《The Girl Who Restarted Time》 Chapter 1 - Will You Be My Boyfriend?

Chapter 1: Will You Be My Boyfriend?

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions It is often said that human hearts are unpredictable. But for Lu Jia¡¯er, the hearts of the people are transparent because she can hear the inner voice of anyone. ... In the big lecture hall of B University, a psychology course was currently underway. ¡°Behavioral psychology 1 can also be said to be a kind of mind reading. We can clearly predict the behaviors of people standing in front of us and their true thoughts through movements, postures, outfits and eyes...¡± The voice came from Lu Jia¡¯er, a beautiful young female professor in good shape. ¡°...Actions. Say the light touch of the nose. When a person touches the nose with their hand, low frequency or just a light touch is normal while high frequency suggests that they are lying. A well-known case is that of the former U.S. President Bill Clinton. When being questioned by the court for the scandal, he touched his nose nearly 26 times, which means he was trying to cover up the facts with lies while his body habitually touched his nose lightly. Another example would be when a person wants to lie, their eyes will blink involuntarily...¡± At this time, a male student raised his hand and Lu Jia¡¯er gave her permission. ¡°Go ahead.¡± The male student said in a serious manner. ¡°Professor Lu, you were just talking about people touching their noses. What if this person just so happens to have a cold or a sinus infection?¡± His remark made the students burst outughing. Lu Jia¡¯er nced at the male student. ¡°Even if there is an etiological factor, you can still interpret a person¡¯s heart through their expressions and reactions.¡± ¡°Professor Lu, can you tell what I¡¯m thinking at this exact moment through my words and expressions?¡± The male student stared at Lu Jia¡¯er as he asked another question with great interest. Lu Jia¡¯er always weed curiousness in students. A quick nce at the male student, she observed a tall and handsome young man who was keeping eye contact with her. Lu Jia¡¯er kept her gaze on his face for a few seconds and then she said, ¡°The real thought in your heart at this moment is that Professor Lu on the tform is not only beautiful but also knowledgeable. The girlfriend I will pursue in the future must be like her!¡± As soon as the words were uttered, the lecture hall burst intoughter. That was typical of Professor Lu Jia¡¯er whose teaching method followed no set form. ¡°Just a little joke! But the reaction you gave after hearing what I said ¡ª eyebrows raised slightly, eyes wide open, mouth slightly ajar, and a blush that covered your entire face. All of which showed that you are surprised and ashamed, thus proving that my words are correct!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er continued. The male student bit his lower lip with a throbbing throat and steeled himself before he shouted at Lu Jia¡¯er on the tform. ¡°Professor Lu, I like you very much!¡± Faced with the male student who showed love to her in the ssroom, Lu Jia¡¯er, kept her mind calm and peaceful as she stood on the podium. With the corners of her mouth rising slightly, she delivered in her trademark soft voice through the microphone to every corner of the ssroom. ¡°Thank you for liking my course!¡± ¡°I not only like your course, but I also like you!¡± the male student corrected. ¡°Like me?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied with poise and grace. ¡°It shows that you have good taste. Actually, to be honest, I also like you very much!¡± Everyone was amused by Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s humor and the ssroom was filled withughter once again. ¡°Thank you for making our ss so lively.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled lightly. ¡°Everyone please thank him with apuse! And you, please be seated!¡± Disappointment was written all over the boy¡¯s face as he sat down dejectedly. Lu Jia¡¯er had noticed all this. In fact, she had euphemistically been told of his true feelings. As the course continued, time flew and before long the ss came to an end. Lu Jia¡¯er closed the handout and said, ¡°The ss is over now. See you next week!¡± ¡°Professor Lu, see you next week!¡± the students said in chorus. Lu Jia¡¯er was leaving the lecture hall with her teaching n in hand when several students went after her to ask questions. Thirty minutester, with a bag in one hand and the teaching n in the other, Lu Jia¡¯er was finally in the parking lot approaching her white Cayenne, when she saw a gentlemaning out of a luxurious and stylish Maybach. He was tall, handsome and wearing a ck t-shirt with a pair of cuffed light blue denim. Casual but stylish. Rays of sunlight nted to create a beautiful glow on his figure. Lu Jia¡¯er blinked and looked into his eyes as the expression on her face shifted to one of amazement. ¡°Hello.¡± The gentleman approached her and voluntarily reached out to her. ¡°I am BUA¡¯s Jin Xiangdong! I¡¯ve heard that Professor Lu wanted to see me?¡± Jin Xiangdong! Lu Jia¡¯er immediately used her brain to search for the name and quickly got relevant memories. Jin Xiangdong, a rumored genius in the IT world and a legendary ugly man! The founder of BUA Technology and chief engineer of thepany¡¯s main project AI (Artificial-Intelligence). There was very little information about him on the Inte but there were many rumors circting about him. Lu Jia¡¯er sized him up again and found out that the rumors were not reliable. It is said that God is fair. If you were given good looks, then you wouldn¡¯t have a very high IQ. Vice versa. God had undoubtedly favored this man in front of her a little bit more than others. A low profile person like him had made an appearance in front of her. It must be about her refusal to be a psychology engineer for the AI project at BUA Technology, which did not matter so much at the moment. What did matter, however, were the words echoing into her mind: if love at first sight is a thing of fiction, then at this very moment, fiction has be a reality. ¡°Mr. Jin.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er slowly reached out, shook hands with him and blurted out. ¡°Will you be my boyfriend?¡± Chapter 2 - I Am Hard To Pursue!

Chapter 2: I Am Hard To Pursue!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions When she said that, Lu Jia¡¯er instantly realized she was being too abrupt. Unfortunately it was not easy to take back your words. Once water is spilt, you can never retrieve it. Jin Xiangdong was a master at not betraying his emotions. Atent light had shed in his eyes before they returned to normal. He looked over Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face, wondering if she was serious or not. Lu Jia¡¯er was looking into his eyes with astonishment, curiosity and expectation. She hadn¡¯t been interested in a person at first sight like this in a long time, much less in a man. Although he already knew all of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s personal information extensively, he understood that it was only after people got along for some time that they would start to know each other. So, after thinking for a few seconds, Jin Xiangdong answered, ¡°I am hard to pursue!¡± ¡°Hard to pursue? So am I to understand that this means it is still possible to pursue you?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er interpreted. Gazing at her, Jin Xiangdong said, ¡°The odds are most certainly against you!¡± ¡°I like to challenge myself!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Jin Xiangdong kindly reminded her. ¡°Life is short. Time is precious. Don¡¯t squander it.¡± His cold but low and deep voice entered Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s ears, it felt like pleasant ssical music and served to multiply her interest in him. Not only because he was Jin Xiangdong, but also because he was handsome. The most important reason was that she couldn¡¯t read his heartpletely. Even if she had used her knowledge of behavioral psychology, his thoughts were still beyond her perception at the moment. So in just a few minutes, Lu Jia¡¯er had concluded that he was a very special man which evoked a strong desire within her to explore his unique facets. However, such straightforward dialogue for their first meeting might scare him off and make it so that she would be unable to explore his ¡®specialness¡¯ further. ¡°Time is really precious and we should not squander it.¡± Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°Mr. Jin, I¡¯ve taken liberties and spoken to you improperly. The rumors about you are widespread. Hence, when meeting you in person, I was curious as to what sort of reaction a genius like you would have when faced with a sudden, outrageous statement.¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at the smile on Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face. ¡°Was that a psychological examination?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not respond directly, but smiled at him instead. Jin Xiangdong wasn¡¯t bothered and answered himself,pletely undistracted from his train of thought. ¡°But I thought it was real!¡± When Lu Jia¡¯er heard this she blinked and felt chastised. She smiled bashfully. ¡°You thought my falling in love with you at first sight was real?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded. Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t helpughing and then boldly answered, ¡°If it was real, would your answer change?¡± ¡°Professor Lu,¡± Jin Xiangdong looked her in the eye. ¡°Would you like me to change my answer?¡± The questioned Lu Jia¡¯er felt as though she were being teased. Shyness surfaced on her face unconsciously. She quickly shifted the topic. ¡°Please allow me to introduce myself. Lu Jia¡¯er, Visiting Schr at B University!¡± ¡°AI Project Director of BUA Technology, Jin Xiangdong. You can also call me Ace!¡± ... Half an hourter, the two drove to a Japanese restaurant. They pushed the door open and entered the store that was ying Aoi Teshima¡¯s Sayonara no Natsu¡¯s soothing and warm melodies. The coolness in the room dispelled the summer heat of every guest who came in. Entering a booth, the two sat down face to face and Jin Xiangdong asked Lu Jia¡¯er to order. ¡°Japanese-style raw beef, signature cheese rolls, and a thick cut salmon...¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was skilled in ordering food. Afterward, Lu Jia¡¯er handed the menu to Jin Xiangdong and said: ¡°Mr. Jin, please order a few more.¡± Jin Xiangdong said, ¡°I¡¯ll just leave it up to you. By the way, please call me Ace, I insist.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er ordered two more dishes before she closed the menu and looked at Jin Xiangdong opposite of her as she teased. ¡°Ace! Noble! First ss! You¡¯re just like the name!¡± ¡°This name was given to me by my father!¡± Jin Xiangdong exined. ¡°Your father was clearly a visionary.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er praised. ¡°I will pass on your words to my father.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled while Jin Xiangdong changed topics and cut to the chase. ¡°Professor Lu, did the invitation from ourpany not meet your requirements?¡± ¡°No. I am simply not qualified!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Professor Lu, you are being too modest!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. What Jin Xiangdong had said was correct. Lu Jia¡¯er was being too modest. Although only 25 years of age, she was the youngest Assistant Professor at B University. She had earned her ce in the field of Behavioral Psychology, not only in China, but also the world. In the words of her graduate tutor, Professor Han. ¡°She¡¯s a psychology prodigy.¡± However, Lu Jia¡¯er was quite clear that she was not a prodigy at all and that she was just different from ordinary people. Chapter 3 - Im A Foodie At Most!

Chapter 3: I¡¯m A Foodie At Most!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions At first Lu Jia¡¯er suspected that she might be an alien, but there was not a single trace of alien memory. She also suspected that she might be a schizophrenic patient, but everything turned out normal after examination. Over time Lu Jia¡¯er could only ept her own ¡°natural talent¡±. Psychology was the best way to cover up and make full use of this ¡°natural talent¡± in order to help those who need help. ¡°I am not being too modest. I simply can¡¯t do it!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er maintained her stance. After hearing this, Jin Xiangdong stared at Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face for a few seconds. ¡°Professor Lu spurns AI!¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s conjecture matched Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s true thoughts, which interested Lu Jia¡¯er very much as generally she knew the thoughts of others. ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er agreed. ¡°May I know the specific reason for this?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. ¡°The development of AI 1 is indeed a major advancement in science but it does not mean that it is not potentially dangerous.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Professor Lu, you can just rest assured. AI is only a tool!¡± Jin Xiangdong defined his position. ¡°Perhaps I have been too concerned. Now theputer is even smarter than humans. What will happen in the future is foreseeable!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Jin Xiangdong smiled. ¡°I can understand your point of view. Pushing the boundaries of AI development continues uninterrupted. It will indeed cause some panic among human beings. Everyone is concerned that AI will lead to the extinction of mankind once unleashed. Some people even argue that it is very likely in the future to see human-machine hybrids which merge humans into AI.¡± ¡°These conjectures may soon be a reality!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Jin Xiangdong did not retort and continued. ¡°AI can¡¯t rece human beings. Its existence and value are determined by human beings. The AI that ourpany has developed has already served humanity and society in many fields. In short, ourpany will not develop AI in vition of thews of nature!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had known that AI of BUA Technology is widely used not only in military, medical, financial and other fields, but also as a life assistant for many families, bringing a lot of convenience to human development. However, the widespread application of AI was making humanszier andzier. This time Jin Xiangdong showed great sincerity bying in person. Lu Jia¡¯er stroked her hair and then looked at him and asked, ¡°There are many well-known professors in the field of psychology. Why is yourpany so persistent in inviting me to join your team of AI psychology engineers!¡± ¡°Professionalism!¡± Jin Xiangdong replied concisely. Being recognized is naturally pleasing. Lu Jia¡¯erughed. ¡°Being praised by you, I can definitely brag about it for the rest of my life!¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled and dered earnestly. ¡°Anyway, Professor Lu is the person I must recruit!¡± His utterance brimmed with sincerity. But Lu Jia¡¯er still hesitated. ¡°I feel very honored, but let me think about it again!¡± ¡°Well, I hope to hear good news soon from Professor Lu!¡± Jin Xiangdong said in a full-hearted way. The two just finished talking before the fresh and delicious dishes were served on the table. ¡°Mister, Ms, good evening. The Japanese-style raw beef is made with the finest beef tenderloin, grilled to medium rare, it was refrigerated overnight in a freezer, sliced and ced on a serving dish with an onion base. It¡¯s tender, sweet and refreshing.¡± After a waitress presented the food, she exined it meticulously. But as soon as the waitress finished, Lu Jia¡¯er asked, ¡°Is this tenderloin really the best?¡± The waitress paused and then nodded. ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at her calmly and then said to Jin Xiangdong. ¡°After you, Mr. Jin!¡± Upon seeing this the waitress left immediately. Jin Xiangdong grabbed a pair of chopsticks and picked up one piece with a quiet, refined ease. It seemed that he was awaiting Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s exnation. Lu Jia¡¯er exined as expected. ¡°Thest time I came here to eat. The chef sold seconds at best quality prices. So I had to ask that question!¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t know Professor Lu was a gourmet!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°I can¡¯t be counted as a gourmet. I¡¯m a foodie at most!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. Jin Xiangdong continued, ¡°Then how did you find it out? No, I shouldn¡¯t have asked such a stupid question!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er chuckled, and thenmented wryly, ¡°So now there is a popr saying. Never try a rtionship or marriage with those who arewyers, police officers or psychologists!¡± Chapter 4 - I Said Let Her Go!

Chapter 4: I Said Let Her Go!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions ¡°You are too serious. A gentleman already expressed his love to you this afternoon. I have seen your charm with my own eyes.¡± Jin Xiangdong picked up a piece of beef with sauce and said casually. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes shone with amazement after she heard this. ¡°You attended my course this afternoon.¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded. At that time he was seated in thest row and witnessed the grace of Lu Jia¡¯er standing on the tform; her manner of professionalism while teaching and the humor shown in the face of the student¡¯s confession of love. Although Lu Jia¡¯er had been very confident in her lectures, it seemed that there was something wrong with the students¡¯ confession of love in the ssroom. ¡°Mr. Jin, please stop teasing me.¡± Jin Xiangdon bit his lips. ¡°Ace! I prefer people to call me by that name.¡± Facing such an amiable technologypany founder, Lu Jia¡¯er was no match for his request. ¡°Ace, next time youe to my course, remember to report in advance to your professor!¡± Jin Xiangdong was cooperative. ¡°Fine!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gave a soft smile then changed the topic of conversation. ¡°Please try the sashimi.¡± Jin Xiangdong nced at her and grabbed the chopsticks. The background music of the restaurant had transitioned to Aoi Teshima¡¯s La Vie en Rose. With soft music in the ear and delicious food in mouth, this was the most enjoyable and most pleasant dinner outing Lu Jia¡¯er had had. She could not see through what the other person was thinking, which made her feel as though she were a normal person. ... Two hourster, the two exited the restaurant. When Lu Jia¡¯er was about to say goodbye to Jin Xiangdong, she inadvertently saw a group of people gathering on a street 15 meters away. Lu Jia¡¯erposed herself and then knitted her brows. Jin Xiangdong noticed this detail and asked, ¡°Professor Lu, are you feeling unwell?¡± ¡°No.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er quickly shook her head. ¡°It was a very pleasant evening. Thank you for the dinner!¡± ¡°I also had a pleasant time. I look forward to your reply!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded and then walked towards her Cayenne. She was about to reach out to open the door, but she could no longer stand the girl¡¯s cry for help. She turned around and quickened her pace toward the street. On the opposite street there was a group of people. In the middle of the crowd, a man was dragging a weak woman. ¡°C*nt, go home with me! Don¡¯t make a fool of yourself!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know you. Let me go. Help! Somebody! Help! I really don¡¯t know him!¡± The weak woman cried for help. ¡°C*nt, don¡¯t you y stranger when we¡¯ve had a fight. Get back here, you deserve to get punished!¡± The man¡¯s voice was fiendish. His big hand was dragging the woman beside him. The people around them were just onlookers. No one had stepped up to mediate. But there were a few who was speaking: calm down, don¡¯t be angry. Lu Jia¡¯er, who had rushed over, broke through the crowd and witnessed the scene with her own eyes. She said to the man, ¡°Let her go!¡± The eyes of everyone around were instantly fixed on Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Mind your own business. Our couple disagreement has nothing to do with you! Get outta here!¡± The man yelled at Lu Jia¡¯er, who suddenly showed up, meddling in his business. Lu Jia¡¯er looked calm and fixed her eyes upon the man. ¡°She doesn¡¯t know you at all!¡± The girl being dragged by the man had heard her words and nodded with tears. ¡°Yes, I don¡¯t know him at all. He suddenly came to me and dragged me for no reason!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know you? Do I have to check your ID card? You are Liu Yinghong, 24 years old,ing from Ganzhou, Jiangxi. Do I need to report your parents¡¯ names too!¡± The man spoke with eloquence. Upon hearing these words, Lu Jia¡¯er said coldly. ¡°Even if you know her name and where she¡¯s from, she doesn¡¯t know you at all!¡± The man turned ferocious and cast a murderous look over Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Don¡¯t interfere, this little b*tch is in need of a spanking! Our quarrel is none of your business!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er ignored his shouts of abuse and said harshly, ¡°Let her go!¡± The man gave Lu Jia¡¯er a fierce stare. Fury was written all over his face but he neglected Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯smand and left directly, dragging the girl next to him. Lu Jia¡¯er stormed over and grabbed his hand. ¡°I said let her go!¡± ¡°You nosy b*tch!¡± The man burst out and raised his hand as he tried to p her face. However, the arm that swung up in the air was caught by two powerful big hands. Lu Jia¡¯er, still in a state of shock, slightly turned her face, and found that Jin Xiangdong was standing firm and tall by her side. Chapter 5 - Get Out Of The Way!

Chapter 5: Get Out Of The Way!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions At this moment, he was like a lofty tree providing shelter just in time to escape from the storm. ¡°Didn¡¯t you hear what thedy have said? Let her go!¡± Jin Xiangdong used a cold voice andmanding tone. The fierce man wanted to break away, but his hand was caught in Jin Xiangdong¡¯s iron grip firmly, and the force encasing his wrist was increasing. The man couldn¡¯t help but frown. ¡°I am really her husband!¡± ¡°You lied!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er retorted. The man¡¯s eyes blinked a few times and said helplessly. ¡°How could I lie? Would you like me to go home and fetch a marriage certificate for you?¡± ¡°No need for a marriage certificate and you don¡¯t have it at all!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said coldly. The man¡¯s eyes blinked a few more times. Then he gave Lu Jia¡¯er a re. ¡°Who said I don¡¯t! Who said I don¡¯t! You guys are nosy!¡± ¡°Let her go first!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. The man was reluctant to release the girl. Jin Xiangdong increased the force of his grip on the man¡¯s hand. ¡°I¡¯ll let go. I¡¯ll let go!¡± In the end, the man had to let go of the girl and Jin Xiangdong slowly loosened his grip. After the girl was free, she had a conditioned response and instantly hid behind Lu Jia¡¯er. She was shivering with fear. The man shot a nce at Lu Jia¡¯er and was about to get away. But Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Don¡¯t you dare leave. Let¡¯s go to the police station!¡± On hearing the words the man fled to the right and tried to escape. However, he had only taken two strides before he was stopped by bystanders. The man was restrained by two tall men. Another person nearby called the police with his mobile phone. The onlookers expressed their opinions: we thought that ¡°the couple¡± quarreled but it turned out to be attempted abduction of the girl! A potential tragedy was resolved just in time. Lu Jia¡¯er turned around and nced at the shivering girl. She reached out, patted her back gently and softly said,. ¡°It¡¯s all right!¡± But the situation was reversed in seconds. The man who had been restrained broke loose and darted toward Lu Jia¡¯er. Jin Xiangdong wanted to stop it but was toote as the man suddenly had a sharp knife in his hand and tried to stab him. Things became chaotic. The onlookers, scared of being hurt, quickly stepped aside. The fierce man swiftly maneuvered Lu Jia¡¯er into a choke hold. ¡°Go away! Get out of the way!¡± Jin Xiangdong had not expected that things would develop like this. His eyes brimmed with concern. He was, of course, good at fighting, but at this moment Lu Jia¡¯er was the person being held hostage. He had to act cautiously or Lu Jia¡¯er might get hurt. The bystanders immediately gave way to the man, who waved the sharp knife in his hand and shouted beastly. ¡°Go away. Get out of the way!¡± Jin Xiangdong was hard on the heels of the man. ¡°Take it easy!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes shone with horror. She could discern the worry in his eyes. She could not help clenching her fists to calm herself down. The man was about to drag Lu Jia¡¯er to a ck car on the road when the police arrived on the spot. Policemen surrounded the man, but no one dared to strike. The man got close to the car and was about to open the door to force Lu Jia¡¯er into the car, all of a sudden his face became bleak, then he loosened the hand that had seized Lu Jia¡¯er and the knife in the other hand also dropped to the ground. The police and bystanders were taken aback by the scene. The police stepped forward and restrained the man and pressed him against a window of the car. Jin Xiangdong went towards her withrge strides and asked, ¡°Professor Lu, are you okay?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er, who had been held in a chokehold, coughed a few times and waved to Jin Xiangdong. ¡°I¡¯m fine! I¡¯m fine!¡± Chapter 6 - Do You Take Risks So Often?

Chapter 6: Do You Take Risks So Often?

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions A few minutester, the man was taken away by the police and the girl who hade close to being abducted was called in for interrogations and questioning. Because Lu Jia¡¯er had been held hostage, as a victim, she also went to the police station. ¡°I just got off work... I went to the intersection of the alley. This man... came out of nowhere... seized my hand and dragged me toward the car. I resisted, cried for help... but nobody came to my rescue. Fortunately, this kinddy stepped up to save me...¡± The girl who had still not recovered from the attempted abduction spoke disjointedly. After the girl¡¯s confession waspleted it was then Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s turn. The policemen fixed their gaze on Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face. They were curious about what the girl had said to the man at the time that seeded in convincing him to give up on the crime. Lu Jia¡¯er began. ¡°I¡¯m Lu Jia¡¯er, a psychology professor at B University!¡± As soon as she stopped, one policeman stood up. ¡°You¡¯re Professor Lu. No wonder you look familiar! I am your student and your super fan!¡± Facing a ¡®fan¡¯, Lu Jia¡¯er maintained herposure. ¡°You want me to borate on the process?¡± ¡°If you¡¯re avable, please share with us in detail the process!¡± the policeman said modestly. ¡°Sorry, I happen to be busy today. I have a get-together with friends. Can I borate on what happened tonight if the municipal police department organizes another psychology training?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Yes, of course. We look forward to your lecture!¡± the policeman said. ¡°Thank you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said with a faint smile. ¡°Well...¡± the policeman hesitated. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at the police officer and he scratched his head. ¡°May I have your autograph please?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er agreed. The policeman quickly handed her the pen and book in his hands. Lu Jia¡¯er pointed at the book. ¡°I prefer another one!¡± The policeman realized that he had tried to give the interrogation record book to Lu Jia¡¯er. Embarrassed as he was, he quickly drew out another notebook from the right corner of the desk. Lu Jia¡¯er autographed the book with a pen, leaving her beautiful and elegant name. The two came out of the police station. Jin Xiangdong sized Lu Jia¡¯er up, from where she walked next to him, and said, ¡°It was too dangerous!¡± ¡°Yeah!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°It was.¡± ¡°Do you take risks so often?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯re smiled. ¡°asionally!¡± ¡°Even if you do asionally, it proves that my perspective is correct!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was secretly delighted at hispliment. Jin Xiangdong continued. ¡°But I¡¯m still curious.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er knew what he was curious about but she evaded the topic. ¡°People are aloof nowadays. As long as it¡¯s not their own business, they won¡¯t¡¯ go out of their way to care about it. We managed to save a girl, which is a good deed.¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded earnestly then he asked, ¡°What did you say exactly to the criminal in the end?¡± ¡°You want to know?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er turned around and looked at him in the eyes. ¡°Yes!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°But I¡¯d rather keep it secret!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°Why?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Suspense keeps your interest alive!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not give an answer. Jin Xiangdong smiled and said, ¡°You¡¯re right! My interest has be even stronger now!¡± Chapter 7 - You Are The First!

Chapter 7: You Are The First!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions The two returned to the parking lot of the Japanese restaurant. ¡°I¡¯m sorry for everything you had to go through this evening!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said to Jin Xiangdong as she was getting in the car. ¡°It is I that should say sorry, I failed to protect you!¡± Jin Xiangdong apologized. His remark made Lu Jia¡¯er feel warm in her heart. She kept her gaze on Jin Xiangdong for a few more seconds. In fact, thanks to him grabbing the criminal¡¯s hand, she had sessfully managed to escape the attempted p, which already moved Lu Jia¡¯er! Jin Xiangdong seemed to enjoy her current gaze on him. He said, ¡°It¡¯ste in the evening. Let me drive you home!¡± ¡°No, thanks. I can go home myself!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er refused his offer of a lift. ¡°Ace, I¡¯m d I had a chance to meet you,¡± she added. Then Lu Jia¡¯er reached out in order to shake hands with Jin Xiangdong as they said goodbye to each other. Gently holding her hand, he said, ¡°The pleasure is mine as well.¡± The two looked each other in the eyes. Lu Jia¡¯er fancied his eyes, they were like crystal ss balls radiating with an electric current. She couldn¡¯t continue to meet his eyes for very long. Lu Jia¡¯er lowered her gaze slightly and caught sight of a scar on his arm. She had not seen such a scar in the restaurant if she remembered correctly. Lu Jia¡¯er yed back in her mind the scene where she was held hostage by the criminal and Jin Xiangdong wanted to drag her to one side but the criminal waved the knife toward him. ¡°Are you injured?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er held his hand and wanted to examine the scar. Jin Xiangdong instantly pulled away and put his hand behind his back and said casually, ¡°Nope!¡± ¡°Let me see it!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er insisted, she wanted to get a look at that scar again. ¡°That was the scar left after an injury during my childhood!¡± Jin Xiangdong exined. Lu Jia¡¯er recalled again and made sure that her memory was working properly. ¡°But I didn¡¯t see this scar when we were eating in the restaurant!¡± However, he had risen to the asion and said with a faint smile. ¡°Professor Lu, are you trying to make me throw some light on my scar?¡± His remarks stopped Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s probe. If it was a scar left as a child, it might have been an unhappy memory for Jin Xiangdong. ¡°No!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Afterward, Jin Xiangdong had an after-you gesture. Lu Jia¡¯er then got into her car before Jin Xiangdong and he closed the door for her. Lu Jia¡¯er rolled down the window and waved at him. Jin Xiang nodded slowly. ¡°Have a safe journey!¡± ¡°You too!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Just as Lu Jia¡¯er was about to roll up the window, Jin Xiangdong began to speak, ¡°Professor Lu!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er paused and looked through the window. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s tall figure blocked the streemp light and cast a long shadow on the ground. Jin Xiangdong seemed to be hesitating but in the end he still started. ¡°Professor Lu, do you often test a person that you¡¯ve just met for the first time?¡± ¡°Test?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was puzzled. ¡°The confession test that you did when we met at dusk,¡± Jin Xiangdong exined. His words left Lu Jia¡¯er face tinted red with embarrassment. After a few seconds, she slowly said, ¡°You are the first!¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s mouth showed a touch of an almost imperceptible smile. ¡°I am honored!¡± Chapter 8 - He Is Special!

Chapter 8: He Is Special!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions An apartment in the southeast of City B. Su Han, with a pair of ck sses and her cartoon pajamas, trotted into the hall as she saw Lu Jia¡¯er enter. ¡°I heard that you got a love confession from your student today?¡± ¡°If you are idle, start writing novels right now to make money! Don¡¯t waste time updating your Weibo and Wechat all day!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied bending down to change her shoes. ¡°Anything you say, Professor Lu!¡± Su Han said with a grin. Lu Jia¡¯er did not answer. She walked past Su Han and went straight to the living room where she poured a ss of water and drank more than half the amount with a gulping sound. Su Han sat down next to her.¡±Being a professor is indeed a great job with a bunch of handsome young men admiring and pursuing you!¡± ¡°Not interested!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er put down the ss and said. ¡°I¡¯m not asking if you are. I¡¯m very interested!¡± Su Han said in high spirits. Lu Jia¡¯er gave her a stare. ¡°It is best to pay a copyright fee for using locally avable materials!¡± Su Han knew that she was transparent in Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes. Lu Jia¡¯er knew what she thought about. ¡°The copyright fee is no problem! My next novel will be about a spectacr teacher-student love story!¡± Su Han announced. ¡°Are you sure?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Yes! After I read the news today, my inspiration erupted like a volcano!¡± Su Han¡¯s eyes shone with enthusiasm. Lu Jia¡¯er had her mobile phone and wanted to watch the news, but before she could click on the link, the mobile phone was taken away by Su Han. ¡°There are so many self-media publishers creating fake news. I don¡¯t rmend you read it!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er agreed with Su Han so the matter was dropped. Seated on the sofa she thought to herself for a few seconds before she began. ¡°I confessed my love to someone today!¡± ¡°Did I just have an auditory hallucination?¡± Su Han stared at Lu Jia¡¯er with astonishment. ¡°Jin Xingdong!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er directly gave the name. Su Han heard the name and looked surprised. Although there was only a small amount of information about Jin Xiangdong on the Inte, Su Han knew it very well. She had an eidetic memory. She was able to recall it from memory vividly after only seeing it once. In this regard, she also felt that she was different from ordinary people. However,pared with Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s ¡®super ability¡¯, it seemed insignificant. ¡°You met him? How?¡± Su Han looked curious. ¡°It was him that came to see me. Very handsome, very young, very sincere, and of course very peculiar!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er concluded. ¡°Peculiar?¡± Su Han looked at Lu Jia¡¯er and couldn¡¯t guess what she meant by that. ¡°Well...¡± Lu Jia¡¯er recalled the few hours that she had spent with Jin Xiangdong. It was very strange. ¡°You fell in love with him at first sight and your heartbeat increased?¡± Su Han asked. ¡°My heartbeat was normal!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°What do you mean?¡± Su Han asked. ¡°I couldn¡¯t hear his voice within!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er told the truth, which had left her deeply concerned at heart. Su Han¡¯s face showed amazement. ¡°Was it because your work was tiring, you felt fatigued, and your receiving function became weakened?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head and said affirmatively, ¡°He is special!¡± Su Han fixed her gaze at Lu Jia¡¯er and from her face saw a different expression, one from a defeated person with rekindling hopes. Su Han knew that thisparison might be improper. But for Lu Jia¡¯er, it was precise, because she had been feeling numb in rtion to the opposite gender for too long. Chapter 9 - Master, Are You In Love?

Chapter 9: Master, Are You In Love?

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions However, the man that could gain favor from a peculiar girl like Lu Jia¡¯er must be even more peculiar, this made Su Han more curious about Jin Xiangdong. So Su Han directly congratted Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Congrattions!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gave her a nce. ¡°Do I look tired recently?¡± Su Han couldn¡¯t follow her train of thought. The topic had quickly shifted to herself from Jin Xiangdong. But it seemed normal. Girls love beauty. Once they fall in love, they pay more attention to their image. ¡°It¡¯s okay. Your skin bounces!¡± Su Han stared at her pretty face andmented. Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but rub her temples when she heard thatment. Seeing this Su Han had to put her hand on her chest. ¡°I am telling the truth. I don¡¯t dare to lie to Professor Lu!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s reaction was not toward Su Han¡¯s answer. She was simply thinking about the scar she saw when she said goodbye to Jin Xiangdong. On the way home she once again reflected on the time spent with Jin Xiangdong from afternoon to evening. She finally confirmed that her memory was correct. But why had Jin Xiangdong denied it? Also, if his arm did get scratched that evening, it must have been bleeding. Thinking of this, Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face clearly showed her confusion. ... Jin Xiangdong returned to his home, a vi that covered hundreds of square meters. The simply furnished and decorated two-storey vi had a white foundation. A glimpse of the house and you would know he was a minimalist. ¡°Master, back you are!¡± 1 A white and cute robot saw his back and went straight to him. Jin Xiangdong nced at the robot. It was the first robot he had designed, and therefore was of particr significance to him. Over the years it had been constantly upgraded. Now it was the butler in the house, an indispensable family member. ¡°Master, you are hurt!¡± The robot scanned Jin Xingdong and found signs of injury. It rolled over to his side and grabbed his hand. ¡°I¡¯m fine. I¡¯ll deal with it!¡± So Jin Xiangdong went to the study with the robot. The study wasrge in size with rows of books neatly ced. Jin Xiangdong walked to the center, behind the desk, and reached out to touch a hardcover book on the shelf. The bookshelf slowly split and opened to reveal a secret room. The secret room looked like a high-techboratory. Jin Xiangdong entered and the robot followed close behind him. Ten minutester, Jin Xiangdong exited the secret room and the scar on his arm had disappeared. ¡°Master, let me make you some food!¡± the robot said. ¡°No, thanks! I¡¯m going to take a shower. You can help me y Berlin¡¯s Take My Breath Away.¡± The robot blinked and then said, ¡°All right!¡± After a few seconds, Take My Breath Away sounded from the room. Jin Xiangdong came out of the bathroom in a bath towel, his wet hair hanging down his forehead. He looked less like an elite, appearing more casual and even sexier. The robot fetched him a ss of juice and asked, ¡°Master, do you want to rey it?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± he took the ss as he responded. The robot started the song again then looked up to him with blinking eyes. Jin Xiangdong also looked at it. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± ¡°Master, are you in love?¡± the robot asked. Chapter 10 - Can I Keep It Secret For Now?

Chapter 10: Can I Keep It Secret For Now?

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Hearing these words, Jin Xiangdong almost spit the juice out of his mouth as the robot¡¯s shining eyes were fixed on him. Jin Xiangdong wiped his mouth.¡±Ike, what did you just say?¡± ¡°Master, are you in love?¡± Ike the robot continued blinking its cute eyes. ¡°Basis for judgment?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Perfume and this love song!¡± replied Ike the robot. Jin Xiangdong slightly raised the corners of his mouth. ¡°The basis is too weak to be relied on!¡± ¡°Your expression and smile!¡± Ike the robot continued. ¡°What does my expression look like?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong. Ike the robot began scanning his face and then answered concisely. ¡°Pleasureable!¡± Jin Xiangdong raised his brows slightly. ¡°Anything else?¡± ¡°Horny!¡± Ike the robot¡¯s answer was simple. Jin Xiangdong felt a little embarrassed. He had not expected that Ike would use ¡®horny¡¯ to describe his expression. ¡°Thest time Jason said that he had wanted you to go to his home as his son. Wanna think about it?¡± he said. The master was never to be offended. Ike blinked its cute eyes. ¡°No, I want to be with my master!¡± Jin Xiangdong nced at it. ¡°But I may consider it!¡± With these words, he put the ss in his hand on the tea table and then walked toward the study. Ike stood still for a few seconds and then followed. ¡°Master... ¡± Jin Xiangdong walked to the desk, pulled up a chair and sit down. He saw Ike wasing in. He turned on theputer and said, ¡°I have to start work!¡± ¡°I will help my master to handle the work together. Please don¡¯t give me away to Jason?¡± Ike blinked with a pitiful look. He cast a nce at it and showed a touch of a subtle smile. Of course he was just teasing it. Even if he gave this house to Jason, he would not give Ike away to him. ... Lu Jia¡¯er had three courses a week. Today, there was no course. Su Han asked her to apany her to the bookstore to buy books. On the way, Lu Jia¡¯er received a phone call from an important person, He Yao, who was director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau. ¡°Mr. He!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er addressed him respectfully. ¡°I¡¯ve heard from the sub-bureau about a report stating that you stepped up and rescued a girl!¡± Mr. He said over the telephone line. ¡°I just happened to be there!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied coolly. Mr. He knew Lu Jia¡¯er had a cool personality, but he called her out of curiosity. ¡°Saving people is a good deed!¡± said He. ¡°But you must pay more attention to safety!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked, ¡°Mr. He, do you want to know what I said to the criminal?¡± Since his intention was seen through, he asked straightforwardly, ¡°What did you say to the criminal to make him give himself up!¡± ¡°Mr. He, can I keep it secret for now?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er became mischievous. Mr. He couldn¡¯t helpughing. ¡°You¡¯re a knowing card. Well, I will attend your course when youe to the bureau for training!¡± ¡°Mr. He, my humble ss does not deserve your presence! I will tell you now!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°No, no, Jia¡¯er, I mean you shoulde to our bureau and serve as a crimes consultant in psychology!¡± ¡°I appreciate your kind favor but I am not fit for the job as consultant!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er refused mildly. ¡°I am afraid that our great professor might despise my little bureau!¡± ¡°Mr. He, don¡¯t make fun of me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°I¡¯m not making fun of you. It¡¯s a sincere invitation!¡± Mr. He said earnestly. Lu Jia¡¯er knew that Mr. He was as crafty as an old fox. He had asked her to perform psychology training for the staff at the Municipal Public Security Bureau with the intention to let her join their criminal investigation brigade in the first ce. Lu Jia¡¯er knew that fighting criminals and protecting people was a noble profession with which her knowledge and the talent to listen to others¡¯ voices within could be used to their full extent. But if she joined, her ¡°natural talent¡± might end up making her the eventual target of investigation. Chapter 11 - Fame Portends Trouble For Men Just As Fattening Does For Pigs

Chapter 11: Fame Portends Trouble For Men Just As Fattening Does For Pigs

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions ¡°I appreciate your faith in my ability but I¡¯mzy and notpetent enough for this position!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said as she refused politely. ¡°Without trying how would you know that you are not suitable?¡± Mr. He said with a smile. ¡°Mr. He, I know my limitations. I might be a glib talker when ites to giving lectures but I can¡¯t bear the burden of responsibility for protecting people!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Jia¡¯er, modesty is a virtue. But being too humble may be regarded as being proud!¡± He said with a smile. Lu Jia¡¯er was a little embarrassed. She was not putting on airs. She simply did not dare to work with the police! ¡°You have made a good point. I am proud andcent. I can¡¯t live up to your expectations!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er took advantage of the situation. ¡°You stand high in my favor. You¡¯re a rare talent. If you were willing to be the consultant of the Criminal Investigation Department in our bureau, I would be more than pleased!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er frowned. It was wise to keep the police at arm¡¯s length. However, as the saying goes, fame portends trouble for men just as fattening does for pigs. She had politely declined the offer many times but Mr. He had still not given up. So Lu Jia¡¯er could only resort to the most naive method to resolve the impasse in the current conversation. ¡°Mr. He, I¡¯m in the elevator right now. I beg your pardon. Hello, hello, hello... ¡± Saying ¡°hello¡± a few times, Lu Jia¡¯er hung up the phone. Su Han, seated next to her, turned around for a look at her and sighed. ¡°Celebrities are truly well received!¡± ¡°I should stop being nosy!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er immediately criticized herself in reflection. Su Han knew her friend well and said with a smile, ¡°Professor Lu, you have been already very cool. If it were not for you being nosy, I highly doubt that you have cultivated into a fairy!¡± Upon hearing this Lu Jia¡¯er turned around and shot a re at Su Han. Su Hanughed and then suggested. ¡°If you don¡¯t want to offend Mr. He, you should immediately ept BUA¡¯s invitation!¡± Lu Jiaer turned around and looked at her with meaningful eyes. ¡°Are you so interested in Jin Xiangdong?¡± Knowing that she couldn¡¯t hold back any thoughts from Lu Jia¡¯er, Su Han said honestly, ¡°Of course I am interested in him. If you go to BUA as an R&D engineer, I might benefit from association with you and meet him in person! But I swear I won¡¯t seduce your boyfriend!¡± Su Han¡¯sst sentence invited Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s contempt. ¡°You are crazy!¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that he is peculiar? Then make a full study of him! He might turn out to be the most special man in your life!¡± Su Han joked. ¡°This may as well be a piece of material for your novel!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was clear about her friend¡¯s intentions. Su Han smiled. ¡°Nobody knows me better than you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er thought for a few seconds. ¡°But I will consider the suggestion you have made!¡± ¡°Consider no more. Since Jin Xiangdong has alreadye to invite you in person, don¡¯t be shy!¡± Su Han said. Speaking of being shy, Lu Jia¡¯er felt ashamed. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s impression of her would not include being shy. When Lu Jia¡¯er was thinking about this matter, the car was just making a turn, but the next second the brake was mmed. The two in the car leaned forward due to inertia and then bounced back in the seats. Although Lu Jia¡¯er responded quickly, the car still hit a car in front of them. Chapter 12 - Without Coincidences There Would Be No Stories.

Chapter 12: Without Coincidences There Would Be No Stories.

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions An hourter, Lu Jia¡¯er was standing at the entry of the Department of Orthopaedics in a hospital. After a while, a tall man pushed an elegant gray-haired old gentleman who was seated on a wheelchair. Lu Jia¡¯er came up and saw the old man wearing a cervical cor. She apologized again. ¡°I¡¯m really sorry, Mister. I will bear all your medical expenses!¡± The old man nced at her and said coolly, ¡°You should be more careful behind the wheel!¡± From the ident site all the way to the hospital, the old man did not me her at all, which made Lu Jia¡¯er feel guilty. ¡°Yes, I will. I am really sorry! Mister, where do you live? I will drive you home!¡± ¡°No, thanks. We can go back on our own!¡± the old man said. The man next to the old gentleman looked at the screen of his mobile phone and then said to him. ¡°Professor, Ace says he will arrive soon!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was dumbfounded as she heard the name of Ace. It was a coincidence which she could hardly believe! Then the man standing behind the old man waved at someone behind her. ¡°Ace, we¡¯re here!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er turned around, saw the tall figure and finally realized what it meant by the saying: without coincidences there would be no stories . The man who was approaching them was none other than Jin Xiangdong, the man she had met yesterday. When Jin Xiangdong saw Lu Jia¡¯er his eyes also shone with astonishment. He kept going straight to his father. ¡°Dad, are you all right?¡± Jiang Xiangdong saw the cervical cor around the neck of the old man and asked with concern. Lu Jia¡¯er froze as she heard Jin Xiangdong called the old man ¡®dad¡¯. How had she managed to fail to recognize a man of such eminence as this old man, who was actually Jin Shengping, a well-known scientist. Lu Jia¡¯er had not identified him in the first ce as Jin Shengping had spent many years abroad, and it was particrly hard to meet with him in person. Lu Jia¡¯er was nervous as she hadn¡¯t expected to run into Jin Shengping. The probability of encountering him was very small but she was lucky enough! ¡°A minor fracture of the neck. Nothing serious!¡± said Jin Shengping mildly. ¡°Did you have a thorough examination?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong. ¡°The doctor says I¡¯m fine!¡± said Jin Shengpin. Hearing the details of his father¡¯s condition, Jin Xiangdong sighed with relief. ¡°That¡¯s good!¡± After the inquiry, Jin Xiangdong gazed at Lu Jia¡¯er and when he saw her expression, he quickly concluded her part of the story. ¡°Professor Lu, I¡¯m d to see you again!¡± greeted Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er felt a little embarrassed and apologized. ¡°Ace, sorry, I hit your father¡¯s car!¡± Finding that the girl was an acquaintance of his son, Jin Shengping fixed his stare on Lu Jia¡¯er for some time. ¡°The incident was predetermined by fate!¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled. Sure enough! Lu Jia¡¯er silentlymented in her mind and then looked at Jin Shengping. ¡°Professor Jin, I am really sorry for being reckless and hitting your car!¡± Faced with Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s renewed apology, Jin Shengping smiled and asked, ¡°What discipline do you teach?¡± ¡°Psychology!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°Psychology is the science focusing on the human mind!¡± Jin Shengping said. In front of such a significant scientist, what Lu Jia¡¯er had achieved was unworthy of being mentioned. ¡°Yes.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said softly. ¡°Dad, let me introduce Professor Lu Jia¡¯er to you. She is a professor at B University, a leading expert in the study of behavioral psychology, and she is also one of the professors we have invited to join ourpany¡¯s R&D team!¡± Jin Xiangdong formally introduced Lu Jai¡¯er to Jin Shengping. Lu Jia¡¯er felt extremely ttered. Ace had seemingly overstated her profile. Chapter 13 - It Had Been Very Worthwhile!

Chapter 13: It Had Been Very Worthwhile!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions The fact that Lu Jia¡¯er had been highly rmended by Jin Xiangdong made Jin Shengping once again reevaluate the girl in front of him. She was delicate and in good shape but looked cold and stern. Lu Jia¡¯er, who used to be calm, became dumbstruck at the change in development which put her at a loss as to what to do next. Lu Jia¡¯er felt that it had been worth the hassle to be sized up and remembered by Jin Shengping! ¡°Professor Lu, this is my father, Jin Shengping!¡± Jin Xiangdong continued the introductions. It left her humbled being given the title of ¡°professor¡± in front of Jin Shengping. She felt thoroughly buttered up by Jin Xiangdong! ¡°Hello, Professor Jin! Nice to meet you! May I have your autograph?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er tried to contain herself, but failed, and she had said what had never been said before, which was to get an autograph from Jin Shengping. Lu Jia¡¯er was embarrassed that she couldn¡¯t control her mouth and knew what she just said gave the impression of being rash since she had requested an autograph after hitting Jin Shengping¡¯s car. ¡°Okay!¡± But Jin Shengping magnanimously agreed with a peaceful smile on his face. Jin Shengping¡¯s open-heartedness made Lu Jia¡¯er even more embarrassed. But she justified it in her heart, being a fanatic is normal in front of a personage of this calibur! Lu Jia¡¯er, whose autograph was often asked for, hurriedly pulled out a yellow notebook from the bag. The nervous and excited look on her face was exactly the same as that of the policemanst night. Jin Xiangdong had seen a totally different side of her inparison to yesterday¡¯s calm Lu Jia¡¯er. He found her very lovely at the moment. After signing his name for Lu Jia¡¯er, Jin Shengping handed the notebook back to her. ¡°Thank you, Professor Jin!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er thanked him gratefully as a little fan. ¡°Every time I return to my country, I end up being addressed very formally. China has a tradition of respecting the old and loving the young!¡± Jin Shengpingughed. Jin Shengping¡¯s humor had instantly cleared part of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s nervousness. ¡°You do love the young very much! I have bumped into your car but you haven¡¯t med me at all!¡± she replied. ¡°As you have said, I do respect the old and love the young!¡± Jin Shengping smiled. ¡°You are quite humorous, Professor Jin!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was amused. ... Afterward, Lu Jia¡¯er apanied Jin Shengping and Jin Xiangdong to the parking lot of the hospital. Jin Shengping got in the car first while Jin Xiangdong stood by the car and faced Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Ace, I¡¯m really sorry!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er apologized again. ¡°My father only had a minor injury. Please don¡¯t worry!¡± Jin Yan Xiangdongforted her. ¡°In case something happens, be sure to keep me informed!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er took full responsibility. ¡°Sure!¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s lips lifted. ¡°And...¡± Lu Jia¡¯er hesitated. ¡°I ept the invitation of yourpany to join the R&D team!¡± ¡°Professor Lu.¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°I¡¯m very delighted that you have epted the invitation from ourpany. But you don¡¯t have to if it is out of guilt and responsibility for today¡¯s ident!¡± ¡°It¡¯s not apensation!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. ¡°Then you are impressed by the sincerity of ourpany?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Sincerity is part of the reason!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Part of the reason? This answer makes me wonder what the other part of the reason could possibly be to make you finally ept.¡± he asked with a smile. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at the car behind Jin Xingdong and then fixed her gaze upon his face. ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± She answered in all seriousness. Chapter 15 - A Friendship Of Sworn Brotherhood

Chapter 15: A Friendship Of Sworn Brotherhood

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions After Lu Jia¡¯er had apanied Jin Xiangdong until he left, she went to a repair shop to meet with Su Han. ¡°It¡¯s all taken care of in there. But the bumper is bent. The mechanic does not rmend a im with the insurancepany. You¡¯d better repair the car and pay on your own. Just repair the paint damage!¡± Su Han stood next to the car and told Lu Jia¡¯er her thoughts on the matter. ¡°How much is the repair cost if it is paid on my own?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Two hundred Yuan and cost of paint repair!¡± said the mechanic. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at the front of the car. ¡°Some photos of the car should suffice to get a settlement from the insurancepany!¡± The mechanic continued, ¡°If you file a im with the insurancepany, you¡¯re actually paying with your own money. The difference is you don¡¯t have to pay at once!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er eyed the mechanic. Although he was trying to finalize a deal, what he had said was all true. Su Han followed the mechanic. ¡°I agree with him. What affects the actual premium is the rate. The rate for your car in the second year should be 0.57. But since you filed a im for a scratchst year, the rate should be around 0.665 now. It¡¯s better to spend two hundred Yuan and get the car repaired by the mechanic in no time than get a settlement from the insurancepany!¡± Su Han clearly knew of the premium rate of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s car, which made the mechanic believe that she was an expert. But Lu Jia¡¯er was not surprised at all because Su Han had a super memory. Naming the digits of Pi were but a piece of cake for her, let alone memorizing such a small amount of data. Lu Jia¡¯er did what Su Han told her to do. Afterward the two left the repair shop and hailed a taxi for dinner. When Su Han learned that Lu Jia¡¯er had hit Jin Shengping¡¯s car, she immediately dropped her chopsticks and held Lu Jia¡¯er hand. ¡°Did you use this hand to shake hands with Jin Shengping?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er retrieved her hand and gave her the cold shoulder. ¡°Is it worthwhile to be a frenzied fan?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er seemed to have forgotten that she was a textbook example of a frenzied fan when she met Jin Shengping. If she had been caught by Su Han or her students, they would definitely forget how to function from the sheer amount of astonishment. ¡°Those who have the ability to be a frenzied fan of Academician Jin Shengping are not nuts!¡± Su Han replied. Lu Jia¡¯er agreed on this. After all, Jin Shengping¡¯s contributions to the field of quantum science were invaluable. Then one thing urred to Su Han. ¡°You hit him. His speech at B University will be canceled, won¡¯t it?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er frowned. ¡°In that case I may have made a big mistake!¡± Su Han knew that she felt guilty so she had to stop hurting her feelings. ¡°It¡¯s not that serious. You can still ask Jin Xiangdong to beg his father at the worst!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er curled her lips into a faint smile. ¡°You figure that we have a friendship of sworn brotherhood?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not the friendship of sworn brotherhood but the love that can give way to a wedding andsting marriage!¡± Su Han blinked at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Nonsense!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er red at Su Han. Su Han was d to see Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s response. In the past, whenever she teased Lu Jia¡¯er, she didn¡¯t even bother to give a nce, which made it appear like a monologue. Now that Lu Jia¡¯er responded, it showed that Jin Xiangdong was really special to her. ¡°It may be nonsense now. But I believe that you will turn fiction into reality!¡± Su Han believed in Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s strength. ¡°Have your meal!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said with a sneer as she picked up food with chopsticks for Su Han and ced it on her friend¡¯s te. Chapter 15 - A Friendship Of Sworn Brotherhood

Chapter 15: A Friendship Of Sworn Brotherhood

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions After Lu Jia¡¯er had apanied Jin Xiangdong until he left, she went to a repair shop to meet with Su Han. ¡°It¡¯s all taken care of in there. But the bumper is bent. The mechanic does not rmend a im with the insurancepany. You¡¯d better repair the car and pay on your own. Just repair the paint damage!¡± Su Han stood next to the car and told Lu Jia¡¯er her thoughts on the matter. ¡°How much is the repair cost if it is paid on my own?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Two hundred Yuan and cost of paint repair!¡± said the mechanic. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at the front of the car. ¡°Some photos of the car should suffice to get a settlement from the insurancepany!¡± The mechanic continued, ¡°If you file a im with the insurancepany, you¡¯re actually paying with your own money. The difference is you don¡¯t have to pay at once!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er eyed the mechanic. Although he was trying to finalize a deal, what he had said was all true. Su Han followed the mechanic. ¡°I agree with him. What affects the actual premium is the rate. The rate for your car in the second year should be 0.57. But since you filed a im for a scratchst year, the rate should be around 0.665 now. It¡¯s better to spend two hundred Yuan and get the car repaired by the mechanic in no time than get a settlement from the insurancepany!¡± Su Han clearly knew of the premium rate of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s car, which made the mechanic believe that she was an expert. But Lu Jia¡¯er was not surprised at all because Su Han had a super memory. Naming the digits of Pi were but a piece of cake for her, let alone memorizing such a small amount of data. Lu Jia¡¯er did what Su Han told her to do. Afterward the two left the repair shop and hailed a taxi for dinner. When Su Han learned that Lu Jia¡¯er had hit Jin Shengping¡¯s car, she immediately dropped her chopsticks and held Lu Jia¡¯er hand. ¡°Did you use this hand to shake hands with Jin Shengping?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er retrieved her hand and gave her the cold shoulder. ¡°Is it worthwhile to be a frenzied fan?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er seemed to have forgotten that she was a textbook example of a frenzied fan when she met Jin Shengping. If she had been caught by Su Han or her students, they would definitely forget how to function from the sheer amount of astonishment. ¡°Those who have the ability to be a frenzied fan of Academician Jin Shengping are not nuts!¡± Su Han replied. Lu Jia¡¯er agreed on this. After all, Jin Shengping¡¯s contributions to the field of quantum science were invaluable. Then one thing urred to Su Han. ¡°You hit him. His speech at B University will be canceled, won¡¯t it?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er frowned. ¡°In that case I may have made a big mistake!¡± Su Han knew that she felt guilty so she had to stop hurting her feelings. ¡°It¡¯s not that serious. You can still ask Jin Xiangdong to beg his father at the worst!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er curled her lips into a faint smile. ¡°You figure that we have a friendship of sworn brotherhood?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not the friendship of sworn brotherhood but the love that can give way to a wedding andsting marriage!¡± Su Han blinked at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Nonsense!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er red at Su Han. Su Han was d to see Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s response. In the past, whenever she teased Lu Jia¡¯er, she didn¡¯t even bother to give a nce, which made it appear like a monologue. Now that Lu Jia¡¯er responded, it showed that Jin Xiangdong was really special to her. ¡°It may be nonsense now. But I believe that you will turn fiction into reality!¡± Su Han believed in Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s strength. ¡°Have your meal!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said with a sneer as she picked up food with chopsticks for Su Han and ced it on her friend¡¯s te. Chapter 16 - I’ll Just Accept It With Delight

Chapter 16: I¡¯ll Just ept It With Delight

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions The summer sun burned like fire and cicadas in the trees on both sides of the road were singing their songs. Lu Jia¡¯er apanied Su Han to buy a few books in a bookstore and went straight home. The appropriate amenities for such hot weather were air conditioning, WIFI and watermelons. Lu Jia¡¯er had just put on her cozy outfit when she heard the doorbell ringing so she went straight to the door . There was a courier standing there to greet her. ¡°Here¡¯s your parcel, Ms. Lu!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nced at therge cuboid box ced beside the courier. Then it urred to her that she had not done any online shopping in the past few days but she still signed the delivery receipt with a pen. The courier helped carry the box into the room. Su Han who sat on the sofa looked to the door. ¡°What did you get?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve no idea!¡± But as Lu Jia¡¯er stopped and looked at the logo of the product, she instantly remembered what Jin Xiangdong had said the other morning when they said goodbye to each other. ¡°Remember to sign for a package!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was thoroughly curious about what Jin Xiangdong had sent to her. She couldn¡¯t help moving quickly as she strode to the kitchen to fetch a pair of scissors to open the carton. ¡°What¡¯s inside?¡± Su Han came over. ¡°A robot!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said after she opened the carton and saw the product inside. Su Han fixed her eyes on the carton and it was indeed a very cute robot. ¡°Wow!¡± she eximed. Lu Jia¡¯er did not move the robot out of the carton, instead she picked up her mobile phone and called Jin Xiangdong. As soon as she got through to him, she heard the beautiful voice of Jin Xiangdong before she could say any words. ¡°Have you received the package?¡± ¡°Yes, I have. But I won¡¯t ept an undeserved reward. I have to send it back to you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Faced with Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s refusal, he replied gracefully, ¡°This is a product that is sent to you for a novel life experience!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had not used AI products but just as a Chinese saying goes, even if you have not eaten pork, you might still see pigs running . For now, only high-end market consumers could afford smart robots. ¡°This kind of experimental product is too expensive!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said as she declined. Hearing those words, Jin Xiangdong replied, ¡°I believe that Professor Lu¡¯s knowledge is more valuable than the product!¡± The maically attractive voice flowed into her ears. Those moving words made Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s heart beat noticeably faster than usual. Then she heard Jin Xiangdong continue. ¡°I hope it will be helpful to your following work!¡± Since Jin Xiangdong had already said it in this manner, she would be unreasonable if she refused again. So Lu Jia¡¯er said, ¡°Since it is necessary for work, I¡¯ll just ept it with delight!¡± ¡°Read the instructions for how to use it! You can also call me if you run into anything you do not understand!¡± Jin Xiangdong reminded her. Having such a thoughtful boss, Lu Jia¡¯er was deeply touched. ¡°Okay! Thank you!¡± After hanging up the phone, Lu Jia¡¯er and Su Han worked together to move the robot out of the carton. ¡°Wow, it¡¯s super cute!¡± Once Su Han saw the shape of the robot, she was overwhelmed by admiration for its fantastic design. Lu Jia¡¯er browsed through the instructions and then reached out for the back of the robot¡¯s neck and applied a light amount of pressure. After a second, the robot¡¯s mouth moved slightly. ¡°Hello, Professor Lu Jia¡¯er, I am your robot butler Amy! I am very d to serve you!¡± Chapter 17 - Concerned About Your Country And Your People

Chapter 17: Concerned About Your Country And Your People

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions To her surprise, the robot butler named Amy addressed her by Professor Lu Jia¡¯er. Was it because its application program had been written specifically for her? ¡°Hi, Amy! My name is Su Han!¡± Su Han was excited and said hello to Amy first. Amy stared at Su Han and then said, ¡°Hi, Su Han the beauty!¡± ¡°How honey-mouthed! I like it!¡± Su Han expressed her love after the robot¡¯spliment. Lu Jia¡¯er nced at Amy and had to admit that the exterior design of the AI products produced by BUA were so cute that one could hardly reject it. The program was no exception! It was extraordinary that the AI products produced by Jin Xiangdong¡¯spany had be the mostpetitive products at home and abroad in just a few years, and now it was easy to see why. Now that Lu Jia¡¯er had promised to join his team, she would begin to study machines from now on although she was used to studying human behavior. ¡°Amy, what can you do?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Professor Lu, what do you need me to do for you?¡± Amy blinked with cute eyes. It called her Professor Lu once more. Lu Jia¡¯er presumed that this robot had been tested by Jin Xiangdong in person. Having such a cute robot in front of her, Lu Jia¡¯er was eager to have a try. ¡°Help me pour a ss of water!¡± ¡°Okay! Professor Lu! But could you tell me where the water and sses are so I can assist you properly?¡± Amy said. ¡°I will show you around the kitchen!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Okay! Professor Lu!¡± Amy said. So Lu Jia¡¯er took Amy for a tour around the kitchen. After Amy learned the location of the sses, it picked up a ss and ced it on a marble counter. Then it asked, ¡°Professor Lu, would you like warm water or cold water?¡± After Su Han had heard the robot¡¯s response, her eyes gleamed. She praised again, ¡°Amy is so considerate!¡± ¡°Cold water!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Amy scanned the body of Lu Jia¡¯er with its eyes, and then said, ¡°The summer weather is hot but try to drink less cold water!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes showed surprise. The robot¡¯s IQ was very close to that of humans. But since she was not supposed to drink cold water, why had it offered her the option in the first ce? ¡°Then give me a ss of warm water!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Okay! Professor Lu. I will provide the warm water you requested in fifteen minutes!¡± Amy said. Lu Jiaer and Su Han looked at each other as they heard the robot¡¯s response. They had felt the strength of AI in just a few minutes. Lu Jia¡¯er sat on the sofa with her back against the supporting cushions. Su Han followed suit. ¡°I feel that there is one more person here at home!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at the ceiling and said. ¡°I don¡¯t care!¡± Su Han also looked at the ceiling as she replied. Lu Jia¡¯er turned around and looked at her. ¡°You certainly don¡¯t care. If we have Amy, in a year, yourziness will definitely be beyond the ability to remedy!¡± ¡°The thoroughly spoiled humanity will have zero self-care ability from that point forth!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er expressed her worry. ¡°Professor Lu, aren¡¯t you too concerned about your country and your people!¡± Su Han said. Lu Jia¡¯er gave no response but immersed herself in contemtion. If AI was developed into perfection with a human mindset, what would it be like? Chapter 18 - The Pupil Surpasses The Master!

Chapter 18: The Pupil Surpasses The Master!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions In a business suite of a hotel, Jin Xiangdong had just ended the call with Lu Jia¡¯er and put the mobile phone on the coffee table. Jin Shengping who still wore a cervical cor nced at him and asked casually, ¡°How are you?¡± Hearing his words, Jin Xiangdong looked him in the eyes. ¡°Very well!¡± ¡°That¡¯s good!¡± Jin Shengping said with a peaceful smile after hearing his reply. ¡°My sister seems to be very busy recently?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong casually. ¡°She is!¡± Jin Shengping said coolly. After hearing these words, Jin Xiangdong said in a careless way, ¡°Dad, are you still mad at my sister?¡± Although Jin Shengping¡¯s expression was calm, his eyes still showed that he tried to dodge the issue. ¡°No, she is really busy recently!¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded without asking further as if nothing had happened. In the past few years, the rtionship between his father Jin Shengping and his sister Jin Xiann had be estranged. He knew that he should ount for this. Knowing that Jin Shengping had the habit of taking an afternoon nap, he said to his father, ¡°Dad, go take a nap.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t!¡± Jin Shengping had had a night flight and now with a cervical cor around his neck it would be ufortable if he went to sleep. ¡°Then I will y chess with you!¡± ¡°I¡¯d rather have Ike y chess with me than you!¡± Jin Shengping cold-shouldered his son. ¡°Ike is not here!¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled. ¡°Then bring it over!¡± Jin Shengping said. Seeing this, Jin Xiangdong submitted hisint. ¡°Dad, no wonder I feel as though Ike is your real grandson!¡± ¡°Haven¡¯t you said that Ike is like your son? In that case it is my grandson!¡± Jin Shengping joked. Jin Xiangdongughed. ¡°Well, with Ike, you don¡¯t want your son!¡± After Jin Shengping had heard these words, his eyes gleamed with sadness that instantly went away. He had two excellent children but the married older daughter was a Dink 1 . Therefore, although he had almost reached seventy, he had no grandchildren. ¡°Don¡¯t be jealous. You are not as cute as Ike.¡± Jin Shengping said. Jin Xiangdong was not jealous he was just joking with Jin Shengping. ¡°Well, I¡¯ll just ask Xiao Dong to go home and pick up Ike to apany you!¡± Jin Shengping cast a nce at Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Let¡¯s y chess while Ike is away!¡± Seeing that Jin Shengping looked reluctant, Jin Xiangdong couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°Please go easy on me, Father!¡± However, Jin Shengping replied, ¡°There is no father and son in a game of chess!¡± Jin Shengping¡¯sment might be right but Jin Xiangdong was good at ying chess. The son had won the game of chess from an inferior start. ¡°You must have let me win, Father!¡± Jin Xiangdong looked modest. His remarks made Jin Shengping unhappy. ¡°You must have learned a lot from Ike!¡± Jin Xiangdong agreed with a smile, ¡°Ike is right. The pupil surpasses the master!¡± What his son had said made Jin Shengping speechless and sigh. ¡°Alright! Making progress is good! But don¡¯t be puffed up with pride!¡± Jin Xiangdong understood Jin Shengping¡¯s pun. ¡°I won¡¯t! I¡¯ve borne in mind our family precepts!¡± Chapter 19 - Don’t Overcorrect

Chapter 19: Don¡¯t Overcorrect

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions B University had a goodbination of rich culture and beautiful scenery. Buildings were standing amid green foliage, and so those who¡¯d experienced the atmosphere were generous in praise of her. With books in hand, Lu Jia¡¯er walked along a path shaded by trees toward the office building. The sun shone through interspaces of the denselyyered leaves, forming a kaleidoscope of colors on the ground. A slight zephyr came stirring mottled green and yellow trees leaving the leaves dancing. As she came to the entrance of the office building, she ran into the head of the department and the Director of the Academic Affairs Office. ¡°Good day to you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er saluted the two. Department head Han Yi had always supported Lu Jia¡¯er and gave her a slight smile but Guo Fei, director of the Academic Affairs Office, seemed to have something to say to her. Lu Jia¡¯er was expecting an admonitory talk from the superior because the student¡¯s confession of love to her had been among the top search results since the other day when it happened. It was not until today that it fell from the top search results lists. ¡°Xiao Lu,e to my office in a while!¡± Guo Fei, Director of the Academic Affairs Office said. ¡°Okay, Director! I¡¯ll put these books back in the office before Ie!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered. Guo Fei nodded. Lu Jia¡¯er took the books to the office on the second floor. Although she was walking away from the two, she could still hear them talking in a whisper. ¡°Old Guo, Xiao Lu is young after all and she tends to be shy. Please go easy on her.¡± Professor Han Yi said in favor of Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Old Han, I know that Xiao Lu is one of your best students. But your overindulgence of her deeds should stop!¡± Director Guo said. ¡°As you have said. But Xiao Lu is not to me. Don¡¯t you know the personality of students nowadays?¡± Professor Han Yi smiled. ¡°I do. But I have to talk about it to her. Well, Old Han, I will handle it properly. Don¡¯t be too concerned!¡± Director Guo said. ¡°Too concerned? Don¡¯t use the wrong words!¡± Professor Han Yi corrected. ¡°Well, I¡¯m sorry for making a mistake!¡± Guo Fei, the director ended the conversation. Lu Jia¡¯er , who had walked to the turn of the stairs, heard the conversation and felt grateful to Professor Han for his care, but she was somewhat disgusted with Director Guo Fei. Because she had heard the inner voice of Director Guo Fei. A maxim urred to her as a result. Some people read a lot of books and they are gentlemen while some people are rich in knowledge but they are as foul as feces. The rtionship between Professor Han Yi and her was a pure teacher-student one, but Professor Han Yi had attached much importance to her, leading to distorted thoughts in some filthy minded individuals. After cing the books on the desk, Lu Jia¡¯er went to the Academic Affairs Office. But after three minutes, Lu Jia¡¯er returned. Li Lin, a colleague who was also a professor of Psychology, felt surprised. Director Guo Fei was not verbose, but if he called someone in, it would not finish for at least five minutes. ¡°Are you okay?¡± Li Lin asked caringly. ¡°Yes.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said coolly. ¡°s, the students these days have a massive ego. It is not all your fault!¡± Li Lin said in the same way as Professor Han Yi. ¡°My teaching methods have to be slightly corrected!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Don¡¯t overcorrect. keep your style!¡± Li Lin smiled. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and then set about her own matters. The office suddenly quieted down. But after a while, Lu Jia¡¯er looked up. ¡°Lin!¡± Li Lin also looked up and nced at her. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°Will Academician Jin Shengping give his speech at our university as scheduled?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Yes, he will!¡± Li Lin answered. ¡°Oh!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had stopped worrying but she still had a sense of guilt. ¡°How many tickets do you have?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er continued. ¡°Eight, but they all have owners already.¡± Li Lin said. Lu Jia¡¯er curled her lips. Actually the Academic Affairs Office gave her five but they were all taken away by her students. ¡°You have tickets, don¡¯t you?¡± Li Lin said. ¡°They have been very popr among those wild students!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er sighed. ¡°You¡¯re spoiling them¡± Li Lin said. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled helplessly. Although she liked being alone most of the time, she was at ease with students rather than being an awe-inspiring professor. ¡°Do you want to go to the speech?¡± Li Lin asked. ¡°Yes, but now it is hard to get a ticket!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er sighed. ¡°Yes, it is. My friends know that I have tickets for the speech of Academician Jin Shengping, and all of them have begged me for tickets!¡± Li Lin said. Lu Jia¡¯er reluctantly said, ¡°It seems that I can only eavesdrop at the door!¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you turn to Professor Han!¡± Li Lin stared at her and then suggested with a smile. Upon hearing the words, Lu Jia¡¯er eyed Li Lin, and her eyes shone with disappointment. ¡°Well, I will go and check!¡± Being able to hear the inner voices of others was absolutely what many people would die for. But for Lu Jia¡¯er, she would prefer being normal. Take Professor Li Lin for example. They usually got along well with each other. She was well-educated and sensible, but she was still calcting and selfish. Chapter 20 - She Hated It And She Loved It.

Chapter 20: She Hated It And She Loved It.

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions It is often said that there are two things in this life that cannot be looked at directly; one is the sun and the other is the human heart. The human heart is also known as human nature, which equates to emotions plus gains. Whenever Lu Jia¡¯er saw through the hearts of everyone around her¡ªshe yearned, even more strongly, for the world of ordinary people. While Lu Jia¡¯er was thinking of these matters, Jin Xiangdong¡¯s figure emerged in her mind. So far he was the only man whose heart she had failed to see through. Li Lin saw that she was absent-minded. ¡°What were you thinking?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er terminated that line of thought and stopped her mind from wandering. ¡°Nothing. Get back to your work!¡± Li Lin bowed her head and went on with her own business. Lu Jia¡¯er did the same. But she was wondering whether she should pay Jin Shengping a visit as she had hit his car. So Lu Jia¡¯er took out her mobile phone and sent a message to Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Ace, which hotel is Academician Jin staying at. I want to visit him!¡± But even after a few minutes passed she didn¡¯t get a reply, so she had to focus her attention back on her work. An hourter during her lecture, Jia¡¯er¡¯s mobile phone, which was resting on the desk, received a WeChat message replying to her question. ... At 3:30 p.m., the heat from the sun made it hot enough to cook an egg on the ground. Lu Jia¡¯er got out of a taxi. As her shoes pressed against the pavement, she could clearly feel the heat radiating from the ground. With a bunch of flowers in hand, she quickly adjusted her hair, and then walked into the hotel lobby. Two minutester, Lu Jia¡¯er came to the door of Room 1808. It would be her second time meeting Jin Shengping. Lu Jia¡¯er still couldn¡¯t tame her nervousness. She took out a mirror from her bag, checked her makeup, lowered her head to check her dress before she finally took a deep breath as she reached out for the doorbell. After a few seconds, the door opened. What appeared in front of Lu Jia¡¯er was not Xiao Shengping¡¯s assistant Xiao Dong, but a cute Amy-like robot, who stared at her with blinking eyes. For a split second, Lu Jia¡¯er thought that she had knocked on the wrong door, but she quickly ascertained that the robot in front of her was definitely produced by BUA Technology. ¡°Excuse me, is Academician Jin Shengping in?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er politely asked Ike. ¡°Yes, pleasee in!¡± Ike said with an after-you gesture. Lu Jia¡¯er went into the room and saw Jin Shengping seated on the sofa in the living room, still wearing a cervical cor. ¡°Hello, Mr. Jin!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. Jin Sheng Ping gazed at Lu Jia¡¯er cheerfully. ¡°Professor Lu, here you are!¡± The fact that she was addressed as Professor Lu by Jin Shengping made Lu Jia¡¯er ill at ease. So she gave a quick response, ¡°Mr. Jin, please just call me Xiao Lu!¡± Jin Shengping nced at her and said in a friendly manner, ¡°Please sit down!¡± Then he told Ike, ¡°Ike, go make a cup of tea for Sister Xiao Lu.¡± Sister Xiao Lu! What a great appetion!! Ike happily rolled away to make the tea. After putting down the flowers and fruits she brought, she sat down. Although she was somewhat restrained, she still tried to keep herposure. ¡°Mr. Jin, is your neck feeling any better?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face showed a guilty expression. ¡°Much better! Ike says that I look like an Mecha Hero now!¡± Jin Shengping said with a smile. Lu Jia¡¯er was amused by Jin Shengping¡¯s word choice. She did not expect him to be so easy going and approachable since he was so prestigious in the scientific world. ¡°I am really sorry!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er apologized again. ¡°If you came to apologize, I don¡¯t want to hear it, Xiao Lu!¡± Jin Shengping said. Hearing those words, Lu Jia¡¯er became at a loss of what to say, but as she had already heard the inner voice of Jin Shengping and she knew that he had a good impression of her. Seeing the table with chess pieces on a chessboard, Lu Jia¡¯er chanced upon an idea. ¡°I will apany you for a round of chess!¡± Jin Shengping felt a little surprised, but he said delightedly, ¡°Let¡¯s y and exchange pointers!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded with a smile. It seemed that she had expected the oue. In fact, she was not very good at ying chess, but she has a ¡°natural talent¡± that gave her an advantage, which others did not possess. She could listen to and hear anyone¡¯s thoughts. So regardless of what she ended up doing, the winning rate was extremely high. Therefore, having an extraordinary talent was extremely contradictory. She hated it and she loved it. It went as expected. Lu Jia¡¯er managed to carve out a way to victory only two moves into the game despite her poor chess skill. After two consecutive losses against the younger generation, Jin Shengping couldn¡¯t help but sigh. ¡°My chess skill has not been perfected! I don¡¯t dare to y chess randomly with anyone else!¡± ¡°Mr. Jin, you deliberately let me win because you love the younger generations!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er referenced the conversation they had outside the hospitalst time. Jin Shengping heard her words and couldn¡¯t help but smile. Then he said to Ike, ¡°Ike, isn¡¯t this Sister Xiao Lu very cute!¡± Ike looked at Lu Jia¡¯er with lovely eyes and then nodded. ¡°Yes!¡± On hearing the exchange, a feminine and innocent sense of shyness began to bloom on Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face. She didn¡¯t know how long ago it had been since she wasst described as cute, she was usually deemed aloof and detached, it was a pleasant change of pace. Chapter 21 - I Believe His Foresight!

