"Protecting the people I want to protect—I love that saying."
Lin Luo didn't think much of it and said, "Approved."
"Yes!" Lorna cheered excitedly.
After high-fiving Blink beside her, she left her seat, jogged over to Lin Luo, sat on his lap, and showered him with kisses.
Lin Luo's face was covered in grease from the kisses, but he didn't mind, his expression filled with doting affection.
"For things like this, just do whatever you want. My possessiveness might be strong, but I'm not a tyrant; I won't restrict your freedom."
"Uh..."
At this, Lorna's pretty face flushed slightly, and she chuckled awkwardly, "Actually... the main reason is..."
"I need your resources, and a little bit of funding."
"So that's how it is." Lin Luo immediately reached out and pinched Lorna's face, gently pulling it from side to side. "That depends on your performance later."
"How do I perform well?" Lorna asked, a little unsure.
Mutants are stronger than ordinary people, but after yesterday's intensity, even the strongest physique couldn't endure it, right?
Lin Luo's lips curved upwards. He released her delicate face and whispered into Lorna's ear.
With each sentence, Lorna's face visibly grew redder.
Blink: "..."
Watching this scene, Blink's mood was complex.
There's still a living person next to you, please be a little considerate!
She roared and protested internally!
However, not only did they not restrain themselves, they became even more excessive.
As if she were air, just chatting would have been fine, but in a blink of an eye, his hand started to get restless.
Blink's small hand, holding a spoon, froze in mid-air.
She stared dumbfounded at the scene before her.
She didn't want this with her meal!
Honestly, if this continued, Blink guaranteed her young heart would be severely traumatized!
Fortunately, Lin Luo reined it in, picked up Lorna, and headed to the bathroom on the second floor.
Blink watched the two entangled together, then looked at her lonely self... The originally fragrant meal became tasteless.
The more she thought about it, the angrier she got... She hardened her heart and quickly followed them.
She had to cause some trouble for those two, no matter what!
... The next day, early morning.
Living room.
Lorna, with dark circles under her eyes, stood with her arms crossed, her pretty face serious, looking down at Blink curled up on the sofa.
Blink felt guilty and didn't dare to breathe loudly.
"Alright, you, you're really something, Clarice."
"I was worried about you, gave you my address to come and stay, and this is how you repay me?!"
"I just saw you couldn't take it... and wanted to help you out..." Blink replied weakly, not daring to lift her head.
"Pfft!"
Lorna was so angry she laughed.
With that laugh, her body inevitably trembled, accidentally hitting her wound.
She almost stumbled and fell to the ground.
Lin Luo poured a glass of Water, handed it to Lorna, and smiled, "Don't get too angry. You haven't slept all night, and getting angrier isn't good for your skin."
"Hmph!" Lorna glared at Lin Luo, took the Water, drank it all, and retorted:
"Of course you'd tell me not to be angry, didn't you almost take advantage of me!"
"There's an old saying in Huaxia... A rabbit doesn't eat the grass near its burrow. What about you? The grass near the burrow just grew out, and you..."
"Hey, hey, what you're saying isn't right."
Lin Luo interrupted playfully, "Leaving aside whether I ate it or not, this Huaxia rabbit of mine didn't intend to eat it, but I can't stop it from being offered to my mouth."
"..."
Hearing this, Lorna thought carefully.
He was right.
Yesterday, Lin Luo had been busy outside for most of the day and hadn't really interacted with Clarice.
So... Lorna's gaze returned to Blink.
Blink, who had quietly raised her small head in fright, quickly shrank back, adopting an attitude of accepting punishment and scolding.
"Baby, let's stop the scolding here." Lin Luo sat on the other side, putting an arm around Lorna, "According to what we said yesterday, with your performance plus the unexpected situation, I'll give you an over-perfect score."
"You're still talking!" Lorna immediately got agitated, "You..."
Lin Luo didn't give Lorna a chance to speak, pulling out a black phone card. "This is your reward."
"It only has two numbers recorded: one is mine, and the other is what you need."
"If you need money or any resources, just call that number. There's no upper limit on the amount, and all resources are available."
"!!!"
Instantly, Lorna's anger vanished. She took the phone card and offered a sweet kiss. "I love you!"
Hmm?
Lin Luo was stunned.
What was with that sudden change of expression?
It was even faster than Little Flash!
Is it that real?
As Lin Luo returned the kiss, he secretly made an 'OK' gesture to Blink behind Lorna's back.
Seeing this, Blink immediately perked up, casting aside her previous pitiful demeanor, and giggled as she used both hands on her pure White, translucent nightgown to return a 'heart' gesture.
Oh... I didn't expect this girl to know that move.
It's a pity that due to malnutrition, the size hasn't fully developed; besides the center having some 'say,' there's nothing else remarkable.
Tsk, I'll let Wanda try it another day; the effect will surely be extraordinary.
"Hmm?"
Lorna seemed to sense something, released Lin Luo, and suddenly turned her head to look.
And Blink, true to her name, in the very instant Lorna turned her head, shrank back into her original ball, trembling there.
"Hmph." Lorna snorted lightly, saying, "I'll let you off this time, but if there's a next time..."
"I understand, I understand." Blink quickly seized the opportunity to beg for mercy, clasping her hands together and sincerely saying, "Next time, you can deal with me however you want, I promise I won't run away!"
Lorna: "???"
So, she's implying there will be a next time, right?
"You dead girl, I must beat you up today!" Lorna made to pounce.
But as soon as she moved, Lin Luo hugged her, saying, "Calm down, I'm not finished talking."
"This is your first time forming a Mutant team, and you lack experience. I've found someone experienced to help you."
Click—!
As soon as he finished speaking, the door opened from the outside, and half a body poked in.
Lorna and Blink looked over at the sound, and at the first sight of the person, they felt like they were facing a formidable enemy.
A stunningly beautiful older woman with auburn hair!
"Mr. Lin, are you home?" Jean Grey asked.
"Come in." Lin Luo called out.
When Jean Grey came into the living room, Lin Luo motioned for her to sit down and introduced her, "Jean Grey, former X-Men member, Professor at the Mutant Academy, now working for me."
"!!!"
Hearing this, Lorna and Blink quickly realized Jean Grey's identity, and both girls exclaimed simultaneously.
"You're the X-Men's Marvel Girl!"
"Uh..."
Jean Grey's expression was awkward. "I haven't used that title in a long time. You can just call me Jean."
"Mr. Lin explained everything to me before I came. You're Lorna, right?"
"I will fully assist you in doing whatever you want."
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