Chapter 266 Going to see Lei Jinfeng
There hasn't been much going on at the shelter lately. Aside from handling official business in Aoba Town remotely, I've been going to the logistics department.
She only had time to occasionally go to the logistics department during her rest time after a mission.
Although the number of treatment slots was much smaller than before, the military did not complain at all; on the contrary, they were happy to see it happen.
Treating more rioting soldiers and reducing their numbers are essentially both ways of solving problems. However, Sang Qing's approach, which addresses the root cause of the problem, benefits a wider range of people and greatly reduces the pressure on their border defense.
Even so, Sang Qing's treatment slots are still in high demand and are snapped up instantly.
There are fifteen defense lines, and each line needs to be addressed once a month. Sang Qing doesn't visit every single one of them.
When things aren't urgent, they still need to solve them themselves.
They also have to deal with waves of monstrous beasts of all sizes that can erupt at any time, as well as other tasks.
The military's medical resources are always extremely scarce, and the ratio of females, resource allocation, and severe combat losses remain irreconcilable contradictions.
These few treatment slots represent the hope of countless orcs who are nearing the brink of degeneration.
Whenever Sang Qing went to the logistics department, Xiao Lu would make an appointment with an orc in advance so that Sang Qing could treat her. This way, she could treat two or three more soldiers a month, which became a tacit understanding and secret between them.
"So much time has passed, and it's still just the two of us at the shelter. It's so boring~ All the job postings have been gathering dust." Xiao Lu leaned against the window, idly teasing a lost little bee through the screen, sighing.
"Isn't this the norm?" Sang Qing couldn't help but smile as she recalled how they only managed to recruit one person a year back then.
On the computer was the online course she had bought for 3999 star coins, in which a Mediterranean-looking old man was lecturing on obscure and difficult-to-understand military theories.
Sang Qing picked up the documents and stood up. "I'm going back now. Lock the door for me after you've finished reading them."
She also had to attend the celebration banquet for the Shiying team.
Once she had a moment to herself, she made a detour to visit Lei Jinfeng at the Women's Protection Association prison.
He ended up rambling on and on.
The man behind the iron bars had lost his former vigor; his eyes were filled with an indescribable dejection.
He talked about how much he regretted it, how he loved her deeply without realizing it, and how he argued with Joey because of her.
His expression was sincere and remorseful, filled with genuine affection.
But there was no fluctuation in Sang Qing's eyes, only an icy coldness.
"Are you done talking? If you're done, I'm leaving."
Lei Jinfeng was completely heartbroken. His expression was sorrowful, and he murmured in a hoarse voice, "Qingqing, why did we end up like this? Do you really have no feelings for me at all? You used to love me so much."
Sang Qing looked at him with amusement, and unusually spoke up for the original owner of this body, "What makes you think someone will wait for you forever?"
The original owner is already dead.
He never seemed to like the original owner much before, so why is he putting on this show now?
Do you find her disgusting?
What's this?
The temptation of what you can't have?
They squander what they have when it's readily available, and then regret it when they lose it.
The quiet prison cell was utterly silent.
Lei Jinfeng stared at the genuine, heart-wrenching mockery in Sang Qing's eyes, unable to utter a single word.
Sang Qing sneered, then turned and left without lingering.
At the door, they encountered Yan Ci, who was about to come in.
"Miss Sang Qing..."
Sang Qing ignored him and walked straight past him.
Outside the Women's Protection Association, Shi Ying was already waiting there, ready to take her to have dinner with Li Qiu.
In the blink of an eye, the leopard was already secretly jealous again.
Shi Ying glanced at the male who was still standing at the door, seemingly lost in thought. "I heard that Yan Ci volunteered to participate in your coming-of-age ceremony beast husband selection. He has excellent family background, appearance, and abilities. He's also a feline beastman. Why didn't Awan choose him, but instead chose me?"
Listen to that sarcastic tone.
Sang Qing grinned: "Because nobody wants you."
Shi Ying: "..."
Sang Qing laughed heartily, sometimes finding Shi Ying incredibly adorable.
