Chapter 337: The Favorite of the End Times (17)
Qiao Xi set off together with the official team of Base C.
She happened to be assigned to Cen Chen's car. When the young man who was fiddling with his combat uniform heard the noise, he looked up and happened to come into Qiao Xi's sight.
The two looked at each other and were stunned for a moment.
Then, Cen Chen smiled brightly, revealing his two small canine teeth, and waved to her, "Ms. Qiao, good morning!"
There were five people in the car, including Qiao Xi.
It is the least, probably because the base commander is taking care of it intentionally or unintentionally.
The location looks a bit crowded.
When Qiao Xi sat down, she was flanked by men, but next to her was Cen Chen, so at least she knew him. The young man took the initiative to move aside and let Qiao Xi sit over.
The other people in the car were also curious about Qiao Xi.
They had all seen that amazing video.
I didn't expect to meet the person in the video. Although I already knew that she was a girl, I didn't expect her to be such a young girl.
Fair and delicate.
He looked quiet, a little timid and seemed at a loss, probably because he was nervous about being in an unfamiliar environment.
but.
Even though those beautiful, glass-like eyes were filled with anxiety, they still couldn't hide their pure spirit. She was like a soft and obedient white porcelain doll, so soft that you'd be afraid of dropping it if you held it in your hands.
I was very impressed by him from the first sight.
However, is this girl the scary guy in the video?
The others looked at Qiao Xi a few more times without noticing. If this was a stage and the gazes cast at her were spotlights, then she would undoubtedly be the focus.
Qiao Xi felt a little reserved sitting next to Cen Chen.
It can be seen that the girl is still a little uneasy. When the girl sat down, Cen Chen noticed a faint fragrance emanating from her body, and only at this moment did he truly realize it.
There was indeed a girl sitting next to him.
"Can I just call you by your first name from now on? I always feel that it's a bit weird for me to call you Miss when we're almost the same age."
Cen Chen lowered his voice and leaned over to whisper.
The boy's gloved hand lightly touched his lips, as if telling some little secret. His actions always seemed full of childish innocence.
It may also be related to his own personality.
"Sure." Qiao Xi also imitated Cen Chen and answered in a whispering voice.
The boy's short woolly curly hair was pressed down by the helmet.
The hair was scattered on his forehead, and the sunlight shining through the car window made his golden brown curls look soft and fuzzy. The boy had fair skin, but his face was rosy with a healthy glow.
A pair of pupils as light as glauconite.
Under the light, it has a transparent beauty that is almost as pure as crystal. The high nose bridge and deep facial features are also very recognizable.
Her lips were of moderate thickness and had a beautiful rosy hue. When she smiled, her eyebrows curved, and her two small canine teeth were always visible.
It's more intuitive to see it up close.
"That's great. If you don't mind, you can just call me by my first name. Would you like some chocolate?"
As if by magic, Cen Chen took out a well-wrapped square chocolate from his hand and handed it to Qiao Xi.
"Thank you, don't you want to eat?"
Qiao Xi nodded slightly and took it from him. The price of snacks has skyrocketed now. Although chocolate is not impossible to produce, it is also very expensive.
In these last days.
They are all considered luxurious things.
"I still have a lot." Cen Chen touched the tip of his nose and smiled.
He is an out-and-out sweet tooth and a snack lover.
So I stocked up a lot of snacks at home. I didn't expect that I would encounter the end of the world. I also awakened my spatial ability and was able to stock up on a lot of delicious food.
At first he just wanted to take all the delicious food away.
Then I found that it couldn’t fit.
Cen Chen squeezed out of his space and continued to pretend. As he pretended, he found that his ability had become level four, and his space was more than three times larger than that of other space ability users.
Because of the astonishing capacity.
So after he passed the assessment, he became the starting member of the mission.
The rest of the team has level three superpowers.
As a level 4 student, he seemed a bit out of place.
"You kid are smuggling contraband again?" The team member driving in front laughed and scolded. Cen Chen took out another piece of chocolate, tore open the wrapper, and put it in his mouth to chew.
He leaned back in his seat with his hands resting on the back of his head.
"Didn't Brother Yong say that as long as we bring enough supplies, I can still fit in some personal snacks."
Li Yong, also known as the director of Base C.
Zhang Ze, who was driving in front, didn't buy it and retorted mercilessly: "You are such a grown-up kid, and you still want to eat these."
Cen Chen spread his hands innocently.
