After rushing to arrive near noon, the group dismounted to prepare a meal and cook, resting briefly before continuing their journey, as they still had over three hours to reach Feiyu County. Though the travelers could endure the long journey, the horses needed forage and water, forcing the halt.

Zhou Ni sat silently by a small stream, listening to the gurgling water, while Ling Xian and Yun Yao roasted dried rations over the fire. Dali Wan had gone out hunting. I quietly approached Zhou Ni from behind. Startled, she turned, then immediately lowered her head again upon seeing it was me, resuming her silence.

“Zhou Ni,” I began, “Is your mind feeling any clearer? Have you remembered anything else?”

Zhou Ni nodded. “Hey, Zhao Qian, did I have a boyfriend back on Earth? Yun Yao’s words today seem to confirm it, and I have recalled some things about being with him. But I just can’t grasp what he looked like. Can you tell me about him? I really can’t stand this feeling of being half-awake anymore; I don’t want to endure this a single day longer.”

“There absolutely was a boyfriend,” I affirmed her question first, then asked, “Zhou Ni, can I ask you one question first?”

From Zhou Ni’s expression, she had somewhat anticipated my affirmative answer, but for some unknown reason, a deep sense of loss flickered in her eyes when she looked at me—a fleeting look that passed before I could grasp or analyze it.

“What question?”

“What do you think of the practice of having multiple wives here? If—and I mean if—you ever discovered your boyfriend also had multiple wives, no, a whole host of girlfriends, what would you think? What would you do?”

Zhou Ni still hadn't recalled how she met Yun Yao, Cheng Susu, or the others. She looked puzzled. “Why are you asking such a strange question? Didn’t Earth long ago establish monogamy?”

“So, you oppose this practice?”

Zhou Ni nodded firmly. “Yes, I definitely oppose it. Just imagine, one man having to divide himself among four or five women. Even if he loved you deeply, the attention would be diluted, leaving only a fraction for you. Can a boyfriend who cannot love you exclusively be considered qualified?”

Zhou Ni’s answer left me quite helpless. “Yes, you’re right to think that way. But sometimes things turn out unexpectedly. Twenty-some girls can share one husband, and they get along like sisters. I’ve seen such things before.”

Zhou Ni suddenly let out a light laugh. “In a movie, perhaps? That’s too exaggerated. I’ve never heard of so many women serving one husband. You are quite the joker, Zhao Qian. By the way, do you know my boyfriend? What’s his name? Is he one of my classmates? Do you know him? Are you good friends?”

Given Zhou Ni’s current feelings toward me, she likely wouldn’t believe me if I told her that person was me. Rather than plant seeds of discord, it was better to let her remain ignorant for now. I would find an opportunity to court her slowly. By then, when she couldn't leave me, she would docilely get along with the other girls, just like before.

“He is indeed your classmate. Since you can’t see him right now, there’s no need to know his name. He will naturally come to see you when we return to Earth.”

“Is that so?” Zhou Ni’s expression grew conflicted. She abruptly changed the subject. “Thank you, Zhao Qian. You’re taking care of me, but I feel useless. Can you find something for me to do? I feel terribly uneasy otherwise.”

I comforted her with a smile. “Heh, taking care of you is my responsibility. You don’t need to feel guilty. However, you will certainly be busy in the future. For now, rest up while you have the time. Besides helping me figure out how to polish the diamonds, you should also consider whether you can attempt to crossbreed the Twin Star grain with Earth rice. If successful, it could create a new species, perhaps one that combines the advantages of both grains: drought and flood resistance, high yield, and good taste. That would be a great accomplishment.”

Zhou Ni nodded seriously. “I’ll remember. Diamonds can be polished with diamonds, but hybridizing species requires a laboratory. I suspect the technological level here won't suffice.”

“We have the spaceship! And there’s an escape pod at the Feiyu County yamen. Perhaps the instruments and equipment inside can be used. Even if we can’t get Earth rice seeds right now, we can start with preliminary theoretical research first.”

Zhou Ni finally found something to fulfill her sense of self-worth, and she beamed. “That’s wonderful! We’ll start setting up the lab as soon as we get back to Feiyu County.”

Yun Yao walked over, holding a skewer of roasted meat. “What are you two talking about that makes you so happy?”

