Blessed by Abundance, A Scourge of Terra
Chapter 203

Ji: "Brother-in-Law, You Passed!" / Big Sis Ling Is Completely Socially Dead

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Her voice was gentle and soft, giving her a scholarly air.

This surprised Ji greatly; why did this Feline's voice sound somewhat like his eldest sister's?

Then he glanced at Victoria, the maid who had put down the rag and was about to go out to make tea. Looking up from behind her, he noticed that she had cat ears on her head.

1. She doesn't have horns, and how could her eldest eldest sister possibly be here dressed as a maid?

Even if Si appeared, it's impossible that I wouldn't have noticed it at all; it must have been my imagination.

In fact, the fact that no one noticed was Ling's method. Maintaining this large and luxurious restaurant had already consumed a great deal of his energy.

So Ling could use a little trick to make his own brother unable to tell his true race, such as turning the dragon horns on his head into cat ears.

Of course, the premise is that their face is not seen.

However, Huang Cao couldn't hide any of this from him, but because he hadn't seen her face, he didn't know the true identity of this Victoria maid.

I'm just curious why it has horns on its head; shouldn't they all have cat ears?

Could this be a Victoria maid with Yan Country fashion? How novel.

Not long after, Ling brought a pot of brewed Longjing to the two of them.

And because both of these old men were focused on Jie, they unexpectedly failed to discover Ling's true face.

This surprised and delighted Ling, because it meant he could leave after serving tea.

After that, there's no need to serve these two gentlemen anymore; all you need to do is secretly protect Master Huang's safety in Yan Country.

"Excuse me, maid, where would you like to go? Why don't you give Master Huang a shoulder massage? Don't let others say that we in Great Yan are not hospitable."

Ling was about to quietly push the door open and go out when her younger brother called her back as soon as she stepped out.

Left with no other choice, Ling could only continue to use his abilities to conceal his appearance as much as possible, but he only managed to fool Ji.

Using too much power would easily be discovered, and more importantly, it would confirm that he had never seen Mr. Huang.

Her own sisters hadn't taken it upon themselves to give their photos to the other party, so there was still room for reconciliation.

So when a pair of beautiful hands were placed on Master Huang's shoulders, in Ji's eyes, the maid in front of him was nothing more than a rather attractive Feline.

"I wonder if Master Huang is satisfied with the hospitality here?"

"I'm quite satisfied, but he's not very diligent in his movements."

"Master Huang, you must be tired from your journey. Please bear with me for now. I will take you to enjoy a genuine Yan Country Massage another day."

Looking at Ji's smiling face, Huang Cao then looked up at Ling, who had a worried expression.

No, you feel guilty↓443,≈: Waaah, what's going on with this brother and sister?

When did my brother start expecting his older sister to serve guests? Have I somehow transmigrated into some kind of special Ark storyline?

Huang Cao was shocked, and his conversation with Ji gradually turned to sensitive topics.

"The item that Boss Ji mentioned is indeed in my possession, but it was already badly damaged when it came into my hands, and repairing it would be no easy task."

"Mr. Huang, you know this treasure is of great importance to me, but I suppose you already have a way, don't you?"

"How could you be so careless? If I hadn't intervened, Boss Ji would probably be regretting it for the rest of his life."

Intelligent people often say one thing to your face and another behind your back, especially when it comes to what that thing actually is, nobody really knows.

If one didn't know the inside story, probably no one could guess that the main source of information in their conversation was actually Jie's divine consciousness.

After receiving an affirmative answer, Ji picked up where Master Huang left off and continued:

"I don't know how much it will cost to repair that treasure. I would be grateful for any amount. Please tell me what you want."

"It's not about the amount of money. The treasure is too badly damaged. Although it's not completely collapsed, it's too fragile to be repaired in a short time. It's not that I don't want to return it to its rightful owner as soon as possible."

Huang Cao sighed, "Fragile items cannot withstand the hardships of a journey. If Boss Ji is capable of repairing it, I can do you a favor. I will deliver the treasure in a month, and then we can exchange money for goods."

Ji deciphered many meanings from Master Huang's words, the most important of which was that he did not use his sister's divine consciousness as a bargaining chip.

The message is very clear: I will release the person if you offer enough benefits, but you will have to bear the consequences yourself.

Can we really repair our divine consciousness?

I'd like to give it a try, but I'm afraid that if I do, I'll be completely ruined.

But now, Master Huang has taken the initiative to admit that he has this ability and seems very confident.

Chapter 325 Success: Brother-in-law, you've passed the test!

"Although my abilities are insufficient to repair that treasure that belongs to you, it is not entirely impossible. It will take at least two or three years. However, all I have gained is the treasure... no, I should say the box containing the treasure is still in your hands."

"Of course, if you don't want it, I can make a container myself, but it might not be as perfect."

Ji nodded slightly; he really enjoyed the conversation.

Although everything revolves around interests, there isn't much deceit or treachery involved.

It was a very fair deal, and the two had a fairly good relationship.

Although Ji didn't really want to give his "future" brother-in-law a particularly nice look.

But if we disregard that complicated emotional experience, Huang Cao has at least passed the test in Ji's heart.

Moreover, he currently needs someone's help.

A good man, even though he has a lot of wives.

"Then the deal is done. Part of my company's supply chain will be operated by Utopia. Please treat these employees well; they really have a hard time earning a living."

"Boss Ji is joking. Although I started my career in Victoria, I am not as unethical as the Victorians. You can trust my character."

Just as the two reached a deal and were preparing to head to the Yan Country, a very noisy carriage sound suddenly rang out outside the restaurant.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Huang, I have some business to attend to. Please rest here for a couple of days, and then I'll take you to see the magnificent scenery of the Great Yan Kingdom."

