newbobooks Chapter 113 Happy New Year
Chapter 113 Happy New Year
"Captain, what's going on with Han Shaoyun...? It seemed like when Sister Ying killed him, the expression on his face... seemed to be one of relief?" After Yuan Gang took the shadowy man away, Lin Qiye approached Chen Muye and asked curiously.
"He can only be described as a pitiful person controlled by the Church of the Ancient Gods..." Chen Muye sighed and said.
Baili Pangpang and his group didn't leave with Yuan Gang and the others. Upon hearing Lin Qiye's question, "Who is Han Shaoyun?", they asked...
"The man in the shadows over here is the one with the dark silhouette. The 'Sea' Realm expert over there is Han Shaoyun, whom Qi Ye just mentioned," Liu Lang explained as he untied the [Cao Yuan Chastity Belt] from Cao Yuan's body.
Then he briefly explained the situation on their side to Baili Pangpang and the others.
Hongying: "Then why do I feel like he really wants to kill Qiye and Liu Lang? Even if he's being controlled, it's impossible for him to be controlled so completely, right?"
Chen Muye looked around at everyone present. Whether it was the members of Squad 136 or Baili Pangpang, Shen Qingzhu, Molly, and Lei Yingdian, they were all looking at him. Even Cao Yuan, who was lying on the ground and had just regained consciousness, was staring at Chen Muye curiously.
As for the four forbidden items envoys, due to their severe injuries... they have already been taken away for treatment by the logistics personnel contacted by Yuan Gang.
Cao Yuan was spared because Liu Lang secretly used his life energy to heal him while he was in a frenzied state... He only had some minor external injuries left.
Chen Muye's gaze fell on Wu Xiangnan.
Wu Xiangnan understood, so he addressed the crowd: "I know a little about the contract of the Ancient God Church. I've heard that once it's signed, it becomes closely connected to the soul, like a leech, taking effect from the depths of the mind."
In other words, even if they harbor resentment towards the orders they receive, they cannot refuse or obstruct their execution in any way; their actions, words, and even thoughts must prioritize 'completing the order.'
"If that's the case, then why doesn't the Church of the Ancient Gods let Han Shaoyun be an undercover agent for the Night Watch? Wouldn't that maximize their benefits...?"
“It’s not that simple.” Chen Muye picked up where Lin Qiye left off and explained, “The soul-level binding and thought-manipulating contracts of the Ancient God Church are precious. The Ancient God Church doesn’t have many of them and only uses them for those with value and potential. They develop believers to make up for their lack of numbers. Using believers as infiltrators for the Night Watch would be a waste. Moreover, the contract is not absolute control. The controlled person can be hinted at or reminded, so there is a certain risk.”
Hongying waved her hand, "The two strongest assassins at the 'Sea' realm have been dealt with this time... Let's not think about these things anymore, shall we?"
“Yes, yes, Qi Ye, Liu Lang and Ying finally came back... Today is New Year's Eve, so they can have a good New Year.” Wen Qimo chimed in.
"Are you guys coming?" Liu Lang asked Baili Pangpang and the others.
Baili Pangpang said matter-of-factly, "Of course! I was originally going to your place to spend New Year's Eve, but who would have thought that I would encounter such a terrible thing... It's awful!"
Cao Yuan: "Me too."
Shen Qingzhu: "Although the danger has been resolved, Baili Pangpang hired me until the end of this vacation! I'll come along too."
"Haha, you're friends with Qi Ye and the others... We'd be very happy to welcome you. I thought you didn't want to spend the New Year with us after what happened!"
"How could that be?" Molly, having just witnessed what happened, didn't feel uncomfortable at all.
Since I'm going to be alone anyway, I might as well spend time with Lei and the others.
It's more lively with more people.
“However, we can’t go to the Peace Agency’s underground base this time,” Wu Xiangnan suddenly said, as if she had just remembered something.
"Huh?" Hongying looked at Wu Xiangnan with a resentful expression. "Why? Weren't we planning to stay there?"
"Isn't it because the situation was urgent? As the base of Squad 136, the danger has been eliminated... It's not really appropriate to continue spending the New Year there."
"It's not convenient for others to come in..." Wu Xiangnan quickly explained.
"Hmph!" Hongying pouted her pink lips and glared at Wu Xiangnan with a fierce look. "My family is big, everyone has been to my house!"
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On the balcony of Hongying's villa, the snow was falling heavier and heavier.
"What are you looking at?"
"Nothing... I just miss my aunt."
"Oh~ cute Smurfs~ Oh ho~ cute Smurfs~" A voice suddenly rang out.
Lin Qiye stared blankly at the phone in his hand, not answering it for a long time.
