Gu Yuanqing never expected that what he thought was a gold nugget falling from the sky was actually a landmine, which he had planted himself.

At that time, he had just arrived in District 11 and was busy establishing himself among the shrewd people and arrogant Sons of Light in District 11. After news came from home...

He casually ordered someone to do it.

I never expected the team that carried out the cleanup mission to be so incompetent, they couldn't even handle a minor girl with weak genes.

Looking at the girl in front of him, Gu Yuanqing felt a mixture of relief and doubt.

However, he did not give up on his plan to win over Gu Li. In other words, what the other members of the Gu family did was none of Gu Yuanqing's business.

He and Gu Li could easily become partners in the same faction.

Gu Yuanqing had a good plan. He pretended not to see Gu Li's expressionless face and promised a lot of benefits in the ward.

With a very confident expression, he promised a whole host of benefits: "Whether it's money or power, as long as you agree to help me, these are all within your grasp."

"Until I need to use you, you just need to study at the Federal University under this identity. I believe that with your abilities, you will definitely thrive at the Federal University."

This is a win-win choice.

To understand this, a noble from a safe zone who wishes to travel to the Land of Exile only needs to present their identification information.

For a lower-class citizen in the Exile, the only way to gain entry into the safe zone is to wait for divine intervention: either for a Child of Light to appear in their family or for them to survive a near-death experience on the battlefield.

Gu Yuanqing did not immediately ask for Gu Li's reply. After finishing her explanation, she gracefully and elegantly got up and walked out of the ward.

Only then did he resemble a young man of noble birth, with an elegant and humble demeanor.

His understated yet elegant white suit suited him perfectly. The white peacock, displaying its tail feathers, bowed slightly to Gu Li: "Farewell. I will visit again before I leave."

"I hope to receive a positive response."

Gu Yuanqing opened the door to the ward, ignoring the group of people standing outside. Suddenly, as if remembering something, he turned to Gu Li and said, "I admit that I did take over your case without knowing it."

"If you want to know who that person is, or what kind of action they take, I'd love to see it happen."

"Goodbye."

Gu Yuanqing reluctantly raised his chin at the people in front of him, then turned and left.

Zhang Heng watched his retreating figure, stroking his chin: "I've never seen anyone sell people so openly. Is this something we can listen to?"

Wang Li took a deep look at the young man's receding figure, then pushed open the ward door and went in. He was wearing casual clothes today, which was unusual for him, and they were all black.

If Gu Li hadn't missed seeing the label on the clothes, she almost wouldn't have realized it.

He placed the things he was carrying on the bedside table, his face stiff as he offered a dry, forced consolation: "Your health is actually quite good, just a bit malnourished. The physical pain you're experiencing is a side effect of the medication, but the doctors are trying to find a solution..."

Julie and Zhang Heng, who couldn't stand it anymore, pushed them aside. Julie rolled her eyes at him without any politeness: "Can't you speak properly, Captain? Even if you are severely malnourished and have an extremely high pain threshold, Miss Gu Li certainly won't take this little bit of pain to heart!"

She looked at Gu Li with a few sparkling stars in her eyes: "A person as amazing as Miss Gu Li will inevitably encounter setbacks in her growth. It's okay, we'll all be there for you!"

Zhang Heng:

Look at what you're saying!

This persuasive talk is on par with that cold-faced Yama.

Zhang Heng, who considered himself the only normal person among them, suddenly felt a sense of superiority. He straightened his collar, stepped forward, and nimbly changed the subject.

"Ms. Gu Li, the thank-you fee has been transferred to your account."

Watching the interaction between the three, Gu Li couldn't help but secretly yawn. As the effects of the painkiller wore off, she felt a fine, pervasive pain rising throughout her body.

Slowly, he opened a can of nutrient solution from the gifts brought by the white peacock and poured it all into his mouth.

She pointed to the chair beside the bed, but she was too exhausted to speak: "Sit."

Zhang Heng suddenly fell silent, and the three of them watched in disbelief and horror as Gu Li was given a week's worth of nutritional supplements in ten minutes.

Julie was so startled that she almost pressed the call button by her bedside, but Gu Li caught her in time.

Gu Li rubbed her stomach, which finally felt a little better, and then rubbed her head, somewhat bewildered, saying, "I'm fine, calm down."

The three of them observed her nervously for a while, and only relaxed after confirming that she was really alright.

Amid the disapproving glances of the other two, Wang Li spoke solemnly, revealing his purpose: "C01 and C02 are very grateful for your help."

"However, due to various reasons, the base cannot make your achievements public for the time being."

Wang Li's expression was solemn, as if he did not see the burning gazes of the two people beside him, which almost pierced through him.

He waited quietly for Gu Li's answer, even though it was a decision that had already been made.

Gu Li was only slightly taken aback. A slight change finally appeared on her usually expressionless face as she thought of the nurse who was completely unaware of the situation.

I had some guesses in my mind.

She asked tentatively, "How many people are trying to find out about me?"

Wang Li was not surprised that Gu Li could guess the truth of the matter; in fact, it was a decision made by Chen Guoli against the majority opinion.

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