Doctor will never die in a hellish situation.

"Rhodes Island exists not only to fight for the interests of the Infected, but also to eliminate the barriers between the Infected and ordinary people. Along the way, we have lost a lot, and sometimes I even ask myself, is it all really worth it? But seeing everyone able to gather here without any reservations, I finally have the answer—it is!"

Having overcome her fear and nervousness, Amiya performed exceptionally well. Just hearing the prolonged applause and cheers showed how much her words touched people.

Watching the girl grow up, Qin Duanyu even felt a sense of pride that her daughter had grown up.

"Thank you again, Doctor of Rhodes Island. Without your help, my daughter's reckless actions would probably have ended in disaster." At this moment, Herman walked over and said to Qin Duanyu in a low voice, "I'd like to talk to you. Let's go for a walk together."

"Okay." Qin Duanyu nodded and followed him down the deserted street.

"What an inspiring speech! Even I was deeply moved. If I were twenty years younger, I might have considered joining Rhodes Island too," Herman said with a wry smile, hearing the applause still coming from the stage.

"You're not bad either. You talk a good game, and if I hadn't experienced it myself, I almost would have believed you." Qin Duanyu curled her lips and sighed inwardly at how hypocritical politicians are. Even after Kronin died, they still couldn't resist using him for their own purposes.

If Kronin were alive, he would undoubtedly face trial, at which point all sorts of old grievances would be exposed. Coupled with the betrayal of his deputy whom he had nurtured for fifteen years, this would undoubtedly deal a severe blow to Herman's reputation.

As for now, he shifts all the blame onto the Originium Mother, glossing over the issue of Siesta's lax management. Moreover, judging from his tone, it seems that the disaster was only stopped thanks to the death of Kronin, while Rhodes Island, which contributed a great deal, is not so important.

People tend to sympathize with the weak. On one hand, the acting mayor has died, while on the other hand, the mayor has only suffered minor injuries. People will tend to favor the former, which greatly reduces the potential impact of Rhodes Island.

Perhaps in Hermann's heart, he would say that it was a good death, a wonderful death.

“This is also for the sake of Siesta’s stability. You don’t want me to be ousted and a new person to come in and deny all the previous agreements, do you?” Even though his purpose was exposed, Herman’s expression remained unchanged.

“Indeed, we shouldn’t fuss over such trivial matters. It’s been a pleasant collaboration.” Qin Duanyu shrugged. Compared to politicians who value reputation and influence, he placed more importance on tangible benefits.

To silence Rhodes Island, Herman went to great lengths. In the unfair contract that Qin Duanyu tricked Ceylon into signing, only a few clauses were modified. The major commercial trade and mining projects were left almost entirely unchanged.

Moreover, just as Herman said, Amiya's words had already left a deep impression on the audience. If you were to ask an audience member who Cronin was, they would surely say they had never heard of him. But if you mentioned the girl with the strange ears, they would immediately remember the speech and Rhodes Island, which had saved their lives.

This completely undermines Herman's previous efforts, and it would be excessive for him to then act smug after gaining an advantage.

“Doctor, I have another request,” Herman said earnestly, stopping in his tracks.

"Is it about Ceylon submitting her resume? I'll have the HR department find an excuse to brush it off," Qin Duanyu said, rolling her eyes in annoyance.

Although the two sides are getting along well at the moment, sending their daughter to Rhodes Island is tantamount to siding with Rhodes Island, which is definitely not a wise choice for an independent city-state like Siesta.

To give a completely impossible example, if Amiya were to be attracted by Lungmen's ideals and suddenly say she wanted to join the Lungmen Guard, he would definitely be the first to stand up and oppose it.

“As expected, I was right before, we are the same kind of people.” Seeing Qin Duanyu’s reaction, Herman couldn’t help but smile bitterly. “I did have that thought at first, but after seeing you and that Miss Amiya, I suddenly changed my mind.”

"I entrust my daughter to you!"

Chapter 45, Section 155: Bo, what is Li really like in Jiangxi?

"What did you just say?" Qin Duanyu was stunned and asked in disbelief.

"Finally, something has gone beyond your calculations again. I mean, I'll entrust my daughter to..." Herman smiled faintly, thinking he had finally done something unexpected for Qin Duanyu.

"The previous sentence," Qin Duanyu waved his hand impatiently.

“I can tell that we are actually the same kind of people,” Herman said, pushing up his sunglasses and repeating with a hint of doubt.

"Yes, that's it! You're talking nonsense! How do I resemble you at all!" Qin Duanyu pointed at Herman and said angrily, "Are you going to curse me again?"

To be labeled as being on the same side as politicians is an insult to one's character.

“Doctor, please calm down. I have no ill intentions. I’m just stating a fact.” Herman pressed his hands down, trying to calm Qin Duanyu down. “At least for me, kindness has been meaningless for a long time. All I want is results, and this city.”

