Trafford's Trading Club

Chapter 1468: Chapter 195: Will You Ever Love Someone Else?

Da Zhe’s feeling was not too profound, but the Maid was aware… to put it simply, her master had always been quite casual about the transaction volume of the shop.

The master did not care about the number of transactions — even the “Main God Project,” initially, was only devised because it allowed him to maintain his usual “Salted Fish” style, created during a chance opportunity.

It’s not rigorous at all — astonishingly, it was Tai Yinzi, a fellow without much capability, who suggested it.

But since her master became interested, she naturally tried hard to perfect it… although now it seems, its completion is actually quite good, at least far exceeding expectations.

Yet even so, her master still wasn’t very enthusiastic about this matter.

But suddenly, Luo Qiu proposed whether he could open another sub-world entrance, which inevitably made the Maid feel a bit abnormal about it.

The master might need a large transaction amount to increase his life value… or perhaps the master wanted to buy something or hoped to continue enhancing his abilities.

Though she didn’t know exactly what Luo Qiu planned, since this demand had been revealed, what she needed to consider was: under current circumstances, is it possible to open another sub-world entrance.

“I’ll go to the computer room at night, and after conducting some necessary calculations, I’ll have a definite answer.” The Maid provided her response.

After all, this was a matter involving enormous data, and even someone as intelligent as her could not do mental calculations in an instant.

“Then I’ll accompany you.” Boss Luo nodded.

It seems the master is indeed genuinely interested in the “Main God Project” now… the Maid couldn’t help but start making some quiet adjustments to her future work.

In fact, with her current master’s involvement in more sub-worlds, the shop’s business would naturally become busier, and under such circumstances, the number of “Black Soul envoys” in the shop is obviously insufficient.

The solution, therefore, would be either to create new Black Soul envoys… or to recall those envoys who are currently on leave.

…

“I’ll go see Luo Ya, let’s meet in the computer room later.” After dinner, Boss Luo simply said before heading to the attic room where Luo Ya was.

At this time, the Maid, however, asked Da Zhe, who was cleaning up the dishes, to stop, “Da Zhe, run a trip to the dimensional rift tonight.”

“Rift?” Da Zhe was momentarily startled, then nodded, “Alright… but what exactly do I need to do?”

The Maid smiled slightly, “Nothing particularly special, just hunt more of the entities inside; I need to replenish the stock of the ‘Heteromorphic Origin.’

Hmm… but how much is more exactly?

“I’ll… try to kill a bit more then.”

Da Zhe had to nod, as it wasn’t particularly troublesome, just entering the rift and mindlessly killing… consider it an exercise after dinner.

But, if it’s to replenish the ‘Heteromorphic Origin,’ doesn’t that mean there’s a need to create new Black Soul envoys?

Da Zhe couldn’t help but recall the conversation with Boss Luo in the courtyard before dinner, and subconsciously asked, “By the way, Ms. You Ye, do you know Nero?”

“The emperor of Rome, of course… is there any issue?”

“No, it’s just that the boss mentioned it casually, so I’m a bit curious.” Da Zhe shook his head, “I think, as an employee, if the boss asks, wouldn’t it be a bit… off if I know nothing?”

“The master? Hmm… speaking like that, it’s indeed true.”

The Maid completely agreed with Da Zhe’s view, even showing an appreciative look… she opened her palm, took out a book about ten centimeters in thickness, “Take this book and read it, it contains historical materials of the entire Roman Empire.”

I was just asking casually, not about to read a book…

“Alright, thank you, Ms. You Ye, I’ll make sure to read it thoroughly.” Da Zhe expressionlessly received this thick history book of the Roman Empire.

——Really want to throw it on the ground… come to think of it, haven’t read a book since the college entrance examination those years ago?

“Then I’ll… go for a bit in the rift now.”

“Alright.” The Maid nodded and immediately opened the passage into the dimensional rift for Da Zhe — only after Da Zhe entered the rift did You Ye slightly frown.

