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Chapter 317 'Trust'

Time goes back to Zhan Shu and Jiang Yan.

At this time, they were still looking for Lingke's whereabouts.

However, just when they were at a loss and confused, the communicator suddenly rang. It was a message from Lingke.

"What? Lingke has already gone back?" Zhan Shu shouted in surprise, her voice full of disbelief.

When Jiang Yan heard Zhan Shu's shout, she hurried over to check the message. After confirming the content of the message, she breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time she also felt a little scared, "Huh...it's good to go back. What if something happens, how are we going to explain to her sister?" Her tone was full of relief.

Zhan Shu looked at Jiang Yan, feeling complicated.

She understood Jiang Yan's concerns, but she was also dissatisfied with Lingke's behavior.

"Isn't it...shouldn't she tell us when she was safe?" There was a hint of blame in her tone, and she was obviously dissatisfied with Lingke for acting on her own and not informing them in time.

"Why did you go back first? You made us so worried."

Jiang Yan patted Zhan Shu's shoulder gently, trying to calm her down. "Maybe Lingke had some emergency and that's why she didn't contact us. Let's not worry. Let's contact her first and ask about the situation." There was a hint of comfort in Jiang Yan's words, trying to calm Zhan Shu down.

Zhan Shu took a deep breath, tried to calm herself down, then picked up the communicator and started contacting Ling Ke.

The communicator was quickly connected and Lingke's voice came from the other end.

"Hello, Sister Zhan Shu, Sister Jiang Yan, hello."

When Zhan Shu heard Lingke's voice, she felt mixed emotions. She was happy to see Lingke safe, but she was also dissatisfied with Lingke's unauthorized actions.

Lingke, where did you go? Why did you disappear without a word? Do you know how worried we are about you? "Zhan Shu said with a hint of reproach.

Ling Ke was silent for a moment after hearing what Zhan Shu said, and then she said softly, "I'm sorry, Sister Zhan Shu, when the blizzard came, I was blown away... When I woke up, I was already in a cave. I was rescued by someone and sent back to Beloberg."

Jiang Yan felt relieved when she heard Lingke's explanation. She knew that Lingke was a smart girl and would not easily do anything irrational.

Jiang Yan and Zhan Shu looked at each other, then nodded slightly, "Lingke, we believe you, but if a similar situation happens again next time, remember to tell us." There was a hint of reminder in their words.

"Do you want there to be a next time? You're afraid that Lingke might not be in danger, right?" Zhan Shu hit Jiang Yan's back hard.

Lingke listened to the two people arguing on the other end of the phone and smiled awkwardly.

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There was total silence inside Klipper Castle, broken only by the occasional sound of footsteps and breathing.

Hanabi held the rare creature in one hand. Her movements were light and graceful, and it was obvious that she had a deep understanding of this creature.

Ling Ke, on the other hand, was quietly talking on the phone.

Pera was standing under a bookshelf nearby, flipping through some books.

Finally, Lingke put down her phone, with a hint of fatigue on her face, and she turned her gaze to Bronya.

"Is this okay?" Bronya suddenly spoke, with a hint of inquiry in her words.

"Aren't they your teammates?" Bronya's words contained a hint of reminder, trying to make Lingke understand that she needed to trust her teammates.

"Wouldn't it be a good idea to tell them about this?"

Ling Ke lowered her head when she heard Bronya's voice. She said with a hint of self-blame, "I'm sorry, Lady Bronya, I don't trust them yet."

"To be precise...it's Zhan Shu..." Lingke's words were filled with a hint of hesitation, showing her concern for Zhan Shu.

"I heard that her family used to make a living by hunting..."

Bronya felt a surge of emotion when she heard Ling Ke's words.

She understood Lingke's concerns, but she also knew that trust is the foundation of teamwork. Without trust, there is no team.

She patted Lingke's shoulder gently, trying to comfort her, "Lingke, I know you are worried about Zhan Shu, but you also have to understand that everyone has their own past. We can't deny a person's present because of her past."

"You also have to learn to trust your teammates. Only in this way can you become a real team."

"Otherwise...you can only consider changing teams." Bronya reminded.

Bronya looked at Lingke, a hint of deep thought flashing in her eyes, "But, judging from your disappearance, she is the most worried about you, isn't she?" There was a hint of reminder in Bronya's words, trying to make Lingke understand.

"I understand...but trust takes time." Lingke said in a low voice.

"If you ask me, why not just rewrite her cognition? I just happen to know such a person." Hua Huo spoke from the side, her tone was relaxed, as if she was talking about something very simple.

But her suggestion made Lingke and Bronya feel surprised.

"This is even worse!" Lingke shouted, with a hint of anger in her voice, but more of an opposition to Hanabi's suggestion.

Trust takes time, requires experience, requires understanding and communication, and most importantly, requires respect.

She could not accept such an extreme method as cognitive rewriting to solve the problem, and she believed that it would only destroy their relationship.

"Okay~ I was just joking." Huahuo waved her hand.

"Ms. Hanabi, so...what is your identity?"

"You just said you were Lin Yu's partner..."

Bronya looked at Hanabi.

"Yes, I am Lin Yu's partner, but I cannot easily reveal my identity."

"I understand Miss Hanabi. I will not force you to reveal your identity, but I hope that you can understand our position. We just need to understand you so that we can better cooperate and understand each other."

"No, no, no, I don't plan to participate in any biological research, nor do I plan to cooperate. I'm just helping to bring this creature back." Hanabi explained.

"Is that so?" Bronya frowned, then looked at Lingke.

"Lingke..." Bronya said helplessly.

Ling Ke's words were filled with a hint of confusion. She tried to explain that Hanabi's appearance was not without reason. "No... Miss Hanabi said she would help on the way..."

"Is that so? Miss Hanabi?" Lingke's words were filled with a hint of expectation. She looked at Hanabi, trying to get confirmation from her reaction.

When Hanabi heard Lingke's words, she raised her eyebrows slightly, and said with a hint of teasing, "Did I say that?"

"If I said anything...just pretend I didn't say it." There was a hint of relief in Hanabi's words.

"Maybe I just wanted to make a joke at that time~"

Hanabi smiled, then placed the creature in Lingke's arms and turned to leave Klipperburg.

After Hanabi left, Reiko came back to her senses.

"Wow! Lady Bronya! What... should I do!" Lingke looked at the creature in her arms and felt a little scared.

"It's okay. Professionals will be here soon. Don't worry. Don't be afraid."

Then Bronya said this, but her voice was trembling.

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