Chapter 18: The Green Tea Boy Kidnapped? Sister Cyan, the Heroine, Saves the Beauty...
As dusk fell, the sky was ablaze with fiery red sunset clouds, and the distant clouds resembled overlapping mountains.
Before long, the weather changed dramatically. Dark clouds rolled in, pressing down on the tall buildings, and a sudden rainstorm was imminent.
Whoosh! The torrential rain washed over the streets, cleansing away all the filth.
The rain came without warning; just minutes before, the sky was clear, but now it was covered with dark clouds. Large raindrops, like stones, pelted the faces of pedestrians who hadn't had time to find shelter, causing a stinging, tingling pain.
All the light had disappeared, and the building was shrouded in a gray haze. What should have been a bright daytime was pitch black, and the atmosphere was terrifyingly oppressive.
Inside the room, light reflecting from who-knows-where played a mischievous game of hide-and-seek.
The light shone on the wooden floor, the trembling bedside, the scattered coffee table, and the fallen bedding.
For a moment, figures mingled, and light and shadow were chaotic.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Long! Long! Long!
Yudu buried his face in the soft pillow, his heart pounding so hard it seemed to resonate with the thunder outside.
Unexpected and unexperienced feelings and situations arrived simultaneously; his soul had long since transcended the shackles of the mortal body, ethereal and dreamlike.
Only the temperature behind you is the most real and the most intense.
His soul was also burned to ashes.
His defenses were crumbling bit by bit, time and again, leaving him in a precarious situation. The woman's eyes shone terrifyingly bright in the darkness, their sharpness chilling; yet, upon closer inspection, they vanished as if by illusion.
Time ticked by, and the glittering stars hung high in the night sky, coldly observing everything that was happening on the ground.
Breathing, trembling, entwining, pouring out, never-ending.
The snow-white fireworks exploded in the field of vision, and Yudu closed her eyes, tilted her head, and fainted.
The woman with black hair and black eyes ran a hand through her frizzy, wet hair, shook her head, and glistening sweat trickled down her lean shoulders and neck, disappearing into the woods and ravines. A few drops of sweat landed on the camel-colored blanket, spreading out in large patches of dark brown.
"Tsk, boring."
The rain stopped sometime later, and several strings of water droplets hung from the silver-gray window sills. As soon as the window was opened, they fell down in a flurry, splashing all over Pei Qing's face.
"..."
She wiped it away expressionlessly, leaning half her body out, her elbows resting on the cold marble countertop. A cool breeze gently soothed the raging fire in her heart and the heat coursing through her body.
Pei Qian doesn't like striving and exploring; on the contrary, she is a rather easygoing person, or rather, she goes with the flow.
She's easygoing about most things and doesn't bother to investigate anything, including relationships or anything else. She hates having her peaceful life disturbed; that's her only bottom line.
Pei Qian thought her life at the welfare center was just the beginning, but little did she know it was already the end. Ever since she came to this wretched place, she had never been well-behaved.
Besides that, she could clearly feel her mental energy slowly focusing and strengthening, or perhaps it could be said to be recovering? This feeling was mysterious and she didn't know how to describe it.
Once she's saved enough money, she'll go traveling and see if she can find a habitable planet. Pei Qing doesn't want to dwell on anything, whether it's about her background or anything else.
Pei Qing felt much clearer-headed and calmer after an hour of being in the cool breeze. She took a shower and came out wrapped in a towel to find that Youdu was already awake.
She sat on the edge of the bed, a smile playing on her lips. "Oh ho, finally awake."
Yudu clutched the blanket tightly to cover his face, not wanting to reply to Pei Qing. He had really lost face this time; he had underestimated his opponent and overestimated his own strength.
It's fortunate that this is a mission like this; if it were any other mission, he would have died eight hundred times over by now. However, his current state of being paralyzed in bed is no different from being dead.
The key question is, how exactly did she untie the rope? Yudu racked her brains but couldn't figure it out, concluding that Pei Qing was incredibly strong, since she didn't have any information…
So what exactly was written in that top-secret document? Why can't he see it? Even if he dies, he should at least know the answer.
Moreover, Pei Qing is really a jerk. No matter what, he shouldn't just leave like that, abandoning him on the bed. Honestly, although it made it easier for him to collect the samples, I'm still furious!
It is unknown whether Youdu himself realized that during the period immediately after waking up, Pei Qing's name kept appearing in his mind, both in terms of subjective thoughts and objective facts, and gradually occupied all his thoughts.
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"Waaaaah! I quit! I can't take this anymore! Let whoever wants to do this lousy job do it! I want to go home, waaaah!"
