Quick Travel: Save the poor little villain

Chapter 2887 Town Infrastructure Construction in Full Swing 06

"I know you?"

Lu Jun stroked his chin, seemingly scrutinizing Jin Chen for a few moments, then shrugged, "Never seen him before."

"If I had seen him, would I have forgotten? I know what I look like. What, Ms. Jin, have you seen a man as handsome as me before?"

Jinchen: "...?"

well.

It's probably because he has no memory of it; it's just that Lu Jun is a very sassy guy.

Huo Zhaoye listened from the side, his brows furrowing more and more tightly.

It's one thing for Lu Jun to be confrontational normally, but why is he being so unserious with his teacher now?

Jin Chen has a cool and aloof personality; he's clearly not the type to make jokes like that.

He took half a step forward, slightly raising his arm to subtly shield Jin Chen behind him, his tone unfriendly, "Are you sick? If you can't speak properly, then shut up."

Jin Chen glanced at Huo Zhaoye's arm across his body, then looked away and returned his gaze to Lu Jun's face, a slight smile playing on his lips. "Speaking of which, there's an old friend who does indeed resemble Lord Lu... quite a bit."

Lu Jun raised an eyebrow, his curiosity deepening. "Oh? That's quite a coincidence. It seems my common face makes it easy to run into acquaintances."

He made a joke that wasn't funny at all, then spread his hands, "It's a pity. I've been wandering around this area since I was a child. The farthest I've ever gone is to Black Stone Fortress in the east to exchange goods. I'm afraid I'll never have the chance to meet Teacher Jin's old friends."

The two looked at each other.

Jin Chen's eyes were calm, but deep inside was a look of inquiry.

Lu Jun's eyes, on the other hand, were much more open and honest, yet revealed no other traces.

At least with Jin Chen's keen eye, he didn't see any flaws.

Lu Jun probably really used all the points he had accumulated from countless worlds to reincarnate... no, to change his identity, getting a chance to get close to the reincarnation of the Earth God, but his memory was wiped, it was all by luck.

Jin Chen glanced to the side and saw Yan Genggu walking towards them on the dirt road next to the bridge pier.

He had probably just returned from the fields, his trousers were splattered with mud, and he was holding a notebook and a few drooping samples in his hand. He looked up at Huo Zhaoye on the bridge, clearly having something to report.

The timing is perfect.

Jin Chen withdrew her gaze and whispered to Huo Zhaoye beside her, "Lord Huo, Professor Yan seems to have something to discuss with you."

One sentence reminded both of them at the same time.

Huo Zhaoye and Lu Jun turned their heads at the same time to look down from the bridge.

When Huo Zhaoye saw Yan Genggu, the impatience on his face lessened slightly, and he nodded.

Yan Genggu is one of the most important talents in Beizhen right now, and his affairs cannot be delayed.

Lu Jun's gaze fell on Yan Genggu. He waved in that direction with great interest and called out loudly. His voice carried on the river breeze.

"Hey! This must be Professor Yan, the newest professor in Beizhen! It's a pleasure to meet you! Would you be interested in visiting our Nanzhen sometime? We have a few plots of land there and need expert guidance! The terms are negotiable!"

Everyone: "..."

Huo Zhaoye's face darkened on the bridge.

Hearing the sound, Yan Genggu, who was under the bridge, looked up and first saw Huo Zhaoye and Jin Chen on the bridge, and then Lu Jun waving and greeting him.

His face didn't show any particular expression; he simply nodded politely in Lu Jun's direction as a response, then turned his gaze to Huo Zhaoye, indicating that he really had something to discuss with him.

Huo Zhaoye, unable to bear it any longer, kicked Lu Jun and said, "Get lost."

Lu Jun laughed heartily, not minding at all, and nodded to Jin Chen and Yan Genggu respectively, "Alright, the generator matter is settled, I'll head back now. Professor Jin, Professor Yan, let's chat another day! The gates of Nanzhen are always open for you! We have more complete tools and more spacious places there!"

After saying that, he swayed and walked towards the direction of South Town.

Huo Zhaoye withdrew his gaze, his displeasure not yet completely gone, and glanced at Jin Chen. "Let's go."