Even Da Zhe mentioned the name “Nero”… does “Nero” really refer to that Roman Emperor? Why is there a feeling of familiarity with this name?

But the Maid soon set this suspicion aside temporarily — she wouldn’t rush to pursue a result, having learned long ago through her extended life to wait for answers to reveal themselves… she just needed to remain excellent before the answer arrived.

Shortly thereafter, the Maid directly entered the computer room.

She saw Adam, who was monitoring the world entrance — naturally, also saw Adam’s afro wig sheathed on top… always cultivated, the Maid now couldn’t help subtly opening her small mouth, revealing a surprised expression.

“Really, getting increasingly mischievous… Tai Yinzi.”

But the Maid did not first pursue this matter — she had more important things to do, calculating the answer the master wanted to know.

“Adam, temporarily use the hosting program for monitoring.” The Maid spun around, changed into an OL uniform, and then sat down, “Help me with some calculations.”

“Yes, master.”

Adam stood up right away, the electronic eyes briefly flashed… then quickly returned to their usual appearance.

The Maid puzzledly raised her head, glanced at Adam, and then calmly said, “First clean up what’s on your head… it’s quite obtrusive.”

Perhaps it’s because she can’t bear to see Adam in this appearance, the Maid thought to herself.

“Yes, master.” Adam replied mechanically.

“Pull up the data of the sub-world adjacent to the second channel, I need to calculate the possibility of establishing a third entrance from the second channel…”

The Maid’s hands were typing away swiftly on the keyboard, clearly having entered a working state.

“Yes, master.”

And as always, Adam complied with her requests — without any issue.

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In the attic room, when Boss Luo arrived, Mian Mian clung onto him as usual… Watching this pillow-like entity laboriously bending its waist, Boss Luo thought of the dread big-bellied individuals have for sit-ups.

“Master, this servant gives her respects to you.”

What the heck is ‘servant’… This girl must have watched too many dramas at home before—Luo Qiu often saw some shadows of Ren Ziling in Mian Mian.

He shook his head and casually asked, “Has Luo Ya not woken up today?”

“No.” Mian Mian answered respectfully, then looked behind Boss Luo, noticing that he had come alone, her eyes brightened, and tentatively asked, “Master, did you come to visit Little Master Luo Ya all by yourself?”

“Is there a problem?” Luo Qiu couldn’t help but ask curiously.

Mian Mian turned to look at the sleeping Luo Ya before approaching Luo Qiu a bit closer—she tiptoed slightly, then clumsily held Boss Luo’s hand and took a few steps to the side… Luo Qiu allowed her to do this.

“Master, Mian Mian has some things she wants to ask you, is that okay?”

“Speak.”

Mian Mian quietly asked, “Master, what kind of person do you think Ms. You Ye is?”

Though Mian Mian’s question was strange, Luo Qiu still responded directly, “Wise, sensible, considerate.”

Mian Mian then asked, “And do you like Ms. You Ye, Master?”

Boss Luo smiled and said, “I think I can’t find any reason not to like her.”

Mian Mian lowered her head and thought for a while before continuing, “But Master, have you ever thought about whether you like Ms. You Ye because she reaches the level that makes people ‘like’ her? Like you said, if you can’t find a reason not to like her—because you can’t find a reason not to like her, have you automatically assumed you do like her, but is it truly from the heart?”

Luo Qiu was somewhat surprised looking at this Star Creation Creature… Could such a question really be thought of by a pillow?

He suddenly felt that his understanding of Nan Xiao Nan’s Star Creation Technique might not be thorough enough… Yet Mian Mian’s question led Luo Qiu into logical contemplation.

If there’s no reason not to like her, it’s assumed one likes her… But is it truly from the heart?

Boss Luo quickly found an answer.

He lifted Mian Mian, smiled, and said, “To be precise, it’s because of liking, that there’s no reason not to like… It starts with liking, thus not seeking reasons to dislike.”

Mian Mian suddenly asked, “But if one day you find Ms. You Ye isn’t as wonderful as you imagined, would you still like her the same?”

