Chapter 26 Returning Home
◎I have super powers◎
Gu Nian was "struck" awake, but she wasn't overly surprised. She'd always felt this way whenever the black line swallowed enough black fog.
After trying to feel it, I found that the black line had fallen into a deep sleep again. This time, it was devouring the pollution core in the growth stage, which would probably take more time to digest.
Zhong Xingchi's anxious voice came to my ears.
"Drive faster! I don't know what Gu Nian encountered in there. If I had known, I should have gone in with her." His voice was full of self-blame.
Gu Nian opened her eyes and found herself lying in the back seat of the car. She reached into her pocket and found the key she had taken from the pollution core was still there. She said, "I'm fine."
Zhong Xingchi looked back after hearing the sound and found that Gu Nian had already sat up on his own. He looked much more relaxed and asked quickly, "Do you feel any discomfort now?"
Gu Nian shook his head: "No."
She then briefly recounted what had happened to her inside the door, omitting the process of the black line swallowing the black fog. She only said that she was too tired and accidentally fainted.
Zhong Xingchi finally felt relieved after confirming it again and again.
Gu Nian asked, "Are we leaving now? Where's Song Tian?"
Zhong Xingchi smiled and nodded. "Yes, thanks to you this time, the military has taken over the Third Mental Hospital." As for Song Tian, he said with a strange look on his face, "He accidentally fell down the stairs and hit his head on his way out. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance. Don't worry, it's nothing serious."
Gu Nian: ...
I really don’t know whether to say Song Tian is unlucky or lucky.
She thought for a moment, then pulled out the key from her pocket. After a moment's deliberation, she said, "This is the key I found from that room. Including the one in the contaminated core, there are four in total."
Before she could finish her words, Zhong Xingchi shouted at Qi Kai, who was driving, "It was our people at the sanatorium who solved the core of the pollution this time. The pollutants should naturally belong to us. You, the Special Affairs Bureau, are not allowed to steal them!"
Qi Kai said helplessly, "Who said I was going to steal it? Besides, there are already regulations for this kind of thing. Any purifier who takes the initiative to enter the contaminated area to complete the task, under the premise of playing a significant role in resolving the core of the pollution, the pollutants will directly belong to the purifier. No one can steal this."
Zhong Xingchi was now satisfied. He chuckled and said to Gu Nian, "Did you hear that? You solved the core of the pollution this time. Of course the key is yours. Put it away quickly."
As he spoke, he grumbled, thinking that the contaminated core was truly cunning, hiding its weakness in a place no one else would have expected. If someone else had come, even with the key, they might not have figured it out and would have been doomed.
Gu Nian paused, finally put the key away, and solemnly thanked the two of them. They seemed to be bickering, but in fact they were explaining some rules that would benefit her.
Although this key was low-level, its function was truly unique: it could open a door that didn't exist. In other words, in the event of a pollution outbreak, this key would provide a safe haven, a haven. Its power was evident.
This was also why Gu Nian had taken the initiative to propose that deal. Anyone who could find the Third Mental Hospital to do business with must be either wealthy or noble, but Gu Nian felt that this deal was a good deal.
Zhong Xingchi and Qi Kai weren't stupid either, but even though they figured out the key's purpose, they had no intention of fighting for it. Instead, they proactively reminded her. Even if they hadn't told her, she wouldn't have given up the key, but Gu Nian appreciated the favor.
She thought for a moment and said, "For this mission, I only want these four keys. I don't want any other subsidies. Also, if you need my help, feel free to contact me."
Zhong Xingchi was not polite and said with a smile: "We have a life-long friendship. Don't worry, if that day really comes, I will definitely not be polite." Mainly because he felt that Gu Nian was smart, and if he couldn't make up his mind, he might be able to consult him.
Zhong Xingchi was a Purifier himself, so he didn't expect Gu Nian to help much. Instead, he teased Qi Kai, "This is a promise from a Purifier. You've made a fortune."
Qi Kai nodded and said bluntly, "You're right, I did make a lot of money. I can't stand your singing anymore, so I'll go find Gu Nian to cleanse myself."
Zhong Xingchi immediately became annoyed and wanted to clarify the matter.
It's fine to say he's not good at purification, but it's wrong to say he sings badly! If he hadn't sang with all his might at the last moment, this guy would have turned into a pool of liquid. How dare you despise him!
The car was noisy, but there was a sense of relief at having survived. They were already very lucky to have successfully escaped the contaminated area.
Gu Nian, who was sitting in the back row, couldn't help but laugh.
Amidst the noise, a cell phone suddenly rang. Gu Nian looked down and saw it was home. Seeing that it was almost twelve o'clock, she quickly picked up the phone.
Just as I was thinking about how to explain why I came home so late, I heard Mrs. Gu ask, "Is your dinner with your new colleagues over? Do you want me to pick you up?"
Gu Nian was stunned for a moment, and when she saw Zhong Xingchi in front of her constantly giving her eyes, she replied, "No need, my colleague will be driving me home soon. Mom, you don't have to wait for me, go to bed early."
Mrs. Gu on the other end of the phone gave a few more instructions before hanging up.
