Ming Letong's face turned ashen. He glanced at Xu Qian cautiously before shouting, "What nonsense are you spouting!"
The man leaned close to Ming Letong's face and sneered, "Everyone knows this. What else do you have to deny? Your girlfriend must know too, right?"
Anger surged through Ming Letong, and he shoved the man to the ground.
The man lay on the ground, his eyes wide, astonishment practically spilling out of his goggles.
He truly hadn't expected the normally gentle and weak kid, who seemed as delicate as a wilting flower, to dare push him.
"You little brat, without the young master's protection, do you think you would have survived until today?"
Ming Letong's eyes turned red, his already delicate face becoming even more pitiable.
"Shut up! I didn't sell myself! I didn't!"
The two quickly devolved into a brawl, trading punches and slaps.
It was a typical elementary school fight.
Xu Qian remained on the sidelines, indifferent. She had only known Ming Letong for a few hours, not enough to warrant revealing her identity.
"You flamboyant man!"
"You are!"
Suddenly, the distinct sound of marching footsteps echoed.
A well-disciplined squad of soldiers swiftly separated the two brawling figures.
They panted, resembling bulls after a fight.
"Fighting privately, are you tired of living?"
A cold reprimand followed.
Everyone immediately lowered their heads, afraid to speak.
The man, surprisingly, wasn't wearing protective gear. He was in a black suit, tall and imposing, with brown hair and deep features, extraordinarily handsome.
When his gaze shifted to Ming Letong, it softened perceptibly.
"A'Tong, come with me."
With that, the man turned and walked away.
Ming Letong's lips pressed together tightly as he shook off the soldiers holding him.
He strode quickly to catch up with the man.
After they left, Xu Qian finally looked up, her eyes narrowing slightly.
This man must be the young master they had spoken of.
The person in charge of the experimental base.
Suddenly, Xu Qian's palm felt warm.
Her small hand was enveloped by a large one.
Xu Qian frowned and raised her hand to pull away.
However, the man's fingers rubbed hers forcefully, the thick calluses scraping her fair palm until it ached.
When Xu Qian looked back, the hand had already released hers, and the man was walking past her.
The man was tall and sturdy, wearing a gas mask and helmet, clad in camouflage. His feet were in black combat boots.
She would recognize this figure even with her eyes closed.
A glint of light flashed in Xu Qian's eyes. She hadn't expected Xiang Jintian to have infiltrated as well.
With him here, things would be much easier.
The others, startled by the commotion, began to stream towards the dormitory building.
Everyone knew that when the young master got angry, it was like the sky was falling, so it was better to stay away.
Xu Qian followed the crowd, but in reality, she was following Xiang Jintian.
The group entered the administrative building.
Ming Letong followed behind the man with his head bowed, like a timid bride.
It made him seem even more like a... bride.
As the elevator doors opened, only two guards followed. The other soldiers dispersed.
Xiang Jintian took the opportunity to enter the men's restroom and did not emerge.
Xu Qian's eyes flickered, and she followed him into the men's room.
After all, she was wearing goggles and a mask, so unless someone looked closely, they wouldn't know if she was a man or a woman.
"Xixi."
The moment Xu Qian looked up, the man closed the restroom door and pulled the girl into one of the stalls.
Xu Qian remained calm, lowering her voice to ask, "How did you get in?"
Xiang Jintian held the girl in his arms, the void in his chest instantly filled.
Heaven knew how worried he had been about her.
He said softly, "Long story short, this base is more dangerous than we imagined. I've already found the exit. We'll go up first, then make further plans."
Xu Qian strongly agreed, "This place is filled with toxic gas. If we really want to blow it up, the surface probably won't be spared."
"Beep beep beep beep beep beep..."
"Enemy intrusion!"
"Enemy intrusion!"
"Enemy intrusion!"