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"Be careful, there's a section of floor under maintenance ahead." Qin Duanyu held Eyjafjalla's hand and pointed out the obstacle on the ground to her via telepathy as they walked towards their dormitory.

"...Oh, okay, thank you, Senbei." Eyjafjalla seemed lost in thought for a while before snapping out of it and realizing she was already inside the dormitory.

"Here, the documents are all here. Let me help you find them."

Eyjafjalla rattled off a long list of document names, like reciting a menu. When Qin Duanyu finally found them, the pile was almost taller than Eyjafjalla herself, and they were all things as thick as a Xinhua Dictionary.

To be able to write such incomprehensible text, and to have so much of it filling the dormitory's storage room, just how powerful was I in the past...? Looking at the dense, headache-inducing technical terms on the document, Qin Duanyu's lips twitched.

"Let's leave some for later. You can't possibly read all these manuscripts at once. You also need to remember to balance work and rest." Qin Duanyu knew that her physical condition was not much better than Eyjafjalla's. Even if she was willing to share some of the burden, the two of them alone could not move everything.

“My parents… have passed away. They encountered a pyroclastic flow while conducting observations around the volcano… I must carry on their legacy and complete their theories, no matter what…” Eyjafjalla shook her head and said firmly.

"But if your health collapses, wouldn't you be even less able to fulfill their wishes? Your achievements in the volcanic disaster have surpassed those of many people. I believe your parents would be proud of you!"

“But I’m afraid there’s no time left.” Eyjafjalla sniffled and choked up. “It’s not just my hearing, my eyesight is slowly deteriorating too. Dr. Kal’tsit said my condition seems to be quite serious. Although I underwent the surgery you suggested before, the situation…”

Before she could finish speaking, she was hugged tightly.

“I’m your senior, how could I watch you die? Don’t worry, I’ve recovered most of my memories about treating Oripathy, I’ll definitely heal you, after all…” Qin Duanyu paused here, cut off the telepathic communication and whispered, “Eyjafjalla, I love you!”

Eyjafjalla raised her head and stared blankly at Qin Duanyu.

It seems you didn't hear me clearly...

Two slender arms hooked around his neck, pressing his head down, and then the lamb tiptoed and gently kissed him.

Awkward yet brave, she gave Qin Duanyu no chance to escape, her pink eyes brimming with love.

"Senior, I heard that sentence very clearly!" After they separated because they were out of breath, Eyjafjalla still didn't let go. Instead, she hugged Qin Duanyu even tighter and said with a flushed face, "Let me finish what I have to say. After the surgery you proposed, my hearing and vision have recovered a little. I believe you can definitely succeed."

"So, as long as I cooperate with the treatment, I can..." Before Qin Duanyu could finish speaking, a finger was placed on her lips.

"No matter what the future holds, I don't want to have any regrets now," Eyjafjalla said, taking Qin Duanyu's hand and leading her to the bedside.

"Can I eat the rice cracker?"

Chapter 248: Qixi Festival Mini-Theater - Kal'tsit

August 25th, night.

Kal'tsit rubbed her throbbing temples, put down the half-finished document, and slowly strolled to the window.

A cool breeze brushed against her cheeks, calming the slight restlessness in the lynx's heart. She rested her hands on the platform and gazed into the distance. The Dragon Gate in the distance was more bustling than usual. The cold white chandelier in the room seemed so lonely and desolate compared to the colorful neon lights outside.

Qixi Festival.

A festival that has been passed down in the Yan Kingdom for thousands of years. Legend has it that two lovers were separated by the gods and turned into stars at opposite ends of the Milky Way. They can only meet at this time of year by crossing a bridge built by magpies. It is both poignant and romantic.

However, for the all-knowing Kal'tsit, such a festival did not stir up any waves in her heart at all. Anyway, she could see the people she cared about every day. The so-called festival celebration was nothing more than a gimmick created by unscrupulous merchants.

Just like the idea of ​​giving chocolates to someone you like on Valentine's Day, it's obvious that this is a trick made up by candy manufacturers to make money. As a pragmatist, the lynx wouldn't be foolish enough to buy something that costs several times more than usual as a gift.

Especially for a fool.

He's probably in the city right now, partying with the girls who took the day off in advance, right? With Kal'tsit's eyesight, she could easily spot couples on the street. She couldn't help but purse her lips, then went back to her desk and took a sip of her coffee.

It was bitter, astringent, and a little sour.

