Time was of the essence, so Ye Qingyun did not stay on this planet any longer. Instead, she went to the research front and left everything else to Gu Chenyuan.

Since every second counts, Ye Qingyun decided to join the research team and pool everyone's resources to produce the antidote as soon as possible.

Gu Chenyuan was reluctant to let Ye Qingyun leave him to make the antidote, but in the end he couldn't resist Ye Qingyun's persistent pleading and agreed to let Ye Qingyun leave him temporarily on the condition that she wear his superpower suit and stay in the laboratory.

"Don't be so reluctant. Your ability level is high, so you won't be controlled, but what if I am controlled? Just think of it as me, and let me participate in the research."

Gu Chenyuan frowned. Ye Qingyun was under his protection, and no one else's supernatural abilities could penetrate her, so this excuse was completely untenable. But Gu Chenyuan still said in the end, "I'll take you there."

"No need, you go and do your thing." Ye Qingyun refused without hesitation. After saying that, he hesitated for a moment, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he didn't.

Logically speaking, he shouldn't have recovered to his original level, but now, as he considers various research methods, many ideas are popping up.

It felt as if a piece of his memory had loosened, and he had searched out what he needed from that loosened memory.

...Perhaps his memory will be restored soon.

With Gu Chenyuan's help, joining the research team was not difficult. Ye Qingyun met the team's management personnel smoothly and arrived at the research base under their guidance.

The manager clapped his hands to attract everyone's attention: "Everyone, please take note, this is our new team leader. Please cooperate with him in the future!"

"Team leader?"

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their attention to him.

Upon seeing Ye Qingyun's face, a hint of amazement flashed in everyone's eyes, but their gazes quickly turned wary, tinged with disdain and hostility.

No one is an innocent child who doesn't know the ways of the world. As soon as they saw this person, they roughly understood what was going on.

All the researchers with any reputation or name in the interstellar space are here now, while this handsome young man, who looks unreal, is someone they've never even seen before. He must have been sent in by some big shot to increase his seniority.

If a mission of this magnitude, which concerns the security of the entire interstellar space, is handled properly, the glory and accolades that can be bestowed upon the leader will be countless. The leader will undoubtedly receive the most praise. With this honor, it will be much easier for this person to achieve anything in the future.

It's absolutely disgusting! What kind of time is this to be stuffing these useless idiots into their food and causing them more trouble!

Despite being glared at by everyone, Ye Qingyun remained calm and said directly, "I have read your latest report, which shows that you have made no progress in your research since the incident and are still in the preliminary stages of exploration. Given this, and with time running out, I hope you will follow my instructions and proceed with the research according to my plan."

Upon hearing this, a hot-tempered person immediately retorted, "Who do you think you are? To conduct research according to your own logic? What a joke! What do you know? Can you even do addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division? Go back and curry favor with your sugar daddy; nobody here will tolerate you!"

Others echoed in agreement, and the manager looked embarrassed. Just as he was about to reprimand the manager, Ye Qingyun stopped him.

Ye Qingyun took out a piece of paper she had prepared beforehand: "I don't want to engage in pointless arguments. I have some knowledge of both superpowers and potions. These are some research ideas I have for this project. Take a look, and then divide into several groups. Each group will choose a research direction. Let's work together and make the antidote as soon as possible."

The contents of this paper are his proposed research directions based on the various materials he submitted.

For some reason, he felt that this matter was simpler than he had imagined. He seemed to have researched more complex antidotes before, so when he saw the data, he even felt a sense of relief.

...When he was researching Gu Chenyuan's antidote, he must have thought about many things at the same time, which is why it is now coming in handy.

The papers were quickly distributed, and everyone was filled with anger.

This vase, utterly lacking in self-awareness, dares to waste their time here! A vase should stay quietly in a corner, pretending not to exist, obediently serving as a beautiful ornament, not standing in a leadership position.

Normally it's one thing, but in a crisis like this, it's practically a death sentence! Every second this person wastes is a second less of their usable time!

Okay, since this person is so confident, don't blame them for being impolite!

The crowd looked angrily at the contents of the paper, ready to point out a few mistakes, scold this arrogant and ignorant person, and tell him to get out immediately.

Neither this vase nor its backer is any good. If this disaster is successfully overcome, they must expose this matter and bring down these officials who have no regard for the safety of the people!

However, the most urgent task is to get this vase out of here. They will definitely be able to find a loophole in the first five sentences of this paper!

With this in mind, and filled with disgust and anger, everyone began to read the contents of the paper.

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Time passed second by second. Ye Qingyun estimated that these people should have finished reading his plan by now, so he said, "Divide into groups within ten minutes and start your own actions. There are also three people who will come with me to observe the experimental subjects."

Ye Qingyun's voice broke the silence of the room. Upon hearing his voice, everyone looked up, their eyes filled with confusion and shock.

