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"Huh, are you praising me or insulting me? I still remember you tried to force the doll's clothes on me, and the strings were all torn!"

The little guy crossed his arms, and his arrogant look was 70% similar to Kong You.

"You're pretty proud, aren't you?"

Sora grabbed Paimeng by the scruff of the neck and lifted her onto his shoulders. He then apologized to the somewhat numb and tired cyber tailors, "That's all. Thank you for your hard work... Master Yuyun, I have something else to ask you. Would you be so kind as to let me buy you a cup of tea?"

"Of course, what do you want to know?"

Yuyun's face was beaming with joy.

Selling arms can make more money than selling clothes...Why didn't he realize it before?

"You are from Xianzhou. How much do you know about the sea patrollers who originated from the Xianzhou Alliance?"

79. Save where you can and spend where you can

"Sea Patrol Ranger..."

Who would have thought that upon hearing the name of this organization, Yu Yun, who had just been smiling, suddenly froze in his face, and then turned into confusion.

"I'm sorry, Dr. Kong, I'm not very clear about their situation. Although I'm from Xianzhou, not all people from Xianzhou have dealings with the rangers - they have been missing for many years."

Yuyun should have been flawless, but Kong still caught a glimpse of his vigilance.

This kind of vigilance was inexplicable, as if he was a stakeholder of the Sea Patrol and was helping his people resist questioning from the outside world.

"Oh, then do you know about the group of mourning actors? I heard that they seek sponsorship from clothing stores in various star regions in order to achieve the beauty of tragedy, and they themselves live in poverty."

"I have received them before. They advocated abstinence and lived an ascetic life. They didn't have much money, but in order to promote their 'teachings', they often 'begged for alms'... We didn't want to be associated with pleasure, so we used money to ward off evil and gave them some stage costumes for performances."

His vague sense of vigilance slowly dissipated, only to see Sora pour him a cup of tea - using the cup that Esta had prepared for him.

Yuyun thought Kong's invitation to tea was just a casual courtesy, but this important figure seemed more easy-going than he thought.

...Of course, it could also be that he wanted to get something out of him, so he was extremely alert in answering Kong's questions, not daring to be careless in order to avoid revealing any flaws.

"Doctor Kong, do you want to know their movements? I do have the contact information of these people, but I am not optimistic about their cause. Their enemy is also a Star God, but they are using their own power to oppose Him. It is not surprising that such an unstable organization will end at any time."

The "also" in the fox's mouth was full of sighs, as if it was thinking of its fellow countrymen who were looking for revenge on the rich people under the guidance of the hunting arrows.

“I just want to make more friends.”

Sora said bluntly, "If it's convenient, I hope to meet with the members of the Mourning Actor, right here in this space station, or at a place they decide on to meet."

He then put on a more earnest expression.

"I will convey your invitation to the group of people who left contact." The fox man nodded.

"...You have many connections. I would like to ask you to keep an eye on the activities of the Rangers for me. I have something to ask of them. It is a request from the Envoy of the Intellectual Order. I believe they will be interested."

"Unfortunately, in our generation, the Sea Patrol Rangers have basically become legends. Even their relatives in the Immortal Boat don't know where they went."

Yuyun still refused to give in.

"It's okay, just pay attention, don't force it."

"Thank you for your understanding."

Afterwards, Yuyun apologized, saying that the equipment had to be purchased urgently, and left with the cyber tailors, leaving Kong and Ester staring blankly.

"Strange, have I ever offended the hunters? Why doesn't that fox brother want to introduce me to someone when he obviously has a connection?"

"It's not your fault...Mr. Sora, do you know the 64th seat of the club, 'Dr. Original'?"

Esta's eyes moved around in embarrassment, as if she was struggling over whether or not she should be the first to speak up.

She would rather let Sora discover the truth himself rather than give him some advice, which would make Sora appear ignorant - and geniuses all have their own unique arrogance, and even if it was Sora, Estelle didn't want to easily provoke his "arrogance".

"I seem to have some impression of him. I saw him on the holographic statue in the office of the Black Tower."

Sora tapped his palms.

"He is a stunning genius in the club. His wisdom is matched by his notoriety. Because of the crimes he committed, the Sea Seekers hunted him for a long time, causing heavy casualties in his organization. It is also because of this bad fate that although the official Xianzhou Alliance still has a peaceful attitude towards the Genius Club, the Rangers may not be very willing to believe in the group you represent..."

“…Oh, I see.”

These secrets were never mentioned by Holhaiya, nor by the system.

In the vast sea of ​​stars, one or two grudges, even if they involve huge organizations and powerful people, will become so insignificant once they are diluted by various major events.

"Hehe, there are things Mr. Kong doesn't know. But how did you know that Mr. Yuyun has some relationship with Youxia?"

Seeing that Kong didn't mind her explanation at all, Estelle once again gave him a positive label and cast a rather curious look at him.

"I just asked casually. I thought the people of the Immortal Boat were still in contact with the Ranger. After all, the connections between the people are always connected."

Sora wiped the bridge of his nose, "But if he's so alert, I don't want to force him... I'll ask the officials when I get a chance."

"Why not go through the information collection process of the space station? You know I will definitely help you with this."

The rich little lady puffed up her cheeks and spoke in a very innocent tone. If it was a little boy, he would definitely not be able to bear her resentful look: "Or after all I've done, are you still upset about my intention to take you in?"

"To reduce the transfer of favors, Estelle, it's not that I have a problem with you."

Kong shook his head, and then, under Esta's horrified gaze, he picked up the tea that Yun had brewed but hadn't drunk, and pretended to bring it to his mouth.

