"Happy Birthday to You~"

Melodious birthday songs, accompanied by rhythmic clapping, echo in the old villa.

It was already night, and the lights were not on.

The light in the room was dim, except for the sixteen slender candles, which shone brightly on the little red face.

Bang.

Colorful confetti erupted from the fireworks, and three unanimous blessings rang out.

"Happy Birthday!"

"Thanks, thanks. A mist of excitement appeared in Yao Yao's eyes, and his little hand tugged at the corner of his skirt tightly, bowing deeply and thanking him.

In years, she had never been happier than she is today.

However, before the words could be spoken, the discordant sound broke the touching atmosphere.

"Cake, mango, goo, hehe. Lin Ling smiled at the cake "idiot", and her little fist tugged at the fork tightly.

"It's drooling! Sun Jiao unceremoniously grabbed her collar and pulled Lin Ling, who was close to the cake, back, and glared at her viciously at the same time.

"Woo!" Lin Ling shrunk her neck and pursed her lips aggrievedly, "Didn't you say that you can eat cake after singing the birthday song?"

"And blow out the candles, bear with me a little longer. Jiang Chen was also in a good mood today, and rarely smiled gently at Lin Ling.

"Just for a moment. Lin Ling blushed and looked away.

But in the dark light, no one noticed the flush on her face.

"Come, Yao Yao, today you are the protagonist. Sun Jiao smiled and stretched out her hand and hugged Yao Yao's shoulder.

"Remember to make a wish. Jiang Chen said softly

"Hmm!" The pretty face turned red with excitement, and Yao Yao's little head and chick pecked at the rice as if it were on point.

Excitedly leaning closer to the candle, she took a deep breath.

"Hoo ——!"

Sixteen candles were extinguished in the breath full of the girl's wishes.

From today, Yao Yao has officially entered the ranks of the jasper years.

The lights are on.

She wore a snow-white princess dress, her fluffy hair hung down softly to her chest, and she wore white silk with black bowler flats. It's like a girl who has stepped out of a fairy tale.

"Cut the cake ~ I want the cake ~ " Lin Ling couldn't wait to sing, her long silver hair was shaking, her red and black eyes were staring at the mangoes on the cake, and she swallowed vigorously.

Sun Jiao picked up a plastic knife. I made a gesture on the cake with great interest.

"Isn't it okay to cut the word directly? ”

Born in a shelter, it was the first time she had seen something like cake. All she remembers was eating something called chocolate as a child. Just a small piece of it, the person who can be sweet is about to melt. And now, there is so much chocolate that it makes a cake the size of a basin.

And the white cream and bright fruit slices. Like a work of art, she was reluctant to go under the knife.

"Ahhhhhh

"Hello, verbose. Sun Jiao naturally wouldn't let her succeed, and easily subdued the reckless Lin Ling.

On the other hand, Yao Yao was much calmer, just blushing and clinging to Jiang Chen's side. The cherry opened and closed in small mouths, and his chest heaved slightly, looking very nervous.

As for why there is so much tension. Naturally, because of tonight

"Are you happy today?" Jiang Chen gently squeezed Yao Yao's hand and said with a smile.

Looking at the warm smile on his face, Yao Yao shyly stared at the chocolate cream cake that was distributed in front of him, and smiled softly.

"Happy. ”

"Speaking of which, I thought today was your 17th birthday, don't you really need 37 candles?" Jiang Chen suddenly added with a wicked smile.

The cute little mouth pursed.

"Don't bully me today. Glutinous as Yao Yao gently tugged at the corner of his clothes.

"Haha, sorry, it's so cute I can't help it. He stroked Yao Yao's long hair dotingly, looking at her eyes that were slightly squinted because of comfort, and her eyelashes trembling slightly. Jiang Chen's face couldn't help but show a happy smile.

That's probably what it feels like home.

"Speaking of which, what is your wish?"

Hearing this, Yao Yao's face turned red. Eyes glanced at him quickly, then moved to the side.

"It doesn't work to say it, keep it secret," the cherry said weakly.

I care so much.

Just as Jiang Chen was about to continue teasing Xiao Loli, a gentle knock suddenly came from the living room.

Sun Jiao glanced at Jiang Chen inquiringly, Jiang Chen shrugged his shoulders and went to the living room helplessly. The door was opened.

Standing outside the door was Wang Qing, her nose was red from the cold, and there was ice slag hanging on her freckles.

The nights in the wasteland are very cold, especially in winter.

Seeing the slightly anxious expression on her frozen face, Jiang Chen was stunned, and then his face showed an unusual solemnity.

"Come in first. ”

Wang Qing nodded gratefully, burying her head and burying her head into the door, shaking the broken snow on her body at the door.

"Do you need a cup of hot water?" Seeing her frozen like this, Jiang Chen couldn't help but say with concern.

However, she shook her head, took a deep breath of warm air, looked at Jiang Chen and said, "Mutants, they came from the seventh place and set up camp on the other side of the Taipu River.

As she spoke, she suddenly buried her head and sneezed.

Looking at her embarrassed appearance, Jiang Chen sighed, turned around and walked to the kitchen, and poured a cup of hot water for her.

"Thank you. Sitting on the sofa, holding the steaming cup, Wang Qing's face regained a little ruddy blood.

