Xu Qian rubbed her eyes and sat up. She saw that few crystal cores remained on the ground. Mei Yuebai was curled up on the floor, his face pale, purple electric arcs flickering over his body.
The carpet had turned black and emitted a burnt smell.
Xu Qian sighed. This was something everyone had to go through. No one could help him.
She turned on the light, picked up the "Secret Manual to Chasing Men" and continued reading, glancing at him from time to time.
The sky began to brighten, and the boy on the floor gradually woke up, emitting a soft purring sound like a cat.
Xu Qian breathed a sigh of relief. He had made it through.
She got out of bed and pulled out a tissue to wipe the sweat from his forehead.
"How are you?"
Mei Yuebai managed a weak smile. "Burning to death."
Those electric arcs had zapped him from head to toe. He even felt as though his meridians were filled with electricity. It was an unprecedented surge of power.
It had only hurt all night, and he really wanted to sleep.
Xu Qian's eyes softened. She gently stroked his slightly damp forehead.
"Then sleep for a day. It's the weekend today, so no missions."
Mei Yuebai smiled. "How did you know it was Sunday?"
Time had become so chaotic. Who would know without careful calculation?
She handed him her watch.
It was indeed Sunday.
After settling Mei Yuebai, Xu Qian went out to wash up. Her teammates were already in the living room eating breakfast.
Gu Qing and Li Lili had absorbed a large number of crystal cores yesterday. Although they hadn't leveled up to level 2, they both felt their strength had increased significantly.
They were all showing off their abilities in the living room.
One moment, a ball of human-like fire; the next, a large water sphere.
Xu Qian smiled and said, "Ah Bai is level 2 in his abilities. We'll rest for a day."
No one was surprised that Mei Yuebai had reached level 2. He was formidable even without abilities; having them only added to his prowess.
Gu Qing and Li Lili both wanted to test how effective their new abilities were against zombies.
After much discussion, they decided to go on a mission instead of resting.
Xu Qian shook her head and let them do as they pleased.
After 7 AM, with Mei Yuebai asleep, Xu Qian took Zheng Xue to submit their mission.
Upon arriving at the mission hall, it was packed with people.
Both of them were exceptionally good-looking. As soon as they entered the hall, many eyes swept in their direction.
Zheng Xue followed behind her, head lowered. He had learned last night that Xu Qian had only saved him as a side effect of wanting the data in his bag.
But even if it was for the mission, he was grateful to her. At this time, having someone useless with you was a burden.
Yet, she had been willing to save him.
Xu Qian led Zheng Xue directly to Mo Tianran's office, bypassing the usual procedures.
Explaining this extra person to the mission department would be difficult, so it was best to hand him over to Mo Tianran and let him handle it.
Just as she was about to knock, Mo Tianran came out, biting into a bun.
He glanced at Xu Qian, then at Zheng Xue.
"New sweetheart?"
Had Ah Bai dumped that kid so quickly?
Zheng Xue dared not speak.
Xu Qian raised an eyebrow. "Let's talk inside."
Mo Tianran's confusion deepened. Had Ah Bai really been dumped? This person wasn't as handsome as Ah Bai; he looked like someone who lived off others, not someone who could fight. What was he here for? To be a pretty boy?
Xu Qian, who could hear his thoughts, was speechless. Your imagination is too wild.
The commander's office was spacious, with an office area on one side and a reception area on the other.
The three of them went to the sofa and sat down.
Mo Tianran quickly finished his bun and took a sip of tea from his cup.
"Speak, what's the matter?"
"Let me introduce you, this is Zheng Xue."
Mo Tianran frowned. Zheng Xue? Xue Zheng? He didn't recognize the name.
Xu Qian's mind raced. The backpack appeared on Zheng Xue's lap.
"Take out the data."
Zheng Xue blinked, then nodded.
He opened the backpack and first took out a notebook, followed by a thick stack of documents. He handed the documents to Mo Tianran.
Mo Tianran took them and read for a moment. "Hydraulic engineering..." Before he could finish reading, his eyes widened. "You're Engineer Zheng Xue? You're still alive!"