"Brother Ze, I'm only seventeen, okay? And I haven't celebrated my birthday yet, so I'm still only in Chinese age."
Qiao Xi, who was sitting next to him and eating chocolate, looked towards Cen Chen when she heard this.
It turns out they are the same age.
After Cen Chen finished speaking, everyone in the car started laughing and chatting with each other. The atmosphere unconsciously became a lot more relaxed, and it seemed that the girl gradually became less restrained.
Cen Chen brought the topic to Qiao Xi several times, intentionally or unintentionally.
It also allows girls to gradually get used to it and integrate into it.
The road ahead will not always be smooth sailing.
When a voice suddenly came from the walkie-talkie, the vehicle in front gradually stopped and the atmosphere in the car gradually changed.
"It's time to get some work done. Get out of the car and stretch your legs."
Zhang Ze stopped the car, let go of the steering wheel and blew into his palm. Cen Chen also opened the car door and walked out first. He turned around and took Qiao Xi's hand to help the girl out of the car.
After all, it is a modified off-road vehicle.
For girls, the design may be a bit rough.
"Thank you." Qiao Xi held onto his arm and gently jumped down from the car. Seeing that she had regained her footing, Cen Chen withdrew his hand: "It's okay, it's okay. You're welcome."
There was a small wave of zombies surrounding us.
For the battle-hardened official team, this was merely an appetizer. They were all trained personnel, and their speed and efficiency in resolving the issue were exceptionally high.
Qiao Xi didn't move much.
These people worked together to eliminate the zombies.
Although their ability levels were generally low, their physical qualities were truly remarkable. This was also true for Cen Chen. Qiao Xi had originally thought that Cen Chen, with his spatial abilities, was a walking, mobile warehouse capable of carrying supplies at all times.
However, the other party has rich practical experience.
His movements are skillful and his melee combat abilities are also quite good.
After the group cleaned up the mess and got back on the bus, the atmosphere gradually returned to its previous liveliness, adding some fun to the boring journey.
At noon we stopped by the road to rest.
When everyone got off the car, they also cleaned out the zombies in the old car on the road. Cen Chen distributed various portable foods that were easy to carry one by one. The fire-type and water-type mutants also came in handy at this time.
"Give."
Cen Chen handed a bag of self-heating rice to Qiao Xi. The girl took it and nodded in thanks, then sat in a circle with the others. After heating the rice, she ate it.
Cen Chen went around and sent them all.
He walked back and sat down next to Qiao Xi. "Your power has been depleted a lot, right? Brother Yong told you to conserve your strength on the way here."
He ate with relish, his cheeks puffing out.
Appetite looks very good.
"How did the base commander know this?" Qiao Xi looked at him puzzledly, holding her spoon in her mouth.
"You must have seen the surveillance footage. Didn't you rest for two days before starting the last mission?"
Cen Chen turned his head and thought about it. He was also shocked when he first learned that Qiao Xi completed two five-star tasks in a row. No one else has such explosive power.
But correspondingly.
As they expected, using superpowers this way consumed a lot of energy. When they saw the girl arrive at the last location and rest for two full days before starting, they knew it.
"So that's how it is."
Qiao Xi suddenly understood and nodded. No wonder they didn't let her do much and cleared out the zombies just now.
It seems her acting was not in vain.
Sometimes slacking off is pretty good.
After lunch, everyone was on their way again. Not long after lunch, Qiao Xi felt sleepy out of habit. In the past, she would take a nap at this time, but now she was sitting in the car.
The girl was so sleepy that her head was nodding.
Finally, Cen Chen who was standing next to her couldn't stand it any longer, so he took advantage of the moment when Qiao Xi was dazed and squinting her eyes. He moved closer, reached around from behind with one hand, and gently pressed the girl's head down so that she could lean on his shoulder.
This way I can sleep better.
Although Qiao Xi was sleepy, she was not unconscious.
After noticing Cen Chen's actions, she slightly opened her hazy eyes and mumbled "thank you" vaguely, without rejecting the boy's kindness.
I took a nap leaning on his shoulder.
The moment he met those misty, clear eyes, Cen Chen's heart seemed to skip a beat.
The girl leaning obediently on his shoulder.
Her fair and delicate cheeks were like a blooming flower, or like a sleeping princess stepping out of an oil painting. Her straight nose and soft, pink, shiny lips were clearly visible when the girl closed her eyes.
Thick and curled eyelashes.
Just leaning on his shoulder and looking at the peaceful time makes people reluctant to disturb the time.