"Is it possible?" Ye Qingyun asked again.

This time, he was greeted not with provocation and disdain, but with an excited reply: "Yes!"

The atmosphere in the lab became lively again, and everyone was full of energy.

How come they didn't think of that approach? Genius, true genius!

Even if that person doesn't participate in the rest of the research at all, and just stands by and watches, relying solely on the ideas he provides, if this research is truly successful, he will rightfully be the number one contributor!

With this in mind, when the group encountered difficulties, they did not think of bothering Ye Qingyun. It was Ye Qingyun who noticed something was wrong and took the initiative to go and ask.

Everyone stared in disbelief as Ye Qingyun swiftly resolved the problem they had been pondering for so long without the slightest pause.

...Has this person caught up with their pace so quickly?

"If you don't understand something, just ask me. It's okay," Ye Qingyun said calmly.

It was a simple sentence, but coupled with Ye Qingyun's appearance and demeanor, it made many people's hearts skip a beat.

Ye Qingyun turned and left, and behind him, many people were watching his back.

...I wonder if this person has a partner? If not, then they still have a chance, right?

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Now, almost everyone is in a state of fear.

Even if we find that person's hiding place, so what? If we kill that person, everyone will die with him. If we don't kill that person, he can still control their bodies and keep them under his thumb.

Even if the research lab is working hard to develop an antidote, can it really be developed in just a few days?

As if afraid they weren't panicked enough, the man would occasionally post even worse comments:

That potion was created by Master Gera, who was known as the God of Alchemy. Even he couldn't create an antidote in his entire life, let alone you.

In just a few more days, once my powers have fully penetrated you, I will be the god who controls your lives!

Meanwhile, some people, whether under the influence of drugs or not, after conducting a preliminary self-analysis, also panicked and posted various frustrated comments online:

This is too difficult! With current technology, it's simply impossible to accomplish this!

The fact that the research institute dares not utter a single word proves that they are utterly helpless.

I don't want to die yet...

After the initial panic, the public unanimously turned their attention to Gu Chenyuan.

As long as Gu Chenyuan is willing to give up his position and change his marriage partner, they can gain temporary safety.

Such a simple request can ensure the safety of countless people. Gu Chenyuan will definitely agree, right?

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Lu Ren thought so too.

He adjusted his mask, and seeing the comments on the StarNet that Gu Chenyuan would have no choice but to agree to his demands, an uncontrollable smile crept onto his face.

Gu Chenyuan doesn't like to appear in public, but he always has a reassuring aura. During his time in office, he often worked tirelessly without rest, so it was not unexpected that Gu Chenyuan would choose to sacrifice his personal love for the sake of the people.

The face that had haunted his dreams ever since he'd seen it on screen was finally going to belong to him.

The red security lights surrounding the perimeter suddenly flashed, and an alarm sounded: "Warning! Someone has trespassed! Someone has trespassed!"

Hearing this news, Lu Ren was not surprised. He had already prepared for the fact that his address information during the live broadcast had been intercepted, and he knew that someone would come to arrest him.

Who could be coming?

If an ordinary person came, they would be controlled by him and would have no chance against him. Therefore, the person who came is very likely...

Lu Ren's smile widened as he straightened his clothes and faced the doorway.

The tightly closed door opened silently, and a person appeared outside against the light.

"You've come." Lu Ren looked at Gu Chenyuan with a wicked smile. "Are you here to tell me about our wedding date?"

Gu Chenyuan didn't speak. He waved his hand, and countless black mists bound Lu Ren, making him unable to move.

Lu Ren didn't struggle, since he couldn't break free anyway. He simply said, "Don't be so rough. In a few days, we'll be newlyweds."

The black mist dragged Lu Ren along the ground, pulling him in front of Gu Chenyuan. Only at such close range could Lu Ren see Gu Chenyuan's expression clearly.

There was no fear or humiliation as he had imagined; his expression was calm, but his eyes held a mocking coldness.

Lu Ren himself was not a good person, and the moment he met Gu Chenyuan's gaze, he sensed a familiar aura.

There was no bright and clear sky as he had imagined, only that cold, venomous gaze.

The dark aura emanating from Gu Chenyuan was even more intense than his!

Lu Ren was shocked. At this moment, he finally realized that something was wrong.

"Newlywed?" Gu Chenyuan's tone was completely calm. "You'd better pray that an antidote can be developed, so that you will still have a chance to face legal punishment."

"If they can't find a cure, you'll die with them."

"What?! You're insane!" Lu Ren exclaimed. "Don't you have a heart? How can you bear to watch so many people—"

Lu Ren was unable to finish speaking when his mouth was covered by the black mist.

Gu Chenyuan mercilessly covered Lu Ren's eyes and mouth with black mist, turned around, and let the black mist drag Lu Ren across the ground.

