

Turning away, Fu Hua recalled how Cui Ji had been living these past few days and could not help shaking her head.