The next morning, Li Ke prepared breakfast early in the morning.
Upon hearing Li Ke's voice, Isha and Jinx went out at the same time, yawning simultaneously, and then entered the shower room.
Li Ke didn't rush them, waiting for them to finish washing up.
Three minutes later, Jinx and Isha finished brushing their teeth and washing their faces, then sat down at the table and began to enjoy the breakfast that Li Ke had made.
After cutting her hair short, Jinx's washing time has significantly decreased. Before, she would have to tie and comb her hair before washing her face, but now with short hair, she only needs to put on a headband, reveal her clean face, and then splash water on her face.
Are you going to find Wei later?
"Hmm, that female cop knows how to do makeup and is very knowledgeable about banquet etiquette. I'll go ask her for advice," Jinx said, munching on a meat bun.
It wasn't so cold in Zaun now that spring had arrived, so she was only wearing an oversized T-shirt, her long, slender, snow-white legs peeking out from under the shirt. She sat cross-legged on a stool, her toes twitching slightly. Jinx's eating manners were rather unrefined, but undeniably adorable.
Lively and energetic, this is something Li Ke finds very attractive about her.
"What? Are you hungry?" Seeing Li Ke looking at her, Jinx handed him a half-eaten bun. Li Ke opened his mouth and took a big bite.
"My cooking skills are really good," he said proudly.
What? You don't mind that Jinx bit you?
Of course I won't mind!
These past few days, Li Ke and Jinx have been practicing their kissing techniques behind Isha's back.
As their skills improved, the two have now started playing a game of catching little tongues in private.
What's the big deal about taking a bite of a steamed bun?
Jinx nodded vigorously. "And what about you?"
"I'll ask Jayce for his opinion," Li Ke said after thinking for a moment.
Who isn't a little person who cares about their appearance at some point?
"Jinx, then we'll have to meet at the dinner party."
Li Ke added, "And I should be able to get in before you, since Jayce's house is nearby."
Jinx hummed in agreement, then raised an eyebrow. "Li Ke, you won't be looking at other women then, right?"
"Of course, I promise you." Li Ke readily agreed.
Jinx nodded happily and looked at Isha beside her.
Seeing Isha frown, with a look of utter exasperation on her face—"Sigh, I'm speechless about you guys."
Jinx reached out and pinched her cheek, grumbling, "You have to go tonight too."
"Eeya?" Isha was a little confused.
What was she doing at the adults' gatherings and dinners?
But clearly, Jinx didn't give her a chance to refute.
In the afternoon, Li Ke arrived at Jayce's manor and followed the butler into the luxurious residence. Jayce greeted him, his hair meticulously combed, dressed in a suit with a Black Rose knot pinned to his collar.
"Come on, but Li Ke, how did you end up asking me for advice?"
"Of all the people I know, you're the only one I'm really close to," Li Ke said, following Jayce.
Jayce chuckled and said, "But I have to say you've come to the wrong person. Someone else put together this outfit for me. I'm a grown man, what do I know about these things? If you want to ask me about technology, machinery, how to build a hammer, I can teach you a lot. But if you want to ask me about appearance, clothing, or what kind of cologne to wear, I can't do that."
Upon hearing this, Li Ke turned to leave.
Seeing this, Jayce grabbed Li Ke's arm and said speechlessly, "Why are you in such a hurry? I don't know how, but there are others who do."
"Come on, Mel said she'd help you get dressed, and she also has something she wants to tell you."
"Hmm?" Li Ke looked at Jayce, sensing something was wrong.
Jayce coughed and said, "I just told her about your relationship with Jinx, and then she said she wanted to talk to you about something, nothing serious, of course."
Li Ke looked at Jayce suspiciously, but still entered the room Jayce led him into.
Inside, there was a huge dressing room, with all kinds of men's and women's clothing neatly arranged, as well as expensive bags, shoes, watches, and all sorts of exquisite jewelry.
It was a bit dazzling for Li Ke to see; how should I put it? Li Ke's entire house seemed smaller than Jayce's walk-in closet.
Mel was standing in the center, and when she saw Li Ke, she smiled.
Mel looked stunning today, wearing a gown in the same color as Jayce's, her hair adorned with gold ornaments. She gracefully addressed Li Ke, "Please come this way, Councilor Li Ke."
Li Ke nodded, and then Mel led him to the mirror, where Jayce stood beside him, listening to Mel's instructions.
"Jayce, your clothes are too big for Congressman Li Ke. Go and unpack the clothes I just had someone buy."
Jayce did as he was told, and reappeared a while later carrying a huge pile of clothes.
Li Ke glanced at it; the silk fabrics were all top-grade.
Mel began to style Li Ke's clothes, and in no time, Li Ke in front of the mirror looked like a completely different person.
Wearing a tailored suit, Li Ke wasn't particularly tall, but he had long arms and legs and a good waist. The black trousers and tailored shirt made him look less thin. Mel stood beside him, looked at him, and shook his head.
"Black doesn't suit you, Congressman Li Ke, because you're just too pale." Mel picked up the other two pieces and said to Li Ke, "Your skin tone is too pale. Normally, black can highlight the purity of fair skin, but you're a bit too pale, so black will make you look older and more oppressive. Therefore, I recommend you try this light gray one."
"A little compromise might make things much better."
Li Ke took the clothes, while Jayce winked at him.
