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The following morning, when the four of them walked out of Qin Zheng's residence together, the members who were up early at the base all had subtle expressions on their faces.

Qin Zheng was the first to step out of the room, still with his usual calm and aloof demeanor.

His combat uniform was worn meticulously, but there was a hint of weariness hidden in his eyes.

The jawline was slightly softer than usual.

Following closely behind was Li Xin, who remained nonchalant, a casual smile on his lips, but his peach blossom eyes were surprisingly bright.

As she passed by Lin Yang, who had been squatting in the corner watching the dog last night, she deliberately raised an eyebrow, her eyes filled with a hint of smugness that was hard to define.

Lin Yang was completely bewildered and subconsciously scratched the back of his head.

Liu Yunshu walked in the middle, her arm carefully supported by Chu Sheng.

Her face showed a slight weariness, but her complexion was rosy, and the redness at the corners of her eyes had not completely faded, adding a touch of languid charm.

His usually sharp features softened considerably, and his steps slowed slightly, yet he still maintained an upright posture, exuding a powerful aura.

However, the way Chu Sheng was supporting her took on a different meaning in the eyes of the crowd.

Chu Sheng walked at the back, clinging tightly to Liu Yunshu.

His clean, light gray clothes accentuated his fair skin, and his dark red eyes were filled with a lingering attachment after satiation.

He would occasionally lean down and whisper something in Liu Yunshu's ear, his voice soft and sweet, which made Liu Yunshu glare at him.

He immediately flashed a sweet smile, like a little animal that had just gotten candy.

That clingy demeanor was a stark contrast to the ruthless way he tore apart the mutated flying insects yesterday.

The four walked side by side along the main road of the base, and the once noisy camp became quieter in an instant.

The team members stopped what they were doing at the same time.

Some people pretended to organize supplies, while others bent down to wipe their weapons.

Out of the corner of their eyes, they all glanced at them, their gazes shifting back and forth between the four of them.

Especially noteworthy are Chu Sheng clinging to Liu Yunshu's hand and Li Xin occasionally putting his arm around Liu Yunshu's shoulder.

And Qin Zheng's seemingly unintentional yet persistent gaze was fixed on Liu Yunshu, his eyes practically burning with gossip.

Lin Yang's phrase "three rooms" had already quietly spread throughout the base.

Coupled with the fact that the four of them were clearly in the same room and the atmosphere was ambiguous, everyone silently exclaimed "Oh~".

"Wow...you're having so much fun?"

"No wonder I didn't see them last night, so that's why..."

"Keep your voice down! Are you trying to get yourself killed? Didn't you see Captain Qin's look?"

The whispers were so low that they drifted into their ears on the wind.

Li Xin chuckled and deliberately raised his voice, "What are you all standing there for? Don't you need to train or go on duty? Be careful you don't lose points!"

The team members immediately fell silent, hurriedly lowered their heads and continued working, but still couldn't help but steal glances out of the corner of their eyes.

Lin Yang leaned closer to Wang Lu, lowered his voice, and said in a tone full of shock and sudden realization:

"Braised noodles! Now I understand! What happened with that dog last night was a harbinger! So it's not just animals, people do this too?"

Wang Lu glared at him fiercely, raised his hand to cover his mouth, and gritted his teeth:

"If you keep spouting nonsense, believe me, I'll throw you out to guard the outer perimeter for three days and three nights!"

Lin Yang pried his hand away, looking aggrieved:

"I'm telling the truth! Look at those four, the atmosphere is exactly the same as those three dogs last night!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Zheng's gaze swept over them coldly.

Lin Yang instantly fell silent, shrinking his neck and hiding behind Wang Lu, no longer daring to utter a sound.

At this moment, Instructor Lin walked over from the side and greeted the group with a normal expression, clearly aware of their relationship.

He chuckled and smoothed things over, "Captain Liu, Captain Qin, were you discussing the follow-up mission last night?"

Liu Yunshu looked up and gently patted the back of Chu Sheng's hand that was supporting her, signaling him to loosen his grip.

