In the name of supernatural powers

Chapter 187 Lu Li's Reunion
Gu Yun took a small step back, looking at the female colonel in front of her, a sense of fear inexplicably arose in her heart.

She works at the research institute mainly studying the ancient god circle. She often sees third and fourth-order superhumans, or seeks out people with special supernatural abilities to cooperate in research, or acts as a doctor for people whose supernatural abilities have problems.

The Supernatural Power Institute can and will take care of anything related to supernatural powers.

Gu Yun had already figured out a pattern: supernatural powers not only affect the personality of the holder, but may also affect the people around them.

This person's supernatural abilities are at least an extremely important part of the Heavenly Gang sequence.

Seeing that Gu Yun didn't speak, Li Dongxue asked again, "What did you call him?"

"A Zhao..."

Gu Yun realized what was going on and frowned, saying, "What I call him is none of your business."

Adding the suffix 'a' before a character in a person's name is a very normal way of addressing them in Nankaido. It is often used between friends or close acquaintances.

In recent years, young people have come to like using affectionate terms of address to build closer relationships.

Gu Yun was just saying it casually and didn't think she had any close relationship with Lu Zhao. They were just nodding acquaintances.

But what does that have to do with you?
This is what she's unhappy about.

Li Dongxue's gaze was deep and unsettling. She really wanted to know what the relationship was between this little bitch and Lu Zhao, but she couldn't ask too many questions because of her current position.

Just like at the meeting a while ago, she really wanted to slap Lu Zhao, but that was all she wanted to do.

Before personal emotions, she is a soldier.

Since entering military school at the age of eighteen, Li Dongxue has been a soldier, so she shouldn't lack this sense of responsibility.

Li Dongxue composed herself, the oppressive feeling that had been permeating the surroundings disappeared, and everyone's hair stopped standing on end.

She said, "We have medical superhumans in our camp; you can go and take a look first."

"Oh, thank you."

Gu Yun was a little confused.

I really wanted to use my supernatural powers to calculate it, but I had just calculated it for Lu Zhao, so I couldn't use it a second time right away.

The supernatural abilities of fortune telling can create information out of thin air, but the cost of this is enormous.

She always has dark circles under her eyes because of the energy she consumes; the energy she takes in and converts often cannot keep up with the energy she expends.

Li Dongxue turned to the guard beside her and instructed him, "Go and notify the military doctor to come and take a look. Remember not to let him escape. If I don't see him when I go later, I can expect to be promoted."

The first sentence was spoken at normal volume, while the second sentence could only be heard by the guards.

The guard was clearly taken aback.

What did he mean by "don't let him get away"? But when he heard about the promotion, he immediately understood.

"Yes!"

Li Dongxue turned to the inspecting cadres and said, "Comrades, please follow me."

The group followed Li Dongxue to transfer to military vehicles and headed towards the front-line battlefield to observe the actual situation.

This is also a federal project.

All officials, whether civil or military, must have experience on the front lines of the battlefield to prevent future invasions by monsters and ensure that officials can perform their command functions properly.

The federal government requires every officer to be able to take on a front-line command position in times of crisis, and every professional sergeant to be able to mobilize a militia force on the spot.

Gu Yun couldn't stand Li Dongxue's subtle gaze, so she ran off to check on Lu Zhao.
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Infirmary.

When Gu Yun found the place, she saw Lu Zhao squatting in a deserted corner smoking from afar.

She walked closer, held out her hand, and said, "Give me one."

Lu Zhao looked surprised and asked, "You smoke?"

Gu Yun retorted, "Why can't I smoke? It's not like it's illegal or a crime."

Lu Zhao thought about it and realized that there was nothing wrong with it, except that most women who smoke have a negative stereotype.

He handed her one, along with a lighter, saying, "Differences in education between men and women mean that girls are more obedient from a young age."

Gu Yun's image doesn't seem like that of someone who smokes, drinks, and goes to bars.

“I don’t smoke, but my dad told me not to, but I insisted on trying it.”

"That's pretty stupid."

"Isn't it stupid of you to smoke?"

"I was under a lot of pressure."

"I'm also under a lot of pressure, working eighteen hours a day in the lab."

Lu Zhao couldn't refute it; this person's main trait was rebellion.

"What do you usually do? Do you work eighteen hours a day?"

"The supplements you're drinking were all developed by us. What do you think I'm doing?"

The two chatted casually while smoking, their relationship more distant and normal than an ambiguous romantic one.

