Saint Orchid Kui

Nightless Sky Huo Le looked at Lin Yu very seriously and said with surprise.

"What? Aren't you going to marry Nightless Sky Fire Apricot?"

Lin Yu was also quite surprised.

"I'm quite curious, how did you come to this conclusion?"

Nightless Sky Huo Le explained earnestly, "Because you need a legitimate 'identity' to truly intervene in the affairs of the Nightless Sky Family, and Fire Apricot's husband is a very good identity."

"Coincidentally, you're going to participate in Fire Apricot's coming-of-age ceremony—and as a guest, no less."

"I thought that with my mother's Wisdom, she would also make this choice... You've delayed for so long, you must have been plotting or making some kind of deal, right?"

"After all, you need a high-ranking position, and your mother needs to give Nightless Sky Fire Apricot a proper 'settlement'... Letting her marry you is the best choice."

Lin Yu nodded after hearing the analysis from Nightless Sky Huo Le.

Her analysis was indeed quite logical, and even Lin Yu felt that if it really was Fu Luo came... this might actually be a possible event!

Unfortunately, all of Nightless Sky Huo Le's inferences were initially based on Error premises.

The one who made the deal with the Nightless Sky Family Head was not "Fu Luo".

However, Lin Yu certainly couldn't explain this Karma to Nightless Sky Huo Le.

Moreover, Lin Yu thought about it again and realized that this rumor might actually be to his advantage.

He could easily use this rumor to conceal his true purpose of assassinating someone at the banquet.

Therefore, Lin Yu spoke calmly, choosing an ambiguous attitude. "You seem to know your mother quite well... However, regardless of the Family Head's attitude, what I should do is still uncertain."

Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, Nightless Sky Huo Le nodded in agreement. "I understand. In any case, our strategy for choosing gifts and dresses will have to change again... Sherlock, do you remember to return it to me?"

"Are you really that short of money?"

Lin Yu looked at Nightless Sky Huo Le and said earnestly.

Nightless Sky Huo Le took a sip of his drink, and the waiter brought out an appetizer.

"These all came from my personal account... This money, which cannot be reimbursed by the family, is very valuable and different from other expenses."

"But I don't want you to pay back the money; I want you to repay the 'favor' you've shown me."

At the same time, Nightless Sky Huo Le sighed, "And although I don't know what agreement you and your mother reached, it's clear that your mother doesn't intend to provide any substantial help... It will be very difficult to create a situation where you can propose without leaking the news."

"Although Fire Apricot has an eccentric personality, and one could even say her reputation is bad, precisely because of this, many nobles outside the Five Great Noble Families know that she is a potential 'marriage down,' and she actually has many suitors."

Lin Yu raised an eyebrow. "Why not keep it a secret? It's not like it's not good to let rumors spread."

"Rather than that... I'm really looking forward to everyone's reaction when they find out about this."

"You want to use public opinion to create momentum? But that might attract some people to target you," Nightless Sky Huo Le said softly. "Even if you don't go too far out of respect for your mother, in essence... you still don't have a truly fearsome 'public identity'."

"No one was targeting you before because you hadn't yet threatened their interests. If you want to join Fire Apricot's ranks of suitors, then the situation will change."

Lin Yu smiled.

"It's alright, I have my own plans."

Nightless Sky Huo Le looked at Lin Yu, blinked, and then said.

"Sherlock... Although we've known each other for a while, it feels like I'm meeting you for the first time today."

She leaned forward, bracing herself against the table, and pressed herself against Lin Yu.

This is a very impolite and rude gesture.

But Nightless Sky Huo Le didn't need to be polite in this kind of place. She wrapped one arm around Lin Yu's neck and whispered, "You're very different today, much more decisive than before... Before, I only thought you were a somewhat intelligent but cowardly Otherworlder, Xiao Bai who was good at pleasing his mother."

"But today... all that past cowardice and unambitious optimism seemed like a disguise."

At this point, Nightless Sky Huo Le grinned, revealing his gleaming white teeth.

Her breath gently brushed against Lin Yu's face.

"Tell me honestly, Sherlock, you won't betray me, will you?"

Lin Yu looked at the Nightless Sky Huo Le and couldn't help but chuckle.

"Tsk, this Miss's acting up again. She was just here this afternoon, and now she's baring her teeth again."

"This time it even happened in a public place."

Lin Yu thought to himself, "What am I complaining about?"

Although the restaurant had few customers and the views from the booths were obstructed by various sights, there were still quite a few servants, bodyguards, and waiters.

Given what Nightless Sky Huo Le has done, it's likely that before the rumors of "Sherlock Luo pursuing Nightless Sky Fire Apricot" even spread, rumors of a romance between him and Nightless Sky Huo Le will already be circulating.

If Old Zheng hadn't been taken into the [Item Space], he probably could have immediately launched into a lengthy analysis of the insecurity and other issues revealed behind the unstable emotions of Nightless Sky Huo Le.

However, Lin Yu lacked both professional analysis and professional solutions.

Lin Yu gently pressed his index finger against her chin and closed her mouth.

"Of course I won't— Huo Le, I promise you."

Lin Yu spoke softly, his voice full of warmth and persuasiveness.

He doesn't need professional solutions or psychological techniques.

Since Nightless Sky Huo Le lacks a sense of security, Lin Yu can naturally play the role of a reliable person who can put her at ease.

Nightless Sky Huo Le stared at Lin Yu for a long time, watching Lin Yu's eyes change to a lighter color, as if trying to read Lin Yu's wavering.

"If I become the Family Head, I will give you your freedom back."

She spoke incoherently, then let go of her hand and sat back down in the chair.

Lin Yu looked at Nightless Sky Huo Le, and was about to make a teasing remark in Fu Luo's tone when he heard Nightless Sky Huo Le abruptly change the subject.

There seems to be some movement near the door...

Following the words of Nightless Sky Huo Le, Lin Yu turned and looked towards the restaurant entrance, then realized that Nightless Sky Huo Le wasn't entirely changing the subject.

A new wave of bodyguards and servants in black suits, all wearing gold badges, flooded into the restaurant.

The badge is designed as a blooming Three-leaf seven-petal flower.

Just as Lin Yu was wondering about where they came from, Nightless Sky Huo Le unexpectedly spoke up.

"The Saint Orchid Family... what are they doing here?"

After the bodyguards cleared the way, the person in question entered the restaurant surrounded by guests.

Nightless Sky Huo Le frowned.

"Saint Orchid Kui ..."

"And the Nightless Sky Huo Shu?!"

She spotted a very familiar figure in the crowd.

Meanwhile, Lin Yu, standing to the other side, sat up straight without making a sound.

Because he also saw some familiar faces—not referring to the Nightless Sky Huo Shu.

Instead, it is the "captain"—the captain appointed by the employer who issued the C-77 order.

"Is the Saint Orchid Kui you're talking about the guy in the boots next to the Nightless Sky Huo Shu?"

Yes, that's him.

Lin Yu breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the reply from Nightless Sky Huo Le.

"Damn, this is like winning the lottery!"