People are collapsing, but Kevin

On the other side, the young man, who realized it later, covered his face and trembled violently, letting out an inexplicable roar.

Crazy! What the hell is going on?

Everything that happened today was a little too exciting for him.

It's OK for Yuno, but why is Raiden Mei like this too? !

He guessed right, Mei did give him a big scare today.

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ps1: Mei was anxious, she was tricked into flashing out, the jungler quickly caught her!

ps2: The daily part is almost over.

Chapter 20 Happy birthday, Mei!

March 3ThursdaySunny

I dressed up carefully and went to a date with three people. I was wearing something much more bold than usual, but it seemed that Kevin didn't seem to be very interested in me. What's going on? Am I not taking the initiative enough?

And Yuno actually encouraged me to pursue Kevin together. How could there be such an open-minded girl?... I really don’t understand these two people.

In the afternoon, I was dragged to watch the Howl movie. Well, although it’s not the type of movie I’m interested in, the characters are really cute. No wonder Yuna was willing to watch it with me.

After that, she was given a lot of food and daily necessities for various reasons, as well as a Houmi doll that Yuno got from the claw machine. It was more like a big shopping trip than a date.

This way, I won’t have to worry about food for the next few days. I can have a good rest for a while and don’t have to go to work. Really, if they are so good to me... I don’t know how to thank them.

March 3, Saturday, Sunny

Today, when we were preparing lunch, Kevin brought Yuno to our house as a guest. Unexpectedly, he actually wrote down the password that he only mentioned once.

Speaking of which, I was also startled when I suddenly saw two people appear in the entrance. I thought I was dreaming, but I accidentally bumped my knee and realized that this was real.

To express my gratitude, I cooked a sumptuous lunch myself. Kevin seemed to think highly of my cooking skills, but he still couldn't change his habit of comparing everything, so he also cooked a hamburger. What a strange personality.

But, this is also his cute side.

March 3th Fire Day Rain

It rained all day, and the cherry blossoms in the courtyard became even more fragrant under the wet spring rain. The original appointment with Yuno to go to Yamashita Park together was put on hold because of the rain.

It's such a pity, after all, Yamashita Park is a place full of memories.

I still remember those times when my father took me there when I was a child to watch the cargo ships coming into the port. But now I am alone there and I can't help feeling sad.

If there is one thing I can be thankful for, it is that I am not alone.

Father, if you could see this, you would definitely be happy. Mei has really met some great people and made real friends.

Please rest assured, even if you can't be with me, I will continue to be strong.

March 3th, Wednesday, sunny

After yesterday's heavy rain, the air seemed a lot fresher, but the humidity was also a little heavier. At this time, the dehumidifier at home was broken and could not be used, which was really a headache.

At this time, Kevin happened to come again and said he wanted to repay me for the meal three days ago. He came to help me prepare lunch and did a big cleaning. I was saved.

He is a boy, but he has such superb skills in life. He is worthy of being a strong man who has experienced survival in the wild. Even a girl like me pales in comparison in some aspects.

Oops! I almost forgot that I have to go to Yamashita Park with Yuno tomorrow. I have to make some preparations in advance. I heard from her that Kevin will also come, so I must take the initiative this time.

March 3ThursdaySunny

The three of them met at the park at the foot of the mountain as planned. Thinking back, it was really awkward last time. She was dressed so beautifully but still didn't attract Kevin's attention. He must have liked girls as enthusiastic and lively as Yuno.

But Yuno was right, everyone's personality always has a unique charm. Instead of imitating others, it is better to be yourself. Just follow your usual style today. After some contact, Kevin seemed shy. Hehe, did he finally realize what I was thinking?

When it comes to girl's charm, I am not inferior to Yuno. Even though we haven't been together for a long time, we are getting closer and closer to each other. Is this the feeling of true friendship?

Suddenly I realized that my social life in my early years was really terrible. Perhaps having such an experience is a blessing in disguise.

At dusk, the three of us watched the afterglow of the setting sun on the coast. The red glow rising in the sky accompanied by the sound of waves hitting the shore, interweaving with the whistle of the cargo ship setting sail, and the breeze in our faces with the salty taste of the sea water, I miss it so much...