The person driving in front saw this scene through the rearview mirror, looked at each other and fell silent tacitly.
On the surface, Cen Chen didn't seem to react.
Qiao Xi leaned on his shoulder and he also put one hand around the girl's petite shoulders to support her, but at such a close distance, the sweet smell of the girl easily distracted him.
He could only pretend to be nonchalant.
Turning around, I looked at the scenery outside the window.
However, the ambiguity that had been brewing quietly gradually took root in his heart.
Over at Base C.
Ever since Qiao Xi moved out, Mi Xuecha also left. After Dongfang Xian's confession failed, he was inexplicably shrouded in a low mood, and he looked listless and unhappy.
This was not the first time Ling Lin saw him like this.
However, everyone has worries, and he didn't intend to ask about them, so he just held his book and continued reading.
Time passes in silence.
In the end, Dongfang Xian couldn't bear it any longer and sat up and said, "Good brother, I think I really like Qiao Xi."
This is the beginning of a strange topic.
This also made Ling Lin's slender fingers that were turning the pages of the book pause. He asked lightly without even raising his eyelids.
"Is it because it suits your aesthetic?"
"It's not entirely due to this reason. I confessed to her, but she rejected me outright." Dongfang Xian scratched his head slightly in annoyance and uttered a low sigh.
He himself was enveloped by this anxiety.
He was so annoyed that he didn't notice that Ling Lin's gaze gradually faded when he lowered his eyes.
"Doesn't she have someone she likes? And you confessed to her."
The boy who sent Qiao Xi back before has already reached the point of living together with her, which shows that they are more than just in love.
Even though he felt a little uncomfortable.
However, Ling Lin was still able to suppress and control this strange and subtle feeling with his rationality. If it was Qiao Xi's choice, he would bless her and not cause any trouble to her.
But Dongfang Xian...
When did you fall in love with Qiao Xi, and when did you confess your love to her?
"She said no, that person was just ordered to send her back. Besides, I don't think that person likes Qiao Xi."
Dongfang Xian waved his hand nonchalantly.
He thought he had some discernment. Now that he thought about it, he really didn't see that boy have any thoughts about Qiao Xi. If he was her boyfriend, he would have to stay.
Instead of choosing to slip away on the spot.
So he is not completely without chance.
As they chatted, Dongfang Xian's thoughts gradually became clearer, and he suddenly realized that he still had a lot of room for improvement. After all, he also realized that Qiao Xi didn't hate him.
"Then you still have a chance."
After hearing what he said, Ling Lin said it with a blank expression.
But it was also because the other party was originally reading with his head down.
Dongfang Xian didn't notice his expression either.
Hearing his good brother's words, he regained his usual confidence: "You are right. Then I have to work harder and become someone who can protect her."
Dongfang Xian also stood up and patted Ling Lin on the shoulder.
"Brother, I'm leaving first. I have to take on some missions to improve my ability level."
"Um."
"Click." The dormitory door also closed.
Ling Lin was the only one left in the quiet room. He lowered his head to look at the book on the table. The neatly arranged words seemed to be mixed up at this moment.
Everything was in disarray within his field of vision.
Dongfang Xian likes Qiao Xi and confesses his love to her.
When he realized this, it felt as if even the air froze, his voice and senses slowed to a crawl. It was like drowning in a cold, lightless ocean, where only the surging water could be heard, chilling his limbs.
Confession.
Dongfang Xian can always easily do things that he can never do. No matter what he does, he will seize the initiative and want to get what he desires.
at this point.
He is probably far inferior to the other party.
His humility and retreat would be interpreted by the voice in his heart as a fulfillment and letting go that was enough to move him. Even if he was moved, he never dared to face this feeling directly.
In the final analysis, it's nothing more than cowardice.
He didn't dare to truly open his heart and take that step, fearing that he would no longer be himself. His hidden instinct was a dirty and ugly monster, and if he opened the cage and let it out of his heart, it would completely collapse.
So Ling Lin turned a blind eye.
Don’t think, don’t ponder, subconsciously ignore all the thoughts that should and shouldn’t exist, and convince yourself to let go and say that this is a blessing.
But there are some people.
But he did the opposite, like Dongfang Xian. If no one could get it, that would be the best, since no one had it and it was fair. But if those around him had the opportunity and took action.
And I could have had a chance.
Under such a comparison, a strong sense of contrast arises. Since Dongfang Xian is planning to take action——
What about him?
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