The holographic Light Screens floating in midair and the streams of energy coursing across the ceiling made this eldest young lady, who prided herself on having seen it all, wonder for a moment if she was dreaming.
Although everyone before her was a handsome man or beautiful woman—people who could never look like villains if thrown into a movie—Yukino Yukinoshita knew all too well what the words "sanctimonious hypocrites" meant.
When her line of sight fell upon Jiang Lianqiu, Yukino Yukinoshita's breathing instantly caught.
Even if she seemed to be at odds with her younger sister, Yukino Yukinoshita was, at heart, still a sister-obsessed girl.
Naturally, when Yukino Yukinoshita had planned to live alone after entering high school, her Older Sister had asked Shizuka Hiratsuka to look after her while also learning a little about the students in her sister's class.
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"Mr. Jiang...?"
How could the Yukinoshita family, currently at the critical juncture of transitioning from business into politics, not know about the Ginza Argentum Ring?
Their family's primary source of income—the real estate industry—had quite a few purely commercial collaborations with the Ginza Argentum Ring.
"You know me?"
"I imagine that once one reaches a certain level, there is probably no one who does not know of your existence as the true controller of the Ginza Argentum Ring. If Signora Belfast had not already issued warnings within certain circles, forbidding anyone from disturbing you, I imagine countless people would have already worn down your doorstep."
After a pause, Yukino Yukinoshita looked at Belfast.
"I presume this lady here is Belfast, the legendary 'Silver Maid' who makes the heads of countless prominent families envy you to the extreme, Mr. Jiang?"
Once she realized who he was, Yukino Yukinoshita's attitude immediately changed.
She calmly climbed down from the laboratory table, tidied her somewhat messy short hair, and smiled apologetically at Jiang Lianqiu. "I'm sorry you had to see me in such an undignified state."
She was far too adaptable.
She was clearly the one who had been kidnapped.
"When did you get that title?" Jiang Lianqiu looked at Belfast in surprise.
"It's only because Brother Qiu never pays attention to this sort of thing." Eriri somehow produced a lollipop, put it in her mouth, and licked it as she complained, "Sister Belfast has quite the reputation outside. After the old Family Head passed away, she remained utterly loyal and unwavering in her service. She raised Brother Qiu with one hand while helping you build a vast empire with the other. She does not even covet power, and puts everything in accordance with Brother Qiu's wishes—the ultimate maid. Do you know how many wealthy families are dying of envy over that?"
"Damn it! Now I'm envious too!"
"It is merely an empty reputation." Belfast smiled gently, her beautiful eyes brimming as her gaze settled upon Jiang Lianqiu, like an endless pool of autumn water.
"I have long sworn to offer everything to Master."
Even though she knew full well that her current situation might be rather dire, Yukino Yukinoshita could not help but sigh at those words.
Sure enough, those people's envy was not without reason.
She wanted a maid like that too!
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