Pre-Collapse Civilization: My Wife is a Snake!
Chapter 65

Didi Shark-Killer App at Your Service-Orders Are Open! / Are You Free This Sunday?

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"Don't worry, this isn't betrayal."

Seeing that Sakura didn't refuse immediately, Mobius knew there was a chance, so he added, "Although the Flame-Chasing Moths and the Poisoned Pupae are not the same organization, they are both agencies under the framework of the United Nations. It's like moving from the security department to the production department in a company. It's just a normal personnel transfer, nothing to do with it."

"Eh..."

Sakura seemed to feel that this description was a bit off, but she couldn't quite put her finger on why...

After all, that's the truth. Although the Flame-Chasing Moths and the Poisoned Pupae are not directly related, they are indeed organizations under the United Nations framework. In a sense, they should be considered sister departments.

"Sakura, please come and stay with us."

Ling Xi quickly spoke up, smiling, "My Doctor is a very nice person. Besides, you can bring Ling along too, so you won't have to worry about Ling's safety."

"Hmm..."

Sakura still seemed a little hesitant.

"It's okay, you can take your time to think about it."

Mobius didn't urge Sakura, but just smiled and said, "Tell me when you've thought it through. As for the transfer order, you don't need to worry at all. I can explain the situation directly to headquarters, and I don't think headquarters will refuse me."

Mobius was very confident about this. After all, he controlled 10% of the resources and all he wanted was a bodyguard. If the headquarters refused such a small thing, he might as well switch jobs as soon as possible.

"Mmm..."

Sakura was still thinking, then glanced at Ling Xi again and asked curiously, "So... Ling Xi, do you also work here?"

"Yes."

Ling Xi nodded and smiled, "I am Dr. Mobius's assistant, and part-time... bodyguard."

Indeed, although I was given the job of an assistant, I was doing the work of an assistant, bodyguard, and test subject. If it weren't for the fact that the Doctor was so great, I would have resigned long ago!

"Is that so..."

Having received the answer she wanted, Sakura thought for a moment, then nodded and smiled, "Then... please take care of me from now on, Ling Xi, and Dr. Mobius."

"You can just call me Doctor, just like Ling Xi does."

Seeing that Sakura had finally agreed, Mobius seemed very happy. Now... the laboratory's power had increased again, but...

"Ling Xi, please guide me in the future."

Sakura looked at Ling Xi with a slightly embarrassed expression.

"Yes, if there's anything you don't understand, just ask me."

Ling Xi smiled at Ying and said, "As for me, I should be considered a veteran member of the laboratory to some extent."

"Yes, definitely."

Sakura nodded silently, indicating that she definitely would.

Mobius: "..." Why do I always have this ominous feeling?

She touched her hair, feeling like something was off...

Chapter 107: Didi Shark App is at your service, order grabbing begins!

"By the way, Ling Xi, what are your plans regarding this attack?"

Putting aside the topic of Sakura, Mobius began to ask Ling Xi about her next plans. After all, although what happened last night wasn't directed at him, since it was directed at Ling Xi, it was no different from being directed at him.

"Intend..."

Ling Xi thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Well, I'd like to hear what the Doctor has to say."

"Ah, okay."

Seeing that Ling Xi was actually going to listen to him, Mobius smiled and said, "Since you're going to listen to me, then... let's put this matter aside for now. It's not suitable for us to do too many things right now."

"Yes, I'll listen to the Doctor."

Hearing Mobius's answer, Ling Xi was somewhat prepared, but she still felt a little helpless. It was really painful to be bullied and not be able to retaliate.

"I said, it's only temporary."

Seeing that Ling Xi seemed a little upset, Mobius chuckled and said, "Do you think we have time to do anything unnecessary right now? Don't worry, we can talk about this slowly once we get to the Mu Continent, and besides..."

As he spoke, Mobius wore a slightly displeased smile. "It seems that our temporary tolerance has caused them some misunderstandings. It seems they really think I'm some kind of kind person, hehe."

"Um?"

Upon hearing Mobius's words, Ling Xi immediately understood. The Doctor meant... well, right now both she and the Doctor are busy evacuating Changkong City. After all, the Honkai is coming, and it's not suitable for her to do too much right now.

Therefore, the most important thing now is to evacuate Changkong City and settle accounts later when we get to the Mu Continent.

"Yes, I understand, Doctor!"

Ling Xi nodded decisively and smiled, "I will not leave the Doctor before we evacuate."

"You are not allowed to leave after evacuation."

Mobius glared at Ling Xi.

"Yes, yes, I understand."

Ling Xi simply smiled and nodded, after all, she really didn't want to leave the Doctor.

Cherry"..."

"Oh, right, Sakura."

Mobius then looked at Sakura and asked, "Where do you live? I'll send someone to pick up your sister."

"My sister?"

Sakura paused for a moment, then quickly replied, "Um... Rin should be at school now, she won't be home until tonight."

"A school? That's perfect!"

Mobius smiled at Ling Xi and said, "Ling Xi, go and bring Ling to the lab. Don't let her leave the lab before we evacuate."

"Huh? What's this?"

Sakura was clearly puzzled. Bringing Rin here and then not letting her leave—was this... a hostage situation?

"Sakura, it's like this."

Ling Xi explained with a smile, "We are planning to move the laboratory to the Mu Continent recently, and Ling may be harassed by the Poisoned Pupae. So it is best to bring her directly to the laboratory now. This way, it will be easier to take care of her, and we can also go to the Mu Continent together when we leave."

"Mu Continent? Going to such a far place?"

