Dinner was cooked by Li Ke, while Vander, due to his size, chose to sit on the floor, showcasing his tall and willful nature.
Even though he didn't need to eat, Vander still chose to have dinner with his family. Looking at the grown-up Wei and Jinx, the smile on his monstrous face never stopped.
Little Isha was sitting obediently eating, leaning against Jinx, while on Jinx's other side was Li Ke.
Wei sat next to Vander. The little cotton-padded jacket hadn't even been there a day before she started to get annoyed with Vander. She kept her shoulder far away from Vander, picked up a piece of fish fillet with her fork, and chewed it. Although she was very unhappy, she had to admit that Li Ke's cooking skills were indeed much better than hers.
Watching Jinx feed Isha, stuffing her small bowl full of food, Vander's face lit up with curiosity, and he couldn't help but ask, "Li Ke, who is this little girl?"
As he spoke, a horrifying thought arose in Vander's mind.
No, no, how could this be?!
Impossible! Impossible!
My Jinx is so young, how could she possibly have a daughter?
That bastard Li Ke. Could this be what he meant by an even bigger surprise waiting for me?
If what Vander thinks is true, then he'll risk his life to kill Li Ke!
That beast!
"Her name is Isha, and she's the sister Jinx found outside." Li Ke was unaware of Vander's thoughts; otherwise, he would have been speechless.
Like Vi, she couldn't help but curse Vander's head, wondering what kind of nonsense it was!
Is that filled with dog poop?!
How old is Jinx?!
What do you think Li Ke has been holding back for all this time?
Can you, Vander, understand the feeling of a shapely, long, snow-white, and smooth little foot resting on your body while you sleep at night?
It's precisely because Jinx is still young and not yet an adult that Li Ke has been holding back, okay?
Jinx bent down close to Isha, made a peace sign with her hand next to Isha's head, and said with a smile, "We look alike, don't we?"
"Isha, from now on, he's your dad too. Call him Dad." Jinx nuzzled Isha's cheek.
Isha nodded, looked at Vander, and let out a soft "ee-ee."
Vander was a little confused, but still gave Isha a kind smile.
Interestingly, even though Vander looked frightening, Isha wasn't afraid of Vander. When Vander smiled at her, she smiled back, revealing her toothless little mouth, and giggled.
Although he had no sense of taste, Vander still ate something; after all, seeing Vi and Jinx eating so deliciously, he couldn't resist.
Fortunately, Li Ke prepared a lot, and a huge pile of dishes filled the table.
Just then, a voice rang out.
"Boss, Doctor. Singed is looking for you!"
It was Malson's voice.
Li Ke was taken aback, then said loudly, "Bring the Doctor in."
Every now and then, Singed, accompanied by Malson, came inside and looked at the group of people sitting around eating. Vander, especially Singed, thought the scene was really strange and absurd. He never thought that the monster he created would be sitting at a table eating. However, he also felt a strange sense of warmth.
Then, as if he had thought of something, his eyes lowered, filled with desolation.
But he quickly regained his composure and looked at Li Ke, saying, "Did I come at the wrong time?"
They were having dinner with their family, what kind of behavior is it for him to rush up and disturb them?
"It's alright, Doctor. Have you eaten? If not, why don't you grab something to eat with us?" Li Ke invited.
Singed instinctively wanted to refuse, but after glancing at the food on the table, he hesitated.
"Isha, go get the bowl," Li Ke said to Isha.
Without saying a word, the little guy got off the stool and ran to the kitchen, carrying a bowl to Li Ke.
"Come on, Doctor, don't be shy. We're on the same team from now on, come on over," Li Ke said with a smile.
Singed nodded, stepped forward, removed the scarf covering his mouth, revealing a terrifying face.
But with Vander's face on display, Singed's appearance was nothing compared to that; after all, Silco and Vander were both considered handsome men standing together.
"I happen to have something to tell you, Doctor." Li Ke looked at Singed warmly.
Vander immediately understood what Li Ke was talking about.
