Qi Jiayou finally looked at her properly.
She had a doll-like face, large round eyes, fair skin without a single blemish, and her lustrous black hair was tied up in a high ponytail. Her attire was also that of a student.
Her pure appearance was quite rare; the only other person around him with such features was probably Lan Qianqian. But looking at her bright eyes, why did she seem a bit slow-witted?
Was the police station a place a woman like her could just wander into? How did her parents raise her? Thinking about her saying earlier that she had no home…
"Aren't you working at that small hospital?" Qi Jiayou asked lazily. He wanted to see what she was really after. If it was… then he wouldn't be polite!
She didn't know why he was asking this. "I was working at that company, yes, but they fired me. And I was fired because I let you guys in, so you have to take me in."
Qi Jiayou's deep pupils fixed on her, his expression dark and unreadable. "You just want a place to stay?"
"Mhm, mhm." Was there a chance? Her heart was pounding so fast. If he agreed, she wouldn't have to worry about not having a place to sleep tonight!
"Go, just arrange a place for her," Qi Jiayou said, then walked around her and strode towards the car not far away.
Yay, yay, yay! He was such a good person, thank you so much. There were still more good people in this world!
"Big brother, please, hurry and take me there."
It was getting late, and there weren't many people outside. As she spoke, she pulled a small suitcase from beside the lawn.
The bodyguard glanced at it expressionlessly and led the way.
She had expected a small, shabby room, as who would take in someone and give them a decent place to stay?
Upon arriving at their destination, she silently raised her hand to cover her jaw, not wanting anyone to see her awkwardness. She wondered if they were criminals, and if the place was a wolf's den.
But seeing the luxurious, grand hotel, she couldn't believe it had anything to do with robbers or bandits. If gangsters looked like this, there would be no decent people left in the world.
Still, she felt very uneasy. What if they were after her money or her body?
Never mind, she'd stay first. She had spent all day looking for a job and was exhausted. She just wanted to lie on the soft, big bed.
As for being scammed for money or body? She had no money, and she was only average in looks. Phew~ Sleep, the bed is so soft~
"President, she's settled in. She was very surprised by the hotel, and her expression seemed genuine. Her profile has also been sent to your email."
Anyone who approached the president was investigated, and their profiles were given to specific people for review. Any issues were directly reported to the president, but the president had said he wanted to personally review this one.
"Continue to monitor her."
"Yes."
…
Inside a dilapidated house, it was pitch black outside, but as bright as day within.
Mu Jingxuan had guessed that his master was still doing research, so he came straight here.
"That's not right," a somewhat puzzled voice came from inside the door.
Pushing the door open, Mu Jingxuan walked in and said faintly, "The experiment failed again."
His master, who had been frowning and crying moments before, immediately became indignant. "What do you mean 'failed again'? Have you learned to speak properly after going out? This old man's experiments are practically foolproof."
He didn't know why his master was arguing with him. Experiments were a process that required extensive research, deduction, and refutation to achieve the desired outcome. Errors in between were perfectly normal.
Moreover…
"Your experiment this time is not simple. To get results so quickly means something is wrong."
Something wrong…
His master looked at the test tube and pondered. Logically, it should have succeeded; he had tried so many times. He thought of the crucial test tube of reagent, which was also the only one brought from outside.
"Are you sure about that medicine? Did you mix anything else into it?" This was the only explanation.
Mu Jingxuan was speechless. "How could I make such a low-level mistake?" Only beginners would do that. The reagents he handled would not be less than ten thousand tubes.
His master put his hands on his hips, chest puffed out, and said righteously, "Haven't you made enough mistakes recently?"
Many mistakes?
Mu Jingxuan was taken aback. It seemed like quite a few. He had never made mistakes before.
Knowing he was in the wrong, Mu Jingxuan began to analyze seriously. That medicine…
He had left the apartment once in the middle, but it was for a very short time, and no one could have entered his apartment without him noticing.
So…
"That medicine is fine."
Then it was strange. Where exactly did the problem lie?
His master thought hard for a long time without any results.
Under normal circumstances, Mu Jingxuan wouldn't disturb him, but he was now extremely eager to know certain things. He didn't know when his master would figure things out.
"Master."
As expected, his master frowned the next second.
This kid was becoming more and more unruly, completely unlike an academician.
"If you have something to say, say it quickly. If not, leave early." He got a headache just seeing him now.
"Is there a medicine that can change a person's body in a short period of time?"
His master's furrowed brow paused, and he raised his eyebrows, not showing any emotion. "Why do you ask?"
Mu Jingxuan's expression remained unchanged. "I just thought of it today."
Just thought of it? "Is someone injured?" Could it be his sweetheart who was injured that he would ask about such medicine?
"So, there isn't such a medicine?" Mu Jingxuan furrowed his brows, lost in thought.
"I've only heard of it. It seems there is such a medicine, but no one has ever seen it, so whether it's true or not cannot be confirmed."
His master shook his head. If such a medicine really existed, how heaven-defying would that be? He should clean up the mess.
"You're just standing around doing nothing. Help me tidy up." Since you're here, you should have the awareness of being a laborer!
Mu Jingxuan, however, did not move. He pursed his lips and looked at his master with exceptional seriousness.
"Is there… a medicine… that can change a person's consciousness?"
After finishing, he stared intently at his master, not missing any expression on his face.
As soon as he finished asking, his master burst into laughter.
"You mean a medicine that can affect a person's sanity?"
Mu Jingxuan still stared intently at him. "Yes, is there?"
Seeing how persistent the young man was, his master restrained himself a little, but he still teased:
"Is it a medicine that amplifies a person's negative emotions? And then, upon being struck or betrayed by a loved one or someone they trust deeply, they completely change and their thoughts are beyond their control?"
Mu Jingxuan's eyes lit up, and he stood up straight. "Master knows?"
This did fit her current situation quite well, but did 'beyond control' mean she still retained her own thoughts?
Now, his master's teasing became more intense. This person didn't even bother to hide his thoughts anymore:
"You like this beautiful tsundere?"