Ark, after I died, the operators started to love me.

Do I feel guilty?

To whom do you feel guilty?

Is it...

A figure appeared in Mike's mind.

Dragon, with twin ponytails, wielding the Crimson Sky Sword, Chen Huijie is upright and incorruptible.

Once upon a time, Chen Huijie was a popular choice for a PhD student's girlfriend. However, due to his obsession with finding the truth, he left for Colombia and traveled to many other countries, traveling thousands of miles without ever seeing her again, only occasionally receiving a letter to let her know he was safe.

Gradually, even Mike felt that she was too distant and untouchable.

The fact that Lin Yuxia brought it up now startled Mike.

Even though she was the dark side of Longmen, she still had many reservations about Chen Huijie.

As expected of the Lungmen sisters, their dancing even scared Mike.

The Crimson Sky Sword can cut through iron like mud; generally, no one can withstand it.

With each harboring their own secrets and harboring complex thoughts, their stroll through the night market added a touch of excitement.

Fortunately, Chen Huijie won't be returning to Longmen anytime soon, so there's basically no need to worry about her.

……

On the other side of the night market.

A group of people from Penguin Logistics are walking together.

The energetic Exusiai walks at the very front, and the brightness of the halo above Sakta's head changes when he is happy.

Texas casually put on sunglasses, not for any other reason than that her partner's excessive brightness was also a nuisance.

"Is Xiao Le always this happy?"

"She's an optimist, and there's nothing wrong with that."

Mostima and Fiameta followed at the back, whispering to each other. They hadn't seen Exusiai for a while, and seeing her again made them realize how quickly the years had passed.

Croissant, holding the old penguin, said to Sora beside her, "Have you noticed that Texas hasn't smoked?"

Kong nodded: "Perhaps she was in a bad mood recently?"

"I don't think that's the case."

The old penguin pulled down his sunglasses, stared at the Lupo's retreating figure, and said thoughtfully, "She's been in a good mood these past few days, and she won't say anything even when we ask. Something must have happened that we don't know about."

As soon as he finished speaking, Texas slowed down and walked beside the group, saying irritably, "You're talking about me, could you please keep your voices down? I heard everything."

"Oh, Texas, we're just worried about you, don't take it to heart. Besides, I'm really curious."

Texas took a box of Pocky from her pocket, pulled one out and held it in her mouth like a cigarette, and said softly, "Do you want some?"

This is a unique method used by the Lupo people to close the distance; she doesn't know any other way anyway.

Croissant and Sora exchanged a glance, then each picked up a Pocky stick. The old penguin said he needed to control his weight and couldn't eat these things.

"So, can you tell me now?"

Croissant was full of curiosity; Texas had changed so much lately.

When she went out to do business, she often saw young couples wandering the streets and was familiar with the girl's emotional changes. Texas disappeared for a whole day that day. When she came back, she was in a very good mood and even played a little joke on Exusiai. But there was one thing that Croissant saw clearly.

It concerns a secret of Texas, so Croissant can only keep it to herself and dare not speak it out. But secrets are things that you always want to share with others after keeping them hidden for a long time, and the girl with the plump hoof is in a lot of pain.

Texas cried that day.

She had never seen Texas shed a tear, not even when she learned of the Doctor's death.

In Syracuse, the Rupert people are even called the "wolves who never cry."

But the wolf that never cries suddenly started crying.

So, something must have happened!

"I'm sorry, you're overthinking it. There's no secret."

Texas put away Pocky and followed Exusiai alone.

The old penguin nodded and said, "I can tell she's in a really good mood. Croissant, your intuition was right."

"Wow, is my intuition really that obvious?"

Kong sighed, "These past few days, you've been wearing your emotions on your sleeve. We could all see your struggles. We thought you'd lost money on your purchases, but it turns out it's because of Sister Texas."

"Okay, I'm really curious, but there's nothing I can do about it."

As they strolled through the night market, two people ahead attracted everyone's attention.

Texas, who was at the front, narrowed his eyes. He first recognized Mike Ann, who was holding a fluffy cotton candy, and then the girl next to him who was looking down and burying her face in the cotton candy.

