People are in Star Iron; who says they're just NPCs?

So she sat blankly in her office, her mind wandering and getting caught up in her thoughts. Just then, a gentle male voice sounded behind her, "Miss Tingyun, why do you seem a little unhappy?"

Chapter 352 My benefactor, I love you!

Tingyun was all too familiar with that voice; it was gentle, steady, and incredibly magnetic, a sound that had unknowingly become deeply ingrained in her heart.

She turned around, and Lin Li stood behind her with a smile on his face. His warm smile was like the spring sunshine, shining into her heart. "No... I'm not unhappy!"

"Your gloomy aura scared those little guys away from you, and you still say you're not unhappy?" Lin Li smiled and pointed to the circle of Ruan Mei's creations outside.

"Is...is it really that exaggerated?" The usually eloquent and charming Tingyun was at a loss for words at this moment, stammering and unsure how to face Lin Li.

"Shall we go out for a walk?" Lin Li didn't press the matter, but instead extended an invitation. "Okay!"

Tingyun nodded and followed Lin Li out the door.

Although he said they were going out for a stroll, Lin Li didn't take her away from the confinement section, which was now entirely used by Ruan Mei and was quite large.

Lin Li led Tingyun to a louvered window, and the two stood side by side gazing at the vast, boundless universe. "Miss Tingyun, you've been on the space station for quite some time now. You must be homesick, right?"

"Yes, it's been so long since I left the Immortal Ship, and so many things have happened. I really want to go home and see it. But my benefactor said that the crisis on the Immortal Ship has been temporarily resolved, so I'm not in such a hurry."

"Ah Ruan's research has come to a temporary end, and our work as temporary assistants is also finished. If you want to go back, I can have the Star Train come and pick you up."

If you're not in a rush, Aruan and Heita should be heading to the Luofu Immortal Ship after their meeting. You could hitch a ride with them. Hearing Lin Li address Ruan Mei, Ting Yun paused for a second, then a slightly ambiguous smile flashed across her face: "Congratulations, benefactor, on finally getting what you wanted!"

But hidden within that smile was a trace of bitterness that no one else knew.

Lin Li was no innocent young man, but a seasoned womanizer. How could he not notice the change in Ting Yun's expression?

In fact, he could also sense the change in Tingyun's feelings for him, a change he was happy to see. This clever and beautiful fox-woman girl was originally his target.

Then he smiled slightly and said, "My wish isn't just this one!"

"Huh?! The implication in that sentence is quite obvious. A clever person like Tingyun, who is adept at understanding people, naturally picked up on the subtext. 'More than one wish' means that his target is not only Ruan Mei, but also other girls."

But given the current situation, with Estelle already his woman, it was obvious who the other girl was. She simply couldn't believe such a huge surprise had suddenly befallen her.

When she saw Lin Li enter Ruan Mei's room yesterday, she already understood her feelings for Lin Li and discovered that Lin Li had more than one woman.

In fact, for the people of Xianzhou, having multiple wives and concubines is not a big deal. Xianzhou law does not prohibit polygamy, and Tingyun herself does not mind serving Lin Li with other people.

Her hesitation stemmed from uncertainty about Lin Li's feelings and a sense of unworthiness. Just look at the kind of women Lin Li has been with!

Ruan Mei and Hei Ta are both members of the "Genius Club," envoys of "Intelligence," and are among the most prominent figures in the entire universe. Aista is not only the stationmaster of the Hei Ta space station, but also the first in line to inherit a powerful family within the Interstellar Peace Corporation, possessing immense wealth and influence.

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Besides their stunning beauty, their intelligence and social status are beyond those of ordinary people!

As for herself, a mere ferryman from the Luofu Immortal Ship Heavenly Ship Bureau, aside from her appearance, she was completely unworthy of Lin Li in every other aspect! Normally, Tingyun wasn't the type to feel inferior; quite the opposite, she was full of hope for life and extremely confident in herself.

That's why he performed so well at the Sky Ship Company and became the preferred candidate for the next captain of the Sky Ship Company.

But that depends on who you compare yourself to. Compared to top geniuses like Ruan Mei and Hei Ta, how many people wouldn't feel inferior? "My benefactor...does he have any other wishes?"

Tingyun was by no means the timid and hesitant young girl; she was a shrewd and capable ferryman from the Tianbo Bureau.

Now that the opportunity was right in front of her, she didn't want to guess anymore, so she asked directly. "Hehe, you still haven't answered how I'm going to get back?" Lin Li deliberately avoided the question.

Tingyun pursed her lips, took a deep breath, and finally mustered up her courage to say, "When will my benefactor go to the Immortal Ship? I want to go back with my benefactor!"

I...I like you!

The gentle and bright fox-girl stared intently at Lin Li, her eyes filled with shyness and trepidation, but above all, with determination and resolve. Lin Li had originally intended to tease this adorable fox-girl a little more, but he hadn't expected her to be so decisive, confessing her feelings so directly!

However, this scene wasn't too surprising for Lin Li, since he had long sensed the changes in Ting Yun's feelings. Since Ting Yun wasn't going to reveal her true feelings, he was prepared to do so as well.

Now that she had mustered up her courage, Lin Li couldn't bear to tease the poor girl anymore. Her forced smile when she congratulated Lin Li earlier had also touched Lin Li's heart.

Lin Li reached out and gently stroked Ting Yun's head, like an older brother ruffling his younger sister's hair, but his expression became quite serious. "This is my other wish! I like you too!"

He gently pressed down on the fox-girl's shoulders and pulled her into his arms.

This was the first time Tingyun had ever hugged a man, and Lin Li's warm and firm embrace made her feel incredibly safe.

She pressed herself tightly against Lin Li's chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, and an unprecedented sense of happiness welled up within her.

"My benefactor, I...I'm so happy!" "Still calling me benefactor?"

"Hmm... I don't think any of the other sisters call me that, it's a unique nickname for me!" Tingyun looked up at Lin Li, her smile carrying a hint of slyness.

"Hehe, then call me that, I love it too!" Lin Li affectionately rubbed her cute fox ears, paused and then said, "But I can't go back with you. If you're not in a hurry, you can go with A-Ruan."

Tingyun didn't ask why, but simply nodded obediently: "With my benefactor by my side, there's no rush for a few days. It's just that Ms. Ruan Mei's situation..."

"Hehe, don't be so reserved. Even a genius is a person, and she's your sister too. I told Aruan before I came to see you, and she had no objections." "Then I'll have to trouble you, Sister Aruan!" Tingyun smiled, her beauty radiant and captivating.

Such a bright smile made Lin's heart skip a beat, and his gaze became somewhat intense.

Feeling the intense gaze of her beloved, Ting Yunge found a surge of courage. She bit her lip and whispered, "My benefactor, please take me back to my room!"