Family

After bringing the person back to the Special Response Department, since it was still early, Xiao He and Ye Wanqing stayed there temporarily.

On one hand, they were waiting for Jin Shaokang's evaluation to finish, and on the other hand, they wanted to communicate with Xie Haining and Xia Yu. After all, they were all cornerstones of the Special Response Department, and they should maintain their relationship from time to time.

In the lounge, everyone ate and chatted.

"That's really impressive," Xie Haining said with a wry smile. "The Mutant that I struggled so hard to defeat, you can take care of with just one finger."

"But I think you handled it very easily," Xiao He frowned, "And more importantly, it was very cool! I also hope to end the battle that coolly."

"It's actually quite simple," Xie Haining smiled, like a kind old father. "Because I'm just a mortal, I need to minimize unnecessary movements to conserve energy. If you can also get rid of those unnecessary, exaggerated movements, it will look much smoother. As for whether it looks cool or not, being able to defeat the enemy is the best outcome."

"Sigh, I hope I can have such a smooth day someday..." Xiao He sighed.

"You will," Xie Haining said with a smile. "My ability is really just pushing the skills of ordinary people to their limit. When you are skilled enough, you will definitely be able to do the same as me. But you are stronger than me, so it doesn't matter if you make a mistake. For me, a mistake is equivalent to death."

Indeed... Xiao He also felt that Xie Haining's battles were like dancing on a knife's edge; one wrong move and he would die.

"Then why did you choose to work for the Special Response Department?" Ye Wanqing asked curiously. "I heard you have a wife and daughter."

"For him," Xie Haining said, turning to Xiao He with a smile, "Your boyfriend."

"Me?! You're my fan?" Xiao He asked, somewhat surprised. Ye Wanqing poked his cheek. "Shameless..."

"I wouldn't call myself a fan, but I do rely on you quite a bit," Xie Haining said, unable to suppress a laugh. Then, pointing to the back of her head, she continued, "Actually, I have a tumor in my head. Its location is very dangerous; surgery only has a 10% success rate, but without it, it's getting bigger and bigger, pressing on my nerves..."

As she spoke, Xie Haining looked out the window and sighed, "The doctor said that ideally, I'll live to be thirty at most, but I'll probably be paralyzed by this tumor in about a year, becoming a burden on my whole family."

"But I..." Xiao He frowned, then suddenly realized, "Ah, you mean the antibodies in my body..."

"That's right, researchers call it the 'Miracle Factor'," Xie Haining nodded and smiled.

Ye Wanqing thought carefully for a moment and said, "But when you joined, Old Xiao hadn't done that experiment yet. He did it after you arrived."

"Yes." Xie Haining leaned against the railing. "At the time, Chief Cui provided me with some new therapies that were being tested, but she also told me about your abilities. She believed that a miracle would definitely happen to you."

At this point, Xie Haining turned to Xiao He and smiled, "Believe me, for someone who had already given up hope at the time, that was the brightest ray of hope I could find. That's why I followed Chief Cui to the Special Response Department and worked for her."

"Is the Miracle Factor useful?" Xiao He asked curiously.

Xie Haining grinned, a smile as genuine and carefree as a child's at this moment, "The Miracle Factor extracted from your blood recently has shrunk the diameter of the tumor in my brain by 0.5 centimeters. Thanks to you, I can live a few more years."

Then, Xie Haining took Xiao He's hand and said softly, "Thank you for allowing me to spend a few more years with my wife and daughter."

At this point, his expression suddenly turned serious, even chilling. "Therefore, I will risk my life to protect you. As long as I live, I will not let anyone kill you."

But then Xie Haining laughed again, "Even so, you probably don't need my protection. After all, you are Yinglong; once your abilities are activated, no one can stand against you."

"If it can be activated..." Xiao He chuckled dryly, then turned to Xia Yu, "And you, Xia Yu? Why Special Response Department?"

"Me?" Xia Yu was taken aback, then smiled wryly, "I just want to earn more money... to buy a house, find someone I like, and live a simple, ordinary life. Just having a small place of my own is enough."

"Then I think you'll be able to earn enough money to quit soon," Ye Wanqing said curiously.

"No, I can't. My parents are waiting for me to give them money to build a new house, and there's also my younger brother's tuition, living expenses, and wedding dowry..." Xia Yu sighed and said, "My contract amount isn't as much as yours, Brother Xiao."

"What kind of family do you have?! Cut ties with them!" Xiao He said angrily. "You do everything for such a young child! And your brother! Even if you don't earn all the dowry and tuition fees yourself, at least figure out how to cover your living expenses! The family is so poor, and you only know how to rely on your sister! Is this even a man? Even if he grows up, he'll be no good!"

"Oh dear..." Ye Wanqing tugged at him from the side, "Isn't that a bit extreme?"

"I'm from the countryside," Xia Yu said helplessly. "That's how everyone thinks... daughters will eventually get married, and the dowry money comes from marrying off daughters. I don't want to marry someone I don't like, so... this is a little better."

As she spoke, Xia Yu lowered her head, rubbing her hands together, and said, "Besides... no matter what, they are still my family. Without them, I would be all alone in this world."

"Aren't we still here?" Xiao He replied immediately. "Not everyone related to you by blood is your family, and not all family members are necessarily related to you by blood."

Xie Haining, Ye Wanqing, and Xia Yu stood there stunned, and the scene fell silent.

"Say something, this is so embarrassing..." Xiao He whispered to Ye Wanqing for help.

"I don't know what to say, I'm a little embarrassed..." Ye Wanqing muttered softly, her face flushed. "It's amazing that you can say something like that without hesitation..."

"No, I... you!" Xiao He's face flushed red.

Xia Yu smiled, looking quite happy. "Thank you, Brother Xiao."

"You're all good kids," Xie Haining said with a smile, patting Xiao He on the shoulder to change the subject. "Let's go see if the evaluation is over with Chief Cui."

Xiao He breathed a sigh of relief. The group went to the infirmary and saw Jin Shaokang's version of "Lin Tiannan" covered in bandages through the one-way window.

"How is it, Sister Man?" Xiao He asked curiously. Cui Man pursed her lips and shook her head. "He has rather serious violent and antisocial tendencies, and he's showing signs of disobedience. I think it will be very difficult to get him to behave..."

"So you're going to throw him in jail?" Xie Haining frowned.

"Yes, until a way to suppress his Superpower is found, he'll probably stay in prison indefinitely," Cui Man nodded. "After all, the crimes he committed are serious enough to warrant a sentence of over ten years."