Chapter 34 034 I said, I want you to take responsibility for me.
Chi Yingdong's eyes darkened, and he let out a cold snort.
"Adults, satisfying each other's physical needs?"
She had thought the little guy was shy and hadn't brought it up.
Unexpectedly, the other party put on an air of "experience".
It really opened her eyes!
Meng Qinghe chuckled dryly, "Isn't that right? Do you expect me to take responsibility?"
Unexpectedly, Chi Yingdong said, "Yes. That's right!"
Meng Qinghe suspected there was something wrong with her ears; she was starting to hallucinate.
But she dared not ask Chi Yingdong to verify this issue.
"I...I'm going to sleep!"
She practically fled in panic, even losing one of her slippers in the process.
But she didn't dare to pick up her slippers, so she ran up to the second floor barefoot.
Chi Yingdong watched Meng Qinghe's hasty retreat with amusement, then chuckled as he picked up his slippers.
Second floor corridor.
Meng Qinghe was staring blankly at the door with a Hello Kitty sticker on it.
She reached out to push the door open, then hesitated and withdrew her hand, turning her head to look at the stairwell.
What if she didn't mishear?
If she just runs away like this, will she miss out on what she's looking forward to?
Chi Yingdong had just stepped onto the last step, dangling the slipper in his hand.
Why don't you go in?
She asked the question knowing the answer already.
Meng Qinghe pursed her lips and held out her hand, "Give me back my slippers."
Chi Yingdong stood still, saying, "Come and get it yourself."
The two were only two meters apart. Meng Qinghe strode forward and reached for his slippers.
Just as his fingertips were about to touch the slippers, Chi Yingdong suddenly withdrew his hand and put the slippers behind his back.
Meng Qinghe: ? ? ?
"What's the meaning?"
Chi Yingdong's lips curled up slightly, and a sly glint flashed in his eyes.
She slung her slippers behind her back and slowly took a step forward.
Chi Yingdong enunciated clearly, "I said, I want you to take responsibility for me."
Meng Qinghe's heartbeat instantly went off track.
"Responsibility... what responsibility?"
Meng Qinghe's voice grew softer and softer, her eyelashes trembling uneasily, "We clearly didn't have anything."
Chi Yingdong suddenly leaned forward, his warm breath brushing against Meng Qinghe's earlobe.
"So you mean, what do we need to do now so that you can rightfully take responsibility?"
Meng Qinghe gasped, his whole body turning as red as a boiled shrimp.
She frantically reached out and touched Chi Yingdong's shoulder: "Don't get so close!"
Chi Yingdong chuckled softly and gently placed the slippers on the ground.
"Okay, whatever you say. But I'll only give you three seconds to think about it."
She made a three-pointing gesture with her right hand, "Is it about being a responsible adult, or..."
Meng Qinghe wanted to clarify the other option.
However, Chi Yingdong has already begun the countdown.
"three."
Meng Qinghe swallowed nervously.
"two."
Her fingers unconsciously clenched the hem of her clothes.
Chi Yingdong's eyes darkened as he slowly leaned closer: "One."
"I'll take responsibility!"
Meng Qinghe shouted it out with his eyes closed.
Then, she peeked at the other person's expression through a crack in her eye and whispered, "But we have to take it slow."
Chi Yingdong was taken aback.
She was prepared to be rejected, but she didn't expect to hear such a response.
As for taking things slowly, Chi Yingdong didn't care at all.
She has plenty of patience.
Chi Yingdong gently pinched Meng Qinghe's cheek. "Okay."
He then reminded her, "Put your shoes on."
Looking at the gentle smile in Chi Yingdong's eyes, Meng Qinghe's heart pounded even harder.
She hurriedly put on her slippers, only to hear Chi Yingdong say again, "Since you've decided to take responsibility, we don't need two rooms anymore."
“From now on, we’ll sleep together, and I can help you correct your sleeping posture.”
"Huh?" Meng Qinghe exclaimed in surprise, "I guess we don't need that."
