Doctor will never die in a hellish situation.

"What, your wife's here?" the boss nudged him with his elbow and winked.

"No, I didn't, don't talk nonsense." Qin Duanyu hurriedly waved his hands. He did have different feelings for Kal'tsit, but he believed that their relationship had not progressed to that point yet.

Old Lin, calm down! If you really anger that guy outside, your shop will be gone!

"Come on, you've worked at Siesta for so many years, you should have some sense of things," the boss said with a smirk.

Qin Duanyu has brought quite a few girls over during this period. They seem intimate, but something always seems to be missing, as if they haven't officially started a relationship yet, and are only mutually attracted.

This time, it's completely different.

As soon as they entered, Qin Duanyu subconsciously pulled out a chair for Kal'tsit, then casually sat down next to her and prepared the dishes for both of them. Kal'tsit, on the other hand, skillfully set out the bowls and chopsticks and carefully wiped them with a tissue. Isn't this the tacit understanding that only an old married couple has?

But perhaps it was just the couple having some fun? He shrugged, too lazy to pay any more attention to Qin Duanyu.

Soon, Qin Duanyu finished the lean meat porridge with the steamed buns, and felt like he had come back to life. He pushed the plate towards Kal'tsit, only to find that the girl was still eating the buns and hadn't touched the fish porridge at all.

"What's wrong? Is it not to your liking?" Qin Duanyu asked worriedly. He then realized that he had subconsciously ordered these two dishes without asking Kal'tsit's opinion.

"It's too hot. Let it cool down a bit," Kal'tsit said calmly, though her ears twitched.

What exactly was I expecting? Has he forgotten all about it by now?

"That won't do, fish porridge won't taste good if it's left out too long." Qin Duanyu didn't know why, but she naturally picked up the spoon from her bowl, carefully scooped some up, blew on it, and said, "Ah, open your mouth!"

Kal'tsit hesitated for a moment, then suddenly noticed the scar on his right hand fingers, closed her eyes and opened her mouth.

"How about it? Old Lin is definitely the most authentic Yan country chef in Siesta, without a doubt. I even want to trick him into going to Rhodes Island!"

"It's alright." Kal'tsit's reply seemed to be just out of politeness, and it didn't sound very sincere, but the short tail hidden under her robe was already wagging happily.

It was fresh, sweet, and delicious; it was definitely the best thing she had eaten in the past three years.

Just like back then...

"Senior Miss, why aren't you eating? Oh, it seems you can't eat hot food. I'll blow on it to cool it down for you."

"What do you mean 'just passable'? I spent a lot of money to get authentic Yan Guo hot pot base, just so I could have a good meal at work."

"Chief!? Hmph, you ate my food too, we're accomplices. If you don't want this to get out, you'd better give me a promotion and a raise right now."

It seems that ever since he couldn't resist the temptation and ate that piece of hot pot beef, this annoying thing has left its mark on the diamond's surface.

Honestly, Kal'tsit is so adorable; who doesn't love a lynx?

PS: Some of the inspiration came from a certain Kai fan UP who betrayed his lover.

Chapter 43, Section 151: Strawberry Ice Cream

Since she was going out for a stroll, Kal'tsit's doctor's robe outfit was rather conspicuous. To avoid being recognized while shopping, she decided to change into some more mainstream clothes.

Bikini?

The styles seem somewhat mismatched. Kal'tsit gives the impression that she is naturally suited to a white lab coat, or at the very least, a professional woman's outfit. However, because of her outstanding appearance, even if she wore a burlap sack, she would still look good.

"Let's go!" The door creaked open, and Kal'tsit slowly walked out.

"Dr. Kal'tsit..." Qin Duanyu was stunned when she saw the lynx with light makeup and a little dress.

Although it didn't quite match the explosive scene I had imagined, this floral lace-trimmed mini skirt was still quite stunning.

Strolling along the palm-lined path, the two resembled a middle-aged couple who had sent their child away; although they maintained a close distance, they never took any further action, such as holding hands.

Even the little flower girls who sold flowers chose to walk around them and didn't try to get them to buy anything.

Buying flowers to create romance is something only young people in the throes of new love would do. This couple, who clearly seem to have lost their spark, wouldn't buy many flowers even if they did, making it a complete waste of breath.

The two were happy not to be disturbed and began to discuss quietly. However, unlike ordinary couples who talk about family and children's education, their topic was a bit more hardcore.

