Ultra: Dragon Sword Journey

"Tell the truth now, who is that person?" After Mayumi finished everything, she stared at her brother Shinjo with a smile, like a judge examining a prisoner.

Xincheng's cheeks instantly felt as if they were burned by fire. He pretended to be nonchalant and said, "What the hell, you? I don't know what you are talking about!"

"Tsk tsk, I have to say, your disguise skills are really superb! Let me give you a little hint, the female student at the TPC training base." Mayumi smiled like a cunning little fox.

"How do you know?" Xincheng asked after a pause.

Mayumi folded her arms over her chest and snorted softly, "I was near the training base the other day and saw you talking and laughing with her. Brother, you've never treated a girl like this before."

Xincheng scratched his head and replied shyly, "It's nothing, we just happened to meet and chatted for a while."

Mayumi didn't believe it. Her eyes rolled around as if she could see through everything. "So what did you talk about? Do you like each other?"

Shinjo's face turned even redder, like a monkey's butt. "We just talked about training and our aspirations for the future. As for liking someone... I'm not sure."

Mayumi suddenly leaned close to Shinjo's ear and whispered softly, "Brother, if you like her, just pursue her bravely. I think that girl seems to be interested in you too."

Xincheng's eyes widened and he asked in disbelief, "How did you know?"

Mayumi smiled slyly, like a clever little fox. "That's a woman's intuition. And the way she looks at you is like the spring breeze, gentle and warm."

A ripple appeared in Xincheng's heart, and he began to recall every moment he spent with the female student. A sweet smile unconsciously appeared on his face.

When Mayumi saw Shinjo like this, she knew that her words had worked. She patted Shinjo on the shoulder and encouraged him, "Brother, come on, I look forward to attending your wedding soon."

Shinjo rolled his eyes at her and said unhappily, "Take care of your own business first." However, in his heart, he had a completely new thought about the matter. "Saeki Rika..." He murmured softly, as if the name were a string of beautiful notes.

"Oh... so her name is Saeki Rika! You are indeed one of the few female pilots from TPC aviation school. No wonder you attract the attention of a blockhead like you." Mayumi said with a meaningful smile.

Zhao Ming, who heard it outside the door, walked into the ward with a smug look on his face and went straight to Mayumi. The two of them clapped their hands in tacit understanding, and the crisp sound was particularly clear in the ward.

"See? I told you this trick would work!" Zhao Ming's eyebrows danced with joy, and the upward curve of his mouth was full of the joy of success.

Xin Cheng, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, was stunned at this moment, his eyes wide open, his mouth slightly open, and an expression of disbelief. His eyes switched back and forth between Zhao Ming and Mayumi, as if trying to find a flaw in their faces.

After a long while, Xincheng came back to his senses. His eyes were wide open, and he pointed his finger at them, stammering, "You...you guys have colluded with each other!" His voice trembled slightly with surprise and a little anger.

Mayumi stuck out her tongue playfully and explained with a smile, "Oh, brother, there's no other way. This is the only way to make you, a piece of wood, confess on your own initiative!"

Zhao Ming also echoed: "Yes, yes, we are doing this for your own good."

Xincheng sighed helplessly, his tense expression gradually relaxed, and he said with a smile: "You two guys, don't do this kind of surprise attack again next time, you almost scared me to death and gave me a heart attack." After that, everyone couldn't help laughing, and the originally tense atmosphere in the ward was instantly replaced by ease and joy.

It was night shift time again, and the atmosphere at the TPC Police Station was a bit quieter. Zhao Ming, the station's top officer, and Zong Fang, the second-in-command, were fully aware of their heavy responsibilities. To prevent any major incidents from being resolved without a decision maker, they took turns on duty, ensuring someone was always available to take command.

Zhao Ming arrived at the police station, carefully inspecting the equipment and organizing documents, preparing for any emergencies. He sat at his desk, his eyes focused as his pen flicked through the various documents. The ticking of the wall clock seemed to remind him of the intensity and seriousness of his job.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the office door. The sound was crisp and rhythmic, and it was particularly clear in the quiet space. Zhao Ming, who was working at his desk, said casually, "Come in," and looked up.

Then, the door was gently pushed open, and a figure walked in. The person was wearing casual home clothes, simple yet fashionable, just right to outline her graceful figure.

She had a delicate and petite face, her skin as white and delicate as mutton-fat jade, with a faint luster. Her bright eyes, like the twinkling stars in the night sky, shone with agility and intelligence.

Her small, naturally rosy lips, with a gentle smile at the corners of her mouth, gave her a feeling of being bathed in spring breeze. Her long brown hair cascaded down her shoulders, swaying gently as she walked, exuding a captivating charm.

"Liang, why are you here!" Zhao Ming was slightly stunned.

Liang walked briskly to Zhao Ming and said, "The captain said it's your turn to work the night shift this week, so I came to see you."

Zhao Ming came back to his senses, quickly stood up, and responded with a smile: "You sit for a while, I'll be done soon." After that, he lowered his head and continued to review the documents to be processed.

Liang tilted his head slightly, supporting his chin with one hand, his gaze fixed on Zhao Ming, who was standing across from him. The soft light cast a shadow on Zhao Ming, outlining his sharp profile.

At this moment, Zhao Ming was absorbed in reviewing a document. His slender fingers gripped a pen, circling and drawing on the document from time to time, his expression focused and composed. His brow furrowed slightly, as if he were pondering some crucial point in the document. His serious expression made it seem as if his entire world was focused solely on the task at hand.

Liang felt a wave of emotion as she watched Zhao Ming like this. She had to admit, they say a man is most charming when he's working hard, and now she's truly experienced it.

In this quiet space, Zhao Ming exuded a unique charm of focus and competence that captivated her. Her gaze was filled with admiration, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously curled up into a faint smile.

Time seemed to stand still at this moment, Liang immersed in this admiration. Zhao Ming seemed to notice the blazing gaze, and inadvertently raised his head, meeting Liang's eyes.

In an instant, there seemed to be a subtle electric current passing through the air, and the two people's eyes were briefly glued. Then Liang looked away a little embarrassedly, and his cheeks flushed slightly.

Zhao Mingze curled up the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile, then lowered his head to continue the work at hand. The office returned to its previous silence, with only the ambiguous atmosphere quietly permeating the air.

After an unknown amount of time, Zhao Ming, concentrating on finishing the last document at hand, breathed a sigh of relief. He raised his head and looked at Liang, who was quietly waiting beside him. Their eyes met, conveying a tacit understanding that needed no words.

Zhao Ming stood up and walked towards Liang with steady steps. He reached out and gently took the hand she had been waiting for for a long time. Those hands were warm and strong, as if they carried endless power.

Zhao Ming then concentrated his mind, a light swirling around him. Golden spacetime particles quickly converged like agile spirits. These golden particles swirled and intertwined within the office, their light growing brighter and brighter, gradually outlining a vast and mysterious outline.

Soon, a portal, shimmering with a strange light, appeared before the two. Within the portal, a flickering light revealed the mountainous landscape outside the TPC base. A gentle breeze blew through the portal, carrying with it the uniquely refreshing scent of the mountains and forests.