Although the girl was wearing a baseball cap and was difficult to identify, a strand of pink hair peeking out from behind her ear betrayed her true identity.

Others might not recognize her, but Texas knew at a glance that it was Lin Yuxia.

Before she could speak, Exusiai greeted her first.

"Mr. Mike, what a coincidence to run into you here?"

Suddenly, the atmosphere became heavy.

The girl, who had been keeping her head down, stiffened and dared not show herself.

However, Mike acted as if nothing had happened, laughing and replying, "What a coincidence! The Outer Ring Night Market is really interesting. My friends and I came here to visit."

Exusiai looked at the man with a smile and said sweetly, "So, is she your girlfriend?"

48. It's just the two of us here.

Ah this...

Mike had considered that Texas might ask him this question, but he never expected it to come from Exusiai.

The optimistic little angel pushed him against the wall himself.

Sure enough, all those optimistic, squinty-eyed people are monsters.

However, Mike, a seasoned veteran, replied easily, "No, she's my female friend, we've only known each other for a short time."

"Hey, is that so?"

Mike waved and greeted the others, his gaze inadvertently sweeping over Texas's face. The Lupo remained as indifferent as ever, showing little change in expression.

In a fleeting glance, Mike also saw the Pocky in her hand.

It seems she has quit smoking.

"Okay, boss, your female companion seems shy, so I won't bother you any longer."

Exusiai waved and walked over calmly, leaving with the other members of Penguin Logistics.

It wasn't until the crowd had moved to the back that Mike noticed Mostima and Fiameta were there. The Angry Birds didn't pay much attention, but the Fallen Angel stared at him for several seconds before looking away.

What the hell.

Lungmen is really dangerous; even in the outer ring, it's so easy to run into operators.

Mike silently exhaled, reached out and grabbed Lin Yuxia's arm, and the two slowly moved forward.

"They're all gone, it's all over."

Lin, the heroine, blushed deeply. When she looked up, she truly amazed Mike. Her fair and delicate face was like a sky full of red clouds at the dawn, so vibrant and tempting that one couldn't help but want to kiss her hard to see if she was really that tender.

As for whether Penguin Logistics recognized Miss Lin, Mike really couldn't say; he might even be exposed himself.

"I'm sorry, I caused you trouble."

Ms. Lin sincerely apologized.

Mike, however, said nonchalantly, "We're here at the night market, why should we care about what others think? The world is vast, and it's just the two of us here."

You guy...

What was said in jest was taken seriously by the listener. Lin Yuxia lowered her head and took a bite of the cotton candy. The sweet taste filled her mouth and warmed her heart.

When she made that desperate gamble at the noodle stall, she knew she would be harshly rejected by Mike, and from then on, she would never love again, devoting herself entirely to the future of Lungmen.

Unfortunately, her attempt to give up on herself failed. This man left a glimmer of hope for the relationship, running alone into the depths of the outer ring to confront the distortions. From that moment on, Lin Yuxia realized that she had lost her reason to refuse.

Even if I have to face Chen Huijie in the future.

Therefore, she felt guilty.

"fool."

Mike didn't hear him clearly and asked in confusion, "What did you say?"

"nothing."

Lin Yuxia walked lightly, her little leather boots clicking on the bluestone floor like a free swallow.

At least tonight belongs to her.

……

The next day.

Mike slept until late morning, got up to take a shower, brush his teeth and wash his face, ate breakfast at a stall near his rented room, and when he arrived at the repair shop, the tall guy was already waiting.

"Wake up."

Mike kicked the tall guy who was already asleep and asked, "When did you get here?"

The Letanian, jolted awake from his sleep, instinctively grabbed the weapon he had been lying on, only to breathe a sigh of relief when he saw Mike's face a second later.

"Hello Mr. Mike, I just arrived a short while ago."

Did he fall asleep right at the door as soon as he arrived?

Mike, too lazy to expose him, pointed to the old gray sedan not far away and cautiously asked, "Shall we go?"

"Let's go."

He didn't ask where the car came from. He sat in the tall man's car and returned to the outsider camp. The situation was the same as yesterday, with no change.