My Arms Can Turn into Blades-Chapter 99 - 92: Celestial Strategy Mansion

Chen Lu Si picked up the white paper on the table, then flipped it over, and indeed, nothing was written on it.

It seems they want him to come up with a name.

Chen Lu Si looked at the white paper, silent for a long time... In the end, he wrote nothing and gently put the paper back.

He’s not good at naming things.

If he were to come up with something on the spot, he’d probably choose something simple and straightforward like ’Xiaobai’.

At most, for irony, he might pick a name like ’Xiaohai’.

After all, white paper, a white dress... such associations are quite normal.

But that would be too casual.

Chen Lu Si decided to think about it first and talk about it when he gets back in the evening.

Even though when he comes back, it’s likely to be a similar simple and direct name, at least he gave it some thought.

...At least, subjectively, he believes he has given it some thought.

If he does end up naming her ’Xiaobai’, facing that little girl’s dark eyes, he’d feel a bit more at ease.

He could deceive himself, reducing his guilt.

Also...

Chen Lu Si looked out the window; by naming her in the evening, he could ask for advice from others who have experience.

...

Nine in the morning.

Chen Lu Si changed his shoes, walked out of Lin Ying’s room, and planned to take a look at Celestial Strategy Trading.

He came straight back yesterday and knew nothing about the events that followed.

You could say he cared enough to kill but left the cleanup to Xia Panqiu, Xia Yue, and others.

He’s actually quite curious about how things developed.

Just as he walked downstairs and reached the vicinity of the primary school... Chen Lu Si saw a jaw-dropping scene.

What had been a chaotic school gate the day before was cleaned up overnight.

Whether it be bodies, damaged vehicles, or holes in the ground... all traces were gone.

Neat and tidy.

...So clean that it made one doubt whether what happened yesterday really occurred.

Chen Lu Si stood at the Qinyuan Primary School entrance, looked around for a while, and then headed to Celestial Strategy Trading.

The traces of destruction on the top floor of Celestial Strategy Trading were still present.

Repairs were underway. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Chen Lu Si finally knew what the rumbling sound yesterday was—it was heavy machinery.

He looked up at the workers rushing repairs, feeling a bit dazed.

It was mainly due to surprise at the efficiency of the Celestial Strategy Mansion.

Isn’t Celestial Strategy Mansion reliable? But why does it feel inconsistent with his impression...

Chen Lu Si shook his head, then walked into the building, took the elevator upstairs.

There were no ordinary people in the building at this time, nor did anyone stop him.

He arrived at Celestial Strategy Trading smoothly.

The glass doors at the entrance of Celestial Strategy Trading hadn’t been repaired, but the concrete debris and bodies had been cleaned up.

Chen Lu Si walked in, and the first thing he saw was Si Yujie standing behind the front desk.

She stood as usual, yawning, looking listless.

"Good morning."

Chen Lu Si greeted.

Upon hearing the greeting, and seeing it was Chen Lu Si, Si Yujie immediately smiled and greeted back, "Good morning."

Chen Lu Si glanced back at the workers repairing the glass and walls, then walked up to Si Yujie, about to voice his doubts.

But before he could speak.

Si Yujie slightly tilted her head, suddenly looking at the ponytail behind his head, saying, "Your ponytail is messy."

"..."

Chen Lu Si tilted his head at her words, but without a mirror he didn’t know the situation, so he could only say, "Maybe I was in a rush when leaving."

"I see."

Si Yujie thought for a moment, then suddenly walked around the front desk, stepping with long, gentle black stockings wrapped legs, high heels tapping as she approached Chen Lu Si from behind, saying softly, "Let me help you tie it again."

"No need." Chen Lu Si intended to refuse.

"There’s no need to be shy about this, I often tie my daughter’s hair."

Si Yujie didn’t listen to Chen Lu Si, and instead, untied his ponytail on her own.

Chen Lu Si hesitated for a moment, "Putting me alongside your daughter at this moment... isn’t quite right?"

"Seems like it."

Si Yujie chuckled, "But rest assured... I don’t have a son as big as you, nor would I acknowledge one, I’m just a few years older than you."

Chen Lu Si: "...Doesn’t that make it even stranger when you say it?"

"I’m used to tying my hair, don’t move."

Si Yujie gently patted his head, then used her fingers to smooth his long hair.

Chen Lu Si had no choice but to stand still and let her do as she wished.

After a moment of silence.

Feeling Si Yujie’s slender fingers pass through his hair, Chen Lu Si, slightly uncomfortable, took the initiative to ask, "Si Yujie, after the incident, why was Celestial Strategy Mansion’s response so fast? Only one night and most traces were buried... But with such efficiency, why did yesterday’s event still occur?"

He was indeed curious about this.

"Because those who came to handle the scene yesterday were not only our brigade members, the surrounding brigades all came to help."

Si Yujie casually replied, "After all, in a big city, if an incident like this leaves hidden dangers, everyone would suffer the fallout... in fact, the message was spread out immediately, and all brigades sent nearby members over. As soon as you and Xia Yue left yesterday, they arrived. With so many people working together, of course, it’s fast."

Recalling Xia Yue’s talk about changing jobs yesterday, Chen Lu Si suddenly asked, "...Are the brigades independent?"

"They’re highly autonomous and self-governed divisions. Typically, the brigades won’t interfere with each other’s affairs unless major events like yesterday occur, and Celestial Strategy Mansion’s nominal overseer coordinates them."

Si Yujie replied softly, "Of course, this counts as a black swan event, which is indeed not common... So we’re probably in for a lot of wrangling next, since many brigade members feel that Xiaoyan’s Authority Ability is so useful that she shouldn’t be going to school.

Now that this has happened, they’ll probably take the opportunity to make things difficult, saying things like the third brigade can’t handle the protection duties, aren’t they just trying to use Xiaoyan as a tool..."

With this.

She took a deep breath to suppress the frustration inside, suddenly rubbed Chen Lu Si’s nape, and smiled, "But, thanks to you, Xiaoyan is fine... most of the main culprits have been killed, so there shouldn’t be too much pressure in this regard."

"Moreover, I’ve heard the whole story from Xiaoyan. Chen Lu Si, thank you... I owe you a favor, no, two favors, you also saved me."

"Hmm..."

Chen Lu Si understood.

But.

He shifted his gaze, turning his head to look at the empty Celestial Strategy Trading, continuing to ask, "But if the brigades are highly autonomous... why do we have so few people in our brigade?"

He was curious about this as well.

According to Si Yujie’s account, the other brigades seem to have many people.

But the third brigade... counting everyone, they don’t exceed ten people.

"You didn’t think the third brigade had only these people, did you?"

Si Yujie was momentarily stunned upon hearing this, then realized, and laughed lightly, "I seem not to have told you. Although our third brigade has fewer people compared to others... it’s actually not just these few. It’s just that this year happens to be the third brigade’s turn for stationing, so most members aren’t at the branch here.

Sea areas and borders need Empowerers, after all, Spirits don’t just appear domestically. By the end of the year, most members should be back, and then you should be able to meet them..."

With this.

Si Yujie suddenly remembered what Xia Yue said yesterday, her actions paused for a moment, and she couldn’t help but look at the back of Chen Lu Si’s head.

By the end of the year, Chen Lu Si might not be here anymore.

Though jumping jobs is something she’s been used to seeing...

But this time, she felt a bit uncomfortable... Perhaps because this Chen Lu Si is the only newcomer she’s willing to help tie his hair.