I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping Chapter 2225 - 1418: Kite (2)

The young girl showed no signs of panic or shame upon being caught. After all, despite her effort to maintain a subtle distance, others were acting far more conspicuously, were they not?

"Care for a candied hawthorn?"

As if she were already aware of the newcomer’s presence, she turned her head in perfect sync with her hand, extending the half-finished treat toward the other woman.

How... remarkably generous.

"I have given up sugar."

The woman offered a polite rejection.

"Why would you quit sugar?"

The girl inquired, looking genuinely perplexed.

"To slow my aging."

The girl blinked, her bright eyes shimmering with a mixture of comprehension and confusion.

After all, she was still in the bloom of her youth.

Unlike the more mature women who felt compelled to invest so much effort into maintenance.

"Are you certain you won’t try it?"

The woman, standing half a head taller, simply shook her head.

"Fine, have it your way."

The young girl retracted her offer, brought the skewer to her lips, and took another bite with a crisp 'crunch.' She moved slowly, perhaps feeling overwhelmed by the sweetness.

The tall and short duo stood within the shade, their gazes trained on a single point in the distance.

Over there.

Director Shi and Boss Jiang were already lost in the common crowd, busily flying their kites.

"Let us return now."

The tall woman remarked, her glossy hair cascading down to frame her gentle demeanor.

"Are you looking for a fight?"

The girl chewed her snack before continuing, "I don't make a habit of hitting women, but if you leave me no choice, I will oblige."

Such brazen arrogance.

And such chilling ruthlessness.

It was a stark departure from the image she projected.

The woman, having been dismissed so coldly, remained poised and composed, "If you cause a scene here, he will certainly find out."

"Heh, I am not terrified of him."

"But it would reflect poorly on your madam."

The elder woman persisted, sounding like a senior guiding a younger sister on the nuances of social propriety and conduct.

The girl ceased her chewing and swallowed, "Taking on new responsibilities so soon?"

A backhanded insult delivered with grace.

Truly artistic.

Indeed, she was a true contradiction.

It was not merely her temper; her sharp intellect defied her outward appearance even more.

"I had little choice in the matter."

Watching Boss Jiang and Director Shi enjoying the company of the common folk, the woman whispered, her expression tranquil.

"Tsk~ As the saying goes, one must look out for oneself, or risk ruin under heaven and earth."

The girl pouted. Finding herself unable to finish the treat or pass it to anyone else, she flicked her wrist. The remains of the candied hawthorn flew with pinpoint accuracy into a trash bin more than ten paces away, as if guided by an invisible system.

She then produced a pack of wet wipes from her pocket, diligently cleaning her hands and mouth.

"Whoosh~"

The rubbish vanished into the bin again.

Following that action, she pulled out her phone and, right in the woman's face, casually activated the camera.

"That is unnecessary."

The woman naturally blocked her path.

After all, it was a requirement of her current duty.

"What is the issue? Is snapping a photo of the view forbidden?"

The young girl spoke as if justifying herself while clearly trying to incite a reaction, "Look, just look at how merrily that guy is grinning."

"Doing this will only bring about unhappiness for everyone."

The woman remained completely unruffled.

"Who says? Do you honestly believe you know everything? If you were truly that wise, you would not be stuck here on guard duty for this Jiang Chen character."

The girl held a sharp tongue, yet she spoke nothing but cold reality.

It is a fallacy that age brings total wisdom.

When it came to personal matters, the woman standing beside her was a failure with no right to judge others.

The girl insisted on gathering evidence, but her lens remained obstructed.

Lv Bu was infamous for betraying his masters and meeting his end due to the complexity of the era, while Hu Die possessed a talent for switching roles while maintaining trust. There was a logic to her survival.

Even though Youmao had previously shown her kindness, protecting her during a dispute with Zhong Tingwang at the Kyoto Hotel, Hu Die did not hesitate to position herself as a shield the moment she realized Youmao intended to snap 'sneaky photos.'

Changing employment is one thing; whether one maintains integrity is quite another.

The tragedy of the heroic Lv Bu was that he traded his loyalty for glory. Hu Die, however, had never backstabbed an ally; in truth, her history was somewhat tragic.

"Are you truly intent on fighting?"

