Chapter 287: Chapter 287
As Little Paperman grows more self-aware, their behavior becomes increasingly human-like. Who would’ve thought that these guys would start pulling pranks too?
The bodyguards, since the incident at the temporary reception center, were now completely on edge, as if alarmed at the slightest noise.
The sound of a dog barking immediately put them on alert. Each of them drew their guns and approached the vehicle cautiously.
The big dog, upon seeing people approach, wagged its tail furiously and then barked relentlessly at the car door.
It was clearly taking advantage of its owner’s presence to take revenge!
The bodyguards, though they couldn’t understand the barking, turned their gaze towards the door of the vehicle.
"Check the car again!"
They circled the vehicle but found nothing, not even the slightest signal from the state-of-the-art detection equipment installed in the car.
The cameras on the vehicle also did not capture any abnormalities.
The bodyguards finally breathed a sigh of relief, put away their guns, and with an unspoken frustration, looked at the desperately barking big dog.
"It must’ve been scared by our car, that’s all."
A big, heavy blame was placed on the dog.
Big dog: Ahhh... it wasn’t me, I did nothing!
Seeing the bodyguards about to leave, the big dog was so anxious it practically spun around, wishing it could bite through its chain and inspect the situation itself.
How could it be nothing? It saw it with its very own eyes!
Perhaps the noise here was a bit loud, the person in charge of the reception point hurried over with a smile of appeasement.
This reception center wasn’t some private business; it was specifically for hosting academic personnel from various universities. No outsiders allowed.
If something were really wrong, he, the person in charge, would have to bear the responsibility.
Although the economy in the Northwest wasn’t as strong as in Capital City, this was a place far from the Emperor’s reach, with plenty of funds and relaxing work. Definitely a cushy job.
"It looks like the dog got scared by us, nothing to worry about."
Only then did the person in charge turn his attention towards the big dog, especially seeing its anxious expression, he delivered a resounding slap to it.
"Barking and barking, overfed and causing trouble!"
The big dog truly felt wronged now, never did it imagine that a dog could be so unfairly accused.
Feeling utterly aggrieved, the big dog could only lie down, nursing its wounded spirit alone.
Watching the big dog become docile, the person in charge turned back with a smiling face to the bodyguards: "This dog is always , barks at any little noise.
The initial reason for keeping it was for its vigilance, to guard the house and yard - it just lacks worldly experience, I apologize for the disturbance it caused."
The bodyguards also realized that despite the person in charge scolding the dog, his tone was also trying to excuse it.
They casually replied: "Being a bit vigilant is good; caution is the parent of safety. It’s a good dog. Later, have the kitchen stew some big bones for it, put it on our tab!"
The big dog, which moments before felt its life was hopeless, perked up its ears at the mention of big bones.
Earlier worry, fear, and panic all vanished as it promptly rolled over, performing a belly-show for the bodyguards.
With this forgetful and forgiving attitude, are we sure it can guard a house?
The person in charge was instantly embarrassed, the disloyal dog having undermined him and put his face in a tight spot!
After taking a few deep breaths, he turned his head away, ignoring the dog that was causing such a scene.
Once the bodyguards were gone, Little Paperman emerged from underneath the seat, its tiny body sprawled out on it.
At that moment, it understood what Ginsengfruit (the elder brother) had described about waking up on a three-hundred-meter-wide bed.
Watching the red light flashing on the camera inside the car, Little Paperman was not scared or hiding.
One of the Little Papermen even flew in front of the lens and wiped it with its tiny round hands; if only it could breathe on it to fog it up before wiping.
Another Little Paperman was not idle either; it explored around, even climbing up the steering wheel.
In no time, the two Little Papermen had touched every part of the car’s interior.
They concluded that this car was much better than their master’s. Not only was it sturdy, but it also had everything.
The two Little Papermen started to chatter: "This car is great, we should bring it back for our master."
"Sounds good, sounds good!"
Yun Ran, who was hundreds of miles away, never imagined that the Little Papermen she raised would take after her in nature, wanting to snatch anything good for themselves.
After Doctor Yu and the team had their meal and rested, they got ready to continue their journey. Sensing people approaching, the Little Papermen quickly hid back under the seat.
"How long until we get there?"
"We’ll arrive by tomorrow afternoon at the latest. The next part of the journey will be quite rushed, can you handle it?"
The head bodyguard looked worriedly at Doctor Yu, whose hair had gone significantly white. Although they were travelling in a modified RV, a journey isn’t easy for everyone to endure.
Originally, they should have taken a helicopter, but Doctor Yu insisted on accompanying his hard-earned equipment personally, not trusting it to be transported without him.
"No problem, I can manage, let’s not waste any time."
During the day, the journey went smoothly enough.
But at night, not only did their speed slow down, they encountered various troubles, from sudden vehicle breakdowns to being chased by wolf packs.
The head bodyguard took out a walkie-talkie: "Stay sharp, everyone. We’re on the last stretch, be cautious!"
Just as his words fell, the vehicle leading the way suddenly flipped over without warning, emitting a piercing sound of metal scraping the ground.
Normally, human sight is hindered in the dark, but these bodyguards were equipped with the best gear.
Especially since each had night-vision goggles, the darkness did not affect them at all.
There were no obstacles upfront, and the driver’s skills were top-notch. Yet such an incident occurred.
Everyone was put on high alert. Except for the people in Doctor Yu’s vehicle, the rest of the bodyguards got out of their cars and formed a circle.
"Check the surroundings!"
These bodyguards were seasoned professionals, and despite the situation, they showed no sign of panic.
But they waited for a long time and not a single person crawled out of the overturned vehicle.
A team knows the capabilities of their comrades, and none there were slackers.
"Something isn’t right!"
Their primary mission was to protect Doctor Yu and the equipment; even if they knew that their overturned comrades needed help, they couldn’t rush to their aid immediately.