The long-standing, festering wound in Ji Bei's heart was gently soothed by these words.

It wasn't because she said she could cure him, but because she said she would stay with him forever.

"Really?" Ji Bei's eyes were red and pleading, her gaze filled with expectation.

"Of course, I'm here to pick you up. From now on, we won't be separated." Bai Yan comforted him in a gentle tone, then gently hugged the boy's face, which was about to cry.

Ji Bei bent down and hugged her, inhaling her scent. The feeling of security and longing he felt was intoxicating.

"Let's go." Bai Yan patted his shoulder.

"Where to?" Ji Bei asked, puzzled.

"I'll take you to my research institute." She was worried about him being out there, so she came to pick him up as soon as she finished arranging everything in the research lab. "Let's go through the discharge procedures first. You don't need to bring anything; I've already arranged everything for you."

Ji Bei nodded: "Okay."

Just as Ji Bei reached the door, he bumped into someone—Shen Cong, who had said three days ago that he would never care about him again.

Before Ji Bei could speak, Chen Cong looked at Bai Yan and said, "Professor Bai, where are you taking Ji Bei? To your research lab? Can I come and take a look too?"

He had overheard the argument inside the room from outside. Admittedly, Ji Yuanwang was no good, but what was Bai Yan doing it for?

She keeps saying she wants to cure Brother Ji's illness, but what will she use to do it?

It was a terminal illness that many experts had declared incurable, and even the technology in the United States couldn't cure it.

Surely someone with her high IQ couldn't see that Brother Ji likes her? What is she planning to do? Does she want to leech off him like that couple?

Bai Yan knew that Shen Cong was Ji Bei's friend, and smiled gently at him: "Of course."

After the formalities were completed, the three of them left the hospital and got into the military vehicle that had come to pick up Bai Yan.

This car looks very ordinary from the outside, but the glass is bulletproof and everything inside is top-of-the-line.

As soon as Shen Cong got into the car, he sensed something was different. He sat down with Ji Bei, looking left and right with surprise in his eyes.

"Holy crap, I've seen this on the national military website!" Shen Cong exclaimed in surprise.

Ji Bei immediately glared at him, asking why he was making such a fuss and asking if he could be more mature like him.

Shen Congming rolled his eyes at him and obediently sat down next to him, but his gaze couldn't help but wander around the car, then he looked at the driver in front, and then quietly moved closer to Ji Bei: "Brother Ji, look at that driver's muscles..."

Ji Bei had noticed it too, and there was a hint of envy in his eyes... He was in poor health and couldn't do high-intensity exercise, so although he had muscles, he didn't have many.

Suddenly, Shen Cong's gaze fell on something else, so he quickly made a small movement and tugged at Ji Bei's sleeve. Ji Bei looked at him in confusion, while Shen Cong's gaze fell forward to the driver's waistband.

There was a pistol tucked there.

Shen Cong's face turned pale, while Ji Bei, after a moment of surprise, returned to normal; he believed her.

The car drove further and further away, into more and more remote places. Shen Cong looked at the desolate surroundings and his face turned as white as paper. Could he and Brother Ji have been sold to a brothel?

With Shen Cong worried, the car stopped at the entrance of the research institute where sentries were stationed.

It has to be said that the military green uniform gave people a great sense of security, and Shen Cong breathed a sigh of relief.

As soon as the group got out of the car, the researchers came over to greet them: "Dr. Bai, you're finally back! We've encountered a new problem with our petri dishes and need your help to take a look. This step is really giving us a headache."

Bai Yan said, "Okay. But wait a moment, I need to settle my friend in."

"Of course, of course."

Shen Cong and Ji Bei were both a little nervous looking at the research institute guarded every three steps. Shen Cong, in particular, leaned nervously towards Ji Bei: "Brother Ji, did you see that person who was talking to Teacher Bai on TV just now?"

Is that the old professor who won the Nobel Prize three years ago?

Ji Bei was also nervous, but he straightened his back and said, "Don't show weakness, don't embarrass Teacher Bai."

Both of them were brought in by Bai Yan. The military investigated their backgrounds immediately to ensure there were no problems, and then quickly allowed them to enter.

Outside, there was a towering army guarding the area, while inside, the laboratory was filled with cutting-edge equipment that was clearly visible. When the researchers inside saw Bai Yan, they would temporarily put down their tasks and respectfully call out, "Professor Bai."

Bai Yan nodded gently to everyone and quickly led the two boys to the lounge at the back.

Everything is top-notch, including the rest area.

When they went to the lounge, they found various weapons and equipment parked on the huge open space outside: the latest tanks, and snipers hiding in the shadows, whom Shen Cong accidentally spotted.

Bai Yan led Ji Bei to a place that had been arranged for him in advance: "I have already prepared a change of clothes and daily toiletries for you."

She glanced apologetically at Shen Cong and said, "I didn't know you were coming, so I didn't prepare anything for you."

"No...it's okay!" Shen Cong quickly said, "I can use Brother Ji's first."

Bai Yan smiled and glanced at her watch. "Xiao Bei, you and your friend rest for a bit. I have some things to take care of."

"Okay, go ahead and get busy." Ji Bei didn't want to be a burden to her: "I can manage on my own."

Bai Yan smiled at him, then quickly turned and left.

Shen Cong was still looking around the rest room when he looked up and saw several elderly men in suits chatting with Teacher Bai outside the window. He glanced at the elderly man in the lead, then rubbed his eyes, and then rubbed them again.

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