Sakura seemed a little hesitant. Although her and her sister's home was not in Changkong City, it was still in the Far East. Even though it was just the two of them at home, the thought of suddenly having to live on another continent with Rin felt a little unsettling.

"Yes, that's right, and... we have to go."

Ling Xi looked at Ying and whispered, "Ying, I can't explain the reason to you right now, but please believe me, leaving Changkong City and going to the Mu Continent is definitely the best choice."

"This..."

Ling Xi's words left Ying speechless, but now that she had already agreed to join, she couldn't refuse even if she wanted to. After all... she couldn't possibly leave Ling in Changkong City and go to the Mu Continent herself.

What about Naling's studies?

Sakura asked the question again, since Rin was still in school.

"Don't worry, we have four assistants in our lab. Apart from Ling Xi, the other three are graduate students."

Mobius smiled slightly and said, "Now that everyone is free, it's a good time to teach Ling her lessons. And once we get to the Mu Continent, it will be even simpler. I'll arrange the best school for Ling to ensure she doesn't fall behind in her studies."

"Is that so...?"

Sakura seemed to want to say something.

"By the way, regarding accommodation, I will arrange it for you after you arrive in the Mu Continent, ensuring that it is both comfortable and safe."

Mobius added another sentence.

"Oh, I also..."

Sakura seemed to want to say something more...

"There's also the issue of compensation."

Mobius stroked his chin and thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "How about I offer you a monthly salary of 30,000? And that's just the base salary; commissions and bonuses are separate."

Cherry"..."

"Ling Xi, my sister is in Class 1, Grade 3 at XX Elementary School. Could you please go and pick her up?"

Sakura didn't want to ask any more questions. This annual salary was comparable to the reward she earned from catching an average of three missions in the Poisoned Pupae. There was no other way; the world was relatively peaceful now, and high-level missions were really rare. Therefore, even S-class assassins were facing fierce competition.

Moreover, aside from some designated assignments, you have to download the Poisoned Pupae app to grab orders if you want to perform other tasks, and I happen to be the kind of person with slow reflexes.

Furthermore, since he doesn't take action against innocent or righteous people, he receives even fewer missions.

As for this assassination mission targeting Ling Xi, it was because the reward was a full 200,000 yuan, and because he believed the rumors that Mobius was a dangerous and utterly wicked mad scientist, he assumed that her assistant was also a villain, which is why he ultimately chose to accept the job.

In the end... not only did the mission fail, but the target was also saved. Now, forget about the reward, even his points and saved manuscripts in the organization will probably be frozen.

Now, Dr. Mobius not only offered him such a high salary, but also helped him and his sister solve their housing and schooling problems. In addition, Ling Xi was also here, so what was there to refuse?

"Third grade, huh... I understand."

Ling Xi nodded to indicate that she understood, and smiled, "I'll go after I finish eating."

Afterwards, Ling Xi took the handwritten letter written by Ying to Ling's school and found her. As for why she didn't just call, it was because there was a possibility that the phone could be monitored, and it would be troublesome if the other party took action in advance. That's why she used the method of writing a letter.

Ling already had a strong liking for Ling Xi. After seeing her sister's handwritten letter, she left with Ling Xi without any doubt, and said that even without her sister's letter, she would still believe in Ling Xi!

Cherry"???"

On their way back, the two encountered no problems, and Rin eventually arrived safely at the laboratory to reunite with Sakura.

Meanwhile, Mobius had already negotiated with headquarters and, without any doubt, transferred Sakura from the Poisoned Pupae to the Flame-Chasing Moths.

Thus, Sakura officially emerged from the Poisoned Pupae and became a member of the Mobius Laboratory. As for Mobius's true intentions, Ling Xi was extremely happy, because...

Sakura is also one of the future Thirteen Flame-Chasers, and according to the plot, Sakura's strength is at least among the top five of the thirteen.

So, besides Mobius, he's now latched onto another powerful figure, Flame-Chasing Moths. This move... is very solid!

Chapter 108: Are you free this Sunday?

"Seele, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."

At noon, after having lunch with Seele Ling Xi, the two sat on a bench in the garden to rest. After what happened yesterday, their relationship had returned to normal, or even... better!

Therefore, Ling Xi also plans to begin implementing the next phase of the plan.

"Hmm, what is it?"

Upon hearing Ling Xi speak, Seele, who was playing on her phone, paused and looked at Ling Xi curiously.

"Um... actually, it's about my lab."

Ling Xi pretended to hesitate, then uttered the lines she had already prepared.

"Laboratory? Mobius?"

Seele glanced at Ling Xi and snorted, "Are you going to say again that everyone's talk about Mobius is just slander and misunderstanding? If so, then don't say it. I just believe it."

Seele was already used to Ling Xi's attempts to protect Mobius.

"Um... no, it's something else."

Ling Xi shook her head and smiled, "Well, it's just... Dr. Mobius's lab is a bit short-staffed right Seele, but as you know, Dr. Mobius has been affected by various rumors, so even though not many people are willing to come, you, Seele..."

"I'm not going!"

Before Ling Xi could finish speaking, Seele refused outright, huffing, "I'm not going, absolutely not."

Ling Xi: "..." Why are you so clever about things like this...?

"Hehe, it's nothing, I didn't go. If I'm not going, I'm not going. I was just saying it."

Seeing that Seele was unwilling, Ling Xi naturally did not dare to persuade her further. She couldn't very well tie her up and take her away, could she?

"Ugh..."

Seele was still a bit sullen. She knew he didn't like Mobius, yet he still made her go, and...

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