Chapter 23

Li Cheng thought he had eaten too much and needed to digest, so he took him out for a walk, where they received many strange looks along the way.

However, the army is strictly disciplined, and the soldiers who were marching or training in formation did not stop.

The military camp was very large. Qiao was somewhat absent-minded as Li Cheng led him around. He was focused on looking at some mechs or combat airships, marveling at the imposing presence of these weapons.

Joe seemed to see a familiar face; it was his master's younger sister. He saw her looking at him, so Joe waved and greeted her, and then she walked over.

Ji Rong came over carrying equipment and said to Li Cheng, "I heard that the general's family members have sneaked into the camp. It's true!"

Li Cheng nodded: "Yes, the general asked me to take care of it."

She glanced at Qiao Ye with some curiosity. She had just been quite surprised that this original human had greeted her like a human. She stared at Qiao Ye and said, "You're quite mischievous, and quite clever, to be able to follow me here."

Qiao was also puzzled. Was it just his imagination that she was scolding the brat? He had a feeling that she could see right through him, and that familiar feeling of fear came back.

She's definitely his nemesis. Why would he greet an acquaintance just because he's in a good mood? He's just being nosy.

Qiao was also feeling annoyed when she heard her tell Li Cheng, "He's very smart, don't let him cause trouble."

Joe was also annoyed. He was an adult, not a brat! Was he the kind of person who would cause trouble? No one could be more troublesome than him!

Ji Rong gave Li Cheng this briefing and then went about her business. Qiao also breathed a sigh of relief. He would definitely stay far away from this person from now on; he was afraid of her.

Qiao followed Li Cheng's instructions very well. Li Cheng was worried about leaving him tied up in the dormitory, as he had to carry out a surveillance mission. After thinking for a moment, Li Cheng squatted down and muttered to himself, "How about I take you with me? But you have to be obedient. Can you follow orders without question?"

Qiao's eyes lit up. He didn't like being locked up. Seeing Li Cheng hesitate, he immediately nodded firmly. "I can do it! Of course I can do it! As long as I take him out for a walk, he will definitely listen to me."

When Li Cheng saw that the original man actually nodded, he grinned and said, "Can you understand what I'm saying? Okay, let's give it a try. If it doesn't work, I'll hand you over to someone else to take care of."

Li Cheng straightened his clothes, secured the ropes, and set off with the Yuan people.

When Li Cheng arrived at the command camp, he was delivering a document to the general. Ji Fang was holding a meeting with a group of officers outside. Before the meeting, he was organizing the formation and shouting slogans, including "Attention!" Qiao saw Li Cheng standing straight and subconsciously straightened his back as well.

The generals, who had noticed the primitive human in the area long ago, glanced at it as it moved, their eyes drifting over intentionally or unintentionally. However, in front of the general, everyone remained serious and attentive.

Ten minutes later, Ji Fang dismissed everyone and turned to walk towards Qiao Ye.

When Qiao Ye saw Ji Fang coming over, she couldn't help but tug at her master's sleeve. Ji Fang picked up Qiao Ye and asked Li Cheng, "Did it eat?"

Li Cheng answered truthfully. Seeing that it wasn't causing any trouble, Ji Fang said, "I'm going to a meeting in Jianwu tomorrow, and it's inconvenient to take it with me. You can keep it at the guard post tonight and watch it. Find someone to watch it tomorrow."

Li Cheng naturally agreed.

Upon hearing that Ji Fang was going on a business trip, Qiao immediately hugged his neck tightly, asking if he could come along to broaden his horizons. He knew that General Wei Liangguan was in Jianwu, and it would be good to see Xiao Guai.

Ji Fang was suddenly shown affection by Qiao Ye. He patted the original man's back and explained reassuringly, "I'll be right back in three days. You'll have someone to take care of you here, so be good!"

The generals who hadn't dispersed were all astonished to see their usually stern general speaking so gently to a primitive human.

If he treats pets this way, wouldn't someone lucky enough to become the general's partner be even more considerate and gentle? It's true that even tough guys have a tender side, but why is he only ruthless and resolute towards his subordinates?

Qiao also wanted to go to the meeting with Ji Fang, but was ruthlessly rejected. Knowing there was no hope, Qiao quietly calmed down.

Li Cheng arranged for Gao Zhixiang to take care of him. Qiao also didn't quite trust this guard, who had the weakest mental strength. He felt that this person was not very reliable.

Gao Zhixiang was quite enthusiastic about this task. He wanted to touch Qiao Ye, but Qiao Ye refused. Then he took out a bunch of snacks: "Want some? I'll open them for you, they're really delicious."

Joe just looked at him, not wanting to accept the snacks he tore open with his mouth, or to just leave them on the table like he was feeding a cat.

Looking at the unfamiliar way this primitive man treated him, Gao Zhixiang scratched the back of his head helplessly. He was a little annoyed: "You primitive man, are you still shy? What do I have to do for you to accept me?"

Qiao also focused on eating the food of his natives and was very well-behaved and did not cause any trouble.

When it was lunchtime, Gao Zhixiang said, "Come on, I'll take you to the cafeteria." He put a leash on Qiao Yeka, thinking of showing him off at the cafeteria.

