The Heartthrob Guide: Dodder of S-Class Sentinels

Chapter 198 Leaving
"Me?" The pretty little boy blinked, then smiled. "I'm going back to my hometown to visit relatives, and I'll also look for a job there."

"Work?" Lin Nan looked him up and down again. "Are you preparing to work at such a young age? Aren't you in school?"

"The events that happened in District 2 recently led to the closure of all schools. I had nowhere to go, so I had to go back to my hometown."

So that's how it is. Not everyone is eligible to buy a house in Zone 2. For ordinary families, it's already a remarkable achievement to be able to send their children to schools in Zone 2. Now that schools are closed, children from other places can only stay at home.

Lin Nan scanned the boy in front of her with her mental power and could not detect any fluctuations in mental power. He was an ordinary person, but because he was so good-looking, he stood out in the crowd.

As he entered the carriage, Lin Nan noticed that several lewd men were secretly staring at him.

The little boy was pretty and delicate-looking, like a porcelain doll. He had a small, millet-sized mole on the tip of his nose, like a coffee bean scattered on the snow. When he smiled, his nostrils trembled slightly, making him look well-behaved and lovable.

In Lin Nan's memory, these kinds of children were especially popular with strange uncles.

In particular, his black hair, black eyes, and fair skin, with his pure East Asian features, are rare and are currently the most popular type.

She hesitated, wondering if she should also spread some of her mental shielding skills to the child, but once she did, her true nature would definitely be exposed. She didn't know his background yet, and doing so would be too risky.

Forget it, let's observe for a while longer.

With that thought in mind, Lin Nan pulled herself together and quietly sat down in her seat.

When it was time to depart, the green train emitted a long whistle and then slowly began to move.

As the train platform receded further and further away from her, Lin Nan felt inexplicably melancholy.

Her destination was the Ninth District Tower, where she became an intern guide. The college had already contacted the person in charge there, and staff from the tower would pick her up as soon as she arrived.

She needs to stay there for a full year to complete her third-year internship, after which she can graduate and become a full-fledged guide.

Before setting off, Lin Nan did some research on District Nine—Granville, where the average annual temperature reaches 42°C and the humidity is consistently above 90%. Especially during the rainy season, the number of insects can exceed 100 billion, of which 37% carry digestive fluids that can dissolve skin. Reptiles average over 10 meters in length, and deadly venom is hidden beneath their scales.

It is said that the place was once the country's largest insect gene laboratory. During the human turmoil, all the experimental subjects mutated due to mental pollution. Now, in the rainforest, even the antennae of butterflies can pierce through the steel plates of mechs.

Hossen specially customized a combat suit for her, which was not only moisture-wicking and breathable but also more durable, so that insects could not harm her when she wore it in the wild. In addition, he thoughtfully raised the collar by two centimeters to prevent certain insects from crawling in through the collar.

The combat suit is lightweight and breathable, and also has a constant temperature regulation function, so Lin Nan can wear it as an undershirt.

The green train clattered and rattled as it gradually pulled out of the main urban area. District 2 was not particularly far from the center, and Lin Nan could still see the majestic figure of the Central White Pagoda in the distance.

"When we can no longer see that tower, it means we have officially entered the 'wilderness'."

The boy beside Lin Nan leaned closer again to talk to her. The sound waves from the White Tower couldn't reach the wilderness, meaning they could be attacked by alien species at any time, and ordinary people were completely defenseless.

"Don't worry, there are police officers in the car. They will protect us if anything happens," Lin Nan reassured him.

“What’s the use of those police officers? They’re just the lowest-ranking sentries.” The little boy pouted and complained, “If they encounter some smarter mutants, they’ll target these police officers first. Once they’ve infected the police officers, it won’t take much effort to kill everyone on the bus.”

Lin Nan: ...

Well, kids these days are so sharp and straightforward.

"Sister, I think we get along quite well. Let's exchange contact information. Where are you going? If you don't have anywhere to go, you can come to my house. My brothers will welcome you."

"Well... no need to trouble yourself. My boss's driver will pick me up, and I'll stay at my boss's house."

"Okay, then we can at least exchange contact information, right?" After saying that, the boy took out his terminal.

For some reason, the little boy developed a strong liking for her. Judging from his appearance, his family should be quite wealthy. She was now an old and ugly middle-aged woman. Why would he want her contact information?
Lin Nan picked at his fingers, thinking of how to refuse, when a burly man in the row in front of him suddenly overturned the tray table and stood up, yelling, "Damn it! You little brat, you've been babbling on and on since the train started! When will you stop? I want to sleep!"

The burly man slammed his rough hand against the back of the seat, making a loud bang: "If you keep talking, believe me, I'll shove my XX into your mouth!"

Perhaps because the little boy was handsome, the big man's words became very vulgar. His shout was as abrupt as a rusty knife splitting a cream cake, and the carriage, which had been half asleep, suddenly became lively, with countless eyes shooting over as if watching a spectacle.

Lin Nan, who was sitting next to the little boy, also became the center of attention, which made her a little flustered, and she hurriedly pulled her baseball cap down even lower.

Her mental shielding ability is closely related to her emotions; she cannot be too frightened, otherwise the skill will malfunction.

Lin Nan wanted to keep a low profile, but the vines in her mind didn't care. They poked their pointed heads out of the soil and watched the two people in front of them like they were watching a show.

This section of the train is the VIP area. Those who can sit here are generally considered to have some money. However, when traveling, the worst thing is to encounter hooligans who have a little money and a little power. They are usually very difficult to deal with.

"Excuse me, we'll be quiet right away and won't disturb you anymore."

Before the war even started, Lin Nan hurriedly said some nice things for the boy, trying to calm things down.

To everyone's surprise, the boy had quite a temper. Hearing the big man's foul language, he jumped onto the seat like a wildcat whose tail had been stepped on and cursed back: "You old bastard, are you spewing filth? Did you charter this carriage? Why can't I speak? You want to shove your rotten cunt into my mouth? Did you not clean your brain in the toilet before you left home? Is it full of shit?!"

Lin Nan: ...

The vines: oO
(End of this chapter)