Esper X Family – Chapter 231 – Settle Down and Focus, I’ll Wait for Your Return

As Ye Yao was thoroughly beaten by Lou Wei in the game just before she was about to leave.

The white-haired loli remained silent.

She simply returned to her room, her face flushed with frustration.

She took out a small notebook hidden in her drawer and angrily scribbled new content.

“That Dayun Truck took advantage of his superhuman physical abilities in fighting games and crushed me into a cat pancake ten whole times!

Such an unfair match is utterly despicable, severely damaging my young and fragile heart. I, Ye Yao, solemnly record this grievance!”

There were more than a dozen similar entries on the page.

And this was just one page.

Lou Wei’s “crimes” were already too numerous to count.

Ye Yao had originally planned to cross out as many entries as the number of attribute points Lou Wei dropped.

But in the end, she didn’t manage to cross out much.

In some ways, this rich foster father wasn’t rich at all!

That jerk Lou Wei must have taken advantage of her gentle and obedient demeanor.

So what if he’s good at gaming?

Next time they face off in a peak showdown, Ye Yao would show him what a true stat monster looks like!

If she couldn’t send the Dayun Truck flying into pieces, her name isn’t Ye Yao!

The sky was bright and clear.

Today was the day Ye Yao and Luo Jianhua were set to depart.

Xiao Jing had already prepared their luggage.

Her face was filled with reluctance.

But no matter how reluctant she was, it was useless.

After all, this was Ye Yao’s choice.

“Sigh, if only I could disguise myself as a staff member and watch from afar”, Xiao Jing sighed softly.

Raising a daughter was quite enjoyable.

But this happiness would soon be paused for a while.

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She couldn’t even imagine how depressing it would be not to see Ye Yao during this time.

Then, the figure of that silver-haired girl appeared in Xiao Jing’s mind.

“Hmm, maybe I could have Ye Tong come stay with me while Ye Yao is away.”

Unfortunately, Xiao Jing didn’t know where Ye Tong was.

Nor did she have her contact information.

She could only fantasize about it.

A moment later.

Ye Yao and Luo Jianhua, who were now fully prepared, walked out of the room.

They looked incredibly spirited!

Xiao Jing quickly adjusted her emotions and put on a gentle smile.

“Are you both ready? Don’t keep them waiting.”

“We’re ready to go at any time.”

The Countermeasures Bureau’s car was already waiting downstairs.

Everything was arranged.

There was no need for a pretentious send-off at the airport or train station.

The Countermeasures Bureau wasn’t worried that Ye Yao would suspect anything.

She might just think that the Countermeasures Bureau was incredibly resourceful.

They could make the unreasonable seem perfectly reasonable.

One of the Bureau’s minor abilities was ensuring that parents who were “ordinary people” could rest completely at ease.

Just like Mo Qiuli’s parents.

Lou Wei and Xiao Jing escorted the two girls downstairs.

All that remained was a simple farewell.

“Goodbye, Mom! I won’t let you down when I return after completing my studies!”

Ye Yao leaned out of the car window, waving goodbye to them.

Xiao Jing maintained a faint smile.

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“I’ve packed some snacks in your luggage. You can eat them if you get hungry on the way. We’ll be waiting for you to come back.”

She didn’t want the farewell to seem too sad or tearful.

If she showed too much reluctance, it might put a psychological pressure on Ye Yao.

After all, Ye Yao was the one who chose to leave.

Xiao Jing didn’t want her to feel that her decision had hurt her family.

Ye Yao blinked her eyes.

Xiao Jing’s thoughts were reflected in her gaze.

She was certain that no matter how evil someone was, they wouldn’t sacrifice a Mom like this to block the bridge ¹ ‘Bridge Blockade’ is a popular strategy in teh FPS game Delta Force, which is apparently very popular in China. Anyway, the ‘sacrificing a mom’ line is because online curses in China often involve mothers. , right?

Mom, good!

Then, she glanced at Lou Wei, who was as stiff as a log.

Memories of being utterly defeated flooded her mind.

