novelraw Chapter 709 - 712 Returning Home After Graduation
Chapter 709 - 712 Returning Home After Graduation
Chapter 709: Chapter 712 Returning Home After Graduation "In the chaos, I’m going to take all the data from here," Shitou said, his interest piqued by the artificial intelligence and biotechnology in the underground base.
"We might as well just move the computer into the space," suggested Xia Xiao, finding it to be a more convenient approach. She only needed to turn invisible and touch the computer to transport it, along with the AI robots, into her spatial dimension.
"Okay, but we need to find the chip first. Um, grandma, let’s rescue Xiao Shan Yue before we do that." Had time permitted, Shitou really wanted to thoroughly explore the underground base.
Charles was a dangerous and unpredictable man. With the Desire Alliance behind him, one could only imagine the extent of his influence.
At this moment, the Desire Alliance’s branch, which was Charles’s underground base, was under invasion, a secret Shitou had kept from the Alliance’s rivals.
Several groups had arrived, all thinking of grabbing something useful from the chaos. It wasn’t just other organizations—the internal ranks of the Desire Alliance were in disarray too.
Charles had fallen prey to the watchful eyes of several brothers and was caught off guard, but he wasn’t taken down so easily and vanished.
The underground base was full of traps. After Shitou and Xia Xiao knocked out Xiao Shan Yue and Xi Beilei, they took the AI robots and computer into the space and left in an instant.
Shortly after their departure, a thunderous explosion sounded behind them. The whole region shook violently, turning into ruins in a blink of an eye.
Many from the various organizations were lost inside, including a considerable number from the Desire Alliance. The sons of the Desire Alliance’s leader were unharmed, but Charles had disappeared, with no indication of his whereabouts.
Xia Xiao and Shitou successfully rescued Xiao Shan Yue and Xi Beilei. Once the sisters were safe, Shitou immediately called Dr. Xi.
Dr. Xi was relieved to hear that his daughters were safe, but Shitou also hung up the call right away, too busy to chat.
Rachel, on the other hand, proactively got in touch with Shitou and took a sharp breath upon confirmation that the rescue was successful.
He had assumed that the Xi sisters were blown to bits and didn’t expect Shitou to safely rescue them, considering the heavy losses they sustained.
Now more than ever, Rachel realized just how formidable Shitou was. Better to be his friend than his foe.
Even if one could not be friends with him, it was crucial to avoid becoming his enemy.
When Shanyue woke up and realized that Shitou had saved her, she burst into tears, having been kept strong but deeply panicked inside the secret room.
Being rescued was her moment to vent her emotions.
However, Xi Beilei cried even louder, which somehow made Shanyue feel embarrassed to cry any further.
"Stop crying, you’re both safe now," Xia Xiao soothed the sisters.
Now that Xiao Shan Yue and Xi Beilei were safe, Xia Xiao was ready to visit the embassy to check on her son and daughter-in-law before returning to her country. Shitou announced that he was applying for graduation.
Thanks to Shitou’s cautiousness, the research results were well-protected, and he smoothly passed his thesis defense.
Shanyue also applied for graduation. Originally planning to pursue a doctoral degree after her master’s, the kidnapping experience made her realize her survival skills were lacking and she decided to learn more about survival in her country.
So, Xia Xiao stayed an extra month, residing at Feiyue’s, and when it was time to return home, she, Shitou, Shanyue, and Xi Beilei left together.
Xiao Zhang came to pick up Gao Jiaxing from the airport. After two months apart, Xia Xiao deeply missed Gao Jiaxing.
As soon as she sat beside him, her hand was held. Xia Xiao said, "Let’s first take the Shanyue sisters home."
They hadn’t notified Dr. Xi to pick them up, but had told him they would be back today. After dropping Xiao Shan Yue and Xi Beilei off at the Xi Family home, Xia Xiao turned to Shitou and said, "Congratulations to our family’s genius doctor on graduating."
Shitou laughed.
Gao Jiaxing nodded, feeling naturally proud to have such a capable grandson and shared in the glory.
Shitou’s return brought excitement to the Gao family; everyone came back home.
As for Xiao Shanyue, upon her return home, Dr. Xi was in the lab, but Assistant Qian was there waiting.
As soon as Assistant Qian saw Xiao Shanyue and Xi Beilei appear, she rushed up and hugged her daughter tightly, crying with tears streaming down.
Xiao Shanyue was somewhat envious but quickly put it out of her mind.
When Dr. Xi came back and asked about Xiao Shanyue’s kidnapping experience, he rarely praised Xiao Shanyue for taking care of her sister, calling her a good older sister, and that was all.
"Shanyue, what do you plan to do after graduation?" Assistant Qian, because of Xiao Shanyue protecting her daughter, also showed some kindness now.
"I plan to join the military," said Xiao Shanyue.
Dr. Xi frowned immediately, "Join the military? With your multiple master’s degrees, you could do well in any industry; there’s no need to join the army."
"Yeah, Shanyue, you don’t need to join the military now. If you can’t find a job, your father can help introduce you to some places," Assistant Qian advised Xiao Shanyue against joining the military as well.
But Xiao Shanyue had her own thoughts; she wanted to make herself stronger, especially in terms of combat ability—at least to be able to protect herself.
The last time she was kidnapped she had been fortunate to be with Shitou, and this time she had been rescued and hadn’t suffered any harm, but what about the next time? She didn’t believe she would be lucky forever.
So, Xiao Shanyue, regardless of Dr. Xi’s and Assistant Qian’s objections, determinedly stated her intention to enlist.
Shitou also expressed his intention to join the Special Forces. This year the Special Forces were recruiting, and Shitou directly signed up for selection and became a member of the Special Forces with outstanding results.
But when he saw Xiao Shanyue in the Special Forces, Shitou was taken aback, "What are you doing here?"
Xiao Shanyue chuckled, "What a coincidence, Brother Shitou, I’ve also enlisted."
Shitou frowned, and Xiao Shanyue hurriedly said, "Brother Shitou, don’t try to persuade me. I’m not going to back out. I want to become stronger, to have the ability to defend myself." Besides, she admired soldiers and wanted to be a part of them.
Of course, Xiao Shanyue was a technical soldier, different from the type Shitou was.
Seeing Xiao Shanyue’s resolve, Shitou didn’t say much, "Since you’ve chosen to come here, I hope you can persevere."
Having said that, Shitou walked away. Xiao Shanyue watched his tall, upright figure like a pine tree disappearing into the distance, her eyes sparkling. She clenched her fist and shouted after him, "I will never give up."
Xia Xiao was somewhat shocked to hear that Xiao Shanyue had also enlisted and said to Gao Jiaxing, "Shanyue isn’t joining the military just because of Shitou, is she?"
It wasn’t that Xia Xiao was being sentimental, but Xiao Shanyue had a history of always following in Shitou’s footsteps.
Now that Shitou had enlisted, and Xiao Shanyue had as well, it was hard for Xia Xiao not to overthink it.
"This girl isn’t bad, though; look at Shitou," Gao Jiaxing didn’t object.
Xia Xiao, on the other hand, felt that Xiao Shanyue seemed a bit obsessed with Shitou; it would be fine if they developed a relationship, but if not, she was afraid that Xiao Shanyue might not be able to handle it.
Hopefully, that wouldn’t happen.