Hong Zhengqing said that he couldn't wait to pull Meng Yingxin aside and start the next round of design.

"I understand, thank you, Team Leader Hong." Meng Yingxin bowed to Hong Zhengqing.

"If you have any other questions, just come to me anytime. Don't worry, our team design team is excellent, so you don't need to have any concerns."

"OK!"

The first person Meng Yingxin wanted to share her thoughts about finally officially staying on was Qiao Shouyan.

"Commander Qiao, Team Leader Hong just said that I can join the weapons research group," Meng Yingxin said. She was excited to be facing Qiao Shouyan, but she kept her words and actions restrained.

After all, there were other people present.

"I guessed it, congratulations!" Qiao Shouyan said.

"This matter is also thanks to your help."

"No reward without merit. You were able to stay because your designs were good and it was due to your own abilities. It has little to do with me."

"Are you trying to renege on your promise?" Meng Yingxin quickly asked to confirm.

"Huh?" Qiao Shouyan tensed up immediately and asked, "What do you mean by cheating? How did I cheat?"

"We agreed that if I joined the research group, I would treat you to a meal. Now you're saying you can't accept something for nothing. Doesn't that mean you're going back on your word?" Meng Yingxin said seriously, because she was really afraid that he would suddenly change his mind.

"I, I, I didn't..." Qiao Shouyan thought something was wrong.

He didn't say he was going back on his word about the meal, but how could he let the young lady actually pay? This opportunity to treat her was naturally his.

"That's good! It's settled then, let's meet again!"

Meng Yingxin quickly finalized the matter, fearing any unforeseen changes.

"Oh right, I saw Doctor Su and the others. I'd like to go over and chat with them for a bit," Meng Yingxin said.

Qiao Shouyan nodded.

"Dr. Su, Dr. Qiao, you're here too."

"Yes, I just heard everyone's comments on the new weapon. They were very positive. Congratulations, you've got it covered now," Su Yueya said.

"Thank you all. Yes, Team Leader Hong said I can join now," Meng Yingxin said.

Since it was a rare encounter at work, Leng Yingying didn't leave immediately. Instead, she came over to chat with Su Yueya and Qiao Xinruo for a bit, and that's when she bumped into Meng Yingxin.

[An opportunity to meet a beautiful woman—hey, I can't let it slip by!]

The two sisters: ...

You cunning Leng Yingying!

However, since we'll all be "one of us" in the future, it's not a bad thing to get to know each other beforehand.

Su Yueya and Qiao Xinruo exchanged glances, their cooperation seamless.

“Come on, you two don’t know each other yet, let me introduce you.” Su Yueya took the initiative to play matchmaker, introducing Leng Yingying and Meng Yingxin to each other.

"This is Comrade Meng Yingxin, who has just joined the weapons research group. Comrade Leng, the gun you just tested was designed by her."

"This is Comrade Leng Yingying. She has been in the army for some time and is currently the deputy company commander. She is currently involved in research in the explosives research group. Let's get to know each other."

Wow, little beauty, I'm here! Hehehe...

"Comrade Meng, hello!" Leng Yingying said with a serious expression, "The gun you designed is very powerful."

Can you design something more impressive for me next time? Using these junk projects is giving me a heart attack...

Su Yueya: ...

Wow, it can hold so much! It can hold even more than a feed bag!

"Hello, Comrade Leng." Meng Yingxin nodded.

When facing Leng Yingying, Meng Yingxin's attitude was more indifferent, just like when facing other ordinary people. She had no expression and her whole demeanor was indifferent.

But in reality, Meng Yingxin had been carefully observing Leng Yingying, because Qiao Shouyan had glared at her earlier...

Compared to Leng Yingying's excitement, Meng Yingxin was indeed much calmer.

No matter how hard she tried to recall, she had no recollection of Leng Yingying. She was certain that she had never had any contact with this person in her previous life.

So, it shouldn't matter.

This Leng Yingying must be Su Yueya's friend. She has never met her and does not know her. It is only because she participated in the design of firearms earlier in this life that she has the opportunity to meet her.

That's probably how it is.

"Thank you for the compliment. You're also a great shooter. I just heard the target announcer reporting the scores, and you and Commander Qiao were the only ones who got perfect scores of ten rings on your first time using the new guns," Meng Yingxin said.

Hehe, so the pretty girl noticed me...

[Oh my god, isn't that why I'm such a good guy? Boss Qiao, don't thank me too much. I've already started shipping this couple, if I don't give them a little push, how can I maintain my position as the head of the shipping fandom?]

The two sisters: What are you trying to do?

"Comrade Meng, are you focusing on the target reporting results, or... Commander Qiao?" Otherwise, why are you only paying attention to Commander Qiao and my results the whole time? Leng Yingying asked with a smile.

[Awesome, so awesome! This close-up, high-energy action is just so satisfying! This is the right way to ship a couple! Perfect!]

Qiao Xinruo and Su Yueya were stunned.

How dare you!

How dare you, Leng Yingying!

When the two sisters were facing Meng Yingxin, they spoke casually but were very careful about their words, since Meng Yingxin and Qiao Shouyan had not yet made their relationship official.

The information they received was all through Leng Yingying's inner thoughts, which they naturally had to pretend to have.

Who would have thought that Leng Yingying would start flirting with Meng Yingxin as soon as she arrived...

"Commander Qiao helped me before, so it's normal for me to keep an eye on him, isn't it?" Meng Yingxin remained calm, seemingly unaffected by Leng Yingying's impulsive remarks.

This surprised Su Yueya and Qiao Xinruo even more.

[Hehe! I love it! As expected of my favorite couple, this mutual support is so satisfying!]

[I still have to ship the official couple!]

“Normal, perfectly normal…” Leng Yingying smiled contentedly, growing more vigorous with each passing moment, and playfully asked, “Comrade Meng, I saw you and Commander Qiao exchanging glances just now—”

"Comrade Leng!" Su Yueya immediately interrupted.

If the initial joke was relatively subtle, this one is far too blunt.

Even if Su Yueya doesn't care about Meng Yingxin, she has to care about Qiao Shouyan.

After all, they weren't the only ones here. If others overheard and spread the word, it would have a negative impact on both of them.

[I got so carried away that I forgot everyone here is a bunch of old fogies... I hope the female lead won't be mad at me for this?]

Leng Yingying was still a little nervous. After all, this was the female lead's world, and the first person she needed to get along with was the female lead. It wouldn't be worth it to affect her relationship with Su Yueya just to ship them as a couple.

"I misspoke." Leng Yingying was quick to apologize, "Comrade Meng, please don't be angry."

"I'm not angry. Commander Qiao is young, capable, kind-hearted, and handsome. It's only natural for me to be a little more careful," Meng Yingxin said frankly.