Hearing Xie Qi's sudden teasing, Lu Ze felt his cheeks suddenly heat up, and his fear disappeared. He explained anxiously: "No...no, you know that's not what I meant. I can also help you. I said I would...protect you."
The last three words were spoken so softly that they were almost inaudible, because he knew in his heart that he had not fulfilled his promise and had not protected Xie Qi, but was instead protected by Xie Qi.
Seeing that Lu Ze was in a low mood, Xie Qi reached out and grabbed Lu Ze's arm without saying a word, and pulled him into the bathtub with force.
Unprepared, Lu Ze involuntarily fell forward. By the time he realized what was happening, he was already soaking wet and kneeling on top of Xie Qi. He stared at Xie Qi with wide eyes, his face filled with astonishment, as if he couldn't believe what was happening before his eyes.
But Xie Qi just smiled and looked at Lu Ze, and said calmly: "Let me tell you a secret."
"What?"
"Actually, those zombies won't attack me at all. They can't sense my presence. If I go down there, I'll just be besieging them unilaterally. But if you go down there, it'll be different. They'll definitely surround you. I'll be worried."
When Lu Ze heard this, he subconsciously put his hand on Xie Qi's chest.
"What? You suspect I'm a zombie?"
“No…no.”
Xie Qi smiled and continued to explain: "Actually, it's because of the serum in my body that this happens. Don't worry, I'm a human being and I have a heartbeat."
"Serum? So your blood..."
"Yeah, but it's not perfect yet. Maybe we can develop the final version once we get to the base, but I don't know how long it will take."
"Will developing an antidote for the virus harm you?"
"What if I say yes?" Xie Qi's voice was so soft that it seemed like it would disappear with the wind.
When Lu Ze heard this, his face turned pale instantly, and he said anxiously: "Then... then don't go back to the base, you can't go back to the base..."
Xie Qi looked at the flustered Lu Ze, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He quickly explained, "I just lied to you. Don't worry, there's no danger. I'll find Professor Wu. He and my grandfather are close friends, and he'll take care of me. It's just a blood draw, no big deal."
After hearing this, Lu Ze's worries were slightly relieved. He raised his head and looked into Xie Qi's eyes. After hesitating for a moment, he finally asked, "Then why are you telling me this?"
Xie Qi's expression was somewhat complicated. He lowered his head slightly, avoiding Lu Ze's gaze. After a moment's silence, he said softly, "Because you are my captain."
This reason seemed a bit far-fetched, but it was the best answer Xie Qi could think of at the moment.
Only he himself knew that the real reason was far more complicated than this simple sentence. During the days he spent with Lu Ze, he had long discovered that Lu Ze had special feelings for him.
This kind of atmosphere also made him want to get closer to Lu Ze, but he didn't dare to go any further. After all, there was no future between the two of them.
And the words of comfort to Lu Ze seemed like empty words.
How could it be as simple as drawing blood? If that were the case, 948 wouldn't have let him take a biopsy. Xie Qi knew what the consequences would be if he returned to the base.
But if he told Lu Ze now, Lu Ze might stop him from returning to the base.
Hearing Xie Qi's words, Lu Ze froze for a moment. He thought he had made himself clear enough, so he hesitated and asked again, "Is that all?"
"…Um"
At this moment, the atmosphere in the room was extremely depressing, filled with unspeakable depression.
After a while, Lu Ze said, "I've put enough water in. I'm going out first."
As soon as Lu Ze finished speaking, he quickly stood up from the bathtub and pushed the door open without hesitation.
Xie Qi, lying in the bathtub, tilted his head back, his eyes gazing deeply at the blurry ceiling. His expression was filled with a deep sense of loneliness.
"Can I stay in this world after the mission is completed?"
948: "I'm sorry, host. The prerequisite for staying in this plane is that your body must be alive. However, this plane is special. If you want to complete your mission of saving the world, you must die."
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