Didn't you go to Teyvat to earn money to support me?

Time goes back to twenty minutes ago.

The reconstruction of the Fire Chaser Base has been completed, and the tunnels between the buildings have been opened. After seeing Qianjie off, Ying prepared to return to her room.

"The baby's favorite food is Asian cuisine. We're running out of rice, so we need to buy some more. Should we make nigiri sushi or just steam the rice? Pado seems to have said that the beef stock is a bit low. As for fish, sushi is definitely better." Sakura was thinking about these things when her terminal lit up halfway through her walk.

A contact named "Ling" sent me a private message: "Sis, I'm here to visit you!"

The profile picture is of herself, and it seems that Ling is very confident in her appearance. She was originally studying in high school outside, but after the calamity caused by the Herrscher of Restraint, Sakura took her back to the Fire Chaser Base and kept her by her side.

Both sisters are orphans, and they only have each other as family. Sakura has always taken care of her younger sister, and the two sisters have a very close relationship. Similarly, the two sisters look alike, both with long pink hair. Sakura is four years older and slightly taller and more mature, while Ling is a vibrant and energetic high school girl.

They've been at the base for two days now. They were originally supposed to be housed in the researchers' vacant living quarters, but since many people had recently died there, most of the houses were empty, making it feel rather eerie. Ling couldn't stand it after just one day and insisted on moving in with Sakura. Sakura, unable to refuse her sister, had no choice but to agree, and it seems they've arrived now.

Sakura: Shall I come pick you up?

Ling: I'm here! Are you home? I'm going in now?

Sakura suddenly thought of the doll who was still taking a bath. It seemed that he didn't have any clothes prepared for him, because normally Sakura would prepare clothes in his size for him. Given Eve's self-care ability, he would just wait there for someone to help him dress. Sometimes Sakura even wondered if she was raising a little lover or a little son. However, even the most impatient Möbius had to obediently serve him, which was quite interesting when she thought about it that way.

But if Ling goes in and finds Eve walking out naked and wet after taking a bath, she'll be terrified! Her whole worldview will collapse! How is she supposed to explain to Ling that her sister also has needs, and that even though he's young, he's already her boyfriend and she still has to call him brother-in-law?

Sakura hadn't thought that far ahead at all! Now that I think about it, it's ridiculous!

However, before she could stop her, Ling had already sent out her next message.

"Wow...I've already seen the doll you were talking about, sis! I've heard you praise it every day, but I never thought it was true this time!"

"So cute! Absolutely adorable!"

"Sis, you've been keeping a beauty hidden away! Is this your little brother Eve from the Fire Chaser Base? How can he be like this? His skin is even better than mine! He's as beautiful as a porcelain doll!"

"Is he really a boy? That's amazing!"

The chat window popped up like beans spilling from a bamboo tube, making Sakura breathe a slight sigh of relief. It seemed that at least the doll had found some clothes to wear; indeed, her years of common sense training had paid off. There was no need to be nervous then. Sakura rubbed her ears and strode towards her room.

Sakura: That's the doll I've told you about many times. You two should get along well.

After a pause of about several tens of seconds, Ling sent a message.

"Sis, why don't you go buy something to eat first? I'm so hungry, I want tempura! Oh, and sis, your little sister finally escaped from that shattered world to be with you, how about a welcome-back feast? How about we have sukiyaki tonight!"

Sakura chuckled. Sukiyaki and tempura—just as expected, these were Ling's favorite foods.

Sakura: It takes a lot of time to buy these things. Getting supplies is so troublesome these days; you have to wait for several hours.

A reply came quickly, and for some reason, Sakura vaguely felt that Ling's response seemed somewhat excited.

"Okay, sis, it doesn't matter how long it takes, I don't care! As long as I can eat your delicious cooking, it's all okay! I don't mind waiting, not at all!"

She must have suffered a lot out there. During these several collapses, Ling must have been living in fear, unable to eat or sleep properly. Now that she's finally back by her sister's side, she can finally relax and have a good meal.

Sakura felt sorry for her sister's plight and secretly decided that she would cook the most of her signature dishes for Ling's welcome dinner that night, so that Ling and Wawa would eat until their bellies were full!

But she still asked, "What about the baby? Ling, ask the baby what she wants to eat tonight?"

For some reason, there was no response for a long time this time. Sakura shook her head, guessing that Ling was probably playing games with Doll. Doll lacked playmates his own age; only Gretsch was willing to play with him, but Aponia kept a close watch on him, so he was always lonely. Although Ling looked a bit older than him, the lively Ling should be able to play together. Doll was different now than he was two years ago; he no longer regarded humans as ants.

For example, he has already mastered the ability to control his muscle strength and gently conquer those non-fusion warrior girls.

So, off to buy groceries!

Sakura's pretty face suddenly flushed slightly.

—How about we buy some oysters? After all, it's her turn to take care of the baby these days. Or maybe we can... give the baby some nourishment.

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"It was just a dream..."

Ling muttered to herself.

How could this be? How could this be? This boy looks so young. I thought he was just a little puppy who would be bullied and cry. How did he suddenly turn into a wolf?

