"Ahem, there's no need to look at me like that... This is purely a matter of strategy."
Jonas cleared his throat and explained:
"Although not many people know Miss Beigong Ling, I've taken a few precautions, just in case."
As he spoke, he looked at the maid outfit in the girl's hands and continued:
"This happens to be the most effective disguise... After all, no one would associate a maid outfit with the former leader of the Star of Dawn.
"And that would do more harm than good for both Miss Beigong Ling and me. I'm simply considering how to maximize the results."
At those words, the annoyance in Beigong Ling's eyes faded a little, but she said nothing.
After a brief pause, Jonas continued:
"Of course, if Miss Beigong Ling finds this request too difficult to accept, I could consider another plan."
-Give a little ground to draw her in.
One of Jonas's favorite tricks proved just as effective at a time like this. Upon hearing those words, Beigong Ling took a deep breath, looked him in the eye, and asked:
"Did you come up with this plan to maximize our gains, or to satisfy your own interests?"
"Both."
Jonas's utterly candid answer brought a flush to Beigong Ling's cheeks.
On the one hand, his intentions annoyed her; on the other, his admission of his true feelings left her flustered.
She quickly suppressed those tangled emotions and said:
"There's no need to change the plan... At least for now, this really is the best option."
After saying that, she hesitated for a moment before asking:
"How long will it take?"
"Starting from the moment Miss Beigong Ling changes into the outfit, you'll need to spend the next week by my side."
Honestly, that wasn't very long. If they could