Chi Yingdong looked serious and said firmly, "Yes, you have to take responsibility for me, and I have to take responsibility for you too. Do you understand, Meng Xiaomao?"
Nothing inappropriate for children happened during the night.
Originally, Meng Qinghe was a bit uncomfortable in a new environment, but with Chi Yingdong by her side, she slept soundly.
The next day.
When Chi Yingdong woke up, the first thing he did was turn his head to look at the girl next to him.
Then a feeling of satisfaction welled up inside me.
It's much more satisfying than waking up to find my kitten beside me.
She made plans for today.
First, go to the mission hall to see what missions are available and learn about the situation in Shanghai. Then, cultivate your relationship with Meng Qinghe.
Hearing Chi Yingdong say to go to the mission hall.
Meng Qinghe jumped out of bed and exclaimed, "I want to go too!"
She had just awakened her superpowers and was eager to put them to use.
Chi Yingdong's gaze lingered on Meng Qinghe's fair shoulders for a moment before he subtly adjusted her shoulder straps: "Trying to show off your newfound abilities?"
"It's not about showing off."
Meng Qinghe pouted in dissatisfaction; she was not one to be ignorant of her place.
Chi Yingdong asked with a smile, "What is that?"
Meng Qinghe's eyes were firm as he clenched his fist to show his determination, "I will be your most trusted right-hand man!"
"I don't need a left or right arm..."
Before Chi Yingdong could finish speaking, Meng Qinghe had already jumped off the bed and was rummaging through the wardrobe barefoot.
Half an hour later.
They had just finished getting ready and were about to leave when someone knocked on the door first.
The two exchanged a glance, both filled with doubt about the newcomer.
Chi Yingdong opened the door, and a woman in her early thirties was standing outside.
She was wearing a simple and sharp gray suit, paired with a clean and neat short haircut.
He was followed by two armed guards, exuding a powerful yet approachable aura.
"Miss Chi, Miss Meng."
The woman smiled and extended her hand. "I am Chen Junyun, the person in charge of the Shanghai base."
Chi Yingdong briefly shook hands with Chen Junyun and keenly noticed the calluses on the other's thumb, indicating that he was a seasoned gunner.
She said politely, "Chief Chen must have something important to discuss with you in person?"
Chen Junyun looked apologetic, half-jokingly.
"I learned last night that you two had arrived at the base and wanted to come and visit. But then I thought you needed to rest for a while, so I changed the time. Please don't think I'm being neglectful."
Chi Yingdong smiled and said, "Of course not."
"We've heard that Miss Chi is a Level 3 ability user. The Shanghai base is honored to have you join us."
As Chen Junyun spoke, her gaze subtly shifted between Chi Yingdong and Meng Qinghe.
Meng Qinghe quietly moved closer to Chi Yingdong.
Although the base commander had a smile on his face, his eyes were too sharp, as if he could see through people's hearts.
Chen Junyun's gaze finally fell back on Chi Yingdong, waiting for her to reply.
However, after waiting for a while, she did not receive any polite response from Chi Yingdong, and her face showed disappointment.
She also gained a preliminary understanding of Chi Yingdong.
She stopped beating around the bush, and her tone became more sincere and serious.
"Our base is currently facing some dangers, and we hope you can join us in resisting the external enemy."
Chi Yingdong raised an eyebrow slightly.
The fact that he was a Level 3 ability user would certainly attract the attention of the base's higher-ups.
But those in high positions value their reputation the most, so the fact that they came looking for us so quickly suggests that this external enemy is quite troublesome.
Chi Yingdong did not respond immediately, but instead turned his head to look at Meng Qinghe beside him.
Meng Qinghe blinked and quietly squeezed her fingers, indicating that she should make the decision herself.
"Commander Chen, you're too kind."
Chi Yingdong withdrew his gaze, his tone calm, "I wonder what kind of danger it is?"
Chen Junyun's expression turned serious. "Recently, there have been attacks from mutated animals in the northern part of the base."