This area was undeveloped wilderness, teeming with wild animals. Dali Wan was an advanced hunter, and Ling Xian was at least intermediate level; with them around, we never had to worry about a lack of meat.

Zhou Ni replied, “Zhao Qian is assigning me tasks. I always feel bad imposing on you all. I would be delighted to help everyone with something. Heh. You two chat; I’m going to roast some dry rations.”

Yun Yao quietly asked me, “Any progress?”

I watched Zhou Ni’s retreating back. “Zhou Ni isn’t completely indifferent to me now. But she strongly objects to polygamy, and I also told her she has a boyfriend on Earth—I just didn't say it was me.”

Yun Yao said, “She definitely has feelings for you. She was even jealous of Ling Long and me today. That should be a good sign, at least it shows she cares about you and that you hold a place in her heart. The only thing to fear is you not trying hard enough. If you put in the effort, winning back Zhou Ni should be easy.”

“How should I try? Should I use force? I can’t do things like that.”

Yun Yao sounded worried. “Our relationship is safe for now, but you can’t keep hiding your relationship with Sister Susu. Otherwise, what will Sister Susu think? So, I suggest you win over Zhou Ni tonight before we reach Feiyu County, or it will be much harder later.”

I sighed. “It’s not as simple as it sounds. I noticed today she cares about me, but completely changing the dynamic between us in such a short time is impossible. We’ll take it slow. The major success is finding her safely. Five others are still missing, and we’ll be here for a long time, so there’s no need to worry about her Earth boyfriend causing trouble.”

Yun Yao playfully winked at me. “Then Brother Zhao should try to defeat the fake boyfriend in Zhou Ni’s heart. As long as you can beat him, Zhou Ni surely won’t be able to leave you. I’ll add some fuel to the fire on the side, and even if she can’t remember everything, I’ll persuade her until she believes it.”

I said sincerely, “Thank heavens you’ve recovered your memory and can give me advice. Otherwise, your husband would be absolutely worried sick.”

Yun Yao deliberately put on an angry face. “You are the world’s number one person for asking your wife to help you court another wife!”

The horses had drunk their fill and rested enough. The group remounted and continued our journey. Finally, we reached the outskirts of Feiyu County just before the city gates closed at sunset. Unexpectedly, the seven horses caused a massive uproar. Several miles from Feiyu County, we heard trumpets sounding everywhere, followed by the rapid closing of the city gates and the guards on the ramparts moving about, swords drawn and arrows nocked.

At first, I thought bandits were attacking. After a moment’s thought, I realized, “Not good, the yamen runners of Feiyu County have mistaken us for bandits.”

Ling Long, who had also been puzzled, understood immediately. “You’re right. The Dual City Nation has never seen horses. It’s no wonder they’d be frightened by such a large contingent.”

I told Ling Long, “Write a note, tie it to an arrow, and shoot it into the city. Head Constable Sun should believe the note. Otherwise, fighting between the two sides will be troublesome.”

Ling Long dismounted and wrote a simple explanatory letter, tied it to an arrow's tail, and shot it into the city. Since it wasn't meant to injure anyone, as long as the arrow had enough residual force to reach the city wall, we weren't worried about the city guards’ arrows hitting Ling Long.

Shortly after the letter entered the city, a contingent of men opened the gate, but it was immediately shut tight again. The yamen runners on the wall remained on high alert with bows drawn. The men who came out brandished their broadswords and clubs. Leading them was a red-faced burly man raising his broadsword high, looking ready to chop the head off a horse with a single strike—it was Head Constable Sun.

I jumped off my horse and walked forward empty-handed, shouting, “Head Constable Sun, it’s your humble friend Zhao Qian! We were ambushed by bandits outside Feiying Prefecture, but fortunately, the officers defeated them and forced them to retreat. We managed to intercept these horses and brought them back.”

Head Constable Sun certainly remembered me. He was overjoyed, lowered his broadsword, rushed forward, and gripped my hand:

“It really is Brother Zhao! Are these horses? Big Brother, this is the first time I’ve observed them up close. They truly have an extraordinary presence. You... you actually managed to intercept seven horses from bandits? That’s unheard of! Impressive, truly impressive. My admiration for you is like the surging tides!”

Head Constable Sun, despite his rough exterior, was a master of flattery. I accepted his praise with a smile. Sun released my hand and approached the horses, touching and caressing them as if they were old brothers. Seeing that the sky was already growing dim, I said, “Big Brother Sun, these companions are my friends. Can you let us into the city now?”