He's never been a good person, and he knows it perfectly well. He only puts on a mask of a kind, flesh-and-blood person to stay by Ye Qingyun's side and to avoid disappointing her.

Under Ye Qingyun's influence, he also began to do some good deeds occasionally, but this did not mean that he had become a kind and good person.

Gu Chenyuan recalled Ye Qingyun's face, and his murderous aura subsided slightly.

These people are lucky; with Ye Qingyun around, they'll be fine.

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Gu Chenyuan remained silent, instead using force to bring the person back, which made many people realize that something was amiss.

There were many different opinions, and nearly two days had passed. People who were already feeling increasingly sluggish were now finding it harder and harder to control their bodies, while those who hadn't felt anything before were now experiencing these symptoms.

Amidst the heightened public sentiment, a video was uploaded online and subsequently reposted by official sources.

Countless people clicked on the video out of curiosity and saw its content.

A man, his expression blank and eyes half-open, was tied to a chair and struggled, trying to attack anyone who came near him.

Countless viewers felt a chill run down their spines; they had seen this state many times recently, precisely the manifestation of unconsciousness.

So the solution these people came up with was to tie up the people they were controlling?

Just as everyone was about to unleash a torrent of insults, a young man appeared in the video.

The young man was wearing a white lab coat. The pristine and austere white coat did not make him look stiff at all. Instead, it made him appear to exude a sense of ascetic purity from head to toe.

Even though it was very inappropriate, countless people were involuntarily captivated by this person's appearance for a fleeting moment.

The young man held a bottle of light green potion in his hand. Ignoring the danger, he walked up to the bound man and poured the potion into his mouth.

The effect was immediate; the person who had been struggling gradually calmed down, and the blankness on their face lessened.

Realizing something, everyone held their breath in unison.

A person who has lost consciousness cannot be awakened by human intervention; they can only be awakened naturally, which is what they have been terrified about.

If this could be improved...

As everyone waited anxiously, the bound person finally spoke: "How did I get here? You kidnapped me because I'm pretty and want to make me your bandit queen? Let me tell you, absolutely not—"

The person recognized Ye Qingyun's face, paused, a faint blush rising to their ears, and changed the subject: "...Well, it's not impossible, but let's cultivate our relationship first..."

The people watching the video: "..."

Ha, you shallow, superficial person who only cares about looks.

Why weren't they the ones tied to that chair?! They really wanted to see it in person too!

The handsome young man didn't reply. Instead, he walked in front of the camera and said to the viewers, "The antidote has been initially developed and will be distributed to everyone as soon as possible. Please don't worry, we will definitely ensure your safety."

After he finished speaking, he smiled slightly. The smile was not warm, but it was like a spring breeze that touched everyone's hearts.

The video ended, the screen went dark, and after a moment, everyone finally came to their senses.

They're all fine now! They can live like before, free and unrestrained, completely being themselves, without being controlled by anyone else!

Overwhelmed with joy, everyone broke their silence and spoke freely, expressing their truest feelings.

After suppressing their feelings for so long, everyone naturally has a lot to say, and a large portion of them have focused their attention on a particular point.

Who was that handsome guy just now? He's so good-looking!

[I'm dizzy! If someone were standing right in front of me, even if I was completely out of it, I'd jump up and give them a kiss!]

You only have this chance in your dreams, so go to sleep and don't wake up.

Seriously, who was that guy just now? Does he have a boyfriend? My family is worth over 100 billion. If he's willing to date me, I'm willing to provide him with ample financial support! Add me if you see this: xxxx

Ye Qingyun glanced at everyone's comments, made sure they were all calm, then closed the page and went out to say goodbye.

No one dared to hug Ye Qingyun; they could only shake hands with him reluctantly.

The manager who brought Ye Qingyun there asked, "Mr. Ye, could we release some of the research videos so the public can know how we developed the antidote?"

Ye Qingyun nodded: "Please feel free to do as you please."

This rapid progress can be attributed more than 80% to Ye Qingyun. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed that a young man could play such a significant role in something like this.

He wants to upload this video online so that everyone knows who the real hero is in this whole affair!

As Ye Qingyun was about to leave, there was another commotion in the laboratory. A bold young man stepped forward and stood in front of Ye Qingyun with a flushed face.

The young man said tactfully, "I...can I treat you to a meal?"

Ye Qingyun wasn't stupid; she could easily see through this person's intentions. She smiled and shook her head.

Ye Qingyun left, and everyone watched his retreating figure with lingering reluctance until he disappeared. Only then did they ask the manager who had brought Ye Qingyun, "Does Mr. Ye have a girlfriend? Who is she? We've never heard of her before. Where did this nobody come from?"

As the conversation drew to a close, the sour smell inside could no longer be concealed. The administrator pushed up his glasses, and couldn't help but smile as he recalled Gu Chenyuan standing beside Ye Qingyun when he arrived.

