CH 78

The crowd watched in disbelief as Tang Bai walked towards the huge mechanical vine, a leaf of which was larger than Tang Bai's face and could have easily imprisoned him.

Tang Bai looks at the mechanical vine he has designed with the complex expression of an old father who has only been born and not raised, with a touch of restraint in his love.

Tang Bai was about to say hello to the mechanical vines when countless vines rustled towards him, momentarily confused by the vines, Tang Bai was in a more relaxed state than the highly alert military personnel around him.

He guessed that it was this vine that recognised the scent of this old father of his.

Tang Bai used to feed Xie Ruhang with energy crystals before he gave him the mechanical egg, I thought the kid didn't remember him ......

Tang Bai's heart stirs with the warmth of a father's love.

Just as Tang Bai was trying to cultivate a father-son bond with the mechanical vine, a slender green vine suddenly ran down Tang Bai's sleeve like a human hand ......

Drilled in.

Not only does it go in, but it teases Tang Bai's soft, bare skin, rubbing it slowly and deliberately, even moving into the pink.

The vine was clearly reveling in such physical contact, its leaves curling up happily all over its body.

Tang Bai: "?!?!!!"

Surprisingly angry as the vine stroked towards the indescribable, Tang Bai switched on his light brain, calling up the program he had installed a long time ago, and chose sleep mode for the vine.

What a horny vine! Daddy doesn't have you, son! Put me to sleep!

Tang Bai, whose fatherly love was like a landslide, watched in exasperation as the vine shrank to the size of a palm and snapped down onto the unconscious Xie Ruhang.

People who had been entangled in the thick vines also fell to the ground, and a few woke up with a cry of pain and confusion.

All this looks like Tang Bai being tied up with a thick vine to the outside world, and with a frown and a wave of his hand, the huge vine disappears without a trace, a very cool scene.

"So Tang Bai's comment about mechanical pets is true."

"Where can I buy one of these pets, I'd like to get one to keep."

"I heard it was designed by Tang Family, but it's expensive to make, so we ordinary people should forget about it ......"

Tang Bai straightened his collar without expression, the strange sensation of being touched still lingering on his body, which made Tang Bai want to pull out the vine and chop it up.

How on earth did this horny vine become like this? Although mechanical pets are somehow influenced by their owners, the owner of this vine is Xie Ruhang!

Did this vine also touch Brother Xie in this way?

No! May! Forgiveness! Forgive!

I haven't even touched Brother Xie like this!!!

Tang Bai clenched his fist and walked towards the unconscious Xie Ruhang, who should have been worried and anxious at the sight of his eyes closed, but at this moment his attention was drawn to the abominable vine.

Tang Bai peeled off the small clump of vines curled around Xie Ruhang's chest and flicked the small leaves in anger before placing the miniature mechanical vine in Xie Ruhang's pocket.

Reaching into Xie Ruhang's pocket, Tang Bai felt a small, cold object, which he took out and was shocked to find ......

Isn't this the star button he gave Xiao Cheng?

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Xie Ruhang woke up to the roof of the healing repair module.

Where is this?

His memory lingers only on the image of the sudden explosion and collapse of the mine.

"Brother Xie, you're awake!" Through the glass, he saw Tang Bai's smiling face and Gu Tunan's, with Qiu Yan, Lu Lv and the rest of his classmates sitting in the room.

Xie Ruhang was in a trance, unaware that so many people were concerned about his well-being.

Xie Ruhang removes the isolation glass and sits up from the restoration bay to see a very short Lu Xiaoshan carrying a children's bench and a bag of medical soothing sweets in his hand, sitting next to Tang Bai's lap.

There were too many flowers and fruit baskets to fit on the floor, some of which were wildflowers growing unchecked in the slums, but these bouquets were well-tended and, although they didn't look as good as the flowers grown in the flower shops, they made Xie Ruhang feel at home.

"We took credit for it this time." Gu Tunan put it succinctly.

Xie Ruhang used the paralyzing current of the star button to stun Qin Wei, saving his life. The military took Qin Wei away to investigate and found out that the Cheng Family had originally sold the advanced energy crystals to the Star Pirates.

