Rebirth Counterattack: I Heard That the Imperial Marshal Has a Crush on Me

Ximu came out of the boss’s shop, walked around the street, and then went to the exchange to buy two nutritional supplements.

Afterward, he returned to the shed he had built. This shed was much better than it had been when he first tidied it up in the initial days after his arrival.

It used to be a simple greenhouse, but now the boy had tidied up the surroundings and added a door, making it look more like a relatively simple home.

The boss had later mentioned that he could live directly in the store.

It was considered accommodation, though food was not included.

“You already have wages. If you get food for free, I will lose money,” the boss had said deliberately.

But the young man shook his head. “No need, I’m fine living there.”

The boss had glanced at the young man and understood.

After all, if the people on Black Star were truly naive and trusting, this child might not have survived to adulthood.

What he didn’t know was that when the boy returned to the greenhouse, someone was already waiting for him inside.

The man was very similar in height and shape to him. Wearing the same clothes, he could easily be mistaken for Ximu.

As soon as Ximu entered, he saw the man and nodded slightly to him.

The two exchanged places in silent understanding, and then the man faced outside the greenhouse with his back to Ximu.

Ximu quickly changed his clothes at the back, opened an opening behind the greenhouse, and slipped out.

His flexible body wove through the dirty and cluttered alleyways behind, like a maze, until he ducked into a certain house.

As soon as he entered, he was pulled into an embrace.

Someone sniffed the tousled hair beside his ear and murmured, “Muxi.” His voice was low, tinged with concern.

Ximu, also known as Chu Muxi, raised his hand and placed it on the other’s back, patting him gently. “Look, I’m quite safe here. Don’t worry. I think the boss already trusts me. Today, he even plans to introduce me to someone.”

Chu Muxi had only intended to make a joke to lighten the mood, but as soon as Lu Junzhi heard this, he hugged him even tighter.

Lu Junzhi asked unhappily, “Who is this person he’s introducing you to?”

Chu Muxi said proudly, “Of course, it’s because I’m handsome.”

Lu Junzhi, unable to hold back a smile, pulled away slightly, held his face, kissed him hard for a moment, and then said, “No.”

Chu Muxi gasped softly and pushed him away in embarrassment. “We’re talking business—stay focused!”

Then he heard someone chuckling in the corners.

He felt even more embarrassed and annoyed. This guy! He knew there were people around, but he was still so forward!

“This is business too,” Lu Junzhi replied seriously.

Chu Muxi sighed. “Alright, let’s get serious. I got some news that in a few days, the boss will go out to take a job. I think he wants to take me along, but he’s still hesitant.”

After all, Chu Muxi, posing as Ximu, was skilled.

But there were advantages and disadvantages to his sudden appearance on the Black Star.

The advantage was that he shouldn’t be associated with any major forces on the Black Star, but the disadvantage was that his exact origin was unclear, making complete trust difficult.

Judging by his performance so far, the boss still hadn’t fully made up his mind.

“Too dangerous,” Lu Junzhi frowned, although it was him who had proposed and approved this plan.

When candidates were chosen, Chu Muxi had indeed been the most suitable, but he was also the one who worried him the most.

“Someone has to go. If I don’t go, who will?” Chu Muxi said firmly.