His face regained some of its former sharpness:

"Yes, some tactical details need to be refined, which took some time."

Her tone was flat, revealing no sign of anything amiss, except for a barely perceptible blush rising to the tips of her ears.

Qin Zheng added from the side, his voice still deep and powerful, but with a hint of unnaturalness:

"Subsequent task adjustments will require the four of us to work together and familiarize ourselves with the pace in advance."

He deliberately emphasized the words "four-person collaboration," his gaze sweeping over the team members around him who seemed hesitant to speak.

The whispers immediately subsided, and no one dared to openly spy anymore.

Li Xin, however, had no intention of backing down. Instead, she moved closer to Instructor Lin, laughing in a ridiculous manner.

"Is Coach Lin concerned about us? Or is he just curious about what happened in the room last night?"

He raised an eyebrow and deliberately glanced between Liu Yunshu and Qin Zheng.

"Actually, it's nothing much. It's just that Captain Qin rarely spoke up and chatted with us about his life ideals for half the night."

"Little Chu Sheng also sang a song, and Captain Liu... well, Captain Liu is responsible for being beautiful and giving advice."

Upon hearing this, several suppressed chuckles immediately rose from the surrounding crowd, only to be swept away by Qin Zheng's sharp glare.

Instructor Lin's smile froze for a moment, then he chuckled again as if nothing had happened:

"Li Xin is joking. You young people are full of energy, so it would be best if you could work together to refine your tactics."

His eyes quickly swept over the four people, finally landing on Liu Yunshu's slightly reddened ear tips.

He understood perfectly well, but wisely refrained from asking further questions and instead said...

"By the way, we still need to go to the old warehouse in the west of the city again and bring back more supplies. This time, we'll focus on Dr. Bai."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yunshu's eyes darkened slightly, and her fingertips unconsciously rubbed together.

"Understood. There was a bit of an accident last time... cough! An unexpected incident, so be extra careful this time."

Qin Zheng glanced at Chu Sheng and continued the conversation:

"While moving supplies, keep a close eye on Dr. Bai's whereabouts."

"yes!"

After making preparations, the four-person team of superhumans set off in the morning light.

The SUV rolled over the gravel road on the outskirts of the city, kicking up clouds of dust.

Qin Zheng sat in the driver's seat and drove the SUV, the engine sounding steady and deep.

The wild grass outside the window swept past quickly, leaving blurry green shadows.

His fingers gripped the steering wheel with distinct knuckles, his gaze focused intently on the potholes in the road ahead.

He would occasionally glance at the back seat through the rearview mirror, his gaze lingering briefly on Liu Yunshu before subtly shifting away.

But the hand gripping the steering wheel unconsciously tightened a little.

Li Xin and Chu Sheng squeezed into the back row, one on each side, protecting Liu Yunshu in the middle.

Li Xin crossed his legs, rested his elbows on the car window sill, and casually tapped the glass with his fingertips.

Her peach blossom eyes darted around, glancing at Qin Zheng's tense profile.

The sound returned to Liu Yunshu's blushing earlobe, and the smile on her lips deepened.

"Captain Liu, Captain Qin's 'life ideals' last night were so profound yet easy to understand. I still find them fascinating."

He deliberately dragged out the last syllable, his tone brimming with mockery.

"Second brother, I had a very in-depth conversation too!"

Chu Sheng suddenly spoke, his voice soft and sweet, his eyes looking directly at Liu Yunshu.

"My sister was so moved she cried."

Liu Yunshu's cheeks flushed from his blunt words, and she gently tapped his forehead.

"Don't talk nonsense, you little kid!"

"I'm not talking nonsense."

Chu Sheng blinked his dark red eyes, his expression revealing a hint of defiance.

"Isn't Second Brother still with Sister..."

Liu Yunshu suddenly covered his mouth.

Chu Sheng's last words turned into a muffled sob, his eyes wide open, looking at her with a wronged expression, his long eyelashes trembling slightly.

Liu Yunshu's cheeks flushed red, her ears burned, and even her fingertips felt hot.

