Xu Qian narrowed her eyes slightly and rose to open the door.
Mo Tianran, dressed in a plain black t-shirt, exuded an undeniable aura of righteousness that even his military uniform couldn't fully contain.
A glint flashed in her eyes. "Boss Mo, come in."
It seemed effortless, and the pocket watch was likely on Mo Tianran.
Mo Tianran's face registered shock. He couldn't believe his eyes: three people were barbecuing on the balcony, and it smelled delicious!
Barbecuing was still possible in this era?
"Sister Xu, where did you get the food?"
Xu Qian glanced at him. Was he getting forgetful with age?
"I have space-type abilities."
Mo Tianran suddenly understood. "Oh~ then I'm in luck."
He eagerly went over to greet them. Despite being in his thirties, he looked like a teenager when faced with food, squeezing in with them to barbecue.
Driven by his personality, he quickly integrated with them and learned about their background.
All four people in this house were ability users: three rare abilities and one universal ability. If he could recruit them all into the army, it would add a new force.
After eating and drinking their fill, Mo Tianran lay motionless on the sofa, sighing, "How long has it been since I enjoyed a day where I could eat and drink my fill? Today is truly blissful."
He glanced sideways at Xu Qian. "One's hands are tied by what they've received, and their pockets are heavy from what they've taken. Is there anything you need done? If I can help, I will."
He had to ingratiate himself with this captain to lure her and her teammates away!
Xu Qian's eyes curved into a smile. This was exactly what she was waiting for. "Actually, I'm looking for a pocket watch. I don't know what it looks like, but I know it's a pocket watch."
Mo Tianran raised his eyebrows. "A pocket watch? How can you find it if you don't know what it looks like? Although there aren't many people in the base now, there are still thousands of residents. It won't be easy to find."
Her dark eyes lowered slightly as she tested the waters. "Boss Mo, do you have a pocket watch?"
"Where would I have such a thing..." He paused, then thought, "I seem to have one." He stood up and reached into his pocket, indeed pulling out a gold-bronze pocket watch. It was what Hao-ge had given him this morning, saying it was for him to check the time.
"Is this it?"
Xu Qian took the pocket watch, but the system gave no notification. Was it not this one? Then where had the sound just now come from?
"It's not this one." She handed the pocket watch back to him.
Mo Tianran patted her shoulder like a brother. "Don't worry, I'll keep an eye out for you."
"Thank you, Boss Mo."
Mo Tianran had extensive connections; finding a pocket watch would be much easier for him than for her.
Within 10 meters, the pocket watch was on the 12th floor, or in room 1302 or 1102. It had just chimed, meaning a team had just returned from a mission.
Xu Qian asked, "Dr. Ye, did your dorm team go on a mission this afternoon?"
Ye Yunzhou was taken aback. Why was she asking this? But he answered truthfully, "No, we did two 2-star missions this morning. They were all sleeping in the dorms."
She lowered her eyes, thinking. If 1203 and 1204 belonged to the Whirlwind Squad, and they hadn't been on missions, then only 1201, 1102, and 1302 remained.
"Xu Qian, how big is your space?"
Xu Qian's train of thought was interrupted, and she casually replied, "About 50 square meters."
Mo Tianran jolted, jumping up from the sofa. He looked at her as if she were a precious treasure.
"Normal space abilities are only 10 square meters, and yours is 50?"
She blinked slightly. Was 50 square meters considered a lot?
"I don't know. It's been like this since I awakened."
"Sister Xu, wouldn't it be great if you joined our army? We provide food and board..."
Mo Tianran went on and on about the benefits of the army. A 50-square-meter space ability user was incredibly valuable for the future!
Xu Qian knew the advantages of the army, but she was not suited for a place filled with such strong righteousness.
If she was already in hell, why go to heaven to suffer?
Xu Qian nodded calmly. "I understand what you're saying, but I'm not interested for now."
Mo Tianran sighed, regretting that such talent was being wasted.
"Sister Xu, how about this: if you ever want to join the army, just tell me. I'll always have a place for you here."
"Mhm, even if I don't join the army, I'll still help the base with missions. Don't worry."
"Then I'll have to arrange more missions for you to choose from."
Her eyes lit up immediately. She teased, "I'm extremely grateful. It would be best if you arranged a few 5-star missions for me to pick from."
Mo Tianran burst out laughing.
"That's quite arrogant."
In the evening, Mo Tianran returned to the staff dormitory, happily carrying ten grilled chicken wings. The person in charge, who lived in the room next to him, gave him a strange look. Why was this person so happy today?
"What's wrong?" The person in charge walked over and patted his shoulder.
"Hao-ge, I ate my fill today and even had barbecue. I brought you some."
He looked around, making sure the second-in-command wouldn't see. He sneakily took a chicken wing from his pocket and offered it to him.
Liu Hao was surprised and took the chicken wing. "We still have chicken wings to eat now?" He took a bite. "Mmm... it's so fragrant."
"Let me tell you, Hao-ge, I met a little girl, she has space-type abilities..."
"Mmm... mmm..."
"Hao-ge, are you listening to me?"
"Speak, continue telling me about this girl."
"Her space is 50 square meters..."