We moved to Golden Courtyard

"Stop bothering me!" Himeko waved her hand, sat back down behind her desk, and habitually propped her legs up on the table. She asked, "What mission? The terrorist attack by 956 just happened, can't you have a break for a while?"

"Lieutenant Himeko, you are a public servant, and the work you do is also a..."

"A glorious and great thing. Okay, I understand. So hurry up and tell me what exactly happened in Guangcheng that requires the use of Shanghai's security forces."

"Hmm..." The leader pondered for a long time before slowly speaking.

"This is classified information. If Lieutenant Himeko wants to hear it, she will have to join the task force first."

"So once you join, you can't leave, right?"

"Yes."

"Sigh..." Himeko shook her head and sighed, "It's still the same old routine after all these years... Never mind, Hiroshima... I'll take this mission, but where are the others who will accompany me?"

"It's just you."

"Yes, that suits me perfectly."

"Then remember to attend this operational meeting this afternoon. I'll go and report to the director."

"Goodbye, and don't bother seeing me out~~"

With a smile on her face, she watched her boss leave, but the moment the door closed, Himeko's expression immediately darkened.

"Guangcheng... I really don't want to go to this place at all..."

But speaking of that kid named Xu Qi from last time... although we got his WeChat, we haven't contacted him for so long...

Sigh... What a pity. I finally met a guy I clicked with, but now I have to go on a business trip to another city...

"There's no other way. I'll try to fish him out after I get back from Guangcheng."

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A near-shore underwater base in the waters off Shanghai.

"Shigure Kira! Sniper target!"

Inside the holographic firing range, a green exoskeleton armored figure wields an HK particle sniper rifle, taking down each of the suddenly appearing moving targets with a single shot!

Just then! Suddenly, a beam of intense heat struck from her side, but Shigure Kira remained calm.

Several floating shields detached from the side of the green exoskeleton armor! Each of them was covered with HK particles, which blocked the incoming high-heat beams one by one.

What incredible insight and mental strength!

Outside the holographic firing range, in a research room resembling a military base, researchers reported: "Target hit rate 96.71%, Cherubim armor damage 3.25%, Shigure Kira, excellent results."

This data had already been entered into the database, and these researchers mainly reported it to the woman sitting in the main seat.

She wore a white coat over a black striped inner layer. She wore round glasses, and her long, flowing, dark purple hair cascaded down her back.

She sat quietly behind the desk in the center of the research room, a long stream of data rapidly scrolling across the virtual screen in front of her.

She is a professor, and also a beautiful woman.

Her gentle beauty is captivating; she simply sits there, and all eyes are drawn to her.

Working with such a boss can be quite pleasant for researchers.

But if Xu Qi were here, he might be somewhat surprised, after all... she looks so much like her—it's almost like Mei looking like she's matured many years later.

Even their figures matter. A mature woman needs a charming demeanor, a voluptuous body, and the allure that she exudes unintentionally—all are indispensable.

And this one... is like an overripe peach, so ripe that you could practically squeeze water out of it.

This is something Mei can never compare to now.

But there are advantages to being green and unripe; to each their own.

Hearing these figures, she couldn't help but laugh, "That's good, a big improvement. Next, we'll test the performance and compatibility of the Fallen Angel armor, and have Seele prepare."

The order was relayed, and before long, Shigure Kira arrived at the research lab, drenched in sweat.

"Doctor, I did a great job today, didn't I?!"

Dr. Mei smiled, glanced at Shi Yu Qi Luo, and teased, "Really? Then why didn't you go and contact Xu Qi last time?"

"Um..." Shigure Kira scratched her head awkwardly, "Isn't it... like we've found another equally suitable candidate?"

“Prometheus’s choice is never wrong; you should trust her.”

"Okay, okay, but I always feel that getting involved with Xu Qi wasn't entirely Prometheus's choice."

Dr. Mei looked up and asked with some curiosity, "Why?"

"Because I always feel that you care too much about this guy named Xu Qi, which is not like you, Doctor."

……

"Is that so?" Mei's expression remained calm. She pulled up Xu Qi's information on the virtual screen and stared at the man in the photo, lost in thought.

"It's an illusion... and according to calculations, he might be the key to successfully launching the dual-furnace system, two solar furnaces, I think you should know what that means."

"But I think that boy named Kosmo also has the same talent."

"Perhaps... Never mind that, the mission has arrived, let's get ready, we need to set off."

Upon hearing that there was a mission, Shigure Kira's eyes couldn't help but light up.

"What is it? What is it?"

Dr. Mei gave a mysterious smile.

"Secret."

"Ugh?"

"Let's go. All I can tell you is that our ground network's mission location this time is... in Guangcheng."

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Three days passed in the blink of an eye. It was still the campus of East China University of Political Science and Law, and there was still a black GTR.