Liu Lang leaned closer to Lin Qiye, looked at the message on his phone, and asked, "Aunt Yang called, why didn't you answer...?"
Lin Qiye was startled by Liu Lang's words and came back to his senses.
I quickly pressed the connect button.
The call connected, and the voice of Lin Qiye's aunt, Wang Fang, came from the phone's speakerphone.
"Hello, Auntie."
"Seven Nights! Why did it take you so long to answer the phone? Have you been out for too long and missed your period? What are you doing?"
Hearing the familiar voice on the other end of the phone, Lin Qiye's eyes immediately welled up with tears.
Suppressing her sobs, she replied, "No, Auntie."
I was making dumplings with my comrades! I didn't hear the phone ring just now, but I answered it as soon as I saw it.
"Making dumplings is great! But... it's the Lunar New Year, why don't you call me? I wonder how you're doing at the army base."
"I'm fine...Auntie."
......
"Auntie, Ah Jin, Happy New Year!"
"Happy New Year!"
After hanging up the phone, Liu Lang looked at Lin Qiye, who was struggling to hold back his tears, and took out a few pieces of paper from his backpack, handing them to him, "If you really miss Aunt Yang, go see her..."
"No need, I'll be done in a bit..."
"Should we go back and take a look? The danger is over now... It wouldn't hurt to go back and check on things."
I noticed when you went out to take out the trash today, you were actually thinking of going back to check on things, right? Even just standing down there and looking around would have been fine.”
Lin Qiye remained silent, offering no denial.
"Let's not disturb them. It's good to know they're safe..."
"Do you regret joining the Night's Watch?"
After a long silence, Hongying's voice came from downstairs, "Qiye, Liu Lang... come down quickly, it's New Year's!"
Baili Pangpang's voice also came down, "Yeah, you guys hurry up and come down... If you don't come down, Cao Yuan will eat all the food!"
Cao Yuan: "Don't talk nonsense! I didn't say that!"
Baili Pangpang: "I can tell what you're thinking just by looking at you! Don't try to hide it..."
Suddenly, a fragrant aroma wafted up from downstairs. It was a blend of unique flavors from various ingredients, seemingly containing the essence of many delicious dishes: the richness of braised pork, the crispness of shredded green peppers and potatoes, the sweet and sour taste of scrambled eggs with tomatoes…
Lin Qiye paused for a moment, then composed himself.
Then, calmly, she said, "I don't regret it."
Liu Lang was not surprised to hear Lin Qiye's answer.
"You?"
"Me? Of course I don't regret it."
"Let's go," Liu Lang said with a smile, putting his arm around his shoulder. "...It's the New Year, cheer up and smile. A new year, a new look, it doesn't look good with such a gloomy face!"
"Come on, look at me...smile."
"Is this okay?"
"Yes, it is like that."
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"Throughout the year, old faces departed, new faces joined, and numerous events unfolded..."
However, we once again successfully protected the city for a full year.
As the captain of Squad 136, and as a member of the Night Watch, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone present on behalf of the countless lives of Cangnan City.
"We hope that at this time next year, those sitting here will still be us... not one less."
Happy New Year to everyone, and to all our guests today!
"cheers!"
Everyone raised their glasses high, clinking them together to create a crisp, pleasant sound.
"Happy New Year!!"
"Happy New Year!!!"
On New Year's Eve, firecrackers crackled and fireworks lit up the sky.
Throughout the meal, everyone was all smiles because of the festive atmosphere of the New Year.
Cao Yuan ate like he hadn't eaten in over a decade, praising Chen Muyi and Liu Lang's cooking skills as he ate... He didn't stop eating until the entire meal was finished.
Of course, Baili Pangpang started giving away his watches again! Chen Muyi got a Rolex, Wu Xiangnan got a Submariner, and Hongying got a Van Cleef & Arpels... Everyone in the 136th squad got one, not one was left out.
Even Wen Qimo couldn't help but whisper in Lin Qiye's ear, "Is your friend... the stupid son of a landlord?"
Liu Lang, who was standing nearby, heard it too. Before Lin Qiye could answer, he asked, "You figured it out?"
"Fatty's a nice guy, it's just that his brain isn't very sharp..."
Lin Qiye was taken aback and didn't know how to refute his roommate. After a moment's hesitation, he nodded, "Mm."
"..."
Meanwhile, in An Qingyu's underground laboratory.
Only Naxida and An Qingyu were there. Although it seemed a bit lonely, Liu Lang had prepared plenty of food for Naxida.
Looking at the 27 dishes in front of her, An Qingyu slowly raised her Coke and said, "Naxi Da, Happy New Year!"
"Happy New Year, An Qingyu!" Naxi Da said with a smile, raising her Coke.
"cheers!"