Chapter 112 I'll drag Gu Baobao down to hell even if it means death.
In the provincial capital, the atmosphere in that secluded bungalow was completely different.
Su Xiaoyu was wearing that floral dress, her hair was loose, and her carefully applied makeup was distorted with excitement. She paced back and forth barefoot on the ground like a restless female beast.
"Why?! Chen Yongkang, tell me why!"
She stopped abruptly, pointed at Chen Yongkang, who was sitting in a chair slowly sipping tea, and said in a shrill voice.
"She's just a country girl! She's lucky enough to know a few folk remedies! Why can't she be brought down? Why did those two good-for-nothings, Liu Jianguo and Zhao Dezhu, fall so quickly? Didn't you say it was foolproof?!"
Chen Yongkang put down his teacup and glanced at her.
The look in his eyes lacked the usual intimacy and perfunctoriness; it was filled only with cold indifference, even a hint of impatience.
"Watch your attitude, Comrade Su Xiaoyu."
His voice wasn't loud, but it was like shards of ice.
"The matter didn't work out because the person you hired was too stupid and impatient, and it's also your own fault for being too flamboyant beforehand, leaving evidence against you. What's the use of yelling at me?"
Su Xiaoyu was provoked by his cold attitude and became even more reckless in her speech:
"I was too flamboyant? Didn't you tell me to stir things up? Didn't you tell me to gossip with my girlfriends? Now that things have gone wrong, you want to distance yourself from it?!"
Chen Yongkang's eyes sharpened:
"Su Xiaoyu! You need evidence to back up your claims! When did I ever instruct you? I'm just acting as an older brother who cares about his comrades."
I was just listening to your opinions about Comrade Gu Baobao. You acted inappropriately yourself, got caught red-handed, and now you want to implicate others?
He stood up, walked up to Su Xiaoyu, looked down at her, and spoke in a very low voice, but with a strong sense of threat:
"Don't forget, what is your status now? You're someone who was expelled from the cultural troupe, has a tainted record, and only has food and lodging here because of me."
I can let you stay, or I can make you... disappear without a trace. Your mother, who's in jail waiting for her turn, can't protect you.
Su Xiaoyu was terrified by the undisguised ruthlessness in his eyes. She took a step back, her face pale and her whole body trembling.
"What...what do you want to do?"
I want you to behave yourself.
Chen Yongkang twitched the corners of his mouth, a smile devoid of warmth.
"Things are getting tense lately. You stay right here in this room, don't go anywhere, and don't see anyone. Otherwise..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning was clear.
Su Xiaoyu slumped to the ground, watching Chen Yongkang turn and leave the bedroom. Overwhelmed by immense fear and resentment.
She bit her lip hard until she tasted blood.
Gu Baobao...it's all because of you!
It's all because of you!
That's how I ended up in this predicament!
Even our last resort has become so terrifying!
She won't let her get away with this!
Even if it means mutual destruction, she'll drag Gu Baobao down to hell with her!
Chen Yongkang, his face grim, walked to a corner of the living room and took out a small, unmarked metal box from a very hidden compartment.
Inside was a miniature telegraph machine, a rare treasure for its time, along with several codebooks.
He skillfully adjusted the frequency, put on his headphones, and began to tap the buttons quickly and silently.
Strings of encrypted radio waves pierced through the deep night, flying towards the unknown distance.
After doing all this, he put the transmitter back into the hidden compartment, restored it to its original state, walked to the window, and lit a cigarette.
The smoke blurred his face.
The island area can't be touched for now, but the F country... that route should already be activated, right?
Gu Baobao, your good luck is about to come to an end.
The night conceals too many secrets, and also harbors a new storm.
In the courtyard, Gu Baobao finished her research, which had lasted for dozens of hours in the space. Although she was exhausted, her eyes were bright.
She carefully organized the detailed plans for the preliminary domestic and export versions of the health pills, as well as notes on several key improvements to the antibiotic manufacturing process, and put them away.
Back in the room, all was quiet outside.
Only the faint sound of distant waves and Gu Dongguo's suppressed, rhythmic snoring could be heard from the main room.
She lay in bed, staring at the dark roof, her mind unusually clear.
Tomorrow, we will officially discuss cooperation with Huo Zheng.
The day after tomorrow, the working group may begin to expand the trial of the hemostatic powder.
Soon, she will embark on a journey to France.
The future seemed bright, but she knew that the venomous snakes lurking in the shadows had never left.
But so what?
She turned over, closed her eyes, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.
She possesses a spiritual spring, a system, medical skills and knowledge that are ahead of her time, and bargaining chips that she is gradually gaining in her hands.
And then there's... a guy who, despite being impulsive and straightforward, seems to genuinely care about her.
There is ample time.
We'll see.
The next day, just as dawn was breaking, Gu Baobao woke up.
I slept soundly in the space and felt completely refreshed.
She changed into a pure white short-sleeved T-shirt and black jogger pants from her wardrobe, a set specifically for exercise; the fabric was soft and breathable.
It has excellent elasticity and is definitely considered outlandish clothing in this era, but fortunately the style is simple and the color is plain.
Health is the foundation of everything, and it is also the foundation for her to make a living, conduct research, and accumulate merit in this era.
Good physical fitness is essential to withstand high-intensity work and various challenges that may arise in the future.
She decided to pick up her morning exercise routine again, without fail.
Her thick, black hair was neatly tied into a high bun, revealing her smooth forehead and graceful neck.
I looked at myself in the full-length mirror in the room. Hmm, I looked neat, capable, and full of energy.
She pushed open the door and went out. As soon as she looked up, she saw Lu Zhanming standing not far from her door.
He was dressed in his military uniform meticulously, his posture ramrod straight, and it was impossible to tell how long he had been standing there.
Hearing the door open, he immediately turned around. His deep eyes shone brightly in the dim morning light, filled with undisguised focus and... something that made Gu Baobao's heart skip a beat.
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