Chapter 51
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The days after that were uneventful.
Three weekends passed quickly and it was the end of April.
Gu Nianzhi returned to her apartment in the Fengya Precinct every weekend to have Chen Lie examine her and draw her blood.
Mei Xiawen picked her up from school every Sunday night.
However, Huo Shaoheng never called again.
Chen Lie had gained the most in the past month.
After four tests, he discovered that Gu Nianzhi had not been affected in the slightest.
Oda Masao's data had recorded negative effects on other women from the Empire, but Gu Nianzhi had not been affected at all.
She had miraculously recovered, and Chen Lie was now convinced that Gu Nianzhi's body had developed antibodies that could fight against the virus.
"… That's it. I've already extracted the antibodies. "Chen Lie showed off his latest research results to Huo Shaoheng.
The antibodies were serum, so if someone was infected with the virus again, they could directly inject it into the bloodstream to detoxify the virus. It was convenient and quick.
Then they would have to create a vaccine so that everyone would not be affected by the virus.
Huo Shaoheng crossed his arms and looked at the test tube in Chen Lie's hand, "You only need to extract the antibodies. You don't need to report this."
He didn't want Gu Nianzhi to receive too much attention from the Empire's military.
Having been her guardian for six years, Huo Shaoheng didn't think Gu Nianzhi was any different from anyone else.
He wanted Gu Nianzhi to live a normal life, and didn't want her to become Chen Lie's lab rat.
Chen Lie understood and rolled his eyes, "What are you talking about, am I that bad of a person? I'm not Frankenstein … "
Huo Shaoheng glanced at him, his expression solemn, "Remember, you signed the military order."
"I know, I know." Chen Lie put the test tube back into the medical fridge, "Ok, this matter has been resolved. Nianzhi doesn't have to come here to be my lab rat anymore. "
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The end of April was the best time of the year in C City.
It was also the best time for C University's seniors.
At this time, postgraduate entrance exams and job searches were almost over, and graduation theses were almost complete. All that was left was polishing and further research to prepare for the oral defense.
Gu Nianzhi and Mei Xiawen had been a couple for the past month, going to class together, studying together, writing papers in the library, and having breakfast, lunch, and dinner together.
Their classmates thought they were like Siamese twins.
"Class Rep, marry our Nianzhi after you graduate." Little Temptress bumped into Gu Nianzhi and Mei Xiawen in the cafeteria. She smiled as she tapped her bowl with a spoon. "I'm afraid the entire C University class won't be able to stand watching you two flaunt your love everywhere."
Mei Xiawen looked at Gu Nianzhi and smiled faintly. "If she agrees, I can start the paperwork right away."
Gu Nianzhi smiled and changed the topic. "Little Temptress, aren't you going to buy food from the window? I heard there's your favorite bitter melon scrambled eggs today. If you're late, you won't have it … "
The Little Temptress had a unique taste. This kind of dish was indeed her favorite.
She screamed and ran to the nearest window.
Mei Xiawen saw Gu Nianzhi blush at Little Temptress's joke and thought she was particularly conservative and cute.
Perhaps his classmates at school wouldn't believe him, but he had only held hands with Gu Nianzhi in the past month. He hadn't even kissed her face.
When other students confirmed their relationship, they all used the bed as the standard.
So was he and Gu Nianzhi a boyfriend and girlfriend, or was it more of a friendship and less of a love affair?
Mei Xiawen wasn't in a hurry. He smiled and led Gu Nianzhi to a table by the window on the second floor of the cafeteria. He hung his bag on the back of a chair and placed his phone on the table. "You sit here. I'll go buy food."
Gu Nianzhi nodded. Her phone just happened to ring. She saw it was Huo Shaoheng's number and immediately answered.
"Uncle Huo!" Gu Nianzhi called out happily. Her delicate little face lit up instantly. It was as if there was light shining from inside out.
No matter how much she prepared herself, she couldn't resist Huo Shaoheng's phone call. How could a believer resist their own beliefs?
Mei Xiawen was stunned by Gu Nianzhi's sudden bloom. He turned his head slightly and averted his gaze. He quickly walked to the window to get food.
He didn't see Gu Nianzhi's expression instantly change when she heard the voice of Huo Shaoheng's personal secretary, Zhao Liangze.
Zhao Liangze gripped Huo Shaoheng's phone and smiled wryly. He braced himself and said, "Nianzhi, it's Brother Ze. Huo Shao has been very busy lately. He'll be going on a business trip soon. He can't call you right now. "
"Oh, I understand." Gu Nianzhi replied quietly. She had already suppressed the disappointment in her heart.
Zhao Liangze stood on the balcony of the penthouse apartment in Fengya Precinct. Several orderlies were packing Huo Shaoheng's things.
"Nianzhi, Huo Shao also said that you're all grown up now. You can do whatever you want. You don't have to ask for his opinion." Zhao Liangze supervised the orderlies as he left the balcony and walked to the gym on the second floor.
Huo Shaoheng was there inspecting the gym equipment.
Zhao Liangze's words sounded like parting words.
Gu Nianzhi's heart was walking on a tightrope. The wind blew and her feet swayed. She couldn't feel anything.
The sun was shining brightly at noon. The cafeteria was bustling with noise, but she felt like she was in a deserted wilderness.
Gu Nianzhi bit her lip hard to suppress her extreme panic.
It was like she was in a burning car again. No matter how much she cried or screamed, no one responded.
The fire cut off her way of coming and going. Time passed by quickly. Everyone in her life was a passerby, and she was the only one left.
Even Huo Shaoheng was about to let go and leave her.
"Nianzhi? Nianzhi? Are you still listening? " Zhao Liangze didn't get a response from Gu Nianzhi for a long time. He felt something was off. He covered the phone and whispered to Huo Shaoheng, who was working on a screw, "Huo Shao, Nianzhi doesn't seem very happy."
Huo Shaoheng ignored him. His hands worked methodically.
Zhao Liangze grinned and walked out of the gym with his phone.
Gu Nianzhi finally snapped out of her daze. She put on a smile that resembled a mask. "I'm here. I heard you. I got it."
Zhao Liangze sighed. His voice became lighter. "That's good. Alright, call Big Xiong if you need anything. Huo Shao and I are going on a business trip. We won't see each other for a while. Take care. "
Gu Nianzhi panicked. "Brother Ze, don't hang up! When are you guys coming back? Can I see Uncle Huo before I leave? "
Her voice was so loud that it came from the phone.
Zhao Liangze almost agreed. He looked up to see that Huo Shaoheng had already come out of the gym. His dark eyes were bottomless. He shook his head at him.
Zhao Liangze had no choice but to say, "There's no time. You know … Alright, that's enough. We're going. See you later!"
Zhao Liangze hung up. He was sweating profusely. He was unhappy with Huo Shaoheng. "Huo Shao, that's too heartless. We watched Nianzhi grow up. How could you do that? "
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