Chapter 92: Eden Got Drunk

After hanging up the phone, Jun An went to find Eden.

After all, in just a few days, the number of wedding dresses needing to be made had increased by four more sets: Susannah, Misteln, Helia, and Anna.

Jun An counted on his fingers. The previous dozen or so sets cost a hundred million. Now with four more, wouldn't that cost another ten or twenty million?

Jun An felt that even selling himself probably wouldn't be enough.

On top of that, Kiana's gift would likely be another significant expense.

Mobius could probably be persuaded to help乖乖 (guāiguāi - obediently), but Vill-V was another story. Considering she had the most severe split personality, Jun An might have to fulfill the wishes of all her personalities.

Thus, Jun An approached Eden's exclusive area – the lounge of an opera house – with an uneasy heart.

Calling it just an opera house wasn't entirely accurate. Since this place was manifested from Eden's heart, the arts she was familiar with weren't limited to song and dance but also included gems, fine wines, famous paintings, and beautiful clothing. So, it was actually a patchwork of an opera house, a collection room, a museum, a wine cellar, and a tailor shop.

It was filled with practically everything related to art.

This wasn't Jun An's first time here; he navigated familiarly to the area where Eden often made clothes.

Jun An knocked on the door. "Eden, are you in?"

"Captain!"

A response came almost as soon as Jun An finished speaking.

Eden rose with slight joy in her heart to open the door, but paused, checked herself in the mirror, fluffed her hair slightly, and only then opened the door.

"Captain, come in and sit down."

Eden looked at Jun An's appearance and couldn't help but tease, "It's only been half a month, but the Captain has grown taller again."

"Have I?" Jun An asked, somewhat surprised.

"Yes."

Eden was very confident in her visual estimation skills. "Probably about three to five centimeters taller than when we last met."

"Oh, that's pretty good."

Jun An walked over to the mirror, pleased. "If this trend continues, I should probably grow back to my full height in half a year."

The Metamorphosis Serum would help Jun An grow towards a form suitable for combat and fix him there. If there were no unexpected interruptions, he should soon grow back to his tall 1.8-meter frame.

"Captain, is there something you came to find me for?"

Eden searched her wine cabinet for a suitable fine wine to serve the Captain. Her hand hesitated between red wine and grape wine. The Captain didn't handle alcohol well and disliked the feeling of a dull mind, so he rarely drank.

Just as Eden was regretting not having prepared milk or juice for the Captain, her eyes fell upon a bottle of Erguotou white liquor Himeko had once given her.

Of course, this stuff couldn't be given to the Captain. After all, when men get drunk, that thing can't get hard; it becomes completely unusable, making it impossible to create a fait accompli...

So, the correct usage was actually for Eden herself to drink it.

Himeko had given her this bottle back then to persuade Eden to be her teammate, saying the Captain liked to take advantage of her when she was sleeping; he just loved tofu delivered right to his doorstep...

As long as she got drunk and said a few words from her heart, the Captain would surely take the bait. Then, if she acted a bit more forcefully, things would work out.

—Believe in your charm, Eden! A drunk you is 24K pure beauty!

Thus, Eden picked up the white liquor, poured a glass, and got straight to the point, "Could it be that the Captain came to check on the progress of the wedding dresses I'm completing?"

Eden tried her best to drag out the conversation, hoping to get drunk quickly. However, considering her tolerance – capable of drinking a thousand cups without getting drunk – it would surely take quite a while...

"Oh, the wedding dress matter isn't urgent within the next year or two."

Jun An also knew that over a dozen wedding dresses and rings, plus wedding planning – these things couldn't possibly be completed by Eden alone in just two or three months.

"Sorry, so many orders, burdening you all by yourself."

"You're too kind, my friend."

Eden tasted her aged white liquor, her face slightly flushed. "Having so many orders allows me to express myself freely. Whether as a businesswoman or an artist, I couldn't be happier."

"However, I didn't expect the Captain to secure so many orders. You must be very tired, Captain. This cup is a toast to the effort you've put in."

Eden downed the entire glass of white liquor on her own, her face flushing another shade redder.

"Yes, it has been quite tiring."

Jun An felt like his waist hadn't stopped moving during this period. Although after tasting various women, Jun An had to admit his little brother certainly enjoyed it immensely, being tired was also genuinely tiring.

"By the way, here are four more. If you have time, make these as well. Money isn't an issue."

Jun An said, pushing forward a bank card. "This is the hundred million we agreed upon earlier. The PIN is six zeroes. After all, you can't keep paying for the material costs of all these wedding dresses yourself."

Jun An glanced at the three completed wedding dresses. They were all designed for busty, mature women. Even Jun An, who lacked aesthetic sense and knowledge of the field, could tell that Eden had indeed used high-quality fabrics.