The human evidence is overwhelming and the physical evidence ...... Eaten up by mechanical vines.

At first, the Ministry was very excited to discover the existence of the mechanical vines, but when it learned that the mechanical vines had eaten all the valuable energy crystals that Cheng Family had used to trade to evolve into this state, the Ministry was discouraged from cultivating mechanical vines in bulk.

The payoff is not proportional to the payoff, and the country cannot afford to keep this kind of defeated vine.

Cheng Wenhui was among the scapegoats, and his original five-year sentence was increased to life imprisonment.

The Ministry of the Army has not yet awarded him a specific prize, but Xie Ruhang has already added to his resume, which will benefit him in his future career in both the army and politics.

"Congratulations Brother Xie! Brother Xie, you've done a great job this time!"

"The intergalactic press is all over Brother Xie, your name!"

"If you are rich, don't forget it!"

"Thanks Brother Xie, the doctor said Dad's body will be ready to be discharged after receiving some treatment."

When Lu Xiaoshan spoke of his father's health, his eyes, which had been dark and depressed for some time, suddenly burst into light.

This little kid said seriously, word for word: "Brother Little Xie, is a big hero!"

Xie Ruhang was stunned for a moment.

He was familiar with such a bright light, a light that only comes to those who are saved when they look to where their faith is.

It was the glint in Tang Bai's eyes that he would often wear when he spoke to him.

Xie Ruhang looked over at Tang Bai, who was holding his face, his amber eyes shining brightly at him, his curled eyelashes seemingly tinged with crystal light as he said in a sweet, soft tone, "Yes, Brother Xie is a big hero~"

A hero for everyone.

But then, more than that, it is my hero alone.

I will watch Brother Xie take one step, one step at a time, to the top and fall in the most glorious of moments, never to fade in my heart.

As Tang Bai thought this, his heart was pierced with the sweet and sad blood of a desperate but radiant future.

Those amber eyes had more emotions in them than Lu Xiaoshan's, more complex emotions that Xie Ruhang did not dare to delve into, and he averted his eyes to think about something else.

Even if he was fit enough to survive the collapse, how did Lu Xiaoshan's father survive when he was so frail?

When Xie Ruhang asked her doubts, the crowd chimed in, " Brother Xie don't you know, it's your pet's fault." "What a big vine, it's all over the hot seat." "......"

Xie Ruhang: "???"

What are you talking about? Little mountains of vines? Or did I raise them?

Finally it was Tang Bai who answered for Xie Ruhang: " Brother Xie, the mech egg I gave you earlier hatched and hatched mechanical vines ......"

Xie Ruhang does not miss the discomfort that gnaws at Tang Bai as he introduces the mechanical vines, and he follows Tang Bai's finger to see small palm-sized vines in the flower basket above the bed, bright green and delicate, shimmering with a faint metallic sheen in the light.

Can something so small really turn into a giant to protect everyone?

Xie Ruhang picks up the small clump of vines with a hint of incredulity, and only after removing them does he realise that they are pressing down on a pale pink piece of cardboard in the basket of flowers.

It was a love letter.

Xie Ruhang never received a love letter.

As a matter of fact, apart from the red-light district omega in the slums, Xie Ruhang rarely met anyone who dared to confide in him at the Federal Military Academy.

One reason is that Xie Ruhang and Tang Bai are rumoured to be a couple, and the other is that Xie Ruhang's own aura is too powerful.

Xie Ruhang did not react at first when he saw the cardboard, thinking it was some kind of message that might contain important information, so he picked it up and read it.

The confession on the card is in the form of a small poem, the words of which are filled with the beautiful sentiment of a crush, in pink, with the last line being I like you.

It is inscribed with a name that Xie Ruhang has never heard of.

This plot ...... How a bit familiar.

-- "The love also manifests itself in possessiveness, and when Xie Ruhang gets better and better and receives love letters from other omega's, Gu Tunan finally can't help himself and will make a point of saying jealous things to Xie Ruhang."

