Doctor will never die in a hellish situation.

Before she could finish speaking, Huang coldly accepted the white rabbit. Although it wasn't completely immune to its body temperature, she certainly didn't need to worry about getting frostbite.

Having lost his last resort, Qin Duanyu swallowed hard and looked at the enraged Amiya.

"Be gentle...don't hit my face..."

That day, the doctor from Rhodes Island finally understood:

When a rabbit is cornered, it will not only bite, it will also kick!

For the origin of the jade pendant, please refer to the end of Volume 3. Ah, I've finally finished writing about Froststar. Although it may be a bit cliché, it's sweet in the end.

In addition, a new round of voting has started in the group, and those who are interested can participate.

that's all.

Chapter 77, Section 362: A Sinful and Hidden Corner

"Operation Lungmen has ended. Please rendezvous with your squad at the Guard Bureau and proceed to the Guard Bureau to await further orders..." Chen impatiently removed his headset and walked through the dark, damp sewers.

The fighting within the city had completely subsided. She briefly explained the mission, then excused herself from the main force and went alone to the underground drainage system of Lungmen.

According to the police officers who handled the aftermath, apart from the Reunion Movement members who died in battle, only a small number of civilians were rescued from the slums. The rest seemed to have vanished into thin air. The official explanation was that they were coerced by the Reunion Movement and left Lungmen through a secret passage.

These words might fool ordinary citizens, or even low- and mid-level police officers who participated in the operation, but Chen, who commanded the entire battle, knew all too well that the people taken away by the Reunion Movement were only a small number, and it was by no means coercion as the officials claimed; those people seemed to be eager to leave.

After carefully comparing the map, she discovered that almost every location where civilians were rescued was adjacent to a defensive point set up by the Royal Guard, which was the area where the group in black raincoats initially couldn't show themselves...

With a vague sense of unease in her heart, Chen dared not let more people know. She was quite certain that this was something that would be even more damaging to the morale of the Guard Bureau than being given credit by the man in the black raincoat.

"Hey!" The flashlight seemed to have shone on someone, causing the person to exclaim in surprise.

"It's you?! What are you doing here?" Chen then realized that the person coming from another intersection was actually Swire, the young lady who had absolutely no connection with the filthy sewers.

"Nothing... Wait, what are you going over there for? I just searched, and there's nothing there!" Swire said anxiously, stepping in front of Chen.

"Miss Swire, please make way!" Chen said coldly, his hand already on the scabbard.

"No, please, I'm begging you, please don't go over there! Do you know what this drainage system means? If you step over it, you will..." Swire gritted her teeth, showing no intention of moving:

“We’ve already won. Your performance as the head of the inspection team was impeccable! You demonstrated a strong sense of justice, responsibility, and belonging—you excelled in every aspect! You should go back and take a hot shower, dress up nicely, and go on a date with the Doctor for dinner… I was originally preparing those things for myself, but consider it an opportunity for you…”

"Get out of the way!" Chen Weiwei was slightly moved by Swire's appearance, but she still forced herself to keep a cold face.

"You can't look, precisely because of your personality, so please, please don't look!" Swire said almost pleadingly. She knew very well how much the rice noodle dragon loved Dragon Gate, and if she were to see what was inside... Swire didn't dare to think about it any further.

But Chen still managed to dodge Swire in one swift step, leaving the latter limp and leaning against the wall, as if all her strength had been drained away.

A far more unpleasant odor than before assaulted his senses. Because it was much warmer underground than above ground, he could even hear the buzzing of flies. Chen frowned and turned his flashlight toward the source of the smell, where a large mass of unidentifiable things appeared...

pat!

The flashlight fell to the ground.

……

Longmen Upper District, Wei Yanwu's official residence.

Having just seen off three distinguished guests from the Inspectorate, the highest authority in Lungmen received news of Amiya's visit.

"Miss Amiya, what a rare guest! I thought it would be the Doctor coming to negotiate again." He smiled and led the little rabbit into his office, saying to his waiting secretary, "Please remove the coffee. I don't think Miss Amiya would like to accept that flavor. What would you like to drink?"

“Ordinary tea is fine, Commander Wei. I’m here to…” Just thinking about it made Amiya realize how terrifying that brown liquid must be. She nodded in agreement and then prepared to explain her purpose.

“Understood! This operation was a great success, and Rhodes Island deserves much credit. From now on, Lungmen will fulfill its contractual obligations and will also expand into more business collaborations, offering you the most generous cooperation terms!” Wei Yanwu thought he had guessed Amiya’s intentions and stated the reward he had already considered. “As I told the Doctor, Lungmen is never stingy in showing goodwill to its friends.”

