Esper X Family – Chapter 312 – Another Found Family

Fu Qi was pretty much ready.

He felt confident about himself, absolutely brimming with friendliness and familial affection.

He was sure that any other colleagues who saw him now would find him a stranger.

Even an acquaintance would probably find it hard to connect this person with the infamous “Spatial Assassin”.

Just then, a mature woman walked out of the kitchen. She was the one playing the role of “Aunt”.

“Do you guys really think I can pull off this role?

I don’t have Xiao Jing’s overflowing maternal love.

And I’m probably not the type that kids take a liking to.”

A flash of uncertainty crossed Chen Wan Ting ¹ 陈婉婷Chen Wanting. The proper format should be like that but the latter half might be confused with the English word ‘wanting’, so I separated it. ’s eyes.

She was also one of those in the know.

Although she wasn’t an S-rank Esper, she was still an elite Esper with over four thousand mental power.

She was essentially from the same era as Fu Qi, Lou Wei, and the others.

Originally, she hadn’t expected to meet that little girl.

But unexpectedly, Fu Qi had dragged her into this to play the so-called “Aunt”.

It was truly a surprise.

Fu Qi glanced sideways at her.

“Who asked you to be the best at handling pressure among the female colleagues? Besides, we’re comrades who’ve been through life-and-death situations together. We have better tacit understanding than others. It can only be you.”

Besides, Chen Wan Ting’s appearance wasn’t bad. She could make a decent first impression.

After all, if someone wanted to become Ye Yao’s relatives, their looks had to pass the minimum standard.

If their face was too fierce-looking, children wouldn’t like them.

Since they had a choice, they naturally had to pick the best.

Who said that familial ties couldn’t be fabricated?

Chen Wan Ting cast a gloomy glance his way.

“Does being comrades mean you can just drag me along to share the pressure?”

“What else? It’s just switching battlefields. You’ll adapt.”

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Fu Qi’s tone was one of absolute certainty.

“Comrade Chen Wan Ting, the safety of the world is in your hands.”

“M-Me? Don’t say that, the pressure’s getting to me.”

Chen Wan Ting looked tense.

Fu Qi didn’t say much more in response, only offering pure trust.

This was just how Chen Wan Ting was.

Before things started, she would seem unreliable.

But once things got underway, she would quickly get into the zone.

She was practically two different people before and after.

Although her talent wasn’t enough to support her promotion to S-rank.

She was still a talent worthy of being trusted with important roles.

Fu Qi couldn’t help but feel helpless about this.

After all, he hadn’t started a family yet.

And at his current stage, he had no desire to start a family.

Only his career could hold his interest.

Now, with the hidden danger of the world’s destruction looming, it was even less possible to focus his mind on that.

Of course, he couldn’t find a real “Aunt” for Ye Yao.

The role of his wife was played by a colleague, and the daughter was fake too. They had pieced together this found family for Ye Yao’s sake ² The Found Family in Found Family System and references to it are actually 拼好家pinhaojia, which roughly translates to “piece together family”, or patchwork family. This is another reference to it. .

Lou Wei was in the same situation.

Starting a family was all about piecing it together.

It could only be described as a typical example of the strongest’s mindset.

And such family existed for only one person.

That was, Ye Yao.

They were going all out to play this “house” game well.

All for the sake of saving the world!

Just then, a light chuckle came from the sofa.

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The blindfolded girl had a hand pressed lightly to her lips, as if amused.

“Don’t be nervous, just treat her like an ordinary girl.”

Hearing this, Chen Wan Ting relaxed slightly.

After all, she was the Prophet.

Although her ability was already in a shattered state, having basically lost its original power, her words were still authoritative.

Hearing her speak always brought a sense of reassurance.

At that moment, Fu Qi’s phone chimed with a notification.

Ye Yao had sent a message, saying that she was nearby.

“I’ll go get her.”

The next second.

Fu Qi’s figure vanished from the spot, directly using his ability for spatial transfer.