When Qiao heard about the cafeteria, she immediately became interested in the food there, wishing she could try it sometime.

Following Xiao Gao to the cafeteria, Qiao was indeed stared at the whole way. Qiao was a little unaccustomed to being the center of attention. On the other hand, Xiao Gao was very proud to be looked at. As their boss's original person, he had to have a cool and stylish aura as he walked.

When Gao Zhixiang was getting his food, Qiao also went over to take a look. It was a dish of meat that looked like sweet and sour pork, along with potatoes, mushrooms, and tomatoes. The meat pieces were too big for him to distinguish, but they smelled delicious.

After Gao Zhixiang finished getting his food, he was about to leave when Qiao pointed to the window, indicating that he wanted some too. Apart from the previous villa, he had never eaten human food again, and his mouth was watering.

“You can’t eat it. We shouldn’t block the way. Please move aside,” Gao Zhixiang explained.

"Is this the general's original human form? Do you think it can understand what you're saying?" asked a soldier who knew the inside story.

"Of course! The general's original form is naturally extraordinary!" Xiao Gao said with some pride.

"Does it want to eat? Look, it won't leave." The surrounding soldiers looked at Qiao Ye with some curiosity.

The cook at the window tapped the food ladle he was using and reminded the customer, "Take this original human with you and don't bother the others."

Joe made way for him to pass, but he really wanted to eat.

He looked at Xiao Gao, who, disregarding everything else, grabbed the original man and left. The expected struggle and attack from the original man did not materialize.

No matter how much Qiao gestured or pleaded, Xiao Gao refused to feed it. "You can't eat. If you get an upset stomach or get sick, your owner will kill me."

Qiao understood. He thought for a moment and figured Ji Fang should be eating now, since mealtimes in the military camp are usually quite punctual. In order not to make things difficult for Xiao Gao, Qiao dialed Ji Fang's number and set the video call to be visible to the outside world. He wanted his master to agree to let him eat in the canteen.

When the visible blue light from the terminal emanated from Qiao Ye's wrist, Xiao Gao was so shocked that he dropped his spoon: "Holy crap, the boss's original self is equipped with a terminal! And he can even use it, is he some kind of sentient being?!"

Xiao Gao wasn't the only one shocked; the soldiers eating nearby were also drawn over. Zhang Zhenyun, the leader of the pet battalion, was carrying his food plate, chewing with his cheeks bulging, when he turned around and stared at the original human.

"Why is there another Primal being here? Who's so arrogant as to bring a Primal being in here?!"

"It's the guards, right? Without the general's permission, they wouldn't dare even if they had eight hundred lives."

"Haven't you heard? This is the original human form of the General!"

"Wow, the general is actually raising a primitive human! This primitive human must be very special. Look what it's doing!"

"Could a primitive human possess mental power to activate a terminal? Impossible! A primitive human with mental power? This must be some kind of high-tech terminal!"

"Could it be a communications general?"

...

Joe waited for a while, but when he realized his master hadn't answered, he was a little frustrated. Was he destined not to eat today? He hadn't eaten human food for a long time. Eating that primitive human food every day, he felt that his tongue's ability to taste was deteriorating.

When Xiao Gao saw that Yuan Ren's mood instantly dropped after the communication failed, he pulled Yuan Ren to his side and hesitantly comforted him, "How about I ask the captain if you can eat?"

Qiao also raised his head, his eyes brightening. Xiao Gao's heart skipped a beat, feeling irresistibly charmed by the expectant look in the eyes of the original human in front of him.

As expected of the boss's original self, so well-behaved and adorable!

Immediately, Xiao Gao prepared to contact Li Cheng, but at that moment, Qiao Ye's communication device vibrated. Qiao Ye quickly answered, and in an instant, the general's serious face appeared in the huge canteen. All the soldiers and officers tensed up and immediately straightened their discipline.

The cafeteria, which had been quiet with some talking, suddenly fell silent, and eating a meal felt like being inspected.

Ji Fang looked around and asked Qiao Ye, "What's wrong? Hmm?"

Joe couldn't speak either, he just pulled Xiao Gao over. Xiao Gao's heart jumped into his throat. Oh no, oh no, the general won't criticize him for bringing the original person to the cafeteria at will!

Gao Zhixiang immediately stood at attention, displaying the professionalism of a guard, reported the problem, and requested instructions.

Ji Fang said, "Give it some food, but not too much."

Qiao also heard the agreement and his face instantly lit up with joy. He turned off the external display and became affectionate with Ji Fang for a while.

Ji Fang's expression softened. He hadn't expected his original human to contact him first, especially about food. He tapped the boy's cheek and said, "Little foodie, I'll bring you snacks when I get back."

During the holographic communication, Qiao also grabbed Ji Fang's hand to stop him from pinching her. Ji Fang then gave her a few more instructions to be a good boy and then went offline.

After ending the call, Qiao Ye gestured to Xiao Gao, asking him to get him food. Xiao Gao suddenly and seriously lifted Qiao Ye onto the table, straightened his pet clothes, and then solemnly saluted, "Yes!" before turning to get Qiao Ye his food.