RoleplayNovel Chapter 4099 About the Matter of Being a Kept Man
Chapter 4099 About the Matter of Being a Kept Man
Chapter 4099 About the Matter of Being a Kept Man
The annoying guy boarded a spaceship in the evening and mysteriously left, taking only Bai Zhi with him... The black-hearted maid was also acting mysteriously, and no one knew what she was doing.
Having already eaten its fill, the true dragon of China suddenly became idle. Guevara, this leek, had only just been harvested, and it was unknown when it would grow back... when Li Huamei pulled it out.
【Marindo】, in the venue where the exhibition and expo will be held.
Why would I do something like this?
Sitting amidst the bustling crowds, everyone busy setting up their own sales booths, Long Xiruo was glancing sideways at the scene.
“If we’re going to put on an act, we have to go all the way. Our current identities are those of the Titus family.” Li Huamei chuckled. “Does this mean that Young Master Li Wei has to personally handle this kind of thing?”
The booth layout has been designed, and the necessary props have been delivered. All of this was arranged secretly by Momojiro.
Li Huamei smiled slightly and stuffed a bag of balloons and an air pump into Long Xiruo's hands.
—I am the mighty true dragon of China!
“Recently, there have been quite a few people secretly investigating near the hotel.” Li Huamei lowered her voice. “Although they may not necessarily be targeting us, it’s possible that it’s just the security department of [Marindo] itself monitoring all parties, but we should still be careful… It seems that there are also security personnel secretly watching this venue.”
Long Xiruo said irritably, "You'd better keep an eye on that guy."
She gently tapped her chin, pointing directly at Brother Shaq, who was diligently moving and assembling equipment for the stall.
"This guy is no good."
Li Huamei chuckled softly... "There are basically no good people among the pirates."
Long Xiruo shrugged and picked up the air pump to get busy. As she pumped, she suddenly found her rhythm... Should she practice some other techniques?
She can wield both scorching heat and pure yin essence in one hand.
"Sister-in-law, I'll go out and see if the rest of the materials have arrived!"
"roll!"
"Okay!"
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Outside the venue, Shaq kept a low profile. He had originally thought that [Xiang Feihu] would allow him to get some details of the operation plan, but he was disappointed to find that he had just been captured and used as a tool.
It seems that even after playing the subservient role for many days, I still haven't been able to gain the trust of everyone on the ship.
"Boss, we're here!"
Shaq's fourth oddball subordinate, ABCD, appeared quietly.
"Go over there."
He casually pointed in a certain direction, indicating that ABCD should go first.
He was aware that someone was watching him at the venue. He was also aware of the curse of the [King of Curses] on him, and he dared not cause any mishaps in this operation due to certain actions, as it would be a loss that outweighed the gains.
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The banquet was held on one of Lord Babylon's own estates.
Before it got dark, the manor was already decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations.
As one of the prime ministers in power in the empire, and the former maternal family of the Empress, the Lord of Babylon wields immense influence within the empire. Even if this banquet is not for important figures attending the ceremony, but rather just an ordinary event, countless people still flock to it.
Hearing that the main guest this time was Francis, the president of the Void Bank, the nobles in the empire who were close to Lord Babylon were even more enthusiastic!
Lashala was also on the list of invitees—the invitation was sent to her personally by Mercedes.
After the two returned together from the White Wolf Dragon Park, Mercedes seemed to want to get to know her better.
Lashala had already asked her family for permission before she cautiously came to the banquet alone.
As a member of the current Empress's family, her identity is sensitive. Although participating in the event as an individual and a student of the Royal Academy is somewhat self-deceptive, this is the general attitude of the imperial nobility.
“Lashala, I didn’t expect to see you again so soon!” Mercedes warmly embraced Lashala. “Let me introduce you. This is Leonardo, my cousin. He currently works at His Highness Anle’s residence and is a talent highly valued by His Highness Anle.”
Upon hearing this, Lashala subconsciously glanced at the man next to Mercedes.
He is indeed a handsome man with an excellent image and temperament, which also fits Princess Anle's aesthetic preferences.
However, Lashala did not see this person among Princess Anle's male attendants at the last tea party.
However, given Princess Anle's temperament, this Leonardo is probably not entirely clear either.
"Hello, Miss Lashara." A hint of amazement flashed in Leonardo's eyes, but he quickly concealed it and greeted her politely.
"Hello, Mr. Leonardo."
With so many guests today, after exchanging greetings, Mercedes and Leonard hurriedly left, while Lasara was led inside by someone.
"Is this the future Empress of the Empire? She is indeed a stunning beauty." Leonardo said calmly, watching the departing figure.
Mercedes smiled mockingly, "Brother, have you taken a fancy to someone again? Aren't you afraid Li Guo will find out?"
Leonardo smiled calmly, "I am devoted to the princess, and I only admire others. Sister, you are overthinking it."
