Operation Dusk: Officially Underway!

Theresia: "Hey, hey, hey, now's not the time to talk about this. Our new member hasn't even boarded the ship yet. We can't exactly replay my experience, can we?"

Kal'tsit nodded. "While the thought of it would be really interesting, we don't have a room big enough for wall play, though I'd love to try it."

The girls ignored the cat's incredible freakishness, since Xi Gua and Xiao Te's situations were a bit different.

Theresia initially liked him, but it wasn't quite love yet; it was only later that she developed feelings for him over time.

But Xi Gua had long been utterly in love with Huang Cao, to the point of complete dependence.

The reason she doesn't dare to go up there now is because Shu puts her under a lot of moral burden.

If Master Huang's wife were a stranger, Xi could overcome her shame and boldly pursue him.

Married men? I'll steal married men!

How can the morality of mere humans restrain a mighty Great Beast?

I'm going to crush him mercilessly! That man, Huang Cao, will never escape my grasp!

In the eyes of ordinary people, Xi actually has a queen-like demeanor. The reason she suffers setbacks in the story is only because of how she is perceived by people of the same level.

But if it's the brother-in-law who's being robbed, the moral burden is completely different; it's doubled.

That's why Xi has remained silent all this time, spending her lonely nights sketching pictures in her imagination.

Warfarin: "Therefore, this letter must be written elegantly and appropriately, making the sister feel loved, yet maintaining distance and solemnity."

Once inside the dream, Huang Cao knew that Xi loved her; otherwise, she wouldn't have acted so recklessly towards her fantasies within the dream.

Knowing the exact information, he certainly wouldn't have any psychological burden.

The key now is how to help her overcome this mental hurdle.

A man and a group of women were discussing something in a small room.

The latter beamed with excitement, as if he were about to recruit others.

"Ah Cao, give up your illusions. Your life has been ruined by a piece of wood."

The women have come to a complete realization: it's better to hope that the Terra's land can achieve national harmony than to expect Asao to take the initiative.

If the battle lines are stretched out in this way, I'm afraid the entire Terra's land will be unified, while Xi will still be at home sighing at the "Huang Cao".

So everyone said: Ah Cao, just clean yourself up and then wait in bed to be bullied by Miss Xi.

Things are different now. In the past, women (except for Theresia) didn't have much help when they joined the family.

At most, Ah Cao would ask for their opinions when they joined.

But things are different now.

Because what happened in the dream was simply too incredible.

Ah Cao already knew that Xi liked him, and the women also agreed to add a new member; no one objected.

So Xi has everything going for her, from the right time and place to the right people; the only hurdle she needs to overcome is the one in her heart.

"Master Huang, I have two options in mind."

Just as everyone was arguing fiercely, Kal'tsit unleashed her astonishing wisdom.

Even Lamian couldn't help but ask, "Is there any way?"

Kal'tsit cleared her throat. "Method one: create all sorts of unexpected events. With the blessing of the Charm Mushroom God, this little perverted dragon definitely won't be able to resist the temptation."

"As long as I fill Ah Cao's room with Charm Mushroom, and at the same time shrink my body to a cuter and more handsome form, when Miss Xi enters the room, unless she is truly a gentleman, if she still can't cross the line of morality, then I have nothing to say."

"So all Master Huang needs to do is stand at attention. Seeing her brother-in-law so distressed, the kind-hearted Miss Xi certainly can't stand idly by. Once the butter ink bread is finished, Shu will suddenly open the door..."

The women remained silent; it did seem to be a solution.

As the saying goes, there's only the first time you have an affair, and countless times afterward. Once you're caught, you can never pretend it's over again.

Shu: "Miss Kal'tsit's method is indeed good, but it feels a bit like fishing with a straight hook. So what about the second method?"

Kal'tsit: "The second method is much simpler. A few days later, Asao and we can just confess to Miss Xi, and then everyone can happily invite the newlyweds in, and let the True Dragon of Yan Country personally write a marriage certificate."

Theresia: "But I feel like Miss Xi would feel uncomfortable doing that, and might feel more guilty. What if Miss Xi is easily embarrassed and just puts down her chopsticks and teleports away? Wouldn't all our efforts have been for nothing?"

The second method is not theoretically feasible, while the first method is indeed somewhat abstract, but it is the easiest to implement.

The so-called bottom line is more effective when it is crossed by the individual themselves; being forced to cross it is likely to backfire.

The latter method is clearly to force Xi to confront her inner desires in a semi-coercive manner.

The effect is far less than letting her face it on her own.

Chapter 384: Operation Dusk Officially Begins!

Kal'tsit: "Ah, give me a few Charm Mushroom with a high concentration. We need to increase the dosage when facing Great Beast, otherwise it might not be effective."

"They're fishing..."

"Since you think it's a trap, let's make an assumption," Kal'tsit said calmly. "When she comes to your room a few nights from now, I can temporarily refrain from using the Charm Mushroom. If she really remains unmoved by you, then I won't force her."

"But if Miss Xi still crosses that line with you without using the Charm Mushroom, then I'll have to use it on her properly later."

Shu also thought this made sense; if the seduction plan failed, it would mean that Xi's conviction was far deeper than she had imagined.

Continuing to force someone to do something they don't want to do might backfire, so this is also a kind of test.

If my sister can resist the temptation, then we can play the long game and catch a bigger fish later.

Anyway, there's plenty of time, so there's no rush.

