Chapter 300: We Can Form a Four‑Man Line

Shen Zexi and the others only hesitated briefly, then agreed outright.

Meng Kexin's arrangements were thorough yet measured, and have completely turned the previously chaotic Chen Family into orderly order.

And they had been on the move all day, chasing from the Slum to the Holy Hall, then racing nonstop to the Chen Family, all of them feeling, to varying degrees, mental fatigue.

Moreover, the scene of Chen Xiaoshuang's ambush remained intact, indeed couldn't be rushed.

When it came to room assignments, the few of them simultaneously fixed their gaze on Ying Duo.

It is well known that this person, who has the most eye‑catching hair color in the room and appears the quietest and most well‑behaved Ying Guang Lu, is precisely the most unstable variable in the entire "Version Answer", a walking trouble‑maker, and also a famous "Sashoumei" contestant.

Shen Zexi immediately cleared his throat lightly, "Ying Duo was injured while on the ground; although it isn't visible on the surface, he may still need someone to keep an eye on him, how about…"

Before he finished speaking, Meng Kexin smiled and took over the conversation.

"Shen, you can rest assured; the Chen Family always keeps various healing medicines on hand, so if Ying Duo feels any discomfort, he can use them at any time."

As she spoke, her gaze drifted, half‑absent, over Ying Duo's green hair that glowed even indoors, her thoughts unknown.

Shen Zexi quickly waved his hand, his smile gentle.

"Meng, you're being modest; Ying Duo's wound has already been treated, it's just…"

He hesitated a moment, feeling it wasn't right to tell Ying Duo outright that his mind was ill, so he hinted instead.

"It's just that sometimes… hmm, his thoughts are rather jumpy, and when he's alone I'm afraid he won't rest properly."

Meng Kexin followed his gaze, then suddenly understood.

"I see, Shen, you've thought this through thoroughly."

"I recall the Chen Family has guest rooms specifically prepared for guests bringing… hmm, young relatives; perhaps we could arrange for you to rest there?"

Shen Zexi exhaled in relief, about to thank them, when beside him Qi Hengyu let out a "pfft" laugh, patted Shen Zexi's shoulder, and whispered teasingly.

"Fine, these days even a Mercenary Corps has to bring kids? It's an endless worry."

The ever‑silent background figure Chen Mo Zhi suddenly lifted his eyelid, and with his gloomy tone floated a sentence.

"The Chen Family's beds… are huge."

Qi Hengyu: "…?" He was momentarily at a loss.

Chen Mo Zhi rarely spoke, and the others instantly fixed their gaze on him, eager to see what he would say.

His fist subconsciously tightened, yet an inexplicable desire inside compelled Chen Mo Zhi to blurt out the second half of the sentence.

"A family of three, can also fit…"

Shen Zexi: "…?!"

Min Tianyou had been holding a teacup, masking a smile at the corners of his mouth; hearing that, he almost choked on the tea and immediately grasped the implication in Chen Mo Zhi's words.

This young master truly has been assimilated by this bunch of off‑beat fellows…

Min Tianyou's expression instantly turned rather subtle; he shrugged, spreading his hands, his tone tinged with self‑deprecation.

"It seems tonight I'm destined to guard the empty room alone."

Only then did Qi Hengyu realize what Chen Mo Zhi's fragmentary remark meant; his complexion turned oddly pale, and his gaze toward Shen Zexi and Ying Duo became subtle.

Ying Duo, however, seemed to have heard none of the undercurrent among these guys; his golden pupils calmly swept the crowd, finally resting on Min Tianyou's slightly helpless expression.

"You can join if you want."

His golden eyes turned to Min Tianyou, as if seriously contemplating the personnel arrangement.

"At worst, the four of us…"

"Cough!"

Meng Kexin, quick‑eyed and swift, immediately covered Ying Duo's mouth, "It's getting late; everyone should head back to rest early, okay?"

"Queue…"

Ying Duo, expressionless, spat out the final word, looked at Meng Kexin who was guarding him tightly, and tilted his head in confusion.

The others were equally bewildered, completely unable to follow Ying Duo's jumpy thoughts or the horror word that might have followed the abruptly halted "4."

Only Min Tianyou's mouth twitched again; he turned his head aside, pretending to look at the carved columns.

Although Ying Duo always says something terrifying with a blank face, seeing Meng Kexin guard him so fiercely, it looks like he's deeply affected?

The few weren't confused by Meng Kexin's overreaction; they merely saw sympathy in her gaze.

Meng Kexin: "…"

And an elderly steward standing in the corner of the hall took in the whole scene.

He watched his own young master, though weary, no longer listless; his heart filled with countless emotions, and a wrinkled face broke into a satisfied smile.

He had witnessed the two's thunderous tactics during the day; that series of decisions certainly wasn't solely the plotting of the young master and that cute miss, the classmates outside, investigating and hustling, must have contributed greatly as well.

After all, Chen Mo Zhi and Meng Kexin didn't even step out of the Chen Family's gate today; there must have been an information source that allowed them to capture all those traitors.

......... Youth is wonderful.

In the end, the topic was smoothly skipped thanks to Meng Kexin's timely control and the others' good‑natured understanding.

Everyone entered their assigned rooms; the double suite set for Shen Zexi and Ying Duo was spacious and tidy, with two single beds covered in soft fabric placed on opposite sides of the room, separated by a screen, ensuring privacy while being convenient for care.

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Night deepened, the Chen Family returned to quiet, only the occasional footsteps of night guards on patrol breaking the silence.

Shen Zexi lay on the bed by the window, breathing even and long, clearly sunk into deep sleep.

All day's rushing, tension, and what he had witnessed drained his spirit immensely; in this safe moment, the fatigue finally surged all at once.

On the other bed, Ying Duo, who should have been sleeping as well, suddenly sat up without warning.

His movement was light, making no sound, like a puppet pulled by invisible strings, his joints moving with an inhuman silence.

His golden pupils opened in the darkness, silently skimming the faint glimmer of the Data Stream.

From the next room came Shen Zexi's steady, long breaths; the guards' footsteps outside the courtyard were rhythmic and distant.

Ying Duo lifted the thin blanket, landing silently on the floor.

Clack.

With a soft sound, the door was pushed open a crack just wide enough for one person to pass.

Ying Duo slipped to the side, moving along the building's shadows, avoiding the moonlit areas, and began to explore the massive, ancient mansion.

The game did not stop because night fell.

In other words, the player's exploration time had only just begun.

After the previous few map‑blasting attempts, Yang Yixie realized a problem.

If he didn't seize every minute and second inside to explore, he might never get another chance to explore.

【Chen Family Annex·East Wing Guest Room Area – Current Exploration Progress: 12.7%】