“Yes, yes!” Head Constable Sun finally remembered the group waiting outside. As he walked, he said, “Brother Zhao, these seven horses of yours are treasures! We must quickly show County Magistrate An. If the court learns of this great joyous news, who knows what rewards the Emperor will bestow upon you. Tsk, tsk, promotion and wealth are surely in store for you.”

Head Constable Sun ordered the gate opened. When County Magistrate An learned the horses were indeed theirs, he was so happy he nearly jumped right off the tower. He ran over, saying, “Nephew Zhao, is that you back? Oh my, these are horses! They look much better than pigs... My escape pod suddenly closed on its own and won't open again. You have no idea how anxious I was! The Emperor has sent another edict appointing you Chief of the Escape Pod. I was just about to send a messenger to Feiying Prefecture to inform you.”

County Magistrate An was both delighted and anxious—delighted that another monumental event seemed to have occurred in his jurisdiction, and anxious because the escape pod was still stubbornly sealed. Following protocol, I stepped forward and bowed to County Magistrate An, thinking to myself, Why another Imperial Edict? Are their edicts that cheap here?

Ling Long and Dali Wan greeted me briefly before taking Yun Yao and Zhou Ni to our rented lodging. Ma Xiaoda went off alone to find an inn, waiting for the others to catch up. Although he was desperate to see the escape pod, County Magistrate An completely ignored him, making him nearly curse out loud, until Jing Lue stopped him.

I quietly told him, “It’s getting late. You can see the giant egg tomorrow. I’ll find a way to take you to the yamen then.”

Ma Xiaoda slapped my hand. “It’s a deal. I trust you completely.”

These seven horses were not public property, so although County Magistrate An was exceptionally fond of them, he couldn't confiscate them. However, to foster good civil-military relations, I picked out one tall stallion as a gift for the magistrate. The old man was so delighted he personally led it back to the county yamen, then ordered his servants to immediately prepare a welcoming banquet.

The yamen servants crowded around in a chaotic mess, eager to see the horses. After County Magistrate An shouted them down, they dispersed. Although the magistrate himself was reluctant to leave the temporary stables, he had a more pressing matter. With a lingering look at the stallion, he led me into his private study, respectfully retrieved a scroll of yellow silk. If it weren't for the two moons shining in the sky, I would have thought I was in ancient Da Long Kingdom.

“Zhao Qian, receive this edict: Today, a giant egg descended upon Feiyu County, named the Escape Pod. No one can decipher its mystery, yet only Zhao Qian of Hulu Village can operate its movements. To promote the prestige of the Dual City Nation and thank Heaven for the bestowed object, Zhao Qian is hereby appointed Chief of the Escape Pod and ordered to lead men to transport the Escape Pod to the capital to offer sacrifice to Heaven. So decreed.”

Chief of the Escape Pod? What kind of title was that? Seeing County Magistrate An’s solemn expression, I reluctantly accepted the yellow scroll. At that moment, the grim face the magistrate wore while reading the edict broke into a smile as bright as a rose. He clapped my shoulder. “Nephew Zhao, this is the Emperor’s favor; you must cherish it. I will assign Head Constable Sun to carry out the task of transporting the Escape Pod to the capital. Er... Your adopted daughter Susu recently told us everything about your situation. It turns out you are her husband from her old home. But she lost her memory and forgot this. Your reunion now is clearly the arrangement of Heaven. When you go to the capital this time to meet His Majesty, perhaps you will secure an official post. Then this small county will rely on your continued care.”

Heh, it seems my title of Escape Pod Chief is mostly an honorary position. Perhaps when I get to the capital and the Emperor sees the Escape Pod, he might grant me real authority. So County Magistrate An is trying to secure a connection early. But I don't care about a General’s position; why would I care about being an Escape Pod Chief? I just want to find the other five women. Everything else can wait.

“County Magistrate An, your care for my wife is something this nephew is endlessly grateful for. Furthermore, this nephew knows not to forget the one who dug the well when drinking water. If not for County Magistrate An’s appreciation, I wouldn't be here today. Should the opportunity arise in the future, this nephew will certainly repay your kindness in recognizing my worth.” Regardless, County Magistrate An showed kindness to Cheng Susu, and I would definitely repay that kindness if I ever had the chance, so these words were not entirely false flattery.