As Chen Junyun spoke, she observed Chi Yingdong's expression.
“The number of mutated animals that launch each attack is not large, and they just come from time to time, causing everyone to panic. Moreover, they retreat after each attack, which is very organized. I suspect that someone is manipulating things behind the scenes.”
"Mutant animal?" Meng Qinghe couldn't help but exclaim, "What kind of mutant animal?"
Chen Junyun frowned. "There are too many varieties, some we are familiar with and some we are not."
She slowly revealed the details: "There is a zoo in the north, and we suspect that the animals there have mutated."
"Furthermore... many of the mutated animals that came are part of the food chain, but now they're attacking the base together, which is what I find most problematic."
Chi Yingdong seemed to be deep in thought. "So you need me to investigate whether someone is behind this?"
"Yes, if you'd like, the base will give you 1000 points as a reward."
One point can be exchanged for one steamed bun, and 1000 points is not a small amount.
And all that's needed is to investigate; no physical action is required.
Chi Yingdong's heart stirred slightly, but she was no longer a lone wolf and needed to communicate with Meng Qinghe.
Chen Junyun sighed, her face grave.
"Our base currently has no Level 3 ability users. Most of the few Level 2 ability users are collecting supplies at the city's grain depot, and the few Level 2 ability users have also been assigned to other places."
Chen Junyun genuinely wanted Chi Yingdong to help solve this thorny problem, and she laid out the entire situation of the base in detail.
Chi Yingdong pondered for a moment, "I can take on this task, but I have one condition."
"Please speak."
Chen Junyun immediately replied.
"I need the base to provide all current research data on the mutant animals, and..."
Chi Yingdong grasped Meng Qinghe's hand and said, "Give my wife a suitable set of equipment."
She had never imagined that a kitten would turn into a human, so she hadn't prepared any soft armor or similar items.
Now that the kitten has become a person, it doesn't want to be a parasitic vine anymore.
Kittens need time to grow, so what she needs to do is to provide them with the best possible space to grow.
Meng Qinghe looked at Chi Yingdong in surprise.
Chen Junyun's gaze lingered on their clasped hands for a moment before she readily agreed, "No problem. You can make any requests, and the base will fully cooperate with you."
"How many people do you need? I'll arrange it for you."
Chi Yingdong declined Chen Junyun's offer, saying, "No need."
After seeing Chen Junyun off, Meng Qinghe immediately asked, "Are you taking me with you?"
Chi Yingdong countered, "You don't want to go?"
Meng Qinghe shook her head frantically, "I want to go!"
Meng Qinghe frowned in distress. Her special ability was too unique, and she had no idea how to improve it.
If she can't find a way to improve, is she going to stay a nobody forever?
"What are you thinking about?"
Chi Yingdong noticed Meng Qinghe's worry and gently squeezed her palm.
After hesitating for a moment, Meng Qinghe finally voiced her concerns.
Thinking that the two of them working together might be able to come up with a solution.
"I don't know how to improve my superpower."
In his previous life, during the large group that migrated north, Chi Yingdong heard that a level-two healing ability user was at odds with Ye Rourou.
Later, their conflict escalated, and the person with the level two superpower left the team alone.
She had no idea how the other person had raised their superpower to level two.
She gently ruffled Meng Qinghe's hair, her voice soft, "The enhancement of your abilities requires a catalyst, and perhaps this mission will be your chance."
Chen Junyun had already given instructions.
As dawn broke, two groups of people knocked on their door.
A team delivered information about the mutated animals.
A team delivered the equipment Chen Junyun had promised: a combat uniform and a special dagger.
This dagger has been specially treated; it is coated with a drug that can paralyze large animals like elephants.
The dosage is sufficient and should be effective on mutant animals.
"This dagger is so light."
Meng Qinghe tried waving it, and it went surprisingly smoothly.
Chi Yingdong was looking through documents when he heard this and looked up: "You like it?"
“Mmm!” Meng Qinghe smiled, her eyes crinkling. “It feels like it was tailor-made for me.”
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