Chapter 431: Chapter 431

As Qian Qi’s hovercar landed, a child eating in the cafeteria, caught sight of her out of the corner of his eye.

"Qi... Brother Da Fang is back!" he suddenly stood up and shouted.

Immediately, the cafeteria erupted in noise as benches were swiftly pushed back, and a group of little kids, like a swarm of bees, rushed out of the cafeteria towards Qian Qi.

"Brother Da Fang! Brother Da Fang! Brother Da Fang!" One by one, the little kids called out "Brother Da Fang" to Qian Qi, while Xiao Min and Xiao An stood by nodding in satisfaction, as if years of education had finally borne fruit.

"Sister Qiqi, we all know," Xiao Min leaned over to Qian Qi, covering her mouth mysteriously, whispered, "You’re hiding your identity!"

Just as Qian Qi was about to be moved by their attentiveness, she heard Xiao Min continue, "Actually, not being able to find a partner isn’t embarrassing, there’s no need to make one up... Okay, my brother said I’m not you, so I can’t impose my thoughts on you. Rest assured, if you still can’t find a partner in 10 years, I’ll marry my brother to you!"

Suddenly named, Xiao An standing next to them: ???

You really are my good sister.

Meanwhile, the system emitted a silent, sharp, duck-call-like mocking laugh: [Gagagagaga— Qian Qi, they think you made up a new identity because you couldn’t find a partner gagaga!]

These kids, it seems they still have too little homework.

Qian Qi decided to buy a truckload of exercise books tonight, making sure these little guys understand profoundly that one shouldn’t worry too much and overthink; it’s a kind of illness.

As she was thinking, two people walked out of the cafeteria. Upon seeing Qian Qi, Xiang Wen Yun couldn’t help tearing up and gently patted Qian Qi’s head, "It’s good that you’re back, just good to be back."

For this past month, she frequently sent Qian Qi messages, telling her to stay safe, and not to be reckless in the instance.

She realized Qian Qi had completely grown up, and naturally, the orphanage should not hold her back. She hoped, when Qian Qi felt tired, the orphanage could be the warm home to comfort her.

"Have you eaten? I made your favorite sweet and sour ribs." Xiang Wen Yun felt Qian Qi’s small hand, sensing she had lost a lot of weight.

Qian Qi nodded, "Not yet, I specifically saved some room to eat the ribs you made."

Then she looked at the silver-haired young man standing next to Xiang Wen Yun.

Today, the young man wasn’t wearing the black S-level Defense coat he usually wore, but a soft white wool sweater, making him look gentler overall.

Since separating in Hong City, all she knew was that Su Ang entered the instance a few days later to help Xi Ye tackle that A-level dungeon, and she knew nothing more about him.

They occasionally chatted, but would quickly end the conversation, as if to stop while it was still interesting, leaving one wanting more.

However, now he looked...

Why did it seem like he was enveloped in a layer of dazzling golden light...

Strange, could it be some kind of portable high-tech special effect? How can a person emit a golden light? Can’t others see it?

Qian Qi rubbed her eyes hard and suddenly realized: Oh! That’s the 60 billion golden glow!

"Are your eyes uncomfortable?" the silver-haired young man asked, seeing Qian Qi keep rubbing her eyes and looking at him, concerned.

Qian Qi lowered her hand, "No, it just feels like you’ve become a lot more handsome."

Su Ang paused slightly, then turned his head aside, "Thank you."

However, his ear tips secretly turned red.

Qian Qi, being quite unobservant, didn’t notice. She was quickly distracted by something else, pointing to a white box tied with a red bow on a table in the cafeteria, curiously asking, "Director, what’s that?"

"That’s something Commander Su brought," Xiang Wen Yun explained before hurrying to the kitchen to serve Qian Qi’s meal.

Qian Qi turned to look at Su Ang.

"A gift for you." Su Ang’s cool and handsome face appeared calm as he saw Qian Qi eager to open the gift, he stopped her with a hand, "Eat first."

Qian Qi glanced at the gift, then at Su Ang, seeing his very determined expression, she had to suppress her urge to open the gift.

Damn it, why must I open it after eating!

I want to open it now!

Not to mention, this is her first gift upon arriving in this world, its pure white color like rice, with a surprisingly red bow tied around it, the striking and evident color combination is just too enticing!

