Xu Qian didn't really want to argue with him, but seeing his obnoxious demeanor just made her angry.
"Fine, put it on me."
Hui Feichi shot her a glance and said calmly, "Wait, I'll have someone bring it over."
"Xu Qian, are you sure you want to stay with X Group?" Lian Du interjected suddenly.
A cold smile flickered in Xu Qian's eyes, and she said lightly, "Of course, what else can I do? Suffer for 12 hours a day?"
Lian Du froze. Suffer for 12 hours a day?
"Young Master Hui, the item has arrived."
"Give it to Miss Xu."
Xu Qian took it. Inside the box lay a delicate silver chain, not much different from ordinary jewelry, even more beautiful.
Hui Feichi glanced at her and said carelessly, "You still have time to consider. Once you put it on, there's no turning back."
Xu Qian's expression remained unchanged as she put it on herself.
The silver bracelet made her fair wrist appear even more slender and delicate, actually quite a good match.
"All right, arrange a room for me. I want to sleep."
Hui Feichi was momentarily speechless. He waved his hand, signaling his subordinate to make arrangements.
Shortly after Xu Qian left, Lian Du also indicated he was leaving.
Hui Feichi stopped him, reminding him, "She's being forced to join the group, not truly submitting. We still need to remain vigilant. Lian Du, she's not worth your..."
"I know." With that, Lian Du turned and left.
Hui Feichi shook his head inwardly.
Lian Du liked her too much; it wasn't a good thing.
Xu Qian was assigned a very simple dormitory: a single bed, a wardrobe, a small desk, all in pure white.
Suddenly, the television turned on by itself and began playing a loop of X Group's history.
X Group was established over a decade ago. Initially, it was just normal research on humans, animals, and plants. Xu Qian watched the film and found nothing amiss.
Then why did it develop the intention to destroy the world?
"Knock knock knock."
Xu Qian was startled. Who would come at this hour?
"Come in."
Lian Du walked in expressionlessly and directly turned off the television.
"Xu Qian, I just want to ask you, what did that kiss mean?"
Xu Qian smiled, "If I want to kiss you, do I need your opinion?"
Just as Lian Du was about to explode, she said lightly, "It was just a moment of impulse, it didn't mean anything else."
This was the truth. She knew her own body best; that short period of time wasn't 12 hours at all.
The moment she opened her eyes, she saw his red eyes and the bitter taste in her mouth, knowing he must have begged Hui Feichi.
Perhaps it was because Lian Du had always favored her, or perhaps she had truly acted on impulse.
It was unsolvable.
Lian Du's eyes reddened. He clasped her shoulders with both hands and asked through gritted teeth, "A moment of impulse?"
"I'm also having a moment of impulse right now."
The man leaned down.
Xu Qian was kissed unexpectedly. She raised her hand, intending to push him away, but felt her body go limp.
Damn control-type ability users.
Who would have thought he would become even more excessive?
The man unzipped her dress, revealing a patch of snow-white back.
"Wuwuwuwu..."
Lian Du finally released her lips after kissing her enough, gently rubbing her waist with his hands.
The man's fox-like eyes narrowed into a straight line. His red lips parted slightly, revealing a hint of his tongue within.
Truly like a fox.
"Xu Qian, I like you."
Xu Qian was numb. If you like me, fine, but can you at least release the control first?
"I've been so good to you, why won't you even give me a way out?"
"Why? Say something!"
Xu Qian: "..."
She just wanted to know, when had she ever not given him a way out?