(I binge-read Absolute Undersea in one go. It was great!)
"Ahaha, you actually saw through it..." Bai Ye scratched his head sheepishly.
"Well, the atmosphere between you two is obviously different now... Don't underestimate the keen eyes of the Special Inspection Group's elites!"
Hoshiguma laughed heartily as she slapped Bai Ye on the shoulder.
What a bold and spirited oni.
"How is Miss Swire doing?"
Bai Ye picked up the tea on the table, took a sip, and asked.
"Her... She's busier than I am." Hoshiguma smiled and shrugged. "Her position is higher than mine, after all, and she has more to handle. Recently, she's been working overtime until quite late every day... Poor Missy..."
"She really has it rough." Bai Ye nodded.
"Haha, but even though she's like that, I suppose that girl is enjoying herself in her own way." Hoshiguma suddenly changed the subject.
"No one likes working overtime nonstop, right?" Bai Ye asked in confusion.
Hoshiguma shook her head.
"With old Ch'en gone, Missy is basically the one calling the shots in the Lungmen Guard Department now. And the young lady herself said, 'Just wait and see. If that stinking dragon doesn't come back, then fine. Sooner or later, I'll take over the Lungmen Guard Department.' That's how it is."
"That really does sound like her..." Bai Ye laughed as he listened to Hoshiguma imitate Miss Swire's tone.
"Yeah, but... I can't say she's truly happy about it. Missy has always wanted to take old Ch'en's place, but she didn't want it to happen this way."
"Don't tell Missy I told you this, but I'll let you in on a secret. That girl secretly cried several times afterward."
Bai Ye smiled as he took another sip of tea, while Texas also chuckled softly. Both of them knew