Chapter 95: Mermaid and the Professor of Michigan University
It has been several days since Yang Cheng went into heat.
His last mission was commended by his superiors for stopping the aliens from injuring people, as a reward for saving lives. As for his false estrus, he enjoyed the same treatment as his colleagues. He returned to the medical department to receive an injection and have the data recorded.
"It's rare for a tough guy like you to get into heat. I thought you really didn't have human desires."
After Yang Cheng returned to the office, Jones, who was on the same team as him at the same time, leaned back in his chair with his legs on the table and complained:
"I told you I was in heat the day after surgery. It wasn't because I lacked self-control, but because I couldn't control my physiological reactions at all."
"yes."
Yang Cheng agreed softly and walked to his desk to tidy up the documents on it.
Jones pulled his stool over curiously and asked, "So, is it true that you were triggered by the battle with the alien and transformed into your original form?"
"What else?" Yang Cheng asked back.
"I just don't think you'd do that."
Yang Cheng did not mention Rong Le's name when reporting. Paying too much attention to alien species is not a good thing for an outsider.
It would be even more troublesome if he was targeted by the Special Office. Anyway, he had already decided to secretly take care of the professor, so he concealed this part of the facts about Rong Le.
The bureau gave him a few days off, but Yang Cheng turned it down on the grounds that he was not feeling unwell. Instead, he chose an out-of-town patrol mission, with the destination being the area around the university.
This job is pretty good. Aliens rarely appear around the university. Everyone knows that security is strict here, so field staff can rest assured.
"I'm a normal person too."
Yang Cheng couldn't help but sigh a little dejectedly. During this period of time, his mind was always recalling the time he spent with the professor. He was ashamed of what he had done, and couldn't help but recall his every word and action.
He was probably possessed.
"Could it be that you have someone you like?"
Jones said meaningfully, "You've got a day like this for you. Looks like a lot of people in our department are about to have their hearts broken."
Yang Cheng asked doubtfully, "What nonsense are you talking about? What does their heartbreak have to do with me?"
"How insensitive! Haven't you noticed? You're incredibly popular, Little Mermaid."
Jones spread his hands.
Yang Cheng has always been skeptical about Jones's words. After all, in his opinion, this is too outrageous.
"I'm not a heartthrob, nor am I particularly outstanding, am I?"
Although his training results were very good, there were too many capable people in the Special Office and he was just a newcomer.
"I can't help it if you don't believe me. I'm a single guy anyway."
Jones shrugged.
He watched Yang Cheng put on the coat draped over the back of the chair, the black uniform with gold edges, his slender figure, the imposing combat belt, his white hair and black eyes. Although he was shy, his handsome appearance was extremely intimidating, and he would kill anyone who showed it out.
What's even more terrifying is that this guy has no idea of his own charm.
He suddenly said, "Since we are all modified hybrids and have the physical characteristics of different species, do you think it is possible for us to lure others into saying keywords during estrus and thus be bound together from then on?"
Yang Cheng paused.
The alien estrus period is a significant physiological characteristic that mainly occurs in those fully developed higher alien species.
During this period, they will have a strong desire to reproduce and be significantly aggressive. At this time, alien attacks will occur frequently.
These hybrids who underwent experiments had a fatal flaw: under certain conditions, they could easily lose their minds and enter various negative states. They possessed powerful destructive power but were also difficult to control.
In order to maintain the stability of their form, they, like alien species, need keywords to comfort themselves.
This is the price humans pay for suppressing alien species.
The keywords of each species are different. If a person masters the keywords of a species, it is equivalent to mastering its lifeblood.
Therefore, aliens often regard the object that masters the keyword as their partner or a more inseparable object.
Aliens with a partner will remain in a stable state during estrus, making them more difficult to deal with. This is also a headache for the Special Office.
Of course, if someone has mastered the keywords and is unwilling to appease the alien, or even wants to stay away from the alien, then the alien will frantically find the whereabouts of its partner, control him tightly, or kill him and look for a new partner.
Killing a partner is very rare even among alien species. In most cases, they have to accept their fate and be bound together, so there is the concept of seduction.
"Although the bureau hasn't explicitly stipulated this,...this kind of behavior should be discouraged."
Not encouraged, but not opposed either.
As mixed-race people, they have endured too much and will enjoy certain preferential treatment accordingly. If anyone can find a stable partner, the bureau will obviously be happy to see it happen.
Jones sighed and looked up: "I want a partner too."
Yang Cheng said nothing more, buttoned the last button, and said:
"I'm leaving now to patrol the area surrounding the university. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions."
Jones probably never imagined that his honest and boring teammate had already done such a rebellious thing and was severely rejected.
It's so embarrassing.
If Yang Cheng had not changed his identity, he would never appear in front of Rong Le again. What's more, the professor had such a strong desire for knowledge that Yang Cheng was very worried that he would foolishly send himself forward even though he knew it was dangerous.
