Chapter 43 Dr. Lorraine's Sweet Trap
Zhou Zhiheng's furious questioning signifies that Ning Shuyin has taken the initiative in this remote power struggle.
Ning Shuyin sat down again.
“My request is very simple, Mr. Zhou.”
"I just want to finish the date as soon as possible and maybe chat about your collection."
To onlookers, this was a declaration of confidence, a clear indication that she possessed sufficient charm or value.
But in Zhou Zhiheng's ears, it was a real transaction.
His chest heaved violently.
He knew that refusing this "date" would be tantamount to refusing an opportunity to save him from billions in losses.
"Can!"
He forced out those two words through gritted teeth.
This discomfiture caused the seasoned executives on both sides of the long table to lower their heads and desperately try to control their expressions.
This young master, who has been pampered since childhood, is actually so humiliated in front of an ordinary woman.
"Ning Shuyin, I'll send the Phantom to pick you up right now. Come directly to my private museum."
“I want to see for myself what tricks you have up your sleeve.” Zhou Zhiheng paused, then added with a sinister look, “If your date makes me feel that it’s not what it seems, you’ll know what happens.”
Before Ning Shuyin could answer, Zhou Zhiheng abruptly cut off the communication.
The holographic projection disappeared, and the narrow cubicle returned to its original state.
Situ Linchen gave the girl in front of him a deep look.
He was about to speak.
"Gurgle—"
A rumbling sound, originating from a stomach, rang out in the quiet room.
Ning Shuyin: "..."
Her cheeks flushed instantly.
She has only drunk one cup of Fountain of Life since morning.
Although I replenished my energy, I was already starving.
My stomach is growling so loudly, how embarrassing...
Situ Linchen turned his head and saw her embarrassed expression. His usually icy eyes showed a rare hint of a smile.
“Let’s go.” He stood up. “Let’s eat before his spaceship arrives.”
The two left the cubicle one after the other.
Situ Linchen led her into the Alliance Fleet's temporary dining area.
This place is filled with the rugged atmosphere of soldiers' daily lives.
A long, golden table, uniform plates, and the aroma of high-calorie food filling the air.
Nearly a hundred soldiers and officers who had just experienced a fierce battle were having a meal.
Upon seeing the marshal's arrival, they stood up and saluted in perfect unison.
"Dinner will proceed as planned," Situ Linchen ordered.
The dining area then returned to its lively state.
The atmosphere shifted slightly when the soldiers' gazes fell upon the petite figure behind Situ Linchen.
"It's that navigator lady!" someone shouted.
Ning Shuyin was looking for food in the self-service area when she was suddenly surrounded by enthusiasm.
"Navigator, please try this. This is our warship's special tenderloin, it's the highest in energy." A muscular mech soldier placed a thick slice of grilled meat on her plate without further ado.
"Try this, it's a nutritious jelly, sweet, you'll definitely love it!" A young boy handed over a dessert with an admiring look on his face.
"Miss Navigator, you did an amazing job today! If it weren't for you, we might still be locked in a fierce battle right now."
"Yes! I heard that you single-handedly figured out the local command center."
"You...you will be our fleet's new navigator?"
In the eyes of those soldiers, Ning Shuyin was very cute.
She spoke to them politely.
They offer her food, and she smiles at them and says thank you.
Compared to the bad-tempered Colonel You Lingfei of the past, she's practically an angel.
Situ Linchen, sitting at the dining table, looked out from afar.
In the buffet area, a slender and pretty girl is surrounded by heroic soldiers.
The girl smiled sweetly, surrounded by pure respect, gratitude, and admiration.
Situ Linchen did not stop any of this.
He watched quietly, his gaze becoming expectant.
When Ning Shuyin walked towards him, her plate was piled up like a small mountain.
“They are all very grateful to you,” Situ Linchen said.
"Mmm." Ning Shuyin buried her head in her food.
"Consider their proposal."
"What?" Ning Shuyin looked up.
Situ Linchen said seriously, "Whether you complete the task of obtaining the Purification Crystal or not doesn't matter. After this is over, go to the official agency to have your ability level assessed. Then, join my fleet, okay?"
His dark eyes were full of anticipation.
——
The top-floor connection area of the shelter is constructed with ultra-strong glass.
