Lin Qinghe entered the laboratory, loosened the leather restraints binding You Rong, administered a nutrient solution, and gave him the self-heating rice and canned food she had brought. She allowed You Rong to move freely within the lab while she busied herself with concocting a liquid substitute for his blood using chemical reagents.
After preparing and portioning the liquid, Lin Qinghe couldn't help but recall Jiang Li's words.
Gu He Sheng would be returning from Headquarters' Lab No. 5 in a month...
Unlike Jiang Li and others who could attain director-level positions, Gu He Sheng certainly possessed considerable abilities. In the presence of the astute and seasoned Gu He Sheng, her little tricks might not go unnoticed.
Lin Qinghe thoughtfully observed You Rong’s steady steps, her mind already formulating a plan.
To avoid any unforeseen complications, she needed to find a way to escape the laboratory with You Rong and leave the base before Gu He Sheng returned.
As Lin Qinghe was lost in thought, You Rong appeared behind her at some point and unexpectedly asked, "Who is the 'blood' you take out every day for?"
Lin Qinghe froze, then belatedly realized this was the first time You Rong had actively spoken to her. Sudan Novel Network.
Did this count as You Rong's hostility towards her decreasing?
Lin Qinghe's eyes sparkled, and she replied with a smile, "This? Of course, it's useful when I take it out. Do you want to know?"
You Rong shifted his gaze, his expression indifferent, as if silently conveying his lack of interest.
Seeing this, Lin Qinghe decided not to tease You Rong any further and explained directly, "This is your 'blood.' It's something nobody in this post-apocalyptic world doesn't want. By taking it out, I can exchange it for things I need, like supplies or weapons. With these, once you escape the laboratory, your safety can be ensured."
You Rong's dark, deep eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze inscrutable.
Was Lin Qinghe telling the truth?
Did she truly intend to help him escape, considering such long-term factors? Or was she plotting something underhanded?
After a moment, You Rong collected his thoughts and returned to sit on the experimental bed. His previous question seemed to have been a casual remark, something he didn't dwell on.
Lin Qinghe felt a pang of disappointment, having thought You Rong might finally have a slightly better impression of her.
Just as Lin Qinghe was feeling dejected, the system's prompt sounded: "Progress bar increased by one percent, total progress is one percent."
Lin Qinghe's eyes lit up, and she shot to her feet with excitement.
The progress bar had finally increased! Even if it was only one percent, it meant You Rong was genuinely starting to reduce his hostility towards her!
You Rong subtly frowned at Lin Qinghe's sudden burst of excitement.
Lin Qinghe walked up to You Rong, her smile radiant, "You Rong, believe me, I will definitely help you escape the laboratory. I promise you, within a month! I will do it!"
She had decided that she would take You Rong out of the laboratory before Gu He Sheng returned. Once they escaped together, You Rong would undoubtedly trust her completely, and then raising the progress bar would be as easy as pie.
Lin Qinghe's imagination painted a beautiful picture, filling her with energy, a stark contrast to her initial dejection.
She picked up the liquid impersonating You Rong's blood and left, intending to concoct an even greater temptation for Gao Tian to accelerate the acquisition of supplies!
As Lin Qinghe departed, You Rong lay on the experimental bed, his brow furrowed. The words Lin Qinghe had uttered with such conviction flashed through his mind, his handsome face etched with contemplation.
Could what Lin Qinghe said... be true?