Er Mao sat in a chair, clutching the communicator, crying so hard that tears streamed down his face. It was a heartbreaking sight to hear.
I don't know what they said, but her tone suddenly became agitated.
"Tell me what to do! People are disappearing every day, I can't keep up at all, and my spiritual form isn't working for her either. Tell me, what am I still doing here?!"
"Are you sure? You'll stay for a month at most? And double the bonus? Okay, okay, that works, hehe." Er Mao held the communicator and laughed like a fool before hanging up, completely satisfied.
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The next morning, Pei Qing rubbed her eyes and came out of another room to find that You Du was gone. As for why she didn't sleep in her own room? It was because her room was a mess, and she didn't want to stay there.
Surprisingly, there was breakfast on the table, though it was just leftovers from last night that had been heated up and put out again.
"Hmm," Pei Qing went into her room again to check around. It was good that You Du had tidied up properly before leaving, otherwise Pei Qing would definitely have cursed him when he came back.
Pei Qian wasn't the kind of person who was completely heartless towards women; in fact, she was a model citizen who loved helping others.
The main issue is that the way Yudu got her drunk and pinned her down last night doesn't make her look like the delicate flower who needs to be pampered, okay?
She pities him? Then who will pity her? Pei Qing is the one who is most exhausted, cough cough, the one who put in the most effort!
Enough said, it's almost time to go to work. But this time Pei Qing was smarter, she opened the StarChat app on her terminal and started browsing.
The more she looked at the messages in the group chat, the more strange her expression became. It gave her the feeling that she was about to lose her job.
In the Star Chat Group:
[Team Leader]: The Energy Bureau is currently in a state of chaos for unknown reasons. The cleaning team has temporarily suspended all work, and the resumption date is to be determined and will be announced separately.
Below are just strings of "received" messages.
No way, no way, no way? Is Pei Qing about to lose this easy and high-paying job? Oh no, is her money-saving project going to be cut short before it even begins?!
When I first saw it, I was happy, thinking it was just a minor accident and I could take a paid vacation. But it turns out it wasn't. Huh? Is Gu Fei here to deal with this?
Moreover, Pei Qing specifically read through the announcement several times this time, and it did not mention the issue of wages during the work stoppage. When someone inquired whether the contract could be terminated, the leader's response was also very ambiguous.
This seems really bad. No, no, I need to look for another job; being a cleaner isn't a safe bet.
Pei Qing sprawled out on the sofa and started browsing the StarNet. She had recently discovered something great: a local job posting program that showed the distance, whether it was recommended, and so on—it was very user-friendly.
"Huh? This job requires cleaning experience? That's great! The pay is good too. I can go for the interview this afternoon. You're the one!"
Pei Qing made a quick decision, completely ignoring the small print at the bottom: "The final interpretation right belongs to XXX Casino."
"Is this enough?" Yudu said coldly, tossing what he was holding to the arrogant researchers. He had struggled for a long time, finally managing to collect enough for a small test tube. There was no other way; most of it had been absorbed, and he couldn't collect any more.
Damn it, these researchers are all perverts! What kind of crap are they researching all day long? I don't even know what's so interesting about this stuff. They're such weirdos.
The lead researcher had a cool and aloof demeanor. He wore a black turtleneck sweater that made his skin appear as white as jade. He meticulously put on his gloves and took the test tube with an extremely serious and meticulous attitude.
Someone next to him tried to hand him the protective suit, but he stopped them with a gesture. The man held the hard-won research materials in both hands and examined them carefully.
"Based on preliminary assessment, the color and texture are not significantly different from those of a normal human female A. Further research and analysis are needed."
His voice was as cold as his temperament, like a machine devoid of emotion. In a sense, he was indeed a machine.
Shen Tingchuan, the youngest senior researcher in the history of the Federal Supreme Research Institute, is the most promising young person to succeed the director.
At the same time, he is also the only known person to date whose entire body has reached an astonishing 87.9% level of artificial intelligence.
It is said that the main reason he did this was that daily eating and hunger hindered his research progress; that's right, this person was too lazy to even take nutrient solutions.
To put it bluntly, with such a high level of intelligence across its entire body, it's hard to say whether it should be called human anymore. More like an extremely sophisticated machine than a human.
“Chen Gong, we should go.”
Shen Tingchuan was so engrossed in watching that he forgot the time, and those around him had to remind him.
"Let's go." He was like a snowflake, cold to the extreme, utterly devoid of warmth. Nothing mattered to him except his research.
Shen Tingchuan turned and left without even thinking of saying hello. Fortunately, the people here knew his true nature and didn't care about such formalities.
Moreover, this person treats everyone the same and is highly regarded by the marshal. It would be best to be on good terms with him, as no one would bother to find fault with him.
