Xilin lay all over Ning Feng's body, lazily hugged Ning Feng's waist from the side, and buried her face in him.
Ning Feng's left hand slid on the tablet, while his right hand made way for Shilin and then fell on her body, his fingertips gently brushing her hair.
Everything in the carriage seemed peaceful and quiet, and Shirin's originally excited mood gradually calmed down, and she gradually fell into sleep.
After noticing that Xilin was asleep, Ning Feng's movements were not abnormal, but the movements in his hands became softer.
Fingers passed silently, and Ning Feng turned the pages very quickly, rapidly absorbing information from the tablet's database.
But in fact, this speed is not Ning Feng's limit, because he is distracted and thinking about how to deal with it later.
"Thinking about the worst-case scenario, how will the people in the dark react when they learn that Shireen is back again?"
When considering this kind of thing, Ning Feng has never been an optimistic person and is used to thinking based on the worst-case scenario.
But even considering the worst-case scenario, the crisis is not so severe that it is irreversible.
The main reason was that Ning Feng made too quick a decision and took action directly after thinking of the possibility.
"We react very quickly. Even if the other party's actions are carried out immediately, they have only just begun. It is very likely that they have not been implemented yet."
The other party will definitely not act rashly when Shirin is here, otherwise everything will be clear as soon as she comes forward to explain.
The other party will only choose the time when Shireen is away to promote, so it will be difficult for her to explain clearly after the deal is done.
"However, Shireen spent some time among her friends and gave them more time to think, otherwise the situation would have been easier to solve."
As for whether Ning Feng was nervous and fighting with the air...he could definitely say that he wasn't.
As his abilities continue to improve, Ning Feng becomes more and more sensitive to the malice of others, and has an almost intuitive perception.
Secretly, someone was indeed setting a trap for Shireen, and the closer she got to the headquarters, the stronger the feeling became.
This place would have become the center of the storm vortex, and he smelled a faint smell of disorder in the air.
Turning his head silently, Ning Feng looked at the colorful scene outside the carriage, and the depth in his eyes gradually deepened.
"Are you curious? Why did she come back suddenly?"
"Are you confused now? What strange behavior will she do?"
Feeling the chaotic aura, Ning Feng laughed silently, showing his white teeth.
"You'd better be able to bear it."
…
【Uh huh huh~】
In the wooden house, Ariana was in a good mood, humming an unknown tune with her nose, and kept humming the song.
[Oh my, the little guy has grown up and knows how to find a place for his own people.]
She turned her head and looked at the angel standing in the corner with his back to her, her eyes full of smiles:
[Do you think so? Little Leah~]
"…………"
Cecilia, who had her back turned to her, was silent and didn't even hum. She seemed to be immersed in her own world and didn't even notice the devil's question.
Oh ho?
After thinking for a moment, she understood the reason for the other party's reaction, but this time Arianna did not tease her, but let Cecilia go.
[Sister is in a good mood today, so I won’t make you feel uncomfortable for now~]
The angel was immersed in the previous conversation with Ning Feng, so why not the devil?
【...Does it match well?】
Her eyes narrowed with laughter, she played with her tail and smiled with satisfaction:
【Yes, it matches well.】
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After arriving in the inner area of the Watch Society headquarters, before Ning Feng could fully appreciate the grandeur of the place, he and Shilin were invited away by the attendants who had been waiting there for a long time.
Not from the Watch Club, but from Shireen's friends, they have been waiting here the moment they received the news.
This was originally part of the plan, and Ning Feng did not refuse, and followed the attendant with Shilin, who had "I don't want to go!" written all over her face.
After a short time, Ning Feng met Shilin's friends.
"…………"
Ning Feng originally thought that Shilin's friends would have the same immortal bloodline as her, and even if they didn't have elf blood, they would still have dwarf blood.
But he never expected that her friend would look like this.
The two women can be seen to be similar in appearance, with silver-haired old women.
Sang and Jane, twins who are the fourth-level top alchemists.
The three of Shireen stood together. Shireen was not like a friend but like their granddaughter, forming a strong contrast.