Kal'tsit, who was used to drinking strong coffee, suddenly found the brown liquid in her cup a little hard to swallow. Unusually, she took out the coffee creamer and sugar that she had prepared for a certain idiot and carefully added them to the cup.

Come to think of it, that idiot invited her over this morning.

The smooth, sweet taste that lingered on her tongue reminded Kal'tsit of the daytime when a faceless man came into her office and casually asked if she was free, saying they should go to Lungmen to buy some things together.

Noticing the crowd of people at the door and the girls' deliberately hushed conversation, the lynx coldly declined the invitation, saying that he had a lot of work to do and would be busy until the evening.

"In that case, I'll take Lappland, Platinum, Blue Poison... to play!" The idiot counted several names on his fingers, seemingly trying to provoke her competitive spirit.

“Go ahead, this is an opportunity to strengthen the connection with the operators.” Seeing how the other person deliberately dragged out the tone, Kal'tsit could imagine the disgusting smile that would appear on the face beneath the mask if she accepted the invitation.

Tch, it's such an obvious trick. It might fool some naive girls, but it's decades too early to fool her.

Watching movies, shopping, candlelight dinners… the lynx wouldn’t care about any of that! She composed herself, crossed out the three characters “Qin XX” that had somehow appeared on the manuscript paper, and continued recording the various data from the experiment.

Yes, it's an obvious and easily detectable tactic, but the results are surprisingly outstanding.

Da da da!

The rhythmic footsteps came from outside the door, and Kal'tsit's ears perked up instantly. She then adopted a serious and focused expression.

After all, that voice was all too familiar.

"Dr. Kal'tsit, may I come in?" After asking this perfunctorily, the person pushed open the door and went straight to the sofa, where they slumped down like a rag doll.

The person who arrived was none other than Dr. Qin, the ultimate scumbag, the Seven Seas King, the high-powered central air conditioner, and Duan Yu, from Rhodes Island.

"You messed up again, are you being hunted down by others? When they come looking for you, I won't help you cover it up." Kal'tsit glanced at Qin Duanyu and couldn't help but mock him when she saw that he hadn't brought anything with him.

What does it mean that this guy came empty-handed? Unless he has a gift that satisfies her, she doesn't mind watching Qin Duanyu being dragged out by the girls.

"No way, I planned my time carefully this time and didn't do anything out of line. I just wanted to find a quiet place to rest after playing around." Qin Duanyu took off her mask and skillfully made herself a cup of coffee. "Sigh, I've had a long day. Just shopping took me an hour or so."

"Get out! I'm busy right now, I need to rest and go back to my dorm!" Kal'tsit said without looking up, her tone tinged with anger.

"If we leave now, we might miss something amazing." Qin Duanyu grinned, pointing to the window and muttering, "Five seconds left, it'll be too late if we don't come soon, five...four...three..."

Upon hearing this, Kal'tsit looked over there in confusion. She had just been by the window not long ago, and it was just a familiar view.

At that moment, a drone slowly rose up, with a pink gift box hanging from its end.

"I can't be happy at all today without you by my side," Qin Duanyu said softly as she walked up to her. "I went to a lot of trouble to buy this. I asked those rich women from the Philippine family to have it custom-made directly from the Victoria factory. Hurry up and open it. I bet you'll love it!"

Kal'tsit rolled her eyes at him, quickly took the box and opened it. Inside was a silver cat plushie, and with the green work clothes over it, it wasn't hard to guess who it was based on.

"...Old-fashioned, nothing new." After a long silence, Kal'tsit finally spoke.

There was a similar doll in her room, but it had started to fade because of its age. Qin Duanyu bought it for her when she was still in the research institute, taking advantage of a business trip to Victoria.

This idiot is really something; his aesthetic sense hasn't changed at all, not even before or after he lost his memory.

But who can blame me for falling for this?

Kal'tsit sighed resignedly, grabbed Qin Duanyu by the collar, and leaned her head close to his.

The night is like water.

Even the sound of splashing water could be heard.

“Alright, this is a return gift.” Kal’tsit licked her lips and suddenly revealed a dangerous smile. “Next, let’s talk about what you call ‘not going too far.’ You just said you didn’t have fun, right? I don’t think so.”

"Dr. Kal'tsit, I don't quite understand what you're saying," Qin Duanyu said with an awkward smile.

“Although you deliberately sprayed deodorizer and tidied your clothes a bit, I—know everything!” Kal'tsit pointed at Qin Duanyu’s neck and said coldly.

