After Lao Wei left, only Song Chun and Qi Mi were left in the ward.
The two of them silently tidied the empty bed next to them. Suddenly, Song Chun bowed solemnly to Qi Mi and said, "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have deliberately scared you before. I'm really sorry."
Qi Mi helped her up: "No need, you just weren't thinking clearly at the time."
"No, no matter what, this isn't what a purification officer should do. Don't worry, I'll submit a written review of this matter to the boss!"
“…”
Qi fans felt a little helpless, wondering why Lao Wei's two subordinates were so hot-blooded and immature?
But the serious look is still quite cute.
"Oh, and this..." Song Chun pulled the little dinosaur out of his pocket and presented it with both hands. "Here, I give it to you. Thank you."
Qi Mi pushed her hand away: "No, this is a gift from the children, keep it."
Song Chun's eyes lit up, and he stopped being polite and happily held it in his arms: "Then I will definitely keep it well!"
"Um."
As if he had opened up a chatterbox, Song Chun walked around the bed and approached Qi Mi in a somewhat intimate manner: "This is the first time someone has given me a gift. Thank you so much..."
A hint of surprise flashed across Qi Mi's eyes, and then her eyebrows curved: "As long as you like it."
"I like it, I like it very much!" Song Chun kept saying thank you, but she was only about twenty years old, and her every move and gesture carried the innocence of a little girl.
Perhaps feeling that they were getting to know each other better, she asked Qi Mi, "You haven't told me your name yet."
Qi Mi suddenly realized that she had only casually greeted her that day, so she took the initiative to extend her hand: "My name is Qi Mi."
"Song Chun, you already know." Song Chun smiled and held her hand.
The two smiled at each other, putting aside their previous unpleasantness.
On the other side, Lao Wei left the hospital and drove all the way to the right. In just a few minutes, he arrived at the repair shop that Qi Mi mentioned.
He parked the car and just opened the door of the repair shop when he collided head-on with a man.
After quickly glancing at the two meticulously aligned five-pointed star badges on the man's chest, Old Wei immediately forced a businesslike smile and raised his head: "Captain Li, what a coincidence?"
The man's eyes moved slightly, and he greeted calmly: "Captain Wei, come to fix something?"
His tone was gentle, but it was like mechanical words, completely devoid of emotion. The slightly upturned corners of his mouth seemed to be the greatest tenderness he could express.
As if he was used to his fake smile, Old Wei remained calm: "No, I'm just here to tell a friend."
"Oh, Commander Wei really has a lot of friends."
After throwing down such a sarcastic remark, the man grabbed the suitcase tightly and walked straight past Lao Wei.
"Sir Li, please wait a moment."
Old Wei turned his head, his expression uncertain, as if covered by a layer of cold mist. "I heard that this afternoon, when my subordinates were reporting the situation to their superiors and requesting support, all the intermediate and senior purification officers at the base were out on missions? But why do I remember that it was you, Commander Li, who was supposed to be on duty at the base today?"
A sneer of disdain flashed across his face, and the man turned around expressionlessly, turning the tables on him: "Yes, Commander Wei didn't have time to go on the A-level mission, so the base commander had no choice but to send me on it, so... I wasn't there."
He was concise and to the point, as if to leave some room for camaraderie between their colleagues.
Lao Wei felt frustrated and hurriedly explained: "I did that for a reason. I was going to pick up a friend, and then I ran into him..."
"So I say, Commander Wei really has a lot of friends."
“…”
The man interrupted Old Wei, not wanting to care about his reasons at all. After adjusting his neat tie, he curled the corners of his lips lightly: "I have something else to do. Goodbye."
After saying that, he turned around and left without looking back, leaving Lao Wei with a dashing back view.
"Fire your mother! You're so sarcastic all day long..." Old Wei said angrily in a low voice.
The man who had made him furious was Li Xu, a mid-level purification officer. He was at the same level as Lao Wei, and they were in a cooperative and competitive relationship. Whether it was due to incompatibility or a different aura, the two of them always had a difficult relationship, and one couldn't stand the other.