After entering the dressing room, Li Ke changed his clothes, and Mel nodded at Li Ke.
Jayce smiled, stroked his neatly trimmed beard, and exclaimed, "So handsome, Li Ke! We'll definitely be the two most handsome men at the banquet tonight!"
"And then there's this watch, and this collar..."
Mel then paired up Li Ke's outfit, and then she said, "By the way, Congressman Li Ke, there might be a small mishap regarding tonight's banquet."
"What's the meaning?"
"It's nothing serious, just that quite a few noblewomen in Piltover will be approaching you tonight," Mel said, smiling. "In Zaun, everyone knows you and Jinx are a couple, but in Piltover, many people don't know. I'd heard about it before, but I didn't take it seriously, since she seems more like your sister."
"Besides, even if they knew about this, they would ignore it, because Representative Li Ke, your current situation is very similar to Jayce's back then. You have a noble status, are young and promising, and are handsome."
Li Ke seemed to understand what Mel meant, and then he became anxious.
What a joke. If Jinx found out that the noble children of Piltover were getting close to him, especially after knowing that he and Jinx were together, Li Ke really couldn't imagine what Jinx would do!
Isn't this just pimping?!
What kind of political marriage are you trying to arrange?
Stop kidding!
If Jinx doesn't grab the hair of any woman who gets close to Li Ke, slap them hard, or kick them in the stomach, then it's because Jinx didn't eat enough for breakfast!
"No, is this a small matter? Jayce, you think this is a small matter?"
"Mel, I'm serious. If you don't want anyone to die at tonight's dinner party, and if you don't want to see Jinx pull out a gun and shoot someone, then you'd better keep them away from me," Li Ke said speechlessly.
"She wouldn't do that, would she?" Mel gasped, finding it hard to imagine what kind of woman would shoot someone at a dinner party just because her male companion was touched by another woman.
No, I should say, what kind of good woman would shoot someone at a dinner party?
Jayce thought for a moment and then spoke up:
"I think what Li Ke said is true. This is indeed something she is capable of doing. There is no such thing as rules in her world. She only listens to what she wants to hear and agrees with the people she likes. Everyone else is transparent to her. So, when you and Congressman Kiramman thought that Jinx was not powerful or influential enough to be worthy of Li Ke, Mel, I can only say that you were really overthinking it."
"Did you know? Jinx has two fathers in Zaun. One is named Silco, and the other is named Vander. Although Jinx has never called them 'father' in front of others, they both treat Jinx like their own daughter. Her sister is also the director of the Zaun Enforcement Bureau."
"Not to mention, Li Ke is the Lord of Zaun, and she is the Lady of the City. I really think it was stupid of you to talk to Councilor Kiramman and the Ferros Clan in private about sending family women to contact Li Ke, hoping to form a marriage alliance with Li Ke and strengthen the alliance Twin Cities."
"Why didn't you say so back then!" Mel glared at Jayce.
"Didn't you tell me not to speak back then?!" Jayce protested.
"Well, Li Ke, take a look and see what kind of watch you like, and a scarf too. Jayce, can you help Li Ke take a look? I have something to do, sorry." Mel suddenly became a little anxious.
Regarding Jinx, Piltover's records all say she's a criminal, a madwoman, and a dangerous individual.
After the alliance between the two cities, the Piltover councilors did know that Jinx and Li Ke were together, but in the eyes of politicians and businessmen, being together really meant nothing.
Because they felt that Li Ke was better suited.
Wouldn't a beautiful, well-educated, and wealthy woman from Piltover be a better match for Li Ke than a quirky, adorable woman?
But now it seems Jinx is no ordinary dangerous individual!
Her status might be the highest in Zaun?!
What's with this "she has two fathers" nonsense?!
Mel felt a headache coming on.
She needed to hurry and find Councilor Kiramman to have a serious talk with her about this, so that those noble ladies from Piltover wouldn't be foolish enough to crowd around anymore. Li Ke and Jayce were very serious about what they were saying, and it wouldn't be good if this caused a blunder at the banquet.
This is the first time the two cities have jointly hosted a banquet!
Thinking of this, Mel simply lifted the hem of her skirt and strode away unceremoniously, her high heels clicking loudly outside.
"You knew all along?" Li Ke looked at Jayce.
"Yes, but I don't want to get involved in these things." Jayce shrugged and said with a smile, "I just wanted to see those nobles get their comeuppance, so I didn't tell Mel beforehand."
Jayce had spent a long time in Zaun, so he was naturally aware of Jinx's status Zaun. He didn't tell Mel and Kiramman, clearly intending to watch the drama unfold.
Li Ke was speechless, but then he laughed.
"Although I'd really like to see Jinx jealous of me, because just thinking about it makes me secretly happy, it's best if it doesn't happen."
"Other women get jealous by being coquettish and sulking, but she gets jealous by shooting someone."
"My little madman isn't so well-behaved, Jayce. Don't go too far next time," Li Ke said to Jayce as he pulled up his collar.
Jayce nodded and said, "Just this once, and besides, won't I tell Mel about your relationship with her later?"
After saying that, Jayce walked up, put his arm around Li Ke's shoulder, and led Li Ke outside.
He said with a beaming smile:
"Alright, Li Ke, we should head to the banquet now."
"Let's grab a couple of drinks before those annoying guys arrive."