My Arms Can Turn into Blades-Chapter 277 - 193: Special Consultant

Obviously.

Currently, the top level of the Celestial Strategy Mansion is very eager for him to cooperate with the Security Army... perhaps because of the key role just mentioned, or maybe for other reasons that Ji Xin did not explicitly state, or possibly both.

In any case, Ji Xin wants him to cooperate.

As for the Security Army, they're even more straightforward. Although they haven't said it explicitly, from their attitude, they crave having a weapon like 'Celestial Punishment' more than anyone else.

...The two parties can be said to be a perfect match.

And this task is not too difficult for Chen Lusi.

Unless there's the need to modify hundreds of thousands of Stones by himself.

But this worry has just been alleviated by Ji Xin.

So, refuse?

It doesn't seem necessary.

Ji Xin has made it very clear just now.

Putting aside abilities and responsibilities, those are just empty words.

What she really wants to say is one thing—Chen Lusi is not a solitary person, nor is he a mercenary without a nationality.

For a closer example.

Lin Wan is about to retake her exam soon.

And a more distant example... in case one day an emergency really arises, and because of the absence of 'Celestial Punishment', results in heavy casualties, would Chen Lusi regret it then?

Or to go further, if the deceased were people he knows like Li Zheng, would he regret it?

Although this is straight-up moral coercion.

But this is indeed a problem he might face in the future.

If Chen Lusi believes in Social Darwinism, can face such situations unflinchingly, can righteously refute the predictable grievances, and can abandon those 'excessive' emotions, then he could choose to refuse.

But Ji Xin thinks he is not such a person.

Chen Lusi himself... actually doesn't think he is either.

Because, in the end, he can't abandon everything.

"..."

Chen Lusi thought about this and had an answer in his mind.

Of course, besides this, there's actually another rather important factor...

Chen Lusi leaned back against the sofa, looked at the ceiling, then hesitated for a moment, took up his phone and sent a message to Lin Ying.

[Lin Ying, do you think... do all marriages need a place to settle down?]

[...]

Lin Ying sent back an ellipsis, after a long silence, she replied: [Why suddenly ask this?]

[Just thought of something, got curious.]

[They probably do.]

[Got it.]

[...That's it?]

[What?]

[Aren't you going to ask me where I want to settle down?]

[Where do you want to settle down?]

[Wherever you are.]

[Isn't that the same as not answering? Idiot.]

[I'll bite you! [Angry]]

[...]

Chen Lusi saw the message from Lin Ying and couldn't help but smile.

He inexplicably felt quite happy.

...He wondered what she was doing at the moment.

Chen Lusi looked at the ceiling, slightly lost in thought.

Until, at the sound of soft footsteps, did he return to reality.

"Mr. Chen Lusi, dinner is ready."

Shan Li stood in front of Chen Lusi, still holding a tray.

Chen Lusi: "..."

Just how long does Ji Xin intend to keep her in this role?

...

The next day.

Chen Lusi woke up early.

After dinner yesterday, Shan Li was still wandering around in her maid outfit.

Feeling a bit uncomfortable, Chen Lusi made an excuse to rest and went to his room early.

The room he stayed in seemed indeed uninhabited. Although slightly awkward because of the maid outside, since he entered the room, no sound came from outside.

So he rested fairly well.

And after getting up, whatever awkwardness there was disappeared.

However, this condition only lasted until Chen Lusi stepped out of the room...

Because Shan Li was standing right at his door.

As soon as the door opened.

Chen Lusi saw Shan Li in her maid outfit.

Noticing Chen Lusi, Shan Li calmly asked, "Need a wash?"

Looking at her, Chen Lusi didn't respond and instead checked the time, then asked: "...Do you also live nearby?"

It was just past seven in the morning.

He didn't think Shan Li would come over this early for his sake.

"I actually live here."

After a moment of hesitation, Shan Li replied, "But I didn't rest last night, so strictly speaking, only you stayed here, I didn't deceive you."

Chen Lusi: "..."

"Mr. Chen Lusi," Shan Li called out to him.

Chen Lusi sighed, "I'll find another place to stay tonight... also help me pass a message to Ji Xin."

Unsurprisingly, Shan Li replied, "Go ahead."

"Idiot."

Chen Lusi spat out a word, then turned to walk into the restroom.

Shan Li nodded, then took out her phone and sent the word 'idiot' directly to Ji Xin.

At nine in the morning.

Chen Lusi returned to the seventh underground level of the Celestial Strategy Mansion Headquarters.

Shan Li still accompanied him here.

Today, the seventh underground level was still bustling because people from the Security Army came today as well.

And they weren't the same group as yesterday.

Because the uniforms on the leader looked different, and the rank appeared higher.

Chen Lusi glanced at them.

The elderly leader noticed his gaze and smiled, nodding toward him.

"..."

Chen Lusi acknowledged it, then approached Luo Mountain and asked, "Who is it this time?"

"You don't need to worry about it,"

After a moment's hesitation, Luo Mountain looked at the elderly leader over there, shook his head, and said, "They'll just watch from the side, they won't interfere with you."

Then Chen Lusi asked, "So what am I supposed to do today?"

Luo Mountain thought for a while and replied, "Spend some time testing the stability again, then we need you to complete the modification of the first batch of fifty 'Solid Core' Stones. As for the 'Celestial Punishment' pistols, they still need some time to be made... So just these two things today, how does that sound?"