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Chapter 240 Chat

"Come to think of it... I don't think I have taken the formal test yet? Is it really appropriate for a newcomer like me to be an assistant?" Ling Dengxian followed Dr. Precious honestly, trying to find a topic to talk about, but for him, it was indeed a question he wanted to ask.

"Indeed, but I heard from Dr. Kal'tsit that because your situation is rather special, the formal test is scheduled for tomorrow. Only one person will confirm the results under her supervision. I hope you can spare the time."

"That's natural."

After this, neither of them spoke anymore, and Ling Dengxian didn't really want to find topics to talk about.

He had to admit that he was not a magnanimous person when it came to heartbreak. He could only tolerate it, but he was really hurt and at the same time, he had no chance to let it go.

Lin Yuxia's suspicion and distrust also made him unable to respond to that feeling later on.

"Bai Ge, you... seem to be very selfish emotionally." After walking with him in silence for a long time, Precious suddenly stopped and spoke with a sidelong glance.

At this time, the two of them stopped in front of the handrail on the fifth floor. The doctor leaned forward and lay on the railing, her light eyes staring at the workbenches of the engineering department below, each layered on the ground. She didn't know what she was thinking about. The sparks in the hands of the busy engineering department staff flickered, which made people look sideways, but she was very interested, as if the strong light did not hurt her eyes.

Ling Dengxian did not deny that his selfishness was relative, but compared to many people he met, he did consider himself more.

He did not refute. Precious looked back at him, and there seemed to be countless conclusions in his eyes, making him unable to understand his thoughts.

She seemed to smile, but also seemed not to.

"In my opinion, your concern for Skadi is quite stiff. It's all because 'you care because you want to', not because 'she needs care'. It's a bit too self-conscious. You'd better pay attention to it." The doctor turned his gaze away. He could no longer see her expression.

I know that there is still some badness in my character.

It's not like he hasn't met people who see through this.

"Sometimes, you can only be 'reborn' (Latlan language) after you truly accept it." The fallen angel's fragile smile was always in his mind. She was also very aware of the same situation, but she had never said it as bluntly as the Doctor did.

As he was trying to decide what to say in response, he heard the Doctor speak again:

"It would be better to correct the strategy as soon as possible before Operator Skadi realizes it."

Ling Dengxian was a little surprised. After all, what she had just said could be classified as instruction or even criticism.

"Don't look at me like that. Although we are not familiar with each other, you are all my operators. As a doctor of Rhodes Island, I must give you the right guidance." Precious twisted the white hair around her ears with her fingers and said with a smile, "You are very hostile to me. You'd better not drink too much tonight."

Ling Dengxian remained silent. No matter how he thought about it, the woman in front of him couldn't be a simple character, but he couldn't ignore her kindness.

"Thank you, I understand." He said softly, his eyes reflecting the welding flames below.

"Then let's go... Since there's nothing else to do, it wouldn't be a bad idea for us to go and help with the preparations as participants of the cocktail party." Although he said so, the doctor did not move.

"Then you lead the way..."

"…I'm sorry. I was trying to look cool just now and got my eyes blinded by the electric sparks…Can you help me up a bit?"

"You should consider the consequences..."

Because I can accept it. Precious didn't explain much, if you take everything into consideration, it won't be a rest.

Chernobyl, Integration Movement.

Almost a week had passed since Tallulah left. Although her departure was not made public, the fact that the leader did not show up at two consecutive emergency meetings had caused many cadres of the Reunion Movement to have some guesses. Since they took over the half-abandoned city of Chernobyl, more than 90% of the personnel had been working intensively. No one could cover up the terrible roar coming from inside the city when the vehicles stopped at the end of each day.

Most of their infected people are unable to help with engine equipment maintenance, but Chernobyl's revival requires help in more than just the engine area.

If you can’t help with the most critical areas, then do a good job in other areas that may affect the key areas, and minimize all risks that may or may not affect the engine repair.

During this process, the Patriot also purified the Integration Movement. Talulah once discussed the "purity" of the team with him. However, with the crisis rumbling under their feet at all times, potential villains who were opportunistic could not accept that they could not directly enjoy the benefits brought by the "City of the Infected". A total of nearly two thousand infected individuals and small groups broke away directly or left by implicitly expressing their thoughts.

It sounds like a lot, but this brings up another problem the integration movement is currently facing: population.

As Chernobog desperately struggled to move south, it absorbed all kinds of infected people along the way. Even though nearly two thousand people left due to instigation and interpersonal connections, the current population of Chernobog, together with the original integration movement, is nearly ten thousand people.