It's just a dream, no need to worry about it. I'm still in high school, the prettiest girl in my class. The Asian continent hasn't suffered the devastation of the Collapse, and I've never been to a terrifying place like the Moth Chaser. The world is beautiful, the earth is safe, the sky is blue, the sea is blue, and I haven't been polluted in the slightest.

The girl, struggling to get out of bed and pour herself a glass of water, rubbed her aching back and looked at the boy sleeping peacefully on the bed, repeating these words to herself.

Otherwise, she didn't know how long it would take for her head, which had been almost burned out by the impact, to cool down. And now, she didn't even know if she had regained her senses; she was nearly exhausted.

Chapter Nine: Catch the thief red-handed, catch two thieves in the act!

After finishing her water, Ling looked at the boy who was already soundly asleep on the bed, took off her black stockings, put them in her bag, and then pouted.

She knew she was wrong. She had thought the boy who looked like a porcelain doll was just a kept woman by the Fire Moth, but after she tasted him herself, she realized that the boy had already been trained to be a seasoned womanizer. Moreover, unlike his delicate and innocent appearance, Eve was far more assertive than her.

Although I can't describe it in detail, Ling quickly lost control, switching sides in about three minutes. Eve had ordered her to wear that alluring bodysuit, and she was vaguely instructed to change into several different outfits during that time.

Ling didn't even know why she didn't have the slightest thought of resistance. In front of this porcelain doll, she was as docile as a kitten... although Eve seemed to be the more kittenish one.

"I just didn't expect my sister to have so many styles of clothes and dresses. Sakura, you're really good at disguising yourself." Ling looked at the various strange clothes stored in the hidden compartment, such as black stockings bodysuits, backless and off-shoulder sweater dresses, white stockings with nurse uniforms, and even JK uniforms.

Ling really couldn't imagine that this was the elegant and virtuous Sakura who would wear such clothes. In all those unknown nights over the years, how many beautiful dreams had her beloved Sakura and this boy had that were not for outsiders to know? If those soldiers who had secretly loved Sakura and pursued her for several years in the "Poisonous Chrysalis" unit knew that the cold and resolute girl in their hearts had finally fallen for a handsome boy who didn't even weigh half as much as them, and let him have whatever he wanted, they would go crazy if they were still alive.

It's true that everyone has a hidden side.

But perhaps Eve herself was just a "tool" used by the Fire Moth to relax Sakura and the other Fusion Warriors? Ling suddenly realized that she wasn't even a Fusion Warrior. An ordinary person had been tormented for so long, and she was only physically exhausted. She was actually very relaxed, and although her body was sore, it didn't hurt. She didn't feel like the female prisoners who were tortured by Eve, as rumored.

On the contrary, she felt only happiness and contentment.

That seemed to be the case. Ling remembered that she only felt a brief pain when saying goodbye to the girl before forgetting the pain and immersing herself in the warmth bestowed upon her by the boy. Apart from her brain being overloaded, her body was actually under no pressure. It wasn't just a feeling; there was indeed a force flowing through her body that could even soothe her if she became too excited and experienced shortness of breath or a rapid heartbeat.

This is……

The power of the Black Abyss White Flower?

No wonder he left Eve with a white flower; he was the perfect stress reliever, allowing for complete relaxation and rejuvenation from mind to body. No wonder the higher-ups at Moth Chaser have treasured him for so many years, and even a resolute girl like Sakura has fallen for his gentle charms.

Imagine you are a soldier, constantly fighting for your homeland, exhausted both physically and mentally. Every time you return home, your beautiful, petite wife opens her arms to comfort you, allowing you to take what you need and healing your inner wounds. Even the most ruthless and bloodthirsty man couldn't resist such a lovely wife, could he? If men can't resist, how much more so women? Girls are often more sensitive and easily moved than boys.

Ling finally felt a pang of guilt. Sakura loved this child so much, yet Ling, as Sakura's equally beloved younger sister, had secretly taken her place.

At this moment, the sleeping boy's breathing became slightly rapid, his brows furrowed, and his body slightly contorted, appearing quite restless. He reached out unconsciously, groping for something on the bed, and even in his sleep, he showed a helpless expression, as if he had lost all protection.

Looking at the young man, Ling glanced at the time displayed on the terminal and roughly estimated that Ying wouldn't be able to return immediately. After hesitating for a while, she gently lay down and held Shen Liang in her arms.

Finally, instead of a mere grasp, he found a smooth, hot body. Shen Liang's panicked expression vanished. He wrapped his arms around Ling's slender waist, his face naturally nestled between two not-so-large, spherical objects. He seemed a little puzzled, but still didn't react. He gently clamped his legs around Ling's thighs, stopped moving around, and simply drifted back into a sweet dream while embracing the slightly taller JK girl.

Ling sighed. She knew the child was mistaking her for Ying, which was normal. She and Ying used the same shower gel and shampoo, and both had a familiar scent to Shen Liang. He couldn't tell the difference when he was asleep... and he couldn't tell the difference even when he was awake.

But do I need to hold someone to fall asleep?

