章節 56: Meeting of Powers

"This is Aki, Yui, Mamoru, and Akane of my Asahi Family." Yan Qing Shan gestured to the four, her voice tinged with pride. These were the people she grew up with. The people who witnessed her growth into power. And the people who have stayed and thought of her despite her leaving. She was proud to present them to the world.

"It is our pleasure to have you all here. Our Sovereign's party is made much more meaningful with your presence."

Xu Lei stood true to his role and spoke for them. He curbed his own awe and kept his calm amidst the excitement. Yan Qing Shan nodded at this. This kind of composure was the key in order for Xu Lei to dominate the world of Public Relations. It was a good thing that he has it ingrained in him this early.

Aki smiled graciously at the group which his little Ojou took as her people. She has finally come out of her bubble. Aki was glad. Being so closed off isn't going to do her good in the long run. It was one of his fears. If Yan Qing Shan did not overcome her hamartia, her fatal flaw, she will remain stagnant in her abilities. She was not suited to remain in such solitude.

"No, it is our honor to meet the cream of the crop of this country's top university. You are all the future pillars of this country, we are but simple tourists." Aki replied with a humble tone coupled with a slight smile.

Yan Qing Shan observed this exchange and exhaled in relief. This was good. It seems they would be getting along just fine. She hoped that there won't be any mishaps happening or else it would put a hinder to her future plans. She needs her people to be harmonious with no room for discord.

"Allow me to introduce ourselves. I am Xu Lei. This buff guy here beside me is Hong Zhen Yue. Such a contrast to his dainty name, we all agree. The foxy guy next to him is Qi Xia. He's a profiteer. Please be careful of him. You will never know when he plans to con you of your money." Xu Lei was lost in his words so much that he failed to notice the black lines forming in Qi Xia's face or the murderous glances of Hong Zhen Yue. Which intensified even more when they heard the little giggles of Yui and Akane.

"The two ove there are the Jia twins. Jia Yi Lan and Jia Wei Ren. Please don't be surprised if you see Wei Ren being beaten up by his gentle-looking little sister. This is merely a display of their fairly normal siscon and violent tendencies. That guy there with a book in his hands is Chen Luo. He has this fetish for silence and being buried in thick books. Please excuse him. Oh, and it is quite normal for him to fade in the background. Just wave around a piece of his favorite food and he'll make himself appear. The one beside him with the small computer perpetually attached to his hands is Qin Jiran. He's our resident hacker. Though recently dethroned by our Sovereign."

Yui snapped her pretty head to Qin Jiran's direction. Hacker, huh? She wondered what his codename was. She may have been inactive the past few years. But meeting and knowing hackers were always within her interests.

Yan Qing Shan raised her eyebrow at her Yui-neechan. She knew what was running in her mind the moment Qin Jiran being a hacker was mentioned. She knew he was the infamous Zeus. But that's about it. Yan Qing Shan was sure Yui will be more knowledgeable about him, his techniques, achievements and capabilities.

"He is Zeus." She mouthed to her. However, she furrowed her brows when she saw how Yui stiffened up. What was up with that? Yan Qing Shan decided to ask Yui later when they had a chance to be alone. They will be living under the same roof, after all.

A sudden cry of pain brought Yan Qing Shan back from her thoughts. She looked at the direction of the sound and saw Xu Lei with various marks of abuse and was in the middle of scuffling with the Jia twins. His words have made the Aces forget about all of their anxiety. They were now back to their usual goofball and playful ways. Yan Qing Shan couldn't help but sigh.

She peeked at the four serious people beside her. They looked a lot less tense now as well. Yan Qing Shan once again commended how Xu Lei diffused the situation.

"Ne, Ami-chan. You're friends are a bunch of children. Should we expect you to act like them sometime soon? This kind of thing isn't contagious, is it?" Akane in all her onesie glory commented with a grin. Yan Qing Shan pouted at her remark but suddenly grinned back.

"Akane-neechan, you seem to have forgotten that you look just like a child. That doesn't make you any different, right?" She teased back and earned a glare from the former.

"Hey! Xu Lei, you idiot. You forgot about me." Ning Xie Zhi who was still behind the grill shouted in protest. This made Xu Lei and the twins separate grudgingly. Xu Lei patted his pants and brushed off non-existent dust from his shirt.

"I saved you for last, of course. Dear guests, that one there who's currently grilling our food is Ning Xie Zhi. He may look like a harmless, pretty boy but please take caution. His mouth is only capable of talking trash and spewing sharp words. That and the fact that he eats like his life is about to end."

Ning Xie Zhi laughed loudly at what Xu Lei said. He grinned without any plans of refuting what the latter said. Yan Qing Shan was about to speak and ask them to settle down when she heard the familiar mellow and honey-like voice of a certain devil. Her breath quickened as she looked at the man who arrived with Housekeeper Liu silently shuffling behind him.

"Shan Er." Zi Jue's tone dripped with the usual sweetness reserved only for Yan Qing Shan. He walked straight to her and engulfed her in an embrace which Yan Qing Shan returned.

"You're here. Sorry, I wasn't able to receive you." She murmured softly. The two of them were oblivious to the looming chaos threatening to erupt from Yan Qing Shan's people.

Ning Xie Zhi dropped the tongs in his hands at the scenario which unfolded in front of him. He knew that voice. He knew that face. He can never forget that unique, powerful air surrounding that person. Ning Xie Zhi's breath hitched up. This simple garden party that they were all excited about, it seems it wasn't just that. It has transformed into a meeting of opposing powers of both civil and underworld.

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I know I was gone for a long time. Guilty as charged. I'm not going into details as to why. What's important is that I'm back. And it's for good.

I'll be updating regularly as usual. Despite the long absence, I stand true to my word that I do not plan on dropping this novel. Thank you for staying until now. Love y'all. xoxox

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