Xie Ruhang's pupils quake as he stares at the love letter, glancing hard at Tang Bai and then at Gu Tunan, his hand trembling slightly as he holds it.

Gu Tunan frowned in disbelief, how could a love letter make Xie Ruhang so out of sorts, looking at Tang Bai one moment and him the next, as if looking for some sort of approval ......

Gu Tunan first recalls Tang Bai's suspicious association with a mediocre alpha, then his violent refusal to cooperate with Xie Ruhang when he intended to work with him as a comrade.

Could it be that Xie Ruhang doesn't want to pursue Tang Bai anymore and is ready to settle for someone else?

How can this be!

Gu Tunan still remembers how Tang Bai grabbed Xie Ruhang's hand all the way when Xie Ruhang was in a coma, and how his heart was devoted to Xie Ruhang.

The restoration chambers were usually reserved for the most important people, and Xie Ruhang was able to use them thanks to Tang Bai.

The alpha didn't necessarily mark Tang Bai, everything was just Gu Tunan's speculation, but it was obvious to everyone that Tang Bai was so good to Xie Ruhang, a man who was so moved by a simple love letter and was ready to eat from the bowl and still look at the pot!

Gu Tunan, the hungry man who couldn't even have soup, was furious, the midday sun shone on him, making him shine with justice, he looked at Xie Ruhang with a cold, hard look and said stiffly, "Fancy words can be said by anyone, don't be fooled by these falsehoods, companionship is the longest confession, you should cherish the person in front of you. "

Xie Ruhang's hand shivered as he held the love letter. Even though he was prepared for it, he was shocked by Gu Tunan's shameless confession.

Isn't that Gu Tunan in front of him now?

Gu Tunan really likes me?

Gu Tunan can actually slap the person he likes?

Xie Ruhang and Gu Tunan shake each other's eyes with a look of condemnation of scum A.

Tang Bai watched with expressionless face as the protagonist, the attacker and the recipient, made eyes at each other in front of him, only to feel that he was stuffed with a mouthful of dog food.

Am I not a single dog anymore? If I do it again, I'll drag Xiao Cheng to show my love in front of you!

Tang Bai's mood suddenly dropped when he thought Xiao Cheng, who had been missing for a day and a half, was part of the operation, but after asking his grandfather for a list of names, he could not find Xiao Cheng's name.

It was the star button that stabilised Tang Bai's heart. Since Xie Ruhang had Xiao Cheng's star button on him, Xie Ruhang must have known where Xiao Cheng was.

At this point, Xie Ruhang and Gu Tunan are locked in a tussle, Tang Bai is in a state of dismay and the rest of the crowd is on pins and needles.

Lu Lv looked at Qiu Yan.

Brother Xie and his sister-in-law seem to be in conflict and we, as younger brothers, have to help our big brother out.

Qiu Yan is screaming in the dark.

Can we ordinary people stop this kind of two A's fighting for one O?

"Haha, Brother Xie will definitely cherish the person in front of him." As soon as Qiu Yan finished speaking, the three protagonists at the centre of the scene looked at him with a "you don't understand" look.

Qiu Yan: "......"

It's too hard for me.

"Now that you're awake, I have some things to do, so I'll leave you to think carefully about what I said." Gu Tunan and Xie Ruhang had no words, so he got up and left with a cold face, looking at Tang Bai before he left, but Tang Bai only had eyes for Xie Ruhang.

If it was him who entered the mine ...... Forget it.

Lu Lv also pulled Qiu Yan to stand up, " Brother Xie you take a good rest, we'll leave you guys alone." You have to coax your sister-in-law in private!

The crowd left, leaving Tang Bai and Xie Ruhang alone in the ward.

"Want some fruit?" Tang Bai peeled the apple into the shape of a bunny and handed the fruit plate to Xie Ruhang.

Xie Ruhang took a bite of the apple and heard Tang Bai say, "Brother Xie, I found the star button I gave Xiao Cheng in your pocket."

Tang Bai patted Xie Ruhang's back, "Eat slowly, don't rush."