Ning Shuyin stood on the platform, with an extremely wide field of vision.
Not far away, the hospital, which had been blown beyond recognition, was now enveloped by a pale blue energy shield.
Thousands of engineering robots are carrying out the repairs in an orderly manner.
The charred exterior walls were covered with brand-new metal panels.
In just a few hours, the main structure was repaired.
Inside the shelter at our feet, everything was in perfect order.
The most prominent location is a white medical area.
A large number of medical robots are treating the wounds of the injured.
Everything was telling her that, in the wake of the crisis, this powerful civilization was rapidly repairing itself.
"Zhou Zhiheng's spaceship has arrived."
Situ Linchen's voice came from behind him.
Ning Shuyin turned around and followed his gaze.
A streamlined private vessel is sliding into its designated docking position.
"Give me your feedback as soon as you've considered my proposal," Situ Linchen said, looking at me. "The fleet looks forward to your joining us."
Ning Shuyin nodded.
She neither directly accepted nor directly rejected the invitation to the dinner table.
They just said they needed to consider it.
"Take this with you. If you encounter danger, crush the beads on it."
Situ Linchen handed her a small hair clip: "Zhou Zhiheng is not a good person. Protect yourself."
Ning Shuyin took the hair clip.
She glanced at Situ Linchen and felt that this man was talking much more than before today.
Especially talking badly about others.
However, Ning Shuyin felt that his assessments were all correct.
Suddenly, a cold gaze swept over.
It's Loran.
"What are you doing here if you're not in the medical area?" Situ Linchen asked curtly.
Loran was dressed in a brand-new white research coat, followed by two assistants.
When Ning Shuyin saw the setup, especially the instruments with unclear purposes, she couldn't help but shudder.
"Gentlemen, according to the shelter's highest security regulations, any external visitor and their vehicle must undergo a quarantine assessment by the medical team. Similarly, anyone leaving the shelter also needs to undergo a health scan."
Situ Linchen's face darkened.
He knew that Lorraine was using work as an excuse to "ambush" people. Although he was displeased, he couldn't refute it, because it was entirely in accordance with procedure.
“Loran, don’t do anything bad to her,” Situ Linchen warned.
“Marshal, you can wait here,” Loran said calmly. “I don’t mind being observed during my medical procedures.”
His words were highly provocative. They were also a veiled jab at Situ's unwillingness to share his thoughts in front of a third party.
Two assistants have already turned on the instrument.
The two instruments formed a circular light curtain, enclosing Ning Shuyin and Luo Lan inside.
Ning Shuyin's face turned pale, revealing obvious tension.
“It’s just a routine check-up, relax, Miss Ning.” Loran operated the equipment while observing Ning Shuyin’s expression.
The beam of light slowly swept over her.
Indeed, there was no pain, and Ning Shuyin relaxed slightly.
Loran's gaze swept over the luxurious aircraft.
The Zhou family's Phantom is worth the equivalent of an asteroid, so Loran could certainly recognize it.
"It seems that Miss Ning is very good at time management; she has arranged her next date in the blink of an eye."
Ning Shuyin pursed her lips and ignored her.
Loran chuckled softly, leaned closer, and said in a voice only the two of them could hear, "A treasure that is too dazzling will only attract countless greedy thieves. Don't mess with Zhou Zhiheng; he's greedier than anyone else."
Ning Shuyin understood the meaning behind his words.
Nonsense, she didn't want to provoke that bad-tempered young master.
Aside from his face, Zhou Zhiheng could barely be considered "interstellar cultural heritage." His life motto was probably "If money can't buy it, then use more money," and his personality was textbook-perfectly spoiled and wicked.
Thinking this to herself, she nodded subconsciously.
Just then, a sweet fragrance quietly spread through the light screen.
Ning Shuyin realized it was too late.
She felt a sudden surge of emotion.
"Bang...bang...bang..."
Her eardrums were filled with the sound of her own heartbeat.
Her cheeks burned uncontrollably.
My body started to feel weak.
Consciousness also became somewhat light and airy, as if walking on clouds.
What alarmed her most was a strange impulse surging through her body.
She actually wanted to get close to this hateful man in front of her, to be near him, to absorb his cold, clean aura.
Unconsciously, she was moving closer to Lorraine.
Something's not right!
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