However, although he looks old, he can feel the strong vitality contained in the other person's body, and he is not as weak as he appears.
These two are not legends, but they can definitely be considered the top among Tier 4.
and……
Very energetic.
"Shirin, you are back to see us again! Come on, come on, our girls' party is not over yet, come in quickly."
No, I don't want to!
With resistance written all over her face, Shilin pitifully turned her head to look at Ning Feng, who was standing behind her and watching all this happen in surprise.
say something!
Why are you just watching!?
"Oh? Why are you so polite? Why are you bringing a gift even though you're here?"
Gift? What gift?
Ning Feng was stunned for a moment and then suddenly realized...
"This little guy is my type, come and show me to my sister..."
It turns out the gift is talking about me!
Before Ning Feng spoke, Shilin, who had been silent in front of her friends, reacted.
She raised her hand, used magic power to pull Ning Feng over from their surroundings, and held him in her arms.
The two silver-haired old women looked at each other, and then spoke ambiguously:
"Oh?"
"Oh ho~"
Sisters, there is melon!
"Don't take action against him, this is mine..."
At this point, Shirin paused for a moment, then swallowed the words as they reached her lips.
Yes, what is it?
How should they tell the outside world about their relationship?
He is an operator of my branch, you can't take action?
Such an argument may be considered convincing at other times, but it is not convincing at all in the current situation.
So...this is my lover?
There is definitely no problem with the relationship between the two, but after such a declaration, how should it be resolved in the future?
There is also the most important reason. Such a declaration... is really too difficult for Shilin, a socially fearful otaku.
"What is it?"
"Yes, yes! What is it? If you don't explain it clearly, we won't be able to understand it."
"That's right!"
about there.
Ning Feng was being choked by Xilin from behind. He had been silently observing the changes in the field, knowing that it was almost time for him to appear.
But just when he patted Shireen's arm and prepared to speak, he found that the arm holding him not only did not loosen, but actually tightened.
???
Sister, you can just let me go, don’t use any more force!
I can't breathe...
call……
Behind her, Shirin slowly exhaled. She finally made a decision after a fierce ideological struggle.
Facing the playful gazes of others, Shilin no longer dodges, but hugs Ning Feng's arm tightly with some dominance, and then says:
"He is my lover."
In the suddenly quiet room, Shirin did not flinch and said again:
"This is my man."
"Stop trying to trick him."
Take your hands away from me!
Ning Feng's eyes widened slightly, and then he patted Xilin's arm gently.
But Xilin didn't let go. She didn't want Ning Feng to stand up and speak at this time. She wanted to face it alone.
She changed a lot after meeting Ning Feng. She would never have been able to do such an amazing move before.
Even now, without Ning Feng by her side, Shilin would hesitate and most likely not be able to say anything in the end.
But when Ning Feng stood beside her, everything was different. His presence itself gave her confidence.
"Leave me alone."
People always have to grow up, Shirin has taken the first step and wants to continue moving forward.
iHearing this firm message, Ning Feng was silent for a moment, and then patted Shilin's arm again.
Shireen:?
Why can't you understand what I mean? This time I want to solve it myself.
In this regard, Ning Feng said:
You just don’t understand what I mean at all!
Help!
Sister, stop strangling me!
I can't breathe.
Although I can hold it in for a while, you should let me go.
We are in free love, Y's dangerous operation, thank you.
"Oh, that..."
Finally realizing the problem, Shirin was stunned for a moment and then let go of her arm in embarrassment.
suck!
"ha……"
His chest rose and fell, and Ning Feng felt the breath of life again.
Live!
Since Xilin offered to solve it by herself, Ning Feng naturally had no intention of refusing, but he would not not provide any help either.
He directly took Shirin's right hand and made his position clear with his actions.
Her will is my will.
Facing Shirin with a serious expression, the two old women suddenly laughed.
"Okay, okay, I won't tease you anymore."
"It's boring if you're really anxious, hahahaha."
Shireen:?
The ignorant elf sister didn't understand the situation, but Ning Feng, who was involved, saw it clearly, and her friends had long seen the relationship between the two.