Chapter 21: I Believe His Foresight!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Some people say that when you wear a mask for too long, once you take off that mask, your face is indistinguishable from the mask you thought you wore. Lu Jia¡¯er thought she would be no exception to this rule. But, in front of Jin Shengping, she seemed to be able to take off the mask and be her true self. Jin Shengping saw her shy expression and it urred to him that he had received a call from Jin Xiangdong that morning to specially ask him to meet her for two hours. The room suddenly became quiet. Lu Jia¡¯er was ill at ease and looked at Ike. ¡°Are you Ike?¡± ¡°Yes, I am Ike!¡± Ike answered. ¡°Ike, you are so cute!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er praised. ¡°Thank you for thepliment! But I prefer being praised as very handsome!¡± Ike replied. Lu Jia¡¯er burst intoughter, and to be cooperative, she said, ¡°Well, you are very handsome!¡± Then, Jin Shengping introduced Ike to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Ike was the first robot designed by Jin Xiangdong!¡± After Lu Jia¡¯er heard the words, her eyes gleamed with amazement and she sized up Ike again. ¡°How old is Ike?¡± ¡°I am fifteen years old!¡± Ike reported the age of its own ord. Fifteen! That was to say, this robot was designed when Jin Xiangdong was only a kid. He was a genius that lived up to the name. When others were just learning to wipe their noses, he began learning to invent intelligent robots. ¡°Ike is still different from the original. Xiangdong has been upgrading it over all these years!¡± No wonder the Ike in her front was simr in appearance to the Amy in her home! However, Lu Jia¡¯er had some doubts in her mind and said, ¡°Ike, just now I stood at the door and you let me right in with no hesitation. What would you do if I were a bad person?¡± After hearing the words, Jin Shengping couldn¡¯t helpughing. Lu Jia¡¯er was confused but Ike gave the answer. ¡°Professor Lu, your information is already in my system!¡± ¡°My information?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Yes, your information!¡± Ike replied. Jin Shengping helped to answer the question. ¡°Jin Xiangdong knew you woulde and uploaded your personal information to Ike¡¯s personage database in advance!¡± Jin Shengping obviously did not disclose everything. He made sure to keep some things to himself, such as the level of information on her in Ike¡¯s personage database. ¡°Oh! I see!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er suddenly understood what he meant. ¡°My worry is superfluous. I thought that there was a bug in the program and that there was a security risks!¡± Jin Shengping smiled. ¡°Your worry is normal. Nothing in the world is absolutely perfect nor absolutely safe!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er agreed with this sentiment, but made sure she praised Jin Xiangdong¡¯s design. ¡°But the AI products by BUA Technology are among the best at home and abroad.¡± ¡°With you joining thepany, I expect Xiangdong¡¯spany to soon make safer AI products that get ever closer to setting the bar for perfection in the industry!¡± Jin Shengping said. After hearing Jin Shengping¡¯spliment, Lu Jia¡¯er said earnestly, ¡°Ace is so full of sincerity and passion for his work. I hope I will be helpful to his AI project!¡± ¡°I believe in his foresight!¡± said Jin Shengping. Being praised by Jin Shengping put Lu Jia¡¯er in high spirits. ¡°Mr. Jin, you tter me. I am familiar with psychology. As for high-tech fields such as AI, I feel that what I know about it is truly elementary! Ace has high expectations for me to meet, I am afraid I might let him down!¡± But to Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s modest remarks, Jin Shengping still replied with the same words, ¡°I believe in his foresight.¡± Chapter 22 - Lord And Master Top

Chapter 22: Lord And Master Top

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Since her car was still not repaired, Lu Jia¡¯er could only travel around by taxi these days. Today¡¯s destination was the BUA Building within the City B Science Park. The BUA Building was a high-rise with an advanced cultural concept. It was not only the headquarters of BUA Technology, but also a newndmark in City B. Lu Jia¡¯er asionally passed this area though she never bothered entering. Today was the first time she walked into the building. From the moment she entered the gate, she felt like entering a new world. It was very different from her university teaching environment. High-tech cultural concepts all jumped into her sight. Lu Jia¡¯er sent a WeChat message to Jin Xiangdong as she was approaching the reception desk. ¡°Ace, I¡¯m here!¡± After a few seconds, she received a reply from Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Let the front desk arrange a receptionist to bring you up!¡± The beautiful girl at the front desk learned that the visitor was Lu Jia¡¯er, she immediately arranged a lovely robot as a guide to show Lu Jia¡¯er around. ¡°Madam, please!¡± the robot said facing Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er, who had gotten along with Amy in the past few days, became well ustomed to facing a robot. Then she followed the robot toward Jin Xiangdong¡¯s office. In the elevator, the robot gave a brief introduction to the technology and culture of BUA. Lu Jia¡¯er further understood the functions of R&D, operation and innovation in this building. The elevator went up floor after floor. It finally stopped at the 56th floor and the elevator door slowly opened. Jin Xiangdong entered her line of sight wearing a white shirt and a pair of ck suit trousers, clean and decent. As Jin Xiangdong saw Lu Jia¡¯er in a light blue dress, his eyes became brighter, and he felt as though her appearance was simr to that of a mermaid. Smiling at her, he said, ¡°Professor Lu, wee to BUA!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er again felt that she was being treated dearly by Jin Xiangdong, as he hade to receive her in person. Afterward, she left the elevator with the robot. ¡°Sorry I kept you waiting!¡± ¡°You came just in time. Please!¡± said Jin Xiangdong with a faint smile. The robot left automatically, and Lu Jia¡¯er followed Jin Xiangdong toward the office. On the way, many people cast their gaze on her. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s swept the area with her eyes. This was the office section for senior management of BUA but it had been designed to be open-n. The top managers were men exclusively. They all examined Lu Jia¡¯er with their eyes out of curiosity. Lu Jia¡¯er had talked with Jin Xiangdong in the office for about half an hour before she signed a confidentiality agreement. After signing the agreement, Lu Jia¡¯er put down the pen and stared at Jin Xiangdong with her hand reaching out. ¡°Mr. Jin, I appreciate your support and consideration in the future!¡± He gently held her hand and corrected. ¡°You can call me Chief Engineer at work. After work, call me Ace as usual!¡± Chief Engineer, Principal Engineer! As Lu Jia¡¯er heard this title, Lord and Master Top[1.The two expressions share the same pronunciation in Chinese.] suddenly urred to her. Lu Jia¡¯er was not a Fujoshi but Yaoi was well received nowadays, especially among young female students. She already knew a good deal about it as shemunicated with them. As it turned out, he was a true Lord and Master Top. Jin Xiangdong had arranged a small meeting for Lu Jia¡¯er. BUA¡¯s AI project¡¯s R&D team consisted of 9 members including Lu Jia¡¯er, who was the only woman. Lu Jia¡¯er felt that she had entered the territory of men. Regardless of their shapes, they all wore white shirts and ck suit trousers. Their style was simr to that of Jin Xiangdong. An ordinary person might find it difficult to tell them apart from one another, but Lu Jia¡¯er had instantly remembered each one by listening to the inner voices of each individual. ¡°Ace¡¯s luck has finally asserted itself. What a beautiful female professor he managed to recruit!¡± a man, a little over 30, sighed on his mind. Lu Jia¡¯er knew that he was Jason, Deputy Program Manager of the R&D team. The man seated to the right side of Jason looked at him with a nce and uttered an ovepping sound, ¡°Yes, it has. Our team is no longer a bachelor group!¡± Chapter 23 - The Ultra Elite.

Chapter 23: The Ultra Elite.

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions But many more ovepping mental voices coincided: I wonder if this beauty has a boyfriend. The whole team was young. But judging from their clothing and behavior, Lu Jia¡¯er concluded with her expertise that three of them were married, two had girlfriends, one had an unclear sexual orientation, and that the remaining three were bachelors. Though if one wanted to be technical, they should not be called bachelors. They were golden singles. Those who managed to join the team were the ultra elite, enjoying both wisdom and wealth. After the introductory meeting for Lu Jia¡¯er, Jin Xiangdong left to deal with other matters and he asked Jason to take care of Lu Jia¡¯er. After Lu Jia¡¯er checked her office location, she went to the R&D department with Jason. ¡°Jason!¡± Jason took the opportunity to introduce himself again so as to make a deeper impression. ¡°Lu Jia¡¯er!¡± Lu Jiaer replied generously. ¡°I have seen news reports about you. We are pretty lucky to have you join our team!¡± Jason said. ¡°I have also seen news reports about you, and I am also pretty lucky to be invited to join your team!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. On hearing Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s words, Jason said with a smile, ¡°Don¡¯t you think our conversation is a bit like the ones between two state heads instead of a conversation between colleagues?¡± ¡°Yes, very official!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er chuckled. Li Zheng, who was next to them, joined in the conversation as he sensed a harmonious atmosphere. ¡°Li Zheng. Nice to meet you!¡± ¡°Lu Jia¡¯er. Me too!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied with a smile. ¡°Professor Lu, you seem less than 20. And you are a professor, very impressive!¡± Li Zheng praised. ¡°Herees another head of state!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er joked. Several people who were walking together to the R&D department burst intoughter. ¡°Professor Lu, on behalf of the single men on our team, I have a question to ask you!¡± this was what the married Dr. Zheng Jie had said. When Lu Jia¡¯er heard this, she already knew what Zheng Jie¡¯s question would be. But before Lu Jia¡¯er answered, Li Zheng said, ¡°Old Zheng, don¡¯t scare off Professor Lu, she¡¯s only just arrived! Ace will make you take the full brunt of responsibility if that happens!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not care and smiled. ¡°Dr. Zheng, do you want to ask if I am single?¡± ¡°Yes, do you have a boyfriend?¡± Zheng Jie was very straightforward. ¡°If I don¡¯t, are you going to help introduce one to me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er took advantage of the situation. ¡°If you are single, Jason or Li Zheng will help introduce you to a boyfriend. I mean, self introduction!¡± Zheng Jie said. Lu Jia¡¯er was instantly amused by Zheng Jie. It turned out that these so-called high-intelligence science students were not as nerdy as expected. They also had their own ¡®unconventional¡¯ sides. These ¡®unconventional¡¯ sides instantly made the colleagues feel closer. Together with these ¡®unconventional¡¯ elites, she arrived at the R&D department. What she had seen so far made her stiff with shock, she felt as though she was in a high-techb from the Hollywood movies. From checkpoint to checkpoint, authority after authority, Lu Jia¡¯er was just as Granny Liu visits the Grand View Gardens, overwhelmed by new experiences. Such high-tech research and developmentboratories should be the domain of science students, while Lu Jia¡¯er was just like Alice in Alice¡¯s Adventures in Wondend. She had entered a new fantasy world but instead a science fiction at the invitation of Ace. Chapter 24 - There Is Expertise Involved In Every Profession.

Chapter 24: There Is Expertise Involved In Every Profession.

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Seeing the wonder on Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face, Jason was very proud. ¡°I have finally received a sense of aplishment in thisb!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er, on hearing his words, turned around and nced at Jason. ¡°From what?¡± ¡°From you!¡± Jason replied with augh. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s curious eyes blinked a few times. Jason smiled and said, ¡°The entire R&D team is almost all men, and asionally women participate. But you can¡¯t experience this sense of aplishment from showing them!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er instantly had a pretty good idea. Even if these high-intelligence men couldpletely disdain other people¡¯spliments, they were men after all. They still hoped to be worshipped by the opposite sex. As a matter of course, the opposite sex members were graded. The more or less knowledgeable the female worshippers were, the stronger sense of pride they would have in their work. ¡°One knows little about trades other than his own! In the future, I, as a kindergarten student, will have to bother all of you doctoral tutors for advice and guidance!¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Professor Lu, you are being humble. There is expertise involved in every profession. Let¡¯s help each other in our work in the future!¡± Li Zheng replied. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled faintly and turned her head right ahead when she noticed several staff members in an area to the right of them doing a set of experiments. She became curious. ¡°What tests are they doing?¡± Jason looked in the direction where Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s gaze was fixed and then said, ¡°Face recognition!¡± ¡°Face recognition?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er repeated Jason¡¯s answer. ¡°It seems like something I¡¯ve only seen done for technology in Hollywood blockbusters!¡± ¡°Yes, science fiction movies are usually the predictors of human science, but the face recognition technology is rtively mature now and no longer merely science fiction!¡± Jason said. ¡°Is the physical attractiveness tester we use also based on this technology?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°That is only a shallow application. The facial recognition system developed by ourpany is currently the most advanced mass face recognition system.¡± Jason said. As a liberal arts student, Lu Jia¡¯er knew little about these technologies. However, Li Zheng, who was next to her, continued. ¡°We¡¯re going to upgrade it very soon!¡± ¡°An upgraded version?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was a perfect example of a curious kid today. Li Zheng was enthusiastic to exin, ¡°The upgraded version is called ¡®The Eye of Sauron¡¯, aka ¡®The Magic Eye¡¯!¡± ¡°The magic eye? As in Sauron in The Lord of the Rings?¡± asked Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Yes, it is just like Sauron in The Lord of the Rings. After the upgrade, the system can draw data from any terminal video system as well as from any camera in the world. Any person or thing you want to search has nowhere to hide!¡± Li Zheng relished talking about it with Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er waspletely shocked by his words. They had turned the technology that could only be imagined in science fiction movies into reality. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s admiration for them had multiplied, but Lu Jia¡¯er also had some worries. The advancement of science and technology so far brought a lot of convenience to human beings, but at the same time one couldn¡¯t ignore that human beings were also controlled by it. For example, if the system of ¡°The Eye of Sauron¡± was really like the scene in the movie The Lord of the Rings¡ªit would stand lofty above all, reaching the ends of the earth with its light, day and night, closely watching you, leaving one with nowhere to hide. A thing of nightmares! Chapter 25 - Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland

Chapter 25: Alice¡¯s Adventures In Wondend

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Time flew and before she knew it, lunch time had arrived. Having spent the morning immersed in the work environment of BUA Technology, Lu Jia¡¯er continued her experience in their canteen led by Jason. Lu Jia¡¯er was following Jason. Looking around for a while, she found that the restaurant design was very tasteful and that the environment was as good as a nice western-style restaurant. ¡°I don¡¯t think there are many people in here. Wouldn¡¯t it be a special canteen exclusively for top managers?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°No, the third and fourth floors are both canteens, which are open to everyone!¡± Jason said. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. Although they were open to everyone, it turned out that most of the employees would escape where top managers go. This was amon psychological state in the workce. After a while, Lu Jia¡¯er and Jason each carried a dinner tray and sat down together by window. ¡°I¡¯ve heard the food served at B Universiy is very delicious! But ourpany¡¯s is not bad either!¡± Jason was very confident in thepany¡¯s canteen. ¡°It¡¯s better to taste it than to hear about it. I will treat you to dinner when youe to B University another day!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled holding chopsticks. ¡°Okay!¡± Jason readily agreed. ¡°Professor Lu, since you have invited Jason to a treat. May I join as well?¡± A cold and familiar voice came from behind. Lu Jia¡¯er turned around instantly. Jin Xiangdong had apparently been standing behind her without her knowing it. But without waiting for Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s reply, Jason already helped refuse Jin Xiangdong. ¡°No!¡± Jin Xiangdong moved his gaze on Lu Jia¡¯er to Jason¡¯s face. He sat down in the seat next to Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s and replied, ¡°It¡¯s not your treat. You are not qualified to refuse!¡± ¡°Scrounging a meal is shameful!¡± Jason retorted. ¡°If you say so, you are an incurable rascal!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°Who is an incurable rascal?¡± Jason expressed his dissatisfaction. ¡°Later I¡¯ll ask Ike to make a list of how often you have had free meals at my house!¡± Jin Xiangdong promptly provided a well-founded reason for his statement. Upon hearing his words Jason realized that his foundation was shaky at best to continue resisting, but he was still reluctant to admit his mistake. ¡°That¡¯s because Ike likes me and lets me help it order food!¡± Jin Xiangdong said nothing following Jason¡¯s defense and then he asked Lu Jia¡¯er, who was next to him, ¡°Professor Lu, how has everything gone so far this morning?¡± ¡°Alice¡¯s Adventures in Wondend!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. Hearing her reply, he sighed as his mouth corners lifted. ¡°Then that makes me the White Rabbit?¡± ¡°Ah, so I am the Mad Hatter?¡± Jason smoothly entered the topic. ¡°You are the Blue Caterpir!¡± Jin Xiangdong corrected. Lu Jia¡¯er was amused. Although the time she¡¯d spent with the two men was very short, through the yful banter in their conversation, she knew that they must be very good friends in private, and that they were absolutely a pair of working partners that had a lot of trust in one another. ¡°Whatever you say doesn¡¯t matter. You have to ask Professor Lu!¡± Jason rejected the role that Jin Xiangdong had given him. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and said, ¡°It seems that you two must have read many fairy tales during your childhood!¡± ¡°I did not read fairy tales. I have just watched the movie!¡± Jason replied. ¡°What did your words just now reveal?¡± Jin Xiangdong said as he had his meal. ¡°I am single!¡± Jason immediately admitted with a candid statement. Chapter 26 - Like An Accurate Fortune Teller

Chapter 26: Like An urate Fortune Teller

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Faced with Jason¡¯s rebuttal, Jin Xiangdong turned his gaze toward Lu Jia¡¯er and asked gracefully, ¡°Professor Lu, you are a psychologist. Is his argument justified?¡± Jin Xiangdong had left the mediation to her. Lu Jia¡¯er nced at Jin Xiangdong in irritation andined in her mind. Does he want her new colleagues to keep their distance from her? Jason had also cast his gaze on Lu Jia¡¯er and seemed to expect an answer, but he appeared somewhat worried. Even if Lu Jia¡¯er had not had her special ¡®talent¡¯ of hearing others¡¯ inner voices, she still knew Jason¡¯s character and style from their half-day of interaction. Looking at the hopeful eyes of the two handsome gentleman, Lu Jia¡¯er had to say, ¡°He is indeed single now!¡± On hearing her words, Jason looked satisfied. ¡°My family has a very strict upbringing. My parents have always taught me to be honest ever since childhood!¡± However, just after he stopped, Lu Jia¡¯er proved him wrong. ¡°When you said those words, your tone instantly pitched higher, which means you felt uneasy. You have had a bit of interest in the girl that you watched Alice in Wondend. But you didn¡¯t like herter!¡± Jason stared at Lu Jia¡¯er with a shocked look. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at him and said, ¡°Isn¡¯t that the case?¡± Jason nodded, then he said to Jin Xiangdong sitting opposite of him, ¡°Did you tell her about that!¡± Jin Xiangdong nced at him scornfully without speaking, and picked up a piece of Peking Cabbage with his chopsticks to bring it to his mouth. Lu Jia¡¯er exined, ¡°The information is easily gathered through your words and actions!¡± ¡°How do you know?¡± Jason was curious about Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s talent in her profession. ¡°A man with a high IQ like you generally wouldn¡¯t enjoy this type of movie, but despite that, you can clearly remember the contents, which indicates that you are strongly impacted by the asion. That suggests you were watching the movie with a girl you were interested in. But because you said that you are single now, obviously, you are no longer interested in her!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er reasoned. Jason and Lu Jia¡¯er looked at each other. ¡°You are lucky when ites to love; being pursued by two girls at this stage!¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. When Jason heard the words, he immediately retorted, ¡°There are more than two pursuing me. If they form a queue, it would start at the entry of ourpany and reach all the way to the UK!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and said, ¡°The two girls, one you don¡¯t like, the other you are a little interested in!¡± Jason didn¡¯t admit it, and he looked confused. ¡°Professor Lu, you must have guessed it!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er once again gave her basis. ¡°When we were in the elevator heading down, you received a WeChat message. At that time, your mouth lifted, but you didn¡¯t reply. Then you received another one when you were getting yourself some soup. You replied slowly to the message sender. You smiled revealing wrinkles. Then you immediately received another message, at which you frowned slightly, and your smile was somewhat proud. Then you put your phone into your pocket.¡± ¡°Why must these three messages be sent by girls. They may be about work!¡± Jason argued. ¡°Your work expression is serious, but when you received these messages, your expression was clearly scornful and proud! A few WeChat messages are sent to you actively. They must be from different girls!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. After hearing the analysis, Jason was utterly convinced. ¡°Professor Lu, you are like an urate fortune teller!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you think I am a terror? Don¡¯t you dare make more contact with me in the future!¡± Lu smiled faintly. Jason heard her words and nced at Jin Xiangdong meaningfully. Then he said, ¡°I am deeply impressed and attracted by your charm as well as by your professionalism!¡± Chapter 27 - Enjoy The Benefits Of Being In A Favorable Position

Chapter 27: Enjoy The Benefits Of Being In A Favorable Position

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Upon hearing his answer, Jin Xiangdong nced at Jason. Just as he was about to say something, his mobile phone rang and he had to get up to answer the phone. Lu Jia¡¯er knew better than anyone else Jason¡¯s intention. He deliberately used the words in order to stimte Jin Xiangdong and see how he would react. In fact, Lu Jiaer was also quite curious about what Jin Xiangdong¡¯s reaction would be, but it was a pity that he was interrupted by his phone. Lu Jia¡¯er eyed Jason and asked him casually, ¡°Does Ace oftene to eat in the canteen?¡± Jason felt surprised to hear Lu Jia¡¯er call Jin Xiangdong¡ªAce. He did not answer Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s current question, but instead said, ¡°Ace? Xiangdong lets you call him like that?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er saw Jason¡¯s pupils suddenly expand, which indicated surprise or shock. Was this actually so unusual? ¡°Yes! He says that he likes being called Ace privately. Is that a problem?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°No problem, no problem!¡± Jason shook his head and smiled. However, Lu Jia¡¯er heard a different answer from Jason¡¯s inner voice: Ace finally has a worldly desire? This piece of information was definitely good news for Lu Jia¡¯er, so she went on, ¡°If there is something wrong, please be merciful enough to give me your opinion!¡± ¡°No, there is no need to give my opinion!¡± Jason said. Lu Jia¡¯er fixed her gaze upon Jason¡¯s face. His smile was meaningful. It seemed that he had discovered a secret. Seeing this, Lu Jia¡¯er said, ¡°Is Ace also single now?¡± Instantly Jason had heard the words, he quickly said, ¡°He has been single ever since I met him!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er hugged herself with delight. She said with a smile, ¡°Most elite men like you should have a lot of women pursuing you!¡± ¡°You might be wrong!¡± Jason said with a sigh. ¡°You are being chased by two girls now, aren¡¯t you?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°There have been girls chasing me, but they are almost all weak-willed quitters!¡± Jason sighed. Lu Jia¡¯er was amused. ¡°Although I don¡¯t actually know the girls that chase you, to be fair to them¡ªit¡¯s not because they like to quit halfway, but because you don¡¯t give them a chance!¡± ¡°I do give them a chance, yet every time I just want to apply myself, they have already turned around. Luck seldom favors us!¡± Jason once again sighed. ¡°Based on what you have said, I believe that those girls are awesome!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°Professor Lu, please don¡¯t strike me when I¡¯m down!¡± Jason stared at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Don¡¯t neglect every affection in the future.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°I have heard this phrase a few times. Don¡¯t neglect every affection and don¡¯t pander to every indifference either, h h h. Don¡¯t look back on the past and don¡¯t make do with the future either, h h h. Why do girls like these chicken soup for the soul so much!¡± Jason took advantage of the situation. ¡°Because chicken soup can heal their broken hearts!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°Professor Lu, do you also like chicken soup for the soul?¡± Jason asked. ¡°If I meet a man I like, I will try my best to chase after him!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. ¡°Professor Lu, I like your character! If you think that I am not bad, you don¡¯t have to pursue, I will take the initiative!¡± Jason gazed at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Jason, you are really humorous!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er almost spit out some of the rice in her mouth when she had heard his n. ¡°I am serious. Do you know how the married men in our department broke the chains of being single? Every time a female engineer came, they would maximize the benefits of being in a favorable position! This time I must seize the opportunity!¡± Jason said. Lu Jia¡¯er knew that Jason was joking and couldn¡¯t help butugh even louder. Jin Xiangdong, who was still on the phone, nced sideways at them. He had just caught sight of this peculiar scene. His face showed an intrigued expression. After Jin Xiangdong had finished his phone conversation he hung up and returned to his seat with them, Lu Jia¡¯er and Jason had already finished their lunch. ¡°Enjoy your meal. I¡¯m going to have a cup of coffee with Professor Lu!¡± Jason looked at Jin Xingdong and said deliberately. ¡°You go buy the coffee then. Professor Lu will stay!¡± stated Jin Xiangdong. Chapter 28 - An Unfounded Fear

Chapter 28: An Unfounded Fear

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions The sun was scorching hot outside the safety of the window while in the restaurant it was cool and agreeable. Lu Jia¡¯er was sitting quietly opposite Jin Xiangdong. In the past, Lu Jia¡¯er had been indifferent to every man regardless of how handsome he might be, because once she had read their thoughts, she became uninterested at best and thoroughly disgusted with some guys at worst. She could not read the heart of this Jin Xiangdong who was in front of her, and her little heart began to lose its normal rhythm as she watched him have his meal. But those matters were secondary. What made Lu Jia¡¯er most curious at this moment was Jin Xiangdong¡¯s arm that he expended so much effort to hidest time. When Lu Jia¡¯er met with him that morning, she had noticed this detail, so Lu Jia¡¯er decided to voice her question and asked, ¡°Why does the scar on your arm disappear?¡± As Jin Xiangdong heard her words, he looked at his arm, then he replied calmly, ¡°I went in for a small surgery lest the scar ended up scaring off people!¡± ¡°Scar revision surgery?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked confused. ¡°Yeah!¡± Jin Xiangdong elegantly put down the chopsticks and said gently. ¡°It seems that the technique of that hospital is quite superb!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not buy Jin Xiangdong¡¯s exnation for even a minute, but she could not get to the truth of the matter. ¡°Not bad!¡± Jin Xiangdong replied, his voice remained calm. Then his gaze fixed upon Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face. ¡°Professor Lu, is there any other observations you gained besides Alice in Wondend this morning?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Since she was recuited with arge payroll, Lu Jia¡¯er naturally would show her own value. ¡°Go ahead¡± Jin Xiangdong was all ears. ¡°The R&D project is one in which my profession can be used in the area of emotion recognition technology, however I learned that the emotion recognition technology is already a rtively mature technology here at BUA! Your current idea is to integrate facial recognition and emotion recognition into the AI system research and development. Is that correct?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Jin Xiangdong nodded, and his eyes showed a hint of appreciation. He was always surrounded by smart men. He liked smart people. As a girl, Lu Jia¡¯er was to his taste in this respect. ¡°Yes, this project has already started. I hope that Professor Lu¡¯s participation will make it even better!¡± said Jin Xiangdong. ¡°I will do what little I am able to in order to help. I have browsed through the database of yourpany¡¯s emotional recognition already this morning, and I believe it will further improve my academic professionalism!¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Oh?¡±Jin Xiangdong¡¯s mouth lifted. ¡°Your database is gigantic. Inparison, our academic research at the university is simply a drop in the ocean!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°The data is only a reference for research, and ultimately it requires professionals to verify it!¡± said Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er agreed on this, but she still jokingly said, ¡°BUA¡¯s emotional recognition technology is widely used by many movie productionpanies. Will it make actors obsolete and on the verge of unemployment!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er referred to the motion picture industry, which had the most widespread application of emotion recognition technology. At the earlier stage, it was only used in the emotional test of movie viewers. Directors would edit the movies ording to the data to make them achieve the best visual effect. However, it has now been applied to capture a variety of emotions in the performance of actors. Even if the actor has not participated, a high-quality film can still be produced. ¡°No! The development of technology will only provide the crowning touch to the development of mankind, and it can never rece human beings.¡± Jin Xiangdong said coolly. Lu Jia¡¯er appreciated Jin Xiangdong¡¯s ¡°people-oriented¡± t. ¡°Hopefully!¡± she couldn¡¯t help but say. ¡°Hopefully? Professor Lu, it seems that your tone is kind of worried?¡± Jin Xiangdong gazed at Lu Jia¡¯er and smiled. ¡°My fear might just be unfounded!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said with a shrug. Chapter 29 - You Have Lived Up To Your Reputation!

Chapter 29: You Have Lived Up To Your Reputation!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xiangdong turned his gaze to the pretty face of Lu Jia¡¯er, and his mouth lifted slightly. ¡°Professor Lu, it should be said instead that you have the noble spirit of the humanities instead of an unfounded fear!¡± ¡°I¡¯m being ttered so thoroughly that I¡¯m not sure I can handle it!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled with curved eyebrows, which waspletely different from the usual mood she exuded on her teaching days. ¡°My remarks are well-founded, not ttery!¡± said Jin Xiangdong. ¡°What is the basis?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er expressed her curiosity. ¡°Professor Lu, I have seen all the papers you have written. Your views are very scientific while still being full of humanistic spirit!¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. Every person has at least some desire to have their efforts recognized. Lu Jia¡¯er was no exception. Her current focus was her academic point of view. Modern psychology is a rich and colorful science. Its logical thinking in respect of delicacy, certainty and neutrality are used to portray its scientific spirit. But many schrs tended to ignore the humanistic spirit of psychology while focusing mostly on science, making psychology cold and devoid of human¡¯s tender feelings. From Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s point of academic view, she has not only a very scientific, academic analysis of psychology¡ªbut also created different metaphorical expressions to rece psychological scientific terms. The bnce that is achieved with metaphorical expressions, rigorous logic, and of rationality used in tandem with non-rationality, conveys the voice of the human heart better. It then bes a realization of the integration and unification of the scientific spirit and humanistic spirit of psychology. ¡°I¡¯m at a loss in regards to how to find north since I¡¯m so recognized by you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s heart was surging with sentiment. ¡°North is in this direction!¡± Jin Xiangdong immediately helped her by indicating the right direction. ¡°I expected that there would be a lot of pressure here since I would be working with people with high IQ. Now that I¡¯m here, however, I seem to be at ease!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er chuckled and said, losing her usually sedate and reserved manner. ¡°Our team has integrated handsomeness with wisdom and a sense of humor! Don¡¯t be stressed!¡± Jin Xiangdong praised. Lu Jia¡¯er was once again amused, and at the same time she expressed her agreement, ¡°Well, it is really a team of beauties, with handsomeness, wisdom and sense of humor!¡± ¡°As for the word ¡®beauty¡¯, it is worthy of being used to describe me. Describing others with that word is an overstatement!¡± replied Jin Xiangdong. After hearing his remarks, Lu Jia¡¯er was surprised. She didn¡¯t expect Ace to have a narcissistic side, so she smiled and said, ¡°As long as you are happy!¡± ¡°Professor Lu, you don¡¯t think I am a beauty!¡± Jin Xiangdong stared at Lu Jia¡¯er and asked. The man who could make Lu Jia¡¯er fall in love at first sight naturally had an impable appearance on top of his specialness. Lu Jia¡¯er could not bear being stared at by Jin Xiangdong so intently. Her little heart was racing out of control, and she even felt that her face was starting to get burning hot. ¡°You have lived up to your reputation!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er followed her heart and sense of aesthetics as a result. After Jin Xiangdong had gotten the answer he desired, his mouth lightly lifted. ¡°My information is rarely leaked, so I have been misunderstood by the outside world for many years. Professor Lu, please help me out by straightening out this fact in the future!¡± ¡°Is there a publicity fee?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er grinned and said. ¡°No, but I can privately ask you out for a thank-you treat, Professor Lu!¡± said Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Deal!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er agreed generously as she heard his words, her eyes gleaming. Gazing at Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s blinking eyes, which were like stars in the sky. A blue starry sky emerged within Jin Xiangdong¡¯s mind, and seated opposite him, Lu Jia¡¯er was the brightest star. Chapter 30 - Frustrated Due To All His Unrecognized Talent

Chapter 30: Frustrated Due To All His Unrecognized Talent

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions As night fell, the moonlight filled every corner and crevice of the ground, illuminating the way home for people in a hurry. When Lu Jia¡¯er returned home, it was already half past nine. Amy saw here back and helped her to take out the slippers from the shoe cab. Although Amy had been in the house for several days, Lu Jia¡¯er was still a little unustomed. She had always been a real busy bee, not used to being served by others. ¡°Thank you, Amy!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er expressed her thanks in a whisper. ¡°You¡¯re wee, Professor Lu!¡± Amy¡¯s voice was super sweet. Having not caught sight of Su Han, Lu Jia¡¯er put down her bag, and asked Amy casually, ¡°Did Su Han go out?¡± ¡°Well, she went out in the afternoon!¡± Amy replied blinking its cute eyes. Lu Jia¡¯er gave an ¡°Oh¡± and went to the dining room. She picked up a ss jug on the table and poured a ss of water. But when she was about to raise the ss to her mouth, Amy stopped her, ¡°It¡¯s already nine and a half. Professor Lu, I advise that you drink some milk! Otherwise tomorrow, the eyes tend to swell!¡± Amy had over the past these days been a health and beauty consultant for Lu Jia¡¯er and Su Han. Lu Jiaer¡¯s hands froze in the air. She didn¡¯t want to drink milk at all. She just felt like drinking water to quench her thirst, but girls inevitably love beauty. So she said, ¡°Alright!¡± Amy took a box of milk for Lu Jia¡¯er from the refrigerator, and Lu Jia¡¯er drank more than half with a gulping sound. ¡°There are still some grapes in the fridge, would you like some grapes, Professor Lu? I will take them out for you!¡± Amy continued. Yesterday, Amy saw Lu Jia¡¯er buy some grapes, and directly reported the nutrients. Grapes contain glucose, which can be quickly absorbed by the human body. When a person has hypoglycemia, if grape juice is consumed in time, the symptoms can be relieved quickly. Grapes can also prevent thrombosis, lower the cholesterol level, reduce the cohesiveness of the telets, and have a certain effect on preventing cardiovascr and cerebrovascr diseases. Women are rmended to eat more grapes as they contain vonoid, a powerful antioxidant that fights aging and removes free radicals from the body. ¡°No, I am full now. I had a big dinner! I can¡¯t eat anything more.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er refused waving her hands. As Lu Jia¡¯er had just stopped, some sound came from the hallway, to which Amy went straight to. Su Han¡¯s voice went into the ears, ¡°Amy, I¡¯m back, are you missing your sister!¡± Amy replied, ¡°Missing is a very mysterious thing, I don¡¯t have any for you right now!¡± After Lu Jia¡¯er had heard the reply, she almost squirted the milk out of her mouth. The way Amy spoke was very simr to that of Ace. Su Han didn¡¯t mind at all. She touched Amy¡¯s little face and walked in. She saw Lu Jia¡¯er standing in the dining room, so she immediately pulled out a chair and sat down. Then she told Amy, ¡°Amy, I want to have watermelon!¡± ¡°Watermelon is good, but it is not appropriate to eat a lot...¡± Then Amy reported a good amount of information on watermelons. ¡°Oh, please stop. Just give me a ss of milk!¡± Su Han had to give in. ¡°Did you go meet with your ex-boss?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shot a nce at Su Han and said. Su Han knew that she could not conceal what was on her mind from Lu Jia¡¯er, so she nodded. ¡°He asked me to drink coffee with him this afternoon, so I went out!¡± ¡°He wants to chase you again?¡± asked Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°No way! No matter how strongly he wants! I have spent the entire afternoon listening to his grievances. He said that he was frustrated due to all his unrecognized talent. In my opinion, he is infertile. I was feeling annoyed to death of him!¡± Su Hanined bluntly as she talked. Chapter 31 - A Lamb Into The Mouth Of The Wolf

Chapter 31: A Lamb Into The Mouth Of The Wolf

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions On hearing Su Han¡¯s remarks, Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help but shake her head. ¡°Your venom is as good as that of a cobra!¡± Su Han stroked her hair in a schr¡¯s style with an amorous feeling. She sucked a mouthful of milk through her straw before she replied, ¡°Perhaps it is the truth!¡± ¡°Since you feel sick, why did you still scrounge a meal from him tonight?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nced at her. ¡°This meal has just barely covered my appearance fee!¡± Su Han replied, smiling. Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help but shake her head as she turned around and left the dining room. Su Han also got up and caught up with her. ¡°Interview time.What did you learn and think today after you went to BUA? Did you see Jin Xiangdong? Does your R&D team consist exclusively of reserved and dull male IT professionals!¡± ¡°As a writer, you should not be biased against any group!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said as she was walking into her room. Su Han followed Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°I am not biased. These are the conclusions drawn through repeated observation and study!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er opened the closet and took out a set of beige silk pajamas. ¡°That can only mean that your observation and study are not thorough enough!¡± Su Han leaned against the door with a smile, her lips lifting. ¡°So you must have been very happy to work at BUA today! Because you saw a certain someone!¡± ¡°He is naturally one of the reasons.But I get along well with all his team members!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was frank with her on the matter. ¡°Does you love for him even extend to the crows on his roof?¡± the smile on Su Han¡¯s face became jocose 1 . ¡°I am still not entitled to say this at the moment!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er walked toward the door with her pajamas. Su Han reached her hand out to ce it on Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Since you have already been amb in the mouth of the wolf, you will be entitled sooner orter.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er turned around and nced at her. ¡°Who is themb? And who is the wolf?¡± ¡°You are, of course, the wolf!¡± Su Han said, and thenughed at Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er reached out and patted Su Han¡¯s hand on her shoulder as Su Han murmured in her mind: You are now at the age of a hungry wolf! ... After Lu Jia¡¯er joined Jin Xiangdong¡¯s team, although she did not have to go to work nine to five like the other members she also actively began to work along the direction of the R & D team. As a matter of course, her teaching work would not be neglected. Today Jin Shengping woulde give a speech on campus. Lu Jia¡¯er arrived at the school early in the morning and felt an electric atmosphere that was unprecedented. This is not only a grand event for B University, but also a key piece of news in City B, and it went without saying, even across the whole country it attracted a lot of focus. In order to receive everyone properly in ordance to an event of this importance, B University also set up a special working group. Lu Jia¡¯er was asked on short notice to participate in the coborative work required for the reception today. In the past, Lu Jia¡¯er had had no interest at all in receiving leaders or celebrities. But she was honored to be named this time. Because perhaps she could get in close contact with Jin Shengping again! Jin Shengping gave very few speeches, but his appearance fee was extremely high. Wherever he went, tickets were sold out early. Even during the free speeches he gave at Harvard and Oxford, the audience had queued up. This time, Jin Shengping¡¯s return speech was free. This was because of three reasons. Firstly, although he had been abroad for decades; he still had a pure and clear, wandering heart. Secondly, he had been invited by his old friend Academician Yuan Xin. But the most important reason was that it was a sacred and unshirkable duty as a scientist to let young people in this country know more about science. Chapter 32 - A Great Speech In Times Of Peace And Prosperity (1)

Chapter 32: A Great Speech In Times Of Peace And Prosperity (1)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions In the afternoon, B University was as lively as when it had its anniversary celebration. Outside of the auditorium was full of people, among them were a great number of young students, public figures with weathered faces, white-haired schrs and professors, and of course many business people. It seemed that everyone was looking forward to seeing the famous Academician Jin Shengping speak. Although Lu Jia¡¯er took part in the reception work, she in fact belonged to the peripheral personnel. At the moment, she was confirming the arrangement of the podium in the auditorium with several colleagues. At this time, the mobile phone in her bag rang, and Lu Jia¡¯er took it out. When she saw the screen showing an ining call from Su Han, she went to a side door and answered the call. ¡°Academician Jin Shengping¡¯s speech will start at half past two?¡± She heard an anxious voice of Su Han. ¡°Yes. Don¡¯t you have a ticket? The time is written on it!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°There is still an hour before it starts. I should be in time for it, but if I am toote to push my way into the auditorium, pleasee receive me!¡± As Su Han heard Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s reply, she had calmed her breath. ¡°You just got up, didn¡¯t you?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°I overslept! Cut it out. I aming over at the speed of a rocket!¡± Su Han hung up the phone. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at the screen of the mobile phone and couldn¡¯t help but shake her head. As a writer, Su Han was always at home all year round. When she had a writing assignment toplete once it was close to the submission deadline, she often worked around the clock, and she was veryzy, except for her high enthusiasm for writing and reading. Shecked perseverance for anything else. Had it not been for Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s help in spurring her from time to time, she should have turned out unspeakably. Putting the phone back into her bag, Lu Jia¡¯er cast a quick nce outside at the overcrowded area of people. She could not help but frown. Given the current situation, Su Han would not be able toe in even if she arrived on time. Lu Jia¡¯er joined her colleagues for the check-in which would begin in a while. In less than thirty minutes, the auditorium, which could amodate 4,000 people, was filled with a bustling audience, and the hall of the auditorium was also jam-packed with people. Everyone fixed their eyes on the big screen directly above. The speech would be broadcast live on severalrge electronic screens in the university, which was an audience-friendly arrangement put together by the university. So even the students who couldn¡¯t enter the auditorium still wouldn¡¯t miss this great speech in times of peace and prosperity. But the summer sun was burning hot. Even if many people were holding protective sun umbres, heatstroke was still likely to happen. When Su Han arrived, there was only 10 minutes left before the appearance of Academician Jin Shengping. Su Han elbowed her way through the crowd and managed to get to the entrance. Lu Jia¡¯er stood at the entrance, greeted her, and handed her a piece of tissue seeing her dripping with sweat. ¡°Get in quick!¡± Su Han nodded fiercely and swore that she would not bete again. But Lu Jia¡¯er did not seem to believe the resolution of a terminally persistent procrastinator. A few minutester, the famous Professor He Ming of B University appeared on the podium. Today¡¯s speech was hosted by him. Sitting in the third row, Lu Jia¡¯er looked up at the podium feeling worried. If Academician Jin Shengping went up and gave his speech with a cervical cor, there would be many people who would want to curse her, the cause of the ident. After Professor He Ming¡¯s important introduction for Jin Shengping, the audience weed Academician Jin Shengping with the warmest apuse. When Jin Shengping appeared, Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes gleamed with surprise. He had recovered so quickly! Chapter 33 - A Great Speech In Times Of Peace And Prosperity (2)

Chapter 33: A Great Speech In Times Of Peace And Prosperity (2)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions The universe, time and space, life, heaven and earth¡ªeverything, these are too abstract and too mysterious to the average person. But human beings have always been curious about the mysteries of the universe and have been actively exploring, trying to uncover the truths of the universe is definitely scientists¡¯ biggest dream. Jin Shengping¡¯s speech on quantum mechanics was very interesting, it received a lot of apuse from the audience. It was a great honor for many people to listen to his speech in person, but the content of the speech was naturally notprehendedpletely by everyone. Especially for some liberal arts students, understanding quantum science and quantum mechanics was like understanding metaphysics. As a professor, Lu Jia¡¯er had unusually wide read but it was also difficult for her to digest what Jiin Shengping had said today. And her attention was somewhat disrupted by her concerns for Jin Shengping¡¯s neck. However, based on how he had given the speech this afternoon, Jin Shengping waspletely different from the person who had had a broken neck a few days ago. He was in high spirits and his eyes were shining with light, like a bright star in the universe. In the question and answer portion, everyone was jostling to ask gossipy questions as well as to exchange academic opinions on science with Jin Shengping. After six or seven highbrow questions, a female student posed a question many girls wanted to ask. ¡°I am very grateful to the academician for giving me this valuable opportunity to ask a question, but my question may be despised by many people, however, you have just said that it is very important to follow your own heart, so I still want to ask...¡± A burst ofughter met the girl¡¯s words. On the stage, Jin Shengpingughed too, and seemed to anticipate her question. He gave a generous response, ¡°Go ahead!¡± The girl continued, ¡°I¡¯ve heard that your son, Jin Xiangdong, is the founder and initiator of the famous BUApany. Recently, many experts and schrs have shown their fear and concern about the development of AI. What is your outlook on development and prospects of AI? And what kind of person is your son? There is little information about him. Everyone is very curious about him.¡± The girl¡¯s words causedughter again. ¡°Thank you for your question. I am looking forward to the development and prospects of AI, especially when thinking about the status quo and the future, for now... ¡± Jin Shengping said with a smile on his face. Jin Shengping objectively talked about arge portion of his own opinion on AI, and then he continued, ¡°As for the second question, what kind of person is my son? He is a person who loves science and likes to study. He is no different from anyone seated here in other respects. He eats every day, goes to work, goes to sleep. There is no need to be curious!¡± After the girl had heard the reply, she smiled and then continued, ¡°Academician Jin, your protection of your family is still as consistent as it was decades ago!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t mean to protect him, but he doesn¡¯t like making public appearances! He is a low-key person inparison to me. I should learn from him in this regard.¡± Jin Shengping replied with a smile. Everyoneughed again. In fact, the question was meaningless. No more information was gotten from Jin Shengping in regards to Jin Xiangdong. However, the two-hour speech came to an end, and everyone concluded the exchange of opinions on science with Academician Jin Shengping with warm apuse. Lu Jia¡¯er apuded out ofplete admiration, and assessed the apuse of several students around her, she could tell that their palms should be red. Young students could easily uphold and continue to love science after the speech of Jin Shengping, which was what he had hoped for. The whole auditorium was filled with warm apuse. Lu Jia¡¯er stared at Jin Shengping on the stage. She had no idea if she was just imagining it but she felt that Jin Shengping was looking at her, there were a few seconds when his eyes were fixed toward her position and his face also showed a surprised smile. However, Lu Jia¡¯er quickly ascertained that this was not her imagination. Jin Shengping did see her, and the surprised smile was made at her. Once he finished the speech, Jin Shengping left surrounded by the security personnel and school leaders. Although this time Lu Jia¡¯er did not get in close contact with Jin Shengping,Jin Shengping¡¯s smile at her was enough to make Lu Jia¡¯er hug herself with pleasure. Su Han, who walked with Lu Jia¡¯er on the boulevard from the school, touched Lu Jia¡¯er with her arm. ¡°What were youughing at? You are nuts!¡± ¡°You are nuts!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er turned around. ¡°After listening to the speech of Mr. Jin, I have a new idea!¡± Su Han smiled. ¡°Being a writer is great. Get a bunch of inspirations to make money after listening to others¡¯ remarks!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°I am so gifted. I can¡¯t do nothing about it!¡± Su Han¡¯s eyebrows lifted proudly. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and said, ¡°Are you going to write science fiction instead of a campus teacher-student love story?¡± ¡°Even if I write sci-fi, the prototype of the heroine is still you!¡± Su Han put her hand on Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s shoulder and smiled. ¡°If you dare betray me, be careful with your life!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er threatened. ¡°It is great to be able to sacrifice for art. It is still worth it despite the high cost of a life!¡± Su Han replied with a smile. Chapter 34 - Good Leadership

Chapter 34: Good Leadership

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions The emergence of social tforms had sessfully brought people closer to each other. Some show off, some shared, some do updates every day, some only asionally post something, some make remarks nobody would be interested in, and some makements that are popr. In whatever case, the theme is just to be happy. Lu Jia¡¯er asionally updated her WeChat Moments. Today she had attended Jin Shengping¡¯s speech, which was naturally a very important experience. So she posted a message on the Moments with a picture of the hale and hearty Jin Shengping on the stage. After just a few moments, there were a lot of likes andments on WeChat. Lu Jia¡¯er rarely cared about this, but today was an exception, because Jin Xiangdong was among the people who had given the picture their likes. Seeing the ¡®little heart¡¯, Lu Jia¡¯er could not control her heartbeat. She clicked with slender fingers and confirmed that it was really from Jin Xiangdong. The two had added each other on WeChat the day they met. Lu Jia¡¯er had also specially flipped through his WeChat Moments and found that Jin Xiangdong was almost non-existent social tforms.Since BUA moved their headquarters to City B, had had only posted ten times on his Moments, of which six were his wishes for New Year¡¯s Day and the Spring Festival. As Jin Shengping had said, he was too low-key. Thinking of Jin Shengping, Lu Jia¡¯er, full of curiosity, would like to ask about the specific condition of his health from Jin Xiangdong, since he was his father. So she sent him a message directly, ¡°Ace, I am so grateful I had the chance to hear your father¡¯s wonderful speech today, but I saw that he did not wear a cervical cor. Did he get a doctor¡¯s permission?¡± Within a few seconds, she received his reply, ¡°It was allowed by the doctor!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was stunned. An injury in the muscles and bones usually takes about one hundred days to recover. Normally, it takes at least 6 to 10 weeks to recover. ¡°I am really sorry!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er apologized again. Seated in a conference room, when Jin Xiangdong saw this message, he had intended to tell Lu Jia¡¯er to rest assured. However, the person concerned would inevitably feel even guiltier in such cases, so he replied, ¡°If you really feel sorry,e to thepany and buy me a cup of coffee tomorrow!¡± As long as she could atone for what she had done and weaken her sense of guilt, Lu Jia¡¯er would naturally agree generously. ¡°Okay, tell me what you like to have!¡± Two words appeared on the screen, ¡°Blue Mountain!¡± ¡°Well, see you tomorrow!¡± Lu Jia¡¯s fingertips danced on the screen. ¡°See you tomorrow!¡± When Lu Jia¡¯er had finished talking with Jin Xiangdong, by the time she closed the message window, there were 20 more likes on her Moments, 8 of which were from the BUA R&D team members. Does this team have a glorious tradition of collectively giving people likes? Is it perhaps good leadership exercised by Jin Xiangdong? Everyone had followed him giving her likes. In any case, it was a good thing for a new team to work together. So Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s mouth lifted before she knew it. However, it was the first time that Jin Xiangdong had suffered due to inattention from the BUA R&D members during work discussions in a conference room. The chief culprit was Jason. He had just now discovered that Jin Xiangdong gave Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s Moments a like. He took a screenshot and posted it to the group chat for the team, which got a tremendous response among the group, therefore the members all gave their likes to Lu Jia¡¯er. However, everyone quickly returned to normal, because even if they wanted to gossip, it would have to wait until after the meeting. Ten minutester, the meeting was over and Jin Xiangdong was about to return to his office after closing hisptop. However, he was stopped by Jason. ¡°Don¡¯t go. Tell us about your little heart for Professor Lu!¡± Chapter 35 - Seek Private Profit From Public Affairs

Chapter 35: Seek Private Profit From Public Affairs

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions In many people¡¯s minds, most of these high-intelligence IT and research elites were very cold-minded, not social, and don¡¯t like gossip, because usually they prefer to spend time thinking and delving into various concepts and theories. But naturally there would always be special cases. Jason was a special case within the R&D team. He had a first-ss ability when it came to writing programs, he was also very sociable and widely acquainted, but he was also gossipy. He, of course, had a sense of propriety with his gossip. Jin Xiangdong, who did not like making public appearances, had used Jason¡¯s special skill to its full extent. Jason was often present on his behalf for many public asions, so it was often mistakenly thought that Jason was the top man within the BUA. ¡°Restrain your gossipy heart and quickly finish the program for the fourth phase of development!¡± Jin Xiangdong nced at him. ¡°Leniency to those who confess their crimes and severity to those who refuse to!¡± Everyone here was very familiar with Jin Xiangdong¡¯s way of talking, and they chorused something meaningful. It was not that everyone loved to gossip, but that the behavior Jin Xiangdong exhibited was too suspicious. Although everyone was inconsistent at best when it came to posting something on WeChat, it was really rare to see Jin Xiangdong give a like to anyone! It was not that he was arrogant, but that he rarely used social media. When it came to Lu Jia¡¯er, he had for the first time gently clicked on the ¡®Little Heart¡¯ under her WeChat Moment post. Of course, there was nothing to say about clicking on the ¡°Little Heart¡±. After all, Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s post was about the father of Jin Xiangdong, but it was hard to find a gossip topic in rtion to him, so they naturally would not let go. ¡°I don¡¯t usually see you giving us a little heart! Is there any special condition?¡± Jason cast meaningful eyes at Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Ace, I thought you have been trying to improve the exclusively male situation of our team. I didn¡¯t expect you to be selfish!¡± Zheng Jie was the first to criticize Jin Xiangdong. ¡°If it is really done out of selfishness, I protest!¡± Li Zheng, as a single man, protested. ¡°I agree!¡± Another single person also protested. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes swept the people in the room and he said with a leisurely voice, ¡°I¡¯m not being selfish. I did it for the public good!¡± ¡°Public good! Are you openly proiming the ownership rights to Professor Lu Jia¡¯er?¡± Li Zheng tried to confirm the matter with him. Everyone fixed their eyes on Jin Xiangdong, while Jin Xiangdong did not give an exact answer, he stood up regardless. ¡°You can understand by yourselves. This meeting is over!¡± Then he left the meeting room with hisptop under his arm. Just walking to the door, he heard a howl ofint from inside. ¡°It¡¯s outrageous to seek private profit in public affairs!¡± ¡°Ace has finally returned to this earth as a human being. We must be tolerant and understanding!¡± Hearing these remarks, he lifted his mouth, and headed toward his office with long legged strides. ... Early the next morning, Lu Jia¡¯er appeared at a coffee shop near the Library of B University. The coffee here was well-known. Coffee was naturally a good choice for saying sorry. Speaking of apologizing to Jin Xiangdong, this seemed somewhat illogical. But the neck of Jin Shengping must have been a concern for him over the past few days. Fifteen minutester, Lu Jia¡¯er brought ten cups of coffee to the R&D center. Everyone was to have one cup, so that she would not be deemed distant, and she could enhance the bonding between these colleagues and her. There just happened to be a meeting, so everyone was gathered in a conference room, once they had Lu Jiaer¡¯s coffee in hand they thanked her and Lu Jia¡¯er smiled lightly. Dr. Zheng Jie even joked, ¡°I¡¯ve finally realized the benefits of having a girl join the team.¡± ¡°Yes, Professor Lu is so thoughtful. You let us drink coffee that tastes so good this morning!¡± Jason gave his praises after drinking it. Lu Jia¡¯er did not respond, but just smiled and then casually ced thest cup of coffee at the forefront of the conference table, in front of where Jin Xiangdong will sit. Chapter 36 - Self-Awareness Is A Form Of Wisdom!

Chapter 36: Self-Awareness Is A Form Of Wisdom!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions After a short while, Jin Xiangdong came into the conference room with aptop. He saw the cup of coffee on the table, as well as the coffee in the hands of other people, he pulled out the chair and sat down silently. Originally it was a ¡°small request¡± he had made in private with Lu Jia¡¯er, but it turned out that everyone got a share. Putting aside Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s expense, strangely enough, his heart could not remain calm, like ake surface with ripples. Jason gazed at him from the chairman¡¯s seat, with a meaningful smile on his face, ¡°Ace,e taste the coffee that Professor Lu has bought us. It tastes better than the coffee from the cafe next door to ourpany!¡± Jin Xiangdong eyed Lu Jia¡¯er and then turned his gaze away. His slender fingers were ced around the coffee cup and he slowly brought his lips to the cup. Lu Jia¡¯er caught sight of this action, which she deemed as elegant and sexy. She used to think that Su Han was a nympho, but now she was no better. Any expression or movement by Jin Xiangdong made Lu Jia¡¯er feel that Jin Xiangdong was even more handsome. Lu Jia¡¯er had for the first time had this kind of mentality for a man, and she knew very well what it meant. From a psychological point of view, you like a person because youck the traits possessed by this person, and they are what you greatly admire and are eager to possess. This is also known as a ¡°shadow personality¡± possessed by the other party involved. The traits that you cannot manifest, namely. Of course, there is also a saying, people always love themselves most. Therefore, people will love those who are very much like themselves as much as they love themselves. Because she was very special, and he was very special, therefore she was deeply attracted to him. ¡°Not bad!¡± priased Jin Xiangdong after he had tasted it. Lu Jia¡¯er face was tinged with delight, and then she said generously, ¡°If all of you like it, I can bring it to you often in the future!¡± ¡°Well, I would like to thank Professor Lu in advance!¡± Dr. Zheng Jie also agreed very quickly. Jason once again nced at Jin Xiangdong, and then said, ¡°That can¡¯t be done. Professor Lu, you were hired by Ace with a high sry. How could we let you buy coffee for us every day? Even if we agree, Ace will not, will you, Ace?¡± Faced with the question that Jason had posed, Jin Xiangdong lifted his eyelids and said, ¡°Self-awareness is a form of wisdom!¡± Everyone had a meaningful smile on their face when they heard his response. Lu Jia¡¯er swept her eyes over the men seated in the conference room. She sensed that the atmosphere was slightly charged when she came into the room, but she soon knew why. These withdrawn men had made so many ovepping thoughts. Lu Jia¡¯er was thinking to herself. Is it so obvious that she had feelings toward and was interested in Jin Xiangdong? It was only a few days and everyone already believed that she and Ace were involved in some kind of rtionship. Or did Ace tell them something behind her back? However, these questions could not be answered for the time being, because after starting the meeting procedures, everyone became very focused on the opinions and suggestions from Lu Jia¡¯er as a new team member on product performance, among other things. Lu Jia¡¯er had done a lot of homework these past few days, and also knew which aspects the team needed her to provide professional support. Sima He, also known as The Father of Artificial Intelligence, was a psychologist, too. The breakthroughs that could be achieved through deeper exploration of AI potential, the deep reaction of AI emotions, and the far-reaching decision-making of AI thinking, etc., all rely on those in the corresponding fields of psychology. Chapter 37 - Are You Helping Me Kill A Blossoming New Love?

Chapter 37: Are You Helping Me Kill A Blossoming New Love?

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions The meeting had finished. Jin Xiangdong had left with the coffee cup before Lu Jia¡¯er even began to help clean up the conference table on her own initiative, but she was stopped by a gentlemen. ¡°Professor Lu, we are ustomed to being self-supporting and self-sufficient! You can go get started with your own work!¡± Li Zheng said. Lu Jia¡¯er cast a nce at everyone and said with a smile, ¡°Our team boasts so many glorious traditions!¡± ¡°Glorious tradition? Are you referring to cleaning and putting things away?¡± Li Zheng asked. ¡°Besides that, I received likes on the Moments collectively from the team yesterday!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. On hearing her talk about the team giving likes collectively, the eyes of several gentlemen became somewhat ambiguous. ¡°The glorious tradition of our team is great, isn¡¯t it!¡±Jason smiled cheerfully. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s great!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at him and nodded. ... After the meeting, everyone set out to handle their work at hand and Lu Jia¡¯er also immersed herself in her work. Because there were lectures in the afternoon, Lu Jia¡¯er left for the university after finishing her work in the morning and ran into Jin Xiangdong when she took the elevator. ¡°Are you going back to school?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Correct, I have to give lectures in the afternoon!¡± nodded Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°I can give you a lift on my way then!¡± said Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Thank you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er agreed. Only the two of them were in the elevator. Lu Jia¡¯er had a smile brimming with delight on her face. ¡°What are you smiling about?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked when he caught sight of it. Lu Jia¡¯er paused, and then nced at him as she gave a straightforward answer. ¡°You!¡± ¡°Me?¡± Jin Xiangdong became confused and looked at the bright eyes of Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Yeah!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded and said softly. Jin Xiangdong seemed to have guessed a few suspicions, so he said, ¡°Did that bunch of men tell you something?¡± ¡°No!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er denied, though her lips tinged with smile. ¡°But did you tell them something?¡± ¡°Nothing!¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes gleamed. ¡°You¡¯re lying!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stared at him and then curled her lips. Hearing her words, Jin Xiangdong had to be honest. ¡°I don¡¯t want you to feel like amb in a pack of wolves, so I dispersed them with white lies!¡± ¡°Are you helping me by killing a blossoming new love?¡± Lu Jiaer was full of delight inwardly, but decided to be a little difficult. The elevator opened, someone came in, and thus the two temporarily stopped the conversation. Once they were in the underground parking lot Lu Jia¡¯er tried to continue the topic. ¡°Ace?¡± Jin Xiangdong knew that she was being coy, and pretended not to answer. He went straight to his Maybach, and thoughtfully opened the door for Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er was enjoying his service while thinking of ways to get him to answer. She was about to get into the car when she suddenly stopped. So, the two stood face to face, separated by the car door. The distance was definitely intimate. Jin Xiangdong could see very clearly the details of her face, which had minimized pores and a delicate whiteness. Faced with such intimacy, Lu Jiaer had a strong inner reaction, but she tried to appear calm. ¡°Ace, I have an idea!¡± ¡°I¡¯m all ears!¡± He replied, his breath caressing Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face. Lu Jia¡¯er, whose heartbeat was elerating, looked straight into the eyes of Jin Xiangdong. ¡°You chase me, or I chase you, please choose!¡± Chapter 38 - We Can Explore Slowly Together!

Chapter 38: We Can Explore Slowly Together!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions In the face of Lu Jia¡¯er directness, Jin Xiangdong had already prepared himself. Looking at her eyes he said, ¡°Is there a third option?¡± If other girls had heard this answer, they would definitely think it was a refusal and shy away, but Lu Jia¡¯er was not discouraged at all, because it was difficult to meet a man with whom you could fix your affection to in a sea of faces. ¡°No, you can only choose one of them.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s tone sounded a bit overbearing. ¡°I must choose?¡±Jin Xiangdong gazed at her, and said in a cold, low, and sexy voice. ¡°Yeah!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. The two were face to face, and they could clearly feel each other¡¯s breath. The atmosphere became very suggestive. ¡°In fact, I can¡¯t chase you or vice versa, neither of which I am good at.¡± Jin Xiangdong answered. ¡°What do you mean?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was struck numb. ¡°My experience in love is seriouslycking!¡± Jin Xiang told the truth. ¡°My experience is not enough either. But we can explore slowly together!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er lifted her lips with a hint of shyness as she heard his words. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s shyness was picked up by Jin Xiangdong. He became soft-hearted but he still had to ask, ¡°Are you sure you want to chase me?!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked up at him, checking his expression carefully, ¡°Does that mean that you have already made a choice since you are asking that?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s reaction nted in him an impulse to reach out and caress her hair, because what he saw in her eyes was not disappointment, but excitement. She was really special, reasonable, unpretentious, and frank. ¡°I¡¯m really difficult to chase!¡± Jin Xiangdong dered. ¡°Since you have chosen, the rest is my business.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er confidently responded. As long as Jin Xiangdong did not reject her, even if he was a world without a fulcrum, she would certainly move him. ¡°Well, thene on!¡± Jin Xiangdong encouraged her. Come on! Other people, if they should hear his reply, they would definitely have an urge to p him in the face but Lu Jia¡¯er felt it very interesting. ¡°Thank you for encouraging me!¡± The two had reached a consensus. Lu Jia¡¯er got into the car with satisfaction. As Jin Xiangdong closed the door for her, his lips slightly lifted indicating an imperceptible smile then he opened the other door and sat in the driver¡¯s seat. Jin Xiangdong started the car and drove it to the exit of the car park. However, when the car was about to arrive at the exit, Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s expression became abnormal although up until thest second she had still been immersed in the initial delight. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes blinked. It seemed that she was struggling internally. Finally, she still couldn¡¯t bear the inner voice she heard. She couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Um... Ace, I have left something in the office. I have to go back for it!¡± ¡°You can call someone and have it sent here!¡± Jin Xiangdong stopped the car and turned to her. ¡°It¡¯s a private item!¡±Lu Jia¡¯er exined. ¡°I will wait for you in here!¡± said Jin Xiangdong. ¡°No, thanks. I will take a taxi back to school!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er rejected his suggestion. ¡°See you!¡± Jin Xiangdong had to say. ¡°See you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er opened the door and got out of the car while Jin Xiangdong started the car and left. Lu Jia¡¯er also turned, but she was not walking toward the direction of the elevator, but went to the right, and came to a corner of the parking lot, and stood still in front of a red Cayenne. At this moment, the scene in the car was inappropriate for children. Chapter 39 - Defined By Intention Good Or Evil, Heaven Or Hell

Chapter 39: Defined By Intention Good Or Evil, Heaven Or Hell

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions In the world, good things happen every minute, and bad things do too in simr intervals. Good and evil are in people¡¯s minds. They are defined by intention good or evil, heaven or hell. Lu Jia¡¯er had tried to be ignorant and not get into others¡¯ business so as to avoid trouble, but she was not cold-blooded enough to stand by unconcerned. Lu Jia¡¯er was a bit embarrassed at the improper scene in the car. But it was too bold. Even if this ce could not be monitored, wouldn¡¯t they worry that it might be recorded by the dash cams in other vehicles? Lu Jia¡¯er walked over and knocked on a window. The man and womon in the car let go of each other and tidied up their clothes on hearing the knock on the window. The scene was simr to that where a naughty boy throws stones into the water, and gulls in theke fly away. The man quickly came out of the car, nced at Lu Jia¡¯er, and hurried away, while the woman was still in the car. The man in flight was very young, who seemed a fresh graduate while the woman should be a little older than the man. It¡¯s a bit hical to terminate other people¡¯s good deeds, but Lu Jia¡¯er did not go further. She was just about to turn and leave when she was stopped by the woman in the car. ¡°Wait a minute!¡± A few secondster, the woman walked in front of Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Well... we are lovers. We couldn¡¯t resist it!¡± As Lu Jia¡¯er heard the words, she sized up the woman in front of her, well dressed in a simple style. At first nce, she could tell that she was a supervisor. Before Lu Jia¡¯er could say anything, the woman once again pleaded, ¡°Will you please keep it to yourself for me? Thepany forbids office romance!¡± Is it not allowed to have an office romance at BUA? Then it would be a vition if she decided to chase Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er wanted to say something, but before she could speak, the woman next to her suddenly changed her expression and turned around, ¡°Hello, Mr. Jin!¡± Hearing the words, Lu Jia¡¯er turned around and saw Jin Xiangdong standing ten meters away from her. Didn¡¯t he just drive away? Jin Xiangdong walked toward her step by step. Lu Jia¡¯er became somewhat nervous, like a child who had done bad things being caught by the teacher. But actually, she hadn¡¯t done anything wrong! Jin Xiangdong went to Lu Jia¡¯er and looked at the woman next to her. ¡°Vice President Xiao, do you know Professor Lu?¡± The woman who was addressed by Vice President Xiao had panic in her gleaming eyes, but quickly calmed down. ¡°So you¡¯re the famous psychologist, Professor Lu, I have long heard about your great name. I admire you very much! It is an honor to have met you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at the vice president, and then said politely, ¡°Me too!¡± Jin Xiangdong then asked Lu Jia¡¯er, ¡°Professor Lu, did you get lost?¡± ¡°Yes, the underground parking is too big, and I feel a little dizzy after making all the detours!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er took advantage of the situation since Jin Xiangdong provided an escape route. ¡°I forgot to get a document, let¡¯s go up together!¡± said Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er was doubtful about his intentions, but she nodded. ¡°Okay!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had followed Jin Xiangdong toward the direction of the elevator before she turned slightly at the corner, and cast a meaningful nce at Vice President Xiao, who was standing still in the same spot. Chapter 40 - Meet With Initial Setbacks

Chapter 40: Meet With Initial Setbacks

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions The elevator went up one floor after another. Standing beside the big and tall gentleman, Lu Jia¡¯er felt secure, but at the moment she was thinking about a problem. Jin Xiangdong had caught sight of her expression when he was looking at her through the reflection on the front windshield. From the moment she got off the car, he had be inexplicably uneasy. Finally, at the exit, he chose to return to the parking lot. When he stopped the car and saw a maning out from the right corner, he couldn¡¯t help but worry about Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Can you tell me what happened just now?¡± the cold voice of Jin Xiangdong broke the silence in the elevator. ¡°Nothing happened!¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er with a yful voice as she had recovered from her distracted state and looked at him. Hearing her words, Jin Xiangdong turned his face and slightly raised his mouth, ¡°You want to leave me in suspense again?¡± ¡°No!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er denied. Jin Xiangdong fixed his gaze on her. To tell the truth, Lu Jia¡¯er was like a mystery within reach that despite the close proximity he could not solve. Lu Jia¡¯er was a little embarrassed at being stared at by him. With shyness written all over her face, she said, ¡°Ace, can I ask you a question?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Even if she had kept a secret from him, Jin Xiangdong would still be as honest as he could. ¡°Is office romance forbidden at thepany?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°It¡¯s not defined in explicit terms, but it seems to be epted by default!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Office romance is not a new topic. In a busy modern society, office white-cor workers work overtime every day. There was simply not enough time to develop love outside thepany. More and more people were looking for affection in the workce. Love and career came together. However, there are as many supporters as opponents in regards to office romance in manypanies. From a psychological point of view, the quality of office romance varies from person to person. ¡°Default? So I meet with adversity at the very beginning when ites to chasing you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Seeing that Lu Jia¡¯er talked so calmly about chasing him, he felt a surge of feeling. ¡°I don¡¯t believe that you are the type of person who will easily give up, Professor Lu!¡± ¡°If I choose to follow rules, would you regret it?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said with a smile. ¡°My father once told me one word. Once a goal is set, you should persevere and keep going for it!¡± Jin Xiangdong slightly lifted the corners of his mouth. ¡°I see, and this is your encouragement for me, am I right?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was overwhelmed with excitement and smiled. ¡°I believe your perceptive ability is first-ss!¡± said Jin Xiangdong. Dialog with a person of high-intelligence like Jin Xiangdong wouldn¡¯t seem to be direct and straight, but all it took was to read between the lines. ¡°In fact, my execution is also great!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er decided to go even further following his words and she gave Jin Xiangdong¡¯s cheek a small kiss while she stood on her tiptoes. The red lips touched his face, like a beautiful butterfly resting on a flower, giving a gentle kiss, and then quickly flying away. Jin Xiangdong froze on the spot, and it seemed as though time had stopped, but his heartbeat soared. This was the most daring deed Lu Jia¡¯er had performed on the opposite sex since childhood. Although there was no inherent restraint of women, it directly showed her intention. In the end, she still remembered to solemnly dere to Jin Xiangdong, ¡°It has been stamped!¡± Chapter 41 - Flirting Is Better Than Being Horny! Chapter 41: Flirting Is Better Than Being Horny! Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions The city was bathed in the moonlight, and people who had been busy throughout the day returned to their homes in rapid session. With Amy in the house, Lu Jia¡¯er did experience the convenience that artificial intelligence brought to humans. The house was cleaned every day, and a health and nutrition expert was there to serve them. Of course, most importantly, three meals a day were taken care of for Su Han, who used to hold out her arms to be dressed and opened her mouth to be fed. She would no longer lead a life with irregr diets despite her weak ability to care for herself. ¡°Here¡¯s the information you requested!¡± Su Han held up a stack of documents as she spoke to Lu Jia¡¯er, who had juste out of the bathroom. ¡°Thanks for your hard work!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er, now wearing her pajamas, took them from her friend. Recently, she needed information on AI and psychology, which was provided by Su Han, the ¡°encyclopedia¡±. ¡°You¡¯re wee. I also collected my writing materials!¡± Su Han said. ¡°Are you going to seriously write science fiction?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nced at her. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I will not expose you! After all, even if others know that the muse is you, they will not believe it!¡± Su Han smiled and said. ¡°One should be prepared for the worst! I don¡¯t want to capsize my boat because of a drain!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said as she walked into the study. ¡°You think of me as a drain?¡± Su Han followed. Lu Jia¡¯er walked to the chair at the desk and sat down, she began browsing through the information, and Su Han held her chin with both hands and kept her elbows on the desk, staring at her. ¡°It¡¯s just a metaphor. Don¡¯t actually be one!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had to look up to her. Su Han stood up straight, but did not leave and pulled out a chair before she sat down. Seeing her behave like this, Lu Jia¡¯er already knew what she was thinking. She could not help but say, ¡°It is rude to inquire about the private matters of others!¡± Su Han pouted. What she disliked most was this feeling. The two had been friends for many years, and they talked about everything. But Su Han had always felt it unfair, because she had no secrets in the face of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s ability. ¡°Although art is an imitation of life and yet is more refined than life, I¡¯m always curious about how an esteemed person like Jin Xiangdong looks like at work!¡± Su Han did not lose her interest to explore the topic. ¡°Easy-going yet serious!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s expression became profound when she mentally recalled the way Jin Xiangdong worked. Even if Su Han did not have a ¡°special ability¡±, she still had a keen eye. ¡°Look at your expression. You must have a surging of lustful desire working with him to the point that you cannot even concentrate on work!¡± ¡°Yes, I do. But I have always focused on work!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°What a horny woman!¡± Su Han said with a smile since she could not refute her remarks. ¡°I kissed him today!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied to herment. ¡°You kissed Jin Xiangdong?¡± Su Han felt as though she had been struck by lightning after hearing those words. ¡°Flirting is better than being horny!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied concisely. ¡°For both men and women, once they meet someone they like, they will not be able to control themselves¡ªthey be animals!¡± Su had to give her a thumbs up. ¡°Couldn¡¯t agree more!¡± For this point of view, Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help but think of what had happened at the BUA underground parking lot this afternoon before she nodded. Chapter 42 - Is Being Reserved Any Good?