Mercedes approached with a smile, "If brother really likes it, tonight is a good opportunity. Although we can't really taste it all, there are still many different ways... How about I help you?"
"Mercyas, you disgust me."
Leonardo gave Mercedes a cold look, then turned and left without a word.
Mercedes chuckled lightly, unconcerned. Leonardo's ambitions were considerable; he had always wanted to be Li Guo's only one... But Mercedes knew Li Guo's personality well.
That kind of woman is incapable of truly falling in love with anyone; in her eyes, all men are nothing more than playthings to be summoned and dismissed at will.
"Look, that's Princess Anle's spaceship! I didn't expect her to be here tonight too?"
"Hey! I should have brought my good-for-nothing youngest son with me!"
"You've already said he's good for nothing..."
As the spaceship landed, the nobles present came out to greet it, with Lord Babylon leading the way.
Mercedes frowned as she watched the cabin about to open in the distance.
Why would Li Guo attend? Logically, her father shouldn't have invited her.
Uninvited?
—Did you come for Francis?
"Mercyas, is it His Highness [Anle] who has come in person?"
“Yes,” Mercedes said calmly. “Miss Lashara, come with me to greet her.”
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"I had already prepared an evening gown for you, but it seems we don't need it now."
Li Guo looked at Li Wei with a hint of amazement.
The person had just been brought over—they were on their way to the [Babilon] family manor.
As a princess of the empire, she didn't need to chase so-called trends and fashions; she herself was the forefront of the empire's fashion. Li Guo herself had excellent taste, but at this moment, she was also amazed by Li Wei's outfit.
This was not the attire of the [Magic Laws], but rather a completely authentic imperial outfit... With her discerning eye, she could easily tell that the materials used in this dress were exceptional.
"It seems you have a very good image consultant by your side."
"She has always been outstanding." Boss Luo smiled slightly.
Li Guo's eyes flickered almost imperceptibly. She heard a hint of doting in Li Wei's words and chuckled softly, "Could it be this little girl?"
She immediately looked at Xiao Baizhi.
Bai Zhi's attire also amazed her, as if it were a spell cast on Cinderella.
Xiao Baizhi seemed somewhat afraid of this domineering imperial princess, subconsciously averting her gaze and not saying a word, only her lightly clasped hands now intertwined slightly.
"Of course not." As if to defuse the situation, Boss Luo smiled slightly and said, "I'll introduce you two sometime."
Li Guo glanced at Li Wei indifferently, then swept past him like a fragrant breeze and came to stand in front of Bai Zhi, looking down at her condescendingly.
"What...what are you going to do..." Bai Zhi forced herself to look up and meet his gaze, her heart already in a panic.
“You can’t attend the banquet like this,” Li Guo said directly. “I’ll give you two choices: either stay on the spaceship and wait for your master to return, or take this with you.”
As if she had been prepared, Li Guo took out a white lace eye mask that was hand-crocheted.
Bai Zhi glanced at Boss Luo subconsciously. She was naturally unwilling to be separated from her master, but her master did not say anything at this moment.
Bai Zhi lowered her head and silently took the lace eye mask from Li Guo's hand, then put it on... Li Guo didn't mean to embarrass her.
The blindfold added a touch of mystery to her, seemingly enhancing her overall aura.
"Your Highness, we've arrived!"
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When the princess travels, she is greeted by a hundred officials.
Li Guo was seen walking intimately alongside a young man with an unfamiliar face.
Unlike in the past when Princess Anle was always accompanied by a large entourage of male attendants, today Li Guo was only accompanied by a few female officials in addition to the men she was with…
There was also a green-haired girl accompanying them, who was most likely also a member of the royal family.
It's not surprising that members of the royal family become ladies-in-waiting to Princess Anle... To put it bluntly, it's just that a branch of the family serves the main family.
People's attention was actually focused more on the male companion beside Li Guo.
The fact that Li Guoping was able to dismiss the male attendants and take him along alone implies that the man is special... This has a strong sense of being favored exclusively.
[Babilon] Qing Yuanyuan had already seen this scene. His gaze narrowed slightly, and he glanced at his nephew Leonardo in the crowd without making a sound.
As if sensing the slightly questioning gaze from Lord Papillon, Leonardo's expression changed slightly, and he gently shook his head.
He tried to appear calm.
As Leonardo gazed at the two who were about to arrive, like a perfect couple, his eyes held a complex mix of emotions: infatuation, doubt, resentment... jealousy, and anger.
Could this be one of the lucky people who got to enter the [Starry Sky Palace]?
His fists were clenched tightly.
Although the steward Algabi did not mention it to him, given his position in Princess Anle's residence, he was still able to find out about it.
He found out that very night, and Leonardo smashed many things in the room because of it, and even got drunk all night...
In the past two days, Li Guo has not even summoned any of his male servants.
"Who's that? My cousin's rival?" Mercedes appeared quietly beside Leonardo at some point. "It seems the competition for my cousin's place in Li Guo is quite fierce."