"Have some water." Tang Bai saw Xie Ruhang's coughing stop and handed over a moderately warm glass of water, taking care of Xie Ruhang like a submissive daughter-in-law, without the aggravation Xie Ruhang expected.

Tang Bai seems to be ...... No suspicion that he is Xiao Cheng?

Xie Ruhang took a sip of water without moving and listened to Tang Bai continue, "Did Xiao Cheng lend Brother Xie the button because he knew you were going on a dangerous mission?"

Not only did he not suspect, but he thoughtfully had all the reasons ready for him!

Looking into those amber eyes that trusted him with their whole being, Xie Ruhang felt a strong sense of guilt inside, "...... Hmm."

He didn't want to lie to Tang Bai, but all the things Tang Bai had said to him about the future had come true one by one.

Just as Xie Ruhang was relaxing, Tang Bai suddenly said, "Brother Xie, is it funny for you to lie to me like this?"

Xie Ruhang: "!!!" Ah! Did I fall off my horse?!

The phoenix eyes, which were calm and collected even before the collapse of the mountain, widened, revealing a flash of panic and helplessness.

"Xiao Cheng is not such a casual person, the star button is our token of love, how can we just give away such an important thing? Even if Brother Xie was his idol, he wouldn't do that!"

Xie Ruhang: "!!!" So sensible! Can't argue with that!

Xie Ruhang is as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, but can't make up any reason to pick up his vest.

"It's the only possibility! Brother Xie, don't hide it from me anymore!" Tang Bai looked decisively at Xie Ruhang.

Xie Ruhang suffers a cardiac arrest, and he can already foresee the sadistic scene when Tang Bai spits on him as a liar and leaves him in tears.

Then he heard Tang Bai say tearfully, "Did he also go on a very dangerous special mission and was worried that he wouldn't be able to return, so he gave the star button to Brother Xie for you to keep?"

Xie Ruhang: "...... Huh?"

Good point ...... I can't believe there is such a reason ......

Faced with Tang Bai, whose eyes were red from his own brain, Xie Ruhang's conscience pricked for a moment, and with a faintly detectable hint of weakness on that handsome face, he was silent for two seconds and nodded.

Tang Bai forced himself to keep from shedding tears as he choked out, "How could he be so stupid ......"

Tang Bai's heart was silly to the point of heartache as alpha held his hand to his forehead in pain, daring to imagine what the situation would be like the moment the lie was revealed.

While Tang Bai turned her head to wipe her tears, Xie Ruhang quickly switched on her optical brain, cut to Xiao Cheng's account and sent Tang Bai a message saying, "We will be on a special mission in the next two days, there will be no danger, don't worry".

Tang Bai replied with a broken smile, "OK, I'll leave you alone now and I'll deal with you when you get back!"

Then Tang Bai put down the optical brain and said to Xie Ruhang, "Great, Brother Xie, Xiao Cheng has returned to me!"

Xie Ruhang pretended to be surprised: "That's wonderful."

Tang Bai's smile narrowed as he looked at Xie Ruhang and said softly, "Actually Brother Xie, if we do come across something similar next time, I don't want you to hide anything from me, we can work it out together."

"...... What if it's something that can't be solved?" Xie Ruhang asks, "If you might have an incurable disease in the future, would you tell your lover and leave him alone with the pain and loneliness that would follow your death, or would you choose to hide and separate so that you had never really been in love and the other person might not suffer so much after your death."

Tang Bai looks at Xie Ruhang, who he thinks is talking about his love for Gu Tunan.

But since Xie Ruhang asked this question, Tang Bai also put himself in the situation. If he had an incurable disease, would he have told Xiao Cheng?

Tang Bai thought for a long time, his eyes fell on the bouquet of flowers that filled the room, Tang Bai said softly, "I will tell him."

Xie Ruhang asks, "Why?"

"I read a poem."

"You don't want to plant a flower, you say, 'I don't want to see it fade a little,' and yes, to avoid the end, you avoid the beginning of everything."

"Love has nothing to do with the length of companionship; even if it is fleeting, we can be an undefeated flower in each other's hearts."

" Brother Xie, what about you?"