It's rare for two people to hit it off immediately. Lu Zhao was eloquent and good-looking, and Gu Yun was an alumna with high academic qualifications, which is why they were able to start a conversation.

Normally, when Shen Sanzheng tries to talk to Gu Yun, the two can barely exchange a single sentence out of ten.

Gu Yun couldn't help but ask, "What's your relationship with that female colonel? She kept glaring at me the whole way here, which made my heart race."

"You're not a jerk, are you? What kind of emotional debt did you incur that you've now gotten yourself into trouble with me?"

Lu Zhao remained silent for a while, then kept quiet and did not answer.

Many things don't need to be discussed or explained, especially since he and Gu Yun are just nodding acquaintances who get along well in the same circle.

If Lin Zhiyan pressed him for answers, he would have an obligation to reply, as Gu Yun was not even worth mentioning.

"If you don't want to answer, that's fine, but remember to explain for me that we'll be traveling back and forth here every weekend for the next month, and I don't want to be bullied by the female colonel."

Gu Yun finished smoking the cigarette, leaving only half a puff, then stubbed it out and complained, "With your current status, why are you still smoking Jia Tianxia cigarettes? People who are one level below you are already smoking special green-label cigarettes."

"I have some special green-label products in my room. Come to my room later and I'll get you a box."

As she spoke, Gu Yun felt her hair stand up again. She turned her head and saw a tall figure standing at the corner in the distance.

The female colonel seemed to have only heard the last sentence.

Gu Yun twitched the corners of her mouth. She suspected that it wasn't Lu Zhao who was going to suffer a bloody disaster, but herself.

"You guys keep talking, I'll be going now."

After saying that, Gu Yun ran away in a flash.

A beautiful woman can be a source of trouble, but she was just a researcher and couldn't possibly enjoy that.

At this moment, eyes were drawn from all directions: the cadre team that came to conduct on-site inspections, the soldiers on duty nearby, and the military personnel who came from the vicinity upon hearing the news.

In an instant, countless people came to watch.

Lai Tung-suet stayed on Tuen Mun Island for four months, but thanks to her amazing strength and appearance...

In times of war, she always took the lead, transforming into a bolt of lightning to annihilate the invading monsters.

Therefore, while being criticized by the Cangwu Command, he also gained a lot of popularity.

In the military, a predominantly male environment, women naturally receive attention, especially a strong woman.

The aura emanating from the Five Thunder Divine Power makes it hard for anyone not to notice her.

Li Dongxue took three steps closer and reached out her hand. Lu Zhao was already prepared to be hit.

Whatever the reason, it was definitely his fault; they had fought before when they were kids.

Li Dongxue looked at Wen Jing, who was once invincible in the orphanage.

After starting high school, she suddenly changed gender, grew her hair long, and began to look more and more like a woman. In the blink of an eye, the tomboy who loved to fight had become a high school girl wearing a skirt.

After a long while, the expected slap did not come.

Her slender, fair hands straightened Lu Zhao's collar, and a familiar fragrance wafted into his nose.

It smelled like a very ordinary lemon soap.

Back when we were in the nursing home, bath supplies were provided, but Old Tang used his connections to get a lot of them from the rationing department.

Therefore, there are all sorts of brands of soap, shower gel, and shampoo.

Lu Zhao had been using lemon-scented soap. Later, because he needed to take care of Lu Xiaotong, Lao Tang arranged a private room for him with a bathroom.

Li Dongxue would often come to borrow it, and at the same time, she would help Lu Zhao bathe Lu Xiaotong.

The orphanage was like a big family, where everyone ate, lived, and used the same things, and gradually developed their own unique characteristics.

After Li Dongxue straightened his collar, she looked at him quietly without saying a word.

Lu Zhao felt a little uneasy under his gaze and awkwardly laughed, "Long time no see."

"It's been a long time indeed."

Li Dongxue smelled the smoke but didn't show any disgust. She simply asked calmly, "When did you learn to smoke?"

"Four years ago, I was under a lot of pressure, so I started smoking."

Lu Zhao smoked in his previous life, and he had originally decided to quit smoking in this life.

"A lot must have happened."

Li Dongxue said, "I still have duties to perform. Let's find a place to talk after five o'clock."

It's not about asking questions, it's about making a decision.

Lu Zhao couldn't think of a reason to refuse, so he could only nod in agreement.

Only when facing Li Dongxue could he not be as assertive as he was with others. Even considering Lu Xiaotong's three years of 'nurturing grace,' he couldn't refuse.