Chapter 42: Is Being Reserved Any Good?

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions ¡°Hey, are you the austere and cold professor I have always known? Why don¡¯t you be reserved?¡± Su Han saw that she was so frank and blunt about the situation, it was such a surprise and so she couldn¡¯t help herself but ask. ¡°Is being reserved any good? Any better than food?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was in a good mood and joked. ¡°Being reserved is not better than food but you can have Jin Xiangdong¡± Su Han punned. ¡°A writer tends to be biased!¡±Lu Jia¡¯er said after she looked at Su Han and heard her speak.. ¡°When a man pursues a woman, or vice versa, the ultimate goal is to be inplete harmony with each other in order to find a soul mate.¡± Su Hanughed. ¡°I just want to walk hand in hand with him for now. I haven¡¯t thought that far ahead!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°You have kissed him, but you say that you only want to hold his hand and haven¡¯t thought that far. Nobody would buy that kind of logic!¡± Su Han expressed her disbelief. ¡°I only kissed his face!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er exined. ¡°That also counts as a kiss and you have to be responsible for it!¡± Su Han had a fair sense of justice and equality. ¡°I do want to be responsible for him!¡±Lu Jia¡¯er replied before the scene recurred in her mind of her kissing Jin Xiangdong at noon. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s mouth naturally lifted into a small smile. ¡°Hey, your normal reserved demeanor is nowhere to be found!¡± Su Han expressed her wonder again. ¡°Even if you think he is very special and love him at first sight, you must pay attention to the skills. You are a psychologist. You should be very clear about the love game between men and women. Don¡¯t steal too much of the initiative. Otherwise his sense of conquering will not be fulfilled, even if your chase is sessful!¡± Su Han¡¯s advice was good, but Lu Jia¡¯er was not worried about it because she knew that Jin Xiangdong had had a good impression of her. It turned out that Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s intuition had been urate. After the kiss she gave him, Jin Xiangdong was in a good mood for the entire day. It was 10:30 at the moment. Jin Xiangdong was just leaving the home of Yuan Xin with Jin Shengping. Yuan Xin was an academician of the Chinese Academy of Science, his routine had always been regr, but he had forgotten the time when with his old friend, and even if he kept talking for a few more days, he would have felt even that was insufficient. Jin Xiangdong gave Jin Shengping a ride. On the way to the hotel, Jin Shengping who was sitting in the back seat said, ¡°It was a fruitful evening for you, wasn¡¯t it!¡± ¡°Yeah!¡± he whispered. As a listener to a conversation between two of the top scientists tonight, he had gained a lot. ¡°In addition to your gains in professional knowledge, do you have other thoughts?¡± asked Jin Shengping. Jin Xiangdong knew what Jin Shengping referred to. At tonight¡¯s dinner, besides his father and the Yuan Xin couple, there was also Yuan Miaomiao, the granddaughter of Academician Yuan Xin. ¡°No!¡± Jin Xiangdong gave a forthright answer. Jin Shengping fixed his gaze on the profile of Jin Xiangdong. Although it was dim inside the car it was easy for people to tell from only his outline that he was a handsome andpelling person. ¡°I noticed you were in a good mood tonight and I thought you were having ideas!¡± ¡°I felt good because I saw Academician Yuan Xin!¡± Jin Xiangdong exined. But this was actually an excuse. He knew very well the real reason. ¡°This arrangement by Academician Yuan Xin naturally suggests his expectations. If you are not interested, I will just let him know!¡± ¡°I am sorry for the trouble!¡± Jin Xiangdong curled his lips into a faint smile. Jin Shengping nced at him and his expression lookedplicated. He was worried about Jin Xiangdong but he was simrly also confident in his son. It was a conundrum. Chapter 43 - Apathetic To My Misfortunes

Chapter 43: Apathetic To My Misfortunes

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xiangdong returned home, bathing in the moonlight. When he entered the door, he saw Jason in his nightgown sitting on the sofa, staring at therge LCD TV screen while ying games. ¡°Master, you are back. Jason is ying games like crazy!¡± Ike rushed over andined straight away about Jason¡¯s conduct. Jin Xiangdong put on a new pair of shoes before he went to the living room. Jason, who was focused on the game, didn¡¯t give him even a nce, but he said, ¡°Hello, you¡¯re back!¡± It seemed as though he had really made himself at home. But this was actuallymonce to Jin Xiangdong. He nced at him and went to the bathroom for a shower. When he came back out, Jason had just finished with the game thoroughly and leaned on the sofa. He sighed, ¡°I have finally finished that game! Ike, my hands are numb,e and give me a massage!¡± Ike blinked its cute eyes and cast a quick nce at Jin Xiangdong before it went slowly toward Jason to give him a massage. Jin Xiangdong went to the bar and took a bottle of wine and poured a ss for himself. Jason said like a master, ¡°Pour me a ss too!¡± Jin Xiangdong poured another ss, went to the sofa to hand it to him. Jason took a sip and looked to Jin Xiangdong. ¡°I know that you don¡¯t like extra people in your home, but allow me to avoid some trouble and find sanctuary in your home for a couple days!¡± ¡°You should face your problem directly!¡± Jin Xiangdong gently swirled the wine in the ss, watching the bloody wine sliding across the ss wall, like a woman in red dancing. ¡°Bro, that¡¯s easier said than done!¡± Jason sighed. Jin Xiangdong nced at him. He had received a text message from Jason earlier that evening, saying that his parents hade to B City to force him into a marriage, and that he had to lie and tell them he was on a business trip. ¡°Uncle and Aunt have good intentions. After all, you are getting older and older. You should consider getting married!¡± Jin Xiangdong replied calmly. ¡°I¡¯m no older than you! Bro, did you forget that you are a few months older than me?¡± Jason countered. ¡°But my family wouldn¡¯t push me to get married!¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. On hearing the words, and seeing the expression of Jin Xiangdong, Jason became sullen. He could not help but vent to Ike, ¡°Ike, your master is so bad that nobody wants to marry him, isn¡¯t he!¡± ¡°No, my master has fallen in love with someone!¡± Ike, who was giving a message to Jason¡¯s hands, replied. ¡°Oh, is your master in love with someone?¡± Jason¡¯s eyes became brighter and then turned his eyes to Jin Xiangdong. Jin Xiangdong gave no response but took a sip of the wine gracefully. ¡°You are taking Lu Jia¡¯er seriously, aren¡¯t you!¡± Jason¡¯s eyes were meaningful. ¡°You can live in the guest room for a day. Go back where you came from tomorrow!¡± Jin Xiangdong said instead of giving a straightforward answer. ¡°You¡¯re apathetic to my misfortunes, aren¡¯t you?¡± after Jason listened, he couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Dodging is not a good idea.Talk with your parents, perhaps they will stop pushing you! And marriage is good for you, it is not a bad thing!¡± said Jin Xiangdong. ¡°I don¡¯t have any willingness to get married. If you don¡¯t help, I will go to thepany tomorrow to help you publicize that you like Professor Lu Jia¡¯er!¡± Jason posed a direct threat. ¡°I¡¯m going to bed!¡± Jin Xiangdong ignored his threats and stood up. ¡°Ace, I¡¯m a man of my words!¡± Jason shouted. Jin Xiangdong went into the bedroom without looking back. After seeing the door close, Jason couldn¡¯t help but turn his head to Ike. ¡°Ike, your master is so cold-blooded. Come to my house! I will take care of you!¡± ¡°I can take care of myself!¡± Ike rejected Jason¡¯s offer directly. Chapter 44 - Couldn’t Be Underestimated

Chapter 44: Couldn¡¯t Be Underestimated

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Originally when Lu Jia¡¯er only had teaching tasks at the university, she was no different from other idlers in Su Han¡¯s eyes. But after she had be a member of the BUA R&D team, it was too difficult to see her during the day. Lu Jia¡¯er was also slowly adapting to the change in her life¡¯s pace. The car had not been repaired when she checked on it a few days ago. It was inconvenient toe and go, but that part of her life had finally returned to normal as of today. Lu Jia¡¯er entered the elevator, with a cup of coffee in hand, just like an ordinary employee of the BUApany, but in fact she was not ordinary in this crowd. ¡°Good morning, Professor Lu!¡± Someone took the initiative to say hello to her. The salute made many people in the elevator fix their eyes on her. Although the group wasrge, any small piece of news would be well known, very quickly. Many people did not know Lu Jia¡¯er personally, but they had heard her name. Lu Jia¡¯er turned slightly and saw Vice President Xiao, the woman she had met yesterday, standing behind her. ¡°Morning!¡± she smiled out of courtesy. ¡°Professor Lu, the coffee in your hand smells good. Where did you get it?¡± Vice President Xiao continued the chat. ¡°A shop near the library of B University!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not want to discuss coffee with Vice President Xiao in the elevator, but forced herself to speak. ¡°I will go there and taste it when I¡¯m free!¡± Vice President Xiaoughed. Lu Jia¡¯er forced a smile on her face, which was what she hated doing the most. Sometimes she also thought that if she was in the workce, she could be an invincible person with her mind-reading ability. But she didn¡¯t want to be such a person, so she chose school teaching because the working environment on campus was rtively simple. Vice President Xiao had run into by her the other day, but she could still say hello to her as if nothing had happened. It really made Lu Jia¡¯er feel that this woman¡¯s mental power couldn¡¯t be underestimated. When Lu Jia¡¯er arrived at the R&D center¡¯s office area, she surveyed the area with her eyes, seeming as though she were looking for someone. ¡°Is the coffee in your hand for me?¡± a familiar voice came from behind her. Lu Jia¡¯er quickly turned around to find Jin Xiangdong, he stood tall andrge in front of her. Her heart skipped a beat once again because of his sudden appearance. ¡°No, it¡¯s for myself!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked into the eyes of Jin Xiangdong and said softly. The voice she used today upon seeing Jin Xiangdong was obviously different due to shyness and embarrassment. After kissing him in secret yesterday, she wanted to escape the moment the elevator door opened, instead she directly hit the door. However, Jin Xiangdong, like a robber, reached out instantly and seized the coffee in her hand¡ª only to sweep past her as he walked directly into the office. ¡°Well... ¡± Lu Jia¡¯er turned her head. She had already taken two sips from that cup of coffee ¡°What were you talking about?¡± a voice came from behind her yet again. It was Jason! Lu Jia¡¯er turned her head and gave him a nce. In order to prevent him from gossiping, she started to walk ahead of him. ¡°Boys who don¡¯t return home all night are not good ones!¡± ¡°How do you know that I didn¡¯t go homest night? Is Professor Lu using telepathy on me?¡± Jason was surprised. ¡°You are wearing the same clothes you were wearing yesterday!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er became speechless at his usation. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to receive so much attention from Professor Lu!¡±Jason curled his lips. ¡°Narcissism is a disease.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was once again at a loss as to what to say. Chapter 45 - I Will Never Pursue My Brother’s Wife!

Chapter 45: I Will Never Pursue My Brother¡¯s Wife!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions After Jason heard her reply, he was not angry at all. Instead, he smiled and said, ¡°Since it is a disease, then please give me a cure as a psychologist, Professor Lu!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had been in contact with Jason many times by this point, and she roughly knew his character. So she gave him a serious suggestion. ¡°Narcissism is a manifestation of internal emptiness. I suggest that you go to see the girl your parents have introduced to you and your conditions might improve!¡± As Lu Jia¡¯er stopped talking, she slightly frowned. Due to carelessness, she had disclosed information she had gleaned with her mind-reading ability. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Ace to be a big mouth!¡± Jasonined when he heard her advice. Jason believed that Jin Xiangdong was to me, which made Lu Jia¡¯er wonder. But if he bothered to verifyter, it would be difficult to justify her knowing. ¡°I passed your office yesterday, and I identally heard your call with your parents, so I know it!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had to find an alternative excuse. After Jason listened, there was a trace of suspicion in his eyes. He was in his office yesterday but he was sure that he could hardly be heard there. Had the door been slightly open? ¡°I will go ahead and get started on my work!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er escaped directly so as to avoid having her lies seen through. Jason fixed his gaze on Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s back, and he couldn¡¯t help but feel suspicious, so he went straight to Jin Xiangdong¡¯s office, with his briefcase. ¡°Ace!¡± Jason ced the briefcase on the table and began speaking to Jin Xiangdong, who was seated on an ergonomic chair. ¡°During working hours, let¡¯s just talk about business!¡± Jin Xiangdong thought that Jason would continue to trouble him in rtion to the request to stay at his home, so he had to cut him off in advance. ¡°What I want to talk about is Professor Lu Jia¡¯er!¡± Jason directly reported his intentions, but after he said this, his gazended on the coffee cup to the left of Jin Xiangdong¡¯s left hand. The brand logo on it was familiar. Upon hearing those words, Jin Xiangdong looked up, ¡°Professor Lu? What happened to her?¡± ¡°Have you thoroughly verified her information?¡± Jason turned his eyes to carefully look at the face of Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Yes, I have. Is there anything wrong?¡± said Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Nothing. I just asked randomly!¡± Jason replied. Jason had always been reassured in rtion to Jin Xiangdong¡¯spetence. He was not only a super smart and meticulous genius, but also a decisive, powerful leader¡ª the banner of BUA Technology, who was the core of the entire R&D team. A man who could gain his full admiration. ¡°What do you want to ask?¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at him. Although Jason was a bit gossipy, he was definitely not the kind of person who would bring something up for no reason. ¡°Have you already started a rtionship with Professor Lu?¡± Jason knew that he had always trusted the people who worked for him, so he smiled meaningfully. ¡°Are you interested in Professor Lu?¡± Jin Xiangdong stared at Jason. ¡°I don¡¯t dare. I would never pursue my brother¡¯s wife!¡± Jasonughed. ¡°The fourth stage of the program...¡± Jin Xiangdong didn¡¯t want to talk nonsense with him, so he said. Upon hearing the urge for progress to be made on the program, Jason was like a Monkey King that had applied an incantation of the Gold Hoop by the Monk, and he immediately gave in. ¡°I will get out of here and go to work immediately!¡± Jin Xiangdong was using his mouse with his right hand, ready to check emails, when Jason headed for the door, suddenly he turned around and said, ¡°Indirect kissing is not interesting. I rmended direct physical contact. That feels much more exquisite.¡± With that said, Jason swiftly opened the door and disappeared out of Jin Xiangdong¡¯s sight. Jin Xiangdong fixed his eyes on the doorway, for a few seconds before he turned his gaze to the coffee cup on the table. The mouth of the cup was marked with a touch of lipstick. Chapter 46 - I Don’t Understand What You Are Talking About?

Chapter 46: I Don¡¯t Understand What You Are Talking About?

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions In psychology, there is an effect called maternal effect. People deem it as amon phenomenon because of their own concern. For example, pregnant women will find that they often meet pregnant women. Those who drive Mercedes-Benz are more likely to see Mercedes-Benz. Those who have a LV bag will notice many people have LV bags on the street. These are called psychological projections. After Lu Jia¡¯er learned about Vice President Xiao, she found that she had a ¡°maternal effect¡±. She would run into her wherever she went. She had run into her three times yesterday and met her again when she went to buy coffee at noon today. This time, she had apanion next to her, the boy who came out of her car that day. The boy saw Lu Jia¡¯er and showed some nervousness on his face, he didn¡¯t dare make eye contact with her. Instead, Vice President Xiao was calm and greeted Lu Jia¡¯er, ¡°Professor Lu, you also came to get some coffee!¡± ¡°Yeah!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nced at her and nodded perfunctorily. Seeing that Lu Jia¡¯er was not particrly weing, Vice President Xiao couldn¡¯t upy too much of her time, so she smiled and said, ¡°I will head out first!¡± ¡°Okay¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said reluctantly. She was not a particrly gregarious person. So even if she had note across Vice President Xiao, she would naturally still have a cool expression. Besides things were not as simple as Vice President Xiao had described the other day. Looking at the backs of the two leaving, Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but frown. After buying her coffee, Lu Jia¡¯er returned to the BUA office. It was totally unnecessary for her to get involved in such a disturbing matter, but the brewing effect of social media should not be ignored. As a result, Lu Jia¡¯er sent a message to Jin Xiangdong, ¡°Ace, which department is Vice President Xiao responsible for?¡± She got a reply in a few seconds, ¡°Operations! Is there anything wrong?¡± ¡°Nothing, I have often bumped into her over the past few days. So I decided to ask!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. After learning this piece of information, Lu Jia¡¯er found the phone number of Vice President Xiao in the employee contact book in the afternoon and sent a text message to her. After work, Lu Jia¡¯er stood on the top floor of the BUA building. The rooftop was not an open space, but a small garden with flowers and grass. The sun¡¯s setting rays nted with a breezeing toward her face. It was cool andfortable ¡°Professor Lu, I was just finishing a meeting. Sorry to have kept you waiting!¡± the voice of Vice President Xiao came from behind her. Lu Jia¡¯er slowly turned around and cast a nce at her before she turned her eyes to the colorful red glow in the distance. Vice President Xiao walked to Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s side. ¡°Professor Lu, is there something I can do for you?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said nothing, just handed the phone to Vice President Xiao. Vice President Xiao took it and looked at its contents. Her eyes gleamed for an instant, but quickly recovered their usual calm. ¡°Professor Lu, you asked me toe up here to show this to me?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er saw her expression and said directly, ¡°At the moment it¡¯s just a Weibo posting, but it may be a piece of news tomorrow!¡± ¡°Is this rted to me?¡± Vice President Xiao¡¯s face was as calm as before. ¡°What do you think?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. Vice President Xiao was very calm, and smiled with curled lips. ¡°Professor Lu, I know that you are very good in the field of behavioral psychology. You are known as a mind reader, but this Weibo posting has nothing to do with me!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t do it if you don¡¯t want others to know.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s tone was cold. ¡°I don¡¯t understand what you are talking about?¡± Vice President Xiao pretended to know nothing. Upon hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but sneer as she casually said, ¡°If Guo Linmitted suicide, wouldn¡¯t you be responsible?¡± Chapter 47 - You Never Shed A Tear Until You See The Coffin!

Chapter 47: You Never Shed A Tear Until You See The Coffin!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions When Vice President Xiao had heard that question, her eyes gleamed before she said calmly to Lu Jia¡¯er, ¡°Professor Lu, Guo Lin and I are in a normal rtionship. That kind of thing will not happen, and since it is currently rush hour after work, if you will excuse me, I have to leave first! After that, Vice President Xiao started to turn and leave. Lu Jia¡¯er did not stop her, she just said coldly, ¡°You¡¯ll never shed a tear until you see the coffin!¡± Vice President Xiao paused her footsteps before she strode away from the rooftop. A breeze touched her face and she felt refreshed. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at the clouds and the glow in the distance, and she couldn¡¯t help butin to herself: Are you going to be Batwoman? However, she was very likely that she¡¯d be a Batwoman. She had already begun to intervene in the business of others yet again despite originally wanting to stay away from it all. A few minutester, Lu Jia¡¯er stopped looking into the distance, she turned around and left the rooftop. In the underground parking lot, Lu Jia¡¯er went to her Cayenne, when it was still a dozen meters away, she saw a pair of headlights blinking at her. Seeing the license te number, she knew that it was the car of Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er walked over and Jin Xiangdong rolled down the window and said to her as she approached, ¡°Are you free now?¡± ¡°Do you want to invite me to dinner?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said with a smile. ¡°Will you please ept my invitation?¡± Jin Xiangdong slightly lifted the corners of his lips. ¡°Yes, I will tomorrow!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°I should have informed you earlier!¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s expression showed a trace of disappointment. ¡°I have something to do today!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was also a little disappointed. ¡°See you tomorrow!¡± said Jin Xiangdong. ¡°See you tomorrow!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er waved goodbye to him. An hourter, Lu Jia¡¯er appeared in a narrow and dark alley. There were shops on both sides of the road. It was bustling with people, but an unpleasant smell permeated the air from the sewer. Even in the most prosperous of cities, there will still be a dpidated corner or two. Lu Jia¡¯er found Guo Lin¡¯s residence ording to the address written on a piece of paper, and knocked on the door, but no one answered. The door of the next room opened and a young man appeared, he sized up Lu Jia¡¯er who was standing at the door and said casually, ¡°Are you looking for Guo Lin?¡± ¡°Yeah!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er responded. ¡°It doesn¡¯t seem as though he¡¯s returned yet!¡± said the young man. ¡°Oh, thank you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Lu Jia¡¯er turned and left, but she could hear the young man murmuring there: Guo Lin, you bastard, you are really popr with women! Walking in the crowded alley, Lu Jia¡¯er suddenly realized that she had made a mistake bying to the wrong ce, so she could not help but move back to her car faster. Just as Lu Jia¡¯er had started her car, the phone rang with a WeChat ringtone causing Lu Jia¡¯er to give it a quick nce, it said, ¡°Professor Lu, if possible could you help me, please?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er frowned. Everything was just as she had expected. So she asked Vice President Xiao to tell her the address. The car traveled fast down the road. Ten minutester, Lu Jia¡¯er appeared at the door of Room 1802, a luxury apartment. Lu Jia¡¯er quickly input the door lock code that Vice President Xiao had just sent her and gently opened the door to get in. ¡°Guo Lin, take it easy! Please take it easy!¡± After the door opened, the voice of Vice President Xiao was heard from within. Lu Jia¡¯er gently stepped into the living room, and she saw that Vice President Xiao, who had been indifferent on the rooftop just a few hours ago, was on her knees on the floor, with messy hair and makeup, crying and begging Guo Lin, who was sitting outside the window, hanging in midair. When she saw Lu Jia¡¯er, she saw an angel. Seizing her hand, she said, ¡°Professor Lu, please help me!¡± Chapter 48 - I Have A Presumptuous Request!

Chapter 48: I Have A Presumptuous Request!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er gave Vice President Xiao a nce, and then looked at Guo Lin on the window sill, who was dejected and miserable. ¡°Don¡¯te over!¡± Guo Lin turned his eyes toward Lu Jia¡¯er and his body moved an inch. The picture was extremely dangerous. He would fall off the sill if he got distracted for even a moment. Lu Jia¡¯er didn¡¯t move and while remaining in the same ce she said softly, ¡°Guo Lin, I am Lu Jia¡¯er, a psychology professor who just joined BUA Technology. I¡¯m also your colleague. You can rest assured that I will not go any closer!¡± ¡°Guo Lin, please don¡¯t be like this, will you?¡± Vice President Xiao, who was kneeling on the ground, continued begging him. ¡°Xiao Lili, you shut up, I don¡¯t want to hear a single word from you!¡± Guo Lin yelled at Vice President Xiao. Vice President Xiao was about to say something when she was stopped by Lu Jia¡¯er, who said to Guo Lin, ¡°Guo Lin, I will ask Mr. Jin to fire Vice President Xiao tomorrow!¡± Both Guo Lin and Vice President were stunned by her statement. They both focused their eyes on Lu Jia¡¯er. Guo Lin¡¯s eyelids were moving slightly, but he did not believe what she said at all. ¡°Nobody would believe that you could ask Mr. Jin to fire Xiao Lili!¡± As Lu Jia¡¯er had heard thisment, she was slightly relieved. This meant her words had exerted at least some effect on Guo Lin. ¡°You can count on me! Xiao Lili uses her position to secretly force you to do things as a hidden rule, I will faithfully tell Mr. Jin all about it. I will be sure to ask him for a severe punishment for her!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s tone was very confident. ¡°Professor Lu...¡± Xiao Lili heard these words and her face became pale with astonishment. ¡°Shut up!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said coldly. Guo Lin looked at Lu Jia¡¯er and then looked at Xiao Lili. It seemed that he still didn¡¯t believe it. ¡°Do you think you can fool me? I won¡¯t believe your lies. I will jump from here and make Xiao Lili suffer in shame and ruin her dreams nightmares for the rest of her life!¡± Upon hearing Guo Lin¡¯s words, Lu Jiaer¡¯s expression remained calm. ¡°Guo Lin, this is just your own wishful thinking. If you jump, you will have zero influence on Xiao Lili! She can move and find another ce to live. Even if she loses her job, she can still find another. But your life will vanish. Do you think it is worth it?¡± Guo Lin looked closely at Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er continued, ¡°I will have Mr. Jin fire her tomorrow and circte a notice in the industry so that she will never be able to find a job again.¡± ¡°You... will you keep your word!¡± Guo Lin rekindled some hope in his eyes. ¡°Yes, I will keep my word!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered him with determination. ¡°You will call Mr. Jin right now! Call him right now!¡± Guo Lin ordered. ¡°Professor Lu...¡± Vice President Xiao looked up at Lu Jia¡¯er and appeared panicked and scared. ¡°Okay, I will call him right now!¡± After that, Lu Jia¡¯er took out her mobile phone without any response to the woman on the floor. ¡°Set it on speaker!¡± Guo Lin requested. Lu Jia¡¯er, as he requested, turned on the speaker, and after a few seconds, she got through to Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Professor Lu, what can I do for you?¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s maically attractive voice came through the speaker. ¡°Mr. Jin, I have a presumptuous request!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Guo Lin while she spoke to the mobile phone. ¡°Go ahead!¡± Jin Xiangdong was very straightforward. Lu Jia¡¯er knew that she was abrupt in doing so but since this was an emergency and Vice President Xiao¡¯s bad conduct was unforgivable. ¡°Tomorrow please dismiss Vice President Xiao and circte a notice in the industry to shut her out!¡± Chapter 49 - For The Sake Of Your Mother!

Chapter 49: For The Sake Of Your Mother!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions ¡°Tomorrow, you muste to thepany and talk about it face-to-face with me!¡± replied Jin Xiangdong quickly. He was ying games with Jason at home, as he listened to the request. Jin Xiangdong knew that Lu Jia¡¯er would not make this abrupt request without any reason. But as a manager, he needed a good reason to dismiss any employee. However, Lu Jia¡¯er replied, ¡°I ask for now, at this exact moment, you must promise me this request!¡± ¡°Do I have to make a decision now?¡± Jin Xiangdong still had some concerns about such a serious request. ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied while looking at Guo Lin on the window sill. ¡°Could you tell me why?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Can I tell you tomorrow?¡± replied Lu Jia¡¯er, who did not dare to waste any second. Jin Xiangdong thought for a few seconds, then said, ¡°Okay, I promise you!¡± ¡°Thank you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er hung up the phone directly as soon as she heard Jin Xiangdong¡¯s reply. Vice President Xiao, who had been on her heels, copsed on the ground like a soft strip of noodle. She had lost her usual arrogance, while Guo Lin on the window sill seemed to be very curious about Lu Jia¡¯er. It is unbelievable that she could ask Mr. Jin to dismiss Vice President Xiao with only a phone call! ¡°Guo Lin, you have heard the reply of Mr. Jin, will youe down now?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said as she looked at Guo Lin. ¡°Was he really Mr. Jin?¡± Guo Lin still had doubts ¡°Look at Vice President Xiao¡¯s expression, and you will know that the person who I just called is none other than Mr. Jin!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. Guo Lin turned his eyes to Xiao Lili, who was sitting on the ground. At this moment, she was like a defeated rooster, with a decadent appearance but in low spirits. ¡°Come down!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er voice was very soft. ¡°For the sake of your mother!¡± Finally this sentence seemed to attack Guo Lin¡¯s weakness. His eyes began to brim with tears. He felt grief, sorrow, and remorse. Lu Jia¡¯er stood still and looked at him quietly. Time passed by, and the room was quiet. Two minutester, Guo Lin came down from the window sill, put his hands on his face, and squatted on the ground and burst into wretched sobs. Lu Jia¡¯er knew that the crisis had finally been averted, and she couldn¡¯t help but give a sigh of relief, when the doorbell rang. Except Guo Lin, who was crying heavily, Lu Jia¡¯er and Vice President Xiao fixed their eyes on the hallway. ¡°I will go and open the door!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said to Vice President Xiao. Lu Jia¡¯er turned and went to open the door, while Vice President Xiao, picked herself up from the ground, and slowly took a box of tissues as she walked toward Guo Lin. Lu Jia¡¯er opened the door and saw two police officers wearing uniforms. A police officer showed his police certificate to her. ¡°We just received a report saying that someone was going to jump off the building!¡± ¡°Just a quarrel between the boyfriend and girlfriend!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er exined. The policemen looked into the room and said, ¡°Could you let us in?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded, the policemen went in and saw a man and a woman squatting by the window sill. The woman tried to wipe the tears of the man, but the man pushed aside her hand. ¡°Who was the person standing on the window sill?¡± asked a policeman. ¡°It was me!¡± Vice President Xiao took the initiative. ¡°Why were you standing there?¡± the policeman looked at her. ¡°I had a fight with my boyfriend!¡± Vice President Xiao responded while putting her hand on Guo Lin¡¯s back. Guo Lin pushed aside her hand again. The policemen gazed at them with some doubts. However, since everyone was fine, the policeman gave them some advice. ¡°Squabbles are inevitable in life and quarrels are normal. Don¡¯t attempt suicide. Don¡¯t make your family worry!¡± Vice President Xiao did not respond, just lowered her head and listened. ¡°Young people, you still have many days ahead of you. Live a good life and be tolerant of each other. Don¡¯t disturb your neighbors because of a quarrel!¡± the policeman exined. ¡°Okay!¡± Vice President nodded. The policemen cast a final nce at them and left, while Lu Jia¡¯er stayed there. It seemed that the crisis had been solved, but in actuality it was not. Chapter 50 - It’s Not Easy To Be A Batwoman!

Chapter 50: It¡¯s Not Easy To Be A Batwoman!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions In the fast-paced city life, each person is more or less subject to varying degrees of stress, and more or less has psychological problems of different degrees. Even Lu Jia¡¯er, as a psychologist, was no exception. Because we are human beings, we have all sorts of emotions, we feel happiness, we feel delight, we also feel loneliness, depression, anxiety, etc. These negative emotions are the killers within the area of mental health, causing people¡¯s minds to be heavily burdened. Once stuck, you will be dragged to the rock bock bottom and sometimes even further, to the abyss of death. Guo Lin¡¯s psychological problems came from his work, and his own personality defects. It would take a long time before his ¡°personal demons¡± could be dispelled. Fortunately, his heart still had some goodness, otherwise it would have likely developed into a criminal case. ¡°Guo Lin, I will send you home!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Guo Lin, who was squatting on the ground, heard her words and wiped his eyes with his hands, he slowly raised his head and looked at Lu Jia¡¯er. Vice President Xiao also looked up at Lu Jia¡¯er, with gratitude and confusion in her eyes. What happened tonight was no different from a roller coaster ride. Fortunately, it was not at the cost of lives. But it would be a headache for her tomorrow when she would be dismissed. ¡°Professor Lu, I will send Guo Lin back! I¡¯m sorrry for all the trouble tonight!¡± Vice President Xiao said. In fact, Lu Jia¡¯er was not ustomed to being a driver. However, since she intervened, she had to be responsible for it. At the very least she would wait for Guo Lin¡¯s emotions to stabilize. ¡°It¡¯s Guo Lin¡¯s call!¡± however, Lu Jia¡¯er let Guo Lin choose. Guo Lin stood up and walked slowly toward Lu Jia¡¯er. The tears on his face had not dried up yet, but his handsome looks still could attract attention. ¡°Thank you for the trouble, Professor Lu!¡± Vice President Xiao had to give in considering the situation. The Cayenne drove carefully through busy traffic while inside the car it was very quiet. Although she had asked Guo Lin to tell her as a psychologist what was on his mind and offered to help him as much as possible when he got into the car, Guo Lin did not say a single word on the way. Lu Jia¡¯er did not speak either. In fact, even if he had not spoken, she still knew his thoughts. Normally a psychiatrist also uses silence as an intervention in psychotherapy. Especially in the early stages, many people will subconsciously choose to be silent, and even if they keep silent, it doesn¡¯t matter. Because silence can help them calm their emotions. The car parked on the road not far from Guo Lin¡¯s residence. Lu Jia¡¯er turned her head and said, ¡°Guo Lin, go back and have a good sleep. See you tomorrow at thepany!¡± Guo Lin silently nodded and reached down to unlock the seat belt. ¡°Thank you, Professor Lu!¡± ¡°You¡¯re wee!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. Guo Lin reached out to open the door, but suddenly stopped, ¡°Professor Lu, why did you say that?¡± ¡°What?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er pretended that she didn¡¯t know what he was talking about. ¡°For the sake of my mother?¡± Guo Lin looked at Lu Jia¡¯er, and his eyes were full of doubts. Regarding this sentence, there was no doubt that Lu Jia¡¯er had heard Guo Lin¡¯s inner voice. The idea of suicide urred to him but the only thing that made him feel concerned was his mother. ¡°If you do stupid things, your mother will be the saddest person!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. After Guo Lin listened, he naturally lowered his head, like a child who has done something wrong. Lu Jia¡¯er saw this and said, ¡°Go back and call your mother!¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Guo Lin nodded in a strange voice. After Guo Lin got out of the car, Lu Jia¡¯er sat quietly in the car and rubbed her forehead. It¡¯s not easy to be batwoman! Chapter 51 - Is It An Unspoken Rule That I Chase You?

Chapter 51: Is It An Unspoken Rule That I Chase You?

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions In Jin Xiangdong¡¯s home, the living room was brightly lit. Jason sat cross-legged on the sofa, since he had won the game, he excitedly made a gesture of victory and said aggressively, ¡°I¡¯m invincible!¡± ¡°The fighting capacity is only 5 out of 100!¡± Jin Xiangdong, who sat beside him, put down the game operation panel in his hand andined. Then he took the beer that was on the ss coffee table and had a mouthful. ¡°Yes, those people have a fighting capacity of only 5 in front of our duet!¡± Jason did not know that Jin Xiangdong wasining about him so he continued bragging. When Jin Xiangdong didn¡¯t answer, Jason finally realized it. ¡°My fighting capacity is not five! Even if you did not have to stop and answer the phone, I could have given them a KO on my own!¡± ¡°There¡¯s is nothing to be ashamed of as our skills are not as good as theirs!¡± Jin Xiangdong nced at him. ¡°My skills are better than theirs!¡± Jason still insisted. Ike recited a Chinese saying, ¡°Real knowledge is to know the extent of one¡¯s ignorance.¡± ¡°Ike is right!¡± Jin Xiangdong praised. Jason saw that they were bothining about him, he put down the game controller, opened a bottle of beer and retorted, ¡°I¡¯ll just consider this as you showing how jealous you are of me!¡± Jin Xiangdong could never be like Jason, who felt so confident in himself. So he clinked his beer bottle against his. After taking a mouthful, Jason leaned against the sofa as he turned his head and stared at Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Ace, are you going to dismiss Xiao Lili tomorrow?¡± Jin Xiangdong didn¡¯t give him a reply, and took a sip of his beer silently. Jason reached out and put his hand on his shoulder. ¡°Bro, it will greatly damage your integrity if you spoil your girlfriend before the rtionship is even confirmed!¡± Jin Xiangdong gave Jason a nce, with a faint smile, ¡°You don¡¯t even have the chance to damage your own integrity!¡± Jason was speechless so he could only drink his beer silently. The next day, Lu Jia¡¯er went to BUA and immediately reported to Jin Xiangdong about what had happenedst night and the psychological illness of Guo Lin. ¡°I rmend thepany privately question both Vice President Xiao and Guo Lin about the rtionship between them!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er added. ¡°I will immediately arrange people to verify and deal with it. Thank you for helping us avoid a public rtions scandal for thepany!¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded. ¡°As a member of BUA, this is my unshirkable duty!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled faintly, and then continued, ¡°By the way, why did you decide trust mest night?¡± Leaning against the chair, Jin Xiangdong looked at Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face as he curled his lips slightly and said solemnly, ¡°Because it was you!¡± These four words were like a stone thrown straight into theke at the center of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s heart causing ripples on its surface. Lu Jia¡¯er was satisfied with this answer. Then she asked, ¡°You actually knew about the matter of Vice Presidnt Xiao, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Yes, I did!¡± Jin Xiangdong agreed. ¡°Since you knew, why didn¡¯t you rectify it!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°It was only thanks to you that I knew about it!¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. ¡°Me?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er wondered. ¡°I figured that you were not just asking casually, so I arranged people to go and investigate the situation.¡± said Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help but admire Jin Xiangdong even more. His thinking was very keen. However, Lu Jia¡¯er had something to ask Jin Xiangdong regarding the hidden rules in the workce. ¡°Mr. Jin, is it an unspoken rule that I can chase you?¡± Chapter 52 - A Man’s Heart Is As Unfathomable As A Needle At The Bottom Of The Ocean!

Chapter 52: A Man¡¯s Heart Is As Unfathomable As A Needle At The Bottom Of The Ocean!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Upon hearing her words, Jin Xiangdong adopted a meaningful smile on his face as he looked at Lu Jia¡¯er, ¡°What answer do you desire to hear?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er saw his expression, she could not help but feel that this man was really evil, but she did not mind, because it was absolutely interesting to date him. ¡°The real answer!¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Yes!¡± Jin Xiangdong replied with a single word. Lu Jia¡¯er was stunned. She thought that he would say that it was consensual, but instead he defined it as a hidden rule. A man¡¯s heart is as unfathomable as a needle at the bottom of the ocean! Lu Jia¡¯er had just happened to somewhat resolve a matter regarding hidden rules, so she could not help but ask, ¡°Is it creating a psychological burden for you?¡± ¡°No, but I personally value people with great execution!¡± Jin Xiangdong said as he nced at Lu Jia¡¯er. Does he mean that she does not put it into practice? Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but feel secretly delighted. The IT industry was really a concentrated camp for men like smoldering embers. ¡°Are you expressing dissatisfaction by saying so?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°I don¡¯t dare!¡± said Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er could not hold back her mirth and burst intoughter. Jin Xiangdong also smiled as they looked into each other¡¯s eyes. The atmosphere in the office grew slightly charged. Afterward, Jin Xiangdong started by saying, ¡°My father will return to the United States tomorrow, and if you have time tonight, pleasee by for dinner!¡± Faced with such an invitation, even if there were important things, Lu Jia¡¯er was ready to put them far after the invitation on her list of priorities. ¡°I am honored!¡± Lu Jiaer replied dly. In the social news section, various workce news were cultivated such as hidden rules, taking bribery, bullying and other various scandals. It is impossible to stop them from spreading, because the workce is a wide world withplicated interpersonal connections. Some people can go up rapidly using these connections, while some people fall into an abyss because of these connections. The depth of water is measured by your own feet. The workceposed of people is also the hardest hit area with mental disorders. After a half-day, the result was revealed of Vice President Xiao. In view of her service to BUA for three years, she was stated to resign instead of being dismissed. As for a notice to be circted in the industry, it was only a means of dealing with the crisis. Of course, bad news has wings and what is done by night appears by day. At noon after work, Lu Jia¡¯er was ready to return to the university, however, she ran into Xiao Lili in the underground parking lot. Last night¡¯s incident hade to an end. Although a man¡¯s life had been saved, a woman who worked hard for her career was destroyed. Although gender equality is advocated in modern society, the fact is that women in the workce are still weak. Xiao Lili must have made a lot of efforts to climb into the position of the Vice President of BUA Technology Operations. She had sacrificed love for her career, and when she had a sessful career, and met a man who was simr to her ex-boyfriend, she started to get crazy. She used various means to force the boy to date her. She was ignorant of the boy¡¯s own personality disorder and thus she would have made a breaking news in the workce due to her oversight. Lu Jia¡¯er slowly walked in front of Xiao Lili and looked at her quietly. ¡°Aboutst night, thank you for your help, Professor Lu!¡± Xiao Lili thanked Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Sorry, it cost you your job!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er apologized. ¡°I brought it on myself.¡± Xiao Lili had the wisdom of knowing her shorings. ¡°What is your n for the future!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked politely. ¡°Professor Lu, are your referring to work or love?¡± Xiao Lili said. ¡°Both!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Work is not a problem for me. Guo Lin¡¯s condition has me concerned.!¡± Xiao Lili told the truth. Love often works in mysterious ways, making lovers promise each other life and death. When a woman is faced with a karmic love, however strong she may be, she will lower her noble head. ¡°I rmend he see an authoritative psychologist!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said, and sent the doctor¡¯s contact information to Xiao Lili. ¡°Thank you, Professor Lu!¡± Xiao Lili expressed her gratitude. Lu Jia¡¯er turned but paused when she heard Xiao Lili say, ¡°The other day, when we met here, did you run into us by chance or did you investigate it on purpose?¡¯ ¡°By chance!¡± she replied concisely. Regarding this matter, Lu Jia¡¯er naturally could not tell the truth. Despite her doubts, Xiao Lili could only admit that Lu Jia¡¯er had lived up to reputation, she didn¡¯t have any proof to say otherwise. ¡°You have proven yourself to be an expert in behavioral psychology!¡± Xiao Lili said. ¡°I¡¯m ttered!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er epted the praise. After Xiao Lili left, Lu Jia¡¯er also returned to her car. She couldn¡¯t help but recall that at noon on that day, even though it seemed like she had saved Guo Lin, in actuality she had saved Xiao Lili. Because a voice entered her ears that day. ¡°I will kill you, you little bitch! I will kill you!¡± Chapter 53 - Your Girlfriend-to-be Is Coming!

Chapter 53: Your Girlfriend-to-be Is Coming!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions As night fell, street lights and neon lights nketed the entire city in a dazzlingly and colorful show. Lu Jia¡¯er drove to the hotel where Academician Jin Shengping was staying. It was definitely an honor that she had been invited as a guest for the farewell dinner in honor of Academician Jin Shengping. Lu Jia¡¯er was guided by a waiter to a private room. The door was gently pushed open, and many people were already sitting inside. Jin Shengping had originally only wanted a few old friends for a gathering, but it ended up being many people around a big table. Jason saw Lu Jia¡¯ering in and his eyes instantly became meaningful. He gave a signal to Jin Xiangdong with his elbow, and whisperered, ¡°Your girlfriend-to-be has arrived!¡± When he heard those words, Jin Xiaongdon focused his eyes on the doorway. Over yonder, Lu Jia¡¯er was d in a light green sleeveless dress. She made her way over to them, just like a tall, slim and graceful lotus leaf. Jin Xiangdong gave him a re as a warning. Jason received it despite his smile not faltering as he waved at Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er thought that it would be a group of strangers at the dinner. She didn¡¯t expect Jason to be here too. She smiled at them and walked over. ¡°Here you are!¡± Jin Xiangdong stood up. ¡°Good evening, Professor Lu!¡± Jason threw a wink at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Good evening!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er became less constrained with some acquaintances around her. Jin Xiangdong generously helped her to pull out a chair. As Lu Jia¡¯er was getting seated, she took the initiative to say hello to Jin Shengping, ¡°Mr. Jin!¡± Jin Shengping cast his gaze at Lu Jia¡¯er. From the moment she hade in even though he was talking with people, he had noticed that she was wearing a light green dress, which was a good interpretation of the phrase, ¡± How stainless it rises from its slimy bed! How modestly it reposes on the clear pool ¡ª an emblem of purity and truth! ¡± She really attracted people¡¯s eyes. ¡°Please take a seat!¡± Jin Shengping smiled kindly and greeted Lu Jia¡¯er. After Lu Jia¡¯er was seated, the waiter gave her a cup of tea. After taking a sip, Lu Jia¡¯er looked around at everyone at the table. They should all be experts in scientific research. Several of them had appeared on China Central Television. So the prestige of this farewell dinner was very high. It was just as Lu Jia¡¯er expected. After the introduction section, it turned out to be all scientists at the table, and two of them were Jason¡¯s parents. After the introduction, Lu Jia¡¯er politely greeted them, ¡°I am very honored to meet you, Professor Yan and Professor Li.¡± Jason¡¯s real name was Yan Bo, and Jason was his English name. On most asions, people were used to calling him Jason more often than not. ¡°Professor Lu, you¡¯re so young! Currently you work with our son Jason, don¡¯t you?¡± Jason¡¯s mother, Mrs. Li Lin, asked. ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled, and there was a bad feeling in her heart. Even if Lu Jia¡¯er hadn¡¯t heard Mrs. Li Lin¡¯s inner voice, she would obviously be able to tell that she had an interest in her. Jason, who knew his mother better than anyone else, had also perceived it instantly. His parents now had a fantasy about anydy who appeared around him. ¡°Dad and Mom, please don¡¯t scare off Professor Lu!¡± Jason cut in. Just now before Lu Jia¡¯er hade, everyone had already discussed the private lives of Jason and Jin Xiangdong, so they could all understand the subtext of the dialogue between the mother and the son. ¡°How would I scare off Professor Lu!¡± Li Lin could not help butugh andined to her son, who had cut in. Jason gave an expression showing ¡°Nobody knows you better than me¡±. At that moment the door to the room opened, everyone heard it and looked at the door. In came a woman in a pink dress, she was in a good shape with beautiful facial features. She was cute and lovely. She gave a sweet smile, ¡°Grandpas, uncles and aunts, I am sorry for beingte!¡± Chapter 54 - A Declaration Of Sovereignty

Chapter 54: A Deration Of Sovereignty

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions From this sentence alone, one could easily discern that this girl should be familiar with the scientists present here, most likely a second generation scientist. As expected, one of the white-haired academicians smiled and said, ¡°Three Water (Note: Character Miao consists of three radicals, all of which are Shui, or Water.) from the Yuan n is here!¡± Three Water? This name is interesting! Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help but eye the pretty girl in front of her. Yuan Miaomiao walked over to the academician, and politely said, ¡°I extend my best regards to you, Grandpa Zheng!¡± ¡°You¡¯ve be more beautiful since we met a few months ago!¡± Academician Zheng praised. ¡°Grandpa Zheng, you always praise me to the point that I don¡¯t dare to be ugly!¡± Yuan Miaomiao smiled. Everyone burst intoughter when they heard her remarks. Yuan Miaomiao greeted others while she was getting seated. When she saw Lu Jia¡¯er sitting next to Jin Xiangdong, she paused for a while. She had noticed her instantly when she came in. As the host today, Jin Shengping introduced Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Miaomiao, this is Ms. Lu Jia¡¯er, a professor of psychology at B University. She¡¯s a psychology wizard.¡± Being praised by Jin Shengping, Lu Jia¡¯er felt that she didn¡¯t deserve it, so she quickly said, ¡°Mr. Jin, I¡¯m ttered. Lu Jia¡¯er, nice to meet you!¡± The two looked at each other and Yuan Miaomiao smiled at Lu Jia¡¯er, ¡°Yuan Miaomiao, a graduate student in biology.¡± Both of the self-introductions were very brief. The white-haired Academician Zheng added, ¡°Three Water is the granddaughter of Academician Yuan Xin! You young people should gather together more often and exchange experiences in the future.¡± Academician Yuan Xin! He is a domestic science master. It is no wonder that everyone here knows her. They must have watched her grow up! ¡°My grandpa has difficulty getting about, so I volunteered on his behalf to attend the farewell dinner for Uncle Jin.¡± Yuan Miaomiao smiled gracefully. ¡°That is very kind of you, Miaomiao!¡± Jin Shengping said with a smile. Now that all the guests were here, the waiters served the dishes. Compared with the lively Yuan Miaomiao, Lu Jia¡¯er appeared somewhat silent. She was not an active person. She couldn¡¯t help but give more nces at such a lovely girl. When Yuan Miaomiao was joking with others, she threw her nce at Jin Xiangdong from time to time, seemingly in a casual way, but the expression on her face had already betrayed her. It turned out that the girl had a crush on Jin Xiangdong. After all, few girls could resist the charm of a tall, handsome, rich man! Let alone a man of high intelligence. Of course, Yuan Miaomiao was also very curious about her, who was seated next to Jin Xiangdong. She was guessing at what the rtionship between Jin Xiangdong and her was. Either way this way, this third generation scientist with a strong background was her love rival! She hadn¡¯t sessfully chased Jin Xiangdong yet, but a rival had already arrived. It was a shot of adrenaline to her, she must enhance her appeal immediately. But how can she appeal to him in front of so many elders in the science sphere? At this time, Jin Xiangdong put a piece of stuffed tofu into Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s bowl. ¡°Taste this!¡± ¡°Okay!¡±Lu Jia¡¯er paused, and then picked up the chopsticks. Beneath her calm expression was joyful delight. Sitting next to each other, both she and he appeared to be cold in the temperament, but the move of putting food into her bowl showed that the two had a good rtionship. Lu Jia¡¯er even suspected that Jin Xiangdong had heard her mental thoughts just now. Then she heard Jason¡¯s inner ovepping sound: is this a deration of war? Chapter 55 - Apathetic To His Circumstances

Chapter 55: Apathetic To His Circumstances

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Then Lu Jia¡¯er heard all kinds of ovepping voices, and everyone¡¯s focus was concentrated on Jin Xiangdong and her. Jason felt smuggest because Jin Xiangdong¡¯s move made him less likely to be bothered about a potential forced marriage by his parents. In fact, the act of helping people pick up food is normal at a Chinese table. However, everyone here had always had the impression that Jin Xiangdong was cold. It was the first time that he was seen being so warm-hearted to a girl, so everyone easily thought a lot about the simple action. ¡°Academician Jin, it seems that you will be returning to China often in the future, even without invitation!¡± The oldest Academician Zheng smiled and joked. ¡°I have you as my old friends. I will definitely, of my own ord,e back and pay a visit to you more often!¡± Jin Shengping smiled and said. ¡°I was not talking about your friendship with us, but about the affection between your son and you!¡± Academician Zheng thought that Jin Shengping had missed his intentions, so he rephrased it with a smile. ¡°Young people should have their own world. We should not bind them with piety. If family was really the only consideration, I would not have approved of his moving thepany from the United States to B City.¡± On hearing the remarks, Jin Shengping looked at Jin Xiangdong. ¡°You were still not getting it!¡± Academician Zheng smiled. ¡°I get it. I get it. I wille back more often and drink tea and y chess with you in the future.¡± Jin Shengping smiled and said. The dialogue between the two stopped. Although it was not bluntly pointed out, everyone actually knew it. This was a kind of care from Jin Shengping for his son¡¯s seedling of love. Everyone at the table were personages in their own domain within the world of science, and they were also well cultured. So even if they had seen through many matters, they would not point them out bluntly. As Jin Shengping said, young people have their own world. Even if they were elders, they should not interfere. Lu Jia¡¯er cast a nce at Jin Xiangdong, who was not affected at all by these conversations. It seemed almost as though the topics they discussed had nothing to do with him. He appeared so calm in a way that only he could do. As far as Lu Jia¡¯er herself was concerned, she heard the dialogue between Jin Shengping and others, and it felt like an ugly wife meets her inws. She could hear the inner thoughts of everyone else at the table except that of Jin Xiangdong. It was undoubtedly special, novel, and worrying. Jason really envied Jin Xiangdong whose father had an attitude of not interfering with his children¡¯s affairs, as a result he boldly began, ¡°Father and mother, you should learn more from Uncle Jin. Your son has grown up and has his own world! Please be less concerned about him!¡± However, Jason felt deeply regretted giving these remarks after a few minutes, becauseparisons are odious. ¡°Get married soon! Then we can be less concerned!¡± Li Lin came straight to the point. ¡°Besides marriage, there are other things in life, such as my career!¡± Jason argued. ¡°Do you mean that if you get married, thepany can¡¯t operate normally?¡± Li Lin asked. Jason winked at Jin Xiangdong who was next to him for help, but someone was apathetic to his circumstances. Therefore, Jason could only help himself. ¡°I can¡¯t promise you that, and if you want to get married, you must have a date first. You are pushing me so hard, aren¡¯t you afraid that I will just make do with some random girl from the street?¡± ¡°No, we are not!¡± facing that Jason was portraying himself as hopeless, Li Lin replied. Jason was pushed relentlessly by his parents on the spot to get married soon. So depressed was he that he almost wanted to get under the table. On seeing this, Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help chuckling. The three of the Yan family were really interesting. No wonder that Jason was so funny. It turned out to be gic. Chapter 56 - Of All The Virtues Filial Piety Is The Most Important.

Chapter 56: Of All The Virtues Filial Piety Is The Most Important.

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Fortunately, he got along well with people. The little beauty Yuan Miaomiao came to his rescue, ¡°Aunt Li, it isn¡¯t beneficial for Brother Jason to get married in the next few years, during which time Uncle Yan and you can do more research! If he gets married with children, asks you to go home and take care of children, it will be a big loss to the sciencemunity!¡± ¡°Miaomiao is correct. Old Yan and Old Li, you should do research for a few more years and leave the children¡¯s affairs to themselves!¡± Academician Zheng also said kindly. ¡°I will spare you tonight for the sake of your Grandpa Zheng and Miaomiao!¡± Professor Li Lin said. Jason sighed with relief, but still joked, ¡°Thank you, Grandpa Zheng and Miaomiao, for saving my life. I will pay a debt of gratitude in the future!¡± Everyoneughed again. Professor Li Lin red at Jason.¡±There, there, let him go!¡± Professor Yan next to her saw it and stopped her. Li Lin heard his words and lost her stern expression as she looked at Professor Yan with mild eyes. The scene that unfolded with the couple looking into each other¡¯s eyes was a herald of years of peaceful time toe. Lu Jia¡¯er, who expected to see something funnier, saw the interaction between the family. The smile on her face slowly froze. ¡°Miaomiao, do you have a boyfriend?¡± Then came the voice of Academician Zheng. In the past, Zheng Miaomiao¡¯s answer would be that she was too young and not in a hurry, but today she gave a different reply. ¡°I don¡¯t have a boyfriend, but I have a boy I like!¡± she said generously. This reply immediately aroused everyone¡¯s interest. Seeing that everyone was watching her, Yuan Miaomiao was a bit shy, ¡°Is it strange?¡± ¡°No, it isn¡¯t. I just want to know which boy is so lucky!¡± one of the academiciansughed. Yuan Miaomiao pretended to give a casual look, throwing a nce at Jin Xiangdong, and smiled tenderly, ¡°It¡¯s a secret!¡± ¡°Miaomiao, take him to meet your brother one day and I will help you check him out!¡± Jason smiled. ¡°Brother Jason, you should take care of yourself first!¡± Yuan Miaomiao gave a blunt reply. The room was again filled withughter. But very few people noticed that Yuan Miaomiao and Lu Jia¡¯er made eye contact with each other at that exact moment.There were the barest traces oftension, but they would surely remember each other. After the dinner finished, Jin Xiangdong apanied the academicians to the hotel entrance and watched them get in their cars. Jason¡¯s parents stayed at the hotel. After apanying them back to the room, Jason quickly went down to the lobby, caught sight of Jin Xiangdong, Lu Jia¡¯er and Yuan Miaomiao, so he made his way straight to them. ¡°Here you are. You will see Miaomiao off!¡± Jin Xiangdong saw hime down and assigned the task directly to him. Jason nced at Jin Xiangdong and thenined, ¡°Professor Lu and Miaomiao, now you see what kind of person Ace is!¡± ¡°What kind of person is he?¡± Yuan Miaomiao said with a yful smile. ¡°A cold-blooded animal! It¡¯s a pity that I have been his brothers for so many years. But he ignored my misfortunes at the table. I have seen through him now!¡± Jason said. Lu Jia¡¯er and Yuan Miaomiaoughed in chorus while Jin Xiangdong retorted, ¡°Of all the virtues, filial piety is the most important.¡± Chapter 57 - A Woman’s Heart Is As Unfathomable As A Needle At The Bottom Of The Ocean!

Chapter 57: A Woman¡¯s Heart Is As Unfathomable As A Needle At The Bottom Of The Ocean!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jason had clearly heard his words therefore he yelled at Jin Xiangdong, ¡°I just escaped my parents¡¯ incantation of the Gold Hoop, now youe to preach at me again. Believe it or not, you will end up without any friends sooner orter!¡± ¡°Uncle Jason, Brother Xiangdong is correct. Of all the virtues filial piety is the most important!¡± Yuan Miaomiao supported Jin Xiangdong. Jason felt that his wrath was to explode. ¡°Uncle Jason? You little girl also make fun of me! I am not that old! Call me brother!¡± Yuan Miaomiao stuck out her tongue toward Jason. Lu Jia¡¯er, who was standing by and listening to the conversations between the three people, thoughtfully fixed her gaze on the face of Jason, who was scolding Yuan Miaomiao. Jin Xiangdong caught sight of her expression and then said, ¡°Professor Lu, I will send you back!¡± ¡°Oh, no, thanks!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er caught herself and replied. But when Lu Jia¡¯er had spoken out, she regretted it, because she usually refused being sent back by others, which made her miss this good opportunity at this critical time. On hearing the words, Jason couldn¡¯t help but nce at Lu Jia¡¯er, and his expression became meaningful. ¡°Professor Lu, you don¡¯t want Ace to send you back, do you want me to do it?¡± Whoever heard that remark would deem it as ridicule. But Lu Jia¡¯er replied, ¡°Yes, I will give you a chance to send me home!¡± ¡°Professor Lu, you must be kidding!¡± Jason paused and then smiled cheerfully. ¡°I don¡¯t like jokes at all!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. This reply baffled Jin Xiangdong as he stood alongside them. Jason was also utterly confused, although he had a good impression of Lu Jia¡¯er, when he knew his good brother Jin Xiangdong was interested in her, therefore hepletely threw away any thoughts of chasing her. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Professor Lu, are you sure?¡± Jason checked with her again. ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. Jason nced at Jin Xiangdong, clearly sending a message to him: What has happened? When did you offend Professor Lu! Jin Xiangdong was confused as well, but since it was Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s decision, he also had to say, ¡°Then I will send Miaomiao back!¡± When Yuan Miaomiao heard this, she couldn¡¯t help but chuckle to herself. But she was also puzzled. As it often goes on the battlefield of love, both men and women are selfish. Their only idea is to keep those they like exclusively to themselves. Lu Jia¡¯er heard his words and smiled. ¡°See you tomorrow!¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded slightly. Words would fail to describe the sentiments surging in his mind. The four walked to the parking lot together. Jason opened the front passenger door and looked at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Professor Lu, it¡¯s still okay to go back on your words now!¡± ¡°Why would I go back on them?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. Jason gave Lu Jia¡¯er a wink. Lu Jia¡¯er followed the direction of his eyes and saw Jin Xiangdong going to his Maybach with Yuan Miaomiao. Lu Jia¡¯er slowly withdrew her gaze and then got into the car. Jason could only close the door and sigh inwardly: a woman¡¯s heart is as unfathomable as a needle at the bottom of the ocean! Half an hourter, Jason¡¯s car drove to the entrance of the apartment where Lu Jia¡¯er lived. Lu Jia¡¯er just saw Su Han in ck tight sportswear, so she rolled down the window, ¡°Su Han!¡± Su Han heard the familiar voice and once Jason stopped the car, he looked at the girl standing in front of the car with her hair in a bun. Because she had just finished work out, the area on the chest was slightly wet. Her good figure appeared very sexy under the lights. ¡°Jason, thank you for sending me back!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er thanked Jason. ¡°I should thank you instead, Professor Lu!¡± Jason said. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled at him and then opened the door and walked down from the car. Jason didn¡¯t stay and left, but before the car turned, he did not forget to look back at Lu Jia¡¯er, who stood at the gate, and the girl named Su Han next to her. Chapter 58 - Hearts Of A Common Beat Are Closely Linked.

Chapter 58: Hearts Of A Common Beat Are Closely Linked.

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Su Han Had no time to see the actual face of the man who sent Lu Jia¡¯er back before the luxury car disappeared from sight. Su Han couldn¡¯t help but ask Lu Jia¡¯er, ¡°Was the one who just sent you back Jin Xiangdong, the person who is quite mysterious at his whereabouts?¡± ¡°No! It was Jason, the deputy program manager of the BUA!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. ¡°Unfortunate!¡± Su Han sighed. ¡°He had something urgent and I will introduce him to you next time!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said as she heard Su Han¡¯s unspokenint, she opened the door with a card. ¡°No, you can tell his character from the details. I don¡¯t have to meet him!¡± Su Han, who was following her, refused domineeringly. ¡°He really had something urgent!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er exined again. ¡°You should stop making excuses for your colleagues. These IT upstarts are cold. As an ordinary woman, do I deserve to make their acquaintance?¡± Su Hanughed. ¡°He is an exception!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Su Han and smiled. ¡°Yeah!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said, but at that very moment her car was still parked in the parking lot of the hotel where Jin Xiangdong stayed. ¡°I don¡¯t expect you, an austere and cold professor, to be a calcting girl when you are horny!¡± Su Hanughed. ¡°Why did you, an idler, go out running today?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er counterattacked. ¡°Amy urged me!¡± Su Han said. ¡°By the way, why didn¡¯t Jin Xiangdong send you back?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did want to let Jin Xiangdong send her back, but she had a reason to let Jason do it. On the way back, Lu Jia¡¯er disclosed his father¡¯s physical condition to Jason and asked him to check it out. That was why Jason didn¡¯t stop to chat and left directly. However, when she informed Jason, it was a painstaking process. She could not expose herself but she had to make sure Jason believed it. ¡°He sent another girl home!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Another girl! Were you two fighting with each other?¡± Su Han stopped and looked at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Don¡¯t treat us as hero and heroine in mediocre novels, will you?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er grumbled. ¡°I don¡¯t dare. The love between Professor Lu and Jin Xiangdong the IT genius must be soul-stirring!¡± Su Hanughed happily. After Lu Jia¡¯er listened, she lifted her mouth with a light smile, then pulled open the ss door and walked into the apartment with Su Han. After the shower, Lu Jia¡¯er found her mobile phone blinking, so she picked it up. She saw one of the WeChat messages was from Jin Xiangdong, so she clicked it. ¡°Have you returned home yet?¡± ¡°Yes, what about you?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s phone ticked as she input characters on the screen. ¡°I¡¯m at home!¡± After a while, she received a reply. ¡°Do you need an exnation from me?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at the screen and thought a moment before she typed a text in return. ¡°No!¡± replied Jin Xiangdong. Even if you don¡¯t express it explicitly in words, the other party knows exactly what you want to say. Just as amonly known saying goes, hearts of amon beat are closely linked. ¡°Do you trust me so much?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er curled her lips and smiled. ¡°You trust me as much as I trust you!¡± a sentence appeared on the screen. Chapter 59 - The Most Beautiful Time Of Love

Chapter 59: The Most Beautiful Time Of Love

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er saw his reply, she had a big smile on her face as she replied, ¡°I trust youpletely, but I don¡¯t trust Yuan Miaomiao!¡± After a few seconds, there was a reply on the phone, ¡°Are you jealous?¡± ¡°I will temporarily define it as crisis awareness!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°It¡¯s good to have a sense of crisis!¡± Jin Xiangdong gave an unexpected reply. Lu Jia¡¯er deeply felt that Jin Xiangdong was very scheming. Her phone ticked as she typed, ¡°You are now in a blooming love, aren¡¯t you afraid that I will withdraw right now?¡± ¡°You won¡¯t quit!¡± Jin Xiangdong answered determinedly. The feeling of being restrained by someone was bad. When Lu Jia¡¯er was about to reply, a few more words appeared on the screen. ¡°Because I won¡¯t allow it!¡± I won¡¯t allow it! What an overbearing deration! It seemed that everything was dominated by him. Whoever says that a cold man does not know how to flirt with a girl, Lu Jia¡¯er will certainly correct their point of view. Because at this moment Jin Xiangdong had evoke in her a shyness, and a desire for love. At this moment, a knock came from the door. Lu Jia¡¯er turned her head and saw Amy bringing a ss of milk to her. ¡°Professor Lu, here¡¯s your milk!¡± ¡°Thank you Amy!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and thanked it. ¡°You¡¯re wee, Professor Lu, good night!¡± Amy put the milk on the bedside table and left. Lu Jia¡¯er took a sip and kept her eyes fixed on the screen. After Jin Xiangdong had sent ¡°I don¡¯t allow it¡±, the chat record hadn¡¯t updated. Lu Jia¡¯er put down the milk ss and started typing, ¡°Amy came to me just now!¡± ¡°What do you think of the product?¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. ¡°Do we have to change the definition of AI!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er corrected. ¡°Do you have an attachment to Amy?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong. ¡°A man is not a stalk of grass or a tree. Feelings will inevitably produce after getting along!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Well, Ake has been with me for many years and I have already regarded it as a family member. My father even treats it as a grandson!¡± said Jin Xiangdong. After reading this sentence, Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help butugh. ¡°Mr. Jin is so funny! But I have seen Ake, it¡¯s really cute!¡± ¡°I will pass your words on to Ake!¡± said Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Thank you. With Amy in the house, it does bring a lot of convenience. She is now my life assistant, but I have a concern!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°You¡¯re afraid that you will lose your ability to live?¡± Jin Xiangdong had guessed at what she had referred to, and couldn¡¯t help but reply in advance. ¡°Yeah, obviously I have bezier andzier!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Professor Lu, your time should be used for more meaningful things!¡± said Jin Xiangdong. ¡°You¡¯re right. Besides spending time on work, the most meaningful thing in the near future is chasing you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at his remarks, smiling as she replied. ¡°Agreed!¡± Jin Xiangdong replied concisely. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at the single-word reply, and her face became tinged with red due to embarrassment. If her expression was seen by Su Han, she would be greatly shocked. But this should be the most beautiful time of love, the phase of ambiguity. Feeling each other¡¯s nervousness and anxiety as they approach each other step by step. Within the vague feelings one could see each other¡¯s most pure and cute appearance, and the joy andfort on the face of the other. Chapter 60 - They Were Born For Programs

Chapter 60: They Were Born For Programs

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions In the summer, all of B city was well known for being a ¡°barbecue¡±. At this moment, the temperature outside is as high as 37 degrees. People walking on the street were just like barbecue. The sweat flowed. Just likeizens ridicule, during this weather you must take life with salt or cumin. The restaurant of the BUA Building was like another worldpared to the outdoors. Lu Jia¡¯er, Jin Xiangdong, Li Zheng and several other colleagues were enjoying their lunch infort, but the topic of lunch at this moment was Jason, who appeared on the TV screen of the restaurant. Jason participated in the Global Artificial Intelligence Summit held in Silicon Valley on behalf of BUA yesterday. This conference was brought together as an exchange of opinions and seminars on AI from around the world. BUA as a pioneer, was introduced warmly as a guest by the summit host. Jason gave a speech and talked with them before the Inte giants attending the summit. Looking at Jason, who was in high spirits on the TV screen, Dr. Zheng smiled. ¡°Jason is now the spokesperson of our BUA!¡± ¡°That is because Ace will not go, or the growth rate of ourpany¡¯s sales would be higher!¡± Li Zheng looked at Jin Xiangdong on the opposite side as he spoke. ¡°More haste, less speed. Thepany¡¯s current development is just right!¡± Jin Xiangdong calmlymented. His words made everyone in the room bristle with confidence and smile. Lu Jia¡¯er had adapted to it over a period of time and roughly understood each person¡¯s personality and mode of getting along. These people could be summed up in one sentence: they were born for programming. ¡°The speed of development can actually be faster. Although ourpany is one of the pioneers in the industry, the field of AI neurology and psychology has many breakthroughs just waiting to be made!¡± Dr. Zheng expressed his point of view. Most of the current AI products were cold-minded. They can follow the instructions toplete the assigned tasks, but they have no thoughts and no thinking. In this respect, it remained a taboo as well as a problem and challenge in the current AI technology industry. The current level of AI technology has caused some scientists to panic about it. Once AI has its own mode of thinking, it is absolutely a valid argument that human beings may face destruction. However, from the perspective of technological development, continuous innovation and exploration of unknown areas are the lifelong pursuits of many people in the scientificmunity would finally be realized. ¡°Any technological breakthrough is not formed in a day or two. Let¡¯s take it easy!¡± Jin Xiangdong said coolly. ¡°I agree with Jason. With Professor Li and Professor Lu joining our team, we will make breakthroughs sooner orter!¡± Li Zheng said. Hearing the discussion, Lu Jia¡¯er smiled slightly. ¡°The burden on our shoulders sure is heavy!¡± ¡°Professor Lu, don¡¯t feel pressured, we are a team and we will go forward together!¡± one of the doctors said. ¡°Yes, a team. Let¡¯s go forward together! The big data of behavioral psychology provided by Professor Lu has already begun to be added to the R&D program. An initial test will start at the end of next month. We¡¯ll wait and see!¡± Dr. Zheng smiled. It was the first time that Lu Jia¡¯er had participated in such research and development. Although she had had no experience, she quickly integrated into the team because she was very clear about their goals and expectations. As for whether the raw data she provided can be technically helpful, it must be verified through tests. At this time, Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s mobile phone on the table rang. Lu Jia¡¯er saw the name disyed on the screen was Director He Tao of the B City Municipal Public Security Bureau. She had to say, ¡°Sorry, I have to answer this call!¡± Chapter 61 - This Desire For Love Was Not Unilateral

Chapter 61: This Desire For Love Was Not Unteral

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er came back after answering the phone. Only Jin Xiangdong and Dr. Zheng still remained at the table. The two were having a discussion, and Lu Jia¡¯er pulled out a chair and sat down. After a while, the two of them finished talking, and Dr. Zheng got up and left, giving them a chance to speak to one another alone. Seeing that Jin Xiangdong was seated on the opposite side of the table watching her eat coolly, Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but look directly into his eyes. ¡°Do you have a habit of having your meal with people?¡± ¡°It depends on whom I am having my meal with.¡± Jin Xiangdong slightly curled his lips. On hearing his words, Lu Jia¡¯er had ripples on the surface of theke of her heart and her face naturally showed a gentle smile. Jin Xiangdong eyed her expression and his eyes also became gentle. Knowing that Lu Jia¡¯er would leave the office for the day soon, he asked, ¡°Will you go back to schoolter?¡± ¡°No, I will go to the Provincial Public Security Bureau!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Jin Xiangdong looked at her, reached out for the juice, took a sip and finally asked with a casual air, ¡°Is there a case that needs your assistance?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. It was a joy to chat with Jin Xiangdong, who was very straightforward. ¡°Professor Lu, you deserve to be a recognized talent. You are popr with everyone!¡± Jin Xiangdong praised. ¡°Ace, can I discuss one matter with you?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°Do you want me to be less honest?¡± Jin Xiangdong curled his lips with a delighted expression. ¡°No!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and shook her head. ¡°Then what?¡± Jin Xiangdong raised his brow slightly. ¡°Can you call me by a name that narrows our distance!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said her request straightforwardly. ¡°What do you want me to call you?¡± Jin Xiangdong was also very direct. Lu Jia¡¯er found that Jin Xiangdong was too cunning. Whether it was work or conversation, even if she prevailed in the beginning, it would definitely be dominated by him in the end. ¡°Call me Xiao Lu, or Jia¡¯er!¡± Although there were many expectations in her heart, Lu Jia¡¯er gave a normal answer, but calling her Jia¡¯er would suggest a rtively close intimacy. ¡°Jia¡¯er!¡± Jin Xiangdong read the name of Lu Jia¡¯er with the cold and maically attractive voice, it was a delightful feast for her ears. ¡°It¡¯s a deal!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said cheerfully. ¡°Jia¡¯er, Jiajia, Erer, Erer seems to be better!¡± However, Jin Xiangdong did not agree, instead he said. Erer! This waspletely beyond Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s imagination, because the most intimate person around her nicknamed her Jiajia, and no one had ever called her Erer. Lu Jia¡¯er was a little shy and bit her lips: ¡°Erer, Bu Guo Erer 1 !¡± ¡°I choose Erer, because certainly no one has called you Erer!¡± He said and then smiled. Indeed, most people don¡¯t like the meaning of Erer, so almost no one had called her Erer. But Jin Xiangdong did exactly the opposite. He was really special. On hearing the reasoning, Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and looked at Jin Xiangdong, ¡°Want to apply for a patent? I will consider it!¡± ¡°Since I am the first one, then the patent belongs to none other than me!¡± Jin Xiangdong had a confident look, although the tone was gentle, but with a hint of arbitrariness. Lu Jia¡¯er adored and worshipped his confidence but she also could do nothing about it. There was such a sentence in one of Su Han¡¯s novels. In the world of love, whoever takes the initiative is at a disadvantage, whoever has a desire for love, loses the whole game. After verifying this through practice, Lu Jia¡¯er felt that it made sense to some extent. In front of Jin Xiangdong, she was always influenced by him from time to time, but one thing, she could be sure of was that this desire for love was not unteral. Chapter 62 - Equally Matched

Chapter 62: Equally Matched

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions ¡°This name is too close and it can only be my boyfriend¡¯s patent!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked into Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes, but her white cheeks were tinged pink, just like the color of a beautiful peach flower. ¡°Aren¡¯t you chasing me?¡± Jin Xiangdong said so as if he was her future boyfriend, and that this patent was as easy as winking. ¡°Well, I will try to turn this into reality!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was defeated again, flirting with the iparably scheming Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Come on!¡± Jin Xiangdong lifted his lips with an evident smile. He picked up the coffee cup again with the slender fingers and took a sip of it gracefully. Lu Jia¡¯er also smiled. It is universally acknowledged the most beautiful love is that the person you like also likes you and you love each other. Even if the two sitting face to face at this moment had not finalized a boyfriend-girlfriend rtionship, the desire for love had already grown in each other¡¯s heart. Lu Jia¡¯er liked this feeling. She says that she will chase him. He has set no barriers. They ¡°flirt with each other¡± and are equally matched. It was at 2:30 in the afternoon at the Provincial Public Security Bureau. Lu Jia¡¯er took a light blue shoulder bag and walked in a pair of five-centimeter high-heeled shoes toward the deputy director¡¯s office. Her footsteps echoed in the long corridor. At the door of the office, Lu Jia¡¯er knocked on the door. The person sitting inside heard the sound and looked up at the door and Lu Jia¡¯er went in. ¡°Hello, Director Li, I am Lu Jia¡¯er, Director He Tao has asked me toe!¡± ¡°Professor Lu, please sit down!¡± Director Li got up and greeted her with a smile. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled faintly and then sat down with the Deputy Director Li on the sofa of the meeting area. After a few greetings, Lu Jia¡¯er said straightforwardly, ¡°Director He says that there is a case that I have to assist with. I want to know what the specific case is!¡± ¡°Murder and cutting up of the body!¡± Deputy Director Li said. ¡°Can you tell me the specific content of the case?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Yes! Two 17-year-old high school girls killed their adoptive father and dismembered the body at home. Both of them pleaded guilty, but both pleaded innocent for the other party. This is a transcript for the case, please have a look at it!¡± Deputy Director Li talked briefly about the case as he got up and went to the desk and fetched the document so he could hand it to Lu Jia¡¯er. After Lu Jia¡¯er heard the description, it urred to her that she had heard of this case from Su Han. This incident became popr on social tforms half a month ago. A foster father raped one of the twins, a minor, who defended herself and killed him. After that, she dismembered the body and threw it away. Netizens believe that the father was an animal and should not be forgiven even if he was dismembered and turned into meat residue. However, in the eyes of thew, murder is a crime and punishment will go to the murderer. Lu Jia¡¯er lowered her head and browsed through transcript of the case. After about ten minutes she finished reading the detailed confession from both the twins before she had learned more about the tragic case and the darkness and horror of humanity. ¡°Is it impossible to convict either one of them right now?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked up at Deputy Director Li after a while. ¡°Yes, we have used a variety of interrogation methods at the bureau, but their confessions have remained unchanged. This case has been widely spread on the media, so we have to be meticulous about the handling of this case in the bureau!¡± Deputy Director Li said. It is necessary to be cautious about any case, because it is not only a case, but also a turning point in one¡¯s life. Chapter 63 - Comparable to Sherlock Holmes

Chapter 63: Comparable to Sherlock Holmes

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er flipped through the document again and browsed the psychological profile of the two girls. It was very professional and recorded the characteristics of the two girls, their backgrounds, development, and their state of mind. Lu Jia¡¯er closed the document and said, ¡°Can I meet see the two girls now?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Deputy Director Li said. ¡°I will let the person in charge of this case and the mental profiler assist you in your work!¡± ¡°Good!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. A few minutester, Lu Jia¡¯er and Deputy Director Li came to the office floor of the Criminal Brigade. Most of the staff were wearing blue short-sleeved police uniforms, but in the hallway they met the criminal police officers wearing ck uniforms, who saluted Deputy Director Li one by one. Lu Jia¡¯er, who walked alongside the Deputy Director, fully realized the grim meaning of their uniforms. In front of the office of the Deputy Captain of the Criminal Brigade, Deputy Director Li knocked on the door and went straight in. Lu Jia¡¯er expected that the Deputy Captain of the Criminal Brigade would be a middle-aged man of forty or fifty years old. But it turned out to be a stylish man in his thirties. Yes, it¡¯s no exaggeration to use a stylish man to describe the man in front of her. He had dark short hair, bronzed skin and a sturdy figure, and Lu Jia¡¯er was deeply impressed by his sharp eyes. ¡°Xu Lei, please allow me to introduce Professor Lu Jia¡¯er from the Department of Psychology of B University! She is the psychologist rmended by Director He of the Municipal Public Security Bureau to assist you in Case 5.30!¡± Deputy Director Li introduced Lu Jia¡¯er to the Deputy Captain of the Criminal Brigade. ¡°Lu Jia¡¯er!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er reached out. Xu Lei fixed his eyes on Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face. Lu Jia¡¯er knew that he was sizing her up and couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Deputy Captain Xu, you were originally not a criminal police officer, you formerly served in the northwestern army as a Major, and have participated in two overseas peace-keeping operations. You have been in service for about 14 to 15 years. Although you are left-handed, you are also adroit with the right hand. You don¡¯t smoke and love to drink white spirits, and your are currently single!¡± After Lu Jia¡¯er finished her analysis, Deputy Director Li was surprised, but Xu Lei was very calm. Lu Jia¡¯er saw Xu Lei¡¯s eyes had not be gentle yet, so she added, ¡°The reason why you have been reassigned to your current position is because your left foot is injured!¡± After hearing this sentence, Xu Lei withdrew the sharpness in his eyes, and said to Deputy Director Li, ¡°Director Li, how could you sell me out!¡± Deputy Director Li smiled and shook his head. ¡°I said nothing. It is a psychological profile of you made by Professor Lu.¡± Xu Lei looked at Lu Jia¡¯er and asked a straightforward question, ¡°How did you get that information, Professor Lu!¡± ¡°As soon as I entered the door, I saw a photo on the shelf behind you, it is you in a special forces uniform, and two peacekeeping photos. It is obvious that these experiences are very important in your heart. From the sunburnt marks on your face and neck, I know that you have served in the northwest. You used your right hand to sign on the documents, but the pen holder on the desk is on the left, which suggests that you are left-handed. Your white teeth tell me you don¡¯t smoke. As for your fondness of white spirit, you have a bit of a wine stain on your cor even though it is not obvious it is a trace of white spirit, which is also a proof to show that you are currently single!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gazed at Xu Lei. Hearing her exnation, Deputy Director Li couldn¡¯t help but praise her. ¡°Professor Lu, you are really worthy of your name. You areparable to Sherlock Holmes! Xu Lei used to serve in the Northwestern Army. He was the Deputy Captain of the special forces brigade. He was a great soldier. He was transferred herest year because of injuries. At present, he is single. If there is a suitable girl around you, please look kindly on him and be a matchmaker, Professor Lu!¡± Deputy Director Li was concerned about Xu Lei¡¯s personal affairs while Xu Lei asked, ¡°What about the leg? How did you see it!¡± ¡°Even though you walked fine however when I said that the reason for the transfer is an injury I noticed that you unconsciously touched the left leg. Although your expression seemed rxed, it indirectly exposed your subconscious thoughts!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Professor Lu, your observations are even more acute than our criminal police officers! No wonder Director He has always praised you!¡± Deputy Director Li said. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°This kind of psychological profile can be done by any professional. I¡¯m ttered!¡± Chapter 64 - There Was No Secret At All.

