Chapter 331

The two of us tried to bypass the Taurus Director’s word spirit and let the Bureau Director taste some fine wine made with Wine Spirit beads, but we were caught red-handed by the Taurus Director, who immediately turned the wine into chili oil, swelling our mouths…

How can that be said?

After hearing Emma’s inquiry, Leon instinctively glanced at the Red-haired Bureau Director beside him, hoping she’d take responsibility and blabber something to cover up the swollen mouths, at least without letting Senior Emma know that he actually agreed to such a ridiculous request.

Unfortunately, he wasn’t the only one thinking that way.

Upon receiving Leon’s “shouldn’t you say something?” gaze, the Red-haired Bureau Director decisively glared back without hesitation. Her fox-like eyes, still streaked with tears, clearly revealed her intention to dodge responsibility.

According to the Kingdom civil servant tradition, subordinates’ achievements belong to their superiors, but the superiors’ mistakes are borne by the subordinates! Now it’s your turn to play your part; quickly take this blame for me!

No way! If I bear this blame and Senior Emma finds out I threw ethics aside with you, how will she look at me in the future?

You can’t face her, but can I? Do you know how long I’ll be scolded if she finds out about this incident?

“What exactly happened!”

After waiting for a while and seeing Leon and the Bureau Director exchanging winks but no one speaking up to answer her question, Emma couldn’t help but urged:

“You should speak up! How did you return a coffin and end up with swollen mouths?”

“…”

“…”

Director, say something! Senior Emma is getting anxious!

Not saying it! If I have to say it, then I’ll say you kissed me forcibly!

???

Speak quickly! If you don’t, I’ll talk!

From the Bureau Director’s eyes, Leon vaguely sensed a hint of “going all out,” leaving him with no choice but to grit his teeth and open his mouth, wracking his brain to come up with an explanation. But alas, after exhausting all ideas, he still couldn’t think of a proper excuse.

He mumbled for a while, watching as Emma’s worried gaze gradually turned suspicious. Suddenly, Leon had an epiphany. He first pointed to his throat and then shook his head vigorously while waving his hands forcefully.

“Mmmph! Mmph! Waaah!”

My throat is sore, I can’t speak, don’t ask me! Go ask the Bureau Director! ???

Wait… Can it be like this? Shocked by Leon’s sudden act of pretending to be mute, the Red-haired Bureau Director instinctively opened her mouth to learn from his advanced technique. However, before she could do so, Emma already narrowed her eyes and preemptively cut her off:

“Olivia! Don’t tell me your throat is sore too!”

Sore, sore! Mine really is sore! Both of ours are sore! So…

“If yours is sore too, then speak with your soul!”

“…”

“Just tell me what happened already!”

“I say… It’s all Leon’s fault!”

Under Leon’s shocked gaze, the Red-haired Bureau Director, having nothing left to lose, directly pointed at herself, her face teary as she lied: “He kissed me forcibly! He swelled my lips!”

“Nonsense! I didn’t even…”

“…”

…

“You two… truly give me an eye-opener!”

With a tone completely different from the Taurus Director but content almost identical, Emma standing on the Crocodile God’s head complained irritably:

“For a bottle of wine, you actually did such a thing! Olivia, you really… would you die if you didn’t drink this one sip?”

“That… good Emma, today is my birthday after all, can you lecture me less…”

“Don’t mention it’s just your birthday, even if today was your death anniversary, I’d still have to say it!”

The always gentle Senior Emma seemed genuinely upset. After giving the Red-haired Bureau Director a rare stern reprimand, she turned around and looked at Leon beside her, her face full of disappointment:

“You too! I’m not surprised that Olivia acts recklessly, but I didn’t expect you to follow her this time! Do you remember what you promised to Honorable Taurus?

Leon, there’s nothing wrong with Olivia’s mind or strength, except for alcohol. If this weakness isn’t corrected, sooner or later something will happen because of it. Instead of helping correct Olivia’s drinking habit, you’re actually following her… following her… You two are truly unbelievable!”

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“Hmm… I just thought, since today is the Bureau Director’s birthday, her wish was just to have a sip, so I felt sorry for her…”

After explaining weakly, remembering his promise when asking the Taurus Director for the wine, Leon couldn’t help but feel ashamed and lowered his head. Then, with a serious face, he solemnly guaranteed:

“Senior Emma, I promise this is the last time, and in the future, I definitely won’t follow the Bureau Director around anymore!”

“What do you mean following me around?”

Hearing Leon’s words, the Red-haired Bureau Director sitting on the crocodile god’s forehead turned around, her face full of dissatisfaction as she argued: “Except for Emma, this is the first time I’ve kissed anyone else. How does it sound like I’ve been violated? Judging by appearance and figure, you didn’t lose anything from being kissed by me, right?”

“…”

Reason-wise, indeed, you didn’t lose out, but the condition was that you didn’t choke me during the kiss! Your sudden move was too deadly, almost squeezing the wine out through my nose!

Also, what do you mean, except for Emma, the first time kissing someone else? The implication of these words sounds like you…

“You’re talking nonsense!”

Caught slightly embarrassed by Leon’s astonished and skeptical gaze, Emma couldn’t help but glare at the Red-haired Bureau Director. She then turned around and explained to Leon: “At that time, Olivia was drunk. I was dragging her upstairs, and she muttered something like ‘Emma, you’re so nice,’ then hugged me wanting to kiss my face. I happened to turn my head at that moment, intending to scold her a bit, and accidentally brushed against her lips… Just touched, nothing else!”

“Oh…”

Nodding somewhat doubtfully, looking at Emma’s slightly embarrassed expression, Leon wisely refrained from asking more about the kiss and instead glanced at her right hand, which hadn’t fully recovered from the jade transformation. He then asked with slight concern:

“Senior Emma, how much longer until your hand recovers? The day after tomorrow is your daughter’s birthday.”

After going through so many life-and-death experiences, you still remember Elie’s birthday? Surprised, Emma looked at Leon, her expression warming slightly. She then smiled and said: “It’s no problem. Although it won’t be fully healed by the day after tomorrow, as long as I wrap my hand with [Snake Bandages] and avoid hitting hard objects, there won’t be any issues affecting Elie’s birthday celebration.

By the way, Leon, the thing I entrusted you with earlier…”

“Rest assured, I’ve written it down. On the morning of the 6th at eight o’clock, under the big tree at the entrance of Baohua Manor on Red Pine Avenue, I’ll definitely be there!”

“Thank you…”

(End of Chapter)