"Sit down and speak slowly, don't rush, and try not to miss the details. Sitting opposite Wang Qing, Jiang Chen said with a solemn expression.

Nodding, Wang Qing took a deep breath, sorted out his thoughts and spoke.

"This afternoon, Zhao Gang sent a communication from Shenxiang Town"

Wang Qing reported to Jiang Chen in detail the movements of the mutants on the front line, including the military strength detected by the drone, the number of equipment, etc., and conveyed Zhao Gang's request for reinforcements.

After listening to her statement, Jiang Chen pondered for a moment.

"How's Tiger Hunting going?"

"So far, only two new vehicles have left the factory, and the workers are already working overtime. Wang Qing said with difficulty.

"What about drones?"

"47. ”

"yes, I see. The index finger gently pinched his chin, and Jiang Chen fell into deep thought.

The mutants are going to die. The fact that he chose to march in winter despite the outpost being uprooted was a surprise to him.

The Kalman Pharmaceutical Building, although close to the city center, is not within the city center. Either way, wait for the beginning of the spring to take a long way to the Kalman Building. Definitely much smaller than the losses of a winter march and a forced crossing of the river.

Is there a reason why you have to march in winter?

Could it be that they are not just targeting the Kalman Building, but also the city center?

"Tell Zhao Gang that reinforcements will arrive soon. ”

Wang Qing nodded, but a look of embarrassment flashed on her face.

"Recruit training is underway. At present, there are only 70 soldiers available at the base, if too many people are transferred."

She didn't say the last half of the sentence, but the meaning was obvious.

If the base's defenses are weak, they may not be able to look down on those slaves.

"I'll solve this problem, you just need to reply like this. Jiang Chen smiled.

Perhaps because the smile on his face was too confident, the worry in Wang Qing's heart was dispelled in an instant.

Smiling and nodding, she got up and prepared to walk towards the door.

Looking at Wang Qing's distant back, Jiang Chen was silent for a long time and closed the door.

After adjusting his mood slightly, he returned to the dining room.

"Did something happen?" Sun Jiao seemed to notice something. asked.

"Nothing. Jiang Chen smiled and signaled that she didn't have to worry.

But at this moment, he saw Lin Ling, whose face was covered with cream, and he was leaning on the chair and twitching, and his expression couldn't help but become strange.

As if sensing Jiang Chen's gaze, the mischievous Sun Jiao blushed, pretending not to know anything and looking at the ceiling, puffing up her proud chest.

"Don't always bully Lin Ling. ”

Sun Jiao stuck out her tongue, suddenly laughed and hugged his arm, and coquettishly leaned into his ear.

"I'm full. Shall we make a game?"

Poof, I haven't eaten yet. Jiang Chen complained in his heart.

However, the soft touch from his arm really couldn't help but make his heart flutter for a while.

"No, no!" Yao Yao, who had pricked up his little ears, heard it. jumped up like a little squirrel that had been stepped on by its tail, ran over with a snap, grabbed Jiang Chen's other hand, and glanced at Sun Jiao aggrievedly, "Say, say that the protagonist is mine today"

"Okay?" Jiang Chen was stunned. Confused, he looked back and forth between Sun Jiao and Yao Yao.

"Ahem, uh, I suddenly changed my mind today, or I'll give it to you another day. Sun Jiao didn't answer Jiang Chen's words, but moved her eyes to the side in a slightly embarrassed way.

"Hmm——!" Yao Yao puffed out his cheeks, and the pair of cute willow eyebrows erected, but soon softened again.

"Obviously all the delicious food is given to you, can't you occasionally give small animals a mouthful of soup to drink?"

Listening to the aggrieved voice, Sun Jiao's face was slightly red and she didn't speak.

Seeing that Sister Sun Jiao did not react, Yao Yao was not discouraged. Biting her teeth lightly, cheering herself up in her heart, she continued to persuade in a soft tone: "If you eat meat every day, you will soon get tired of it." ”

"Hmm!" the expression on Sun Jiao's face loosened significantly. Jiang Chen still looked at the two of them in confusion, not understanding why he suddenly pulled on top of the food.

Seeing that these words seemed to be effective, Yao Yaodi's small hands secretly made a gesture of victory, and continued with victory: "Eating some cabbage or something once in a while is also good for health." And, in case the small animals are not tasty, wouldn't it be more attractive to the big cows?"

Sun Jiaoliu raised her eyebrows and said with a red face, "What, what is a big cow." ”

"Well, what the hell are you talking about. Jiang Chen scratched his cheek in confusion and asked.

His eyes struggled to move back and forth between Yao Yao and Jiang Chen, and his expression kept wavering.

I've already decided to woo!

But—

If you eat meat every day, you will soon get tired of it.

"Ahhh Sun Jiao said to herself, and fled without looking back.

looked at Sun Jiao who had escaped in a daze, and Jiang Chen looked at Yao Yao who was blushing again, and couldn't help but show a wry smile on his face.

"Uh, what the hell is going on?"

"Nothing. Yao Yao's little head shook like a rattle, and his little hands were shyly carried behind his back.

Smiling softly, she triumphantly gestured triumphantly behind her back.

The Triumph of the Critters!(To be continued.) )