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His gaze fell on Rias, his expression suggestive.
"You don't have much time left, Rias."
“I will get the [House of Time and Spirit] sorted out as soon as possible. You can bring people to join then, just like I mentioned before.”
Rias blushed slightly, then nodded vigorously.
"it is good!"
She understood what Zhou Ye meant. Whether it was the pressure from her family or her own desire for growth, she didn't have much time to waste.
Then, as if remembering something, she asked with a hint of anticipation:
"But Ye, may I bring my best friend along?"
Zhou Ye raised an eyebrow.
"Chairman Sona?"
Rias nodded repeatedly, her eyes filled with anticipation.
"Yes! It's Hidorita!"
After a moment's thought, Zhou Ye nodded in agreement.
"No problem, as long as she's willing."
he added.
"Sometimes, having many people is also a form of competition."
Upon hearing this, Rias's smile grew even brighter.
"That's great! Sona will be very happy!"
Her mind raced with thoughts.
My best friend Cang broke off our engagement through a ranking game, and I still remember that scene vividly.
Having witnessed Sona's successful precedent, Rias also considered using the same method to break off that damned engagement.
With Zhou Ye's incredible "House of Time and Spirit" now available, it's like a godsend.
Rias was naturally happy to see Sona improve along with her, as they would have another strong ally in the future.
She clenched her fist secretly, filled with anticipation for the days to come.
Seeing the various expressions on everyone's faces, Zhou Ye clapped his hands to draw everyone's attention.
"Alright, everyone, let's go and make preparations."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the female relatives present, his tone carrying a peculiar meaning.
"We still need to make some minor adjustments to the [House of Time and Spirit] here. You should all prepare your clothes for the whole year."
"It's best to buy a few sizes larger."
"A few sizes larger?"
Nami was the first to react. She blinked, her azure eyes filled with a mischievous glint.
"Boss, what do you mean by this?"
Shizuka Marikawa covered her mouth, her full breasts heaving slightly, her eyes darting back and forth between Zhou Ye and the other women, as if she had thought of something terrible, her cheeks flushing red.
"Oh dear, is the boss worried that we're growing too fast inside?"
Saeko Busujima's lips curled slightly, a knowing look on her face.
Jill nodded readily: "Understood, I'll be ready."
Kasumigaoka Utaha and Yotsuya Miko exchanged a glance, their faces flushing slightly, and silently noted down the request.
Although Rias was somewhat puzzled as to why the size had to be several sizes larger, she always trusted Zhou Ye's arrangements.
"I understand, Ye."
Zhu Nai covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her purple eyes holding a meaningful glint.
"Ye is always so thoughtful."
Although Kiba Yuuto and Toujou Shiroto didn't need to prepare women's clothing, they understood that this training was no small matter, and both nodded solemnly.
“We will be prepared, Zhou Yejun.”
"Well, let's go."
Zhou Ye waved his hand.
Rias and the others nodded and turned to leave the city simulation training ground, each going to prepare the items needed for their long training ahead.
The bustling training ground fell silent instantly, leaving only Zhou Ye alone.
He looked at the empty space, then looked up at the space barrier that had been restored to its original state but whose internal structure still needed careful adjustment, and fell into deep thought.
The time manipulation bug is more troublesome than expected; the cumulative effect is a major problem that must be thoroughly resolved.
Just then, a sudden cell phone ring broke the silence.
Buzz-buzz-
Zhou Ye took out his phone and glanced at the caller ID.
The next second, his pupils suddenly contracted, his eyes widened instantly, and a look of extreme surprise appeared on his face.
Caller ID—
Pay homage to the hill.
That is, Himejima Akeno's father, the fallen angel executive.
Why would he suddenly contact me?
Zhou Ye held the phone to his ear, his voice calm.
"Uncle Baiqiu, it's me, Zhou Ye."
A brief static came from the other end of the phone, followed by a deep, slightly hoarse male voice.
"Hmm, Zhou Ye, did Zhu Nai cause you any trouble?"
Bai Qiu's voice sounded somewhat tired, but the power contained within it should not be underestimated.
Zhou Ye's lips twitched slightly.
"No, Zhu Nai and I take care of each other."
He didn't waste time with pleasantries; he immediately shifted the focus to the core issue.
"You called so suddenly, is it because of your engagement to Rias Gremory?"
Bai Qiu was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone.
Seeing that Zhou Ye got straight to the point, he stopped being ambiguous.
"That's right!"
Bai Qiu's voice suddenly rose, filled with barely suppressed anger, as if it were about to burst forth from the receiver.
"That blond turkey dared to make a move on my daughter; he's just asking for trouble!"
As he spoke, Baiqiu Man's father's anger was palpable.
His relationship with Zhu Nai is somewhat strained right now, but that doesn't mean he doesn't care about Zhu Nai.
The fact that his daughter became the queen of the demon king Sirzechs Lucifer was known to both the fallen angels and the higher-ups of the demons.
Zhu Nai was destined to get married eventually.
But it's definitely not about marrying that incompetent and arrogant playboy, Riesel Phoenix, nor is it about making him a live-in son-in-law!
Zhou Ye listened quietly without interrupting.
He could clearly feel the murderous intent that Bai Qiu was exuding on the other end of the phone, almost solidifying into a tangible form.
Compared to Riesel, Zhou Ye is now a member of the mystical side and is more trustworthy.
It wasn't just because he saved Zhu Nai when he was young, but also because of their childhood friendship.
Bai Qiu's anger subsided slightly, but his voice remained icy.
"Zhou Ye, I'm not going to beat around the bush with you."
"That good-for-nothing is not good enough for my daughter."
“I understand, Uncle Baiqiu. You have to believe in Zhu Nai. She can win through her own strength. Also, I think you can try to contact Zhu Nai. Even if you don’t meet in person, it’s better to communicate through letters or voice messages than to remain in this stalemate. You are still each other’s family. Aunt Zhu Li’s tragedy cannot be entirely blamed on you.” Baiqiu remained silent for a while on the other end of the phone. His wife’s death and his daughter’s tantrum were both his faults as a husband and father.
Bai Qiu's breathing became somewhat heavy on the other end of the phone.
After a long silence, he finally spoke, his voice even lower and hoarse than before.
Zhu Li's matter...
Bai Qiu paused, his words filled with deep self-reproach and pain.
I do bear some responsibility. If I had been more resolute and courageous back then, she wouldn't have...
He didn't finish speaking, but his regret and guilt were already conveyed to Zhou Ye through the microphone.
I want to see Zhu Nai, but every time I think of her eyes, and the resentment she harbors towards me, I...
Bai Qiu's voice began to tremble.
I'm such a failure as a father.
Zhou Ye held the phone, sensing the vulnerability within the powerful fallen angel on the other end of the line.
Uncle Baiqiu, Zhu Nai... she actually still cares about you a lot.
His voice was soft, but every word was clearly conveyed.
She just didn't know how to face it or how to express it.
You two, father and daughter, are just too awkward.
Baiqiu gave a wry smile.