Li Dongxue turned and left without causing a major disturbance, and there was no violation of discipline.

The surrounding audience was disappointed, and the crowd dispersed without needing to be called.

While the news that Li Dongxue is suspected of having a boyfriend is heartbreaking, Li Daxiao's promotion to officer is even more frightening.

The first level involves grueling training; the second level involves spot checks on combat skills and a flurry of blows; and the third level involves a contest where a kick sends the opponent flying three or four meters.

The old professor approached and said, "Comrade Lu, you're really lucky with women, just like I was in my youth. But we're leaving at 4:30, so Colonel Li might have to take you home then."

"You'd better seize this opportunity. According to the inside information I have, this Colonel Li has a very promising future."

Lu Zhao asked, "Professor, how did you solve this problem when you were young?"

The old professor chuckled and said, "Stay away from outstanding members of the opposite sex unless you really want to spend your life with them. I couldn't resist the temptation and got hooked right away."

Half past four in the afternoon.

As the cadre inspection team prepared to leave, Gu Yun waved to Lu Zhao through the window and said, "Zhao, if I don't see you tomorrow, I'll call the police for you."

As the vehicle left the camp, the surrounding soldiers' gazes seemed to be drawn to Lu Zhao, albeit subtly.

Some people in the crowd were whispering among themselves, as if someone was encouraging others to go and cause trouble.

Phrases like, "Would Colonel Lai be interested in a pretty boy? Let's go test his skills; he might be a coward," and "The most beautiful girl in Tuen Mun can't be snatched away by a pretty boy," are common.

Then no one bothered Lu Zhao, because military law was as strict as a mountain.

Anyone who dares to lay a hand on someone will be taken away by the military supervisor the next day. If the reason is jealousy, then the problem is even bigger.

On a small scale, the entire company would be criticized; on a larger scale, it would indicate a problem with the discipline and conduct of the entire corps.

The federal administration is already in trouble; if the military also has problems, then we're completely doomed.

People might joke around a bit in private, but if someone actually tries to go for it, their teammates will pin them to the ground.

If Lu Zhao were also a comrade-in-arms from the same battalion, the situation wouldn't be so serious; internal problems can be resolved internally.

Competitions, consultations, assessments, and so on—there are always ways to compete through formal channels.

About half an hour later, Li Dongxue drove a Jeep to Lu Zhao and said, "Get in."

Lu Zhao sat in the passenger seat, and the car started and drove towards Cangwu.

With no outsiders watching, only the two of them remained in the cramped space of the vehicle.

Li Dongxue glanced at the road conditions without speaking.

Lu Zhao observed her out of the corner of his eye. The last time they met was during her summer vacation after her freshman year. At that time, Li Dongxue had just returned from military school, had cut her hair short, and had tanned her skin to a wheat color.

Now her hair is longer and thicker than ever before.

This is likely due to taking too many high-quality health supplements; the nutrition is too abundant.

Lu Zhao's hair has been growing fast lately, and he needs to get it cut every two weeks.

She has now grown up completely.

With striking and well-defined features, his eyes beneath his sword-like eyebrows reveal the unwavering resolve born from years of military service.

She has become dignified, resolute, and imposing.

No one is indispensable for growth.

Thinking of this, Lu Zhao felt much lighter.

This was also one of his original intentions in breaking off contact; he didn't want Li Dongxue to live in the false memories created by the life bone.

Lu Zhao asked, "Where are we going?"

Li Dongxue replied, "Go home."

Two hours later, in the Blue Sky District of Cangwu City.

The orphanage was located here. Lu Zhao and Li Dongxue got out of the car and looked at the somewhat dilapidated gate of the orphanage.

The iron gate was rusty, the name of the Blue Sky Nursing Home was missing the character "Sky", and only an old incandescent light bulb remained at the entrance.

It drew a white circle in the darkness.

“Zhao”.

A cool and calm voice came from beside him; this was her nickname for him.

Lu Zhao turned his head and saw a snow-white palm slap him with lightning speed, hitting him squarely on the right cheek, knocking his head to the side.

Snapped!
When he straightened his head, he saw Li Dongxue staring at him with red eyes.

"You bastard."

In the barracks, she was a soldier, a frontline commander responsible for protecting the country and its people. Her personal emotions and preferences could not take precedence over her duties.

Now that they're home, she's no longer a soldier.

January in Namhae-dong is cold, and the evening wind is strong. Her long hair, which reaches her knees, flutters in the wind like a cloak.

It briefly obscured her strength and her dignity.

(End of this chapter)