“Dad… hmph… just wait! I definitely won’t lose next time!!”

“Settle down and focus first. I’ll wait for your return.”

After some thought, Lou Wei finally spoke a farewell.

Ye Yao was so angry she almost laughed.

She decided to add another entry to her notebook!

To mock her at the moment of farewell? That’s another strike against him!

As the car started moving.

Xiao Jing lowered her waving hand, feeling a void in her heart.

“When are you leaving?”

“Anytime.”

Lou Wei paused, then continued.

“You can come along too, as long as she doesn’t notice. If necessary, you can try to find a reason to meet her. She probably won’t suspect anything.”

Xiao Jing thought for a moment, then shook her head.

“Ye Tong’s intelligence-gathering abilities have always been strong. She might already know about her sister going to the headquarters for training.

She might even decide to visit us on a whim. It’s better to stay at home.”

Although the possibility was low.

But what if?

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Lou Wei remained silent for a few seconds, choosing not to shatter Xiao Jing’s fantasy.

That girl’s thoughts were hard to decipher.

It was indeed difficult to predict what she would do next.

The scene shifted.

Ye Yao and Luo Jianhua arrived at the Countermeasures Bureau branch.

Wu Mi, Fang Tang, and Mo Qiuli had already been waiting for a while.

“Cat, you’re finally here!”

Fang Tang quickly approached, wanting a hug.

Compared to Ye Yao, Fang Tang seemed more like a clingy pink cat.

Silly.

Clear-eyed.

And very cute.

Ye Yao suddenly had a brilliant idea.

“Human, your top priority right now is to call me ‘Boss’, then add a ‘meow’ at the end of every sentence.”

“Boss, is this okay meow?” Fang Tang tilted her head, looking confused.

“Yes, yes, yes! Too bad you’re not blue-haired, or it’d feel even better.”

Ye Yao looked slightly disappointed.

Pink hair was just too sugary.

Fang Tang didn’t understand.

“Boss, what does that mean meow?”

“Nothing. I just suddenly feel like playing with a long sword.”

Ye Yao patted Fang Tang’s head, signaling her not to worry, then turned to the others.

“Is everyone ready?”

“Everything’s prepared. If we’re missing anything, we can buy it later.”

Wu Mi took out a card.

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It was the “unlimited funding card” provided by the Countermeasures Bureau.

If it was only used for daily needs, it could indeed be considered infinite.

Wu Mi wouldn’t spend much money anyway.

Ye Yao glanced at it, then recalled the allowance Lou Wei had given her.

Even without that card, she didn’t seem to lack living expenses.

Although her rich foster father didn’t drop many attribute points, he did drop a lot of gold coins.

As long as she didn’t spend recklessly on in-game purchases, it would never run out.

Even if it did, she could always ask the old man for more.

When she arrived at the headquarters, she could even get a new computer.

Just thinking about it made her excited!

At that moment, Ms. Yang approached.

“Let’s get ready to depart. We’ll take a plane, and the Countermeasures Bureau will arrange your accommodations. You don’t need to worry.”

The Countermeasures Bureau had its own special aircraft and flight routes.

Ye Yao and the others naturally didn’t need to board a regular commercial plane.

This was to avoid any accidents.

Ye Yao and the others soon boarded a smaller aircraft.

The cabin only had a few people.

Compared to a traditional plane, it felt more like a private jet, built entirely for comfort.

This made it feel much more free.

Ye Yao turned to Mo Qiuli.

“Little Mo, where are your parents? Didn’t they say they were coming with us?”

“They seem to be taking another flight. The Countermeasures Bureau officials said that they would arrange everything properly.”

As soon as Mo Qiuli finished speaking, an announcement echoed through the plane.

“Dear passengers, please fasten your seatbelts. The plane is preparing for takeoff. Our destination is the Countermeasures Bureau headquarters. We wish you a pleasant journey.”

Ye Yao’s heart was filled with anticipation.

The next second, she couldn’t help but look up at the cabin ceiling.

The old man isn’t standing on top of the plane, is he?