Xiang Zhilan was about to give Shen Muzhi a thumbs up; he completely outshone Xin Zikai with just one sentence.

She quickly added, "Yes, I'm four and a half months pregnant, and he won't let me smell the cooking fumes."

After finishing that sentence, Xiang Zhilan had to give herself a thumbs up. One sentence explained her pregnancy and also expressed how good their relationship was, and how much Shen Muzhi loved her.

Although she felt awkward and embarrassed saying these words, Shen Muzhi would probably be very happy and wouldn't care too much about what Xin Zikai had said before.

"Pregnant!" Xin Zikai looked at Zhi Lan's stomach. She was dressed slightly loosely today, but there was no sign of pregnancy at all. He frowned and said, "How come you're more than four months pregnant and still thinner than before!"

"Um..." Xiang Zhilan knew that Xin Zikai might have been unintentional, but every word he said was hurting Shen Muzhi, and she didn't know how to save Shen Muzhi's face.

Actually, she has gained three pounds since a month ago, but she is still thinner than she was a year ago. The main reason is that she has been thin since the beginning of the year and can't gain it back in a short time.

"I lost weight because I had severe morning sickness." She had finally come up with this, and fearing he might say something he shouldn't, she quickly changed the subject to the antidote, saying, "So, how confident are you in developing an antidote?"

“If I had plenty of time, there would be no problem at all.” Xin Zikai frowned and said, “But your friend’s condition is already so serious, he may not be able to hold on for more than half a month. I’m only 30% sure.”

Although he had started his research more than a month ago, all of that time was still too short. According to the usual safe research and development methods, experiments should be conducted on mice, and repeated observations are needed to confirm the successful development of the antidote. This would take at least half a year.

But now he has to use the semi-finished antidote he already has to perfect the research and development within half a month, which is really a short time.

When Xiang Zhilan heard him say 30%, his heart skipped a beat, but this was already Ni Sitian's greatest hope.

"I can't promise you anything." Xin Zikai looked at Zhi Lan's expression and knew that this friend was very important to her, so he said, "Your friend is also my friend, and I will definitely do my best."

Before Shen Mu even started worrying about the antidote, this sentence turned him into a black-faced god again.

What do you mean by "your friend is also my friend"? It's as if Xiang Zhilan and he are some kind of close friend!

Xiang Zhilan was almost in tears. She knew that Xin Zikai was just that kind of straightforward person, and that his Chinese might not be very good, so his expression was often misunderstood.

"By the way, Zikai, where are you staying this time? You need a lab for your research, right?" She changed the subject again; if this continued, her head was about to explode from thinking of topics.

"Can I stay at your place? I'm not used to hotel beds that have been slept in by so many people." Xin Zikai looked at Xiang Zhilan with some anticipation.

She's really dug her own grave this time, but since she needs his help, it's only right that she provide him with accommodation. But... Shen Muzhi's expression is really terrifying. She's afraid he'll strangle Xin Zikai in the middle of the night.

“Okay, Mr. Xin, welcome to stay at our home.” Shen Muzhi said through gritted teeth.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Shen." Xin Zikai smiled, looked at Zhi Lan, and said, "We can live under the same roof again."

Xiang Zhilan: "..."