Lou Wei also prepared to leave.

It wasn’t suitable for him to appear before Ye Yao right now.

All the topics for discussion had already been settled.

Even if Ye Yao had questions, Fu Qi and the others could answer according to the original plan.

Chen Wan Ting took a deep breath, recalling her contact with Xiao Jing yesterday.

To play the role of “Aunt” well, she had thoroughly consulted Xiao Jing.

One could say that she had studied Ye Yao’s habits and what she liked to eat in advance.

Snacks and fruits were already prepared.

There was even a large screen connected to a game console in the living room.

No need to worry that Ye Yao and her friends would be bored when they came over.

Downstairs.

Ye Yao and the others had arrived at the location indicated by the location pin.

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All they needed to do now was wait for her uncle to come and meet them.

Accompanied by spatial ripples, Fu Qi’s figure suddenly appeared in a blind spot downstairs.

A smile that was utterly detached from the fearsome reputation of the “Spatial Assassin” was already on his face.

Then, he naturally appeared in Ye Yao and the others’ field of vision.

“Little Yao, look over here. Have you been waiting for long?”

“Uncle?”

Ye Yao’s expression was somewhat hesitant, with the uncertainty of a first meeting.

“That’s right, it’s me. This should be our first time meeting. You really are as cute as your father said.”

Ye Yao suddenly found it a bit hard to keep a straight face.

She couldn’t imagine Lou Wei saying these things to Fu Qi.

Perhaps Mama Xiao Jing would say that.

Since she was adopted, they couldn’t use the “I held you when you were little” line to break the ice.

So they used this kind of flattery to get close?

Interesting .

“Thanks for the compliment. Uncle is very handsome too, much younger than I imagined.”

Ye Yao responded politely.

The next moment, she began to frantically read his information with the system.

【Fu Qi is inwardly sighing about the difference between you and Ye Tong. Being called “Uncle” by Ye Tong only brings immense pressure, but being called “Uncle” by you brings a feeling of complete relaxation.】

Ye Yao’s expression didn’t change.

Internally, she had already decided to call Fu Qi “Uncle” many more times the next time her fission body met him.

She usually tailored her approach to the person.

Since Fu Qi had such a high tolerance for pressure, he should bear more of it.

Just like a certain stern father hanging in the sky.

“I love hearing that from you. You really are likeable.”

Fu Qi’s gaze shifted to the few girls behind Ye Yao.

“You’re Little Yao’s friends, right? Welcome, welcome, come on in. Thanks for hanging out with her. No need to be so formal!”

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The man’s tone was light and quick, carrying a youthful vitality.

Even the fine lines at the corners of his eyes from smiling radiated a sense of approachability that bridged all distance.

Luckily, his identity as Director of the Countermeasures Bureau wasn’t that well-known.

Even if others knew such a person existed, they wouldn’t know his real face.

Fu Qi could easily restrain his aura a bit and wander around headquarters incognito.

Wu Mi and the others also greeted him politely.

“Hello, Uncle. Sorry for the intrusion.”

Then, Fu Qi led the way while chatting.

“The coffee table’s stacked with snacks and drinks, and the game console’s all set up.

Your aunt even baked some delicious cookies just for you.

She was so nervous knowing you were coming that she almost set the kitchen on fire.

I’m secretly telling you this.

Don’t mention to her that I told you.

Otherwise, she’ll be mad at me again.”

Fu Qi’s lighthearted topic dispelled the initial awkwardness of the first meeting.

Mo Qiuli and the others unconsciously relaxed.

Faint, friendly smiles appeared on their faces.

Ye Yao quietly followed beside him, her eyes downcast to hide the ripples beneath the surface.

Fu Qi’s acting wasn’t bad at all.

The strongest in history?

This was clearly just the chatty second uncle from the village entrance!

Author Note

Oh dear, I just realized that it’s Valentine’s Day. I can only spend it with the cats.

Text: Even Chopin couldn’t express my sorrow.