Aside from Yudu, who was a reckless and arrogant person who looked down on everyone, he rolled his eyes without any politeness. "What kind of person is he? He has no manners at all. Who is he trying to impress with that long face? Really."
"Alright, you're the same way, yet you criticize others? You really don't want to go back to the capital planet, so you dare to curse anyone." The most authoritative elder in the room patted him on the shoulder, speaking earnestly.
Pei Qing arrived at the interview venue, but was stopped before she even reached the door. "Stop. You can't go in without an invitation."
"Um, I'm here to apply for a job."
"Applying for a job? Go through that small door."
"Okay, thank you."
Pei Qing readily agreed and stepped through the small door next to her.
"Knock knock knock!"
"Enter."
"Hello, I'm here to apply for the job. It's the job posting you have on the mini-program. Um, I remember there aren't enough openings yet," Pei Qing said cautiously, observing the interviewer's expression.
"Yes, we haven't filled all our positions yet. I looked at your information; you've worked as a cleaner before, right? That means you have good mental fortitude. Our probation period here is three days. If you're interested, let's sign a contract."
"Hmm, hmm?" No, that's it? They signed the contract without asking any questions? That's a bit too hasty.
Pei Qing glanced at the internship salary on the contract and found it to be quite high. Should she sign it?
Since she had nothing to do these past few days, Pei Qing decided to earn some money and signed the contract with a flourish.
"Good, a promising candidate. Go pick up your uniform later. Our working hours are from 7 pm to 5 am. Get ready and come to work in a bit." Seeing Pei Qing's decisiveness, the interviewer couldn't hide his smile.
"Ah, okay."
After Pei Qing went out, someone led her to her work uniform, a sharp suit that felt quite nice to the touch, made of good material.
"The job benefits are so good!" she exclaimed as she quickly changed her clothes. Oh right, and her employee ID badge—she couldn't forget to wear it.
"Hello, Sister Liu, am I going straight to the work site later?" Pei Qing asked repeatedly as she followed her guide.
"You're new here, so you need to take a test first to see where you'll be assigned before you can start working. Don't rush."
Sister Liu's eyes were full of pity. Why did this child think he needed cleaning experience? It's just that this job is dirtier and more tiring. He's probably just another one who was tricked into coming here because of the salary. Sigh.
"Alright, let's go in."
Pei Qing was pushed and unexpectedly entered the room, where a group of muscular men in black were staring at her menacingly.
"Hi, everyone... how are you, seniors?" She was like an outsider wolf that had wandered into the territory of a fixed wolf pack.
The atmosphere is getting a bit tense.
"Alright, since you're here, come over and try my fists, see how many you can take!"
"And my scissor legs!"
Hey no! How did they start fighting without warning?! Pei Qing covered her head and ran away, her movements so fast that several palm strikes failed to hit her.
"Don't you dare run away!"
If it were just one or two people, it would be fine, but with a bunch of people, Pei Qing really didn't know how to fight them, so she could only keep running.
After running for half an hour, the group of thugs were exhausted and covered in sweat. "You're good, you're amazing!" The most muscular woman gave a thumbs up.
"We acknowledge you. Putting everything else aside, most people probably couldn't outrun you. Your stamina is good, but you don't seem to know much about fighting. Come here, I'll teach you a couple of moves."
"Okay." Pei Qing didn't ask why the job required learning to fight, and just followed along like a fool.
When it was time for her evening shift, she was taken to a huge casino, where she learned that her new job was as a thug!
Pei Qing followed behind her newly acquainted Sister Wang, who had just finished teaching her how to fight, and kept asking, "Sister, what exactly do I do? I still don't quite understand..."
"Hey, you're supposed to be patrolling the casino. If anyone's causing trouble, you should chase them away and kick them out, understand?" Sister Wang said impatiently, picking at her ear.
"Understood." Pei Qian cheered herself up. It's just being a thug, right? Even though she's never done it before, she'll learn as she goes along. She has a strong learning ability.
Pei Qing walked away confidently, and in the short distance from table number one to table number two, no fewer than ten people greeted her.
"Don't go, play with me a little longer... I have plenty of money..." A voluptuous noblewoman with flamboyant red lips and bright red nails scratched Pei Qian's face; over there, a frivolous man with a frivolous look in his eyes pretended to pat her buttocks.
Oh my god! I can't take it anymore!
"Sis, sis, I really need to pee, I can't hold it in anymore, haha, excuse me, hahaha..." She made up a lame excuse and ran away as if she were escaping.
Pei Qian went to the restroom dejectedly to avoid the storm. No, no one told her that being a thug meant being groped!
