Chaoge keenly sensed that there seemed to be some unspeakable secret behind this question, but she remained calm on the surface and asked in a somewhat doubtful tone, "If you don't even have the most basic trust in your own family, then that's the strangest thing, isn't it?"
Qin Muge's smile gradually widened, and the hand around Chaoge's waist tightened subtly. He asked with some dissatisfaction, "Isn't me your only family here?" As soon as the question left his mouth, his eyes narrowed slightly, and the air seemed to tense up for a moment.
Oh, what you said makes a lot of sense, but I really want to argue with you, what should I do?
"I feel like General Qin is playing a very grand game." Little Red Riding Hood, who had been watching intently, suddenly had a flash of intelligence and blurted out this to Chaoge.
【Hmm, I think so too. But it has nothing to do with me lol】Chaoge was very open-minded. The person standing at the top of this empire was somewhat similar to her, and neither of them was more confused than the other. But she was willing to show her most harmless side and value her to this extent, so what was there to be ungrateful for?
Even if the two of them end up having this strange relationship that's somewhere between friends and lovers, Chaoge will only feel a little regretful.
"Don't worry about such details, General. Actually, I didn't come out much because of Yan Chen. I just suddenly wanted to skip class and have dinner with you tonight. Are you satisfied with this answer?" Chao Ge blinked, revealing a pure and innocent look. Her round eyes were like those of an innocent little deer, making anyone feel a little soft-hearted.
Especially General Qin, the object of her 100-year-long pursuit.
Even though it wasn't much, Qin Muge could imagine how depressed she would be after being scolded by Yan Chen. Seeing that Chaoge had already come to terms with the matter, he simply didn't care about such details and took her back to the palace as she had asked, and cooked some ordinary home-style dishes.
As the familiar aroma of food lingered in the air, Chaoge, biting her chopsticks, felt a slight dampness on her face from the steam rising from the soup. She asked curiously, "How did you find these things that look just like the original fruit? Uh, you know what I mean?"
Qin Muge knew, of course. He pulled out a chair and sat opposite Chaoge. With his slender fingers, he picked up the chopsticks from the side of the plate and casually replied, "Genetically modified."
Oh, sorry, I forgot that the world is so technologically advanced _(:3)∠)_ My fault, I'll take the blame.
Perhaps both Chaoge and Qin Muge suffer from a strange form of obsessive-compulsive disorder: they feel uncomfortable seeing fruits and vegetables not growing the way they originally did. The difference between the poor and the rich lies in this: the poor, like Chaoge, simply feel uncomfortable, while the rich, like Qin Muge, can simply wave his hand and make things return to their original state.
Discussion: The power of obsessive-compulsive disorder manifested in different people.
Chaoge felt that this life of being able to eat whatever she wanted once again soothed her heart, which had been breaking down from eating strange things at school, and she would not be upset for the time being.
"You've been doing well lately. As for that patent—" Qin Muge ate a few bites elegantly, then put down her chopsticks and began talking about the main reason Yan Chen had criticized Chaoge this time. Chaoge quickly ate a few more bites, stuffing her cheeks full, and looked up at her as alertly as a little hamster, her bright eyes showing her anticipation.
Qin Muge suddenly felt like teasing her, so he simply left that sentence there and asked with a bit of a laugh, "What, I never realized you liked this so much before?"
Chaoge let out a drawn-out "Ugh—" and quickened his chewing, indicating that he had something to say in his defense.
Qin Muge watched her with a patient smile, as if anticipating what she would say. Chaoge swallowed the last bite with difficulty and blurted out, "I need money!"
……What?
Even though Qin Muge was prepared, he didn't expect this guy to actually say something so down-to-earth at the dinner table, a place that satisfies people's basic needs.
I underestimated her after all.
Qin Muge sighed very softly, as if she couldn't understand how anyone could utter such a thoughtless and unrefined lie in front of her. Chaoge, like a miniature emotional radar detector for General Qin, keenly sensed that she was in trouble and quickly added, "Really, look into my sincere eyes."
Seeing that she still had that "I really want to believe your excuses" look on her face, Chaoge was practically swearing to the heavens that she was so poor she had to pawn her pants.