County Magistrate An beamed upon hearing my words. “Good, good, Nephew Zhao is indeed a straightforward man. By now, we are practically family. By strict convention, you should call me Adoptive Father, and it wouldn't be inappropriate for me to call you Virtuous Son-in-law. However, since we will both be serving in court, it’s sometimes best to avoid rumors. Sit for a moment; I will call Susu over to see you. You must have missed her during these days.”

I didn't expect County Magistrate An to be so shrewd as to know who I most wanted to see at this moment. I bowed in thanks. County Magistrate An was actually more eager to see his horse, so he hurried out of the study. Moments later, the sound of quick, light footsteps approached the door, which then creaked open as Cheng Susu walked in, dressed entirely in white.

A woman looks pretty in mourning clothes. That’s what the ancients said. I knew Cheng Susu wasn't wearing white to mourn anyone; it was simply her habit—she liked to display her personality amidst simplicity.

“Your hand?” Cheng Susu noticed my bandaged wound the moment she saw me. Her expression was extremely tense. She hadn't noticed my injury while listening to her adoptive father's long talk, but she spotted it immediately. It truly touched me.

“It’s nothing, I was hit by an arrow helping someone fight bandits in Feiying Prefecture. I’ve put on medicine; it will scar over in a few days. How have you been lately?”

Cheng Susu replied softly, “Still the same, I guess. I often forget things here and there.”

I smiled. “That’s good. At least you still remember me today.”

Smiling sweetly, Cheng Susu pulled out her phone and showed it to me. “An constantly looks at your pictures inside, reminding me not to forget my only friend from Earth.”

I was momentarily stunned. There was a method like that. Ah, if only she looked at those explicit clips every day, maybe she would have remembered me completely by now.

Cheng Susu’s maturity regarding intimacy was incomparable to Zhou Ni’s or Yun Yao’s. Zhou Ni and Yun Yao were only mature relatively speaking; in the words of Old Ninth of the Gourd Hat clan, Cheng Susu was mature to the point of liquefaction.

Firstly, in terms of age and experience, the allure she exuded wasn't something the young girls Zhou Ni and Yun Yao could match. Secondly, the intimacy she had experienced was something Yun Yao couldn't claim. As evidenced by video recordings, she had been incredibly wild. In public, she presented an image of cold nobility and inviolability, but in private, she was the most submissive sexual partner. Whatever I requested, she would do, and she would even proactively think up new variations. The initial taste of the nine layers of ice and fire in the cold drink shop was still vivid in my memory.

A mature woman is filled with sexual magnetism in every gesture. No matter how cold her expression, her voluptuous S-curve figure, or even the subtle fragrance she emitted, conveyed an enchanting allure that made it impossible to look away—one look, and your body would automatically salute.

I used to never suppress my desires around Cheng Susu. I could strip her bare anytime, enter any of her openings at will, or have her sit on my lap like a noble princess, swaying her sensual body. I could even use ropes to constrict her breasts until they bulged prominently, then spray my seed upon them. In short, nothing was too perverse.

But now, facing this beautiful, mature woman, I couldn't even touch a finger of hers. The desire I had to forcefully suppress made me intensely agitated. Cheng Susu gently took my injured hand, and I nearly climaxed from the shock—something that had never happened before. But to think of a body that once yielded completely to your play, now right before your eyes, and yet you couldn't lay a hand on her—what kind of feeling was that!

“Does it hurt? Can you tell me what happened?” Cheng Susu asked calmly. She pulled my hand and sat down across the not-so-wide desk from me. Every breath I took carried the faint scent of her milkiness.

I composed myself. “Let’s not talk about the fighting. Susu, I found two more people. I met them unexpectedly at Feiying Prefecture. They are Yun Yao and Zhou Ni.”

“Yun Yao? Zhou Ni? I don’t seem to have much impression of them,” Cheng Susu frowned slightly.

“Susu, I know you are naturally bold, but you were injured more severely. Yun Yao’s memory has returned, and Zhou Ni has remembered most things. Among the eight missing people, you are the eldest—you are their older sister. I really hope you can help me recover their pasts.”

Cheng Susu gave a faint, wry smile. “Zhao Qian, I am forgetful myself these days. Do you dare entrust this important task to me?”

