The anticipation he had felt for the Other Shore Flower had completely vanished.
The door opened, and Jiang Nan eagerly craned his neck to look.
A tall woman entered the room, wearing a deep crimson qipao-style evening gown.
Her legs were clad in over-the-knee black silk stockings, and her feet in red high heels.
Her figure was curvaceous and exceedingly graceful, with an exposed beautiful back.
Around her snow-white neck was a black leather choker.
Her red, ear-length short hair looked very capable and neat, but her face was covered by a white mask engraved with the pattern of the other shore flower.
Only a pair of eyes was visible, scarlet like rubies.
Her level was not hidden: merely Diamond Eight.
Jiang Nan grinned gleefully to himself. The little treasury is mine now!
As soon as Gu Xiaowei saw the Other Shore Flower enter, she quickly stood up in excitement. “Boss! I’ve brought all the goods!”
The Other Shore Flower nodded lightly. “Good. Come and sit.”
She walked to the dining table and sat down as she spoke.
Gu Xiaowei hurriedly pushed the backpack towards her. “Boss! Everything is here, a total of 230 roots!”
The Other Shore Flower nodded, showing some excitement. “Nan Shen didn’t notice, right?”
Gu Xiaowei shook her head. “No, it was the same as usual. It’s just that the money you gave me wasn’t spent…”
The Other Shore Flower said, “If the demand hadn’t been so high this time, I wouldn’t have taken such a big risk buying so many at once. Jiang Nan is very sharp. Never underestimate him!”
Gu Xiaowei scratched her head. “Even if he found out, it wouldn’t matter, would it? Our organisation is so big. Are we really afraid of Jiang Nan?”
The Other Shore Flower’s eyes turned cold. “Have you forgotten everything I taught you? Never be blindly confident!”
“Was Dandelion strong? Stronger than the United States? Stronger than District 53? Do not provoke Jiang Nan! Ever!”
Gu Xiaowei said weakly, “Boss, don’t be angry. Xiaowei knows she was wrong!”
Jiang Nan could not help rolling his eyes. Am I really that terrifying?
I’m actually very amiable and approachable, okay?
The Other Shore Flower nodded, checked the miniature ginseng, then noticed the ten boxes of durian pulp in the backpack, her face full of confusion.
“What is this?”
Gu Xiaowei said excitedly, “This is the deodorising midnight snack that Nan Shen bought. He said one bite removes body odour completely!”
The Other Shore Flower was stunned. “Really?”
“Yes, yes! Nan Shen used durian to stink out his classmates, then sold them this deodorising snack. Late at night, more than four hundred people queued up to buy it. One bite and the smell was gone. I saw it with my own eyes!”
The Other Shore Flower: …
Is Jiang Nan really that inhuman?
[Resentment value from Yao Hong +1!]
But then she grew excited again. “Many high-level members of underground organisations who participated in the Metropolis battle were stunk out, and the odour still hasn’t dissipated to this day!”
“They’ve tried all sorts of methods to get rid of it, but nothing works. Some have even offered huge bounties!”
“Especially the Sakura Group’s Council of Elders and the Jingming Faction’s top brass, who’ve offered even higher prices. If this really removes the odour, our Dandelion can make another fortune!”
“That way we can breathe a little easier. Xiaowei, you’ve done a great service!”
Jiang Nan immediately perked up upon hearing this.
Damn! How did I forget about that?
The people from Metropolis are stinking too!
Why didn’t I think to sell them deodorising snacks and fleece them?
This Yao Hong is practically a little money-making genius!
Jiang Nan, who had just been wondering whether to strike now, decided to wait a bit longer.
Hang on? How did the Sakura Group Elders and Jingming Faction get stunk too?
They weren’t even at Metropolis, were they?
Gu Xiaowei said happily, “As long as I can help Boss, that’s all that matters. I’ll go back to Nan Shen now. He might set up his stall again any time!”
At that moment, Yao Hong’s eyes held a trace of hesitation. “Wait, Xiaowei! There’s something tonight that might need your help!”
Gu Xiaowei paused. “What is it? Just tell me, Boss!”
Yao Hong gritted her teeth. “It could mean death. Will you still do it?”
Gu Xiaowei’s expression darkened, but she did not hesitate for a second. “Boss! You gave me my life. As long as I can do it!”
Jiang Nan narrowed his eyes. There really is something tonight. Otherwise, why would a simple handover be made into such a big production?
Yao Hong took a deep breath. “I need you to become Jiang Nan!”
Gu Xiaowei: (๐•́口•̀) Huh???
Jiang Nan: (๐•̌.•̑๐)ˀ̣ˀ̣
Become me?