“No need, Mr. Wei, I’m just here to terminate the contract,” Amiya said firmly, shaking her head.

"Doctor and Dr. Kal'tsit... have both agreed?" For the first time, a look of astonishment appeared on Wei Yanwu's dragon-like face. He had never expected Rhodes Island to pull this stunt.

"Yes, after discussion, we all made this decision!" Amiya's eyes looked a little unnatural, but she still said it with certainty.

The guy carried the white rabbit back to the landship, and in a bizarre state where his mind was completely blank, he agreed to Amiya's suggestion without even thinking.

“If the heavy losses on the landships are due to Lungmen drawing away most of Rhodes Island’s forces, then we will be responsible for compensation and will further open up Rhodes Island’s talent recruitment program!” Wei Yanwu asked tentatively, believing this to be a strategy of retreating to advance.

As expected, none of Rhodes Island's leaders are easy to deal with. I thought that if the Doctor didn't come, we could avoid some losses, but I didn't expect this little rabbit to be such a ruthless character, coming right out with a decisive move.

“You misunderstood. I’m here simply to terminate the contract, because the cooperative relationship with Lungmen is not suitable for Rhodes Island.” Amiya shook her head, but then added, “By the way, since you brought it up yourself, the loss of the landship will be calculated separately.”

"What's wrong with it? It's mutually beneficial, isn't that good enough for a company?" Wei Yanwu asked, somewhat puzzled.

First, he was certain that the little rabbit was indeed following Qin Duanyu, and it certainly wouldn't give up the benefits it had already gained. However, compared to the so-called compensation, the long-term benefits of cooperating with Longmen were clearly greater, so the little rabbit had absolutely no reason to give up.

“The doctor often says that all workers do is work and get paid, so even if they are cheated, as long as the wages are paid, it’s fine,” Amiya said calmly, then suddenly changed the subject, “But he also said that if they find that the boss is not right, the workers can also pack up and run away at any time.”

"Something's not right?" Wei Yanwu raised an eyebrow and repeated curiously.

“If Rhodes Island were the only one being misled, I wouldn’t terminate the contract. It may sound strange, but I can understand the distrust of our partners. However, Lungmen isn’t the only one hiding the truth from us. The Guard Bureau, the citizens of Lungmen, and the infected in the slums—they are unaware of the shady methods hidden behind this whole affair.”

After all, thanks to Qin Duanyu's reminder, Amiya had some understanding of Wei Yanwu's plan. However, it was only after it was actually implemented that she realized how far-reaching and impactful Wei Yanwu's plan was.

Because of some experiences in her childhood, she has an instinctive aversion to this practice of treating others as pawns.

"Commander Wei, there's something I must say—living people should not be used as pawns. A person is a person."

"But I believe that being able to play a role is far more important than recognizing one's role. I imagine the Doctor has a similar attitude; I can sense it. That kind of temperament is definitely not wrong..."

As Wei Yanwu was speaking, a series of cracking sounds came from outside the door, and then the heavy door was kicked open.

Chen stood there, furious, and roared almost with all his might.

"Wei Yanwu, what have you done?!"

The magnificent office was naturally incomparable to the filthy sewers, but she felt that it was just as sinful, even more disgusting than the sewers.

Chapter 78, Section 363: The Player Finally Enters the Game

Rhodes Island Land Ship, Medical Department Special Care Ward.

Besides the strong smell of disinfectant, the air was also filled with an overly sweet and cloying scent. Even Petrova, who had been worried that Qin Duanyu would take advantage of her, couldn't sense the unspoken understanding between the two after helping Shuangxing change into her hospital gown, and ran away with a grimace.

There's no such thing as taking advantage of someone in distress; the older sister is probably eager to throw herself into his arms!

Seeing that there were no outsiders in the ward, Qin Duanyu simply took off her mask, took Shuangxing's small hand, and looked at her tenderly.

"Dr. Himer just examined you, and your condition is very bad. You must rest in bed for a few months." After a moment of tenderness, Qin Duanyu saw that the girl seemed to want to get up, so he couldn't help but press her shoulder down.

Muah!

But the girl took advantage of his leaning forward and lightly touched his lips.

"Hehe, even a conman can fall for a trick sometimes. We're even this time." Froststar smiled as she looked at the surprised expression on the handsome face.

She originally thought that the Yetis and she had all become victims of Talulah's conspiracy, unworthy of anyone's remembrance, and were killed in Lungmen as invaders.

Froststar had no complaints about this.

Like their adoptive father, Patriot, they may have been excellent soldiers and outstanding generals, but they lacked the keen sense and competence to plan the overall situation and make strategic decisions.

Add to that the bait Talulah offered: a city for the infected to live in, which was simply irresistible. These wandering infected longed for a warm, well-fed place where they could truly call home.