Chapter 64: There Was No Secret At All.

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions ¡°Professor Lu, you are being modest. When Xu Lei took office, the psychological profiler in our unit did not see the leg injury!¡± Deputy Director Li said. ¡°That only stands to prove that Deputy Captain Xu was very strong-willed at the time!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. Xu Lei heard herment, and gazed at Lu Jia¡¯er again. The psychology professor in front of him should not be underestimated, because his heart was seen through clearly by her as if there were no secrets at all. ¡°Let¡¯s get down to the business now!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er also looked at him and then smiled. Afterward Deputy Director Li left them to their devices. Lu Jia¡¯er and Xu Lei and Zhu Yu the psychological profiler of the bureau went to the detention center. Behind the high wall with a power grid were iron gates, barriers, and many checkpoints. Only after passing through all of that did Lu Jia¡¯er finally see the twin sisters. Through the ss window, Lu Jia¡¯re saw the two teenage girls, and Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but feel sorry for them. Then, Lu Jia¡¯er talked with the two girls respectively. At the moment, sitting opposite her, was the twin sister Yu Fang. She came in, and looked at Lu Jia¡¯er in the eye for a few seconds before she sat down and lowered her head silently. The room was quiet without any sound to be heard or any inner voice to be read. Silence hadsted for nearly ten minutes before Lu Jia¡¯er started, ¡°Yu Fang and Yu Fei, what beautiful names. Presumably when your mother gave you the names, she must have thought of the verse: During the fourth moon the fragrance of flowers leaves the mundane world, at this mountain temple the peach has barely begun to bloom! ¡± The girl still looked down and gave no response. ¡°Are you Yu Fei!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er continued. The girl heard the words and looked up and said, ¡°My name is Yu Fang, my sister is Yu Fei!¡± This question was deliberately asked by Lu Jia¡¯er, because it would allow her to speak and let her hear the girl¡¯s inner fluctuations. ¡°You love your sister very much!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Yu Fang, who looked indifferent, nodded slightly. Lu Jia¡¯er continued. ¡°You are twins, do you actually manage to reach each other¡¯s minds?!¡± ¡°Police officer, I was the one who killed that animal. It has nothing to do with my sister. She is innocent!¡± Yu Fang nced at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°I believe that you are telling the truth!¡± After Lu Jia¡¯er listened, she nodded slightly. ¡°Yes, I do!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said steadfastly. ¡°Police officer, then can you tell the judge to release my sister, she is innocent!¡± Yu Fang¡¯s eyes became anxious. ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Really?¡± Yu Fang¡¯s voice became choking, and she checked again with Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded again. ¡°Thank you police officer, thank you police officer!¡± Yu Fang said, with eyes brimming with tears. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at her calmly, ended the interview, and then went to meet her sister Yu Fei. With the same method, Lu Jia¡¯er talked with Yu Fei. But the results were unchanged. The words of the two were almost identical. The legends about telepathic twins seemed proven by the sisters. After the interview, Lu Jia¡¯er left the detention center with Xu Lei and the psychological profiler. In the parking lot, Xu Lei said, ¡°Professor Lu, what is their psychological profile?¡± ¡°The two sisters look exactly the same. It is difficult to tell from the appearance who is the eldest and who is the youngest. But the maturity of their heart is definitely different,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°So Professor Lu, you know which is the real murderer!¡± Zhu Yu, standing at the side, cut in. But Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. ¡°I want to go back and study the case material again!¡± Chapter 65 - No Third Person?

Chapter 65: No Third Person?

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions The three returned to the bureau again, and Lu Jia¡¯er sat on the sofa in Xu Lei¡¯s office to carefully read the transcript of the trial and the psychological profile. Xu Lei sat at his desk to handle official business, but asionally looked up at Lu Jia¡¯er. Although the woman¡¯s temperament was cold, her facial features were very beautiful. At this moment, she reached out and stroked her hair backward, revealing her lovely ears, and her appearance had be truly tender. Half an hourter, Lu Jia¡¯er looked up, stood, and took the trial record in her hand as she went to the desk. She said to Xu Lei, ¡°Deputy Captain Xu, please check the record here, don¡¯t you think it is a bit strange?¡± ¡°We have also doubted it at first, but after we conducted a site investigation, we made sure that except for those of the two sisters, there were no fingerprints or traces of a third person!¡± He said after reading a few lines of words pointed out by Lu Jia¡¯er. Xu Lei gazed at the transcript ced on the table. ¡°No third person?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er murmured. ¡°Yes, there was no third person. The autopsy report also proves that the strength used to dismember the body is that of a woman.¡± Xu Lei said. Lu Jia¡¯er slightly frowned. She felt something was wrong with the ce she had pointed out just now. Xu Lei looked at Lu Jia¡¯er, ¡°It is already been six o¡¯clock. Professor Lu, shall we have a meal together before we continue the discussion!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er raised her hand and looked at her watch. It was already six ten. ¡°I have something to do. I will leave first. I will go and see the sisters tomorrow morning after ss.¡± she said. Xu Lei stood up and said, ¡°Okay, Professor Lu, you can contact Zhu Yu directly before you go tomorrow. She will cooperate with you fully!¡± After Lu Jia¡¯er exited the provincial public security department, she drove to a cake shop and a florist, then went straight home. Today was Su Han¡¯s birthday. As a roommate, she had the responsibility to help her have a happy birthday. This was what Su Han had always said, so she remembered such an important matter regardless of how busy she was. Originally, she wanted to go out and dine with Su Han, but Su Han said that she could not bear to leave Amy who apanied her day and night. Since she was so loving, Lu Jia¡¯er also did as she had requested. As soon as she entered the house, Lu Jia¡¯er thought that she hade to the wrong ce. There were colorful balloons floating on the ceiling, and came a good smell of food from the kitchen. ¡°You¡¯ve bought me some flowers?¡± Su Han saw Lu Jia¡¯er return and went straight to her. ¡°The cake is for you, and the flowers are for Amy!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. Su Han pouted. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled, and then handed the flowers to her and said, ¡°Happy Birthday!¡± ¡°Thank you, my darling, I love you the most!¡± Su Han smiled cheerfully and thanked Lu Jia¡¯er. The voice was like that made to dote on a boyfriend, which made Lu Jia¡¯er get goosebumps. Lu Jia¡¯er also gave the cake to her so she could take off the high heels and put on slippers from the shoe cab. After washing her hands, Lu Jia¡¯er went straight to the dining room and saw on the table that there were two dishes and one bowl of soup, which were all in a new style and gave off a good smell. Her stomach growled and Lu Jia¡¯er grabbed a pair of chopsticks and tried her first bite. After the taste, Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but praise, ¡°Amy¡¯s cooking has be an impetus of mine to return home early every day!¡± Chapter 66 - Who Refused To Accept Me?

Chapter 66: Who Refused To ept Me?

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Su Han saw Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s expression while enjoying the food and she could not help but grumble, ¡°Remember that someone refused to ept Amy in the first ce!¡± At that moment, Amy just came out of the kitchen with a steaming dish. It blinked its cute eyes while putting the dish on the table and said, ¡°Who refused to ept me?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er quickly swallowed the food in her mouth and waved. ¡°There is no such thing! What Su Han has said is nonsense!¡± After that, Lu Jia¡¯er gave Su Han a re. ¡°Amy, thank you for the hard work. I love you!¡± Su Han said to Amy with a bright smile. ¡°I love you too! It¡¯s time for dinner. At the request of Su Han, the beauty, I have served Western-style food with a bnced nutrition. Please enjoy it!¡± Amy¡¯s eyes became crescents. Since Amy was so capable, Lu Jia¡¯er became a believer in the power of AI, and she gave a thumbs up to it. ¡°Amy, you¡¯re awesome!¡± When Amy heard thepliment, it smiled broadly, ¡°I will go and make a sugar-free dessert course for you!¡± ¡°No, thanks. I have already bought a cake!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er quickly stopped it. Afterward, the three sat down at the table. Although Amy did not need food to replenish energy, Su Han, who had been with it all the time, regarded it as a family member. When Lu Jia¡¯er was away, Su Han would let Amy apany her for dinner. Lu Jia¡¯er picked up a bottle and poured two sses of red wine. Amy took the initiative to y a piece of very stylish light music. With food, wine and music, the atmosphere in the living room suddenly became much like a western restaurant. ¡°Today is your birthday, Su Han. Happy birthday! I wish you much inspiration over the next year, as well as many royalties, good health, great appetite and happiness every day!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er picked up the ss and once again extended her best wishes for her birthday. ¡°Thank you!¡± Su Han smiled, raised the ss and reminded Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°But you forgot one matter!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er heard her inner voice and couldn¡¯t help but chuckle and she said, ¡°May you have a boyfriend who loves you very much!¡± ¡°Bingo! You will take on this important mission!¡± Su Hanughed. ¡°I can¡¯t do that!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was not very interested in bing a matchmaker and mediator. She usually came and went freely. She knew few single men, and was not interested in knowing more. As a matter of course, that phenomena had been true before she knew Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Today is my birthday. All my wishes you must amodate!¡± Su Han said domineeringly. ¡°Put aside this request for a moment. Let¡¯s eat first!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er became speechless in the face of Su Han, the lovable rogue. Su Han pouted. When Lu Jia¡¯er saw this, she smiled and said, ¡°I will think about it! ¡°Thank you. Let¡¯s clink sses. Dear Jiajia and Amy, thank you for what you have done to celebrate my birthday!¡± Su Han beamed with pleasure. Amy, holding a wine ss, also came over, but there was only air in its ss, and then came a clear clink of sses in the living room. The next day, Lu Jia¡¯er went to the detention center again. This time she heard the different voices of the two sisters, but it was not very helpful to the case. When Zhu Yu, from the Provincial Public Security Department, and Lu Jia¡¯er walked out of the gate of the detention center, Zhu Yu said, ¡°The twin sisters are very sensitive, but their minds are very meticulous. They all share the same idea and want to protect each other. The results of the psychological profile has not changed much!¡± ¡°Yes, but there is still a way to break through! By the way, on which day will the judgement be determined!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded slightly. ¡°Next Thursday!¡± Zhu Yu said. ¡°Okay, let¡¯se back next Monday!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said after she thought for a moment. Chapter 67 - In A Sexier Style

Chapter 67: In A Sexier Style

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions On a weekend morning, Lu Jia¡¯er was in grey running clothes more specifically, sweating profusely in them on a treadmill. An hourter, the speed of the treadmill slowed down. Lu Jia¡¯er slowed down her pace, and perspiration came down like raindrops on her forehead. The neckline and back of the clothes were soaked. Especially on the front, She was somewhat sexy. Since she was soaked, her breasts were outlined, giving her a more sexy appeal. Lu Jia¡¯er came down from the treadmill. Amy instantly handed her a ss of water. Lu Jia¡¯er gulped down the whole amount, exhaled and inhaled for a long time, her chest had ups and downs with her unstabilized breath. After Lu Jia¡¯er put down the water ss, Amy also thoughtfully gave her a towel. So considerate, this cute Amy, that Lu Jia¡¯er liked it even more. After wiping away the sweat, Lu Jia¡¯er began stretching when suddenly her cell phone on the coffee table in the living room rang. Amy rushed to the living room and retrieved the phone. ¡°It¡¯s Jason¡¯s call!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er wondered why Jason, who was on a business trip for a week, called her so early. She took the phone that Amy handed over to her and answered the phone. ¡°Jason!¡± ¡°Professor Lu, didn¡¯t I bother you during your rest, did I?¡± Jason¡¯s nice voice went into her ear. ¡°No, I have just finished running. What¡¯s the matter!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied while wiping the sweat from her forehead with a towel. ¡°It¡¯s no wonder that you¡¯re in such good shape, Professor Lu. I have to learn from you, get up early to work out and strive for an eight pack!¡± Jason smiled. Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help butugh. Jason was actually in good shape. The elites like them attached a lot of importance to the quality of life. They were definitely VIP customers at the gym. ¡°Jason, are you ying to only learn how to stay in shape from me?¡± ¡°Why not? I will meet you at noon today and learn from you if you are busy now!¡± Jason said. ¡°At noon? Are you asking me out?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°I like your extreme intelligence, Professor Lu!¡± Jason smiled and said. ¡°But I won¡¯t ept an undeserved reward!¡± Professor Lu replied. ¡°Professor Lu, you¡¯re wrong. I owe you a debt of gratitude, which I can¡¯t pay back in my lifetime!¡± Jason said. Lu Jia¡¯er understood the reason why Jason asked her out for lunch. It was to thank her for telling him that Professor Li was sick. But today she had other arrangements. ¡°It was a piece of cake. You¡¯re wee!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°But I have to invite you to a meal. This is an instruction given by my parents. They will tell me off if I don¡¯t!¡± Jason said. Lu Jia¡¯er had seen the scene of Jason¡¯s parents pushing him to get married soon. She expected an incident. ¡°Your parents might have misunderstood something!¡± ¡°Please rest assured. That won¡¯t happen. I have also invited Ace for the lunch!¡± Jason mentioned Jin Xiangdong in order to let Lu Jia¡¯er freelye to the lunch. ¡°Well, send me the location of the restaurant!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er instantly agreed when she heard that Jin Xiangdong would also go to this lunch meet up. ¡°Professor Lu, I feel sad that I¡¯m treated differently from Ace!¡± Jason couldn¡¯t help but protest as he had expected this situation. ¡°I will also bring a beautiful woman. Is that fair enough!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and said. ¡°Of course!¡± Jason¡¯s tone changed immediately. Chapter 68 - What’s The Patent Registration Number?

Chapter 68: What¡¯s The Patent Registration Number?

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions At noon, Lu Jia¡¯er and Su Han appeared at the entrance of a very distinctive restaurant in B City. This restaurant was neither awarded a Michelin star nor a five-star hotel. But a reservation had to be made at least half a year in advance if you were to eat at this restaurant. But many people were still attracted to it by its reputation and the business was booming. The restaurant featured AI[ 1. AI means Artificial Intelligence.] employees. Only the boss was human. It might be a dull idea of science and engineering male majors to face AI after work even though they had to deal with them at thepany, and even more so to face AI when going out for dinner! Lu Jia¡¯er followed a well maintained robot waiter to a room called ¡®Genesis¡¯. At the door, the robot gently pushed it open and said to her, ¡°Help yourselves, you two!¡± Jason, who was already seated inside, saw Lu Jia¡¯er and instantly waved at her. ¡°Professor Lu!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er and Su Han stepped lightly into the room and Jason thoughtfully pulled out chairs for the twodies. After sitting down, she realized she hadn¡¯t seen Jin Xiangdong so Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Ace hasn¡¯t arrived yet?¡± Jason heard the words andughed and joked, ¡°Professor Lu, one day apart seems like three years, doesn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Su Han, my roommate and alumni, a professional writer!¡± Instead of giving a direct reply, Lu Jia¡¯er introduced Su Han next to her as her face turned pink. ¡°Nice to meet you, I¡¯m Jason!¡± Jason stood up and reached out. However, Su Han only lightly touched his hand and quickly retrieved it. ¡°Me too!¡± said she calmly. The three talked for a few minutes, then the room door opened again, and the tall figure of Jin Xiangdong appeared in the doorway. ¡°Ace, making these beautifuldies wait for you at the table it is not what a gentleman should do!¡± Jasonined for the two girls. ¡°Sorry, traffic jam!¡± Jin Xiangdong said and walked to Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s side, pulling out a chair and he sat directly beside her. ¡°We have just arrived!¡± This action made Lu Jia¡¯er feel happy. Jin Xiangdong turned around and looked at Lu Jia¡¯er, and then focused his eyes on the face of Su Han. ¡°I have finally seen Prince Charming!¡± Su Han said excitedly before he could speak. Lu Jia¡¯er had heard her words and she couldn¡¯t help but looked askance at her. Was this person right here the one she had known as Su Han? Was she always cold and aloof before people? ¡°I¡¯m ttered! You are Su Han, the roommate of Erer, aren¡¯t you!¡± Jin Xiangdong was very calm. Erer! When Jason and Su Han heard this form of address, they were dumbfounded while Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s cheeks blushed. ¡°Erer? When did the two of you confirm the rtionship?¡± Jason asked with surprise. Jin Xiangdong didn¡¯t give a reply to his question, but gave a concise warning, ¡°It¡¯s a patent owned by this individual. Any use by others is forbidden. There will be consequences to bear for any infringement!¡± Jason was speechless and could not digest this information for a while. Was this person the one he had known as Ace? How fulsome! ¡°What¡¯s the patent registration number?¡± Jason joked. Jason expected that Jin Xiangdong couldn¡¯t answer the question. However, he recited a sequence of numbers, ¡°ZL20XXXXXXXXXX.1!¡± The three people next to him were struck with astonishment, especially Lu Jia¡¯er, who couldn¡¯t believe it. Did he actually apply for a patent? ¡°You almost convinced me!¡± Jasonughed. ¡°Check it yourself!¡± Jin Xiangdong gave a concise reply calmly. Chapter 69 - You Two Are Playful!

Chapter 69: You Two Are yful!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jason knew that Jin Xiangdong matched his deeds to his words. He logged into the official website of the Patent Office with his mobile phone and searched the patent number registered by the name of Erer. It was a technical patent. The patent holder was Jin Xiangdong himself. After Jason finished reading, he handed the phone to Lu Jia¡¯er, and he was overwhelmed by the way Jin Xiangdong expressed his love! Lu Jia¡¯er clearly saw the content disyed on the screen. Although it was a technical patent, it was named after Erer. Lu Jia¡¯er slowly raised her head and returned the mobile phone to Jason. She appeared calm. In fact, her heart was surging with sentiment. If Jin Xiangdong imed to be second in the world of being surprisingly sexy, no one would dare im the first. ¡°Prince Charming Jin has dealt me a blow as a single girl!¡± Su Han, who had just leaned forward and seen the content, said with a sigh. Jason, leaned against the chair as he nced at Jin Xiangdong and asked, ¡± Leniency to those who confess their crimes! When did you two start going out together!¡± ¡°I am chasing him! He has not agreed yet!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said before Jin Xiangdong could reply. Jason¡¯s eyes were wide open with astonishment. ¡°Is there something wrong with my hearing?¡± ¡°Erer¡¯s words shall be upheld!¡± Jin Xiangdong said coolly. ¡°You two are yful!¡± Jason, overwhelmed, reached out and gave them a thumbs up. ¡°Seconded!¡± Su Han couldn¡¯t agree more. Lu Jia¡¯er didn¡¯t look at Jin Xiangdong, but she concealed a smile. After dinner, she must talk with him about the issue of payment for the name of Erer. ¡°Are you ready?¡± a robot waiter knocked on the door before the topic had ended. ¡°Go ahead!¡± Jason nodded. Looking at all the dishes perfect in color, smell and taste, Lu Jia¡¯er picked up her chopsticks and began to enjoy the meal. It was really delicious. ¡°How is the taste?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked, smiling as he curled his lips when he saw her expression after she had tasted it. ¡°Great! But if I didn¡¯t have Amy at home, I wouldn¡¯t believe that this is the food cooked by AI.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gave affirmation. ¡°Professor Lu, all the AI in this restaurant are specially customized by ourpany!¡± Jason suddenly smiled. ¡°You have my worship!¡± Su Han praised. ¡°If I may offer my imperfect opinion!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er seemed not surprised, because BUA was indeed one of the leaders in the AI industry, but she still gave her opinion. ¡°I¡¯m all ears!¡± Jin Xiangdong always attached great importance to the customers¡¯ opinions on products. ¡°The AI¡¯s exnation of a menu item is more like Baidu Encyclopedia! Aside from this, BUA Technology¡¯s products are perfect in design.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said bluntly. Regarding the exnation of a menu item, Jin Xiangdong also believed that there was a need for improvement, and could not help but smile. ¡°I will let the relevant departments correct the problem based on your feedback, thank you!¡± ¡°This is just my imperfect, humble opinion!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Your humble opinion will perfect the product!¡± said Jin Xiangdong. ¡°I am very demanding, but even I find Amy perfect!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled as her opinion was adopted by Jin Xiangdong. ¡°With Amy at home, I can be worry-free without having to do housework! It is now an indispensable life assistant in my life!¡± Su Han added. Chapter 70 - What If I Said I Mind?

Chapter 70: What If I Said I Mind?

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jason heard their conversation and interrupted. ¡°Everyone, now is time for lunch, enjoyment is the best respect for the delicious food.¡± The three people couldn¡¯t help but smile, with their eyes focused on Jason. Lu Jia¡¯er said, ¡°Sorry, I have failed the food!¡± ¡°Professor Lu, you¡¯re the protagonist of this meal, I hope you enjoy it!¡± Jason said with a smile. ¡°What about Su Han and me?¡± Jin Xiangdong turned around and looked at Jason. ¡°You can watch us eat!¡± Jason replied. Of course, he would not forget to say to Su Han, ¡°Su Han, have as much as you can!¡± Everyoneughed again. Jin Xiangdong didn¡¯t mind at all. Jason controlled the atmosphere but he was not jealous, and sometimes he envied his cheerful and lively personality. As a long-time friend, Jason was very tolerant of him in many regards. For example, he didn¡¯t like socializing and making public appearances, it was Jason who always charged ahead. It superficially showed status, but it was tough. However, the two had cooperated very well for many years. ¡°Professor Lu, I want to propose a toast. Thank you for your reminder, otherwise I would have be an unfilial son!¡± Jason raised his ss and clinked Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s. Jason repeatedly expressed his gratitude, which burdened Lu Jia¡¯er a little, especially in the face of Jin Xiangdong, with whom she would have to exin it to afterward. ¡°Just a trifle. It¡¯s not worth mentioning!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied coolly, hoping that her calm response might make Jin Xiangdong uninterested in this matter. However, Jin Xiangdong gazed at her, with evidently confused eyes. It seemed that an exnation would be inevitable. ¡°Su, the beauty and writer, I might have been a little rude the other day. I hope you don¡¯t mind!¡± then he drank a toast to Su Han, after the two clinked sses. Su Han had talked volubly about refusing to know someone like Jason. Aftermunication with Jason just now, her impression of him had improved. Jason was eloquent, but not slick and sly. Moreover, he was a close friend of Jin Xiangdong, her Prince Charming. His character was absolutely respectable. Of course, worship sometimes makes people blind! ¡°What if I said I mind?¡± Su Han said with a smile, despite the conclusion she hade to in her mind. ¡°Then I will not stop treating you to meals until you don¡¯t mind!¡± Jason looked at Su Han and smiled. ¡°Are you trying to say that I am narrow-minded!¡± Su Han replied. ¡°No, not at all. You appear a generously tolerant writer at first sight!¡± Jason kept shaking his head. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that you would know face reading!¡± Su Han beamed sweetly. ¡°I know some of it. For example, as a writer, you are as erudite as a living Baidu Encyclopedia.¡± Jason replied. Thisment struck Su Han and Lu Jia¡¯er dumb. Jason was now the second to describe her as a living Baidu Encyclopedia, with Lu Jia¡¯er being the first. Su Han thought it was revealed by Lu Jia¡¯er, and could not help but look at her, but Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head slightly. Su Han could only smile slightly, ¡°I will ept your praise!¡± After that, she reached out and clinked her ss with Jason. A clear clink of sses, and the two nced at each other¡¯s face for a while before they stopped. Chapter 71 - My Appearance Fee Is Very High!

Chapter 71: My Appearance Fee Is Very High!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions It took more than an hour for the four people to finish their lunch. Jason did not stop talking until the meal ended. Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong were not talkative but asionally they spoke, with a very good effect. Su Han was extroverted, and she instantly became close with everyone. So most of the time the duo talked just like a two-personic talk show. The four walked out of the restaurant and Su Han said to Lu Jia¡¯er by her side, ¡°Jia¡¯er, I have something to do in the afternoon. Can I borrow your car!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nced at Su Han and heard her inner ovepping sound: I will create an opportunity for you, allowing Jin Xiangdong to send you home. Su Han had proven herself to be a writer. Although she did not have much experience in love, she had many methods. ¡°Where will you go? I will send you there!¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. She also wanted to spend more time with Jin Xiangdong, but tried to avoid being too obvious. ¡°I¡¯m going to meet an editor of a publishing house. The ce where we will meet is half an hour¡¯s drive from here. I wouldn¡¯t want to take up too much of your time!¡± When Su Han said this, she gave another ovepping sound: stop being reserved! Given the condition, Lu Jia¡¯er stopped pretending and generously handed the car keys to her. ¡°Please help me refuel the car when you pass a gas station!¡± ¡°OK, thank you! Prince Charming Jin and Jason, I will leave first!¡± Su Han said goodbye to everyone. After Su Han had gone, Jason also sensibly left, leaving Lu Jia¡¯er alone standing next to Jin Xiangdong. The tall and handsome gentleman attracted the attention of a lot of passers-by. In order to avoid being surrounded and watched, the two went to the parking lot. After getting into the car, Lu Jia¡¯er said first, ¡°Are you free this afternoon?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Jin Xiangdong turned around and looked at her. ¡°Let¡¯s go and see a film, shall we?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er generously proposed. ¡°Are you sending me an invitation to a date?¡± Jin Xiangdong slightly curled his lips, and blinked his eyes. ¡°Do you ept the invitation?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nced at him with a smile. ¡°My appearance fee is very high!¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. The two had implicitly regarded each other with affection, but Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s means of flirting was still slightly inferior to that of Jin Xiangdong. However, speechlessness had be a habit and a delight when they got together. ¡°Your appearance fee will be paid with my name¡¯s patent fee.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°Do you mean the patent fee in the name of Erer?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked pretending that he had known nothing. ¡°It is essentially an infringement, for the sake of our friendship, I will give you a chance to make amends for your fault!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Is inviting you to watch a film deemed as an amendment?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. ¡°Yeah!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Professor Lu, you have underestimated the value of the patent?¡± Jin Xiangdong slightly curled his lips. ¡°Money wille and go. The element of happiness that will be generated by watching a film with you, canst for a long time in my heart. I believe it is worthwhile!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gently shook her head as she replied. ¡°In that case, besides watching a film, I have a surprise for you!¡± Jin Xiangdong beamed with greater delight. ¡°Surprise?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes were full of curiosity. Jin Xiangdong smiled, slowly reached out his big beautiful hand with slender fingers, and gently held Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s hand. Lu Jia¡¯er had shaken hands with Jin Xiangdong several times previously. She knew that his hands were very warm and slender, but those were handshakes, business etiquette. At this moment, it had a different meaning. Such physical contact was the first step forward in rtionships for many couples. Chapter 72 - Hold Your Hand And Grow Old With You

Chapter 72: Hold Your Hand And Grow Old With You

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er once thought that she would never be moved by anyone. She did not expect that there would be such a day when a warm current passed from the palm of Jin Xiangdong to hers, then went straight to her heart. Her heart stopped beating for a second, then like a drum ying, raced towards the climax of performance. Jin Xiangdong also shook hands with her many times, knowing that her hands were very soft, and that every time he would have the slightest thought of not letting go. ¡°Do you know what it means when a man and a woman hold hands?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gazed at Jin Xiangdong¡¯s hand for a few seconds before she asked. ¡°I have little experience, so please enlighten me!¡± Jin Xiangdong lifted his mouth. ¡°That you are taking a lot of liberty with me or you want to be my boyfriend!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. She almostughed out loud. What a surprisingly sexy and scheming man! But after several rounds of contest, she had also learned about his tricks. ¡°Oh, then which type do you think I am?¡± Jin Xiangdong looked indifferent. ¡°The one taking a big liberty with me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied bluntly. ¡°Why am I not a boyfriend?¡± the smile of Jin Xiangdong grew bigger. ¡°Because you said that you are very difficult to chase! So how can it be so easy for me? Am I right?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered, it was going just as she had expected. Upon hearing her words, Jin Xiangdong nodded seriously. ¡°Yes!¡± After that, he held Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s hand and let go slowly, but Lu Jia¡¯er grabbed his and wouldn¡¯t let go. ¡°You took the initiative to hold hands, so don¡¯t you ever think about letting go!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er held his hand and said in an arrogant tone. ¡°Do you mean that from now on I can only hold your hand and grow old with you!¡± Jin Xiangdong beamed. This love maxim which had been popr for more than two thousand years stirred Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s heart. Her cheeks glowed, and she looked at Jin Xiangdong with shyness, ¡°Is this a confession of love?¡± ¡°Yes, but it is your confession to me!¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled and said. ¡°Whether it is my confession to you, or your confession to me, you said that you shall hold my hand and grow old with me. A promise is a promise!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er acted shamelessly like a little girl as she got the hang of Jin Xiangdong¡¯s tricks. ¡°Didn¡¯t you just say that I am takingrge liberties with you?¡± Jin Xiangdong beamed with joy. ¡°Did I say that? Why don¡¯t I remember?¡± The probability of winning an arguement with a science major with powerful logical thinking was very low, so Lu Jia¡¯er kept acting shamelessly, which was a trick every girl could pick up without being taught. ¡°Are you a goldfish?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked smiling. ¡°Yeah, I am a goldfish with a memory that can onlyst seven seconds!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered. Her look of acting shamelessly was totally different from that at work. Although she was very charming at work, she was so cute and lovable right now that he had a soft spot for her. ¡°So what kind of films would the little goldfish with a memory of seven seconds like to watch?¡± ¡°A horror film!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. Jin Xiangdong blinked, then smiled, ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Afterward he slowly let go of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s hand. When their hands departed, they had a sentimental attachment to each other, and their hearts were full of joy and jolly. Jin Xiangdong started the car, left the parking lot, and there was silence for nearly a minute before he said, ¡°Have you been under a lot of stress recently?¡± ¡°Why do you think so?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was amazed, and turned around ncing at Jin Xiangdong. ¡°I do have stress, which I can still bear!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er agreed. Sometimes he and she were like long-time lovers. They knew each other¡¯s thoughts by reading expressions. Chapter 73 - You Can Only Apply The Skill To Me!

Chapter 73: You Can Only Apply The Skill To Me!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Men generally like a cute girl who acts like a spoilt child. Lu Jia¡¯er was so straightforward and powerful that it was only possible for him to feel like a good buddy, but Jin Xiangdong admired these peculiarities of Lu Jia¡¯er very much. It turned out that his view was limited in perspective. She was not only an irondy. She was confident, funny and intellectual. Of course, she also had a side that was surprisingly lovely. ¡°Is the case solved?¡± Jin Xiangdong continued. When it came to stress, it was actually rted to the case of the twin sisters. A verdict would be given next Wednesday, but she had not yet confirmed the results even up to now. The stress was self-evident. The two teenage girls should have been carefree and should be studying at school, but a cascade of tragedies resulted in so many changes not only in their day to day but even their family. Murder was a crime. But as the source of tragedies, the victim will not necessarily have people¡¯s sympathy. As a professor of psychology, Lu Jia¡¯er, in the face of all the consultants and the parties involved in crime cases, had always interpreted their psychology as a bystander. So the current situation was a rare case for her in regards to the twin sisters. They had both made preparations for imprisonment. If the two sisters hadmitted crimes together and had been executed, it would be a punishment for their crime of passion. If there had been a mistake, the life of either girl would be ruined. ¡°No, no progress has been made yet!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said thinking about her doubts with the case. ¡°Try your best!¡± said Jin Xiangdong, who couldn¡¯t be helpful in this matter. Lu Jia¡¯er certainly would do her best in this case, but she would also not allow any mistakes impact the rest of someone else¡¯s life. Time was of the essence as it was extremely urgent, and she was very concerned. ¡°Skin care products are very expensive, please try to maintain a happy expression!¡± advised Jin Xiangdong. On hearing his words, Lu Jia¡¯er rxed her knitted brow, then smiled and said, ¡°Ace, do you often coax girls like this?¡± ¡°I am not very familiar with the skill of coaxing girls!¡± said Jin Xiangdong coolly, holding the steering wheel with slender fingers. ¡°Do you want to be familiar with it?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and asked. ¡°You don¡¯t want me to be familiar with this skill?¡± Jin Xiangdong nced at her and replied. ¡°You can only apply that skill to me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. Jin Xiangdong slightly curled his lips, and he liked Lu Jia¡¯er, who was so confident and domineering. He saw a shopping mall in front of him, so he said, ¡°How about watching a film here?¡± ¡°If I let you send me to the detention center now, would you drive me off directly?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er hesitated unexpectedly. ¡°Now?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Yeah, now!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°No problem. But you must treat me to dinner!¡± said Jin Xiangdong. ¡°OK, I will treat you to dinner!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said generously. So, Jin Xiangdong did not stop the car, but continued driving forward. After half an hour, the two arrived at the detention center. ¡°I need about an hour here. You can go about nearby and I will call you when I finish!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said to Jin Xiangdong before getting out of the car. ¡°There seems to be no ce worth visiting around!¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled and said. Lu Jia¡¯erughed, and it was true. The detention center was located in the remote suburbs. ¡°I will go with you!¡± she then heard Jin Xiangdong say. Chapter 74 - The Results Are What I Have Conjectured.

Chapter 74: The Results Are What I Have Conjectured.

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions As Lu Jia¡¯er heard those words, she looked at Jin Xiangdong and smiled. ¡°Are you sure?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes showed firm determination. ¡°Sorry, but if you are not a rtive, you are not allowed to visit any inmate!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied regretfully. ¡°Be careful!¡± Jin Xiangdong could do nothing so he kindly reminded her. ¡°Are you concerned about my safety?¡± replied Lu Jia¡¯er with the same tone as Jin Xiangdong, as sheughed again. ¡°Why not?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong. ¡°I like your concern! But rest assured, I will just go interview them, it is safe!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Jin Xiangdong could only silently nod. After Lu Jia¡¯er got out of the car, she went straight to the gate. After showing the credentials to the staff, a small door opened and she stepped in. Seeing her disappear behind the small door, he somehow couldn¡¯t keep his mind at rest. Perhaps because when they met for the first time, Lu Jia¡¯er was held hostage, the entire time he traveled here with her he couldn¡¯t help but think of the thrilling scene of the day. But sometimes premonitions are magical, and information of future events are perceived in advance through dreams, hallucinations, and intuitions. Events in the future may be several hours, days, or even yearster than when people have a hunch. Such premonitions have infinite charm and magic for them to travel over the difference of time and space. Instead of going around, Jin Xiangdong was programming in the car with aptop. After half an hour, the small door of the detention center opened, and a man guard and a woman guard escorted Lu Jia¡¯er out of the door. On seeing the scene, Jin Xiangdong quickly closed theptop, got out of the car and walked to Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s side. ¡°Thank you, Warden Zhang, I will be on my way!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said to one of the prison guards. ¡°Professor Lu, you go have an examination at a hospital. You can update uster!¡± Warden Zhang nodded. ¡°I will leave first if you¡¯ll excuse me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. It was only after Warden Zhang and the prison guard disappeared behind the gate that Lu Jia¡¯er turned around and looked at Jin Xiangdong and smiled at him, ¡°I¡¯m sorry for having kept you waiting. Let¡¯s go. I will figure out while we travel what we should have tonight?¡± However, Jin Xiangdong nced at her reddish neck. ¡°What happened inside?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s get in the car first!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er touched her neck as she spoke to Jin Xiangdong. In the car, Jin Xiangdong turned sideways and gazed at Lu Jia¡¯er, awaiting her exnation. Seeing how he was behaving, Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help but smile, ¡°Can we talk on the way!¡± Jin Xiangdong did what she had proposed, started the car and left the parking lot of the detention center. Lu Jia¡¯er rubbed her neck with her hand and slowly said, ¡°The results are what I suspected. ¡°What results?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong. ¡°The real murderer is Yu Fei, the little sister, to be exact, the victim was murdered by her second personality.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°She injured your neck?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong directly. ¡°Her second personality is not very stable, so I had a little incident!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not give a direct answer to his question. Lu Jia¡¯er had understated the matter. But the real situation inside was not the case. When Yu Fei¡¯s second personality was provoked, she tried to strangle Lu Jia¡¯er with handcuffs, and Lu Jia¡¯er was nearly strangled. Chapter 75 - My Master Wants To Serve You! Chapter 75: My Master Wants To Serve You! Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xiangdong was obviously not interested in the case. He looked at Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s reddish neck and then said, ¡°You are too adventurous!¡± Hearing hisment, Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°No, it was only a small incident!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t like this kind of incident!¡± Jin Xiangdong didn¡¯t tell Lu Jia¡¯er about his inner uneasiness when she entered, but he really didn¡¯t like that kind of feeling. As Lu Jia¡¯er heard his remarks, she chuckled to herself for a while. Although Jin Xiangdong often appeared surprisingly sexy and scheming, his asionally overbearing behavior was heart-warming. Lu Jia¡¯er gazed at Jin Xiangdong gently. ¡°Sorry for having made you worry.¡± ¡°Are you going to change that?¡±Jin Xiangdong also nced at her. ¡°Change?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er mumbled but with an ambiguous tone. She was very delighted with Jin Xiangdong¡¯s tension. But she still didn¡¯t want to create a misunderstanding, so she exined again. ¡°Actually, my work has always been safe. The two encounters you witnessed are outliers.¡± ¡°The probability of an ident seems a bit high!¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. ¡°Ace, do you have any idea how charming you are right now!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked sideways at him and smiled. ¡°Let¡¯s go to my house!¡± said Jin Xiangdong, as he maintained a calm expression. ¡°What for?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was stupefied. ¡°To handle your neck!¡± said Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help but smile, like a beautiful flower blooming instantly. She epted Jin Xiangdong¡¯s proposal, after all, going to his home meant that the rtionship between them would be even closer. Half an hourter, Lu Jia¡¯er entered Jin Xiangdong¡¯s vi with him. Thebination door lock rang and Jin Xiangdong opened the door and entered, and Lu Jia¡¯er followed him, looking around, and getting a glimpse of Jin Xiangdong¡¯s private space. But her attention was attracted by Ake. ¡°Master, you are back!¡± Ake went straight to them. As it saw Lu Jia¡¯er, who was next to Jin Xiangdong, it blinked its cute eyes. ¡°Professor Lu Jia¡¯er!¡± ¡°Ake, long time no see!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and greeted Ake. ¡°Long time no see. What¡¯s wrong with your neck?¡± Ake scanned Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s neck and asked curiously. ¡°Ake, go fetch a washbowl of hot water and a new towel!¡± requested Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Okay!¡± Ake rushed to the bathroom once it received the order. ¡°As products designed by you, Ake and Amy are so cute!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled as she watched Ake depart. ¡°Have a seat!¡±Jin Xiangdong did not give a direct answer, but weed Lu Jia¡¯er into his home. Lu Jia¡¯er walked to the sofa in the living room and sat down, sizing up the interior decoration style, which was typical of the taste of a male science major. Ake quickly came out of the bathroom with a washbowl of hot water, ced it on the wooden coffee table, wrung out the towel in the washbowl, and handed it to Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Why not give it to me?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er paused and asked Ake with a smile. ¡°My master wants to serve you!¡± Ake blinked. ¡°Lean against the sofa!¡± Jin Xiangdong said before she could speak as she nced at Jin Xiangdong sitting next to her. Lu Jia¡¯er was of course willing to enjoy the service provided by the man she liked. She leaned against the sofa in a ssic position of ¡°Ge You Tan 1 ¡°. Chapter 76 - Do You Doubt My Professionalism?

Chapter 76: Do You Doubt My Professionalism?

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions As soon as sheid down, she heard the voice of Ake, ¡°Ge You Tan! This position is bad for your lumbar spine!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er realized that she was in an udy-like position and felt embarrassed. She lived with Su Han. When she returned home, she waspletely rxed. Ge You Tan became her habit. She was about to adjust her position, when Jin Xiangdong pressed her shoulders with big hands. ¡°Lie down, don¡¯t move!¡± ¡°Ake says that this position is bad for my lumbar spine!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er murmured. ¡°I believe it¡¯s good!¡± Jin Xiangdong replied nevertheless. Lu Jia¡¯er, lying like this, no longer appeared like a capable and experienced officedy, but a carefree and sexy woman, with bright eyes, white teeth, and arched eyebrows thatmanded attention. Lu Jia¡¯er was a little embarrassed being stared at closely by Jin Xiangdong. Her white face glowed with pink, so she reached out and grabbed a pillow to cover up her unbnced heartbeat. ¡°Is it hot?¡± Jin Xiangdong saw her shyness. His mouth slightly lifted, and his eyes became tender. He held a towel reaching out to her neck, which was like a swan neck, and gently applied the towel to her skin. When the hot towel was applied to her neck, it was a bit hot, but it was eptable. Leaning on her back, Lu Jia¡¯er said, ¡°Yes, but after the hotpress, my neck will be even redder!¡± ¡°Hotpress can promote local blood cirction and remove stasis effectively!¡± Ake said before Jin Xiangdong could speak. ¡°Ake, you¡¯re really knowledgeable!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°This is basicmon sense. I have a suggestion for you. Professor Lu, please try to praise me less, or I will be big headed!¡± replied Ake. Lu Jia¡¯er was teased and confirmed that the AI was as tsundere as its master. ¡°Is there some food in the refrigerator?¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at Ake. ¡°The food is enough for one person, but not for two!¡± Ake replied. ¡°ce an order, and we will eat at home at night!¡± ¡°Okay! I will immediately ce an order based on Professor Lu¡¯s taste!¡± Ake instantly left the living room. Jin Xiangdong could do nothing to Ake, who leaked information from time to time. Lu Jia¡¯er, who the hotpress was applied with a hot towel around her neck, gazed at him. Jin Xiangdong looked directly into her eyes for nearly ten seconds. Lu Jia¡¯er slightly separated her lips. ¡°Tell the truth!¡± ¡°About what?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked knowingly with a smile. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter whether you confess or not. It is written all over your face!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at him. ¡°What?¡± Jin Xiangdong pretended to know nothing. ¡°You nned this since a long time ago.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said clearly. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s smile grew even bigger without giving any reply. ¡°Do you doubt my professionalism?¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er as she saw his response. ¡°No, I always believe in your professionalism!¡± Jin Xiangdong quickly defended his point of view. ¡°So, do you plead guilty?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked him in the eye. ¡°I will, but a crime has to bemitted in the first ce!¡± Jin Xiangdong slightly curled his lips. ¡°A crime?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er blinked, and before she knew it, the face of Jin Xiainngdong doubled in its size in her eyes. She could not only clearly see his skin, but also feel his breath. But the next second, her lips were covered by a pair of warm manly lips. Chapter 77 - I Never Lie To You!

Chapter 77: I Never Lie To You!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er froze as if she had been struck by a Dim Mak master 1 . Then Jin Xiangdong slowly pulled away with a low voice echoing in her ears. ¡°I admit that I have been nning this for a long time!¡± When they looked at each other, eye to eye, an unspeakable affection surged in their hearts, it must be love! When you stand face-to-face, you will blush and be at a loss, and your lips will lift irresistibly. The atmosphere was just right, and Jin Xiangdong lowered his head again. At this time, Ake returned. ¡°Master, I have ced the order, the supermarket within ten minutes...¡± Before theplete sentence could be finished, Ake suddenly stopped, it looked at the two on the sofa blinking his eyes. Even though Ake was a robot, its appearance still destroyed the atmosphere. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s lips failed to touch Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s rosy lips, instead he kissed her cheek. ¡°I saw nothing!¡± Ake quickly covered his eyes with its hands and then turned and hurried back to the study. There were only Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er left in the living room and it was quiet, but after a few seconds, Lu Jia¡¯er broke the silence by whispering, ¡°We were like two kids who had been caught doing something wrong!¡± ¡°Ake is a third wheel!¡± Jin Xiangdong couldn¡¯t help but smile as he saw the smile on Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face. ¡°Do you want some more?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er, whose cheeks blushed, murmured looking at Jin Xiangdong. Jin Xiangdong smiled at her without speaking but his intentions disclosed in his eyes were self-evident. Seeing this, Lu Jia¡¯er, who was still wearing a towel around her neck, suddenly sat up and actively touched his lips with hers. But the kiss was light and shallow, just as a beautiful butterfly gently resting on a flower, fluttering away after a few seconds. Lu Jia¡¯er had a pleasant time enjoying the dinner. At 10:00 Jin Xiangdong escorted her back home. Seeing that Lu Jia¡¯er was joyfully entering the room, Su Han gazed at her for some time, ¡°It seems that there is a qualitative leap in your rtionship with Prince Charming Jin!¡± ¡°I owe you a debt of gratitude!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er chuckled. Her animated and expressive face hadpletely revealed her answer. ¡°In that case give me some real rewards!¡± Su Han requested a reward without being polite. ¡°The reward was already given to you at noon!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er put down her bag and smiled at Su Han. ¡°At Noon?¡± Su Han thought for a moment. ¡°Do you mean when you have introduced Jason to me!¡± ¡°Do you have a crush on him? He also has a crush on you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. If someone else talked to Su Han like this, she would definitely retort. But it was hard to argue with Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°It¡¯s not a crush. I just have a good impression of him as we got to know each other!¡± Su Han gave a brief exnation. ¡°Anyway, you already know him, you¡¯re on your own in the future!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°He has a crush on me?¡± Su Han looked at Lu Jia¡¯er and checked her expression. Lu Jia¡¯er would usually never easily disclose the thoughts and feelings of others, but she was in a good mood at the moment, so she still told Su Han about the message as a reward, ¡°I never lie to you!¡± Chapter 78 - Is It So Obvious?

Chapter 78: Is It So Obvious?

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions The next day, the sun lit every corner of B University. The weather was hot but the enthusiasm for learning was not diminished. Lu Jia¡¯er returned to the office after ss. She had just put down the things in her hand, pulled out a chair, and sat down when Li Lin came over. ¡°Jia¡¯er, has the department director talked to you yet?¡± ¡°About what?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked up at Li Lin. ¡°You will be an advisor for graduate students starting during the second half of the year!¡± Li Lin said. ¡°Professor Han has mentioned this matter, but it has not been confirmed yet. What about you?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°It has already been determined, and I will be an adviser for three graduate students!¡± Li Lin said, leaning against the desk with hands resting on the separation board besides her. Li Lin and Lu Jia¡¯er were both young professors at B University. However, Li Lin came two years earlier than Lu Jia¡¯er and would be an advisor in the second half of the year, which meant recognition of her teaching quality. ¡°Congrattions!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said to Li Lin. ¡°It deserves no congrattion. It is tiring to be a graduate advisor. You will also have to deal with this!¡± Li Lin smiled. ¡°There should be a few years before I will be a graduate advisor. I will have a few years of ease ahead!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t ever think about it. You are a member of the academicmittee. Professor Han will definitely rmend you!¡± Li Lin said. ¡°It¡¯s not very likely, but I must congratte you again. Don¡¯t forget to treat me to dinner!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°A treat is no problem, I am afraid that you will note even if an invitation is sent!¡± Li Lin smiled. Lu Jia¡¯er was rendered speechless. She participated infrequently in the gatherings for professors, but it did not mean that she did not participate at all. For this reason, many said behind her back that she was arrogant, unsociable and entric; which she did not care, but Professor Han helped exin it several times. ¡°Give me the address for the dinner!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er could only smile slightly. Li Lin was surprised. Lu Jia¡¯er usually refused to attend any dinner. Even Professor Han¡¯s invitation might not work. ¡°Are you in love recently?¡± Li Lin nced at Lu Jia¡¯er and guessed. ¡°Is it so obvious?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked straightforward. As Li Lin heard the reply, Li Lin¡¯s eyes gleamed with astonishment. Previously she saw that she was not interested in men for a long time. For some time, she thought that she had a different sexual orientation. But as she got along with her over a long period of time, she thought it might be due to personality, seeing that she was indifferent to most people. ¡°I should congratte you on your love!¡± Li Lin said. ¡°Finally, I have proved that I am not a lesbian!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and joked. ¡°It was a mistake. Please don¡¯t mind!¡± Li Lin was embarrassed. ¡°I will answer the phone first!¡± Just as the two chatted happily, the phone on the desk rang, and Lu Jia¡¯er took it. ¡°You can go ahead with your work, I will send you the address for the dinnerter!¡± Li Lin said. Lu Jia¡¯er picked up the phone and nodded at Li Lin. ¡°Professor Han, Okay, I wille soon!¡± ¡°Professor Han told me to go over!¡± After receiving the call, Lu Jia¡¯er stood up and said to Li Lin, who had already returned to her seat. ¡°Go!¡± Li Lin smiled at Lu Jia¡¯er. When Lu Jia¡¯er turned and walked to the door, Li Lin¡¯s inner ovepping sound was heard in the ear, and she could not help but frown. Although it cannot be said that the rtionship between people is based on pure interests, many still can¡¯t get rid of egoism. Chapter 79 - Of Which I Have Already Informed You!

Chapter 79: Of Which I Have Already Informed You!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions It wasmon for Lu Jia¡¯er to hear the inner voices of others clearly. In the workce there are many conflicts of interest, which don¡¯t need to be borated on. Love is no exception. You fall in love with someone, because he or she can fulfill one of your psychological or physical needs. So it is believed that to love is not to love someone but to love the feeling created by him or her. Knocking on the door of the office of the department director, Lu Jia¡¯er entered energetically, ¡°Professor!¡± ¡°Have a seat, please!¡± Professor Han Yi kindly greeted her as soon as he saw it was her. After Lu Jia¡¯er sat down, Professor Han poured a cup of tea for her. Even if he hadn¡¯t spoken yet, Lu Jia¡¯er knew the purpose of him calling for her. ¡°I rarely see you except in ss, Jia¡¯er, are you busy recently?¡± asked Professor Han Yi ¡°Kind of!¡± replied Lu Jia¡¯er calmly. ¡°I have joined the R&D team of BUA Technology, of which I already informed you!¡± ¡°Yes, I have heard of it!¡± After that, Professor Han Yi sipped at the cup of tea and said, ¡°I have you here today to talk about you being a graduate advisor in the second half of the year! What do you think of it?¡± ¡°Professor, my professorship is already an exception. If I became a graduate adviser with another exception made, I am afraid that you might be used of being partial!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°I don¡¯t care about such an usation. If they think so, then they are just being jealous.¡± Professor Han replied. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled gratefully. Professor Han had been extremely nice to her over the past years, but Professor Han hardly thought so, as he was indeed proud to have such an outstanding student as Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er was well aware of his favor. Consequently, when she was given job offers from a number of domestic and foreign universities, she chose B University without hesitation, and became a member of the teaching team led by Professor Han. ¡°Professor, I remember that you often quote an idiom. To go beyond is as bad as to fall short!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. Professor Han Yi alsoughed. ¡°My words were a bit extreme, but given your achievements, I still believe that sess is never achieved by favoritism or luck!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er would definitely remember for a lifetime what Professor Han Yi had just said, because this was not only a recognition of her ¡°natural talent¡± by Professor Han, but also a relief to her spirit due to her special skill of listening to others¡¯ thoughts. ¡°Professor, I am beholden to you for your consistent kindness. I will follow the arrangements made by the university and you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er epted it, because she had intended to lead a team independently. ¡°You have made the right choice!¡± Professor Han Yi smiled happily as he saw Lu Jia¡¯er had epted the assignment, and then he said, ¡°Although you have been a professor since only a few years ago, yourpetence is well recognized, and you have now participated in the BUA project. I suggest that you independently lead a team. Your team can conduct academic research on rted subjects as well as take on part of your work. You may kill two birds with one stone. Wouldn¡¯t that be wonderful?¡± ¡°Thank you for your valuable suggestion!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Then it¡¯s a deal. Send in your application for the project as soon as possible!¡± said Professor Han Yi. ¡°Okay!¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. Chapter 80 - You Have Always Been A Relief To Me! Chapter 80: You Have Always Been A Relief To Me! Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Professor Han Yi saw Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s calm face, he couldn¡¯t help but say with a smile, ¡°It seems that you have prepared the materials in advance!¡± ¡°Professor, you live up to your reputation for being sharp-sighted!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled slightly. ¡°Do you know why I prefer you among so many students? You have always been a relief to me!¡± Professor Han Yi looked at Lu Jia¡¯er with satisfaction. ¡°It is very good to get ready in advance. In this regard you already possess an attribute of a senior professor!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er, who had been praised, smiled slightly. The time for application for each scientific research project was basically fixed. ns were made at ordinary times and reported on notice, so as to avoid hasty effort and to perfect applications for projects! And even if her teaching experience was not long enough, with her own resources, she could easily apply for a project on her own, without rmendation of the university. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and said, ¡°You are skillful in teaching and able to provide guidance, Professor. As a result, I have cultivated this good habit!¡± ¡°You have been slightly different recently!¡± Professor Han said happily, because Lu Jia¡¯er rarely fawned over him. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled, but she still had something to do, so she said, ¡°I am still the same. Do you have something else you want to talk about, Professor?¡± ¡°No, if you are busy, you can leave!¡± Professor Han Yi replied thoughtfully. ¡°Sorry, I just have to go to the Provincial Public Security Bureau today!¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er before she slowly stood up. ¡°Did Director He ask you to assist in a new case!¡¯ Professor Han Yi asked. ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Then you should leave soon. I have to talk to Director He about this. He always wants you to help. Has his psychological profilers all beenid off?¡± Professor Han Yi said. ¡°Professor, it is because of you since you rmended me to Director He!¡± ¡°I was just kidding. You go first!¡± Professor Han Yi smiled kindly. After finishing the talk with Professor Han Yi, Lu Jia¡¯er returned to the office and left the school with her bag and some materials. Several professors of the Department of Psychology saw that she had left so swiftly, they gathered and gossiped about her. ¡°Professor Lu will definitely be a graduate adviser in the second half of the year!¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it obvious?¡± ¡°Her rapid promotion is beyond our reach!¡± ¡°She has been riding on Professor Han¡¯s coattails!¡± ¡°Be careful with your words. Lu Jia¡¯er is indeed very capable! Did you know she was hired by BUA?¡± ¡°Since when?¡± ¡°Early this month! Besides letting her be a graduate adviser, the department may start a project through her!¡± Li Lin sat in her seat, listening to the discussion on Lu Jia¡¯er, without making any contribution. She was one of the younger professors, so less talking was wise on such asions. She was inwardly envying Lu Jia¡¯er. In regards of academic research and abilities, Lu Jia¡¯er was extraordinarily talented. She was acknowledged as a genius not only by Professor Han, but also by senior psychology professors at home and abroad. Talent is bound to be enviable, because it is not something that everyone can have. ¡°Li Lin, you are more familiar with Professor Lu. Did she reveal something to you!¡± a female professor in her forties asked Li Lin. ¡°No, she has been very busy recently. I barely see her!¡± Li Lin said. They nced at Li Lin, ending their gossip as they dispersed. Chapter 81 - No Such Thing As Empathy Chapter 81: No Such Thing As Empathy Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions At the building of The Provincial Public Security Bureau, the national emblem of China reflected the golden light from where it disyed proudly under the sun. Led by beautiful female police officer, Lu Jia¡¯er came to a meeting room. At this moment, the room was dimly lit, and a surveince video was being yed of Lu Jia¡¯er ¡®s visit to the detention center yesterday. Xu Lei saw Lu Jia¡¯ering in, he stood up and pulled a chair next to him. ¡°Professor Lu! Have a seat here!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not refuse, and sat down without hesitation. Besides Xu Lei and Zhu Yu, the psychological profiler, there were several criminal police officers who had been responsible for the case in the meeting room. Everyone was watching the surveince video together. In the video, Lu Jia¡¯er and Yu Fei sat face-to-face. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at her, ¡°When did your stepfather sexually assault to you for the first time?¡± As Yu Fei heard the question, she couldn¡¯t help but clench her hands within the handcuffs on the table, and her expression became unnatural. She lowered her head like usual and seemed reluctant to answer the question. ¡°You can skip the question if you want!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said mildly. ¡°Last year... Last August!¡± Yu Fei faltered, looking down at the table in front of her. Lu Jia¡¯er gazed at her and then asked, ¡°Did your sister Yu Fang know it?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. I didn¡¯t tell her at the time!¡± when answering this question, Yu Fei¡¯s right hand pinched the thumb of her left hand. ¡°Had he raped your sister before he did it to you?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er continued to ask. Yu Fei¡¯s blinked violently for a few times and said, ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°Did your sister tell you about it, or did you happen to see it?¡± Yu Fei did not answer this question immediately. After a few seconds, she said, ¡°I happened to see it!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at her and continued to ask, ¡°On the day of the incident, your stepfather wanted to rape your sister and he was stopped by you?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Yu Fei lowered her head. ¡°Can you describe the situation again from that time?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Yu Fei¡¯s hands clenched into fists and her fingers whitened with force applied to them. ¡°It was Friday. I went home with my sister. We cooked together, ate, and then went back to the room to do homework. The demon came returned from work several minutes past eight. He was drunk and called Yu Fang¡¯s name and mine. My sister and I shivered and didn¡¯t dare to go out. He started to hit the door and kept hitting the door. After he broke the door open he grabbed me, took me out of the living room, and hit me with punches. My sister ran out and seized his arm to make him release me. The devil shook off her hands and she dropped to the ground. The devil wanted to force me into his room. My sister came over and begged him. The devil ignored it, and my sister bit him. The devil let go of me, but he beat my sister hard. He... he ripped my sister¡¯s clothes, and raped her, I... I...¡± At the moment, Yu Fei¡¯s eyes became fierce and her expression was very painful. People often express different opinions on some people or things, and often say that they feel empathy, but there is no such thing as empathy in the world. It is a story in your ear, and a scar on her heart. A few secondster, Yu Fei bit her lips and her eyes showed a hint of gloom and ferociousness. ¡°I took a fruit knife on the coffee table and stabbed him to death!¡± Chapter 82 - He Was Not Killed By You!

Chapter 82: He Was Not Killed By You!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions In addition to gloom and ferociousness, there was also hatred, wrath and of course helplessness as well as despair in her eyes. Anyone who has such an incident cannot easily talk about it, not to mention a teenage girl. Despite herpassion, Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face made it clear that she was very calm and she asked, ¡°Do you regret it?¡± Yu Fei slowly raised her head, and her eyes gleamed with hatred. ¡°I don¡¯t regret it. I should have torn him to pieces!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stared at her and slowly said, ¡°But he was not killed by you!¡± Upon hearing her words, Yu Fei looked her in the eye. ¡°I am the murderer!¡± ¡°No, you are not!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er continued. ¡°Why do you deny my confession?¡± Yu Fei¡¯s said in a louder voice. ¡°I know that you are not the real murderer!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied gracefully. ¡°Are you trying to frame my sister?¡± Yu Fei stared at Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face. ¡°No!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked calmly into her eyes. ¡°You... are a liar. You keep saying that you will help my sister and let the police release my sister, and you take back your words now. You are a horrible liar!¡± Yu Fe became worked up. A prison guard came in and gave Yu Fei a warning. Lu Jia¡¯er gave a sign to leave to the prison guard, then she continued, ¡°I am not a liar. The truth is that you are Yu Fang, not Yu Fei!¡± Yu Fei¡¯s eyes gleamed with panic, ¡°What... what did you say?¡± ¡°You are Yu Fang, aren¡¯t you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gazed at Yu Fei. ¡°You must be mistaken. I am Yu Fei. I am Yu Fei!¡± Yu Fei shouted. ¡°My guess is right! You are Yu Fang!¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er affirmatively. The next second, Yu Fang suddenly stood up excitedly, the prison guard immediately came in and yelled at her, ¡°Yu Fei, sit down!¡± Yu Fang red at Lu Jia¡¯er and sat down slowly, and Lu Jia¡¯er once again gave a sign to the prison guard indicating that she could control the situation. After the prison guard left, Lu Jia¡¯er said to her, ¡°Drink some water!¡± Yu Fang froze, but she kept staring at Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er knew that it was a hostile stare, she slowly stood up, walked over to her side, reached out her hand on her shoulder and patted it gently, ¡°Don¡¯t be scared. I am here to help you sisters!¡± Yu Fang kept staring at Lu Jia¡¯er face. Just as Lu Jia¡¯er tried to rx her, Yu Fang suddenly stood up and tried to strangle her with her hands wearing handcuffs. Then prison guards rushed in and the scene became chaotic. As the video went to this point, Xu Lei paused it and the lights in the room were on. Everyone who had been staring at the screen finally resumed blinking their eyes. Zhu Yu watched the video, and she admired Lu Jia¡¯er greatly. The two identical twins had the same growth experience and suffered the same, so they had almost the same psychological profile, but who would expect the two had switched their identity before they were arrested. ¡°Professor Lu, you¡¯re really wonderful in helping us clear up this case, even at the risk of your life!¡± Zhu Yu said. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Zhu Yu, and then swept everyone with her eyes. ¡°The murderer in this case is indeed Yu Fei, but the victim was killed by her second personality!¡± Chapter 83 - Not Yet Stabilized!

Chapter 83: Not Yet Stabilized!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Everyone was shocked at Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s remarks and gazed at Lu Jia¡¯er. Xu Lei¡¯s eyes were particrly meaningful. ¡°But her second personality has not yet stabilized!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er continued. ¡°Professor Lu, how did youe to the conclusion that Yu Fei has a split personality!¡± Xu Lei looked at Lu Jia¡¯er and asked. ¡°There was room for doubt in the transcript from the psychological profile, but it was ruled out by you with relevant evidence. During the two conversations with me, Yu Fei talked normally, but the emotion shown in her eyes was a bit different!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er exined. ¡°The emotion shown in her eyes?¡± Zhu Yu repeated the phrase. ¡°Go and get the surveince video of Zhu Yu¡¯s conversations with herst week. At the end of the conversation, Yu Fei had an inconsistent look, which I discover after reading all of your interrogation videos! But this conclusion needs to be verified!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Xiao Ou, contact the detention center and ask them to send a copy of Yu Fei¡¯s surveince videos!¡± Xu Lei requested a man at the meeting to get the videos. ¡°Okay, I will contact them immediately!¡± said the man, he typed swiftly on theputer keyboard in front of him, the air filled with the sound of him clicking away. Xu Lei gazed at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Professor Lu, the conclusion you gave needs to be verified, is that correct?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er knew that the case was urgent and could not help but say, ¡°Yes, I can help in this regard, but how will such a case involving dual personality be judged in conformity with legal provisions in China?¡± After all, Lu Jia¡¯er was not an expert in criminal psychology, and she did not know much about the standards of trial. ¡°The conviction of crime has nothing to do with whether it is a dual personality. It mainly depends on whether it meets the elements of the conviction, whether there is illegal exclusion cause and the responsibility exclusion cause. In some special cases of sentencing, it will be taken into consideration the circumstances in regard to criterion for imposing penalty.¡± said Zhu Yu. Lu Jia¡¯er heard the words and frowned slightly. Zhu Yu continued to say, ¡°That is to say, in the process of sentencing, they will use the judicial forensics to determine the mental state of the person when theymitted the crime. If the patient does have a personality split and was in the generalization stage of consciousness when the crime was beingmitted, then the person will be exempt from criminal responsibility. If it is only a double personality disorder, it does not constitute a reference condition for sentencing, and the person should be fully criminally responsible.¡± ¡°When the crime was beingmitted in the generalization stage of consciousness, the person will be exempt from criminal responsibility?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said with doubt. ¡°Yes!¡± Zhu Yu nodded. Xu Lei looked at Lu Jia¡¯er, who was absorbed in thought and said, ¡°Professor Lu, you won¡¯t define this case as a mental illness case, will you?¡± ¡°Deputy Captain Xu, the nature of the case must be determined by the police. As for the criminal suspect¡¯s mental state, I can provide some psychological knowledge, which might be helpful to the investigation.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°Zhu Yu, what is your opinion?¡± Xu Lei asked. Zhu Yu looked down at the doubts pointed out by Lu Jia¡¯er. Then he looked up, ¡°Given some doubts on the psychological profile, what Professor Lu has suggested is also likely to happen.¡± As Xu Lei heard the words, he requested, ¡°Then we will follow the advice of Professor Lu and put together a psychiatric evaluation of Yu Fei!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Zhu Yu answered. Chapter 84 - You Have The Right To Remain Silent!