Although the deal has been reached, the task of boosting Utopia's favorability will not be given to the imperial court for nothing.

"Miss, please take good care of Master Huang who has come from afar. Do not neglect him. I will give you a raise later."

Ji stood before Ling, his voice stern and carrying an unquestionable tone.

Ling nodded blankly like a human machine, and massaged Master Huang's shoulders with even more force.

Seeing his employees' high level of performance, he felt relieved and, with a flick of his robe, went alone to face the officials sent by the imperial court.

In fact, he had always had an idea in his heart, which was to find a way out for his many brothers and sisters.

If something unexpected happens in the future and my family completely breaks ties with Yan Country, in order to avoid bloodshed...

Their side had no choice but to withdraw, because their sister certainly wouldn't want to harm the people living in Yan Country.

Therefore, going abroad is a wise move. This land is so vast, there is no need to confine oneself to one country.

There may be some reluctance, but this is a good outcome for both parties.

Therefore, Utopia is a very good choice, at least Master Huang gave him a very good feeling.

Their years of experience were enough for them to see the hearts of most people in the world, including Huang Cao.

Huang Cao has only been in this world for two hundred years, and in terms of experience, he may not be able to compare with Sui, who has lived on this land for tens of thousands of years.

"It's necessary to make some investment in Utopia. Although they might not care about my money, it's not bad to find a way out for my family."

As Ji walked, he silently thought to himself that the court officials would arrive soon, and he had already prepared his explanation.

"Boss Ji's eloquence is in no way inferior to mine. This is going to be quite a show. Miss, may I have a leg massage?"

Wu Ling sighed inwardly, lamenting that her future brother-in-law was really good at ordering people around. But who told her to fall into this trap?

Enjoying her sister's service, Huang Cao quickly understood what was going on.

First of all, this is definitely not something Ji wanted to do to play tricks.

So there's only one possibility: even he didn't know his eldest sister was here.

Otherwise, such a ridiculous scene would not have occurred, but then another question arises.

What is your purpose in coming here? Is it just to test me?

Did Si Ji not tell his eldest sister about his plan?

The answer is, of course, that I've already said it, but saying one thing and doing another.

Both were greenhorns when it came to diplomacy, and they didn't follow international norms at all, which made Yan Country very worried that something unexpected might happen.

"Is there anything else you need, Master Huang? You can ask me for anything, as long as you don't send me away."

Ling bowed slightly and said respectfully.

It must be said that at first glance, your sister's outfit does have a unique charm, a captivating allure that surpasses that of others.

It's like an immortal with a refined and otherworldly air who has to descend to the mortal world because of certain things.

"Please draw back the curtains; let me see the sunset over the border region."

Ling drew back the curtains, and the sunset, characteristic of the border region, bathed the luxurious living room in its glow.

It was golden, as if the floor itself was coated with a layer of gold.

Especially when paired with the scenery of the desert, it makes one want to compose a poem.

"A lone plume of smoke rises straight from the desert, the setting sun hangs round over the long river."

For no apparent reason, Huang Cao suddenly recited a line of an ancient poem she had learned before.

"I never knew you, Master Huang, could write poetry, and such a good one at that."

When Ling heard this line of poetry, he held his breath, because it perfectly captured the situation on this border.

What's more, there really is a river in the distance, and the afterglow of the setting sun shines on it, making it exceptionally beautiful.

Ling also loves writing poetry, and the cultural meaning represented in the game is poetry.

This does not overlap with the concept of Jie. Although both are mainly based on writing, their meanings are completely different.

So when she heard such a beautiful and fitting poem, she couldn't help but praise it, completely ignoring that she was currently disguised as a Victoria maid.

Did Victoria's maid also like Yan Country poetry? I'm afraid even translating it would be a problem.

On the difficulty foreigners face in translating Yan Country poetry.

Let alone foreigners, even locals sometimes can't understand what they're saying.

Go study classical Chinese literature; once you start, you'll be all silent.

Most poems are beautiful, but the threshold for appreciating them is a bit high; at least a primary school education is required.

"It's just copying what others have written. I didn't create this poem, especially since I can't write it at all; I can only memorize it."

Although Huang Cao has a thick skin, it's not really that thick, and besides, it's just that it's particularly appropriate for the occasion.

If I were to be provoked into a poetry duel with her next, driven by my competitive spirit, I'd probably be exposed very quickly.

Therefore, even if Master Huang is shameless, he could not possibly plagiarize the wisdom of his ancestors.

"I see. Master Huang is indeed a man of true character."

Ling felt a little embarrassed by her compliment, but the man was honest, and Shu's judgment was indeed excellent.

Men are sometimes very concerned about saving face, but the other person clearly wasn't putting on a brave face.

This is exactly what Ling likes.

Through the conversation between Master Huang and Ji, Ling also learned a lot and understood the unspoken meaning behind their words.

Jie's soul did not return to the Sui Beast, and it is in this man's hands.

But why did Huang Cao know beforehand that Jie would be in trouble? Did she really have feelings for him, as Xiao Nian said?

As the two were chatting, the remaining sunlight of the setting sun gradually spread from the window onto Ling, making her look like a fairy descending to earth.

However, an awkward thing happened immediately.

Only after receiving a friendly reminder from the other party did Ling begin to regret that she should have chosen a thicker maid outfit when she picked out the clothes.

Chapter 326 Your Sister is Completely Dead

"Hmm... Is this also Boss Ji's arrangement? It's quite ingenious, but unfortunately I'm already married. Please help me refuse."

"Dear Master Huang, I would like to say that this is a misunderstanding. Do you believe me?"

What exactly happened to make the dignified and otherworldly Ling feel somewhat at a loss?

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