Chapter 388 Absent from the Dinner

The valley is covered with lush vegetation.

A crystal-clear stream meanders from the depths, its waters babbling and the leaves rustling in the wind, creating a natural white noise.

The evacuation room has been relatively quiet lately.

Duan Xi and his group had lunch at Song Liang's house, then went to the shopping center to buy groceries. They also accompanied Qi Ling to apply for a points card, and picked up Bai Yu around 3 p.m.

The group arrived at the long-awaited training ground early.

After being away for more than a month, a thin layer of dust had accumulated everywhere.

Song Liang used the key to open all the doors to the house.

Several people took out their tools and began cleaning.

Bai Yu walked around the training ground alone, but didn't see Yun Zhao. She asked in confusion, "Where is he?"

"At the captain's house, I guess." Tao Haohao replied casually as he carried over a bucket of water.

Upon hearing this, Bai Yu turned around and walked to the back of the training room to look down.

The scenery in the valley is most beautiful at this time of year.

The vegetation is lush during the transition from winter to summer.

Bai Yu craned his neck to look around and suddenly discovered two phoenixes, one green and one red, playing in the stream.

Xie Tu and Yun Zhao were nowhere to be seen.

"I'll go down and call someone up," Bai Yu said as she walked back.

Helpless, Song Liang gently reminded her, "There's nothing wrong with coming over now, and the sentries are sensitive to smells, so we never go to the captain's house."

Bai Yu was taken aback.

Never go?

Then why is Yun Zhao staying at Captain Xie's house?

She didn't have time to think it through.

Duan Xi had already put down what he was doing and turned on his communicator. "Send a message."

Qi Ling was mopping the floor when she heard this and started listening intently.

"The captain knows we've arrived, he'll definitely come right away," Duan Xi said confidently after sending the message.

However, an hour passed.

After everyone had cleaned up the training ground inside and out, the communicator stopped responding, and no one came up from the other end of the path.

A group of people moved to sit down and rest by the big tree.

Bai Yu was getting restless. "Why hasn't he arrived yet? Should we call him again?"

"What do you need them for? Don't you feel comfortable being with us?" Tao Haohao asked casually.

Why are you so persistent in looking for this person?

What if the captain sees them relaxing too much and comes over to make them train?

Bai Yu immediately denied it, "Of course not..."

Song Liang gave the rabbit a look, "Sitting here is really boring. Let's take Guide Bai to the warehouse and get some snacks while we're at it."

The rabbit understood and stepped forward to pull Bai Yu up, "Come on, let's go to the warehouse. There's a lot of food inside, and some of it will expire if we leave it any longer."

Without waiting for a reply, the rabbit pulled the person towards the warehouse.

Bai Yu's strength was no match for the sentry's, and he was dragged by the rabbit to the warehouse door.

I just finished cleaning, and the door is open for ventilation.

The warehouse shelves were filled with supplies, a dazzling array of everything, and all free of charge—take what you want and eat as you please.

The rabbit went inside, picked up a bag of chicken feet and handed it to her, saying, "These are delicious, they're pickled pepper flavored, and we also have spicy flavored ones here."

"Would you like some rice cakes? Egg yolk flavored."

Bai Yu's arms were stuffed with all sorts of snacks, and her attention was instantly drawn to the food on the shelf.

She exclaimed in surprise, "So much! Can you all finish it?"

"We can finish it all. The warehouse was already empty from all the eating, so the captain went to the warehouse in the inner city and brought back two more truckloads," Rabbit replied.

They always bring several large boxes with them on every mission.

They always finish everything.

When everyone goes home tonight, the warehouse will probably be emptied again.

It seems the snacks dragged out from contaminated zone 88 won't last much longer; we'll have to find a way to restock next time.

Bai Yu followed them into the warehouse and began selecting items with great interest. "Let's take these out and eat outside. Do you want some drinks? What kind of drink is this? I've never had it before..."

Seeing that she was no longer bothered by Yun Zhao and the captain, Rabbit breathed a sigh of relief, "Okay."

In the rabbit's view, cultivating feelings requires solitude.

Everyone is usually together, so the team leader can't find an opportunity.

Now that they're back, they can't go and ruin the captain's plans.

Outside.

Two phoenixes playing by the stream spotted them.

The little bluebird, followed by a tagalong, flew to the training ground first. It tilted its head back and surveyed the area, staring at the sentries with a scrutinizing gaze.

Song Liang seemed to understand its meaning.

Then the lion was released.

Seeing this, the others also released their own spiritual entities, allowing the little ones to come out and play.

The little bluebird was pleased with their sensible behavior and led the spirits down into the valley to have a water fight.

The phoenix looked very energetic.

The negative reactions from the mental connection inexplicably disappeared, and it was in a particularly good mood, happily following the blue phoenix down the valley.

Bai Yu released her little white cat, patted its head, and said, "Go play."

The little white kitten played with everyone a few times during the winter. Unlike before, it wasn't timid and couldn't wait to run over and join them.

The group returned to the tree, drinking beverages and eating snacks.

Someone started it up, and during casual conversation, everyone started browsing the forum again.

The information platform between the major bases has just been established.

The excitement hasn't worn off yet.

Bai Yu chatted with them about the jokes from the forum, and with Tao Haohao and Duan Xi's vivid and expressive performances, she laughed until tears streamed down her face.

Qi Ling wasn't very interested in this.

He wasn't a sentry or a guide; he was just watching the show and listening to his teammates share their experiences about the contaminated area.

It was a little after 5 p.m.

Seeing that it was almost time, Song Liang stood up and walked towards the kitchen. "I'll go cook. Come and help me."

There was still no movement below the valley.

The sentries didn't dare to call and urge them.

The captain holds a grudge, and they don't want to face double the training tomorrow.

The rabbit stayed under the tree to chat with Bai Yu, while the others went into the kitchen to get busy.

Until dinner was almost ready.

Xie Tu finally appeared on the training field.

The teammates quickly noticed that the captain had changed his clothes, wearing a black shirt that was completely different from what he wore during the day, with the collar turned up high, and he exuded a rare gentle aura.

Bai Yu looked around, puzzled, and asked, "Why are you alone? Where's Yun Zhao?"

"She's asleep."

Xie Tu remained calm, turned around and went into the kitchen to get some sausages. "You guys eat first, I'll make her something separately when she wakes up."

The team members looked strange.

Was the captain coming up specifically to tell them this?

The promised dinner party...

But no one dared to respond, including Duan Xi, who remained silent.

A group of people stood there like wooden statues.

I watched helplessly as the captain came out of the kitchen carrying two sausages and walked straight toward the locker room.

Xie Tu opened Yun Zhao's wardrobe and took out a clean set of clothes to change into.

They then entered the warehouse.

Xie Tu grabbed an empty box and filled it with some of her favorite snacks and some brand-new toiletries in the storeroom.

Soon they came out carrying a box full of things.

It seems they don't intend to stay for dinner.

"Training starts tomorrow. As usual, everyone should be there on time tomorrow morning."

Xie Tu left a sentence and disappeared down the path again.

The round trip only took a few minutes.

Bai Yu seemed to still be processing what she had just heard, her mind a little foggy.

Yun Zhao is staying at Captain Xie's house? And he went to sleep before it got dark?

Will she go back tonight?

Bai Yu finally realized what was happening, and her expression was one of utter shock.

"Captain Xie and Zhao Zhao..." Bai Yu hesitated before turning to look at the others.

The sentries suddenly sprang into action, each pretending to be busy, some carrying dishes, others fetching bowls, without a single one saying a word.