Xu Shi was lucky today, everyone he wanted to see was in this hospital.
The door to the ward opened and Xia Wuyou was accompanying Xia Ke'an. The two were talking and laughing.
She also had a plate of freshly cut watermelon on hand.
It can be seen that her quality of life seems to have improved a lot since she no longer has to worry about hospitalization expenses - after all, in the City of Night Sin, fresh fruits and vegetables are a luxury.
"Rust fog" has a great impact on animal husbandry and planting. While it blocks the sun and moon and affects the growing environment of crops, the corrosive rain and snow that falls are also fatal... Shortly after this phenomenon occurred, the original agriculture and animal husbandry industry It began to wither away.
To this day, only six major consortiums have the strength to build simulated breeding environments. The land that was deserted due to the "Rust Fog" was purchased by them at low prices and used for commercial purposes.
This watermelon probably costs more than a month's salary of an ordinary working person, and few people would actually spend this money - the lack of nutrients can be completely replenished with cheap pills.
And more people may not even be able to afford the pills. According to survey statistics, at least 65+% of the residents from District 12 onwards consume protein blocks made from cockroaches as their main food.
Xia Wuyou hadn't eaten fresh fruit for a long time. This was the first month that she didn't have to pay money to the hospital as soon as her salary was paid. When she came to visit her sister-in-law, she passed by the store. After hesitation, she finally bought one with confidence.
But just after cutting it and taking a bite, I saw Xu Shi pushing open the door and walking in... The watermelon suddenly lost its flavor.
"...Dr. Xu."
But she didn't show her thoughts. Instead, she stood up and greeted him politely and respectfully.
It was obvious that she had listened to Xia Keyan's advice.
Or perhaps her situation has improved, causing her to have less and less resistance to Xu Shi... Who knows?
"I just stopped by to take a look, so there's no need to be so formal."
Although I can still catch the little resentment hidden in the girl's eyes, I am still very satisfied with her performance.
"It seems that Miss Kean is recovering well?"
"It's all thanks to you, Dong Xu."
Xia Keyan replied with a smile, even more enthusiastic than his little niece.
She is indeed in much better condition now than when we first met her - her face is rosy and she doesn't gasp three times every time she speaks. She is obviously well-conditioned.
But if you look carefully, the complexity in her eyes at this moment is even more complicated than that of Xia Wuyou.
"Miss An, you don't have to be polite. This is what I promised."
Realizing this, Xu Shi gave her a meaningful smile while responding.
——Let’s talk alone?
——Just what I wanted.
"You can't say that, Director Xu."
Xia Ke understood with peace of mind, "You have been of great help to us... Wuyou, please go out first. If you want to say thank you, I want to speak to Director Xu alone."
"Hey...oh oh."
Xia Wuyou's reaction was obviously a little slow, and when he came to his senses, he hurriedly responded.
In fact, she was not very happy about this. How could she let her sister-in-law and Xu Shi be alone... She was a little worried anyway.
But she didn't dare not listen to Xia Keyan's words, so she had to hesitantly walk out the door with Su Lin.
Xu Shi was the only two people left in the ward. Xia Keyan leaned back and sat up straight, "I still have to congratulate Director Xu. We are one step closer to completely controlling the consortium."
"...But Miss An seems to know a lot?"
Xu Shi paused, "Did Team Leader Xia tell you?"
"She won't tell me this, this kid."
The white-haired loli shook her head and curled her lips angrily, "But I don't know anything about what happened outside."
I laughed for a while, indeed.
After all, if you really think about it, the difference between Xia Wuyou and Xia Ke'an is not the slightest bit different.
With the white-haired Lolita's ability, even if she could only lie on the hospital bed, she could still analyze everything she wanted to know from those obscure fragments.
"So, I don't want to talk to her about this matter. I'll just talk to you alone first."
Xia Keyan said angrily, but it was not difficult to hear the seriousness in her tone.
"So, what exactly does Miss Ke'an mean?"
Xu Shi blinked, "Let me guess...if I'm not wrong, what you want to say is the truth about what happened ten years ago?"
"...Does Mr. Xu really have the ability to read minds?"
The white-haired loli paused after hearing this, and then sighed in surprise.
Xu Shi smiled and said nothing.
In the original work, "finding the mastermind behind the destruction of "Refraction" and "Tianhe" is a very important plot line involving the Xia family's aunt and nephew.
Now that they are all on their side, it is only a matter of time before this matter is brought to the table.
"Then let me get straight to the point. I don't know if "Snake Ring" has a deep understanding of this. If so, how much do you know? "
"Honestly, nothing."
Xu Shi shook his head, this was not a lie.
How could he care about such a problem before? But even after awakening the memory of his past life, the information about this matter is still blank.
Damn it, I must read the original novel before traveling through time in the future!
"Then we're actually pretty much the same."
Xia Keyan was a little frustrated when he heard this, "I was in a coma when this happened, and I don't know the whole story at all... And the investigations over the years have also yielded nothing, and I can't find any clues at all."
To be honest, this should be her biggest heartache. Everything she cherished disappeared overnight, and after so many years, she was still unable to do anything about it and kept treading water.
That feeling of powerlessness that fills my heart all the time is really torturous.
Fortunately, Xu Shi appeared now, which gave her some hope.
"So, I sincerely hope and sincerely plead that I can get your help in this matter, Director Xu."
She looked at Xu Shi and said seriously.
"...But Miss An really has so much confidence in me?"
Xu Shi blinked his eyes, "You know, I can't say that I have a solid foundation now, and there is a possibility of being overturned at any time."
"I don't see what worries you about that."
Xia Keyan covered his face and chuckled, "Besides, I trust my judgment."
"Your ability is much stronger than Lin Wenhua. It is only a matter of time before you completely control the "Snake Ring", and it won't even take too long. "
"Then you will have to consider this aspect when the time comes... Dong Xu, you are a smart man and should be able to understand what I mean."
If it were true, the only person she had misjudged over the years was probably the man in front of her.
It can only be said that he disguised himself so well that he deceived everyone, including her.
Before that, Xia Keyan was still looking at the mud that could not hold up the wall.
But in just a few months, she was amazed by the methods displayed by the other party, and she finally realized how wrong she had been.
Coupled with the current situation... to be honest, having confidence is one thing, and she has no other choice.
As for her words, Xu Shi was noncommittal.
In fact, even without Xia Keyan's reminder, he would not underestimate this matter.
Because this situation is extremely scary when you think about it - a mysterious force hiding in the dark has the ability to overturn the entire structure of the Night Sin City in a matter of days.
You know, the "Refraction" back then was stronger than the current "Snake Ring". Even they couldn't resist it, and I'm afraid I wouldn't be that good.
But you can't avoid it, the only way is to prepare for a rainy day.
Conquering capable subordinates and launching the "Exceeding Limits Project"... these are really not all aimed at dealing with Shen He.
But, then again.
"There is no need for Miss An to remind me of these things. You chose to show your kindness at this time...what do you want from me?"
"Of course it's the truth."
Xia Keyan sighed, "To be honest, the only thing that keeps me alive is revenge with my own hands."
"But if you want to say something else... I do have selfish motives."
"I hope, Director Xu, you can be nicer to Wuyou."
