Before leaving the research lab with Lillian in her hand, Gan Wei turned back to Chen Shu and said, "Minister Chen, I'm entrusting Xiao Xia to you. Her current physical condition and past experiences are quite unique, so please take good care of her."
Chen Shu nodded solemnly: "Thank you, Madam Gan. I will take good care of her."
When the door to the research lab closed gently, leaving only Chen Shu, Xiao Xia, and Fatty Sun inside, the atmosphere became somewhat silent.
Fatty Sun broke the silence first, patting Chen Shu on the shoulder with a smile: "Bookworm, with Xiao Xia here, you've got family now. I'll be going now, so as not to disturb your reunion."
After saying that, he gave Chen Shu a knowing smile that all men understand, and then turned and left.
He was humming a cheerful tune.
Chen Shu glanced helplessly at Fatty Sun, then turned to Xiao Xia with concern and asked, "How are you feeling now?"
A hint of warmth seemed to flicker in Xiao Xia's white eyes: "I...I'm fine, Brother Shu. It's just...I might need some time...to adjust to this new life."
Her voice was still ethereal, but it no longer sounded as tense and uneasy as it had at the beginning.
In this familiar yet strange world, being able to find Chen Shu again is the greatest comfort to her.
Chen Shu gazed thoughtfully at Xiao Xia's distinctive eyes.
As a senior official at the base, and specifically in the research field.
He knew some of the base's secrets.
He also knew that Xiao Xia's current situation was the same as that of Madam Ning back then.
Feeling nervous and timid under Chen Shu's gaze, Xiao Xia asked hesitantly, "Brother Shu... am I... do I look ugly right now?"
Chen Shu shook her head and said earnestly, "No, you're very beautiful! Just as beautiful as before!"
I glanced at the food on the table; it was almost all gone.
"Wait a moment." After saying that, Chen Shu turned around to find something.
Xiao Xia stared blankly at Chen Shu's retreating figure, her eyes wide open and revealing only the whites.
Memories of the past surfaced in my mind.
Chen Shu not only has twin brothers, but also two sisters.
He and his younger sister Chen Yu are good friends and best confidantes.
Chen Yu's greatest idol was Chen Shu.
He would often mention Chen Shu's excellence.
Through Chen Yu's introduction, I got to know Chen Shu and Chen Yan.
She gradually came to like Chen Shu.
However, Chen Shu already had a very loving girlfriend at the time.
Chen Yan had always been very kind to her and liked her very much.
And so a year passed.
After Chen Yan's 30th confession, she finally accepted his advances, burying her feelings for Chen Shu deep in her heart...
Soon, Chen Shu took out a pair of sunglasses from the cabinet and handed them to Xiao Xia, smiling as he said, "Wear these, so no one will notice your eyes. I'll leave work early today and take you for a walk in the street, and we'll get you something nice to eat."
Seeing that Xiao Xia was just standing there staring blankly at him, Chen Shu understood that she was in a special physical condition and her reactions to certain things were still somewhat stiff.
Chen Shu simply put sunglasses on Xiao Xia, his movements gentle.
Sunglasses concealed her distinctive white eyes, making her look like an ordinary person, except that her skin was still excessively pale.
Xiao Xia watched Chen Shu silently the whole time.
Those eyes, hidden behind the sunglasses, didn't blink, as if trying to deeply imprint that familiar yet unfamiliar face in their hearts.
“Alright,” Chen Shu stepped back, looking at the place with satisfaction. “That’s much better. Come on, I’ll take you for a stroll around the streets.”
Just then, Xiao Xia suddenly said, "Brother Shu, can you hold my hand?"
Chen Shu was stunned when he heard this.
Actually, a long time ago, he had a vague feeling that Xiao Xia might like him.
Even though she later accepted her younger brother's advances.
But sometimes the way she looked at me seemed a little off.
However, she had been carefully hiding it all along.
Why are you suddenly being so direct?
Is it because of this experience after the disaster?
Or is it because of her special physical condition, causing her brain to become somewhat rigid?
Just as Chen Shu was thinking, Xiao Xia suddenly reached out and grabbed Chen Shu's hand.
Chen Shu was stunned.
The next second, Chen Shu felt a slight tremor in his heart.
Her hands were so cold they didn't feel like they were alive.
Chen Shu sighed inwardly, but did not shake him off.
Instead, he took Xiao Xia's hand and walked outside.
When Chen Shu led Xiao Xia out of the research room, all the staff outside were stunned.
They had never seen Minister Chen so close to any woman.
Several young female researchers looked astonished, their eyes filled with disappointment and envy.
"Who is that? How come Minister Chen is... so close to her?" a researcher with short hair muttered.
“A completely unfamiliar face. Could she be Minister Chen’s girlfriend?” Another female researcher wearing glasses pushed up her glasses, her tone bitter.
Whispers spread through the office area outside the research lab.
These female researchers felt a mix of emotions.
The most eligible bachelor in the base right now is Minister Chen Shu.
Minister Chen, as the most sought-after eligible bachelor in the base, is not only highly qualified and of high status, but also a rare young and handsome man.
As one of the leader's earliest subordinates, he and Fatty Sun held almost unparalleled positions in the base.
Even Chief of the General Staff Li Zecheng and First Army Commander Wu Ming are less experienced than them.
Not to mention that the Equipment Department, headed by Chen Shu, is one of the most important departments for the rejuvenation of China.
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