"Ahem... about that thing."
The smug look faded from Pamela's face, replaced by a hint of embarrassment.
She lightly clapped her slender hands, producing two crisp echoes.
"Although I, Melon Farmer, am not all that interested in men, I'd be willing to give it a try with a handsome guy like you."
"After all... something like that would give me enough bragging rights to show off to those guys for ages!"
A shy look crept across Pamela's face as she spoke, making Lin Feng want to laugh.
This Melon Farmer really was hardcore. She didn't just love gossip; she was willing to get personally involved. Impressive...
"Dream on. Do I look like someone who'd sleep with just anyone?"
"Pick another condition... that one's off the table!"
Lin Feng flicked Melon Farmer on the forehead, then turned serious.
He had always been devoted, only ever interested in beautiful girls. Asta and March 7th, for instance, were both very much his type.
Pamela was reasonably attractive, but she clearly didn't meet his standards.
Besides, he was now a follower of the Path of Elation. Having fun was the whole point. Where was the elation in doing something he didn't want to do?
And if he actually agreed to Melon Farmer's request, who knew what would become of his reputation aboard Herta Space Station?
"Hey, you can just say no! Don't hit me!"
"Ahem... just as I expected. That little wish of mine never really had a chance of coming true!"
"In that case, I'll pick something more reasonable..."
Pamela wasn't angry at his blunt rejection. Instead, she kept talking with a broad smile.
"I don't have many hobbies, really. I just like listening to gossip, and... admiring... well, scientists."
"So, I heard you fought some little monsters alongside the Astral Express crew?"
"What a coincidence! I happen to love... scientists like Himeko, who combine beauty and brains, elegance and warmth."
"All right, I know what you want. A close-up photo of the dazzling Himeko, right?"
Before Pamela could finish, Lin Feng jumped in with the answer.
He had already learned what Melon Farmer Pamela currently wanted in the "Ms. Herta Solo Fan Association" group chat last night.
"Huh? You actually know what I want?"
"Then you're in the Herta fan group too! Let me guess your nickname..."
Her eyes gleamed as Pamela's passion for gossip flared up again.
"Give me your phone beacon. I'll send it to you!"
As he spoke, Lin Feng sent over the photo he had taken of Himeko sleeping yesterday at noon.
He had only snapped it casually out of admiration, never expecting it to come in handy now.
"Amazing! Just what I'd expect from the Galactic Baseball Hero! Tsk, tsk... she's so beautiful!"
Pamela swooned over the high-resolution photo on her phone, making Lin Feng's face twitch slightly.
Sure enough, Melon Farmer Pamela had rather particular tastes.
"All right, Melon Farmer. You've got your photo. Now tell me who Watermelon Field Chara is..."
Not wanting to get too entangled with this woman, Lin Feng pressed her directly.
"Haha... of course I know who Watermelon Field Chara is."
"But if you want that information, the photo you just gave me isn't enough!"
"How about this... sneak into Himeko's hospital room and take a few more photos for me."
"Ahem... seductive ones. Hehehe!"
A furtive grin spread over Melon Farmer Pamela's face, gradually turning downright perverted.
"Heh... Melon Farmer, sometimes you really shouldn't push your luck."
"If you vanished off the face of the earth, do you think the Security Department would blame the Fragmentum Monsters?"
A cold smile curled Lin Feng's lips, and his eyes took on a sharp, chilling edge.
Of course, he wasn't willing to kill someone to silence them, but he didn't mind making a few threats.
"Oh... then let me die. What's the point of living if I can't get seductive photos of Himeko?"
"Please, Mr. Lin Feng. This is my greatest wish!"
"I'm begging you, okay? If you help me fulfill my wish, I'll do anything you ask..."
Rather than showing any fear at Lin Feng's outright threat, Melon Farmer Pamela pleaded with a pitiful expression.
At that point, Lin Feng saw Pamela in a whole new light. He hadn't expected Herta Space Station to harbor such an extraordinary character.
Still, Pamela was excellent at gathering information and had impressive connections. If a few photos could secure him an informant like her, she would probably be a considerable help with his future plans aboard Herta Space Station.
"Fine... remember, you said it yourself."
"But, well, I can get you seductive photos of Himeko, but you can only look once. No saving them or keeping copies!"
"That's as far as I'm willing to go. If you don't agree, forget it."
"Even without your information, it won't take me long to track down Watermelon Field Chara!"
With his arms folded across his chest, Lin Feng spoke seriously, leaving no room for negotiation.
"Deal! No problem. Just seeing Himeko's breathtaking beauty is enough. I don't need to keep the photos."
"After all... even a single glimpse of something so precious and important will stay with me forever. My life won't have been in vain!"
"But... our great hero Lin, can you really pull this off? The Medical Department is heavily guarded..."
Melon Farmer Pamela's face was full of excitement as she spoke, though there was a trace of hesitation in her gaze as she looked at Lin Feng.
"Hmm... it'll be a little tricky, but something like this shouldn't be beyond me!"
"Go back to your department and wait for my message!"
The corners of his mouth lifted slightly as Lin Feng nodded.
Although March 7th, Dan Heng, and the others often visited Himeko, he would still have a chance to sneak in late at night. Besides, he had Herta's highest-clearance access key, so he could get into the special-grade Medical Pod too.
"In that case, thank you, our great hero Lin! I'll be sure to drum up plenty of publicity and sing the praises of your glorious achievements!"
Beaming with joy, Melon Farmer Pamela thanked him, then hurriedly turned and left.
"This woman... she's really something. Interesting."
"Now there's only one thing left to do. It's time to make my move with Himeko!"
Watching Pamela walk away, Lin Feng's lips curved into a faint smile.
Here he was aboard Herta Space Station, living out a Path Simulation. To earn an S-rank rating, he really had no other choice.
He had originally planned to win over March 7th and Asta before slowly working on Himeko, but now it seemed his plans would have to change.
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