Chapter 83: On the 999 Ways to Eat a Villain Roommate [28]

Chapter 83: 999 Ways to Handle Your Villain Roommate "28"

447 wanted to offer a few more words of advice, but Shi Mo had already looked away: "How's the progress on that Wild System's side?"

Even if he was confident in his suspicions, without solid evidence, he wouldn't rashly take action against Old Master Shi.

After all, there were far too many questions surrounding this matter.

Old Master Shi's dream could only confirm that the original host had indeed been used as his experiment subject at some point.

But afterward, he had indeed raised the original host well.

Not to mention Yun Munan and the Wild System lurking in the shadows.

If he acted rashly without concrete evidence, and if there was someone even more deeply hidden behind all this, it would inevitably tip off the enemy.

No one could guarantee what would happen next.

"Oh, I'm just a little more away from cracking their exact location, but I've already obtained the tool to capture the Wild System."

447 couldn't help but sigh as he spoke: "This Wild System really is a handful."

Shi Mo lowered his gaze, lost in thought, and didn't respond.

After all, they weren't a department specifically tasked with handling Wild Systems, so he could understand that 447 would need some time.

That was why he had been staying at the Shi residence this whole time.

On the surface, he did nothing, but behind the scenes, he had 447 put the Wild System matter on hold and instead turned to investigating the laboratory.

It was unclear whether Old Master Shi truly had little connection to that laboratory, or whether he was just hiding it too well.

So far, apart from confirming that the laboratory was indeed under Old Master Shi's control, they hadn't uncovered any useful information.

Shi Mo decided to go personally to check it out, and see if he could use this opportunity to lure the hidden Yun Munan out.

Yun Munan pulling that stunt was nothing more than trying to turn him and Yun Shiqi into enemies, then swoop in to seize both their luck while they fought.

But during this time, he and Yun Shiqi hadn't done anything of the sort—instead of becoming enemies, they'd been glued to each other all day.

With no fortune or energy coming in, Yun Munan and that Wild System were probably getting antsy too...

As for bringing this little fox along...

Shi Mo lowered his gaze and glanced at the somewhat dejected Sui An, and his heart stirred slightly at the thought of his younger brother, who was being kept at the estate.

Sui An, who hadn't gotten a response from Shi Mo, didn't speak again and simply lowered his head to continue eating.

Suddenly, an extra meatball appeared in his bowl.

Shi Mo said with a faint smile: "The weather's been nice these past couple of days. It'd be good to go out for a stroll, but you need to go to bed early tonight—no staying up late."

"Yun Shiqi, you're coming with me tomorrow."

Mm, tomorrow he'd have Yun Shiqi take the little fox out to play—that way, at least nothing should go wrong.

Sui An's eyes sparkled: "Yay!"

Yun Shiqi's fingers rubbed together slightly. "Okay."

In just a few words, the group settled tomorrow's plans.

Old Master Shi smiled knowingly without saying a word.

It wasn't until they'd all gone upstairs and returned to their rooms that Old Master Shi looked at the butler beside him and said calmly:

"What do you think—has A Mo noticed something?"

The butler said in a respectful tone: "I've been observing the young master this whole time, and there's been no unusual reaction. He probably hasn't noticed anything."

"Also, I can see he really likes that fox, so I deliberately arranged for some people to bully the fox in secret, and made sure the young master would come across it."

"The young master dealt with those people and warned the others. Fearing they'd keep bullying the little fox, he keeps it by his side all day. But..."

The butler paused for a moment: "In about half a month, the young master's body will be just about ready to be used. Do we need to make preparations in advance?"

Old Master Shi was silent for a moment before speaking slowly: "Not for now."

The butler heaved a sigh: "Master, I know you can't bear to let go of the young master—after all, he's your only remaining family. But we've been preparing for this for so long—fifty years..."

"Even your own son..."

"Enough! I have my own plans for this matter. It's not your place to speak. Clean this place up!"

Old Master Shi cut him off with a harsh rebuke. Meeting the butler's helpless gaze, he was silent for a few more seconds, then stood up to head upstairs:

"Have Shi Jiu come back to see me. Be discreet—don't let A Mo find out."

The butler replied respectfully, "Very well," then watched Old Master Shi go upstairs before pulling out his communicator and sending Shi Jiu a message.

Shi Jiu: "?"

Shi Jiu: "Okay"

The next morning, the moment Shi Mo opened his eyes, he saw Sui An sprawled on top of him.

For a moment, the two stared at each other wide-eyed, neither speaking.

Shi Mo: "...Sui Sui, be good and get off your big brother first."

Sui An: "Okay, big brother!"

He responded, then obediently crawled off Shi Mo and sat quietly to the side.

Shi Mo: "...And you—don't think I don't know you're already awake. Take your hand off my waist."

As he spoke, Shi Mo reached out to grab Yun Shiqi's hand that was draped over his waist.

Yun Shiqi kept his eyes closed, but the corner of his lips curled up when he heard Shi Mo's words.

"But I haven't had enough sleep yet. A Mo, let me hold you a little longer."

Instead of letting go, Yun Shiqi pulled Shi Mo even closer, even going so far as to rest his head on Shi Mo's shoulder and nuzzle against him.

Shi Mo: "..."

This little puppy is especially naughty today, huh.

Just as he raised his hand, ready to smack Yun Shiqi on the head, Yun Shiqi seemed to sense his intention and spoke up first, slowly:

"I found info on that Chameleon and Yun Munan."

Shi Mo's hand froze, just a few centimeters from Yun Shiqi's head.

He paused for a moment, then gently rubbed Yun Shiqi's head, bending down to whisper in his ear:

"Be a good boy, tell me where they are."

Even 447 hadn't found anything, but Yun Shiqi had beaten them to it.

Shi Mo clicked his tongue lightly, a soft chuckle escaping his lips.

Well, isn't he the male lead?

Yun Shiqi felt his gentle touch, grabbed his wrist and nuzzled it once more before finally opening his eyes.

"A Mo, let me handle this."

Yun Shiqi's voice was low and gentle. He hesitated, looking at Shi Mo, but still didn't mention what he'd seen last night.

Shi Mo gave him a faint smile, pulled his hand back, and scooped up the bewildered Sui An beside him as he got out of bed.

"Since you don't want to tell me, forget it. But I don't need someone around me who keeps secrets from me. Pack your stuff and head back to the academy."

Yun Shiqi: "?!"

This can't be happening?!

"No! A Mo, listen, it's not that I don't want to tell you, it's just..."

Yun Shiqi panicked. It wasn't that he didn't want to tell Shi Mo—he was afraid Shi Mo wouldn't be able to handle it!

Shi Mo didn't bother responding to him, directly locking the bathroom door, leaving Yun Shiqi alone outside to agonize.

"Brother, were you just arguing with the big brother?"

Sui An sat still, letting Shi Mo wash his face, but couldn't help asking carefully.

Shi Mo paused in his movements, then smiled and spoke up:

"Yeah, brother had a fight with him, and he's going to leave this place now. Sui Sui, who do you want to go with?"

Sui An: "QAQ?!"