Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

However, I still hope that after this incident, you can learn from it and not always act on impulse. We live on this land, and apart from me, everyone should speak and act based on evidence and facts.

Besides, Mary is a good girl. If you don't cherish her, I might just take her to Rhodes Island.

“I…I understand,” Sonny replied somewhat reluctantly.

He certainly knew that Mary was a good girl.

But he is no longer a glamorous law student; he is now an infected person and a homeless pioneer.

Moreover, he had done such an unforgivable thing to Mary.

What right does he have to discuss whether or not something should be cherished now?

“Thank you for your concern, Mr. Qi Yan.” Mary suddenly bowed solemnly to Qi Yan, “but there are some things I still want to make clear to you.”

I'm not planning on going to Rhode Island for the time being. I really enjoy my current job, and you don't need to worry about what's going on between me and Sonny.

"Mary, don't be impulsive!"

Sunny was so frightened that she kept tugging at Mary's clothes, afraid that the girl's bluntness would offend Qi Yan.

Mary could absolutely not bear the dissatisfaction of such an important person.

"Ha, sorry, I did meddle a bit too much." Qi Yan showed no anger and readily admitted his overstepping of boundaries.

Mary smiled, shook her head, and said:

"No, I'm not blaming you. I'm genuinely grateful for your concern, even though I'm puzzled as to why someone like you would pay attention to my trivial matters."

As for Sonny, he was indeed a very unreasonable person, but if we ask ourselves honestly, how many ordinary people could bear it if they suddenly encountered a violent shock and their originally beautiful life fell apart?

In my years as a police officer, I've seen far too many criminals crushed by life choose to harm others. If misfortune were to suddenly befall me, I might not be able to stand on high enough to judge myself; my madness would probably be no less than that of any criminal.

Qi Yan put his arm around Blake's shoulder and patted Blake's chest with a grin:

"I told you I had good taste. Who wouldn't like a girl like that?"

Blake smiled knowingly and gave Mary a deep look.

This girl does indeed possess some admirable qualities that far surpass those of ordinary people.

However, she was still somewhat naive.

With Qi Yan's words to her today, as long as Qi Yan stands and Columbia doesn't perish, no suffering will befall Mary.

Qi Yan waved to Mary: "I'll visit Rhodes Island sometime in the future. See you then."

"See you later, Mr. Qi Yan."

Mary politely said goodbye to this man she had only met once, yet who she would never forget.

"Hey, Qi Yan, what's our next move?"

Saria rushed over with Dorothy, who had changed back into her research uniform.

Qi Yan opened the car door and said casually:

"You guys go and meet up with the doctor first."

Then he suddenly looked at Holhaya and asked a new name:

What have the Tin People been doing lately?

Upon suddenly hearing her superior's name, Horhaiya decisively betrayed him and revealed the information:

"He went to the border, probably heading towards Rhodes Island."

"Oh, they're going to pick up Kal'tsit. These two are old acquaintances." Qi Yan brought up the topic back to Saria. "The Doctor should arrive with Kal'tsit. I'll be working for the military from now on, so don't contact me unless it's absolutely necessary. I'm afraid the military might misunderstand."

Saria: "..."

Blake, who was waiting by the car door for Qi Yan to get in first, was speechless.

Qi Yan has betrayed us again, and he's betrayed us by joining the military!

At that moment, Blake suddenly had an impulse, slammed the car door shut, abandoned Qi Yan, stepped on the gas and started to flee for his life.

Unfortunately, Qi Yan didn't give Blake that chance. After finishing his instructions, he got into the car.

Blake reluctantly climbed into the car, waving his hand dismissively to signal the driver to start the car.

Qi Yan sat in the car and lazily stretched:

"Blake, don't blame me for taking your stuff. That thing is too dangerous; you can't handle it."

Of course, I am aware of Colombia's predicament, especially your military. The failure of the colonial plan in Bolívar back then has greatly impacted the military's voice in the country. Now you urgently need to produce some results to prove yourself.

So I'm here. I will give you justice for Christen stealing the results of your 'Horizon Arc Light Project'.

Blake's worries vanished instantly, and he suppressed his eagerness as he tentatively asked:

"Mr. Qi Yan is willing to help us arrest Christen?"

"Don't rush, play around with her first."

Qi Yan waved his hand: "Before resolving these matters, I'll first help your military establish its authority. Go and connect me with Jackson."

Blake's expression froze: "This... our military didn't mean that."

"Don't pretend with me." Qi Yan said with a sneer, "This representative, the vice president of the joint association, has been frequently suppressing your military, and has even begun to extend his reach into your military, manipulating your military's decision-making on several occasions."

"Give us the opportunity or a reason, and your military will be the first to rush in and take him down."

"Ahem... Hehe, Mr. Qi Yan is joking again." Blake was sweating profusely.

When he realized that Qi Yan was not there as a guest, but to betray him, he had already made up his mind to obey Qi Yan resolutely on small matters, but to do his best to disobey Qi Yan on important matters.

But when he met Qi Yan's calm eyes, Blake gradually realized that he was just as naive as Mary.

What right did he have to resist Qi Yan?

Five minutes later, a remote video communication was completed on the vehicle's tablet.

