ROSGT Chapter 100: Isn't It Supposed to Have Strawberry Patterns?
Volume 1
Chapter 100: Isn't It Supposed to Have Strawberry Patterns?
In the end, Ye Chui and Qian Xiaomai reached an agreement: Qian Xiaomai would help Ye Chui treat his legs, and Ye Chui would pay her a reward of ten million. This fee covered the use of the machine and the cost of formulating the muscle vitality potion. The amount was fair.
Ye Chui's research showed that a typical laboratory charged three million for a course of vitality potion, but the highest recovery probability was only seventy percent. However, Qian Xiaomai guaranteed a one hundred percent recovery rate for Ye Chui's legs. Even if it cost twenty million, Ye Chui would agree!
It wasn't that he had so much money to burn; it was just that the matter concerned his legs. Even if there was only a one percent chance, Ye Chui wouldn't hesitate.
Injecting the vitality potion required a half-month interval. Without any accidents, Ye Chui's legs would be able to walk freely in two months! For the first injection, Ye Chui paid Qian Xiaomai four million upfront.
Such a transaction was naturally under the table and couldn't be done through an electronic law firm. However, Ye Chui chose to trust this girl—though she sometimes seemed extremely irritating, her straightforward personality and professional skills made her trustworthy in Ye Chui's eyes.
"The first injection requires three hours to prepare the potion. You two wait outside; I'll contact you when it's ready," Qian Xiaomai said after obtaining the data on Ye Chui's legs. She waved at Ye Chui and Fang Nan, then dived into her workstation.
In the equipment room, several other employees who, like Luo Yongchen, were also working there, quickly understood what was happening. However, they wisely said nothing and continued with their own tasks.
"It seems Qian Xiaomai has done private work in the equipment room more than once..." Ye Chui and Fang Nan couldn't help but comment.
"She's a genius girl. The investors in this research institution probably want to curry favor with her. Some privileges are expected," Fang Nan replied.
Honestly, though Qian Xiaomai often seemed very irritating, even someone with Fang Nan's fiery temper couldn't really get angry with her—her adorable, childlike demeanor somehow balanced out her super annoying traits.
Fang Nan pushed Ye Chui out of the equipment room, suggesting they take a walk outside: "The environment here is really nice, so let's walk around a bit."
"Sure," Ye Chui nodded.
Tianyang Biological Research Institute covered a large area, with almost ninety percent of it green spaces. The verdant scenery and the fact that the institute was built against a small hill made for a beautiful setting. Pushed along a shaded path, Ye Chui felt very comfortable with the pleasant views and his relaxed state of mind.
It was the working hours for the institute, so the surroundings were quiet, with no one else to disturb them. The elegant environment and the serene atmosphere made the summer afternoon walk wonderfully pleasant.
After walking a distance, Fang Nan stopped under a huge wutong tree. A refreshing breeze blew by, carrying a lovely scent of fresh grass.
Thinking of Zuo Xiaoyou, Ye Chui opened his communicator to contact her, telling her about his situation and inquiring about her website.
"Nothing major, just some issues with security," Zuo Xiaoyou's voice sounded a bit helpless. "The team I hired is decent but not top-notch. A minor virus could crash the server."
"Where can we find top-tier talent for this?" Ye Chui asked. He understood the importance of server security and knew this investment was crucial.
"Top-tier talents are hard to find," Zuo Xiaoyou sighed. "The best security experts are also the best hackers. These people are usually hidden and only have connections with major computer companies. It's difficult for ordinary people to reach that level."
"Is that so..." Ye Chui fell into thought. He wondered if Robert would qualify as a top-tier expert.
"I might know someone like that. I'll check if he's available," Ye Chui said.
"That would be great. Thank you," Zuo Xiaoyou's voice perked up.
Ye Chui smiled, "We're partners; it's no trouble."
Ending the call, Ye Chui turned to look at Fang Nan, only to be taken aback. Standing in the breeze, Fang Nan had her arms outstretched, spinning innocently with an expression of enjoyment. Her white dress fluttered prettily.
Then... the fluttering became a bit too much.
"Oh no!"
Fang Nan quickly pressed down the hem of her dress, her face slightly red as she glared at Ye Chui, "You didn't see anything, did you?"
"No," Ye Chui said seriously.
Fang Nan sighed in relief and muttered, "I'd die of embarrassment if you saw my bear-patterned underwear."
"Eh? Aren't you wearing strawberry-patterned underwear?" Ye Chui corrected her mistake instinctively.
Awkwardness ensued...
Ye Chui rolled his eyes. How could he have blurted that out?
He was done for. Fang Nan would surely go ballistic now. In this secluded area, he couldn't possibly fend her off if she decided to get physical.
Fang Nan lowered her head, her expression unreadable but likely somber. She slowly walked up to Ye Chui.
This sight made Ye Chui very nervous.
Just as he was about to speak, Fang Nan suddenly lunged at him!
Ye Chui was about to struggle or scream for help when something blocked his mouth—it was Fang Nan's lips.
By the time Ye Chui realized what was happening, he found Fang Nan straddling him, her long legs tightly clamped around him, lips firmly pressed against his. Fang Nan's wild posture seemed to repay the interrupted emotions from the other day, but now those emotions had fermented into intense passion.
Realizing what was happening, Ye Chui lost himself in the sudden, deep affection, wrapping his arms around Fang Nan's slender yet firm waist.
This was the first time since his rebirth that he'd been so intimately involved with a girl. The feeling was indescribably wonderful.
A deep, passionate kiss in the tranquil summer afternoon, with the gentle breeze, clear skies, and utter quietness around them. The kiss tousled Fang Nan's hair and disrupted her breath, her eyes slightly misty, reflecting Ye Chui's smiling face.
"This was my first kiss..." Fang Nan's voice was soft and tender.
Ye Chui gently embraced her shoulders, "I'll treat you well from now on."
From the beginning, Ye Chui understood that Fang Nan used her tough exterior to hide her soft, vulnerable heart. Now she had torn down her defenses, revealing her most tender side to Ye Chui.
If only time could stop at this beautiful and touching moment forever.
But then, sudden footsteps shattered the peaceful silence. Fang Nan, like a startled rabbit, jumped off Ye Chui and hastily tidied her slightly disheveled hair.
Ye Chui, slightly annoyed, turned to see who had interrupted their beautiful moment.
Following the direction of the footsteps, he saw a man walking around a few large trees.
"Xiaonan," the man called softly.
"Huh?"
Fang Nan, still adjusting her dress, was puzzled and looked at the man with a confused expression.
Ye Chui was surprised. He hadn't expected Fang Nan to encounter an acquaintance here.
The man approached.
He was a handsome man, exuding the aura of a successful person, dressed in a white suit, quite different from the other staff at the institute. Though his expression was calm, Ye Chui clearly sensed a strong... hostility in his glance.
"Lin Xiangfeng?" Fang Nan finally recalled, though her tone was still a bit incredulous. "What are you doing here? I thought you went abroad for further studies?"
"Haha, I did stay abroad for two years," Lin Xiangfeng laughed. "I came back a year ago. When I heard about what happened to you, I searched for your whereabouts, but had no luck. It must be fate to meet you here."
Fang Nan seemed slightly happy to see Lin Xiangfeng, but Ye Chui felt this happiness was merely on a friend's level.
"Who is this?" Lin Xiangfeng pointed at Ye Chui.
"He's my... my boyfriend, Ye Chui," Fang Nan explained.
Given the passionate kiss they had just shared, Ye Chui's status was naturally confirmed. However, she was still getting used to it, her cheeks blushing slightly, but her eyes were full of sweet affection.
Fang Nan introduced Lin Xiangfeng to Ye Chui, "This is Lin Xiangfeng, an old friend of mine."
Upon hearing Fang Nan introduce him as just a friend, Lin Xiangfeng's face turned cold—was he merely a friend in her eyes?