"Don't drink!"

"what?"

Sora put the cup down with some confusion, only to see Estelle snatch the cup away and pour it out, replacing it with another cup of tea for him.

“…Ah, how can I say hello to Mr. Sora… You sometimes have the aura of a superior, but you are not at all particular in places like this where you need to be careful.”

Esta earnestly served the tea to Kong with both hands, with a strange helpless look on her face: "How can you drink the tea you have served to others? It's not clean and polite. You can't let Mr. Yu know--"

"…Sorry, I haven't adjusted yet."

The young, experienced man understood what the young webmaster meant, but he could only sit still and not blame her for being picky. He blew on the tea and told her his difficulties: "I have lived through many years of hardship and many years of prosperity, but I have been back and forth between poverty and wealth. Esta, sometimes it is difficult for me to decide how to treat others, but it is always right to be frugal."

Esther's eyes bent down instantly when she heard this: "You don't have to be so frugal around me. If you want to scare my family away, you have to use a method they can understand."

"No more 'sir'?" Sora asked with a squint.

"Hehe, now that the gift has been delivered, I will definitely not be polite to you. And I think you have understood my intention of using the tiger's skin."

Esta sat down next to Sora and leaned back on the sofa. "I'm really tired... Dealing with my family is the most tiring job. I don't want to act, but there's nothing I can do."

80. Flexible bottom line

“Every family has its own scriptures that are difficult to recite.”

Paimon's sigh made Esta, who was in resentment, turn over. She took the little guy's hand with a playful look, blinking her big blue eyes: "Little Paimon obviously has time to be a long-term meal ticket, why are you saying such words like a veteran?"

"I, I was also worried about what I would do if the traveler suddenly disappeared."

Paimon pointed at Sora who had entered the "bird-walking uncle" state with his other hand and said, "I fell asleep along with his system, but I could sense his loss... Ester, you have never been caught by a fishing rod, right?"

"…What kind of strange experience was that?"

The little rich woman tilted her head.

"You have never experienced the feeling of being submerged in deep water and unable to do anything, so don't say that I have no experience." Paimon snorted and pulled his arm away. He folded his arms and turned his head away, learning 70% of Eula's essence.

"...I don't want to have that kind of experience either, but it's not that I look down on you - Paimon doesn't look like he can handle relatives and friends." Estelle was still fiddling with Paimon.

A strange atmosphere enveloped Sora. Obviously, he and Ester should say something or do something at this moment, even if it's just holding hands or pretending to be close, but Paimon was chatting with her enthusiastically and they actually had a lot in common.

Forget it. Even if I don't prepare a routine with Esther, when her family comes, nothing should go wrong if I just improvise on the spot.

"Sora, can you give Paimon to me? She's so cute~ I can also provide a long-term meal ticket~"

But with the young webmaster's abrupt words, Paimeng's expression immediately changed.

"I won't leave Sora!"

She quickly hid behind Kong: "I promised him that I would be his guide and travel with him, and he would never leave me. We have already agreed!"

"Oh, I'm just... sorry."

Seeing Paimon's big reaction, Estelle suddenly became embarrassed and lowered her eyelids to the air as if she had done something wrong: "I'm not testing your relationship..."

"I understand, Esta, that in the environment you live in, words like this are not considered a temptation."

No over-interpretation:

"You can trust me, Esta. At least I won't take advantage of you and harm you. This is my bottom line. Paimon can testify to this."

His eyes that seemed to reflect the stars were so sincere that Ester, who had been fascinated by the starry sky for many years, was a little dazed for a moment.

So beautiful, it seems that his eyes can really contain the entire universe.

"Well, his bottom line is very flexible, but it still exists."

Paimon's mean voice successfully brought Sora, who was using his magical powers, and Ester, who was bewitched by Poseidon, back to reality.

"NTM!"

Kong was so angry about Paimon's sabotage that his nose was crooked. He held Paimon's feet upside down and shook them twice with a bit of personal resentment.

"If I don't act more flexibly, should I work for the Fatui until the end? I accepted Ningguang's order before accepting Zhidong's mission, right?"

"Yeah, since I'm a vested interest, I'll just reluctantly agree with what you say." Paimon was clearly hanging upside down but he looked calm and composed, as if he deserved a beating.

"...I seem to understand why you, Sora, have so many lovers and why so many girls throw themselves at you."

The first thing Estelle did after she came to her senses was to nod seriously, as if to agree with Paimon's words: "You are very humorous and know how to take care of your own people - the premise is that you treat them as your own people. I think there are many things I should ask you for advice."

"It's just a small way of distributing benefits. If you want to learn, Estelle, this banquet is a good opportunity."

Sora pressed Paimon down on the coffee table, thought for a moment, and stuffed another cookie into her mouth: "You, go to the next room. The following conversation is only for adults."

Thinking that Sora was going to enter Ester's emotional world directly, Paimon continued to maintain his shameless expression, holding a biscuit in his mouth, and then quickly took away the whole plate of biscuits on the table, highlighting the fact that a thief never leaves with nothing.

"Esther, among the girls you mentioned throwing themselves at him, are you one of them?"

After sending Paimon to the office cubicle, Sora spoke openly.

He thought there was no need to play around with the rich young woman. Besides the money, she was also pretty and cute, and it was totally fine for them to get what they wanted. If they had to do the pig-headed boy-girl thing, it would be too roundabout.

"I'm a layman. If you just want me to help you keep your family members away and don't need me to go any further, you've already paid so much, which is completely enough."

Sora changed his face and said, "You are a smart girl. You must know that getting too close to me will be dangerous... It's not too late to turn back now."