Hurry Up and Get Up

"Yes, that's right."

Ajie nodded and explained.

"She's very likely a super soldier left behind by some super-civilization."

"The specifics can be confirmed after an examination. As for the trigger for her awakening, according to Lian Feng's analysis—"

"It's highly probable that it's because we recently activated part of Earth's super genes with Lena's help."

"And she was indirectly activated in that process."

"But rest assured, we've already verified her background and information. She's absolutely trustworthy."

"Good, then please continue your analysis."

Old Huang nodded affirmatively, saying no more.

He chose to keep listening.

"Alright. I'll continue then."

"Based on last night's combat situation, a First Generation Super Soldier is already capable of damaging yesterday's mech units, and can even take them down solo."

"But we can't be sure that every super soldier currently activated has the same strength as Ashe."

"Many of them were ordinary people before. You could say they've had zero military training."

"And the arrival of the Taotie Mechs, regardless of their purpose, shows they're already preparing to invade Earth."

"But Earth's current firepower simply can't stop their incursion."

"So my suggestion is to launch a training program for the super soldiers as soon as possible."

"That is, the Black Great Wall Project that General Pan Zhen mentioned to Lena."

"At the same time, we need to design a different training regimen for the super soldier Ashe."

"Tell us your reasoning, Ajie."

Dukao, seated beside Old Huang, asked in a deep voice.

"This soldier displayed such combat power even as a First Generation, which shows her super gene has significant potential."

"Earth's other current super soldiers will need time to grow before they can match her combat capability."

"And during that time, we can't be sure the Taotie won't take other actions against Earth. So it's necessary for us to have a super soldier who has already matured."

"Agreed." Dukao acknowledged Ajie's insight.

He turned to look at Lena across the table.

"Handle this matter with Lena."

"Super Seminary has other plans for now."

"Alright, leave it to me." Lena nodded to show she understood.

Ajie, having essentially fulfilled his promise to Ashe, was about to wrap things up.

But Dukao asked again, "That Ashe, where is she now? On the Ju Xia Hao?"

"No, she's not. After last night's incident ended—"

"Since quite a few bystanders witnessed Ashe's face on the scene, we had Rose take her and leave first."

"We'll just contact Rose directly once this incident is handled."

"Mm, that works." Dukao found no fault with Ajie's handling.

He turned his gaze to the Blonde Woman.

Understanding Dukao's intent, she stepped forward again.

She lightly tapped the large screen.

After switching to a new set of photos, She continued, "Alright, let's move to the next issue—the Taotie."

"Lena is more familiar with this intelligence, so I'll ask her to brief us..."

"Okay, sure. The Taotie civilization..."

While the meeting room was discussing matters concerning Earth's safety, On the other side, our Ashe was currently enjoying the warmth and comfort beside her.

Black strands of hair cascaded down from a slender neck.

Propping herself up on one arm, Qilin studied Ashe, who still had her eyes closed, snoring softly in deep sleep.

A slight smile curled at the corners of Qilin's mouth.

Unlike in the original story, Qilin hadn't had a hole blown through her chest during the Airport Road Incident.

She was now in the same state as she had been in the hospital in the original work.

She glanced at the time on her phone.

Qilin gathered a small lock of her hair, a mischievous smile curling on her lips.

Like a child playing a prank.

She lightly brushed the tip of her hair across Ashe's pen.

While gently bending her pale, soft arm.

Leaning close to Ashe's ear, she whispered softly, "Lazy pig, time to get up! Get up! Lazy pig..."

Watching Ashe, who seemed about to stir from her sleep, Qilin's brow furrowed slightly.

Qilin smirked triumphantly, ready to intensify her efforts and wake Ashe in one go.

But the next moment.

Ashe, eyes still closed, reached out a hand and grabbed Qilin's slender shoulder, applying a gentle force.

"Ah!" Qilin, who had never expected Ashe to suddenly counterattack.

Let out a soft cry, and the roles reversed.

Qilin, who had been on top, was now wrapped in the big blanket and pinned beneath Ashe.

Just like Qilin had done moments ago, Ashe leaned close to Qilin's ear.

Ashe exhaled a warm breath, drawing a soft gasp from Qilin.

"What are you doing!" Her voice carried a mix of feigned anger and shyness.

Qilin kept twisting her body, trying to struggle free.

"If you're awake, go wash up quickly. We have to report in today, remember!"

At the same time, she pretended to be angry, using the serious matter as an excuse to make Ashe let her go.

But Ashe wasn't about to let her have her way.

Using her body weight to pin Qilin down.

Ashe, leaning over, was about to say something.

When a "click" came from the door.

"Are you two up yet? I just got breakfast, we..."

Rose, carrying three portions of breakfast.

Strode in.

Instinctively glancing toward the bed.

Meeting Qilin and Ashe's eyes, Rose stopped in her tracks.

Then, as if she hadn't seen anything.

Rose silently placed two portions of breakfast on the table.

And turned around.

"You two should get up and eat breakfast too. I'll wait for you outside."

Speaking in a flat tone, Rose took her own breakfast and quickly walked out the door.

But just as she closed the door, Rose seemed to hear a roar from Qilin.

"This is all your fault!"

Followed by Ashe's defense.

"What did I do? Didn't you start with your mouth—no, your hands?"

"Shut up!"

"It's all your fault! I said stop messing around, stop messing around, and you kept at it!"

"Yeah, yeah, yeah, my bad."

Eating her own breakfast, Ashe, rich in experience from such disputes.

Switched into professional agreement mode.

No matter what Qilin said, she kept admitting fault.

And Qilin, of course, saw through Ashe's perfunctory attitude.

But thinking back to how they'd been playing around this morning, and that Rose had seen it.

The usually serious and disciplined Qilin couldn't help her cheeks flushing with shame.

After all, anything between them in private was fine, but being seen by someone else.

As a woman, Qilin ultimately couldn't act like nothing had happened the way Ashe could.

She just had too little experience.

She'd need more practice in the future.

Ashe decided in her heart to help Qilin train more, so she could overcome her shyness sooner.

Finishing breakfast, Ashe lightly flicked her loose purple hair, then skillfully gathered it up with her right hand.