What's wrong with this group of people? Haven't they ever seen such a pretty and young female A before? Why are they all so uncouth?
Forget it, I'll just hide in the toilet for a while and then patrol somewhere else later.
She randomly picked a stall, then squatted on the toilet with her hands in her pockets and started to stare blankly.
"Let go of Chenchen! The housekeeper told Chenchen not to be touched by strangers... Let go..."
A faint sound caught Pei Qing's attention; it seemed to be coming from next door, to the O-only restroom.
There were also sounds of fighting. Wait, how come there are children's voices here? Judging from their voices, they're no more than fourteen or fifteen years old. Oh well, never mind, someone's causing trouble, she has to go check it out.
Pei Qing jumped off the toilet, strode to the next restroom, and knocked loudly on the door, "Knock knock knock! Is anyone home? I'm a staff member here, how can I help you?"
The air fell silent for a moment, and the cry for help, like a weak meow, struggled to escape, "Save Chenchen... Chenchen doesn't want to... Waaah! Ugh—"
A moment later, a hoarse male voice came: "I advise you not to meddle in other people's business. This is none of your concern, get out of here!"
What a joke! Trying to cause trouble right under Pei Qing's nose, even resorting to kidnapping, huh! Heh! She's got nowhere to vent her anger right now, perfect for testing the boxing techniques Sister Wang taught her!
"Bang!" She kicked open the locked toilet door and quickly searched for the man's hiding place.
Suddenly, a strong gust of wind came from behind her! She dodged to the side, and the hard stick struck the ground, shattering the tiles into a spiderweb pattern.
A masked man with a lewd face appeared behind her, his eyes bloodshot, holding a stick in his hand, his voice rough: "Since you insist on courting death, don't blame me! Die!"
He raised the stick high, aiming directly at Pei Qing's head!
Pei Qian dodged again, came to the man's side and behind, raised her hand and grabbed the stick firmly, then with a forceful effort, she took it away. She then kicked him in the tailbone of his spine with a high kick and bent knee.
The man was forced to his knees, a sinister glint in his eyes. He pulled a dagger from his pocket with his left hand and stabbed Pei Qian in a vital spot with lightning speed!
"Danger!" A loud shout rang in Pei Qing's ears, almost tearing her eardrums.
She turned her head and saw a timid, delicate, and handsome young man in the innermost cubicle, his eyes brimming with tears and a red mark around his mouth, as if he had just torn off the bandage from his mouth.
"Don't worry, this cowardly piece of trash can't hurt me. You'd better keep crouching!" Showing up at a time like this is just asking to be taken hostage! Pei Qing nimbly dodged the dagger. Sure enough, when the man saw that his first attack missed, he immediately brandished the dagger and charged at the handsome young man.
The handsome young man was so frightened that he didn't know how to hide. He stood there with his face covered in tears and his neck shrank back.
"Tsk!" How annoying! Something happened on the first day of work! Looking at that pretty boy's weak appearance, he'd probably die from one stab. Honestly, why didn't he just hide properly?
Tick-tock...
Bright red blood flowed down the sharp tip of the knife, forming small pools of blood. At the critical moment, Pei Qing gripped the dagger, the pointed end.
Damn it! It hurts like hell! She was furious and wanted to kill everyone! Pei Qing's pupils dilated and dilated, and an extremely dangerous aura spread out.
Seeing that things were going badly, the man dropped the dagger and ran away as fast as he could.
"Useless." She spat out a mouthful of saliva and dropped the dagger.
Sister Wang and the others rushed in when they heard the noise, and were stunned when they saw the blood all over the floor. "Pei Qing, are you alright!"
"It's alright, let's see whose child this is first. He was almost kidnapped." Pei Qing's face was grim as she clutched her bleeding right hand. She was already injured on the first day. She was speechless.
"I'm sorry, Chenchen, Chenchen didn't mean it, sob sob..." The handsome boy came to her trembling and sobbed.
"Huh? No, I'm the one who's injured, why are you crying?" Pei Qing was puzzled. She was in so much pain but she hadn't even cried.
"Young Master! Young Master! What are you doing here!" Sister Wang stared wide-eyed at the handsome young man who had suddenly appeared.
Young Master? What kind of young master is this?! Pei Qing's head hurts so much! She's going to faint!
The next second, Pei Qing's vision went black and she fainted. Someone caught her from behind, their small hands warm and soft.
Her last thought was, "What smells so good? It's suffocating!"
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Author's Note: SH is terrifying, it locked me a full twelve times! I feel like dying from all the revisions...
From now on, I'll try to use stream of consciousness or homophones as alternatives as possible. I'm sure everyone can do that! (Fist pump)
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