Chapter 145 Merit Points Continue to Rise
The bathroom was filled with a faint smell of disinfectant.
She turned on the shower, adjusted the water temperature to a comfortable level, and made a splashing sound to create the appearance of someone taking a shower.
At the same time, with a thought, he disappeared from the misty water vapor and entered the absolutely safe spiritual spring space.
The space is always at a constant temperature and the air is fresh.
She couldn't wait to jump into the crystal-clear spring, which contained magical energy, and let the warm water envelop her tired body and mind.
The fatigue from the long flight, the tension of being in an unfamiliar environment, and the subtle awkwardness and excitement of being alone with Lu Zhanming in the room just now all slowly melted away under the cleansing of the spring water.
After soaking for about fifteen minutes, feeling completely relaxed with every pore open, she got up, dried herself with a soft towel, and went into the villa's bedroom.
The walk-in closet was filled with clothes that fit the aesthetics of the times. She chose a fragrance-free, natural moisturizer and carefully applied it to her face and body.
The girl in the mirror had radiant, glowing skin and clear eyes. Nourished by the spiritual spring and with the confidence that had gradually settled within her, she exuded a serene beauty.
After doing all this, she slipped out of the space and reappeared in the still-steaming bathroom.
I turned off the shower, dried my hair with the towel provided by the hotel, and then picked up the old-fashioned hair dryer hanging on the wall and started blowing it.
The hairdryer was quite noisy and the hot air was scalding, far less convenient than those from later generations, but she patiently dried her hair until it was about 70-80% dry.
She looked at herself in the mirror.
Her pink pajamas made her complexion look even more delicate, and her long hair, loose over her shoulders, was still damp with moisture.
This looks... a bit too casual?
She hesitated for a moment, then gave up on the idea of tying her hair up again; it would look strange if she tried too hard.
She took a deep breath and opened the bathroom door.
Lu Zhanming was sitting on the edge of the bed near the door, holding a notepad and pencil provided by the hotel, seemingly sketching some kind of route map.
He looked up immediately upon hearing the door open.
Under the warm yellow light, a girl who had just taken a bath walked out wrapped in soft pink clothes. Her long hair was slightly damp and draped over her shoulders, with tiny, glistening water droplets still adorning the ends.
Her cheeks were flushed a light pink from the steam, her eyes were bright, and she looked like a freshly peeled peach, exuding a clean and alluring aura.
Although the style of the pajamas was conservative, the soft fabric hugged her slender yet curvaceous figure.
Lu Zhanming felt a surge of heat rush to the top of his head, and his fingers gripping the pencil tightened suddenly, his knuckles turning white.
He almost abruptly looked away, his gaze fixed on the notepad in his hand.
His Adam's apple bobbed violently several times before he could barely suppress the sudden surge of untimely heat and palpitations.
"You're... all washed up?"
He heard his voice sound dry, even a little unnaturally hoarse.
"Um."
Gu Baobao responded, then awkwardly tugged at the hem of her pajamas, quickly walked to her bedside, and pulled back the covers.
It moved as quickly as a startled rabbit, darting inside and wrapping itself up tightly, leaving only its furry head and a pair of clear black and white eyes showing.
"I...I'm going to sleep now. Brother Zhanming, you should get some rest too."
"Okay, you go to sleep first."
Lu Zhanming didn't dare to raise his head, gave a perfunctory reply, and stood up.
"I...I'll just take a quick shower, it'll be quick."
He almost stumbled into the bathroom, closed the door behind him, and leaned against the cold door before letting out a long, silent breath of hot air.
My heart was pounding like a drum, especially clear in the quiet bathroom.
He turned on the cold water tap and splashed the icy water on his face, trying to dispel the heat on his face and the images that were uncontrollably surfacing in his mind.
A few minutes later, he took off his clothes, quickly took a cold shower that could be described as a battle shower, dried his body in the shortest time, and changed into the gray cotton long-sleeved pajamas and pants he had brought, which were also of a very neat and meticulous style.
Looking in the mirror, he checked his appearance to make sure there was nothing inappropriate before taking a deep breath and opening the bathroom door.
Only a small nightlight on the bedside table was left on in the room, emitting a soft, dim yellow glow.
On the bed further inside, the blanket had a small bulge, and Gu Baobao seemed to be asleep, her breathing steady and long.
Lu Zhanming tiptoed to his bedside, lifted the covers and lay down, without turning off the nightlight.
He needs to remain vigilant, and leaving a light on makes it easier to deal with emergencies.
The room became completely quiet.
Only the faint sounds of distant traffic from outside the window, belonging to the Parisian night, and... the soft breathing of another person so close at hand.
The silence, however, did not allow anyone to relax.
Instead, there is an invisible, subtle tension flowing in the air.
Is it embarrassing?
A little.
Is it ambiguous?
There seems to be a tiny bit of it.
More than anything, it's an indescribable sense of closeness and...thrills stemming from being in the same special environment together.
Lu Zhanming stared wide-eyed at the blurry light and shadow on the ceiling, wide awake.
The physical exhaustion was dispelled by heightened vigilance and a strange, burning emotion deep within.
He could clearly hear his own strong heartbeat and could also vaguely sense the subtle movements coming from another bed not far away.
Is she asleep?
Just like him...
Just then,
[Ding!]
A crisp and cheerful system notification sound, audible only to Gu Baobao, exploded in her mind.
Gu Baobao, who was trying to fall asleep by counting sheep with her eyes closed, was startled and suddenly opened her eyes.
[Congratulations, host!]
The system's voice was filled with the excitement of Chinese New Year, the electronic tone almost splitting into a split.
The first batch of production lines for domestically produced anti-inflammatory drugs and hemostatic powders have successfully passed acceptance and have officially entered into large-scale production!
The first batch of products has been distributed to key hospitals in the Northeast Military Region and nearby areas for trial use!
Meanwhile, your two open classes on battlefield first aid in the provincial capital, along with the accompanying lecture notes, have been designated by the Provincial Health Department as key learning materials for medical personnel throughout the province's medical system, including those in commune health centers, requiring them to watch, study, and be assessed!
Gu Baobao's eyes suddenly lit up in the darkness, and she was wide awake.
Didn't I almost run out of merit points before?
Because the two achievements mentioned above have a wide range of benefits and huge potential life-saving effects, a phased merit reward will be issued after a comprehensive evaluation.
Your current merit points balance is 1289! And the value is still slowly increasing as the product is promoted and the course is disseminated!
Hooray! Fire a salute! Host, you're one step closer to exchanging for the Resurrection Pill! Of course, this system doesn't recommend you rely too much on external aids; your own medical skills are fundamental...
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