"There are at least three bite marks on your neck from the Lupo tribe, which were made about three hours ago. Judging from the teeth marks, they weren't from the same person. What, did you make an appointment with both Texas and Lappland at once?"

"The silver hair is estimated to be 60 centimeters long. Among the Rhodes Island operators, only Platinum has such long hair! And this special pink hair, are Blue Poison and Platinum leaning on your shoulders on either side?"

"Although your skin wasn't burned, your coat, especially the collar, is visibly charred. It seems Miss Skyfire was quite excited when she hugged you. You should be thankful that it didn't cause a major fire."

With each word Kal'tsit spoke, Qin Duanyu's face grew paler, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

It was too late to retreat; the black monster had somehow blocked the only exit, leaving them helpless as Kal'tsit closed in.

"Kal'tsit, let me explain..." Qin Duanyu wanted to say something more.

A hand grabbed his neck.

Chapter 252 [Fantasy Mini-Theater] The Black Christmas Gift

(The mini-drama is still being broadcast for free. As usual, if you can't see it, refresh the page. The last Qixi Festival mini-drama was purely due to an operational error, bang bang bang!)

The night of December 24th.

Contrary to expectations, the city of Siesta has not yet moved due to the temporary resolution of the volcanic eruption crisis. The warm and pleasant climate typical of tropical coastal areas means that only light clothing is needed.

However, this did not dampen people's enthusiasm for celebrating Christmas, and the streets were crowded with tourists with joyful expressions.

For a tourist city, this festival is actually a peak tourist season no less than the Obsidian Festival. Everywhere you look, you can see glittering bells, red bows and ribbons. Along the way, Qin Duanyu even had a few candy-shaped lollipops in his hand, all of which were given to him by enthusiastic passersby.

When he was so bored that he ate all the candy, he finally spotted his target from God's perspective, quickly threw away the wrapper, and hurried over.

A Filin girl wearing a transparent coat strolled down the street. Her beautiful face and tall figure attracted the attention of passersby, but after meeting those cold, golden eyes, they completely dispelled any strange thoughts in their minds.

This girl doesn't look like someone to mess with; she makes no attempt to hide her cold and imposing aura, easily conjuring up images of a killer or something similar. She doesn't seem like the kind of ordinary girl you could approach while shopping.

Perhaps they are from the Siesta Security Bureau, here on a mission.

"Doctor, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting!" But when she saw a hooded man who seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, the girl's expression suddenly softened, and a faint blush appeared on her cheeks. She bowed slightly apologetically and said.

In just a moment, the iceberg melted.

The cold-blooded female assassin, exuding a dangerous aura, has unexpectedly transformed into a little girl on her first date with a boy.

"Oh, it seems Miss Ceylon has finally decided to give you to me. Getting the right to use you from her won't be an easy thing." Qin Duanyu waved his hand dismissively and teased the girl with a smile.

"Doctor, you're joking again. I insisted on staying with Miss to finish the experiment... I'm sorry, I didn't mean to avoid our date, I just got a little late before coming here..." Hei stammered as he explained, but felt that the more he tried to explain, the worse it got.

On the battlefield, this powerful sniper operator, who can easily take the lives of enemies with armor-piercing heavy crossbows and can calmly deal with enemies several times their size, is now panicking like never before, and his calm and composed professional qualities seem to have been thrown to the wind.

"Well, how could I be angry with such a cute girlfriend? This is a gift I prepared for you, open it and take a look." Qin Duanyu reached out and touched her head, feeling the temperature on her head rising rapidly, and her cat ears twitching restlessly. He couldn't help but smile.

Although her attire was the same as usual, her silver hair was smooth and shiny, with a faint, pleasant fragrance. Her already outstanding appearance was enhanced by light makeup, indicating that she had made careful preparations before leaving home, which was why she was a little late.

"I'm so sorry, Doctor, I completely forgot what day it is today..." Hei said somewhat awkwardly as he took the gift box from Qin Duanyu and found a beautiful silver necklace inside.

Oh no, she forgot to bring the P-BOX4 game console she bought in advance! She had often seen the doctor browsing the Sony website, wanting to buy this console that hadn't been released yet, so she asked a rich friend she met at the Filin Tea Party to help her get one in advance.

I wanted to surprise the PhD student, but I was in such a rush to leave that I forgot.

"Oh, I didn't expect that Hei would forget to prepare a gift on such an important day as Christmas... Sigh, although I'm not angry, I'm still a little disappointed." Qin Duanyu deliberately dragged out her words, pretending to be regretful.

"I……"