The two walked down the bridge side by side.

Yan Genggu was already waiting under the bridge. He smiled politely at Jin Chen and said, "Teacher Jin."

"Lord Huo, we've made some adjustments to the fields today. We've erected a few new simple trellises, which should provide better shade and moisture retention. If you have time, you can go and take a look."

Upon hearing that it was about the land, Huo Zhaoye's expression immediately softened, and he nodded, saying, "Okay, thank you for your hard work. You go back and rest for a while, and I'll be there shortly."

Yan Genggu agreed and then said to Jin Chen, "Okay, then I'll go back and organize the data first."

Huo Zhaoye watched Yan Genggu walk away, then subconsciously turned back and glanced at the opposite bridgehead.

He sighed and said to Jin Chen, "I'll take you home first."

Jin Chen declined softly, her light-colored eyes reflecting the setting sun, making them somewhat indistinct. "No need, it's just a short walk. Lord Huo, please go and attend to your business."

Before Huo Zhaoye could say anything more, Jin Chen suddenly took out a small package wrapped in oil paper from his coat pocket and handed it to Huo Zhaoye.

"The newly grown tomatoes are still too sour, Lord Huo, try this one."

Huo Zhaoye paused for a moment, then took it.

Jin Chen nodded slightly to him, then turned around and slowly walked along the riverbank toward the town.

His figure appeared slender in the deepening twilight, quickly blending into the shadows along the shore and the dim light of the sky.

Huo Zhaoye lowered his head, opened the oil paper package, and inside were seven or eight small tomatoes that looked like they had been simply processed.

Huo Zhaoye picked up a piece and put it in his mouth.

The tomato flesh is no longer so crisp; it has become soft, sweet but not cloying, and sour but not astringent.

Huo Zhaoye has a sweet tooth, a little-known quirk that even those familiar with Beizhen might not know.

In the new century of scarcity, sweetness was a luxury.

He couldn't resist eating two more.

Huo Zhaoye looked at the few cherry tomatoes left in his hand, then looked up in the direction Jin Chen had left. For some reason, the corners of his mouth curled up, and he chuckled softly and mumbled a curse, "...You're quite good at this."

The laughter was brief, quickly dissipating in the evening river breeze; it was unclear whether it was referring to tomatoes or people.

He rewrapped the oil paper, carefully put it in his pocket, then turned around and strode towards the fields.

[The villain's heart rate is detected +6, totaling 12! 】

As night deepened, the lingering heat of the day was gradually dissipated by the evening breeze.

Unlike in the old days, where lights shone all night, in Heping North Town, after nightfall, most households turn off their lights early, except for necessary patrol posts and a few public areas where there is still a faint light, in order to save fuel and for safety.

Huo Zhaoye led his men to complete their last patrol.

We checked all the areas around the town wall, and the people on duty in the watchtower seemed to be in good spirits; there was nothing unusual.

Occasionally, the calls of unknown creatures could be heard from the distant wilderness, but they were always at a safe distance.

He told the other team members to go back and rest, and as he passed by the two-story building where Jin Chen lived, he habitually glanced at it.

This small building used to belong to an old carpenter in town. The old man didn't make it through last winter, and the house became empty.

Huo Zhaoye arranged for Jinchen to stay here because it was relatively quiet and convenient, as it was not far from the school building and his home.

At this moment, the door of the small building was wide open, and it was pitch black inside, with no lights on.

Huo Zhaoye stopped in his tracks.

Why is the door open so late? Jin Chen doesn't seem like a careless person. Besides, there's no light in the house. Has he not come back yet, or did he fall asleep and forget to close the door?

Huo Zhaoye frowned.

Although the town is relatively safe, it's not good to leave the door open; it wouldn't be good if some strange little monster sneaked in.

He thought for a moment, then turned and walked toward the room.

"Jin Chen?" Huo Zhaoye stood at the door and called out to the inside, but there was no response.

"Teacher Jin?" he called out again, raising his voice, and stepped inside.

The room was quiet, with a faint scent of Jin Chen. In the dim moonlight, the room appeared empty.

Huo Zhaoye's brows furrowed even more, and the worry in his heart inexplicably magnified.

Where can we go so late?