Chapter 226: Captain, Welcome Back
Su Huiqing hung up the phone, the expression on her face remained unchanging.
She rubbed her hair a little more.
She had already been successfully promoted just before the explosion. Her newly promoted body was now at about 80 to 90 percent of her original prowess, and so that tiny explosion did no harm to her at all.
Su Huiqing stood by the mirror, which reflected her fresh, lovely face perfectly.
But her bright eyes were more grave now.
A chilliness had also settled on the corners of her lips.
Downstairs.
Not many visited the Su Family residence. But someone was knocking at the door again.
Uncle Chen went to open it, and was met with a tall, strapping and gentlemanly-looking youth. He was a bit startled. “Mister, who are you looking for?”
“h.e.l.lo, Uncle Chen.” The youth adjusted his gold spectacles with a warm smile. “I am Ms. Su’s friend.”
Uncle Chen’s cell phone beeped at this moment.
A message: Let him in.
Uncle Chen immediately stood aside and allowed the man to come in.
Chi Yue swung his backpack onto his shoulder, while his other hand was still holding his ultra-slim laptop. He nodded at Uncle Chen before entering.
Inside the house, Gideon was still playing cards with the rest. Noticing that someone had just come in, he just glanced up casually at the newcomer. “Gu Li, is he your schoolmate?”
“No.” Gu Li looked at Chi Yue with narrowed eyes. “I have never met this person before.”
He had seen every single one of Su Huiqing’s friends.
Apollo, Dugu Yusheng and Gideon… as well as Chi Qing from before. They had met them all.
But this person… it was the first time they were meeting him.
“Who are you?” Instantly alert, Qu Yan lifted her head.
Yu Xiangyang also quietly put down the cards in his hands.
Looking at how the trio reacted, Gideon also turned toward the newcomer.
He instinctively reached for his scalpel.
Nevertheless, Gideon’s face remained serene. He gazed calmly at the person, his voice mild. “I don’t think we have met?”
“I know that you are Gideon.” Chi Yue glanced at Gideon. Standing right beneath the light, his features were partially hidden in the shadows. As a result, they could only see his general profile.
He didn’t pause in his steps, but just headed up the stairs.
Gideon’s grip tightened around his scalpel. The light in his eyes was dangerous. “Who the h.e.l.l are you?”
Not many people in this world could recognize Gideon. But he knew that he had never met this person before.
Chi Yue was already on the first step.
He paused and turned toward Gideon. “Rapid Fire Mercenary Regiment, Chi Yue.”
Gideon’s eyes dilated as he dropped his scalpel to the floor.
“What’s the matter?” Qu Yan and the rest were surprised at Gideon’s stunned face.
Gideon quickly picked up his shiny scalpel, his eyes turning somewhat profound. “It’s actually him…”
Chi Yue. The great general who was now safeguarding Unknown Island.
No one in the world could touch Chi Yue.
At this moment, even Qu Yan could see the way Gideon was looking at Chi Yue. With respect, admiration, and even excitement!
Upstairs, Chi Yue knocked on the door and entered.
Su Huiqing was leaning against the windowsill, holding her cell phone to her ear. She looked like she was in the middle of a call.
Chi Yue placed his backpack on the table. Trying not to disturb her, he just opened his own laptop.
A short while later, Su Huiqing hung up and walked to the table. She put one white hand on that black backpack.
Seeing her approach, Chi Yue closed his laptop and stood to the side.
Su Huiqing narrowed her eyes.
She knew how chaotic the International a.s.sociation was now.
She also knew what her duties were.
It was not just Unknown Island.
She opened the backpack.
Revealing something which she had not seen in a year.
There were two items.
One was a silver mask with intricate floral carvings. A large “S” was also carved on the top left-hand corner.
The other was a fire-red dress.
These items signified Su S of Unknown Island.
Su Huiqing smirked, but her expression remained clear and pristine. She picked up the mask. It felt a little cool to the touch.
She then slowly put it over her own face.
Apollo had trusted her unconditionally.
The people of Unknown Island were still guarding the final line of defense.
Beneath that peaceful facade, the International a.s.sociation had already descended into chaos.
The people of Unknown Island had already guarded the place for her for so long. It was time for her return.
Click!
Su Huiqing fastened the mask.
She then put on the dazzling red dress. Her jet-black hair flowed out from behind that mask. Cold and diabolical. It was like she had stepped over to the dark side.
A familiar get-up.
A familiar chilliness.
This moment marked her true return!
Chi Yue suppressed his exhilaration as his blood surged through in his veins. He smiled, his eyes darker than ever before. “Captain, welcome back.”