Chapter 85

Bai Jun didn't have any other plans today; he just wanted to greet everyone he knew.

"Oh, it's been a month. Well, if you want to leave, then leave. I can't stop you. But if you want to stay, I won't say anything..."

Herta didn't look at Bai Jun; he had been staring intently at the huge screen on the wall ever since he entered the office, leaving only his back to him.

"I'm very grateful for your help this past month, Herta."

"Hmph, you've helped me a lot too, so we're even. If you really want to repay me..."

Bai Jun's gratitude came from the depths of his heart, without a trace of pretense, Herta could naturally hear. She looked up at the huge screen, closed her eyelids, and revealed a slight smile.

"What? Herta, what were you trying to say?"

Seeing that she suddenly stopped talking, Bai Jun asked in confusion.

"If you want to give me something in return, remember to come back and visit when you have time. Even I occasionally miss interesting experimental subjects."

Herta finally turned her head, a slight smile curving her lips as she looked at Bai Jun with a gentle expression. Then she regained her composure and waved at him as if shooing away a fly.

"Alright, Screwllum isn't on the space station right now, Ruan Mei is busy dealing with the follow-up information on the Simulated Universe. If you have the time, you can go find her. I already have someone in mind for the Simulated Universe test, so don't bother me here anymore. You're no longer of any use to me!"

Herta quickly finished speaking his heart out, and then hurriedly chased Bai Jun out.

"Phew... How did I become so long-winded?"

Herta rubbed his burning cheeks, beginning to regret whether he had said too much.

As Bai Jun stepped out of the office, he saw a gentle and beautiful woman at the top of the stairs. She was leaning against the wooden railing, easing the strain on her shoulders, her hand supporting her chin, her exquisitely beautiful face exceptionally lovely.

She wore her hair in a simple bun and stood by the railing beside the steps, gazing thoughtfully into the distance, as if waiting for someone to appear.

"You're out. Did Herta say anything? It took a few minutes longer than I expected."

Ruan Mei seemed to have been waiting for him for a long time. She turned around and looked at Bai Jun with a smile on her face.

"It's nothing, but it seems you already know about my plans to leave..."

Your clothes are messy.

The woman stepped forward and carefully straightened his collar. Her lips were slightly pursed, her expression gentle, with a hint of longing in her eyes.

"There's no need for formalities. Words are superfluous, and confining the exchange of ideas to such a level only creates noise and sadness... However, I believe our destinies will eventually intertwine, forging the same path, and we will surely meet again."

Ruan Mei extended her slender finger and gently pressed it against Bai Jun's lips, letting out a soft laugh. "After all, aren't we friends?"

"Yeah, friends don't care that much."

Bai Jun seemed to have received some guidance; his smile was no longer reserved, but genuine.

"Brother Bai Jun --!!!!"

In the Security Department's training room, upon hearing that Bai Jun was leaving the space station, these tough, strong men all burst into tears like pitiful young girls.

For them, Bai Jun's status had long surpassed that of Brother Arlan, making him the most popular man among all the men on the entire space station.

Especially considering that Bai Jun had mentored them and saved their lives, it's understandable that they would feel sad.

However, the sight of a group of men crying in front of him made Bai Jun unable to hold back any longer. He couldn't help but complain, "Don't do this, it's disgusting. I just want to go home, I'm not going to die. Are you cursing me to have an accident on the way?"

Unable to bear the heavy atmosphere, Bai Jun casually waved his hand as if trying to dispel the somber mood, then turned and left.

The staff members wiped away their tears, exchanged glances, and then stood in a row at the door, bowing respectfully to Bai Jun's retreating figure.

"Brother Bai Jun, thank you for your guidance!!!"

Bai Jun did not respond to them verbally, but instead put his index and middle fingers together and made a "forward" gesture in the air.

At the Supply Zone's Railway Platform, the train crew learned that Xing was preparing to join the train and that Bai Jun would be leaving the next day. As they discussed what gift to prepare for Bai Jun...

"You're all here! I was just looking for you."

Bai Jun, carrying a large pile of gifts from his colleagues, said with a sigh of relief, "Help me deal with some of these gifts. Everyone's been too kind; they gave me a ton of food, and I can't possibly eat it all by myself. Rather than letting it go to waste, I'd rather share some with you all."

"Thank you, Mr. Bai Jun. By the way, are you leaving the space station tomorrow?"

March 7th was still that cute and lively girl. She cheerfully raised her face and accepted the large bag of snacks that Bai Jun handed her.

"That's right, Xing probably told you too... What about you? The train should be departing in the next few days, right?"

"Yes, our next destination is a very small planet, designated 'Jarilo-VI'. The last time the train went there was thousands of years ago. According to the records in the think tank, it was a lush and very beautiful planet. However, so much time has passed... perhaps it has undergone tremendous changes."

