Doctor will never die in a hellish situation.

However, Lapland clearly didn't care.

“Pasta? Back then, after we finished our missions, we would go to a little shop to eat.” Lappland said nostalgically, then changed the subject, “Unfortunately, that shop went out of business because the owner died in a gang fight, hahaha.”

"Huh? What's so funny?"

"I was the one who killed that boss. I deliberately turned him into a mille-feuille."

"Heh, then you really are a wolf in sheep's clothing."

The two chatted casually as they walked to the office door.

"Oh, Doctor..." A gasp was heard as soon as the door was opened.

Qin Duanyu, who was deep in thought, first noticed the beautiful legs encased in dark blue stockings, then the hot pants and blue sweatshirt, and finally that angelic face.

Blue Poison.

She held a beautifully wrapped gift box, looking surprised and somewhat bewildered, like a child caught doing something wrong by the teacher.

"Oh, it's Miss Blue Poison. I was wondering why there was that familiar scent outside the office," Lappland whistled, flashing a bright smile. "If it's something important, I can excuse myself, okay?"

"No, no, no, it's not about work." Blue Poison shook her head and held up the gift box in her hand. "This is a Syracuse-style cake I baked this morning. I think it tastes pretty good, so I wanted the Doctor to try it. Miss Lappland, please come along too."

“Oh, then I’ll benefit from the Doctor’s recommendation. I wonder if it’s tiramisu or cheesecake? I can also accept almond cookies…” Lappland was saying when she suddenly widened her eyes.

The gift box was opened, and golden light shone brightly, revealing a colorful... cake inside.

It's no exaggeration to say that it's colorful; the entire cake is composed of purplish-blue, indigo, dark black, and dark red, and is also decorated with tiny white dots.

"Isn't it pretty? I'll name it Stargazing Over the Sky. Please have a taste." Blue Poison cut off a small piece and handed it to Lappland, whose face was filled with terror.

"Well, I remembered the doctor said I have cavities recently and can't eat too many sweets. Look, my tooth is hurting again." Lappland shook her head desperately and forced a smile as she spoke.

Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god! If I eat this, I'll never see Texas again!

While humans may inscribe all sorts of strange things into their DNA, in the long process of evolution, certain elements that represent danger are also engraved there to warn future generations.

For example, people are very sensitive to relatively small objects arranged in close proximity. Seeing them can cause dizziness, nausea, and tingling sensations on the scalp. In severe cases, it can even lead to trypophobia, which stems from the human fear of things like honeycomb or insect eggs.

This eerie color perfectly activates the instinct of living beings to seek advantage and avoid harm. Even the most mad-to-the-core Lappland cannot resist the fear that originates from his DNA.

"It looks pretty good. Since Lappland isn't eating it, I'll take it all." Seeing the awkward situation, Qin Duanyu quickly took the cake.

Clang!

The moment her tongue touched the cream, two glints of light appeared on Qin Duanyu's face, and her initial tentative taste turned into a hearty chew.

With its perfectly balanced sweetness, smooth and delicate texture, and rich layers of flavor, this cake is exceptional even to someone who enjoys sweets.

It's as if an ancient Yan Kingdom band playing drums and gongs has appeared in my head, then it transforms into dancing fairies, and then into a giant dragon rising up... If you disregard the appearance, all the other attributes are perfect!

"Doctor, how does it taste?" Blue Poison clenched her hands, eagerly awaiting Qin Duanyu's evaluation.

"Blue Poison, give me another piece!" The outstretched plate and the longing look in her eyes were undoubtedly the best compliment to the chef.

"I'm so glad you like it. Just let me know if you want some more." Blue Poison nodded and said to Lappland, whose face was ashen, "I hope your cavities heal soon, so we can eat cake together with the Doctor then."

No, as long as this cake is still here, my cavity will never be healed!

After the satisfied girl left, Lappland said blankly, "Doctor, you are the real wolf slayer."

Chapter 24, Section 24: Amiya, let me explain!

"Hey, are you really okay? Don't try to tough it out. If you feel unwell, I'll call the medical department right away."

"I told you this cake is incredibly delicious, why won't you believe me?"

