All my teammates online are my girlfriends

Feeling the subtle gazes of everyone, Qi Xi scratched her face awkwardly, apologized, and then turned around to answer the phone.

A few seconds later——

"Sorry, something came up at my company, so I have to leave for a bit. You guys have fun."

"Hmm? Go ahead, be careful on the road."

Seeing Qi Xi's suddenly serious face, Lin Qiu instinctively sensed something was wrong, but didn't ask any further questions.

Qi Xi nodded apologetically, then left without further delay.

"What's wrong with her?"

Only after Qi Xi had disappeared from sight did Wei Ran ask in confusion, "Was your company blown up?"

"Perhaps there's been some problem with the game's development."

"Game development? Her family makes games?"

Shang Yan suddenly became interested.

"The most popular game on the market right now, 'Karakuri,' was developed by her company. She's a big shot."

Ze Zhi explained, leaving Shang Yan and the others stunned.

Although the president had never played this game before, they had played quite a few. They never expected it to be the business of that little guy's family.

"She left in such a hurry, could there be some problem with the game's operation?"

"It shouldn't be that. There's nothing unusual from the strategy guide team or the forums. It's probably a problem from another aspect."

Qin Yunmo glanced at her phone and said, but when she noticed a text message that had been sent just a few minutes earlier, her eyes widened in surprise.

"what happened?"

"It's nothing, I just might have to take a day off and go on a long trip in a couple of days."

Qin Yunmo offered a casual explanation, but a sense of doubt crept into his heart.

Why did my master suddenly want to see me?

What happened at Mount Taixu?

"Wow, why does it feel like everyone's suddenly become so busy?"

Zezhi muttered to herself, feeling a little nervous. She wondered if her chubby friend at home was alright.

I left a huge amount of cat food and water before I came out, enough for him to eat for three days.

On the other side, Ying Ziyan's eyes narrowed immediately after hearing what Qin Yunmo said.

Yunmo will be away in a few days!

In other words, my chance has come!

"Never mind that for now, Ziyan, let's continue. Let's finish the game first."

"oh-"

Ying Ziyan responded, then absentmindedly tossed the dice and flipped over the cards in front of her.

"Your luck hasn't been good lately. You went out and ran into your childhood sweetheart on a date with another girlfriend. In a fit of rage, you stabbed him in the kidney."

"..."

Feeling the gazes of everyone around him, Lin Qiu vaguely felt a pain in his kidneys, and his lips twitched incessantly.

I haven't even done anything yet, and I've already been stabbed for nothing!

"And what about the cat that steals fish?"

Chen Xiao asked a question that seemed to have a hidden meaning, and Ze Zhi's ears immediately perked up.

"After stabbing his childhood sweetheart, he also pushed the philanderer into the road. A large truck just happened to be driving by... Lin Qiu and Ze Zhi were rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment, and five thousand yuan was paid for the treatment. Zi Yan was sent to jail. The three of them stopped their actions for two rounds."

"Ah Xuan, can we switch seats?"

Hearing the contents of the card read aloud by Shang Yan, Qin Dan turned pale and asked Qin Xuan a question.

Suddenly I feel really insecure sitting next to Ying Ziyan!

181 - The Wall Gradually Becomes Infiltrated

"What's so urgent at the company? I'm busy outside."

"Chairman, what are you doing outside?"

"Just for fun."

"..."

Yu Shu silently stared at her chairman, who was not doing his job properly, and felt a surge of resentment.

Can't you get busy with something important?!

"Alright, alright, what is it? I specially skipped the exciting online battles to come over. If it's not something important, I'll make you work overtime today."

Qi Xi shook the lollipop and gave a completely intimidating scare.

However, Yu Shu didn't say anything, but silently pushed the express box that was placed to the side over. There was no sender's information on it, but it was wrapped very tightly.

"what?"

"It was sent from the research institute. They said you have to receive it as soon as possible; it seems to be something very important."

Yu Shu's words piqued Qi Xi's curiosity, and she quickly took the scissors and opened the box.

A few seconds later, looking at the quietly placed combination lock box inside, Qi Xi raised an eyebrow—

"It's been well protected."

Did they tell you what the password was?

"Your height."

"..."

Looking at the three-digit password on the box, Qi Xi's lips twitched involuntarily.

This must be that damn old woman's crazy idea! This is blatant targeting!

Qi Xi silently dialed a number and then pulled hard, but the box didn't budge at all, making the veins on her forehead bulge.

"Chairman, are you...?"