Chapter 84: You Have The Right To Remain Silent!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions In the afternoon, Lu Jia¡¯er, Zhu Yu and two criminal police officers came to the detention center again. The criminal police officers checked the switch of identity between Yu Fang and Yu Fei. After interrogation, the two confessed everything. Yu Fei was taken for psychiatric evaluation, while Lu Jia¡¯er and Zhu Yu talked with Yu Fang again. Yu Fang¡¯s fixed her eyes on Lu Jia¡¯er. After her identity had been seen through by Lu Jia¡¯er, her inner defense had copsed, and Lu Jia¡¯er gazed at her indifferently. Zhu Yu, who sat on the side, saw this and said softly, ¡°Yu Fang, I hope you can cooperate well. This is very important for your sister¡¯s case!¡± You are all hypocritical and deceitful liars! ¡°Yu Fang red at Lu Jia¡¯er hatefully and said. When Zhu Yu wanted to speak again, Lu Jia¡¯er stopped her and slowly said, ¡°Yu Fang, have you seen your sister¡¯s second personality?¡± After hearing this, Yu Fang was dumbfounded, but quickly returned to normal, ¡°I... I don¡¯t know what you were talking about?¡± ¡°A psychiatric evaluation will be made of your sister, who is now on the way, and your testimony will y a key role in her judgment!¡± Zhu Yu said. ¡°I don¡¯t know what you were talking about?¡± Yu Fang blinked, without looking at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°You have seen it, haven¡¯t you?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked in a calm tone. Yu Fang bowed his head and did not say anything. Zhu Yu then asked, ¡°At the time of the incident, was your sister¡¯s mental status abnormal?¡± Yu Fang was still silent. Zhu Yu saw this and nced at Lu Jia¡¯er next to him. So the two kept silent along with her. After a few minutes, Zhu Yu said, ¡°This is very important for the judgment of your sister, Yu Fei!¡± Yu Fang slowly raised her head and looked at Lu Jia¡¯er and Zhu Yu on the opposite side. ¡°I don¡¯t believe what you have said!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked into her eyes. ¡°You have the right to remain silent!¡± Yu Fang looked at Lu Jia¡¯er, and her heart surged with a cacophony of emotions. She was even scared. She felt she was transparent and seen through by her, which she didn¡¯t like, but the woman¡¯s eyes gave people a sense of trust. Finally, Yu Fang finally admitted. ¡°I have seen it!¡± Lu Jiaer and Zhu Yu looked at her, and then Zhu Yu said, ¡°Can you talk about it specifically?¡± ¡°My sister was very obedient and very kind. She didn¡¯t even dare to kill fish, but on that day she saved me and stabbed the demon!¡± Yu Fang said, with her eyes brimming with tears. ¡°Did her second personality emerge that day?¡± Zhu Yu asked. ¡°Yes, on that day.... she was different from the usual. She held a knife... and stabbed the demon fiercely, again and again. I felt like I was seeing her for the first time.¡± Yu Fang reached out and touched her eyes, then said with herment, ¡°Dr. Lu, Dr. Zhu, my sister did it in order to save me, she is very kind, it was the demon... who caused it. He raped me and I decided to hide it, which led to him raping my sister again. I was too weak and too ipetent. I didn¡¯t dare to call the police. I should be responsible for the consequences. I¡¯m indebted to my sister. It was my fault!¡± Yu Fang burst into tears and med herself. Lu Jia¡¯er saw this and took a pack of tissues from her bag and took one piece out and handed it to her. Chapter 85 - The Law Is Fair!

Chapter 85: The Law Is Fair!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Yu Fang¡¯s seized the tissue and held her face in her hand and sobbed. The scene was distressing. But distress and sympathy were useless. ¡°What is Yu Fei¡¯s second personality like?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er continued. Yu Fang sniffed, and reached out to wipe the tears from her face. After a few seconds, she said, ¡°It waspletely different from my sister¡¯s usual behavior. It was like another person entered her body that day, she was very dark, very powerful, and very brave.¡± ¡°How long did itst?¡± Zhu Yu asked. ¡°About three or four hours!¡± Yu Fang once again reached out and wiped the tears from her eyes. ¡°Was the body dismembered within this time?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Yu Fang and asked. Yu Fang nodded silently. ¡°Did you ever try to stop her at any point in time?¡± Zhu Yu then asked. Yu Fang sniffed. ¡°After the demon was killed, I froze in fear. I watched my sister fetch a kitchen knife from the kitchen and cut the hands and feet off the demon. I held her with my arms and tried to stop her, but she pushed me aside, and pointed at my nose while saying that I was a weak coward!¡± ¡°The body was also discarded within this time?¡± Zhu Yu then asked. ¡°Yes!¡± Yu Fang nodded. ¡°You were following her!¡± Zhu Yu asked. ¡°Yes!¡± Yu Fang confessed. ¡°Besides the day of the incident, did you see any hints of her second personality at any point before this?¡± Zhu Yu gazed at Yu Fang, ¡°No!¡± Yu Fang shook her head and whispered. ¡°What about afterward?¡± Zhu Yu asked. ¡°I have seen it once!¡± Yu Fang paused for a few seconds. ¡°Where? What was she like?¡± ¡°After that time, the day before we were arrested, I advised her to surrender herself, and the other her appeared!¡± Yu Fang said as she lowered her head. Lu Jia¡¯er sized her up and Zhu Yu continued. ¡°What did she do?¡± ¡°She pped me and called me a coward again!¡± Yu Fang still looked down at the cold handcuffs around her hands. ¡°Did you counterattack?¡± Zhu Yu looked at her. ¡°No! I just kept trying to persuade her! She pointed at my nose and called me names. I held her in my arms while I cried and tried to persuade her, afterward she gradually recovered.¡± Yu Fang shook her head. After Zhu Yu had asked those questions, she nced sideways at Lu Jia¡¯er, who nodded slightly. ¡°Yu Fang, thank you for your cooperation. We will check with your sister based on your testimony!¡± Zhu Yu continued. ¡°I hope you can save my sister! She is also a victim!¡± Yu Fang looked at Lu Jia¡¯er and across at Zhu Yu with reddened eyes. ¡°Thew is fair!¡± Zhu Yu replied. Afterward Yu Fang was taken out by a prison guard. Lu Jia¡¯er quietly watched her disappear behind the door thoughtfully and then Zhu Yu, who was next to her said, ¡°Professor Lu!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er recovered from preupation with her thoughts and nced at Zhu Yu. She then stood up and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Out of the conversation room, Zhu Yu asked Lu Jiaer, ¡°What do you think of Yu Fang¡¯s testimony, Professor Lu?¡± ¡°This time she didn¡¯t lie!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°But when she talked about the second personality of Yu Fei, her expression was abnormal!¡± said Zhu Yu. Chapter 86 - It Turned Out To Be Her!

Chapter 86: It Turned Out To Be Her!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er nodded slightly. As a psychological profiler, Zhu Yu knew her trade very well. She was a keen and sensitive observer. But this case was special. ¡°Has she concealed something else?¡± Zhu Yu guessed. ¡°She has a strong sense of self-me and guilt in her heart!¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er coolly as she paused for a moment. ¡°Yes, with her identity corrected, her movements and expressions fully revealed her heart!¡± Zhu Yu said while walking. ¡°This case should be drawing to an end!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°We owe our gratitude to you for the help, Professor Lu!¡± Zhu Yu nced sideways at Lu Jia¡¯er with admiration in her eyes. Zhu Yu resisted the idea when the bureau sought assistance from Lu Jia¡¯er previously, because it was an indirect insult to her level ofpetence. However, when Lu Jia¡¯er had discovered that the twin sisters had in fact interchanged their identities, Zhu Yu admired this legendary psychology genius from the bottom of her heart. It takes tolerance and extraordinary wonder for a woman to admire another. Lu Jia¡¯er heard Zhu Yu¡¯s inner ovepping voice and she kept her face calm. She continued moving forward thoughtfully. Out of the detention center, it was dark. As a result, Zhu Yu sent an invitation. ¡°Professor Lu, are you free tonight? I would like to treat you to a meal, and learn from you in private!¡± Faced with Zhu Yu¡¯s invitation, Lu Jia¡¯er looked at the watch around her wrist and said, ¡°Sorry, I have an appointment tonight!¡± ¡°Oh, I will invite you to dinner next time!¡± Zhu Yu smiled. Okay!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled slightly. After getting on the car, Lu Jia¡¯er sent a WeChat message to Jin Xiangdong before she drove away, but on the way, a voice kept echoing in her mind. She made a choice despite hesitating for a moment. Half an hourter, Lu Jia¡¯er parked her car in the underground parking lot of a mall. With yesterday¡¯s qualitative leap in love, her life should no longer be a constant two-point line, with Jin Xiangdong, she could go on a date, have dinner, watch movies or do something else. Before getting out of the car, Lu Jia¡¯er turned on the lights, freshened up her makeup, and eyed herself in the mirror under the somewhat dim lights. She smiled while lifting the corners of her lips. The elevator went up one floor after another until it stopped at the highest floor. When the door opened and as she left the elevator a waiter showed a standard service smile to greet her. This restaurant was the famous revolving restaurant on top of a skyscraper in B City, which could rotate 360 degrees, allowing diners to enjoy the delicious food and the beautiful view of the outdoors. With the waiter leading the way, Lu Jia¡¯er approached the table reserved by Jin Xiangdong. Less than five meters away, Lu Jia¡¯er finally saw that Jin Xiangdong was already seated, and he was so charming in his white shirt, but at the moment he was talking to a woman sitting opposite. The woman was dressed in a white dress with beautiful ck hair. From the back, she seemed familiar. Lu Jiaer slowly walked over. After seeing her, Jin Xiangdong stood up politely, ¡°Professor Lu!¡± He called her Professor Lu instead of Erer! While puzzled, Lu Jiaer couldn¡¯t help but cast her gaze to the woman sitting in the seat. It turned out to be her! Chapter 87 - It Seems To Be Lyrics?

Chapter 87: It Seems To Be Lyrics?

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Yuan Miaomiao looked into Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes for a second, gracefully stood up and smiled at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Professor Lu, I have met you again?¡± ¡°Are the three of us going to have dinner together?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled at her and then asked. ¡°No, I just came here with my parents for dinner, so I took your seat for a moment!¡± Yuan Miaomiao smiled happily and then pointed to the table where her parents were sitting. Lu Jia¡¯er looked in the direction in which she pointed, the senior intellectual couple smiled at them, and Yuan Miaomiao returned the seat to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Brother Xiangdong and Professor Lu, I will leave you two alone!¡± Jin Xiang nodded slightly. After Yuan Miaomiao left, he walked to Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s side and helped her pull out the chair. Lu Jia¡¯er sat down. After Jin Xiangdong was seated, he handed the menu to Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er browsed through the menu and said casually, ¡°You two sure had a good time!¡± ¡°Miaomiao just asked me some questions!¡± Jin Xiang¡¯s exined in an understated manner. On hearing his words, Lu Jia¡¯er moved her gaze from the menu to the face of Jin Xiangdong, but quickly recovered, she replied, ¡°Oh!¡± ¡°Are you jealous?¡± Jin Xiangdong nced at her with meaningful eyes. ¡°Of what?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at the menu and replied. ¡°Your expression has betrayed you!¡± Jin Xiangdong lifted his lips and smiled. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that you were also a psychologist.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nced at Jin Xiangdong and joked. ¡°Set meal A!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said sideways to the waiter who stood by the table as they waited for her to order, while Jin Xiangdong frowned slightly. ¡°Okay, please wait a moment!¡± The waiter left, and Lu Jia¡¯er looked at the face of Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Did she just express her affection for you?¡± ¡°I declined it!¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes gleamed with surprise before he answered frankly. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s lips lifted and she smiled. Yuan Miaomiao¡¯s appearance, family and learning were absolutely impable, most importantly, she was young and lovely. This was a girl that men couldn¡¯t reject. ¡°She is actually pretty good!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°I agree!¡± Jin Xiangdong admitted. Lu Jia¡¯er frowned slightly and looked at him with interest. ¡°If I didn¡¯t chase you, would you ept her?¡± ¡°Time cannot be reversed. This assumption does not hold.¡± Jin Xiangdong gazed at her eyes and pretended to be thinking. ¡°I¡¯d rather time be reversed!¡± stroking her hair, Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s smile grew bigger, and she seemed satisfied with his reply. ¡°Why?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong. ¡°I¡¯d rather I hadn¡¯t met you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and replied. ¡°... ¡± Jin Xiangdong showed a doubtful expression and it seemed that he was amazed at her answer. Lu Jia¡¯er nced at him. Before she spoke, she blushed then paused for a few seconds and she finally said, ¡°Since the day I met you, my heart has no longer been mine!¡± On hearing Lu Jiaer¡¯s confession of love, Jin Xiangdong beamed joyfully. He looked at Lu Jiaer¡¯s shy look with his deep eyes, which gleamed with soft light. ¡°It seems to be lyrics?¡± ¡°Have you heard the song?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s smile froze. ¡°Just my guess!¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s lips slightly lifted. Chapter 88 - Can You Read The Mind?

Chapter 88: Can You Read The Mind?

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions ¡°I¡¯m starving!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er changed the topic as she ceased herughter. Jin Xiangdong, however, kept gazing at her and said with his cold, maically attractive voice, ¡°I have been thinking about one particr matter all day!¡± ¡°About what?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said as she took a sip from the ss on the table. ¡°Kissing you!¡± Jin Xiangdong said as he looked at her gently. Lu Jia¡¯er almost choked on the water, and her face quickly became flushed. Fortunately, the restaurant was dimly lit, concealing her embarrassment at that moment. Jin Xiangdong saw her expression. His smile grew bigger and bigger, like ake into which a stone was cast, causing ripples on its surface. A momentter, a waiter served the set meals the two had ordered. The delightful smell of food made Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s stomach growl again. But Jin Xiangdong took the te from her and thoughtfully cut the steak on the te into small pieces. Lu Jia¡¯er really enjoyed Jin Xiangdong¡¯s considerate actions. She watched his slender fingers holding a knife and fork. She confirmed that he was highly favored by God, and even his hands were fascinating! Jin Xiangdong had finished cutting the steak, and returned the te to her, when he asked casually, ¡°How is the case going so far?¡± ¡°We¡¯re almost to the finish line!¡±Lu Jia¡¯er said as she recovered from her preupation. ¡°Almost? Then it is not over yet?¡± Jin Xiangdong said as he looked at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°The part that I can assist with is over, but because of a big change in development within the case, the date of the judgment may be postponed.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said truthfully. ¡°But your expression suggests that things are still not clear!¡± said Jin Xiangdong. As Lu Jia¡¯er heard his words, she stared at Jin Xiangdong with eyes half open for a few seconds before she said, ¡°Ace, have you read Crime and Punishment?¡± ¡°No!¡± Jin Xiangdong shook his head gently. ¡°How do you define the good and evil of human nature?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had to change her phrasing. ¡°Humans are veryplicated, there is neither absolute good nor absolute evil!¡± Jin Xiangdong expressed his point of view. Lu Jia¡¯er agreed with him. ¡°Yes, human nature is good, human nature is evil or human nature is nothing. They have always been a topic of debate!¡± she sighed and said. Jin Xiangdong looked at her and guessed. ¡°Does the case you¡¯re assisting with makes you inwardly ambivalent?¡± ¡°Ace, can you read minds?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help but ask with a smile, as she heard his question. ¡°Aren¡¯t you the person who can read minds?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Yes, I can indeed read minds!¡± the smile on Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face suddenly froze, but she quickly replied. ¡°Can you tell what I am thinking now?¡± Jin Xiangdong slightly curled his lips. Lu Jia¡¯er gently bit her rosy lips, and looked into his eyes with shyness. Then she saw Jin Xiangdong slightly close his mouth as his Adam¡¯s apple throbbed. ¡°You want to kiss me!¡± replied Lu Jia¡¯er confidently. Heughed in spite of himself. ¡°Am I right?¡± Lu Jiaer replied in a yful tone. ¡°Yes!¡± Jin Xiangdong agreed. Lu Jia¡¯er lowered her head with a shy smile and her appearance was alluring. Then she heard Jin Xiangdong say, ¡°Since you have discovered my thoughts, you should show me what is on your mind!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked up and kept eye contact with him for a few seconds. She had to admit that she really liked the feeling of two hearts closely linked with each other! Chapter 89 - Her Bowels Of Compassion Moved

Chapter 89: Her Bowels Of Compassion Moved

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions In the case of the twin sisters, Yu Fei¡¯s personality split had a direct connection with her own experience. The distorted personality stemmed from her painful life experiences, causing her to develop another personality to kill her stepfather and protect her sister. This led to her descent into an abyss of sin. Her criminal behavior was interpreted as courage and resistance in the eyes of someizens. This distorted cognition was actually a form of evil within human nature. However, her bowels ofpassion moved at this evil. Although Lu Jia¡¯er knew that Jin Xiangdong was talking about the case that she was assisting with, she kept flirting with him. ¡°Did you just say that to encourage me to kiss you?¡± Jin Xiangdong couldn¡¯t help but smile, and his deep eyes gleamed brightly. ¡°If that is your understanding of the situation, yes!¡± ¡°Right here?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and looked at Jin Xiangdong across from her. ¡± I don¡¯t mind, If you want to!¡± Jin Xiangdong said as he smiled. It seemed as though every time she managed to set up a conversational trap, it was her who ended up caught in the trap. Luckily, Lu Jia¡¯er always enjoyed it. Was that the beauty and wonder of love? ¡°But I mind!¡± replied Lu Jia¡¯er shyly. ¡°Then change the ce!¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s smile grew even bigger. On hearing his words, Lu Jia¡¯er bit her lips with shyness and her heart overflowed with sweetness. A melodious piano sound was floating up from the pianist¡¯s fingers, echoing up in the entire restaurant. Under the candlelight, the guests were whispering. They could look out at the beauty of B City from the windows, such as traffic on the streets and crossroads as the lights naturally flowed through the night. ¡°We look forward to your next visit!¡± the waiter returned the card to Jin Xiangdong after the meal. ¡°I will go and say hello!¡± Jin Xiangdong said to Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded, then she watched Jin Xiangdong walk toward the window past several tables. Yuan Miaomiao¡¯s parents seemed to be familiar with Jin Xiangdong, with a smile on their faces, and the two cast a nce at Lu Jia¡¯er in unison. Lu Jia¡¯er politely smiled at them, and after a while, Jin Xiangdong came back. Lu Jia¡¯er stood up, and Jin Xiangdong reached out and held her hand; her palm was enveloped in warmth. However, when they walked to the door, Lu Jia¡¯er turned around and threw a nce at Yuan Miaomiao¡¯s parents. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked when he saw her behavior. ¡°Nothing.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er turned back and smiled slightly. Jin Xiangdong took her by hand to the sightseeing elevator. Only the two of them were there in the elevator. Lu Jia¡¯er contemted the night scene outside thoughtfully. Jin Xiangdong held her hand in his big hand and ced a strong arm around her waist. Lu Jia¡¯er looked up at him and saw him smile with his mouth slightly open, but then he lowered his head. It was so gentle and so desirous. It seemed to be as tender and sweet as water. It seemed as though he had nned this kiss for a long time. A soft touch between their lips seemed to have magical power, which was addictively captivating. Her delicate and soft body was pressed against his strong chest, and the breathing out of her mouth was greedily swallowed up by him. Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help but reach her hands out to slide them up on his strong back. She looked up and let him lead the kiss, enjoying the sweet moment between the couple. The transparent sightseeing elevator was going down one floor after another. A beautiful couple, embracing and kissing each other. The scene was as dreamy as one in a movie that nobody dared to interrupt. Chapter 90 - Have You Predicted The Consequences? Chapter 90: Have You Predicted The Consequences? Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions After a while, Jin Xiangdong slightly removed his lips, and the two exchanged a breath of air. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at him with half-shut eyes. His eyshes were like a butterfly gently pping its wings. He smiled softly with deep eyes, which was truly seductive. Seeing Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s cheeks blush like blooming roses, he couldn¡¯t resist his excitement and kissed her again with his lips covering hers. As they kept caressing each other, Lu Jia¡¯er became a little breathless. With a ring, the elevator door slowly opened and the passers-by standing at the door saw the scene inside and they couldn¡¯t help but pause their steps. Then Lu Jia¡¯er heard a cough. She recovered from the caress and pushed Jin Xiangdong. It was only then that Jin Xiangdong let go of her. Lu Jia¡¯er quickly turned around. Had it not been for Jin Xiangdong¡¯s quick reaction to guard her with his hands, her head would have definitely hit the ss directly. Next, Lu Jia¡¯er stood still and fixed her eyes on the window with a blushing look. Jin Xiangdong, who was standing beside her, slightly raised his lips, because her shy appearance was so cute in his eyes. In Massachusetts, United States of America. In the city of Cambridge, a new day started. In the dining room of a single family two-story vi, Jin Shengping sat at the head of the table while eating a Chinese breakfast. After a while, Jin Xiann, wearing a pair of ck trousers and a white shirt, which gave him a capable and vigorous appearance, came down from upstairs. She pulled out a chair and said, ¡°Dad, good morning!¡± the voice was hoarse and exhausted. Jin Shengping nced at her and asked softly, ¡°What time did you returnst night?¡± ¡°At one o¡¯clock!¡± Jin Xiann said and picked up the chopsticks on the table. Jin Shengping stopped talking and Jin Xiann also silently ate her breakfast. The atmosphere seemed a bit cold but thest time Jin Xiangdong had breakfast with his very busy daughter was three months ago. Jin Xiann quickly finished her breakfast, took a tissue, and wiped her mouth as she said, ¡°I have a seminar at 10 am. I have to go first!¡± ¡°There is a bag in the refrigerator that your aunt Li Lin has made for you!¡± said Jin Shengping. ¡°What¡¯s in it?¡± asked Jin Xiann. ¡°Something you love to eat!¡± replied Jin Shengping. ¡°I will have a business trip after the meeting. I will leave it here!¡± Jin Xiann said and picked up her bag. Jin Shengping nced at her and said nothing. But humanity had a contradictory nature. Parents expect children to grow up when they are young, but when they really grow up and rarely have time to spend with parents, parents will look back on the past with sadness. ¡°Xiangdong is in love!¡± Jin Shengping suddenly said while Jin Xiann walked to the hallway. ¡°What did you say?¡± Jin Xiann paused for a few seconds before she turned around. ¡°Xiangdong is in love!¡± Jin Shengping repeated. ¡°When did this happen?¡± Jin Xiann strode back to the table and looked at Jin Shengping. ¡°Recently!¡± Jin Shengping replied. On hearing his words Jin Xiann¡¯s expression becameplicated. She gazed at the calm face of Jin Shengping, her mind full of doubts and asked, ¡°And you¡¯re allowing it?¡± ¡°I have no objection!¡± Jin Shengping replied coolly. As Jin Xiann heard his reply, she seemed to get nervous and angry. ¡°Dad, you... ¡± When she paused, put her hands on the table and looked into the eyes of Jin Shengping. ¡°Have you truly considered the consequences?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll let nature take its course!¡± Jin Shengping was very calm, especially whenpared with Jin Xiann, who was restless. Chapter 91 - A Hidden Secret? Chapter 91: A Hidden Secret? Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions She was speechless and stared at Jin Shengping with aplicated expression in her eyes. ¡°Let nature take its course?¡± ¡°It is hard for Xiangdong to go as far as he has today. If you don¡¯t want to lose him, don¡¯t interfere!¡± Jin Shengping remained calm, although Jin Xiann was angry. On hearing his remarks, Jin Xiann clenched her fists angrily and tried to restrain herself. Then she nced at him again before she picked up her bag and mmed the door as she left. Looking through the windows, Jin Shengping watched Jin Xiann drive away, and his expression became gloomy. After a while, he picked up the telephone on the table and called his secretary, Xiao Dong. ¡°Arrange a visit to the research center today!¡± After putting down the phone, Jin Shengping slowly stood up and cleaned the dishes on the table. In B City, the night was captivating under the streetlights glow. Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er were walking on the boardwalk by a river hand in hand. The moon passed through a light veil of thin clouds, illuminating the surface of the river with minor ripples giving a colorful reflection. The walk was proposed by Lu Jia¡¯er because she did not want to leave Jin Xiangdong¡¯s side so soon. At this moment, the cell phone in Jin Xiangdong¡¯s pocket rang, so he had to release Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s hand. When he took out the mobile phone and saw the number, he slightly raised his lips. He answered the phone, ¡°Ms. Sexy, good morning!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve heard that you have someone you like?¡± Jin Xiann went straight to the point and asked directly. On hearing the words, Jin Xiangdong nced at Lu Jia¡¯er by his side, and said, ¡°Yes!¡± After Jin Xiann, who was driving, heard his words she seemed grumpy. After a few seconds, she continued. ¡°I wonder if I should say congrattions to you, or stop you!¡± ¡°Are you back home?¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes gleamed. ¡°I have juste out of his house!¡± Jin Xiann replied. ¡°Are you angry?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Yes, I am very angry!¡± Jin Xiann expressed her true feelings very straightforwardly. ¡°Being angry will speed up the aging of a woman!¡±Jin Xiangdong looked at the front and and said in a low voice. ¡°I don¡¯t want to talk about it anymore! I¡¯m hanging up!¡± Jin Xiann ended the phone call. A beep came in his ear after she hung up the phone. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s expression was mischievous, and then he put back his phone back into his pocket. While Jin Xiangdong was speaking on the phone, Lu Jia¡¯er, who was walking silently by his side, looked sideways at him without asking anything, she simply walked forward quietly. ¡°Aren¡¯t you curious about who i was talking with on the phone?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong. ¡°It was your sister!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. Jin Xiangdong looked sideways at her, and Lu Jia¡¯er continued. ¡°Does she not get along with Mr. Jin?¡± ¡°You have a keen ear!¡± Jin Xiangdong said, biting his lips. ¡°It has little to do with hearing. I guessed at it based on your expression and tone! The conflict may still be rted to my appearance.¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er, who looked at Jin Xiangdong, seeming to seek his confirmation. ¡°It is rted to you!¡± Jin Xiangdong agreed. ¡°Does your sister oppose?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°This is about my personal feelings, and her opposition has no effect!¡± Jin Xiangdong replied coolly. Lu Jia¡¯er gazed at Jin Xiangdong. His eyes were reassured and determined, which was a relief to her. ¡°Does your family seem to have a hidden secret?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er went on to say. Chapter 92 - Explanation Is Concealment! Chapter 92: Exnation Is Concealment! Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Hearing that sentence, Jin Xiangdong stopped and gazed at Lu Jia¡¯er. Relief showed on his face instead of nervousness. Then he said, ¡°There is indeed a secret, which is to be uncovered by you!¡± ¡°Really?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er eyes gleamed with astonishment. ¡°What do you think?¡± Jin Xiangdong slightly curled his lips. Lu Jia¡¯er also smiled, then she said, ¡°Whether or not it is true, the only thing I want to do now is to interpret your mind!¡± ¡°Interpret my mind?¡± Jin Xiangdong repeated the words, and then said in earnest, ¡°I¡¯d prefer if you interpret my body instead of my mind!¡± It seemed that Jin Xiangdong was the only person who could say such honeyed words with such a serious expression. Lu Jia¡¯er surrendered, her face was reddish. She beat around the bush. ¡°So, I have conquered you now?¡± ¡°The way ahead is long and without an ending!¡± Jin Xiangdong said as he shook his head. ¡°Well, high and low I¡¯ll search with my unbending will!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had the urge to p him, but she still gave a neat and orderly reply. Jin Xiangdong smiled and gazed at her, then he gently took her hand. The two continued walking forward. They cast long shadows on the road under the moonlight, with a hint of sweetness following them the whole way. Half a monthter, an evaluation of Yu Fei¡¯s mental state had been made and through verification by multiple parties, it was proved that she did have a split personality. On the day when the verdict was announced, Lu Jia¡¯er did not go to the court and learned the final judgment through social tforms. Yu Fei was unable to control her own behavior at the time of the incident and killed her stepfather. She took the corresponding criminal responsibility for this. However, due to the defense of mental illness used in court, she was given a light punishment and requiredpulsory treatment. His sister Yu Fang was released in court. The case of the twins killing their stepfather had came to a conclusion, but Xu Lei, who was sitting in the office of the provincial public security department, watched the video of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s conversations with Yu Fang over and over again, and he became more and more doubtful. There was a knock on the door, and Xu Lei looked up and saw Zhu Yuing in. ¡°Captain Xu, it¡¯s time to get off work!¡± ¡°I see!¡± Xu Lei replied concisely. ¡°Captain Xu, don¡¯t forget that you have an appointment for dinner with Professor Lu tonight!¡± Zhu Yu said, without leaving. Xu Lei then remembered that he had invited Lu Jia¡¯er for dinner. He turned theputer off with a click, then he stood up and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± The two went to the elevator together. Xu Lei walked very fast, so Zhu Yu could only trot after him. In the elevator, Zhu Yu said to Xu Lei, ¡°The mianzi of Professor Lu is big!¡± ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± Xu Lei nced at Zhu Yu. ¡°Your fast pace exins itself, Captain Xu!¡± Zhu Yu smiled and said. ¡°The speed of my walk has always been like this!¡± Xu Lei replied. ¡°Captain Xu, exnation is a sign of deflection!¡±Zhu Yu smiled meaningfully. ¡°Zhu Yu, your guts have apparently been growing recently!¡± Xu Lei looked sideways at Zhu Yu. ¡°Captain Xu, my guts have always been big. You don¡¯t know it, do you!¡± Zhu Yu replied daringly. ¡°Now I know!¡± Xu Lei looked straight ahead. Zhu Yu had more contact with Xu Lei because of this case, so the two of them were familiar with each other privately. However, Xu Lei, who used to be a special soldier, had a keen eye, knowing well that this girl had some affection towards him. Chapter 93 - What A Clever Move By Director He! Chapter 93: What A Clever Move By Director He! Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions In a vegetarian restaurant located within B City. When Lu Jia¡¯er pushed the door open she saw Zhu Yu waiting in the room. While entering, Lu Jia¡¯er apologized. ¡°I am sorry for having kept you waiting. I got caught in a traffic jam on the way!¡± ¡°Professor Lu, we have only just arrived!¡± Zhu Yu stood up gracefully and greeted Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Where is Captain Xu?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked as she had not seen Xu Lei. ¡°He went to the bathroom!¡± Zhu Yu said just as Xu Lei just pushed the door open and entered. ¡°Professor Lu, here you are!¡± Xu Lei saw Lu Jia¡¯er and his eyes gleamed with wonder. Lu Jia¡¯er turned around and looked at Xu Lei, who was tall and spirited, she couldn¡¯t help but smile slightly at him. He was particrly manly in a police uniform. He must have been dashing and valiant in his military uniform. ¡°Have a seat, please!¡± Xu Lei greeted Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er put down the bag in her hand and sat between Xu Lei and Zhu Yu. She usually did not engage in many social activities, but she had been called twice by Director Li, who had asked Xu Lei to thank her on his behalf for her assistance in resolving the case involving the twin sisters. Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t reject the invitation so she agreed reluctantly. Xu Lei expressed his gratitude again. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled slightly and said, ¡°Captain Xu, I will feel as though I am being treated as a stranger if you thank me again!¡± ¡°Professor Lu, you are also one of us. I will stop being polite to you!¡± Xu Lei smiled and did away with formalities. He actually didn¡¯t like the formalities adopted by officialdom, either. He had been a soldier for more than ten years and liked the simple and neat style of doing things. On hearing his words, Lu Jia¡¯er sensed that Xu Lei had invited her to dinner with a mission. She couldn¡¯t help but raise her eyebrows. ¡°One of you? Captain Xu, you are setting up bait, aren¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Professor Lu, you¡¯re so smart. It¡¯s not a bait or trap.We want to officially hire you as the chief psychologist of the bureau!¡± Xu Lei exined the assignment Director Li had given him frankly. ¡°It¡¯s indeed bait for me to rise to!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said with a sigh. Director He, an old fox, had asked her to assist in this case with another purpose. Xu Lei gazed at Lu Jia¡¯er. Zhu Yu followed suit. ¡°I was not talking about you!¡± exined Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°You were talking about Director He!¡± Xu Lei replied. ¡°How do you know?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er slightly blinked. ¡°Director He informed me!¡± Xu Lei confessed honestly. ¡°In fact, this time the bureau leadership have appointed me as a host to invite you to dinner, in order to entice you into epting the offer with a handsome man!¡± Zhu Yu, who was sitting beside them, had just taken a sip of juice instantly choked. Xu Lei and Lu Jiaer instantly focused their attention on her, and Lu Jia¡¯er quickly handed several pieces of facial tissues to her. Zhu Yu wiped her mouth and said, ¡°Sorry, please continue your talk!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nced at Xu Lei, she couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. ¡°A handsome man? What a clever move by Director He!¡± ¡°Professor Lu, what do you think of it?¡± Xu Lei showed a smile on his masculine face. ¡°Do you mean the handsome man or the job offer?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and asked. ¡°Both!¡± Xu Lei smiled and looked at Lu Jia¡¯er. Xu Lei was as straightforward as Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er promptly said, ¡°I am very honored to have received this offer, but my energy is limited and I might be unable to shoulder this responsibility. By the way, I already have a boyfriend!¡± Chapter 94 - You Are My Idol!

Chapter 94: You Are My Idol!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions When Xu Lei had heard her reply, he pped and said with a smile, ¡°Well, n Handsome Man is a failure!¡± ¡°Technically, it was not a failure.You¡¯re an impressively stylish man, Captain Xu!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said as she smiled. ¡°I agree with Professor Lu. Captain Xu, you are really not a handsome man, but definitely a stylish man!¡± cut in Zhu Yu. ¡°n Handsome man is actually a joke. But Director Li and Director He are very eager to have you as the chief consultant of psychology in the provincial bureau.¡± Xu Lei smiled and said. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and looked at Xu Lei. Jokes have their grain of seriousness. Moreover, Lu Jia¡¯er could hear the inner voices of others, so she was very clear about what was on Xu Lei¡¯s mind. ¡°In fact, even if I don¡¯t ept the title of Chief Consultant, as long as there is a case that requires my participation, I will do my best to help.¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Professor Lu, you are really indifferent to fame and fortune!¡± Xu Lei nced at Lu Jia¡¯er and said. ¡°I might have an undeserved reputation!¡± replied Lu Jia¡¯er humbly. ¡°Professor Lu, you totally live up to your name! I have been reading your theses recently. You are bing my idol! No, you are my idol!¡± Zhu Yu immediately refuted Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s words. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and said, ¡°To be frank, I am susceptible to ttery. I may end up taking your ttery seriously!¡± Xu Lei and Zhu Yu were amused by Lu Jia¡¯er. Xu Lei had a better impression of Lu Jia¡¯er, but he had a gut feeling that she was hiding something. After dinner, Xu Lei went to pay the bill, while Zhu Yu and Lu Jia¡¯er waited for him at the door. Zhu Yu nced at Lu Jia¡¯er, seemingly having something to say, but she kept silent. Lu Jia¡¯er saw this and said, ¡°Tell him directly if you like him!¡± Zhu Yu was shocked and stuttered, ¡°Lu... Professor Lu, what did you say?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled at her. ¡°You like Captain Xu!¡± ¡°Is... Is it so obvious?¡± Zhu Yu¡¯s cheeks quickly blushed. ¡°While you may have tried to cover it up thoroughly, it is hard to cover up your real feelings all the time!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and said. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s hard!¡± Zhu Yu silently nodded. Sometimes she couldn¡¯t even control herself. In order to see him, she got up early every day, and was neverte for work. She also never got off work early. From time to time, she would stop by his office and peek at him. She was overwhelmed by this feeling, but she also felt happy. ¡°But before you tell him, try to fix his psychological trauma!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°But he keeps avoiding me!¡± Zhu Yuyi paused for a few seconds, then she nodded again. ¡°Letting him continue like this will only make it worse!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Xu Lei who wasing toward them and said to Zhu Yu coolly. ¡°Thank you for reminding me, Professor Lu. I will give it a try!¡± Zhu Yu gave a nce at Lu Jia¡¯er and her eyes were full of admiration and gratitude. At the moment, Xu Lei went to them and nced at the two of them, ¡°Were you talking about me?¡± ¡°No, I told Professor Lu that Yu Fang wanted to thank her personally!¡± Zhu Yu quickly changed the subject of conversation. ¡°She doesn¡¯t have to thank me. Yet I can meet her sometime!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered. ¡°Then I will give her a reply tomorrow!¡± said Zhu Yu. The conversation between the two had no holes, so Xu Lei bought it. Chapter 95 - Let Her Go For The Moment!

Chapter 95: Let Her Go For The Moment!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions It was almost 10 o¡¯clock. As soon as Lu Jia¡¯er returned home, Amy came out to greet her. Over time Lu Jia¡¯er felt that it was really wonderful to have Amy, every time she experienced similiar situations. Amy had added a new warmth to the home. Just as the slogan goes, it is not dark when you get home anymore, he or she is waiting for you. ¡°Did Su Han go out?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked Amy when she saw that Su Han¡¯s room was not lit. ¡°Yes, she says that this beauty has a date!¡± Amy replied. ¡°This beauty has a date!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes became meaningful. ¡°Professor Lu, have you just had a date?¡± Amy blinked at Lu Jia¡¯er and asked. ¡°No, I have freed the pigeon for someone today!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°Free the pigeon? It¡¯s so romantic!¡± Amy couldn¡¯t help but praise. Although AI is very powerful, it does not have a human mindset. There will be inevitably some bugs in the phrases it uses. Lu Jia¡¯er reached out and touched Amy, as she said with a smile, ¡°Go prepare water for my bath!¡± ¡°Yes, ma¡¯am!¡± Amy turned round and ran toward the bathroom. After afortable bath, Lu Jia¡¯er dried her hair with a blow dryer and came out in a bathrobe just as Su Han came back. Lu Jia¡¯er could tell from her expression that the date this evening was not very pleasant even without listening to her inner voice. ¡°Amy, give me a ss of ice water!¡± Su Han yelled instantly as she put down her bag. Amy immediately went to the kitchen to pour ice water for Su Han. ¡°Who was it that made you so resentful after a date!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nced at her and said. ¡°I am more than resentful. I want to kill someone!¡± Su Han gnashed her teeth and said. Amy, holding a ss of water, walked over and said to Su Han, ¡°Killing! Killing people is illegal!¡± ¡°Amy is right. Killing people is illegal!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and said. Su Han pouted, then took the ss of ice water in the hands of Amy, and gulped down more than half the amount of ice water. ¡°Have you been sexually harassed?¡± asked Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Yes, she almost got her way!¡± Su Han put down the ss and gnashed her teeth again. ¡°Got her way? This is not good!¡± Amy said as it blinked at Su Han. ¡°A woman?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. Anyway, she had no secrets in front of Lu Jia¡¯er. Su Han could only nod in despair, ¡°I thought of her as my friend, but she wanted to screw me!¡± ¡°You should have called the police!¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Given that she used to help me in publication and publicity, I will let her get away with it for the time being!¡± Su Han said reluctantly. ¡°Amy says that you have a date. I thought you were dating a man!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°There is no man I can date! By the way, you said that Jason has a good impression on me, but is there a bug!¡± Su Han picked on Lu Jia¡¯er about the issue. ¡°Not very likely. But he has been very busy recently!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er understated. Su Han pouted sadly, and then acted like a spoiled child to Amy, ¡°Amy, I needfort. I need a hug!¡± Amy blinked for a few times, and then it went before Su Han. ¡°Giving you a hug of love!¡± After the hug, Su Han let go of Amy and tried to get a hug from Lu Jia¡¯er. Unfortunately, she was rejected by Lu Jia¡¯er, who had an obsession with cleanliness. ¡°Go take a bath first!¡± Su Han saw this, she could only continue holding Amy next to her as sheined to Lu Jia¡¯er, ¡°What a cold-blooded soul!¡± Chapter 96 - May The Kind Be Blessed With Life-long Peace!

Chapter 96: May The Kind Be Blessed With Life-long Peace!

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions In the research and developmentboratory of the BUA Building. A new product was being tested. Jason, Li Zheng and Professor Li were watching on the spot. Lu Jia¡¯er was also here. This was her first time participating in the AI product test. She was still ayman, but it was also her first foray into this field. The new product was a project to diagnose and screen cancer using AI. Cancer is one of the most prolific problems and has not been ovee in the field of medicine. There were three or four scientific and technical teams at home and abroad involved in simr projects that used AI in cancer research. Through years of cooperation with the domestic medical service system and continuous improvement of visualization and increased demand-based information, BUA has built an AI intelligent mobile tform. This AI intelligent mobile tform is like an expert system that not only enables medical diagnosis of images, but also conduct quantitative analysis on its own and then performs parallelparison of important features and arge number of screenings. The maturity of this technology can improve efficiency in diagnosis and treatment of cancer, and also can guide people to live a healthier life with this intelligent tform. Every time the project was tested, Jason would pray in his heart for perfect results, without any bugs. But every time his wish went unfulfilled, mostly because they were here to fix bugs. But today¡¯s test went exceptionally smoothly. ¡°Yes! Perfect!¡± Jason was particrly excited and openly showed his joy, giving high-fives to Li Zheng and Dr. Zheng in celebration. When it came to Lu Jia¡¯er, Jason smiled and said, ¡°I know why the test has been so smooth today!¡± Everyone focused their eyes on Lu Jia¡¯er as Jason continued. ¡°Because Professor Lu has made a contribution to the project!¡± Since Jason had seen fit to give her credit, Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help but smile, ¡°I don¡¯t deserve all the credit. It¡¯s a product of many years of your hard work!¡± ¡°But your participation brings us good luck! You are definitely our Fortuna 1 !¡± Jason smiled and said. ¡°I agree with Jason!¡± Li Zheng said. ¡°It feels good to get something for doing nothing!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and said. Everyone burst intoughter When the test was over, Jason returned to the office and immediately reported the results to Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Thank you for the hard work!¡± Jin Xiangdong expressed his satisfaction with the report. ¡°A thank you for the hard work is not enough. Even if I ept it, my buddies on the team would not agree!¡± Jason tried to verbally wrestle some benefits from Jin Xiangdong. ¡°After the officialunch, I will fulfill everyone¡¯s request!¡± replied Jin Xiangdong. ¡°A promise is a promise!¡± Jason said joyfully. ¡°The system for cancer diagnosis and screening is now a sess, but we have to speed up the progress on the facial recognition system!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°Bro, can¡¯t you give me a break, before you push for it?¡± Jason protested. ¡°You go and pick a ce where we can have a rxing weekend!¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled. ¡°Team Building?¡± Jason asked. ¡°Vacation! Five days!¡± said Jin Xiangdong. ¡°May the emperor be blessed with life-long peace!¡± Jason said with a grin. Jin Xiangdong slightly curled his lips. He attached great importance to all the members of thepany. There were as many bonuses as benefits. Of course, the requirement for this job was to constantly innovate and pursue excellence. Chapter 97 - Do You Have Family Members Available?

Chapter 97: Do You Have Family Members Avable?

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions However, before leaving the office, Jason did not forget to ask, ¡°Can I take family members on thepany vacation?¡± Sitting in his chair, Jin Xiangdong nced at him and said jokingly, ¡± Do you have family members avable?¡± When Jason heard the yful remark, he immediately retorted, ¡°Even if I don¡¯t, other colleagues do! Besides, I can go with my parents!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t object to you going with your parents!¡± Jin Xiangdong replied with a smile. Jason knew that Jin Xiangdong was deliberately provoking him, so he countered with a strike of his own. ¡°I will surely bring my parents!¡± ¡°Everyone is allowed to have their family with them!¡± Jin Xiangdong curled his lips. Jason received the instructions and when he exited Jin Xiangdong¡¯s office he instantly yelled, ¡°May I have your attention, please! I have good news to announce!¡± Everyone focused their attention on Jason. Jason, who liked to be the center of attention, went on to say, ¡°Because the product test was smooth this morning, Ace has approved a five-day holiday in which you are allowed to take family members! The resort is to be decided by tomorrow!¡± There was a round of apuse, but these people were all efficient. They managed to decide on the resort before lunch break. Because the vacation was only five days they didn¡¯t want to waste too much time on the ne therefore somewhere within Southeast Asia would be the obvious first choice. Finally they chose the Phi Phi Inds in Thand. At noon, while everyone was enjoying their meal Li Zheng asked, ¡°Ace, are youing with us?¡± ¡°I have not decided yet!¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. ¡°Then you can stay here at thepany!¡± After Li Zheng listened, he could not help but grin. Everyone exploded intoughter, including Lu Jia¡¯er, she nced at Jin Xiangdong. Although his personality and appearance was detached and aloof, the team he led was lively and full of energy. Jason saw this and couldn¡¯t help but cut in. ¡°This is not something we have to worry about. As long as Professor Lu goes, you know who wille even without invitation!¡± On hearing his words, everyone said in chorus, ¡°I see!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s cheeks blushed red as she had heard them. Although the rtionship between the two was not openly disclosed, it was no secret in the R&D team. After lunch, Lu Jia¡¯er had to run an errand. Perhaps the two were in sync or Jin Xiangdong created an opportunity but the two of them ended up taking the elevator to the underground parking lot together. ¡°Where are you going?¡± came the low sound of Jin Xiangdong¡¯s voice greeted Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s ears. ¡°I am heading out to see the persons concerned in a case that I have offered my assistance to!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said frankly. ¡°Be careful¡± said Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er looked sideways at him and she felt warmth well up from the bottom of her heart. Then she said, ¡°Ace, can I take what they said during lunch seriously?¡± ¡°What did they say?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong. ¡°As long as I go, you wille without invitation!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gazed at him, her eyes gleaming with yfulness. ¡°I will definitelye, as your family!¡± replied Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er was more than happy, she was very satisfied with his answer, so she replied straightforwardly, ¡°My family, you go back and prepare well in the next few days. I will take you abroad to enjoy delicious food and wonderful wine over the weekend!¡± ¡°Since I¡¯m your family, don¡¯t forget to reserve a family suite!¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s lips lifted. Chapter 98 - Too Many Cunning Tricks

Chapter 98: Too Many Cunning Tricks

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er was once again defeated during this round against him, she was embarrassed. She deserved to be a pioneer in the field of setting up conversation traps for herself. Faced with such flirtatious words, if she refused, she would be taken as unreasonable. If she agreed, she would be taken as frivolous. So Lu Jia¡¯er could only say, ¡°I am not sure if I can go.¡± Jin Xiangdong had seen her shyness and embarrassment in her expression, but he remained aggressive. ¡°Didn¡¯t you just promise to take me abroad to enjoy delicious food and wonderful wine?¡± ¡°I have an urgent academic paper to prepare for publication and I have to arrange all the materials for the academic research project. I can¡¯t finish either of these in a few days. It¡¯s likely that my vacation will be ruined!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s words in reality were not an excuse. Although university professors on summer vacation didn¡¯t have lectures to give and they were free to spend their time as they pleased; but this summer, she was definitely more busy than ever. The publication of academic papers was not only a summary of her own academic research results, but also an evaluation of the teachers by the university. B University was a national key university and the evaluation standards were higher than those of ordinary universities. Every three years an evaluation was made. If an unqualified person had a higher title but a lower evaluation score, they would be reduced to a lower title. A professor would be an associate professor, associate professor a lecturer, and a lecturer a lecturer assistant. The reality was irritating. Everything had changed and the university professor profession was no longer a secure lifelong job. Many professors had to work hard on writing more papers and monographs to keep their jobs. Although Lu Jia¡¯er had no such concern since she had already worked as an educator, she hoped to consistently teach students new knowledge by constantly exploring new frontiers of psychology. In the second half of the year, she would be an adviser for graduate students. She had to set about applying for all the materials for academic research projects and seeking project sponsors. Besides, she was also participating in the AI ??research and development department for BUA technology. In short, she would be as busy as a beaver in the future. However, regarding her research projects and funding for the second half of the year, Lu Jia¡¯er had her own ns. The most suitable partner was BUA Technology. So she wanted to discuss it with Jin Xiangdong at the proper time. When Jin Xiangdong heard her reply, he slightly curled his lips. ¡°Then I¡¯ll have to bring my family!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er face became red and she replied, ¡°Yes, you can bring Mr. Jin!¡± Upon hearing her words, Jin Xiangdong couldn¡¯t help himself as he curled his lips and stroked Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s hair. ¡°Do you want to talk about BUA technology funding your academic research project?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was astonished. Was there really telepathic connection between her and him? It was as if what she thought he would know. Since Jin Xiangdong had actively given an offer, Lu Jia¡¯er would not miss such a good opportunity and nodded repeatedly. ¡± Yes. I do!¡± ¡°On one condition!¡± Jin Xiangdong nced at her and said. Lu Jia¡¯er seemed to have guessed it and asked him, ¡°Be your family?¡± ¡°Says the person who is supposed to be chasing me!¡± said Jin Xiangdong concisely. Lu Jia¡¯er heard his words and could not help but nce at him. She gave a sigh in her heart. This man has too many cunning tricks! ¡°You have been cking recently!¡± added Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help butugh. There were not many men who were like him, urging a woman to pursue him in this manner! He was scheming and cute. Lu Jia¡¯er fixed her eyes on the man in front of her, then took a step forward. She stood on her tiptoes and raised her elegant neck to gently kiss him on the lips. Chapter 99 - The Clever May Fall Victim To Their Cleverness

Chapter 99: The Clever May Fall Victim To Their Cleverness

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions In an elegant cafe. Lu Jia¡¯er and Yu Fang sat face to face by the window. They could see the vehicles and crowds on the street in their peripheral vision. There was a ss of orange juice and a cup of ice cream on the table. Lu Jia¡¯er saw that Yu Fang didn¡¯t eat. She couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°The ice cream is going to melt. Eat it!¡± Yu Fang was still somewhat restrained. She nced at Lu Jia¡¯er and slowly grabbed the spoon and started eating ice cream. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at her quietly. Aside from when they met and exchanged a few greetings, she kept silent. Lu Jia¡¯er heard a lot of inner voices from within Yu Fang. When Lu Jia¡¯er saw Yu Fang in front of her, her mood wasplicated. The average person would definitely give sympathy to a young girl who had been innocent despite being used of a crime, Lu Jia¡¯er did not. Yu Fang had a few mouthfuls and stopped. Looking at Lu Jia¡¯er, she said shyly, ¡°Professor Lu, I¡¯m sorry for identally hurting youst time at the detention center!¡± ¡°After you¡¯re freed, have you paid your sister a visit?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gazed at her and slowly said. ¡°Yes, I have!¡± Yu Fang eyes gleamed and then remained calm. ¡°Has she started receiving treatment?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er picked up the juice and asked Yu Fang casually. ¡°They said that treatment will start next week!¡± Yu Fang replied. ¡°What do you think of it!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Yu Fang and asked. Yu Fang was surprised and then said sadly, ¡°I hope my sister will recover soon!¡± ¡°Do you really think so?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er put down the juice ss in her hand and looked directly at Yu Fang. ¡°She is my sister. I hope she can get better soon more fervently than anyone else!¡± Yu Fang said. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes became colder and colder, then she said, ¡°Actually, you don¡¯t!¡± Yu Fang¡¯s eyes gleamed with panic and she stuttered, ¡°Professor Lu, what... what do you mean by that?¡± ¡°You know very well what I mean!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said in a cold tone. Yu Fang became panicked at the change of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s expression and tone. But she quickly returned to normal. ¡°I don¡¯t¡± In the face of Yu Fang¡¯s answer Lu Jia¡¯er said, ¡°A just cause enjoys abundant support while an unjust cause finds little! Don¡¯t go too far or eventually nobody wille to your aid!¡± Yu Fang had an innocent look while blinking like a naive child. ¡°Professor Lu, what you have said is deep. I don¡¯t understand!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes were sharp as she said, ¡°While it¡¯s not toote, I hope you can make the right choice!¡± After Yu Fang listened, although she was afraid of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes, she forced herself to keep eye contact with her, ¡°Professor Lu, please put it inly!¡± ¡°You believe that you are very smart, don¡¯t you?¡± Professor Lu said. ¡°Professor Lu, thank you for thepliment!¡± Yu Fang curled her lips and smiled. The smile appeared bright, but gave a gloomy feeling. ¡°Do you think it is apliment?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Professor Lu, you praised me. If you say so then I must be smart!¡± Yu Fang replied. Although there was a sense of disconnect whenmunicating with children nowadays, Yu Fang was far too conceited. ¡°Just don¡¯t forget that the clever may fall victim to their cleverness!¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. Chapter 100 - I Will Give You Only One Chance! Chapter 100: I Will Give You Only One Chance! Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions ¡°Professor Lu, you say that I am smart, why do you also say that the clever may fall victim to their cleverness?¡± Yu Fang looked at Lu Jia¡¯er and asked. Upon hearing her words, Lu Jia¡¯er sneered and said, ¡°Yu Fei, stop this farce!¡± Hearing Lu Jia¡¯er call her Yu Fei, Yu Fang was immediately panicked. ¡°Professor Lu, you have made a mistake, I am Yu Fang, not Yu Fei!¡± ¡°Others may not be able to identify you sisters, but I can!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s cold tone was brimming with great confidence. ¡°Professor Lu, I am Yu Fang!¡± Yu Fei, who was sitting opposite, did not admit it, and she still imed to be Yu Fang. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and said very calmly, ¡°I can only say that it is wrong for you toe and meet me. If you don¡¯t do this, you may be able topletely escape mental treatment and legal punishment.¡± However, whenYu Fei heard this, she was indifferent, ¡°Professor Lu, you are making a mistake!¡± Lu Jia¡¯erughed again. ¡°Yu Fei, you are still too young!¡± Yu Fei looked straight at Lu Jia¡¯er and she slowly became shy. ¡°Professor Lu, I told Officer Zhu that I want to meet you to apologize and thank you personally. I didn¡¯t expect you would mistake me for my sister. I know that it was wrong for me to exchange identities with my sister, but now the case has been pronounced, and I am released, and my sister is about to start treatment. I am very satisfied with this ending... ¡± Speaking of this, Yu Fei paused for a moment, and her eyes began to turn red. A few secondster, Yu Fei continued. ¡°In the past, we two didn¡¯t even think about it. We thought that there would be no one in the world who could help us, but fortunately we met you, Professor Lu. If it weren¡¯t for you, I think we would have been in prison now. We are greatly indebted to you for your grace, which we will never forget!¡± But Lu Jia¡¯er looked calmly, and her expression remained the same. ¡°Professor Lu, we two can¡¯t repay your kindness now, but when we grow up, we will!¡± Yu Fei said to Lu Jia¡¯er with eyes brimming with tears. As Lu Jia¡¯er heard the words, her eyes became even colder, and she even regretted that she had moved her bowels ofpassion. ¡°Yu Fei, I don¡¯t need you to repay. The person you should repay is your sister, Yu Fang!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. Yu Fei wiped her tears. ¡°Professor Lu, you are really wrong! I am Yu Fang!¡± ¡°I am not interested in the petty tricks you y. I only hope that you will take the initiative to return to the ce where you belong!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied coldly. ¡°The ce I belong? Since Professor Lu said so, I will go home first!¡± Yu Fei stood up with this said. Lu Jia¡¯er remained sitting and still as she said, ¡°Yu Fei, I will repeat my words. You are very smart, but you should not have met me or proposed to meet me!¡± Yu Fei nced at Lu Jia¡¯er with a smile and said, ¡°Professor Lu, I find that you are too stubborn!¡± Lu Jiaer¡¯s expression was very cold, ¡°Yu Fei, I will give you only one chance!¡± However, Yu Fei waved at Lu Jia¡¯er, ¡°Professor Lu, goodbye!¡± Chapter 101 - Justice Has A Long Arm Chapter 101: Justice Has A Long Arm Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Seeing that Yu Fei showed no signs of repentance, Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help but sigh. Of course she wouldn¡¯t repent at all, because what had just seen was Yu Fei¡¯s arrogant, dark and deceitful second personality. Yu Fei smiled wryly at Lu Jia¡¯er, then turned and left. Gazing at Yu Fei¡¯s receding figure, Professor Lu took out a mobile phone from the bag and called Xu Li. Two hourster, Yu Fei was arrested by the police. The case of the twins killing their father was once again on the most searched list for multiple social tforms. Because Yu Fei had a split personality, theizens were highly curious about cases involving mental illness, some even asked for someone to adapt thisplicated and bizarre case into a TV series or a movie. Bystanders always seek thrill and never care about the consequences of those thrills. The helplessness and pain for this type of patient were rarely discussed. The so-called split personality disorder is one of many personality disorders. People with such abnormal personalities are sensitive, suspicious, conceited, and they are prone to abashment and shame. A patient with a personality split disorder often has a high intelligence quotient and the symptoms are caused by specific stimuli and develop into an illness over time. Personality splits are often more dangerous and terrible than schizophrenia because people with personality split disorder often resort to extreme methods to solve problems, and they may have a higher IQ than usual when the disorder urs. Of course, people with a personality split disorder generally conceal themselves very well. They have an unspeakable secret. In order to cover up this secret, they forcefully create another ¡°self¡± and use the ¡°primary self¡± to live in the spiritual world and keep secrets while the ¡°secondary self¡± is to live in the material world to face friends. When the ¡°secondary self¡± is split, the id will find that the two selves are able tomunicate with each other. So we watch a movie or a TV program about mental illness, we see the patient hold something for decades and when they are alone, they would talk or chat with a ¡°thing¡±. This ¡°thing¡± is the carrier of the primary self. A personality split disorder patient with a physical carrier of the primary self are safer. As long as this ¡°thing¡± exists, he or she will not harm society. However, if someone forcibly destroys this ¡°thing¡± a person with a personality split disorder will have an outbreak. At this stage there is torture and killing, he or she will start to avenge the person who destroyed it. And because he or she knew the consequences of revenge, he or she will even kill people and things that they dislike. In their minds, they will think that this is to remove harm from the society for old and new wrongs and they won¡¯t have any psychological burden due to their inevitable actions. Yu Fei killed her stepfather and dismembered his body. It waspletely a ¡°revenge¡± move, this time she ¡°interchanged her identity¡± with her sister again. Regardless of the internal cause, it proved that her second personality was already aggressive. Moreover, she also made a special appointment just to meet with Lu Jia¡¯er. During the conversation she seemed to want to prove how strong she was. Unfortunately, she was too young to ¡°sublimate¡± the IQ of the second personality and could not conduct high-intelligence criminal activities. However, given her current conditions, it should be possible to get her treated in time, otherwise her behavior would escte to higher impact and more dangerous crimes in the future. However, just as Lu Jia¡¯er had said herself, if she had not met her, Yu Fei could have gone unpunished. It¡¯s a pity that justice has a long arm! Chapter 102 - I Washed My Hands And Made Soup For You! Chapter 102: I Washed My Hands And Made Soup For You! Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions The sunset nted through the window as Jin Xiangdong worked in his office in the BUA Building. After putting down the phone, Jin Xiangdong expressed himself with a pleasant smile, his lips lifted as he stood and walked out of the office. Jin Xiangdong asked everyone to stop their work and to give him their attention, ¡°Everyone, I have good news to announce. I have just received a call from the art show in Paris and been informed that Legend was auctioned off for $580,000!¡± Hearing the words, everyone apuded and cheered. ¡°A piece of good news in the morning, another in the afternoon. I can hardly believe it!¡± Li Zheng smiled and said. ¡°Ace, we have had so many pieces of good news, should we upgrade the weekend trip?¡± a doctor on the teamughed and asked. ¡°Yes!¡± said Jin Xiangdong very generously. ¡°After the project for cancer diagnosis and screening isunched, a longer and more luxurious vacation will have to be arranged!¡± Everyone apuded the idea warmly. After Jin Xiangdong returned to his office, everyone read thetest reports on the major websites. The artificial intelligence art exhibition had been held for several years already. An artificial intelligence painting by a foreignpany was auctioned off at a price of 50,000 US dors, while BUA Technology¡¯s artificial intelligence robot Legend¡¯s painting of the same name, ¡°Legend¡± was sold for $580,000. This was definitely a breaking piece of news in the technology industry. In regards to the application of artificial intelligence in the art field, the transferral of image style was adopted first, followed by the appearance of the neuralwork atter stages, and the art creation was based on the technology of style transferral based on neuralworking. The BUA¡¯s artificial intelligence through deep learning, created paintings with a unique, artistic style. This marked a new breakthrough within artificial intelligence on the ¡°superputing level¡±. In order to prevent Jin Xiangdong from using her of being a cker, Lu Jia¡¯er went to the supermarket before she went to his home once she had finished her business. When Jin Xiangdong arrived back home, a hearty dinner was ready. It was Lu Jia¡¯er wearing an apron who greeted him instead of Ake. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s heart became as tender as cotton. ¡°Wash your hands and let¡¯s have dinner!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled cheerfully and said to Jin Xiangdong, who had juste back. Jin Xiangdong followed her instructions and went to wash his hands. When he returned to the dining room and sat down, Lu Jia¡¯er had taken off her apron. Looking at the three dishes and soup on the table, Jin Xiangdong curled his lips and asked, ¡°Who made the meal, Ake or you?¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you go ahead and try guessing?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er and Ake did not tell him the answer. ¡°You made the meal!¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled and replied. ¡°What¡¯s is the basis of your conclusion?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and asked. ¡°Intuition!¡± Jin Xiangdong gave a concise reply. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled, ¡°Your intuition is urate! Youin that I have been cking recently. So today I washed my hands and make soup for you!¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled cheerfully, ¡°Are you trying to prove a proverb with your actions?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er knew the proverb Jin Xiangdong had referred to. ¡°Yes, the way to a man¡¯s heart is through his stomach!¡± she blurted. ¡°What about the second half of the proverb!¡± Jin Xiangdong curled his lips. As Lu Jia¡¯er heard his words, her cheeks blushed, because the second half of the proverb said: the way to a woman¡¯s heart is through her vagina. Chapter 103 - Classics Are Hard To Rewrite! Chapter 103: ssics Are Hard To Rewrite! Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er, who had always been the underdog when flirting with him, despite her shyness, was unwilling to be outshone, ¡°Ace, I finally personally verified one phrase today!¡± ¡°Which phrase¡± Jin Xiangdong curled his lips and asked. ¡°A man can only think with one thing at a time, with his brain or his penis.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. On hearing her words, Jin Xiangdong couldn¡¯t helpughing, ¡°Why do you say that?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er wanted to give him a re, because he always seemed to be deliberately obtuse, but they were both adults, even if they talked about this topic, it was normal. So she said, ¡°There is a ng term in the West. The way to a man¡¯s heart is through his stomach, while the way to a woman¡¯s heart is through her vagina! The second half of the proverb when used as evidence fully proves that a man can only think with one thing at a time, with his brain or his penis!¡± Jin Xiangdong appeared to be a student, and nodded slightly, ¡°I admit that man thinks most of the time with his penis, but the second half of the proverb I refer to is not this sentence.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was a bit confused. Did she make a mistake? Jin Xiangdong continued, ¡°The way to a woman¡¯s heart is not only through her stomach, but also through attention to her joys and sorrows.¡± After hearing the answer, Lu Jia¡¯er was speechless and she retorted, ¡°ssics are hard to rewrite!¡± ¡°It was what I was thinking about!¡± Jin Xiangdong curled his lips and said. If it was someone else, Lu Jia¡¯er would see him through immediately, but she couldn¡¯t hear his voice, so she could do nothing about the situation, she had to say, ¡°If you think so, adjust your actions to your words!¡± ¡°Adjust my actions to my words?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Take care of my stomach and give attention to my joys and sorrows!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. Hearing her words, Jin Xiangdong nodded silently, then picked up food with his chopsticks for Lu Jia¡¯er while he said, ¡°Don¡¯t starve yourself! Let¡¯s have dinner!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help butugh. He could act ording to circumstances. Luckily for him she was really hungry, so she stopped arguing with him and picked up chopsticks and had dinner. While they were eating, Lu Jia¡¯er kept talking with Jin Xiangdong about the news posted on Jason¡¯s Moments that evening, ¡°Ace, I saw a piece of news posted by Jason this evening. A painting by the BUA¡¯s artificial intelligence Legend has been sold via auction for $580,000. Is it true?¡± ¡°Do you suspect that it¡¯s an inside story?¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled as he asked. ¡°No, I don¡¯t. My question is, does the painting by Legend prove that AI have a shallow ¡®thoughts¡¯?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Legend created by Legend is amazing. But for now, it can only be said that it is an intelligent product through deep learning and training with massive data. In a word, it is actually a new breakthrough in supeputing!¡± replied Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded, even if she was not an expert in programs, after working in the BUA for some time, she still knew that the biggest bottleneck in the current development of AI was theputing cost. Toplete moreplex tasks, the energy cost and time cost of training a deep learning model would increase exponentially. The solution was to make breakthroughs either in the hardware or the algorithm itself. ¡°That is to say, data driven supeputing has made Legend¡¯s Legend have its own unique artistic style,¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Yes, having this unique style can also be seen as a new way of learning and thinking!¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded and said. Chapter 104 - You Are Its Sun Chapter 104: You Are Its Sun Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions ¡°Does a breakthrough in AI¡¯s learning and thinking mean that BUA is at the forefront of supeputing technology?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. Jin Xiangdong nodded again as he replied very modestly, ¡°For the time being we are a leader!¡± Upon hearing those words, Lu Jia¡¯er blinked her eyes, which were like the stars outside the window, and she gazed at Jin Xiangdong seated across from her, while Jin Xiangdong also looked into her eyes with a tender expression. ¡°Ace, do you know that every time I go to the BUA offices and see how they all work, I grow an even greater admiration for what we all do there.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er fully expressed her appreciation of the R&D team. ¡°Us?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong. From his expression, he was confused and seemed also jealous. Lu Jia¡¯er was satisfied with his response, she couldn¡¯t help but smile, ¡°Your whole team!¡± ¡°A good team is created by an excellent leader!¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded silently. Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t helpughing but she agreed with him, so she nodded and said, ¡°Sure, you could make that sort of conclusion if you wanted to.¡± Jin Xiangdong was very satisfied with Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s words, and his lips lifted as he smiled and said, ¡°That is to say, the person you admire most is me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had never seen a person more narcissistic than Jin Xiangdong! Lu Jia¡¯er had a big smile on her face, ¡°I¡¯ve certainly never seen a person more narcissistic than you!¡± ¡°So do you overstate it when you said that you have a great admiration for my team?¡± Jin Xiangdong gazed at her as he asked. ¡°No.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and shook her head. ¡°Since your admiration is not overstated, I readily ept it!¡± said Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Should I say thank you to you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled cheerfully with her eyes like crescents. ¡°I agree!¡± Jin Xiangdong gave a straightforward answer. Upon hearing his words, Lu Jia¡¯er red at him, but she could not refute Jin Xiangdong¡¯s argument, because there must be countless of his admirers around the world. But even though she was one of them, she was lucky enough to be having dinner alone with him at his home at this exact moment. He had epted her pursuit and so she received the opportunity to get to know him privately along with the opportunity to tell him about her admiration and affection. Of course, there were two reasons why a woman like Lu Jia¡¯er would end up so fond of a man. One was admiration, while the other was that she was deeply loved like a spoiled child. ¡°Thank you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was very cooperative, but her tone and eyes showed sincerity. Jin Xiangdong gazed at her before he said, ¡°Jia¡¯er, I must thank you too. No matter what your future thoughts end up being, I just want to say that I am very happy to be in this moment!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked him in the eye and said, ¡°The future is unknown. Everyone has not been fixed yet. I may fall in love with someone else and have a life without you, but I am sure that your appearance has buried a seed in my heart. At this moment, it is sprouting and growing, and you are its sun!¡± ¡°I must have nted a sunflower in your heart!¡± Jin Xiangdong said as his eyes fell on her with a tender expression. As Lu Jia¡¯er had heard his remarks, she was speechless, but she couldn¡¯t bat away the sweet reply either, so she said, ¡°Don¡¯t forget to give it more sunshine in the future!¡± ¡°I will try to make it develop seeds as soon as possible!¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded and said. Chapter 105 - So Smooth And So Good! Chapter 105: So Smooth And So Good! Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Three dayster, Lu Jia¡¯er appeared at an airport with her luggage. However, she had apanion, Su Han. A few days ago, since she knew that Lu Jia¡¯er was going on vacation, Su Han considered the ideas of following her to make an outing of the trip. Once her mind was made up she immediately made reservations for a flight ticket and a hotel. In the departure lounge, when Li Zheng saw Lu Jia¡¯er appear with a beautiful woman, he could not help but ask curiously, ¡°Professor Lu, who is... ¡± ¡°Su Han, my family!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and said. Upon hearing her reply, Li Zheng introduced himself, ¡°Li Zheng, Professor Lu¡¯s colleague!¡± Su Hanchong smiled at him. Li Zheng nced at her and then said jokingly, ¡°Professor Lu, isn¡¯t your family Ace?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not evade his yful jab. ¡°Last I heard there was no limit on the number of family members, am I right?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and replied. ¡°No! You can have as many as you want¡± Li Zheng said. ¡°What about your family?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. Li Zheng gave a nce at Lu Jia¡¯er, and then said seriously, ¡°I will try to bring one back!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er and Su Han burst intoughter in chorus which was punctuated when Jason¡¯s voice was heard from behind them, ¡°I have already recorded your promise. If you fail to achieve it, I will send it to your parents!¡± Everyone turned around as they heard his voice and they saw Jason, who was dressed in fashionable clothing, walking toward themzily waving his mobile phone. Li Zheng countered, ¡°Jason, why do you press me so hard!¡± Jason walked up to them and greeted Lu Jia¡¯er and Su Han, finally Li Zheng replied, ¡°You may not be able to achieve it, but I can!¡± ¡°Have you used Rejoice shampoo recently? You seemed so confident when you said that!¡± Li Zheng smiled and looked at him. Jason stroked his hair and confidently said, ¡°So smooth and so good!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er and Su Han were once again amused. Seeing this Jason changed the topic, and said to Lu Jia¡¯er, ¡°Professor Lu, could I take care of this female family member beside you for the next five days?¡± Su Han was startled at his straightforwardness. But Lu Jia¡¯er remained calm, ¡°You have to ask Su Han!¡± ¡°Su Han, what do you think about the idea?¡±Jason looked at Su Han. Su Han nced at Jason. In fact, she had some doubts about the information provided by Lu Jia¡¯er and wondered if it was wrong. Because Jason had never contacted her since the meal. The other day, she saw him post a piece of news to his Moments, which was liked by Lu Jia¡¯er, and she also gave it a ¡°like¡±, but he did not respond at all. Just as Jason felt that his invitation would be absolutely epted, Su Han said, ¡°I think Li Zheng is more reliable!¡± Her remark thoroughly pleased Li Zheng, who couldn¡¯t help but nod, ¡°Su Han, you gal, have a unique vision. I¡¯m really one of the most reliable men!¡± Su Han was amused, she swept past Jason with her eyes as she said, ¡°I look forward to your support and consideration during the following five days!¡± ¡°No problem. I am very honored to be your guardian angel!¡± Li Zheng smiled and replied. Seeing such a scene, Jason, who was confident initially, was a little bit embarrassed. Fortunately, Professor Li¡¯s family appeared and helped him find an out so he said, ¡°Mrs. Li and Qiqi!¡± The well-dressed woman beside Professor Li smiled at Jason, then said to the little boy who was standing in the middle of them, ¡°Qiqi, say hello to your uncles and aunts!¡± The little boy didn¡¯t even dare to look at them and hid himself behind his mother. ¡°Qiqi is shy! See what present your uncle has brought you!¡± Li Zhengbian said, while reaching for the bag. ¡°Qiqi, I have also brought you a gift!¡± Jason followed suit,forting the child. But Qiqi, who was hiding behind Professor Li¡¯s wife, did not move at all. Professor Li reached out and touched his head, and forced a smile on his face. Chapter 106 - The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (1)