After Blue Poison's antics, neither of them wanted to eat lunch. Qin Duanyu had eaten too much Stargazing, while Lappland was disgusted and had no appetite at all.

It's like Lao Ba chugs a bowl of "Oli Gei" (a popular Taiwanese kung fu dish) in front of you and says it tastes good, recommending you try it too. While that might be a bit harsh on Blue Poison, that's really what La Gouzi (a nickname for a dog) was thinking.

During his time in the underworld, Lappland had met many ruthless characters, but they were ruthless to others. Only a very few were truly ruthless to themselves, and all of these people eventually became big shots in Syracuse.

However, these people were far inferior to the PhD in front of them.

In her heart, Qin Duanyu had evolved into an even more terrifying being—Wolf Flame.

"Doctor, are you taking a nap?" A soft, pleasant voice came from outside the door.

"No, come in, Miss Melansha." Qin Duanyu opened the door and invited the somewhat uneasy kitten girl into the office.

Although the matter of Blue Poison was explained clearly that day, Melantha was obviously not completely at ease. In her view, Blue Poison was still a potential competitor, so she significantly increased the number of times she came to see Qin Duanyu under the guise of work.

Her hometown of Victoria has a famous saying: "Love and war are both ruthless."

Now that she'd developed feelings for the doctor, she decided to try and develop the relationship further. Judging from the current situation, Qin Duanyu's performance was impeccable, except for his frequent entanglements with other women…

"Wuhu, it's a pity you didn't come sooner, that would have been more interesting." Gouzi, who never misses a good show, put his hands on his head, leaned back on the sofa, and muttered to himself.

"What?" Melantha's cat ears twitched as she turned toward Lappland.

“Oh, Miss Lappland just volunteered to go on a cargo escort mission and even performed a sword dance to prove her skills,” Qin Duanyu quickly chimed in, her tone carrying a hint of threat. “I’ve also been thinking that keeping such talent at home all the time isn’t a good solution. It would be better to send her out on some long-term missions.”

"Woof, that's true." Lappland immediately cowered, like a dog that had been hit by its owner, letting out a whimper.

“I see. Miss Lappland is also a master swordsman…” Melantha frowned and looked around the office, her gaze finally settling on the gift box that Blue Poison had sent. “I feel like I’ve seen this box somewhere before.”

"Oh, it's just cake shop packaging." Qin Duanyu blocked her view, subtly changing the subject. "Isn't today a day off? What brings you here at this hour?"

"Here's the thing, the A4 preparatory action group has applied for a formal evaluation next week." Melanie then remembered the important matter and placed a filled-out form on Qin Duanyu's desk.

"Okay, I'll arrange it for you right away. However, I'm going to take over the Blacksteel International agents on Monday, so let's set the assessment date for Tuesday." Qin Duanyu looked at the schedule and circled Tuesday in red.

"And, and... I noticed you don't seem to like using perfume. This is incense I made myself. Light one every night to help you sleep." With the conversation finished, Melanie left a gift box and ran out without looking back.

"Doctor, you really are a sinful man." Lappland, who had been quiet for a long time, couldn't help but start again when she saw this. "If things continue like this, your head will be put in a package sooner or later. I think the one for storing operator files would be quite suitable."

"Shut up, you stupid dog! You almost killed me!" Qin Duanyu sneered, approaching Lappland step by step. "Accept my punishment. Today I'll show you that the Doctor is not someone to be trifled with!"

……

"No, you can't touch there, I'll become very strange."

"Ah, there it is, Doctor, push harder!"

"It's too crumbly! Please, please, make it again!"

Strange noises echoed in the office, making people wonder. Of course, what Qin Duanyu was doing was not strange at all; he was just grooming Lappland's tail.

“When you came to report yesterday, I was already feeling really uncomfortable. Your tail looked like a mop. How could a Lupo girl be so careless about her appearance?” Qin Duanyu took out a comb and carefully tidied herself up, her hands covered in the loose fur that Lappland had shed.

Although the medical staff helped her clean up when she was sent to the island, they only washed away the dust and bloodstains on her body. Moreover, since her tail is located at the back of her body, there would inevitably be blind spots if she relied on herself to take care of it.

