[Ding, system reminder, please host reduce emotional investment in the mission targets. You have 4 mission targets remaining.]
Xu Qian pressed her temples, feeling a bit annoyed.
If emotions could be controlled, there wouldn't be so many women committing suicide by jumping off buildings because of men.
"Qianqian, if you're hungry, we can stop for a bit to eat something."
After a whole day of busy work, the sky had turned dark.
Except for breakfast, they hadn't eaten anything all day.
Xiong Yong'an glanced at Xiang Jintian.
Boss, didn't you say you were in a hurry just now?
Xu Qian shook her head.
"Weren't you in a hurry? I can eat in the car. What do you guys want to eat?"
Xiang Jintian casually asked, "Do you have Peking duck?"
Xu Qian actually closed her eyes and started searching.
Xiong Yong'an looked confused. Could she order food like this?
Before long, she really found several roasted ducks.
"Boss Xiong, what do you want to eat?"
Xiong Yong'an scratched his head. He really couldn't get used to being called "Boss" anymore.
"Sister Qian, just call me Yong'an. I can eat anything."
Xu Qian moved her thoughts and handed him a roasted duck.
"You eat it. It's inconvenient for your boss, so I'll feed him."
Xiong Yong'an was caught off guard by the display of affection and took the roasted duck.
The roasted duck wrapped in oiled paper in his hand was still warm.
"Hey, Sister Qian, this roasted duck is still hot?"
Xu Qian put on gloves and started to debone the meat.
"Mm, my space has a warming function."
Xiong Yong'an held the roasted duck and took a bite, his eyes welling up with tears of gratitude. He didn't know how long it had been since he last ate normal meat.
"It's so delicious! Thank you, Sister Qian."
Before long, the roasted duck was deboned into small, bite-sized pieces by her.
Xu Qian picked up a piece of meat and skin together and offered it to Xiang Jintian's mouth.
"Open wide."
Xiang Jintian instinctively opened his mouth and took the meat. After eating it, he snapped back to reality.
He had thought Xu Qian was joking, but he didn't expect her to actually do it.
Xiang Jintian was about to tell her to eat first, but more fragrant duck meat was stuffed into his mouth.
Xiang Jintian smiled helplessly, letting her have her way.
Xu Qian fed him a bite and then ate a bite herself, making sure not to shortchange herself.
By the time they finished the roasted duck, they had reached the city.
Many military vehicles were parked by the roadside, waiting.
Xiang Jintian took out the walkie-talkie from his chest and said in a low voice, "Everyone follow me. We're heading to City A."
He paused. "We're going home."
It had been over a year since they had been away, and this was their first time going home.
Soon, the walkie-talkie responded with beeping sounds.
Xiang Jintian lowered his gaze and smiled, starting the car.
Since it was a long drive, Xu Qian lay down in the back seat to sleep. Xiang Jintian could take over when he got tired.
However, as soon as Xu Qian closed her eyes, she slept soundly until the sky was bright.
Xu Qian was already exhausted, both physically and mentally. The series of terrifying and thrilling events of the day had been too much for her, a 18-year-old in terms of psychological age.
Xiang Jintian heard her soft snores and shook his head. She was truly exhausted.
He lowered his voice and instructed, "Yong'an, take the pillow from my waist, open it to get the blanket, and cover her stomach."
Xiong Yong'an frowned and said softly, "Boss... driving long distances without a lumbar pillow will be very uncomfortable."
"It's fine, take it. If she sleeps without a blanket, she'll catch a cold."
Xiong Yong'an sighed and complied.
In just half a day, their boss had become even more doting on her.
What would happen in the future?
After driving for four consecutive hours, Xiang Jintian led the way to stop the car for a rest.
Xiong Yong'an got out of the car and headed straight for the trees by the roadside.
Xiang Jintian also needed to go after Xiong Yong'an returned. He was worried about leaving Xu Qian alone in the car.
Shortly after they stopped, Xu Qian woke up.
She looked out the window at the slightly brightening sky and was a bit dazed.
Had it gotten light already?