Li Xu's interference ruined Lao Wei's good mood. After smoking a cigarette in frustration, he fanned the smoke off his body before pushing the door and entering the repair shop.
Before he could say anything after he walked in, he saw the owner of the repair shop suddenly jump up from the sofa, looking very panicked.
Old Wei was suspicious: "Why do you look like that?"
"No, nothing, sir... Are you here to repair something?" The boss smiled awkwardly.
Upon hearing that Old Wei had come specifically to ask for leave for Qi Mi, the boss's back almost broke, his face full of smiles. "Ah, that girl is your sister, sir. No wonder she's so clever and skillful. Besides, if she doesn't want to come, then she won't. I can't possibly search the entire base for her, right? It's really troublesome for you to come all this way, sir. Please sit down and rest for a while. I'll make you some tea."
"No need, I don't need your tea. I'll leave after you tell me." Old Wei glanced around and pushed the door open.
The boss had just breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the ferocious-looking officer push the door open and lean in again. His heart immediately jumped out of his throat.
"Let me ask you, does the officer just now often come to your place to repair things?" He stared at the boss sharply, the same look he gave when interrogating a prisoner.
"No, not often. I only help him repair his razor, kettle, etc. occasionally." The boss shook his head like a rattle and quickly distanced himself from the matter.
Old Wei stared at him thoughtfully for a few seconds, said nothing more, closed the door and drove away.
A week later.
As Qi's fans expected, Zheng Yuanyuan and her three children recovered very slowly. They stayed in Ward 101 for five days and in the mild illness ward upstairs for two days before they fully recovered.
So during this week, Qi Mi had to run back and forth between the base kindergarten and the central hospital, either accompanying Wu Muchen's child or Yu Jiaojiao's child.
After Song Chun was discharged from the hospital, no new patients came into the room opposite 101. Qi Mi would sometimes take a nap inside while on night watch, but most of the time she would sit at the door of the ward and listen for any movement.
The movements of Zheng Yuanyuan and the children, as well as the movements underground.
For some reason, she didn't hear the thudding sound coming from the ground again in these five days, as if she had just hallucinated that night. The ward was as peaceful as usual, nothing else happened.
Gradually, she put this matter behind her.
On the day of discharge, Lao Wei parked his car early and waited at the door, and Ye Shiliu also came to greet him on a motorcycle.
After Zheng Yuanyuan regained consciousness, she felt extremely guilty for mistaking Lao Wei for a criminal. She bowed to him repeatedly and apologized: "I'm sorry, I misunderstood you. I'm sorry."
He had probably discussed it with the children long ago, and the three kids all lowered their heads: "Sorry, uncle..."
Old Wei was stunned. He had never received such a serious apology before and was a little overwhelmed. He waved his hands quickly and said, "How can you say that? Qi Mi's friends are my friends. There's no need to be so polite. Come on, get in the car." He winked at Qi Mi and said, "Girl, come and get in the car too."
If something happens on the way, he doesn't know how to deal with it.
Qi Mi had originally wanted to ride Ye Shiliu's motorcycle and had already put on his helmet, but when he heard what Lao Wei said, he took it off and asked, "Is there room?"
"Why can't there be room? How much space can three children take up? They can just squeeze in. Come here and sit in the passenger seat." Old Wei grabbed the helmet without saying anything and threw it to Ye Shiliu.
Ye Shiliu finally caught it in a hurry. When he turned around, everyone was crowded in the black car.
He sighed, got on his scooter alone, and followed slowly behind.
In the car, Qi Mi glanced at the rearview mirror and felt sorry for Ye Shiliu. "I should just ride the motorcycle with him."
"If you accompany him on a motorcycle, what should I do?" Old Wei rolled his eyes at her.
He thought that Ye Shiliu was just lonely, but he had three... no, four time bombs here. If they thanked him and apologized and cried again, he wouldn't be able to bear it.
However, what you fear will come true. The car was quiet for just two seconds when the social tough guy Yu Jiaojiao immediately opened up to Lao Wei and asked in a baby voice, "Uncle, why do you have a scar on your face?"
Old Wei was stunned and laughed dryly twice: "This..."