"Mercyas, don't think you're on good terms with Her Highness the Princess." Leonardo glanced at her coldly. "I command an army in the Princess's palace; I'm incomparable to anyone else."
Mercedes seemed to enjoy taking a jab at Leonardo, saying, "But I've known Li Guo for so many years, and I've never seen her bring just one person with her."
Leonardo ignored her and wouldn't fall into Mercedes's trap easily. If he embarrassed himself on the spot because of anger, all his efforts over the years would be in vain.
Li Guo would not allow someone who embarrasses her to stay by her side.
He even needed to "magnanimously" accept the other person's existence, burying all his feelings except for his love for Li Guo like dust.
Seeing that the situation had reached a point where further provocation would be useless, Mercedes calmed down. "What's wrong, Miss Lashara? Do you know Li Guo's male companion?"
Lashala's gaze was slightly flustered... even absent-minded, as she kept staring in the direction Li Guo had come from.
This was clearly not because she saw what Li Guo should look like. Mercedes could easily tell that it was because of the man next to Li Guo who was attracting attention.
“…No, I don’t know him.” Lashara shook her head calmly. “I was just a little curious.”
“Isn’t that right?” Mercedes chuckled and affectionately took Lasha’s hand. “But Li Guo is eating really well. I took a few more glances and realized that this new male concubine seems to have some kind of magic about him, making him more and more pleasing to the eye.”
Lasha felt like she was sitting on pins and needles; Mercedes's words were too provocative, and she had no intention of responding.
However, the man beside Li Guo was clearly the one who cultivated the [Forbidden Species] at the incubation base that day...
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"Your Highness's presence is truly an honor to our humble abode!"
"You're too kind, Lord Babilon." Li Guo chuckled lightly. "I didn't come uninvited, do you mind?"
“It was my fault.” Lord Papillon chuckled. “Please, Your Highness, step inside first. Lord Francis should be arriving soon.”
Li Guo nodded happily.
At this moment, Lord Papillon seized the opportunity to ask, "And who is this gentleman beside Your Highness?"
"Li Wei, my boyfriend."
Li Guo paid no attention to the probing attitude of the [Babilon] minister, nor did he care about the presence of the surrounding nobles, acting as if no one else was around.
Upon hearing this, Lord Papillon's expression remained unchanged; instead, he became even more enthusiastic. "Lord Li Wei, welcome."
"Hello, Lord Papillon."
Boss Luo gave a casual greeting and then said nothing more.
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"Hiss...did you hear that? His Highness has announced his boyfriend?"
"This is the first time!"
"Never before!"
"What...what makes him so special?" A certain effeminate nobleman asked, biting his handkerchief.
Leonardo quietly slipped away from the crowd.
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Li Guo was naturally qualified to have [Babilon] personally lead the way. The manor was huge, and the banquet was divided into indoor and outdoor venues... The outdoor venue was mostly for young nobles to enjoy themselves.
It's not a big secret that [Babilon] has a close relationship with [Fenghua] in private.
"Lord Babilon, how are things progressing with the guests from various countries?" Li Guo asked casually.
"Everything is proceeding in an orderly and orderly manner." [Babillon] said solemnly, "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs dares not be negligent in the slightest this time."
"We also need to do a good job in safety." Li Guo nodded.
The two discussed official business in a seemingly normal manner, but it was mostly Li Guo asking questions and [Babilon] Qing answering.
"Li Wei, what do you think of Lord Babylon's estate?"
Li Guo suddenly looked at Boss Luo.
[Babilon] Qing was slightly taken aback. They had been having a good chat about official business... but Li Guo suddenly became interested in the man beside her?
He could genuinely sense Li Guo's different attitude towards Li Wei.
But was this done intentionally to be seen by everyone, or is it really...?
—That good-for-nothing Leonardo!
"The scenery here is quite nice." Boss Luo looked around. The manor had a touch of Gothic style, which was one of Boss Luo's favorite styles.
"Do you like it?" Li Guo said with a smile. "If you like it, I'll have Lord Babilon give it to you."
Upon hearing this, Lord Papillon seemed unable to withstand it instantly. His excellent composure broke down in an instant, and he stared wide-eyed in shock!
—Kid, you better know what's good for you!
Boss Luo seemed to consider it very seriously before nodding, "I see. Then I'll prepare a return gift for Lord Babylon as well."
—Kid, are you serious?!
[Babilon] Qing was furious, but his face showed no sign of it. Instead, he became even more enthusiastic. "It's just a manor. Since Lord Liwei likes it, it will be yours after tonight. As for a return gift, there's no need for that. A mere manor? Lord Liwei is looking down on me!"
Boss Luo smiled slightly and said, "We'll talk about it later."
[Babilon] Qing was afraid that Li Guo might do something that would make things difficult for him, so he quickly apologized and said that President Francis had arrived and he had to go and greet him.
He was already cursing in his heart.
Is Li Guo here tonight to give him a warning?