An elderly man with white hair, dressed in a dark suit, with a straight posture and a peaceful smile, appears in the picture. On the old man's shoulder, there is a pet bird with blue and green feathers. He is also dressed in a decent suit.

"Mr. Qi Yan, it is an honor to receive your message."

Jackson greeted them in a calm tone.

"Shut up, you bird-like creature."

Qi Yan said bluntly, "I was actually looking for your real CEO."

Jackson showed no anger, smiled calmly, and turned to look at his pet bird on his shoulder.

Blake sat to the side, clearly somewhat bewildered.

“Mr. Qi Yan, it’s a pleasure to receive your message,” the pet bird on Jackson’s shoulder spoke in a human voice.

"You're celebrating too soon," Qi Yan said with a smirk. "Because your father is going to die."

The atmosphere inside the military jeep in the scene instantly fell into dead silence.

Blake and the driver's backs were instantly drenched in cold sweat, and even the usually composed Jackson showed a hint of surprise on his face.

(Hehe, didn't expect that, did you? Watch me, Lao Yan, suddenly launch a surprise attack on you with three chapters!)

(With the Spring Festival just around the corner, I'll try my best to update more every day during this last period. Let's go all out and send this white dog away!)

(Of course, we won't forget our tradition at the end, love you all~)

Chapter 1160 Another wheelchair driver has joined this land.

The bird perched on Jackson's shoulder fell silent.

For a moment, it couldn't figure out whether Qi Yan's words were a threat, a notification, or a prophecy.

"Mr. Qi Yan is indeed as rumored to be, all-knowing." The blue bird finally sighed, avoiding the main point, "My father, even though I have never met any of him, knows how special his existence is to Terra."

Even so, it seems my father couldn't escape Mr. Qi Yan's control.

"Kristen's actions were all with your tacit approval, right?" Qi Yan didn't bother arguing with the bird about trivial matters.

The blue bird nodded and said frankly:

“Kristen inherited my father’s legacy, and my father ultimately placed his hopes on this land, a world that had nothing to do with his lonely self.”

"The Preservator, Trevor Friston, the Lonely Guardian of Civilization."

Qi Yan crossed his legs and said slowly, "Throughout the endless years, he watched over the corpses of his compatriots, listened to the silent death of one compatriot after another, witnessed his civilization turn into a tiny speck of dust in the universe, and witnessed his own death."

Your father was a respectable man, but he is dying; the unchanging loneliness of ages has crushed his life.

The blue bird remained silent on the screen.

But anyone could sense the turbulent sorrow beneath its calm exterior.

"But he will come back to life soon after he dies." Qi Yan opened his mouth but couldn't quite get the words out.

Blue bird: ?

"How about a deal?"

Qi Yan smiled and began to try and get something for nothing.

"Use my father's new life?" The blue bird was unsuspecting. "Mr. Qi Yan, could you please tell me what kind of reward you are asking for?"

Qi Yan imitated the professor's demeanor, his fingers interlaced on his knees, a faint smile playing on his lips:

"Loken Williams, the researcher who once led the human experiments on the 'Loken Tank,' attempted to explore a new application of Originium Arts and create a batch of powerful biological weapons."

"Do you want his experimental results?" The blue bird nodded.

For it, this reward was roughly equivalent to getting its father a new life for free.

“You’ve misunderstood.” Qi Yan shook his head. “What I mean is, you arrange for a group of people to find him, and then break one of his legs for me.”

Blue bird: ?

What the hell? !

Blake looked at Qi Yan with a somewhat numb gaze.

Do you want to listen to what you are saying?

Why trade the precious opportunity of a great person with an incredibly high and impressive reputation for a new life, in exchange for a reasonably good scientist having one leg broken?

What exactly did Loken do to offend Qi Yan to this extent?

Qi Yan smiled and said:

“It’s not just about breaking Loken’s leg. I also demand that you not offer any explanation, and that you guarantee he won’t die, and that you bring me the video recording.”

Blue Bird: "...It's that simple?"

"Otherwise what?" Qi Yan shrugged. "I'm sure Friston is safe. I just proposed this deal because I've always liked win-win situations."

A win-win situation means I win twice.

"I understand."

The blue bird complied.

This is not only a win-win situation for Qi Yan, but also for it, as it befriends a special being like Qi Yan and gains the opportunity to be reborn as its father.

However, it did not show its joy, and silently waited for Qi Yan to continue the conversation.

It didn't believe that Qi Yan had deliberately struck up a conversation with it just to talk about such trivial matters.

Just as it was thinking this, it saw Qi Yan lean forward in the video, point his finger, and then the video call was immediately disconnected by Qi Yan.

Blue bird: ? ? ?

No, buddy!

You came all the way here to see me, the ruler of a country, just to teach a little scientist a lesson?

Jackson's smile, which he had been maintaining, became somewhat stiff as he cautiously glanced at his boss.

Qi Yan's behavior can already be described as provocative.

But Jackson dared not say anything and could only quietly play the role of his fake-smiling old man.

Inside the military jeep, Blake's reaction was not much better than Jackson's.

He looked at Qi Yan, who had already picked up his tablet and was searching for games, and said somewhat helplessly: