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Chapter 192: Chapter 192: Delivering a Slap in the Face
Han Jiaojiao showed a puzzled expression, feeling very curious, not understanding what Anke Wei really wanted to do.
The three girls walked out of the room and saw a crowd gathered at Yan Xiao’s door; they glanced at each other and curiously moved closer.
As they approached, they heard Yan Xiao exclaim from inside—
"Wow, wow, wow, looks like my hand has become more flexible?!"
"Yan bro! Is your hand really all better now? Xiaowei is amazing!"
"Yan bro, talk to Han bro. Let’s keep Xiaowei, shall we?"
"... Yeah, with Xiaowei around, what would we have to fear on missions?"
"Zhang Lei! You say ’let’s keep her,’ but you haven’t even asked Xiaowei yet!"
"Xiaowei, from now on, follow me! Enjoy the good life, isn’t it better than staying here? Hahaha!"
"Little rascal, look how cocky you are!"
Although everyone’s tone leaned towards jesting, there were one or two people who seemed genuinely eager to keep Anke Wei.
Han Jiaojiao was not surprised. Their team was a bunch of rough men, and the only women were all taken. Having one or two young girls in the team to joke around and chat with might serve as a welcome diversion in life. Could this be considered a rather common mental need?
Yan Xiao laughed along with them, smiling without giving a direct answer.
He neither agreed to keep her, nor did he refuse; rather, it was Anke Wei’s behavior that was intriguing. She glanced sideways at Yan Xiao, her cheeks flushing as she stood close to him.
Han Jiaojiao felt a stir in her heart, thinking: Could it be that this Anke Wei... has eyes for Yan Xiao?
This girl had good taste... She faced disappointment from her brother and immediately switched her target, really putting in the effort to chase after a man.
In the crowd, a person named Zhang Lei highly praised Anke Wei, saying, "Xiaowei is only seventeen and she has these skills; what would happen if she were further trained? Aiya, with one touch, every injury instantly heals. Yan bro, shouldn’t we mention this to Han bro? Our team lacks someone with a Healing Ability..."
Yan Xiao still smiled, taking his time as he responded, "Hey, if Doctors Zhou and Hao heard this, they might faint with grief."
Zhang Lei sheepishly scratched the back of his head, saying, "... Of course, Doctors Zhou and Hao are the greatest, it’s just that Xiaowei’s Ability is really something... Having Xiaowei in the team will make everyone feel more secure."
Someone teased him, "Leizi, I think you’re just missing female company! Wahahaha!"
The crowd roared with laughter, Zhang Lei included, his gaze burning as he looked toward Anke Wei.
Anke Wei shyly lowered her head, shrinking back behind Yan Xiao.
Zhao Wei walked into the crowd, leaning on a crutch, his face showing disapproval, "She’s from Lingchuan Base, and you guys brazenly poaching her—aren’t you afraid of bringing trouble upon Han bro and Lu bro?"
Anke Wei quickly looked up, her eyes sparkling as she said, "It’s fine. The base allows us to take private missions. If you need me, you can call me for missions."
"Wow, Lingchuan Base is much more progressive than Beicheng Base." Someone admired, seemingly happy with the prospect of Anke Wei joining.
Zhao Wei gave Anke Wei an impatient look, then turned to Yan Xiao to persuade, "Yan bro, I think this isn’t right..."
He hadn’t finished speaking when Zhang Lei interrupted, "Hey! What’s not right about it? What’s wrong with bringing more Superpower Users on board? Xiaowei, quickly show Wei bro’s leg injury. That crutch is such a nuisance!"
"No need," Zhao Wei said as he sat down with his crutch, frowning in refusal, "The Lady treats me every day, and I’m almost healed."
Zhao Wei initially got injured while trying to save Yan Xiao, with wounds all over his arms, shins, and torso. The most severe one was at the root of his thigh, where a half-human, half-pig creature had gouged out a large chunk of flesh. It had taken a long time to heal, and although nearly recovered, he still walked with a slight limp.
Upon hearing this, Anke Wei asked with a touch of naivety, "Why are you still using crutches after daily treatment?"
After she spoke, she seemed to realize she had misspoken, quickly covered her mouth, and looked around apologetically, "...Uh, I didn’t mean to say it that way... I just find it strange, these kinds of injuries in our ability team would heal in two or three days..."
Han Jiaojiao slightly narrowed her eyes, thinking to herself: Could she be here to slap our faces?
"Two or three days?! Do you even know what his injuries were like?! All you do is talk big!" Tian Xinyue retorted indignantly.
The crowd stirred, then realized that Han Jiaojiao was standing at the edge of the group, who knows how long she had been listening...
Han Jiaojiao touched her forehead. —Xinyue, I actually wanted to listen for a bit longer.
Yan Xiao, seeing Han Jiaojiao and Tian Xinyue, Liu Ling together, also felt a bit regretful: Ah, there goes the show, life is indeed lonely...
Zhang Lei felt it was unfair, "Xiaowei came with good intentions to help us heal. Even if we don’t thank her, we shouldn’t have this attitude, right? Yan bro, she just treated your hand injury!"
Yan Xiao’s inner thoughts: Hehe...
Anke Wei curiously looked at Han Jiaojiao and softly asked, "Do you also have a Healing Ability?"
Han Jiaojiao smiled faintly, "Sort of."
Anke Wei’s gaze lingered around the crowd and she naively said, "Then why don’t you help everyone heal their wounds? Everyone has quite a few injuries..."
As soon as she finished speaking, the atmosphere immediately became somewhat... awkward.
"Did I say something wrong?" Anke Wei blinked towards Han Jiaojiao, "Sister, don’t be mad... Don’t worry, I’ve already healed everyone’s injuries."
She looked at Han Jiaojiao with a bright smile, the image of innocence not seeking praise.
Tian Xinyue was fuming, her eyes wide as she stared at Anke Wei, yet didn’t know how to refute her.
Han Jiaojiao wasn’t angry, she just casually observed the expressions of those present, purely curious if the men under her brother’s command were so easily provoked.
"I’m not angry, I don’t heal because it’s not necessary," Han Jiaojiao replied smilingly, her demeanor relaxed.
Anke Wei looked shocked, not expecting Han Jiaojiao to answer like that, "Sister, you... you have a Healing Ability, why wouldn’t you help everyone heal?"
"Hey! Stop stirring up trouble!" Tian Xinyue shouted angrily.
Anke Wei stepped back a bit fearfully, muttering quietly, "If you have a Healing Ability, why wouldn’t you help everyone... It must be so painful to be injured."
Han Jiaojiao pulled Tian Xinyue aside and replied calmly, "Getting minor scrapes and cuts is unavoidable when you’re out and about, even without powers, such small injuries would heal in a day or two, and they don’t even require medicine. No one goes to the hospital to get treated for a cut while chopping vegetables, Healing Abilities should be reserved for those in greater need. Moreover—"
At this point, Han Jiaojiao raised her voice a bit, her glance sweeping over the crowd, she continued, "—Moreover, they are my brother’s subordinates, effectively our employees. If they are seriously ill or injured, my brother and I naturally have an obligation to help them. But if it’s just a bump or a scrape, am I supposed to personally tend to them?!"
Some in the crowd guiltily lowered their heads.
They wouldn’t dare make demands of the young mistress; Han Shao would tear them to shreds...
