Chapter 112 Muddle Along

It was noon, and Su Mo and Karinsha arrived in the midtown district.

"Miss Karinsha, is there anything you particularly like to eat?"

Su Mo asked, looking at the dazzling array of restaurants on the street.

Since it was a joint system, the restaurants' tastes and styles varied greatly.

"Somewhere quiet is fine."

Karinsha replied elegantly.

"Why don't we go to the Cloud Restaurant? It's pretty good."

Lan Fen interrupted Karinsha directly, saying with some ill intentions.

"Wouldn't that be too much..."

Karinsha hesitated a bit, as the Cloud Restaurant was notoriously expensive.

"It's okay. Since Miss Lan Fen suggested it, let's go to the Cloud Restaurant."

Su Mo hadn't chosen a place beforehand and didn't mind where they ate.

"Alright!"

Karinsha didn't say much more.

Lan Fen revealed a meaningful smile: "Mr. Su Mo is really generous..."

"It's nothing, let's go."

Su Mo didn't pay it much mind.

A moment later, the three arrived at a very stylish restaurant. The interior was decorated in a high-end but not tacky manner, understated yet luxurious.

A female server warmly led them inside, and the three found a corner seat to sit down.

Su Mo opened the menu and glanced at the prices, a little surprised. The Cloud Restaurant was indeed expensive! Some dishes were even priced in Star Coins. However, Su Mo's expression didn't change much. As long as he didn't order anything priced in Star Coins, even the most expensive dishes were affordable.

"What would you two like to order?"

"Just order a few things."

Karinsha replied casually.

"Yes, just order whatever you like."

Lan Fen thought to herself, "He's in for a rough time this time." A meal here would cost at least ten thousand Federation Credits.

"Okay!"

Su Mo nodded in response. He felt that Karinsha was quite special. Although he wasn't very familiar with her, he felt very comfortable talking and spending time with her, like a gentle breeze.

Before long, a table full of delicious dishes was served.

Su Mo and the others ate and chatted.

Karinsha asked curiously, "Mr. Su Mo, you look very unfamiliar. I haven't seen you much before."

"Oh, that's normal. I didn't work in the GT Department before. I haven't been in the GT Department for very long."

Su Mo explained.

Lan Fen looked up at Su Mo and asked vigilantly, "You just joined the GT Department? Don't tell me you saw Karinsha on the street last time and then chased her to the GT Department."

"Uh, no, no."

"Who would believe you?"

Lan Fen wore a disbelieving expression.

Su Mo was also very embarrassed. He coughed and said to Karinsha, "I'm really sorry about what happened last time. It was a misunderstanding."

"It's okay. You apologized back then, so there's no need to apologize again. Um, Mr. Su Mo, may I ask why you suddenly joined the GT Department? Were you not doing well in your original unit?"

Karinsha began to inquire discreetly.

"That's not it. I was doing quite well in my original unit."

Su Mo replied after a moment of silence.

"Then why?"

"Actually, to be honest, I came to the GT Department to find someone."

Su Mo looked up at Karinsha and said very sincerely.

"Looking for someone? I bet you're just here to find Karinsha. You're so stubborn and won't admit it. Otherwise, how could there be such a coincidence? You're such a coward, you don't even dare to admit it."

Lan Fen scornfully retorted.

"Uh, I really mistook her for someone else."

Su Mo was also amused and annoyed. He couldn't blame Lan Fen for saying such harsh words. Who would believe him if he were a normal person?

"Mr. Su Mo, the person you're looking for is in the GT Department and looks very similar to me?"

Karinsha stared at Su Mo, guessing.

"She should be in the GT Department, and she does look a bit similar to you."

Hearing Karinsha ask this, Su Mo carefully sized her up. She did look quite similar. It seemed that mistaking her was understandable.

"Karinsha, don't believe his nonsense. You're so beautiful. You're a famous flower in the GT Department. I've never heard of anyone who looks very similar to you. If there really was, that girl would have been chased mad by people long ago."

Lan Fen didn't believe it at all.

Karinsha's eyes flashed with interest. She asked curiously, "The person who made Mr. Su Mo chase her all the way to the GT Department must be very outstanding, right? May I ask if she is your lover? Did you have a conflict?"

"Uh, actually, we're not lovers..."

Su Mo was at a loss for words for a moment, not knowing how to describe their relationship.

"Not lovers, but you chased her all the way to the GT Department? Don't tell me it's just unrequited love."

Lan Fen wore a gloating expression.

"Not really, she's just a friend."

Su Mo couldn't quite explain it either.

Karinsha asked more curiously, "Mr. Su Mo, you participated in the expedition and joined the GT Department, all for her?"

"I guess so."

