The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 879: Chapter 879: Our Grandpa

In an instant, Shen Changqing’s face turned beet red, Ji You, Yue Qiyuan, Yue Qiguang... all stared wide-eyed and open-mouthed at Shen Changqing in disbelief, making the scene exceptionally awkward...

General Shen Chi, who had been maintaining a stern face, suddenly laughed and said, ”Oh~ my Little Stupid has grown up and knows how to be shy now.”

Shen Changqing: ”...”

At that moment, Shen Changqing’s cheeks were burning like a fiery sunset; he stomped his foot and turned his back: ”Grandpa!!!”

Ji You: ”...”

Chu Jiaojiao and others: ”...”

Shen Chi looked at Shen Changqing’s round back of the head and instinctively wanted to reach out to rub it, but as he was about to extend his hand, he suddenly realized his grandson had grown so tall. For a moment, Shen Chi was slightly startled:

[When was the last time I saw my Little Stupid?

month?

months?

months?

Or a whole year ago?]

After a brief pause, Shen Chi put away his guilt towards his grandson, looked at him, and smiled warmly: ”Alright, alright... Changqing has grown up, Grandpa won’t call you by your nickname anymore.”

At this moment, Shen Changqing, with his back to everyone, felt extremely embarrassed because his recent actions were really childish, like a little kid sulking with adults...

Should he turn around?

Or continue facing away from Grandpa?

Shen Changqing was in a bit of a pickle...

Suddenly—

Standing beside the holographic screen, Ji You, who had been in a daze for a few seconds, suddenly straightened his back, standing upright and shouted excitedly to General Shen Chi: ”General Shen Chi, hello, I’m your super fan Ji You; I truly admire you, respect you, and have great affection for you. Thank you for guarding the Alliance, and protecting the people. It’s an honor to meet you in person. Plus, I honestly think Shen Changqing’s nickname sounds really nice.”

Shen Changqing: ”...”

Chu Jiaojiao and others: ”...”

Sheng Qingyan lifted his eyelids and glanced at Ji You; Grandpa Shen is such a fierce and insidious old man, does this poor dead guy dare to get close? Teasing his grandson right in front of him? Aren’t you afraid of being caught and hung on a mecha for show?

Silence.

Quiet.

The scene maintained a momentary tranquility.

Then—

Shen Chi suddenly laughed and said, ”Oh—it’s Little Ji You, I heard Little Stupid mention you; you’re a very clever and adorable child.”

Shen Changqing turned around and muttered quietly: ”Didn’t you say you wouldn’t call me Little Stupid anymore?”

Shen Chi curled his lips into a smile and replied: ”Alright, alright... Grandpa really won’t mention it again.”

Upon hearing General Shen Chi’s personal praise, Ji You’s face beamed with joy; he eagerly moved closer, grinning, and asked: ”Grandpa, are you looking for Shen Changqing to talk about something? Do you need us to step away for a while?”

Hmm? Just now it was Grandpa Shen, and now immediately changed to Grandpa, this... Indeed, Little Stupid was right, this child is bold with seemingly very thick skin, but...

Cute and likable.

Shen Chi’s eyebrows twitched, smilingly said, ”No private topics to talk about, no need to avoid.”

Hearing this, Ji You immediately smiled so broadly you could see his teeth, and said: ”Grandpa, I won’t disturb you and Shen Changqing then.”

After saying that, Ji You stepped back a bit but still stood behind Shen Changqing, striving for the chance to be seen.

Hearing this, Shen Chi nodded with a beaming smile.

At this moment, Chu Jiaojiao hurriedly stood out too, greeting Shen Chi affectionately: ”Hello, Grandpa Shen.”

Shen Chi smiled and said, ”Little Jiaojiao, Jiaojiao has grown taller too.”

Chu Jiaojiao raised her hand, scratched her head, and said with a goofy smile: ”The last time I saw you was 3 years ago, if I didn’t grow taller, I’d be a little shorty by now.”

Hearing this, Shen Chi chuckled.

The brothers Yue Qiyuan and Yue Qiguang were not meeting General Shen Chi for the first time, but they were not as familiar as Chu Jiaojiao and Sheng Qingyan, so they also seized the opportunity to greet General Shen Chi.

Toward the children, Shen Chi’s attitude was very amiable, his eyes and lips constantly held a kind smile as he said: ”Little Guang also grew taller, Little Yuan has grown taller than his brother.”

Upon hearing this, Yue Qiguang and Yue Qiyuan both blushed a little.

Then—

Shen Chi suddenly lifted his gaze and spoke to Sheng Qingyan, who had been hiding in the corner in silence, smilingly saying: ”Ayan, what are you hiding from Grandpa for? Grandpa doesn’t have a whip today, won’t hit you.”

Sheng Qingyan: ”...”

Sheng Qingyan awkwardly walked over and pouted: ”Don’t talk about me.”

”When did you go bald?” Shen Chi laughed heartily, reached out, and tugged at Sheng Qingyan’s buzz cut, saying: ”But this hairstyle looks good, lively!”

Sheng Qingyan: ”...”

Even though the holographic screen gives a real touch sensation, you’re not really being touched but just a simulated piece of data, Sheng Qingyan still felt very awkward and couldn’t help but stomp his foot in anger, glaring: ”Don’t touch my head.”

”Not touching the head of the Universe’s cutest Little Cutie is a loss,” Shen Chi laughed heartily.

Sheng Qingyan whispered: ”Old bastard.”

Shen Chi: ”Ahem...”

Sheng Qingyan immediately changed his tone and said: ”Hello, Grandpa.”

Shen Chi: ”Hmm.”

After greeting, the others wisely backed up a bit, leaving the central spot for Shen Changqing.

Then, Shen Chi turned to Shen Changqing and said: ”Changqing, Grandpa called you to let you know I’m about to set off to the Sixth Star System to support the front line battle, expected to be around 3 months. During your holiday when Grandpa is away, you’ll have to take care of yourself.”

As the words fell—

The atmosphere around suddenly sank, Shen Changqing’s apple-red face quickly paled a bit, he raised his head, looked at Grandpa, and asked: ”Grandpa, you’re going to support the Sixth Star System?”

Shen Chi nodded: ”Hmm.”

Connecting with the abnormal Star Beast outbreak in the Sixth Star System, everyone’s faces turned grim—

The Third Army commanded by General Shen Chi has always stationed in the Third Star System, and now the situation in the Sixth Star System has become severe enough to necessitate support from other legions?

This—

After a brief silence, Shen Changqing gently bowed his head, lowered his eyes, and said: ”I understand, Grandpa.”

Once, again...

This scenario, I’m used to it.

Yet—

Even though I’m used to it, it still hurts.

Shen Changqing’s head hung lower and lower.

Shen Chi tightened his lips, trying to say something—

Suddenly—

A girl’s crisp voice rang out, breaking the silence in an instant: ”Grandpa, the few of us have already discussed with Shen Changqing, we plan to accept the school’s group mission training, so don’t worry, we’ll definitely look after Shen Changqing.”

Chu Jiaojiao also said: ”Yes, we will take care of Shen Changqing.”

”Grandpa Shen, don’t worry,” Yue Qiyuan, Yue Qiguang also chimed in, and even the always awkward Sheng Qingyan spoke up: ”We’ll take care of Aqing.”

Hearing this, Shen Chi laughed: ”Then I’m reassured.”