Yan Qingdu curled his lips helplessly.
He was completely out of options.
He hadn't realized this young lady's combat power was so formidable back then.
She looked so fragile and weak on the outside; who would have guessed her ability was the strongest psychic type.
He had to admit defeat!
Softening his tone, he said amiably, I already apologized just now.
Chu Liuyue smiled.
Her laughter carried obvious teasing and amusement.
As if the man before her was some highly entertaining plaything.
An apology is just an apology. Say something sweet to make me happy.
And maybe I will let you up.
A flash of humiliation crossed Yan Qingdu's face. His hand hidden in his sleeve twitched, just about to make a move.
Chu Liuyue leaned her entire body forward.
Completely pinning him down.
She swiftly locked his wrists in place while her other hand gripped his jaw.
Her movements were quick and sharp.
With a cold voice and her almond eyes slightly raised, she gave off a commanding presence.
Pulling little tricks behind my back? Do you have a death wish?
Want to test if your gun is faster, or my psychic bullet?
She smiled very sweetly.
The corners of her eyes and lips tilted upward.
But in Yan Qingdu's eyes, she looked like the deadly Grim Reaper.
He took a deep breath and let out an awkward laugh.
His laughter carried the sound of his shattering self-confidence.
How could I? Miss Chu, you have misunderstood.
Shut up! I told you to say something sweet to me. Chu Liuyue narrowed her eyes, and the hand gripping his jaw lightly patted his cheek.
If someone were to look from a distance.
The scene they would see was a tall, handsome man in black pinned to the ground, behaving himself and completely unable to move.
While the woman pressing down on him was beautiful and charming. Her aura seemed weak and innocent, but in reality, her eyes revealed a dangerous, murderous intent.
This posture.
Was both ambiguous.
And strange.
Yan Qingdu's long eyelashes fluttered as he tentatively said, Miss Liuyue, I was wrong.
She narrowed her eyes.
Not satisfied.
Yan Qingdu took a deep breath, Young Miss, let me get up first. I really know I was wrong.
Chu Liuyue poked his jaw.
Be sweeter.
That was not sweet enough?
Yan Qingdu took another deep breath. The thought of what he had to say next gave him premature goosebumps all over.
Pretty sister, I am really wrong.
Chu Liuyue burst out laughing.
At the same time, Yan Qingdu's face flushed a deep, liver-red color.
So much for being the school's white moonlight, the aloof male god, the university heartthrob. All those filters were completely shattered now.
After laughing, Chu Liuyue patted his cheek.
Change it to something else.
Two syllables.
As if she were teasing a little boy, her movements were incredibly skilled.
Yan Qingdu opened his mouth, then decisively closed it.
He would not say it.
He absolutely would not say it, even if his life depended on it.
This was way too humiliating!
Even more humiliating than the last one.
Just as Yan Qingdu hesitated, a psychic bullet materialized in the void, stopping right next to his temple.
Just like how he had pressed his gun against her earlier.
Heh.
This woman was not only strong, but she also had a bad temper and held serious grudges.
Forget it, he, Yan Qingdu, knew when to yield and when to stand tall.
He took a deep breath.
Closed his eyes.
Revealed a look of despair.
His voice trembled.
Mas-ter.
Only then did Chu Liuyue rise slowly in satisfaction, getting off of him.
She rubbed the top of his head.
The proud man struggled up from the ground and dusted himself off, his arrogant aura already more than half extinguished.
He looked at her, looking quite disheveled.
Now you can tell me. Why did you want to bypass Zhou Yu'an and take this serum for yourself?
The red serum in Chu Liuyue's hand flickered with an eerie light.
Yan Qingdu cast a helpless glance at her.
After a long while, he finally managed to piece together his wounded pride.
He stated unhurriedly:
Zhou Yu'an's father, Director Zhou, is an experimental madman. As long as it achieves his goals, he will disregard any sacrifice.
Back then, to develop this serum, a massive price was paid.
And the original direction of the research was... He paused, saying meaningfully, Immortality.
Immortality?
Chu Liuyue raised an eyebrow.
Looking through the cracks in the iron door at the densely packed, lifeless zombies outside, indeed, from a certain perspective, it was a form of immortality.
They did not need to eat or drink; they were practically perpetual motion machines.
That was even better than robots.
At least robots required regular maintenance, but zombies were an endless supply, all it took was an infection.
Yan Qingdu nodded.
When I entered the research lab, this project had already been running for nearly six years, so my joining could not change anything.
I merely assisted them in inspecting the research results.
And now, you have seen the specific effects for yourself.
If the genetic modification is successful, one gains abilities beyond those of ordinary people. As for what specific ability, that varies from person to person.
If the modification fails, you get those mindless zombies outside...
As Yan Qingdu said this, he could not help but let out a long sigh.
The serum in your hand right now is fully named the ASSR-1 Gene Catalyst. Back then, it was impossible for there to be only this one.
The initial experimental results were classified at the highest security level; only Director Zhou could see them.
But after the experiment concluded, all the serums were artificially destroyed. Only this single one was kept as a backup and placed in the hospital.
Having heard all of this.
Chu Liuyue finally understood.
You think that once Zhou Yu'an's father gets his hands on this original serum, he will continue to create tragedies like the one happening now just for the sake of experimental results.
Yan Qingdu fell silent for a moment.
And nodded.
As long as the original ASSR-1 Gene Catalyst is destroyed, the guard forces and official authorities can lock down all the cities where zombies have appeared.
Then carry out targeted exterminations, and it will not spread across the whole country.
The virus is controllable, he finally concluded.
Just as he raised his head, he was met with a mocking expression on Chu Liuyue's face.
She spoke slowly, No, the virus is uncontrollable.
...
After that conversation.
The two maintained their silence and distance, as if nothing had ever happened.
Zhou Yu'an slept restlessly in the middle of the night. After waking up early, he double-checked that the serum was safely stored before handing it over to Chu Liuyue with peace of mind.
This is very important. You must keep it safe.
Do not worry, I will take you out of here safely. The last sentence sounded like a promise.
Chu Liuyue nodded obediently, smiling brightly.
Dr. Zhou, you are so good to me.
Can I call you Yu'an, or An'an? Always calling you Dr. Zhou seems a bit too distant.
A flash of blush and embarrassment quickly crossed Zhou Yu'an's gentle face.
He subconsciously took half a step back before steadying himself.
Yet his tone was very calm when he spoke.
It is better if you still call me Dr. Zhou.
Okay, An'an, Chu Liuyue smiled, curling her lips.
