188: See you, happy

Hua Meiying found a chair and sat beside the trio, quietly watching them work.

Fang Yun simultaneously retrieved and replayed the Superdream data stored by Human Intelligence Ascension while listening to Bai Xuerou continue her explanation.

After catching up to their current progress, Fang Yun stood beside Vavinia and began to assist her.

"What time are we leaving tomorrow night?" (Comm) (Vavinia, taking the wrench Fang Yun handed her)

"Around six or seven? Or maybe later." (Comm) (Fang Yun, picking up the part he would need soon)

"After I'm done with Hua Meiying's matters, I'll be staying at the camp for a while." (Comm) (Fang Yun, handing over the part)

"Didn't you make a deal with Old Captain? How do you suddenly have more time to stay at the camp?" (Comm) (Vavinia, taking the part and returning the wrench)

"As long as I let loose and give it my all, the commissions Old Captain assigns are a piece of cake." (Comm) (Fang Yun, smiling confidently)

"Besides, while I say I'll be at the camp, in reality, I'll only be able to come back to accompany you during the day after completing Old Captain's commissions. As for the evenings, I have other arrangements." (Comm) (Fang Yun)

"It's the temporary base I mentioned to you before; I have some matters to attend to there recently." (Comm) (Fang Yun, handing over the welding gun)

"The temporary stronghold that the 'Spark Organization' arranged for you?" (Comm) (Vavinia)

"Yes." (Comm) (Fang Yun)

Fang Yun and Vavinia chatted in the communication channel while working together seamlessly to repair the machine on the workbench.

"It's still very simple there now. Once I decorate it, I'll take you to see it if there's a chance." (Comm) (Fang Yun)

"..." (Vavinia, deep in thought)

"Okay!" (Vavinia, smiling brightly)

"Directly showing the miraculous power of the cube to Vavinia might be a bit too much of a shock for her."

"I should find time to build a reception room and a display room."

"Or perhaps build a 'disguise' base, once and for all. Hmm, that might be better."

The silent cooperation between Fang Yun and Vavinia left both Hua Meiying and Bai Xuerou stunned.

Realizing how perfectly in sync their master and mistress were, a "pikapika" sparkle appeared in the eyes of Hua Meiying and Bai Xuerou.

Bai Xuerou exclaimed "I'm shipping it, I'm shipping it!" in the communication channel.

Hua Meiying quietly took a few photos of Fang Yun and Vavinia together and uploaded them to her private chat channel with Bai Xuerou.

"Tonight's spellcasting materials?" (Comm) (Bai Xuerou)

"Mm. Shy/Blush.jpg." (Comm) (Hua Meiying)

"Good. This angle, this lighting, perfectly captured. It was definitely the right choice to entrust the task of photographing spellcasting materials to Sister Meiying." (Comm) (Bai Xuerou)

Hua Meiying took a deep breath, suppressing the shyness in her heart.

Then, she stood up, tucked her loose hair behind her ear, and revealed a faint smile:

"Nia, Xuerou, Fang Yun, I'm rested. Please let me help."

After resting for a while, Hua Meiying successfully suppressed the influence of the prosthetic body to its lowest.

Although she still wanted to look at Fang Yun from time to time, this impulse was now tolerable.

She was now eager to participate in the work everyone was doing together.

It's like a tonic to be the only one watching this.jpg.

Thus, the next phase of work saw four figures.

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The four split into two groups, standing on opposite sides of the workbench.

Fang Yun and Vavinia were responsible for the welding of various parts, while Hua Meiying and Bai Xuerou handled the assembly, winding, and other tasks that did not require welding.

"This signal amplifier needs to be recalibrated."

Fang Yun said, naturally taking the multimeter from Vavinia's hand, then connecting the leads to both sides of the signal amplifier.

As their fingers touched, the two looked at each other, a happy smile appearing on their lips simultaneously.

Across from them, Hua Meiying and Bai Xuerou were assembling the communication module.

Bai Xuerou, like a cheerful kitten, meowed and explained the function of each part.

It seemed that after nearly two days of interaction, she had overcome her shyness about her verbal tic under Vavinia's guidance.

「Author: This is the powerful adaptability and malleability of high-end customized *dolls*。」

"Sister Meiying, how do you think I assembled this filter?"

Bai Xuerou's nimble fingers flew up and down, quickly assembling a filter component.

Then she turned her head to look at Hua Meiying's hands, finding that Hua Meiying had assembled hers better and faster, and immediately exclaimed in admiration:

"Sister Meiying, you assembled yours even more perfectly than meow. So amazing."

Hua Meiying smiled shyly, a faint blush involuntarily appearing on her face.

Then, she quietly glanced at Fang Yun and Vavinia, and secretly took a few more photos to send to the private chat channel.

「Author: AI face-swapping charming moment (serious face).」

Time quietly slipped away with the four working in perfect harmony.

When the last screw was tightened, Bai Xuerou happily raised the screwdriver in her hand:

"Woohoo, success!"

The setting sun outside the window dyed the warehouse a warm orange-red, as evening approached.

Fang Yun stretched, alleviating his non-existent physical and mental fatigue:

"Finally finished. Repairing three large pieces of equipment really takes time."

Vavinia took off her gloves and, with slender fingers, tucked a wisp of hair that had fallen beside her cheek behind her ear.

"Normally, it would take until night to repair, but because you're here, we can still make it for dinner."

"There's a dish in the cafeteria today that I really like, and Meiying and Xuerou also love it. Would you like to try it too?"

The evening breeze swept through, rustling the tent's door curtain.

The lingering glow of the sunset streamed through the doorway, spilling onto Vavinia's profile, bathing her porcelain-white skin in a soft, honeyed glow.

Fang Yun was a little lost in thought.

"?"

Not hearing Fang Yun's reply, Vavinia looked up, a little puzzled.

Seeing Fang Yun's dazed expression, Vavinia said nothing more, just tilted her head slightly, revealing a cunning smile.

It wasn't until his eyes met Vavinia's that Fang Yun realized he had been staring.

He cleared his throat, somewhat embarrassed, and rubbed his nose.

"Ahem."

"Well. Order a plate for me too, I'll try it."

Hearing this, the smile in Vavinia's eyes deepened.

Giving Fang Yun a look to let him understand on his own, Vavinia chose not to tease Fang Yun further and turned to walk towards the warehouse door.

"Just leave the things on the workbench. Let's go eat. If we're late, we'll miss the hot dishes."

Fang Yun watched Vavinia's hurried retreating figure and slightly disordered steps, blinking his eyes.

"Did she just say 'three times starting tonight'?"

"..."

"It must be, it definitely is, it absolutely is."

"Good! Then let's fight!"

Thinking this, Fang Yun's face showed determination, and he quickly followed Vavinia.

Meanwhile, Vavinia, walking ahead, felt a blush quietly spread across her cheeks.

"Did Fang Yun understand the look I just gave him? Will two times be a bit too much (referring to pushing herself)?"

Hua Meiying and Bai Xuerou, who were left behind by the two:

So exciting, so exciting!

It's rare to witness such a wonderful scene with my own eyes!

Hee, this is worth the price of admission even if I die (of pleasure)! Ouch!