CHAPTER 210: CHAPTER 123: RUMORS 2

"Don’t call me Zero in front of others. Now that many people in the military region are playing ’Military Road’, to avoid letting in-game events affect our daily work, just call me Xia You or Xiao You," Xia You knew Yu Xiaonan was someone who couldn’t keep things to himself, but still felt it necessary to remind him.

"I’ll just call you Xiao Xia, and you can call me I, personal nicknames, it makes us sound closer," Yu Xiaonan was being unserious again.

"Call me whatever you like. What’s your military rank in ’Military Road’ now? Which stage are you in?" Xia You was used to his relaxed working style, just like last time with Li Zhen. Yu Xiaonan himself said it was by chance he heard about it, but Xia You had the feeling that after a careful investigation, he had singled out Li Zhen. This guy, the way he talks and the way he works are totally different extremes.

"Rome City, the second city, I’ve just become a Sergeant not long ago," when Yu Xiaonan spoke of Rome City, Xia You still looked puzzled. Based on the last trial, Xia You’s strength should not be much different from his. Soon after Yu Xiaonan re-entered ’Military Road’, he went to a military station and was promoted to Sergeant. He didn’t care about anything else; he only cared that the uniform a Sergeant could wear looked hundreds or thousands of times better than that of a Private. "Could it be that you’re still in Babylon City?"

"From Babylon City to the next city, Rome City, it would take more than a month’s journey. I just left Babylon City and stopped at the first stop," Xia You said, even under conditions of continuous traveling day and night, the temporary stop she went to was the closest to Babylon City.

"You can’t still be walking like those idiots, right?" Yu Xiaonan laughed as if it was the funniest joke in the world. He was not like Xia You, playing ’Military Road’ while keeping a low profile. After returning to the Rand Military District, his first task every day was to ask people in the department how much military merit they had, where they had reached, and if they had any romantic encounters in any cities. According to reliable information, the simulation ability of ’Military Road’ is top-notch, even a night of romance inside felt just like real life, comparable to a real-person version of an adult video.

Like Yu Xiaonan, most players chose convenient modes of transportation, whether by waterways or land routes. Some even escorted merchants directly to Rome City, which could save a bundle of funds. Yu Xiaonan’s account in "Military Road", "500", spent a total of 2000 Military Road Coins to get to Rome City, including 500 for carriage fees, another 500 for food and drinks on the way, and the remaining 1000 for hiring two hot-bodied Babylon Songstresses with exceptional skills.

"I’m walking along the way, looking for some useful herbs," Xia You listened to his sleazy laughter, knowing that his journey must have been full of indulgence.

"Tsk, only dummies like you would hope to find treasure on the road," when Yu Xiaonan talked about this itinerary at the Armed Department, he was backed by a bunch of howling wolf friends, but when his boss Lu Xun walked in and inquired further, someone put out almost the exact same words as Xia You, only changed to "I’m walking because I’m looking for someone."

"Drop me off at the gate, I have a friend waiting for me outside," Xia You saw the outline of the military region’s main gate from a distance. Outside, besides a few sentries standing guard, a car was parked, with Ren Minghang leaning on it, deep in thought.

"Your boyfriend?" Yu Xiaonan glanced and then concluded with certainty: "Not as handsome as me."

Xia You rolled her eyes and retorted, "Not as pale as you."

"Pale? Are you mocking me for being a pretty boy? I can’t help it, it’s what my parents gave me," Yu Xiaonan protested vehemently. To match the "common skin tone" of the military region - shiny black - he had even bought imported sun lamps to get a tan, but after tanning, he peeled, and remained a banana, never turning into a piece of charcoal no matter what.

"After I get to Rome City, I’ll contact you. I’ve formed a team with others, three of us together, makes work less tiring," Xia You got out of the car after opening the door, adding a word before leaving.

Yu Xiaonan honked the horn, as a response, and also trying to get a better look at Xia You’s "boyfriend."

After seeing Ren Minghang’s face clearly, Yu Xiaonan vaguely remembered him, but couldn’t recall exactly who it was, so he didn’t think too much about it and drove off.

When Ren Minghang saw Xia You, he hurriedly started the car and took out a bunch of roses, the intense red highlighting his already flushed face even redder.

Hesitant for a moment, Xia You still accepted the roses, "Shall I invite you to dinner tonight?" They spoke simultaneously, a flash of excitement in Ren Minghang’s eyes. He eagerly nodded, then quickly shook his head, "I’ll pay, if my grandfather finds out I went out to dinner and let a woman pay, he’d beat me to death with his walking stick."

Seeing his boyish look, Xia You couldn’t help but laugh, her eyes curving and small white teeth showing, making Ren Minghang just grin foolishly.

They both got in the car, and just as it started, a dark-colored vehicle passed by Xia You’s window. Lin Yi’s profile flashed by, and Xia You seemed to catch a smirk on his face.

Everything was going according to his plan, Lin Yi should be satisfied.

Remembering Lin Yi’s previous instructions, the fragrance of the rose in her hand suddenly became intense, making her breathing difficult. (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommended votes, monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation.)