However, when she led the Yetis to the Lungmen slums, the scene was just as dire as it had been in Chernobog, which made Frostnova, who was already suspicious of the operation, even more confused and remorseful.

From the very beginning, their goals were misguided. The lower-class residents of Longmen were also struggling to survive. Moreover, judging from the series of preparations made by Longmen, the wealthy and powerful had long been fully prepared. Even if they were to actually attack, they would only be a group of pitiful people forced to defend themselves, turning the knife on another group of pitiful people.

They were used.

Confusion and grief filled the warrior's heart. After waking from unconsciousness, he mistakenly believed that the Yetis had been wiped out. Frostnova returned to Lungmen with a death wish, ready to join her brothers and sisters in bidding farewell to this world in the most tragic and resolute way...

But the man in front of her told her that everyone was still alive and could find a warm, welcoming home... If that's the case, why not entrust the rest of their lives to someone willing to save everyone?

That's how kind-hearted white rabbits are; even after being betrayed once, they are willing to trust others again without reservation.

"Thank you, Mr. Liar!" She looked at Qin Duanyu with love in her eyes, her tone extremely solemn.

"I can't feel any sincerity from just verbal thanks," Qin Duanyu said, licking her lips and feigning dissatisfaction.

It's a classic case of getting a bargain and then complaining. Putting aside Frostnova's own combat strength, the Yetis that come bundled with her are dozens of excellent support units. Moreover, they are experienced and have excellent combat skills. With just a little operator training, they can start working and making money immediately.

Most importantly, with Froststar as an insurance policy, not only will the management difficulty be minimized, but perhaps as long as we say that the money earned is used to treat White Rabbit's illness, their salaries and benefits can be... cough cough cough, that seems a bit excessive.

"What are you trying to do now? We don't have any money!" White Rabbit was fearless and even looked at Qin Duanyu with a hint of provocation.

"Debt-ridden meat..."

"Doctor, something terrible has happened! Dr. Kal'tsit wants you to go to Commander Wei's residence immediately!" Before Qin Duanyu could finish speaking, a shout came from outside the door.

Exusiai, whom we hadn't seen in a long time, kicked open the door. She only had time to nod apologetically to Frostnova before pulling Qin Duanyu away.

……

"Fine, I'm used to having Exusiai ruin my plans anyway, and Himeru repeatedly told Frostnova not to do strenuous exercise, so I'll just cut her apple pie ration for a week." Sitting in the Penguin Logistics van, Qin Duanyu maliciously pondered the method of punishment.

The girls from Penguin Logistics did not appear on the front lines. After all, neither Exusiai nor Texas were well-suited to fight against the tough and resilient herds. Therefore, Qin Duanyu assigned them to maintain the security of the transport route between Rhodes Island and Lungmen, and to serve as a backup mobile force.

In short, they are firefighters.

At this time, the fighting in the city was basically over, but the cleanup work was still complicated. Only they remained on Rhodes Island to await orders. After receiving Kal'tsit's message, they immediately escorted Qin Duanyu to Wei Yanwu's residence.

Judging from the lynx's behavior, something serious must have happened, and it's something that can't be revealed to ordinary operators.

His idea was quickly proven true.

The window of Wei Yanwu's office on the fourth floor of the official residence was violently smashed open, and men in black raincoats were guarding the main passages. Even after they revealed their identities, only Qin Duanyu was allowed to enter.

As soon as she pushed open the office door, several pairs of eyes focused on Qin Duanyu. Not only Wei Yanwu and Amiya, but also Madam Wenyue, whom she had never met before, were among them.

Could it be that they're planning to hold me accountable for bringing Lao Wei there...?

"Sorry, I just got here. Is there anyone who knows what's going on?" Qin Duanyu felt a little uncomfortable being stared at and asked with some confusion, "It's so chaotic here. Could it be that the Reunion Movement has invaded?"

"Doctor, it's like this..." Amiya leaned close to his ear and briefly explained the situation.

Chen originally came to confront Wei Yanwu because of a discovery in the sewers, but somehow it turned into a soap opera plot at 7 p.m., involving Talulah, Chen and Wei Yanwu's secret past.

To summarize briefly, Chen and Talulah are half-sisters, and Wei Yanwu is their uncle. Back then, an Ursus nobleman named Kosiche lost a power struggle with Wei Yanwu, but he used a conspiracy to take Talulah away.

Somehow, Talulah transformed into the leader of the Reunion Movement and began to take revenge on Lungmen.

Then, news that Kal'tsit and the core city of Chernobog had suddenly started up and were hurtling towards Lungmen at full speed interrupted their rambling discussion.