Boss Luo couldn’t help but smile and ask, “Did you encounter something today … saw Tai Yinzi, didn’t you?”

“Master is so smart!” Mian Mian stuck out her tongue, “Today Mian Mian really chatted with old master Tai Yinzi for a long time!”

Luo Qiu chuckled, “Let me guess… Hmm, I imagine he must have told you quite a bit of bad things about You Ye, right? Like she monopolizes power, or perhaps she’s kind-faced but black-hearted.”

Mian Mian immediately widened her eyes, “How do you know…? Oh! Master is worthy of being Master, knowing everything!”

Boss Luo shook his head, not because he’s exceptionally wise… Just because from Tai Yinzi’s typical behavior, it’s easy to guess it was about that.

“You can listen to him, but don’t let it affect you.” Luo Qiu patted the pillow’s head.

“Why?” Mian Mian asked in surprise, “Master, is the old immortal… Is he the kind of bad old man as in the legends!?”

“Well… actually what he said is not wrong.” Boss Luo said, “You Ye’s position is second only to mine, so she does indeed hold sole authority—generally speaking, I’m not involved in management. As for having a kind face but a black heart… I’ve never said she wouldn’t use political tactics.”

“Master, Mian Mian doesn’t understand.” Mian Mian shook her head.

Being in the living room all the time, the information she could access besides past conversations with Ren Ziling was only the TV that was occasionally turned on—mostly watching soap operas, understanding that would be a miracle.

“It’s okay if you don’t understand.” Luo Qiu said softly, “We’re born knowing very few things… The more we know, the more confused we might become… perhaps, the answer is already known even when we were naïve.”

“Mian Mian still doesn’t understand… Mian Mian is too stupid.” Mian Mian shook her head pitifully, then perked up, “But it’s fine, as long as Master tells me what to do, Mian Mian will do it, and that can’t be wrong!”

Luo Qiu didn’t say anything to this… The simpler the thoughts, the greater the happiness, indeed.

“By the way, Master, this was given by the old master… that bad old man asked me to give it to you!” Mian Mian unzipped her body and pulled out a small note, “If I knew earlier, I wouldn’t have helped him! Bad old man!”

He took the note from Mian Mian’s hand, opened it casually, glanced at it… He was silent for a moment, then put the note away, asking, “Did he say anything when he gave you the note?”

“He said it should be given to Master secretly, and not to be noticed by anyone, especially Ms. You Ye!” Mian Mian spoke straightforwardly.

Poor Tai Yinzi, probably didn’t know he was already fully revealed by Da Zhe and Mian Mian in succession.

“Then, could you help me keep this secret?” Luo Qiu suddenly asked, “It’ll be only between you and me, is that okay?”

“Okay!” Mian Mian nodded vigorously.

Luo Qiu gazed at Luo Ya for a moment, then placed Mian Mian beside her, “I’ll come by again tomorrow, stay with Luo Ya here… and if you get bored, this is for you to pass the time.”

With a wave of Boss Luo’s hand, a tablet suddenly appeared next to Mian Mian—used for watching shows.

“Thank you, Master! Mian Mian will take good care of it!”

The pillow’s eyes brightened, then she suddenly jumped in front of Boss Luo, gave him a kiss on the cheek, and happily started fiddling with the tablet.

“Have a good rest.” Luo Qiu walked to the door and turned off the light.

Mian Mian suddenly raised her head and asked, “Master… besides Ms. You Ye, would you like anyone else?”

Luo Qiu somehow thought of Long Xiruo because of Mian Mian’s question… He went silent for a moment, finally speaking softly, “If it’s a like apart from that kind of affection, there would be.”

The affection for the maid… is a kind of attachment.

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—If it’s a like apart from that kind of affection, there would be.

While searching on the tablet for unfinished dramas she hadn’t completed before transforming into a Star Creation Creature, Mian Mian’s mind kept echoing Boss Luo’s last words.

Hmm… Although not fully understood—liking is enough!

Seems like Little Master still has a chance!