It’s great, it feels like I’ve returned to the past. Even though things and people have changed, I will continue to be strong. Father, I hope you can clear your grievances soon. Mei is looking forward to that day.

Tuesday, April 4

clear

The pleasant and fulfilling spring break is over and the new semester has begun. The difficulty of this opening exam is obviously much easier than the final exam. After a vacation of cramming math, Kevin finally got 70 points, which is worth congratulating.

To celebrate the big victory, after school in the afternoon, Kevin dragged Yuno and me to the commercial street to eat ramen - he really likes noodles, and he said that the score was now 4:4. He always cares about these weird things and there is nothing we can do about him.

April 4th Friday Sunny

The entrance exams are over. Group study is indeed a good idea. Thanks to Kevin, I can get 90 points in the liberal arts and history subjects that I was not very good at before. Yuno suggested that we go out and play together again on Saturday, but I planned to go to work that day, so I declined.

Alas...sometimes I really envy Kevin and Yuno. They don’t have to worry about life problems every day and can go out and play whenever they want.

However, everyone has their own difficulties. Although it is still very hard, I am already satisfied to know them both.

March 4th, Wednesday, sunny

I felt vaguely dizzy again, but it wasn't to the point where I had trouble walking. At least I could attend class without any problem. Yuno suggested that I could rest for a while.

But the living expenses are not enough. If I want to continue buying groceries and cooking tomorrow, I have to go to work tonight. I am already tired from studying all day, but I have to start a new busy life. Sigh...

Mei sighed, thought about it, and finally didn't continue writing.

Without realizing it, I seem to have written a lot of 'Kevin'...

Now, every time she saw those words, she had the illusion that she didn't recognize those familiar words.

Even on the clear white paper, the neat handwriting seemed to be gradually distorted, but soon blurred into the shadow of a person in her mind, making Mei's cheeks suddenly flushed.

"Woo! What on earth was I thinking about?"

She shook her head, sighed, closed the diary, and walked towards the entrance.

"Hi~ Hello, Mei."

When she opened the door as usual, a girl with pink hair and blue eyes came into her sight. With a sweet smile, she ran behind her and covered her eyes with her hands without waiting for her to ask.

"What are you doing, Yuno? I have to go to work tonight."

"Just wait a little, it won't waste too much of your time." Yuno whispered mysteriously in her ear, "We have a big surprise for you tonight."

"surprise?"

"I can't tell you right away, sorry, this is a secret, okay?"

Although she still had a lot of doubts in her heart, Mei nodded obediently, closed her eyes as the other party asked, and was pushed all the way back.

Then, I heard a burst of hurried footsteps coming in, and the shoes were kicked off with two thuds. They came from far away, approached, and then disappeared in a flash. Judging from the amplitude of the movement...Kevin? !

Although she was secretly happy, Mei was still a little curious. Was today a special day? Why was she keeping it so secretive?

"Clang clang, you can open your eyes now, Mei-chan~"

Her vision gradually returned to normal, and the first thing Mei saw was a cake on the table that came from a pastry shop on the East District Commercial Street. It was a custom-made birthday cake.

She covered her mouth in surprise, almost screaming out. She looked at Yuno who was smiling in disbelief, then turned to Kevin who was holding the candles, and couldn't help asking:

"You...how did you...?"

"My guess."

Kevin took out a lighter and lit the candle, then gave him a sharp look, which was completely different from his usual carefree demeanor.

"I noticed that the format of your password was somewhat standard, like a date or something, so I thought it might be your birthday, so I went there in advance and ordered a cake for you."

After saying that, he glanced at Mei again, and seeing her slightly dull expression, he became a little unconfident again, scratched his cheek, and whispered tentatively:

"Come to think of it... am I right? It should be correct, right?"

Mei didn't reply immediately. Her body was trembling, as if she was suppressing some emotion. Warm tears welled up in her misty purple eyes and slid down her cheeks. She reached out to wipe them away, but she couldn't get them clean.