Su Mo lowered his head slightly, looking at the coffee in his hand, and replied with some melancholy.

Karinsha observed Su Mo's expression and tone of voice. She gradually had an answer in her heart. There shouldn't be any problems with this person. His unusual behavior should be for pursuing someone.

"Then, Mr. Su Mo, did you find her?"

"No, um, Miss Karinsha, I'd like to ask presumptuously, are you a data officer?"

Su Mo took a deep breath and looked up at Karinsha.

Lan Fen said with a strange expression, "Karinsha is a data officer? Are you kidding me? Don't look at how beautiful she is. She's not just a pretty face. Her strength is much greater than yours. She's now a standard elite combat member and is about to be promoted to a reserve member."

Lan Fen spoke bluntly.

"Lan Fen."

Karinsha interrupted Lan Fen.

Seeing that she seemed to have gone too far, Lan Fen quickly shut her mouth.

Karinsha apologized to Su Mo, "Lan Fen exaggerated a bit, but I'm really not a data officer. I'm a combat member."

"Oh, I see."

Su Mo was a little disappointed after hearing this.

"Mr. Su Mo, is there anything I can help you with? Although I'm not a data officer, you can tell me, maybe I can help."

Karinsha naturally saw the disappointment on Su Mo's face.

"It's like this, I originally thought you were a data officer, so I was thinking of asking you to help me find her whereabouts."

Su Mo responded.

Lan Fen looked at Su Mo in disbelief. She also noticed something was wrong: "Wait, you joined the GT Department really to find someone? And not because you took a fancy to Karinsha?"

"Yes, absolutely not, I can guarantee it."

Su Mo replied very definitely.

Lan Fen's expression froze after hearing this, and she said resentfully.

"Why is the world so unfair? Why are all the good men taken? Why don't you stop looking for her and see how I am?"

Lan Fen began to recommend herself as she spoke.

Su Mo was immediately embarrassed. He was a little dumbfounded.

"That's not good..."

"What's not good about it? I don't mind..."

Lan Fen looked at Su Mo with sparkling eyes. Putting aside her preconceived hostility, Lan Fen felt that Su Mo was quite good. First of all, he was handsome, and since he was able to join the GT Department, his strength should be no problem.

The key was that after hearing him say that, he seemed to be very emotional, which was perfect.

Su Mo was speechless by Lan Fen's actions...

Karinsha became more and more interested in the woman Su Mo was looking for. What kind of woman looked so similar to her and had such great charm? So she asked, "Lan Fen, stop it. Mr. Su Mo, what's her name?"

"Ye Xue."

Although Su Mo didn't have much hope, he still told Karinsha.

"I'll remember it. I'll ask around for you. Although I'm not a data officer, I have quite a few friends who are data officers in the GT Department. If I have any news about her, I'll notify you as soon as possible."

Karinsha said with a smile.

After all, the GT Department was only recently established. There were many departments and people, and a lot of people's information was confidential. So it wasn't easy to find someone.

"Thank you so much."

Su Mo was a little surprised that the other party was willing to help him.

"You're welcome. You've already treated us to a meal. We're friends anyway. Isn't it normal for friends to help each other?"

Karinsha replied generously.

"Yes, this is my phone number."

Su Mo took out a pen from his pocket and wrote down a number, handing it to Karinsha.

......

More than an hour later, Su Mo and Karinsha said goodbye and left.

Looking at Su Mo's departing back.

Lan Fen sighed and said, "Sure enough, the good dishes are always someone else's."

"Hehe, weren't you full of hostility towards him before? Why did you change your tune and call him a good dish now?"

Karinsha teased with a smile.

"It's different. I originally thought he was like those flies. Alas, it's still no use, there's no share for me..."

Lan Fen said with a sad face.

"Okay, stop joking. Lan Fen, if you have nothing to do recently, go to the archives and help me check which position a woman named Ye Xue holds in the GT Department."

"Got it."

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Several days later.

Black Ark, inside an office in K1 area.

Mai Han was correcting documents.

Dong dong, a knock sounded on the door.

"Come in."

Mai Han said indifferently without raising his head.

At this time, Gabu walked in and saluted Mai Han.

"General."

"What is it?"

Mai Han raised his head and looked at Gabu.

"It's like this, the GT Department is launching a new project called FDS psychological assessment. It is necessary to conduct a psychological assessment of all personnel who have participated in combat, and to provide psychological counseling to prevent psychological trauma, so your cooperation and participation are required."

Gabu explained.

After hearing this, Mai Han said impatiently: "No time, don't you see I'm busy here."

"General, I also tried to refuse. But the other party said that this is mandatory. If you don't cooperate with the assessment, you will be labeled, and future battle applications will be affected."

Gu Yu Gabu explained with a forced smile.

