In the quiet corridor, Xiao Wujie stood tall by the window, his eyes deep and distant.
Behind him, Lu Zhufeng crossed his arms and looked out the window with him.
"Don't go to Lao Heishan this time. Stay here and help me look after them."
After a moment, Xiao Wujie's eyes flickered slightly, and he spoke in a calm voice.
"no!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhufeng's calm expression instantly changed, and he refused without hesitation.
Hearing his extremely forceful tone, Xiao Wujie couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
Noticing Xiao Wujie's gaze, Lu Zhufeng subconsciously shrank his neck, his eyes flickered slightly, and he softened his tone, still speaking in a low voice:
“You know what kind of place Laoheishan is. You also have health problems. If an emergency happens, you might not be able to react in time.”
"We have our men here, along with Miss Chu's men and those Shadow Blade elites stationed here, so there shouldn't be any major problems."
"Besides, Vito Rosso isn't a fool. He wouldn't be so naive as to use the same trick twice after already using it once."
Xiao Wujie gently pressed his shoulder and spoke earnestly: His long eyelashes fluttered slightly.
“Listen to me, we’re keeping you here not just so you can look after them.”
"I understand everything you're saying. Don't worry, there won't be any problems with my sister by my side."
“Vito Rosso naturally doesn’t have the energy or ability to act again, but the people behind him might not be.”
"Although the number of those who remain is sufficient and their quality is good, they may not be able to play such a significant role once they encounter a true master."
"I need someone who can keep things under control and help me guard the rear, so that Yunmo can recover from his injuries in peace, and at the same time, keep the two reagents safe, barring any unforeseen circumstances."
"In addition, during the days I'm away, you must do everything in your power to track down Vito Rosso's true form, and also push forward the investigation into the identity of the person behind it all."
“There are many things that need to be done by you, and your staying is also helping me in another way.”
Lu Zhufeng was slightly taller than Xiao Wujie. Xiao Wujie placed one hand on his shoulder, tilted his head slightly, and looked directly into his eyes, his gaze deep and serious.
Meeting his deep eyes, Lu Zhufeng hesitated for a moment before opening his mouth again, but was interrupted by Xiao Wujie raising his hand.
He turned around, his deep gaze fixed on the vast sky outside the window, slightly dazed.
She then turned her head to look at Lu Zhufeng, her eyes filled with complex emotions that Lu Zhufeng couldn't understand, and spoke softly:
"Old Lu, I don't have much time left..."
His pupils suddenly contracted, and Lu Zhufeng abruptly reached out and grabbed his shoulder, his eyes filled with fine red blood vessels.
"Explain yourself! What do you mean?"
What he hated most was Xiao Wujie speaking about life-or-death issues in a mysterious and cryptic manner without batting an eye.
The problems that were suffocating them, when spoken by him, the person involved, seemed to carry an air of insignificance and ethereal emptiness.
With his eyes slightly lowered, Xiao Wujie hugged his other arm with one hand, his body contracting, adding a touch of fragility to his otherwise aloof and otherworldly demeanor.
"When I first came to the capital, both Sister Qingyi and Ye Jinyu said that my body would probably enter the terminal stage of what ordinary people call an incurable disease within six months to a year."
"I first arrived in March, and now it is October, the half-year period has come to an end."
Noticing Lu Zhufeng's sudden tightening grip on his shoulders, Xiao Wujie frowned slightly and spoke again:
"Because the new drug that Sister Qingyi and Ye Jinyu jointly developed has worked on my illness, the time limit will naturally be extended."
"But as you know, winter will arrive in a month or two, and winter is not easy for me to get through..."
Startled, Lu Zhufeng loosened his grip slightly, his breathing becoming heavy and his eyes darkening.
Of course he knew how difficult winter was for Xiao Wujie. Back when Chu Liyue was still in Ice City, she would lock Xiao Wujie in the house for three months every winter, not allowing him to step out of the door.
During the five years Chu Liyue was away, those three months of winter were a nightmare for him.
Back then, Xiao Wujie's health was better than it is now, but every winter in the frigid city of Bingcheng, catching a cold, getting a fever, vomiting, and even coughing up blood were common occurrences.
He's lost count of how many times he's been in the ICU...
"Therefore, I need to speed things up, find out the rats hiding behind the scenes, and get rid of them as soon as possible."
"I want to have a peaceful winter."
His gaze drifted wistfully out the window, and he suddenly gave Lu Zhufeng a soft laugh, a laugh tinged with self-mockery and a complex, tender emotion:
"Things aren't like they used to be; I'm a little afraid of dying now..."
Strands of hair fell across his forehead, and the sunlight streaming through the window cast a shadow on Lu Zhufeng's face.
"good."
A moment later, a low, hoarse voice came from his mouth.
"but……"
His tone shifted abruptly, and he suddenly looked up, his eyes flashing with a fierce light as he stared intently into Xiao Wujie's eyes, gritting his teeth as he spoke:
"You'd better promise me how you'll get in safely and how you'll get out safely."
"If you ever do anything wrong—" I'll just quit.
The words were on the tip of his tongue, but he swallowed them back and said something else instead:
"Hurry up and chop that dog up, bring Lin Qingyi out, and have her heal you, you weakling, as soon as possible."
"Damn it, it's a good thing I didn't study medicine, otherwise with my imperial status, I could cure you in no time."
After saying that, he patted Xiao Wujie on the shoulder and then turned and left.
Watching his departing figure silently, a hint of tenderness flickered in Xiao Wujie's deep eyes.
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