Chapter 157 His Birthday Farewell Party
In a secluded room of a luxurious villa in Maduri.
A woman was tightly bound to a cold iron chair, her mouth stuffed with a strip of cloth. She was whimpering and struggling, her wrists and ankles already bleeding from the rough ropes.
The door creaked open.
Zhan Xiao, wearing a mask, walked in, emanating a suffocating chill.
With just one glance, two other tall men of similar build, also wearing masks, followed him in.
If you don't look closely, you really can't tell who the real war tyrant is.
Xinuo's eyes, which had been unfocused due to fear, suddenly widened when he saw who it was, his pupils constricted sharply, and his body struggled even more violently.
Zhan Xiao's tone was chillingly cold, "Miss Xi, my men will play with you for three more days."
“If you don’t reveal the whereabouts of the dagger, then go down and join your brother.” He paused, then added, “You know there’s something called cloning technology in this world.”
Indeed, he has found a picture of the dagger. If he can make a fake one, he can take over Maduri.
Who dares to question the authenticity of his dagger?
In this way, Xinuo's existence becomes less valuable.
Xinuo struggled violently, letting out a trapped animal-like whimper, as if trying to say something.
Zhan Xiao lit a cigarette and slowly began to speak, "The vault has been found. I never imagined that Xilin had hidden all those treasures in every single brick of the building. The 100,000-square-meter Los Castle is practically a golden palace."
He discovered the mystery because the castle had been damaged in a small explosion, but it was repaired overnight.
What made Xilin rush back to Maduli from so far away?
So, Zhan Xiao ordered his men to smash open the blasted area, and there they saw gold hidden among the bricks, dazzlingly bright.
Despair filled Xinuo's beautiful eyes; she had no more bargaining chips left.
But she was unwilling to give up, and there was still a hint of doubt in her eyes.
Zhan Xiao's thin, cold lips parted slightly, each word like a knife, "Blame it on you, for having thoughts you shouldn't have had and touching people you shouldn't have touched."
"My precious treasure, when did it become your place to lay a finger on it?"
His voice suddenly rose, filled with bloodthirsty madness: "If her child cannot be saved, I will make your Xi family disappear from the world forever!"
"You'd better pray she's alright."
After saying that, Zhan Xiao walked out without looking back. The door to the secret room slammed shut behind him, and the two men walked towards her.
That's right, the one who had sex with Xinuo before wasn't the real Zhan Xiao.
That was the only time he personally carried her into the car and took her back.
This man, ruthless and decisive, cruel and merciless, somehow fell for Sheng Weiwei and cherished her like a treasure.
Because she had watched him in Haicheng for two years, he was her number 17 forever... Moreover, she was Sheng Tingxiao's sister.
The next day, Gu Xingnian woke up with a still slightly dizzy head.
She found herself lying on a soft, large bed, a little dazed.
I was clearly in the lab, how could this be...?
"Knock knock." Fu Beichen knocked on the door and came in, carrying a tray with steaming soup and several plates of delicate pastries.
His hands were still wrapped in thick bandages, but he could move very freely.
He walked to the bedside, his voice so gentle it could melt your heart, "Awake? Wash up and have something to eat first, okay?"
She nodded, threw back the covers, got up, and went into the bathroom to wash up.
When she came out, Fu Beichen was already holding a small spoon, gently stirring the soup in the bowl. Steam rose from the soup, carrying the aroma of food.
"Come on, sit down." He patted the edge of the bed.
She sat obediently on the edge of the bed, subconsciously reaching out to take the soup bowl.
Both hands were wrapped in gauze; the new wound from yesterday aggravated the pain with the slightest movement.
"Open your mouth," Fu Beichen commanded, his tone gentle yet leaving no room for argument.
She opened her mouth instinctively.
He fed her bite by bite, carefully, as if afraid of burning her.
Gu Xingnian looked at the two people's hands, which were also wrapped in gauze, with four white paws waving in front of her eyes, and suddenly burst out laughing.
"What are you laughing at?" Fu Beichen stopped what he was doing and looked at her.
Gu Xingnian raised her two hands and pointed to his: "Look, we now have four bear paws, you have two and I have two, we really are in the same boat!"
When Fu Beichen saw that she could joke around, the tension he had felt all night eased a little.
Little did anyone know how much pain he felt when he woke up in the middle of the night and went to the lab to find her.
She was sitting on the floor, leaning against the cabinet, asleep, with tears hanging from her long eyelashes... which instantly broke his heart.
After she finished the soup, Fu Beichen patiently fed her a few crystal shrimp dumplings before personally taking her to the laboratory.
When they arrived at the laboratory door, he gently grasped her shoulders, lowered his head, and placed a tender kiss on her smooth forehead.
Then, he looked into her eyes and said, "I'll pick you up at seven tonight."
"Where to?" she asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Celebrate my birthday with me." He smiled, but there was a deep look in his eyes that she couldn't understand. "You've celebrated it twice already, can't I celebrate it once more?"
"But your birthday hasn't come yet," she said cautiously.
He looked at her calmly and said, "I hope to celebrate my birthday while I can still see you."
Yes, according to the doctor, he might not be able to see anything tomorrow.
This may be the last night he can clearly see the world.
Gu Xingnian's heart tightened suddenly, as if something had ripped it open, causing a dull ache.
"Okay!" She nodded, forcing a smile.
Then she turned around and walked quickly inside, not daring to let him see her reddened eyes.
I spent the whole day in the lab.
Gu Xingnian worked tirelessly alongside all the doctoral students, neglecting sleep and meals.
After three attempts, the second version of the antidote reagent still failed to be successfully developed.
The final version was perfect in every aspect, from proportions to data.
However, when the reagent was fed to the experimental mice, the mice convulsed a few times and died from poisoning.
Yes, the poison of the Seven-Colored Brocade is too potent and overpowering.
Although Gu Xingnian's blood was special, it was still too weak to completely suppress the strong toxicity.
The laboratory was deathly silent; everyone was somewhat disheartened.
Gu Xingnian took a deep breath, clapped her hands, and encouraged everyone: "Thank you all for your hard work. Let's call it a day. We'll continue tomorrow. We can definitely do it!"
Xia Yuan walked over and patted her on the shoulder: "Boss, we will definitely figure it out! I sent the latest formula data back to the headquarters laboratory, and they are also working hard to conduct synchronous research there."
Ling Zhe also came over and said, "Sister Niannian, I support you."
They were all there to help, and didn't dare cause her any trouble. They were always immersed in their experiments, doing their own work.
Gu Xingnian nodded, feeling somewhat relieved.
At this moment, Lin Qi walked over and said loudly to everyone:
"Dear Doctors, thank you for your hard work! Tonight, President Fu has prepared a sumptuous dinner to reward you for your hard work these past few days. The car is waiting outside, please follow me."
Everyone perked up and began packing their things to leave.
Gu Xingnian followed them outside.
Lin Qi quickly took a few steps and stopped her, whispering, "Madam, your dinner is at the main villa. Mr. Fu cooked it himself; it's different from theirs."
Gu Xingnian nodded and turned to walk towards the main house.
She still felt heavy-hearted, her mind filled with the reagent formulas and data, a heavy weight on her mind.
After tonight, there will only be three days left, and she was afraid.
As soon as she entered the hall, Gu Xingnian froze, her feet rooted to the ground, not daring to move.
The extravagant decorations left her speechless; she wondered if she had walked into a wedding venue…
Little did she know that tonight would change the course of her life once again.
Their lives were inextricably intertwined...
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com