We have to keep a close eye on it.
With this mentality, Yang Cheng patrolled intensively near the school for several days, until that day when he passed by a building and happened to look up and met Rong Le's eyes.
He thought, it turns out that the professor looked at everyone with this inquiring gaze.
So, would he be interested in his human self?
With this feeling, after discovering traces of alien species around him, Yang Cheng had a thought in his mind: "It's just as I expected."
During the few days he was away, another alien appeared by the professor's side and took his place.
Thinking of this, Yang Cheng calmly lowered the brim of his hat, raised his hand to grab the gun at his waist, and walked towards the alien breath.
It's time to work.
…
Rong Le withdrew his gaze, returned to his seat, and calmly raised his coffee to take a sip.
It seems that the person who should come is already in place. If nothing unexpected happens, the little mermaid will help him solve this problem.
Let him think about how to thank the Little Mermaid.
On the other side, in a dark alley with no one around.
From time to time, there were sounds like strange beasts, and occasionally there were continuous collision sounds. A fierce battle broke out in the alley.
Gong Hua was driven into an alley by a field staff from the Special Office who appeared out of nowhere, and then was subjected to a series of ruthless attacks.
Gong Hua's physical fitness is extremely superior, and ordinary attacks cannot break his defense at all. However, a few days ago, he accidentally fell into the hands of a field staff member.
Gong Hua recognized Yang Cheng at a glance and felt annoyed: "It's you?!"
This damned clerk haunted him and had already disturbed his hunting twice.
Yang Cheng recognized that this was the alien species from last time. He paused, bent down slightly with a calm expression, and pulled out a special stick from his waist. With a slight shake of his hand, the telescopic stick suddenly extended, emitting a silver-white cold light in the dark alley.
"It seems I'm going to disturb your good time again."
The white-haired uniformed clerk tilted his head slightly and stated bluntly, "Will you surrender, or will you die?"
What else can a man endure?
Gong Hua hadn't been provoked like this in a long time. He found his interest in fighting again, stretched his muscles, and sneered, "How dare you, a lowly half-blood, be so presumptuous? It seems I need to teach you the rules of the alien species."
Yang Cheng asked sincerely, "What is it?"
"When others are hunting, you are not allowed to disturb them at will. Otherwise, it will be regarded as stealing the prey."
Gong Hua said calmly, the scarlet pupils in her eyes having shrunk into an animalistic look.
"I wouldn't mind getting a taste of the hybrid too."
As soon as the words fell, two figures moved at the same time.
Gong Hua also partially transformed his original form. Most of the Mother Goddess's followers he belonged to were tentacle-shaped aliens.
Several thick and flexible tentacles extended from his lower back and swung towards Yang Cheng violently, even making a sound of them cutting through the air.
Yang Cheng suddenly dodged to the side, avoiding Gong Hua's attack, then kicked hard with his left foot, avoiding Gong Hua's attack range, and swung the long stick down heavily with one hand.
After experiencing a mental turmoil, Yang Cheng's physical fitness was checked to be even better, so even when he was twisting and turning among the huge tentacles, he was still not at a disadvantage.
"The Mother Goddess's followers, in tentacle form, are roughly AS-level in overall rank. Unexpectedly, there are aliens of this level lurking near East District University."
Yang Cheng frowned, estimating Gong Hua's strength in his mind, and came to a not-so-good conclusion.
Such an alien species actually targeted Rong Le. This was not good news for him. Unless he could catch this alien species, the professor would no longer be safe.
"How dare you lose focus during a battle?"
The tentacle just brushed past the side of Yang Cheng's face, leaving a bloody mark on his cheek. If he hadn't dodged in time, the tentacle would have smashed his head.
Gong Hua was already in a state of intense fighting excitement. He roared, "I will tear you to pieces piece by piece, you lowly half-blood!"
Yang Cheng stepped back a few steps, retracted the long stick, raised the pistol, held it with both hands, aimed, and fired continuously. The bullets hit the same position accurately, breaking the tentacles' thick defense and penetrating into them.
Gong Hua felt the pain from the tentacles, which further stimulated his bloodthirsty instinct. His scarlet eyes were like a beast, and he would not stop until he had bitten off the other person's flesh.
It seems that this battle cannot end peacefully.
Yang Cheng sighed, sent a message to his colleagues, issued an order to block the alien species' retreat route, and concentrated on preparing for the battle.
Suppressing the alien species is his mission, and this is the only thing he will never back down from.
Lean forward and charge.
…
Rong Le closed the book.
A long time has passed, and Gong Hua, who had said she would be back soon, still hasn't come back. He sighed in his heart at the efficiency of the little mermaid, and at the same time called Gong Hua.
