Just as Patriarch Chu promised, he came back in the morning, bringing gifts for Lyca and Shen Qui. This time, Matriarch Chu and the twins were still with him. This time, Matriarch Chu didn't hesitate to apologize to Lyca.
"Excuse me…" Lyca said. She found this situation truly awkward. After all, the woman bowing before her is already in her seventies. "Patriarch Chu… I am a very direct person." She was about to say lazy, but Shen Qui's gaze was enough to stop her. So she chose the word direct instead. "Let's just go directly to the things that you want me to do." She smiled. Pleasantries and talking like aristocrats are really not her strongest points. Seeing everyone's expression, Lyca continued. "I know that you wouldn't lower your head like this if you don't want something. What is it? Do you want me to create a bomb?"
"Do you want me to kill people?" she asked.
"Miss Xi… you are very— "