"The person I support is complaining about being poor to me. Shouldn't I reflect on my behavior?" Qin Muge finally stopped playing the "my expression speaks volumes" game with her and spoke in a somewhat sad and remorseful tone, saying this sentence.
Oh wait, let me think! When will I receive the living expenses you sent me?
Qin Muge got up and walked over. Chaoge's mind was filled with the beeping alarms, but she felt embarrassed to say these words.
Immediately afterward, Chaoge's left hand was raised, and Qin Muge pressed a button on her wristband, projecting a blue screen. She then entered the Central Financial System, and after clicking something, data flashed rapidly. Chaoge only saw the final binding button, and before she could even feign a "Wait!" to stop him, she received a notification from Little Red Riding Hood—
Your Crystal Card is now linked to Qin Muge, and your credit limit is shared regardless of whether you have a Crystal Card.
I need some peace and quiet! Why did a simple discussion about my studies turn into me being kept by a sugar daddy?! Why?! In the blink of an eye, I went from a poor wretch who didn't want to spend my dad's money to the empire's top billionaire. Oh, I need some peace and quiet, where are you?
"Am I... am I being kept?" Ban Guan Ge could only squeeze out this sentence through gritted teeth. The wish I couldn't fulfill when I wanted to be a social parasite has been fulfilled in my struggle to become independent and self-reliant. Are you kidding me?
Qin Muge reached out and tapped her cheek, then calmly walked back to her seat, replying lightly, "Take it as you see fit."
Oh, okay, godfather. Oh no, godmother.
Finally, Qin Muge told her that the patent issue was resolved and that she could go back without worry. However, for the entire night, Chaoge felt that she urgently needed a quiet environment to contemplate life.
The second song returned to school in the same way.
I sneaked to the dormitory entrance while no one was watching. I hadn't even changed out of my casual clothes yet, so I absolutely couldn't be recognized... Wait, who's that person standing at my dormitory entrance?!
Chaoge racked her brains and searched the corners of her memory to find that she actually had a tiny bit of a lingering impression of this classmate, whose name seemed to be Sikong Yufu.
Just as she was trying to come up with an excuse to explain her casual attire and how she had obviously managed to evade the routine monitoring system at the entrance, the girl smiled gently at her. Her gentle expression almost made Chaoge think she was seeing Qinghe.
It was Little Red Riding Hood who reminded Chaoge, bringing her back to her senses. She asked with some confusion, "Is something wrong? I'm the only one in this dorm."
The implication is that you haven't contacted the wrong person.
☆ Chapter 41: The Forty-First Evaluation of General Qin
p4 Nebula.
Si Zhongqi was taking a nap in his chair when he heard the noise from the newcomer, but he didn't even lift his eyelids. The expression that he always had on his lips, which he almost never changed, was now almost like a different person. His expressionless face made him look more than frightening than usual.
The newcomer seemed somewhat frightened, his steps hesitant, but he still moved to his side. He said slowly, "Didn't I tell you not to bother me unnecessarily?"
You could feel the tremor in the air. The girl's throat trembled slightly, as if she were trying to hold it in, but finally couldn't help but blurt out, "Father...why did you suddenly summon me back? I was clearly on Tianzi Star—"
When her voice couldn't help but rise a little, Si Zhongqi finally lifted his eyelids, his gaze sharp as a needle's point, piercing her heart and making her face turn pale. "Girls, speak softly. Have you forgotten what I said?"
She was always an arrogant girl who would explode at the slightest provocation in front of others, but in front of Si Zhongqi, she was like a mouse in front of a cat, not daring to utter a single breath, meek and submissive, unable to say another word.
However, Si Zhongqi's voice wasn't harsh; his tone was gentle and soft, without a trace of threat. Yet, somehow, anyone who heard him speak felt a chill run down their spine, as if a layer of cold air had enveloped them. This man's coldness was like a light spring rain, starting as a fine layer that gradually enveloped them, leaving them feeling completely chilled.
"Besides, when did it become your place to question my decision?" As he spoke, a slight smile appeared on his lips, and he could be described as observing his daughter with great interest. To others, it might have seemed like a scene of a loving father and a filial daughter.