Chapter 106: The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (1)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions As Lu Jia¡¯er saw this y out, her eyes gleamed with astonishment. She had never expected that Professor Li, who often smiled at work, had a child known as a little angel with a broken wing. Jason and Li Zheng both tried to amuse Qiqi with the toys, but Qiqi was still indifferent and he was not interested at all in the toys they gave. Finally, Professor Li¡¯s wife had to take the toys for the child. There were more and more people in the departure lounge and the members of the team greeted one another. Fifteen minutes before boarding, they saw the figure of Jin Xiangdong. Once they had all boarded the ne, Lu Jia¡¯er found that her seat was in the first ss cabin, and she was seated close to Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er was quite satisfied with this arrangement, and did not care at all that Su Han felt ditched. ¡°Did you specially arrange this?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er lowered her voice and asked Jin Xiangdong who was seated beside her. ¡°I am your family. It¡¯s normal to have a seat adjacent to yours!¡± Jin Xiangdong looked sideways at her and replied. ¡°I am not used to your high profile expression of love!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er grinned and said. ¡°But ¡®I like it¡¯ is written all over your face at the moment!¡± replied Jin Xiangdong. Although he had seen through her feelings, Lu Jia¡¯er didn¡¯t mind at all. But, that didn¡¯t mean she was just going to let him have his way. ¡°No. It¡¯s ¡®I take things as theye¡¯!¡± On hearing her words, Jin Xiangdong slightly curled his lips and reached out to hold her soft hand while Lu Jia¡¯er leaned her head against his shoulder. As the ne took off, Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong had clung to one another for a brief moment before she opened herptop to write academic papers while Jin Xiangdong became busy reading documents with his iPad. An hourter, Lu Jia¡¯er stopped staring at theptop screen and stretched her stiff body. ¡°Have you finished?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong, who was still seated next to her. ¡°Almost. But it may have to be edited several times!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied while rxing the tension in her neck. Jin Xiangdong smiled. How Lu Jia¡¯er had concentrated on writing the paper... eyes fixed on theptop, it was very charming in his eyes. Her slender fingers danced over the keyboard, while she had frowned, smiled, bit her lips, and lost herself in thought, as she became immersed in her own world; free from interference or thought of anyone else. ¡°Would you like something to drink?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Champagne!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. Jin Xiangdong pressed the service button. After a while, a flight attendant gave Lu Jia¡¯er a ss of champagne. After taking a sip, Lu Jia¡¯er put down the ss and stared at the screen of theptop. After a while, she looked sideways at Jin Xiangdong and asked, ¡°Ace, do you know what condition Professor Li¡¯s child has?¡± In fact, Lu Jia¡¯er was about 80 percent sure already, but she couldn¡¯t confirm which type of the ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Qiqi belonged. ¡°Asperger¡¯s!¡± replied Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er blinked, and then said slowly, ¡°Professor Li is always smiling so I thought he would have had a happy and perfect family.¡± Hearing her remarks, Jin Xiangdong sighed, ¡°Every family has a skeleton or two in the closet! Some choose to be optimistic while some choose to give up!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded silently and Jin Xiangdong continued to say, ¡°Qiqi is particrly sensitive to numbers, so in the future he is very likely to be a genius in mathematics!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded again, ¡°Yes. Many children with Asperger¡¯s have higher intelligence than normal children!¡± Chapter 107 - The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (2) Chapter 107: The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (2) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xiangdong looked sideways at Lu Jia¡¯er and then sighed, ¡°But Professor Li and his wife are extremely concerned over Qiqi¡¯s disease!¡± It made sense. Asperger syndrome is a serious biologically deficient mental illness in children, it can lead to lifelong disability. And, to date, there is still ack of specific biological indicators and treatments for this condition, as a result, children with this disease are bound to impose a huge burden on their families and society. ¡°Once a child contracts a cold, the whole family will be nervous and panicked, not to mention if one is to include Asperger syndrome,¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Have you done any research on Asperger syndrome?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Asperger syndrome belongs to the branch of developmental psychology, with which I am familiar, but I haven¡¯t delved into it.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Psychology has many schools of thought and a lot of branches. Lu Jia¡¯er still remembered that Professor Han had told them that if they could thoroughly study a certain field in one of the branches, they could have a lifelong secure job. ¡°Just after Qiqi had been diagnosed with Asperger¡¯s, Professor Li also took him to see many well-known psychologists! Unfortunately, the effect seemed to be minor,¡± said Jin Xiangdong. Many of Asperger¡¯s syndromes are congenital. The main indicators are social difficulties, with narrow interests and repetitive behaviors. However, patients still retainnguage and cognitive developmentpared to other autism spectrum disorders. The cause of the disease is not yet clear, but studies have shown that genes, biochemistry, viruses and problems emerging during pregnancy and childbirth may be some of the causes for Asperger¡¯s syndrome. Asperger¡¯s syndrome is theorized to affect 0.7% of the poption with confirmed cases urring in boys ten times the rate that it does in girls. [1. Excerpts from Baidu Encyclopedia] After they are born, they are not much different from normal children prior to their first birthday. They can talk, but they walk slowly and most of their reactions will be clumsy. When they are at about two years old, there are social and emotional abnormalities, self-centeredness andck ofpassion. In interpersonal rtionships, they don¡¯t look people in the eye, speak as though they are reciting, require correct diction to understand others,ck a sense of humor, are persistent in specific categories, and have minor dyskinesia 1 However, they don¡¯t havenguage barriers or intellectual disabilities as mentally retarded autism spectrum disorder patients do. They generally have good visual and reciting performance abilities. In psychology it is known as autism spectrum disorder, which is also a huge health problem facing the world today. Many scientists and mathematicians in the world also suffer from Asperger¡¯s syndrome. After receiving psychological intervention, such patients should be specially educated. ¡°The treatment for Asperger¡¯s syndrome is a very long process. Qiqi is sensitive to mathematics, we can try to train him in this area,¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°You are an expert in psychology. Please give a hand to Professor Li if you can,¡± said Jin Xiangdong. ¡°I will!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded resolutely. On seeing her reaction, Jin Xiangdong couldn¡¯t help smiling and touched Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s head. ¡°How well-behaved you are!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er blushed unconsciously. Love is really wonderful. After encountering Jin Xiangdong, Lu Jia¡¯er felt like a spring flower, one which bloomed slowly and became gorgeously colorful, bathed in his constant warmth. Footnotes: Ch 107 Footnote 1 abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement. Chapter 108 - The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (3) Chapter 108: The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (3) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions The Phi Phi Inds are a Southeast Asian resort, not far from Phuket Ind. It consists of onerge ind and one small ind, with blue water, dark green hills, strange boulders and fine silver sand. People find it pleasant toe here to bask in the sun, enjoy the breeze from the sea, dive into the deep water, or rent a canoe and explore the mysteries under the cliffs. Immediately after she put her luggage down, Lu Jia¡¯er examined the inside and outside of the suite. The facilities were filled with decorations that truly showed off how high grade of the vacation this was. Lu Jia¡¯er liked the balcony facing the sea the best. Going to the balcony, one could feel the wind stroking their face and the smell of the sea. The view of the tall palms and endless blue sea were pleasing. When the sound of a cough reached her ear. Lu Jia¡¯er looked to the left and saw Jin Xiangdong as he stood at the next door balcony in a white shirt. ¡°Hi, handsome neighbor!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and greeted him. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s mouth slightly lifted, and he asked, ¡°Were you greeting me?¡± ¡°Is there anybody on the balcony besides you?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er grinned Before Jin Xiangdong could give a reply, Jason cut in, ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was a bit embarrassed and then asked, ¡°Do you live in that room?¡± ¡°If Professor Lu disagrees, I can stay alone in this room and Ace can go next door!¡± Jason replied in a sly smile. She used to being teased by Jin Xiangdong. Now Jason was also making her the butt of his jokes, which was an offense. So Lu Jia¡¯er replied, ¡°I¡¯m fine with it. I wish you a happy cohabitation over the following days!¡¯ This reply was a joke on the two handsome guys at the neighboring balcony. Jin Xiangdong pouted, while Jasonughed wildly. ¡°Professor Lu, don¡¯t be jealous. I just came to say hello. Ace lives alone,e straight to him if you have anything you need!¡± Jason smiled and said. Lu Jia¡¯er was rendered speechless, when she was about to respond she heard the crying of a child. The three all looked, their gazes going straight to the balcony of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s suite as they then heard the voice of Professor Li¡¯s wife, ¡°Qiqi, wait a moment, papa will help you start Allen soon!¡± But the crying of the child did not diminish, instead it became more hysterical. The three standing on the balcony upstairs heard the crying of Qiqi and nced at each other. After a while, Jason¡¯s cell phone rang, and after taking the call, he left the balcony. Then Jason¡¯s muffled voice wasing from the next door, ¡°Qiqi, your uncle ising. Allen was sleeping, and will wake up soon!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go and have a look, too,¡± said Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded and left the balcony together with him to make their way toward Professor Li¡¯s room. As soon as they entered the door they saw Professor Li¡¯s wife holding Qiqi, who was crying loudly. Jason and Professor Li were squatting on the ground trying to repair a robot. ¡°Is there a malfunction?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong when he saw the scene. ¡°It may be broken during shipping!¡± Jason looked up and replied to Jin Xiangdong. Jin Xiangdong frowned and realized that it was troublesome. Lu Jia¡¯er checked the current situation and knew that the robot on the ground could make Qiqi quiet down. Chapter 109 - The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (4) Chapter 109: The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (4) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions A child with Asperger¡¯s is inherently incapable of interacting normally with people and tend to immerse themselves in their own world. When they are interested in an object, they will tunnel vision and fixate on it. Their whole being will center around it, they will onlymunicate and interact with it and turn a blind eye to other people or things. At this moment, Qiqi was crying fiercely and pulling Professor Li¡¯s wife¡¯s hair with his little hands. Professor Li saw this and quickly came to her aid, trying tofort him, but it didn¡¯t work. ¡°Don¡¯t cry, Qiqi. I will wake Allen up and you can y with it soon.¡± Jason also tried tofort Qiqi. However, these words did not work on Qiqi. Lu Jia¡¯er saw this and could not help but say to Professor Li, ¡°Professor Li, may I have a word with you?¡± Professor Li nced at Lu Jia¡¯er and knew that she may have had some methods as a psychologist. So he withdrew the hand which was trying to restrain Qiqi and walked over to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°You should talk using Allen¡¯s voice and tell Qiqi that he is not dead. Tell him not to be afraid, perhaps tell Qiqi that he is sleeping due to airsickness and that he can y with him when he wakes up.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er whispered to Professor Li. Professor Li nodded again and again, then quickly took out his mobile phone. He opened a sound-changing software and said behind Jin Xiangdong, ¡°Qiqi, Qiqi, I am Allen!¡± Qiqi, who had been crying hard, suddenly stopped crying when he heard the sound, and looked at Allen in a blurred vision with tears in the eyes. Professor Li went on to say, ¡°Qiqi, I am not dead. Don¡¯t be afraid, I am just a little airsick from the ne trip. I will have a rest before I can y with you!¡± Qiqi climbed down from Professor Li¡¯s wife¡¯s grasp and went straight to Allen, leaning over the robot and touched it¡¯s eyes. ¡°Allen, why don¡¯t you open your eyes? Are you dead!¡± ¡°I am not dead, I am just a little dizzy, can¡¯t open my eyes, let me take a break!¡± said Professor Li holding his mobile phone. A few drops of tears fell from Qiqi¡¯s eyes. ¡°Allen, are you really not dead?¡± ¡°No, I am fine! But now I have a headache and feel dizzy. I want to take a break!¡± Professor Li said. ¡°Then you should go to sleep quickly!¡± Qiqi frantically touched Allen with his little hands. ¡°Okay. Qiqi, you¡¯re a strong boy. Don¡¯t cry anymore. Wait till I wake up, will you?¡± Professor Li said. Qiqi wiped his eyes and said, ¡°I won¡¯t cry!¡± ¡°Qiqi, you are the best! I¡¯m going to sleep in Uncle Jason¡¯s room for a while.¡± Professor Li said. Then Qiqi watched Jason take Allen out of the room. His emotions had finally stabilized. Professor Li also breathed a sigh of relief. However, Lu Jia¡¯er cast a nce at Professor Li¡¯s wife, after the outbreak of Qiqi¡¯s disease, she didn¡¯t look so good due to her facial expression and messy hair. Professor Li¡¯s wife seemed to notice Lu Jia¡¯er checking on her. She smiled gratefully to her and then said to Qiqi, ¡°Qiqi, are you hungry? Would like to have big lobster, your favorite?¡± However, Qiqi ignored Professor Li¡¯s wife, and he picked up a Kongming lock on the floor and started to y. The whole room quieted down. Professor Li looked at his son and then apologized to Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er, ¡± I¡¯m sorry for having disturbed you.¡± Jin Xiangdong nced at Professor Li and said, ¡°Don¡¯t give it a second thought.¡± Chapter 110 - The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (5)

Chapter 110: The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (5)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Professor Li had been working alongside Jin Xiangdong for many years. He knew that Jin Xiangdong was only cold on the surface while actually being warm-hearted and generous. When he had learned about Qiqi¡¯s disease, he established a foundation for the family members of employees in the event of major disease. Even the robot Allen who had just been taken out of the room by Jason was a present to Qiqi from him. Professor Li¡¯s eyes were full of gratitude. After a while, Professor Li stopped gazing at Jin Xiangdong and looked at Lu JIa¡¯er as he said, ¡°Professor Lu, thank you for your help just now!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said coolly, ¡°You¡¯re wee! Qiqi is good now. You should have a rest. If you need help, just ask, I am staying next door.¡± ¡°Thank you!¡± Professor Li nodded gratefully. When the two were about to leave the room, Lu Jia¡¯er threw a nce at Professor Li¡¯s wife. It¡¯s true that every family has a skeleton in their cupboard. Aftering out, Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong went toward the neighboring room and Jin Xiangdong looked sideways at Lu Jia¡¯er and said, ¡°It was very fortunate that you were there!¡± On hearing his words, Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and asked, ¡°Why do the robots produced by BUA share simr names to yours?¡± ¡°My name?¡± Jin Xiangdong was puzzled. ¡°They are all generation A. Ake, Amy and Allen.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er exined as she opened the door and looked at him. Jin Xiangdong slightly curled his lips and strode into her room without asking for permission as he replied, ¡°There are only a few that have a name starting with A. Only a few!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er didn¡¯t mind too much. She smiled and said, ¡°So generation A are all veteran AI!¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded and said, ¡°They are not only veteran, but also designed by myself personally!¡± ¡°Then I have a limited edition BUA AI, don¡¯t I?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er followed Jin Xiangdong to the sofa. ¡°Yeah.¡± Jin Xiangdong made himself at home, as he sat straight on the sofa, showing off the lines of his tall body. ¡°I¡¯ve truly received a big fortune.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and said. JIn Xiangdong smiled coolly and reached out to Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er took his hand and then sat directly beside him. Then she heard his low and maic voice. ¡°Is one Amy actually enough for you?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er found herself pressed against Jin Xiangdong with her arms on his strong chest. His breath was consuming her, causing her heartbeat to gradually lose its rhythm. ¡°Of course I¡¯ve already received a big fortune. I have not only Amy, but also have Ake, Amy and Allen¡¯s father!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and said. Jin Xiangdong curled his lips as he said, ¡°Are you sure you have sessfully finished chasing me?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied confidently, then leaned her head on the shoulder of Jin Xiangdong. He curled his lips even more, and his eyes were gentle. He did not refute her words. Instead, he asked, ¡°How did you know that Qiqi thought that Allen had died?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er continued to lean against Jin Xiangdong and gave a professional reply, ¡°When Qiqi cried, his eyebrows were knit, the upper eyelids lifted, the lower eyelids were tight, which indicated that he was extremely scared and afraid to lose the robot.¡± Jin Xiangdong stroked her hair and said, ¡°You seem to be able to read minds.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s lips slightly lifted and she rubbed Jin Xiangdong¡¯s neck with her head as she gave him an ambiguous reply, ¡°I can really read minds.¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes gleamed with confusion as he had heard her words. Then he slowly looked down at her. Lu Jia¡¯er noticed and she looked up at him, then smiled as she said, ¡°Psychologists can read minds!¡± Chapter 111 - The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (6)

Chapter 111: The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (6)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xiangdong smiled and looked at her with tender eyes as he said, ¡°Do you know what I am thinking about right now?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked him in the eye. Even if she couldn¡¯t hear his inner voice, just the closeness of his handsome face that had all its tendernessid bare made her lose herself before she knew it. Lu Jia¡¯er was ashamed and said, ¡°You want to... kiss me!¡± Hearing her reply, Jin Xiangdong¡¯s smile grew even bigger. He reached out and touched Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face. ¡°Have you been thinking about this every day?¡± he said in his attractively low voice. With his warm hand touching her face, Lu Jia¡¯er was shy, but not renderedpletely speechless so she asked, ¡°Don¡¯t you think what I think?¡± He curled his lips and said, ¡°If you don¡¯t do it, we will not live up to our coinciding views!¡± After that, he kissed her. With much more experience with him behind her, Lu Jia¡¯er had be attached to the intimacy between the two. Her body was surrounded by hisrge,forting hands and all reason was gradually lost in the affectionate kiss. They unreservedly shared each other¡¯s breath. Their hearts were throbbing. They were slowly immersed in a sweet worldprised only of the two of them. Once evening fell on the romantic Phi Phi Inds, the blue sky was full of beautiful, glowing clouds. The heat was diminishing, and the sea breeze was refreshing. Men and women were ying volleyball on the beach. Lu Jia¡¯er and Su Han were in their swimwear, allowing their sexy figures to be presented to the public. Currently, they both had teammates of their own while they yed against one another. Jin Xiangdong, who was on Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s team, scored one more point. Lu Jia¡¯er was excited and pped her hands with him to celebrate, ¡°Yeah!¡± On the opposite side, Li Zhengforted Su Han who had just lost the ball. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I will return the favor.¡± Though Su Han was breathing hard, she still smiled and pped hands with Li Zheng to encourage him. At this time, Jason, who hade out of nowhere said, ¡°Li Zheng, you¡¯re not good. My turn!¡± The four who were ying stopped and focused their eyes are on Jason. He was topless wearing a pair of green beach pants. Jason¡¯s body was very eye-catching. It appeared slim when dressed and muscr when undressed. He should be the second-most in shape man on the vacation team. As for the most in shape, it was undoubtedly Jin Xiangdong. Theyplete captured everyone¡¯s attention when they wore sportswear to y volleyball. Jin Xiangdong was the first one to speak and asked, ¡°Is Allen fully repaired?¡± Jason looked confident and said, ¡°It¡¯s all done!¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled with satisfaction, his feelings clearly disyed on his face. With Allen in proper shape, it would be a lot easier for Professor Li and his wife to enjoy the vacation. ¡°My turn! My turn!¡± Jason was eager to join. ¡°Let¡¯s finish this game first!¡± Li Zheng refused. ¡°When you finish this game, we will have dinner!¡± Jason retorted. Su Han, who had teamed up with Li Zheng, was generous. She smiled and said, ¡°Li Zheng, let¡¯s take a break.¡± On hearing her speak, Jason quickly stopped them and said, ¡°If you both take a break then I will have no partner!¡± Su Han nced at Jason and panted, ¡°I am a little tired. You can team up with Li Zheng.¡± Li Zheng smiled and answered, ¡°I¡¯m not good at volleyball. Su Han, let¡¯s take a break!¡± Chapter 112 - The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (7) Chapter 112: The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (7) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jason had to bear the consequences of his own words. His desire to y volleyball with Su Han was thoroughly denied and so he could only say, ¡°Forget it. I will just be a spectator. You can get on with it.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er, who stood opposite of the trio, felt a little fun. Jason was really interested in Su Han, but Su Han seemed a bit arrogant andpletely unappreciative! ¡°Let¡¯s finish this game.¡± Li Zheng said to Su Han. Su Han nodded and said, ¡°OK! Continue!¡± After that, Su Han stood in an upright position, then prepared to serve the volleyball held in her hand. She leaped swiftly and drove the ball to the opposite side of the sandy court with her fisted right hand. The serve was unexpected, and before Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er could react the ball had alreadynded magnificently on the sand. ¡°You cheated! Serve again!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er protested. ¡°It was a totally legitimate score! You were being absent-minded!¡± Su Han counterattacked. ¡°I wasn¡¯t absent-minded, you didn¡¯t say start before you served!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er refused to admit that she had in fact not been paying proper attention. ¡°Every time you stop y you end up staring at Ace¡¯s body. Either you are absent-minded or you are not thinking properly.¡± Su Han joked. Lu Jia¡¯er blushed and her ears were instantly red. During the game, she had asionally peeped at Jin Xiangdong, though it was nowhere near as bad as Su Han made it seem. She had only nced at the appearance of Jason just now. So of course she couldn¡¯t help sizing up Jin Xiangdong¡¯s body again. After doing someparison, she felt that Jin Xiangdong was in better shape. Su Han¡¯s words made everyone tease morously. ¡°It¡¯s normal to think improperly! I totally support you!¡± Jason immediately stood in favor of Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Professor Lu, you haven¡¯t seen Ace naked before, have you?¡± Li Zheng also followed suit and teased her. Su Han saw her own words had had a cascading effect and could not help but wonder how Lu Jia¡¯er would deal with it. After all, Lu Jia¡¯er always knew the minds of others. She wanted to see if she was different from normal people in love. Looking sideways at Lu Jia¡¯er, who was two steps away from him, Jin Xiangdong smiled with joyful eyes. He remembered the kiss the two of them shared in her room at noon. His hands had reached into her clothes and rubbed her skin to explore the curves of her body. She had no resistance at all. Lu Jia¡¯er was somewhat ufortable being stared at by everyone as if she had been a pervert, but she had to conceal her obvious feelings. After all, she liked Jin Xiangdong, naturally she would have various fantasies about him and naturally some of them were lustful. ¡°Even if I think improperly about Ace¡¯s body, you¡¯re not OK with that?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°No! Not at all!¡± Jason stood to the side while crossing his arms over his chest and was the first to speak. ¡°Me either, Professor Lu. You can follow your heart!¡± Li Zheng smiled and said. Su Han grinned, her roommate was really a genius! Lu Jia¡¯er nced at Su Han who deliberately teased her and said, ¡°Su Han, are you OK with that?¡± ¡°Yes. So long as you are happy!¡± Su Han smiled and replied. ¡°Since everyone has reached a consensus, then don¡¯t talk nonsense. Let¡¯s continue the game!¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°I¡¯m not OK with that!¡± Jin Xiangdong cut in unexpectedly. As soon as this was said, everyone¡¯s interest was aroused and they focused their eyes on both of them. Whether it came to face or body, they were a pair of eye-catching couples. Chapter 113 - The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (8) Chapter 113: The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (8) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions He had no problem that other people were joking with her. He also joined. Was he trying to see how she would shyly sink under the sand beneath their feet? ¡°Professor Lu, Ace says he is not OK with that!¡± Jason said, who was anxious to stir up trouble, raised his eyebrows and smiled. Lu Jia¡¯er gazed at Jin Xiangdong and said shyly, ¡°What do you think?¡± Everyone also looked at Jin Xiangdong and was very curious about what opinion he would have. In the next second, Jin Xiangdong said in a real earnest voice, ¡°Focus on ying volleyball!¡± On hearing his answer, everyone burst intoughter. Jason went on to say, ¡°ording to my understanding in regards to Ace¡¯s way of speaking, he is implying that Professor Lu should concentrate on ying for the moment. If you want to appreciate his body, he will provide it privately!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s cheeks blushed again and while she was still thinking about how to respond, Jin Xiangdong retorted, ¡°Is that a problem for you?¡± Everyoneughed again and said, ¡°No. Not at all!¡± ¡°Do you still want to continue ying? If not, I need to rest!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er, who was teased by everyone, was interrupted by theirughter. ¡°Ha ha ha, it seems that Professor Lu is anxious¡± Jason said as heughed again. Lu Jia¡¯er nced at Jason, he was really a bbermouth, but it would never be toote to return the favor. ¡°Go on!¡± Li Zheng proposed. So the four continue ying until the twilight hit and returned to the hotel. Lu Jia¡¯er, dressed in a beige tulle, walked to the hotel where they were staying with Jin Xiangdong. Passing through the hotel¡¯s garden, they inadvertently saw Qiqi and Allen sitting face to face in a chair in a straw house pavilion, while Professor Li and her wife were standing off to the side. But the two seemed to be talking about something, their expressions were animated and the talk seemed to be unpleasant in nature. Professor Li¡¯s nced at the team who had returned and morphed the original angry expression swiftly into a smile, ¡°You have returned, fantastic!¡± Everyone came here to rx on vacation, but Professor Li and his wife could not join because they had to look after Qiqi. Fortunately, Jason used several hours to fix Allen, otherwise the couple¡¯s trip would have been aplete mess. ¡°Qiqi, what little game are you ying with Allen?¡± Li Zheng looked at Qiqi who was sitting in the pavilion with a smile and said. Qiqi did not seem to hear Li Zheng¡¯s words, instead he continued ying with Allen himself. ¡°Qiqi, Uncle Li is talking to you.¡± Professor Li¡¯s wife had also changed her expression in time, trying to shift Qiqi¡¯s attention, but it didn¡¯t have any effect. Lu Jia¡¯er nced at Professor Li and his wife before she spoke up, ¡°Allen, what game are you ying with Qiqi?¡± Allen, who was sitting with Qiqi, heard her voice so it looked up at Lu Jia¡¯er and replied, ¡°I am ying puzzles with Qiqi!¡± Seeing this, Qiqi also looked up, and he blinked his clear eyes a few times, finally noticing everyone. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and said, ¡°You are ying puzzles together, can you show me?¡± Allen nced at the Qiqi and then said, ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at the almostpleted puzzle between the two and smiled as she said, ¡°Allen and you are great!¡± Qiqi looked at Lu Jia¡¯er and said, ¡°I am great. Allen is also great!¡± It was usually hard to speak with Qiqi who had Asperger¡¯s, not to mention for a stranger to speak with him. However, Lu Jia¡¯er was able to do it. When Professor Li and his wife saw such an urrence, their eyes became brighter. Chapter 114 - The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (9) Chapter 114: The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (9) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er understood the state of mind that Professor Li and his wife were in. The efforts put into raising a child like Qiqi were not something that ordinary people could imagine. It took not only patience, but most importantly love. The love of Professor Li and his wife was positive. However, the strain between the two had be increasingly serious. Everyone heard Qiqi talk and apuded involuntarily but Qiqi was indifferent, he just gave them a nce and lowered his head so that he could continue ying with Allen. The quietness of Qiqi made him particrly cute. He looked like an angel who had donned an expression of concentration. This is how many people think. Children with Asperger¡¯s are living in their own pure world, just like angels. But angelic reverie is nothing more than an outside thought. The crux of the matter is that these children cannot express themselves, they will also feel happy, bad, sad, and worried. But when they have these emotions, which they cannot express, it¡¯s frustrating for many of them so they cry and shout. The root cause is that the growth of normal children can bepared to dominoes. If one gently pushed down a piece, they go down one by one in an order. But for children with Asperger¡¯s or other types of autism, their brain system is an iplete domino and there is no way to be as consistent in their development, which manifests in the obstacles they find when developing speech and emotionalmunication. Though most of them were not emotionally intelligent there are still some who have high intelligence in specific areas. For example, they have extraordinary talents for numbers or regr memories, but they still can¡¯t express emotions urately. It is very difficult to make up for these shorings, so their world does not operate on the same wavelength as ours. But they also have their own unique expressions, using some object or aspect they are interested in as a way tomunicate with others and share happiness. Just like Qiqi at the moment, his expression was focused, but also pleasant. At this moment, he was happy with Allen ying puzzles. However, among the people present, only a few knew that he was happy.Ordinary people don¡¯t know their inner world at all, or don¡¯t even care about it. They just act as spectators around these children. Professor Li looked at everyone and said, ¡°You all should feel free to head back and have a rest first. We will stay with Qiqi for a while.¡± Everyone left and returned to their rooms. Lu Jia¡¯er, who was thinking about something, went to take a shower. When she put on her beautiful off-the-shoulder dress and went downstairs alongside Jin Xiangdong who was dressed casually toward the outdoor restaurant, Jason had already chosen a ce for everyone. In fact, they could have eaten alone. But everyone had been on the team for a long time, even the vacation did notpletely change their team style. After they were all seated, Professor Li and his wife appeared with Qiqi, and of course there was also a cute Allen. Professor Li¡¯s and his wife¡¯s seats were just beside Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s. Although it may be useless, hard work to teach Qiqi to say hello to others, Professor Li still tried. ¡°Qiqi, say hello to your uncles and aunts.¡± Qiqi looked at everyone with his poker face, without saying a word. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and waved at Allen. ¡°Allen, good evening!¡± ¡°Good evening, this beautifuldy!¡± Allenmunicated with Lu Jia¡¯er very politely. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and then said to Qiqi, ¡°Qiqi, good evening!¡± Qiqi nced at Lu Jia¡¯er before he nced at Allen again, then moved his little mouth and muttered, ¡°Good evening!¡± Chapter 115 - he Little Angel With A Broken Wing (10) Chapter 115: The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (10) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Qiqi¡¯s response made Professor Li and his wife more than happy, and everyone else was happy too. Jason, who was sitting across from the boy, took the lead and spoke with Qiqi, ¡°Qiqi, would you like some pieces of big lobsters? Have a big w!¡± Qiqi cast a nce in Jason¡¯s direction, then looked at the lobster in his hand, he did not utter a word. Lu Jia¡¯er winked at Jason, and Jason got the hint and asked Allen, ¡°Allen, would you like some big lobsters?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and shook her head as she heard the word. Allen was an AI , who certainly could not eat lobster. His question would be rejected and then Qiqi certainly would not eat! As expected, the scene turned out to be so. In fact, Qiqi would like to have some lobsters. In the end, it was again Lu Jia¡¯er who came to rescue the situation, ¡°Allen, can you tell me what the benefits of eating shellfish are?¡± Allen blinked its eyes and then talked volubly, ¡°The nutritional value of shrimp is as follows: Firstly, it is nutritious, fleshy and easy to digest. It is an excellent food for people who are weak and need to be nursed after illness. Secondly, lobsters are also rich in magnesium. Magnesium ys an important role in regting heart activity and can protect the cardiovascr system. It can reduce blood cholesterol, prevent arteriosclerosis, and expand coronary arteries, which is beneficial for preventing hypertension and myocardial infarction. Thirdly, they have a strongctation promoting effect. Its rich phosphorus and calcium content are especially beneficial for children and pregnant women. Fourthly, scientists have recently discovered that astaxanthin in shrimp helps to eliminate the symptoms caused by jetg.¡± After hearing Allen¡¯s ¡°Baidu Encyclopedia¡±, Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and said, ¡°Since the nutritional value for shellfish is so high. Will Qiqi grow bigger and taller after eating it, Allen?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Allen nodded. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and said, ¡°Allen, will you help Qiqi pick up a lobster w?¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Allen answered. So Allen gave Qiqi a lobster w, and Qiqi stared at Allen. Although in his eyes, there was no desire for food, he still had indecision in his heart. Allen could not peel a lobster w. Professor Li¡¯s wife had to help, opening the w and removing meat inside and she ced it into Qiqi¡¯s mouth. Looking at the shrimp meat in front of his eyes, Qiqi slowly opened his mouth and ate. Everyone apuded again. In fact, the scene made everyone know how difficult it must be for Professor Li and his wife. Through Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s demonstration, Professor Li¡¯s wife seemed to have picked up on a way tomunicate with Qiqi. Feeding Qiqi went smoothly for the rest of the dinner and Qiqi was well-behaved. After Qiqi was full, he was allowed to y with Allen nearby. Professor Li saw this and he breathed a sigh of relief. Before, when he got home from work, his nerves began to tighten, and he took care of him all the time. If he had his emotional ups and downs, Professor Li would feel close to copsing. The couple had nned to stay alone, just with their family of three, so as not to disturb anyone else. However, when Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er were dining downstairs, they knocked on his door and invited them to join. Fortunately, with the help of Lu Jia¡¯er, the dinner was pleasant. So Professor Li raised the juice cup on the table and said, ¡°Professor Lu, I¡¯m really not a good speaker, but I thank you for both of us.¡± Chapter 116 - The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (11) Chapter 116: The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (11) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Faced with Professor Li¡¯s expression of gratitude, Lu Jia¡¯er said coolly, ¡°You¡¯re wee, Professor Li.¡± Because everyone was on vacation, Professor Li would not bother Lu Jia¡¯er currently, so instead he said, ¡°After returning to China, I will ask for your advice!¡± Professor Li would definitely want to ask advice for handling Qiqi. Lu Jia¡¯er was actually hesitant. As the more she helped, the more likely her own secrets were to be discovered by others. What¡¯s more, Professor Li had such a high IQ. He could easily find out more if a slip up was made. However, although Lu Jia¡¯er tried to evade revealing herself, she recently felt as though she was walking on a tightrope, in front of Jin Xiangdong, Xu Lei, and even in front of Professor Li. She felt she was gradually being exposed. It was really difficult to refuse at the moment, so Lu Jia¡¯er could only slightly nod and say, ¡°Okay.¡± After Professor Li finished drinking with Lu Jia¡¯er, he clinked sses with other people, expressing his thankfulness. However, everyone was full of sympathy for Professor Li¡¯s family and they gave encouragement to the couple. Lu Jia¡¯er nced at Professor Li and his wife from the side. At the surface, they seemed like an affectionate couple. But in fact, there were many problems. Although it couldn¡¯t be said that they were apparently of one ord but divided in heart, they would part ways sooner orter, if these problems were not solved. Just when Lu Jia¡¯er was sighing with emotion due to every family having a skeleton in the cupboard, Jason asked, ¡°What do you want to do next?¡± Jason had be the organizer of this vacation. Of course, if one asked him, it was entirely because of the fact that Jin Xiangdong only led at work and that for the other matters he was only willing to be a bystander. So Jason had to take charge at all other times. To hisints, JIn Xiangdong¡¯s reply was that an able man is always busy! ¡°We¡¯ll follow your arrangement!¡± everyone reached a consensus. Jason heard them agree, and put on a ¡°I already know¡± expression and sighed, ¡°When on vacation, you are all like people who leave their brains at home.¡± ¡°You might be wrong. We follow your arrangement as you are the organizer that has earned our absolute trust. By the way, your arrangement has never disappointed us.¡± Li Zheng argued on behalf of everyone. ¡°Jason is an old hand. His arrangements are absolutely wonderful!¡± Cai Lin, next to Li Zheng, said in agreement. When these male colleagues gathered together, even if he was called an old hand, Jason would never mind. But today he retorted, ¡°You are an old hand!¡± After that, Jason snuck a look at Su Han. His expression was subtle and barely noticed. But at this moment Lu Jia¡¯er could clearly hear Jason¡¯s inner ovepping sound. You old hands, don¡¯t ever destroy my image of a tall, handsome, noble and pure gentleman! Lu Jia¡¯er grinned. After getting along with these high-intelligence colleagues for a while she really felt that the programmers had the highest percentage of the surprisingly sexy in the world. They were detached and aloof on the surface but quite funny in private, just like Jin Xiangdong and Jason. Currently, popr culture trends seemed to favor the cold type. Cold elite males were truly irresistible to many women who want to conquer, because once they were conquered, they would be a boyfriend or husband as loyal as a dog. Chapter 117 - The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (12) Chapter 117: The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (12) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions After hearing people call him an old hand, Su Han was also interested. She nced at Jason, very curious about his love affairs. After all, art developed and inspired from real life situations would be more refined than an idealized life. If one listened to a man with a story tell a story then one can write a more vivid story. Jason caught sight of Su Han¡¯s nce just now. He quickly exined, ¡°Ladies, I was just kidding. I will serve you all any time you desire. You can tell me what you like, and I will arrange it. Eat and drink well. Ace will pay for it!¡± When Jason finished, he patted on the shoulder of Jin Xiangdong. His words provoked everyone tough and Jin Xiangdong also slightly curled his lips. Jason was really good at ¡°betraying¡± his friends. Jin Xiangdong said, ¡°We came on vacation with one purpose in mind, that is, everyone should have fun!¡± So everyone stood up and toasted Jin Xiangdong. Before they could finish drinking, they heard Qiqi burst into tears. Professor Li quickly pulled out a chair and ran toward Qiqi. He saw Qiqi sitting on the ground with a fork crying. He asked, ¡°What has happened?¡± Professor Li¡¯s wife, stood at the side as she held a te of fruit in her hand, said with dejection, ¡°Allen suddenly glitched!¡± Upon hearing this, Professor Li was deeply worried. He held Qiqi in his arms andforted him, ¡°Qiqi, stop crying. Allen just wants to sleep!¡± Jason and Lu Jia¡¯er heard his words and they immediately rushed over. Calling Allen over and over again, Qiqi weeped hard and harshly. Jason quickly squatted down and reached out to press Allen¡¯s start button, but it gave no response, he frowned and said, ¡°I have to check it again.¡± Qiqi was crying so badly that nobody could stop it. Lu Jia¡¯er could only let Professor Li adopt the method from that afternoon. Professor Li, who was holding Qiqi, was going to take out the mobile phone, but Qiqi was fighting violently and even waved the stainless steel fork in his hand. When Lu Jia¡¯er reached out and tried to take away the fork in his hand, Qiqi struggled even more. All of a sudden, Qiqi turned his head toward her arm and tried to bite her. She was shocked when after a few moments she realized that she felt no pain. That was when Lu Jia¡¯er realized that Jin Xiangdong came to aid her. Fortunately he was also not bitten on the arm. Soon the fork in Qiqi¡¯s hand was taken away and Professor Li used voice software again, trying tomunicate with Qiqi and to let him return to normal. After a while, Qiqi¡¯s emotions had slightly stabilized so Professor Li and his wife took him and left first. Everyone sat down again and talked about Qiqi¡¯s conditions. They all felt that it was hard for Professor Li and his wife. Lu Jia¡¯er seemed to be frightened and had not yet recovered. Yes! She was really frightened. She just asked Jin Xiangdong if there was any injury. When she looked down and she saw that there was a wound on his arm. She grabbed Jin Xiangdong¡¯s hand and wanted to see the injury. However, her hand was seized by Jin Xiangdong with force. She looked up at Jin Xiangdong as he winked at her and asked for silence. Lu Jia¡¯er didn¡¯t try to talk any more. After Qiqi was taken away by his parents, she checked Jin Xiangdong¡¯s arm again. She became very confused. Had she had a visual hallucination, or had he truly never been injured? Chapter 118 - The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (13) Chapter 118: The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (13) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er examined Jin Xiangdong¡¯s arm again. She could no longer restrain her curiosity as this was the second time she encountered this strange behavior. The very first time was on the night they first met. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s exnation had stopped her from asking further. However, she had only taken a little wine this time and was extremely attentive. She could clearly see that the wound on his arm had vanished without a trace. ¡®Who is he? Does he actually possess self-healing powers?¡¯ This thought had always been hovering in Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s mind. At this time a big warm hand pressed against her hand that she had ced on her knee. Lu Jia¡¯er turned her head and her eyes met Jin Xiangdong¡¯s gentle gaze. Slightly startled, Lu Jia¡¯er quickly regained her focus. Even though she was not capable of reading Jin Xiangdong¡¯s mind, she could gauge his thoughts from his gaze¡ªhe wanted her to stop thinking about it. ¡°Let¡¯s go for round two!¡± At this time, Jason¡¯s voice sounded. Everyone in the room got up and Jin Xiangdong loosened his grip on Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s hand. ¡°Ace, it¡¯s time for us to take our leave.¡± Jason said. ¡°I am going with you guys,¡± Jin Xiangdong answered. Slightly startled, everyone in the room fixed their eyes on Jin Xiangdong. Jin Xiangdong was not a social person. Normally he would not attend any gathering he didn¡¯t have to. It was extremely rare for him to attend any social events outside of building activities. However, he was still the one who paid all the expenses regardless. ¡°Did the sun rise from the west today?¡± Li Zheng could not believe what he had just heard. ¡°It seems that I am not wee to join?¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s gaze swept past Li Zheng as he asked. ¡°We couldn¡¯t be happier!¡± Jason was the first person who cheered. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± said Jin Xiangdong. Hence, everyone went to another party arranged by Jason. ¡°I know you don¡¯t like to party. Just take it as you are keeping mepany this time.¡± said Su Han upon seeing Lu Jia¡¯er who was lost in thought. Su Han walked next to Lu Jia¡¯er and held onto her arm. Lu Jia¡¯er turned her head slightly. She knew Su Han very well. Su Han had always been sitting at home, burying herself in her writing. It was such a rare chance for her to mingle with a group of great minds. Naturally, she did not want to miss it. However, as she was an outsider, she would be caught in an awkward predicament if Lu Jia¡¯er was not around. Noting the reactions from the group, Lu Jia¡¯er knew that Jin Xiangdong had never joined the group activities all this time. Apparently he was joining the party to escape from Lu Jia¡¯er. Even though Lu Jia¡¯er was burning with curiosity, she could only restrain herself and ask Jin Xiangding after the party ended. Even though this outing was regarded as vacation, it was actually a team building activity. Although everyone in the team worked together every day, each of them had their own way in dealing with things day to day. Team building activities could foster the rtionship among the team members and improved efficiency at work. In fact, the second party was no different than the previous one. It was nothing more than drinking, talking,ughing and ying some boring games. Lu Jia¡¯er sat quietly watching everyone in the party while Su Han, who usually had to stay at home, truly enjoyed herself at the party. Lu Jie¡¯er could not help but tip her hat to Su Han. She was a geek, and at the same time could get really crazy. She had struck a good bnce between having a static and dynamic personality. Jason took a sip of wine as he stared at Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong. Sitting next to each other, Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong did not join the rest in the games or chatter but instead watched them from the sidelines as though both of them were outsiders. As most couples developed aplementary rtionship, this was the first time Jason found a couple where both had a cold demeanor. He could not help but wonder what had actually sparked chemistry between them. ¡°May I have your attention please? Let¡¯s y a game that everyone can easily join,¡± said Jason. ¡°Hooray!¡± Jason¡¯s proposal was agreed upon by everyone. ¡°Anything idea?¡± Jason asked. ¡°You decide!¡± Everyone wanted Jason to decide. ¡°Professor Lu, what games do you usually y at a party?¡± Since Jason did not get an answer, he asked Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°I don¡¯t usually go to parties and I don¡¯t know any games.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er paused for a while and answered. ¡°Professor Lu, it turns out that both Ace and you are a perfect match. He seldom attends parties too.¡± Li Zheng smiled as he said. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled ndly while Jin Xiangdong snuck a nce at Lu Jia¡¯er. He knew that Lu Jia¡¯er must be sceptical about his arm. Since they were in a rtionship, he could no longer hide it from her. ¡°Come on, a party without games is not considered a party,¡± added Jason. ¡°How about ¡®Truth or Dare¡¯?¡± Cai He suggested. Truth or Dare was such a clich¨¦ game yet many people loved to y it. Although the game was boring, there was no objection. Hence, everyone took part in the game. Jason ced a beer bottle on the table and spun it with his big hand. The rule was set that when the bottle stopped spinning, whoever had the bottle¡¯s mouth pointing at them would answer the question posed by the person who had the bottle¡¯s base pointing at them. In the first round, the bottle¡¯s mouth was pointing at Professor Fang, who had been married for two years but without children. His wife came along with him on this trip. Cai He was the person who asked the question for the first round. ¡°Professor Fang, I remember you said that you only have 600 yuan of pocket money every month. Are you saying that Mrs Fang is stingy?¡± Cai He sneered as he asked. ¡°You must be joking. My wife has always been generous with me. I just need to ask for more money whenever I need it.¡± Cai He was no doubt trying to put Professor Fang in hot water. He quickly stole a nce at his wife who sat next to him and broke into a bright smile. ¡°Honey, it¡¯s time to tell the truth.¡± Mrs Fang reminded Professor Fang gently. Everyone couldn¡¯t helpughing hearing Mrs Fang¡¯s words. ¡°Honey, if you really think I am stingy, just say it. I will change,¡± Mrs Fang continued saying. Being caught in an awkward predicament, Professor Fang cursed Cai He inwardly. The atmosphere was growing increasingly vibrant and lively. Once again, the bottle spun for a moment and stopped. The bottle¡¯s mouth was pointing at Su Han while the bottle¡¯s base was pointing at Li Zheng. ¡°Pretty Su Han, what was your first impression of me?¡± Li Zheng stared at Su Han eagerly. Su Han broke intoughter. Before she could say a word, Jasonined, ¡°Li Zheng, how can you sell yourself this way?¡± ¡°I am just asking a question. I am not trying to sell myself.¡± Li Zheng retorted. Once again, everyone broke intoughter after hearing the banter between the two of them. ¡°Jason, do you want to sell yourself too?¡± Cai He snickered. ¡°Come on, I already knew Su Han before this. Also, I don¡¯t need to sell myself.¡± Jason stared at Cai He as he answered. ¡°Su Han, which of the two do you have a better impression of, Li Zheng or Jason?¡± Cai He asked forthrightly. ¡°It¡¯s Li Zheng¡¯s turn to ask questions. Don¡¯t interject!¡± Thanks to Lu Jia¡¯er, San Han had such a great chance to join the party and experienced the group activity. As an outsider, she knew that she should not be the focus of everyone¡¯s attention. In a flush of embarrassment, Su Han changed the topic and getting everyone¡¯s attention back to the game. ¡°Exactly! Don¡¯t jump the gun! Su Han, please answer my question,¡± Li Zheng protested. ¡°You are such a Mr Sunshine¡ªvery gentle and knowledgeable.¡± Su Han replied. Hearing this, Jason stared at Su Han in disbelief and could not take his eyes off Su Han for a long while. Sitting next to Su Han, Lu Jia¡¯e knew that Cupid¡¯s arrow had struck Su Han. Li Zheng spun the bottle again. This time, Jason was the one who answered the question. ¡°Jason, which girlfriend of yours still remains in your heart to the point that you can hardly stand to forget about her?¡± The person who asked this question was Bobo and to put it simply, no one knew his sexual orientation. Hearing this new question, Su Han¡¯s eyes were shining as she looked forward to Jason¡¯s answer. ¡°I have remained single for 30 years.¡± Jason stared at Su Han as he answered. His words immediately drew everyone¡¯s bacsh. ¡°You big liar! I know two of your girlfriends!¡± Cai He protested. ¡°Those were blind dates,¡± Jason exined. ¡°Nonsense! They are your girlfriends. You have been dating each of them for two or three months, haven¡¯t you?¡± Cai He said. ¡®You idiot! Don¡¯t you know my intentions? Serves you right that you are still single.¡¯ Jason thought to himself, restraining the urge to p Cai He,. Lu Jia¡¯er merely grinned as she could read Jason¡¯s mind. Jason was just like the pot calling the kettle ck. ¡°What are youughing at?¡± Jin Xiangdong leaned over as he whispered in Lu Jia¡¯er ears, ¡°There¡¯s nothing,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er quickly stoppedughing and answered ¡°To be frank, nothing is unforgettable. As the saying goes, fate brings people together no matter how far apart they may be. On the other hand, both of them would miss each other even if they meet face to face.¡± Jason added. ¡°Jason, whose hands do you want to hold from those who are sitting on the opposite side of the table?¡± Professor Fang asked as he smiled. ¡°I want to hold yours!¡± Jason stared at Professor Fang as he responded. The atmosphere was extremely lively as everyoneughed hysterically. Just as Lu Jia¡¯er was enjoying the atmosphere and being carefree, the bottle¡¯s mouth stopped and pointed at her while she was not paying much attention to the game¡ªit was her turn to answer a question. This would be the first time she participated in a Truth or Dare game. ¡°Professor Lu, what do you think of Ace¡¯s kissing skills?¡± Jason asked after he finished answering the previous question. It was such a sensitive question. Apparently, Jason asked this purposely. Lu Jia¡¯er stared at Jason who was waiting eagerly for her answer. Lu Jia¡¯er sank into contemtion as this was private matter after all. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me that both of you haven¡¯t kissed yet? Seriously?¡± stunned, Jason asked. Everyone fixed their eyes on Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯e as if watching the apes in a zoo. ¡°He is quite good at it,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er blushed as she said. ¡°That¡¯s not clear enough.¡± Jason dissatisfied with her answer, continued to press for answers. ¡°I have finished answering.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. Jason merely smiled and spun the bottle again. It was Jin Xiangdong¡¯s turn. ¡°We need a good question,¡± Jason suggested. ¡°Ace, when was thest time you got intimate with Professor Lu?¡± The person who asked the question had quickly got the point and asked. Although the question was not straightforward, it was personal. Everyone was waiting for Jin Xiangdong¡¯s answer. At this time, Jin Xiangdong was still calm andposed, whereas Lu Jia¡¯er was flushed, recalling the kiss on the sofa this afternoon. ¡°Don¡¯t go too far,¡± said Jin Xiangdong. Hearing this, a few men could not help bursting intoughter. However, they changed the question quickly as there were a fewdies around them. ¡°Ace, when was thest time you kissed Professor Lu? Please tell the date and time.¡± Who would notice the time when kissing? Just as everyone was waiting for his answer, Jin Xiangdong¡¯s next movement had stunned everyone around him. Jin Xiangdong held onto Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s slender waist, leaned over and pressed his lips against hers. It was a live show! Little did anyone expect Jin Xiangdong would do that given his cold demeanor. It was a deep kiss thatsted for ten seconds. Lu Jia¡¯er was stunned by his sudden movement. She did not know how to respond, she only received his kiss and did not kiss him back. Jin Xiangdong withdrew his lips slowly and stared at her with his eyes full of tenderness. At that very moment, Lu Jia¡¯er looked extremely charming. Jin Xiangdong was her one and only and he did not want anyone else to see her charm. Feeling each other¡¯s breath, Jin Xiangdong stared into Lu Jia¡¯er eyes for a few seconds. Suddenly, a round of apuse echoed in his ears. ¡°Just now.¡± Jin Xiangdong sat upright, his big hand was still holding onto Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s waist. Again came the apuse. Li Zheng gave him a big thumbs up as he said, ¡°This is what Truth or Dare should be.¡± Previously, Lu Jia¡¯er was unsure what shyness truly meant. Thanks to Jin Xiangdong, she had a solid grasp of this word. Su Han had finally witnessed the charisma of Jin Xiangdong who had always been quiet and cold. If Lu Jia¡¯er did not meet Jin Xiangdong, she might not have known what love was for her whole life. The way Jin Xiangdong kissed Lu Jia¡¯er just now was both yful and passionate, it resembled a live version of a love guidance book. This could make a good plot for Su Han¡¯s novel. ¡°This would torment me for a year,¡± Jason sighed. The game continued after that. Of the whole game, the kissing scene between Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er was the most amazing and memorable moment of the night. The Phi Phi Inds were particrly enchanting, engulfed by the serene darkness. At this moment, the group of people had gradually returned to their rooms, many of them had fallen asleep to the sound of the waves. Lu Jia¡¯er was yawning out of drowsiness. She did not go back to her room but instead walked after Jin Xiangdong all the way back to his room. ¡°Think twice. It¡¯s not easy to go out after youe in.¡± Jian Xiangdong knew Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s intention and said this purposely. Lu Jia¡¯er merely peeked at him and then walked straight into the room. Jin Xiangdong walked toward her, just as Jin Xiangdong expected, Lu Jia¡¯er grabbed his arm and took a close look at it. Apparently, Jin Xiangdong had the favour of God for having such a beautiful arm, his tanned skin was extremely wless. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes were full of doubts as she raised her head. Her eyes fixed on Jin Xiangdong who stood close to her. ¡°I saw a wound on your armst time.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er broke the silence only after staring at him for a while. Jin Xiangdong¡¯e eyes met hers. He knew that Lu Jia¡¯er held back for the whole night. However, he could not tell her the truth right now. ¡°It is not a wound, it is a rash.¡± Jin Xiangdong exined. ¡°No way!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er retorted. In fact, she had clearly seen it on his arm. ¡°Er Er, you are overly worried and cared for me.¡± Jin Xiangdong reached out and stroked her face gently, as his low and sweet voice sounded. It was true that Jin Xaingdong¡¯s voice and breath were extremely alluring and Lu Jia¡¯er was not capable of resisting the temptation. However, Lu Jia¡¯er had truly seen the wound on his hand with her own eyes. Otherwise, she would not be so puzzled. ¡°Did I really get it wrong?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stared at Jin Xiangdong as she asked. There was a gleam in Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes that proved he was lying. Lu Jia¡¯er was right but Jin Xiangdong refused to admit. ¡°I hope we could be honest with each other.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er felt a little guilty as she spoke. She, herself, had a secret that she had never disclosed to anyone else¡ªshe actually possessed a supernatural power that made her capable of reading someone else¡¯s mind. ¡°I told you before. I am waiting for you to uncover my body.¡± Jin Xiangdong stoked her face, a faint smile on his lips. Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er was getting more puzzled. This was the only clue she got from Jin Xiangdong thus far. Originally, she thought they were just affectionate words. Now she learned that those words carried a subtle meaning. How could Lu Jia¡¯er possibly unravel that? Where would she even start? Lu Jia¡¯er made a bold move, she reached out and started unbuttoning his shirt. ¡°Er Er, what are you doing?¡± Jin Xiangdong flew into a great panic and stopped her hands. ¡°Uncovering your body.¡± Lu jia¡¯er stared at him. ¡°Right now?¡± a mysterious light shed deep within Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes. ¡°Yes, right now.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er threw off Jin Xiangdong¡¯s hands and continued unbuttoning his shirt. ¡°Are you sure?¡± Seeing Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s stiffly handling his clothing, the corner of Jin Xiangdong¡¯s mouth lifted as he said with a low voice. Lu Jia¡¯er looked up at Jin Xiangdong, his eyes were burning with desire while the corner of his lips were full of affection. She quickly regained her awareness and retracted her arms. However, little did she expect that Jin Xiangdong would hold onto her hands and press her face into the warm embrace of his chest. ¡°It¡¯s not nice to stop midway.¡± Stunned, Lu Jia¡¯er blushed with embarrassment. She wanted to swing his hands off but his firm grip made it all in vain. Jin Xiangdong pressed her against the wall, they were so close to each other that she could feel his warm breath on her face. Her heart pounded hard within her chest as her long eyshes trembled like fluttering butterfly wings The atmosphere was growing increasingly passionate and as she stared at Jin Xiangdong, Lu Jia¡¯er slowly closed her eyes. Originally, Lu Jia¡¯er thought that Jin Xiangdong would kiss her. However, after waiting for a long while, nothing had happened. Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but caught into an awkward predicament. She simply did not know whether to open or continue closing her eyes. ¡®This cunning and dull man is truly despicable!¡¯ At this time, Lu Jia¡¯er knew that Jin Xiangdong was just standing there, grinning. She opened her eyes slowly and sighed inwardly. Lu Jia¡¯er pushed him away and started to leave. Seeing this, Jin Xiangdong stretched out his arms and pressed her against the wall once again. Just as he leaned over, his lips sought hers only to be interrupted as the bell rang. Jin Xiandong furrowed his brows and loosened his arms around Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s waist reluctantly before he walked to the door. ¡°Ace, we must stay up all night until we fix Allen.¡± When the door cracked open, Jason brought Allen into the room before Jin Xiangdong could say anything. ¡°I¡¯m sorry for the interruption. Please go ahead.¡± As soon as Jason stepped into the room, he saw Lu Jia¡¯er and quickly turned to leave. ¡°Jason... please stay. I am going back to my room now.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er rushed out as soon as she finished speaking. Jin Xiangdong wanted to stop Lu Jia¡¯er but he could not convince her, in the end, Jason was left in Jin Xiangdong¡¯s room. In the morning, a gust of wind brushed through the curtains. It was a brand new day! Lu Jia¡¯er had puzzled over Jin Xiangdong¡¯s words since yesterday night and woke up from a disturbing nightmare as her mind was haunted with doubts. ¡®Is Jin Xiangdong an alien, a mutant, a clone, an immortal, a ghost, a demon or other creatures?¡¯ After Lu Jia¡¯er had freshened up, she wanted to asked Jin Xiangdong to go for breakfast together but she stopped when she thought of what Jason said yesterday night. Both of them must have stayed up all night. Hence, she walked straight to the dining hall alone. After having breakfast, she bumped into Professor Li¡¯s family and Allen, which was up and running, in the hotel¡¯s garden. Professor Li¡¯s kid¡ªQiqi was ying with Allen while Professor Li and his wife were resting on the bench, looking sorrowfully into the distance. Originally, Lu Jia¡¯er did not want to disturb them. However, Allen called out to her. ¡°Good morning, Professor Lu.¡± Slightly startled, Jin Xiangdong had actually fed the information about Lu Jia¡¯er into Allen. . It seemed that she was fated to have a close connection with anyone with initial¡ªAi. ¡°Professor Lu!¡± hearing Allen¡¯s voice, Professor Li and his wife regained their consciousness and got up. ¡°Sis, did you have your breakfast?¡± Lu Jie¡¯er was not fond of nepotism and calling Mrs Li as ¡®sis¡¯ was a little awkward. However, at that point of time, she could not help but go with the flow. ¡°Yes I did. How about you?¡± Mrs Li replied softly. ¡°I have just finished mine. Allen, what are you doing with Qiqi?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gave a faint smile. ¡°We are ying with blocks.¡± Allen looked at Lu Jia¡¯er, Qiqi looked at her as well. ¡°Qiqi, you got up so early today.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er waved her hand at Qiqi. ¡°Good morning.¡± Qiqi merely said and lowered her head, as he continued ying with blocks. ¡°Qiqi talks so much after meeting Professor Lu.¡± Standing aside, Mrs Li beheld the whole situation and said softly. Lu Jia¡¯er took a glimpse at Mrs Li. She was soft spoken but a sign of sorrow could be seen between her brows. When words and feelings were buried in one¡¯s heart for a long time, they would ultimately turn into depression. Even though Lu Jia¡¯er was not a saint, as a psychology professor, she reached out a helping hand to Mrs Li as she felt sympathy for the poor kid¡ªQiqi. If anything happened to Mrs Li, Professor Li would definitely not capable of handling the situation. ¡°Sis, l will sit here together with you while watching Qiqi ying with blocks.¡± Said Lu Jia¡¯er. After Lu Jia¡¯er sat down, they have watched Qiqi and Allen ying with blocks quietly for a while. The atmosphere sank into a peaceful silence and only the sound of the waves could be heard from afar. Listening and empathy were two of the main pirs in Psychotherapy. Lu Jia¡¯er did not utter a word and merely stared quietly at Qiqi. At the same time, she was hearing the inner voice of Mrs Li¡ªfull of sorrow, grief and despair. ¡°Professor Lu. I heard that you are actually a psychology professor.¡± After a long while, Mrs Li broke the silence. ¡°Yes sis, is there anything that I can help with?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er regained her focus and whispered. ¡°You can call me Guo Yan.¡± Mrs Li said slowly. ¡°Alright, Sister Guo Yan.¡± Hearing that Mrs Li corrected her, Lu Jia¡¯er knew that it must be because of the family discord that had been long existed between the husband and wife. Currently, Guo Yan wanted to be herself. ¡°In thesest two days, I believe Professor Lu already has a grasp of Qiqi¡¯s condition. To be frank with you, I am disheartened,¡± said Guo Yan. ¡°Why do you say that?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er could feel Guo Yan¡¯s emotions but she asked nheless. Guo Yan¡¯s eyes fell on Qiqi, with mixed feelings in her heart. ¡°When I found out that I was pregnant, both Li and I were extremely thrilled and looked forward to Qiqi¡¯s arrival very much. Originally, I thought that Qiqi would bring a lot of happiness to our family. However, before Qiqi turned 1 years old, the happiness vanished into thin air. When Qiqi was diagnosed with Asperger¡¯s disease, I felt like my whole world had copsed entirely. Why would this tragedy befall my child? What had I done in my previous life?¡± Guo Yan burst into tears. ¡°That¡¯s not your fault, none of the professionals in any of the medical fields have found the actual root cause of Asperger¡¯s disease.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er took a pack of tissue from her pocket and handed a tissue to Guo Yan. ¡°I knew it couldn¡¯t be cured, ever since Qiqi was diagnosed with this disease, I read a lot of books rted to Asperger¡¯s disease.¡± Guo Yan took the tissue and wiped her tears. ¡°Although it can¡¯t be cured, every kid is different. Professor Li said that Qiqi is very sensitive to numbers. Through training, he could create his own world when he grows up,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°You¡¯re right. But you may not be aware that Qiqi has never called me mother,¡± Guo Yan said. Lu Jia¡¯er took a nce at Qiqi. An ordinary child would have vaguely called out to his parents when he was about ten months old. For parents, the very first time their child called them father or mother was absolutely memorable. ¡°Take things slowly. Qiqi is still a little kid. Through training, he would slowly adapt to the people and things around him from within,¡± Lu Jiaer said. ¡°Li told me the same thing. Through training, Qiqi could live his life like an ordinary child. But when I suggested sending him to a special school for training, he strongly opposed,¡± Guo Yan said. Lu Jia¡¯er knew that this was the crux of the rtionship rift between Professor Li and Guo Yan. The two of them had different opinions on education and training for Qiqi, which was also the cause of Guo Yan¡¯s depression. Lu Jia¡¯er recalled the only time she ever watched a film about autism. In the film, the husband wanted to send his kid to a special school whereas the wife disagreed. At the end, the wife had convinced her husband to give up his desire. Professor Li and his wife werepletely different. ¡°Professor Li wants your kid to live an ordinary life, doesn¡¯t he?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Yes, you are right. However, he never puts himself in my shoes.¡± Guo Yan¡¯s eyes were filled with resentment. ¡°Why do you say so?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Ever since I was pregnant, I had to resign from my job so I could devote myself entirely to the baby. I have been staying at home, taking care of Qiqi after delivery. I wouldn¡¯t say that Li has not treated me right, however, I was a top student with a decent job previously. Currently, my whole world has been revolving around my child. I do love mychild. I love him with all my heart. However, it has truly been a great struggle all these years.¡± Guo Yan¡¯s eyes were flooded with tears. ¡°Qiqi is no ordinary child . It¡¯s truly hard for you to take care of him.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er patted Guo Yan¡¯s shoulder gently. ¡°You will never understand the struggles until you experience them yourself. Let¡¯s not talk about how Qiqi has always been looking for trouble, when he was four years old, I don¡¯t know where he got a knife. Just when I picked him up when he was crying, he had actually stabbed the knife straight into my belly!¡± Guo Yan poured out her grievances. Lu Jia¡¯er could feel Guo Yan¡¯s grievances from her trembling voice. ¡°When he is grown up and starts behaving reasonably, I will tell him how much you loved him and get him to apologize to you.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said slowly. Hearing Lu Jia¡¯er, Guo Yan nced at her as she said, ¡°Professor Lu, you are truly different from other people. The people around me have always told me that Qiqi was not doing it on purpose. However, my heart was broken when the knife broke my skin. Even though my heart was ripped apart, I still love him.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°I don¡¯t mean to fuss over the child. I am just worn out,¡± Guo Yan said. ¡°You must be worn out mentally and physically, taking care of Qiqi.¡± Guo Yan was truly exhausted and mentally ill. Lu Jia¡¯er felt sympathy for Guo Yan. ¡°But no one understands my grievances and they even thought that I was too pretentious. It is true that Li enjoys a decent sry and benefits working in Mr Jin¡¯spany. With his current paycheck, we could live a cozy life and even hired a maid. Hence, they always thought that I have nothing to do and just sit at home all day. Now that I want to send my child to a special school they act as though I don¡¯t appreciate the things that I already have and want me to have another child.¡± Guo Yan wiped off the tears. The crux of the rtionship between Guo Yan and Professor Li was¡ªhaving a second child. The psychological problems caused by having a second child were not something new and Lu Jia¡¯er hade across plenty of precedence brought forward by those in this field. As the saying goes, even an honest and upright official would find it difficult in resolving a family dispute. The rxation of the two-child policy had stirred up plenty of family conflicts. It was true that this policy had brought happiness to some families but, at the same time, it brought grievances to some woman. Previously, after having a child, they could live a peaceful life without the burden of giving birth to another child. After the two-child policy, people around them started asking for a second child. The social phenomenon that arose from this policy had fuelled criticism among the feminist activists. Although Lu Jia¡¯er was not a feminist, she felt that besides the policy, the root cause of many women associated with psychological illnessy in the deep-rooted conservative and narrow mindedizens that woman must bear her husband¡¯s children to continue the family bloodline. ¡°What has Professor Li said about having a second child?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°He disagreed and did not want to have another kid. But his mom insisted. When his mom failed to force him to agree, she came after me. It was a total mess,¡± Guo Yan replied. ¡°You don¡¯t need to care what others say since both of you do not agree with it,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er added. ¡°That¡¯s not easy. My mother-inw fell sick due to anger after she learned both of us are not keen on the isea. She was admitted to the hospital since then and has kept nagging us to have a second child. She even told us that she couldn¡¯t rest in peace if we don¡¯t have a second child,¡± Guo Yan continued saying. ¡°Have you both changed your mind?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Li could no longer handle his mom and agreed. But I still stood my ground.¡± tears broke free from Guo Yan¡¯s eyes. ¡°Are you worried that your second child will be the same as Qiqi? Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°You¡¯re right. Even though the health screening showed that we are fit for second child, no one in the medical field was capable of finding the exact root cause. If i am getting a second child like Qiqi, i wouldpletely copse! Qiqi has to deal with the great struggle of being brought into the world. The same goes to the people around him. I don¡¯t want this to happen again!¡± Guo Yan said. Guo Yan¡¯s was right. Although the medical professionals could not find the root cause of Qiqi¡¯s disease, it was mostly because of genes. If the second child suffered the same disease as Qiqi¡ªAsperger¡¯s, no one was capable of handling this! ¡°Did you tell Professor Li about this?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked softly. ¡°I did. He was of the same thought initially. However, because of his mom, he was caught in the middle. His mom had truly gone too far. She even told him that if I insist, he could get this done with another woman.¡± Guo Yan¡¯s eyes were filled with furious rage. Inw rtionships had always been the mostplicated rtionships in the world. Guo Yan was not wrong to get angry as no woman in this world could reasonably ept this. ¡°What is on your mind currently?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Divorce!¡± There was a semnce of relief in Guo Yan¡¯s words, but deep down, her heart was full of sorrow. Nowadays, divorce was regarded as a mere piece of paper. However Lu Jia¡¯er knew that Guo Yan could not simply break a rtionship that hadsted for years. Even if Qiqi was born with a birth defect, he was her own flesh and blood. ¡°What was Professor Li¡¯s reaction?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°He disagreed.¡± Guo Yan whispered. Lu Jia¡¯er could gauge Professor Li through the conversation with Guo Yan. The man caught in the middle between his wife and mother and could not find the point of bnce was the deadliest threat that could ultimately give rise to family breakdown. ¡°You don¡¯t want to divorce, do you?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked slowly. ¡°Sometimes I wish I could divorce him to end this miserable life, but I can¡¯t bear to leave him.¡± Guo Yan burst into tears. Guo Yan was the one who wanted a divorce, but eventually she relented. That was a woman! ¡°Sister Guo Yan, the fact that you told me all this has proved that you are still trying your hardest to hold your family together.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°That¡¯s nothing. The reality is much crueler.¡± Guo Yan said. ¡°The reality is cruel, but you wish to face it positively. You used to be very optimistic. It¡¯s just that you have been overwhelmed over the past few years. You couldn¡¯t break through the chains and spiral into struggles time and time again. In the end, you have lost your way.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Hearing this, Guo Yan was slightly startled. She only told two of her best friends. She simply did not know how Lu Jia¡¯er came across this. ¡°Professor Lu!¡± Guo Yan stared at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Sister Guo Yan, you are strong as you are Qiqi¡¯s mother and Professor Li¡¯s lover. I believe that you can get through this hardship.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Guo Yan¡¯s burst into tears and did not utter a word. Sitting beside Guo Yan, Lu Jia¡¯er patted her shoulder gently. After having listened to Guo Yan, Lu Jia¡¯er had gauged the crux of the matter. As a psychology professor, she could actually help to solve some psychological problems. However, as the saying goes, only those who tied the knot could untie it themselves. Psychological illness was mental health disorder, only the particr persons could cure it. ¡°Allen, can you bring Qiqi over?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er called out to Allen. Allen put down the blocks and walked toward Lu Jia¡¯er with Qiqi¡¯s hand in his arm. ¡°Allen, Qiqi¡¯s mother feels a bit cold. Can you give her a hug?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er told Allen. ¡°Alright.¡± Allen took a nce at Guo Yan and nodded. An stretched its arms and gave a big hug to Guo Yan while Qiqi was watching from the side. Falling into Allen¡¯s embrace, tears broke free from Guo Yan¡¯s eyes. Even though Allen was no human, he was warmer than any of her kin. Allen stroked Guo Yan¡¯s arms gently as ifforting her for a long while and only let go of Guo Yan when she regained her calmness. From where he stood, Qiqi stared at Gu Yan. After a few moments, Qiqi walked toward Guo Yan slowly and gave her a hug. That was the first time her son hugged her. Guo Yan¡¯s body stiffened and tears rolled down her face uncontrobly. Even though Qiqi did not give her any words offort, his little body holding onto herp had melted her heart. Guo Yan reached out and hugged Qiqi tightly, buried him in her embrace. Even though Guo Yan was crying, Lu Jia¡¯er knew that she was actually crying tears of joy. At this time, no one knew when Professor Li showed up. Seeing his son and wife crying, he could not help but squat down and hug both of them. It was such a warm yet heartbreaking moment. It was true that every family had a skeleton in the cupboard. When Lu Jia¡¯er returned to her room, Jin Xiangdong had woken. Jin Xiangdong and Jason worked until three o¡¯clock in the morning before finally fixing Allen. Only after testing it several times did he finally feel relieved enough to sleep. ¡°Come over, let¡¯s eat together.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er left after getting Jin Xiangdong¡¯s message. Jin Xiangdong was seated at a table having his breakfast while Lu Jia¡¯er was seated across from him keeping himpany. ¡°Someone told me that you made Professor Li¡¯s wife cry.¡± Jin Xiangdong said ndly. ¡°It¡¯s not good to gossip.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er retorted. ¡°You are helping Professor Li¡¯s wife with her depression?¡± the corner of Jin Xiangdong¡¯s mouth lifted. ¡°You know his wife has depression?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Yes. Professor Li told me before. He was exhausted.¡± Jin Xiangdong answered. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded silently. Even though Professor Li did not handle it well, it was not easy for himso far either. ¡°His wife does not want to get any treatment. Professor Li ispletely lost.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°There must be a reason behind it.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said slowly. ¡°I am not sure about the actual reason, however, it¡¯s great that she epted your help,¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°Actually, I prefer listening to treating,¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er ¡°Listening?¡± Jin Xiangdong repeated her words. ¡°Yes, each of us bears different secrets in our hearts. Some fade with time while others grow into towering trees that obscure the sunlight and force the person to dwell in a gloomy world. Through listening, the roots of the towering tree slowly loosen its grip on the ground and wither. Finally sunlight would break through the tree, brighten up their view of the world.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er exined to Jin Xiangdong what she knew about listening. ¡°I could feel the greatness of psychologists after listening to you.¡± Jin Xiangdongplimented. ¡°I ept yourpliments on behalf of all psychologists since the ancient times!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. Chapter 119 - The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (14) Chapter 119: The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (14) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions The underwater world wasn¡¯t something that many people dreamt of. Phi Phi Ind was one of the world¡¯s diving paradises which offered deep diving to a depth of 30 meters and underwater visibility of 10 to 25 meters. The underwater world was extremely fascinating with coral reefs rising from the ocean floor to soar to the surface, huge gardens of coral reef and incredible numbers of colorful marine creatures from the shallow dive sites, to the limestone walls, and deep caves. It was extremely stunning! It was a free and easy day. After Lu Jia¡¯er apanied Jin Xiangdong for breakfast, both of them went for a dive. Jason, Li Zheng and Su Han were going along with them. All those who were going diving were expert divers except Lu Jia¡¯er and Su Han. Hence, before Lu Jia¡¯er and Su Han got into the water, they needed to get some basic training. However, they did not need a diving instructor. Instead they were under the guidance of Jin Xiangdong, Lu Jiaer and Su Han managed to quickly familiarize themselves with some diving skills. ¡°I will take care of Lu Jia¡¯er. Su Han, you can choose anyone from the other two people to take care of you.¡± Jin Xiangdong said while everyone got ready as they stood on the deck, as soon as he finished rifying he jumped into the water. ¡°Li Zheng, I will go with you.¡± without hesitation, Su Han chose Li Zheng. Standing to the side, Lu Jia¡¯er was grinning inwardly. Hearing Jason¡¯s inner voice, it was true that the age old strategy¡ªying hard to get, proved effective every time. When it came to rtionships, the outsiders could only y cupid, whether the chemistry sparked between the two individuals was all driven by fate. In a diving suit, Lu Jia¡¯er plunged into the deep blue sea together with Jin Xiangdong, drifting through the colourful world of coral reefs. Time and time again, she would see schools of brightly coloured tropical fish brushing past her body. The underwater world was absolutely stunning and breath-taking as if living in a paradise. Seeing such a surreal underwater world, Lu Jia¡¯er was thrilled and kept swimming like a fish. Jin Xiangdong stayed by her side, both of them paused and moved on again and again while they spent their time enjoying each other¡¯spany. However, diving was a considerable drain on one¡¯s energy. Lu Jia¡¯er had gone ashore not long after while another rookie¡ªSu Han, was already sitting on the deck before Lu Jia¡¯er arrived. On the other side, Jin Xiangdong and a few more experienced divers were still enjoying themselves in the water. The warm sunlight poured onto Liu Jia¡¯er face. Her hair, that had been dripping wet before was now nearly dry from the warmth of the sun. Lu Jia¡¯er drank some water from the bottle Su Han was holding. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that you were actually an expert in love.¡± Lu Jiaer looked at Su Han as she smiled. ¡°Sorry?¡± Su Han who was looking into the distance regained her focus. ¡°I said that you are a love expert.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er put away the bottle. ¡°That¡¯s nothing.¡± Su Han said humbly. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid that Li Zhang would end up falling for you?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°If more people end up liking me, it just proves that I am charismatic.¡± Su Han grinned. ¡°But you have given your heart to Jason, haven¡¯t you?¡± knowing that a lot of people found themselves attracted to Su Han, Lu Kia¡¯er merely smiled If Lu Jia¡¯er wasn¡¯t the one questioning her, Su Han would still be able to deny it. Up to this day, she had never managed to never lie to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Is there anything that Jason worried about over these past few days?¡± Su Han subconsciously leaned over as she asked. Lu Jia¡¯er merely took a nced at Su Han. In fact, Jason was not worried, his pride was wounded and his heart broken when he saw the woman that he loved clinging to another man. ¡°I am not going to tell you.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not tell Su Han. ¡°What do you mean? Even if you don¡¯t tell me, I can feel that he is concerned.¡± Su Han poked Lu Jia¡¯er with her hand. ¡°Are you sure? Jason is such a great man who is highly sought after and naturally likes being ttered by others. Moreover, there are a few girls courting him.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er purposely said. ¡°You¡¯re right. But all men have the desire for possessing and conquering. They will not cherish something thates to them too easy. The best they never had is the best thing they ever had.¡± Su Hanughed. ¡°I know how far I can go,¡± beaming with pride, Su Han smiled contentedly. Lu Jia¡¯er thought to herself. If she did not tell Su Han that Jason had fallen for her, perhaps, Su Han would not be so cocky. It was not wrong to have self-confidence but it certainly lessened the joy of unexplored. Lu Jia¡¯er went inside to take a shower and then took a nap for an hour after returning to the room. She only woke up around four-thirty. Standing at the balcony, Lu Jia¡¯er stretched her body and enjoying the scenery as she leaned against the handrail. Not long after that, the bell rang. Lu Jia¡¯er opened the door only to see Professor Li who had a bowl of fruit in his hands. Apparently, Professor Li wanted to have a talk with Lu Jia¡¯er and used the fruits as an excuse to stop by and visit. ¡°Professor Lu, are you free?¡± Professor Li paused for a while before he asked. ¡°Yes, I am. Pleasee in, Professor Li.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered. ¡°Professor Lu, I know a very quiet coffee shop, do you mind if we go there?¡± Professor Li asked. ¡°Alright, let me change my clothes before we go.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not refuse his invitation. Ten minutester, both of them were sitting at a corner of the coffee shop. ¡°Professor Li, the reason you came looking for me is due to what happened this morning?¡± Lu Ja¡¯er asked before Professor Li told her. ¡°As the saying goes¡ªIt¡¯s an ill bird that fouls its own nest. However, since you already know the details regarding the inner workings of my family, I would never hide it from you.¡± Professor Li said with a nod. ¡°I¡¯ll keep it a secret,¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Professor Lu, that¡¯s not what I meant. In fact, I want to thank you. Perhaps, you would think that I am being ceremonious, however, I simply don¡¯t know how to thank you.¡± Professor Li thanked Lu Jia¡¯er again. ¡°My wife has depression. I wanted her to consult a psychiatrist, but she just didn¡¯t listen to me. Since she has already told you our family issues, she must have trusted you to a degree.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had not uttered a single word while Professor Li continued speaking. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded slightly. In psychotherapy, it was very important to get the trust of patients. Many psychologists or counsellors would be the permanent consultants for the patients once they gained their trust. Moreover, they would be able to get more information that could help in further treatment and recovery processes. ¡°Perhaps, the way I got Qiqi to interact with us enabled Sister Guo Yen to confide in me,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°That could be the main cause, but the reason I stopped by to see you is to get your advice. What can I do to boost the interaction between my wife and child?¡± Professor Li asked. ¡°You are encountering two people with different diseases. For Qiqi, he will gradually develop a set of his own behavioral system through training. However, your wife¡¯s condition is more urgent and needs to be resolved immediately,¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°It¡¯s my fault. I didn¡¯t handle it well enough,¡± hearing this, Professor Li merely sighed. ¡°It is true that you didn¡¯t handle it properly,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said in a straightforward manner. ¡°Especially on the issue of having a second child. I was caught between my mother and my wife. I simply did not know what to do.¡± Professor Li nodded silently. Lu Jia¡¯er knew the issues very well and she would never judge in regards to what was right from wrong. Everyone had their own stance and stubborn conviction. ¡°In fact, the key cause behind many family issues isck ofmunication.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Yes, it is. I have been busy with my work for all these years. I didn¡¯t have much time to have any talks with my wife and mother together.¡± Professor Li nodded. ¡°Professor Li, since you know the reason, have a good talk with them and try to restore your family rtionship,¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Yeah, Professor Lu, you are right. How should I start this?¡± Professor Li nodded again. ¡°There are two main knots in your wife¡¯s heart¡ªQiqi¡¯s education and having a second child.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered. ¡°For Qi Qi¡¯s education, I still insist for him to grow up in an ordinary environment. As for a second child, I will talk to my mother.¡± Professor Li said. ¡°I personally agree with you regarding Qiqi¡¯s education. However, you must not neglect your wife¡¯s feelings. She is not selfish, she is just ill,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°I know she has depression, but I did not neglect her.¡± Professor Li said. Perhaps, most men thought that after the whole day working outside, there was still a bunch of annoyances when they reached home. Not only did their wives not understand their struggle but they actually had the gall to stir up more trouble. ¡°Professor Li, have you ever thought about what kind of person your wife was before she got married and her attitude towards life?¡± asked Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Everyone has their own expectations in life and the things they want to pursue. Perhaps, the current reality has stopped her from achieving her goals, but the expectations always remained in her heart.¡± Professor Li was slightly startled as Lu Jia¡¯er exined further. ¡°I have truly neglected this. I have always thought that I could give my wife and child a good life through my hard work and that was my responsibility.¡± Professor sank into silence for a while before he finally spoke. ¡°You¡¯re right that it¡¯s your responsibility to take care of them. I know you have been working very hard. However, don¡¯t you ever forget that Sister Guo Yan is not only your child¡¯s mother, she is also your wife. She is an independent individual,¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. Hearing this, Professor Li sank into silence again. After years of marriage, their lives had always revolved around bread and butter matters. Moreover, they had a special child¡ªQiqi. It was true that Professor Li had neglected his wife. ¡°Only those who tied the bell on the tiger will be able to take it off. Somehow, even the most profound psychiatrist is no match whenpared to apologetic words from the person where all the issues began.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Chapter 120 - The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (15)