After all, they've been holding it in for so long, they need to find a way to release it.

A few days later.

Master Huang's letter arrived at the desk in the evening without any hindrance, thanks to special channels.

After all, it was a letter from someone I admired, so I had to read it carefully.

"Are you inviting me to dinner alone? In three days."

Xi's tail wagged wildly, a paintbrush dangling from its mouth, lost in thought.

"This letter must have been written by Sister Shu. Although the handwriting is his, given how well Master Huang knows himself, it's almost impossible for him to write such Yan Country and refined language."

Xi was a famous painter in the Great Yan, and he was proficient in poetry, lyrics and songs.

After all, cultural workers share many similarities and connections. For example, while my sister enjoys writing poetry, her calligraphy and art skills are in no way inferior to those of the best in these fields.

Therefore, just by looking at the style of his handwriting, Xi could tell that Master Huang could not possibly have written such beautifully phrased letters.

After all, once the territory had passed its initial development stage, Master Huang lived a life where all he needed to do was approve documents.

Her handwriting isn't bad, but it's not particularly good either, and her cultural literacy needs improvement.

"Since it's my sister's invitation, I won't be found out even if I go."

Xi's delicate and beautiful cheeks flushed slightly as images of Master Huang's handsome appearance in various outfits floated into her mind.

Sigh, why did millet succeed first?

I also want a safe haven to rely on, so why do I have to endure this torment?

Irresponsible brothers and eldest sister, why did you give Mr. Huang the chance to win my heart?

With things having come to this point, Xi, having no other options, could only shift the blame onto her older sister and brother.

After some internal struggle, Xi went to her wardrobe and chose a cheongsam as thin as a cicada's wing (see Xi's skin for details).

"I'll wear this one. Although it doesn't quite match my style, it's exquisite and beautiful."

I put on the clothes and admired myself in front of the mirror.

Xi was both excited and panicked at that moment. She hoped that she could show the man her most beautiful side.

I hope that every time he sees me, I look this perfect.

When she was plagued by nightmares, she would constantly fantasize that she was a short-lived being, and that her life would end after a fleeting hundred years.

She wasn't afraid of death, but rather of everything about herself being erased, and her existence being nothing more than a fleeting dream.

The physical torment is secondary; death will come eventually.

But even death cannot erase the spiritual wounds.

Especially since after death, they cannot return to the Originium, but instead return to the head of the old man.

"Three days? The time is neither too early nor too late. Let me get ready first, and try out some mortal makeup."

So over the next few days, Xi tried out the cosmetics that ordinary people talked about, and the result was that the more she applied them, the uglier she looked.

To be vain, Xi's face is already perfect; she doesn't need makeup at all.

Any makeup or styling would only serve to enhance her appearance, especially since it was her first time applying makeup, so it was almost impossible for it to have any effect.

Finally, a few days later, on the night of [date missing].

Knowing that the time to meet with Master Huang was approaching, Xi, dressed in a cheongsam and without makeup, pursed her lips, took a deep breath, and stepped into the portrait hanging on the wall.

In the blink of an eye, they arrived at a spacious lobby, where her older sister was already waiting beside the painting.

Following her meticulously dressed younger sister, Shu smiled.

"Wow! Xi-mei looks so beautiful today, like a bride on her wedding day. Who is she going to marry?"

Of course, I'd marry...

Xi wanted to say her brother-in-law's name, but after glancing at her sister's beaming face, she ultimately didn't dare to say it.

But her gaze remained fixed on the kitchen, from which wafted delicious aromas.

Xi also ate at Master Huang's castle a few times with the others. Because she had different thoughts in her heart, she observed a lot of things during these opportunities.

I ate at Utopia a total of six times.

The first three times were before Shu married into Master Huang's family, and the latter three times were after they obtained their marriage certificate.

For example, before Sister Shu married into Master Huang's family, besides the Water Elf, only Master Huang knew how to cook.

And her skills are in no way inferior to her younger brother's.

After my older sister arrived, there were now three people in the castle who could cook.

But since her older sister was entertaining her here, the Water Elf had probably run off somewhere a long time ago.

Młynar wasn't there at least the last time we dined here.

So it's likely that only Master Huang is busy in the kitchen.

Xi glanced down and noticed several women, each with their own distinct personality, sitting on the sofa.

Xi could name all these women, and each of them had given him some paintings.

Our Xigua understands social etiquette and isn't like that spicy-loving dragon who only knows how to freeload.

When she was invited to sit among the group that evening, she suddenly noticed that Mr. Huang's wives seemed unusually enthusiastic that day.

On the eve of dinner.

The older women's warm greetings and care made Xi feel a unique kind of comfort.

Could this be a case of loving someone because of their family?

Xi was happy that Sister Shu had found a home in this family, but unfortunately, she was still an outsider...

Thinking of this, Xi felt a lump in her throat.

Clearly... well, it seems the millet really did come down first.

Does that mean I'm not even qualified to utter the words of a dog worshipper?

"Sister Xi really doesn't know how to hide her emotions. Her red eyes are even more terrifying than mine, this Blood Demon. She seems to want to devour A-Cao whole."

Warfarin had been observing the little girl, even though the Great Beast was probably older than herself.

But with the same pair of red eyes, their aggressiveness is self-evident.

All I can say is that this is how innocent little girls are; it seems Ah Cao is doomed tonight.

Lamian had already covered her mouth to hide her laughter, Kal'tsit also showed a knowing look.