Chapter 281 I Didn't Go Back

Yun Zhao indeed did not get up.

She usually sleeps very soundly, and alarm clocks have no effect on her.

When she's at home, Aunt Zhao is the one who wakes her up every day.

She forgot to tell Xie Tu last night, so when she opened her eyes, it was already 11 a.m.

Yun Zhao hurriedly dressed and went downstairs as fast as he could.

Fire Phoenix had returned to normal and was playing with a red ball downstairs. When it saw her appear, it flew over happily.

It tilted its head and looked around.

"The little bluebird is tired from playing yesterday and doesn't want to come out now." Yun Zhao hurriedly walked towards the entrance, taking a moment from his busy schedule to inform Huo Feng.

Fire Phoenix was somewhat disappointed, but still dutifully told her: "He's cooking in the back kitchen."

Unfortunately, Yun Zhao couldn't hear it.

She thought Xie Tu had gone to the sentry training camp and ran to the entrance to put on his shoes.

She had just finished tidying up when the door in front of her opened.

The howling wind, carrying snowflakes, blew in, making her instinctively pull her scarf up.

Xie Tu's tall figure appeared at the door, carrying a packed insulated box.

His eyes were clear at that moment.

His cold, resolute face showed that last night's drunkenness was just a fleeting illusion, leaving no trace on him.

“I asked Minister Bai for leave and told him that you had something to do today and would be coming later.”

Seeing that she had finished packing, Xie Tu said, "Let's go, take the food to the counseling room to eat."

“You could have just woken me up.” Yun Zhao followed him out the door.

Xie Tu hummed in agreement, "I wanted you to sleep a little longer."

Yun Zhao wasn't going to let him off the hook. "Did you know you were drunk last night?"

Xie Tu lowered his eyelids, reached out and took her hand as they walked in the snow. "Well, but nothing strange happened."

Getting drunk doesn't mean you've lost your memory.

S-class Sentinels possess exceptional willpower and self-control; even when their mental state experiences turmoil, they are able to maintain their composure.

"But it seems like you were planning to seduce me last night."

Yun Zhao made a surprising remark, adding, "But I didn't let you succeed."

Again, it's "next time," and again, he's lingering in his room, unwilling to leave.

The intention is extremely obvious.

Xie Tu: "..."

A rare crack appeared on his face as he turned his head away so she wouldn't see his expression, trying to hide his inner turmoil.

Yun Zhao decided to call it a day and changed the subject, saying, "I might get off work a little late today. I'll call you when I'm almost done with my work."

All twelve sentries who were scheduled must be evacuated.

If I arrive too late, I definitely won't be able to leave work early like before.

"good."

Xie Tu led her up the path.

The snow kept falling, and the ground was already covered with a thick layer of snow. With each step, a slight "crunching" sound could be heard underfoot.

His hands were broad and warm, giving her a sense of security.

The two walked along a side path to the training ground.

Last night everyone got drunk and didn't have time to clean up the leftovers on the table.

The five people who rushed over to tidy up the training room during their lunch break saw the two appear together, and their eyes widened like saucers, their faces filled with shock and disbelief.

Duan Xi stood frozen in place, the trash bag he was carrying falling to the ground.

What's going on?!

When the captain didn't show up at the training camp in the morning, they assumed he had gone to a meeting in the inner city.

Was the person at home?

But why is Yun Zhao here too?

Shouldn't she be seeing patients in the counseling room?

Moreover, they were still wearing yesterday's clothes. They were drinking and dining in a closed room, and the smell was extremely strong.

Tao Haohao and Duan Xi exchanged a glance, seeing the same burning passion for gossip in each other's eyes.

"Um..." the rabbit asked cautiously, "Sister Yun Zhao, what are you doing here?"

Yun Zhao thought about it and felt that she needed to help Xie Tu save face and not let them know that he was a heavy drinker and couldn't drive her home.

So she chose to tell the truth: "I didn't go home last night."

rabbit:"!!!"

Everyone gasped.

The captain's house only has one bed!

Since everyone was an adult, they got on the bus incredibly quickly.

The captain actually took advantage of Yun Zhao's drunkenness, brought her home, and forced himself on her...

You beast!

Xie Tu knew exactly what they were thinking, so he kicked them directly, saying, "Shake the tofu dregs out of your brains, I'll deal with you when I get back."

We need to take her to the counseling room now, but we don't have time.

As for an explanation?

Xie Tu's eyes flickered. Why did he need to explain?

Qi Ling didn't dare to utter a sound. He wanted to share the gossip with others, but he didn't have the guts to offend his creditor.

After greeting his teammates, Yun Zhao got into the car amidst a group of gossipy and sympathetic glances.

The communicator vibrated instantly.

Tao Haohao: [Did the captain bully you? Don't be afraid, we'll back you up!]

Rabbit: [Sister Yunzhao, um...did you use protection? Girls are more vulnerable, so please remember to protect yourselves.]

Duan Xi: [Speak up, tell me all your grievances and humiliations, and I'll go tell my aunt right now!]

Song Liang: [You two are together? Actually, the captain seems cold on the outside but is warm on the inside. He's good at being stubborn and a bit of a closet pervert. Although he has a lot of flaws, he's very pure-hearted and will definitely always treat you well. You two should live a good life together from now on.]

Yun Zhao: "..."

Her teammates are all quite lovely.

Yun Zhao sat in the passenger seat, head down, replying to each message to indicate that he had not been bullied.

She smiled as she replied to the messages.

This drew frequent sidelong glances from Xie Tu.

When replying to the rabbit, Yun Zhao paused and asked, "What measures? What measures do we need to take?"

She grew up in a remote town, without parents.

Zhao Yan would never teach her these things.

The rest of the town was even less likely to talk to her about this.

Xie Tu: "..."

Fortunately, Xie Tu had gotten used to her occasional surprising remarks, and his hands on the steering wheel didn't even tremble.

How should we explain "the measures are..."?

Yun Zhao: "What is it?"

Xie Tu pursed his lips, refusing to continue. "I'll look for some popular science information later, you can take a look yourself."

He could roughly guess what messages those brainstem-deficient individuals had sent her.

Xie Tu was already planning tonight's training session.

Yesterday's gathering was canceled, so we have to make up for it today with double the effort.

"You need to get your training going. Starting tomorrow, I'll set aside some time to bring some equipment over and train with you in the therapy room," Xie Tu said.

Yun Zhao: "..."

"I still need 20 more push-ups."

"Yes, you've defaulted on your installment payment, and you'll have to pay a penalty."

How much is the penalty for breach of contract?

"Calculated by the number of days."

Yun Zhao: "..."

Destroy it.

Xie Tu's lips curled up slightly. "Also, we need to find some time to go to the research institute in the Special Abilities Department."

The scientists had been waiting impatiently for some time.

Instead of seeking out Dean Jiang and Minister Duan, he started waiting outside the training camp every day to ambush him.

Xie Tu made an agreement with them that he would be able to leave in the next two days.

Upon hearing this, Yun Zhao looked up and asked, "Is this a test of our compatibility?"

"Hmm," Xie Tu said, "We might need to check the Fire Phoenix and the Little Bluebird as well."

Fire Phoenix now has two forms, but I haven't been able to get it checked since I came back.

Yun Zhao said quietly, "The little bluebird might not cooperate."

How do you get the little bluebird to sit there obediently while undergoing various examinations?

Absolutely impossible.

Yun Zhao didn't even dare to imagine what kind of chaos would ensue.