Space Odyssey from Abandoned Mining Space Station

Chapter 734: Chapter 220 Thoughts_3

But later on, when Bai Quan actively sent Chen Ming’s contact details to her for contact, instead of personally arranging a battle, she completely realized the problem.

The difference was too obvious.

Cheng Xinghai, after all, was nineteen years old, and her Spiritual Energy directly boosted her intelligence. Many things became clear after she thought them over a bit.

Bai Quan’s intentions were obvious at first glance.

Considering the identities and backgrounds of Cheng Xinghai, Chen Ming, and Bai Quan himself.

The direction Bai Quan most wanted to see was easy to analyze.

Knowing all this was not too surprising for Cheng Xinghai.

She was half a student and half a daughter to Vice Admiral Bai Quan of the Fourteenth Legion, while also being a Psychic, and bound by the rules of the Fourteenth Legion.

Her living environment determined that she couldn’t decide her future as freely as people growing up in many normal environments.

Her future path was almost predetermined.

If all went well, she would either rely on Spiritual Energy to climb highly in military rank and end up lonely in old age.

Or maintain her current standing and later find an opportunity to marry a young officer within the Fourteenth Legion, similar to or slightly inferior to Bai Quan.

Her original path had only those two options to choose from.

However, one advantage she had over others was that her Spiritual Energy ensured she would never become a political sacrifice.

She at least had the ability to make her own choices within the limited paths.

Although she didn’t want to opt for either option.

But if forced to choose one, she would rather choose the latter.

Regarding the former, Cheng Xinghai had heard of a record of a Vice Admiral being captured in a certain Battle Zone, and there was also Bai Quan’s old superior nearby gradually losing power in old age, having to let Bai Quan seek a new path.

This sense of losing power in twilight years made Cheng Xinghai uncomfortable to watch, prompting her not to place much importance on military rank and power.

As for the choice of the latter, Cheng Xinghai had never settled on anyone.

So Chen Ming’s appearance was quite normal to Cheng Xinghai.

Yet at this moment, she couldn’t quite grasp her attitude.

Though she naturally resisted the idea of political marriage, she realized she lacked the power to change such phenomena and had no choice but to accept.

Over the years, Bai Quan hadn’t disrespected Cheng Xinghai’s opinion, never forcing her to do what she didn’t want early on, and even actively blocked many others for her.

Providing her ample opportunity to choose a suitable marriage candidate herself.

However, over the years, Cheng Xinghai had not found someone whose personal traits and abilities she admired.

Chen Ming was the only person Bai Quan, her foster father, actively tried to connect her with.

Thus, Cheng Xinghai didn’t mind interacting more with Chen Ming.

Yet she didn’t understand why, when facing Chen Ming.

Though she felt no emotions and purely calculated from a political interest perspective, she couldn’t determine her own thoughts.

Clearly, many decisions were quickly made by Cheng Xinghai after mere contemplation, and suitability was just a word from her.

Even if she clearly expressed opposition, Bai Quan definitely wouldn’t force her.

But this current situation made her unable to answer the question immediately.

She was constantly torn.

However, her competitive spirit temporarily subdued these overwhelmingly complex problems for her a few days ago, choosing to proceed with the original plan and invite Chen Ming to battle.

When the battle ended, perhaps there would be an answer.

Unexpectedly, just a few hours into the simulated battle.

At a moment where battle losses were nearly impossible, she was directly captured by Chen Ming, with no chance to escape.

Giving her time to ponder these questions again.

Yet even thinking about them gave her a headache.

Chen Ming initially gave her an acceptable impression.

Because she actively sought to interact after hearing about Chen Ming, and he wasn’t someone forcefully introduced to her.

Therefore, Cheng Xinghai at least didn’t dislike Chen Ming, but there seemed to be nothing more.

So far, she wasn’t sure of Chen Ming’s attitude.

No, it wasn’t about Chen Ming’s attitude, it was more like Chen Ming had no attitude at all.

Cheng Xinghai finally realized what felt off.

She was already prepared for some things, and Bai Quan clearly aimed for this, but what about Chen Ming?

Chen Ming didn’t seem to have any thoughts in this regard.

Cheng Xinghai took another glance at Chen Ming in front of her, mulling over in her mind for a long time.

Until Chen Ming was about to finish.

Cheng Xinghai still couldn’t come up with an appropriate response.

Forget it, let it be.

Cheng Xinghai realized, although her intelligence had increased since her Spiritual Energy awakening, many things couldn’t produce a comforting thought simply because of high intelligence.

At this moment, Chen Ming, who had just finished binding Cheng Xinghai’s splint, didn’t expect Cheng Xinghai would think about such a messy batch of thoughts to him.

He was merely attending to Cheng Xinghai’s injury temporarily to prevent worsening mid-journey, requiring proper doctors for actual treatment later.

But there’s still a problem after returning, Chen Ming could control Cheng Xinghai, but obviously a doctor couldn’t.