“This path is where Barbara and I, my wife, used to walk. Like all Siestas, she loved this land. Sadly, in the blink of an eye, I’m all alone. This city was the paradise I built for her. You probably understand that sometimes, to maintain beauty, we have to rely on some so-called bad things.”

"...At least I'm smarter than you, and I can come up with different solutions to achieve my goal." Qin Duanyu was unusually silent for a while before speaking up in rebuttal.

He suddenly remembered the decapitation operation that had been thwarted earlier. If it weren't for his ties with the girls, which prevented him from nipping that dangerous idea in the bud, would he have actually carried it out...?

But there are no "what ifs" in life. As long as he has these girls with different personalities and deep bonds by his side, he will never become that cold-blooded and ruthless person.

"And also, aren't you surprised that I changed my mind?" After walking for a while, Herman finally couldn't hold back and asked.

"So you chickened out just because you almost messed up this time? The feeling of almost losing control made you lose your confidence in protecting Ceylon." Qin Duanyu said lightly, pursing her lips.

Hermann knew all along that the volcano would erupt.

He came to this conclusion after a brief discussion with Kal'tsit while walking on the beach yesterday.

The reason they deliberately concealed the truth and left Siesta at a crucial moment, allowing Kronen to stir up trouble, was to scare the opponents and get them to agree to relocate to the mobile city in the new district.

Siesta's abundant natural environment brings unique advantages. Whether it's the mining of obsidian resources or the tourists who come every year, it brings considerable wealth, making this small town a paradise.

Conversely, these advantages also became shackles, binding the thoughts of the local residents. They instinctively did not want to leave this blessed land, like mice trapped in a jar of sesame oil, indulging in the temptation of the oil, but never expecting that they would be caught and killed by the owner of the jar after dawn.

Even with Hermann's high prestige, it was impossible to ignore all opposition and forcibly relocate people. Thus, Cronin, who was trying to cause trouble, became the best target to be used.

Hermann's arrangement appears to be quite comprehensive on the surface. Besides having Black as a final safety net, many of Kronen's men are actually his spies, giving the impression that he controls the entire chessboard.

However, like Qin Duanyu, both of them underestimated the persistence and madness of an avenger. This guy had no intention of playing chess at all, but was preparing to stab the opponent to death with a knife.

In retrospect, if it weren't for Rhodes Island being the X factor, Kronen's chances of success would have been quite high.

“You’re right, I really felt old at that moment.” Herman gave a wry smile, no longer the dignified and aloof mayor, but an ordinary father worried about his child’s future.

For outsiders like Qin Duanyu, the destruction of Siesta in the natural disaster was regrettable, but that was all. For Herman, however, it represented his life's work and a promise to his wife.

Most importantly, Ceylon is likely to perish in the disaster.

Having already lost a loved one, Herman didn't want to experience that pain a second time, so even as a shrewd politician, he couldn't help but doubt his own abilities.

In contrast, Qin Duanyu, who is considered to be of the same kind, is undoubtedly the most suitable protector. As long as Siesta is bound to Rhodes Island by the bond of interests, he will definitely do his best to ensure the safety of Ceylon.

“Now that she has become a member of Rhodes Island, of course we will protect her.” Qin Duanyu nodded and said solemnly.

"Then I'm relieved..." Herman breathed a sigh of relief and was about to thank Qin Duanyu.

"Boss, here's a package for you. It won't be easy to snatch this mission from Texas!" Exusiai, riding her electric scooter, drifted to a stop in front of the two of them and shoved the package into Qin Duanyu's hands, while Herman wisely chose to avoid it.

"Thank you." Qin Duanyu took the package, opened it, and found a notebook inside. The handwriting on the cover was extremely familiar, as if it were written by him.

"Although we agreed to meet tomorrow afternoon, I can't wait any longer," Exusiai said with a smile, then gently kissed his cheek. "Also, this is a return gift for the third and fourth guns you gave me. If you want to take things further, you'll have to keep working hard!"

Tomorrow afternoon?

Qin Duanyu was a little confused. He didn't remember making an appointment with Exusiai at all, and when did he give her two guns?

“Young people, I understand. Barbara and I were like that back in the day.” Herman, returning from his walk, smiled with a nostalgic look in his eyes. “You asked me to close off a section of the beach tomorrow so you could enjoy some alone time with her?”

Contracting the beach?

Qin Duanyu was even more confused.

Before he could sort out his thoughts, a fragrant breeze wafted over.

"Doctor, I just finished receiving my award and noticed you weren't in the audience. I didn't expect you to be taking a stroll here." Melantha, wearing the Siesta Honorary Citizen badge around her neck, smiled as she spoke to the list, then suddenly her expression changed. "Why do you smell like that?"

"How could that be? I was chatting with Mr. Herman, and no outsiders have been here." Driven by a strong survival instinct, Qin Duanyu immediately explained, while also stepping on Herman's foot.

