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Xiao Mei noticed that the two of them seemed even closer than before after a few days apart. Song Bunan's gaze was as filled with affection for Xin Yi as ever, while Xin Yi, who initially only had special looks for Song Bunan, now looked back at him with eyes full of love, deep and rich like ink that could not be diluted.
He had originally thought that Xin Yi's interest in Song Bunan was merely a fleeting curiosity, a desire to explore the unfamiliar and satisfy her own curiosity about strangers and life experiences. But now it seemed clear that Xin Yi was genuinely captivated by Song Bunan, and deeply so.
The two of them hardly engaged in any intimate gestures, as there was a half-meter gap between their seats arranged by him. Yet the tightly intertwined affection between them did not fade due to the distance; rather, it intensified, becoming deeper and more profound, impossible for anyone to overlook. This reassured him; at least he wouldn't lose sleep worrying that Xin Yi might be deceiving him.
As long-time friends, their understanding went beyond mere words. Once seated at the table, Song Bunan had already pulled out prepared materials to hand over to them, confidently assuring them that this information would be extremely useful and greatly aid their next steps.
Xiao Mei also contributed by providing a document that integrated the Jiang Family's plans and ideas for their upcoming actions. The group skipped their meal and began reading the materials seriously, occasionally exchanging comments.
The information about the laboratory before them started to become clearer, revealing the interests and stakes of those involved. When Song Bunan suggested that there were two factions within the laboratory engaged in internal conflict, Shui Su agreed.
"From what I've gathered, several individuals have begun to feel marginalized and want to redeem themselves to return to the fold. However, our numbers are now reaching saturation; their presence makes little difference," Shui Su explained.
Xin Yi did not understand which faction Shui Su referred to when he mentioned "the fold." Based on the literal meaning and his identity, it should relate to the Jiang Family. Song Bunan's reaction was quite interesting; he scoffed disdainfully, saying, "What a naive thought. Just because they want to leave doesn't mean they can come back whenever they please. It's not like they're just stepping into their living room. After causing so much trouble, they think they can redeem themselves? Even if they scattered their ashes now, it wouldn't make up for it. What nonsense."
The man's eye roll almost reached the ceiling, prompting Xiao Mei to burst into laughter and applaud his brilliant remarks.
"Speaking of which, have you found out what’s going on with Ming You?" After passing around the documents, Song Bunan finally picked up his chopsticks to eat while chatting. "Her status in the laboratory is definitely significant now, but Ming Hua can't provide any clarity on her situation; I can't find anything."
Anyone who could casually access information from New Life Hospital and communicate with them couldn't just be a financial officer. From what Song Bunan knew of Ming You, she must have gained substantial trust from those in the laboratory and could even issue orders.
"Nothing," Shui Su replied. "There’s very little information related to her; what can be found are trivial details. Recently, there’s been nothing about her at all—she disappeared after we left New Life Hospital."
Upon hearing this, Song Bunan sighed helplessly, expressing his feeling that Ming You was involved in something significant but unable to discern her true intentions. The items she provided felt like traps; at first glance they seemed like just the right clues but upon reflection appeared too perfectly timed.
"Should we trust her?" This was the question Xin Yi posed after listening to their discussion.
His impression of Ming You lingered on her striking appearance; she spoke casually as if nothing concerned her, always wearing a smile that occasionally revealed a cunning glint in her eyes—especially when gossiping. Most of his knowledge came from Song Bunan's recounting of memories from childhood friends through her graduation with top honors to becoming a freelancer.
The nature of such a person was hard to define as good or bad—especially since they couldn't find any leads related to her now. With no solid evidence but bound by friendship, they couldn't reach a conclusion.
His question left all three silent until Xiao Mei sighed and admitted she didn’t know. Everyone's gaze then turned toward Song Bunan, who was lost in thought with his chin resting on his hand and didn’t acknowledge them; he was absorbed in his own world. Xin Yi understood that this state meant Song Bunan was analyzing the situation and chose not to pressure him further; instead, he quietly placed peeled shrimp into Song Bunan's bowl.
“Let’s not inform Ming Hua about our next move,” Song Bunan said. “If Ming You truly has a significant identity in the lab, both Ming Hua and Qian Gu could be in danger.”
“Danger?” Shui Su asked.
“Yes, danger,” Song Bunan replied, looking up. “This danger arises from my belief that they wouldn’t deceive me, but I can’t guarantee that the lab won’t exploit this situation. If they threaten or monitor us because of Ming You, it would only bring harm to us.”
Ming Hua was at home working out when he suddenly felt an itch in his nose that made him sneeze violently, almost causing him to drop the weights he was holding. Once the discomfort passed like a gust of wind, he sensed that someone was discussing him behind his back.
Outside, Qian Gu approached, concerned and asking if he had caught a cold from having the window open this afternoon. Ming Hua waved his hand dismissively, assuring her that he was fine; it was just an itch.