"Uh, are you okay? Mei, what's going on?"

Kevin was a little confused about this situation and glanced at Yuno innocently - why was she crying for no reason?

Then, he saw Yuno smiled and winked at him, raised her index finger to her lips, and hushed softly, as if telling him, 'Just wait quietly.'

“…I’m sorry, it’s just that I’m so happy.”

As she spoke, Mei sobbed a few times, took a deep breath, and revealed unspeakable joy between her tearful eyes.

Amid the applause of celebration, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, welcoming Kevin and Yuno's blessings in unison:

"Happy birthday, Mei!"

At the same time, Kevin touched the edge of the living room at some point, stretched out his finger and pressed the switch, turning off the chandelier on the ceiling.

"It's time for the protagonist to show his talent. Make a wish."

"Ok!"

The flickering firelight was still bright, reflecting Mei's tear-stained face. She nodded, clasped her hands together, closed her eyes, and silently recited her prayer in her heart -

"I hope these happy days can continue forever. Just like this, the three of us can be together forever..."

Then, enjoying the warmth in her heart, she blew out all the candles in one go, sincerely hoping that her wish would come true.

I’ll be sure to write it down in my diary later. This is the best day and the best birthday ever!

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At night in the Changkong Airport, container after container is unloaded from the cargo ship, carried by huge cranes and loaded onto waiting freight trucks. This mechanical and busy scene never stops almost 24 hours a day.

But today, among a batch of goods with the 'Messive Electronic' logo engraved on them, a small box was carefully picked out and taken to a special car by a man in ME work clothes.

As one of the top electronic technology companies in the Far East and even the world, it is not uncommon for ME and its affiliated industrial parks to use the Changkong Port to transport raw materials and even some high-precision equipment.

For the staff at the harbor, this was nothing new. ME always came up with some new gadgets, and who knows, it might be a prototype of a new product that would be sent to the headquarters in Changkong City for further research.

In short, that is not the area they need to worry about.

"Did you get the goods successfully?"

As soon as the man got in the car, the driver turned around and asked.

"Of course."

The man sighed with relief and glanced at the heavy metal box beside him. The smooth and flat outer shell exuded a cold breath and vaguely reflected his face, which inexplicably gave people an uncomfortable feeling.

"But... I just want to ask, is it really reliable for us to do this kind of thing in the sphere of influence of the Far East Branch of the Mandate of Heaven?"

"What? Are you questioning the orders from above?"

The driver snorted coldly, scaring the man so much that he dared not say anything. Seeing him like this, he did not blame him too much, just thinking that he was inexperienced, and continued:

"Don't worry, those things will have nothing to do with us. No matter how we investigate, it will be the business of those big shots. Just do your job well. Fewer problems will be good for both you and me."

"Oh…"

"Also, I heard from them that according to the information from Master Chi Lu, the principal of the Far East is going to the Tianming headquarters to report on his work in the near future. When things get out of hand... Humph, they will be busy with their own affairs, so who will have time to care about us little people?"

The man let out a long sigh, and seemed to finally calm down, but his expression was still not very good. He certainly knew what the so-called "making a big fuss" meant, and he couldn't help feeling sad when he thought about the possible fate of this city.

Outer~$group==

What we have to do is for the greater good...

Comforting himself in this way, he took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and lit one for himself.

Under the dim moonlight, the dense traffic flow during the day was no longer visible in Changkong City at night, and only sporadic humming sounds remained in the silence.

A small truck stopped by the roadside, and two figures jumped out of the car. They looked around, pressed a string of numbers on the box they had taken down, and placed it in a secret compartment somewhere on the wall.

"The Houkai Crystal has been set up and is expected to detonate in four hours."

"Changkong City..."

The other man who was watching the situation muttered to himself, sighed softly, and seemed a little anxious. He patted his companion on the shoulder and urged him:

"Okay, now that you're done, hurry up! Let's get out of this damn place!"

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ps: After laying the groundwork for so long, I can finally enter the main storyline. I want to be happy.

Chapter 21: The Third Collapse Begins