Youmao narrowed her eyes, her phone suspended in the air, "I assume your weapon has been confiscated by now, yes?"

"My true specialty does not involve a firearm."

Ha.

Youmao smirked, as if implying her own skill was far superior to simple ballistics.

"Fine. Do not seek pity when you are left in tears."

"This area is far too crowded. Shall we relocate?"

Neither displayed a hint of hesitation.

Youmao glanced around before nodding. She was not concerned about being exposed, but rather that the public setting made it difficult to perform at her best without distractions.

She hoped to find a secluded spot, though she was still a bit too naive regarding the situation.

As they walked past the security station, Hu Die approached the guards.

"This young girl has been separated from her relatives. Could you please assist her?"

The on-duty guards glanced at Youmao, their eyes glazing over in collective confusion.

The guards were bewildered, and Youmao was even more so.

Separated from her family?

What kind of nonsense was this?

No cell phone?

Besides, no matter how youthful she appeared, surely she was not a lost child?

But facing such an innocent, 'cute' Youmao, how could the guards resist? Bored with their uneventful shift, they eagerly surrounded her, happy to have a distraction.

Youmao realized she had been outplayed and narrowed her eyes in frustration, but by the time she scanned the area, Hu Die had already vanished.

It was no wonder she excelled in intelligence work.

Her ability to disappear was uncanny.

"Youmao has been dealt with."

The guards were merely a temporary obstacle. Having returned, Hu Die quietly approached from behind, reporting in a hushed tone.

The butterfly kite soared high into the heavens. Director Shi gripped the string, a joyful smile upon his face as his frustrations drifted away.

Youmao?

Jiang Chen’s expression flickered, and he instinctively scanned the immediate surroundings.

"Where is she?"

"I have successfully stalled her, though it will not last for long."

Hu Die stated the facts plainly.

Jiang Chen’s mind raced with rapid calculations.

The sun had yet to set, and the deadline had not passed. If Youmao intercepted them now, the situation would escalate beyond control.

But why was she here in the first place?

Did Princess Cao dispatch her?

Regardless of how optimistic Jiang Chen tried to be, he could not accept that this was merely a random coincidence.

He had gone to the trouble of visiting the remote Thirteen Tombs; if he still happened to run into her, then his luck must be as pathetic as a trapped hare!

Was keeping him under surveillance truly the style of Princess Cao?

Jiang Chen struggled to believe it.

"Mr. Jiang, you must decide quickly. Should Youmao find us again, the situation will become chaotic."

Hu Die reminded him, delivering the words like a conditioned response, devoid of personal inflection.

Of course.

It would undoubtedly be a disaster.

Youmao gave no one any face.

Jiang Chen’s eyes narrowed as he made a decisive choice. He looked at the cheerful Director Shi and then signaled to Hu Die.

Unlike Daoist Duanmu, they had not built a long-term rapport, and Hu Die failed to grasp his intent initially.

Seeing her hesitation, Jiang Chen issued a verbal command.

"Cut her kite string."

"..."

What an ingenious tactic!

Hu Die was startled for a heartbeat, then realized the simplicity and effectiveness of the task.

"Whoosh～"

A thin blade sliced through the air unseen, severing the kite string with absolute precision.

Without a master at the helm, the butterfly kite darted away into the sky, never to return.

"Why did the string snap!"

Director Shi’s mood soured instantly; his smile vanished as he expressed his desire to find the dishonest old man who had sold him the kite.

"Forget it. It only cost a hundred bucks, and the old man is struggling to make ends meet. It is not worth the trouble."

Jiang Chen stepped in to comfort him, his acting natural and his deception flawless.

"Let us move to a different spot."

Director Shi initially resisted, but as Jiang Chen took his hand, his complaints faded into silence.

Hu Die trailed them at a respectful distance, stealing one last look back toward the security post.

Youmao was nowhere to be found.

Hu Die turned her attention forward, focusing on the man walking ahead as she quickened her pace.

Her heart, which had long felt hollow, experienced a sudden, faint jolt.

Perhaps life, compared to her past, was finally gaining a touch of color.

High in the clear, blue expanse.

The liberated butterfly kite was long gone, visible only as the smallest speck against the infinite horizon.