All my teammates online are my girlfriends

"what way?"

"Ahem—you'll find out then."

Lin Qiu gave a vague and perfunctory answer, then turned his gaze toward Ze Zhi.

"Sawari, are you able to go? It's not like you're forced to."

"Of course I'll go. I'm a professional information broker. Once this thing becomes more widespread, I might be able to make a fortune selling information."

Zezhi answered without hesitation that since everyone was gathered together, she naturally couldn't be absent!

"Alright, let's all go home and pack our luggage first. We'll leave tonight and meet at Lin Qiu's house. A car will pick us up. We might stay for a few more days, so remember to bring plenty of clean clothes."

"Alright, then, Sister Ziyan, we'll take our leave now."

"Oh - I'll go get my things ready first."

Qi Xi and the others didn't linger; after saying goodbye, they left the bar.

After they left, Ying Ziyan rushed out of the room, waving to Xiaoyu as she quickly made her way up the stairs.

"Xiaoyu, come up here quickly and help me. I'm going on a long trip tonight, so please watch the shop for the next few days!"

"Hey? Ah—it's here, it's here."

While they were busy, on their way back, Ze Zhi walked up to Lin Qiu and asked him in a low voice.

"You said you found a way to replenish mana, could it be the situation that happened this afternoon?"

"almost."

"They have to hug each other?!"

"That's not it. In the end, it just requires the right stimulation and a certain amount of contact."

"Stimulate?"

Upon hearing this word, Sawaori instinctively sensed something was amiss.

However, Lin Qiu obviously wouldn't explain the meaning of the word to her in detail. He just gave her a meaningful look and then glanced at Qi Xi.

This guy knows it all too well.

Qi Xi, however, was oblivious to his gaze, her mind preoccupied with figuring out how to punish Lin Qiu.

If this guy is asleep and unconscious, will his countermeasures still work?

It seems necessary to give it a try. We're taking the bus to Taixu Mountain tonight, so we can try to give Lin Qiu some sleeping pills!

As for Lin Qiu, who was completely unaware of the approaching danger, after fooling Ze Zhi, his gaze fell on Qin Yunmo.

It would probably take a long time to get to Taixu Mountain by car. Would it be safer to take advantage of everyone's tiredness and rest to attack the squad leader?

235 - Why does your squad look like a harem?

"Hey—Brother Lin Qiu, are you going on a long trip?"

Chie looked at Lin Qiu, who was packing his luggage, with a confused expression, and couldn't help but ask.

"Yes, I'll be going out for a few days and will be back in about a week. Be good at home by yourself. If anything happens, remember to call your parents or your sister Chen Xiao."

Lin Qiu gave instructions, and the luggage was almost packed. He only brought a few changes of clothes and almost nothing else that was not important.

Chie nodded obediently, as if she had thought of something, and asked expectantly—

"But Mom and Dad have been busy these past few days, and I'm all alone at home. Can I stay at Sister Yunmo's house for a few days?"

"The squad leader left with me tonight."

"You're going to elope?!"

Chie's eyes widened in shock as she stared at Lin Qiu.

The parents don't object, and they might even be hoping you two get together soon so you don't end up eloping, right?

"What are you thinking? You're so young but so wise. We're just doing some errands. Ziyan, Zezhi, and Qixi are all here."

"Tsk——"

Upon hearing that the strategy wasn't unfolding as she had hoped, even Chie couldn't help but click her tongue in disapproval.

I thought it would be a romantic getaway, but this is what it turned out to be?!

Lin Qiu flicked the little guy's forehead in annoyance, but didn't say anything more.

Just then, a knock sounded on the door, and Zezhi's voice immediately came in—

"Lin Qiu, are you ready? The bus is already parked outside the community."

"coming."

Lin Qiu responded, patted Qian Hui's head, stuffed a few more bills into her hand, and then turned and walked towards the door.

As Lin Qiu's figure disappeared outside the door, Qian Hui closed the door, took out her still-connected phone from her pocket, and asked in a low voice—

"Did you hear everything?"

"Just tell me, are you coming to your place or to ours?"

Qin Dan's excited question immediately followed.

It's a bit of a shame that Lin Qiu went out, but it doesn't matter since Qian Hui is here. We can have as much fun as we want!

"Come to my house, it's empty tonight."

"Coming right now! Ah Xuan, hurry up and get ready to leave!"

"I'm already at the door."

"..."

After hanging up Qin Dan's call, Qian Hui wandered to the window again, gazing longingly at Ze Zhi and the others walking with Lin Qiu.

Although I don't know exactly when they'll be back, I hope something will happen in the meantime that will strengthen their relationship!

Meanwhile, Lin Qiu, outside, kept scanning the squad leader's back, plotting how to ambush him on the bus later.

