Esper X Family – Chapter 493 – Tu Sheng Goes Against the Heavens!

Fu Qi ultimately faced Ye Yao’s reckoning.

“Uncle is so mean. Sending Little Luo to spy on me, making a little girl do such a thing… that’s really too much.”

In the face of Ye Yao’s accusations, Fu Qi could only repeatedly nod and admit his fault.

“Yes, yes, it’s all my fault. I was foolish.”

Although this was the result of discussions among the Countermeasures Bureau’s higher-ups, arguing at this moment would be like digging his own grave.

Besides, he was the Director of the Countermeasures Bureau and the perfect scapegoat.

If he didn’t take the blame, who would?

“Uncle and Father used to watch me from the sky all the time, didn’t they? Making me feel like a monkey in a zoo, completely disregarding my privacy.”

Ye Yao had grown accustomed to being watched by the spirits in heaven, but that didn’t mean she didn’t care.

Back then, having just a single Dayun Truck watching her from above was one thing. Even if it fell, she would only have to bear one weight.

But when Fu Qi joined in, the pressure doubled!

One numerically overpowered Dayun Truck and another mechanically tricky Dayun Truck nearly gave the still-developing Ye Yao psychological trauma.

Fortunately, she had a resilient mindset, and Ye Tong was there to relieve the pressure.

Otherwise, the stress truly could’ve caused problems.

Fu Qi’s guilt doubled!

“I’m sorry. Please forgive me. I’ll do anything.”

Fu Qi couldn’t offer any excuses.

He knew perfectly well that unnecessary explanations would only fuel Ye Yao’s resentment.

They had already exercised great restraint when it came to protecting her privacy.

They had never used mental perception while Ye Yao was in her dorm. The only information channel was Luo Jianhua’s reports.

That, plus some electronic monitoring.

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For a Sequence 001 capable of destroying the world, this was undeniably restrained behavior.

Of course, restraint didn’t mean full respect.

It was understandable that Ye Yao would be angry and resentful after learning the truth.

As the head of the Countermeasures Bureau, Fu Qi naturally had to take all of Ye Yao’s negative emotions on behalf of the other higher-ups.

“Anything? Does that mean Uncle is willing to be put on public display in the streets?”

Ye Yao’s ethereal voice came through as if she didn’t really believe Fu Qi would go that far.

To this, Fu Qi gritted his teeth and agreed.

“Of course…”

A Countermeasures Bureau director on public display… no matter how you looked at it, it was a humiliating spectacle.

It was nothing less than a public execution!

This wasn’t some incognito visit among the common people.

If he actually did it, his life as Fu Qi would truly be over.

He probably wouldn’t be able to lift his head in front of his colleagues ever again.

Then, Ye Yao let out another resentful voice.

“Uncle really only thinks about himself… You’re my uncle. If you lose face, I lose face too. Has Uncle ever truly considered my feelings?”

Fu Qi was dumbstruck.

What? There are psychological attacks like this?

Why was he still under pressure even after agreeing to all that?

“…Sorry, I didn’t think it through.”

Fu Qi began showing symptoms similar to Lou Wei’s, turning into an apology addict.

“And another thing. During the final battle, Uncle wanted to die, didn’t he?

Even though there was so much you still hadn’t said to me. That was so irresponsible.

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I hate you.”

This remark from Ye Yao landed a direct critical hit on Fu Qi.

Unlike Lou Wei’s somewhat robotic emotional module.

Fu Qi had often genuinely treated Ye Yao like his real niece.

But this black flash-like critical strike wounded him deeply.

Ye Yao… hates me?

Now his life as Fu Qi could truly be ruined.

If even Ye Yao said she hated him, wouldn’t Ye Ge be even worse?

For the first time, Fu Qi understood just how much pressure Lou Wei had been under.

He felt like his soul was about to leave his body, like his life had come to an end.

Fortunately, Ye Yao changed her tone.

“…But since Uncle’s attitude in admitting fault isn’t too bad, I can give him a chance to atone.

If I want you to do something in the future, you absolutely cannot refuse.”

At these words, Fu Qi latched onto them like a drowning man grasping at a lifeline.

“No problem! I’ll do anything you ask!”

Forget about setting conditions or anything like that.

The most important thing was to agree immediately!

After all, what bad intentions could Ye Yao have?

Even though Ye Yao had synchronized with Ye Tong’s memories, Fu Qi believed that she was kind and pure at heart.

If the world really did end in her hands one day, he would believe that it wasn’t her intention but the world-destroying ability forcing her.

After going through all the betrayal and deception by the Countermeasures Bureau, she still had the goodwill to forgive everyone. One could hardly call her anything less than an angel.

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Thus, Fu Qi genuinely gave her an unlimited promise.

There were no messy preconditions. He truly would do anything for her.

Fu Qi was her uncle anyway, and he had no children of his own.

What was wrong with spoiling her a little?

Ye Yao nodded contentedly, and her cheerful smile finally eased Fu Qi’s tense heart.

“Then it’s settled. Uncle absolutely mustn’t go back on his word. The Countermeasures Bureau Director’s promise is worth a thousand gold, right?”

“Mm. There’s no way I’ll break it.”

Ye Yao’s interrogation of Fu Qi was over.

Fu Qi had successfully survived the ordeal, truly a cause for celebration!

Of course, he knew that Ye Yao’s resentment wouldn’t disappear so quickly.

He would probably have to help her with certain things before their relationship could return to what it was before.

What things would Ye Yao ask him to do in the future?

Fu Qi racked his brain but couldn’t think of anything, so he decided to put it aside for now.

Since it has come to this, he should first prepare some delicious food to make Ye Yao happy.

After dealing with Fu Qi, Ye Yao sat down on the sofa.

Tu Sheng was still sitting in her usual spot.

“Prophet~ Tu Sheng~”

This was the first time Ye Yao had called Tu Sheng by her real name on such an occasion.

After all, her disguised identity was that of her cousin “Fu Sheng”.

At this, Tu Sheng smiled lightly.

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“I still prefer it when you call me cousin.”

“Hmph~ You’re the only one who still shamelessly emphasizes that relationship.”

Ye Yao let out a coquettish huff, dissatisfied with Tu Sheng’s unruffled attitude.

“What can I say? I just like you so much. What, don’t you want me as your cousin anymore?”

Tu Sheng even began counterattacking.

How could Ye Yao tolerate that?

If the setting weren’t inappropriate, she would’ve topped her on the spot!

Then, the white-haired loli scooted over for a private chat.

“Listen up. I’ve actually secretly recruited the All-Knowing Demon Eye that the interstellar overlord brought over. Her name is Sen Tong now.

I won’t need you to do deep background checks for me anymore. Doesn’t that make you mad? Doesn’t that make you anxious? You’re about to be optimized out~”

The voice Ye Yao transmitted was full of provocation.

She just wanted to see if she could break Tu Sheng’s composure.

If she faced the risk of being optimized out, surely she would get at least a little anxious, right?

Yet, Tu Sheng only wore a calm, faint smile.

“Are you trying to get yourself topped by me?”

Ye Yao: “?”

Going against the heavens ¹ 倒反天罡daofan tiangang. Basically idiom that means “defying the natural order” or “going against social norms”. !

Author Note

I finally have time to relax, let’s get started!

Text: It feels nice to be trash