Esper X Family – Chapter 725 – Working With You Isn’t Frustrating At All

Since Tu Sheng was utterly shameless, Ye Tong could only comply.

The best way to deal with someone like this was a sudden face-to-face first-strike kill. It was just a pity that she had been given time to react earlier; otherwise, she might have seen an even more embarrassing side of her.

As for Tu Sheng’s “catching up on progress” approach, Ye Tong’s evaluation was only two words:

“Completely unnecessary.”

For anyone else, they might indeed feel a bit of distance toward the counterpart of an acquaintance from a different time and space.

But Ye Tong couldn’t care less.

Whether they had just met or not, as long as a relationship had been built in another time and space, it was a permanent bond spanning time and space.

Even if they had just met, Ye Tong wouldn’t deliberately create distance.

Stick close when it was time to stick close, scold when it was time to scold, kiss when it was time to kiss…

As long as it was someone she acknowledged, there was no need to spend extra time building goodwill.

By the same logic, Tu Sheng didn’t need to elevate her status in Ye Tong’s heart either. She just needed to develop daily habits.

“Even though you think it’s superfluous, life is already so casual. There needs to be some sense of ritual. Skipping the process to enjoy success isn’t my style.” The girl spoke with confidence.

Since the other Tu Shengs had their own save files, she naturally had to create her own save file too.

Only playing it yourself gives a sense of accomplishment!

“Suit yourself.” Ye Tong was speechless.

“Back to the point. Can I join your next plan? I can help you.”

“Do you think I need it?”

Ye Tong glanced at her.

With her current abilities, she really didn’t need anyone’s help. At most, it would cost a bit of effort.

Tu Sheng blinked and rephrased.

“Then… take me along to play, please.”

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“Sigh, I really can’t do anything about you. Who told me to be kind-hearted?”

Ye Tong agreed.

Logically speaking, the fewer people who knew, the better the show’s effect. But Tu Sheng’s situation was special, and bringing her along wouldn’t hurt.

Despite having unparalleled power, it was still nice to use a bit less brainpower.

With Tu Sheng joining, she could slack off a little more. If asked, it was all about staying true to her original intent!

“Great.”

Tu Sheng revealed a satisfied smile, then slowly leaned closer to Ye Tong, attempting to lift the more mysterious veil.

“So, we should count as allies now, right?”

“What are you trying to say?”

“Of course I want to understand you better. Is Ye Tong really Ye Tong?”

Tu Sheng wanted to verify her guess.

Even though her ability had recovered, she still couldn’t observe anything related to the other party. Once she encountered an obstacle, she didn’t dare observe too deeply, lest her ability explode again.

That feeling was truly unbearable. Even with Ye Tong able to repair it, she didn’t want to experience it again.

Therefore, Ye Tong still held considerable mystery in Tu Sheng’s eyes, constantly tempting people to lift the veil.

Ye Tong glanced at Tu Sheng’s “curious baby” demeanor and felt playful.

“You can challenge me, and it’s not limited to combat. If you win, I’ll tell you.”

“Me? Me?”

Tu Sheng’s eyes instantly cleared up.

What kind of new self-torture method was this?

Even the alphabet circle ¹ Slang for BDSM circle. wouldn’t dare play like this.

But if the opponent was Ye Tong, Tu Sheng was willing to try being the challenger!

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If asked, it was all part of the play!

“Then let’s begin. I want to challenge you. You decide the rules.”

Tu Sheng’s eyes were incomparably resolute. Even seeing only the outcome of “defeat”, she wasn’t shaken in the slightest.

“Full of spirit, aren’t you, Cousin Tu Sheng?”

Ye Tong raised an utterly interested smile.

Since Tu Sheng was willing to cosplay a fool charging at a windmill ² Don Quixote, a parody of chivalric romance novels. , why wouldn’t she enjoy playing a bit more?

“Then let’s play a massage game. If you can endure without passing out, you win.”

Tu Sheng blinked again and probed tentatively: “…Is it the healthy kind?”

“It might not be.” Ye Tong replied.

Tu Sheng fell silent for a moment, showing no sign of retreat.

Next, all she needed to do was smile, right?

The next day.

Tu Sheng, returning from her crushing defeat, arrived at the Countermeasures Bureau’s command center.

Although her terrible constitution had made for an unforgettable day, her mental state hadn’t been negatively affected.

To outsiders, Tu Sheng appeared more spirited than ever before.

Of course, the most important thing was her eyes. With the blindfold removed, Tu Sheng was equivalent to having her seal unlocked. Her turn-around rate was maxed out, with curious gazes everywhere on the road.

Soon after, Tu Sheng met the Countermeasures Bureau’s two great war gods.

One was the strongest in history, the other the strongest in the present.

Their status hadn’t changed much, just their identities.

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After so many days, they still didn’t have the courage to change back to their original appearance.

“Hmm… after three days apart, one should look at another with new eyes. Mr. Lou Wei and Mr. Fu Qiqi seem like completely different people. I almost can’t recognize you.”

Tu Sheng smiled at the two girls who were a head shorter than her, letting out a cryptic sigh.

Although they had communicated before, this was a first meeting in a certain sense.

Compared to the screen, reality had even more of a contrast.

Lou Weiwei and Fu Qiqi could only pretend not to hear the teasing.

If any other old-timer dared tease them like this, they would probably have been sent to the Arctic to watch polar bears bare their teeth.

Unfortunately, this was Tu Sheng.

“Has your body been repaired?” Lou Weiwei asked symbolically.

“Thanks to someone.”

Tu Sheng didn’t reveal the existence of “Ye Tong”.

Come to think of it, no one else even knew that there was such a special individual.

Tu Sheng quite liked this secret between the two of them.

Fu Qiqi assumed Ye Yao had already met Tu Sheng privately and didn’t inquire about the details.

It seemed that they had a good talk.

That was a good thing.

Perhaps the more friends Ye Yao made, the less attention she would pay to them.

There might still be a chance to salvage their reputations.

They couldn’t maintain this appearance forever, could they?

Even if Fu Qiqi truly had no plans to start a family in the short term, living in this form was still too much to handle.

“Congratulations on your recovery. You’ve worked hard during this time.”

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“I’m fine. You two seem to have it harder.”

Tu Sheng smiled slightly, naturally referring to their contrasting appearance.

After all, they hadn’t been hiding at all during this time, doing whatever needed to be done, not falling behind on work. They had probably already experienced social death.

“It doesn’t matter. These are necessary sacrifices, nothing compared to the worst outcome.”

Fu Qiqi’s eyes were incomparably deep, as if she’d already entered monkhood.

“Magnificent resolve. Working with you isn’t frustrating at all.”

Tu Sheng decided to stop there, as it was time to get to business.

“My prophecy ability has recovered. I’ve seen some small troubles and need to discuss them with you.”

At these words, Lou Weiwei and Fu Qiqi’s eyes sharpened.

“Is it related to Ye Yao?”

“There is indeed some connection.”

After Tu Sheng admitted it, both girls immediately felt considerable pressure.

With their current strength, only Ye Yao could make them feel nervous.

Lou Weiwei and Fu Qiqi exchanged glances, their palms sweating a little.

“…Go on.”

If it meant protecting world peace, they would even be willing to debut as a duo in song and dance!

Author Note

The National Day holiday has flown by. Although I only updated once a week, I still felt bad myself.

Translator Note

Guh, I didn’t update for longer than that…