Chapter 120: The Little Angel With A Broken Wing (15)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions ¡°Professor Lu, you are right. I truly have neglected my wife. When Qiqi was diagnosed with the disease, I devoted myself entirely to him. Even though I knew that my wife was very tired looking after Qiqi, I only felt that I was no better and we did not spend much time onmunication before marriage.¡± Professor Li nodded silently. ¡°One person¡¯s effort is not enough to nurture a happy family. Professor Li, you must have suffered a great deal of hardship all these years. Even if your wife was suffering from depression, she still loved you from the bottom of her heart,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°How I hope that she still loves me. We have had so many arguments over thest six months. We¡¯ve even blurted out ¡®divorce¡¯ many times during those arguments. But no matter how much we argue, I still love her,¡± a glimpse of light sh through Professor Li¡¯s eyes. ¡°Do you know why she wants a divorce?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°She doesn¡¯t want kids but my mom... Sigh... That¡¯s a long story.¡± Professor Li heaved a great sigh. ¡°It¡¯s true that the reason she wants to divorce you is due to your mother and not because of you,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°I know.¡± Professor Li responded. ¡°The words that your mom said broke her heart. Because of Qiqi, she experienced mild depression. However, it turned severe after hearing your mom¡¯s words.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°What was it about?¡± Professor Li asked. ¡°She told your wife that if she doesn¡¯t want more kids, she would make sure you married another woman.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered. ¡°She never told me about this. My mom seemed to always speak peacefully with my wife. Could there have possibly been a misunderstanding?¡± Professor Li flew into a great panic after he heard Lu Jiaer as though it was his first time hearing it. Looking at Professor Li ¡®s shocked expression, it was true that this Inw rtionship did not involve fighting openly, but instead within nuanced words and micro-aggressions. ¡°I shouldn¡¯t have told you all this as it might ruin your family rtionship. However, as this is the key to your wife¡¯s depression, I felt that I had a responsibility to tell you.¡± Lu Jiaer said. ¡°My mom actually said this to Guo Yan?¡± Professor Li could not get past this detail he heard just now. ¡°Perhaps your mom had discussed divorce with your wife.¡± Lu Jiaer gave an apologetic smile. Professor Li was stunned again. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s voice was indifferent, as if telling a joke. ¡°I will check with her.¡± Professor Li could not get over it yet. However, Lu Jiaer was being earnest even though it sounded like a joke. Although Guo Yan did not tell Lu Jia¡¯er, but she knew the details very well. Lu Jia¡¯er picked up her coffee, took a sip, and caught a glimpse of the clock. ¡°Professor Lu, thank you very much for your time. I am sorry I disturbed you even when you are on vacation,¡± said Professor Li when he saw this as he regained his consciousness. ¡°Don¡¯t mention it. We are colleagues,¡± a faint smile hung on her lips. ¡°Are you free tonight? Would you do us the honour of dining with us?¡± Professor Li asked. ¡°I have a date with Ace.¡± Lu Jiaer said, as she rejected him politely. ¡°Alright, I will treat you next time.¡± Professor Li said. ¡°Professor Li, don¡¯t stand on ceremony. This is something rted to my profession. It¡¯s not a big deal. In fact, I am more than happy to help you,¡± Lu Jiaer said. ¡°No, our whole family owes you a debt of gratitude.¡± Professor Li said. Lu Jia¡¯er truly did not know how to handle these never ending civilities. ¡°It¡¯s time for dinner, let¡¯s go home,¡± said Lu Jiaer. Lu Jia¡¯er and Professor Li walked out the coffee shop and left for the hotel. ¡°Professor Li, how long have you been working with ace?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked on the way back. ¡°It¡¯s been three and a half years,¡± Professor Li answered. ¡°Three and a half years? In other words, you joined only after Ace moved thepany back to China?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Yes, you¡¯re right.¡± Professor Li nodded. ¡°Since you have been working with Ace for years, do you happen to know any of his hobby or anything he likes in particr?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er probed further. Hearing Lu Jia¡¯er, Professor Li thought that LuJia¡¯er was interested in Ace¡¯s past and wanted to know more about him. ¡°I am not aware of his hobbies, but he is a workaholic and extremely charismatic when he has his head buried in his work. He is very assertive, energetic and ambitious. He treats everyone equally well regardless of whether they are high achievers or average performers in the workce. As a man, I truly admire him. Both of you are a perfect match and both of you have good sense for falling for each other. Professor Li was full of praise for Ace and he was ernest. However, that was not what Lu Jia¡¯er wanted to know. All she wanted to know was whether the persons who worked with him all year round had picked up on his ¡°strange behaviour¡±. However, Lu Jia¡¯er could gauge J¨¬n Xiangdong¡¯s personality and the way he conducted himself with Professor Li. A faint smile hung on Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s lips, she did not inquire further. Since the rest did not notice, J¨¬n Xiangdong was truly insidious and dangerous. He was a master in disguising his true colors. His words ¡®uncover his body¡¯ had titited her curiosity. As the saying goes, properly loving yourself was the beginning of a lifelong romance, while finding someone who loved you with all their heart was the beginning of the romance of two persons. Even though Jin Xiangdong was dull and evil, he was actually a romantic person. The dinner he arranged was overwhelmed with girlish notions of romance. Most of the hotels in Phi Phi Ind were concentrated in the bustling business district of Tonsai Bay, while the rest of the area on the ind was rtively primitive. Hence, most of the tourists had all three meals in the hotels¡¯ restaurants. However, Jin Xiangdong had actually taken Lu Jia¡¯er to a secluded bay. When they reached the site, a square tent decorated with white scarf, came into sight. There were two chairs and a table inside the tent surrounded by fairy lights. As dusk crept over the scenery, the table arrangement and the ocean in the background formed a romantic work of art. ¡°When did you secretly put all of this together?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°What do you think of it?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong, the corners of his lips lifted. ¡°It¡¯s perfect! It feels like something out of a drama.¡± Lu Jia¡¯erplimented his work. ¡°Which drama?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. ¡°It¡¯s like a drama where the prince charming took Cindere for a romantic dinner at a beautiful seaside,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered. ¡°So, you are Cindere?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked as he held her hands, walking them toward the tent. ¡°No, I am not Cindere, I am Alice,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered. ¡°Alice?¡± ¡°Yeah, I have started a journey like Alice in Wondend after meeting you,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. After both of them reached the tent decorated with white scarf, Jin Xiangdong pulled out the chair for Lu Jia¡¯er gently as he said, ¡°So, am I the Mad Hatter?¡± ¡°There is no chemistry between the Mad Hatter and Alice though,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°It doesn¡¯t show on the surface, but they actually like each other deep in their hearts.¡± Jin Xiangdong had his own interpretation on the theory. Sitting under the dazzling starry sky while a bright moon hung in the sky, she enjoyed the delicious seafood and the cold breeze as it brushed across her face. Hearing the sound of waves echo past her ears while looking at the man that she loved sitting before her, at this very moment, Lu Jia¡¯er felt as if she were living in her dreams. Despite that, all Lu Jia¡¯er wanted to know was Jin Xiangdong¡¯s secrets. ¡°I had a nightmarest night,¡± after devouring the huge, juicy lobster, Lu Jia¡¯er spoke casually. ¡°Was it because of what I said?¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at her. ¡°Yeah.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Are you afraid?¡± Jin Xiangdong stared at her. ¡°Afraid of you or my nightmare?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Me,¡± Jin Xiangdong answered. ¡°If I was afraid of you, I would not be here, having a romantic dinner with you.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled as she looked at him. ¡°You are such a brave woman,¡± a faint smile hung on Jin Xiangdong¡¯s lips. ¡°I¡¯m not brave. Perhaps, you are just like Spider-Man¨C¨Chaving your body change after you were bitten by a certain creature.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°There was a change in my body?¡± Hearing Lu Jia¡¯er, Jin Xiangdong¡¯s lips curved into a smile. ¡°To the best of my knowledge, only these two persons were actually possessed such an incredibly self healing power,¡± Lu Jiaer said. ¡°You truly have no other ideas?¡± Jin Xiangdong had a smile and reached out for the wine ss. ¡°No. But I do have something on my mind. After returning to China, I would knock you out and send you to the research institute,¡± seeing the smile on his face, Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but answer yfully. ¡°That¡¯s a good idea.¡± Little did Lu Jia¡¯er expect that Jin Xiangdong would actually agree. Lu Jia¡¯er was rendered speechless. However, Jin Xiangdong was such a special person while Lu Jia¡¯er did not seem to be an ordinary woman. Both of them were meant to characters like Marvel cartoons andics. Why would they even exist in real life? ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± seeing Lu Jia¡¯er sink into contemtion, Jin Xiangdong asked. ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er regained her consciousness and continued enjoying the mouth watering food before her eyes. Jin Xiangdong stared at Lu Jia¡¯er with a deep gaze. Perhaps, throughout the whole world, Lu Jia¡¯er was the only one who was never afraid of him. ¡°Let¡¯s watch the sunrise tomorrow,¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°Watch the sunrise?¡± His words titited Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s interest. ¡°You don¡¯t want to?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Of course I want. Ace, I never expected that you were such a romantic person.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded and gave Jin Xiangdong a smile. ¡°You don¡¯t know me well enough, yet. You must put more effort in courting me.¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s face darkened a few shades after hearing her words. Slightly startled, Lu Jia¡¯er was dumbfounded. The two of them were already a couple in the eyes of others, but Jin Xiangdong actually wanted her to continue courting him? ¡°Well, what about this romantic dinner?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er mocked. ¡°It¡¯s hush money,¡± Jin Xiangdong answered. Chapter 121 - Phantom Plan (1)

