The Imperial base was bustling with activity.

One warship after another took off and returned to their positions. Personnel were reorganized and the wounded were transferred. All departments were making final preparations for returning to the capital planet.

The soldiers stationed at the base watched enviously as others packed their bags, their eyes red with envy.

Ning Yi, however, had no time to pack his luggage, which was several times more than others.

He stared speechlessly at the burly leopard male on the hospital bed.

Mo Chenyuan lay on his back, breathing steadily, the muscle lines of his body rising and falling with his breath, appearing and disappearing.

"...Did she faint?"

Are you sure he's not asleep?

The old professor sat on the stool next to him, sighing with a worried expression: "Sigh, he's been unconscious for days. We've been giving him IV fluids every day, but he just won't wake up. I don't know what's wrong..."

Ning Yi frowned: "Have you had Therapist Su come to see you?"

The old professor shook his head. "Therapist Su is now the leader of the military's therapists. He's very busy and doesn't have time to deal with this kid."

Ning Yi's eyes darted around.

"Oh, so he has it now."

He smiled politely at the old professor and said, "Don't worry, I'll go and fetch Therapist Su right now."

The old professor looked bewildered: "Huh?"

Ning Yi had already turned and walked out, her steps light and graceful.

He had to fool Su Chen into coming over, even if it meant lying, just to get the design blueprints for the military robot!

The old professor watched him walk away, then looked back at Mo Chenyuan on the bed and shook his head.

This kid has really had a lot of bad luck.

He had just stood up to leave when he opened the door and his eyes met those of the person outside who was about to push it open.

"Your Highness, Princess! What are you doing here?"

Jiang Zhixia stood at the door, still in the position of knocking.

"Oh, Professor, I heard Mo Chenyuan fainted?"

Seeing the old professor open the door, she simply peeked into the ward and immediately saw the motionless figure on the bed.

"Let me see, what's wrong with him?"

The old professor was somewhat apprehensive.

Where did Mo Chenyuan get such good fortune to have the princess come to see him in person?

He quickly stepped aside, leading the princess to the bedside while explaining.

"Sigh, he fainted for no reason! It was that time you came back to get the materials, when you teleported away, he was right next to you, and then he suddenly fainted and hasn't woken up yet."

Jiang Zhixia paused in her steps.

Was Mo Chenyuan nearby when I teleported away for the last time?

After thinking it over carefully, I do think there were indeed people around me at the time.

But when she used teleportation, she was dizzy herself, so she didn't have time to pay attention to others.

She grabbed the system: "What's it to you?"

System: 【…No, nothing!】

Cough cough, although it was an accident that I absorbed Mo Chenyuan's luck at the time, the energy that the luck had transformed into was later ruthlessly snatched away by the big white flower.

But luckily, there was still a tiny bit left.

Under the ruthless and exploitative Jiang Zhixia, this tiny bit of luck made it feel comfortable for several days.

If Jiang Zhixia finds out I'm sneaking a bite, I'm totally doomed.

Jiang Zhixia didn't quite believe it and carefully examined its remaining energy.

Seeing that the system energy was still stuck at the edge of weak operation, I temporarily believed it.

She walked to the bedside and looked down at the male on the bed.

This chauvinistic oddball looked quite normal even when he was unconscious.

Mo Chenyuan has high brow bones, deep-set eyes, and a strong jawline.

This guy usually has a very arrogant look in his eyes, and coupled with his unpleasant way of speaking, people subconsciously overlook his appearance and only remember that he is not someone to be trifled with.

But at this moment, he lay here quietly with his eyes closed, his strong features revealing a calm and handsome appearance, like a big cat taking a nap with its fangs retracted.

Jiang Zhixia: "..."

Why did I subconsciously think of "big cat"?

She glanced at Mo Chenyuan's expression and was puzzled.

Her complexion is rosy and she looks full of energy; she doesn't look sick at all.

According to Jiang Ting, he has been unconscious for seven or eight days. Could it be some rare orc disease?

"Professor, what does the medical department say about his condition?"

The old professor repeated what he had told Ning Yi: "The medical staff came to check on him, but they couldn't find anything wrong. They just said he was overworked and told him to rest, but he just won't wake up."

Jiang Zhixia nodded thoughtfully, then turned around decisively.

"I'll go find Therapist Su."

Old professor: "Huh?"

Jiang Zhixia waved her hand at him, "Professor, don't worry. He is a rare talent among mechanics, and the Empire will not abandon him."

Just kidding, her personal mecha is still waiting for Mo Chenyuan to personally repair it, and the design blueprints for the armed mecha adapted to a group of females are not yet fully completed, so there can't be any delay!

We have no choice but to ask Su Chen to take action!

The old professor stood there, watching blankly as the princess hurriedly left.

He scratched his head, completely baffled.

Why did the princess and that Mr. Ning both go to invite Healer Su for Mo Chenyuan's sake?

He understood the princess somewhat; he had inadvertently learned before that Mo Chenyuan did indeed have a mission assigned by the royal family.

That Mr. Ning...

Although I'm old, my eyesight is still pretty good.

Although that person claimed to be friends with Mo Chenyuan, the look in their eyes didn't seem like they valued him that much...

……

Outside the base, warships are lined up neatly, and staff members move back and forth in the passageways.

Jiang Zhixia walked quickly towards the medical area.

Before I even went inside, I saw a familiar yet unfamiliar figure, busy with several therapists.

She paused, recognized who it was, and slowly widened her eyes.

It's Jiang Lian!

Why do I say it's both familiar and unfamiliar?

Because—Jiang Lian has gained weight!

Goodness, her face is several sizes rounder, fair and rosy, and her eyes are bright and alert. She looks so much healthier than before.

She was holding tools, following the therapists to change the dressings of the wounded. Her movements were quick and focused, completely unlike her former timid and cowardly self.

Jiang Zhixia's feelings suddenly became complicated.

He himself worked himself to the bone on the battlefield and lost several pounds after the war, but this guy, on the other hand, actually gained weight!

Jiang Lian quickly noticed her, her eyes lit up, and she happily waved to her.

She still had work to do, so she could only stand on tiptoe and look at her questioningly, asking what was wrong.

Jiang Zhixia silently glanced at the work in her hands.

Jiang Lian's primary role is that of a counselor; aside from providing mental support, she has no other duties.

But right now she's with the therapists, changing dressings, bandaging wounds, and checking wounds, looking busy and happy.

Jiang Zhixia sighed.

Oh no, the more I look at Jiang Lian, the more pleasing she seems.

This girl is now hardworking, doesn't slack off, doesn't complain, and if you praise her a little, she'll grin like a primary school student being praised by her teacher.

But the more this happened, the more conflicted Jiang Zhixia felt.

She remembered that she had promised Mu Huaye that she would hand Jiang Lian over to him after everything was over.

Given Mu Huaye's personality, the reason he didn't kill Jiang Lian after she lost the system's protection was because he had the apocalypse in front of him.

Now that the queen insect has been captured, the future has changed.

How much of the pain Mu Huaye endured during his eleven rebirths was related to Jiang Lian?

What if Mu Huaye comes to ask her for people?

Should we really hand Jiang Lian over?

Jiang Zhixia looked at Jiang Lian, who had become much stronger, and sighed inwardly.

This guy has never had a chance to do anything bad in his life, but he's almost forced himself into becoming a model citizen.

It's not fair to hand her over...

While she was still in a daze, Jiang Lian had already finished her work and came running over with small, quick steps.

"Princess! Did you come to see me? I've been very well-behaved lately! Really!"

Jiang Zhixia: "..."

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