After Si Beiling finished speaking, Song Guizhou's expression turned extremely ugly.
"Of course I am," he said sarcastically in a low voice. "Aren't you at the Wind Training Base?"
Anyone who has ever spent even a day at the training base knows that Song Guizhou and Yu Jiu'an are a couple.
Si Beiling knew, of course. In fact, he knew about their relationship from the very first day he stepped into the training base.
That's why he suspected that there were couples in the apocalypse. On the contrary, he had seen many couples, but only Song Guizhou and Yu Jiu'an were so well-known throughout the entire base.
Is this normal?
If you're really a couple, unless you have a strong desire to share, there's no need to publicize it to everyone.
As for the desire to share, Song Guizhou simply doesn't possess it.
Looking at the furious Song Guizhou, Si Beiling said in a deep voice:
"I don't care what you want to do."
"Yu Jiu'an is someone the old man entrusted to my care. I advise you to think carefully before you act."
...
Shi Xi was still figuring out how to get the key item, the mirror.
It can't be a small mirror; a full-length mirror is best.
When Ganmaoling made this request, Shi Xi remained silent for two seconds.
\"Sacred gold.\"
He was almost laughing in exasperation. "I might as well just find Snow White's stepmother's magic mirror."
With Song Guizhou around, he'd be lucky to find even a makeup mirror, let alone a full-length mirror.
At this moment, Shi Xi was in the trading market, carrying all his belongings, including ten level-one crystal cores.
Shi Xi's gaze swept around the various stalls, and she found that there were no vendors selling such useless things as mirrors.
Just as he was about to head home, he suddenly heard a somewhat familiar male voice.
He turned his head and saw that it was Xue Yushang.
Compared to last time, the opponent's aura was significantly stronger this time.
It seems that Xue and Shang have successfully broken through to the third level of lightning-type superpowers.
"Congratulations," Shi Xi said.
Xue and Shang walked to Shi Xi's side.
"I went to look for you." Xue Yushang looked down at Shi Xi, "But you happened to go out with Si Beiling that day."
He successfully broke through that night, expecting Shi Xi to be there, but she just gave him a glass of water and left.
The next day, when he took the crystal core to find Shi Xi, he learned from other people that Shi Xi had gone on a mission.
Shi Xi glanced at him and suddenly asked, "Do you have a mirror at home?"
"...A mirror?" Xue Yushang paused, thought carefully, and then shook his head. "No."
Hearing Xue Yushang's answer, Shi Xi was not surprised. After all, mirrors were not necessities. In the apocalypse, it was difficult to even survive, let alone notice such a small detail.
"Do you need a mirror?" Xue asked.
It wasn't until Shi Xi brought up the issue that he realized he hadn't actually seen a mirror in the base.
"Mmm," Shi Xi said, "I feel really uncomfortable not looking in the mirror after a shower."
"I know where there should be a mirror," Xue Yushang said after a moment's thought.
\"where?\"
"Si Beiling's family." Xue Yushang frowned.
"...Hmm...ah?" How did you know about this?
Shi Xi looked surprised, squinted, and looked him up and down.
"..." Xue Yushang paused for two seconds before catching up with Shi Xi's train of thought, gritting his teeth as he said, "It's not what you think."
"Si Beiling's house used to be a Western-style guesthouse; I lived there for a while."
"I kept a mirror in my closet, but it's been so long, I don't know if it's still there."
After a pause, Xue Yushang recalled the gossip circulating in the base and couldn't help but speak.
"...I heard you have a good relationship with Si Beiling, why don't you just ask him for it?"
The most widely circulated version of the gossip is that Old Yu gave Shi Xi to him as his wife, using the entire wind training base as his dowry.
Xue Yushang's words were automatically translated into Shi Xi's mind as—
I heard you've gotten on Si Beiling's good side. Why don't you just ask him for help?
"It's not that good." Shi Xi waved her hand.
He didn't deny that Si Beiling was his sugar daddy, but Shi Xi felt that their relationship was far from being at the point where Si Beiling would give her anything if she asked.
Where does he get such a big face?
"..." Xue and Shang naturally knew that rumors were not to be believed.
After all, everyone at the training base knows that Yu Jiu'an has a boyfriend, and Song Guizhou and Yu Jiu'an have a very good relationship. Given the current situation, a breakup is unlikely.
He only asked that question because he happened to find out that Si Beiling lived next door when he was looking for Shi Xi... and Si Beiling had taken Shi Xi with him on both missions.
In any case, when he was outside the base, he heard many people with superpowers say that Si Beiling was a strong person who liked to work alone.