When the wild engine roared to a halt in front of the school gate, the students who came out one after another couldn't help but glance at it—after all, wasn't that a bit too cool?

But when Xu Qi coolly pushed open the car door and got out, he discovered that most of the people who were attracted to his attention were actually male students.

Damn! Isn't this a bit too real?

But it didn't matter. When Xu Qi saw the girl walking out of the school with her ponytail swaying and carrying large bags, looking exhausted, he couldn't help but smile and go to greet her.

Mei looked up, and the moment she saw Xu Qi, her tired expression vanished, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she dropped the package in her hand and rushed over excitedly.

This youthful feeling made Xu Qi laugh out loud. He opened his arms and hugged the incredibly excited Mei. The smiles on their faces were so genuine that you just wanted to capture the moment and keep it as a memento.

When Xu Qi put her down, Mei couldn't help but hook her arms around his neck and ask, "Did you miss me, Xu Qi?"

"I think about it! I think about it every single moment."

"Really? I can't feel it!"

Xu Qi grinned, and then, in full view of everyone, he lowered his head and kissed the girl in his arms.

Even though we've only been apart for three days, can you feel how much I miss you?

Mei, I like you...

64. Mei, how about we go see the sea?

"Honestly, there were so many people at the school gate! You just kissed me like that, without even caring about your image."

In the passenger seat of the car, Mei's face was full of happiness, but she still couldn't help but complain a little. Perhaps this was just a girl's modesty...

"Okay, okay, my question. I was just getting a little too worked up."

In situations like this, Xu Qi always goes along with what the girl says. If verbal concessions can bring tangible benefits, then Xu Qi doesn't recommend giving more.

"Is everyone in the Golden Courtyard doing well?"

"Yes, everything is fine, and the travel destination has been decided. I sent you a message before—Guangcheng, by the sea."

"To go see the sea?"

"Yes."

"Yay! ~~ Wait a minute..." Mei belatedly realized what was happening. She narrowed her eyes and glanced at Xu Qi, saying, "You were the one who suggested it, weren't you..."

"yes?"

"I think you're up to no good. Going to the beach in this heat, you'll definitely need to wear something cool in your swimsuit."

Xu Qi raised an eyebrow.

"Isn't it good?"

"satyr."

"Hey, how can you talk about your boyfriend like that? Besides, we're at the beach, what's not to wear a swimsuit?"

"Humph!"

Although she said that, Mei was actually fantasizing about what swimsuit to wear. Should she really follow Xu Qi's wishes and wear something more revealing?

That must be a bikini... Wow... How daring!

But Xu Qi must really like it, so it seems... there's nothing we can do about it...

With her cheeks slightly flushed, Mei glanced at Xu Qi, who was focused on driving, and said softly, "I... haven't been able to properly apply face masks lately. Could you help me tonight?"

Goodness, even applying a face mask requires help... Of course, Xu Qi knew that Mei meant something else—quite subtly, it's almost become Mei's secret code for courtship.

After all, they are a couple deeply in love, how could they bear being separated for such a long time?

"Okay, I'll help you tonight."

"whee……"

"Oh, by the way, there's something I need to tell you."

"explain."

“My father twisted his ankle a few days ago and broke it. The doctor said he needs to rest for a month.”

"what!?"

Mei's expression immediately turned panicked. "Are you alright? Let me go back with you to check on you."

"No need. Actually, I was at home the night you called a couple of days ago, but I didn't tell you because I was afraid you would worry."

"You...it's okay...sometimes you're just too considerate."

Xu Qi gave a wry smile. He understood many times, but... he really didn't want Mei to worry about him.

"Xu Qi, we're a couple now, right?"

"Correct."

"Since that's the case, we're one, so let's share some things together, instead of you arranging everything for me and me just sitting back and enjoying your care."

You might think that since I'm still in school, I don't have the ability to solve your problems, but at least I can comfort you. So let's... okay?

Xu Qi remained silent for a long time—what reason did he have to say no?

Suddenly, I realized how mature Mei had become.

She was no longer as naive and innocent as she was in high school, as if she understood nothing. Sometimes it might be that I was being too protective; I always felt that Mei was still the same child I had met back then.

But in reality... without realizing it, she has grown into an individual equal to herself.

Who can say otherwise? Because we are lovers—two people in love are one, it's not just me protecting her, Mei... she must want to protect me too.

"I understand."

Mei, who knows Xu Qi well, knows that this statement was by no means perfunctory.

She smiled with satisfaction, and said with a sigh, "So I have to work hard too... to become a better person, so that I can help you and be worthy of you."

"You've done very well, Mei."

"You don't need to tell me that."

"You're getting cocky just because I said you're fat, huh?"

Hehe~~