The hands they stretched out just now didn't really mean to touch Ning Feng, they just made that gesture.
They are also two good people who hope Shirin can be braver, and they are good friends.
Although, they did not shy away from wanting to tease Shirin.
"Come on, let's talk about it."
…
…
"Okay, I'll ask you to run it from now on."
After briefly explaining the purpose of coming to the headquarters this time and the areas where their help was needed, Ning Feng and the others were about to say goodbye and leave.
But before that, Sang and Jian kept Ning Feng behind.
Shireen:?
"Shilin, please go first, let's talk to him quietly!"
"Don't be so unsure of your lover! And you said you think he will like us two old ladies?"
Do I have no confidence in him?
I have no confidence in you!
But in the end, under the constant urging of Sang and Jian, Shilin finally followed the attendant and left the room after Ning Feng nodded.
Ning Feng stayed in the room with a smile. He was also a little curious about what these two wanted to say to him.
Looking at Ning Feng, Sang's expression became extremely warm:
"Kid, Shireen is very simple and lonely, don't lie to her, otherwise..."
The old woman had a warm and kind smile on her face, but her hazy eyes contained a strong will.
"We old guys won't let you go."
While they support the romance of their innocent friends, they also have a critical attitude.
The two of them were worried that Shirin would meet a bad man and have her feelings played with.
In response to some of their calls that could be considered warnings, Ning Feng shook his head and smiled.
It was not an unruly smile, but a gentle and decent smile. He said:
"Don't worry, I won't make her sad. You can rest assured on this."
"I can do this without you having to ask."
As for the rest, that's not your thing to worry about.
"Time is urgent, so you two, I am honored to meet you, so I will take my leave now."
Raising his right hand and pressing it lightly on his chest, Ning Feng bowed slightly to them, turned around and walked out.
Sang and Jian regained their kind smiles, smiled at Ning Feng's back and said:
"Yeah, I hope everything goes well for you."
“Let’s play again next time, hahaha!”
I wish you success in achieving your goals.
Watching Ning Feng leave, Sang and Jian looked at each other and smiled:
"It's time to start working. After all, I just suspected someone just now."
"Sister, do you want to trust him?"
"Why don't you believe it? Do you think that anyone can be randomly chosen by stargazers to be the carrier of their arrival?"
Contrary to appearances, they knew Ning Feng, at least they knew his appearance and deeds.
"If even the person chosen by the Lord needs to be doubted, then what else can we believe?"
"What's more, if the situation is really what he said, then what we have to do is not the key."
"That's right."
…
…
Seeing Ning Feng appear, Shilin was a little nervous while waiting:
"They didn't say anything, right? They're not bad people, it's just..."
Shaking his head, Ning Feng took the initiative to hold Xilin's hand and said:
"They didn't say anything strange, they just blessed us and told some little secrets that would make you shy if you heard them."
"Huh!? What secret?"
"I can't tell you, otherwise how can this be considered a secret?"
Sourness!
With her mouth pouted, Xilin wanted to turn around and go back to ask her friend clearly, but was gently pulled back by Ning Feng.
"Okay, okay, we have other things to deal with later, so we can't delay it any longer."
Come back, don't go back, elbow me!
"Speaking of which, what exactly are we going to do this time?"
Xilin didn't ask anything about the purpose of this trip. She had no doubts about Ning Feng's thoughts and chose to trust him unconditionally.
Ning Feng didn't tell her, and Shilin didn't take the initiative to ask. She believed that Ning Feng would tell her everything when necessary.
In this regard, Ning Feng did not sleep to disappoint her. He gently held her hand and motioned her to look at the high-rise buildings in the distance.
"You only offered to resign before, right?"
"Well, yes, what's wrong?"
"So, we have only one purpose this time...to resubmit an application."
……Um?
"Job applications."
Shirin's eyes widened and her expression control was completely out of control.
Um???
ah!?
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I've been too tired recently and haven't slept well.
I went out today to find a loose bone to see if it can improve my sleep.
I'm out here and don't have time to correct it. If there are any typos, I'll correct them when I get back.