He scanned the discarded skirt and scattered tissues on the floor, a wicked smile tugging at his lips.
*I really want to keep her locked in my bed.*
Hearing this, Xu Qian opened her eyes and stared at his smiling, handsome face. Last night was tiring, but at least her affection rating had increased by 5 points, so it wasn't entirely wasted.
At least her total score had finally reached 50.
"Get up and wash."
Mei Yuebai stood up and embraced her slender waist. Those dark eyes looked down at him, his voice laced with a suggestive chuckle, deeply immodest.
"Lord Xixi, I still want more."
His fingertips brushed lightly against her waist.
A tingling, almost electric sensation surged through her like a tide.
She held back.
If it continued, her waist might be ruined.
Xu Qian shoved him away and jumped out of bed to wash up.
Gu Qing was in the living room, gnawing on a piece of bread, dark circles under his eyes.
Xu Qian's face flushed. It was all Mei Yuebai's fault; she had managed not to cry out...
The current scene was truly difficult to describe.
She pulled out the chair opposite Gu Qing and sat down, her voice calm. "Gu Qing, have you collected 300 crystal cores?"
Gu Qing blinked, then took a sack from his backpack and handed it to her.
"It's enough for 300. Look."
He had meant to give it to her yesterday but forgot.
Xu Qian's dark eyes flickered, and she didn't accept it.
"You don't need to give it to me. You should absorb the crystal cores quickly and upgrade your ability to level 2 as soon as possible."
His eyes drooped, but he didn't put down the bag, holding it high.
"Sister Qian, consider it team fees. I don't contribute anything to the "Sunrise Team."
*I can't fight zombies, I can't fight people, I can only drive.*
Xu Qian's brow furrowed slightly. "What are you saying? If you weren't driving, would I have been able to confidently kill zombies? Driving, especially in the apocalypse, with you at the forefront, requires immense courage. I understand that. Don't underestimate yourself. Absorb the crystal cores quickly. Improving your ability is contributing to the Sunrise Team."
Gu Qing lowered the crystal cores in his hand, his eyes reddening slightly. "Thank you, Sister Qian."
*Someone like her, how could I dare to like her? I'm not worthy.*
"..."
Gu Qing liked her?
She had no idea.
Mei Yuebai raised an eyebrow, walking out of Xu Qian's room with his upper body bare, his back covered in red marks.
It was obvious to anyone that he was in a good mood.
Gu Qing's eyes darkened, and he lowered his gaze, clenching his fist discreetly.
Mei Yuebai sprawled casually on the sofa, occupying two-thirds of it.
"Then, should I hand in my crystal cores, Lord Xixi?"
Xu Qian looked up and glared at him. "Hurry up and get dressed and absorb the crystal cores."
Level 1 crystal cores had very little energy, but with accumulation, they would eventually lead to an upgrade.
After both of them absorbed their cores.
Mei Yuebai felt his electric currents intensify, and Gu Qing's water column became slightly thicker, but neither upgraded to level 2 abilities.
*Ding dong.*
Three people in black sportswear walked in.
Li Lili greeted them first.
"Sister Qian."
"Mm, have you eaten breakfast?"
The three shook their heads.
"Eat some bread first, then you'll have the energy to fight zombies."
While they ate, Xu Qian briefed them on basic information about Hope Base.
After they had eaten their fill, the six of them headed to the mission hall and went to the registration desk to list the three new members under the Sunrise Team.
Since the Sunrise Team had a larger number of members, Xu Qian planned to only accept 4-star missions, as it would be more cost-effective. After all, the points were divided equally, and with more people, the points from lower-star missions would be meager.
The 4-star mission area was relatively empty.
The group of six, all handsome men and beautiful women, stood out in the mission hall filled with disheveled individuals.