Unruly, reclusive, and difficult to win over are the words most often used to describe him; even a third-tier superhuman who wanted to become his subordinate was rejected.
The reason given was that he didn't want to bring along any burdens.
"...Then why did he take you on the mission?"
Xue Yushang glanced at Shi Xi, "I heard that Si Beiling never lets anyone ride in his car."
Si Beiling's current car is one he modified himself, and he doesn't allow anyone else to ride in it.
Why else could it be? Because he wanted to get close to Song Guizhou.
Shi Xi complained inwardly.
"Of course, it's my father's dying wish." Shi Xi shrugged. "What if we don't complete the mission?"
"He can't possibly treat me like a pampered servant, can he?"
...
Meanwhile, Si Beiling was looking at Captain Zheng's investigation report at his desk, his dark eyes calm and collected.
There should have been two reports.
One copy was from Yu Jiu'an, and the other from Song Guizhou.
But there was only one set in front of him.
—It belongs to Song Guizhou.
Song Guizhou's investigation report was spotless, and his resume was impeccable. Apart from being an orphan and suddenly dropping out of school near graduation, there was nothing unusual about him.
Si Beiling looked up at Captain Zheng, "What about Yu Jiu'an?"
"Sorry," Captain Zheng said, "we couldn't find it."
He didn't know why Si Beiling would ask him to do this. Of course, he could also tell that Si Beiling wasn't worried about Yu Jiu'an, but about Song Guizhou.
Captain Zheng thought to himself, what is there to worry about regarding Song Guizhou?
Si Beiling threw down the report in his hand, turned his chair and looked out the window. Through the glass, he saw Shi Xi return.
What do you think is the relationship between Yu Jiu'an and Song Guizhou?
Si Beiling tapped his long fingers on the table and looked at Captain Zheng.
Without hesitation, Captain Zheng replied, "A young couple."
This is as obvious as a lice on a bald man's head.
"Did Yu Jiu'an say that?" Si Beiling asked again.
Captain Zheng fell into deep thought. Yu Jiu'an rarely appeared in public due to his poor health. He had been living in a sanatorium since he started working for Old Master Yu.
He had previously visited the sanatorium with Old Master Yu, but only stayed for a few minutes before Song Guizhou kicked him out on the grounds that he needed to rest.
...
Captain Zheng still remembers that Old Yu's face was full of worry at the time, as if he was particularly concerned about Yu Jiu'an.
He offered a few words of comfort from the side, "With a boyfriend like that, Mr. Yu, you don't need to worry so much."
However, Old Yu remained silent for a long time with a complex expression, finally closing his eyes and sighing deeply, "I hope so."
He was moved by how much Old Master Yu loved his son. With Song Guizhou's healing ability, he didn't understand what Old Master Yu had to worry about.
Pulling his thoughts away from his memories, Captain Zheng hesitated for a few seconds, "...Yu Jiu'an definitely didn't say that."
However, although he never said it, he never denied it either.
Isn't this just tacit agreement?
Captain Zheng thought to himself.
Si Beiling didn't say anything. He watched as Shi Xi took out the key from her body, opened the door, and entered the house, until the wooden door was slowly closed.
Song Guizhou had drawn all the curtains in the building next door last night, blocking not only the sunlight but also his view.
...
As soon as Shi Xi opened the door, she saw Song Guizhou sitting on the sofa.
He lay sprawled on the sofa, radiating a gloomy and dejected aura, his eyes staring blankly at the ceiling, looking like a giant doll.
Exquisite and beautiful, yet cold and lifeless.
"Why are you back? Are you feeling unwell?"
Shi Xi frowned. He remembered that Song Guizhou had told him that he was going out this morning and might not be back by noon.
How come you got back earlier than him?
Upon hearing Shi Xi's voice, Song Guizhou felt as if he had been infused with a soul, and in an instant, he came to life.
He looked up and gave Shi Xi a gentle smile. "Their injuries aren't serious. I'll come back as soon as I'm healed."
"What would you like to eat, Xiao An? I'll go cook." Song Guizhou said, standing up as he rolled up his sleeves and asked.
In the morning, the base distributed supplies, and he brought back a piece of pork and some vegetables, along with two kilograms of rice for each household. These supplies were enough for them to eat for a week.
Shi Xi glanced at the ingredients on the coffee table, thought for a couple of seconds, and said, "Braised pork and shredded potatoes. Not too much rice, I'm not very hungry."
As soon as he finished speaking, he noticed that Song Guizhou's gaze had fallen on his bulging pockets.
