Chapter 137 - 114: I Personally Ordered Your Capture
Chapter 137: Chapter 114: I Personally Ordered Your Capture
Before the door behind him could even close, he removed the disguise device hidden on the back of his neck. He restored his original appearance, no longer the unremarkable Ah Bao.
He was once again the Interstellar Federation’s extraordinary and aloof Supreme Commander.
Qin Shiwei activated an encrypted channel.
A long time passed before Qin Songlin’s end connected.
The background of the holographic image showed that the Emperor was in a secure location.
Upon receiving the Commander’s encrypted call, Qin Songlin had taken some time to evade any prying eyes and ears.
He had moved to a secret room, one with no surveillance or listening devices.
The moment the image materialized, he spoke before the Commander could get a word in. "I already know what you discussed on the ship."
He had received the encrypted information from the Mainframe the instant it was sent.
Qin Songlin’s face was grim, and his sinister voice carried a vicious edge. "I’d like to see just who these rats hiding in the shadows are!"
The Emperor’s reaction showed that even if he hadn’t known the specifics, he still held a sliver of trust for Shu Yao.
Qin Shiwei felt a little relieved.
Qin Songlin was more concerned about his brother’s situation. "How are things over there?"
Qin Shiwei glanced around, his gaze finally landing on the butler robot.
"I have a First Generation with me. I’m very safe."
Upon hearing this, the butler robot gave a gentlemanly and loyal bow.
Qin Songlin’s expression remained grim.
"Excluding Zone 9, you have the eight districts above it. That’s eight district chiefs and eight deputy district chiefs! All sixteen of them are members of the Congress! The mastermind who instigated the Battle of Ice City is hidden deep indeed!"
’What is the connection between the Battle of Ice City and Zone 9?’
Qin Shiwei said, "Although the immigration plan for Zone 9 was initially proposed by the Shu District Chief, judging from his recent change of heart, it’s highly probable he was influenced by Yaoyao."
Qin Songlin nodded calmly. "I’ve considered that. The Shu District Chief is still trustworthy. If he had known from the start that there were signs of life in Zone 9, he would have focused his search for his missing niece there long ago. He wouldn’t have waited until now."
At the mention of Shu Yao’s eldest maternal uncle, the Emperor’s expression softened slightly.
Qin Shiwei said, "If we want to lure the rats out, let’s try proceeding with the immigration plan for Zone 9. Your Majesty, your attitude on this matter is crucial."
"You don’t need to worry about me or your Imperial Sister-in-law," Qin Songlin reminded him subtly. "You just be careful."
Qin Shiwei: "I will."
The two brothers conferred in secret for a long time.
***
Xiao Juzi had cried so hard during the day that he was still sobbing fitfully in his sleep that night, his two small hands clutching anxiously at Shu Yao’s sweater.
While comforting him, Shu Yao sent a text message to Qin Shiwei:
"I can’t make it tonight. Our son is being a real handful."
Qin Shiwei replied quickly, "Alright. I have some things to take care of over here, too. You get some rest."
Shu Yao let out a long sigh, but the pressure in her heart didn’t lessen in the slightest.
She never imagined it would be so difficult for the father and son to get along after they finally met.
Shu Xin came and knocked on the door, her voice gentle. "Yaoyao, get to bed early. We still have to go to the hospital tomorrow morning."
After today’s ordeal, they had failed to get Xiao Juzi’s psychological evaluation. Shu Xin had made another appointment with a child psychologist, deliberately avoiding the furtive Doctor Qin.
Shu Chao Yu, who had just come back from a day shift and a night out, brought another person home.
Ke Dancheng.
The moment Shu Chao Yu returned, he saw Ke sitting pitifully at their front door.
"Yaoyao, this classmate of yours is way too introverted. He just showed up and didn’t even have the robot announce him."
Unable to put Xiao Juzi down, Shu Yao had no choice but to carry him into the living room.
Ke Dancheng stood there all alone, a rather heartbreaking sight.
"Why aren’t you heading back to school? What are you doing here?" Shu Yao remembered he lived in the dorms.
Ke Dancheng didn’t say a word, his head lowered as he stared at her hands.
Shu Yao said coolly, "Your uncle is the deputy chief of Zone 2 now. You shouldn’t have any trouble finding a place to stay with him."
"I..." Ke Dancheng struggled to get the words out. "Mrs. Bao, before my aunt’s condition stabilizes, could I ask you to make one nutritional meal for her each day? I can pay you in Star Coins!"
The corner of Shu Yao’s mouth twitched.
A few years ago, Luo Xingyu had asked her for life-saving medicine for his sister-in-law. The person he wanted to save was most likely Ke’s mother.
Fate was truly a curious thing.
After all this time, she was once again entangled with these same people.
It was impossible to avoid.
Shu Yao’s heart softened. "There’s no need for Star Coins," she said. "Just focus on doing a good job as my assistant from now on."
Ke Dancheng was overjoyed when he saw that she had agreed.
He snapped his head up, his eyes shining as he looked at Shu Yao. Clenching one hand into a fist, he declared with conviction: