The jeep crushed through the night, speeding along the high-speed magnetic rails on the outskirts of Xia City. Clara was silent the entire way. She was also in a daze the entire way. She only came back to her senses a bit when she saw that they were about to meet the splendid lights of the city. This was due to Bai Yu's message reminding her.
"Where are we? Don't turn around. It's freezing me to death." Bai Yu's message was followed by an emoticon of teeth chattering and shivering inside an ice cube.
Clara couldn't help pursing her lips into a smile. She looked at the night outside and used the virtual keyboard to reply: "We've already entered the rooftop area."
The virtual keyboard's luminous effect flickered in the back seat. The little girl always loved to design a few gorgeous colors. She usually felt that they were quite gorgeous, but when she saw the slender figure and the calm and serious face of her peer under the gaudy colorful lights, Clara suddenly felt that the spacious back seat of the car had become cramped.
The complicated emotions she had suppressed with great difficulty in the previous half hour were like the flickering lights in the car. They were completely exposed before the eyes of others … … At least that was what Clara believed herself to be.
She subconsciously held her breath and turned off the keyboard. She wanted to return to her previous state of silence.
The person next to her seemed to turn his head to glance at her. It also seemed that he didn't, but Clara felt her entire body become sensitive. Her slightly curled long hair touched the exposed nape of her neck. It was clearly a bit damp. The twenty minute car ride had yet to dry the humidity of the villa's hot spring. It was just like the weeds in her mind.
Back then, Xi Wei had intentionally or unintentionally hinted that her own fantasies, including her preparations to abandon herself to despair, appeared absurd and lowly in front of the magnanimous actions of her peer, whom she had only interacted with for half a day.
Clara still didn't know, or perhaps she didn't want to know, whether or not Luo Nan understood her preparations. She could only hang her head like a quail. She allowed her fantasies and illusions to weave into a net in the darkness, tightly binding her head and chest. She found it hard to breathe.
The incorporeal needle of time suddenly sped up and then slowed down, teasing and tormenting her to its heart's content. This feeling, which could only be experienced by herself, seemed to be even more unbearable than the conflict outside the restaurant an hour ago. Until … … until the jeep reached its destination.
"That's Bai Yu."
Luo Nan finally opened his mouth. The jeep cut into the city road as he spoke, slowly stopping by the side of the road.
Bai Yu, who had wrapped herself up like a hairy ball, was hopping around under the streetlights. She saw a small tank-like SUV come over, and she subconsciously jumped back a step. Only then did she see the car door open. Luo Nan, dressed in thin casual clothes, got off the car. Clara came down from the other side and circled around the back of the car.
Bai Yu immediately pounced over and hugged Clara as she called her 'idiot' over 10 times. Clara originally thought she had overcome the most difficult hurdle, but as soon as she heard Bai Yu's words, the emotions hidden in the corner of her heart broke through the dam. She hugged Bai Yu and started crying again.
Luo Nan was truly helpless when faced with this sort of situation. He immediately had thoughts of fleeing far away. He watched as Clara wholeheartedly hugged Bai Yu and cried. Bai Yu came back to her senses a little, so he focused his voice and whispered in her ear:
"Your house is nearby, right? Clara, take care of him. Call me if anything happens."
Bai Yu was dressed like a hairy ball, and she still had to hold Clara, who was crying so hard that her body went soft. She swayed back and forth, struggling quite a bit. She couldn't help but open her eyes wide when she saw Luo Nan actually shake his hand and leave. But she was unable to criticize him, so she could only pout: "My house is right behind me. Don't you want to go sit?"
"I have an appointment with someone. I'll be leaving first."
Luo Nan didn't have the leisure to watch the two girls hug each other and cry bitterly. Plus, he wasn't lying. His daily schedule was packed to the brim. He really did have to meet with an important person in a bit.
He turned around to leave, but he saw Bai Yu being hugged by Clara. Bai Yu looked like she couldn't even move a single step. He thought for a bit and finally decided to do something good to the end: "Get in the car. I'll take you guys to your house …. Clara, you're going to sleep at your kid's house today, right?"
Bai Yu let out a puff of white steam: "Oh my, I nearly thought I was going to dribble the ball and run."
The young girl had no filter on her mouth, and her analogy was gravely wrong. This actually caused Clara to be unable to continue crying for a time.
Luo Nan was helpless. He could only invite the two girls into the car and let Bai Yu lead the way. They drove to the residential area in the back.
Clara was much more relaxed now that she had a friend by her side. Right now, she was curled up in Bai Yu's embrace. She was no longer crying, but she was a bit drowsy and sleepy. This was most likely the aftereffects of her rapidly relaxing mental tension.
Clara was between Luo Nan and Bai Yu, so it wasn't convenient for them to talk. But after thinking for a bit, he took advantage of Clara curling up to indicate Bai Yu to come closer. He reminded her in a low voice:
"She's quite lucky. She didn't suffer a huge loss. Just remember this. Also, I didn't tell Brother Haijing about today's matter …. Don't be happy too early! "
Luo Nan felt stifled when he saw Bai Yu's relieved appearance. This girl didn't know how many people were tormented by this matter tonight. He coughed lightly: "You guys need to pay attention. Xia City hasn't been peaceful lately. It seems like some sort of virus is spreading. My sister is also in this circle of yours. It really is very complicated. The more you make friends like this, the more cautious you need to be. Otherwise, you'll be caught off guard. I'll help you guys get in touch later. You guys can all go get your bodies checked. "
Bai Yu's eyes widened once more when she heard the arrogance of his age and seniority. She hated that she couldn't open her mouth and bite a certain someone. But at this time, Gaud's off-road vehicle accurately stopped outside of Bai Yu's house. Luo Nan didn't give Bai Yu a chance to speak. He drove the two girls out of the car and drove away.
Behind him, Bai Yu fiercely waved her fist at the taillights of the car. Luo Nan could only shrug and look at his watch. It wasn't even nine o 'clock in the evening. Their schedule was quite frugal.
That's right. Ever since He Donglou's request for cooperation was rejected by him, the rest of the meal relied entirely on Xi Wei's top-notch level of communication. Only then were they able to enjoy themselves to the fullest.
The duration of this meal wouldn't be too long. It ended around 7: 30 PM. Then came the examination of Clara and sending her off. Most of the time was spent on the road.
Luo Nan sighed and rubbed his head. His thoughts weren't particularly smooth. He felt that it was strange when they talked about cooperation during the meal. The relationship between He Yueyin and the He Family seemed to be a bit more distant than he imagined.
He Yueyin was clearly the one who transferred the invitation this time as a middleman … … Ever since the lecture on the 14th, Luo Nan's private communications had always been in 'friend and family mode'. Anyone who wasn't in his address book would automatically be rejected.
It was all thanks to He Yueyin that He Donglou was able to contact him. And it was because of this that Luo Nan looked down upon He Donglou, or perhaps the He Family behind He Donglou, who wanted to start a new business.
If it weren't for the fact that the young master of the He Family had resolved the Winter Solstice Challenge, Luo Nan wouldn't even be bothered to smile at He Yueyin.
Luo Nan pondered for a moment. He felt that he still needed to communicate with He Yueyin. At the very least, he needed to report today's situation. He directly dialed He Yueyin's HexaEar number. This time, the call connected very quickly.
"Mr. Luo?"
"Sister Yueyin, I've met with He Donglou. The greeting gift he gave me was quite good. He resolved the matter of Gym Master Xiu's Winter Solstice Challenge. However, looking at his intentions, he wants to obtain the technical authorization for the 'brick', produce it, and sell it on the market. I didn't agree. "
The so-called 'brick' was the 'bracelet' mentioned during the meal. It was the imitation Dynamo Core device that Luo Nan had designed for the sake of consolidating the results of the Blood-Intent Ring.
Why did he choose this code name? One reason was because the Blood-Intent Ring's original name was' Fortress'. It could be considered a brick and a tile when dismantled. The other reason was because Luo Nan was ridiculing himself.
The technical content of this toy wasn't high. Luo Nan felt that it wasn't even comparable to the elementary Dynamo Core product in Gym Master Xiu's tai chi ball. It was barely at the level of the integrated chip that imitated the functions of the Dynamo Core in the Burner Simulator system of Frost River Reality.
It had a weak structure, a single function, a low quality product rate, and a high failure rate. The frame of the Blood-Intent Ring was still floating in the abyssal region. It did have a bit of a guiding effect. Otherwise, it would have been too heavy to use as a toy.
From Luo Nan's perspective, this' brick 'was the most standard of failed products. It had the backing of the virtual brain system. It had a detailed user manual as a foundation. He had copied and copied, but the first product he created was actually this toy. He himself was ashamed to the point of being flustered, let alone others.
So when He Donglou brought up the matter of cooperation with this thing, Luo Nan felt that it was a slap in the face from his perspective. Even if He Yueyin wasn't there to separate them, he would still pass it in the first instant.
He Yueyin did not inquire about the reason or the details regarding Luo Nan's decision. This was her special quality that made people feel comfortable. She absolutely wouldn't waste her breath on things that had already happened. She just used the most practical angle to cut in and seek a more appropriate solution.
"Donglou is just expressing his attitude. There's no harm in refusing. It won't affect the He Family's overall attitude …. I remember Mister saying that you wish to further perfect the design of the 'brick'. If the current research and development conditions provided by the branch are able to satisfy your needs, then there's no need to be in a hurry to deliver the results. We can avoid being distracted. "
Luo Nan felt that He Yueyin had spoken to the bottom of his heart.
With two hours of dinner time tonight, he could do anything …. Uh, of course he could cut off the 'Winter Solstice Challenge'. This bit of price was worth it.
Luo Nan naturally had to express his gratitude. "In any case, I will certainly be indebted to you for helping me resolve Gym Master Xiu's troubles. I've spoken to He Donglou. Sister Yueyin, you might as well help me pass on the message. "
Luo Nan's words actually contained the meaning of 'I only recognize you from the He Family'. It could be considered a small gesture of support. But He Yueyin just replied, "Donglou only needs to say it once. Besides, this is what the He Family should do."
Luo Nan didn't understand these words.
Then He Yueyin changed the topic. "Mr. Luo, I've already sent over the latest information regarding the investigation of the Mutant infection. It mentions that although Lan Lin is a carrier of the virus, the relevant departments have already made him harmless after the incident at the municipal plaza on the 17th of last month. We can basically eliminate the possibility of him becoming a source of transmission again. "
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