I said earnestly, “That’s not a problem. You force yourself to remember me every day; that tells me you believe what I said before. Even though our relationship can’t be as intimate as it was immediately, I know you care about me in your heart…”

Cheng Susu’s face flushed scarlet upon hearing this. She truly couldn't and didn't want to forget the man before her. This wasn't just because he was also from Earth; more importantly, he was willing to risk his precious life to save her. Even if she couldn't believe he traveled through a wormhole searching for his wife, the fact that he fiercely killed those three thugs in the rain was undeniable. The man who refused to yield, was knocked down, and kept getting back up had made it impossible for her to let go. Moreover, those extremely lewd videos on her phone—featuring him and herself as the protagonists—was the only evidence suggesting she must have been his wife, and deeply in love with him, otherwise, she would never have done those mortifying things, even under threat of death. When she first saw those clips, she even briefly thought she might have been a prostitute because those acts seemed reserved for such women in her current perspective. Now, he mentioned restoring their relationship to its former intimacy, which meant these things would happen again. Oh, how embarrassing!

“Stop talking. I will help you. In truth, I am helping myself too. But I know almost nothing about the others. Even though your phone has data on many girls, I can’t recall who they are. What should I do?”

This was precisely my goal: for Cheng Susu to help me, which was effectively helping herself. I said, “I have a lot of data about them on my phone. I can transfer it to you; you can look through it tonight if you have time. Tomorrow, I’ll take you to see Yun Yao and Zhou Ni. Yun Yao misses you a lot right now, but this is the county yamen, so you can’t just wander in.”

The mention of a cell phone instantly made Cheng Susu blush, which only added a seductive allure to her already mature presence. She reached out as if to retrieve her own phone, then thought better of it. Instead, she turned to me and said, "Give me yours. I'll transfer them when I get back."

My phone held far too many things, many of which I suspected would be unsuitable for Cheng Susu to view. But if I refused, she might misunderstand, so I offered a preemptive warning: "Heh, my phone is full of all sorts of messy things. I’m afraid you’ll be angry if you look."

Cheng Susu suddenly pouted. "It’s just about you and those other women, isn't it? My phone has plenty too. Once, I was even with another girl..."

At that point, Cheng Susu abruptly covered her mouth, snatched my phone with a scarlet face, and fled. My phone was secured with the biometric verification of all the women, so opening it was effortless for her.

This sudden turn of events left me slightly dizzy. It seemed I didn't need to do any ideological groundwork with Cheng Susu at all. She must have seen the explicit encounters between me and my other wives on her own phone, yet she wasn't angry, nor did she confront me. This was a massive step forward. Perhaps if I had mustered the courage earlier and pulled her into my arms, I could have kissed her.

Just as I was contemplating pressing the matter further, a servant called at the door. The banquet was ready; Magistrate An had invited me to eat. I abandoned the thought of chasing after Cheng Susu into her private quarters to steal a moment of intimacy and followed the servant to the dining hall.

To showcase the unusual closeness of our relationship, Magistrate An had only invited Head Constable Sun to join us. During the meal, when the topic turned to that treacherous advisor, the 'Dog Advisor,' we learned that the old man had actually been forced to eat dog food and drink dog urine. However, the beating he received had cost him half his life; he was still bedridden at home.

The Dog Advisor had let it slip that he intended to use the Judicial Division to clean house in the county office. But for some unknown reason, the Judicial Division had remained silent. Magistrate An assumed I had resolved the matter at the Feiying Prefecture. Little did he know that the Feiying Prefecture was in chaos, and Cai Hua himself was in too precarious a position to spare any thought for his cousin.

Suddenly remembering that I was currently a wanted criminal by the Imperial Court, I felt a twinge of worry. However, when leaving the Feiying Prefecture, I recalled Governor Wu mentioning an Imperial Edict summoning me to treat the Princess. I now possessed one Imperial Edict, making me a wanted man with two decrees—I wondered if I was the first person in the Twin City Nation to hold that dubious distinction.

To heck with it. Information here was scarce, and it would take ages for the court’s arrest warrants to arrive. Even if someone wanted to arrest me, they would have to seriously consider their own capabilities first. After all, holding off three hundred bandits with two laser guns and one large cudgel—how many people in the Twin City Nation possessed such might?