As for Bozhuocasti, community management is not his forte, and he also understands that it will not work if he uses the same methods to manage the army. He can lead the army and fight well, but he is not good at establishing an order system that operates under crisis.

But the fact that they had already escaped from the border of Ursus also meant that the dark clouds that had been hanging over their heads had dissipated. Being stared at by such a behemoth that had once ruthlessly issued a policy of persecution was not an easy thing, even if it was calmly stared at.

"Dad... Old Khufu and the others said that the engine's performance was not as good as they expected..." The expressions of the members of the Yeti Squad who came to deliver the news were very sad.

"I'll go and take a look." Bozhukas said decisively. If there was any abnormality, he would have to discuss the evacuation of subsequent personnel with other cadres.

He had been to the engine maintenance station quite often in the past few days and was very familiar with the roads. When he saw the tall figure who always made people feel at ease again, the worries on the faces of the non-professional engineers such as Old Hufu also eased a little: "Mr. Patriot... The condition of the engine is not optimistic. I'm afraid we have to stop the non-professional treatment of forced freezing from the outside, and we can't force it to continue running... Otherwise, we will all be turned into popcorn and blown into the sky in less than a day..."

"why?"

"The engine that those masters repaired is indeed very strong. It's not that the quality can't bear it, but there is a problem with a certain part. There is a very dangerous noise when it is running, but it's very *Ursus swear*--uh, sorry, Captain, I said something wrong. Anyway, it's very strange. We can't find out which part is the problem."

"Then stop, for safety's sake." The Patriot made a prompt decision.

"At what point in the operation does the noise occur? How long does it usually last?" The sudden voice directly asked about the engine operation.

Bozhukaste and a group of non-professional engineers turned around and saw a group of people with Yan country appearances led by one person walking into the engine maintenance compartment. Naturally, the only one who had the authority to bring them in was the silver-haired leader.

"Thank you for your hard work." After a moment of meeting, the tired Dragon Girl and the tired Wendigo said in unison. They looked at each other and smiled lowly. The Patriot took a half step back. This small action represented the return of leadership.

"...That child, Vidaxia, didn't come back?" The Patriot discovered that there was a child missing from her arms.

"Well... for some reasons, Alina took her and stayed in Longmen." Tallulah put away her smile.

"...related to these people?" The Patriot guessed part of the reason. After all, the people Tallulah brought back didn't look like they were going to join them.

"Yes... This is the person in charge of Longmen New City, Mr. Jiang Sa, a former teacher of mobile city tectonics. He came here not only to bring people to help us resolve the difficulties, but also to discuss the possibility of subsequent cooperation and development."

The homeless man that Ling Dengxian had rescued took a deep breath, suppressed his nervousness, stepped forward with a generous gesture, and extended his hand to the Sarkaz warrior with a sense of age in front of him:

"Hello, I'm Jiang Sa from Longmen. I've accepted the call from Governor Wei of Longmen and am here to lead the repair of the Chernobog engine."

Jiang Sa heard that the young man who changed the fate of Longmen’s Lower City District had also been here. He wanted to see the “traces” he left behind on behalf of everyone at the crossroads.

"Chernobog...thank you for coming."

In the team, a Rupert girl took off the leaf in her mouth and raised her eyebrows slightly:

Has the person that Yuxia can’t forget been here?

Dragon Gate of Yan Kingdom.

"Miss Xiaona, is this courtyard suitable for you to live in? If there is anything you are not used to, just tell us directly. Just treat this place as your own home." Wei Wenyue gently knocked on Alina's door. The girl Elafia, who was tidying up the things in the room, smiled gently: "Hello, auntie, it's okay. Little Vidaxia and I are used to it and the food is good. It's better to say that I am a little sorry for bothering you to accompany us to visit Longmen these days..."

"Miss Xiaona, you are still too polite. Xiaota has been taken care of by you all these years. For many reasons, we have not fulfilled our family obligations. We are sincerely grateful to you friends who have always been with her. Please tell us if there is any way we have not taken good care of her."

"Well, little Vidaxia hasn't caused too much trouble to...Mr. Wei these days, right?" Thinking of the scene when the old and the young met for the first time, Alina smiled helplessly.

"Hmm...Hikogo..."

At the same time, the tall dragon with the little dragon sitting on his shoulder carefully pressed the hat on his head that was tilted by Vidaxia to prevent being recognized by the citizens at the first time. The child on his shoulder looked at the prosperous Longmen with great excitement, waving his little hands and asking his elders to take him to see those new places.

"Hey, be careful... Hey, you can only play for two hours today, your uncle still has work to do..."

"Good~"

Wei Wenyue finished her words: "Maybe he is enjoying it."