"Please speak." Singed picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of meat, and opened his mouth. His face was severely burned, but he still managed to eat with a refined air. That's true elegance.
Unlike Jinx, who is so cute with an innocent-looking face, but eats like a starving ghost.
A chicken leg in the left hand and a piece of fish in the right; the word "refined" seems to have no place in Jinx's life.
"Regarding Viktor, we want Viktor to come to Zaun."
Singed's eyes flickered as he looked at Li Ke, surprised, and asked, "How do you even know about my relationship with him?"
The fact that Richard specifically mentioned Viktor to him meant that Li Ke knew about his relationship with Viktor, making Singed feel as if he had no secrets from Li Ke.
"Janna," Li Ke said with a grin.
Singed nodded.
Not far behind them, Janna, who was resting in a small house, suddenly shuddered. The little bluebird's head popped out of the house, looked at Li Ke's back, opened its beak, and then closed it again.
Fine, just tell me.
Li Ke, who can talk as much as you?!
The goddess shrank back, feeling awkward, but... she seemed to be getting used to it?
Even if someone says she's done something else in the future, she won't be shocked!
"Viktor is a genius, a genius no less than Jayce, no, in some ways, he's smarter than Jayce. I've never met anyone better than him," Singed said with a touch of emotion.
He had seen Viktor as a child and had taught Viktor a great deal. From adolescence to adulthood, Viktor was more outstanding than Singed had anticipated.
However, he was too weak-willed, never competing or vying for anything, and it seemed that his congenital disability made him excessively self-conscious.
Honestly, no one understands Viktor better Singed.
Jinx, upon hearing this, pointed to herself and asked, "What about me?"
"Well, you and Ekko are both geniuses, but how should I put it? Your practical skills and creativity are no less than Viktor's, but Viktor knows far more than you."
"Jinx, you lack systematic instruction; unchecked growth isn't a good thing," Singed said.
"Okay, that's enough. I'll take that as a compliment." Jinx lowered her head and continued eating.
"Li Ke, you want Viktor to return to Zaun, and that's feasible. He's always cared about Zaun. But there's a problem—his health." Singed wiped his mouth, looked at Li Ke, and continued, "He doesn't have much time left."
"The Shimmer cannot prolong his life. It activates cells, promotes Shimmer division and strengthens them, but Viktor's condition is like a candle flickering in the wind. The glimmer of Shimmer can give him a temporary boost, but it is consuming what little life he has left."
"It's alright, Doctor, we have Janna here. I just hope that when Viktor arrives, you can talk to him and offer him some advice."
Janna raised her wings inside the little house, covering her small head, pretending not to hear.
"Guide?" Singed was puzzled by Li Ke's words.
"Well, yes, Doctor, the way we invited Viktor down... very Zaunite. You've been in Zaun for so long, you know what I mean, right?"
To be honest, Li Ke really couldn't bring himself to say something like "going to the Upper City to steal someone."
Singed's expression changed; he understood.
He nodded. "No problem, Li Ke. I'll talk to him. After all, I still need your help with my matter."
"Please feel free to ask me anything I need."
"Doctor, are you from Zaunite or Piltover now?" Li Ke asked another crucial question.
"I am who you need me to be," Singed said calmly.
Li Ke smiled and nodded. "It's a pleasure working with you, Doctor."
"It's a pleasure doing business with you."
Li Ke is really going to be overjoyed.
Piltover, you guys are really doomed!
After Viktor comes down, and with Singed's encouragement, coupled with Viktor's inherently kind nature, he Zaun. Just how powerful will Zaun become?!
What is the ultimate potential for Zaun?
Not counting Viktor, who hasn't come down yet, nor Heimerdinger, Ekko, Zeri, etc.
Just look at this table right now!
The formidable Vi and Vander, the incredibly talented Jinx, and the promising Isha, along with the aloof Singed, a pioneer in biology, and Li Ke, who has Deity backing.
Will Piltover become the future center of Runeterra?
Center of the universe?
Oh,
Who is the true heir of the Twin Cities? Let's wait and see.
Skinny Guys,
Time will tell.