"Jiaojiao, don't be rude." Zheng Yuanyuan deliberately frowned.
Yu Jiaojiao didn't understand why this question was considered impolite, so she started arguing with her mother: "I'm just concerned about my uncle, why is it impolite? Mom, aren't you curious about why this uncle who looks like a bad guy knows Teacher Qi? Aren't you afraid that Teacher Qi will be deceived? Mom, you don't care about Teacher Qi at all."
Zheng Yuanyuan: “?”
How did you get here?
Old Wei found this interesting and hesitated, not knowing how to respond, when Qi Mi interrupted him: "Uncle, this scar was left from saving someone. Isn't that heroic?"
The three kids exclaimed in admiration. Ye Shushi then asked, "Who did uncle save when he got injured?"
Qi Mi thought for a moment and said, "That's the teacher Liao you're about to meet. Uncle got injured trying to save her. Isn't that brave?"
"brave!"
"Then is it safe for Teacher Qi to be friends with heroes?"
"Safety!"
Old Wei chuckled twice, and suddenly felt a little shy: "How can it be so exaggerated..."
To exchange a scar for a wife is something he could only dream of, but he wouldn't dare call himself a hero.
Qi Mi leaned forward slightly and explained in a low voice, "If you don't explain your personality to them in such a simple and easy-to-understand way, they will have many strange questions to ask."
Old Wei suddenly realized and let out a long "Oh": "Sure enough, it has to be you."
Qi Mi raised his eyebrows proudly and leaned back in his seat with a faint smile.
She knew these children very well. Although they looked like silly little kids, they actually had a stronger sense of safety than anyone else. After she said that, Lao Wei's tall and mighty heroic image took root in the hearts of the three children. No matter where he drove them around, the three kids would not ask any questions.
After all, in their hearts, heroes are the safest and they can follow them with confidence.
After driving for more than ten minutes, Lao Wei did not turn toward the planned route, but drove towards a residential area with high-rise buildings.
Qi Mi didn't understand: "Aren't we going back to kindergarten?"
"No rush, I'll take you to a good place first." Old Wei smiled mysteriously.
Just when Qi Mi was about to ask again, she heard the two boys looking at each other and talking like a crosstalk, using the words they usually said to them to educate her.
"Teacher Qi, don't worry. Uncle Yingxiong won't kidnap us."
"Sit still and don't move."
Qi Mi looked at them helplessly and replied softly, "Okay~"
Not long after, Lao Wei drove into the residential complex.
Tall buildings stand side by side, interspersed with lush green trees, bringing a peace that they had never seen in their previous world.
The elevator went up to the fifteenth floor. As the door opened, after a few bangs, colorful streamers floated towards us.
Liao Yang stood in the elevator with several children, looking at them with a smile, and said in unison: "Congratulations on being discharged from the hospital, welcome home!"
Amidst the colorful ribbons, Qi Fan looked at the innocent and lovely smiling faces, his eyes smiling: "Well, we are back."
After going through so much, the bond between them and the children is no longer just that of teacher and student, but more of a friendship of fighting side by side and an inseparable kinship.
It was like meeting relatives who had not seen each other for a long time. At this moment, Zheng Yuanyuan was so moved that she couldn't help her emotions and burst into tears before she even got out of the elevator.
Qi Mi patted her shoulder and said, "It's a happy thing, why are you crying?"
Yu Jiaojiao was already used to it. She quickly pulled out a pack of tissues from her pocket and stuffed it into Zheng Yuanyuan's hand: "My mom is like this. Please excuse me."
Zheng Yuanyuan burst into laughter and wiped her tears: "It's okay, I'm just too happy."
The seven children stood in a row, staring at her eagerly. They were so straightforward that they would laugh when they were happy and cry when they were sad. They didn't understand what adults were thinking. Why would they cry when they were happy?
Lao Wei looked around and tried to ease the atmosphere: "Stop standing there like an idiot. Come in and take a look. This is the new house I found for you. See if you like it."
"Great!" The cubs cheered excitedly and pulled Zheng Yuanyuan to visit their new home.