“By the way, has Xiao You contacted you recently?” Ming Hua asked. He had grown accustomed to his sister's occasional disappearances, but now that she was working for the lab, not receiving any messages from her daily made him anxious.
Since she mentioned having something important to handle, it had been nearly a week without any word from her. Ming Hua was restless, asking Qian Gu about it three times a day and even interpreting her slightest reactions for answers.
He had braced himself for disappointment upon hearing that there had been no contact.
“She replied,” Qian Gu said. “She mentioned that things over there are almost settled and that she’ll come by tomorrow to hang out with me. She asked you to prepare some snacks for her.”
A bad feeling surged within him—partly due to her sudden break and partly because of the dwindling snack supply at home. Ming Hua rubbed his chin, mentally reviewing any clues regarding this “important matter” he had heard recently.
“Bunan hasn’t contacted me either. I wonder how far they’ve gotten with their investigation into the lab. They even asked for my help…” he mused. “Why do I feel like something is off?”
Qian Gu came over and sat down, asking where he felt things were amiss. Ming Hua replied, “It’s not surprising that Xiao You could get close to high-ranking personnel in the lab, but Bunan and the others have had their identities exposed since entering New Life Hospital without facing any particular backlash—that’s strange. Since the lab knows their intentions, why would they let outsiders investigate them?”
“That makes sense,” Qian Gu agreed. “According to the lab’s usual practices, they must have contingency plans for unexpected situations. Choosing this method of handling things clearly indicates they have other intentions. Based on Xiao You’s feedback and what Bunan has encountered, it seems there’s some internal conflict within the lab; perhaps what Bunan is trying to do actually benefits them.”
The two went to the study to organize and summarize what they had learned recently. The more they examined it, the more convinced they became that Bunan’s actions at New Life Hospital were orchestrated; the lab likely intended to use them to eliminate a portion of their own organization.
“Could Xiao You’s vacation be a way to give Bunan and Xiao Mei some leeway?” Ming Hua murmured.
“Very likely,” Qian Gu nodded. “If the higher-ups where Xiao You is located are considered a rising force within the laboratory, then using this kind of underhanded method to eliminate those who oppose them is the best and most reliable approach.”
“But why?” They couldn’t come up with an answer to this question for the time being; no matter how they analyzed it from different angles, it just didn’t make sense.
Ming Hua hesitated, wondering if he should wait for Ming You to return and ask her for clarification. Qian Gu stopped him, suggesting that given the current situation, it would be better to communicate with Bunan first.
“If we directly ask Xiao You and she deliberately conceals something, we won’t have any way to deal with it. It would be better to discuss this idea with Bunan so that their actions can proceed more smoothly without any major surprises,” Qian Gu said.
Ming Hua agreed with this idea and took out his phone, intending to contact Song Bunan for a discussion when they heard the sound of a door closing at the entrance. The two leaned their heads to look, and saw Ming You standing there with a large bag, waving at them with a smile. “Hello, my dear brothers! It’s better not to contact little Bunan for now~”
Her suggestion was immediately dismissed by her brothers, who asked if she was planning something bad to trick Song Bunan. She feigned innocence, claiming she was merely attending to her own affairs and didn’t want them to reach out because she didn’t want their plans disrupted, which could lead to a failed vacation.
“You’d better tell the truth; otherwise, I’ll call our parents and tell them you’re skipping work and living off me,” Ming Hua threatened.
Ming You rolled her eyes and casually flopped onto the sofa, appearing extremely relaxed as she said to them, “To be honest, there are some minor issues within the laboratory. This time, whether Bunan plans to eliminate the laboratory or just remove New Life Hospital, it will be beneficial without any harm. Besides me, several others are on vacation too; we’ll return after their impact ends and handle the aftermath.”
“Why are there still issues internally?” Qian Gu asked as he sat beside her and offered her some already washed fruit. Ming You gratefully accepted her sister-in-law’s offering and replied, “A few old-timers inside have ambitions bigger than their courage. Before Ba Zi even started anything substantial, they were already planning big moves for their own benefit. Old Gu believes these people are a threat that can’t be kept around but feels helpless because they’re too familiar with him. With Bunan coming to investigate, it’s perfect timing to get rid of those old-timers.”
“But how did the laboratory discover Bunan’s true identity?” Ming Hua inquired.
While munching on a strawberry, Ming You grinned widely and responded with a smile that seemed to say “you know what I mean.” Qian Gu was surprised and asked if she had leaked information, prompting her to roll her eyes again. “Sister-in-law, you underestimate me a bit! Am I someone who does such things? They were discovered purely because they were unaware of how recognizable their faces are. Xin Yi from Mighty Falcon is practically becoming a mural in the laboratory, while Song Bunan is like a white moonlight among several Ghost Messengers—everyone wants to keep him close as a treasure. Just think about how famous Shui Su and Xiao Mei are; they openly became doctors and nurses wanting to interact with New Life Hospital for learning purposes—anyone could figure out there’s something off just by thinking about it.”
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