Furthermore, Eden had followed Jun An's request to design them so they could be conveniently used for lewd activities immediately after the wedding ceremony. Although Jun An couldn't see how they were convenient, since Eden designed them, they probably were.

He then looked over at the rings and gems still being polished on the other side. Eden had bought the gems and was personally grinding and designing them bit by bit.

The most dazzling were the three finished sets already displayed. One featured a red rose theme, another was inlaid with pink gemstones, and the most eye-catching one used golden gemstones, beautiful like Eden's own eyes.

And beneath each wedding ring was a corresponding ring for daily use.

For wealthier individuals, rings typically came in pairs. The wedding ring used in the ceremony was usually ornate but prone to wear, so it was generally only worn on anniversaries.

The other ring was for daily wear, lacking excessive embellishments and fancy designs, but more durable for everyday use.

Eden watched Jun An's profile, noticing he was looking at her finished work, and couldn't help but ask, "Do you like them?"

Jun An nodded. He had to admit, Eden's craftsmanship was truly top-tier. Looking closely, Jun An could even see the various intricate details carved onto the rings.

"I'm glad you like them."

Eden downed another glass of liquor. Her head was already starting to feel a bit fuzzy, but how could someone like her, who enjoyed drinking regularly, get drunk after just three glasses?

I'm definitely not drunk.

"The red ring is for Miss Himeko. It symbolizes love intertwined with thorns, as per Miss Himeko's suggestion. The ring is made of platinum; if you look closely, you can see the fine patterns I carved on it. The gemstone used is a Burmese ruby, with some diamonds added for embellishment around it."

Jun An broke into a cold sweat listening. This sounded incredibly expensive! No wonder she quoted a hundred million; she was basically approaching it with the mindset of creating works of art.

However, since Jun An chose to trust her, he naturally intended to pay up.

"And that one, that was made for Aili's wedding."

Eden pointed to the pink ring, her words becoming more excited. "The material for this ring is..."

"Wait... Elysia is getting married?" Jun An frowned instantly and slammed his hand on the table, a sudden sense of displeasure welling up inside him.

Eden was startled, then looked at Jun An with a complex expression. "Captain, don't you want to marry Aili?"

"Huh?"

What the hell? Is this something I can decide just because I want to?

However, Eden ignored the Captain and continued, "Although you're already marrying Miss Himeko, I still support you being with Aili. Don't worry, I'll help you."

"Uh, Elysia and I will handle things ourselves, don't worry."

"You liar!"

Eden slammed the table, looking at Jun An with dissatisfaction. "You've been back for a month already, and not only have you made no progress with Aili, but you're even marrying another woman! How could you do this to me?!"

"Eh?!" Jun An was momentarily stunned. Why was she having a drunken outburst now?!

Eden still hadn't let go of her obsession. She grabbed Jun An's hand. "Tell me, do you actually want to marry Aili or not?"

If Jun An just said yes, she was willing to immediately step aside to fulfill her best friend's wish.

After all, Himeko had said she was willing to yield a spot for her. Eden hoped to give that spot to the white moonlight in her heart, Elysia. Only she was worthy of the Captain.

"Eden, you..."

Jun An was taken aback by Eden's state but couldn't help wondering what on earth was going through her mind.

"Mmph~ Still hesitating at a time like this! What are you hesitating for? Go confess to her, you blockhead!"

But before Jun An could think further, Eden pulled him closer first. However, the drunk Eden lost her balance, and the two stumbled heavily to the floor, instantly resulting in a situation where Jun An was pinning Eden down.

Their eyes met. Feeling the Captain on top of her, so close, Eden sobered up slightly.

"Captain..."

This wasn't the first time Eden had been this close to the Captain. Last time, he had carried her princess-style.

Himeko was right. She loved him but couldn't have him, so she poured all her expectations onto Aili, to the point where even when drunk, she couldn't bear to drop the pretense of "doing what's best for Aili"...

But what if she also had a chance? What if the Captain liked her too?

"I'll get up right away."

Jun An winced in pain and started to get up, but Eden wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him back down, looking at him with eyes full of affection.

"Captain, I like—"

Screeech~

Just as Eden was about to say something, the untimely sound of a door opening echoed. Standing in the doorway was a girl with pink hair and long ears...

"Oh my~" the girl outside exclaimed in surprise.

The slight drunkenness that had just begun to recede instantly vanished completely.

Aili!!!

The pink fairy girl couldn't help but narrow her eyes, her gradient pink pupils twinkling with profound meaning.

"Oh my, what an unexpected, yet perfectly understandable scene, Eden ♬~"