Zhu Shuangyao tightened her grip on Huo Qizheng's hand and followed Professor Luo into another room.
Professor Luo ignored Zhou Boxiang and pointed at two other medical pods. "Get in again. Both of you."
Huo Qizheng squeezed Zhu Shuangyao's hand to calm her nerves. Then they both stepped into the medical pod. This was the most advanced model Professor Luo had recently modified. It could conduct a thorough scan of the whole body, including detecting any fluctuations of superpowers.
Soon, Professor Luo got the new examination report. The results were the same as before.
He let Zhu Shuangyao and Huo Qizheng out of the pod. Holding the report, he said, "Well... after two examinations, they're just ordinary people. Although a few figures are different from others, generally speaking, they're still within the range of ordinary people."
Professor Luo rubbed the examination report. Looking at the man and woman who were still identified as ordinary people after two rounds of examinations, he asked, "Would you be willing to give me some of your blood for research?"
After a brief pause, he added, "Don't be scared. This is legitimate research. There'll be an agreement. You'll be volunteers, not subjects of illegal human experiments."
Hearing this, Huo Qizheng made a decision on Zhu Shuangyao's behalf. "Sure, but I'd like to read the agreement first."
Professor Luo tapped on the bracelet on his wrist. The bracelet projected a semi - transparent screen. He tapped on it a few times and sent a file to Huo Qizheng's phone.
Apparently, he knew very well who was in charge between the two.
Zhu Shuangyao was seeing the bracelet on Professor Luo's wrist for the first time. She couldn't help showing her surprise. So their top - notch technology had advanced to this level.
Noticing Zhu Shuangyao's expression, Professor Luo smiled. "Currently, this is military - grade equipment. It'll take a few more years before it becomes available for civilian use."
Zhu Shuangyao's curiosity was satisfied. She replied, "I see. I really hope it'll come out soon. It looks really useful."
Professor Luo said, "Don't worry. We'll speed up the process. After all, we aim for common progress."
While Professor Luo and Zhu Shuangyao were chatting, Huo Qizheng opened the file and carefully read the terms of the agreement.
As the president of the Huo Group, he was well - versed in contracts. After careful consideration, he found that the terms of this agreement were very fair. The requirements and restrictions on them were minimal, while the research institution was bound by various regulations.
He thought for a while and finally decided to sign the agreement, not for himself but for Zhu Shuangyao. Once Zhu Shuangyao signed this agreement, her protection level would be raised another notch. Under such strict protection, nothing like what happened today would happen again.
He said to Professor Luo, "Okay, we agree."
After signing the agreement, they had another full - body checkup. This time, their blood was also drawn. By the time they finished all the items required by the professor, it was already dark.
Luo Jiu and Xiao Jiu had become good friends. They slung their arms around each other and went to the canteen of the Special Supervision Bureau to grab a meal.
Zhou Boxiang had someone bring up three servings of food and told them to enjoy it. During the meal, he said, "I originally thought you were superpower users and wanted to recruit you. But it turns out you're ordinary people. I guess we won't have the chance to be colleagues."
Huo Qizheng picked out the food Zhu Shuangyao didn't like from her fast - food box. He got straight to the point. "So you have another set of policies for ordinary people, right?"
Zhou Boxiang nodded. "Mr. Huo is really perceptive. Yes. When ordinary people encounter such things, we'll erase their memories. Although I've had a great time with you today, I still have to follow the rules."
Zhu Shuangyao didn't really mind this. She was quite laid - back. She took Zhou Boxiang's polite words seriously and even comforted him. "It's okay. We'll meet again if we're destined to. Maybe one day everyone will have these special abilities. Then we can still be friends."
After the meal, Zhou Boxiang gave them a gentle smile. "Looking forward to seeing you next time."
Zhu Shuangyao didn't understand what this meant. But Huo Qizheng had already reached out and pulled her into his arms. Immediately, she lost consciousness.
The summers in City S were always sunny. The sweltering summer was like a steamer. The wind blowing in through the window was hot.
Zhu Shuangyao was woken up by the heat. She groggily sat up, fumbled for the air - conditioner remote control, turned on the air - conditioner, and then lay back on the bed.
But she hadn't been lying there for long when she suddenly realized something. She sat up abruptly.
Zhu Shuangyao looked around the room. The soft bed, the plain air - conditioner quilt, the cute pillow with a Q - version anime character on it, and the blue - painted walls. This was her room!
But how did she end up in her own room? Where was Mr. Huo? Weren't they at the Special Supervision Bureau yesterday?
No, the Special Supervision Bureau...?
She hadn't forgotten this memory! Why? Weren't they supposed to have their memories erased because they were ordinary people?
As Zhu Shuangyao thought about it, her mind got all tangled up. She tried to find a thread in her memories like a ball of wool, but she couldn't figure out what was so strange.
Just as her thoughts were in a mess, someone knocked on her bedroom door. "Yaoyao, are you awake? Come out for breakfast."
