Above the Galaxy
Chapter 67 - 67 53 Boudoir Night Talk!

67: Chapter 53, Boudoir Night Talk!

67: Chapter 53, Boudoir Night Talk!

Phoenix glanced at Sheng Xinhua’s surging place and thought to herself, she hadn’t left for long, how come they’d grown again?

If they kept growing like this, she wouldn’t be able to wear a shirt to school or work, right?

“You also know, I had some trouble on the Old Land…” Phoenix spoke very slowly, choosing her words carefully in her mind.

“How could I not know?

Everyone of some significance in the Empire knows by now, don’t they?

I heard your daddy was so furious he chopped off quite a few heads…

Now the whole atmosphere of Phoenix City is so heavy you could slice it, everyone’s as mute as a frozen cicada, terrified the fire will spread to their heads…” Sheng Xinhua said.

“Is it that serious?” Phoenix asked aloud.

“Of course it’s serious.

His precious daughter was involved in such a serious incident, how could he not be angry?

You haven’t been out recently, but if you had, I’m afraid a lot of people would be clinging to you, pouring out their woes and demonstrating loyalty.”

Phoenix gave a wry smile and said, “Don’t make it sound so unpleasant.”

“What’s wrong?

Isn’t it about swearing loyalty?

Of course, they’d like to get close, but they’re afraid you wouldn’t be so willing.”

“Friends aren’t so easy to make, are they?” Phoenix said with a laugh.

In her position, naturally, many people wanted to be her friends.

But being friends meant helping friends out.

Those who wanted to get rich, those who wanted to get promoted, or friends and relatives of theirs who wanted to get promoted and get rich…

“That’s true, too.

Our Little Princess might not be too proud in figure, but her pride is certainly quite high, not something the average person could measure up to.” Sheng Xinhua took her last drag of the cigarette and pressed the butt into the ashtray that Phoenix had prepared just for her.

This item was usually not put out, and it was only when she came that the servants would bring it out.

If everyone could come to the Princess’s boudoir and light up a cigarette, what would that be?

“That doesn’t sound like a compliment,” Phoenix said.

“I just like people who aren’t too good,” Sheng Xinhua said with a chuckle, “If someone can be friends with everyone, what kind of a hypocrite must they be?”

“That’s quite a reasonable statement,” Phoenix nodded in agreement.

Surrounded by many people, but why did she always prefer to turn to the seemingly most unreliable Sheng Xinhua for advice when she had something on her mind?

Although her reputation outside wasn’t good, she was truly good to her friends.

“We’ve strayed from the topic again.

If we keep chatting like this, it’ll be daylight and we still won’t get to the main story,” Sheng Xinhua reminded out loud, looking at Phoenix and saying, “I’m quite curious about what happened to you on the Old Land, I feel you’ve changed a lot since you came back…

getting lost in thought at the drop of a hat, obviously there’s something on your mind…”

Sheng Xinhua’s charming and passionate eyes observed the subtle changes in Phoenix’s facial expressions, and the corners of her mouth curved into a pronounced smile, “Or maybe you’re hiding a person?”

Phoenix, this time, didn’t deny it, but looked at Sheng Xinhua and said, “Let me tell you a story.

Starting from when we searched for the Great Tomb in the Old Land, until I escaped in an escape pod…”

“I’ll need another cigarette for this,” Sheng Xinhua said.

She took out a delicate silver cigarette case, pulled out a ladies’ cigarette, and lit it.

Phoenix advised, “You should smoke less…”

“Ever heard this one?

Those who don’t smoke or drink live no better than dogs,” Sheng Xinhua took a greedy puff and said, “This is my little hobby.

Princess Xiu Xue wouldn’t be so cruel as to deprive me of it, would she?”

“…”

“Go on, the cigarette is lit.”

Phoenix took a sip of her tea to moisten her throat and then began telling the story from when she and her companions entered the Old Land to search for the Great Tomb, only to encounter betrayal and attack, how she escaped alone in the escape pod and accidentally fell into the Henshan Human Gathering Area…

Phoenix hadn’t stayed long on the Old Land, but her story was very long.

Because Phoenix had so much she wanted to say, so many memories etched deeply, and so many emotions she wanted to express.

She wanted to narrate it, to share it with her best friend, her most trustworthy confidante.

When Phoenix finished her story, she found the ashtray was filled with butts; Sheng Xinhua’s cigarettes were all smoked.

“Ah?

Did I talk too long?” Phoenix said, somewhat embarrassed.

Sheng Xinhua shook her head and said, “I think you could talk for a lifetime.”

“…”

“So, it was Tang Fei and Little Fatty…

well, mainly Tang Fei who saved you?”

“Yes,” Phoenix nodded.