The girl was so frightened that she knelt down on the ground, her fingertips trembling uncontrollably. "I'm sorry! That's not what I meant!"
Si Zhongqi slowly raised his hand and gently pinched the bridge of his nose. Even this simple gesture exuded elegance and nobility. A smile returned to his lips; his face was as white as jade, his features distinctly gentle, yet a terrifying chill seemed to emanate from somewhere.
"Look how scared you are. It was just a few words. I won't hold it against you today." With that, he stood up from his chair and walked past her. As he walked, a gentle breeze swept over him, but when it brushed against the girl's face, it felt like a gleaming knife.
Her kneeling body trembled like a sapling blown by a strong wind.
But he didn't speak, so she didn't dare get up from the ground. The cold floor made direct contact with her knees. A small white snake emerged from her sleeve, its golden eyes staring at its master's face before coiling around her hand and remaining motionless.
She looked ahead, some questions still swirling in her mind before she could ask them. For example, she wondered where the marshal, who looked gentle and harmless but was not as terrifying as her father, had gone. And the questions she had asked this time still had no answer.
Red Cloud Galaxy, Tianzi Star.
The girl whom Chaoge vaguely remembered stood before her, her eyes seemingly radiating a natural light. Her long, curved eyelashes partially obscured her vision, leaving the other half like the morning sun. Chaoge was the kind of person who valued first impressions highly, and instantly her liking for this girl increased tenfold, a smile unconsciously appearing on her face.
"Is this Yan Chaoge? I'm Sikong Yufu, from your class. We were in the same group for the mecha maintenance practice yesterday when you weren't here." Just like her first impression, she spoke slowly and politely, which made Chaoge feel guilty for making her wait so long.
Chaoge feigned surprise, showing no remorse for skipping class, and opened the dormitory door, intending to invite the person in for a chat. "Oh, excuse me, when is the assignment due? Are we starting the discussion today?"
She figured the girl was obviously smart and wouldn't hold a grudge about her skipping class. So she naturally ignored the issue.
[The fourth task has begun: Complete the group midterm test with Sikong Yufu. Reward: 500 points. Difficulty: Two stars; failure will deduct 500 points.] While she was considering this, Little Red Riding Hood had already assigned the task, leaving her no choice but to accept it, even though she hadn't intended to.
As expected, Sikong Yufu nodded and explained the homework requirements, seemingly unaware that Chaoge had just skipped class and returned, without mentioning that Chaoge wasn't wearing her school uniform.
"Could you wait for me to change my clothes first? Then we can go to the library together?" Chao Ge opened the door with her wristband and walked inside.
Seeing that she seemed to be waiting at the door, Chaoge caught a glimpse of the pudding she had gotten from Qin Muge on one occasion, and turned to ask the short-haired girl at the door, "If you're okay, come in. Do you want something to eat?"
Sikong Yufu took two steps inside, staring curiously at the orange-yellow, bouncy-looking pudding. Chaoge finished preparing her things, grabbed her clothes, and headed towards the bathroom. Her long, black, curly hair was half a head away from her waist, and her hair color was far from inky black, but her silhouette was still pleasing to the eye.
When Chaoge came out, she hadn't even buttoned up her coat yet, worried that the other person had been waiting for her too long. She already felt a little embarrassed about making someone wait while they were in a separate group, let alone not knowing what they were supposed to do.
A small bite was taken from the orange-yellow soft pudding in front of Sikong Yufu. She was sitting in a chair when she heard Chaoge come out and quickly turned her head. For some reason, her expression reminded Chaoge of a domestic pet waiting for its owner to feed it.
When Chaoge buttoned her clothes, she liked to start from the second button down, revealing a square box around her neck that was no bigger than a thumbnail, which caught Sikong Yufu's eye.
When Chaoge saw her looking over, she asked while continuing to make up for it, "Don't you like sweets?"
Fearing that Chaoge would misunderstand, Sikong Yufu quickly explained, "No, it's just that I rarely get to eat something so delicious, so I'm a little reluctant to finish it."
