Quick Travel: Save the poor little villain

Chapter 2917 Town Infrastructure Construction in Full Swing 40

So when Yan Gengu found them by the experimental field, Jin Chen's reaction almost made Huo Zhaoye lose his composure.

Jin Chen put down the blueprints in his hand, turned around, and faced Yan Genggu. The slightly lazy expression on his face disappeared, and he straightened his face slightly, his brows furrowing. Just from his expression, one could subconsciously feel that the matter looked very serious.

Jin Chen: "Yes, Vice Lord Lu... went into the western wilderness alone."

Jin Chen sighed, then slowly added, his tone carrying just the right amount of sigh.

"When he left, he didn't seem to be in a good mood and looked very lonely."

Yan Genggu's eyes flickered, recalling Lu Jun's recent avoidance of him.

So, he really hurt him that deeply? So deeply that... he had to hide away alone in the dangerous wilderness.

"...Did he bring enough supplies? Is he safe? Did he say when he'd be back?" Yan Genggu asked incoherently.

"They only brought two or three days' worth of rations, saying they were going to clear out the monsters,"

Jin Chen answered, then shook his head seriously, "Although the forest to the west can't compare to the depths of the experimental area, there are still troublesome monsters that often appear. He's all alone... sigh."

That hesitant sigh was like the last straw.

Yan Genggu could no longer stand still. He nodded hastily to Jin Chen and Huo Zhaoye, then turned and walked quickly toward the west of the base, his steps somewhat unsteady.

Only when Yan Gengu's figure disappeared at the end of the dirt road did Huo Zhaoye finally chuckle softly.

He stepped forward and gave Jin Chen a loud kiss on the cheek.

"Boyfriend, the way you scare people with that cold face is so... cute."

His acting was superb; he completely fooled Professor Yan.

Jin Chen felt a little itchy from the hot breath on his ear, so she tilted her head slightly and simply let him hold her.

“Cute?” Jin Chen asked back, her voice rising slightly at the end, with a hint of teasing. “Lord Huo seems to be quite good at praising people lately.”

"To tell you the truth." Huo Zhaoye tightened his arms, holding Jin Chen even closer, and rubbed his cheek against Jin Chen's hair.

After a few lighthearted banter, Huo Zhaoye remembered the important matter and became a little more serious, "Is our help... really useful?"

The description of Lu Jun as pitiful and miserable threw Yan Genggu into a state of utter confusion.

When it comes to matters of the heart, outsiders often make things worse by interfering.

Huo Zhaoye was a little worried that Jin Chen might have used too much of a strong medicine.

Jin Chen turned his head slightly, looking in the direction Yan Genggu had left, his gaze distant.

“Useful.”

After all, they weren't meant to be lovers forever.

In the distant past, the dragon that the Earth God retrieved from the primordial chaos had a bond with the Earth God that was stronger than blood ties, contracts, or time.

Therefore, they will never truly separate. Temporary confusion, escapism, or even hurt are merely part of the process.

Jin Chen tilted her head slightly, looked at Huo Zhaoye, and said with a faint smile, "We just gave them a little push."

I can also collect some service fees on the side.

Huo Zhaoye nodded. "That's true."

"Then...should my teaching time continue as well?" Huo Zhaoye asked meaningfully, pointing to the planning map of the observation station in Jin Chen's hand.

My boyfriend has taken care of his external affairs, now it's time to get back to his internal affairs and teach him how to read blueprints.

Jin Chen couldn't help but laugh again, picked up the blueprint, rolled it up, and tapped Huo Zhaoye's forehead.

"Okay, Huo, look here."

Jin Chen's fingertip landed on a spot on the blueprint. "Do you remember how deep to dig at this location?"

"Remember, avoid shallow gravel, at least 1.2 meters deep, to get a relatively stable ground temperature." Huo Zhaoye replied immediately, looking very focused, as if he wasn't the one who had just been hugging and acting cute.

"Not bad." Jin Chen nodded, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"award."

He turned slightly to the side and quickly kissed Huo Zhaoye's lips, which still held a hint of smugness.

-

Two more days passed, and the weather was fine.

Jin Chen and Huo Zhaoye invited Yan Genggu to go see the newly planned farmland that was ready for reclamation at the base.

This land is located on the south bank of the old Shihe River, slightly outside the original Nanzhen area. The terrain is relatively flat and close to the water source. According to Yan Genggu's preliminary survey, although the soil is barren, the pollution level is relatively low, making it a key area for recent agricultural development.

Like Jin Chen, Yan Genggu has now trained a group of young people who are interested in agronomy, and they are capable of handling basic soil sampling, data recording, and daily care.

However, when it comes to selecting new land parcel types and tackling technical challenges, I still prefer to be present in person.

As the three walked, they discussed which fast-growing, drought-tolerant crops to plant first to improve the soil, and where it would be more reasonable to draw water from.

They continued until they reached the north end of the Silent Bridge, preparing to cross to the south bank.

Across the bridge, near the entrance to the southern section of the Peace Base, Lu Jun was talking to another person.

Lu Jun returned from the desolate forest.

He seemed to be alright, and the person he was talking to was a young man who looked refined and cultured.

The man, carrying an old backpack, was talking to Lu Jun, gesturing with his hands from time to time. He seemed very relaxed, and the atmosphere of their conversation was clearly pleasant.

Jin Chen and Huo Zhaoye were silent for two seconds before looking at Yan Gengu at the same time.

Yan Genggu's gaze fell directly on the other side of the bridge, on Lu Jun and the unfamiliar young man, his lips pressed tightly together.

It's like something you're certain belongs to you, suddenly being approached by someone else, while you remain isolated.

Jin Chen and Huo Zhaoye exchanged another glance, conveying a tacit understanding.

Oh wow.

Ling Gun Gun, disguised as a mutated white tiger, was also watching the show from their feet.

[Host, you said the Earth God's feeling of tightness in his chest, could that be considered an earthquake?]

Jin Chen: [...]

After the repair trip, Zero Egg's level of lame jokes has improved; he must have learned bad habits from Bai Ze again.

They were noticed from the other side of the bridge.

Lu Jun said something to the young man beside him, and then the two of them walked towards the bridge together.

Finally, the five met in the middle of the Silent Bridge.

Jin Chen broke the silence first, his gaze falling on the unfamiliar young man. "Vice Lord Lu, who is this?"

Lu Jun glanced at Jin Chen, then quickly glanced at Yan Genggu before introducing him, his voice as usual, "His name is Lin Xi. He used to be from Nanzhen and was also engaged in agricultural research, but our town is small and backward, so he couldn't learn much. Later, he went to the Qingrang Base in the east to study for a few years and only recently came back."

"He's kind of my... friend."