It was Mr. Huo!
Zhu Shuangyao dragged her slippers to the door. Then she remembered that she had just turned on the air - conditioner. She turned around and turned it off before running out. "Mr. Huo!"
She ran so fast that she crashed straight into Mr. Huo's arms. Huo Qizheng raised his eyebrows and teased, "Throwing yourself at me so early in the morning?"
Hearing such a teasing remark, Zhu Shuangyao's cheeks flushed. "What are you talking about!"
Then she quickly remembered the important thing. She hesitated and asked, "Mr. Huo, do you... do you remember what... what happened yesterday?"
Huo Qizheng tapped her on the forehead. "Go wash up first. I'll tell you after breakfast."
"I'll go right away."
Zhu Shuangyao washed up as quickly as she could and then sat down at the table. After taking a few bites of breakfast, she looked at Huo Qizheng impatiently, her eyes full of curiosity.
Huo Qizheng was unhurried. "Drink your milk and eat a bit more, or I won't tell you."
Zhu Shuangyao had no choice but to finish the breakfast Huo Qizheng had put on her plate. After she was done, Huo Qizheng said, "He did try to erase our memories yesterday, but it didn't work on us. If I'm not wrong, you're indeed an ordinary person, but you might have an immune constitution."
That meant she was immune to all superpowers, magic spells, and incantations. No one could harm Zhu Shuangyao with these things. To hurt her, they'd have to use real weapons. But considering the strict gun and knife control in the country, well, it wasn't very likely.
Zhu Shuangyao suddenly understood. "I see. Are you the same, Mr. Huo?"
Hearing Zhu Shuangyao's question, Huo Qizheng's eyes darkened. He didn't want to lie to her.
But if he were to tell her his situation, it would involve things about the Infinite Space. And the secrets of the Infinite Space couldn't be revealed.
If it were in the past, he wouldn't have been afraid of anything. But now that he had a weakness, he didn't dare to challenge the authority of the Infinite Space.
He could only say, "My situation is more complicated. I can't tell you for now. I'll tell you later."
Zhu Shuangyao just said "oh" and didn't press further.
Just as they finished breakfast, Ling Yu called. Her voice was tense, panicked, and worried. "I heard you were kidnapped yesterday. Are you okay?"
Only then did Zhu Shuangyao remember that after she met Gong Wushang yesterday, she was taken to the Special Supervision Bureau and had no time to worry about Ling Yu. She quickly apologized and said she was fine because the police had rescued her in time.
Ling Yu breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. Those kidnappers are so excessive. Why did they target you? You're just an ordinary person. Why are you so sought - after?"
She complained about the kidnappers for a while and then brought up Huo Qizheng. "By the way, thank your boyfriend for me. He's really nice. He sent someone to pick me up yesterday. It's just... could you please tell him not to have people watching me anymore? I can't even go out now."
Zhu Shuangyao covered the phone receiver and mouthed the question to Huo Qizheng. Huo Qizheng had already heard the conversation on the phone. He nodded, sent a text message, and then motioned for her to talk to Ling Yu.
Zhu Shuangyao then said to Ling Yu, "I'm really sorry, Xiaoyu. He said you can go out now."
Ling Yu didn't mind much. She just felt a bit sad that she couldn't go to her favorite breakfast place. But she could understand Huo Qizheng. After all, Zhu Shuangyao had already had an accident. He couldn't let Zhu Shuangyao's friend have an accident too.
"You should really thank your boyfriend. If it were you, you'd probably have forgotten about me long ago."
This was true. If Ling Yu hadn't called Zhu Shuangyao, Zhu Shuangyao would really have forgotten. She smiled sheepishly. Then she remembered that Ling Yu couldn't see her smile, so she apologized again.
Ling Yu said it was okay and then added, "Have you asked Luo Yu if she can come to City S? Let's get together this weekend."
Zhu Shuangyao scratched her head. "I... I forgot... I'm free this weekend. I'll ask Luo Yu later."
Ling Yu sighed. "I knew you'd forget. You don't need to ask. I've already asked her. She said she can come. Then the three of us can have a great time. First, let's make it clear. No! Boyfriends!"
Zhu Shuangyao touched her nose and carefully glanced at Huo Qizheng. Huo Qizheng flicked her on the forehead and mouthed, "I'll make it up to you when you're back."
Zhu Shuangyao then nodded and said, "Sure, no problem. We definitely won't bring our boyfriends. Let's relive the life of single nobles!"
"Great, it's a deal!"
After making the agreement, they chatted for a while more before hanging up. As soon as she hung up, she saw Huo Qizheng with his arms crossed, his dark eyes looking intently at her. "Explain what you mean by the life of single nobles?"
Zhu Shuangyao felt a chill down her spine when she saw his look. She immediately picked up the dishes and ran into the kitchen. "I'll do the dishes."
Because of this remark, that night, Huo Qizheng made her experience the "pleasures" of a double - bed.