"My hand slipped and I accidentally lost a small amount."

Qi Xi made up a story with a straight face, subtly moving her small feet to block Yu Shu's view before bursting into her real height with unprecedented speed.

This time, the box was opened with a "click".

What was presented to the two of them were three test tubes and a USB flash drive. Inside the test tubes was a hazy purple liquid, which gave off a strange sense of unease.

"They've already been able to extract it?"

Qi Xi frowned, not daring to touch the three test tubes, and instead took out the USB drive.

Before she could even speak, Yu Shu had already handed her a laptop.

"Did that old woman say anything else?"

"Ah, Miss Tang said that the product can be tested on plants first, and the effect is quite remarkable. Moreover, regarding your concerns about the human body, there are currently no side effects."

"They've already experimented with it?"

Qi Xi was slightly taken aback upon hearing this. Had those guys received approval from above?

Yu Shu nodded, a hint of helplessness on her face. The research institute was moving quite quickly.

It's estimated that these three reagents are already the first batch of finished products...

"Let's send these to the lab first, and while we're at it, let's also send over the garlic I've been growing on my desk, see if we can use it."

"Ok."

Yu Shu's lips twitched, but she still responded, took the box, and left.

After watching her leave, Qi Xi's attention returned to the computer. The USB drive only contained a video, and although she hadn't opened it yet, Qi Xi already had a bad feeling.

"Please, please, it can't be that old woman again..."

"The first thing you said before you opened the video was probably, 'Please, please don't let it be that old woman again,' right?"

The moment the video was opened, a cool and aloof face appeared on the screen.

Hearing this guy's seemingly prophetic words, Qi Xi's lips twitched, and she gave a cold snort of displeasure.

Everyone else is fine, but this one is the only one I just can't get along with!

The girl in the video has short, pure white hair that is completely different from ordinary people. She is slender and tall, wearing a light blue long dress and a white coat casually draped over her shoulders, giving people a strange sense of tranquility and aloofness.

However, compared to Qi Xi's natural white hair, the girl's hair in the video appears much paler, giving off an eerie vibe.

Why are you so quiet?

"Get to the point quickly, I'm busy!"

"Go have some fun, okay?"

"..."

Qi Xi glanced at the progress bar on the screen to confirm that it was a recorded video before focusing her attention back on the girl in front of her.

If you keep going like this, I'm starting to doubt your ability to predict the future!

"Getting back to the main point, the influence from the other side of the wall has gradually seeped in. The first areas affected were Taixu Mountain and Ideal Hill, which are currently under lockdown."

Mount Taixu!

Upon hearing this familiar keyword, Qi Xi's eyes narrowed instantly.

Qin Yunmo's master is right there, and that person is definitely closely related to the plan!

The other ideal hill, I think, is located west of Canghai City, and there's been a problem there too...

In an instant, Chen Xiao's image flashed into her mind, and she felt a sense of uncertainty.

It can't be such a coincidence, right?

The girl on the screen paused for a moment, then spoke again in a deep voice—

“It’s not just in Canghai City; there are sporadic signs of infiltration all over the country, and in other countries as well, but our area is one of the hardest hit.”

"Although the extracted substances are harmless and even beneficial to living organisms, they are still changing our environment."

"If there's an intrusion, the danger level on our side will be much higher, so remember to speed up the progress on your side."

Qi Xi listened silently to the girl's reminder, her heart sinking slightly.

The infiltration started much earlier than expected...

Qin Yunmo is going to Taixu Mountain in a couple of days, right? I need to find a reason to go with him and see!

"We will be setting up a temporary base at Mount Taixu during this period. You are welcome to come and take a look if you have time."

After saying that, the video went black, and Qi Xi slumped onto the sofa with a headache.

My attention has been focused on Lin Qiu lately, and I haven't been paying much attention to the news. I don't know how things are going at Mount Taixu, and I hope the changes aren't too severe.

"Oh, there's one more thing!"

Just then, the previously blacked-out video lit up again, and the girl tentatively spoke—

"Could you give us some game data from 'Kara no Kyoukai' later? We need to compare the overlaps and prepare for any potential issues."

"If possible, let's send someone directly to Mount Taixu. It would be more convenient to conduct an on-site investigation."

"..."

This time, the video progress bar had completely reached the end, but Qi Xi still shook her little hand suspiciously, as if that guy was still watching.

Is it really a recorded video or not a video call?

Just then, Yu Shu, who had left, jogged back, shouting nervously—

"Chairman, we put a pesticide on your garlic, and it exploded!"