Chapter 278 Torch
"But this doesn't prove that An Ming and I have any relationship."
After listening to Hanabi's story, Qianming had a vague sense of familiarity in the depths of his mind, but he was just an eight-year-old boy, an orphan without parents.
If he had not been brought back to the base by the Fire Chaser, he might have died on the roadside.
"Stupid, stupid."
Hanabi showed a smug smile like a female devil and sat next to Qianming. Her fresh body fragrance made Qianming feel dizzy.
As a top-notch actress, Hanabi exudes infinite charm in every move, not to mention that she is using it to deal with an eight-year-old kid.
The current Hanabi possesses much more wisdom than the former An Ming. Whether as an actor or a con artist, she has already surpassed the past An Ming.
But she knew that An Ming was the real fraudster.
"Aren't you curious about where Qianliu took you out from... Oh no, did he steal you out?" Hanabi had an alluring smile on her lips, and her voice was full of charm, as if she was dragging Qianming into the abyss step by step.
"What's the meaning...?"
Qian Ming was slightly stunned. This was indeed a direction he had never thought of. Not only him, but no one had ever thought of this direction.
"That's it..." Hanabi put her lips close to Qianming's ear, paused for a moment before speaking slowly: "From the World Tree Technology."
It was as if a bolt of lightning struck Qianming's mind. Hanabi's words were like a sharp knife, revealing the details that he had deliberately avoided in his subconscious mind.
Why would Qianliu risk his life to get him back?
Why was it that the transcendent Death God from World Tree Technology was the one who blocked his way? Now it seemed that everything matched up.
Hanabi's expression was indifferent, and she spoke calmly: "I don't need to sow discord between you. Sakura is indeed a good person, but don't you want to know everything about yourself?"
"World Tree Technology has all the answers."
"When you're ready, come find me," Hanabi patted her skirt and stood up, a happy smile on her lips, "Then I'll continue with the rest of the story."
"Thank you."
"Don't be like that," Hanabi waved her hand with her back to Chiaki and chuckled, "You're going to hate me anyway, so don't thank me anymore."
Qianming silently watched Hua Huo's departing back and realized that he had never understood the true thoughts of the girl wearing the fox mask.
Or maybe she had never revealed her true feelings to Qianming.
After returning to the base, Qianming unknowingly arrived at the training ground. As expected, Ying was the only one practicing alone.
Sakura has almost no rest time. Apart from studying, all the remaining time is spent on training to become a transcendent, just so that one day in the future she can gain the power to avenge her father.
"Zero will cook tonight, you go and watch," Ying implicitly expressed her uneasiness. Initially, this activity was intended to promote the relationship between the Fire Chasers, but if it continued, they would probably have to say goodbye in heaven.
There is no doubt that Zero is the top hacker on Edo Star, but when it comes to cooking, he is limited to pouring boiling water into the instant noodle bucket. If he takes one more step, it will explode on the spot.
For her own safety, Ying chose to eat out.
"Sister Ying," Qian Ming got stuck as soon as he opened his mouth. He didn't know how to explain all this to Ying. After all, for the Fire Chasers, the World Tree Technology was their real enemy.
Hanabi is from World Tree Technology, but Qianming doesn't know why, but he just can't hate Hanabi.
The girl who always wears a mask is particularly patient when facing Qian Ming. She often says that she is a liar, but she only treats him sincerely.
"Ok?"
Ying tilted her head slightly, her long cherry-colored hair swaying, and a rare smile flashed across her violet eyes. "If you don't like it, don't eat it. I'll take you to a restaurant."
"Really?"
"That's it. When has my sister ever lied to you?"
Ying patted Qianming's head. In her eyes, Qianming had already been her biological brother and an important legacy left by their father.
No one's heart is really made of ice. Sakura only looks cold on the outside, but she has a warm heart.
But that heart is hidden under layers of ice and will not easily reveal its passion.
"Sister Ying."
Outside the shop under the night sky, Qianming and Ying sat side by side on small stools outside, with steaming seafood ramen in front of them.
If you look up, you can see the end of your vision, that ever-present World Tree Technology is like the sun.
"Tell me, can we really succeed with just a bunch of us?" Qian Ming was a little confused, perhaps about himself and the future.
“If one person’s torch is not enough to light up the darkness, then we will pass the torch to everyone in the world.”
The moonlight cast a light frost on Sakura's long hair. She gazed at the bright moon in the bowl, and used chopsticks to gently stir it into a blurry halo that sank to the bottom of the bowl.
Fire chasers are never alone, and what they want to light up is definitely not the world of one person.
It’s everyone’s world.
"It's getting cold."
The soft light accentuated Sakura's long eyelashes, and her slightly thin lips curved into a beautiful arc, which made Qianming a little dazed.
The pure beauty creates such a heartwarming picture, and perhaps he will never forget this scene even after a long time.
Chiming and Sakura leaned against each other and finished their ramen. The moment they returned to the base, they saw Zero with dark circles under his eyes, glaring at them angrily with his hands on his hips.
"Do you know how much takeout I spent on dinner tonight!!!"
As Ling shouted, tears were faintly glistening in her eyes. She felt sad for the lost credit points and the trust that was betrayed.
Ying said sheepishly: "Sorry, I'll definitely do it next time."
"Oh, there won't be a next time. We're already bankrupt. Let's go to World Tree Technology tonight to get some credit points," Ling muttered weakly, preparing to get some free money.
Anyway, World Tree Technology is wealthy and powerful, so it doesn't matter.
Ying smiled, walked to Ling's side, and comforted her in a low voice.
Qianming stayed where he was. The atmosphere in Fire Chaser has always been so warm. Staying here might be the best future.
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In the laboratory.
Annie lay in front of the screen that kept flashing numbers, waiting for the data to be processed.
It took Annie several years to restore the damaged surveillance video until the data gradually stopped.
She just wanted an answer.
The blurry video began to play automatically, in which Qianliu's back could be vaguely seen leaving the base, followed by the sound of heavy rain.
Until a blurry figure appeared beside Qianliu, Annie's pupils slowly dilated and she even forgot to breathe.