Himeko nodded and, without any hesitation, told Bai Jun about the train's journey and destination.

As the group was chatting, a hurried voice rang out from not far away.

"Mr. Bai Jun, Mr. Bai Jun! I've finally found you! I'm so sorry... I was in a meeting and couldn't find you..."

Asta ran over breathlessly and threw herself into Bai Jun 'Bai Jun arms, burying her face in his chest and hugging him tightly. She looked up at Bai Jun with teary eyes, apologizing incessantly like a broken music box.

"I'm not blaming you. I was planning to visit you when you had time, and I'm leaving tomorrow, not today. There's no need to make such a fuss."

Asta's face was filled with sorrow, and the atmosphere was extremely heavy. Her self-reproachful expression made Bai Jun feel a little sorry for her, so he quickly explained.

"I'm sorry, Bai Jun, I also... I..."

In addition, Arlan, who had just returned from his shift, also looked apologetic, and spoke words of repentance as if he were in mourning.

To be honest, Bai Jun was somewhat at a loss in this situation, which made him feel quite embarrassed.

Bai Jun closed his eyes, his brows furrowed in a dilemma. Fortunately, March 7th came to his rescue, saying, "The meaning of a journey isn't just about thrilling adventures; a simple, ordinary life is also part of the journey. Let's all take a picture together! As a memento of our parting!"

"Taking photos? No, let's skip that."

Compared to Bai Jun's resistance, Asta's attention was drawn to the past.

March 7th pulled aside the gray-haired girl who was itching to rush forward and chase Asta away, happily took out a blue and white camera from her pocket, and asked the composed adults, "That's right, Uncle Yang, Sister Himeko, why don't you come along too?"

"I'm fine."

"I'll listen to you, Little March."

Welt and Himeko weren't the type to spoil the fun, so since March 7th had this idea, they chose to support it.

So March 7th pulled the gray-haired girl to Bai Jun's side. To prevent a fight, March 7th deliberately stood between the gray-haired girl and Asta, and signaled to Dan Heng to keep an eye on her as well.

Facing the camera, Asta hurriedly tidied her disguise and stood shyly next to Bai Jun. After Welt, Himeko, and Dan Heng took their places, March 7th held the camera in her right hand while making a big "V" sign with her outstretched left hand in the middle.

The gray-haired girl, seeing Asta huddled next to Bai Jun, immediately pouted in dissatisfaction. Taking advantage of the moment March 7th pressed the shutter, she squeezed herself between the two...

Click--

On March 7th, the shutter clicked, and the photo showed a blurry image of a gray-haired girl rushing in, a panicked Asta being pushed aside, Arlan carrying the Thunder Sword, ready to shoot the gray-haired girl away, March 7th letting out a strange scream of fear, Himeko staring in surprise, Welt adjusting his glasses with one hand, and Dan Heng sighing and rubbing his forehead.

And Bai Jun, who outwardly expressed his displeasure but still wore a faint smile on his face.

ps:

The Herta Space Station storyline has temporarily ended, and I can finally get back to writing about daily life (happy).

That's about all for filling in the gaps in the previous settings. As I mentioned in the first chapter and the author's note, this book mainly focuses on daily life and the interactions with the characters, including the romance, love triangles, and funny everyday moments. Don't say that the main plot is progressing slowly, because if I really wanted to push the main plot forward, it would probably be finished in about 100,000 words.

If the beginning of this book is all about building up the relationships between the characters, then the following chapters will show the culmination of these relationships without dragging on too much.

In addition, we can see the gradual appearance of a series of new characters, such as the white-haired fox, the red-scaled dragon girl, and the ever-changing fortunes, as well as an increasingly female-centric battleground.

Volume 3

Chapter 113 A High-Attack, Low-Defense Scoundrel

"Hey, have you heard? Yaoqing's Merlin's Claw might be coming to Luofu."

"Wow, really! It's that same Great Victory General who's also Foxkin? I've always been a fan of hers!"

"I don't think it's true. Where did this rumor come from? It's common for the Six Commissions to have dealings with each other, but the Seven Arbiter-Generals each have heavy responsibilities. How could they leave their flagships at will?"

It was afternoon, and the Minghuo Merchant Guild, which belonged to the Luofu Tianbo Division, was as lively as ever. The workload in the guild had decreased slightly, and the employees, who were now free, were discussing the latest rumors and gossip.

This topic originated from the Shence Mansion some time ago. Since the vast majority of the Minghuo Merchant Guild are Foxkin, they are naturally very interested in the gossip about Merlin's Claw, who is also Foxkin. After all, she is the idol of countless Foxkin in the Xianzhou.

Springtime was bright and beautiful, the afternoon sun was just right, and the Minghuo Merchant Guild of Commerce's office had just been renovated, with a lingering scent of sawdust in the air, carrying an ancient freshness.

