Esper X Family – Chapter 155 – I’ll Help You Keep It a Secret

【Cheng Muxue sensed another intrusion into the mind network in the Countermeasures Bureau’s interrogation room.

Since you were nearby at the time, and after repeated comparisons, Cheng Muxue has roughly confirmed that you are the mysterious entity invading the mind network.】

Cheng Muxue had considered whether it might be Sequence 002, who had infiltrated the residential complex and hidden herself.

That is, Ye Yao’s older sister.

But the situation in the Countermeasures Bureau’s interrogation room couldn’t be explained by that.

According to Lou Wei, the other party arrived later.

So, the answer was quite obvious.

Cheng Muxue was quietly waiting for Ye Yao’s response.

She wasn’t pressuring nor urging her, as if she was just asking an ordinary question.

But for Ye Yao, this was anything but ordinary.

After reading Cheng Muxue’s thoughts, Ye Yao realized that she had no chance to defend herself.

It was all because of that damn useless system.

What was it thinking, trying to automatically connect for no reason!?

Look.

She was now caught red-handed by her aunt.

If she admitted it, many people might find out.

Her current lifestyle could be completely disrupted.

Ye Yao didn’t want too many changes.

She felt that things were fine as they were.

She didn’t need to consume too much mental effort to live the life she had always dreamed of.

If only she could “convert” Cheng Muxue like she did with Luo Jianhua.

But Luo Jianhua was an immature young girl.

While Cheng Muxue was already a reliable adult.

Could she really be won over?

Ye Yao glanced at Cheng Muxue again.

【Since your accusation helped her uncover the mole hidden within the Countermeasures Bureau base, Cheng Muxue had already decided to grant any of your request.】

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On second thought…

Ye Yao’s heart suddenly calmed down.

“Auntie, can you keep it a secret for me?”

This sentence was equivalent to an admission.

From Cheng Muxue’s question to Ye Yao’s response.

This simple question and answer dispelled all of Cheng Muxue’s doubts.

“So it really is you…”

Cheng Muxue finally relaxed, a sense of relief washing over her.

At least it wasn’t some hidden enemy.

If it was Ye Yao eavesdropping, it wasn’t entirely unacceptable.

However…

If it was her, it meant that she already knew many things that were supposed to be kept secret.

Like Lou Wei and Xiao Jing’s identities, as well as the truth of her own situation.

These were all things that she wasn’t supposed to know yet.

But through the intrusion into the mind network, she had learned everything clearly.

Cheng Muxue stared at Ye Yao’s calm face.

After knowing all this, she didn’t show any signs of disturbance and even feigned ignorance to maintain her current life.

Such a strong mentality and composure were almost unimaginable for a child her age.

Moreover, Lou Wei, Xiao Jing, and other Countermeasures Bureau members were all acting seriously.

Did all of this look hypocritical in her eyes?

“Ye Yao, you must know everything, right? About the identities of those around you… and about your own situation.”

It was Cheng Muxue’s turn to be nervous now.

She couldn’t help but care about how this child felt.

There was indeed a sense of caution.

She was worried that all these falsehoods might provoke Ye Yao’s resentment.

Even though Cheng Muxue was an S-rank Esper at the pinnacle of Espers.

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She still had to speak softly in front of this little girl.

Not only was there no blame for Ye Yao’s intrusion into the mind network.

But there was also a strong sense of guilt.

After all, she wasn’t her real aunt.

She was just someone pretending to be her family.

Moreover, Ye Yao was Sequence 001, rumored to be capable of destroying the world.

Her thoughts were the most important.

Ye Yao saw Cheng Muxue’s worries through the Found Family System.

How come it feels like you’re treading on thin ice?

But fortunately, Cheng Muxue didn’t tell anyone about her discovery.

Instead, she came to Ye Yao alone.

Otherwise, Ye Yao wouldn’t have had much room to maneuver.

“Mm, I know everything. Seems like I’m a Sequence Esper under containment.

The people around me are all from the Countermeasures Bureau, and many things have been arranged by the Bureau.”

As soon as Ye Yao said this, Cheng Muxue couldn’t help but feel tense.

“Then, what do you think? Are you angry?”

Ye Yao blinked.

“Why would I be angry? You gave me a home, let me live a comfortable life, and helped me make new friends. I should be more grateful than anything.”

“I see…”

The heavy stone in Cheng Muxue’s heart finally fell.

This was undoubtedly the best news.

Ye Yao harbored no hidden hostility toward the National Countermeasures Bureau.

Nor did she feel strongly dissatisfied with this fabricated network of relationships.

As long as her emotions and mentality remained stable, she wouldn’t take the extreme path of destroying the world.

Cheng Muxue found herself liking this child more and more.

Looking back now.

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When she asked earlier, Ye Yao didn’t try to defend or deny.

She directly admitted to being the one who had invaded the mind network.

Cheng Muxue had even prepared to act as if nothing happened if Ye Yao didn’t admit it.

What did this mean?

Cheng Muxue’s relaxed state returned, and she felt secretly delighted.

It meant that she, Cheng Muxue, held a very important place in Ye Yao’s heart!

Her easy admission might mean that she saw her aunt as someone she could confide in.

That was why the conversation felt so relaxed.

If someone else had asked Ye Yao, they might not have obtained such a straightforward answer.

Reading Cheng Muxue’s thoughts, Ye Yao almost laughed.

But she tried hard to hold it in.

“Auntie, aren’t you going to use your ability to check if I’m lying? I’ll allow it.”

Ye Yao’s eyes were incredibly clear, as if she was mentioning something trivial.

This sentence shook Cheng Muxue deeply.

As an S-rank Esper who had forcibly connected with many people’s minds.

She naturally knew how many people resisted exposing their true thoughts.

And yet, despite knowing the function of her ability, Ye Yao had brought it up herself.

It was simply the ultimate gesture of trust.

No different from opening her heart completely.

Cheng Muxue shook her head repeatedly.

“N-No need. I believe you, Little Ye Yao. I won’t read your mind. Our communication will only be verbal.”

What a joke.

Even if Ye Yao agreed to a mental connection, Cheng Muxue wouldn’t do it.

It was a move with no retreat.

And it would send an unfriendly message to Ye Yao.

Cheng Muxue was among the younger S-rank Espers.

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But even she would never step on such a landmine.

This was the most basic principle for S-rank Espers.

Ye Yao smiled subtly.

Auntie~

Since you don’t want to read my mind, I’ll read yours thoroughly.

After all, it’s your own choice, right?

Ye Yao felt like she had regained control of the situation.

She wasn’t panicking anymore.

And now, there was only one thing left.

“Auntie, can you keep it a secret for me?”

Ye Yao repeated this sentence.

“This…”

Cheng Muxue’s expression hesitated.

Logically.

As an S-rank Esper of the Countermeasures Bureau, she shouldn’t hide anything from the nation.

Any major changes regarding Sequence 001 should be reported truthfully.

But now…

Facing Ye Yao’s pleading eyes, she recalled the promise she made in the interrogation room.

And considering various factors…

Cheng Muxue could only nod silently.

“I’ll help you keep it a secret.”

Author Note

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Text: Look into my eyes

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