Chapter 347: Gradually getting used to life
Jiang Ran drove very fast. Qiao Yi was originally preparing to sleep, but after being almost thrown out of the car by a girl, he didn't dare to sleep anymore and could only chat with the girl intermittently.
"At your speed, we can reach Yancheng Base tomorrow."
"Just go to sleep. You can get there as soon as you close your eyes. You don't have to wait until tomorrow."
"You know you won't be able to get there tomorrow, so why are you driving so fast?"
"...There's no one on the road, wouldn't it be nice to experience the thrill of speeding?"
"Oh no, I feel like my heart can't take it anymore."
Jiang Ran slowed down the car and said seriously, "Qiao Yi, your mentality is not young at all. You are old and shouldn't follow me around. The right choice for you is to stay at the base and retire."
Qiao Yi snorted: "Jiang Ranran, you're driving, why are you talking so much?"
Jiang Ran: "..." This naughty kid, I really want to throw him on the roadside and leave him alone.
Qiao Yi was very proud of choking Jiang Ran. He hummed a tune softly and looked at the scenery rapidly receding outside the window. The curve of his mouth became softer.
…
At Xiling Base, after seeing Jiang Ran off, Huo Lingyin was about to go to the military command building to find Shen Yang to ask if there was anything he needed her help with next, when a young girl came running towards her in a hurry. Seeing her, the girl hesitated for a moment and blocked her way.
"Are you Captain Huo from Beichen Base?"
"Hmm." Huo Lingyin was very sure that she didn't know the person in front of her, so she asked, "Who are you?"
"I'm Ranran's friend." The girl introduced herself, "My name is Qiaoqiao."
Qiao Qiao? The boy who often went to Jiang Ran's house for free meals seemed to be called Qiao Yi. Huo Lingyin asked, "Are you looking for Jiang Ran?"
"No, I'm looking for my brother." Qiao Qiao's eyes were anxious. "When you went to send Sister Ranran off, did you see my brother? My brother used to often go to Ranran's house for free meals. His name is Qiao Yi."
"I know." Huo Linyin was surprised. "Your brother is missing?"
"That guy Qiao Yi said he was going to see Sister Ranran off, but…" The girl stamped her feet in anger, "He must have run off with Sister Ranran!"
Huo Lingyin raised her eyebrows: This sounds weird.
"Forget it, sister, I won't talk to you anymore. I'll go back and tell Sister Youzi." Qiao Qiao pursed her lips, unable to hide her worry, "Sister Youzi asked me to come find my brother."
"He'll be fine with Jiang Ran, don't worry." Seeing that the little girl was about to cry, Huo Lingyin kindly comforted her.
"We're not worried about his safety! Qiao Yi, he said to Sister Ranran..." The explanation stopped abruptly. Qiao Qiao covered her mouth, realizing that she shouldn't say this in front of outsiders. "Sister, I want to go back. I'm worried about Sister Youzi being home alone."
She made an excuse and ran back.
Huo Lingyin didn't stop her.
Qiao Yi treats Sister Ranran...
Haha, that guy likes Jiang Ran. He shows his feelings so obviously that only the two parties are still confused and think they are just friends.
Two fools.
…
It rains a lot in Yancheng in summer. After a week of rain, the heat in the air dissipated and the lawn in the courtyard looked more vibrant than usual.
Shen Yao sat under the eaves reading a book.
She couldn't remember how long she had been in Yancheng Base. At first, she expected her brother to arrange someone to rescue her. But as time went by, she actually felt that she was beginning to get used to the life here.
"Yaoyao!"
As she was daydreaming, the wooden door of the courtyard was pushed open. The girl peeked inside and saw the girls under the eaves. She waved happily and said, "Goddess Festival is about to begin. Let's go and watch the fun!"
She had no interest in the Goddess Festival that the girls mentioned, but she agreed to go with the girls. Shen Yao responded, put down the book and went out.
During the initial period, her eyesight was not good and Qin Huai restricted her personal freedom. She could not go out unless he accompanied her.
In order not to cause trouble to him, she didn't want to go out.
Later, her eyesight recovered and Qin Huai no longer restricted her movements.
Because of her first outing, she had a bad impression of the Yancheng base, so for a long time after she was given free entry and exit, she did not go out to visit the base casually.
Later, no one came to save her, and she began to learn to contact the world outside the courtyard alone. Slowly, people other than Qin Huai began to appear around her.
Occasionally, when chatting with new friends, she would come up with the idea that "it would be nice to settle down here."
Recalling her resistance to this base when Qin Huai first brought her here, she couldn't help but sigh: People are indeed fickle creatures.
When she came out, the girl carefully closed the door and asked in a low voice, "Is Boss Qin not here?"
Unlike the clear hierarchy of the Xiling base, this base has no nominal person in charge. Although Qin Huai handles most things, no one here calls Qin Huai "Qin Shuai". They all call him "Boss" with a smile.
It sounds like some mysterious mafia family. Shen Yao complained in her heart more than once.
Of course, because the methods used in the initial fight were too cruel, most people in Yancheng Base were still very afraid of Qin Huai, such as the one in front of her.
The girl's name is Qian Miaomiao. She is an original resident of Yancheng Base. She herself has not awakened any special powers, but her brother and father are both special powers, so no one in the base dares to bully her.
The little girl is straightforward and strong-willed. When she encounters injustice, she will help others. She is one of the people she helped.
"You grown man, bullying a girl, aren't you ashamed?" The girl stood in front of the gang of hooligans who blocked her way, hands on hips, head tilted back, "I'll give you one minute, get out of here right now, or I'll have my brother beat you to death!"
She was protected behind her, and in such a critical situation, what she was thinking in her mind was that this girl was very similar to Ranran, and if she met Ranran, the two of them would definitely become good friends.
However, the problem was not finally solved by a few threats from the little girl.
After hearing the little girl's threat, the men were stunned for a moment, and then burst into laughter.
However, their pride did not last long, as they were caught red-handed by Qin Huai who came looking for them.
"Wow, Yaoyao, back then, Boss Qin scared the shit out of those hooligans with just one sentence. He was so beautiful and cool! I admire him so much!"
Qian Miaomiao had expressed her admiration for Qin Huai in front of her more than once, but every time she saw Qin Huai, she was like a mouse seeing a cat, trembling with fear and unable to utter a word for a long time.
Actually, Qin Huai wasn't as scary as they thought. As long as they didn't provoke him, he wouldn't...
Chen Yao was stunned: She seems to always think of that person recently?
When I came to my senses, my cheeks were burning hot and flushed.
"Yaoyao." Grabbing her hand and shaking it, Qian Miaomiao asked, "Why are you daydreaming again?"
Without waiting for Shen Yao to answer, she exclaimed again: "Why is your face so red? You don't have a fever, do you?"
As he said this, he reached out to touch her face.
"I'm fine." Shen Yao grabbed the girl's hand, "It's just a little hot. Let's go over there quickly."
"Hot? Aren't you reading a book? How can it be so hot?" Qian Miaomiao blinked and said in a long tone, "Yaoyao, you are not reading anything colorful, are you?"
Not understanding what she was saying, Shen Yao: “Huh?”
Qian Miaomiao: "..." Hmmmm? Is there anyone who doesn't know what this sentence means these days?! What an antique!
(End of this chapter)
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