Old Wei was about to follow with a smile when Qi Mi calmly stopped him and said, "Just so you know, I don't have that much money to pay you back right now."
With the medical expenses and the rent, how much work does she have to do to pay it back?
"Oh, no need!" Old Wei waved his hand. "This is considered a benefit given by the base to purification officers. I just used my connections to apply for one for you in advance. When you become a purification officer in a while, this room will naturally be yours."
After a while? Realizing that Lao Wei was speaking with a hidden meaning, Qi Mi subconsciously glanced at his chest.
Still two five-pointed star badges.
"It's been a week and you haven't been promoted yet?" She raised her eyebrows slightly.
Old Wei licked his lips awkwardly and laughed dryly, "Ah, I was supposed to be promoted by completing the A-rank mission that afternoon, but I didn't make it in time."
"Although we missed that mission, we also entered an A-level weird barrier." Qi Mi still couldn't understand.
"Well..." Old Wei scratched his head, "If nothing strange is reported to the base, it can't be considered a mission."
Qi Fan sighed, "How bureaucratic."
"Well, it's no big deal. I'm only one A-rank mission away from meeting the assessment criteria. If it doesn't work this time, we can try again next time... Besides, you were the one who solved that weird thing last time, not me. I can't take the credit for it against my conscience." Old Wei was quite open-minded and shrugged nonchalantly. "It's just that I can't recommend you for the Junior Purification Officer position for the time being. Do you want to wait for me or take the exam yourself?"
Qi Mi lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, then asked, "Any news about the four people I asked you to keep an eye on?"
"There's nothing within a three-kilometer radius, and we haven't had time to look for anything further."
"Can I leave the base only if I become a purification officer?"
"yes."
Qi Mi folded his hands, thinking: "When is the next exam?"
"Let me think... maybe five days later."
Qi Mi was silent for two seconds and nodded: "Then I will prepare for the exam first."
After all, she can only feel at ease if she goes out to look for it herself.
Just at this moment, Liao Yang came out and urged them to go into the house. The two of them chatted briefly and ended the topic.
After entering the door, there is a spacious and bright living room. Opposite the living room is the dining room. Many delicious dishes are placed on the long table. Several greedy children have already sat down at the table impatiently, calling Qi Mi to take a seat quickly.
Wu Muchen had reserved a seat next to him. When he saw Qi Mi come in, he took his small schoolbag aside, his eyes sparkling with anticipation: "Teacher Qi, please sit down."
Qi Mi sat down and touched his head.
After a while, Ye Shiliu arrived and took his seat, and the party began.
Everyone picked up their chopsticks.
The adults were talking and laughing, the children were eating and playing, and the magic of laughter lingered in the room for a long time, instantly washing away all fatigue and anxiety.
They are living right here and now, enjoying the present moment and making the most of their youth.
After a lively chat, seeing that everyone had almost finished eating, Liao Yang suddenly stood up and said, "Qimi, Xiaoye, I want to thank you all especially this time. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid my old Wei wouldn't be able to come out... I can't drink alcohol, so I'll just have juice instead. Thank you."
Qi Mi and Ye Shiliu exchanged a glance, then quickly stood up and picked up their cups. "No need to thank Sister Liao Yang. Old Wei was dragged into the barrier to pick someone up for me. It makes sense for me to go find him."
"That's right, the boss is in trouble, so of course I have to help." Ye Shiliu also agreed.
Upon hearing this, Zheng Yuanyuan quickly joined the group in expressing her gratitude: "Speaking of thanks, I should be the one to thank everyone. You all put yourself in danger to save us. Thank you!"
She bowed deeply, a perfect ninety-degree angle.
For a moment, the party seemed to turn into a thank-you party, and the scene was a bit chaotic.
Old Wei suddenly spoke slowly and stood up: "Qi Mi, Xiao Ye, you two just bear with it, especially Qi girl, you deserve this drink." As he spoke, he gently pressed Liao Yang down and raised his glass to drink a glass of wine, "Girl, this glass of wine is a toast to you."
He tilted his head back and drank the wine in one gulp.
Qi Mi was motionless and stared at him quietly.
