Spirit Master Girl: Contracting with an SSS-Level School Beauty at the Start-Chapter 264: Butler He, Machine Brain

"He’s already come out; you’re just not aware of it. Besides, one person cannot change the situation anyway. His appearance wouldn’t make much difference and would only alert Huang Yuan and the others. It’s better to lay low and take advantage of the situation."

Having finished speaking, Ye Wudi said no more.

He then brought Xiao Zhan and the others to a secluded courtyard in Northern Town. A middle-aged man was tending to the flowers and plants in this courtyard.

The courtyard was tranquil, and the flora flourished beautifully.

Compared with the vast Northern Town, this was a rare piece of quietude.

"Family Head."

Seeing the sudden visit from Ye Wudi, the middle-aged man looked surprised.

Noticing Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong arriving alongside him, he quickly understood something.

Xiao Zhan, upon seeing the middle-aged man’s face, was also surprised. He hadn’t expected Housekeeper Hose to actually be alive.

When they had returned to Northern Town, Housekeeper Hose had gone missing, and Housekeeper Zhou had taken control of the estate. They had thought Housekeeper Hose was dead.

Ye Wudi gestured to Housekeeper Hose that there was no need for formalities.

Housekeeper Hose took another look at Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong before inviting them into the house. Once inside, Housekeeper Hose poured each of them a cup of tea.

"This is the old tea I grew myself, please enjoy, Family Head."

Ye Wudi picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and then commented, "The taste is good. It’s the kind that elder brother used to drink, right?"

"Yes," Housekeeper Hose nodded.

Then he turned to look at Ye Youlong and Xiao Zhan.

Understanding his intention, both Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong picked up their tea cups and took a sip.

Ptooey, so bitter.

Tastes bad.

Xiao Zhan inwardly complained to the extreme. Compared to the unpleasant tea, he was more interested in the Rubik’s cube on the table.

He had hardly seen a Rubik’s cube in this world and didn’t expect to come across such an old object.

However, Ye Youlong seemed to enjoy it thoroughly.

Seeing this, Xiao Zhan could only lament that it was no surprise, given that he was sired by Ye Wuming – their tastes were alike.

After drinking the tea, Housekeeper Hose asked, "Did the Family Head come to see me for a reason? If you want me to continue as a housekeeper, you can forget it. I’m too old now and no longer have the energy."

Just lazy, claiming to be old.

Housekeeper Hose was only fifty years old, far from being old.

However, this was not the purpose of Ye Wudi’s visit.

He smiled and said, "Don’t worry, Housekeeper Hose. I know you’re getting old and can’t take the stress, so I’ve found you an easy task."

Before he mentioned what the task was, Housekeeper Hose waved his hands repeatedly, "It’s no good, I simply can’t do any kind of work now."

He seemed to know what Ye Wudi wanted from him.

Such an attitude made Ye Wudi feel a bit embarrassed for a moment.

But at this point, Xiao Zhan asked, "Housekeeper Hose, how old are you this year?"

"Fifty, why do you ask?"

"Fifty isn’t old. You’re still five years away from retirement. Society is so competitive these days; if you stop working so early, will your pension be enough when you’re older?"

This was an oddly phrased question that no one quite understood.

Pension?

Did he, Hose, even need a pension?

That was a thing of many years past.

"I don’t understand what Young Master Xiao is trying to say?" Housekeeper Hose inquired.

"I’m just saying, if Housekeeper Hose doesn’t push himself a bit more while he’s still young, he might not have any pension left to spend later on."

Hearing this, Housekeeper Hose immediately fell silent.

Frowning slightly, he seemed to be pondering something.

Xiao Zhan and the others did not rush him, letting him think quietly.

Xiao Zhan picked up the tea again, took a sip, and suddenly felt it wasn’t that bad after all.

After about a minute passed, Housekeeper Hose relaxed his brows, appearing to have made a decision.

"You’re right, to ensure that I can drink this tea when I’m old, I should do something while my bones are not yet weak."

"So have you agreed?"

Xiao Zhan’s face brightened with excitement as he said.

However, Housekeeper Hose’s mouth curled into a smirk as he teased Xiao Zhan, "Agreed to what?"

"To help me."

It wasn’t that Xiao Zhan lacked subtlety, but rather that Ye Wudi had spoken so highly of the Death Organization, sparking his intense interest.

Housekeeper Hose said, "I’ll help you, but on one condition: you have to defeat me. In the past, we only willingly followed the master after each of us was defeated by him."

"If you want us to follow you loyally, you must do the same as he did!"

"Fine, how shall we fight?" Xiao Zhan agreed without hesitation.

He was also eager to find out just how strong those who followed Ye Wuming could be!

Seeing the intense fighting spirit emanating from Xiao Zhan, Housekeeper Hose shook his head again.

Xiao Zhan was puzzled, "What do you mean?"

Housekeeper Hose replied, "You couldn’t beat me with martial strength; you’re even more exceptional than the master was back then. Besides, martial strength is not my strong suit."

Xiao Zhan understood, "Then let’s compete in whatever you are good at."

"Intellect."

Intellect?

The vigorous fighting spirit that Xiao Zhan had vanished instantly.

Housekeeper Hose smiled, "Yes, a battle of wits. Among the Death Organization, my nickname is ’Machine Brain’, and I’m the core of the entire organization. I make the decisions regarding all matters. I’m also the only one who followed the master willingly, not because I was defeated by him!"

Upon saying this, a hint of pride showed on Housekeeper Hose’s face.

Then he looked at Xiao Zhan, "I don’t need you to defeat me; you just have to pass my test."

So confident?

Xiao Zhan suddenly thought this Housekeeper Hose might be quite capable.

At this moment, Ye Wudi spoke up, "Housekeeper Hose’s Talent Skill is ’Machine Brain’, with a very powerful computing ability. He can analyze a situation comprehensively and make the most accurate decisions. Many of the Ye Family’s difficulties have been resolved with the help of Housekeeper Hose, calling him a living Zhuge Liang wouldn’t be an overstatement. Even the recent rebellion by Huang Yuan was tackled by Housekeeper Hose’s plans. We would have managed to resolve it even if you hadn’t shown up in the end. Of course, we are still very thankful for your appearance."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan looked at Housekeeper Hose with some astonishment. He hadn’t expected that Housekeeper Hose had foreseen the entire rebellion by Huang Yuan.

Indeed, with such capabilities, he had some right to be proud.