Chapter 1412 – Earthquake in the Live Stream (5)
【Your Dad】: Theoretically, that’s about the gist of it. Complete this task, and the next Marshal is pretty much a done deal. Early congratulations!
Jiang Pengji never expected the situation would unfold like this.
What’s this?
Some kind of trial before being promoted to Marshal?
Thinking back, the memories from before her crossover were indeed strange; she couldn’t recall the details of her death, only remembering an explosion followed by darkness.
Jiang Pengji forced a bitter smile, “Isn’t Old Commander still capable?”
【Your Dad】: I’ve retired and found a new job. I don’t plan on going back to work. So what if I was once Federation Corps Commander? Low salary, poor treatment, little vacation, and constant struggles. Even if you get promoted to Marshal later, the overall treatment won’t improve much. If you don’t want to do it anymore, I can recommend you for a part-time gig. Speaking of which, this job is quite fun to release pent-up frustration; it’s really comfortable!
Jiang Pengji recalled the Old Commander’s words and felt a twinge in her heart.
He said he’s no longer in the Federation and revealed quite a bit of confidential information in their conversation.
As a former Corps Commander, even if he has retired, confidentiality regulations still apply. How could he casually share all this with her?
Unless—
“Old Commander isn’t in the Federation anymore?”
【Your Dad】: Nope. I know what you’re worried about—worried I’d leak some info and face backlash from the Federation? If they want to retaliate against me, they’ll need to find me first. I’m pretty safe right now, and the work environment is relaxed. One of these days, I’ll send you some local specialties. From what I see of the world you’ve crossed into, it seems quite backward and might have a lot of inconveniences in food and daily life—
Jiang Pengji: “…Can you really send me stuff?”
She deeply suspected what kind of job Old Commander had found, to be able to show up on her friend list and talk about sending packages!
【Your Dad】: Hold on—
After a while, Jiang Pengji heard a notification by her ear: “Ding Dong, your package has arrived.”
Jiang Pengji rummaged around for the so-called Hive Express storage locker, hit the confirmation button, and a cucumber appeared out of thin air!
She stood there holding that cucumber, stunned.
They can really send it!
“Old Commander, can I ask you for a favor—”
Jiang Pengji glanced at the cucumber, which looked freshly picked and washed, confirming it was safe before taking a bite.
【Your Dad】: Go ahead.
Jiang Pengji felt a strange shift in her mood upon recalling some insider info about her crossover. She said, “Can you send me a warship? I’ll pay for it, the smallest one will do. I could sweep away enemies by morning and ascend to the throne by afternoon, eliminate the System by night!”
Previously, she thought she was dead in her past life with no chance of going back, but now—
She felt like charging in with a big gun, bursting with impatience.
【Your Dad】: …
【Your Dad】: I’m at the market buying groceries. If you want fresh fruits and vegetables, I can get you a couple of pounds. As for a warship… don’t even think about it. I can’t even get you bullets for old-fashioned firearms. Stop dreaming; you’re better off keeping your feet on the ground, young lady.
Jiang Pengji: “…”
The once-dominant Old Commander, and now he’s letting loose after retirement?
No words left to say? This wasn’t her script!
“A market? Do they still have those these days? Aren’t most people just shopping online with deliveries from robots?”
Whether it’s the highly developed Federation or the foreign alien alliances, such ancient establishments were practically extinct.
【Your Dad】: Don’t try to imply things.
Jiang Pengji pondered for a moment, a bold and thrilling thought popping into her head.
“Old Commander, are there any shops near the market? Could you help me buy a few things?”
【Your Dad】: What?
“TT!”
【Your Dad】: Jiang Xiaojiu… can you repeat that?
Jiang Pengji stated, “BYT, short for TT, Old Commander, I really need it; it’s damaging to hold it in.”
【Your Dad】: Federation pills.
They sent her to tackle the rogue Heavenly Brain.
What was she here for? To flirt with guys?
With this kind of attitude for the next Marshal, the Federation was doomed!
Jiang Pengji felt quite helpless.
She’d been in this terrible place for almost ten years. If she remained single forever, so be it.
The problem was, having finally found someone compatible, being forced to remain celibate was just too cruel.
It’s like placing a feast in front of her but not letting her eat—it’d drive anyone to madness over time!
She could only blame the previous System for being so trashy; the system mall didn’t even sell a TT, claiming to be a palace intrigue streaming system!
Which palace intrigue system doesn’t sell adult products?
“Considering our precious Xiaojiu’s hard-won relationship, couldn’t you help me out, Old Commander?”
Jiang Pengji’s cuteness in the live stream almost disgusted the well-acquainted Old Commander.
【Your Dad】: Enough with the ‘precious’ nonsense. Are you a toddler? How old is the guy?
Jiang Pengji responded, “Once his birthday passes, Zixiao should be twenty-eight.”
【Your Dad】: Not yet thirty, he’s still a minor. You beast!
Jiang Pengji clutched her chest, struggling to suppress the urge to go to town.
“_(:з)∠)_ In this world, men typically marry at fifteen or sixteen. They celebrate adulthood at twenty. Zixiao is simply a late-blooming bachelor.”
She practically typed that with tears in her eyes; she didn’t fancy underage beasts!
After a long silence from the Old Commander, he finally replied.
【Your Dad】: I’m off to the snack street for some skewers; I’ll get you something after.
Jiang Pengji chimed in, “Thanks, Old Commander! Oh, if it’s convenient, could you also send me some healing and antipyretic meds?”
【Your Dad】: With the battles heating up, do you really need meds? You’re quite a beast yourself.
Jiang Pengji stared blankly at the response, as the Old Commander’s avatar went dark.
A golden system notification popped up.
【Your Friend, Your Dad, has gone offline.】
Jiang Pengji: “…”
Wait, let me explain!
The stowaway audience couldn’t see the conversation Jiang Pengji had with the Old Commander; they only noticed her fingers furiously typing in the air, probably chatting privately. Over time, their beloved streamer exhibited a myriad of distorted expressions, leaving the audience in utter shock.
【Stowaway Non-Money】: Confirmed the gaze, without a doubt, an expert.
【Poop Shoveling Worker】: What were they talking about? Why does it feel like the streamer’s background has turned gray?
The audience wanted to mention the Old Commander but their jaws dropped upon realizing he had already logged off.
Of course, it wasn’t over yet. When they saw Wei Ci lying pale on the bed, they were filled with worry.
【A Lump of Flower Cake】: It’s only been one night, right? It’s not been a year, so why is Beauty Ci already a patient?
Looking at all the white bandages, a considerable amount of blood seeping through, the stowaway audience felt heartbroken.
Jiang Pengji looked at Wei Ci’s state, her once-cheerful mood now heavy with concern.
“When will he wake up?” she sighed.
The stowaway audience joked that a sleeping beauty always needed a kiss to awaken.
Jiang Pengji smiled as she leaned down and gave him a peck on the lips, mumbling, “Awake yet? Doesn’t seem to work…”
Just then, Wei Ci’s long, thick eyelashes fluttered and slowly opened his eyes.
Jiang Pengji: “!!!”
