Chapter 413: Don't even think about moving my little blanket!

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No need, you rest; I'll buy you the cake.

You!

Xiao Jiu stormed off angrily, and Zhang Jie completely didn't understand her meaning; she just wanted to find a reason to help Zhang Jie for herself.

However, straight-man Old Zhang couldn't understand this, which made the already not-so-honest Xiao Jiu very annoyed, so she just lazed in bed all day without caring about him.

Is Xiao Jiu angry?

Zhang Jie scratched his head, unable to understand the logic behind a woman getting angry.

However, despite the fuss, Zhang Jie still bought the most extravagant little cake in Feitu City and brought it to Xiao Jiu; although she said she wouldn't eat it, her mouth and body were honest.

I put it here for you.

Zhang Jie placed the various tech-heavy cakes on Xiao Jiu's bedside table; on the soft big bed, a bundled blanket writhed twice, as if trying to break out of the blanket to reach for the cake, but then suddenly seemed to think of something, and the bundled blanket stopped writhing.

Xiao Jiu's muffled voice came from inside.

I... I won't eat it!

Fine, just remember to eat it; I'm going to the bathroom.

Zhang Jie gave a casual one-handed reply, while he merely took the time to release a magic pill, and when he turned back, the piece of cake had vanished.

Hey, this little thing.

Zhang Jie looked at the puffy bundled blanket, smiled helplessly, didn't bother with whether Xiao Jiu would sneak a bite, and still had to go hand-craft an airship.

The manufacturing method left by human females is indeed feasible, but it's indeed missing some parameters, such as the metal's strength.

Cough, because on Feitu, aside from the metal on the treasure chests—that is, the metal on those shipping containers—which can be used, high-quality metal is nowhere to be found.

You have to know, aerospace technology isn't something that can be achieved with ordinary steel and such; it requires a special-structure composite alloy made of various elements.

At least it has to be strong enough that Xiao Jiu can't break it off by hand....

Meanwhile, as Zhang Jie went to the new workshop to smelt metal, the blanket bundle on the bed finally opened, revealing Xiao Jiu's head.

Humans just left like that?

Xiao Jiu had low-quality industrial cream stuck at the corner of her mouth, her little mouth chewing thoughtfully, looking deep in thought.

Or... maybe we should still help him.

Xiao Jiu nodded solemnly, and so it was happily decided!

She walked off the bed cutely, heading toward where Zhang Jie had left, and without realizing it, her logic core, which had sunk into nihilism, gradually returned to normal, and her world-weary mindset also slowly improved.

She gradually returned to her original self, and all of this was because of Zhang Jie.

You unexpectedly discovered that day that Xiao Jiu, who usually likes to laze around, seemed to suddenly become diligent.

When you forge metal, she will help you hammer the steel; when you go out to pick up trash, Xiao Jiu will sit on your little tricycle to keep you company; and when you battle those Wasteland Dwellers, Xiao Jiu will stare at the rusty longsword and punch the opponent into a folding screen.

In short, Xiao Jiu spends less and less time on her soft little bed, and more and more time by your side, like a little tail.

You have to know, before when you went out to pick up trash, she would always lie in bed lazing around, and the most she'd say to you was something like 'Don't bother me if there's work.'

You're puzzled, why Xiao Jiu has changed so much in this period, from a lazy bug to a little tail following behind you; you're very curious about her change, just like a tamed little dog.

Hey, Xiao Jiu.

What are you doing, human?

Your blanket seems like it needs washing.

!!!

Xiao Jiu suddenly flared up for no reason, snatched the small blanket from Zhang Jie's hands, and clung to it tightly.

Don't even think about moving my blanket!

Zhang Jie:.....

But it's smelly; actually I can buy you a new one.

So what if it's smelly! Does being smelly and old mean you should throw them away! Does everything old have to be thrown away!

I don't mean that.....

Besides! It's not smelly!

Xiao Jiu, to prove her point, fiercely buried her face in the blanket, took a strong sniff, top-notch, passing through the lungs this part....

It's not.... ugh....

Xiao Jiu's two-year-old blanket fiercely attacked her....

It's smelly, huh.

Not smelly... ugh...

Xiao Jiu still insisted, although as a Humanoid Lifeform she doesn't need to ingest grains, but since part of her body is carbon-based, the necessary metabolism will still have a bit.

Although Zhang Jie doesn't know why her reaction to her little blanket is so strong, but her blanket really does need washing.

Hand it over, I'll wash it for you.

No!

Stubborn Zhang Jie met stubborn Xiao Jiu; as for who is more stubborn, Xiao Jiu obviously has the upper hand.

She insisted on washing her little blanket herself, but lacking housekeeping experience, she quickly regretted it.

By the time she came to her senses, it was already too late....

She used too much of Zhang Jie's water; you have to know, on Feitu water is called white gold, and every cup of pure water is extremely precious.

She didn't even know that the blanket shouldn't be soaked directly in water....

It's ruined.....

Xiao Jiu realized she might have caused trouble, looking at the blanket soaking in the bathtub, her gaze gradually became vacant.

How am I supposed to explain this to humans?

Xiao Jiu began to worry wildly—if Zhang Jie found out she'd caused such a huge disaster, would he just drag her off to Feitu City to sell her? Or would he simply ignore her?

What are you thinking? How did you use so much water?

Zhang Jie's voice suddenly rang out; Xiao Jiu felt a chill run through her whole body. She hadn't decided what to do yet, but Zhang Jie had already noticed.

I....

I didn't mean to....

Since meeting Zhang Jie, this was the first time Xiao Jiu had bowed her head to him.

But she seemed to underestimate her weight in Zhang Jie's heart; on the wasteland, having someone you could fully trust mattered more than any supplies.

I said let me wash it—look, this blanket is as good as ruined; it needs to be replaced.

Sorry....

Xiao Jiu apologized again, watching Zhang Jie's back as he tidied up the mess for her, nervously rubbing her hands.

You.... will you abandon me?

What the heck? Don't just stand there—hurry up and use your stubborn strength to wring out this stinky blanket!

The leftover water can still be used.

Hmm....

Your vague attitude had Xiao Jiu worried for a while, and only after two weeks did she realize you didn't seem to mean to drive her away, which put her mind at ease.

You two got along better; after two weeks of being honest, Xiao Jiu returned to her former self, the only change being that she clung to you more.

After this little incident, what followed immediately was an airship suffering a serious technical problem.