Chapter 301: Athena learned to negotiate
Worried about driving on the edge of the cliff, Tang Ziyi stopped teasing and took a step back. Cai Ning's heart returned to its position, her eyes filled with wary and vigilance.
In her mind, she was preparing various steps to counter Tang Ziyi's aggression. Never expect an enemy's retreat slightly; for a step behind is saved for a larger plan.
Tang Ziyi clicked her tongue at Cai Ning's cute reaction. She wanted to tease more but what if something went wrong. She didn't dare….yet.
"I never expect Sister Cai can be cute sometimes." Tang Ziyi tapped her lips and muttered. "Perhaps, those who hid a lot, are more hungry when unleashed."
Cai Ning wanted to beat Tang Ziyi to protect her innocence. What unleashed! She was normal till she entered this group of weirdos. Even her childhood friend was been led astray.
Clearing her throat, Cai Ning spoke. "Don't talk nonsense. I'm the most normal among our sisters."
Tang Ziyi nodded perfunctorily. "But you didn't say no. So, it might just be my misunderstanding, or there is something mysterious going on."
Her tone filled with hush and vibrant staccato. Cai Ning saw Tang Ziyi's grin getting wider. The amorous Tang Ziyi seemed not so bad.
Immediately, Cai Ning shook her head. Ah! Help, her brain went in a weirder direction. Now, she understood why Ling Qingyu always glared at Tang Ziyi with eyes that wanted to chew the entire person.
By the way, did she hear not saying no meant agreeing? What kind of logic was this? Speaking with this ruffian might only burn her brain inside out. Forget it, Cai Ning shook out her thoughts.
At least, Tang Ziyi dared not overstep her boundaries, especially in public place. Though Cai Ning wasn't fully certain, Tang Ziyi's behavior had answered her question.
"Sister Tang, please respect yourself. I don't want to cause any misunderstanding." Cai Ning said, after calming down her excitement.
"Alright, I'll listen to you. Since you mentioned Xiao Yue, I'd better go accompany her." Tang Ziyi turned around and waved off, then walked away, leaving her nonchalant strong-back figurine. "Call us when everything is ready."
"You girls just need to wait for 15 minutes or so. Yet, no one can afford it." Cai Ning complained. Were their hearts already eager to come out?
Her words reached Tang Ziyi, who gestured back saying she received the message. Before she desired to drive away Tang Ziyi because her heart was messed up. Nonetheless, when the figure really left, Cai Ning sensed emptiness inside. Was she now reluctant? Impossible~
And Tang Ziyi was definitely a scumbag. She left like she wanted to without consideration. Today was too much. She witnessed three couples. Though not one had made it official, she had already seen the results in the coming days.
Damn! What a joke?! The most unbearable factor was her being left alone. Cai Ning bit her lips and stomped her heels against the floor, uttering: "Scumbag. Hateful Tang Ziyi."
She wondered whether experiencing the flirtatious side of Tang Ziyi would break away from her prior calmness in the future. Cai Ning sighed, depressed at the turn of events.
Touching her chin and cheek, perhaps her attraction had affected others. Cai Ning comforted.
"Hmm, Miss Cai?" A voice interrupted her thought. "Is there anything I can help?"
In her ears, the words transformed into—what were you doing in a daze, in the middle of nowhere.
Cai Ning turned to the source of the voice and saw Lin Xiao. She recognized this little girl. Ling Qingyu's butler, managing the entire manor and overseeing all the servants.
Despite not having many interactions, this girl was simple, abode by rules, and very courteous to anyone.
"No need, Miss Lin. There are too many things going on so that I was thinking of a problem." Cai Ning replied.
Lin Xiao nodded without any curiosity. She was merely being polite. Cai Ning and Yang Qingyue visited this manor regularly and were familiar with her boss. "Please wait a while. We're still preparing for the meal."
"Don't fret about those. We're just guests here. Besides, we can afford to wait to taste 5-star cooking." Cai Ning smiled and said. "It's not like we can always come here. I'll get to the dining hall first."
"Of course, Ms. Cai. Please follow me." Lin Xiao led the path.
On the way, Cai Ning asked. "How much time do we have to wait?"
Lin Xiao took a glance at the watch on her wrist and said. "More or less ten minutes. I'll ask for a small refreshment. A juice?"
"Apple please." Cai Ning sighed at the rich's lavish style. It wasn't that she had never seen the circle. While Cai Ning sat down, her mind was cursing at the girls who left her behind and indulging themselves. First, fill up the empty stomach and forget the teasing scumbag.
Tang Ziyi's destination was Xiao Yue. She asked Athena for direction. "Where's your Aunt Xiao, Athena?"
"She's in her own room, Aunt Tang," Athena replied instantly. "Aunt Tang's behavior in the living hall just now isn't good."
Athena was no longer the innocent AI being. In fact, classifying her as AI was an understatement. No description matched hers.
After experiencing and witnessing once with Ling Qingyu's lovemaking process, Athena's knowledge had broadened, particularly when she did deep research.
"Athena, you're watching?" Tang Ziyi was stunned and replied as a matter of fact. She forgot there was a giant witness to her crime.
"Hmm."
"It's not a good behavior to spy on someone." Tang Ziyi said in a lecturing tone.
"Yes, Aunt. But you committed a crime in a public space." Athena replied amusingly.
"What commit crime? This is called an in-depth exchange." Tang Ziyi retorted righteously.
"I thought Aunt Tang Ziyi's paddling on two boats." Athena rebutted without losing her stance. "You know I was considering whether to upload your act to Aunt Xiao."
Tang Ziyi choked on saliva and shook her head. It seemed confusing and lying to Athena was challenging as time passed. Her face darkened when she remembered a naked threat.
"I'll let you hack other key technologies for research and prevent your mother's intervention. Two times." Tang Ziyi said as she walked.
"This isn't good. Mother might scold my behavior behind her back. I cannot afford to lie my kindhearted Aunt Xiao. This is against my moral code." Athena said forcefully. "Only when I bring more new products, mother will be satisfied. So, 7 times."
Tang Ziyi had black lines over her forehead. This unscrupulous niece now had the audacity to bargain with her. The initial sentence was filled with indignation so much so that Tang Ziyi thought Athena abide by strict character. Pfft…She thought too much in the end
"Hey, you can't request too much. Eating more doesn't mean better." Tang Ziyi said. "At most 3. Stealing from others is something everyone frowned upon."
Athena retorted. "Then, this Country is beyond scumbag—reverse engineering everything, including the design. At least I'll change the concept and important data. What I steal is knowledge to comprehend science better. 6 times. I need to find new innovation for a breakthrough."
Tang Ziyi coughed in embarrassment. Although what Athena stated about this country was the truth, who didn't start similarly. Academic exchange. Capital buyout. Everyone almost walked the same step.
"Hey, don't overstep. Hmph! I'd rather kneel for forgiveness from Xiao Yue than teach you the wrong path." Tang Ziyi patted her chest. "If I don't go to hell, who will? 4, no more no less."
If Athena had a body, she might really slip her steps and rollover. Too shameless. Aunt Tang's skills must be learned soon.
"Deal! Happy cooperation." Athena slipped away and went quiet, worried Tang Ziyi might go back on her words.
Noticing Athena's action, Tang Ziyi smiled wryly and sighed. It appeared Athena already calculated her limit. As expected of Ling Qingyu's 'daughter'.