Magistrate An and Head Constable Sun were unaware of the case I had picked up at the Feiying Prefecture. To facilitate my movements over the next few days, I decided not to reveal anything. Moreover, Magistrate An was interacting with me under the authority of an Imperial Edict, so others would hesitate to find fault with him.

The three of us sipped fine wine while further discussing the escape pod at the county office. I promised Magistrate An I would reactivate the escape pod the next day, but my trip to the capital would have to be postponed by a few days. I had some matters to handle upon my return. Magistrate An understood that the journey was long, and the escape pod required extensive logistical preparation for transport, so he was more than happy for the delay.

Tipsy and in high spirits, I took my leave from Magistrate An and stumbled out the main gate, only to realize someone was tailing me. When I turned around, the person didn't try to hide but instead stepped forward and handed me a small package. "The Young Miss told me you shouldn't drink much with your injury, and please be careful on the road, or she won't be at ease."

It was Spring Blossom, Cheng Susu's maid. I grinned playfully. "Please tell your Young Miss I appreciate her concern. I will think of her when I sleep tonight."

"Pah, you rogue! Remember not to leave tomorrow morning; the Young Miss will visit your house. I must rush back, or the manor gates will close, and I’ll be in trouble." Spring Blossom finished quickly and turned to leave.

I opened the small package. It contained my phone—it seemed she had finished the transfer. I wondered if Cheng Susu had copied all the explicit files to her own phone. There was also a letter and some iron coins.

The light reflected by the two full moons wasn't bright enough, and the script written with charcoal pencils was large anyway. 'Zhao Qian, I was so worried seeing you injured today. You always act without regard for consequences; what would happen to the eight of us if something unexpected occurred? I don't care why you were hurt, but you must take care of yourself. Our safe return to Earth depends on you. Take the money and see a doctor. I will see Yun Yao and Zhou Ni tomorrow; you must wait for me at home, or else, hehe, you’ll have hell to pay.'

I laughed, a genuine, hearty laugh. Heh, that mature beauty acted like a little girl. I tucked the note into my tunic and strode back toward my rented quarters.

In the living room, illuminated by candlelight, Big Strength, Linglong, Vahani, and Raisky were deep in conversation with their new friends, Yun Yao and Zhou Ni. Linglong recounted their experiences at the Feiying Prefecture, causing Vahani to emit occasional shrieks of terror, though Raisky was nearby, playing the hero, occasionally squeezing Vahani's hand to give her strength.

I pushed open the courtyard gate, startling them. Linglong ran the fastest. "Master Zhao Qian, you've finally come home after filling your stomach and quenching your thirst! We thought you were getting lazy at the county office and wouldn't return." Linglong said this knowing about the situation with Cheng Susu.

I let out a drunken burp. "Ah, no choice, men have social obligations. Have you all eaten?"

Yun Yao and Zhou Ni nodded. Everyone settled back into their seats. I began, "Magistrate An gave me an Imperial Edict today." As I spoke, I held out the scroll of yellow silk. None of them recognized the object. Although Linglong could read the characters, she had never seen an Imperial Edict before. I continued, "Magistrate An said the Emperor of the Twin City Nation has appointed me as the Captain of the Escape Pod..."

Yun Yao laughed outright. "What a boring title."

"Exactly," I agreed, "But I see this as an opportunity. I needed to go to the capital to find the other five anyway. On Earth, this would be a publicly funded business trip. Not only will we have guides, but our travel and meal expenses will be reimbursed."

Yun Yao looked concerned. "Are you really going? We don't know if that Emperor is a good man or a bad one, and your superpowers..."

"I have to go," I insisted. "Every extra day those five remain out there is another day of danger. The sooner I find them, the sooner we can solve the spaceship problem. As for superpowers, you yourself said I can still kill even without them."

"Then I’m going with you," Yun Yao stated firmly. "I won't be at ease otherwise."

Linglong jumped up instantly. "Don't you dare leave me behind, or I’ll cry."

Big Strength blushed. "I'll go too! Brother Zhao Qian, I promise I won't cause trouble this time. Just letting me see the capital city will bring honor to my hunting reputation from now on."

In truth, I knew my own strength was insufficient, and having them accompany me would ensure much greater safety. But continually dragging them into trouble weighed heavily on my conscience. Just as I was about to refuse, I saw a look on everyone’s face suggesting they wouldn't relent unless I agreed. So, I nodded.

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