Bathed in the lazy afternoon sun, the girls chatted happily together, their pleasant laughter filling the air. Their tense nerves from the day slowly relaxed, and the atmosphere in the office became exceptionally leisurely.

However, in a corner of the office, a beautiful Foxkin- woman was sighing frequently, her large fox ears drooping limply, her face showing a melancholy that was completely different from the others.

Facing their boss, who was sitting by the window in the corner of the office, sighing frequently, the employees seemed to be permeated by this emotion, and their voices gradually fell silent as they shook their heads helplessly.

It wasn't that the ferrywoman, Miss Tingyun, intentionally ruined the office atmosphere. All the employees were aware of this, after all, Miss Tingyun was the best boss they had ever had. The reason they kept quiet was simply because they didn't want to disturb her.

In fact, Miss Tingyun had been sighing frequently like a heartbroken girl for almost a month. They wanted to comfort her, but they didn't know what to say, so they could only helplessly watch her continue to maintain that dejected state.

"Miss Tingyun, would you like some afternoon tea?"

A more senior woman stepped forward. She had a good relationship with Tingyun, so she was able to say a few words at this time.

The season is approaching the start of summer.

The weather system of the artificial dome also began to heat up, gradually taking on the colors of summer.

The spring, which would soon be gone, hung high in the blue sky, Tingyun seemed to be gazing into the distance, her emerald-green eyes slightly narrowed.

Then, another soft sigh escaped.

"Sorry, no need... Sigh, why does time seem to pass so slowly?"

They always say that sighing too often will make you grow old. If that were true, Tingyun would probably be an old lady by now.

Seeing this, all the staff who cared about Tingyun once again showed helpless expressions. After sending others away, Tingyun lowered his head again to look at Jade Omen's screen.

The screen was filled with her chat logs with someone, but it was only one-sided, since the other person had left the Xianzhou this month, and Jade Omen's system had naturally become ineffective.

The chat box is filled with "Good morning," "Good afternoon," and "Good afternoon" messages, which has become a daily routine, like clocking in.

As usual, she typed out "Good afternoon," clicked the send button, and then continued to stare blankly.

Today, Tingyun didn't tie her hair up, letting her beautiful long brown hair down. She fiddled with the brown strands that fell around her eyes, staring blankly at the Jade Omen screen, her thoughts wandering elsewhere.

Speaking of which, almost a month has passed; my benefactor should be back by now, right?

In that case, what should I say when we meet again?

What's the safest way to say "Thank you for your hard work"?

Or should I take the initiative and say, "I miss you so much"?

Or perhaps something a little cheesy like "You're so handsome"?

And what about the phrase that would absolutely make him blush: "I like you the most"?

Thoughts wandered, and a rare smile appeared on Tingyun's face. This must be what it feels like to like someone. You would draw his image in your spare time, pray for his figure in your dreams, and fantasize about his reply. You like to see his cute appearance when he is usually full of masculinity but blushes because of your teasing.

Unbeknownst to them, Jade Omen, who was usually quiet, suddenly trembled slightly.

Unlike the Jade Omen used for work, this Jade Omen only contained one person's contact information. Tingyun blinked blankly, then lowered her head again...

Bang--!

Tingyun her hand on the desk and suddenly stood up, startling the nearest employee into a stunned silence. Even the other employees further away trembled at her unusual action.

Amidst everyone's astonished gazes, Tingyun ran out joyfully, without even bothering to style her long hair.

Running desperately, even though it frightened his colleagues in the Minghuo Merchant Guild and stunned passersby on the street, Tingyun continued to run, quickly traversing the streets of Starcruiser Sea Hub.

This emotion cannot be explained by reason. Deep inside, a voice kept reminding Tingyun that she was no different from a dog celebrating its joy, but she simply couldn't suppress this impulse.

The Minghuo Merchant Guild is located on a street not far from the Tianbo Division, also in the core location of the Starcruiser Sea Hub.

Not far away, a huge building can be seen. Looking up, one can see a wide jade gate. The space within it is like a vortex, turbulent and unsupported. The passageway extending beneath the star gate breathes in and out of Starskiff rafts and boats of all sizes.

Gazing at the approaching Starskiff Haven Dock, the Foxkin- woman, barely able to contain her emotions, hurried over and soon spotted the familiar figure standing on the steps in a daze. Her emerald-green eyes widened with immense joy.

The other person noticed her gaze and, with his back to the brilliant sunlight and clear blue sky, Bai Jun turned around to face Tingyun.

They met on an ordinary street, surrounded by many other people.

Despite having imagined so many opening lines, Tingyun heaving chest with one hand, panting and staring intently at Bai Jun, as if afraid he would slip away again, or worried that it was all just her imagination.

Finally, she spoke in a trembling voice, "My benefactor, you're back."

"Yes, long time no see, I'm back."

These words are as pure as pristine white snow, just like the same heartfelt joy.