Ruan Mingying immediately became nervous, "Xuanxuan, what's wrong with you lately? You've got dark circles under your eyes."

Having experienced Ah Liang's encounter with the incense ash poison, she dared not be careless.

Ruan Mingxuan replied coldly, "What could be wrong with me? I'm perfectly fine."

Mingzhuo: "Then here's the amulet I'll give you..."

“I’ve taken it.” Ruan Mingxuan took the amulet out of her pocket.

She was a staunch materialist and didn't believe in these things at all. She also felt that her family was worrying too much, but since it was her sister's way of showing concern, she would carry it with her.

Mingzhuo didn't say much, but when he left, he pulled Ruan Mingying around the courtyard wall.

The laboratory is strictly managed, with a gatekeeper on duty 24 hours a day at the entrance, and access control in the building.

Ruan Mingying couldn't help but ask curiously, "Zhuozhuo, what are you looking at?"

What's so interesting about the courtyard wall?

Mingzhuo: "I'm observing the terrain to see where I can climb the wall."

Ruan Mingying: "..."

Are you serious?!

——

That night, Ruan Mingxuan was once again the last to leave the laboratory.

She was the youngest in the lab, and even with an impressive resume and outstanding abilities, she was prone to attracting sarcastic remarks. She had to work twice as hard to prove herself.

However, Ruan Mingxuan enjoys the feeling of pursuing the truth of nature, which helps her to continuously broaden the scope of her life.

Back in her dorm, she remembered that there was a problem with some experimental data, so she quickly looked through her books to check it out.

Suddenly, there was a loud bang outside the window, and a figure flashed past.

Then came strange, clanging footsteps down the corridor, like someone running around.

Ruan Mingxuan took a deep breath and finally couldn't resist opening the door and walking out.

She wanted to see who was so bored as to play pranks every night.

As she left, she glanced at the alarm clock on her desk; it was already midnight.

The night was deep.

There are very few people living in the dormitories here. At this time, everyone is asleep, and it's very quiet.

Ruan Mingxuan walked in one direction and unknowingly went out the gate. When she passed the guard post, the security guard on duty was fast asleep.

To the left of the laboratory entrance is a deep riverbed that connects to a mountain stream, with a rapid current.

Ruan Mingxuan's pupils contracted slightly. She saw that white figure again, standing by the riverbank, grinning silently, and then, without warning, she flipped over and fell into the river.

She walked over there without hesitation.

Along the way, he also picked up a stone and held it in his hand.

She stared down at the dark riverbed; the light was dim, and she couldn't see anything clearly.

Behind her, a hand silently reached out, ready to shove her violently—

With a splash, Ruan Mingxuan tensed all her muscles and struck, immediately followed by a cry of pain from the water, "Ah!"

Xianze smelled the familiar scent and happily dove to the shore. Just as he was about to surface, he was ambushed by a hidden weapon.

The rock was large, but fortunately, the flounder had thick skin, so the knife couldn't penetrate it, and this blow certainly wouldn't hurt its skin.

He felt as if that blow had struck his heart directly, giving him a wonderful sense of dizziness.

He looked up at the people on the shore, and Ruan Mingxuan was also looking at him with such deep affection and focus.

My goodness, what a beautiful scene this is, the beginning of their love! Xianze thought happily.

Ruan Mingxuan spoke up: "So you're the one who played the prank?"

Xianze was taken aback. Something was wrong. Why didn't the young lady seem to recognize him?

He quickly jumped ashore, so anxious that he forgot to use a magic spell to dry his clothes. "It's me, Miss."

Ruan Mingxuan frowned and took a few steps back: "Don't try to establish a relationship with me. Tell me, why did you play this prank?"

She would never associate with someone who jumps into the river in the middle of the night to play pranks on others.

Xianze: "I wasn't playing a prank."

Ruan Mingxuan: "So you jumped into the river just to swim?"

Xianze: "That's me."

He was, after all, a fish, and having spent so much time on land, he longed for the freedom he felt in the lake.

Just then, Mingzhuo introduced this auspicious river, where mountain streams flow into it through a narrow channel. At this time of year, before the weather gets hot, the stream water is icy cold, making it perfect for flounder!

Xianze loves this place and has been coming here every night for the past two days when it's quiet.

Ruan Mingxuan took a deep breath, feeling that this person seemed to be mentally ill.

Xianze sensed something was wrong and quickly explained, "Miss, I'm a jackal fish!"

The two met half a year ago. At that time, he transformed into his true form, shrinking into a small fish tank and staring at Ruan Mingxuan.

How could you forget me so quickly?

Ruan Mingxuan was now even more certain that this person was truly mentally ill, probably suffering from a problem with self-perception.

"I recommend a place to you, No. 148 Nanshan Road."

Xianze happily said, "Okay, I'll definitely go!"

Is the place the young lady recommended something delicious or fun? Perhaps a swimming pool? Is she worried about the dangers of swimming in the river and wants him to go to a swimming pool for safety?

Actually, there's no need. Gu Xu owns a hotel with a private swimming pool. The environment is quiet and undisturbed, and he's been swimming there all winter.

However, since it was recommended by Ruan Mingxuan, he naturally had to try it out.

Xianze got his phone and happily entered the address to check.

The results showed that No. 148 Nanshan Road was a mental hospital?

Xianze: "..."

This girl is so witty and humorous, what should I do? He seems to like her even more.

——

When Ruan Mingxuan returned, she passed by the gate. The security guard saw her coming back from outside and stared wide-eyed.

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