121: Chapter 121 Sister Han Qing seems very shy?

She spoke very professionally, without a hint of teasing in her tone.

But Han Qing's face still turned red.

Because she wore these clothes specifically to increase her charm value.

To attract Qin Lin's gaze.

Now she was seen through at a glance by a professional fashion designer, who even gave such a blunt critique.

"I... I'll go check the medicine."

Han Qing stood up and almost fled toward the Medical Room.

She no longer had her usual composure as a doctor.

Li Ying watched her retreating back, looking thoughtful.

"Sister Han Qing seems... very shy?" she asked Lin Wanwan.

"Aunt Qing is a doctor and is usually very professional; she might not be used to being praised."

"Is that so?"

Li Ying smiled and didn't press further.

But her gaze told Qin Lin that she had already guessed something.

After dinner, Su Yuran pulled Qin Lin aside.

"This Li Ying..."

She lowered her voice.

"What do you think of her?"

"Her comprehensive score is 95, which is very high, and her personality is also... unique."

"It's too unique."

"A thirty-year-old mature woman with rich experience, high emotional intelligence, and she's so proactive."

"This kind of woman is the hardest to handle, but also the most charming."

She paused and looked at Qin Lin: "Are you tempted?"

Qin Lin was silent for a few seconds: "I'd be lying if I said I wasn't."

"That's normal." Su Yuran smiled.

"Even I'm tempted by her type, let alone a man."

"And her score is indeed very high; completing the mission is only a matter of time."

She patted Qin Lin's shoulder: "But Li Ying isn't Xu Xue; she has her own thoughts and pace. If you're too hurried, it will be counterproductive."

"I know." Qin Lin nodded.

"That's good."

Su Yuran looked out the window.

"What's the plan next?"

Qin Lin pulled up the map: "Tomorrow I want to go to the Chengdong Mountain Area."

"That place is..."

"A large-scale life gathering point scanned by the System last time."

"I suspect it's a national-level disaster shelter. I want to go take a look; perhaps I can hand some things over to them."

"There are some high-tech products in the System Store. If the officials can research them, it might improve the survival environment for more people."

"Our RV can't fit everyone, but we can provide some help."

Su Yuran looked at him, her gaze softening.

"Then go ahead."

She took Qin Lin's hand.

"No matter what you want to do, I support you."

...

Early the next morning, the RV drove toward the Chengdong Mountain Area.

Li Ying woke up very early and sat alone by the window, watching the snowy scenery outside.

"Can't sleep?"

Qin Lin came out of the bedroom and saw Li Ying sitting alone in the living room.

"Yeah."

Li Ying turned her head to look at him.

"Changing to a new environment is a bit exciting, and this RV... is so much more comfortable than my basement that I'm actually not used to it."

Qin Lin sat down across from her: "You'll get used to it gradually."

"Are we about to set off?"

"Yes, to the Chengdong Mountain Area."

Qin Lin looked out the window.

"There is a large shelter there; I want to go take a look."

"Built by the government?"

"It should be. Last time the System scanned nearly ten thousand people gathered there; a level of organization on that scale can only be an official facility."

Li Ying looked thoughtful: "Do you want to cooperate with the government?"

"It's not exactly cooperation."

"I just want to give them the things I have."

"There's some equipment in the RV System Store. If the officials can research them, it can improve the survival environment for many people."

He paused, his voice softening slightly:

"My RV can't fit everyone, but I'll help as much as I can."

Li Ying looked at him, something new flowing in her eyes.

"Qin Lin." she suddenly spoke.

"Hmm?"

"A person like you would have been in high demand before the apocalypse."

Qin Lin was stunned for a moment: "What do you mean?"

"Capable, responsible, willing to consider others, yet not a pushover."

"Such a man is a rarity in times of peace, and even more of a treasure in the apocalypse."

She paused and smiled: "It seems my luck is pretty good."

These words were so direct that even Qin Lin felt a bit embarrassed.

"You just haven't seen me clearly yet; I'm not as good as you say."

"I'm a very good judge of character. The rarest thing about you isn't your ability or your responsibility, but your sense of proportion."

"When I worked at the clothing company before, I saw plenty of 'good people.' They helped others without asking for anything in return, and in the end, they were often eaten until not even their bones were left."

"Because they had no boundaries and didn't know when to say no."

She turned back to look at Qin Lin: "But you're different. You know what you can do, and you're clear about what you can't."

"What you're willing to give is what you can afford. What you keep is what must be kept."

"This sense of proportion is more precious than kindness."

Qin Lin did not answer.

Outside the window, the snow-covered mountain road gradually appeared in view.

Qin Lin slowed the vehicle down.

On the holographic screen, large clusters of dense green light spots gradually emerged.

Compared to the data from the last scan, the number of people had increased slightly.

New survivors must have found their way here one after another.

The RV stopped at the foot of the mountain.

Qin Lin did not intend to drive inside.

He purchased some items from the System Store and then set out some food as well.

[Environment Modification Device].

Can temporarily regulate temperature, humidity, and air quality within a 10-meter radius; lasts 24 hours and is rechargeable for repeated use.

[High-Efficiency Air Purification Module].

Can filter particles with a diameter of 0.1 microns or larger; suitable for multi-person environments in enclosed spaces.

[Constant Temperature Material Sample Set].

Contains a small piece of finished constant-temperature fabric and formula instructions; can withstand temperature differences of ±50°C.

[Clean Energy Converter Prototype].

Can convert kinetic and thermal energy into electrical energy, with a conversion efficiency of approximately 17%.

[Special Environment Generator].

Small in size, low in noise, and can operate normally within a range of -80°C to +80°C.

These cost him a total of 2800 survival points.

He left these things on the only path through and then departed.

He believed that someone would encounter them.

By the time the RV drove away from the Chengdong Mountain Area, the sky was already growing dark.

Su Yuran sat beside Qin Lin, looking at his calm profile.

"What are you thinking about?" she asked.

"Thinking about crystal stones."

The RV drove steadily through the night.

Behind them, the silhouette of the Chengdong Mountain Area gradually blurred.

Ahead was the road south.

That night, Su Yuran did not sleep well.

She lay on the bed in Bedroom No. 001, listening to her sister's steady breathing, while her mind constantly replayed the events of the day.

The news Li Ying brought put her at ease, but also made her more anxious.

Her parents should be together.

This information had at least two significant meanings.

First, her mother had not met with disaster while searching for her father; they might still be alive.

Second, her father had not completely abandoned his wife and daughters; he had at least gone back for her mother.

But where were they now?

Why didn't they come home?

Why didn't they come looking for Yuling?

Countless questions swirled in her mind, with no answers.

"Sister, aren't you asleep yet?"