Chapter 48 Gift-Giving Genius
The young researcher didn't believe that Qi An could stack all the rare buffs to the maximum, but couldn't think of any other possibility at the moment.
Professor Shi's suggestion, "How about a brain biopsy or craniotomy?" stuck in his throat like a wad of phlegm.
But no matter how uncomfortable it was for him to have phlegm stuck in his throat, he dared not spit it out.
Since he was tasked with studying Qi An, he naturally knew all of Qi An's background and her amazing performance on the battlefield.
He dared to undergo brain surgery, and the "White Tower" project team, as well as the military personnel who had participated in the "White Tower" tests, dared to fight him to the death.
Professor Shi was extremely uncomfortable with the inability to conduct invasive research, but Qi An proposed an idea:
"Can you request access to the base's classified files?"
Both of them were taken aback: "Huh?"
"Investigate a person named Ye Xiao, a woman who was a popular singer before the apocalypse."
"Go to the archives and carefully check her life story, and also look at the information about the pre-apocalyptic isolation facility; perhaps we'll find something useful," Qi An said.
When she mentioned the name "Ye Xiao," her lips seemed to stick together.
Before the "Star Fortress" incident, Tan Fu was indeed very busy, having to divide himself into countless tasks to weave a large net that would capture the entire Black God Cult.
Tan Fu didn't investigate, but the research team could openly and honestly review the old files regarding Ye Xiao's case and find out more clearly and in greater detail.
Despite his difficulty in speaking, Qi An still made his request very clear, even pointing out which character "筱" it was on the tablet.
Both biologists were completely baffled, wondering what this serious academic topic had to do with a pop star.
But he did remember it, said a few more words, and then they all left.
Qi An also packed his things and left the ward.
Lin Jiaran is leaving. She's going to the small apartment next to the mental hospital tonight to sleep with her.
The moon was round and bright, and its light streamed through the window.
The two of them stayed up late at night, opened the window of the small living room balcony, and basked in the moonlight, enjoying the cool spring breeze.
The scene was beautiful and pleasant, but Qi An's words completely ruined it:
"Do you guys have bombs in your heads?" she asked.
She had asked Chen Xi the same question, but always with a glimmer of hope, she had to ask Lin Jiaran again.
"Yes, I have."
Lin Jiaran shattered her hopes.
"It's quite strange. This thing has been around for a long time, everyone has it, and we thought it was normal before."
It was only when Chen Yuezhou was undergoing surgery that I remembered its existence.
It's like... like only remembering you have a stomach when you have a stomachache.
Lin Jiaran couldn't see the moonlight, only the swaying shadows of the trees in front of the window, and her heart was in turmoil.
Upon hearing this, Qi An turned and glanced at Lin Jia Ran.
It seems that the clones not only have bombs in their heads, but also an invisible "golden hoop".
This "golden hoop" has been worn since they were born, from the time they have memories, and it has been tightening as they grow up.
But Qi An still asked, "If you had the chance, would you dare to defect like Chen Yuezhou?"
Lin Jiaran's body tensed up instinctively, and Qi An felt a sharp pain on her scalp—Lin Jiaran had pressed down on her hair as she turned her head abruptly.
"If...if I succeed, and someone accepts me..." Lin Jiaran said, half-sitting up.
He spoke hurriedly, but fell silent halfway through.
Qi An looked up and saw that Lin Jia Ran's face was flushed, but her lips were bitten until they were pale.
She has managed to see me as myself and no longer fixates on the name "Lin Ran," but she still lacks the courage to defy authority.
Perhaps that embarrassment and inferiority complex came over her again. Lin Jiaran knew that Qi An and Tan Fu had just pulled off a big heist, forcing the base to bow down to them!
Her lips, which had been bitten so badly, turned from pale to a deep, vibrant red. Qi An reached out and gently turned her chin to make her let go.
Lin Jiaran lay back down on the blanket, this time being careful not to crush Qi An, but her posture and expression were blank and listless.
The moonlight shone brightly on its own, and within the two cascading strands of hair lay untold secrets.
The next day, they all got up at 6 o'clock and were waiting at the east gate of the base at 7 o'clock.
The transport vehicle between the new student base and the North 1 base runs every two or three days, with the departure time being 7:00 AM as usual.
Tan Fu also came to see her off. The three ponytails intertwined for a moment before the convoy disappeared into the morning light.
However, some people also arrived in the morning light, in two groups. Tan Fu stood still with his hands in his pockets, looking like he was watching a melon seed.
One group consisted of Ren Haoyuan and his captain, while the other group consisted of Yang Yuning.
Commander Ren took two quick steps ahead and extended his hand to Qi An: "Good morning, Dr. Qi."
Qi An shook hands with him: "Good morning."
The intensity of the fighting outside the base has gradually decreased in the past two days. This may be because the current wave of hostility has subsided, or it may be because the nearby Fallen Insects have been almost wiped out and need time to regroup.
Otherwise, the reinforcements from Chang'an Town wouldn't have withdrawn, and it's unlikely that a commander of a close-quarters defense regiment would have had the time to lock down buildings and block people.
Ren Haoyuan's act of blocking people up didn't seem to be about discussing anything, but rather about delivering gifts.
He carried a small basket and handed a whole basket of strawberries to Qi An.
Qi An was slightly taken aback.
She took a moment to recognize it as a strawberry, because she had never eaten one before, only seen pictures of them.
Qi An's gaze was involuntarily drawn to the basket of strawberries, for each of the strawberries was the size of a baby's fist, bright red, juicy, and incredibly tempting!
Her eyes seemed to be sparkling, and Ren Haoyuan couldn't help but smile. "These strawberries were picked from a greenhouse in Chang'an Town and are a gift for Dr. Qi."
"This stuff is very precious; there's only a small row in a whole shed."
But it's the season now, and there are plenty of ripe fruits.
"Dr. Qi made the greatest contribution in that battle, so this biggest and sweetest basket can only be given to Dr. Qi!" The captain had a sweet tongue, which made Qi An smile again.
Tan Fu shifted his gaze from the bright red strawberries to Yang Yuning.
Yang Yuning frowned slightly as he sized up Ren Haoyuan and the other man.
This person also seems to be here to give a gift; they have a box in their hand.
Tan Fu had heard Lin Jiaran say that Qi An bought her a jacket that day, and bought Yang Yuning, a grown man, a necklace.
Lin Jiaran complained about this, but Yang Yuning wore the necklace close to his body, with the pendant pressed against his chest.
It was a piece of golden silk jade, carved into a prism that was wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, resembling both a sword and a shield. The rough carving only accentuated the beauty of the original stone.
"Golden Silk Jade," also known as "Sun Stone," is so dazzlingly golden that it seems to burn one's eyes.
Strawberries are indeed precious and pleasing, making Yang Yuning look down at the overly plain little wooden box.
But after Qi An thanked him and accepted the strawberries, he still stepped forward, nodded to Ren Haoyuan and the other person, and handed over his own box.
"A return gift," he said with a smile.
Since it was a return gift and the gift came from a friend, Qi An did not refuse. He smiled, accepted the gift, and opened the box.
But after opening it and taking a closer look, she immediately closed the box again.
Qi An couldn't help but look at Yang Yuning.
This guy is a genius at giving gifts!
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