After hearing this, Mai Han's eyes moved slightly, and he asked in a deep voice, "Who specifically is participating in the assessment?"

"I heard that General Wang Hang and General Moroko are also on the assessment list, and there are also many people in our legion on the list."

"I know, then let's do the test."

Although Mai Han was very impatient, he could only accept it.

"Then I will let the assessment staff in."

Gabu was also secretly relieved. He was also afraid that General Mai Han would lose his temper and refuse to cooperate, which would be troublesome.

"Go ahead."

Mai Han said blankly.

Before long, Karinsha walked in wearing a white coat and carrying a box. She respectfully saluted Mai Han.

"Hello General Mai Han, I am Dr. Karinsha from the Department of Psychology, Medical Department of the GT Department."

"Sit down."

Mai Han responded coldly.

Karinsha sat down in front of General Mai Han. She opened the box and took out paper and pen from it.

"General Mai Han, the entire psychological assessment time is uncertain. If there is a problem, I will provide you with free psychological counseling and treatment as soon as possible. But I also hope that you can seriously cooperate with my work and do not hide anything to avoid assessment errors."

"My psychology is very healthy. I just participated in a few battles. There is no need for such a complicated test at all."

Mai Han responded with a very confident look.

"Of course I believe in your psychological quality, General, but it is better to be safe than sorry. And this is beneficial to you, General Mai Han, no matter how busy you are, you have to take care of your body. The Federation still needs you."

Karinsha spoke very respectfully, which made people feel very comfortable.

"Since you said so, then I'll take some time to evaluate it."

Mai Han nodded.

"Then let's start, General Mai Han, after participating in the Battle of Planet Batak, seeing so many companions die, did you feel very depressed after returning? Did you experience symptoms of insomnia and anxiety?"

"No, I am proud of them. They are all heroes, and the Federation will remember their sacrifices."

Mai Han replied in a deep voice.

Karinsha observed Mai Han's face and said with a smile: "General Mai Han, although your complexion is pretty good. But your face seems a little pale, have you been staying up late recently?"

"The recent battle results have been very unsatisfactory. The superiors issued a review order, and I feel ashamed. So I have been working overtime and staying up late to formulate a training plan."

Mai Han responded frankly.

"You have indeed worked hard. Here is an assessment picture book for you, please take a look."

As she said that, Karinsha took out a picture book.

She opened the picture book, and extremely scarlet patterns appeared, all composed of scarlet dots.

Even normal people would feel very uncomfortable and irritable when they saw this pattern.

People with poor psychological quality or problems will react more strongly.

"Please take a closer look at these patterns and tell me what graphics are hidden inside."

Mai Han took the picture book calmly, looked at the patterns on it, and slowly said: "I saw a pattern of a heart."

"Okay, I'll take the next test."

Karinsha then took out three sheets of white paper and a pencil from the box, and handed them to Mai Han.

"What is this for?"

Mai Han stared at Karinsha, his eyes flashing with a hint of imperceptible vigilance.

"A small test, please cooperate, please draw a house, trees and people on these three sheets of white paper in the shortest possible time. It is worth noting that you must not erase after putting down the pen."

Karinsha explained with a smile.

Mai Han took a deep breath, patiently reached out and took it, and he began to draw.

In just seven or eight minutes, Mai Han finished drawing.

Karinsha took it over and looked at the pattern drawn by Mai Han, her eyes flashing with a strange look.

Carefully observing Mai Han's painting, the house he drew was in the center, its structure was rough, there was a chimney in the upper left part of the house, the style of the trees was dark, and the branches were forked somewhat like eagle claws. The painted person was very simple and somewhat symbolic.

"Is there any problem?"

Mai Han asked Karinsha when she didn't speak for a long time.

"No, I just didn't expect General Mai Han to have such a talent for painting. It's really a pity that it was buried."

Karinsha responded with a smile.

"You don't need to praise me, I know how much I have."

"You're joking, let's move on to the next question."

......

More than half an hour later, Mai Han completed more than a dozen assessments, and he asked in a deep voice: "Is it over?"

"Almost."

"Then is there no problem?"

"General Mai Han, your psychology is very strong. But your pressure is also very heavy. You should pay attention to rest at the right time to avoid being overwhelmed and collapsing."

"People who can be crushed are cowards. Since it's almost done, then let's end it here."

Mai Han responded disdainfully.

"Please wait a moment, there is one last item."

"What project?"

"I need to draw a tube of blood and take it back for testing to check your physical health."

Karinsha said with a smile.

Hearing Karinsha's words, a cold light flashed in Mai Han's eyes, and then he covered it up. He said to Karinsha: "No need, I just had a physical examination not long ago, and my body is very good."

