Sweet daily life of Little Tanuki and Qin Che in Love and Deep Space

Seeing this reaction, the man became even more interested and eagerly continued, "Oh, I can tell you're here for the first time. This is how it is here. There's a big research institute near the center. I have a cousin who works there and said he'd introduce me. But I've been here for over three months and I'm still waiting for news. My cousin told me that almost all the resources of this little place are going to that institute. Apparently, they have some important project going on there recently, and he's too busy to pay attention to me."

You and Qin Che exchanged a silent glance, and then the overly familiar man continued his rambling: "Judging from your travel-worn appearances, you're also here for some research lab or some other job?"

"Uh...yes, yes..." Nodding, you moved to stand next to Qin Che and took his hand in a corner where he couldn't see you. "I was introduced here by a former colleague. My husband and I have been here for two days, but we haven't been able to contact anyone since we arrived. Looking at this shabby place, it doesn't look like a place that can pay high salaries. We feel like we've been scammed. So we've given up on our get-rich-quick dreams and think it's better to go back as soon as possible."

You immediately started making up a set of lines based on what that man had said before.

The man, unsuspecting and with a hint of sympathy, shook his head: "You should prepare yourselves for not being able to go back. Have you brought enough money? Don't let this run-down place fool you; the cost of living isn't low. I'm just reminding you to be frugal because we're from the same hometown. Don't end up with a plane ticket back but not enough money."

"Thanks for reminding us, sir. We really don't have much money left. Sigh, it seems we should try to contact my friend again. By the way, sir, what else do you know about that research institute? Can I ask you for more information?" You continued to try to get information out of the man.

"I don't know much either, it's just..."

The man must have been unable to meet someone who spoke the same language in a long time, because he was bursting with the urge to confide in others.

After saying goodbye to the man at the small hotel, you and Qin Che left and headed towards the research institute the man had mentioned.

"Qin Che, the place that man mentioned is not the same place where we fought before."

Cars sped past in the lane beside them. Qin Che shielded you from the sandstorm with his body and nodded in response, "Hmm, it seems Ever has more than one gathering point here..."

"Should we go and find out what's going on?" You tilted your head, wanting to know Qin Che's thoughts.

"What, didn't you have enough last night? Want to cause more trouble?" Qin Che curled one corner of his lips and pinched your cheek.

"Hmph, are they allowed to come looking for trouble with you, but I'm not allowed to take the initiative?" You raised your chin, then leaned closer to you sneakily and said, "I've also hidden a hundred or so miniature bombs. It'll be no problem to throw them into chaos."

"A hundred or so, miniature bombs?" Qin Che stopped and his gaze towards you changed noticeably.

"Oh, hehehe, just last month, I saw Xue Ming and Xue Ying checking their inventory, so I asked them to send me some to play with. Qin Che, Qin Che, don't blame them, I forced them to... They said if they gave it to me, the quantity wouldn't match, and they wouldn't be able to explain it. I told them I'd tell you they were bullying me if they didn't give it to me, hehehe..."