When necessary, a substitute will be needed to take the blame...

Lin Qiu's gaze instantly locked onto Ze Zhi beside her, and that eerie smile sent chills down her spine.

"What do you want to do?"

"It's nothing, I was just wondering if you'd hold us back, since you're such a scaredy-cat, and it's a real-world scenario."

"Reality and games are not the same! Besides, it's one thing for games to have weird monsters, but they can't possibly exist in reality, right?"

Zezhi muttered defiantly, though cold sweat still broke out on her back.

I was already scared by Ya Ya once during the day, but she made jokes that sounded so real. I was already a bit creeped out, and this girl is trying to provoke me again.

I have a feeling something's really going to happen!

However, Lin Qiu smiled faintly and did not refute anything. Before confirming it with his own eyes, nothing was certain.

As for Qin Yunmo on the other side, when he got into the car, he looked at Wu Xiaoxiong, who was already sitting in her seat, and his gaze was slightly surprised.

However, she did not show the hostility she had towards Chen Xiao. After giving a token nod in greeting, she chose to sit down in another seat.

As everyone boarded the bus one after another and chose their seats, their eyes all glanced, intentionally or unintentionally, at Lin Qiu, who was standing in the aisle.

Where is this guy planning to sit?

Despite the oppressive gazes of the crowd, Lin Qiu acted as if nothing was wrong and simply sat down next to Ze Zhi.

The moment he made his choice, Qin Yunmo's eyes sharpened, while Qi Xi on the other side breathed a sigh of relief.

Wu Xiaoxiong looked at Lin Qiu with some surprise. She thought he would choose to sit next to Yun Mo, but he actually sat next to this girl she didn't know.

What's going on here? Is she the real, hidden queen?!

Faced with the complex and terrifying gazes of others, Ze Zhi felt a chill run down her spine and stared at Lin Qiu warily.

This guy's approach to me definitely has ill intentions!

"Stop looking, I won't bother you, how about some fruit?"

"I want a pear!"

The moment Ze Zhi finished speaking, Lin Qiu stuffed the pear into her hand.

After dealing with this scapegoat, he turned his gaze to Qin Yunmo and said with a friendly smile—

"Squad leader, are you thirsty on the way? Here's some hot tea."

"I brought my own."

"Would you like some fruit?"

"I brought a lunchbox."

"Tsk——"

Damn, he's completely stubborn!

Looking at Qin Yunmo, whose guard was practically written all over his face, Lin Qiu clicked his tongue, feeling a surge of frustration.

However, in order not to arouse suspicion, he did not dwell on it further and turned his gaze to Wu Xiaoxiong in the front seat.

"Sakuma, would you like some hot tea? It's freshly brewed."

"Hey? Okay."

In contrast, Wu Xiaoxiong didn't have so many concerns and happily accepted the small cup of black tea that Lin Qiu handed her.

She took a small sip, savoring the enticing aroma, and her eyes lit up.

"It's brewed quite well."

"It's alright, it's alright. Oh right, let me introduce you. You already know everyone else. This person next to me is Zhou Zezhi, who is an information broker in 'Kara no Kyoukai'."

“Zezhi, this is Chen Xiao’s best friend, Wu Xiaoxiong, who is also the vice president of Longmen.”

Lin Qiu introduced the two to each other, and they shook hands amicably. The fact that they didn't seem to have any conflict or hostility made him feel much more at ease.

"Hey, shrewd businessman, does this guy have magic powers too?"

Zezhi poked Lin Qiu's waist and asked in a low voice.

“That’s right. When she came to my house with Chen Xiao yesterday, she also ate fruit.”

"That's it."

Seeing that the other person was also one of her kind, Ze Zhi was less wary and looked Wu Saki up and down with great interest.

Chen Xiao's best friend, Chen Xiao took her to Lin Qiu's house yesterday, was he planning to launch a surprise attack on the headquarters while Yun Mo was away?

Judging from the current situation, people's hearts are treacherous, and the threat is quite great!

Seeing Ze Zhi staring at her, Wu Saki blinked a little confusedly, but didn't pay it any mind, and instead asked Lin Qiu—

"Did you bring your entire online strategy team over here?"

"Isn't it awesome?"

"It looks like a harem squad..."

236- Subtle Actions Under the Eyes of Others

"Well--"

"Why do you look like you're about to throw up from motion sickness?"

"I get carsick anyway."

How come you were alright just now?

"It's not even high yet, um—"

"Don't come any closer!"

Lin Qiu stared warily at the dejected Ze Zhi, hoping that this guy wouldn't vomit on him.

Zezhi was too exhausted to even argue with this guy. She slumped listlessly in her seat, making uncomfortably groaning noises.