To be honest, Nguyen Thanh An was very tired.
Since she started pursuing Zhou Ziqi, it hasn't even been a few days, and she has already tested the limits of life and death several times.
Not interesting enough? Go to hell.
If you're not smart enough, die.
Not obedient enough, go to hell.
Whenever Ruan Qing'an thinks of this, he feels that the original female protagonist Jia Lan's cheat ability is really outrageous, that she can actually be with Zhou Ziqi.
037: [...Actually, Jia Lan was also ultimately tricked and killed.]
Ruan Qing'an remained silent: ...Zhou Ziqi, you truly are worthy of your name.
At this moment, facing Zhou Ziqi's smiling phoenix eyes, Ruan Qing'an remained silent for a moment before saying, "Actually, even without the apocalypse, there was a dark side before, you should understand, boss, right?"
"Some operate in the shadows, handling shady matters for the wealthy and powerful, much like mercenaries."
Ruan Qing'an lowered her head, her soft voice slightly hoarse: "I have no memories of my childhood, and I don't know where my parents are. From the time I started to remember things, I was in a dark and dreary training ground, undergoing all kinds of training. It was a very boring period."
“When I was assigned a task, I would go without asking why. I just did the task. Even if I was hired, I was only responsible for following the employer’s orders. I didn’t leave until the end of the world came and the organization was destroyed.”
She spoke with such sincerity and earnestness that she resembled a dagger trained by a secret organization, her performance remarkably realistic.
If 037 hadn't known the truth, he would have been fooled by her.
A perfectly ordinary amnesiac orphan was turned into an assassin for a mysterious organization, something 037 didn't even know where to begin complaining about.
Zhou Ziqi narrowed his upturned phoenix eyes and looked at Ruan Qing'an with a scrutinizing gaze. After a long while, he finally smiled and said, "No wonder little Ruan is so skilled. It turns out she has been training since she was a child."
"The boss is quite skilled too."
Just as Ruan Qing'an finished speaking, her delicate chin was suddenly pinched by the man's slender fingers. Zhou Ziqi, who was much taller than her, lowered his head and looked at her with affection.
But ironically, it reminded Ruan Qingan of a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, with beautiful patterns, yet capable of biting its prey with its venomous fangs.
Zhou Ziqi was such a person.
Before Ruan Qing'an could continue thinking, a voice interrupted her.
"Xiao Ruan, look up at me."
Ruan Qing'an subconsciously looked up and met Zhou Ziqi's eyes. There was a twisted smile of excitement in his eyes, as if he had been pleased to the extreme. He was like an addict, feeling a thrill that made his nerves tremble. He seemed to be addicted.
Zhou Ziqi's fingertips couldn't help but caress the delicate skin, making it almost turn red from his touch.
As Zhou Ziqi was looked at by those leaden gray eyes, his smile grew wider and wider. He even leaned down and rested his head on Ruan Qing'an's shoulder, unable to stop laughing—he had found a very interesting person!
Like a blank sheet of paper, like a long knife.
Let him apply his favorite eye color.
Zhou Ziqi raised the corners of his eyes and said in a soft voice, "Xiao Ruan, pick up the knife—and then, give me a stab."
"...Boss, your safety is the top priority."
Her hand had already gripped the hilt of the Tang sword, but she immediately stopped after hearing Zhou Ziqi's words.
Hearing Ruan Qing'an's tone of refusal, Zhou Ziqi smiled.
"Then, should I cut myself?"
"knew."
Without any hesitation, Ruan Qing'an gripped the knife handle with her other hand and slashed it down at her arm without even blinking. But just before she made contact, Zhou Ziqi's hand was already on top of hers.
The sharp blade sliced his hand, and as blood slid down his arm, Zhou Ziqi suddenly pulled the petite girl into his arms. Despite his injured hand, he squinted his eyes with pleasure, his bloodied fingertips sliding down her spine little by little.
It was as if he were touching his own knife.
Just like Ruan Qing'an often wiped his Tang sword.
【Affection Level: 30】
Zhou Ziqi smiled contentedly, "No need, my knife should be intact and beautiful—by the way, when we get back I'll change you into some nice clothes, and the hand that holds the knife must be well protected too."
"Understood, boss."
Ruan Qing'an did not resist, but buried her head in Zhou Ziqi's arms, feeling the large hand stroking her back.
037: [Holy crap, finally some progress!]
Are you sure?
Ruan Qing'an chuckled to himself. To him, Zhou Ziqi was simply touching a knife, much like how some people like to inlay beautiful gems on the hilt of a knife and adorn it with a gorgeous scabbard.
But... it's okay, this is just the beginning.
The girl smiled, but her eyes held the same madness as the man's. Falling in love with the owner of the "weapon" was more painful than the "weapon" itself.
As night deepened, flames crackled and burned among the withered branches. Ruan Qing'an knelt on a soft "carpet" woven from vines, while the tall, slender man lay sideways, his head resting on her lap.
Zhou Ziqi's fluffy head rubbed against her waist, and Ruan Qing'an subconsciously pushed him away: "Boss, do you really have to sleep like this?"
"Little Ruan is being naughty, don't move."
Zhou Ziqi found a comfortable angle for himself.
Seeing this, Ruan Qing'an sighed again. However, this was a huge improvement compared to before. At least Zhou Ziqi still trusted her now, unlike before when he was wary of her even when resting.
...
The next day, the mutated plant, which had blocked out the sky, gradually unfurled its branches and leaves, and dappled sunlight filtered through the gaps.
Ruan Qing'an slowly opened her eyes and realized that she was already sleeping in a hammock. It was probably Zhou Ziqi who carried her up there last night. After waking up, she subconsciously gripped her knife.
The sleepiness in his eyes lasted only a moment before he became instantly awake.
"Tsk, I'd love to see what Xiao Ruan looks like when she's half asleep."
With Zhou Ziqi's lewd teasing ringing in her ears, Ruan Qing'an kept a blank face. Even when this scoundrel wasn't going crazy, his personality was still terrible.
Seeing that his little Ruan looked sullen after waking up, Zhou Ziqi felt no guilt whatsoever for provoking Ruan Qing'an so early in the morning. He raised his hand and poked her chubby cheeks, his eyes narrowing.
"Alright, alright, little Ruan, be good."
"Get up quickly, finish the last task and then go back."
Ruan Qing'an then raised his head: "What mission?"
After helping her up, Zhou Ziqi said, "If nothing unexpected happens, there should be a secret laboratory in S City. As one of the first cities to experience the outbreak, and with the most unique and powerful mutated plants, there are quite a few secrets here."
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