It could also be considered that absence makes the heart grow fonder. The two of them had breakfast together in the room.
Qiu Tu had milk, while Qin Shuman had a more substantial meal which included fried dough sticks and soy milk.
After breakfast, their rare moment of leisure came to an end.
Qin Shuman, like a dutiful little wife, tenderly helped Qiu Tu put on his clothes and fastened the buttons.
Although this woman was competent and calm outside, she showed a gentler, more tender side in front of Qiu Tu.
The tough times they had initially endured had become the deepest bond between them.
As she helped smooth out the wrinkles on his uniform, Qin Shuman hooked her arms around Qiu Tu's neck and teased, "Minister Qiu~~ do you find me delicious, or is Director Tang more to your taste?"
Since Su Xiaowan was Qin Shuman's spy, even one of her possessions, Qiu Tu never thought he could keep his affairs with Tang Feifei from her.
So, hearing Qin Shuman's question, Qiu Tu coughed once and then said affectionately, "Of course it's you..."
"My relationship with Director Tang... Ah, you know."
Although Qiu Tu didn't spell it out, his words hinted at "his reluctance."
Qin Shuman... of course didn't believe it.
She knew very well how "happy" Qiu Tu and Tang Feifei were together.
So, with a roll of her eyes and feigning sorrow, she said, "I understand, I understand~~ after all, Director Tang can offer you a better future, Minister Qiu."
"And that's something I can't give you."
Having said that, Qin Shuman then clutched at her right chest and said softly, "But... you must never forget, Minister Qiu, that Shuman once took a knife and got hurt for you."
There was still a knife wound over her right breast, inflicted by Master Qin Si's last shred of remorse that Qiu Tu had made him act on!
Now, as Qin Shuman brought it up, Qiu Tu's gaze softened. He gently hugged her, "Don't worry. I will never forget about you."
"After all... the woman I love most is you."
... Until you take that knife away.
Upon hearing his words, Qin Shuman "giggled" and put away the military dagger she had taken from Qiu Tu's waist.
Then she stood on tiptoe, turning her back, and waved goodbye with a smile, "Well then, goodbye, Minister Qiu."
"We'll keep in touch by phone."
Qiu Tu "hmmed" once and left Room 927 with a calm face.
It wasn't until he got on the elevator that Qiu Tu wiped off his sweat. This woman... was truly enchanting yet dangerous.
With that thought, a smile couldn't help but creep across his lips...
What he didn't know...
was that after he left, Qin Shuman, listening to his deceptive sweet talk, was even happier than he was....
Having driven away from the Milan Grand Hotel, Qiu Tu went straight to the Investigation Bureau.
He took the elevator up to the ninth floor.
Arriving at his office, Qiu Tu opened the safe.
Inside the safe, Larilo, trapped by the Soul Shackles, was idly entertaining herself.
She transformed herself into trees, then into vines, and then into a bird.
After all... her soul form was inherently mutable.
At first, she didn't care much when she saw Qiu Tu. However, catching a whiff and her eyes lighting up, she said excitedly, "Qiu Tu, you were so wild last night and this morning, huh?"
"Not bad at all. Worthy of being my follower."
With that, she closed her eyes and began blissfully absorbing the power of Reproduction from Qiu Tu.
Qiu Tu knew the power absorbed in this non-possession way was limited, and besides, it had been quite a while since last night's "battle," so he didn't mind.
On the contrary, for the plan he had with Qin Shuman, he purposely brought Larilo out, allowing her an even easier time absorbing energy.
And so, patiently waiting for Larilo to finish absorbing the Cataclysmic Power, Qiu Tu finally spoke, "Your Highness, do you want revenge?"