However, before Shu Bai could speak, Li Yuheng suddenly stopped being playful and became unusually "sensible" and "considerate".
"Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore." He waved his hand, his tone relaxed. "I know you're tired and need some peace and quiet. I won't disturb your rest."
As he spoke, he casually walked past the sparse white space, as if he were simply choosing a direction to go.
Just as their shoulders were about to pass each other, Li Yuheng's shoulder "inadvertently" and lightly touched Shu Bai's shoulder.
That touch was fleeting, yet it carried an undeniable presence.
Shu Bai paused almost imperceptibly in her steps.
Li Yuheng didn't stop or even turn around; he just walked straight ahead, as if what had just happened was truly an accident.
However, just two steps after Li Yuheng took, he suddenly turned around.
The afternoon light filtered through the gaps in the branches and leaves, falling on his sharply defined profile, flickering like a dream.
He blinked his left eye quickly at Shu Bai, throwing a playful yet sly wink precisely at the person behind him.
"A walk after dinner keeps you healthy until you're ninety-nine. I'm going for a stroll to get familiar with the surroundings." He said this in a light tone before turning around and walking away.
Shu Bai stood frozen in place, watching that figure disappear from sight.
The spot on my shoulder where I had been gently touched seemed to still retain a subtle, lingering sensation.
He stood there expressionless for a few seconds, then simply pursed his lips, turned around, and walked towards his dormitory.
But his steps seemed to be faster than usual.
…
"Little system, your handling of the details just now was quite good."
【Thank you for the compliment, Your Highness!】 0090's mechanical voice carried a hint of flattery. 【Through precise calculations, the refractive index of the light at the time, the dwell time of the visual focus in the sparse white space, and the angular velocity of your turn, all combined to create the optimal display solution. Ensuring it is both natural and unforced, stunning yet not greasy, fully showcasing your dashing, carefree, and exceptionally charming qualities!】
"Not bad, not bad, you have a good eye!" Li Yuheng felt great after being photographed. "Looks like your S+ promotion wasn't for nothing, it's finally having some use. Keep it up, and next time give my wife an even more stunning glimpse of your handsomeness!"
[Mission guaranteed to be completed!]
"Alright, did you get the information on that 'Donald Duck' from earlier? The more detailed the better."
[Information retrieved. Target Sentinel: Buck, Class B Sentinel, 32 years old. Retired from frontline duty due to a permanent injury to his left leg, now transferred to the Third War Zone as deputy captain of a patrol and guard squad. His spiritual form is a hyena. He has a volatile temper, speaks bluntly and without tact, and has been disciplined for repeatedly provoking other Sentinels. He harbors a one-sided affection for his medical guide, Xiao Wan. Because Xiao Wan was injured and required two weeks of recovery while attempting to provide psychological counseling to Sentinel Shu Bai, Buck harbors strong hostility towards him.] 0090's efficiency is extremely high.
"Hyena? Ha, just like its master, all it does is bark and scavenge." Li Yuheng scoffed. "Where is he now? Patrol route, rest time, any recent disciplinary records or... special hobbies?"
[Searching... Buck is currently on his lunch break and is expected to relieve the patrol duty on the east corridor of Sector C in one hour. Disciplinary record: Found three days ago to be possessing unapproved spirits. Special hobby: Frequently watches fighting games on his personal terminal in the dormitory during his off-duty hours; the volume was too loud and he was complained about by his neighbor.]
"Strong liquor? A fighting match? Too loud?" Li Yuheng narrowed his eyes, a malicious smile curving his lips. "Really... so careless. How could you do something like this in the disciplined Third War Zone?"
He turned and stopped wandering around, heading towards the logistics management area.
…
Half an hour later, at the entrance of the east corridor of Zone C.
Buck was handing over his shift to another guard, his face still showing signs of drowsiness and impatience from his afternoon nap. He muttered under his breath, "Damn it, so noisy! I can't even watch the game properly during my lunch break..."
He adjusted his belt, slung his energy rifle over his shoulder, and prepared to begin his patrol.
Li Yuheng's figure appeared silently at the other end of the corridor like a ghost, slowly walking towards this side, playing with a small noise monitoring device that seemed to have just been obtained from the logistics department.
Upon seeing Buck, Li Yuheng immediately displayed a perfectly timed, slightly surprised "chance encounter" expression.
"Hey, isn't this...Bark, Sentry,?" Li Yuheng said slowly and deliberately, with a warm smile, as if he had met an old friend. "What a coincidence, you just finished eating and you're already on patrol? You've worked hard."
When Buck saw Li Yuheng, his face instantly darkened, especially when he heard the other party's deliberately drawn-out tone, which made him even angrier.
But he remembered that this was an S-rank guide, so he could only reply curtly, "Guide. I am on a mission, please do not disturb."
"No problem, no problem." Li Yuheng waved his hand with a smile and shook the noise monitoring device in his hand.
"I was just browsing around and testing this new toy. Supervisor Zhao said there's been some 'unexplained noise' in some areas lately, affecting the sentries' rest, and asked me, the new guy, to help investigate."
Upon hearing the word "noise," Buck's expression stiffened slightly, and his eyes flickered.
Li Yuheng seemed oblivious, continuing to operate the monitoring device while muttering, "This thing is pretty sensitive; they say it can even detect the sound of someone's heart pounding... Hey, Barker, your heart seems a little fast? Are you too tired from patrolling? Maybe you should ask for a break?"
Buck: "...I'm fine!"
"It's good that you're alright." Li Yuheng nodded, taking a step closer as if by accident. His nose twitched slightly, and his brows suddenly furrowed. "Huh? That's strange..."
"What's strange?" Buck asked instinctively.
Li Yuheng leaned closer to him: "Bark Sentinel, are you... carrying something you shouldn't be carrying? I think I smell a bit... um... contraband?"
Buck's pupils contracted sharply, his face turned deathly pale, and his hand instinctively reached for a hidden pocket inside his combat uniform: "What nonsense are you spouting!"
"Whether I'm lying or not, a test will tell." Li Yuheng's smile remained unchanged, but his eyes suddenly sharpened, like a venomous snake eyeing its prey. "Containing strong liquor without authorization violates war zone security regulations. Tell me, what would happen if the security chief came over now and found it on you on the spot?"
Buck broke out in a cold sweat, his lips trembling, but he couldn't utter a single word.
His secret of hiding wine was extremely well-kept; how could this new guide possibly know?!
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