As the elevator doors opened and Zhou Ziqi stepped inside, Ruan Qingan followed. The slowly closing elevator doors blocked the view from the outside. In the enclosed, narrow space, only the sound of their intertwined breaths remained, creating a sense of peaceful tranquility.
A tall, slender man in a white lab coat leaned against the elevator wall. His well-defined knuckles and long, slender hands were in his pockets, and his straight spine was slightly bent forward.
It looks like a fine bow and arrow, very beautiful.
After closing the distance between himself and Ruan Qing'an, Zhou Ziqi half-closed his eyes, concealing the intense lust in them, and sighed softly, "Little Ruan is always so dull, but how come she's so clever at times like this?"
"What's wrong, Mr. Zhou?"
Ruan Qing'an was startled and subconsciously looked up at him, only to be suddenly met with a pair of dark, narrow phoenix eyes. The thick, dark emotions within them were like intertwined vines, binding her.
For some reason, she felt a sense of relief at having escaped death. Ruan Qing'an's eyes flickered slightly, and she hurriedly looked away.
Zhou Ziqi didn't explain the reason, but lowered his eyes and the smile on his lips widened a bit—his Xiao Ruan should be glad because she was willing to follow him, otherwise... he just wanted to break her legs and carry her away.
How could love from a madman possibly leave any room for doubt?
'bite--'
With a crisp sound, the elevator doors opened, and they arrived at the underground research lab. The once messy passageway had been cleaned up without a trace.
Zhou Ziqi stepped out of the elevator first, and under the dim light at the top of the corridor, the dark circles under his eyes became even more obvious.
His already slender body appeared somewhat frail.
Before Zhou Ziqi could sway slightly, Ruan Qing'an stepped forward to support him. Even the long sword she always carried was slung across her waist, and she supported Zhou Ziqi's arms with both hands.
Zhou Ziqi pressed half of his body against the girl's petite body, his face close to Ruan Qing'an's beautiful profile, and he intentionally or unintentionally moved closer to her small and soft earlobe.
The warm breath made the tips of her ears turn red.
Ruan Qing'an turned her head away nervously and whispered, "Mr. Zhou, it itches... Could you... could you move away a little?"
"But I'm too tired to go on, Xiao Ruan."
Zhou Ziqi's voice was low, husky, and sexy. When he became drowsy, it murmured as if he had bewitched someone.
Upon hearing this, Ruan Qing'an frowned: "Mr. Zhou, actually my body can still hold up. Although I have some problems, there is no need to rush. You... you don't need to make a special injection for me in such a short time."
"Besides, I've also spent some time in your research lab, Mr. Zhou. I know how troublesome research and development is, and even with your superhuman physical abilities—"
Okay, okay.
Zhou Ziqi interrupted her, his narrow phoenix eyes filled with laughter, and pinched Ruan Qing'an's chubby cheeks: "At least you were still in a state of life or death at the time, so it would have been best if you could hurry up."
“My little Ruan is so stupid and poor. Without me, she might starve to death on the road to the underworld if she goes down there alone.”
"I--"
The petite girl wanted to argue in a muffled tone, but seeing the dark circles under Zhou Ziqi's eyes, she could only purse her rosy lips and remain silent, sulking as she helped him toward the research lab.
Zhou Ziqi has always been a workaholic, so he specially designed a rest room in his research lab.
Even the break room is decorated in a very minimalist style, with only simple black and white colors, just like the research room outside. It's extremely simple, with a black bed, built-in wardrobe, and nothing else.
—Yet, amidst this minimalist style, some snacks are casually placed, while newly crafted jewelry sits on the empty table, and various little dresses hang to the side. The two strange styles blend together perfectly.
These are all traces left by Ruan Qing'an: her favorite snacks, the jewelry Zhou Ziqi casually promised, and the little dress from the "Miracle Ruan Ruan's Travel Base"...
At some point, she became an integral part of his life.
Ruan Qing'an was in a daze, but Zhou Ziqi seemed not to notice anything: "If you're here, I'll go take a nap."
"Huh? Oh, okay."
She came to her senses and supported Zhou Ziqi's body and arm. Ruan Qing'an helped him to the bedside. The man seemed boneless and fell straight down. She was pulled and fell into Zhou Ziqi's arms, his long arms restraining her waist.
Zhou Ziqi held her tightly, almost confining her to this small space, like a plant drawing nourishment from a plant.
"Mr. Zhou, you—"
"Shhh."
Zhou Ziqi's voice grew softer and softer: "Don't go, I just want to hug you, really... I want to get some sleep."
In the lounge, only the man's low, hoarse murmurs remained. Ruan Qing'an's hand, which was pressed against his chest, paused—because Zhou Ziqi had really fallen asleep. He seemed to be extremely exhausted. Ruan Qing'an looked at the dark circles under his eyes and his tightly furrowed brows, even in his sleep.
Whether it was during her busy research and development period or the time she was away from the base, these were the busiest times for Zhou Ziqi.
Rather than saying I can't rest, it's more accurate to say I'm numbing myself.
Ruan Qing'an sighed softly, her fingertips tracing the man's handsome, androgynous features, her eyes half-closed: "Rest well, my Mr. Zhou."
"Xiao Ruan..."
In his sleep, he seemed to sense something and murmured something.
...
Meanwhile, at the Third Human Base, in the outer area.
In the cramped and cluttered room, a middle-aged man in a vest was luxuriously smoking, sitting in a chair with his legs crossed: "Are you the person that young lady recommended to rent this room?"
"Hmm, where does she live?"
Standing opposite him was the tall and slender Shi Yi. He frowned and looked around, as if he was scrutinizing something.
His Qing'an ran away with Zhou Ziqi. If it weren't for the fear of making her angry, Shi Yi would have liked to control the mutated plant and tear the place down. Zhou Ziqi was also a troublesome guy. He couldn't be killed, and his pitiful act was so familiar that Shi Yi wanted to punch him.
—He used the same trick when he begged Nguyen Thanh An to take him away!
But there was nothing Shiyi could do. When Ruan Qing'an got into trouble, it was Zhou Ziqi who was busy making a virus inhibitor and managed to get him out of danger. His Qing'an was always soft-hearted, and Zhou Ziqi was the target of the mission...
Thinking of this, Shiyi couldn't help but pinch her brow; even her mechanical brain felt pain in a human-like way.
Meanwhile, the shady real estate agent, who was smoking a cigarette, was flipping through the rental records. He said, "Miss, you've already called me beforehand. I'll help you with your rental, but it definitely won't be next to you, since I'm still receiving money from Mr. Zhou."
"Alright, I'll show you this room."
The shady agent took out the key and waved to Shiyi: "Let's go, go and see if it suits your taste."
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