Hello, Arknights

"…White dove, huh?"

This is what Ling Dengxian asked when he was led by Chi Yu to a tea shop on the outer ring of Longmen - yes, a meeting place... the meeting place was not in the slums. He had been waiting for nearly half an hour, so much so that he was wondering whether the other party was dissatisfied with his lateness and had left or whether Chi Yu had made a mistake. The pink-haired Zarak girl who walked out of the shop asked.

Ling Dengxian looked back and saw the girl wearing a beige turtleneck sweater and a black windbreaker that looked a bit cumbersome half hung on her shoulders, obviously to cope with the gradually dropping temperature. She was wearing a pair of fitted jeans that made the Zarak girl's legs look long and slender. Although she was half a head shorter than him, Ling Dengxian felt suppressed.

Of course, he immediately realized that this should be his future temporary superior.

"Hello, Miss. I am Bai Ge—"

"That's you, Ling Dengxian?"

Ling Dengxian subconsciously took a step back. The other party's eyes did not fluctuate at all. He quickly realized that his information was most likely passed from her hands, and she knew some of his background.

"Police sir, you make me feel very uncomfortable..."

"I'm not a policeman, but I am indeed your superior. Don't ask other questions. I will do the identity verification later. I will arrange work for you in the future. Please be sure to obey my instructions." The girl tilted her head and motioned for him to follow her. Her slender and flexible tail flashed in front of Ling Dengxian's eyes. He hurried to catch up, heading towards the slums.

"What's your name?" Ling Dengxian was not surprised, as Yis had told him this in advance.

"Just call me Miss Lin. No one in the slums should be able to pretend to be me. I will call you by your code name when there are other people around, and I will call you by your name when it's just the two of us."

Ling Dengxian was puzzled: "Is there anything particular about it?"

"Just a reminder. When your name is called, you need to pay more attention." "Miss Lin"'s pace was not slow, and Ling Dengxian had to quicken his pace to keep up with her. The Zalak girl glanced at him, and a threatening look appeared in her eyes for a moment.

But Ling Dengxian didn't see it, because at the intersection ahead he saw a figure he had met once before.

"Bad boy?! What are you planning to do today?" A certain film police officer raised his voice as soon as he saw him.

"I have something to talk to him about today. I'll explain it to you another day." Without waiting for Ling Dengxian to speak, "Miss Lin" stretched out her hand to stop Shi Huaiya, and then signaled him to speed up and leave with her.

Shi Huaiya naturally knew her and understood her recent mission, so she didn't say anything more. She led her men to make way for Ling Dengxian, but when Ling Dengxian passed by, she glared at him to warn him not to mess around.

"I hope Lin Yuxia can suppress this guy..." Shi Huaiya shook her head, regained her composure and took out the intercom: "It's me, um, there is no abnormality in the outer ring area today, over."

"Miss." When they were outside the slums, "passers-by" would occasionally whisper information to Miss Lin when she stopped near them. Ling Dengxian observed the environment inconspicuously, remembering the way, familiarizing himself with the environment, and rehearsing how to use the terrain in advance.

The rooftop and the three lanes on the side of the alley can serve as springboards for each other to escape. The alley on the left side of the intersection is a dead end, and the one on the right side seems to have three different directions...

After seeing the attitude of some "passersby" towards Miss Lin, he realized that his superior probably had a high status in the slums. Considering Shi Huaiya's reaction just now, this status seemed to be even more special.

I just don't know how strong he is. Is he proficient in Originium skills or physical combat?

But what is certain is that her intelligence network must be very useful. In this case...

"Ms. Lin, can I ask you about someone?" Ling Dengxian took the opportunity when the Zarak girl was free to ask tentatively.

"Ask." The girl named Lin glanced at him and said simply considering their future interactions.

"A white Luper, female, is... infected, very dangerous, wields two strangely shaped swords, and has a slightly crazy laugh."

"Why are you looking for her?" Of course the girl knew who it was. Her father had personally reminded her of this matter, and it was very important.

"Can't I ask?" Ling Dengxian was worried about offending her and leaving a bad impression.

"Since you've asked, then tell me your purpose, otherwise I won't be able to make the right judgment." The girl said expressionlessly.

"...She owes me money." Ling Dengxian said honestly.

The Zarak girl turned around and left. Ling Dengxian knew that the reason was ridiculous, but it was true!

Under the current circumstances, we have no choice but to give up the plan of getting information from Miss Lin.

"You can be casual before the mission, I don't mind, but once the mission begins, please be serious, Ling Dengxian." The girl bit the last three words, indicating that he was serious.

"You don't look like you mind... I was wrong." Ling Dengxian was stung by the sudden coldness of the gaze and quickly expressed his sincerity.

"Do you have to make me smile in order to not mind? I really hope that you can understand my expression when you follow me in the future—"

"Forget it. I suddenly feel that you look more frightening when you laugh..." Ling Dengxian shut up in time. The sharp gaze made him very uncomfortable. He was used to complaining at Penguin Logistics, so he didn't stop.

"Ling Dengxian, I'm very happy. Do you know why?" Miss Lin closed her eyes and paused, as if she was suppressing her emotions. After a moment, she gave him a thrilling smile.

"How could I not know..." Ling Dengxian said weakly.

"You have successfully improved your status in my heart. I believe you can do more. Look forward to your future life." The Zalak girl put away her smile and said, "I will take good care of you."

The smile is really scary, okay?

Ling Dengxian felt that he was really unlucky today.

"Also, don't bring pets during the mission." Lin Yuxia had already noticed Chi Yu who had been following him, and warned.

"But Miss Lin, she is my companion and very important."

"How important is it?"

"I sometimes can't find the way." Ling Dengxian decided to maintain his dignity.

“…” Lin Yuxia didn’t know what to say for a moment, her blood pressure was a little high.

"Miss, here is the information you requested." A passerby in ordinary clothes stepped forward and handed over a document.

"Hand over the documents, take a look, and verify your identity." After getting back to business, Lin Yuxia's face returned to normal, and she returned to her serious state. She turned around and handed the tea she bought at the tea shop to the man: "My dad wants it."

He looked much more approachable in the photo than in person. Of course, Ling Dengxian didn't dare to say this out loud, as he didn't want to add to his tragedy today.

"Fortunately, I have more time to rest..."

"Who said that?" Lin Yuxia smiled slightly, shaking her hair. "Operator Baige, you still have a lot of work to do, so you may not be able to leave work on time."