Qian Qi’s eyes were fixed on that box, and finally, after finishing the meal, she jumped up from the chair and ran to the box.

She took a deep breath; the anticipation for the gift was overwhelming.

Su Ang watched her eager manner and couldn’t help but smile.

Qian Qi untied the big red bow and neatly placed it aside, then pulled open the zipper of the white box.

Inside the box, at a glance, there was a set of defense armor in mysterious black embroidered with gold thread and dark patterns. She widened her eyes instantly and quickly raised the set of defense armor with her hand. Thɪs chapter is updated by NoveI★Fire.net

"A-level Defense Armor?" she said happily. The A-level defense armor she got from Sikong Lin had broken, and she was originally planning to have someone custom-make it. Unexpectedly, Su Ang gifted it to her!

Su Ang’s eyes softened, "More precisely, it’s a combat suit. Try it on."

Qian Qi nodded excitedly and dashed off to her little hut to change clothes.

Child Bing looked at Su Ang with some curiosity, "Commander Su, are you really not dating?"

He watched on TV that only boyfriends would buy new clothes for their girlfriends.

Beside him, Child Yi was shocked and quickly covered Child Bing’s mouth, apologizing to Su Ang, "Kids say the darndest things, kids say the darndest things."

"No problem," Su Ang said calmly, "Although we are not dating, I like her."

This left Child Yi and Child Bing dumbfounded; Child Bing blinked, his mind blank with not knowing what to say, and at this time, Su Ang slightly leaned down, touched his lip lightly with his slender index finger.

He looked extremely gentle, "It’s a secret between us, can you keep it?"

He didn’t want Qian Qi to feel any extra burden.

Children Yi and Bing quickly nodded, and Child Yi secretly glanced at Su Ang’s handsome face, silently murmuring to himself.

Commander Su is good-looking, his capabilities are top-notch, his family background is excellent, and he is a national idol. He is indeed well-matched for Sister Qiqi.

Child Yi, like a small adult, furrowed his brow and pondered deeply.

But he heard that S-Class Spiritual Awakeners have short lifespans and are prone to disappearance. Wouldn’t Commander Su die early then... would Sister Qiqi become a widow?!

Hmm... but it doesn’t seem like a big issue, if he dies, he dies, Sister Qiqi can remarry and find someone else.

Thus, Child Yi very maturely pats Su Ang on the shoulder, encouraging him, "Commander Su, I support you! Go for it!"

Su Ang’s eyes flickered with a hint of humor; he was about to pat the child’s head when Qian Qi’s bright and lively voice sounded behind him.

Always filled with the energy of life, stirring his heart like still water churning with dark waves, hard to calm.

The silver-haired youth turned his head, his pupils suddenly contracting.

The dark combat armor was very suited to the girl; the tight and appropriate S-Class Magical Beast skin was thin and light, intricate dark lines covered the whole body, without a single flaw in tailoring, the collar and cuffs both embroidered with dragon-like cloud patterns, appearing subtle yet luxurious in the light.

On her waist, a wide belt with black and gold lining equipped with a weapon compartment, convenient for her to store Magic Potions and candy snacks. On the right waist, a buckle to help secure an A-level rope, and a special buckle for placing an A-level Snake Stick. Similarly, a buckle on the left for an A-level knife.

To say, this combat suit’s designer fully tailored it to Qian Qi’s needs, apart from the belt package on the waist, the sides of the thighs and the interior layer of the jacket all have extremely concealed hidden pockets, and those extremely fitting long boots with dark gold edges have hidden knife pockets, capable of holding at least four A-level daggers.

And the dragon-patterned black combat suit, being meticulously made according to the girl’s size, also added a touch of majesty and fierceness to her tall and slender figure.

Through the window, she was seen stepping from afar, like an interstellar female general returning triumphantly from the battlefield. As she took off the combat helmet painted with golden dragon patterns, she flicked her long, soft hair, her eyes firm and bright looking at the silver-haired youth.

"How about it, isn’t it super cool?"

She smiled, more stunningly beautiful than the red plum blossoms blooming on the cold branches in winter.

Su Ang’s heart skipped a beat, first slowly and then madly like a drumbeat, uncontrollable.

He raised his hand, hiding his lips; he knew his current expression and emotions were completely unguarded before the girl.

He truly... was already deeply mired in the quagmire named "Qian Qi," unable to extricate himself.