Starting with a Breakup: Why Is the True Heiress My Possessive Ex? - Chapter 75

Xu Nian hadn’t expected to make it home safely.

Even more surprising, the next few days passed in complete peace.

Nothing happened at all.

Logically speaking, if the person behind everything truly intended to target her, they should have continued pressing the attack.

Yet this silence felt strangely unnatural.

Was this simply the calm before the storm?

Who knew?

Whatever came, she’d deal with it when the time arrived.

For now, Xu Nian was more than happy to enjoy the peaceful days.

Over the past few days, she and Su Qingya had stayed home together. They even turned down her parents’ invitation to go traveling, content to spend their time relaxing, almost as if they were peacefully enjoying the days before an uncertain future.

A few days later, Leng Xiao added both Xu Nian and Su Qingya to the team’s work group.

It wasn’t a large group—mainly for sharing mission updates and work-related information.

Soon after, Leng Xiao created another smaller group, adding Xiao Ge, Xu Nian, and Su Qingya.

Then…

She created yet another tiny group…

without Su Qingya.

Curious, Xu Nian checked Su Qingya’s account, only to discover that Leng Xiao had even made an even smaller private group…

without her.

“…”

Why are there so many chat groups?

Captain Xiao… what exactly are you doing?

Xiao Ge: How have things been these past few days? Anything unusual happen?

A message appeared in the group.

Xu Nian: Nothing at all, Captain. Honestly, it’s been so peaceful that it feels suspicious. I’ve been eating well, sleeping well, and absolutely nothing has happened.

Xiao Ge: That’s good. By the way, although you’re only reserve members, you still need to report in two days a week.

Xu Nian: Even during school?

Xiao Ge: You’re already part of the system. School now only exists to let you experience a normal student life. Beyond that, it doesn’t serve much purpose.

You’re better off spending that time learning how to use emotional power.

…

So blunt.

Xiao Ge: Schools exist to discover talent for the country and give people a chance to stand out.

You’ve already become the country’s future pillars.

Xiao Ge: Oh, and there’s something I forgot to tell you.

City A also has an Empyrean-Realm Enforcer stationed here.

He’s responsible for supervising every Enforcer in the city.

I’ve already reported your situation.

Since then…

He’s been quietly watching over your safety.

He was already protecting you during that incident.

So…

The reason nothing had happened these past few days…

was because an Empyrean-Realm powerhouse had secretly been guarding her.

The reason Xiao Ge hadn’t mentioned it beforehand…

was to avoid alerting the enemy.

In other words…

Xu Nian had unknowingly been used as bait.

Unfortunately…

the mastermind never took it.

Still…

She couldn’t help feeling a little touched.

So this is one of the benefits of joining the official organization…

They’re actually willing to invest this many resources protecting someone like me.

Xiao Ge: The appearance of an unknown Empyrean-Realm Esper in City A is considered a serious threat.

Higher-ups will most likely dispatch a Special Operations Team to investigate.

Xu Nian: So… I don’t have to worry about this anymore?

Xiao Ge: More or less.

But don’t lower your guard.

Nobody knows whether the enemy will find another opportunity.

That was excellent news.

It meant she wasn’t completely alone anymore.

This…

was the advantage of having a powerful organization standing behind you.

Xu Nian: Thank you, Captain.

Xiao Ge: Of course, there’s a price.

I can’t keep your information hidden forever.

Higher-ups will probably prepare a special training program for both of you.

After all…

You’re both S-rank talents.

You may lose some personal freedom.

But this is the best arrangement I can think of.

In truth…

Xu Nian didn’t think this was bad news at all.

She only had one request—

She wanted to be able to visit her family.

As for Su Qingya…

Her wish was even simpler.

As long as she could stay with Xu Nian…

She didn’t care where she was.

Meeting those two conditions…

was enough to keep both of them satisfied.

Just then, Leng Xiao sent a rabbit emoji.

Xiao Ge: Su Qingya, your application for a Two-Star Fear Core has been approved.

Come pick it up whenever you’re free.

Su Qingya: Understood.

Thank you, Captain.

That also meant…

Su Qingya was about to become a Two-Star Fluxweaver.

So unfair…

Xu Nian suddenly felt much more motivated.

She needed to work harder too.

After finishing the conversation with Xiao Ge, Xu Nian gathered a few mops and a bucket of water, preparing to clean the house.

Just then…

Her phone chimed again.

She glanced down.

It was Gu Tong.

Her username read:

“The Naughtiest Sheep in Pleasant Village.”

…Exactly the kind of name a shy introvert would choose.

If not for the verification message, Xu Nian would’ve ignored the friend request entirely.

Gu Tong: Master! I tried your method…

It actually worked!

Xu Nian: Huh?

It worked?

Gu Tong: What’s with that reaction? Why do you sound so surprised?

Xu Nian: Nothing.

So… how did it go?

Gu Tong: I told Jiang Xue I’d recently gotten a cat and invited her over.

As soon as she came inside…

I locked the door.

Then I meowed.

She couldn’t resist.

Xu Nian: See?

I told you my method would work.

Even Xu Nian hadn’t expected it to succeed so smoothly.

But thinking about it…

The two of them had obviously liked each other for a long time.

Once someone finally took the first step…

Everything naturally fell into place.

Gu Tong: But… something strange happened.

After we got together…

I ended up being the one pinned down.

Is… that normal?

Xu Nian: ???

Gu Tong: She kept crying while asking for things…

I couldn’t refuse…

So I agreed…

Then somehow…

She tied my hands…

And then…

Then…

Gu Tong’s typing became increasingly fragmented.

Even through text…

Xu Nian could practically picture her blushing furiously.

…She understood.

She’d once had similar doubts herself.

Back then…

She’d wanted someone to ask for advice.

Unfortunately…

There hadn’t been anyone.

…No.

That wasn’t right.

Xu Nian was unmatched in the world.

How could she possibly be troubled by such trivial matters?

Xu Nian: You’re just inexperienced.

What a rookie.

Unlike me.

I’m the one who runs things at home.

Su Qingya doesn’t even dare oppose me.

Gu Tong: Really?!

Master! Teach me!

Xu Nian: Based on my many years of experience…

You need to be more proactive.

If you never take the initiative…

You’ll always end up being the one getting pushed around.

Gu Tong: Wait…

“Many years of experience?”

Xu Nian: Ahem.

Don’t worry about insignificant details.

Focus on the important part.

Think about it.

If you wear her out first until she doesn’t have any strength left…

Wouldn’t that naturally put you in charge?

Opportunities have to be fought for.

Gu Tong: Really…?

But…

Being with Jiang Xue feels so nice…

Especially when she gently tells me what to do…

Her voice is so warm…

Almost like my mother’s…

Xu Nian: Get lost!

You’re a disgrace to the Joy Path!

Gu Tong: Eh? Eh?