"General Mai Han, please cooperate, just draw a tube of blood. The GT Department's medical technology is the best, and more checks are also good for you. If there is any problem, it is better to treat it as soon as possible."

"There is no need for that."

"General Mai Han, please cooperate, otherwise I will have no way to explain it when I go back."

Karinsha pleaded.

Mai Han's expression squirmed for a while, and finally stretched out his left hand.

"Thank you so much."

Karinsha took out a syringe from the box.

......

Not long after, Karinsha, who had drawn blood, left with the box. Only Mai Han was left in the office.

Mai Han's originally calm face became extremely distorted, and he made a low murmur.

"I didn't expect those old guys above to be so alert so quickly. This just happened after contacting Rulawi, and they made such a move. This sense of smell is really not ordinary, it seems that I have to think of a way."

......

On the other side, Karinsha stopped after leaving Area K.

Her expression was also a little unnatural. Judging from the various assessments of Mai Han just now, General Mai Han has more or less psychological problems.

He has self-centeredness and aggressive tendencies, and at the same time has a strong cover-up. A lot of what he says during the evaluation is lying. And he is quite resistant to drawing blood, but in the end he agreed to draw blood.

This made Karinsha a little difficult to judge, so she picked up a list, circled General Mai Han's name, and indicated that he should be observed.

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Late at night, a figure appeared silently in the Upper City.

The figure moved as fast as a phantom, accurately avoiding the hidden cameras on the street.

Then he appeared in front of a house.

Immediately afterwards, the figure took out a black square box from his pocket and scanned it at the password lock at the door.

Suddenly, the password lock screen showed that the unlocking was successful.

Creak!

Then the door opened.

The figure walked in, and then gently closed the door.

Through the dim light in the room, it could be barely seen that the person who sneaked in was none other than Mai Han.

Mai Han walked lightly to the door of the room, opened the door a little bit, and then took out a cylindrical sealed container, then opened the lid of the container, and a wisp of smoke floated into the room.

In the room, a middle-aged man was sleeping soundly on the bed. When he smelled the smoke floating in, he slept even more soundly.

Seeing that it was almost done, Mai Han pushed the door open and walked in, coming to the bedside.

Looking at the sleeping man in front of him, Mai Han took out his mobile phone and opened the album, which contained a photo. There was a middle-aged man in a lieutenant colonel's military uniform in the photo, and there were notes below.

Wei He, Lieutenant Colonel, Deputy Captain of the Sixteenth Brigade of the First Army!

And the man sleeping soundly in bed was Lieutenant Colonel Wei He, who had just returned from the Thief Project, and he was also on the psychological assessment list.

At this time, Mai Han raised his right hand and took out a bottle of his own imitation of the infection potion. Then he stretched out his left hand to pry open Lieutenant Colonel Wei He's mouth, and poured drops of blood agent into his mouth.

Looking at this scene, Mai Han's smile became more and more evil.

Since the old guys above have begun to suspect and screen, then I will take the initiative to create a scapegoat and hand it over to cover up the facts.

As for the blood draw during the day, Mai Han was not very worried. Rulawi had promised him that when infecting himself, the infection blood agent injected into him was specially formulated. It could minimize the viral activity in his blood and has strong latency and camouflage, which their current civilization technology cannot detect.

Of course, this does not mean that he can sit back and relax.

As time goes by, there will be a risk of exposure sooner or later.

This is also why Mai Han wants to eliminate the concerns above as soon as possible.

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Several days later, in the biochemical testing room of the GT Department.

Karinsha was sitting in a chair, waiting for the test report.

She was also a little headache looking at the list, nearly half of the list above had been evaluated.

The vast majority of people have been ruled out.

But there are also many people who have more or less problems, but the problems are not serious.

She also felt a little headache.

At this time, a young man wearing glasses walked over and said to Karinsha: "Adult Karinsha, the report you sent for inspection has come out."

"Billy, is there any problem?"

Karinsha asked.

"There are no problems. Except that some of the tested people have a little high blood sugar, the other values are very normal."

"I see, thank you."

Karinsha nodded after hearing this.

"It's okay, this is what we should do."

......

Just as Karinsha and Billy were talking, a rush of footsteps came.

Immediately afterwards, she saw Lan Fen rushing over excitedly.

"Karinsha!"

Karinsha looked at Lan Fen who rushed over with a helpless expression and said: "What are you doing, running around so hurriedly."

"I've been looking for you for a long time, what are you doing here."

"I'm doing something."

"Stop doing it, great news, your administrative approval order has been issued, congratulations on officially becoming a substitute member!"

Lan Fen said excitedly.

Karinsha was also slightly taken aback after hearing this, and then showed a bright smile.

"Really?"

She had been waiting for this moment for a long time.