The Black Book: Seven Deadly Sins
Chapter 216 - 216: Godfather

"This transformation process, even in the Illusion Realm where the Laws are relaxed, often requires hundreds or thousands of years of arduous cultivation. It's even more difficult in reality!"

"But this dead rat did it in just one night..."

Watching the silly and adorable creature in her hand, Ye Wan Ning's eyebrows knitted together, unable to make sense of it.

"Xuxu is not a washing rat!"

However, the newly intelligent Diao Chan understood the keyword, disgruntledly squirming while grumbling at Ye Wan Ning.

"Alright, alright, you're a live rat."

Ye Wan Ning consoled it perfunctorily, examining it up and down, and tentatively asked.

"Can you perform a transformation? Like turning into a human."

"Squeak!"

Diao Chan wriggled out of Ye Wan Ning's grasp, leapt to the ground, and proudly puffed out its little chest.

"Xuxu, transform!"

A soft luminescence suddenly emerged, and the tiny shell expanded and squirmed at a visible speed, quickly transforming into a little girl carved from jade.

Looking at this ceramic doll with its hands on its hips, naked, Zhu Haomiao rubbed his temples in frustration, glancing at the two people who were dumbstruck.

"Senior Sister, could I trouble you with something?"

"Huh?"

It took a full two seconds for Ye Wan Ning to react. She hurriedly took off her coat to wrap the proud little girl.

Then, she somewhat dazedly looked at Zhu Haomiao.

"What is it?"

"Could you help her buy some children's clothes? I'm really not familiar with that."

Upon hearing this, Ye Wan Ning snapped back to reality, nodded vigorously, her eyes brimming with excitement.

"No problem, you can count on me!"

With that, she picked up the little girl and ran off like a child trafficker.

As Ye Wan Ning disappeared in a flash outside the door, Zhu Haomiao looked bewildered at Li Cang beside him.

"Why is she so excited?"

Li Cang retracted his envious gaze and said calmly.

"Oil has liked cute things since she was little. Having a real-life doll to play dress-up is what she's always dreamed of."

"Huh? What's so fun about that?"

Zhu Haomiao couldn't understand. The thoughts of buying various clothes, shoes, and socks, and painstakingly picking out outfits gave him a headache.

Hearing these words, Li Cang gave him a sidelong glance.

"You don't understand a girl's mind."

You understand?!

Wait a minute, this scheming "guy friend" might actually understand...

Slightly frowning, Zhu Haomiao muttered silently in his heart, refocusing on his cooking.

Finally, when he finished preparing a table full of delicious dishes, Ye Wan Ning entered with large and small bags.

"We're back~"

Seeing her fully satisfied expression and the numerous bags hanging around her, Zhu Haomiao inexplicably felt a sense of foreboding.

Those packages looked expensive...

"Shuishui, Shuishui~"

Wearing a snow-white dress, like a little princess, Diao Chan excitedly rushed over and hugged Zhu Haomiao's leg, happily nuzzling.

Feeling the pet's joyful emotion, Zhu Haomiao pulled a grin and awkwardly patted her head.

Then, he looked at Ye Wan Ning with a serious expression and asked gravely, "Senior Sister, how much did it cost?"

"Huh? Not much, children's clothes are very cheap."

Ye Wan Ning nonchalantly waved her hand, immediately making Zhu Haomiao sigh in relief.

Right, how expensive can a few children's clothes be?

"Then I'll transfer the money to you right now."

"No need, let's consider it a gift from me to Diao Chan."

Ye Wan Ning generously waved her hand, oozing grandeur.

"How could I?"

I, Zhu Haomiao, may be poor, but I have my dignity!

How could I take advantage of others?!

After some tugging back and forth, Ye Wan Ning couldn't resist, reluctantly saying.

"Alright then, it was over 150,000, you can just give me 150,000."

Bang!

It was like a bolt of thunder exploding in his brain, and Zhu Haomiao's fingers on the transfer button froze completely, staring blankly at Ye Wan Ning.

"For how much?"

"150,000."

"RMB?"

"Uh...what else?"

"..."

What the hell kind of children's clothes cost 150,000 RMB?

You might as well rob someone!!

The furious roar churned in his throat. Thinking about the balance in his bank account, Zhu Haomiao's rigid fingers just couldn't press the button.

There's not even 50,000 in my account...

This dignity... I might as well give it up!

Seeing the boy's awkwardness, Ye Wan Ning instantly understood, her peach blossom eyes curling into crescent moons, sporting a mischievous bad smile.

"No money? Just call me 'Godfather' once, and I'll give you however much you want!"

"?!!"

Zhu Haomiao's body jolted, incredulously staring at Ye Wan Ning.

I thought of you as a friend, and you want to be Dong Zhuo? No, you want to be my dad?!

In his past life, he had a few roommates who shared 'father-son' bonds, as long as they were willing to help with food deliveries, they could earn the honor of being godfathers.

But once they got their benefits, the next second would be: "How can a great man linger beneath others? Evil thief! Die!"

But if he took Ye Wan Ning's money, Zhu Haomiao felt he'd be under her heel for life.

Um... wait, maybe it's not unacceptable...

Glancing at Ye Wan Ning's slightly mischievous and charming face, as well as her curvaceous devilish figure, Zhu Haomiao's heart inexplicably stirred.

I, Little Zhuzhu, have drifted through life, only regretting not meeting a wise ruler. If the lady doesn't mind...

[Book of Black]: "Indulge [Lust], [Dao Heart] -1"

Damn!!

"Hurry and say it, just call me 'Godfather' once and I guarantee you'll enjoy a life of wealth and prosperity, plus I'll give you my Diao Chan..."

Raising the bewildered little girl to the boy's face, Ye Wan Ning's expression was full of mischievous delight.

Hearing this, Zhu Haomiao's face turned serious, and he said indignantly.

"What do you mean your Diao Chan? It's clearly my Diao Chan!"

"But the ownership certificate says my name!"

"..."

Seeing their increasingly nonsensical conversation, Li Cang on the side couldn't bear it any longer and delivered a karate chop to the top of Ye Wan Ning's skull.

Thunk~

"Ow!!"

"Stop fooling around, enough is enough."

"Wuwuwuwu... I was just joking..."

Ye Wan Ning crouched down holding her head after being hit, tears welling up in her eyes, pouting in grievance.

Clearly, Li Cang used True Strength this time, as the reprimanded Ye Wan Ning resembled a beaten puppy, pitifully holding her head and whimpering.

Ignoring Ye Wan Ning's tearful, pitiful look, Li Cang sat down at the dining table, inviting everyone to eat.

"Let's eat, the food's getting cold."

"Ah? Oh…"

Feeling both regret and relief, Zhu Haomiao pulled himself together, glancing at Ye Wan Ning reluctantly climbing onto her chair.

Godfather... pfft! Senior Sister, I, Little Zhuzhu, stand firm on my principles, always repay kindness, and always pay my debts!

I'll remember this 150,000. When I make it big, I'll appoint you as National General!

Clearing his thoughts, Zhu Haomiao's slight guilt and unease dissipated, looking at the bumbling little girl climbing into her chair.