The phone rang for a long time, and when it was about to hang up automatically, the call was connected.
"Hello?"
Gong Hua's calm voice was on the other end of the line.
"You've been out for a long time. I wanted to ask you where you were. If you have something urgent to do, don't worry about me. I should be back soon."
Rong Le said this, lowering her eyes and caressing the cover of the book nonchalantly.
There was a pause over there, and it was so quiet that only the sound of breathing could be heard.
After a long moment, Gong Hua apologized, "I'm sorry, I did have something urgent to do and kept you waiting for so long. I'll apologize next time, Professor."
"It's okay. Goodbye."
Rong Le hung up the phone.
He looked at the book in his hands and thought.
Then let’s watch it for a while before going back.
…
The alley had been destroyed beyond recognition by the fierce fighting.
When Gong Hua's phone rang, Yang Cheng had a hunch that it must be the professor calling.
The alien on the opposite side took advantage of his distraction and hit him hard, then fled away quickly.
The fight with the staff of the Special Office cannot be delayed, because soon there will be groups of people waiting for you. After Gong Hua found that she could not kill Yang Cheng in a short time, she gave up the idea of killing him.
If you don't leave now, you won't be able to leave.
After Gong Hua escaped, Yang Cheng sat on the ground exhausted, not caring whether the ground was messy or not.
He has already repelled the alien species, and the rest depends on whether his colleagues can catch the injured and fleeing alien species.
Yang Cheng had a hunch that the alien might really escape, but it was pointless to think about it now.
He was now in a mess and had suffered serious injuries. In order to prevent his wounds from getting worse, he could only lie here and wait for someone to move him away. He would definitely receive a kind greeting from the doctor after entering the medical room twice in a short period of time.
Yang Cheng leaned against the wall, thinking aimlessly.
Let's go home after we get out of the medical room, even though the house is cold and there's nothing to eat.
But if he goes in again because of combat, he will definitely be banned from attending missions for a short period of time, and if he does clerical work in the office, he will not be able to see the professor.
Why did he think of him again?
Yang Cheng sighed somewhat melancholy, and heard footsteps coming from the alley.
"Are you here..."
Yang Cheng thought they were colleagues and didn't even raise his head. He even thought that their efficiency was quite high this time.
"He was seriously injured."
A soft voice sounded.
Yang Cheng suddenly raised his eyes and saw Rong Le squatting down, looking at him at eye level and smiling at him.
Maybe this is some kind of curse, Yang Cheng thought.
Otherwise, why can he always see the professor when he is in the most embarrassing situation?
But he had to admit that he was surprised to see the professor at this time.
"Can you still move? I heard there was a serious accident nearby, but I didn't hear anything."
The professor said slowly, "I think maybe you need help?"
Yang Cheng said inexplicably, "Yes, please help me."
"I see."
Rong Le extended her hand and said with a smile, "Then follow me."
...Just like that, Yang Cheng followed Rong Le back to his home again.
During this time, his colleague did not find him at the agreed location and called him, but Yang Cheng hung up the phone as quickly as possible.
Then he sent a text message saying that he was in good condition and did not need medical assistance, and that the action report would be submitted later.
Yang Cheng nervously followed Rong Le into his home, and sat stiffly on the sofa under his instructions. Then he watched Rong Le take out the medical kit and skillfully treat his wounds.
"Why are your movements so skillful?" he couldn't help asking.
Rong Le raised her eyes. Because they were treating the wound, they were very close. Yang Cheng could see the thick, curled eyelashes on her emerald green eyes moving slightly. The impact of her beauty at such a close distance made him hold his breath.
He heard Rong Le say, "Because of my work, I often faced injuries, and I learned it over time."
"You were often injured before?!"
Yang Cheng's voice rose in disbelief, and then he couldn't help but cough twice because of the pain in his wound.
"Don't move." Rong Le calmly pressed the wound and added, "They are my companions, they are more vulnerable to injury."
I understand. The professor has more opportunities to practice because of his work.
Yang Cheng felt relieved.
The TV in the living room was turned on and a news segment was being broadcast.
What a coincidence, it happened to be the previous alien attack case around the university.
Yang Cheng sat on the sofa while Rong Le quietly dealt with medical waste. There was a hint of silence in the air.
"Okay, now that the wound is taken care of, we can talk."
Rong Le sat across from him: "You are from the Alien Special Office, right?"
"Yes, I'm a staff member of the Special Office. Don't worry, I'm not a bad person. I just... it's off-duty time now. I don't doubt you."
Yang Cheng hurriedly explained, then blurted out the words he had prepared long ago: "My name is Yang Cheng."
Oops, I forgot all the self-introductions I prepared earlier.
Rong Le looked at him steadily, and smiled after a moment:
"Don't be nervous. I'm an outsider, currently teaching at East Side University. I'm just curious about the unique species in this area, and I always want to explore things when I see them."