"Recently, traces of the Reunion Movement have begun to appear again in the outskirts of Lungmen. The Lungmen side has proposed that we be the main force to carry out the cleanup, and in return, they can open up their weapons purchase channels in Colombia."

"I already knew about this. There are still a few squads in the Operations Department that are not on leave. It's good to have them take the trainee operators with them. It's the best preparation for future battles."

“A new recruit in the medical department has passed the battlefield regulations assessment and officially become a medical operator. I remember you mentioned before that several squads were short-handed, so we could consider assigning them to that position.”

Although Qin Duanyu had never communicated with Kal'tsit face-to-face before, and had mostly communicated with her via email, she did not feel uncomfortable at all, as if they had done so countless times before.

By the time they finished discussing work, the sun had already sunk below the horizon, with only half of it visible. Qin Duanyu couldn't help but feel a bit annoyed. They had agreed to go out and have fun with Kal'tsit, but how did things veer off to these kinds of things?

However, after discussing work, the two seemed to have nothing more to talk about. They wandered around in silence, and the lynx seemed to enjoy this feeling. Its soft, cool little hand had somehow taken his.

"Oh, Doctor, you're finally awake! Gumi's been so busy these past few days without your help." A little bear girl who was moving ingredients spotted Qin Duanyu and greeted her loudly with joy.

Qin Duanyu felt her hand go empty, and when she turned around, she found that Kal'tsit had disappeared. After opening the God's-eye view and carefully surveying the area, she realized that she had hidden in the reef area not far away.

"...Hmm, I felt like I'd been lying down for too long, so I came out for a stroll. What's this about your stall moving over here?"

"Of course business is better here! Doctor, come and lend a hand. We'll probably make even more money when we close up shop tonight!"

"Maybe next time. I've used up too much energy before, and I need to rest for a while."

Qin Duanyu resisted the temptation of Lungmen Dollars and refused Gumi's offer, pretending that he hadn't fully regained his senses, and continued to talk to the girl perfunctorily as they walked.

Kal'tsit, who was hiding behind the rocks, noticed two sea fish thrashing about at her feet. It seemed that they had swum over with the tide earlier and were now trapped in the rocky area after the tide receded.

Because there was only a small puddle left, not even enough to cover their entire bodies, the two fish could only slap the surface of the water and moisten each other with the splashes.

It's better to forget each other in the vast world than to cling together in hardship.

Kal'tsit inexplicably recalled an ancient saying from the Yan Kingdom. Qin Duanyu, who had just arrived at the research institute, seemed to be very interested in ancient Yan Kingdom literature and would often pretend to recite a few lines.

For some reason, she also found some related books and did some research.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, I brought ice cream." Just as she was lost in her thoughts, Qin Duanyu came over and waved a bag with a bear head printed on it.

“These two fish…” Kal’tsit pointed to the ground, her tone inexplicably downcast.

"Good eye! Looks like we can have an extra treat tonight. Luckily, Old Lin's shop is still open. Let's ask him to make some braised fish!" Without saying a word, Qin Duanyu took out the ice cream and placed it in Kal'tsit's hand, then put it in an empty bag.

After he finished doing all this, he noticed that Kal'tsit's expression was a little off.

"what happened?"

"It's nothing, as expected of you."

Kal'tsit's lips twitched.

When she studied the ancient literature of Yan Kingdom and prepared to discuss it with this guy, he seemed to be muttering things like "How big of a pot should the Kun be stewed in?" and "How big of a grill should the Peng's wings be roasted on?"—things that spoiled the mood.

That's right, this guy is just showing off and taking advantage of the fact that people around him don't know anything. Once he really runs into someone who knows what he's doing, he'll immediately show his true colors. Just like in Kazdel, he clearly moved the king first because he didn't know how to play chess, but he was still able to come up with a bunch of nonsense.

That's not bad either.

Rather than two monsters licking each other's wounds, it would be better to forget each other's existence and live freely and happily, just like now. Perhaps that's why he chose to enter the sarcophagus to sleep, hoping to forget everything from the past.

At least in front of him, who has turned back into a goofball, she doesn't have to maintain that cold and arrogant facade all the time, occasionally revealing expressions and postures that don't fit the image of a "menopausal lynx".

Kal'tsit took a small bite of ice cream; it was her favorite strawberry flavor.

The smooth, sweet, and soft texture awakened her long-forgotten memories.