She pressed her hand firmly against his lips, lowering her voice and gritting her teeth:

"Stop talking! If you keep spouting nonsense, I'll throw you off the bus!"

Li Xin was also choked by these words and coughed repeatedly. It took her a long time to catch her breath. She pointed at Chu Sheng in embarrassment and anger.

"You little brat! Do you think you can just blurt out the truth like that?"

Chu Sheng broke free from Liu Yunshu's hand and glared at Li Xin defiantly.

"You still dare to say that! If it weren't for you, how could my sister be unable to speak? I can't even hear her voice anymore!"

"Then why didn't you say Qin Mutou took the flowers?"

Li Xin retorted without backing down.

Why are you staring at me like that?

"Since you two are both taking flowers, then I have no choice but to..."

"Li Xin!"

Qin Zheng's grip on the steering wheel tightened suddenly, and his cheeks flushed slightly.

The SUV veered sharply to one side, its tires screeching as they scraped against the gravel road.

The car tilted violently, narrowly avoiding a deep ditch by the roadside, with pebbles splashing up and hitting the car door with a clatter.

"Shut up!"

Qin Zheng's voice was tinged with embarrassment and anger, and the expression in his eyes became increasingly complex.

There was shyness, helplessness, and a hint of lingering regret that even she herself was unaware of.

The three people in the back seat were jolted off balance by the sudden turn.

Liu Yunshu instinctively grabbed the back of the front seat, her cheeks still burning.

"Can you two please stop talking so recklessly! I'm not playing this game again!"

"No! Sister! I'll shut up, okay? I'll come again next time, alright?"

Chu Sheng gently tugged at Liu Yunshu's sleeve, his dark red eyes filled with pleading, his voice so soft and sweet it could melt hearts:

"Sister, I promise I'll be good and won't talk nonsense anymore, okay?"

He gently brushed his fingertips against the back of her hand, like a little animal that had done something wrong but was reluctant to admit it.

"And...and my eldest brother and second brother are also very happy. Look, my eldest brother even blushed just now."

"Chu Sheng!"

Qin Zheng's voice deepened, his knuckles on the steering wheel turned white, and his ears turned even redder.

He deliberately looked straight ahead, not daring to look in the rearview mirror anymore.

He was afraid of meeting Liu Yunshu's eyes, which were filled with both shame and anger, but the shyness in his tone ultimately overpowered his usual coldness.

Li Xin covered her mouth and chuckled, her peach blossom eyes curving into crescents. She leaned close to Chu Sheng's ear and whispered:

"Silly third brother, don't you understand the principle of 'seeing through things but not saying them'?"

"But then again, Qin Mutou's card skills are really good. Last night, it was all thanks to him, otherwise..."

Qin Zheng took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the heat and embarrassment in his heart.

The SUV was parked steadily in a secluded spot a hundred meters away from the warehouse center. The moment the engine was turned off, the surrounding silence suddenly amplified.

The whistling sound of the wind blowing through the wild grass, and the faint murmur of something other than an ordinary creature in the distance.

"arrive."

Qin Zheng pushed open the car door first, his military knife already in his hand, his cold expression instantly replacing his previous shyness.

Lin Yang jogged over and asked curiously, "Captain Qin, what happened just now? Didn't you see that huge crater?"

Qin Zheng glared at him, embarrassed and annoyed, and gave the order in a deep voice:

"Li Xin led the team to scout the perimeter, paying attention to avoiding surveillance and traps."

"Chu Sheng, stick close to Captain Liu and be ready to defend at any time. Focus your search on Dr. Bai."

Lin Yang felt a chill run down his spine from that glare and shrank back, not daring to ask any more questions.

He nodded and said "Yes," then turned and followed Li Xin as they ran to the east.

As Li Xin passed by, she casually patted the back of his head and smiled meaningfully.

"Less asking questions, less scolding. Follow me, and I'll guarantee you'll escape unscathed and enjoy the excitement."

Lin Yang looked completely bewildered, but could only scratch his head and follow.