Chapter 2 Chapter 2 (1/2)
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Chapter 2
That person was at the Tianqiong base and was being personally received by the chief.
Song Qinglan received the news and turned to head directly to the base. With his height and long legs, it only took a few steps for him to walk through the corridor and into the transmission cabin.
“Cap Song!”
“Ah, Cap Song!”
Everyone he met along the way saw that he looked the same as usual but they all shouted out their greetings one after another. Somehow, they felt that a volcano was about to erupt under that domineering and overwhelming presence.
Not long afterwards, gossip had spread all over the intranet saying that Captain Song was about to officially drive someone out.
A few minutes later, Song Qinglan reached underground.
[Welcome Song Qinglan. Welcome back to Tianqiong.]
The hatched opened on both sides as an electronic female voice sounded. Like those times before a mission started, it was just as gentle.
Twenty something years ago, the Imperial Science Team had made a breakthrough with regards to time travel and it has now developed into today’s Time Management Alliance. Although there are branches in various countries, the one here was the main headquarter. At a depth of two kilometres underground, thousands of people toil away. Day and night, this dark underground headquarter is always brightly lit.
Song Qinglan got out of the transmission cabin and stopped before a white wall after walking for a few minutes. He pressed it lightly and an invisible door was pushed open.
“Thud!”
The people in the room were startled. They turned to look at him.
There was someone standing next to the middle-aged female chief.
Outside the floor-to-ceiling window was a large semicircular luminous dome which formed the backdrop. It looked like a galaxy in the vast universe.
The man in front of the window wore an ordinary white shirt and black trouser which accentuated his slender waist. He was tall and refined, reminiscent of a pine tree beside a snowy lake.
The brilliant star lights made this person’s complexion appear extremely fair. His tall nose, bright eyes; all his features were just right, especially those beautifully shaped lips. That touch of colour on the elegant and refined face instantly made it appear all the more vivid.
It was unforgettable.
The moment he saw him, Song Qinglan inexplicably remembered the words his squad said in the training room.
“We say he doesn’t have the fighting capabilities; he won’t come. We say he’s an embroidered pillow; he won’t come. We say the entire squad is homophobic; he comes. This person may possibly be coming here to either challenge us directly or prove his charm!”
“Didn’t knock again!” Chief Wang reproached, “I think you are the only one in the entire Tianqiong who constantly ignores the rules!”
Song Qinglan returned from his thoughts and calmly walked in.
He didn’t have any intention to reflect on this and just hooked up the corner of his lips, “I heard the new member is here. Chief Wang, why didn’t you let us know so that we can welcome him?”
After saying this, Song Qinlan finally turned his eyes to look at that person, “Advisor Ji.”
This form of address carried a hint of aggressiveness.
The person before him was from Ning City, a Recorder who has only completed B-level missions. He had been transferred to the Guardian squad with the title of Special Advisor.
Song Qinglan’s disdain, discontent and scrutiny were very obvious.
Ji Yushi didn’t cower or hide from Song Qinglan’s gaze and just quietly looked back as if he didn’t know who he was. The entire time, he didn’t say a single word.
The atmosphere stagnated for a while.
The gentleman’s response was calm and unwavering on the surface, but the undercurrent was turbulent.
How could Chief Wang not know about the disharmony between the two? Before even meeting, that one on her end had already offended the other party. In the end, she as the leader had to clean up after him.
“I brought Advisor Ji here to see the base. I didn’t expect you to be so impatient.” Chief Wang pretended that nothing had happened and gently introduced, “Advisor Ji, this is the captain of the seventh squad and also the youngest captain under the Tianqiong system with the most potential. At a young age, he has already completed twelve A-level missions, reaching a rating of one star. Let me officially introduce him, his name is Song Qinglan. I don’t think you’ve met before?”
Ji Yushi was slightly surprised. He retracted his gaze and unconsciously repeated those two words, “Song…….Qinglan?”
His voice was very soft, and it also sounded very nice. It was a voice Song Qinglan had expected.
The voices of civilian workers were probably all very similar to this.
Chief Wang smiled, “ The sunny ‘Qing’ and the mountain wind ‘Lan’, doesn’t it sound like a little gir—”
Song Qinglan interrupted, his expression poor, “Chief Wang.”
It was as if Ji Yushi didn’t notice the teasing in her tone. He quickly loosened his brows and said, “Actually, I have seen Captain Song before.”
Chief Wang was interested, “Oh? When was it?”
Ji Yushi’s nice voice continued, “Three years ago on October 14th. I attended a class organised by Tianqiong in the Jiang City branch and it was also a class taught by you. Captain Song was also in the class at that time, but we didn’t know each other then.”
Chief Wang was surprised this time, “That’s strange, how could I not have an impression of someone like you?”
Not to mention Chief Wang, Song Qinglan himself also had no impression of this matter.
Are you kidding me? Who would have the time to remember the people they met three years ago?
Ji Yushi easily recalled the situation that day as if it had just happened yesterday, “The venue was very big, and my seat was at the back so it’s normal for you not to remember. That day you wore a light blue suit and skirt, had it paired with a pair of Baroque pearl earrings and your hair was a little shorter than it is now. During class, you also accidentally shattered a mug and changed it into a different one. Do you remember?”
Chief Wang quickly nodded her head, “I remember!”
Ji Yishu then said, “Captain Song’s seat was the ninth one from the left in the third row. He slept through two classes and left early in the afternoon.”
Song Qinglan couldn’t help but say, “Do you have a deep impression of me or are you trying to report me?”
Ji Yishu turned to look at Song Qinglan. His eyes reflected Song Qinglan’s figure, “I just happened to remember everyone who was there that day.”
Song Qinglan had almost forgot. This Advisor Ji was rumoured to have excellent memory.
Song Qinglan said implicitly, “Advisor Ji, I heard that people with good memories hold grudges.”
Ji Yushi answered frankly, “It’s alright. Depends on the situation.”
Chief Wang settled the situation down, “It’s good that you’ve met. Xiao Song is a little hot tempered and straightforward and he can be merciless when criticising his teammates. Making people cry in public isn’t something he hasn’t done before. I heard from Chief Lin that Advisor Ji’s personality is very easy going and accommodating. Try not to accommodate Xiao Song too much while you’re a part of the squad though lest you let yourself be wronged.”
Ji Yushi wasn’t the type to put on airs. He answered, “Don’t worry. As long as it’s for work, I will cooperate.”
Song Qinglan chuckled lightly and didn’t seem to care much about this, “That’s good then.”
After a short chat, Chief Wang started to talk about the more serious matters, “The task will be carried out next week. Starting from tomorrow, Advisor Ji should follow Xiao Song and get acquainted with the squad members and the working environment. There are a lot of equipment on the training ground as well as a special simulation combat system. I heard Advisor Ji has also been in the Imperial Army before?”