Then, Lao Wei poured another cup and said to Ye Shiliu with a smile, "Boy, for your friendship in entering the barrier to save me, I also toast to you."
Ye Shiliu was at a loss and could only pour a glass of wine to accompany the conversation. However, he did not know how to drink, so he swallowed it in one gulp. The hot and spicy taste of the wine filled his mouth, and his fair baby face immediately turned as red as an apple.
Old Wei smiled, put down his glass, and began to talk business: "After the agency's inspection, the classification of Guishizi has changed this time. It is no longer A."
"Not A-level?"
"Well, no."
Qi Mi frowned: "What level is that?"
"A-level and above, S."
"It's actually S-level?!" Ye Shiliu widened his eyes.
Old Wei laughed dryly. "That's why I said you two can handle it. I'm afraid I really can't handle an A-level S-level trick on my own."
Ye Shiliu was silent.
He could barely grit his teeth and fight for an A-level monster, but if he had known it was an A-level S-level monster, he might not have had the courage to enter.
Old Wei glanced at the two people's expressions and said, "Actually, I was also shocked when I heard the news."
"This thing is also a test of luck. If Qi Mi's consciousness hadn't happened to cross over to that girl with antisocial personality, but any other ordinary personality, we might have been fooled by the patient code all along and didn't even know how we died."
Qi Mi nodded in agreement. Following his line of thought, she would not be able to resolve the situation there so quickly.
It may even be impossible to solve.
If she were just an ordinary personality, her approach would be different from her approach when playing as Feng Ran. She would definitely be trapped by the "Patient Information Guidelines," trying to find the truth in them and easily ignoring other possibilities.
And the most crucial point is that ordinary personalities will not be protected by the medical staff on night duty.
If she is not careful, she will violate the rules and not only fail to save others but also lose her life.
Thinking about it now, it was indeed thrilling. If one step went wrong, the whole game would be lost.
“…”
Qi Mi took a sip of his drink and calmed himself down.
While they were chatting animatedly, Lao Wei pulled her to the living room and sat down, continuing his discussion of the S-level weirdo.
"It was you who purified the strange thing this time. Did you see any special information before the barrier collapsed?" asked Lao Wei.
Now any information about the witch who is the source of the pollution is of vital importance to these players. He has to find a way to take the pregnant Liao Yang away as soon as possible.
When Qi Mi heard this, his expression suddenly became subtle: "Yes, it's a pattern. Give me the paper."
Old Wei immediately went to find paper and pen.
I saw Qi Mi first draw a circle, then draw another circle next to it, and then draw a very thick long strip on top...
As Old Wei looked at the pattern, his facial features unconsciously tensed up and his face turned red and white.
"Why do you draw like a **?" he asked with a troubled expression.
Qi Fan threw down his pen and laughed dryly, "I think it looks like **, too."
The two exchanged awkward glances. Old Wei smacked his lips and picked up the painting. "Could it be that this information is repeated from before? This thing can only mean that the witch is a man."
Qi Mi shrugged: "It's hard to say."
Seeing the two of them chatting happily, the drunk Ye Shiliu stumbled over. When he saw the painting in Lao Wei's hand, his face turned red as smoke and he exclaimed, "Boss, what are you looking at?!"
Old Wei was startled and immediately put the painting down.
Qi Mi quickly flipped over the sofa and covered Ye Shiliu's mouth.
However, it was too late. The painting did not escape the curiosity of the children. After hearing what they were looking at mysteriously, five or six children, well fed and well-fed, rushed out together. Qi Mi could catch one but not the other, and eventually the painting fell into Ye Shuci's hands.
Qi Mi quickly snatched it away, rolled it into a paper ball, and threw it into the trash can.
Ye Shuci, the only one who had the privilege of seeing this painting, blinked, puzzled: "That sword is quite beautifully drawn, why did Teacher Qi throw it away?"
Qi Mi was stunned: "Sword?"
Old Wei suddenly understood and clapped his hands: "Yes, it also looks like a sword."
After a few seconds of reaction, they both gave each other a look of disdain and said in unison—
Qi Fan: "Shame on you."
Lao Wei: "Shame on you."
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