Chapter 124 Did she remember it wrong?
It is an unfulfilled desire, a burning desire forcibly suppressed, and a struggle of realizing one's own despicable behavior yet being unable to completely control oneself.
We can't stay here any longer!
He didn't know if he could hold on any longer.
He took one last deep look at the bathroom door, which emitted a warm yellow light and emitted the sound of running water, before suddenly turning around and opening the door silently, like a true ghost.
His figure flashed in the dim light filtering through the crack in the door and disappeared without a trace.
The door closed gently behind him, fitting perfectly.
The sound of water in the bathroom has stopped.
Josie wrapped her wet body in a large bath towel and came out, carrying the warm steam and the fresh scent of shower gel.
She dried her hair with a towel, walked barefoot on the cool floor, and headed towards the bedroom.
As she passed by the door, she habitually glanced at the gate.
The safety lock knob clearly displays the "unlocked" status.
Her movements froze, and water droplets from her wet hair dripped onto her shoulder.
She slightly furrowed her delicate brows, a clear look of surprise flashing in her eyes.
"Huh?"
She muttered to herself, walked to the door, reached out and touched the cold lock, and checked that the deadbolt was indeed not engaged.
"I remember... it was locked when I came in?"
She stood at the doorway, lost in thought for a moment.
Did I remember it wrong?
She glanced back at the empty room.
Finally, she gently shook her head, reached out and clicked the door shut.
The sound of the door being locked from the inside reached Fu Jinxing's ears.
He stood outside the door, his eyes still holding a hint of darkness and heat.
He closed his eyes, forcing himself to suppress the lingering image of the alabaster skin and the smooth spine disappearing into the alluring shadows that kept flashing in his mind...
He took a deep breath, and when he opened his eyes again, his handsome face was now covered with a warm glow.
He raised his hand, his knuckles tapping clearly and restrainedly on the cold door.
The door opened quickly, and Josie, wrapped in a large bath towel, had her wet black hair plastered to her neck and cheeks, with glistening water droplets still dripping from the ends.
The lingering mist still enveloped her, giving her pure features a touch of languid allure.
"Brother Jinxing?" Qiao Xi held the door open, not letting him in immediately. "Wait for me a moment."
After saying that, he turned and went inside.
Fu Jinxing's gaze followed her back as she moved, his Adam's apple bobbing almost imperceptibly, his dark eyes nearly breaking through the surface calm.
However, when Josie came out again after changing his clothes, his expression had returned to normal.
"Brother Jinxing, please come in and sit down."
As Qiao Xi spoke, she opened the door and let Fu Jinxing in.
Fu Jinxing stared at her retreating figure and said, "Xixi, the experiment has come to an end. Didn't you want to leave? In a few days, we'll leave this safe zone."
Josie paused slightly as she dried her hair.
She didn't expect Fu Jinxing to leave so suddenly, and that he would be leaving in just a few days.
The image of Lu Yuyang's handsome yet stubborn face instantly appeared in my mind.
The emotions I'd been deliberately suppressing these past few days are now surging up again.
Regardless of the circumstances, even with Lu Yuyang's parents between them, she should give their relationship an explanation.
"Okay, before I leave, I'd like to go out and say goodbye to the friends I've met here."
She didn't mention Lu Yuyang's name, but they both knew the truth.
Fu Jinxing had no intention of forcing her.
A harsh approach will only push her further away and make her stand up for herself.
Xixi is like a proud and sensitive cat, requiring patient guidance.
Moreover... Lu Yuyang's parents are between Lu Yuyang and Xixi.
If Lu Yuyang doesn't handle things well, losing Xixi is only a matter of time. There's no need for him to do anything unnecessary when Xixi is willing to leave with him.
Fu Jinxing smiled gently, "Okay,"
He stepped forward, and with remarkable ease raised his hand, gently wiping away a drop of water that had fallen from her hair and slid down to her collarbone with his fingertips.
The icy touch contrasted sharply with the warmth of his fingertips, causing Josie to shudder slightly.
Before she could even react, Fu Jinxing had already withdrawn his hand. "Then let Xie Jue stay with you. I'll wait for you to come back."
His voice was deep and pleasant.
He uttered the words "waiting for you to come back" with such tenderness and affection, like a gentle incantation.
Fu Jinxing planned to leave, as he had many trivial matters to attend to, so he did not stay any longer.
Qiao Xi stared at Fu Jinxing's departing figure, feeling that Brother Jinxing seemed a little different than before.
I stood at the door for a long time until Xie Jue's tall figure appeared.
The boy's eyes were calm, yet they subtly revealed the oppressive aura unique to second-tier ability users.
“Sister Xixi, Professor Fu said you want to go out and asked me to accompany you.” Xie Jue’s eyes were noticeably relaxed when he faced her.
Josie looked at the rapidly growing boy in front of her and nodded, "Okay, wait for me a moment."
She quickly went back inside, dried her hair, tidied herself up, and then left the lab with Xie Jue.
Leaving the cramped space filled with the smell of disinfectant, Josie felt a long-lost sense of freedom, and her mood improved considerably.
"Xie Jue, what are your plans for the future?" Qiao Xi slowly paced back and forth, turning to look at him.
Xie Jue followed her quietly, only looking up when she asked him a question.
A hint of confusion appeared in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination.
"I have no other plans. I just want to stay by my sister's side and help you avoid danger."
Josie sighed, "Everyone should live for themselves. For example, all I want in this life is to become strong and live a comfortable life. Xiao Jue, you should also think more about yourself."
He knew that Xie Jue was grateful to him because he had helped him and his sister.
But she didn't actually want to entrust her safety to others.
She will do everything in her power to improve her abilities so that she has enough confidence to stand on her own two feet in this world.
Xie Jue didn't hesitate for long and was about to speak when Qiao Xi interrupted him with a smile, "No need to rush to reply to me. Think it over carefully, and you can tell me whenever you've made up your mind."
After all, Xie Jue is still young, and his current thoughts may not be his future thoughts.
Xie Jue opened his mouth, but ultimately kept it closed.
As you enter Lu Yuyang's apartment building, the light suddenly dims.
Xie Jue silently followed half a step behind her, like a loyal shadow.
When she arrived at Lu Yuyang's door, she raised her hand and knocked.
She had no time to think about Xie Jue; her mind was completely occupied by Lu Yuyang. Her thoughts were still a bit chaotic, and she hadn't fully figured out how to handle their relationship.
He called out again and again, but there was still no response from inside.
Slightly disappointed, she looked up at the closed door and was about to turn and leave when a calm and gentle voice sounded behind her:
"Miss Qiao, may we talk?"
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