Chapter 10: Let Me Show You What True Comfort Is

Los Angeles News, December 13th: The United States Empire successfully overthrew the Meha Sect’s leadership. Its premier chief patron and financial officer, Malone, was honored for his meritorious service in protecting the nation, receiving the title Protector of the Nation, now known as Malone Protector.

On the same day, December 13th, high-risk radiation was detected within Los Angeles. According to police investigations, it is suspected to be fragments of radioactive weapons. Such incidents have been increasing recently, with reports emerging from all over Huaxia. Citizens are urged to keep doors and windows tightly closed and remain vigilant for their safety.

Su Yi leaned against the sofa, remote control in hand, watching the daily news. Just as he had suspected, this collision between the wasteland and Blue Star had not only brought over Loli Xi but also transported a vast amount of wasteland matter.

Judging from the news reports alone, the quantity of material transferred was surprisingly large, indicating the rift created must have been significant.

His foremost concern now was the possibility of intact wasteland technology crossing over. Should it fall into the hands of those with ill intent, it could spell major trouble.

The government had begun secret investigations, which was not a good sign.

Moreover, the radiation on those wasteland items was peculiar...

Su Yi’s fingers rubbed repeatedly against the plastic casing of the remote control as he pondered. After a moment, he turned to look at Loli Xi, sitting upright on a chair with her hands neatly placed on her knees.

“From now on, whatever you do, you must exercise restraint. This world’s supervision is strict, and social media is highly developed...”

“If you perform extraordinary feats in public—like scaling walls, leaping unharmed from a building over ten meters high, or easily jumping from one streetlamp to another—being caught on video would cause a huge stir.”

There was already a large audience for extreme challenge videos online. If a strangely beautiful young girl performed such acts, the repercussions would be unimaginable.

“Yes, sir!” Loli Xi responded dutifully, sitting with impeccable posture, her expression serious to the utmost degree.

“No need to be so tense. This place is still relatively safe for now. Don’t you find it exhausting?”

Su Yi tried to comfort her. He was already cautious enough; the girl was at an even higher level of alertness.

“But sir...” Loli Xi leaned slightly forward, her eyes glancing toward the television as she whispered, “Aren’t we in a meeting now? If our attitude seems unfair, won’t the other side get annoyed? They take this very seriously.”

In the wasteland world, devices capable of displaying human images only appeared during public meetings or major base events, as they consumed a great deal of energy.

“This isn’t a meeting. It’s a television set, a device used to obtain external information and for entertainment.”

“Entertainment?”

“Look, there are other programs.”

Su Yi flicked through channels on the remote. In the blink of an eye, the screen switched to a romance drama, where a man and a woman embraced and kissed before collapsing onto a bed.

“Is this teaching people how to reproduce naturally?” Loli Xi whispered, speculating based on the data stored in her database. The information on natural reproduction was all textual knowledge, which was difficult to grasp.

“Ahem...” Su Yi coughed awkwardly and shook his head. “No, this isn’t explicit enough.”

“Sir... then what does ‘explicit enough’ look like?”

Loli Xi tugged gently at his clothes, her eyes filled with curiosity. The natural reproduction data stored in her chip was all text-based, making it hard to truly understand.

“Explicit enough...”

“Let’s not talk about that now. Let me see where you’ll sleep tonight.”

Su Yi hurriedly changed the subject, knowing it was troublesome to explain, especially such a delicate topic. He was truly at a loss.

Upon hearing that she would have a place to sleep, Loli Xi shook her head from side to side, then went to the most spacious area in the living room and lay down, curling herself into a large squid-like shape.

“Sir, this floor is quite comfortable—smooth, without pits or wear. I think it feels as nice as the floor in Grandma’s research room.”

Watching Loli Xi lie on the tiled floor, mechanically moving her limbs and occasionally rubbing her soft face against the ground, she seemed to be thoroughly enjoying herself.

Seeing her like this, Su Yi’s mouth twitched slightly.

Even Grandma Liu, upon entering the Grand View Garden, knew what a seat and a bed were. Yet here was Loli Xi, stretching her legs on the cold floor, as if wanting to sigh, “Lying on the floor after a meal is better than being a living immortal.”

Su Yi had slept outdoors, in underground caves, purely to satisfy his inner sense of security, but had never found it comfortable.

“Damn it, today you’ll know what real luxury feels like.”

Su Yi grasped her hand and pulled her into his bedroom.

“Tonight you sleep on the bed, I’ll take the sofa. Tomorrow we’ll switch. Today, you must know what comfort really is. I’ll add an extra mattress for you; it’ll be very soft.”

He bent down and pulled out a round bundle from beneath his 2-meter by 2-meter wooden single bed.

Inside were a quilt and mattress issued during high school military training. Since he had brought a set from home, he had never used them, letting them gather dust under the bed as reserve supplies. Now they could finally be put to use.

He shook out the bedding, spread it at the bottom of the bed, tested the softness, and then patted it with satisfaction. “Try it out!”

Loli Xi glanced at the small bed, then at Su Yi’s face, and whispered, “Is this a sleeping pod only for wasteland nobles?”

“Uh... no,” Su Yi hesitated and denied that notion. He had slept in a sleeping pod in the wasteland before; besides breathing somewhat fresher air, it was as uncomfortable as could be.

After all, the wasteland was a world famed for efficiency, never considering comfort.

“Then isI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.