Starting from Douluo Continent, I've become a god through daily check-ins.

Chapter 318 Heart-to-Heart Talk

Inside the command center, Seven and Hatch were talking to the Doctor. The Doctor asked them, "You haven't contacted them, have you?"

"No," Hatch replied.

The doctor said with satisfaction, "Very good. If the children are interfered with, this plan will fall through."

Seventh Sister asked, "Doctor, I don't understand. If this continues, all our efforts will be in vain. Those who survived in this condition will be a huge asset to the 'Dads' in the future. If we're going to continue testing, we should at least give them the bare minimum..."

The professor said, "You're still so stubborn. You've been down this path before, haven't you?"

Hearing the doctor's words, Seven Sister was stunned for a moment, but the doctor ignored Seven Sister's reaction and said to Hatch, "Eight, I'll leave the rest to you as well." After saying this, the doctor cut off the communication.

"Doctor!" Seventh Sister was shocked for a moment, and finally could only sigh helplessly and say, "Really, what does this mean?" After saying this, Seventh Sister's head suddenly started to hurt, and Hachi stood opposite Seventh Sister, watching quietly.

In the warehouse, Goro and Jingchen sorted all the resources and put them on the shelves. Goro said, "It's been a month since then. How long are we supposed to wait?"

"Do you want to go into battle as soon as possible?" Jing Chen asked.

Goro looked up at Jingchen, paused for a moment, then lowered his head slightly and said, "We've all been through battles where we could have died at any moment. Suddenly not having to pilot is actually a bit unsettling." Goro stood up halfway through his sentence, smiling at Jingchen. "But it's quite a surprise. I always thought you were the most dedicated person to piloting the FRANXX."

Jing Chen chuckled softly, "Who knows? Maybe after experiencing a battle like that before, there's some lingering trauma in their hearts."

……

Zero Two stood in the courtyard, lazily stretching and basking in the post-battle sunshine. Jing Chen had finished dealing with the warehouse matters for Goro and walked into the greenhouse, where Xin was also waiting. Xin was somewhat surprised to see Jing Chen's arrival.

"You want me to cut your hair? What's wrong all of a sudden?" Xin asked, somewhat surprised.

Jing Chen said, "Well... can't I consider this a farewell to my past self?"

Xin shook her head repeatedly, "No problem, if you trust me."

Jing Chen sat on the flower bed, and Xin stood in front of him. Considering their height difference, Jing Chen lowered his head slightly to make it easier for Xin. Xin held a pair of scissors and focused on cutting Jing Chen's hair. Watching the silvery-white hair falling from above, Jing Chen actually saw Ling's image in those falling strands. That boy with short black hair and a cheerful smile—or perhaps…his past that he could never return to?

"Actually, now that I think about it, I find it quite funny." Xin was taken aback when she suddenly heard Jing Chen speak, and her hands paused for a moment. But soon, Xin smiled and continued cutting Jing Chen's hair.

"Originally, I could have handled many things on my own, but I was powerless, without strength, without ability, without partners. I was quite depressed during that time. I kept thinking, why am I here? What is my purpose here? That period was truly disheartening, but then I met you all. You pulled me out of that abyss step by step. Isn't it ridiculous of me?"

Jing Chen wasn't just making things up. During the time Xin was cutting his hair, Jing Chen had thought a lot. His journey—no, it could only be described as a wandering journey—from the very beginning of Douluo Continent to the current National Team… although he had met many people, upon reflection, Jing Chen realized that he seemed to have accomplished nothing. His words didn't just mean that; as for what other meanings they held, it wasn't really important anymore.

Xin, who was cutting Jing Chen's hair, smiled and shook her head. "Hmm, no. I've always felt that you've been carrying too much on your own, Jing Chen. Before you regained your memories, I felt that you were at your most relaxed. You might not have noticed, but I did. When I first saw you here, I felt that you were carrying a lot. Especially after you regained your memories, I felt that you were carrying even more and more. Actually, you don't need to carry so much on your own. You still have me, and you still have us. We are all your companions. You don't need to carry so much alone. We can all share some of the burden for you."

"With great power comes great responsibility. I remember when Zero regained his memories, he entrusted all of you to me. I can't let him down, and I don't want to see you get hurt in battle again," Jing Chen said.

Xin shook her head. "No, Jingchen, you can't think like that. We are all your companions, and we are willing to share your burdens. So, don't push yourself so hard anymore; you need to relax a bit."

Jing Chen fell silent. He knew Xin was right; he really needed to relax. He hadn't really relaxed for the past month. Although he knew the plot of "National Team," he couldn't guarantee that the butterfly effect after his transmigration wouldn't occur. Jing Chen didn't even dare to imagine the consequences of the butterfly effect. He didn't want any uncertainties to arise. However, Xin's words also gave him a lot of inspiration. Indeed, he still had companions, and besides companions, he also had a harem.

"Yes, Xin, thank you." Jing Chen smiled slightly and said to Xin.

"You're welcome. Okay, it's all cut. Take a look for yourself." Xin took a small step back, bent down, and handed Jing Chen a mirror.

Jing Chen took the mirror and looked at himself from left to right, but couldn't find anything wrong. After looking at it carefully, Jing Chen realized that the hairstyle Xin had given him was the same hairstyle Ling had before.

"How is it?" Xin asked with a smile.

Jing Chen smiled and said, "Xin's craftsmanship is really good."

As she spoke, Jing Chen suddenly noticed the book in Xin's pocket. She tilted her head and looked at it. Xin realized something and was about to cover it up, but then she thought that Jing Chen had seen it before, so she simply took the book out and asked Jing Chen, "By the way, Jing Chen, do you want to continue reading? I haven't finished reading it yet."

Jing Chen smiled and nodded, "Okay."

The two knelt on the ground, looking at the book between them. Xin's attention was entirely on the book, while Jing Chen, this pervert, was completely focused on Xin. People say that serious men are the most handsome, but Jing Chen realized today that serious women are also the most beautiful and attractive, especially a lovely girl like Xin.

(End of this chapter)