“That’s right, we’ve been chatting here.” Herman immediately realized what was going on and spoke up for Qin Duanyu. “Should I excuse myself for a moment?”

"No, no, the mayor must be discussing important matters with the doctor. I shouldn't disturb him." Melanie shook her head, then leaned close to Qin Duanyu and whispered, "Don't forget about the appointment you made with me to pick flowers at the flower garden tomorrow morning for incense."

When did I make an appointment with Melansa to pick flowers?

Qin Duanyu felt that things were getting more and more outrageous. He had a vague feeling that closing the beach was definitely not for Exusiai or Melantha.

Herman, standing nearby, remained stunned for a long time. Recalling that after defeating the Originium Queen that night, Qin Duanyu seemed to have a close relationship with the female caster in the team, and his daughter also had a good impression of him. He couldn't help but bow deeply to Qin Duanyu.

"I'm sorry, Doctor, I take back what I said earlier. It seems we really aren't on the same side." He paused here, his tone full of pleading, "Also, for the sake of what I did to keep it from you, please don't do anything to Ceylon."

Watching Herman leave quickly, Qin Duanyu suddenly realized what was happening.

Damn, could it be Bo?!

He quickly opened his notebook, and on the first page were the seven large characters "Rhodes Island Conquest Plan" written neatly.

After flipping through a few pages, Qin Duanyu's expression grew increasingly grim, and she couldn't help but let out a helpless and shrill roar to the sky:

"Bo, where exactly is Li in Jiangxi?!"

So what exactly did Bo do? Those who watched Carnival Fantasy should have guessed, right?

Due to the extremely complex characters and content involved, there will be two updates today, but a short skit will be presented later.

Section 157, Chapter 46: Time Management Masters and the Longest Day (1)

"Dear guests, it is now six o'clock in the morning. We hope the fresh air of Siesta will bring you a good mood and a wonderful and fulfilling day. However, some facilities on Second Avenue are temporarily closed due to damage caused by the disaster. We hope for your understanding..."

Accompanied by a piece of peaceful and soothing music, Qin Duanyu threw off the covers and sat up, staring blankly at the rising sun peeking out of the window. He suddenly felt that his life was like that flickering sunlight, seemingly on the verge of being extinguished at any moment.

I heard from Amiya that Bo didn't do anything drastic. He pretended to discuss the details with Herman and then went back to his hotel room without making any further moves. I was so naive to think that things would be over after he dealt with Kal'tsit.

But little did anyone know that the lynx, which I had almost a perfect liking for from the start, was more like a beginner's tutorial prepared by Bo to warm up for today's big event.

Reason told him that the best option in this situation was to tell the girls the date was canceled. Although they would be sad, at least their lives would be saved.

After eating the special strawberry ice cream, Qin Duanyu seemed to have some kind of shackle removed from his heart. The guilt he felt when he was intimate with the girls disappeared. He instinctively didn't want to disappoint anyone, so he went further and further down the road of no return.

Stay calm and relax.

Bo's plan is very meticulous, taking into account almost all variables and having no less than ten contingency plans. As long as we strictly follow the steps provided in the guide, we will definitely be able to get through today safely!

He clenched his fist and gave himself a thumbs-up to his reflection in the mirror.

We must make everyone happy!

After washing up and tidying myself up a bit, I reviewed the precautions in the guide. It was exactly 6:30, as agreed beforehand. I took the elevator to the first floor, where the introverted and shy Felin girl was already standing outside the door.

To the newly recruited operators, Melantha is a taciturn and highly skilled instructor. To the members of Operation A4, Melantha is a meticulous, calm, and reliable team leader. But when facing Qin Duanyu, she still becomes that shy and somewhat insecure girl.

Today she specially wore a Victorian school uniform, the one Qin Duanyu gave her in Longmen.

A top hat, a black and brown dress, brown leather shoes, and black socks—this slightly androgynous outfit did not conceal the girl's natural femininity and cuteness; instead, it accentuated her heroic spirit as a swordswoman, like a rose with thorns.

"Miss Melanie, have you been waiting long?" Qin Duanyu naturally took the girl's small hand and said with a smile.

"Doctor, you don't need to be so formal. Just call me Melantha." Her face flushed slightly, but she quickly composed herself and said with a touch of coquettishness.

That day, after helping to disperse the crowd, she dragged her tired body back to her room. Before she could fall asleep, she received a text message from Qin Duanyu: "The last date wasn't very enjoyable. I think we should do it again, just the two of us, without any outside interference! Let's set the time for 6:30 a.m. the day after the awards ceremony. See you there!"

After reading it, Mei Jiansheng, who had been using specially made calming incense every day and whose sleep quality was top-notch, experienced insomnia for the first time.

It seems that the Doctor was aware of what he couldn't say after being betrayed by his best friend Skyfire that day, which is why he abandoned the other girls and chose to be alone with me.