After that loud shout, the way everyone in the cafeteria looked at Lan finally changed.
Based on what the soldier on duty had just shouted through a megaphone, the soldiers in the mess hall immediately imagined a TV series that would last for hundreds of episodes.
Sensing the increasingly strange looks from those around him, Lan chickened out. He quickly put down the bowl he was holding on the table and ran out of the cafeteria as if fleeing.
Seeing Lan run out, everyone in the cafeteria exchanged a knowing glance, then simultaneously got up and followed her out.
On the training ground, the soldier who had just spoken through the megaphone was standing there, looking impatient.
He was very annoyed. It was one thing for Lan to know such a beautiful girl, but he actually made her wait at the door for so long. If he knew such a pretty girl, he would never have hesitated and would have run to the door as fast as he could.
He was internally complaining when he saw Lan running towards him.
"Brother, Miss Anna, the girl you mentioned, where is she now?"
The soldier looked at Lan, who was panting heavily in front of him, curled his lip, and then said with a sour tone, "That girl is waiting at the gate. I'm not saying anything, but you know such a pretty girl and you didn't even tell the brothers? Trying to keep her to yourself?"
Lan hurriedly waved her hand. "What? It's not what you think. In short, Miss Anna and I don't have that kind of relationship."
Lan's explanation was weak and unconvincing. Seeing the other person's "I don't believe you" expression, Lan gave up.
"Fine, whatever. Miss Anna must have something to tell me, I need to get going!"
At this moment, a large crowd had gathered inside and outside the gate of the garrison, and Ayinai was right in the center of this crowd.
Ayinai was completely unaware of how stunningly beautiful she was. Even in the simple and honest Yaoqing, Ayinai's beauty was enough to make people stop and stare.
"Hasn't it come out yet?"
Ayinai idly kicked the pebbles between his feet, a habit he had retained even after becoming a god due to his constant labor before his ascension.
For example, when waiting for someone, he likes to do something, and he also has time to sleep and rest. When he sleeps and rests, he likes to hug something to sleep with.
That's because before becoming a god, one needs to protect the sapling, so even when sleeping, one must keep it close to their body for protection. Gradually, this became a habit, and one likes to sleep while holding something.
Ayinai retained many of her habits from her mortal days because she felt these habits were proof that she had existed as a mortal, proving that she was not a cold-hearted Aeon.
Indeed, this is the reality. He is not indifferent; the people of Daiyu support and love Him.
Therefore, He did not feel awkward when He felt surrounded, because He had experienced it before in Daiyu. Whenever He appeared, the people of Daiyu would surround Him and enthusiastically offer Him food, novelties, and their respect. He was already used to it.
When Lan ran out, panting, her eyes lit up when she saw the beautiful figure at the door.
It really is Miss Anna!
Lan ran up to Ayinai, wiped the sweat from her brow, and flashed a bright smile, "Miss Anna, is there something you need?"
Ayinai frowned as she looked at the beads of sweat on Lan's forehead, which he hadn't wiped away. She took a handkerchief from her pocket and handed it to him, saying, "Wipe your sweat. There's no need to rush."
Lan paused for a moment, then took the handkerchief and wiped the few beads of sweat that hadn't dried from her forehead. After wiping, Lan tried to return the handkerchief to Ayinai, Ayinai refused.
"I bought this handkerchief yesterday. It would be great if it could help you. You should keep it."
"Well... okay."
Lan reluctantly accepted it, because he saw the stubbornness in Ayinai's eyes. He had no doubt that if he said no, Ayinai would throw the handkerchief into the trash can the moment she took it.
It's not that Ayinai disliked it; it was something He gave away. Since it was given away, it was no longer His own. If the recipient didn't need it, it was ownerless and abandoned, so why couldn't it be thrown in the trash?
(Divinity: Yes, yes, that's exactly it! This is the emotional detachment that a god should have!)
(Human nature: Damn it, I didn't elbow you! I hope Lan doesn't misunderstand QAQ)
Lan didn't mind at all; it was a gift from Miss Anna herself, and he would definitely cherish it! It was a testament to their friendship! That's right, from the moment Lan accepted the handkerchief, he had already included Ayinai in his list of friends!
"I've come to you hoping you can be my guide for a while. I'm a gardener, Long-Life Species being blessed by the goddess. I've been wandering for years, and a few days ago I entered Yaoqing. I feel Yaoqing is quite nice, so I hope to settle here permanently. However, I'm not familiar with Yaoqing, so I need a guide."
Ayinai said, while also taking out a card, the highest level from the Interastral Peace Corporation, which had inexhaustible Credits.
Seeing Ayinai's actions, Lan smiled and scratched his head. He had originally planned to help Ayinai get a residence permit if Ayinai didn't have the money, but it seemed that she wouldn't need his help.
"Alright, come with me. I'll take you to the Earth-Balance Commission to get a long-term residence certificate."
Lan walked ahead to clear the way, while Ayinai quietly followed two steps behind him. As soon as the two left, heads began to peek out from the gate of the encampment.
Their expressions were unanimous: jealousy! Jealousy! And more jealousy!
"You still say it's okay? Things are like this, how can you say it's okay?"
"If you ask me, I think it's because Lan himself feels he's not good enough for the girl, that's why he said that."
"But Lan isn't ugly either. He's a well-known handsome man in Yaoqing."
Ayinai knew about the gate to the residence, but He couldn't be bothered to interfere. It was a matter of other people's freedom of speech, and He had no right to interfere. As long as it wasn't too outrageous, He didn't care.
Ayinai followed Lan step by step toward Earth-Balance Commission. This handsome man and beautiful woman were indeed a sight to behold on the street, and passersby couldn't help but turn around for a glance.
Finally, under the watchful eyes of everyone present, Ayinai followed Arashi to the Earth-Balance Commission. The Earth-Balance Commission acted swiftly, and in less than twenty minutes, Ayinai's long-term residence permit was approved.
Ayinai was fine with receiving her residency certificate, but Lan was overjoyed because the apartment the Earth-Balance Commission had assigned to Ayinai was right next to his own. In other words, he and Ayinai had become neighbors, and he could see Ayinai every day.
"Miss Anna, so now we're friends and neighbors."
Ayinai hesitated for a moment as Lan extended his hand, then briefly shook it back. "Yes, it's nice to meet you, friend and neighbor."