I Conquered the Villain Boss Chapter 105
Translated by Digitalian (ko-fi)
Edited by Azure
Chapter 105: A Puppet With No Heart
Being busy in the kitchen under Jiang Ran's orders, Shen Yang was good-tempered and did not lose his temper. His level of patience astonished Zheng Li, who was standing by and ready to help.
When Shen Bai walked in, he heard the old butler mutter in disbelief, "Is this really Eldest Young Master? Is he possessed by a devil? Is this really Eldest Young Master..."
Shen Bai's eyes shifted from the dazed housekeeper to Shen Yang. There was a complicated expression on his face.
After softly telling the old butler to go about his business, Shen Bai walked to Shen Yang. "Brother, do you need help?"
"No need." Shen Yang, struggling with a lively fish, refused his brother's help and grit his teeth. "Watch me cut it into pieces."
Jiang Ran took the time to look at Shen Yang's achievements and smiled. "Eldest Brother, this fish is to be steamed. Remember to cut it beautifully~"
Shen Yang said, "I know!"
When Jiang Ran turned her attention away from the two of them, Shen Bai stared at her back and whispered, "Eldest Brother, what exactly are your intentions?"
"What?" Shen Yang asked in confusion.
"Ranran is already with Professor Si, isn't she? By bringing her back like this, you’ll cause her a lot of trouble."
"I didn't bring her back. She came back on her own." Shen Yang corrected his brother, glanced at Jiang Ran, and chuckled. "Xiaobai, don't underestimate our sister. She’s much smarter than ordinary people."
Shen Bai didn’t expect Jiang Ran to have requested to come back to the Shen family's house. He frowned.
Ranran had always had a mind of her own since she was a child. Since she took the initiative to come back, she must have her purpose –– was there anything else in the Shen family worth her risk?
"By the way, Second Brother, I have a question for you."
While deep in thought, he heard Jiang Ran turn off the fire and talk to him.
Shen Bai temporarily suppressed his doubts and responded, "What's it?"
"A117, the little girl you call Youyou, seems to have a good relationship with you?"
"Youyou?" Shen Bai was stunned when he heard this name. Shen Yang's movements also paused.
Why would she suddenly ask about that little girl who had nothing to do with her?
Shen Bai pursed his lips and admitted, "That girl follows me for the time being, but whether we have a good relationship... you must have heard Si Xu mention it. Youyou isn’t close to anyone."
That girl had no human heart, and naturally had no human emotions.
"I heard Si Xu briefly mention it." Jiang Ran said thoughtfully, "Second Brother, are you teaching her?"
"What?"
"Teaching her how to live like a normal person?" Jiang Ran said, "Even if you clearly know that it’s impossible."
The killing machine created by the Shen family was a monster that was deprived of all emotions and thoughts. It could not even be regarded as a human existence. Yet, Shen Bai gave her a name and took her around.
"Second Brother, a name is the soul of a person. When you gave her a name, you gave her a soul." Jiang Ran scooped up the food in the pan, briefly rinsed the pan and turned on the fire again. "Second Brother, since you gave her a name, the bond between you won’t be easily broken –– you have a heavy responsibility."
"I know." Shen Bai's answer was gentle but firm. "I know."
Jiang Ran smiled and did not continue the topic.
The girl began to focus on the next dish. Shen Yang looked at her back, and his fingers holding the knife slowly curled up.
“A name is the soul of a person.”
The last time he heard similar words was fifteen years ago.
The person who said this was his former little cousin, the little girl who insisted that he call her Jiang Ran.
Jiang Ran, Jiang Ranran, has your memory awakened? Or were you finally back?
……
Because of Jiang Ran's presence, Luo Rui and Xie Chengzhi did not stay for dinner. Without these nuisances, Jiang Ran was in a good mood during the meal.
She might be in a good mood, but someone else was in a bad mood.
As soon as he saw Jiang Ran, the old man thought about his trusted aide who died innocently and tragically. Although Shen Yang suppressed the news, some news reached his ears.
Hu Bing died at the hands of Jiang Ranran. She refused to stop after beating him up and killed him.
Hu Bing was a right-hand man that he had cultivated with great difficulty...
How infuriating.
"Youyou, try this." Jiang Ran handed the chicken drumstick in front of her to the little girl beside her. "My cooking skills are amazing."
The little girl stared at the chicken drumstick, picked it up with her hand, and took a bite.
"Hmm!" Her eyes lit up instantly.
She finished the chicken drumstick in a few bites. She licked her fingers and looked up at Jiang Ran.
Jiang Ran picked up a piece of chicken for her again. Seeing that she was about to grab it with her hand, she tapped her hand with the tip of her fingers and said, "You aren’t allowed to grab food with your hands when eating."
The little girl retracted her hand and stared at Jiang Ran blankly.
Jiang Ran's heart softened and she patiently taught her, "Hold the chopsticks like this... Use force to pick it up... Yes, apply your strength here... No, you aren’t allowed to grab it with your hands. You aren’t allowed to eat without using chopsticks..."
After teaching her twice, Shen Youyou managed picked up the chicken in the bowl with chopsticks and stuffed it into her mouth.
Then, she used her chopsticks to pick up a piece of potato for Jiang Ran and waited for her to eat with her eyes blinking.
Jiang Ran smiled and touched the top of her hair. "Thank you. Youyou is so good."
Watching his two sisters interact, Shen Bai, who had failed to teach Shen Youyou how to use chopsticks after half a year of teaching, felt deeply frustrated.
Shen Yao, who also knew the details, mocked mercilessly, "Second Brother, it seems that to Youyou, good looks can’t compare to food. I sympathize with you."
Shen Bai, "..." He felt even more frustrated.
"She's just a puppet." Shen Lang put down his chopsticks and stared at the juniors. "What's the use of teaching her such a useless thing?"
Without waiting for Shen Bai to say anything, Shen Lang directly ordered, "Xiaobai, since you’re back, go to the superhuman team as soon as possible to help your eldest brother."
Shen Bai lowered his eyes and replied, "Yes."
Shen Lang said, "And A117, follow Yang from now on."
Shen Yang was enjoying his food, but he didn't object when he heard this. "Okay."
"Next time you go on a mission, take her with you." Shen Lang said, "After raising her at home for so long, outsiders might really think that another young lady has appeared out of nowhere in our Shen family."
The old man was implying something, and Shen Bai pursed his lips and remained silent –– the old man was arbitrary and could not stand the opposition of others. He was also stubborn and refused to accept other people's opinions. There was no need for him to argue with the old man.
As for Youyou...
He kicked Shen Yang next to him under the table. Looking at his eldest brother's slightly distorted face, Shen Bai smiled slightly.
Knowing what he meant, Shen Yang whispered, "Don't even think about it."
Having feelings for your weapon was the biggest taboo in troubled times –– A117 had been with Shen Bai for too long, and sooner or later, she would become a burden to Shen Bai.
Shen Bai did not argue with him. He looked up at Jiang Ran who was teasing Shen Youyou. "Ranran, I have something to tell you..."
Under the table, Shen Yang kicked him hard.
Jiang Ran asked, "What's it?"
Shen Bai smiled. "I think you’re good at teaching children. I would like to ask you for advice later..."
Shen Yang exhaled subtly, and glared at Shen Bai. He would let Shen Bai off for the time being.
Tsk, Shen Bai threatened him for a puppet’s sake. Could it be that his younger brother was really raising this puppet as his sister?
