“……”
He not only knew Tong Sui’s measurements but was also fully aware of the small moles on his body.
Jiang Hua maintained a poker face and said, “It’s just a guess.”
At that moment, the shop owner brought out several garments.
The styles and materials were top-notch, and, of course, the prices were quite steep.
Although Tong Sui didn’t know the exact price, he guessed it wouldn’t be too cheap either.
He selected two of the items.
“I’ll go try them on.”
Tong Sui walked to the fitting room, pulled the curtain, and put on the new shirt.
The width at the shoulders and the sleeve length fit perfectly.
He turned to the system and said, “Does Jiang Hua’s eye serve as a measuring tape? His guess is spot on.”
System: [……]
Having felt all over every day, how could it not be accurate?
Tong Sui walked out once he was dressed.
His skin was already fair, and the apocalypse had left no traces of suffering on him; wearing the clean shirt, he resembled a small white poplar.
Jiang Hua’s eyes brightened slightly.
The shop owner hurriedly said, “It fits perfectly; this outfit suits the young gentleman so well!”
Jiang Hua nodded, “Pack this one he’s wearing and those few you just brought out.”
“Alright!”
The shop owner couldn’t stop smiling.
He hadn’t encountered such a generous customer in ages.
Even those ability users who brought their little lovers were stingy, reluctant to buy, and always acted pretentious.
Tong Sui said, “Isn’t it too much to buy so many?”
This was too much of a burden on Jiang Hua.
Jiang Hua replied, “Unused points will expire.”
The shop owner hesitated slightly.
Strangely enough, are points capable of expiring? He hadn’t heard about that before.
After buying the clothes, Jiang Hua carried the shopping bag for Tong Sui.
Those passing by witnessed this scene and rubbed their eyes, doubting if they had seen correctly.
Is this really the aloof Jiang Hua?
Tong Sui noticed a building not far away.
The words “Research Institute” were written on it.
He walked over and looked through a glass door at the various precision instruments inside.
This was the research institute of the North China base, gathering many top-tier scientific talents; many modified plants in the apocalypse had been researched here.
Of course, according to the original plot,
Jiang Hua, after turning into a zombie, was also imprisoned in this research institute.
Thinking about this possibility made Tong Sui’s hands and feet go cold.
He would not allow such a thing to happen again.
After returning to the apartment’s downstairs, an unfamiliar man stood at the entrance.
Seeing Jiang Hua, he said, “Captain Hua, the person in charge, Lou Yelin, is looking for you. Please come with me.”
“Hmm.”
Jiang Hua handed the shopping bag to him, “You can head upstairs first.”
Tong Sui watched as Jiang Hua and the man walked further away.
Lou Yelin was the head of the North China base and also the protagonist in the original story.
After placing his things down, Tong Sui didn’t linger but turned to head towards the research institute they had just passed.
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Jiang Hua entered the office of the base leader.
Lou Yelin, sitting at the desk, quickly stood up and smiled, “Welcome back, please have a seat. Thank you for your hard work on this mission.”
Lou Yelin’s position as the base leader was thanks to his background.
His family had significant connections in the military base, and he himself had differentiated into an ability user, leading him to be naturally elected as the leader.
However, Jiang Hua didn’t sit down and replied indifferently, “The financial details of this mission have already been submitted by Wang Tao. Is there anything else?”
Lou Yelin, knowing Jiang Hua was proud due to his mercenary background, found it challenging to befriend him. Even if he wanted to seem amicable, Jiang Hua always remained unapproachable.
If it weren’t for Jiang Hua’s high ability level and the vast resources he brought back after every mission, Lou Yelin wouldn’t bother with pleasantries.
However, he had unexpectedly received some news this time.
Lou Yelin said, “I heard that you brought someone back with you.”
The usually expressionless Jiang Hua furrowed his brow.
Lou Yelin continued, “I’ve heard that you have a good relationship with that person, and they’re a researcher?”
Jiang Hua responded, “That’s my private matter.”
“I mean no harm; I’m just concerned,” Lou Yelin said. “I can allow them to enter the research institute and enjoy the best treatment.”
The research institute is safer and more relaxed than going out on missions.
Jiang Hua asked, “What are the conditions?”
“After that red rain, the crops in the base mutated, disrupting our food reserves.”
Lou Yelin explained, “Before we find a solution, I hope you can take on a few more missions.”
Jiang Hua replied, “That’s fine.”
Lou Yelin had only tried to test him, not expecting Jiang Hua to agree so readily.
The base outside was fraught with danger.
After the red rain, the death rate of ability user teams on missions had risen significantly.
He never thought Jiang Hua would be willing to go to such lengths for that sweet potato vine.
Lou Yelin said, “Alright, I’ll arrange for them to enter the research institute. You should take a break for these few days; I’ll inform you when it’s time for missions.”
Jiang Hua nodded.
As he exited the office, Lou Yelin loosened his collar, and the gentle smile on his face dissipated entirely.
He pulled up the personnel file.
Looking at Tong Sui’s photo, with a clean and beautiful appearance.
Lou Yelin chuckled.
He really was quite handsome; it’s no wonder Jiang Hua was attracted.
The previous Jiang Hua had been cold, with no weaknesses whatsoever; while useful, he was like a wild wolf without loyalty, posing a potential threat to him.
But now that Jiang Hua had something to care about, things became much easier to handle.