When Chloe was suddenly lifted up, she was still a bit dazed.
She looked bewilderedly at the white-clad people who had abruptly picked her up, her gaze anxious and nervous. It wasn't until she was brought to Ren Yunying's side that she barely managed to comprehend what was happening.
Chloe swiftly flipped herself out of these people's hands and darted straight behind Ren Yunying:
"What are they here for?"
Ren Yunying firmly grasped Chloe's hand: "Doctors."
"Go quickly for examination and treatment."
As soon as she finished speaking, those white-clad people hurriedly followed.
Chloe: "..."
These white-clad individuals had serious expressions, not looking at all like proper doctors.
Chloe was extremely reluctant and was about to refuse when she saw Anderson and the others walking over from not far away.
Qin Huaibei glanced at the doctors, then at Chloe, and hesitantly said:
"Instructor Ren, let her walk by herself. It's not like she doesn't have legs."
The next moment, the legged Chloe was scooped up by Anderson.
Chloe, who had been resisting the doctors just moments ago, now submitted without struggle, fully trusting the person beside her.
Ren Yunying: "..."
She said glumly: "I think she really doesn't have legs."
Chloe looked pitifully at Ren Yunying: "I don't want this either. Are these people you found really proper doctors?"
She clearly wanted to say something more, but stopped herself, carefully swallowing back the words that were to follow.
These people didn't look like doctors at all, more like fierce bodyguards.
It wasn't until they entered the gates of The No.1 Military Academy that Anderson finally put Chloe down.
This time they went to the research institute exclusive to The No.1 Military Academy.
Ren Yunying led the way as usual, asking as they walked:
"Are you sure your body doesn't have any other problems right now?"
Chloe assured confidently: "No, I'm feeling great now."
Hearing this, Ren Yunying looked at her with complex emotions: "I hope so."
She didn't want to see her student endure such hardships. If possible, Ren Yunying hoped Chloe could recover quickly.
So she asked another question: "Do you feel sleepy now?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Chloe honestly yawned.
Ren Yunying: "..."
She immediately quickened her pace, leading everyone into the research institute.
As soon as they entered, from afar, Chloe saw a huge black figure.
Her steps faltered for a moment.
Then, that enormous black tentacled monster keenly sensed Chloe's presence and immediately pounced over excitedly!
Its massive form was almost too much for Chloe to handle.
She instinctively wanted to back away, but the research institute was only so big, and surrounded by precious research equipment. Where could Chloe possibly retreat to?
So, she was solidly tackled into an embrace by the black tentacled monster.
The black tentacled monster nuzzled dependently in Chloe's arms, making one think it saw Chloe as its mother.
Chloe struggled to poke her head out from the black tentacled monster's embrace, calling out in a strained voice: "...Little Three."
Hearing this name, the black tentacled monster excitedly waved its tentacles, appearing very happy.
Seeing this, Ren Yunying and her companions all burst into laughter.
Daniel marveled: "It's been so long, how does it still remember you?"
"Do all these terrifying monsters have such good memories?"
Ren Yunying looked at him, responding with a serious and earnest scientific spirit:
"No, Little Three's memory isn't good."
"Research shows that Little Three's brain capacity is only about this big."
As she spoke, Ren Yunying held up two fingers to indicate the size, then continued: "So Little Three's memory is very poor. It can only remember those it considers most important, recognizing just a handful of people in its lifetime."
Ren Yunying gave a wry smile: "Even the people in the research institute who see it daily, Little Three will forget them all by the next day."
"However, fortunately, Little Three has a fairly docile personality."
At least it hadn't shown signs of impatience or breakdown after living in the research institute for so long.
If it were other intelligent creatures, they probably would have lost patience long ago.
Thinking of this, Ren Yunying came back to her senses: "We're off topic. Chloe, come with me."
Hearing her voice, Chloe quickly broke free from Little Three's embrace. It took a great deal of effort, along with help from Anderson and the others, to finally escape from Little Three's arms.
The moment she was free, Chloe hurriedly ran back to Ren Yunying's side, sticking close to her as they walked.
Behind them, Little Three, now restrained by the others, let out miserable cries, stretching its tentacles towards Chloe, trying desperately to hold her back.
Qin Huaibei consoled patiently: "Don't be sad, Chloe's just going for a body check-up. She'll be back to see you soon."
Daniel, tugging on several of Little Three's tentacles to keep it from running off, cursed under his breath:
"Damn, has it mistaken Chloe for its mother? It's this enthusiastic every time she comes."
Clearly, Little Three wasn't buying Qin Huaibei and the others' consolation. Its cries grew increasingly pitiful, filled with infinite loneliness.
As she listened, for some reason, Chloe's footsteps slowed down.
Ren Yunying, always attentive to her movements, also stopped and turned to ask: "What's wrong?"
Chloe stood still, her thoughts drifting far away.
Although Little Three had indeed caused her harm before, from what she could see now, it didn't seem to have any malicious intent.
Crying so miserably like this, one might think Chloe was some cold-hearted person.
Thinking this, Chloe hurriedly said "Just a moment" to Ren Yunying, then sprinted back towards Little Three.
Daniel and Qin Huaibei, who were still wrestling with Little Three, were stunned when they saw her: "What are you doing here?"
"Quick, go back! It'll cling to you again!"
Chloe ignored them and instead hugged Little Three's body tightly.
Now well-cared for in the research institute, Little Three no longer constantly secreted slime, but was refreshingly clean.
After being hugged by Chloe, Little Three was visibly stunned for a moment, immediately ceasing its struggles.
It made joyful sounds, clumsily caressing Chloe's cheeks with its tentacles, full of affection.
Chloe comforted in a low voice: "I'm going for a body check-up. I'll be back soon. You stay here and be good, and when I come out, I'll take you to play, okay?"
Little Three's body twitched for a moment, and he turned sideways as if straining to listen to Chloe speak.
After a while, Little Three slowly nodded his head, indicating that he understood.
Seeing this, Daniel and Qin Huaibei cautiously released their grip on Little Three.
As expected, Little Three obediently stopped causing trouble.
Even when Chloe turned to leave with Ren Yunying, Little Three only stared blankly in her direction, behaving well and not disturbing them.
Daniel chuckled and said:
"This monster is quite sensible. Not bad."