I feel so insecure... oh, baby.

Feeling the slightly warm body of this young man with his vigorous vitality, Ling's expression was complicated. Guilt for her sister and love for the doll flickered in her heart at the same time. In the end, she just hugged Shen Liang tightly and listened to his even breathing on her chest.

—I'm sorry, sister, but I really didn't have any lustful thoughts.

Actually, Sakura seems to have misunderstood. This wasn't the first time Ling had met Eve; she had known her even longer than Sakura.

After Sakura attacked Mei as the top assassin of the Poison Chrysalis unit, Ling visited her as a family member. At that time, Sakura did not know that she was going to join the Fire Moth, but she was actually imprisoned in the Fire Moth's prison.

Ling was essentially under house arrest during those days, and that's when she met Eve.

At that time, she was still in junior high school. When they met, Eve had just received a mission from Möbius's "Infinite" experiment to go to prison to reform Sakura. The two met at a vending machine. At that time, Ling was trying to get the milk on the top shelf, but even if she stood on tiptoe and jumped, she couldn't reach it.

Shen Liang stood watching for a long time. He probably couldn't have imagined that someone would be so stupid as to not even know how to insert coins to buy milk. The Moth Chaser vending machine only required selecting the beverage on the interface and inserting coins, and the machine would automatically push down the desired drink. Ling's method, however, was to scan a code to open the door and then take the drink herself.

In fact, the reason why the Fire Moths kept the old coin-operated method was because they were worried about the base being damaged by power outages or attacks. Some survivors could also use the mechanical method to quickly drink some beverages to increase their chances of survival. While scanning a code is quick, it is useless without internet or power.

Shen Liang was watching when Ling, who was kicking the machine in anger, saw him. She was initially stunned by the handsome young man with black hair and red eyes, but after a long while, she realized that she was just staring at him. She immediately put her hands on her hips in anger and said, "What are you looking at! You're watching a lady in trouble! Can't you come and help me?"

After all, Ling was a popular school beauty with many admirers. She had always been a proud and sexy girl, and she didn't feel that her looks were inferior to Eve's.

“But I’m shorter than you,” Eve replied simply.

Ling glanced at him and found that, indeed, this handsome young boy, although outstanding in temperament, was less than 1.5 meters tall, a perfect example of a cute boy.

Frustrated, Ling kicked the vending machine again. This time, she kicked something wrong, the malfunction indicator light came on, and the next second, the robot sweeping trash nearby immediately turned towards her. A cold, synthesized voice announced: "Hello visitor, malicious damage to public facilities. Your penalty is Level Four. Please proceed to the base's tax office to pay the fine. Any resistance or escape will result in a minimum of one year imprisonment and community service. Please do not..."

Ling was furious, but she knew that the Fire Chaser Base was not a place where she could act recklessly. Suppressing her anger at wanting to kick the robot, she was about to leave when Eve suddenly stood in front of her, holding up her terminal with the screen facing the robot vacuum.

The robot stopped abruptly. After scanning the code with a laser, it switched to a gentler, synthesized female voice: "Good evening, little brother Eve. How may I help you?"

"I'll handle this."

"Do you wish to use Level A access to erase this violation record?"

"confirm."

The robot emitted a "beep" sound and then went to the side to clean up the spilled drinks.

Eve turned to look at the stunned high school girl, her tone still calm: "You're a visitor, so I guess you don't have any points at the Fire Chaser Base, and therefore can't pay the fine. According to procedure, you'd be directly imprisoned. By the time those people remember you, you might have already been imprisoned for five or six days, so I'm just clearing your name. Don't beat up the vending machine next time."

Ling thought he was so handsome! Although he was still very young and just a pretty little boy, he already clearly had the aura of a cool and aloof CEO in the future! This style is what a "cute boy" should be like in a novel. Nowadays, on the internet, there are all sorts of old men in their twenties or thirties who call themselves "cute boys" just because they are a little short and know how to act cute and greasy. The difference is just too big!

But she still curled her lip, "I originally thought the Firemoths were all scientists and fusion warriors, a small world without privileged classes, where procedural justice was upheld. Now it seems they're nothing special."

Shen Liang put away his terminal and said calmly, "The research I conduct for the Fire Chaser Moth every year is of immeasurable value. I myself am one of the perfect achievements of this base, and everyone likes me. So my attitude can represent the procedural justice of the Fire Chaser Base. Is there a problem?"

Wow, what a narcissistic statement!

Ling felt that even mockery wasn't enough to express her feelings. This guy was so arrogant! Although it matched her ideal aesthetic, he was just incredibly arrogant. What did he mean by "I am the perfect achievement"? What did he mean by "Everyone likes me, so I am the justice of this place"? Good heavens, don't you think he's just being childish? Did he think he was being so domineering and powerful? He really does have the mind of a child!

But just as she was about to speak, she saw Eve's unwavering gaze. She was slightly taken aback and suddenly realized that he didn't think he was being domineering or acting childish. He was simply stating his opinion naturally, as if stating a fact.

He genuinely thought that way, and most importantly, he actually did it, and he did receive a response.