“Tang Fei, the ‘Fei’ as in ‘bandit,’ what an interesting name…” Sheng Xinhua pondered as he examined Phoenix, saying, “So, our Little Princess encountered danger and fell into the forest, got a heroic rescue by a handsome Hunter, which made her lose both heart and body, couldn’t stop thinking about him once she got home, soul unsettled, and then, in the dead of night, she invited her bedfellow over…

You want to bring him to New Star?”

“Yes,” Phoenix nodded as she replied, “He is my savior, saved my life many times indeed.

Without him, I would have died in Old Land long ago.

I must repay even the smallest kindness.”

“Let’s see you gush a spring then?”

“???”

“Forget it, forget it, you probably can’t yet,” Sheng Xinhua waved dismissively and continued, “It’s a pretty standard damsel-in-distress story, but the way you tell it, with those expressions, tells me it’s not so simple…

Did you fall for him?”

“How could that be?” Phoenix vehemently denied, saying, “I just feel the environment in Old Land is too harsh, life is so tough for everyone, they have to be cautious every day…

one slip, and they’re gone.

I just can’t bear to see them continue to live like that, so I want to help them.”

“Besides, it’s not just Tang Fei that I’m helping; there’s Little Fatty, and the old man…

Uncle, too.”

Sheng Xinhua reached for his cigarette case, only then remembering he had finished smoking, and glanced irritably at Phoenix, saying, “All soft, except for the tough talk.

You think you can hide it from me?

Aren’t those two just Tang Fei’s pals?

Buy one, get two free?”

“How can you…

talk about my good friend Little Fatty like that?” Phoenix said angrily.

“You know this is dangerous,” Sheng Xinhua looked at Phoenix, warning her with earnest seriousness.

“I know.”

“If this gets out, it’ll be extremely damaging to your reputation.”

“I know.”

“And yet, you still insist on doing it?”

“Yes.

Actually, these past few days, I’ve been thinking about this non-stop.

We said our goodbyes, and it should have been the last time we’d see each other…”

“But just thinking about them still living there, fighting the fiercest Mutant Beasts, dealing with acid rain occasionally…

while I live in a place abundant with supplies and wealth, it just makes me feel terrible…

I feel so guilty for them…”

“So, you didn’t want to go out these last few days because you were battling with your own thoughts.

You know the rational choice would be to forget them, pretend they don’t exist.

But you can’t convince yourself, can’t get past your inner conflict…

So, you invite me over in the dead of night, actually looking to discuss how to sneak them onto New Star?”

“Yes.” Phoenix nodded again, her eyes determined, her manner resolute, “I’m prepared, ready to take on all consequences.”

“Bringing a few people up is a huge problem for others, but for the royal family, it’s just a word away.

That’s not the problem,” Sheng Xinhua said, “The key is how to bring them up, what kind of entry point to use…”

Sheng Xinhua stood up, stretching high with both hands, presenting her enchanting figure flawlessly.

In a light gray silk shirt tucked into black trousers, she had long legs, a slim waist, with her chest shaking.

“We could try sneaking him up, but that’s not safe for either you or him,” continued Sheng Xinhua, “There’s no wall that doesn’t leak air in this world.

If it gets blown open, at most you get a bad reputation for keeping a pretty face, but it will be dangerous for him…”

“So, the best way is to have your father personally address it…

Who would dare to complain about someone he brings up?

And who could use that against him?”

“Do I have to talk directly to my dad about this?”

“Yes,” Sheng Xinhua nodded, “You should understand, your status is special.

The more you care about someone, the more indifferent you have to appear on the surface.”

“I understand,” Phoenix reflected for a moment before saying, “I’ll just say I want to repay my savior and hope that my father can help them get a chance to come to New Star…”

“How to phrase it, that’s your business.

I’m not worried about that,” Sheng Xinhua looked down at Phoenix, a playful smile on her face, “Just hide that restless springtime heart of yours well, that’s the most important thing, Princess Xiu Xue.

Time to out-act everyone…”

“…”

“Tang Fei…” Sheng Xinhua said thoughtfully, chewing on the name, “Kind of makes me want to meet him.”

“…” Phoenix looked at Sheng Xinhua, stunned.

“What?

Afraid I’ll snag your man?” Sheng Xinhua’s smile was wild and unchecked, “Don’t worry, I’m not interested in young guys like that…

I just want to see what’s so special about the man who’s got our Princess Xiu Xue all hot and bothered.”

Pausing for a moment, her eyes sparkling, she looked at Phoenix and asked, “Is he particularly long?

Have you tried it?”

“Sheng Xinhua, get out…”

“Oh, dear, Little Princess is angry…” Sheng Xinhua, delighted at having successfully provoked Phoenix, said with glee, “You heartless thing, after using someone, now you’re telling them to get lost…

such a cold-hearted woman…”

“…”

Phoenix knew that as long as Sheng Xinhua, this bad woman, was around, all boudoir late-night talks would invariably veer toward adult-only territory.

(ps: Asking the 18-year-old fairies and handsome lads for a monthly pass!!!)