Looking at Song Guizhou's expression, Shi Xi knew that he was curious about what was in her pocket.
So he simply took out a glass bottle from his pocket and handed it to Song Guizhou, saying, "Floral water. I saw it for sale, so I bought a bottle."
This bottle of stuff costs him eight level-one crystal cores. Fortunately, Xue Yushang gave him the ten level-two crystal cores he had promised earlier, so Shi Xi wasn't in too much pain.
Seemingly surprised that it was floral water, Song Guizhou showed an expression of astonishment before slowly taking it.
"Thank you, Xiao An."
Shi Xi patted his shoulder, "Spray it on often, it repels mosquitoes."
Song Guizhou smiled, his slightly cool hand covering Shi Xi's hand, stroking it a couple of times, then suddenly asked—
"Should we stay and keep an eye on things?"
Watching Song Guizhou cook?
Shi Xi was stunned for a moment. He remembered that Song Guizhou had complained about the strong smell of cooking oil in the kitchen, so he didn't want him to stay there.
Why are you suddenly being so uncooperative, willing to let him stay?
Shi Xi pondered for two seconds, then finally shook her head. "No."
"I'm going upstairs to rest," he said, pointing upstairs.
He wanted to continue his exploration.
"Alright." Song Guizhou replied with a smile, her fingers gripping the glass bottle tightly behind her back until the tips turned white.
...
Seeing that Song Guizhou had entered the kitchen and started preparing lunch, Shi Xi turned and went upstairs.
Their footsteps stopped at the door of Song Guizhou's room.
If I'm not mistaken, his file should be here.
He had asked Ganmaoling to confirm before leaving the registrar's office that there was no file for him there.
That means it has already been taken by someone else.
Before he can unlock the side story, he needs to prove his theory.
Shi Xi pressed down on the doorknob, making a soft sound as the door opened.
The sound of the range hood downstairs drowned out this sound, so it wasn't very noticeable.
Song Guizhou probably didn't hear it.
Shi Xi entered his room, which was laid out almost exactly like his own room, and Song Guizhou had tidied it up very neatly.
Shi Xi glanced around; there was nothing on the table.
Finally, his gaze fell on the white bedside table.
Shi Xi opened the cabinet and found a square iron box inside, which was locked, and there was more than one lock.
There are dozens of locks.
From top to bottom and from right to left, it was completely covered with locks.
At first glance, it looks like a hedgehog.
"…………" Shi Xi stared at the box speechlessly.
What's wrong with this box? Did it break some kind of law?
Just as he was about to take out the box.
Then I heard the sound of footsteps coming from downstairs.
Shi Xi stood up and realized that the voice had already reached the door.
The other party seemed to have a clear purpose, and without the slightest hesitation, headed straight in this direction.
Three seconds later.
'Snap—'
Oh no.
Song Guizhou is coming in!
[Shi Xi, what should we do?!] The fennec fox in her mind was trembling nervously, clutching its big ears.
"Tsk." Shi Xi said, "Cold salad, cucumber stir-fried with eggs."
...
The room door was opened.
They saw Shi Xi, shirtless, rummaging through the wardrobe, seemingly unaware that anyone was coming, with a startled expression on her face.
Song Guizhou was stunned.
"What are you doing? Why didn't you knock before coming in!" Shi Xi asked, both embarrassed and angry.
"Sorry." Song Guizhou paused, his eyes glued to Shi Xi as if glued to her. "I forgot to knock."
"But if I remember correctly..." He paused, then continued.
"This seems to be my room. Xiao An, what are you doing here?"
"..." Now it was Shi Xi's turn to be silent.
He turned around, grabbed the clothes from the bed, and put them over his head.
Song Guizhou's greedy gaze fell on the curves of his back and the ambiguous marks all over it.
The most obvious thing was the finger marks on his waist. Shi Xi's waist was slender, and he could just hold it with both hands. The two finger marks were placed in pairs on his waist, as if they had been branded.
Because Shi Xi has fair skin, it stands out especially under the lights.
The next second, the clothes blocked Song Guizhou's view.
"I came to find some clothes." Shi Xi turned around and looked at Song Guizhou. "Where did you put that shirt you washed the day before yesterday?"
Song Guizhou said, "It's on the balcony; I haven't had time to bring it in yet."
"Oh." Upon hearing this, Shi Xi went straight to the balcony and took down the clothes without even checking if they were hers.
"Why did you suddenly come here?" he asked.
"The apron isn't dry yet," Song Guizhou said. "I'll change into something darker."
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