Pre-Collapse Civilization, My Wife is a Snake Oh

"Doctor, Ling Xi, you're finally out."

As the door to Lab No. 3 opened, Klein immediately saw the two of them emerge and quickly got up to approach them.

"Klein, did you finish modifying the data I asked you to?"

Mobius looked at Klein with a smile. This assistant had ruined her plans twice. She hoped… there wouldn't be a third time.

"It's all done, Doctor."

Klein immediately handed the data to Mobius. Although… she hadn't modified much of it, it was still something the Doctor had requested, so if she hadn't changed a single word, it would have been too obvious.

"Let me see…"

Mobius took the data and glanced at it, then nodded with satisfaction, smiling, "Hmm, good job, Klein. If there are any more issues next time, I'll ask for your help with modifications again."

"Uh… Understood, Doctor."

Klein felt helpless but could only accept it. Who was she to argue with the Doctor?

"Hey, Doctor, that's going too far."

Seeing Mobius bullying Klein again, Ling Xi couldn't stand it anymore. Such a good assistant, hardworking and efficient. Instead of cherishing her, she kept picking on her. What would she do if Klein disappeared one day!

"Hmph, none of your business!"

Mobius also pouted but didn't refute Ling Xi. She took the data and returned to her laboratory.

Ling Xi: "……"

"Thank you, Ling Xi."

After Mobius left, Klein smiled and thanked Ling Xi. Although Klein knew the Doctor was joking with her, she was still happy that Ling Xi spoke up for her.

"You're welcome, Senior Sister."

Ling Xi also smiled at Klein, saying with a hint of helplessness, "After all, in our laboratory, Senior Sister Klein is the one who works the hardest. Basically, all the work of a doctor's assistant is done by you!"

"It's fine, as long as I can help the Doctor, I'm already very satisfied."

Klein also smiled and said, "The Doctor's research is very busy, so I can only help her with these trivial matters within my capabilities. Anyone else could do it just as well."

Ling Xi: "……" No, someone else definitely couldn't do it, at least… it would take five people.

But Ling Xi couldn't do anything about the situation. After all, Senior Sister Klein's work was beyond the comprehension of ordinary mortals like him!

However, there was still something he could do, something within his capabilities, such as…

"Senior Sister, do you want some milk tea? I'll go buy it for you."

Ling Xi smiled and asked Klein if she wanted milk tea. Ling Xi also understood why Danzhu was the milk tea errand runner in the lab; it was because she was the weakest one, so she could only be responsible for buying milk tea. But now…

Hmm, wait, something seems off. Why has he been buying milk tea lately?

Oh no, has he become the errand runner!?

"Uh… No, thank you."

Klein opened her mouth, seemingly about to agree, but then hesitated. She felt it might trouble Ling Xi.

"Heh…"

However, seeing Klein's expression, how could Ling Xi not understand? He immediately smiled and said, "Senior Sister, wait for me here. I'll be right back."

After speaking, Ling Xi directly went out to buy milk tea. So what if he was the errand runner? At least… buying milk tea was indeed the easiest job.

"Hey… Ling Xi, wait…"

Klein seemed to want to say something more, but Ling Xi had already left.

"Mmm…"

In the end, Klein could only sigh softly, scratch her hair, and smile helplessly, "Honestly… meddling too much."

However, Klein was actually quite happy. Yes… she must be happy because she could drink milk tea!

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Chapter 70: Miss Fairy Knows How to Flirt Too!

After leaving the laboratory, Ling Xi quickly headed to his familiar milk tea shop, preparing to buy a few cups of milk tea to bring back. Although he had just said he was buying for Klein, buying only for her might make her feel too obligated, so…

He might as well buy a few more cups and send them to Cangxuan and the others. That way, he could openly say he was just buying for Klein as a favor.

"Hi, Ling Xi, guess who I am?"

Suddenly, Ling Xi felt his eyes being covered again, and a familiar voice sounded in his ear…

Ling Xi: "……"

"Do I even need to guess? Elysia!"

Ling Xi gently grasped Elysia's wrist, moving her hands away from his eyes. He turned back and looked at her speechlessly. Where did she learn this trick of always covering people's eyes?

"Heh heh, so smart, you guessed it right away."

Elysia also let go of Ling Xi, then leaned in curiously, smiling, "Hey, are you buying milk tea? Is it for Klein or your Doctor?"

"Of course, everyone gets a share. After all, everyone likes to drink it."

Ling Xi smiled faintly and then asked Elysia, "Elysia, would you like a cup too? My treat."

"Really? Then I won't be polite!"

Hearing Ling Xi offer to treat her, Elysia happily agreed and said with a smile, "You're the first boy to ever buy me milk tea, I'll definitely remember this!"

"Stop messing around..."

Ling Xi gave Elysia a look and chuckled, "A cute and beautiful girl like you, how could no one ever treat you? Do you really expect me to believe that?"

"It's true!"

Elysia feigned annoyance, then suddenly laughed, "Because... I've never accepted invitations from other boys. I... only ever accepted yours, so... you're the first boy to ever buy me milk tea?"

Ling Xi: "..." Her tactics were so deep, even the city couldn't see the end of them.

"Heh, alright, alright, I was just kidding."

Elysia stopped teasing and said with a smile, "Speaking of which, your Doctor's lab seems to be facing some budget cuts recently. It seems to be because of the Honkai incident you guys caused that day."

"It seems so..."

Ling Xi nodded, not denying it, and said with a smile, "But I'm not clear on the specifics. If you want to know, you'll have to ask Klein or my Doctor."

