Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
She reached out her cold hand to grasp Mu Chengxi’s distinctly jointed large hand, cradling it within her palms as she spoke gently.
“I understand your desire to protect me, but I want to protect you too. Like that time in Ancient Market Town, I couldn’t bear the thought of someone pointing a gun at you. All I could think was if anyone dared to harm you, I would make them pay tenfold!”
“In moments when you’re in danger, I lose all reason. I want to preserve your graceful demeanor, not have you charging into battle for me. I can’t bear it, do you understand?”
Wen Xin looked earnestly into Mu Chengxi’s eyes, hoping he would understand that everything she had kept from him was because she wanted to protect him.
“I don’t understand. I’m a man, not the weakling you see me as. I’m much stronger than you think. I don’t need your protection. What I need is for you to believe in me, to rely on me. I’ll hold up the sky for you if it falls.”
“Wen Xin, I’m supposed to be the man who protects you, not someone who hides behind you while you protect me. What graceful gentleman? What’s the point of being a graceful gentleman if I’m not even considered a person?”
Hearing Mu Chengxi say he didn’t even want to be considered a person, Wen Xin’s brow twitched involuntarily. She hadn’t expected him to say it so naturally.
Mu Chengxi didn’t look at Wen Xin’s expression. As he spoke, he suddenly leaned down to her ear, his voice just audible to them both.
“When I was killing people, you were still in kindergarten! I’m not as weak as you think!”
Wen Xin jerked her head up to look at Mu Chengxi, perhaps because he had been so gentle around her that she had forgotten his notorious reputation before she knew him…
It seemed she had been thinking too much. She had been living comfortably for too long and had forgotten that Mu Chengxi had also lived a life on the edge.
Wen Xin held Mu Chengxi’s impeccably handsome face in her hands, bit his lips lightly, and then let out a mischievous and arrogant laugh.
“Indeed, I’ve overlooked a lot. Don’t worry; the things you’re worried about won’t happen. I won’t hypnotize you. If we’re in trouble, we’ll face it together; if we can’t bear it, we’ll turn the heavens upside down. At worst, we’ll die together.”
“You better keep your word. If I find out you’re facing danger alone behind my back, don’t blame me for dealing with you!” Mu Chengxi lifted his hand to pinch Wen Xin’s cheek, emphasizing that she was his life, and he wouldn’t let her face danger alone.
Mu Chengxi had already guessed what Wen Xin was planning to do lately. He had intended to follow her secretly, but this provided a perfect opportunity to confront her—if she thought about slipping away to face danger alone, she’d have to see if he agreed.
Sitting in the back, Mu Dong and Liang Luoyu watched the interaction between Wen Xin and Mu Chengxi, puzzled. The couple had just been at loggerheads, seemingly on the verge of a fight, but in a blink, they were sweetly reconciled. “These two are intentionally showing off their affection, aren’t they?”
They had just been wondering how to intervene if Wen Xin and Mu Chengxi started arguing. It seemed their concern was unnecessary.
Liang Luoyu picked up his phone and relayed the incident on the plane to Gu
Yanzhe, who simply replied with a few words: “Get used to it.”
At that moment, Gu Yanzhe was in the laboratory, examining experimental data on the lab table. They had tested many times, but there was still no progress.
“Chief Engineer Tang, could there be a problem with the project data? Why else would we fail so many times after all these tests? You’re aware of how much money Master Xi has invested in this project, aren’t you?”
“Master Gu, we are well aware of Master Xi’s investment. But as you know, research is research. It doesn’t succeed just because you want it to. There’s no project that succeeds easily.”
“Especially this project you’re undertaking, you should be very aware of its difficulties. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be collaborating with our physics research institute. Do you see any issues with what I’m saying?”
Chief Engineer Tang, usually a patient man, was growing tired of Gu Yanzhe’s constant prodding and questioning about the lack of success and complaints about their technical issues.
Initially, when Chief Engineer Tang saw this experimental project, he knew it was a time-consuming and effort-intensive venture. The research institute initially did not want to accept it, but the young Miss had signed off on it, and they had no choice but to proceed with the research.
Gu Yanzhe’s temper cooled down, and he expressed regret for his impulsiveness.
“Chief Engineer Tang, I was just anxious. You know how much time, manpower, and resources this project has consumed. We were finally nearing results, and then it failed again. I couldn’t control my frustration…”
Gu Yanzhe was capable of humility and adjustment. After his anger passed, he realized he had been too impulsive.
“Master Gu, I understand how you feel. Our young Miss personally signed off for you, so how could we dare neglect it? This issue itself is a global challenge. If we can’t solve the energy conversion problem, this project is likely to fail. We need to delve deeper into the aspect of energy conversion!”
At that moment, Chief Engineer Tang’s thoughts were clear. As a researcher, when a problem arises, one shouldn’t shift blame but should identify the root cause.
While Gu Yanzhe was losing his temper, Chief Engineer Tang had pinpointed the key issue. Energy conversion had reached its limit and still wasn’t successful. The question now was how to break through this limit.
“Master Gu, this matter requires further discussion by our institute’s professors. We will notify you as soon as we have new developments.”
With that, Chief Engineer Tang hurried off with his documents. For them, time was money, and nothing was more valuable than time.
As Gu Yanzhe watched the busy researchers in the laboratory, he walked out of the lab, changed out of his lab coat in the locker room, and left the research institute.
As he exited the institute, a crisp and familiar voice called out to him from behind.
“Master Gu, long time no see…”
Hearing the familiar voice, Gu Yanzhe stopped, turning to see Wei Shisheng approaching. Seeing Wei Shisheng here was unexpected.
“Miss Wei, or should I call you Miss Payten? What are you doing here?”