The couple should announce their marriage in the next few days, right?

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As more and more experimental videos were released, the entire interstellar network gained a deeper understanding of Ye Qingyun.

She is gentle, meticulous, knowledgeable, and good-looking!

She's practically the perfect dream girl!

"Mom, I want to marry him! This is your son-in-law!"

[You all need to watch your language! It was your nonsense that made me angry, and the young man spent half an hour trying to comfort me!]

[The above is all fake. He's tired and sleeping in my arms. As his real boyfriend, I wouldn't let him comfort me; I'm too busy cherishing him. Haha.]

All sides drew upon their years of experience battling love rivals, ready for another showdown, only to discover that their boyfriend posts had been deleted, leaving behind only a private message sent to them:

[Friendly reminder: Maintaining online order starts with each of us; please do not spread rumors.]

This caused quite a stir:

[Holy crap, how do you know it's a rumor? He's not even wearing a wedding ring yet. Who knows who he'll marry? What if it's me?]

That's right! He'll be dating me!

This time, it wasn't just post deletion; they quickly received ban notices. However, there were simply too many people with the same idea, and the administrators couldn't ban them all, plunging the StarNet into a frenzy of celebration.

After Ye Qingyun finished showering, as soon as she stepped out of the bathroom, she saw Gu Chenyuan sitting in a chair, scrolling through his terminal with a gloomy expression.

"What are you looking at?" Ye Qingyun peeked out from behind, wanting to see what Gu Chenyuan was looking at, but was pulled into his arms.

A passionate kiss followed, leaving Ye Qingyun dizzy and disoriented. In his dazed state, he heard Gu Chenyuan's voice: "Let's get married."

Through Gu Chenyuan's misty eyes, Ye Qingyun saw a longing that he could barely contain. Ye Qingyun smiled and reached out to hug Gu Chenyuan's neck: "Okay, let's get married."

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[The News Agency has just released a new report: the wedding of Interstellar Leader Gu Chenyuan will proceed as scheduled.]

This time, many people offered their blessings to Gu Chenyuan's wedding:

[Congratulations! Now that I think about it, the leader probably knew my darling could develop an antidote, which is why he ignored that unreasonable request?]

It must be him. Wow, my husband is amazing.

[As long as life goes on peacefully, that's fine. It doesn't matter who the chief marries.]

However, a small group of people who are still obsessed with Gu Chenyuan expressed strong opposition to the news that Gu Chenyuan was going to get married:

[Heh, which little brat tried to seduce the leader? Doesn't he even have the guts to look around? Does he even deserve it?!]

[Ugh, are all the interstellar officials just sitting around doing nothing? They're letting just anyone marry them? Won't they stop them?!]

【I disagree! I'm good-looking and have a gentle personality. Look at me, I'm definitely better than that person!】

The online debate was fierce, with both supporters and opponents arguing intensely, until a photo was posted online.

The photo shows Gu Chenyuan and Ye Qingyun walking side by side on a sunny day. They seem to be talking about something. Ye Qingyun's lips are upturned, while Gu Chenyuan looks at her with no coldness in his eyes, but rather a tender affection that they have never seen before.

When this photo was released, everyone fell into a brief silence.

Those who had been shouting that Gu Chenyuan's partner was not good enough for him fell completely silent.

On the contrary, those who had previously called Ye Qingyun their little darling, after their tearful outbursts, offered their blessings:

I feel so jealous. What's around me that makes me so jealous?

[That's it, they're such a perfect match, there's no way I could stand in their shoes.]

[Waaaaah, with my blessings, I'll just leave on my own, okay? QAQ!]

Ye Qingyun was unaware of the changing situation online. As he watched the marriage registration point getting closer and closer, his heart pounded.

nervous.

Things are progressing so fast; tonight is their wedding night, and he's not ready yet.

Is Gu Chenyuan really the top? Why is he so distrustful? Look at that handsome face, he's the perfect cold and aloof bottom. Is he really just saying he's the top to make him happy?

But on the other hand, if Gu Chenyuan really was the dominant one, with that size and that strength, wouldn't he have died on his wedding night?

Seriously, I'm not exaggerating, it's just too terrifying. I don't know what the author of this novel was thinking. With Gu Chenyuan's conditions, how could they possibly find a seme for him? No wonder they couldn't find one!

Ye Qingyun was torn between the two options and was shocked to find that she was more afraid of dying in some shameful way on her wedding night.

"What are you thinking about?"

Ye Qingyun subconsciously replied, "Tonight, we should still—" Ye Qingyun paused subtly, then smiled, "We've been working so hard lately, we should still go to bed early."

Gu Chenyuan looked at him, then suddenly reached out and brushed his fingertips across the corner of his lips, saying in a deep voice, "If we don't sleep tonight, none of us will sleep."