"Mmm..."

Elysia narrowed her eyes slightly and smiled, "Forget it, I'm not interested in your lab's budget. I... am more interested in you."

Ling Xi: "..."

However, Ling Xi had known Elysia for some time, so he had developed some immunity to her words. In short, it was best to trust his Doctor and not Elysia.

"Aiya, don't be so cold. Mobius probably said bad things about me in front of you."

Elysia continued to look at Ling Xi with a smile, "After all, we're colleagues in the same research institute, and colleagues should communicate more. Besides, you just don't understand me yet. If you truly understood me, then..."

Elysia laughed joyfully, "You'd definitely find out that I'm a kind and likable girl, the kind that's most suitable to bring home."

Ling Xi: "..."

If she was referring to appearance, then yes, she was very likable. But if it was about personality...

Well, he could only say he wouldn't comment.

"Ling Xi, do you know about the Mu Continent seminar?"

Seeing that Ling Xi wasn't taking the bait, Elysia changed the subject again. "No one can shut down a conversation with me, no one!"

"Of course, I know about that."

Ling Xi nodded and said with a smile, "After all, I'm the Doctor's assistant. How could I not know about such things?"

"Then, who does Mobius plan to bring with her? Is it Klein? Or perhaps... you?"

Elysia asked again!

"Elysia, you've already guessed it."

Ling Xi continued to be an emotionless nodding machine and said, "The Doctor does indeed plan to bring me along this time, even though I don't understand much."

"Eh? Bringing you?"

Upon hearing this, a flicker of change appeared in Elysia's eyes.

This was because, for seminars of this caliber, the accompanying personnel were usually their most outstanding assistants or their valued students. After all, in such a gathering of big shots, even if they couldn't understand, they could at least show their face.

To show one's face among such influential figures was essentially announcing to everyone that this was the person they valued most, and it would be immensely beneficial for the future career of the person showing their face.

Elysia had initially thought Mobius would bring Klein along again, as that was how Mobius had always done things when attending conferences. To her surprise, this time she broke the mold and brought Ling Xi, who couldn't even be considered an amateur.

In that instant, Elysia suddenly felt that she couldn't quite understand Mobius anymore.

And so...

"Ling Xi..."

Elysia suddenly hugged Ling Xi gently from behind, then rubbed her face against his ear and said with a mischievous smile, "Ling Xi, have you considered what I told you last time? If... you're willing to come to me, besides better treatment, I can also..."

Elysia blew into Ling Xi's ear and whispered with a chuckle, "Give you a chance..."

Ling Xi: "..."

Instantly, Ling Xi felt a shiver run down his spine. Damn it... were all the Flame-Chasers of the Pre-Collapse Civilization this good at flirting? It was one thing with Mobius, but now Elysia was playing these games too, it was truly...

Moreover, Elysia possessed combat power not inferior to the Doctor's. It was truly worthy of being one of the Thirteen Flame-Chasers; each of them was so powerful!

But, I'm sorry, fairy lady, you're too late, because...

He already belonged to the Doctor. His heart would never betray the Doctor, because the Doctor was like a sibling, a most beloved wife to him. Wanting him to betray the Doctor? No way!

"Elysia, your milk tea is ready!"

Ling Xi decisively wriggled out of Elysia's embrace and handed her the milk tea. "I won't chat with you much longer this time, as everyone is waiting for me to deliver their milk tea. Let's talk next time, bye-bye!"

With that, Ling Xi quickly slipped away under Elysia's resentful gaze. No, no, if he stayed any longer, he feared he would truly fall.

"Mmm, Ling Xi, hehe..."

Elysia smiled helplessly and then leisurely walked away, holding her milk tea. After all, there would be plenty of opportunities.

While her interest in Ling Xi wasn't that great originally, at most she was interested in his abilities, but now... Since Mobius thought so highly of him, how could she not go join the fun?

After all, the more challenging something was, the more she liked to do it. Moreover, if one day Mobius suddenly realized she had snatched something that belonged to her, then... her expression would surely be very interesting, hehe.

Thinking of this, Elysia's face also revealed a gradually cunning smile.

Chapter 71: You Smell Like Elysia?

"Senior Sister, your milk tea!"

After ditching Elysia, Ling Xi returned directly to the laboratory. There was no helping it; the outside world was too dangerous. Only his wife's laboratory could give him a sense of security.

"Mmm... Thank you, Ling Xi."

Looking at the milk tea Ling Xi had bought for her, Klein accepted it with a hint of helplessness. Since it had already been bought, she couldn't possibly refuse it now, after all, it was Ling Xi's kind gesture.

"You're welcome. It's just one cup anyway, whether I buy one or several."

Ling Xi also smiled at Klein and then said, "Then, Senior Sister, drink slowly. I'll go deliver the milk tea to the Doctor and the others first."

"Mm, go ahead. Don't mind me."

Klein nodded, then began to drink quietly. This... could truly be said to be the happiest moment of the day.

Afterward, Ling Xi first delivered the milk tea to Cangxuan and Danzhu, and finally arrived at Mobius's Laboratory No. 3.

"Doctor, I just bought some milk tea. Do you want to take a break?"

Entering the laboratory, Ling Xi saw Mobius sitting in her usual spot, fiddling with various instruments.

"Milk tea? Haaaah..."

Mobius stretched, looking utterly languid, and said with a smile, "Alright, a break sounds good too."

As she spoke, Mobius placed her hands on the table, gave it a gentle spin, and then turned her ergonomic chair around, facing Ling Xi directly. Finally, she beckoned him over with a flick of her finger