"There's no way around it, I'm either chasing someone or being chased every day, how can I have time to take care of myself?" Lappland sighed contentedly, then asked curiously, "Doctor, how come you're so skilled at this?"

"Many of the operators on the island have tails, and I occasionally help them clean them up. The customer return rate is 100%!" Qin Duanyu replied proudly, taking out a bottle of pet conditioner and carefully spraying it on.

A few minutes later, a shiny, smooth tail appeared in his hand. It was fluffy and soft, and although it wasn't as good as a certain purple Eibal wolf, it would definitely be fine for hunting werewolves.

Operator Lappland's trust level has increased, currently reaching the friendly stage.

"Doctor, could you scratch my neck for me?" Lappland's ears twitched, and she suddenly unbuttoned her shirt and said to Qin Duanyu.

Katie had made similar requests, it seems canines share common habits. However, unlike Katie, who was fully covered up, Lappland wore nothing but a tube top under her high-necked coat.

Therefore, from Qin Duanyu's perspective, he could see a shocking expanse of pure white, which made his breathing quicken.

Actually, Lappland's artwork after Elite 2 is just her coat open. Apart from revealing that she has a hidden large bust, there's nothing particularly inappropriate for children.

But this half-concealed look amplifies the allure to a whole new level. It's like how gentlemen are interested in what's under a woman's skirt, but once they see a bikini on the beach, they all lose interest.

Calm down, she could kill me a hundred times over!

He suppressed his bold idea and reached out to touch Lappland's smooth chin.

"Doctor, I've brought you the Blacksteel operator data..."

Splash!

The documents were scattered all over the floor. Amiya looked at Qin Duanyu and Lappland, her eyes filled with tears.

At this moment, the two people in the office, one half-undressed and lying on the sofa, the other with his hand on the other's chest, created an indescribable ambiguous atmosphere.

"You guys... No wonder Miss Lappland was willing to sign that kind of exploitative contract, no wonder you went to work overtime so readily this morning, so it turns out, so you two already have this kind of relationship!"

Amiya's face was filled with despair, like a child who longed for her divorced parents to remarry, only to find her father embracing a strange woman after returning home from school one day.

boom!

The wicked little rabbit slammed the door and left.

"Amiya, let me explain! It's not what you think!"

Section 25, Chapter Twenty-Five: Black Steel International Crosstalk Group

"Good morning, Doctor. It's great to see you're still intact." The next morning, Lappland strolled into the office and greeted Qin Duanyu.

"What the hell? I almost got kicked to death by Amiya yesterday!" Qin Duanyu stepped forward, grabbed her collar, and hissed.

Yesterday, Lappland was clearly deliberately trying to trick him. She only asked to touch his chin after hearing Amiya's voice approaching. Fortunately, the little rabbit had an innate and high level of trust in him, so she managed to get away with it.

"Sigh, I was hoping those two ladies who gave you gifts would hear the news and start fighting over it," Lappland said disappointedly. "If we're going to have to mourn your headless corpse, I've even come up with a eulogy: You laughed at the Doctor for dying young, the Doctor laughed at you for not having enough sex."

“I haven’t even had a chance to do anything to them yet, how could I have ended up like that?”

"So you're saying you'll take action whenever you get the chance? Great! Looks like my brain cells haven't been wasted. This elegy for scumbags is perfect for you."

"Shut up, you stupid dog. I've seen that work too. You just changed the name."

The two men, who appeared to have Zaun blood, continued to chat skillfully online while rapidly processing a mountain of documents with their hands, until the communicator on their desks rang, at which point they stopped operating both lines simultaneously.

"Doctor, Blacksteel International's dispatched operators are expected to enter the ship in three minutes. Please proceed to the first-floor garage immediately."

……

When Qin Duanyu led Lappland to the garage, Amiya was already waiting there with several operators. The little rabbit glanced at Qin Duanyu, clearly not ready to forgive him so quickly.

Even if what he saw yesterday was a prank by Lappland, Qin Duanyu was still a beneficiary, which means he is guilty!

A moment later, an off-road jeep covered in mud drove in.