The last time I ate this was back at the Ursus Research Institute. That annoying guy said he was going to bribe the leader, but he was so stingy that he only bought one serving. He not only watched her eat while drooling, but also shamelessly asked her to date him.

Such a cheap item wouldn't even be enough to fool young girls, let alone the all-knowing Kal'tsit. She slowly finished her ice cream and replied, "I'll think about it."

Anyone with a sound mind knows that this statement is no different from saying "you're a good person." Recalling Qin Duanyu's exaggerated expression of regret, even now, Kal'tsit's face is starting to tense up.

"Um, could you leave some for me?" Qin Duanyu said somewhat embarrassedly. Just now, in order to avoid arousing suspicion from Gummy and the others, he could only buy one for Kal'tsit.

But after walking such a long way and eating so much, it's inevitable that I'll want some cold drinks or water.

"Want to try some?" Kal'tsit's lips suddenly curved into a smile.

"Of course... um..."

A small fish pushed a cool ice cream into Qin Duanyu's mouth, and it playfully darted around for a while. By the time he realized what had happened, Kal'tsit had already retreated several steps away.

Strawberry ice cream, so sweet.

Kal'tsit's special strawberry ice cream is even sweeter!

"Wait a minute, why are you so skilled! Did you feed me pure source stones when I was unconscious that time...?" The jasmine scent lingering in her nostrils reminded Qin Duanyu of their "first" meeting.

"No, it was Mon3tr who fed you," Kal'tsit said, then ran off into the distance.

It may be a little late, but this is my reply, please accept it.

Chapter 44, Section 154: I entrust my daughter to you.

The following morning, countless people gathered on the stage in the Civic Square, making it even more lively than the main stage in the park. However, this time it wasn't a performance by any big stars, and the atmosphere was unusually solemn, a far cry from the frenzied excitement during the Obsidian Festival.

"First of all, I express my condolences to the victims of this crisis, especially my assistant Kronin. Upon learning of the impending catastrophe, he immediately led a team to the crater, but tragically perished, leaving no trace of his body. He truly embodied the spirit of every Siesta public servant, dedicating everything to this city..."

Herman spoke with feigned grief, and with the mournful background music playing, he quickly moved everyone present. Whether tourists or locals, they all bowed their heads in silence, and soft sobs could be faintly heard.

"Doctor, there are so many people... I'm a little nervous." Amiya tugged at Qin Duanyu's sleeve, looking like she was about to cry.

According to the previous rehearsal, Herman will then introduce Rhodes Island, followed by Amiya's speech, which will elaborate on Rhodes Island's strength and further expand its influence and popularity.

After all, of Rhodes Island's three leaders, Kal'tsit and Qin Duanyu are always wearing a stern face and hiding their faces, respectively, neither of them seem suitable for showing their faces in public. After thinking it over, only Amiya is suitable for attending this kind of occasion.

Although she had used speeches to boost morale in the past, those were always in front of Rhodes Island operators. Now, with thousands of strangers in the audience, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

"No matter what difficulties we encounter, we shouldn't be afraid. We should face them with a smile. The best way to eliminate fear is to face it. Perseverance is victory. Go for it!!!" Qin Duanyu, as if injected with chicken blood, gave Amiya a thumbs up.

There's no way around it; the specially made strawberry-flavored ice cream seems to have a stimulating effect, and the effect lasts a particularly long time.

"Ao...li...gei?" Amiya tilted her head and imitated Qin Duanyu. These three words seemed to have a strange magic. After repeating them a few times, they really gave her the courage.

"Doctor, you seem to be in a pretty good mood." Misha noticed something was off. Although Qin Duanyu was usually carefree and silly, he seemed unusually goofy today, almost like he was developing into an Exusiai.

“Because I thought of something happy. Hmm, Scout is recovering well. I heard he has started to actively cooperate with Dr. Gavial’s treatment.” Qin Duanyu composed herself and said casually, “It seems that the companionship of family and friends can indeed greatly improve PTSD. This kind of therapy is worth promoting in the future.”

SCOUT has been frequently yelling in his hospital room lately, suspected to be suffering from severe PTSD after being injured in two explosions. However, his symptoms were greatly relieved when he learned that ACE and others would be returning to Rhodes Island in a few days to provide him with personal care.

The faces of ACE and others, who were originally beaming with joy and preparing to go on stage to receive their awards, suddenly fell.

……