Chapter 17: The Hot Pot Gathering

He couldn’t make his move yet; he had to proceed step by step.

If it weren’t for those two flaunting their strength, he would have played it safe and let them off.

Now, seeing their pitiful state... no wonder others looked down on them.

Chen Xiao shook his wrist and cast a cold glance at Jiang Yunhan.

“Do I have a room now?”

Jiang Yunhan sighed. “Of course. Welcome to... South City Storage.”

At this moment, whether he agreed or not no longer mattered.

After all, he knew Star Ji and Lang Fei’s strength better than anyone.

Even he wouldn’t be able to defeat them so cleanly.

That Teddy... was a big problem.

There was no way he couldn’t control him, right?

With permission to have a room, Chen Xiao nodded.

As he just left the storage building,

He saw two women approaching.

They were none other than the two beauties, Jiang Tang’s companions.

Tang Shirou had changed into a black lace dress, the hem swaying gently with her steps like a blooming rose.

The V-shaped neckline perfectly revealed the elegant curve of her neck and a deep line.

The dress length stopped just at her knees, showing off her long, well-proportioned legs.

She had switched shoes too, now wearing black high boots—elegant and sexy yet playful.

Jiang Chuxue retained her pure and aloof demeanor, dressed in a white long dress made of light, soft fabric that seemed to swirl like mist around her.

Her long hair fluttered in the breeze, the white dress glowing softly in the sunlight.

Her clear eyes and slightly upturned lips exuded an otherworldly, refined grace—as if a celestial fairy had descended from the heavens.

The beauty and elegance of these two made everything around them pale in comparison.

Almost every man’s gaze converged upon them; in this apocalypse, such a scene was truly rare.

“Brother Xiao, I didn’t get to introduce earlier. This is Jiang Chuxue, my best sister!”

“Chuxue, this is Chen Xiao.”

The moment Jiang Chuxue saw Chen Xiao, she revealed a radiant smile, gesturing sweetly.

“So you’re Chen Xiao! Sister Tang has told me so many wonderful things about you.”

Chen Xiao hadn’t expected Tang Shirou to speak so highly of him, given the delicate nature of their relationship.

They weren’t truly a couple.

Tang Shirou blushed. “What are you saying, Chuxue? Didn’t you promise to keep it a secret?”

Jiang Chuxue giggled, covering her mouth, then turned to say,

“Well then, today I’ll arrange something special for you! Have you ever tried apocalypse hotpot?”

Jiang Yunhan had just exited the storage area and, seeing the three gathered in a circle, approached slowly.

Seeing Jiang Chuxue, he smiled indulgently. “Chuxue, are you happy to be back in South City with Sister Tang?”

Jiang Chuxue hurried over in a few quick steps, grabbing Jiang Yunhan’s arm. “Of course I’m happy, hahaha!”

“Brother, I was just about to invite Chen Xiao for hotpot. Why don’t you join us? One whole lamb is too much for just us.”

Chen Xiao silently thanked his precise strike earlier.

He hadn’t targeted his brother-in-law!

That was the right call!

Jiang Yunhan smiled and nodded at Jiang Chuxue.

“Absolutely!”

“By the way, I’ll go get Star Ji and Lang Fei. They just finished some infrastructure work and will come over soon.”

This was said to Chen Xiao.

It was clear Jiang Yunhan wanted to ease the tension among the three.

After all, they all belonged to the same storage facility; they would see each other often enough.

Thus, Chen Xiao originally planned just to create a chance to chat privately with Jiang Chuxue.

But now, with so many third wheels around, how was he supposed to charm and win favor?