As expected of a professor, even when being targeted as prey by alien species, he is still full of curiosity.
"I understand you, but xenomorphs are very dangerous. Ordinary people should not get too close to them. You should prioritize your own safety."
Yang Cheng coughed, his voice a little erratic, but he still said righteously: "If you want to know anything, you can ask me."
"As long as it's not confidential... I'll tell you."
He mustered up the courage to speak.
Great, this is a very smooth start.
Although it's a bit outrageous to use this kind of information to build good relationships, the professor would like it, right?
The invisible tail behind Yang Cheng lifted up.
"That's great. There are indeed many things I don't understand."
Rong Le said in a soft and sincere tone, "May I ask, what do keywords mean?"
Yang Cheng's back suddenly stiffened.
It took him a long time to get over this terrible feeling, and his tone was slightly stuttering:
"The keyword is actually the key to controlling the alien species' estrus period. Each alien species has its own keyword. During this period, their energy is extremely high, and only the keyword can control them..."
"Interesting." Rong Le said, "So, do the aliens know their own keywords?"
"I don't know. It's actually a very mysterious thing. It doesn't necessarily require a specific word. Sometimes it depends on the person they choose. The alien will induce others to say the key words, and then a close relationship will be established between them."
Yang Cheng said in self-abandonment.
Whatever, he had already done it and was determined not to appear in front of Rong Le in his original form again.
"I see."
Rong Le's expression didn't change at all, like a studious student. He held his chin in distress.
"An alien species asked me to tell them a keyword before. I thought it was common sense, but since it's so special, it seems I can't treat them casually in the future."
"Please don't get close to the alien species..."
Yang Cheng said helplessly, almost defeated by the professor's activism.
He even suspected that Rong Le had already recognized the identity of the alien beside him. "By the way, aliens who trick unsuspecting people into saying keywords are considered sexual harassment. You must firmly reject them and run away quickly."
He suspected that Rong Le was likely to encounter this kind of pervert.
Rong Le looked at him with a half-smile and nodded: "I understand."
He didn't expect that this little mermaid would try to disguise herself as another person to approach him. She was so innocent and cute.
He didn't mind acting with him, and chatted with him about alien species. During the chat, Rong Le expressed his curiosity about the body structure of alien species, and asked with great interest how to study the body of alien species.
Yang Cheng: "Maybe...this kind of opportunity is in the laboratory, right?"
laboratory?
Yang Cheng realized that he had revealed a secret without realizing it, so he immediately shut up and stopped talking. Rong Le regretfully did not continue asking questions.
After sitting for a while, the hideous wounds on Yang Cheng's body began to recover slowly after a short period of recuperation.
He didn't sit down anymore, but stood up and said to Rong Le: "Thank you for helping me heal my wounds. If you have any questions later, you can contact me."
The two exchanged phone numbers.
Although it was a pity that he could not stay here any longer, Yang Cheng could not stay here for too long.
He also needs to go back and write an action report. As the first member to discover the alien and fight against it directly, Yang Cheng's report is very important to this incident.
AS-level aliens are high-level aliens that should be monitored. Aliens of this level often have extremely high status in the alien world, and their cruelty is basically proportional to their level.
Yang Cheng needs to report relevant information about the alien species.
Rong Le saw him out. When Yang Cheng bent down to put on his shoes at the entrance, he suddenly said, "Can I hire you?"
"What?"
Yang Cheng asked subconsciously.
Rong Le wore a thin coat, her hair was casually tied back, and she wore a pair of glasses on her nose, looking very homely.
"I've thought about it carefully. It's indeed very dangerous here, but it would be difficult for me to give up exploring the local customs and culture."
"If you don't mind doing a little more work, could you please protect my personal safety?"
Yang Cheng opened his mouth, wanting to say that by leaving him his phone number, he meant that he could ask for his help at any time. However, the answer that came out of his mouth was: "We have a rule that we cannot have other part-time jobs."
Rong Le said regretfully: "Is that so? Then..."
"But you can come to me anytime without paying!"
Yang Cheng interrupted him and frantically tried to make amends: "No matter what I'm doing, I'll be by your side first! Really, I'm very free at work!"
After Yang Cheng finished speaking, he realized that his reaction was a bit extreme.
Rong Le kept staring at him in a daze while he was talking, until Yang Cheng reacted and lowered his head in embarrassment, then he burst out laughing.
"Is that so? That's really troublesome for you. Since you don't need to pay the salary, then you can find another way to pay the compensation."
"You can come here as often as you like. Think of it as your second place besides home, my bodyguard."
The professor promised with a smile.
It was the first time that Yang Cheng felt his heart beating so fast.
...Is this the feeling of warmth?
Thus, in this chaotic area, the lone half-blood and the professor made a promise of protection and employment.
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