That happened eight hundred years ago. He had already become Joey's beast husband long ago, and he could still be jealous.
"Thank you so much for taking me in, Master~"
The last two words were pronounced very heavily, conveying a sense of gritted teeth and helplessness.
Sang Qing laughed even more smugly, reaching out to pinch Shi Ying's cheeks hard with both hands. "Shi Ying, you're so adorable like this. Be good, I'll coax you."
As he spoke, he placed a kiss on Shi Ying's lips.
Shi Ying was only slightly annoyed. Awan was already his, so he would get over it quickly without needing to coax her.
The soft, gentle touch was fleeting, yet he craved more, gripping her jade-like neck and chasing after her to return the kiss.
Sang Qing grabbed him and said, "Stop! Let's go quickly, don't keep Father waiting."
Shi Ying's Adam's apple bobbed twice before he reluctantly withdrew his hand.
As the hovercar started, Sang Qing explained while fastening his seatbelt, "Yan Ci is Qiao Luoyi's father's man, so he's not within my consideration. Besides, our contract was already completed at that time, so of course choosing you is the most suitable."
She didn't say anything nice, she just told the truth.
I thought the contract would make things easier for her, but she's incredibly stubborn.
I can't help but shake my head when I think about it now.
Although it was just a casual explanation, it inexplicably warmed Shi Ying's heart.
Every matter receives a response, and every issue is resolved.
This is probably what it feels like to feel at peace.
Dinner was arranged at a high-end restaurant with panoramic night views.
Shi Ying and Jiang Zhiyi's collaboration became increasingly close, and when Shi Ying was too busy to handle everything, she delegated some tasks to Li Qiu.
Looking at the steadily increasing amount of money flowing into the shared account, Sang Qing thought about when to properly thank Jiang Zhiyi.
But Jiang Zhiyi was too busy. She was the legitimate daughter of the Duke's mansion and the family's designated heir. She was busy expanding the business empire and handling family affairs. Even Jiang Wanwan, who was an illegitimate daughter, was forced to do hard labor.
No wonder she hadn't seen Jiang Wanwan and Qiao Luoyi jumping around together for so long.
They ventured into different fields, and when they were busy, the only way to communicate was through a personal computer.
Sang Qing had Nain personally deliver some tea and snacks and a crystal core to her as a token of her gratitude.
The tea snacks were newly developed by Shi Ying using roses from the courtyard. They weren't particularly expensive, but the ingredients were fresh, making them perfect for enjoying during breaks from work.
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The following day, after completing his routine treatment, Sang Qing agreed to go to the black market with Claire to see his brother, just to clear his head.
She hadn't been to that place in a long time since her bad experience at the black market.
Shi Ying went to the military headquarters, but he transferred You Fei to work with him. Sang Qing didn't want to make a big fuss and attract attention, so she sent Nai En to handle some matters and didn't bring anyone else with her.
Sang Qing had only seen the larger leopard in Claire's mental landscape.
The fact that these two brothers were able to be engraved in one's spiritual landscape shows that they must have had a very good relationship.
According to Claire, her brother was a mercenary who fought in the black market arena when he wasn't on a mission, and he would get a hefty reward for winning.
Putting aside her bad luck last time, the black market is indeed a good place. It has the largest auction house on Beiyun Star and often produces some rare items.
The arena here is also very popular with females. There are many forms of fighting, including battles between orcs and battles between orcs and exotic beasts, but all of them require signing a death contract, and the victim is responsible for any death or injury. Females often use this to punish their beast husbands.
“My brother is about to go on stage, let’s go! Let’s go watch from the stands.” Claire led Sang Qing to the stands with great enthusiasm, and as they passed the betting area, she placed a bet of 1,000 star coins on her brother winning.
“My brother is amazing, he’s guaranteed to win.” Claire was very confident in her brother.
Sang Qing also joined in, betting 500 star coins. It wasn't that she didn't have money, but rather that she didn't really like gambling, any form of it.
Sang Qing never expected to meet Jun Xinyue here by such a coincidence.
"What are you doing here?" she asked, slightly surprised.
But the most important thing is a person.
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