Esper X Family – Chapter 311 – I Know My Limits

On the way.

Mo Qiuli couldn’t help but exclaim.

“So Ye Yao’s uncle actually works at the headquarters? That’s surprising.”

Ye Yao muttered in response.

“Yeah, I was pretty surprised too. He didn’t tell me in advance.”

She was almost unable to keep up with the Strongest in History’s line of thinking.

She had thought that it would be the usual approach of interacting while maintaining a civilian identity.

Who would’ve thought that he would suddenly go straight into “headquarters staff” mode?

Ye Yao inwardly exclaimed that this was a world-shocking move.

It was simply too decisive.

“Since Ye Yao’s uncle works at the headquarters, I thought we might run into him by chance, but it seems there was never any such opportunity.”

Wu Mi’s expression was a bit subtle.

Luo Jianhua shook her head.

“The headquarters is simply too huge, it’s like a city within a city. We hardly go out, so it’s normal not to bump into him.”

It was like a university campus. Who can guarantee that they will bump into every single classmate?

Especially since it hasn’t even been a week yet.

Add to that Ye Yao’s fundamental nature as a homebody, it would be strange if she managed to get to know many people.

Mo Qiuli hummed thoughtfully.

“Could it be… that Ye Yao’s uncle only mentioned this recently?

Logically speaking… he should’ve mentioned it right when we first entered headquarters.”

Ye Yao nodded in contemplation. “Maybe… he wanted to give me a surprise?”

Either way, she was surprised.

Even when she used the ‘Ye Tong’ pressure tactic on Fu Qi a few days ago, she hadn’t gleaned any useful information from him.

Who would’ve thought that he had been hiding something this big?

Uncle is really mischievous.

Must apply more pressure!

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Ye Yao and the others were riding a special headquarters vehicle.

It was like a silvery-white fish, gliding noiselessly through the complex, multi-layered network of passages within the headquarters.

It felt somewhat like an aerial train.

It didn’t travel on the ground, but seemingly floated on translucent energy tracks, with bizarre and dazzling scenes flashing past the windows.

They were currently heading toward the headquarters’ residential area.

It wouldn’t take long.

Ye Yao finally figured out why the headquarters’ higher-ups had so readily allowed her, an openly acknowledged Sequence Esper, to visit her family as she pleased.

It turned out that there was no need to leave headquarters at all.

The person she was going to meet was the Strongest in History.

And the Strongest of the Current Era was permanently stationed above, keeping watch.

The sense of security was maxed out.

Ye Yao pressed herself against the window.

Her eyes reflected the rapidly shifting lights and shadows.

Occasionally, she could see staff members in different uniforms piloting small flying vehicles as they weaved through the passages.

The entire headquarters was indeed a sprawling “city within a city” that dazzled the eyes.

“Cat, look over there!”

Fang Tang pointed toward a distant area embedded within the mountainside that shimmered with a soft, warm glow.

“There’s even a little waterfall!”

Ye Yao glanced over. Indeed, it was scenery worthy of being called a scenic spot.

Probably created by a civil engineering Esper.

Might even be a graduation project of some expert.

“After all, it’s the residential area, it can’t all be cold, hard metal.”

Luo Jianhua explained.

Just then, Ye Yao’s gaze swept over the simple yet technologically advanced interface inside the vehicle.

“We’re almost there.”

As if confirming her words.

The aerial vehicle’s speed noticeably decreased.

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As it passed through a flexible barrier formed by a pale blue light screen.

A slight humming sound arose.

The scenery outside the window abruptly changed.

The vehicle slowly came to a stop on the spacious floating platform beside a transport hub.

“You have arrived at the Residential Area Hub.”

A gentle female voice announced.

The doors slid open silently.

The warm air from outside and a cacophony of voices instantly flooded in.

Ye Yao and the others stepped onto the platform.

“I don’t think I’ve ever been here before.”

The white-haired loli murmured thoughtfully.

She was probably the most unambitious Esper in the whole headquarters, right?

Staying cooped up in her dorm all day, never going out.

Logically, anyone would be full of enthusiasm when they first arrived at the headquarters.

At the very least, they would have a strong sense of novelty.

They would want to find time to visit every part of headquarters.

Like a tourist.

But Ye Yao had never had that kind of thought.

She was truly a breath of fresh air within the headquarters!

When Ye Yao was playing games with Tang Lulu, she had asked her about her own early days at headquarters.

Back then, Tang Lulu had also explored many places.

She only went back to gaming after she got bored.

As for Wu Mi and the others…

Sigh, they stuck closer than shadows.

Ye Yao and the group continued forward.

Beneath their feet was flooring with faint guiding light paths.

Extending in all directions were overhead sky bridges or vertical tube elevators.

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Looking up.

The residential units were clustered like a beehive, attached to enormous support structures.

Some unit balconies even had lush, glowing plants.

Hanging vines swayed in the daylight.

It was safe, convenient, and full of life here.

This was where the foundational personnel who kept the vast Esper organization running resided.

Warm, bustling, filled with the atmosphere of daily life.

Completely different from the order, coldness, and efficiency displayed in other parts of the headquarters.

This was a leisurely place where people could relax after shedding their “staff” identity.

“Wow…”

Fang Tang couldn’t help but sniff the air, the aroma of food making her eyes sparkle.

“Cat, this place is… awesome!”

It was different from the dormitory area where Esper trainees lived.

The trainee dorms were closer to various important facilities.

The focus was on speed and convenience for self-improvement.

Although the living facilities weren’t as appealing, it was indeed the best place for Espers who wanted to improve themselves.

Of course, for Ye Yao, living anywhere was the same.

She didn’t go out much anyway…

Wait, no.

Her fission body went out very diligently!

Ye Yao suddenly realized that she might not actually be a homebody.

Her fission body’s diligence in going out and her own tendency to lie in bed cancelled each other out.

This meant that she, Ye Yao, was a perfectly normal person.

If anyone called her a shut-in, she would get mad!

Ye Yao took a deep breath and glanced at the location Fu Qi had sent her.

“Let’s go find my uncle. He’s probably been waiting for a while.”

The girl’s gaze finally settled on a direction, the entrance to the expressway leading to the residential unit clusters.

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She wanted to see what tricks this Strongest in History was going to pull this time!

At that moment.

Lou Wei landed on the balcony of Fu Qi’s temporary residence.

Walking into the living room, he saw the blindfolded girl waiting quietly.

Fu Qi was also there, wearing a down-to-earth brown coat, as if trying to make his demeanor seem more approachable.

From now on, he wasn’t the Strongest in History.

He was just a reliable, gentle adult male.

The aura of the Strongest in History was only suitable for intimidating enemies.

It was better to hold back a little in front of Ye Yao.

Just then, the girl sitting on the sofa heard footsteps.

Although the person hadn’t spoken yet, she could guess who it was.

After all, the footsteps came from the balcony.

The only one who could appear there was Lou Wei.

Rumor had it that when he was playing the role of a certain little girl’s father, he had often used the balcony as the front door.

“These footsteps… Mr. Lou Wei, right?

Since you’re here, that must mean they’re almost here.”

“Mm, it’s me. They are indeed almost here.”

Lou Wei responded softly, then casually asked.

“Are you okay with this?”

“Of course. Don’t worry, I know my limits.”

Author Note

Kids, I’m late again today, so the next chapter will be a little late. It’s all the cat’s fault! Disrupting my train of thought is a heinous crime!

Text: Could it be that being a noob means you can’t play video games?