Kyoto Base City, Science Division, Long Jingxuan's office.
"After this wave of beasts, I have a few days off and no tasks for now," Feng Qingmo said with a helpless look at Long Jingxuan, who was absorbed in her work. "Can't you take a break? I need to keep my promise and watch a movie with you..."
Long Jingxuan raised a hand and saved her data, then looked up at him apologetically. After a moment's thought, she stood, walked around the desk, and led Feng Qingmo over to the sofa.
Her gaze lingered on the round ornament on the coffee table, and she smiled faintly. Then she turned to face Feng Qingmo. "Qingmo, you know... my parents died in a wave of beasts when I was little..."
"So I've always studied and researched as hard as I could, hoping to make better protective gear so fewer of our warriors would die, and more powerful weapons that could kill higher-level monsters..."
Her beautiful eyes fixed on Feng Qingmo. "During the wave of beasts the day before yesterday, when you left, I suddenly got so scared! I was afraid I'd never see you again... I was so happy when I found out you were safe! So when you asked me... if I'd be your girlfriend, I said yes!"
"But, Qingmo!" Long Jingxuan clasped his hands in hers. "The waves of beasts will come again. Our country has to face dozens of them of varying levels every year, so we can't slack off. I work in research. I don't have great fighting strength, so all I can do is use what I know to develop better gear and stronger weapons. That way, you'll be safer!"
Seeing how serious Long Jingxuan was, Feng Qingmo felt a pang of tenderness.
He wanted to tell her