Esper X Family – Chapter 93 – Playing Little Tricks on the Family

Lou Wei and the others were unaware that Ye Yao had completely seen through their plan.

“Using this opportunity to let that child come into contact with the Countermeasures Bureau is indeed clever.”

“Problem children aren’t entirely without their merits.”

Amidst the heated discussions within the decision-making layers of the Countermeasures Bureau.

Everyone’s thoughts on Ye Yao had already undergone many changes.

Instead of hiding and protecting her excessively, it was better to craft an image that made her seem ordinary.

As long as one was an Esper, they couldn’t avoid the Countermeasures Bureau.

Even newly discovered Espers in the civilian population would be brought in for registration.

As well as testing their abilities and potential.

Using Mo Qiuli to introduce Ye Yao to the Countermeasures Bureau was a brilliant move.

This way, they could even openly test her physical data.

Xiao Jing immediately showed a worried expression.

“But… wouldn’t exposing that child to the Countermeasures Bureau risk revealing our identities?”

The main concern was that hiding such an important detail might create a crisis of trust with Ye Yao.

Xiao Jing didn’t want Ye Yao to distance herself from her.

For a mother, that would be a huge blow.

Although Lou Wei’s reputation within the Countermeasures Bureau was more of a legend.

And he hadn’t been packaged into a celebrity-like public figure through the “Deification Project”.

But his identity wasn’t entirely untraceable.

With a bit of deeper exploration, one would eventually discover Lou Wei’s true identity.

The same naturally applied to Xiao Jing.

“Then, we’ll have to guide her appropriately. It’s not yet the time for her to know too much.”

At that moment, someone casually remarked.

“Is there really a need to be so worried?

I don’t think she’ll be that interested in the Esper world.

She’ll probably just go through the motions, come back, and continue holing up in her room to play games.”

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As soon as these words were spoken.

Some couldn’t help but gasp.

It really did seem possible.

The personality Ye Yao displayed truly lacked ambition.

It was almost as if she had no drive whatsoever.

To put it bluntly, some even suspected that she would become a NEET ¹ Not in Employment, Education, or Training… everyone should know this, right? There was a time when JP protags are all NEETs… in the future.

And such a person would eventually destroy the world?

Those present couldn’t help but doubt whether the Prophet’s prediction had been wrong.

“Haha… that child is indeed a bit lazy, but she’ll probably find her true goal eventually.”

Xiao Jing laughed awkwardly.

Was there a problem with the family education?

“No, this is actually good.”

Someone quickly shook their head.

“It’s more reassuring if she stays like this. What’s the harm in raising a little girl like this?”

“Exactly.”

Most people were satisfied with Ye Yao’s lack of ambition.

If she had grand ambitions, it would instead make them nervous.

After all, some wealthy individuals aren’t afraid of their descendants squandering wealth, but they fear them starting businesses.

It could give anyone high blood pressure in minutes.

If Ye Yao knew, she would probably be happy too.

This could be considered as state-authorized slacking off.

“Regardless, it’s unavoidable to bring her into the public eye.

Since she proactively revealed her abnormalities to Cheng Muxue, it shows that she no longer places a high priority on secrecy.

It might not be long before she confesses to you, her parents.”

Lou Wei remained silent.

Xiao Jing, however, seemed a bit dejected.

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After all, what could she say?

She was supposed to be Ye Yao’s nominal mother.

Yet, Ye Yao had chosen to reveal such a secret to Cheng Muxue, who wasn’t even in the “friend” group, first.

Xiao Jing admitted that she felt a bit jealous.

“Since we’ve already decided, why not move today? Notify Mo Qiuli at noon to take Ye Yao and Luo Jianhua to the Countermeasures Bureau’s base.”

“No one is to deliberately approach them during this time. Lou Wei will watch from the shadows.”

Everyone nodded solemnly.

This was undoubtedly a critical juncture.

There could be no mistakes.

Approaching noon.

Mo Qiuli, who had just calmed down, suddenly received a message.

By now, she had already reverted to her black-haired, bespectacled loli form.

She took out her phone and nearly had a heart attack.

“The Countermeasures Bureau’s notice is here!”

Ye Yao cast a curious glance.

“What does it say?”

Mo Qiuli took a deep breath, her hands gripping the phone tightly.

“Um… the notice says to take you two to the Countermeasures Bureau to go through the procedures…”

“What are we waiting for? Let’s go now. The sooner we go, the sooner we’ll be back.”

Ye Yao had expected someone from the Countermeasures Bureau to come and put on a show.

But she hadn’t anticipated that she would have to report herself.

Although it was somewhat understandable.

Participating in magical girl activities was just too abstract.

Not to mention, Lou Wei and Xiao Jing were ordinary people on the surface.

It would be hard for the Countermeasures Bureau to come up with a reasonable explanation.

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They couldn’t just say, “Your daughter encountered a terrorist attack yesterday.”

That would be no different from directly breaking the veil.

Ye Yao also guessed that this procedure wouldn’t take too long.

She would definitely be back before mealtime.

Going out now was just like visiting Mo Qiuli’s house.

In fact, that might have been the prearranged excuse.

Soon, the three girls arrived in the living room.

“Mom, we’re going out for a bit.”

Ye Yao said to Xiao Jing, who was doing housework.

“Hm? Are you going to Mo Qiuli’s house to play? Remember to come back before dinner.”

Xiao Jing didn’t even give Ye Yao a chance to make up an excuse.

What a great mother.

She had everything arranged in one smooth move.

But Ye Yao suddenly felt like stirring things up a bit.

“No, I’m about to come into contact with a mysterious secret organization! I might even be recruited as a national hero. Mom, you can start celebrating my glorious achievements now!”

Ye Yao’s tone was extremely exaggerated.

An ordinary person hearing this would just think that it was a child’s delusions of grandeur.

Like when kids fantasize about being Ultraman.

Adults would just laugh it off.

But these words sounded a bit different to Xiao Jing.

“Ahaha… well, do your best. I’ll prepare a big meal for you at home. You’ll definitely receive a hero’s welcome when you return~”

Xiao Jing’s response was swift.

Like a gentle mother humoring her child’s whims.

She wouldn’t say anything discouraging.

Ye Yao didn’t elaborate further, proving that this was likely just a simple joke.

Xiao Jing had teased her before.

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Why couldn’t Ye Yao tease her mother in return?

Those micro-expressions just now were truly amusing, right?

“Alright, we’re heading out now.”

“Be careful on the road.”

After the three girls left, Xiao Jing slowly exhaled.

“That scared me… using a joke to mask the truth. If I hadn’t known, I really would’ve been fooled.”

Xiao Jing had figured it out.

Ye Yao was indeed a bit clever.

Using her little tricks on her parents.

Then, Xiao Jing’s lips curled into a slight smile, her mood suddenly improving, and her eyes were filled with anticipation.

“If she’s revealing secrets through jokes… does that mean it won’t be long before I hear Ye Yao’s confession?”

Definitely!

If Cheng Muxue could know, there was no reason she, Xiao Jing, couldn’t.

This was a matter of her dignity as a “mother”!

The fact that Ye Yao was closer to her “aunt” had been a blow to Xiao Jing.

She had to win this round.

Meanwhile.

Ye Yao and the other two had already left the residential complex.

Mo Qiuli, who had been tense, finally let out a sigh of relief.

“Ye Yao… how could you be so straightforward? Suddenly telling Auntie the truth really scared me…”

Ye Yao wore a confident expression.

“Hmph~ You just don’t get it. I bet Mom is really happy right now.”