Zhong Xingchi hadn't dared to interrupt until the call was disconnected, so he quickly explained, "It must be the sanatorium that called your home. I previously reported your personal information. If there's an emergency, the center will usually help cover it up."
The global pollution situation hasn't been made public yet, and most ordinary people don't know about it. Not all of these people with special abilities have told their families the truth. Partly out of fear of worrying about them, and partly because such things are so uncontrollable, speaking out about them wouldn't do much except increase panic.
But the situation is different now, pollution cores are appearing more and more frequently.
Zhong Xingchi thought about the recent debate and felt a headache. After thinking for a while, he said to Gu Nian, "Although we psychics keep secrets from the outside world, we are allowed to reveal some information to our families. In the past, it was up to you to decide whether to tell them or not. But I suggest that you tell them sooner rather than later."
After all, Gu Nian hasn't completed the formal employment procedures yet, so he can't reveal more information.
Gu Nian nodded and said, "I will seriously consider it."
The car stopped in front of the community gate.
Before leaving, Zhong Xingchi asked Gu Nian if she wanted to extend her reporting time. After all, it had been agreed to be three days, but she had entered the contaminated area before she even checked in. Considering what had happened today, Zhong Xingchi said he could apply for a vacation for Gu Nian, allowing her to rest for a while before reporting back.
But in the end, Gu Nian refused and prepared to report on time.
After parting, Gu Nian returned home.
As soon as he got out of the elevator, he heard the sound of the door opening. Then Gu Bai poked his head out and saw that it was Gu Nian who came back. He turned his head and shouted inside: "Mom and Dad, Gu Nian is back!"
Then came Gu Ma's scolding: "Why are you calling me Gu Nian? That's your sister!"
Father Gu also scolded him: "You are an adult, can you be more serious?"
Gu Bai rolled his eyes. He was only two minutes younger than Gu Nian, okay? Just these two short minutes were the source of his lifelong hatred! But in the end, he changed his tone and said obediently, "Sister, you're back."
When Gu Nian entered the room, she deliberately raised her eyebrows at him and went into the house.
When Gu Bai came back after closing the door, she said seriously, "Let's have a meeting. I have something to say."
Gu's father and mother looked at each other and nodded seriously: "Okay."
Gu Bai couldn't help but roll his eyes again, but he still went to the utility room, then came out with a small foldable square table and a stack of small stools, placing them on the four sides.
The family of four sat on each side very seriously.
Gu Bai yawned and said, "Sister, it's late at night. Why can't we wait until tomorrow? I'm almost dying of sleep and I still have to work for the boss tomorrow."
Both Gu's father and mother looked over at the same time.
Gu Bai raised his hands in surrender: "Okay, okay, I won't say anything."
The three of them looked at Gu Nian, and then saw Gu Nian take out a bunch of keys from his pocket, put them on the small square table, and said seriously: "Everyone, choose one."
Gu Bai wanted to roll his eyes again, but he held it back under the glares of Gu's parents. The three of them reached out and each picked up a key, waiting for Gu Nian's next words.
Gu Nian looked around and asked, "Do you believe that super powers exist in this world?"
Gu's father and mother: ...
Gu Bai stood up directly: "Go take a shower and go to bed, sister, I'm really sleepy."
Gu Nian continued: "I have super powers."
Gu Dad, Gu Mom, Gu Bai: ...
Mother Gu couldn't help but ask worriedly, "Niannian, have you been under too much pressure at work lately? How about we take a break for a while? Isn't the new job even busier? Or maybe just forget it."
Dad Gu also looked over with concern.
Gu Bai wanted to say something but stopped himself. He wanted to say something but finally held himself back.
Well, Gu Nian was not very surprised by her family’s reaction. After all, when the abnormality first appeared, she did not think she had super powers, but felt that she had become a psychopath.
It’s impossible to explain it to them, the only way is to let them see it with their own eyes.
Gu Nian picked up the key left on the table and walked towards the nearest bedroom door. "Mom and Dad, come here. I have something to show you."
Gu's father and mother followed worriedly, and Gu Bai had an expression that said, "I want to see what you are going to do next," but in fact he was jogging to keep up very actively.
Standing in front of the bedroom door, Gu Nian confirmed: "This is Gu Bai's room, right?"
The three nodded.
Gu Nian locked the door first, then took out the key and gestured as he spoke: "Take out your own key, think of our family members, then insert the key and open the door."
Gu Bai was about to say, "You're kidding! This isn't our key!" Then he heard a click and the door opened. This key, which came from nowhere, actually opened the door!
Gu Nian signaled them not to rush, then went in to take a look, then quickly came out and looked at Gu's father: "Dad, why don't you try it first, but don't be afraid of what you see later. When I come out, I will explain it to you clearly."
Dad Gu took the key to open the door hesitantly, and with a click, the door opened again.
Dad Gu walked in and came out soon.
Then he said to Gu Ma with an unfathomable look on his face: "Okay, it's your turn."
Gu Ma went in and came out quickly.
Gu Bai was scratching his head while watching from the side. When it was finally his turn, he couldn't wait to go forward, opened the door with the key as well, and rushed in.
Then he was confused. He had clearly entered his bedroom, so why did he return to the living room?
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