I’m right bloody here!
What are you doing putting my reputation on the line like this?
Gu Xiaowei: “Do you mean become Jiang Nan’s appearance? Nan Shen is so famous. It won’t be easy to impersonate him!”
Yao Hong’s expression grew solemn. “There is an opportunity!”
“From what I know, Nan Shen and his group have already left Rong City and have come to the capital for teaching guidance at Ling University. They’ve also just emerged from Sword Mountain Spirit Ruins!”
“Videos are circulating online, known to everyone, so Nan Shen appearing in the capital is reasonable and won’t arouse suspicion!”
Clearly, Yao Hong had planned this in advance and was prepared.
Gu Xiaowei still did not understand. “But why exactly become Nan Shen?”
Yao Hong sighed. “There’s a meeting with the Blood Alliance later. I can’t hold the scene. In the underground world, without strength, you’ll be swallowed whole, not even bones left!”
Gu Xiaowei was horrified. “Didn’t we spend a fortune hiring a Starshine expert? Even Boss can’t control the situation? Nan Shen is only Golden. He…”
Yao Hong sneered. “That’s just a useless vampire who looks good but does nothing. Do you think he’ll truly give his all for our Dandelion?”
“The scene I can’t control, Jiang Nan absolutely can!”
“I really can’t think of any other way…”
At this moment, Yao Hong’s eyes were filled with exhaustion.
Jiang Nan rolled his eyes. I just came to stake out a spot and earn a bit of pocket money!
How did I end up running into this?
Using my identity to cause trouble? Did you ask for my opinion?
Blood Alliance? I seem to have crossed paths with them once when I detonated a nuke in Suka!
It seems Dandelion isn’t as glamorous as it appears!
Now Jiang Nan was rather curious what exactly Yao Hong planned to do using his identity!
By then, one little treasury might turn into two!
Ah, delightful!
Gu Xiaowei immediately began changing without another word, leaving both Yao Hong and Jiang Nan stunned!
Yao Hong was shocked. “Xiaowei? What are you…”
Gu Xiaowei looked resolute. “I’ll do it!”
“You can refuse. Against the Blood Alliance, I…”
Gu Xiaowei looked into Yao Hong’s eyes. “I want to help Boss. I want to help the organisation!”
Yao Hong let out a long sigh and finally nodded.
As she spoke, colourful scales emerged over Gu Xiaowei’s body. Her appearance and figure gradually transformed into Jiang Nan’s. Blushing, she spun in a circle in front of Yao Hong.
“Does… does it look like him?”
Jiang Nan’s face darkened as he watched another version of himself twirling in front of Yao Hong. This feeling was far too strange!
Yao Hong’s eyes were full of amazement. “Exactly like him!”
Having completed the transformation, Gu Xiaowei changed into a bespoke suit. The sunny, handsome vibe immediately came through!
Her level also changed to match Jiang Nan’s Golden Five.
Yao Hong said, “The appearance is fine. Now it’s the demeanour. You need to capture Jiang Nan’s demeanour!”
Gu Xiaowei swallowed. “What kind of demeanour?”
Yao Hong did not even think. “Arrogant! Smile for me!”
Jiang Nan: ???
Gu Xiaowei: (๐•ᴗ•๐) Like this?
“No! Too obedient. Make your eyes sharper!”
Gu Xiaowei: (｡･᷅ㅂ･᷄｡) Like this?
“Wrong! More arrogant! Tilt your head up a bit, raise the corners of your mouth!”
“That ‘come and hit me if you dare’ feeling!”
Gu Xiaowei: (๐¯͒ٹ¯͒) Ah? Little friend! I hear you’re not convinced?
Yao Hong’s eyes lit up. “Yes! That’s the arrogant feeling!”
Jiang Nan: (･᷄ὢ･᷅)?
Am I really that arrogant?
Don’t talk nonsense!
Be careful or I’ll sue you for slander!
My usual expression isn’t this punchable at all. Now Gu Xiaowei’s face makes even me want to go up and beat her to death!
Yao Hong: “Xiaowei! Keep the momentum. Say the most arrogant thing you can think of!”
Gu Xiaowei: ୧(ꐦ°᷄д°᷅)☞ I’m not targeting anyone in particular. I mean everyone here, every single one of you, is rubbish!
“Eat shit, you!”
Yao Hong nodded, her face full of gratification. “You’ve successfully grasped the essence!”
Jiang Nan: (•́ω•̀٥)
Eh? Is that really how I am normally?
If you go out looking like that, you’ll get beaten. I’m not lying. Don’t copy it blindly!