The spoon she picked up clattered onto the white plate. Seeing her hurried and flustered appearance, Chaoge suddenly thought of someone.
"Oh, Little Red Riding Hood, Qinghe is so heartless. As soon as she left school, she completely forgot about me, forgetting who raised her." She sighed to Little Red Riding Hood.
"I don't know if she has a conscience, but you certainly weren't the one who raised her," Little Red Riding Hood calmly replied to Chaoge.
Chaoge: ...Can you crash if you don't choke me?
I also took out some chilled pudding from the small refrigerator. After finishing one serving, I put the two small white plates in the sink and let them soak in water.
And so the two of them embarked on a pleasant journey of studying at the library.
No.
Just then, Chaoge heard something scratching at the door. Listening more closely, she found it increasingly eerie. Why did it sound so much like sharp claws? Are there stray cats at the school? Oh, sorry, she hadn't seen a single pet since arriving on this planet.
It's as if you can't find any other animals on Tianzixing besides humans. Not to mention cats and dogs, you can't even find a mouse or cockroach.
Chaoge couldn't quite imagine what kind of supernatural development this was.
At first, Sikong Yufu showed some confusion on her face. A few seconds later, she suddenly clapped her hands, let out a soft "ah", and blinked her eyes, exuding an innocent aura as she looked at Chaoge.
One minute later.
Sikong Yufu was holding a small puppy on her lap. The white puppy sat on her lap with its big, round eyes, panting with its pink tongue sticking out, as if it had just crossed mountains and rivers to find them. In fact, it had just come from a few dorm rooms next door.
Sikong Yufu looked at her with round eyes that were exactly like the puppy's, a hint of apology in them. Specifically—pets weren't allowed in the library.
Sikong Yufu said that she remembered the door was closed when she left, but she didn't know why it ran out. She tried to send it back, but the little puppy clung to her trouser leg and wouldn't let go. Its pitiful look with big eyes almost made Chaoge's heart boil!
Yes, you read that right! Chaoge is in an uproar! It's fluctuating! Oh my god, how can there be such an adorable dog?!
Just then, Sikong Yufu's actions revealed a hint of soft-heartedness, so Chaoge suggested that they look up information in the dormitory. After all, the personal computer was connected to the library, and all the information they needed could be accessed instantly.
Just as Chaoge was concentrating on not looking at the adorable little puppy, the little guy took advantage of Sikong Yufu's momentary lapse in attention and trotted up to Chaoge. The toothless creature could only bark once, making her heart flutter with cuteness.
So cute! n(*≧▽≦*)n
The dog seemed completely at ease with strangers, getting very close to Chaoge. Just as Chaoge reached out to pet its head, it quickly licked her palm with its pink tongue, then opened its eyes and looked up to meet her gaze.
Two tiny ears droop down, forming a small triangle on its head. Especially when it tilts its head, it instantly melts Chaoge's heart.
Sikong Yufu was taking notes when she realized the little dumpling was gone. Looking up with some concern, she saw Chaoge happily playing with the little guy. The blue AI beside her had already entered keywords for various data, and more than ten blue screens on the quantum computers were automatically scanning the database. Meanwhile, she was having a wonderful time playing with the puppy.
Sikong Yufu's lips gradually curved into a smile. Looking at this scene, her eyes were as gentle as water, and even the curve of her eyes spoke of tenderness.
The search for information went on until evening. When it was time to go to the cafeteria for dinner, Sikong Yufu saw that her dog was sticking to her and didn't mind, so she volunteered to bring back food for two people.
Perhaps it was because she was in a good mood after so long, but Chaoge felt that today's food couldn't be more delicious!
During the meal, some people curiously asked Sikong Yufu where the pet came from, because they felt they had never seen it before in all their time on Tianzi Star.
Speaking of this, Sikong Yufu looked a little embarrassed. "When I was little, my father was often away from home. Once, he brought it back from another star system so that it could play with me. Although it doesn't grow very big, it has a long lifespan. Recently, the girl I live with had to take a month off work because of some family matters, so I brought it with me."
Oh my god, this isn't an ordinary dog! Tsk, I can't believe it.