Chapter 121: Phantom n (1)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions The next day, Lu Jia¡¯er got up very early in the morning and watched the sun rise together with Jin Xiangdong. It turned out that the sunrise on Phi Phi Ind was not as beautiful as its sunset. However, any time was a wonderful time if you were spending it with a person you loved the most. Over the next few days, Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong, as well as their colleagues, tried every single marine activity on the ind. It was an extremely pleasant trip! In the blink of an eye, the five-day vacation ended. Everyone bid farewell to the vast blue sky, crystal clear ocean and silver sand reluctantly before they returned to their workce. During the holiday, Lu Jia¡¯er met two of Professor Li¡¯s family members ¡ªQiqi, who suffered from Asperger¡¯s disease and Guo Yan, who suffered from depression. Although Lu Jia¡¯er did not help much, she could feel that Professor Li¡¯s family¡¯s knitted brows became smooth again after the trip. It was particrly true for Guo Yan. After hearing Lu Jia¡¯er, Professor Li had put in a lot of effort and actively talked to Guo Yan over the past few days. Although he could not instantly eliminate all the estrangementsid within Guo Yan¡¯s heart, it yed a role. After picking up the suitcases at the airport, Professor Li¡¯s family walked near Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Qiqi, say goodbye to sister and uncles.¡± Professor Li stroked Qiqi¡¯s head. However, Li Zheng immediately corrected him. ¡°Since you called her sister, you should call us brothers. Qiqi, say goodbye to brothers.¡± Qiqi did not respond, still lowered his head and yed with the toy in his hands. Without Allen, Qiqi was immersed entirely in his own world. Even if Qiqi had not responded, Professor Li¡¯s face was not as gloomy as he was before. This was because both Professor Li and his wife had learned the secret tomunicate with Qiqi from Lu Jia¡¯er. As long as they could improve Qiqi¡¯s training, both of them would surely have a ce in Qiqi¡¯s world one dayter. ¡°Professor Lu, we will give you a treat next time.¡± Professor Li smiled as he said. ¡°That¡¯s great!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not refuse this time and looked at Guo Yan. ¡°Sister Guo, don¡¯t forget to contact the doctor I rmended to you by tomorrow, he will prescribe some medicines for you.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Guo Yan nodded. Even though Lu Jia¡¯er gave Guo Yan another psychological consultation earlier. At Guo Yan¡¯s current stage, a supplemented medical treatment would definitely boost her recovery process. Normally, Lu Jia¡¯er did not offer psychological counseling, but Guo Yan was an exception. Since Lu Jia¡¯er had gained her trust, Lu Jia¡¯er would not simply pass her to another psychologist before her condition improved. Hence, Lu Jia¡¯er could only continue counseling her. ¡°It¡¯s time for us to take our leave,¡± Professor Li said. Lu Jia¡¯er merely nodded and watched Professor Li¡¯s family leaving. ¡°Jia¡¯er, let¡¯s go.¡± Su Han walked over. ¡°Let me send you.¡± Standing to the side, both Jason and Jin Xiangdong said concurrently. Lu Jia¡¯er and Su Han exchanged gaze and in the end, they got into their own boyfriend¡¯s car. It was such a waste of fuel! Besides the unresolved doubt, it was truly a fruitful trip for Lu Jia¡¯er. The same went for Su Han. Jason had long been tantalized by Su Han during the past few days. Love blossomed differently for each individual. It was perfectly fine so long as the process was filled with sweetness. After getting into the car from the car park, Lu Jia¡¯er sighed. ¡°Su Han¡¯s love has actually blossomed at such a fast pace.¡± ¡°When fate steps in, love blossoms as a matter of course.¡± The corner of Jin Xiangdong¡¯s lips slightly lifted. ¡°How long did Jason¡¯s previous rtionshipst?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Wasn¡¯t he the one who said that he had remained single for thirty years?¡± Jin Xiangdong told Lu Jia¡¯er what Jason said in the game. ¡°You buy this, but not me.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°If I tell you that I remained single for thirty years, would you trust me?¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s slender fingers were controlling the steering wheel as he looked at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°I trust you.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Why?¡± Hearing her answer, Jin Xiangdong gave a faint smile. ¡°Because you hadn¡¯t met me.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled as she answered. Hearing this, Jin Xiangdong could not help himself as he reached out and stroked Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s head. Lu Jia¡¯er met Su Han downstairs and they took their own suitcases into the elevator. There were only two of them in the elevator. Lu Jia¡¯er took a nce at Su Han and broke the silence. ¡°Jason moved quite fast. Where is your reserved disposition?¡± ¡°Even if I have lost my reserved disposition, Jason is the one who courted me. Moreover, he is currently under a trial period.¡± Su Han retorted. ¡°Trial period?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but take her hat off to those romance novel writers. Su Han had so many fancy ideas when it came to love. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Su Han raised her brow. ¡°Whatever you say is alright.¡± At this time, the door of the elevator opened and Lu Jia¡¯er did not speak further. Lu Jia¡¯er thought that when she reached home, she would see Amy weing her. It turned out that nothing like that happened. ¡°Amy, we¡¯re back!¡± Su Han called out to Amy. ¡°Amy, are you angry with us that we left you alone at home? Come on, we bought you a gift!¡± As Lu Jia¡¯er did not see Amy, she put down her suitcase and put on her slippers. Although Amy had just moved in not long ago, both Su Han and Lu Jia¡¯er had treated it as if it was part of their family. When they left the house they had reminded it to stay obediently at home and that they would bring it a gift when they returned. ¡°Is Amy out of battery?¡± Not getting a response from Amy, Su Han tried to guess. ¡°That¡¯s possible.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er walked to the living room as she said. However, after checking the living room, dining area, bedroom and kitchen, Amy was nowhere to be found.. ¡°Amy is missing!¡± Su Han said anxiously. ¡°What had happened? Is Amy really lost? Did someone break in?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er checked all over again. ¡°Call the police!¡± Su Han flew into a great panic. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s gaze swept past the surroundings. Everything in the house was clean and neat. She reached out and touched the table and found it was dust free. In other words, Amy was still at home this morning. ¡°Did it go out on its own?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er guessed. ¡°That¡¯s impossible, I have never taken Amy out before.¡± Su Han shook her head. After all, the time she spent at home was far more than Lu Jia¡¯er and naturally, she knew Amy better. ¡°Let me check with Ace whether Amy had a positioning system!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was still sensible and quickly took out her phone and gave Jin Xiangdong a call. ¡°Hurry up!¡± Su Han urged. Lu Jia¡¯er took a glimpse at Su Han, her eyes were reddened. ¡°Ace said that Amy has a positioning system. I am going to download the official software.¡±After talking to Jin Xiangdong for a while, Lu Jia¡¯er hung up the phone. Just as Lu Jia¡¯er was downloading the software, the door cracked open. Slightly startled, both Lu Jia¡¯er and Su Han looked at the door concurrently only to see Amy step into the house. Seeing the suitcases at the door, it blinked its eyes and raised its head. ¡°Professor Lu! Su Han! You are back!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er and Su Han heaved a sigh of relief. They were almost frightened to death. ¡°Amy! Where have you been? You have frightened me to death!¡± Su Han rushed over. ¡°I was just ying downstairs.¡± Amy blinked its eyes. ¡°ying downstairs? Since when do you know how to get downstairs on your own?¡± Su Han lectured Amy as if a mother who had lost her child. ¡°I am not sure since when I knew it.¡± Amy blinked its eyes again with an innocent look. Seeing Amy¡¯s return, Lu Jia¡¯er breathed a sigh of relief. After lecturing Amy for a while, Su Han brought it to the living room and took out a gift. However, Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s heart was filled with mixed feelings. How could Amy get downstairs itself? ¡°How was the positioning?¡± Not long after, Jin Xiangdong called. ¡°Amy is back.¡± Leaning back in the chair, Lu Jia¡¯er said as she watched Su Han handed Amy a gift. ¡°What do you mean?¡± Jin Xiangdong was curious. ¡°Amy that said it was ying downstairs just now.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er told him the truth. ¡°It went downstairs? I am going to your house now. Wait for me.¡± Jin Xiangdong was getting more and more curious. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡¯ Lu Jia¡¯er was burning with curiosity. ¡°I need to check on Amy,¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Fifteen minutester, Jin Xiangdong reached Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s apartment with a notebook in his hand. He had always been carrying his notebook with him wherever he was, even if he was on a business trip. Jin Xiangdong was sitting in the living room, his notebook was ced on the coffee table while Amy was turned off and connected to a data cable. There were numerous bits of data popted on theputer screen. Although Lu Jia¡¯er did not understand it, she knew that that data was rted to some programs. ¡°Is there anything wrong?¡± After the check was finished, Lu Jia¡¯er asked when she noticed that Jin Xiangdong¡¯s face had changed. ¡°That¡¯s nothing. However, for safety purposes, I need to reinstall the programs in Amy.¡± Jin Xiangdong regained hisposure, his gaze moved away from theputer screen and fixed on Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Alright.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. In fact, Amy should never leave the house on its own again. Su Han had nearly lost her mind and her eyes were reddened as if she lost her own child. Although Lu Jia¡¯er was not as nervous as Su Han, when she realized that Amy was missing, her heart skipped a beat. Jin Xiangdong reinstalled Amy¡¯s programs skillfully. His face was indifferent but his heart was full of puzzles: ¡®Who changed Amy¡¯s system?¡¯ Chapter 122 - Phantom Plan (2) Chapter 122: Phantom n (2) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions There were two hidden codes that had been inserted into Amy¡¯s system secretly and the typical detection system was not capable of locating it. Even the most profound programmers would miss it if he did not pay much attention. However, Jin Xiangdong was a genius. Just like Jason said before, theputers are so advanced today but Jin Xiangdong¡¯s brain was not inferior. In addition to the basic applications, Jin Xiangdong had programmed Amy¡¯s system ording to Lu Jia¡¯er personal interests. There was actually no motive to change it. However, it had actually happened. Jin Xiangdong copied the entire program that had been changed in Amy¡¯s system as he wanted to decode itter. After he finished reinstalling the program, Jin Xiangdong unplugged the data cable to restart Amy. ¡°Hi, I am Amy, I am happy to serve you!¡± Amy¡¯s voice sounded in the house again. ¡°My little Amy is back!¡± Su Han smiled as she stroked Amy¡¯s face. Amy blinked its eyes and stared at Su Han innocently. ¡°Are you done?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Yup.¡± Jin Xiangdong closed his notebook as he answered. ¡°Amy went out on its own, was there a bug in the system?¡± Su Han turned to ask Jin Xiangdong as she stroked Amy¡¯s face.. ¡°Yeah, there was a bug, but I have fixed it.¡± Jin Xiangdong took a nce at Su Han ¡°That¡¯s good, I thought that my little Amy was stolen.¡± Su Han breathed a sigh of relief. Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong exchanged a gaze and went out to check the video from the surveince cameras. To their surprise, not only did the video clip from the surveince camera in the elevator get lost without a trace, the same went for the surveince camera at the main entrance. Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong were shocked. Even the staff for the property¡¯s control room were puzzled as this had never happened before. ¡°Was there anyone who came into the control room earlier?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. ¡°No, I have been here since I came into work today and I never leave this room.¡± A man in his early thirties replied. ¡°Did you notice anything weird in the surveince cameras between two ten to two fifteen in the afternoon?¡± Jin Xiangdong continued asking. ¡°I couldn¡¯t remember the exact time, but I saw a sh in a few monitors after two o¡¯clock. However, I did not pay much attention to them since they were quickly back to normal.¡± Another young staff member who stood at the side answered. Hearing this, Jin Xiangdong came to the conclusion that the surveince system was hacked this morning.. ¡°Make a police report,¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°Professor Lu, is there anything missing in your house?¡± The man in his thirties asked. ¡°No, but my robot suddenly went out by itself and the video record was deleted. Don¡¯t you think this is suspicious?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered. ¡°Great to know that you didn¡¯t lose anything. I will make a police report right away.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong walked out of the control room in bewilderment. ¡°Do you think somebody is targeting us?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Perhaps, it was just a prank.¡± Jin Xiangdong took a nce at Lu Jia¡¯er. This incident would no doubt frightened Lu Jia¡¯er. Jin Xiangdong could not help but hold onto her shoulder as he spoke to her. ¡°I don¡¯t think it¡¯s as simple as you said.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er disagreed with Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er had always been smart and even Jin Xiangdong felt that his words were not capable offorting her. However, he was very sure that the hacker was an IT expert as he could hack the surveince system and delete the records in such a short time period, without anyone noticing. ¡°Did you and Su Han offend anyone recently?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. ¡°Of course not, Su Han has always stayed in the house and I have only been to school, yourpany, and the police station. We have never offended anyone.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered. ¡°Do either of you have any other ce to stay?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked after pondering for a while. ¡°No.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. ¡°Well,e stay with me,¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°Stay in your house?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was slightly startled. ¡°Until I find any clues about this matter, both you and Su Han should stay in my home,¡± Jin Xiangdong said. The things that happened to Amy and the surveince system were extremely weird, but not dangerous. However, Lu Jia¡¯er felt great that her boyfriend cared for her. ¡°Is it convenient for you?.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°I am fine with you staying with me but not Su Han.¡± Jin Xiangdong answered casually. Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but took a glimpse at Jin Xiangdong with a touch of shame on her face.¡±I feel that you are inviting me to cohabitate?¡± ¡°You can say it that way too.¡± Jin Xiangdong took a nce at Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er blushed after hearing his blunt response. It was true that their rtionship was more intimate after the trip but they just reached the stage of kissing. Even though Lu Jia¡¯er could not deny that she¡¯d thought of going further than just kissing, she could still control herself. ¡°Let me discuss with Su Hanter.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said, her cheeks were like a blushing cloud. ¡°I¡¯ll go home first. Come straight to my house after you have finished discussing it with her,¡±Jin Xiangdong said. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded silently. Back in the apartment, once Su Han knew that some video clips of the surveince cameras were deleted, her mind was full of fanciful thoughts of the implications of the lost video clips¡ªhorror movies, mystery, crime, sci-fi films, and of course, romance films. At the end, Su Han chose the romance film and said, ¡°Could it be a genius hacker has fallen for two exquisite beauties like us?¡± ¡°What are you babbling about?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er poked at Su Han¡¯s head as she asked. Su Han merely grinned and then a chill suddenly ran up her spine.¡±When I think again, it¡¯s truly scary. Should we move out?¡± ¡°Ace told me that we can stay at his house temporarily.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er told Su Han. ¡°Ace told you so?¡± Su Han looked at Lugar with a burning gaze. ¡°Yup,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered. ¡°It¡¯s fine for you to stay there. But how could I stay in his house?¡± Su Han could not help but poked Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s arm with affection. ¡°He told me the same thing.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stared at Su Han. ¡°What do you mean?¡± Hearing this, Su Han poked at Lu Jia¡¯er again. Lu Jia¡¯er broke intoughter. Before she could answer, the doorbell rang. There were two policemen who rang the bell. Lu Jia¡¯er and Su Han assisted in the police report. Amy poured two cups of juice and put it on the coffee table in the living room: ¡°Uncle police, please help yourself.¡± The eyes of the two policemen fixed at Amy. The design of AI nowadays was truly adorable. However, not everyone could afford such a high-technology robot. ¡°This robot was the one which went out by itself?¡± The policeman asked. ¡°Yes, but I suspect that it was taken out!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Is there any evidence?¡± The policeman asked. ¡°No, but the records of the surveince cameras of this entire floor and main entrance have been deleted. This is very suspicious.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Is there anything missing in your house?¡± The policeman asked. ¡°No,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered. ¡°You go and check the door¡¯s lock.¡± One of the policemen said. Another policeman got up and went out to check the door. He returned to the living room after a while. ¡°There is some powder at the door gap.¡± The policeman said. ¡°Call Huang from our team toe here to collect evidence,¡± the tall policeman nodded. When Jin Xiangdong stepped into his apartment, Jason had just arrived. ¡°Are you torturing me? I have juste back from the trip and now you want me to start working.¡± Jason protested. He just reached home and thought of taking a nap when Jin Xiangdong called him. ¡°You are a decoding genius. Come and help me solve this.¡± Sitting on the sofa, Jin Xiangdong raised his head to look at Jason with a notebook in his hands. Hearing this, Jason walked over leisurely while singing his own praises. ¡°Well, I am no doubt the top of the world when ites to decode a system. Give me one minute.¡± Jin Xiangdong paid no regard to his brag and handed him the notebook. Jason started working right after that and he had actually spent about ten minutes instead of one minute. However, he had sessfully decoded the system. ¡°Damn! It¡¯s nk!¡± Jason cursed. ¡°It¡¯s nk?¡± Jin Xiangdong took a glimpse at Jason. ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s soplicated. Yet, there¡¯s nothing inside. That¡¯s crazy!¡± Jasonined. Hearing this, Jin Xiangdong sank into contemtion. ¡°Did you code this system? Are you a psycho?¡± Jason turned to look at Jin Xiangdong. ¡°No, I didn¡¯t code this.¡± Jin Xiandong shook his head, ¡°Then who did this?¡± Slightly startled, Jason asked. ¡°I copied this from Amy¡¯s system when I was at Professor Lu¡¯s house.¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at Jason. ¡°Amy? When did you give it to Professor Lu? How many times did I ask for it but you refused. Now you are telling me that you actually gave it to Professor Lu? You truly have no regard for our years of friendship and value your lover over your friend.¡± Hearing this, Jason protested. ¡°Tell me about this system.¡± Jin Xiangdong disregarded Jason and said ndly. Jason took a nce at theputer screen. ¡°It is too powerful. A typical detection system would have never detected it.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded. ¡°Hey, since you know this, you must be able to solve it yourself. Why do you call me here?¡± Jasonined. ¡°I am testing your decoding speed, and check if your skill has deteriorated.¡± Jin Xiangdong mocked. It was true that Jason needed to improve his decoding speed. Little did he expect that someone would be capable of writing such a meticulous code, which was not inferior to Jin Xiangdong¡¯s own. ¡°You said that this system was copied from Amy?¡± Jason regained his focus. ¡°Yup.¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded. ¡°Someone wants to challenge you?¡± Jason asked. ¡°I don¡¯t know, but someone deleted the surveince video of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s apartment.¡± Jin Xiangdong shook his head, ¡°What do you mean?¡± Jason stared at Jin Xiangdong, his eyes were full of doubts. ¡°Someone entered her house and took Amy out,¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°Amy is missing?¡± Jason was lost in wonder. ¡°No, Amy returned not long after Lu Jia¡¯er returned home. It went back by itself,¡± Jin Xiangdong answered. ¡°You are saying that not only did the person hack Amy¡¯s system silently, but also invaded the surveince system for Professor Lu¡¯s apartment in a short period of time, short enough that they also managed to delete the surveince records? This is not a typical programmer.¡± Jason had finallye to his senses. ¡°Apparently, our system is not perfect.¡± Jin Xiangdong frowned. Seeing Jin Xiangdong¡¯s face, Jason understood that for a programmer, the code that he wrote was like his own son and no one could hurt it and put in a gene that did not belong to him. Once it¡¯s hacked, his son¡¯s bloodline was no longer pure. In other words, once the program he wrote was hacked, it was a fatal blow to their self-esteem. ¡°However, what motive would such a genius programmer have to break into Professor Lu¡¯s house and hack Amy¡¯s system?¡± Jason narrowed his eyes. ¡°For the exact motive, we shall wait for police¡¯s investigation results,¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°In other words, someone is targeting Professor Lu and Su Han?¡± Jason was suddenly worried. ¡°Actually, I was thinking that if he wants to hack Amy¡¯s system, there was no need to take Amy away,¡± Jin Xiangdong said. In fact, this had puzzled him on the trip back. If the hacker was targeting Lu Jia¡¯er and Su Han, he would not have done this on the same day and the exact time both Lu Jia¡¯er and Su Han returned to their apartment. ¡°You are saying that the hacker did it on purpose?¡± Jason asked. ¡°That could be the reason,¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Jason took a nce at Jin Xiangdong and quickly looked away. ¡°Could it be you are his target instead of Professor Lu and Su Han?¡± After pondering for a while, Jason raised his head and asked. Chapter 123 - Phantom Plan (3) Chapter 123: Phantom n (3) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions ¡°Are you saying that they are targeting me?¡± hearing this, Jin Xiangdong squinted at Jason. ¡°Who else do you think? The hacker was showing off his skill by deleting the surveince record in just a few minutes and we are the only persons Professor Lu and Su Han know out of the whole IT industry. It seems that someone wants to challenge you.¡± Jason told Jin Xiangdong as he tapped Jin Xiangdong¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Challenge me?¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t seen such a genius for a long time. Are you excited?¡± seeing Jin Xiangdong¡¯s expression, Jason was growing increasingly excited. It was true that Jin Xiangdong was excited seeing such a genius. Although he did not think that his program was perfect, he was highly admired and respected in the IT industry. The program that he wrote was regarded as perfect and invulnerable. However, Jin Xiangdong knew that there was still a lot of room for improvement. Unfortunately, humans were not capable of achieving it currently. ¡°Perhaps, this may not be as simple as you have surmised.¡± Jin Xiangdong was not very positive about this incident. ¡°This is just a warning!¡± As soon as Jin Xiangdong finished his words, he heard the sound of keyboard typing and a line of red font appeared on the screen. Jason¡¯s jaw dropped in shock, his eyes fixed at the notebook screen. Jin Xiangdong gave arge gasp of surprise. His notebook was secured with the best security system and had never been invaded before. The hacker¡¯s skill was stunning. ¡°Warning? Who are you?¡± Jin Xiangdong suddenly blurted out. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter who I am, the most important thing is that you¡¯ve messed with the wrong person!¡± snother line appeared on the screen. ¡°Who did I mess with?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. However, there was no answer to his question and the notebook returned to normal. The spacious living room sank into an eerie silence. The thing that happened just now was like a distant dream. ¡°Your notebook was hacked?¡± Jason rubbed his eyes and stared at the notebook. Aspared to Jason who was still lost in bewilderment, Jin Xiangdong was calm andposed in his physical appearance. However, the incident had caused a storm deep in his heart. ¡°I am asking you.¡± not getting Jin Xiangdong¡¯s response, Jason pushed him slightly. ¡°The hacker is a genius indeed.¡± Jin Xiangdong stared at the notebook as he said coldly. ¡°It¡¯s real. Your notebook is truly hacked!¡± Jason said. Jin Xiangdong did not respond and merely ced the notebook on hisp. He flicked his slender fingers as they danced across the keyboard. Jin Xiangdong was tracing the hacker, but he could only detect a few virtual IP addresses. As the tracing was fruitless, Jin Xiangdong went through the program copied from Amy¡¯s system again. After Jason decoded the program, Jin Xiangdong found a virus that was inputted seamlessly into the program. Standing at the side, Jason finally beheld Jin Xiangdong¡¯s preeminent skill as he did not even realise that there was a virus when he decoded the program. ¡°Hurry up! Take a look at the files in your notebook and check if the files were copied,¡± Jason said. Jin Xiangdong did not check, but stared silently at the screen. Seeing Jin Xiangdong did not respond, Jason took the notebook away, and checked it on his own. Jin Xiangdong paid no regard to Jason, leaned back on the sofa and sank into contemtion. ¡°Fortunately, there is no sign of the files being copied.¡± Jason breathed a sigh of relief after he finished checking. Jin Xiangdong did not think the checking was necessary as the hacker was so powerful that he could even invade his notebook, let alone copying the files. At this moment, his mind was full of the words of the mysterious hacker. ¡°Ace, you need to archive your notebookpletely.¡±Jason closed the notebook. Still, Jin Xiangdong did not utter a word. Jason looked at him and started talking about the incident just now. ¡°Warning¡ªwould it be yourpetitor?¡± Jason asked. Of the whole artificial intelligence industry, there were not many technologypanies that were capable ofpeting with BUA. As for the skill, BUA was no doubt the top of the industry. ¡°The main purpose the hacker hacked into my notebook was that I messed with the wrong person.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°Who did you mess with recently?¡± Jason lost in wonder. Jin Xiangdong shook his head. He had always been keeping a small circle of friends and only the key personnel would liaise with him in hispany. The rest was handled by Jason. In other words, the public only knew that Jason was the senior officer of BUA but they knew nothing about Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Would it be...¡± Jason suddenly said as something crossed his mind. Jin Xiangdong looked at Jason. It seemed that he was of the same thought. ¡°Professor Lu is the only person you got to know recently,¡± Jason said. ¡°What does this phantom hacker have to do with Jia¡¯er?¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded, his eyes filled with doubts. ¡°Could Professor Lu be involved in industrial espionage?¡± Jason asked. ¡°Don¡¯t make wild blind guesses without evidence,¡± Jin Xiangdong retorted. It was natural that Jin Xiangdong would defend Lu Jia¡¯er as she was his girlfriend after all. It was fine if Lu Jia¡¯er was not an Industrial spy. However, if Jason was right, Jin Xiangdong had truly fallen into a honey trap. ¡°I will check it out,¡± Jason said. ¡°Don¡¯t mess around.¡± Jin Xiangdong stopped Jason. ¡°Your notebook was hacked. It¡¯s not something trivial.¡± Jason reminded Jin Xiangdong anxiously. If Lu Jia¡¯er was truly an industrial spy, they are finished. Naturally, Jin Xiangdong knew that it was a severe matter. However, when he recalled the things that had happened ever since he met Lu Jia¡¯er, he could not agree with Jason¡¯s assumption. ¡°I will give her a call to check the update on the police investigation,¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°It has always been the most difficult decision to make between a woman and one¡¯s career.¡± Jason merely patted Jin Xiangdong¡¯s shoulders. ¡°I know what I am supposed to do.¡± Jin Xiangdong took a nce at Jason and opened his notebook. As soon as Jin Xiangdong finished his words, Ake walked out from the study after itpleted its charging. ¡°Master! Jason! you are back!¡± Seeing Jason and Jin Xiangdong sitting in the living room, it quickly rushed toward them. ¡°Ake, I am thirsty, take me a ss of iced juice.¡± Jason asked Ake to get him a drink as soon as he saw Ake. ¡°Okay. Master, any drink for you?¡± Ake did not forget to ask Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Get me a cup of water,¡± Jin Xiangdong said with the notebook in his hands. ¡°Are you trying to destroy the virus?¡± After Ake went to the kitchen, Jason leaned over as he asked. ¡°Yup,¡± Jin Xiangdong answered. Sitting next to Jin Xiangdong, Jason did not talk further and stared quietly at Jin Xiangdong who was decoding the virus that the phantom hacker created. As the night fell on the city, the living room was brightly lit. Ake went to the study after it finished preparing the meal. Seeing Jason and Jin Xiangdong were buried in their ownputers as if they were busy with something, it knocked at the door. It seemed like Ake had missed out on a lot of things when it was charging. However, Jin Xiangdong did not tell Ake anything about it. ¡°Master and Jason, dinner is ready.¡± Ake walked near the table. Not seeing any response from both of them, Ake merely blinked its eyes and walked out obediently. ¡°Ake, bring my food here.¡± before it reached the door, Jason called out at Ake. ¡°Master told me before that the dining room is for dining and the bedroom is for sleeping.¡± Ake turned to look at Jason who was still staring at the notebook. ¡°I am nearly starved to death. Don¡¯t worry about the rules set by your master, he wouldn¡¯t bother. Bring the food in.¡± Hearing Ake, Jason said. His eyes were still fixing at the screen. ¡°Master, is that alright?¡± Ake blinked its eyes and asked. ¡°No.¡± Jin Xiangdong answered. His eyes were also staring at the notebook. ¡°Jason, go and have your dinner first.¡± before Jason responded, Jin Xiangdong said in a low voice. ¡°Let¡¯s eat together,¡± Jason could not help but stop his work as he stretched his body. ¡°No, I am not hungry.¡± Jin Xiangdong was staring at the notebook, his fingers were still tapping at the keyboard. ¡°You can¡¯t do this on an empty stomach,¡± said Jason. Jin Xiangdong did not respond. Jason could not do anything so he got up and walked out of the study. Both Jin Xiangdong and Jason were totally worn out after working for the whole day to decode the virus. However, they had not been sessful. Hence, it had awakened a strong desire within them to destroy the virus. Jason¡¯s had revived his energy after eating the food prepared by Ake. It was said that AI was the start of a revolution and programmers were about to dominate the world. However, it was not easy. From writing to decoding the program, the mind was as if a wind turbine that kept turning incessantly. It was extremely exhausting! ¡°Ake, take a cup of warm milk into the study for your master,¡± Jason said. He knew that when Jin Xiangdong was working, he would forget about food and drink as if a master who was meditating. Chapter 124 - Phantom Plan (4) Chapter 124: Phantom n (4) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Ake turned and walked to the kitchen to get a ss of warm milk for Jin Xiangdong. After putting the ss on the desk, Ake stared innocently at Jin Xiangdong for a while. It had not been seeing him behave like this for a long time. However, Jin Xiangdong did not seem to notice that Ake had entered the room and just focused on his notebook. Ake could not help but leave the room silently. ¡°Ake, the food is yummy! I am feeling so revived after eating the food you prepared,¡± Jason said after drinking a bowl of soup. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with my master? What had happened?¡± Disregarded thepliments, Ake asked. ¡°Your master¡¯s notebook was hacked.¡± Jason took a glimpse at Ake as he said in a low voice. ¡°No way! My master is such a genius. Who is capable of hacking his notebook?¡± Hearing Jason¡¯s response, Ake blinked its eyes in shock as it said. ¡°There is always someone better.¡± Jason sighed helplessly as they were not capable of destroying the virus after spending the whole afternoon. ¡°Are you serious?¡± Ake stared Jason in his eyes. ¡°I need to eat more as I might need to stay up all night.¡± Jason took another bowl of rice. Ake merely blinked its eyes and did not talk further. At this time, Jin Xiangdong walked out of the study. Standing up, startled, Jason¡¯s eyes fixed at Jin Xiangdong. Jin Xiangdong stretched his neck and sat down slowly. ¡°You did it?¡± Jason stared at Jin Xiangdong as he asked. ¡°Yup.¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded. ¡°You killed it!¡± Jason was thrilled with joy and gave Jin Xiangdong a big thumb up. ¡°I¡¯ve told you, my master is a genius!¡± Ake was excited with Jin Xiangdong¡¯s words. Jin Xiangdong had always been delighted by Ake¡¯s ttering remarks. This time, he was cold and indifferent after hearing Ake¡¯s words. ¡°You did it in such a short period of time. That hacker¡¯s program is nothing!¡± Jason knew that Jin Xiangdong¡¯s pride had been broken. However, he was really something as he was capable of breaking down the virus injected by the hacker within a few hours. ¡°Ake, get me a bowl of rice.¡± Jin Xiangdong did not respond to Jason and only called out to Ake. ¡°Alright. Master, don¡¯t forget to wash your hands before eating.¡± Ake reminded Jin Xiangdong. After Jin Xiangdong washed his hands and took a few spoonfuls of rice, something crossed his mind. ¡°Ake, get me my phone.¡± Ake stumbled into the study to take Jin Xiangdong¡¯s phone. Then he made a call to Lu Jia¡¯er. However, Lu Jia¡¯er did not answer the phone after several attempts of calling. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s face darkened a few shades as he recalled that Lu Jia¡¯er did not answer the phone since this afternoon. As he had been too focused on decoding the virus, he did not pay much attention to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Maybe she is busy. You can call againter. Let¡¯s talk about how you killed the virus.¡± Jason took a nce at Jin Xiangdong. Jin Xiangdong put down his phone and told Jason about the virus¡¯s decoding process while eating. After listening to Jin Xiangdong, Jason merely frowned and breathed a sigh. ¡°That¡¯s so incredible! You are truly something!¡± In fact, Jin Xiangdong was stunned with the system programming. However, he had regained his dignity by destroying the virus. Jin Xiangdong called Lu Jia¡¯er again after the dinner. Still, no one answered the phone. ¡°Let me check with Su Han about Professor Lu,¡± seeing this, Jason said. To their surprise, Su Han did not answer the phone. ¡°I need to meet Jia¡¯er.¡± said Jin Xiangdong, a strange feeling seized his heart. ¡°Wait!¡± Jason stopped Jin Xiangdong. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes met his. Jason was about to speak , then faltered and changed his mind. ¡°Say it out,¡± said Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Since both of them did not answer the call, are they afraid of answering the phone as they knew that the virus was decoded?¡¯ Seeing this, Jason told him everything that was buried in his heart. Hearing this Jin Xiangdong red at Jason. ¡°I am just making a blind guess. However, this is possible.¡± Jason¡¯s heart skipped a beat but still braced himself up and continued speaking. Jin Xiangdong stared at Jason for a while as he said. ¡°I¡¯m going out now. Please help yourself.¡± Jin Xiangdong walked to the foyer as soon as he finished his words. ¡°I am going with you!¡± Jason rushed after Jin Xiangdong. When both of them reached Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s apartment. There was no one who opened the door or answered the phone. ¡°No one at home? That¡¯s weird!¡± Jason was puzzled. ¡°Call the police!¡± Jin Xiangdong was growing increasingly worried. ¡°Wait. Should we wait until Professor Lu came to the office tomorrow?¡± Jason stopped him. The next day, not only did Lu Jia¡¯er not appear in the office, she did not answer the phone. However, they got news in the evening¡ªLu Jia¡¯er was involved in a car ident. Jin Xiangdong rushed to hospital once he got the news. When Jin Xiangdong saw Lu Jia¡¯er who was lying in the ward, his heart was finally relieved after worrying all night. However, a great pang had immediately gripped his heart as if a hand tugged forcefully at his heart. Jin Xiangdong had never cared for a woman so much that he had now known the feeling of having butterflies in his stomach. Jin Xiangdong had pondered over Jason¡¯s words repeatedly¡ªwhat would he do if Lu Jia¡¯er were truly an industrial nt? After contemting the whole night, he still could not get the answer. However, when he was waiting for Lu Jia¡¯er at thepany, he had concluded that even if Lu Jia¡¯er were an industrial spy, he would give her a chance but that would be once in a lifetime! At this moment, Lu Jia¡¯er was sleeping with her eyes closed. Simply no one knew where she got hurt. On the other side, Jin Xiangdong was feeling bad for neglecting Lu Jia¡¯er while he devoted himself entirely to decoding the virus and had even suspected that she was an industrial spy. As Jin Xiangdon did not know Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s situation, he quickly rushed to the doctor to check her health condition. Knowing that Lu Jia¡¯er was not severely injured, Jin Xiangdong heaved a great sigh of relief and went back to the ward. ¡°Er Er!¡± when Lu Jia¡¯er had finally woken up, Jin Xiangding quickly rushed over. ¡°You are...?¡± Lu Jia¡¯e looked at Jin Xiangdong nkly. ¡°I¡¯m Ace.¡± startled, Jin Xiangdong walked over and sat at the bedside. Perhaps Lu Jia¡¯er had not regained consciousness after the car ident. ¡°Ace?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er repeated his name with a strange look. At this time, the door was pushed open. A good-looking man with ck t-shirt and grey trousers stepped in. The man was tall and fair, with a pair of sses on his face. After sizing up Jin Xiangdong who was standing at the door, the man stepped into the ward and asked. ¡°Er Er, who is this?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head after taking a nce at Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Jia¡¯er, I am Ace,¡± Jin Xiangdong repeated after hearing Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°I don¡¯t know you.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er took a nce at Jin Xiangdong who was sitting on the bedside once again as she said ndly. Jin Xiangdong was lost in wonder as Lu Jia¡¯er did not seem to be acting. She was staring at Jin Xiangdong as if he was a stranger. ¡®Would it be a side effect of the car ident?¡¯ Jin Xiangdong thought to himself. At this time, Lu Jia¡¯er called out to the man. ¡°Ian, can you please help escort him out?¡± ¡°Sure, honey. Mister, could you please get out?¡± Ian responded to Lu Jia¡¯er and turned to Jin Xiangdong. The whole situation was a mess. Especially the man before his eyes. This man had actually called Lu Jia¡¯er ¡°honey¡±. What was the rtionship between both of them? Sitting at the bedside, Jin Xiangdong did not move and merely stared at Lu Jia¡¯er who was lying on the bed. Her face was so familiar to him but her eyes was extremely cold and distant. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s body could not help but curled up seeing his prating gaze. ¡°Mister, you are frightening my girlfriend. Please get out.¡± seeing this, Ian held onto Jin Xiangdong¡¯s arms to get him out of the ward. ¡°Your girlfriend?¡± Jin Xiangdong was jolted with his words again. ¡°Yes, she is my girlfriend. Please get out.¡± Ian pushed Jin Xiangdong out the ward. When Jin Xiangdong regained consciousness, he was standing at the door. Seeing the door that was closed, when Jin Xiangdong recalled the whole incident, it was extremely incredible! Jin Xiangdong went to the doctor again. The doctor was a thirty-year-old man. His response was the same. The car ident was not serious and only caused a mild concussion. Lu Jia¡¯er would be fine after resting for a few days. The car ident was not serious? It was a big deal for Jin Xiangdong as Lu Jia¡¯er had forgotten about him in just a day. Dissatisfied with the doctor¡¯s response, Jin Xiangdong had requested the doctor to go back to the ward again. The doctor was truly responsible and went to the ward together with him. ¡°Doctor, can you help to check my girlfriend again?¡± After entering the ward, without waiting for Lu Jia¡¯er and Ian to respond, Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°Who is your girlfriend?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Jin Xiangdong in bewilderment. ¡°You, Lu Jia¡¯er,¡± Jin Xiangding said forthrightly. ¡°Pfft. Nonsense!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er merely snorted. Chapter 125 - Phantom Plan (5) Chapter 125: Phantom n (5) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions ¡®Is she truly experiencing amnesia? Or could it be a conspiracy?¡¯ Lu Jia¡¯er had never been so cold and distant in the entire time Jin Xiangdong had known her. ¡°Mister, you might not have to watch what you eat, but you have to watch what you do. You must be mistaken, she is my girlfriend.¡± Standing at the side, Ian looked at Jin Xiangdong and said. ¡°Lu Jiaer¡ªa twenty five-year-old psychology professor of B College and was employed by BUA Technology as an AI psychology engineer. Her roommate is Su Han and there was an AI robot¡ªAmy which I gave her at her home. She just came back from Thand together with me yesterday afternoon.¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s gaze swept past Ian and fixed at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°You checked on me?¡± Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er blinked her eyes in shock. ¡°I learned this after I met you,¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°The things you said are right, but this information is avable on the Inte. I have no idea how you got to know my roommate¡ªSu Han, but I have to correct you that Amy is a gift from my boyfriend, Ian and I came back from Thand with him yesterday,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°What did you just say?¡± Jin Xiangdong was slightly startled after hearing Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°I said, I don¡¯t know you. Please get out. I need to rest.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er chased Jin Xiangdong out the ward. ¡°Mister, my girlfriend said that she doesn¡¯t know you. Can you please get out?¡± Ian chased him out too. Jin Xiangdong could not believe the things he had just heard. ¡°Mister, maybe you¡¯ve got the wrong person.¡± Seeing this, the doctor who was standing aside said. ¡°No way!¡± said Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Doctor, you actually allowed a stranger to enter the ward and disturb a patient?¡± Ian asked the doctor. ¡°Mister, let¡¯s go out.¡± the doctor could not reject them and spoke to Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Give me your phone.¡± Jin Xiangdong did not go out and merely said. Seeing this, Lu Jia¡¯er unlocked her phone and gave it to Jin Xiangdong so he could get out after this. Jin Xiangdong took over the phone, checked through the contact list and wechat history. Not only did he not find any conversation history between the two of them, even a trace of the deletion was nowhere to be found. Jin Xiangdong called his own number with her phone. To his surprise, it actually showed a call from a stranger. What had actually happened? Jin Xiangdong was rushing to the hospital after receiving her wechat message. Just as Jin Xiangdong stood rooted on the spot, a big hand came into sight. Ian took away Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s phone from Jin Xiangdong and deleted the number on her phone. ¡°Mister, you have checked, haven¡¯t you? You may leave now.¡± Ian handed Jin Xiangdong the phone as soon as he finished speaking. Jin Xiangdong looked at the man before him, simply no one knew where this man came from and had actually called himself Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s boyfriend. His heart was full of puzzles. As soon as Jin Xiangdong took over the phone, Jason and Su Han stepped into the ward. ¡°Ace, why are you here?¡± Su Han was shocked when she saw Jin Xiangdong. A glimmer of hope shed in Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes. Perhaps, Su Han knew the story. ¡°Su Han, what had actually happened?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked anxiously. ¡°It was a minor car ident and I can go home now. You have always been so busy, I was truly blessed that you actually paid me a visit,¡± Su Han smiled as she said. ¡°I am here to see Jia¡¯er.¡± hearing Su Han, Jin Xiangdong was dumbfounded. ¡°Jia¡¯er? You know her?¡± Su Han looked at Lu Jia¡¯er who was lying on the bed. ¡°Jia¡¯er is my girlfriend!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°You must have mistaken. Jia¡¯er is Ian¡¯s girlfriend and this should be the first time you meet Jia¡¯er.¡± Su Han broke intoughter. Hearing this, Jin Xiangdong was getting more bewildered. What had actually happened? Why would Su Han said this was the first time Jin Xiangdong met Lu Jia¡¯er? ¡°Jason!¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at Jason as he hoped to get a different answer from him. ¡°Ace, it is true that this is your first time meeting Professor Lu.¡± Jason was stunned. Jin Xiangdong hadpletely lost after hearing Jason¡¯s words. ¡°Professor Lu, Jin Xiangdong is BUA Technology¡¯s founder.¡± Jason introduced Jin Xiangdong to Lu Jia¡¯er. Slightly startled, Lu Jia¡¯er stared at Jin Xiangdong. She paused for a while as she said. ¡°Mr Jin, I am sorry for being rude just now.¡± Jin Xiangdong had totally lost and simply did not know what to do with the things before his eyes. The way Lu Jia¡¯er treated him was so cold and distant whereas Su Han was closer to him. Jason was still hisrade as well as his colleague. All the rtionship had changed in one day and waspletely different from what he had experienced before. Walking in the car park of the hospital, Jin Xiangdong had yet to regain his consciousness. Everything around him was so surreal as if a dream, ¡°Jason, weren¡¯t you at my house yesterday and decoded a virus together with me?¡± Jin Xiangdong paused his step and talked to Jason who was holding Su Han with his hands. ¡°Yup, you had spent three hours killing the virus. I truly take my hat off to you.¡± Jason said. ¡°We went to Phi Phi Ind for vacation in the past five days, aren¡¯t we?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. ¡°Yup,¡± Jason answered. ¡°Was Jia¡¯er there?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. ¡°Ace, you¡¯ve got it wrong!¡± Jason answered. ¡°How could I get it wrong in just one day?¡± Jin Xiangdong stared at Jason. ¡°You must be mistaken. This is the first time you met Professor Lu and had frightened her.¡± Jason took a nce at Su Han as he said. ¡°Ace, you must have worn out. Go home and get some rest.¡± Jin Xiangdong stared at Jason in doubt, Jason stared back at him for a while. Sitting in the car, Jin Xiangdong looked into the distance for a long while. When he finally regained his consciousness, he pinched hard at his ownp, he could feel the pain in hisp. Again, he pinched and the pain still lingered. It was not a dream, but who could tell him what had happened? Was there anything wrong with his memory or was everyone just lying? ¡°Master, what happened to you?¡± Seeing Jin Xiangdong who had lost in bewilderment, Ake asked. Jin Xiangdong did not respond and walked straight to the study. Ake walked after him only to see Jin Xiangdong turned on the notebook. Ake stared at him for a while. Jin Xiangdong never behaved like this before. ¡°Master, did you break up with your girlfriend?¡± Ake browsed through the facial expression in its databank and finally came out with a conclusion. Jin Xiangdong took a glimpse at Ake. He simply did not know how to express his feelings. The whole world was subverted in less than twenty four hours. ¡°I was dumped,¡± said Jin Xiangdong. ¡°What does it mean?¡± Ake did not get his word. ¡°Ake, tell me who I like.¡± Jin Xiangdong asked in a soft voice. ¡°You like Professor Lu,¡± Ake answered. ¡°Ake, can you say that again?¡¯ Hearing Ake, Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes shed and held onto Ake¡¯s hand. ¡°You like Professor Lu.¡± Ake repeated. ¡°Ake, am I dreaming?¡± Jin Xiangdong was thrilled with Ake¡¯s answer. ¡°Master, you are not dreaming.¡± Ake blinked its eyes. Since Ake said so, what had actually happened in the hospital? The thing that happened in the hospital was a great puzzle. However, Jin Xiangdong was sure that his phone was hacked right after his notebook. The phantom hacker was so powerful. What was his real motive? Was Lu Jia¡¯er truly the person he should not mess with? At this time, the doorbell rang. Jason stepped into the house after Ake opened the door. ¡°I have something very serious to tell you!¡± that was the first thing Jason said. ¡°You were lying in the hospital, weren¡¯t you?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked Jason hurriedly. ¡°Yes. I got a phantom email this afternoon,¡± Jason said. ¡°Phantom email? What is it about?¡± Jin Xiangdong knitted his brows as he asked. After listening to Jason about the email, Jin Xiangdong, who had always been calm andposed, flew into a great panic. ¡°Based on the current situation, it seems so easy for the hacker to invade thepany¡¯s system.¡± Jason sighed. If the system was truly hacked, all the painstaking effort in building up BUA would go down the drain. Jin Xiangdong sank into contemtion. It was the first time he encountered a situation like this and everything happened so suddenly. The puzzle was growing bigger and bigger in his mind. ¡°Ace, have you ever thought about Professor Lu¡¯s background?¡± there were a lot of thoughts in Jason¡¯s mind. ¡°I only get ahold of some official information. I have no idea about the rest. Thinking of this, it seems that I really don¡¯t know much about her.¡± Jin Xiangdong shook his head. ¡°I think the master behind this is someone beyond us,¡± Jason said. ¡°Check Ian!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°I have asked someone to check him,¡± Jason responded. ¡°Tell me as soon as you get any updates. Also, this is just between me and you.¡± Jin Xiangdong had always been satisfied with Jason¡¯s actions. Chapter 126 - Phantom Plan (6) Chapter 126: Phantom n (6) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions ¡°I knew it would be hard for you to ept this, but could Professor Lu be an industrial spy?¡± Jason nodded and said after he paused for a while. Jason could not get over the incident where Jin Xiangdong¡¯s notebook was hacked and asked again. The notebook hacking was, no doubt, suspicious. Phone hacking after the notebook and the phantom email that Jason received had proved that the hacker was prominent. Jin Xiangdong was unsure whether Lu Jia¡¯er was actually an industrial spy, but, things had gotten more and more puzzling when Lu Jia¡¯er suddenly suffered memory loss and had a boyfriend that simply no one knew where he came from. ¡°We shall wait and see.¡± Thinking of this, Jin Xiangdong knitted his brows together. Jason nodded silently. The current situation had gone beyond their control. The hacker was so prominent and his skill was truly eye opening. Both of them could feel as if someone was squeezing their necks. One weekter, in the BUA Technology building. Jin Xiangdong met Lu Jia¡¯er in thepany¡¯s conference room. Lu Jia¡¯er could remember her colleagues and everything in the office except him. Just like the day in the hospital, it was as if she had never met him before. ¡°Professor Lu, it¡¯s been a week we did not meet each other. I miss you.¡± Li Zheng braced himself up and told Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er merely chuckled. After the trip, the rtionship between team members did improve. ¡°Professor Lu met with a car ident after returning from the trip,¡± Professor Li who was sitting opposite to her said. Hearing this, everyone fixed their eyes at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Was it serious?¡± Li Zheng asked. ¡°If it was serious, I won¡¯t be sitting here now,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said with a faint smile on her face. ¡°Professor Lu, why didn¡¯t you tell us? We would have paid you a visit,¡± said Cai He. ¡°Yeah, you should tell us.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just a minor car ident. I have fully recovered after resting for two days. Jason, Professor Li and Mr.Jin had visited me in the hospital. I could truly feel the care and spirit of the team.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled as she looked at Jin Xiangdong who was sitting at the head of the table. Jason took a nce at Jin Xiangdong, whose face darkened a little. Everyone was not aware of the things that happened this week except Jason and Jin Xiangdong. However, both of them still did not have a grasp of the whole situation. ¡°Let¡¯s start the meeting.¡±Jin Xiangdong¡¯s gaze swept past everyone as he said in a low voice. Everyone stopped chatting and the meeting started. Li Zheng and several staff members had presented their respective work. Jin Xiangdong looked at Lu Jia¡¯er time and time again while listening to them whereas Lu Jia¡¯er was listening very carefully and took notes from time to time. The way she spoke and worked was the same as she used to and even her small gestures were extremely familiar to him. However, why would she be so cold and distant when she looked at him? Was she acting on purpose or would it be the amnesia symptoms after the car ident? Seeing Lu Jia¡¯er talking happily with the rest, Jin Xiangdong knew it for the first time what was the feeling of being forgotten. The feeling was as if being neglected by the whole world. The meeting ended after twenty minutes and everyone returned to their seats respectively. Jason walked straight to Jin Xiangdong¡¯s room and sat down. ¡°It seems like she has totally forgotten about you.¡± He stared at Jin Xiangdong for a long while before he said. ¡°I saw that she went for a full bodyputed tomography scan in the hospital the other day. The doctor said that she only had a mild concussion and that it would not lead to amnesia,¡± Jin Xiangdong said calmly. ¡°Is she acting?¡± Jason asked. ¡°If she were acting, she could definitely get the Oscar award,¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. ¡°What to do next?¡± Jason said as he stared at Jin Xiangdong. If Lu Jia¡¯er was acting, she would have won the best actress award. However, it was always wise to y safe. Naturally, Jin Xiangdong knew what Jason was worrying about. In fact, he was more eager to unmask this mystery than anyone else. ¡°Terminate her.¡± Jin Xiangdong pondered for a while. ¡°Terminate her? How would you tell the rest?¡± Jason did not expect that Jin Xiangdong was so decisive. ¡°Staff attrition is normal,¡± Jin Xiangdong answered. ¡°Well, it¡¯s your call.¡± Jason stared at him. After Jason left the room, Jin Xiangdong stared at the document on theputer screen. It was the information of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s boyfriend¡ªIan, a thirty two-year-old orphan. His chinese name was Song Hui and was adopted by an american couple when he was at the age of ten. He graduated from Harvard Business School and is now the CEO of an international energy corporation. Jin Xiangdong had verified Ian¡¯s information. it was absolutely true and wless. However, how he had be Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s boyfriend all of sudden was truly puzzling. Knock knock! ¡°Come in.¡± Jin Xiangdong moved the mouse pointer with his slender finger and deleted the document as he said coldly. The door cracked open, it was Lu Jia¡¯er. She approached Jin Xiangdong, one step after another. Her face and body were extremely familiar to Jin Xiangdong. However, the feeling was strangely distant. ¡°Mr Jin, you were looking for me?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked graciously. ¡°Take a seat,¡± said Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er sat down, her eyes swept past Jin Xiangdong. This man had actually called her his girlfriend when they first met. He was stunningly attractive with a cold demeanor. At this time, Jin Xiangdong was staring at her as well. His prating gaze was as if sizing her up which sent a chill up her spine. ¡®This man was so awkward!¡¯ ¡°Mr Jin, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was cold and distant to those she was not familiar with. Lu Jia¡¯er had always addressed him formally even during informal asions when everyone else called him by his name¡ªAce when there was just both of them. ¡°It¡¯s about termination.¡± Jin Xiangdong hesitated for a while but had finally spat out the words. Lu Jia¡¯er was stunned after listening to Jin Xiangdong. He called her his girlfriend when they first met and actually dismissed her the second time they met. ¡°Termination?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked for confirmation. ¡°Yup,¡± Jin Xiangdong answered. ¡°If I am not mistaken, my contractsts for three years. Can I know why you would terminate me all of a sudden?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was full of doubt. ¡°Your profession does not really suit our team¡¯s project. Rest assured, BUA will pay thepensation for terminating the contract,¡± said Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Forget about thepensation. I just feel that the dismissal is somewhat unexpected.¡± although Lu Jia¡¯er was surprised with the dismissal, her emotions were indifferent. Hearing this, Jin Xiangdong stared into Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes. He was the one who invited her to join the team in person. Now that he had actually dismissed her. Naturally, Lu Jia¡¯er would refute. However, she was incredibly calm andposed. He did not know if she was truly the Lu Jia¡¯er that he knew before. ¡°Er Er,¡± Jin Xiangdong called out to Lu Jia¡¯er by her nickname softly. Slightly stunned, this was the second time Lu Jia¡¯er met Jin Xiangdong and she had nothing about him in her memory. However, the tenderness shed in his eyes seemed to have a deep affection for her. ¡°Mr.Jin, no offence, do I resemble your ex girlfriend?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stared at Jin Xiangdong as she asked. ¡°Er Er, how do you manage to not have any difficulty pretending that you don¡¯t know me? But I don¡¯t mind.¡± Jin Xiangdong stared back at her. ¡°What? Mr.Jin, maybe I do look like your ex girlfriend, but this is really the second time I¡¯ve met you.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes were full of doubts but her face was indifferent. If she was truly acting, she could truly win the best actress award. ¡°This is the second time you met me?¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at Lu Jia¡¯er with a mysterious gaze. Lu Jia¡¯er could hardly handle the way he stared at her. Even if Jin Xiangdong was cold and aloof, his eyes were full of tenderness. If Lu Jia¡¯er did not have a boyfriend, she would definitely fall for him. ¡°Since Mr.Jin thinks that my profession is a mismatch for your project, I should leave. Please give me the termination letter.¡± The situation was growing increasingly awkward. Lu Jia¡¯er quickly changed the topic. That was the Lu Jia¡¯er that he was familiar with¡ªquick and decisive.. Jin Xiangdong was lost in wonder. If Lu JIa¡¯er was the industrial spy, she would definitely strive to stay in thepany. Now that she had actually agreed with the dismissal decisively, was she beating Jin Xiangdong at his own game? ¡°I will get someone to prepare the letter and send it to your office shortly,¡± Jin Xiangdong said calmly. ¡°Alright, if there is nothing else, I will leave now,¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. Jin Xiangdong merely nodded. Lu Jia¡¯er got up and turned to walk out the door. Watching Lu Jia¡¯er leaving, Jin Xiangdong¡¯s heart was full of doubts and contradictions. Lu Jia¡¯er was a huge mystery. He could still remember all the moments he spent with Lu Jia¡¯er and they were shing through his mind. However, he knew that Lu Jia¡¯er was not acting. She had truly forgotten about him. His heart was broken. The next second, Jin Xiangdong got up and left his seat. Just as Lu Jia¡¯er reached out to the door handle, her hand was wrapped in a big warm hand, her body was pressed against the door by Jin Xiangdong. Chapter 127 - Phantom Plan (7) Chapter 127: Phantom n (7) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s faces were extremely close to each other. Her eyes met his intimate gaze and she could feel his warm breath on her face. Seeing this, her heart pounded violently. His action of putting his hand against the wall romantically prevented her from moving despite being truly affectionate, it resembled the way a couple expressed their affections. However, they were not a couple. Hence, his action was not romantic to her but sexual harassment. Lu Jia¡¯er struggled to free her hand from his firm grip, but her strength was no match for him. Not only was she not able to escape from him, she had actually drawn him closer. A faint smell of his perfume lingered in the air, it was a pleasant yet familiar smell. Feeling the warm breath on her face, the atmosphere was growing increasingly affectionate. Lu Jia¡¯er did not expect that Jin Xiangdong who had always been a gentleman was actually a letcher. ¡°Mr.Jin, please behave yourself.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was extremely cold when she stared at Jin Xiangdong. The woman who stood before JIn Xiandong waspletely different from Lu Jia¡¯er that he knew before. She had never been so cold and distant to him. He could still remember the very first time he met Lu Jia¡¯er, she told him that she wanted to pursue him. Lu Jia¡¯er had even kissed him when he did not pay attention. Moreover, their rtionship had gotten extremely strong during the trip and the way she gazed amorously into his eyes was so bashful and stunningly attractive. He did not care whether it was her tricks and or she had totally forgotten about him, he wanted to verify whether she was still the Lu Jia¡¯er that he knew before on his own. Jin Xiangdong disregarded her warning and pressed his hips against hers. Although there were not many affectionate actions between both of them previously, they all happened with a sudden impulse.Forced kiss was actually the first time. Jin Xiangdong was extremely familiar with her soft lips, as if savouring a mouth watering sweet toffee whenever he kissed her. At this moment, Jin Xiangdong was absolutely sure that she was truly Lu Jia¡¯er. The woman in his embrace did not respond to his kiss. Jin Xiangdong could not help but put his hands around her waist, pressed her body against him and kissed her deeply. As Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s strength was no match for him, the more she struggled, Jin Xiangdong¡¯s hands were as if the vines that clung tightly on her body and was capable of swallowing her entirely. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s kiss waspletely different from Ian. Even though Ian was evil and dull, his kiss was very gentle and affectionate. Every time he wrapped her in his embrace and kissed her, she was as if stepping on the white fluffy clouds in the sky. This time, Lu Jia¡¯er felt extremely offensive and disgusting, but she was not capable of stopping Jin Xiangdong. Even though she was annoyed, Jin Xiangdong¡¯s kiss was actually familiar to her. Suddenly, tears broke free from her eyes. Only when Jin Xiangdong felt the salty taste at the corner of his mouth, he slowly pulled his lips away and stared at Lu Jia¡¯er who was still buried in his embrace. As Jin Xiangdong had never seen Lu Jia¡¯er shed a tear, he could feel her tears were as if dropping in his heart. Not only was it salty, it hurt. ¡°Er Er.¡± Jin Xiangdong reached out to her face, wanting to wipe off her tears. Before he could reach her face, Lu Jia¡¯er pushed him away and took a few steps backward. p! ¡°Bastard!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gave a hard p on Jin Xiangdong face as she shouted. He could tell from Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face that she hated such an intimate and affectionate reaction. She had even called him a bastard. Lu Jia¡¯er rushed out the door while Jin Xiangdong stood rooted on the spot. At night, in Jin Xiangdong¡¯s vi. Jason was on tenterhooks for the whole day, working on the system to prevent hacking. He did not let his guard down even after work. He was still watching thepany¡¯s security system via his notebook. Jason was stressed out whereas Jin Xiangdong was rxing himself sitting on the balcony with a bottle of beer. ¡°Ake,e over and keep an eye on my notebook.¡± sitting in the sofa, Jason called out to Ake. Ake rushed over while Jason got up, took a bottle of beer, walked to the balcony and sat down. ¡°Chug it down,¡± Jason said. Jin Xiangdong turned to look at Jason and clinked his bottled against Jason¡¯s. Then, he took a big gulp of beer. ¡°I saw Professor Lu rushed out of your office with her eyes reddened this morning. What had happened to her?¡± Jin Xiangdong looked into the distance and gulped down the beer quietly. ¡°Hey, I am asking you,¡± said Jason. ¡°I am not sure if she is truly Lu Jia¡¯er,¡± Jin Xiangdong answered. ¡°What are you saying? I am sure she is Lu Jia¡¯er, but what had happened to her?¡± Jason asked. ¡°I want to know it too.¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s mind had been revolving around Lu Jia¡¯er ever since he left office. Jason scratched his head. He was bogged down with too many thoughts in his mind in the past two days. ¡°Would Professor Lu be deeply hypnotized?¡± After pondering for a while, Jason said. ¡°Hypnosis?¡± Jin Xiangdong turned his head slowly after hearing Jason¡¯s words. ¡°I watched a movie about a woman who hypnotizes her boyfriend to steal a famous painting. At the end, the man didn¡¯t realize that he was actually hypnotized by his girlfriend,¡±Jason went on saying. Jason trulycked summarizing skills. Jin Xiangdong was aware of this movie¡ª¡±Trance¡±. The movie was about a staff of an auction house, Simon, and a theft gang who wanted to steal a famous painting. However, Simon suffered a blow to his head and lost memory during an action. As Simon was the only person who knew where the stolen painting was hidden, the theft gang suspected that Simon was actually pretending to have lost his memory and wanted to take the lion ¡® s share of it. Hence, they found a female hypnotist to help him regain his memory. The female hypnotist had quickly found a way to ¡°turn on¡± Simon¡¯s brain, but the ending was truly beyond expectation. Not only was the theft gang hypnotized, the same went for Simon. At the end, the female hypnotist had swallowed up the famous painting alone. Hypnosis had always been regarded as something mysterious. Psychologists had exined that if hypnosis were used properly, It could help to release stress and anxiety as well as developing positive attitude. However, hypnosis could somehow be a mode of crime. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s reaction was too weird and Jin Xiangdong would never kill any possibilities. He quickly got up, walked past Jason and got out of the balcony. ¡°Where are you going?¡± Watching Jin Xiangdong leaving, Jason asked. ¡°Make a phone call,¡± Jin Xiangdong responded. Of all Jin Xiangdong¡¯s acquaintances, there was only one person in the psychology field and was proficient in hypnosis¡ªYuan Miaomiao¡¯s grandmother, Professor Fang Yu. Professor Fang Yu was a profound hypnotist in China. Although Jin Xiangdong was quite close with the Yuan family, he had never visited Yuan Miaomiao¡¯s grandmother. Hence, he could only give a call to Yuan Miaomiao. Yuan Miaomiao was truly shocked when she received Jin Xiangdong¡¯s call. She had never hidden her feelings toward Jin Xiangdong, but Jin Xiangdong had rejected her rationally. Since then, she was greatly dejected for a while. As it happened not long ago,when she received his call, her hands were trembling with excitement. ¡°Brother Xiangdong!¡± ¡°Miaomiao, can I have your grandmother¡¯s phone number?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked forthrightly as soon as he heard her voice. ¡°My grandmother¡¯s phone number? Alright, I¡¯ll read it out for you.¡± Yuan Miaomiao gave him her grandmother¡¯s phone number immediately. ¡°Brother Xiangdng, why do you look for my grandmother?¡± Jin Xiangdong memorized it quickly. Just as he was about to hang up the phone, Yuan Miaomiao asked. ¡°I want to consult her on some matter,¡± Jin Xiangdong answered. ¡°I see. Let me talk to my grandma first, she never answers a stranger¡¯s call. You can call herter,¡± Yuan Miaomiao said. ¡°Alright, thank you.¡± Jin Xiangdong thanked Yuan Miaomiao. Yuan Miaomiao gave a call to her grandmother, Fang Yu, immediately after she hung up the phone. ¡°I have talked to my grandmom. You can call her now.¡± A few minutester, Yuan Miaomiao contacted Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Alright, thanks a lot!¡± Jin Xiangdong thanked Yuan Miaomiao again. He hung up the phone without talking further. Hearing disconnected tone, Yuan Miaomiao still did not put down the phone. She was still enjoying his voice that was echoing in her ears. Yuan Miaomiao had gotten Jin Xiangdong¡¯s phone number for three years and she had buried her feelings toward him for three years. All these years, Jin Xiangdong had never contacted her. There were a few times that she braced herself up and gave him a call, but Jin Xiangdong seemed to be very busy and his response was cold and distant. Humans were such a strange creature. The more he ignored her, the more she loved him. As the feelings for him grew with time, even if she wanted to cover it up, traces could be found everywhere. At the end, Yuan Miaomiao¡¯s grandfather¡ªYuan Xin had even approached Jin Xiangdong and only to know that Jin Xiangdong already had a girlfriend. Chapter 128 - Phantom Plan (8) Chapter 128: Phantom n (8) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xingdong had consulted Professor Fang Yu about Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s situation. After listening to Jin Xiangdong through the phone, Professor Fang said. ¡°The things that you propose are possible. There is a type of amnesia¡ªposthypnotic amnesia in hypnotherapy. The hypnotist could then induce the hypnotized person to do something that she would never do normally when she was conscious. After the hypnotized person is awake, she would not realise that she has been hypnotized. The most amazing thing is the post-hypnotic suggestion effect. The hypnotized person would still execute the suggestion that she received during the hypnosis, without fail, for a period after she regained consciousness. The effect couldst for several days or even up to a year.¡± Professor Fang Yu spilled out a bunch of jargon that Jin Xiangdong did not understand. ¡°You are saying that this could happen?¡± JIn Xiangdong asked. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t be able to draw a conclusive diagnosis as I have never seen her in person. A lot of people seem to have a misunderstanding when ites to hypnosis. In fact, hypnosis is a very effective treatment for clinical medicine nowadays. However, it is not as omnipotent and mysterious as it sounds in legends and myths. Also, there is an eternal principle in hypnosis. If the hypnotized person ever felt the slightest distrust toward the hypnotist, the hypnosis would fail.¡± Professor Fang Yu answered. ¡°One must trust the hypnotist to get hypnotized?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. ¡°Yes, the hypnotized person must trust the hypnotist entirely for the hypnosis to happen. If the hypnotized person does not trust the hypnotist, naturally, she would not tell the hypnotist her secret. Even if she were hypnotized, she would still be alert and keep her guard up.¡± Professor Fang Yu exined further. ¡°After the hypnotist gains their trust, he would make the hypnotized person rx her mind and concentrate through a set of pre-designed processes and then deliver his suggestions. Once the hypnotized person epts the suggestions, emotion, cognition and behaviour of the hypnotized person would change.¡± Jin Xiangdong still needed some time to understand the jargon. The only thing he wanted to know was whether Lu Jia¡¯er was truly hypnotized. ¡°Professor Fang, although I am only guessing, is there any way to confirm whether my guess is true?¡± ¡°There are a few ways to determine whether a person is hypnotized¡ªto check whether the person has lost her subconscious, she could not resist the hypnotist¡¯s suggestions or she does something she never did previously,¡± said Professor Fang Yu. ¡°If a person were truly hypnotized, how would you get rid of it?¡± Jin Xiangdong had learned a few things about hypnosis after consulting with Professor Fang, but it had not solved the doubts in his heart. ¡°It would be to either get the hypnotist to stop the effect or the hypnotized person realises that she has been hypnotized. If you suspect that a person is hypnotized, talk to her and wake her subconscious up, make her realise that she has been hypnotized,¡± Professor Fang responded. ¡°Alright, thank you Professor Fang. Sorry for disturbing you at this hour,¡± said Jin Xiangdong. ¡°You¡¯re wee,¡± Professor Fang answered. ¡°Well, I hang up now. Have a good rest!¡± said Jin Xiangdong. After hanging up the phone, Jin Xiangdong turned on theputer to look for some information about hypnosis. Most people were introduced to the idea of hypnosis through films where the hypnotist would swing a pendulum or used various gestures as well as tricks to deliver their suggestions. The hypnotist induced the hypnotized person falling into different stages of trance and forced her to do all sorts of things that were against their will. It was truly incredible! Jason leaned over and saw the line on theputer screen¡ªlight hypnosis stage was capable of controlling an individual¡¯s muscle activity, second stage hypnosis could affect an individual¡¯s senses and perceptions while the deep hypnosis could further control an individual¡¯s mind and consciousness. The deeper the stage of hypnosis, the stronger the impact on an individual. ¡°If Professor Lu is truly being hypnotized and she could remember everyone but you, she is most probably falling into the deep hypnosis,¡± Jason guessed. Jin Xiangdong disregarded Jason and continued reading. ¡°Look at you! You have really lost your mind over a woman!¡± Jason took a nce at Jin Xiangdong. ¡°He won¡¯t be able to hack thepany¡¯s system,¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°How do you know?¡± Jason stared at him. ¡°We could hardly locate the IP address if the hacker invades my notebook. However, he would surely leave a trace if he were invading thepany¡¯s system,¡± Jin Xiangdong said calmly. ¡°Yeah, you are right. No matter how powerful the hacker is, he could hardly break thepany¡¯s security system in just a few minutes. Unless he wants to get exposed,¡± hearing Jin Xiangdong, Jason had finally came to his senses. ¡°Go home and get some rest,¡± said Jin Xiangdong. ¡°It¡¯ste, I am staying here tonight.¡± Jason disregarded all his ethics and said forthrightly. ¡°Did you contact Su Han this week?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked when Jason was about to leave the study. ¡°I did, but I didn¡¯t dare to have much contact with her after this incident.¡± Jason paused his steps to answer. It was natural that Jason would do that as the rtionship between Jason and Su Han was not too strong. The next day, Jin Xiangdong went directly to Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯a apartment after he got to know that Lu Jia¡¯er was at home through Jason and Su Han. Su Han went to the foyer when the doorbell sounded. Just as she wanted to press the door open button, she saw Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Jia¡¯er, Ace is here.¡± Su Han rushed to the living room. ¡°Don¡¯t open the door!¡± knowing that Jin Xiangdong is at the door, Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Alright,¡± Su Han stared at Lu Jia¡¯er as she answered. Even since Lu Jia¡¯er returned home yesterday, Su Han could tell something was wrong with Lu Jia¡¯er. After Lu Jia¡¯er told Su Han about the termination. Su Han gave Lu Jia¡¯er a few words offort but deep in her heart, she felt that that the termination was extremely ridiculous. The doorbell rang again. Lu Jia¡¯er paid no mind to the doorbell, whereas Su Han was still hesitating whether to open the door. Seeing both of them having a different reaction, Amy walked back and forth resembled a pendulum. Not long after, Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s phone rang. It was a text from Jin Xiangdong¡ªthe contract has not been signed yet. Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but get up and open the door with a dull feeling in her heart. Jin Xiangdong had actuallye personally to get her to sign off. ¡°Where is the contract?¡± seeing Jin Xiangdong who was standing at the door, Lu Jia¡¯er stretched her hand. Jin Xiangdong handed her the contract with a pen. He was such a meticulous person and had even brought her a pen. Lu Jia¡¯er took the document over and signed it casually. Just as Lu Jia¡¯er closed the door, Jin Xiangdong stopped her. ¡°Professor Lu, I am sorry for the things that happened yesterday. Can we have a talk?¡± ¡°There is no need. I have signed the termination contract. BUA has nothing to do with me,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered coldly. ¡°Are you sure you have just signed a termination contract?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked casually. Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er stared at Jin Xiangdong. It was true that she had not read the contract carefully before signing as her emotions had overtaken her sense. ¡°If it is not a termination contract, what could it be?¡± a semnce of alertness shed in her eyes. ¡°If you want to know what contract you signed, thene with me,¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°Your words have no effect on me. Please don¡¯t disturb me. Otherwise, I will call the police!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not believe Jin Xiangdong and warned him instead. ¡°I am waiting for you downstairs!¡± However, Jin Xiangdong was very calm and turned to leave. Watching him as he walked toward the elevator, Lu Jia¡¯er closed the door without the slightest hesitation. Hiding to the side, Su Han and Amy, who watched the whole incident rushed toward Lu Jia¡¯er. Returning to the sofa, Lu Jia¡¯er picked up her notebook, and wanted to continue working. ¡°What did you sign just now?¡± Su Han leaned over and asked. ¡°I am not sure!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er knitted her brows together as she snarled. ¡°You¡¯re not sure?¡± Su Han widened her eyes. ¡°I am not in a good mood. Don¡¯t disturb me!¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. At this moment, one could easily tell from her face that Lu Jia¡¯er was truly in a rage. Su Han had rarely seen Lu Jia¡¯er lose her temper. Hence, Amy and Su Han left the living room obediently and returned to their rooms. Not long after, Su Han heard a sound in the living room. She stuck her head out only to see Lu Jia¡¯er had walked out of the apartment. When Lu Jia¡¯er pushed opened the ss door, her eyes caught a glimpse of the familiar, tall figure with thick ck hair. It was Jin Xiangdong who stood under the bright sun. When Jin Xiangdong turned around and saw Lu Jia¡¯er, his face was indifferent. but his heart was thrilled with joy. ¡°What did I just sign?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er walked over, her face was icy cold. Naturally, Jin Xiangdong was still not used to her cold demeanour. However, what was more important now was to know what had actually happened to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Come with me. I will tell you after this.¡± Jin Xiangdong stared Lu Jia¡¯er in her eyes. ¡°You, as a founder of BUA Technology, had actually called me your girlfriend when we first met, kissed me in the office during the second time we met and for the third time, you got me to sign a contract that I don¡¯t know the contents of. It seemed that I look like your girlfriend. Even though I am not sure how strong your rtionship is, I am sure you do have mental problems. As a professor of psychology, I would forgo all the things that happened before and introduce you to several professional psychiatrists,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said ndly. Chapter 129 - Phantom Plan (9) Chapter 129: Phantom n (9) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions ¡°Thanks for your generosity, let¡¯s talk on the way there.¡± Seeing Lu Jia¡¯er so magnanimous, the corner of his lips slightly lifted. Since she had headed downstairs following his request, Lu Jia¡¯er began to prepare herself mentally. ¡°Where are we going?¡± ¡°We are going to meet a person,¡± said Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Who¡¯s that?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°I¡¯ll tell youter.¡± Jin Xiangdong didn¡¯t make it clear to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°I¡¯ll go with you but please don¡¯t y tricks on me.¡± Although Lu Jia¡¯er was alert, she was not afraid. ¡°We are meeting a colleague of yours.¡± Jin Xiangdong gave her a hint. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s demeanor softened with relief. She had always been professional when facing people with mental illnesses. ¡°Are you asking me to apany you to see a psychiatrist?¡± Jin Xiangdong did not reply to her directly. Instead, he looked at Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s fair face and said, ¡°If you didn¡¯t apply sunscreen, don¡¯t stand there absorbing ultraviolet rays!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was embarrassed. She waspletely bare-faced and had no makeup on as she had no intention of leaving the house. Nheless, it was toote for her to apply her sunscreen and she was not afraid of going out bare-faced. It was not the first time that Jin Xiangdong had seen her bare-faced. In fact, he preferred Lu Jia¡¯er without makeup. Her natural beauty was like a lotus that had bloomed in clear water. Jin Xiangdong turned around and walked to his car parked by the road five meters away. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at his back and slowly followed him. This time, out of goodwill, she decided to be ¡®Saint Mary¡¯. After all, facing your own psychological problems and seeking help immediately was worthy of praise. As they rode in his Maybach on the busy road, no one talked and it was extremely quiet. Finally, Jin Xiangdong broke the silence and asked, ¡°Are you thirsty? There¡¯s water behind.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not thirsty.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. Jin Xiangdong turned around and began to reach for the water. Seeing such a dangerous act, Lu Jia¡¯er quickly stopped him. ¡°I¡¯ll take it myself!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er then turned around, took the water from the backseat and ced it on herp. Seeing this, Jin Xiangdong looked at her and said, ¡°About what I did in the office yesterday, I didn¡¯t do it on purpose. I just wanted to confirm if you were my girlfriend.¡± Kissing me and righteously saying it wasn¡¯t on purpose?! Lu Jia¡¯er turned, looked at him, and snorted, ¡°If you didn¡¯t do it on purpose, does that mean that I should be the one apologizing? For looking like your girlfriend and causing you to lose your judgment?!¡± Jin Xiang did not like her coldness. ¡°If you want to apologize, I will ept it.¡± What logic is this?! Lu Jia¡¯er could not be bothered to argue with the ¡®patient¡¯. ¡°It seems that you have very strong feelings for your girlfriend!¡± Jin Xiangdong did not deny it. ¡°Her feelings for me are stronger!¡± It seemed she had to start counselling him before he reached the psychiatrist. ¡°Where is she now?¡± ¡°She¡¯s seated in the front passenger seat of the car BXS6889,¡± said Jin Xiangdong. Hearing that, Lu Jia¡¯er quietly thought, did his girlfriend die in a car ident? If that was the case, it would be understandable why he has psychological problems. ¡°My condolences!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er expressed her sympathy. Jin Xiangdong quickly retorted, ¡°I won¡¯t allow you to curse yourself!¡± It seemed that his problems were not minor, they were rather serious. Facing a person with psychological problems, Lu Jia¡¯er did not refute. ¡°If your girlfriend heard what you said, she would be very happy!¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at her and said, ¡°Has it never crossed your mind? That you are the girlfriend?!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s tone was no longer cold, perhaps because she treated him as a ¡®patient¡¯. She indifferently said, ¡°You have seen my boyfriend. I have no intention of cheating on him!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s talk about your boyfriend then. How did you meet him?¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. She was clearly the psychiatrist, yet it felt like she was the one being questioned. Since she was asked, she could only use it to her advantage and continued the topic. ¡°I met Ian during a banquet when I was in America for an exchange. He showed great hospitality and after learning that he studied psychology in university, we began to talk more. I kept in touch with him after returning back to the country. Then, he came here for work and we got together eventually.¡± As Lu Jia¡¯er described how she met and fell in love with Ian, her expression was filled with warmth and happiness. Jin Xiangdong had seen that expression before. Lu Jia¡¯er had never hid her love for him in front of Jin Xiangdong. But hearing how she described it, Jin Xiangdong could feel his heart burning with jealousy. He asked, ¡°Did he chase you?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er denied, ¡°No, I chased him!¡± An unusual glow could be seen in Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes. ¡°How did you chase him?¡± ¡°By taking the initiative!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er used those four words to summarize it as she did not want to disclose too many details. ¡°Can you borate on it?¡± Jin Xiangdong really wanted to know about the details. Regarding emotional wounds, using a love story to heal them was indeed a method. ¡°That evening, I ended my ss and was about to leave the school. I saw him standing in the carpark and the sun was setting behind him. He was wrapped by the sunset¡¯s golden glow. At that instant, I was captivated. It felt like he was the one that I have always been searching for. I went up to him and told him that I wanted to chase him. He pretended to be reserved but he eventually became my boyfriend!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er described the moment when she reunited with Ian in the country. The scenario that Lu Jia¡¯er had described was what Jin Xiangdong had experienced with her. Someone had changed Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s memories of him into a man called Ian. ¡°What you have just said, was how we met for the first time,¡± said Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er had already begun to treat Jin Xiangdong as her patient. She faintly smiled and said, ¡°Is that so? Should I have added another sentence? If there are any simrities, they are purely coincidental.¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at her and quietly repeated, ¡°If there are any simrities, they are purely coincidental.¡± ¡°Yes! If there are any simrities, they are purely coincidental!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er happily repeated them again. She reached for the bottle on herp, twisted it open and drank the water. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s expression flickered. He was burning with anxiety inside. He was dying to find out what had happened but he was unable to solve it on his own. He could only seek an expert¡¯s help. Hence, he sped up his car and drove to the destination. Lu Jia¡¯er was brought to a psychiatry clinic by Jin Xiangdong. She recognized the one in-charge of the clinic. He was a renowned psychiatrist specialist, the most outstanding disciple of a famous master hypnotist ¡ª Professor Fang Yu. He was called Liu Qiming. Lu Jia¡¯er had met Liu Qiming during an academic exchange forum, but they never had a conversation. They were not on familiar terms and could only be considered as acquaintances. Liu Qiming¡¯s psychiatry clinic was well-known in City B. Many people came here for hypnosis. Professor Han Yi said that although Liu Qiming¡¯s skills were not as high as Yu Lan, he did manage to learn his skills of Professor Fang Yu. Jin Xiangdong called Professor Fang Yu that morning and it was her who rmended him to bring Lu Jia¡¯er there. The receptionist brought them into the office. Liu Qiming¡¯s office design was professional. His office¡¯s lighting was just right and his wallpaper was pale green which gave off a soothing effect. His office was located in a suburban area and it was very peaceful. When Liu Qiming saw Lu Jia¡¯er, his eyes brightened up. ¡°Professor Liu, what wind blew you here?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and replied, ¡°The Eastern wind!¡± ¡°Who is this?¡± Liu Qiming looked at Jin Xiangdong. ¡°This is my friend, Mr Jin Xiangdong.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er used the word ¡®friend¡¯ to introduce Jin Xiangdong her friend to Liu Qiming. Liu Qiming surveyed Jin Xiangdong for a short while and said, ¡°Please have a seat.¡± Liu Qiming began to brew some tea as both of them sat down. ¡°It¡¯s my honor to have you, Professor Lu, in my office!¡± said Liu Qiming as he sanitized the teacups with hot water. ¡°You¡¯re ttering me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. She began to observe him brewing tea. His movements were smooth like the water flowing. Soon after, she could smell the aroma of the tea. Liu Qiming smiled and asked, ¡°Professor Lu, how are my tea brewing techniques?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er praised, ¡°You¡¯re an expert!¡± Liu Qiming pulled off another stunt brewing the tea and his skills were close to that of a professional¡¯s. However, brewing tea in the office when there were clients present seemed to be improper. It can¡¯t be that... Liu Qiming disrupted her thoughts with a cup of tea. ¡°Professor Lu, please have a sip.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er dazed for a moment, then she reached for the tea. Jin Xiangdong was waiting outside the office. He looked calm but he was actually burning with anxiety inside. Ten minutester, the door to Liu Qiming¡¯s office opened. Jin Xiangdong immediately stood up from his seat and walked towards the door. ¡°How was it?¡± asked Jin Xiangdong. Liu Qiming looked at Jin Xiangdong and said, ¡°She has not been hypnotized.¡± Hearing his answer, Jin Xiangdong had mixed feelings. He heaved a sigh of relief but furrowed his eyebrows the next second. ¡°Are you sure?¡± Jin Xiangdong was aware of how rude he might have sounded but he was unable to resist it. Chapter 130 - Phantom Plan (10) Chapter 130: Phantom n (10) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Despite his professionalism being doubted, Liu Qiming did not get angry. He calmly said, ¡°I¡¯m sure. I¡¯ve used both waking hypnosis and trance hypnosis on her. She epted my suggestions but the effects were not strong. She has a strong mental resilience and she is not easily affected by hypnotism.¡± Regarding hypnotherapy, Jin Xiangdong had zero knowledge of it until the night before when he read up information on it. The brewing tea technique that Liu Qiming used in his office was his method of waking hypnosis. For waking hypnosis, the hypnotist does not have to bypass the patient¡¯s subconscious defense mechanism for the patient to ept his suggestion. But when the hypnotistes in contact with the psychological defense mechanism of the patient, the natural prevention mechanism will be activated immediately. For trance hypnosis, the hypnotist uses his voice to guide the patient into a trance state and imnts concepts into the patient¡¯s subconscious which can change the habits of the patient and achieve the goal of solving the patient¡¯s psychological problems. All kinds of hypnosis required preparations. The reason why Lu Jia¡¯er was able to be hypnotized so sessfully was that Jin Xiangdong added something into the bottle of water she had on the way there. Also, nobody would have expected that Liu Qiming would use tea brewing techniques to hypnotize his clients. In fact, the kind of hypnosis that was used on Lu Jia¡¯er was notmon. Special circumstances required special treatments. The only thing Liu Qimingcould do in that situation was to test whether she was a person who could be hypnotized easily, and that was it. Jin Xiangdong had somewhat witnessed how hypnotherapy worked. Liu Qiming¡¯s methods of hypnotherapy were very unique and unexpected. Hearing the answer, Jin Xiangdong was absorbed in his thoughts and replied, ¡°It¡¯s great that she¡¯s not.¡± Liu Qiming looked at him and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I can only do so much.¡± Jin Xiangdong quickly said, ¡°Thank you, that¡¯s enough.¡± If it was not for Professor Fang Yu¡¯s direct referral, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to book an appointment with Liu Qiming by himself. Liu Qiming smiled and said, ¡°It was requested by Teacher Fang. As her disciple, I have to make her proud.¡± Jin Xiangdong felt that he should go and thank Professor Fang Yu once again, but at that moment, he was more concerned about Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s condition. ¡°Is she awake?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll go in and wake her up,¡± said Liu Qiming. Jin Xiangdong nodded his head quietly and said, ¡°Okay.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er eyes were shut and she was leaning onto the sofa. Liu Qiming stepped back into his office and said, ¡°Professor Lu, hear my words, I will count to three and you shall wake up. One. Two. Three!¡± Hearing Liu Qiming¡¯smands, Lu Jia¡¯er slowly opened her eyes. What she first saw was the pale green wallpaper behind Liu Qiming. ¡°Professor Lu, have some water.¡± Liu Qiming gently said. Lu Jia¡¯er stared at him and said, ¡°Did you just hypnotize me?¡± Liu Qiming did not deny it and said, ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Who allowed you to do that?¡± The expression that Lu Jia¡¯er had was considered calm. ¡°It was Mr. Jin Xiangdong. He¡¯s standing outside.¡± Liu Qiming honestly replied. Hearing that, anger could be seen in Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s expression. ¡°Teacher Liu, you have been in this profession for quite a while. Professionally speaking, you should never hypnotize someone without his or her permission. If others were to know about this, what do you think will happen?¡± Liu Qiming was surprised. He asked, ¡°You didn¡¯t agree to it?¡± ¡°When did I agree to it?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er retorted, looking Liu Qiming in the eyes. Liu Qiming was somewhat puzzled. ¡°But I received a hypnotherapy consent letter that was signed by you.¡± This time, Lu Jia¡¯er was the confused one. ¡°What?¡± Soon after, she understood what had happened. The document that Jin Xiangdong tricked her into signing was a hypnotherapy consent letter. He¡¯s seriously crazy! Lu Jia¡¯er was fuming inside. He looked at Liu Qiming and asked, ¡°What was his motive for asking you to hypnotize me?¡± Liu Qiming did not know what to say. She was a client introduced by his teacher, so he agreed to it immediately after understanding the issue. He did not expect that Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong had not discussed it beforehand. In order to calm Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s anger, Liu Qiming could only tell her everything that he did. ¡°Mr Jin Xiangdong wanted to find out if you were hypnotized.¡± Hearing what he said, Lu Jia¡¯er snickered, ¡°I was hypnotized?¡± ¡°This was the information that he had provided for me. What I did just now was to test if you were a person who can be easily hypnotized.¡± Liu Qiming truthfully said what he did. ¡°What¡¯s the result?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er held the anger in and patiently asked for the result. ¡°You have not been hypnotized. You have strong mental resilience and you are not one who can be hypnotized easily,¡± said Liu Qiming. ¡°Teacher Liu, thank you for telling me these truthfully. I won¡¯t press this matter against you but your professional ethics ought to be improved!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stood up after finishing her sentence. Liu Qiming quickly got up and apologized to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Professor Lu, I really didn¡¯t know that you didn¡¯t agree to be hypnotized!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er could not be bothered with him and left the room. Jin Xiangdong was waiting at the door. He was mentally prepared as Lu Jia¡¯er angrily stomped out. Lu Jia¡¯er did not rage on the spot but he could hear the anger in her tone. ¡°Jin Xiangdong, let¡¯s get out of here and settle this!¡± After saying that, she continued to walk out of the office. Jin Xiangdong looked at her, then turned to Liu Qiming and said, ¡°Teacher Liu, I will personally visit you again to apologize.¡± Liu Qiming was speechless. He had been taken advantage of. If Lu Jia¡¯er were to press against the matter, his name would have be infamous. But even so, he could not say much. Professor Fang Yu was not the type to ask for a favor and who knew what kind of rtionship that person and his teacher had. Regarding this matter, Jin Xiangdong felt quite bad about it. He had always been a righteous person and had never used such an underhanded method. This was an exceptional circumstance as he was honestly very worried about Lu Jia¡¯er. The feelings he and Lu Jia¡¯er had were not that deep, but she was the first person that he had ever liked. It might seem that she was the first to make the move but it did not mean that he had no feelings for her when he first saw her. Her presence had taught him what it was like to be in love, what it was like to care for someone and what it was like to be afraid that she would get hurt. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Jin Xiangdong apologized again and left to chase after her. As Jin Xiangdong reached the elevator, he could hear Lu Jia¡¯er making a phone call. ¡°Hello, I would like to make a police report!¡± Hearing that, Jin Xiangdong hurried over and snatched her phone. ¡°I apologize, my girlfriend dialed the wrong number,¡± After finishing his sentence, he hung the call. Having her phone snatched, Lu Jia¡¯er was fuming mad. ¡°Jin Xiangdong!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s talk downstairs.¡± Jin Xiangdong grabbed Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s hand and went into the elevator. Once they entered the elevator, Lu Jia¡¯er shook off his hand and said, ¡°I¡¯m warning you, don¡¯t touch me!¡± As opposed to her anger, Jin Xiangdong was calm. ¡°I know that you are very angry, but the reason why I did it was that I wanted to find out what had happened to you. Why would you, for no reason, forget about me and treat our first meeting as a story of you and someone else?¡± ¡°I have already told you, before we went to the hospital, that I do not know you at all! I am not your girlfriend. If you continue to bother me like that, I will not be kind to you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had a scary expression as she warned him coldly. Seeing Lu Jia¡¯er treating him so foreign, Jin Xiangdong asked, ¡°You will call the cops?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, I will call the cops!¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er as she red at him. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s heart wrenched, yet, he said, ¡°Er Er, did you know? You look beautiful when you re at me.¡± It felt like she gave a hard punch, but did not expect to be hitting a soft cotton. Lu Jia¡¯er could no longer treat him as a normal person. She wryly said, ¡°It seems that you should really go and visit a psychiatrist!¡± Yet, Jin Xiangdong¡¯s reply was, ¡°Aren¡¯t you a psychiatrist specialist? I want you to treat me.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er wanted to curse out loud but she held it in and coldly said, ¡°Return my phone now!¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at the phone in his hands, then straight into the eyes of Lu Jia¡¯er and said, ¡°Er¡¯er, you may have forgotten me, but I will definitely make you fall in love with me again!¡± Finishing his sentence, he returned the phone to her. Prior to that, the two had always interacted intimately, but Jin Xiangdong had never taken the initiative to say anything romantic to Lu Jia¡¯er. He finally spilled his heartfelt thoughts today. However, Lu Jia¡¯er was unmoved. After ncing at her phone, she set her sight on Jin Xiangdong¡¯s face and said, ¡°Ridiculous!¡± Finishing her sentence, she took her phone back. The elevator door opened and Lu Jia¡¯er stepped out of it without hesitation. But just as she stepped out of it, she halted. In front of the elevator stood a familiar person. It was her boyfriend, Ian. Chapter 131 - Phantom Plan (11) Chapter 131: Phantom n (11) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er was surprised to see Ian. She walked towards him and asked, ¡°Ian, why are you here?¡± A bespectacled and elegant-looking Ian nced at Jin Xiangdong who stepped out of the elevator. He turned to Lu Jia¡¯er and gently said, ¡°I¡¯m here to pick you up.¡± ¡°Pick me up?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s tone waspletely different from how she spoke to Jin Xiangdong just now. It was filled with warmth. ¡°Yeah,¡± said Ian as he held out his slender hand to Lu Jia¡¯er. Seeing Ian¡¯s action, it was as if someone had set a fire in Jin Xiangdong¡¯s heart and the mes were slowly getting bigger. He took a step forward and red at Ian, who appeared out of nowhere. Ian greeted his gaze with a glint in his eyes. ¡°This gentleman here, I will let you off this time but never overstep the boundary again. If not, we¡¯ll see you in court. Jin Xiangdong had never liked physical violence, but hearing what Ian said, he had the impulse of punching him. Even though his portfolio had no issues, he was still the biggest suspect in regards to the ¡®altered memory¡¯ of Lu Jia¡¯er. It was just that there was no evidence. Jin Xiangdong ignored his threat and asked, ¡°How did you know that I brought Jia¡¯er here?¡± ¡°Jia¡¯er isn¡¯t a name for you to call.¡± Rather than replying to his question, Ian corrected the way Jin Xiangdong called Lu Jia¡¯er. That arrogant tone of his disyed his dominance as her boyfriend. But it was ineffective against Jin Xiangdong. ¡°I should be the one saying that.¡± Their ongoing argument gave Lu Jia¡¯er a headache. She was absolutely speechless against Jin Xiangdong¡¯s behavior. But considering the fact that he was the founder of BUA and that he was the best friend of Su Han¡¯s boyfriend, Jason, she decided to forgive all his sins. ¡°Mr .Jin, what my boyfriend just said was correct. I will only let you off this one time. The next time it happens, we¡¯ll see you in court.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stood by Ian¡¯s side. Seeing her hand being held by Ian, Jin Xiangdong was already feeling annoyed. Yet her stand was on the same side as Ian. Lu Jia¡¯er watched Jin Xiangdong¡¯s expression change, but she felt indifferent. She turned to Ian and said, ¡°Ian, let¡¯s go.¡± Ian looked at Jin Xiangdong, taunted him with a sly smile full of confidence and left holding Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s hands. Lu Jia¡¯er sat in Ian¡¯s car, inadvertently saw the bottle of water between their seats and remembered the scene when she was in Jin Xiangdong¡¯s car. No wonder she was so easily hypnotized by Liu Qiming, Jin Xiangdong had done something to the water. Was he crazy? He actually drugged her! ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Jiajia?¡± Seeing her spaced out, Ian became concerned and asked. ¡°Nothing¡¯s wrong,¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er as she regained herposure. She gently smiled to ease his worries. Ian looked at Lu Jia¡¯er and sighed, ¡°You¡¯re always so daring!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er thought of what happened and got curious. ¡°How did you know that I was here?¡± Ian waved his phone in his hand and said, ¡°Su Han told me that you were out with Jin Xiangdong, so I tracked your location.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er paused and became wary. ¡°Since when did you install a tracker in my phone?¡± ¡°Ever since your car ident!¡± Ian answered truthfully. ¡°I see,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded her head slightly, ¡°but let¡¯s remove it.¡± Ian looked at Lu Jia¡¯er and said, ¡°You don¡¯t like it.¡± ¡°Yeah. I¡¯m aware that you¡¯re worried about me and there¡¯s nothing to hide about my personal schedule. It may be useful between some couples, but to me, it feels like I¡¯m being chained up. Sensing her reluctance, Ian¡¯s gaze flickered. He then said, ¡°If you don¡¯t like it, I will remove it. But please reduce your contact with dangerous people in the future.¡± ¡°Are you being jealous?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er turned her face and teased him. ¡°Yes, I¡¯m jealous.¡± Ian did not deny his feelings. Lu Jia¡¯er giggled, ¡°It feels good to know that.¡± Ian ced his hand on Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s head, his gaze filled with gentleness. Lu Jia¡¯er met his gaze and blushed. However, for some reason, the image of Jin Xiangdong¡¯s face shed across her mind. His face ovepped with Ian¡¯s, their gentle gaze was the same... Lu Jia¡¯er was startled. She quickly shook her head to sober her mind. ¡°Jiajia!¡± Ian looked at her worriedly. Lu Jia¡¯er recovered immediately, smiled shyly at Ian and said, ¡°I was lost in your gentle gaze.¡± Ian smiled charmingly and touched her head again. After seeing Lu Jia¡¯er being taken away by Ian, Jin Xiangdong aimlessly returned to BUA. He had work to do, so he set his mind to work and when he lifted his head, it was already dark outside. The lights in his office were bright. Jin Xiangdong rubbed his temples, leaned on his chair and looked out the windows. Jason knocked on his door, came in and saw him in a dazed. He could not help but ask, ¡°What are you thinking about? You didn¡¯t even hear me knocking on the door.¡± Jin Xiangdong then noticed Jason, who was already standing in front of him. He looked at him and asked, ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± ¡°It¡¯s time to get off work,¡± reminded Jason. Jin Xiangdong looked at the time, it was already 6:20pm. He proceeded to switch off hisputer and stood up. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°I am only having dinner with you. I have to work overtimeter,¡± said Jason. Jin Xiangdong took a nce at him and went straight to the door. Jason turned and followed after him. Both of them left the office together. Inside the lift, Jin Xiangdong was deep in his thoughts. Jason looked at Jin Xiangdong¡¯s reflection in the mirror. Despite being a straight man himself, he felt that everytime Jin Xiangdong was deep in his thoughts, he had this indescribable charisma. But recently, there was only one thing that could make Jin Xiangdong feel troubled. It was definitely rted to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Are you alright?¡± asked Jason. Jin Xiangdong returned to his senses and looked at Jason. ¡°I¡¯m alright.¡± Hearing that, the corner of Jason¡¯s lip lifted. ¡°Ace, this is the first time I¡¯ve seen you being lost in thoughts because of a woman.¡± Jin Xiangdong kept hisposure and ignored the question. The elevator became filled with silence. The elevator stopped at the second basement carpark. As Jin Xiangdong walked out of the elevator, he suddenly said, ¡°I brought Lu Jia¡¯er to the hypnotist today.¡± As expected, for Jin Xiangdong to be lost in his thoughts, it was indeed rted to Lu Jia¡¯er. Jason thought for a while, then asked, ¡°Did you discover anything new?¡± Jin Xiangdong replied softly, ¡°The hypnotist said that she has not been hypnotized.¡± ¡°Was it confirmed?¡± asked Jason. Jin Xiangdong told Jason about Liu Qiming¡¯s conclusion. ¡°The hypnotist said that she has a strong mental resilience and she is not easily affected by hypnotism.¡± ¡°Was the hypnotist a professional?¡± As the deputy program manager, Jason constantly sought for improvements for every matter. During the past two days, Jason had looked through some information regarding hypnotherapy. In China, psychological counselling was not as advanced aspared to Western countries, thus they have higher subconscious defense mechanisms during hypnotism aspared to Westerners, which causes hypnotherapy to be a long-term procedure. Many psychiatrists and hypnotists do not want to spend too much time researching this topic. Also, the psychological counselling scene in China was quite chaotic, even if the psychiatrist had many certificates, their level of standard might not be high. ¡°He is Professor Fang¡¯s most outstanding student and he has a well-deserved reputation,¡± said Jin Xiangdong. Jason said his thoughts as he walked, ¡°If she did not lose her memories nor was she hypnotized, could she be doing it on purpose?¡± ¡°No, no matter how good a person¡¯s acting skills are, it is not possible for her to be twopletely different people.¡± Jin Xiangdong disagreed with him. Jason looked at him. He was really clueless towards this sort of suspense plot. ¡°Could it be...?¡± Jin Xiangdong was unsure about the guess that he had just thought of. ¡°What?¡± asked Jason. Jin Xiangdong said the two words, ¡°Memory recement.¡± ¡°Memory recement?¡± It was the first time Jason had heard this term. ¡°T-that sounds like a fantasy.¡± ¡°Indeed. But I¡¯ve thought of it for a long time, I could only think of this to describe why Jia¡¯er would forget about me.¡± said Jin Xiangdong. Jason did not agree with his views and said, ¡°Maybe she was possessed.¡± Jin Xiangdong took a nce at Jason and Jason could only smile at him. Jin Xiangdong was an Atheist and a Materialist; he did not believe that gods or ghosts existed. ¡°Memory recement. Unless she was...¡± Jason had a sudden thought. Jin Xiangdong paused and turned to look at Jason. Their expressions showed that they had the same thought. Subsequently, Jason was like a bobblehead doll as he quickly denied. ¡°It¡¯s... it¡¯s impossible!¡± At that moment, Jin Xiangdong was clearly shocked. To be honest, he did not believe that it could be possible either. Chapter 132 - Phantom Plan (12) Chapter 132: Phantom n (12) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions He did not want to believe the possibility of the idea, but after having that thought in his head, Jin Xiangdong had to do something about it. He told Jason, ¡°Ian is definitely not as simple as what the report had described. Get someone to investigate him further.¡± Jason personally sent people to investigate Ian previously so he could not help himself and said, ¡°I have already sent two investigation teams, but there was nothing suspicious about his information. Jin Xiangdong replied, ¡°There is definitely something. He is the key to solving the mystery.¡± ¡°If he really did what we think he did, we won¡¯t be able to investigate it either,¡± said Jason. Jin Xiangdong looked at Jason and said, ¡°There is no absolute secret in this world.¡± Hearing how Jin Xiangdong said it, Jason helplessly replied, ¡°Alright, I will send someone to investigate him again.¡± A glint of light was hidden beneath Jin Xiangdong¡¯s cold eyes. He quietly thought, no matter who you are, I will find the truth. The night shrouded the earth, the streetlights outlined the city. Lu Jia¡¯er was currently having dinner with Su Han in her apartment. Eating Amy¡¯s cooking, Su Han was enjoying it to the fullest, but it had also triggered one of her concerns. ¡°Ever since Amy came to our home, my weight has been increasing!¡± Since the beginning, Lu Jia¡¯er had a worry. She felt that the development of artificial intelligence did not just mean that technology had improved, it was also the fruit of human wisdom. But the growth of artificial intelligence might cause the abilities of humans to deteriorate slowly over a period of time. Lu Jia¡¯er said, ¡°If that was the case, I¡¯ll be returning Amy to Ian.¡± Su Han quickly declined, ¡°Don¡¯t do that, I was just kidding! Amy is my sweetheart, no one is allowed to take it away!¡± Hearing their conversation, Amy said, ¡°The meals that I¡¯ve been making are bnced in nutrition and they do not contain too much fat. It¡¯s just that Su Han, you have not exercised for a week.¡± Lu Jia¡¯erughed as she heard that. ¡°Don¡¯t me yourziness on Amy!¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t I indirectly praising Amy?¡± Su Han tried to defend herself. ¡°I too, want to exercise, but my editor is chasing me to submit my draft. How I wish that I have 48 hours every day to rush my drafts.¡± Listening to Su Han¡¯s sorrows, Amy said, ¡°I¡¯ll prepare tonic soup for you tomorrow.¡± ¡°Yes, please~ Amy is the best.¡± Su Han did not forget to praise Amy. Seeing that, Lu Jia¡¯er teased her, ¡°Don¡¯t push the me on Amy when you actually do be fat.¡± ¡°Hey! You just touched a sore spot! ¡°Su Han pouted. After finishing their meal, Su Han went back to her room to work while Lu Jia¡¯er helped Amy to clean up and wash the tes. In fact, with Amy around, it was not necessary for Lu Jia¡¯er to do the housework. Although Amy is an AI and it would not feel tired, Lu Jia¡¯er felt that she should still sympathize with it, so that it would feel loved, just like a family member. After washing the tes, Lu Jia¡¯er looked at the time. It was only 7:30pm. She took out a book and started reading it on the sofa. Half an hourter, her phone rm rang. Lu Jia¡¯er closed her book, stood up and went into her room. She switched on herputer and began to do an online video counseling session with Professor Li¡¯s wife, Guo Yan. Professor Li knew that Lu Jia¡¯er had a car ident. He initially wanted Lu Jia¡¯er to take some time off before she continued her counseling session with Guo Yan, but Lu Jia¡¯er advised against pausing the sessions. ¡°Professor Lu, let me tell you something. I brought Qiqi to the hospital to visit my mother-inw today. For the first time ever, she didn¡¯t show me any attitude. She didn¡¯t even nag me, it really felt like a miracle,¡± said Guo Yan. Guo Yan was clearly in a better state than how she was on Phi Phi Ind. Professor Li must have done some work after returning home. ¡°That¡¯s good news!¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°But the way she looks at me feels weird,¡± said Guo Yan. ¡°She could be reevaluating you and realized how tough your life was for the past few years,¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Who knows. I actually didn¡¯t want to go to the hospital. I was afraid that I would be unhappy after seeing her and be depressed,¡± said Guo Yan. During their previous consultation, Guo Yan revealed that for the past few months, whenever she spent more than 30 minutes alone with her mother-inw, she would feel very unwell and nauseous due to psychological effects. ¡°Did you feel nauseous meeting her this time?¡± asked Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Yes, I did,¡± said Guo Yan. Lu Jia¡¯er took down what she said and asked, ¡°She didn¡¯t make any remarks this time?¡± ¡°Yeah, she didn¡¯t,¡± said Guo Yan. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Guo Yan in the video call and said, ¡°Your mother-inw might be regretting it. She probably realized how good you were and how tough your life was.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not sure if she regrets it, but after speaking to you, when I see her lying on the hospital bed today, I felt that she was actually pitiful.¡± Guo Yan thoroughly described what she felt when she was at the hospital. ¡°You are very kind,¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Describing someone as kind is indirectly saying that she¡¯s weak,¡± said Guo Yan. ¡°That¡¯s not true, I wasplimenting you,¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. Guo Yan gently smile, ¡°Thank you for yourpliment. To be honest, my mother-inw treated me well during the early days of marriage. She just became very unreasonable these past few years.¡± ¡°How did you get along with your mother-inw back then?¡± asked Lu Jia¡¯er. Guo Yan thought for a while and said, ¡°When my husband first brought me to see his parents, my mother-inw was very satisfied with me. She even told my husband that if he dared to bully me, she wouldn¡¯t spare him. It was that sentence that moved me and made me feel blessed. It also made me look forward to my married life.¡± As Guo Yan reminisced about her story, she could not help but smile. Looking at her, one would know that those memories were beautiful. ¡°She did those things and they moved you?¡± asked Lu Jia¡¯er. Guo Yan continued to recall, ¡°When we just got married, my period came so my husband washed my clothes and undergarments for me. She coincidentally walked past and saw it. She said nothing but immediately took it over. It was pretty awkward back then. I thought she was angry, but instead, she told me that I should just leave my clothes in theundry basket when I have my period again.¡± ¡°Oh and is there more?¡± asked Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°There was another time, my uncle got into trouble and needed a sum of money. My parents discussed it with me as they could not afford it. My husband and I did not have much cash on hand so my husband went to borrow money from her. She easily gave the money to my husband,¡± said Guo Yan. ¡°From what you have said, it seemed as though you and your mother-inw lived harmoniously back then. Your rtionship with her was like that of a biological mother and daughter,¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°You¡¯re right. I also thought that my mother-inw treated me very well. I had even thought of returning her kindness in the future by being filial and respectful to her for the rest of her life with my husband. But when Qiqi turned 3, she began to change slowly...¡± Guo Yan¡¯s dismal mood returned. The main reason why Guo Yan had depression was due to the family problems that she had to face when she gave birth to Qiqi, who had Asperger¡¯s Syndrome since birth ¡°What do you think made her change?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°She probably felt a lot of pressure when she saw Qiqi!¡± Guo Yan replied. The fact that Guo Yan was able to stand in someone else¡¯s shoes was already an anomaly. Thus, Lu Jia¡¯er said, ¡°After all, there¡¯s nobody that is truly virtuous, and nobody is truly evil. Everybody carries a different burden and they have their own standpoints.¡± ¡°Professor Lu, you¡¯re not wrong, people have their own standpoints. But, as a female¡ªthe stuff she said¡ªif it was you, you would remember it for the rest of your life too.¡± Guo Yan became agitated. ¡°Yeah, what she said was very hurtful. It is not something that can be easily forgotten.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at the monitor and consoled her. ¡°Professor Lu, I¡¯m not trying to be hypercritical. It¡¯s just that, the sentence that she said to me back then felt like a knife which had stabbed through my heart. It was brutal,¡± said Guo Yan. ¡°I understand. However, when you visited your mother-inw this time, she changed. Are you willing to forgive her again?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked softly. ¡°She just didn¡¯t talk, who knows what she¡¯s thinking deep down?¡± Guo Yan sighed. ¡°Do you want to know what she¡¯s thinking about?¡± asked Lu Jia¡¯er. Guo Yan aggressively shook her head. ¡°I don¡¯t want to know!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er could sense that Guo Yan was deeply conflicted and scared. She said, ¡°It¡¯s fine if you don¡¯t want to know. You¡¯ve done great to have been able to disclose so much with me today.¡± ¡°Having said all this, I feel so reassured. It¡¯s like having a meaningful conversation with a friend!¡± Guo Yan¡¯s expression rxed. ¡°It¡¯s great that you¡¯re feeling reassured. Have a good night¡¯s rest!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said warmly. ¡°Alright, thank you for the consultation even whilst you¡¯re unwell, Professor Lu! I have no idea how to express my gratitude!¡± Guo Yan said. ¡°My body¡¯s fine. I hope you wake up to a pleasant day tomorrow!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°And you should rest early as well! I won¡¯t keep you up. Goodnight. ¡± Guo Yan took the initiative and ended the counseling session. Upon ending the video chat with Guo Yan, Lu Jia¡¯er stood up and stretched. Just as she was about to head to the bathroom, her phone on the desk rang. She held up her phone and checked. It was a call from Zhu Yu of the Provincial Public Security Bureau. She was guessing that it might be another case that required her assistance. Chapter 133 - Phantom Plan (13) Chapter 133: Phantom n (13) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er picked up the call and all she could hear was Zhu Yu¡¯s voice. ¡°Professor Lu, are you busy?¡± ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked as she walked into her living room. Zhu Yun went straight to her point and said, ¡°Yeah, I have something to ask of you.¡± ¡°Go ahead. ¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said bluntly. ¡°It¡¯s rted to the deputy captain, Xu Lei,¡± said Zhu Yu. ¡°Xu Lei?¡± Hearing Xu Lei¡¯s name, Lu Jia¡¯er seemed to guess the details. ¡°What happened to him?¡± On the other side of the phone, Zhu Yu paused for two seconds, then said, ¡°He became an alcoholic.¡± ¡°When did this happen?¡± Although Lu Jia¡¯er knew that Xu Lei had some psychological problems because of his leg injury, she did not expect the situation to be so serious. ¡°He¡¯s reeked of alcohol for the past week,¡± said Zhu Yu. ¡°Did anything happen to him recently?¡± questioned Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Things have been going smoothly, we even cracked a few cases. Except for one thing,¡± said Zhu Yu. ¡°What¡¯s that?¡± asked Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°One of hisrades from the specialmand unit passed away on duty,¡± said Zhu Yu. Lu Jia¡¯er paused, no wonder the first time she met him, his shirt had some alcohol stains. Hisrade¡¯s sacrifice directly touched the sore spot in his heart. Lu Jia¡¯er asked, ¡°How would you like me to help him?¡± ¡°Please perform psychological intervention on Deputy Xu.¡± Zhu Yu revealed the motive of this phone call. The previous time when they had dinner together, Lu Jia¡¯er had mentioned it to Zhu Yu, yet she was asking for her help. It seemed that Xu Lei did not allow Zhu Ye to perform psychological intervention on him. ¡°Did he request for it?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er questioned. ¡°No, he did not.¡± Zhu Ye¡¯s tone sounded depressed. ¡°What did he say?¡± asked Lu Jia¡¯er. Zhu Yu simplified the situation and said, ¡°I¡¯ve talked to him, but he kept avoiding the topic. I tried to give him advice, but he refused to listen. A few days ago, I rmended you to him, he did not give a direct reply. I believe that in his heart, he would agree with your psychological intervention treatment.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was not surprised. Xu Lei was filled with curiosity the first time he met her. When they had dinner after the twin sisters¡¯ case, it was obvious that he was fond of her. When you are fond of someone, you will naturally be susceptible to his or her advice. ¡°Professor Lu, I know that you are very busy and this is a brazen request, but seeing Deputy Xu like this, it feels unbearable.¡± Zhu Yu¡¯s tone was filled with worry. Lu Jia¡¯er understood where she wasing from. She was amenable to perform psychological intervention on Xu Lei, but she had some concerns. Xu Lei was fond of her and that would increase his trust in her, but if she was slightly careless, it could cause the opposite effect. ¡°Professor Lu, please help Deputy Xu.¡± Zhu Yu pleaded. Lu Jia¡¯er thought about it for a few seconds and said, ¡°If he is willing to ept the psychological intervention treatment, I will do it.¡± Zhu Yu was ted. ¡°Thank you, Professor Lu. I will give you a definite answer tomorrow!¡± After ending her call with Zhu Ye, Lu Jia¡¯er held her phone and spaced out while looking out at the window. Ever since the car incident, other than the sudden appearance of Jin Xiangdong, she felt that she was missing something. But as for what she was missing, she could not figure it out. On the second day, Lu Jia¡¯er received Zhu Ye¡¯s call. Xu Lei had agreed for her to perform the psychological intervention. Thus, Lu Jia¡¯er gave Xu Lei a call to schedule the timing for his first counseling session. Xu Lei suggested that it be held that night. Although Lu Jia¡¯er did not have her own psychiatrist clinic, she had an office with her name in the psychological research center founded by B University¡¯s Professor Han Yi. Thus, she sent the location of the research center to Xu Lei. Professor Han¡¯s psychological research center not only researched psychology studies, but they also epted individual and group counseling sessions. They hadpleted many campaigns for psychological counseling and they had also participated in many psychological relief and intervention activities during sudden disasters. Lu Jia¡¯er frequently came over to hold counseling sessions when she was pursuing her Master¡¯s Degree. It was not that long ago and she had be everyone¡¯s favorite. She had a lot of patients who made appointments with her. It was a good thing, but fame came at a price. Many people were jealous of her outstanding performance and spread all sorts of rumors. Lu Jia¡¯er initially ignored those rumors, but she was afraid that these rumors might affect Professor Han Yi¡¯s reputation, so she stopped visiting the research center. However, she still attended some of the activities organized by Professor Han Yi. The scheduled time was at 7:30pm. Lu Jia¡¯er had also turned down a dinner date with Ian. Professor Han spent most of his time teaching or doing research, so the management of the research center was handled by Liao Min. At 7pm, Lu Jia¡¯er appeared at the research center. Liao Min had already set up a counseling room for her. ¡°Professor Lu, please use this room.¡± Liao Min opened the door to the counseling room and smiled at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Thank you, Teacher Liao.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er expressed her gratitude as she walked in. ¡°No problem. Professor Lu, this counseling room is the office you used for counseling previously. I have been longing for your return, you have no idea how happy I was when I received your call earlier today,¡± said Liao Min. The counseling room was indeed the one Lu Jia¡¯er used back then. Although she seldom came over, the room was kept in good condition. Liao Min was rather thoughtful. ¡°The school is on holiday, thus it wasn¡¯t convenient to do counseling there, so I chose this ce to intrude,¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Professor Lu, stop joking around. You will always be a part of our research center,¡± said Liao Min. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled and said, ¡°It is an empty office, you should just remove my name already.¡± ¡°Professor Lu, you¡¯re kidding me. This is the only research center in the world graced with your name. It was all thanks to Professor Han¡¯s good judgment. He was the one who asked for your room to be preserved,¡± said Liao Min. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Liao Min. Liao Min was friendly and good with her words but Lu Jia¡¯er disliked keeping up these polite talks. ¡°I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll have to trouble you in the near future! I¡¯m going to take a look at some files, my consultee will be arriving soon,¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°No trouble at all, let me know if you need anything.¡± Liao Min bid farewell and discreetly left the counseling room. Lu Jia¡¯er sat down and took out Xu Lei¡¯s files to give it another look. These files were transferred over from Xu Lei¡¯s military counselor when he was enlisted. Having once been the deputy captain of the special forces, Xu Lei gave off the impression of someone resilient, unyielding and courageous. But, no matter how tough he seemed, he was still only human. These ordeals did not only affect the body but more importantly the mental state. These mental strain would not disappear easily and it might cause a negative impact. For those who are weaker at handling stress or those who have unable to withstand these mental strain, if they do not get psychological help immediately, it would be easy for them to have an after effect. When they return back to their normal life and society afterward, they will be more pessimistic and easily disappointed, they may even have a twisted mindset. After Lu Jia¡¯er met with Xu Lei, read his files and his army psychological intervention results, she was able to deduce from his symptoms that he was suffering from war trauma. War trauma is categorized under PTSD, which refers to a type of unnatural mental reaction caused by severe trauma. It is also known as a dyed psychological reaction, which refers to the dyed and longsting mental disorder caused by an unusual threatening or disaster realted trauma. PTSD usually urs within males, especially those soldiers who have gone through war. This is known as ¡°Shell Shock¡±, which is also known as ¡°Fatigue of War¡±. Current research shows that everyone, including children, has the possibility of getting PTSD, and the possibility of females getting it is twice that of males. This might have caused prejudice against females entering the forces. One of the most obvious characteristics of a person who has war trauma is that they miss their time in the army. They can only find a sense of security and realness when they are in an army camp. In many cases, when people with war trauma meet their old superior, they will only have a thought, and that is, I should have never left the army. The soldiers are the guardian of the country¡¯s peace and well-being, it is the foundation of the nation¡¯s stability. In order to protect their mothend, defend the people, they gave up their youth, their sweat, and even their lives. They are the loveliest people. While facing these lovely people, we should be more tolerant and caring so that they feel a sense of security. The country should also provide them a better option out and never leave them out. ¡°Knock knock.¡± Hearing a knock on her door, Lu Jia¡¯er lifted her head and looked towards the door. Liao Min opened the door and said, ¡°Professor Lu, your guest has arrived.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stood up and saw the tall and muscr Xu Lei standing at the door. ¡°Deputy Xu.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er called out to Xu Lei with a smile on her face. Xu Lei nodded while Lu Jia¡¯er walked to the sofa area and said, ¡°Have a seat.¡± Xu Lei quickly sat down andnded his sight on Lu Jia¡¯er. He had a confused expression. Lu Jia¡¯er faintly smile and asked, ¡°Would you like to have tea or water?¡± Xu Lei replied, ¡°Water, please.¡± Chapter 134 - Phantom Plan (14) Chapter 134: Phantom n (14) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er asked Liao Min. ¡°Teacher Liao, could you please get me a cup of water?¡± Liao Min replied with a smile, ¡°Sure. Just a moment, please!¡± After Liao Min stepped out, Lu Jia¡¯er turned to Xu Lei and asked in a friendly tone, ¡°Deputy Xu, have you had supper yet?¡± ¡°Yes, I have. Professor Lu, how about you?¡± Xu Lei kept his gaze on Lu Jia¡¯er as well. ¡°Not yet!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered, smiling. Upon hearing her reply, Xu Lei said at once, ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, then let us go and grab a bite first. My treat.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er chuckled. ¡°Deputy Xu, I am only joking. I have had supper!¡± ¡°Have you, really? You are not trying to fool me, are you?¡± Xu Lei looked at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Yes, I have indeed. I was joking to help ease your nerves!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered with a hint of a smile. Xu Lei was a bit embarrassed. He adjusted his sitting posture for a bit and smiled. ¡°I am not nervous.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°That would be nice! Just think of this as friends chatting.¡± Xu Lei nodded. ¡°Sure.¡± Right at that moment, Liao Min came back in with a cup of water and put it on the end table in front of Xu Lei. Then, she stepped out quietly. Xu Lei drank some water before he said to Lu Jia¡¯er, ¡°Professor Lu, we can begin now.¡± With a pen and a folder in her hands, Lu Jia¡¯er said with a smile. ¡°Tell me anything you want to. Just regard this as chatting with your friend.¡± ¡°Can I have some chewing gum first? ¡°Xu Lei nced at Lu Jia¡¯er as he asked. ¡°Yes, please help yourself.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. Xu Lei took out a pack of chewing gum from his pocket and put two pieces into his mouth. He chewed them for a while before he said, ¡°Professor Lu, please forgive me. I recently quit smoking. Whenever I feel the craving for tobo, I will turn to some chewing gum to get over that desire.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Chewing gums can be beneficial for your teeth.¡± ¡°That is true. A lot of myrade-in-arms like chewing gum. Brother He, in particr, urged me to quit smoking many times. Brother He even told me to switch to different types of gum, iming that it would be good for my teeth.¡± Xu Lei responded. Lu Jia¡¯er was still wearing that gentle smile. ¡°Brother He? Is he yourrade-in-arms in the Special Force?¡± ¡°Yes, my friend in the Special Force. We participated in international peacekeeping operations together. We are brothers that have gone through fire and water together!¡± A hint of unusual glow of vigor flickered in Xu Lei¡¯s eyes when he spoke of this Brother He. ¡°Once, someone told me that you can trust your life with friends you make in the service. Is that right?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. Xu Lei agreed with this view. ¡°Yes, one can only know the meaning of a true friend after one has joined the forces and carried a gun! We can take bullets for one another and I can trust them with my life!¡± As Xu Lei was saying this, subconsciously, he touched his leg. Lu Jia¡¯er was aware of the gunshot wound on his leg. She could not help but ask about this in a soft voice, ¡°Deputy Xu, that Brother He you mentioned, is he still in the Special Force?¡± When Xu Lei heard this question, that glow of vigor dimmed down in an instant. It took him quite a while before he could answer, ¡°He is no longer in the service.¡± Judging by Xu Lei¡¯s expression, Lu Jia¡¯er arrived at two conclusions. Brother He had either retired from the army or... lost his life. ¡°Where is he now?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er posed the question in a gentle voice. Xu Lei appeared to be heavy in mind. He said slowly, ¡°He... has lost his life...¡± Lu Jia¡¯er blinked and quickly said words of apology. ¡°I am sorry!¡± Xu Lei waved his hands. ¡°Professor Lu, that is quite alright!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked another question. ¡°I know this may be bold of me, but can you tell me more about Brother He? I can tell that Brother He was important to you.¡± At the mention of Brother He, Xu Lei¡¯s gaze became profound and serene. Lu Jia¡¯er just looked at him quietly. ¡°Brother He, his name was He Rongguang and he was from Hunan Province. He and I joined the force in the same year. Even though we were not in the samepany, we knew each other very well. In shooting contests, he was the best in hispany and I in mine. Our battalionmanders and regimentalmanders would gather us to have a match, but it would always end up in a tie. For this reason, our regimentalmanders gave us a name as a pair, the Guang-Lei Pair. We had been having outstanding performance in the army. Later on, we were rmended to go through the test to join the Special Force. He and I went through cruel intensive training for five days and nights. Along the way, we helped each other and encouraged each other. Eventually, we were both admitted into the Special Force.¡± While Xu Lei appeared to be in deep thoughts when he spoke of his life in the service, he sounded peaceful. He was looking back at the happiness that once belonged to him. ¡°What happened, then?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked, gently. ¡°Even in the Special Force, we did not bring disgrace to thepanies we were in. All along, we were the best buddies and we were a good team. Later, my squadronmander deliberately paired Brother He and me with other teammates. We trained and cooperated with others respectively. Soon, we had adjusted to the new life. We excelled in the training in our own teams. We climbed up the military ranks and we went to military academy together to further our studies. We also joined in different peacekeeping operations.¡± Xu Lei told his story slowly. ¡°Deputy Xu, did you do peacekeeping missions with Brother He together or did you go to different ones?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°The first time, we were on different missions. We were together for the second peacekeeping mission!¡± Xu Lei exined. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Did he lose his life during the peacekeeping mission?¡± Xu Lei shook his head. ¡°No.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Xu Lei as she asked, ¡°How did it happen?¡± As this subject was brought up, Xu Lei took out a piece of tissue to wrap the chewing gum he spit out up. Lu Jia¡¯er moved the trash bin over and Xu Lei threw the tissue with the chewing gum wrapped inside into the trash bin. Xu Lei came back to his seat. Once again, subconsciously, Xu Lei touched his leg. ¡°Since this is confidential information of the army, I can only let you know a part of it!¡± Xu Lei said. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Sure.¡± ¡°It was a mission to crack-on drug trafficking. We were fighting the drug dealers on the border. The drug dealers were well-equipped in arms and the fight was fierce. We were in a standoff for nearly 18 hours. When I was covering for my teammates, I was shot by the drug dealers. Brother He tried to save me. He told other teammates to engage with the drug dealers to cover for me. He rushed over to drag me away, but his head was shot. Eventually, we caught all the drug dealers. However, after that fight, Brother He was hospitalized.¡± At this point, Xu Lei¡¯s mind was weighted down. Lu Jia¡¯er gazed at Xu Lei quietly. She remembered something she read online: there has never been peaceful times. It¡¯s just someone is carrying the burden for us. The men and women in services are protectors of the national stability and people¡¯s lives. They defend us against the darkness so that we can live under the sunlight. But how many people can understand the difficulties they have to face? ¡°You were shot in the leg during that operation, right?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. Xu Lei nodded, his face clouded. ¡°Yes. The drug dealers shot my leg!¡± ¡°This gunshot wound has grown into a hidden scar in your heart, isn¡¯t it?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°I guess so. The bullet pierced through my bones which were fractured!¡± Xu Lei replied. As a matter of fact, Lu Jia¡¯er had known about this from the file on Xu Lei. Still, she would like Xu Lei to retell the story by himself. Due to this gunshot wound, it was difficult for Xu Lei to move about. He might have the will of steel and recovered the ability to walk around in a short time that no normal man could achieve, but he could never participate in intensive training again. For this reason, he was in pain for a long time. Eventually, he asked to be transferred to the criminal police team. Truth be told, given his physical situation back then, the criminal police team was not a good fit for him. However, once again, Xu Lei had proved himself. Even though he might not be able to stay in the Special Force, his performance was still outstanding in the physical fitness test of the criminal police team. Therefore, when he was transferred back from the Special Force, he was still a strong person, whether mentally or physically. While not having such knowledge, Zhu Yu, the profiler, did not find out that there was a gunshot wound on Xu Lei¡¯s leg. When Lu Jia¡¯er was browsing through the files, she was astonished by Xu Lei¡¯s will. No normal person could achieve this. No matter how strong his will was, Xu Lei was still just a human being. ¡°Even after you were transferred to the police, you still miss the time when you were in the military, right?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stared at Xu Lei and asked. Xu Lei looked back at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°I will be lying if I say no. I spent 14 years in the army, almost half of my life on earth now. That experience is embedded in my bones! Taking off the military uniform is like peeling off my skin.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er might not be able to feel this. Nevertheless, she could tell from Xu Lei¡¯s eyes that he loved the army, loved the military uniform and regarded it as his skin. ¡°I can understand that the military uniform is important to you. But as you have started a career with the criminal police, you are wearing another type of military uniform!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Yes, maybe. But I cannot let the hidden scar heal.¡± Xu Lei sighed. ¡°Are you still haunted by that mission to crack down on drug-trafficking?¡± ¡°We from the Special Force will never be haunted by any mission. But that time, I saw how Brother He wanted to take the bullet for me. His brains spilled onto my face. Hey on the hospital bed for three years and his family had to deal with all this pain. I feel deeply guilty.¡± Xu Lei replied. ¡°I can see why you are feeling guilty. That being said, you should know that you didn¡¯t mean any of that. You also mentioned that friends in the army can trust each other with your lives.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°The fact that I understand this is of no use. When I was transferred here, I feel like everything has changed. The entire world is different. No matter how hard I am working on it, I cannot drag myself back out from the darkness.¡± Xu Lei said. Chapter 135 - Phantom Plan (15) Chapter 135: Phantom n (15) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Looking at Xu Lei, whose expressions showed signs of suffering, Lu Jia¡¯er voiced her view in a soft tone, ¡°Deputy Xu, truth be told, the world is not different. What is different is your state of mind. You were transferred here and started working with the criminal police unit. The work you do keeps you upied. Nheless, it is not the same as what you had in the Special Force. It is only natural that you are not used to the new life. Nostalgia is in people¡¯s genes. For instance, when you move from one city to another, you will always look back on the life you had in the old city, such as the eating habits and the friends you have there. Deputy Xu, you are a man that values rtionships. You love the army, your friends in the army and the very ce where you mademitments. But life just keeps moving on and nobody is allowed to stop.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had an urate grasp on Xu Lei¡¯s mental state. Deep inside, he ardently loved the army, his friends and the ce that he had devoted so much effort to. He was in a passive ce precisely because he did not adjust his mental state. Xu Lei touched his face and said, ¡°Professor Lu, you are right. To some extent, I am falling behind.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at him. ¡°As a matter of fact, you do not want to catch up. Inside, you are still longing for battles and yearning for a chance to fight with your friends side by side. You are still eager to go to the front even after you saw your friend taking a bullet for you and your face was covered with his brains.¡± Xu Lei looked at Lu Jia¡¯er in the eye upon hearing this. She went straight to the heart of the matter. It was as if she could see right through him. While Xu Lei was not a fan of this feeling, Lu Jia¡¯er was telling the truth. Deep down, he longed to go back to the battlefield and fight. Those that never served in the army could not understand and would not understand. However, for Xu Lei, he could never go back to the ce that would appear in his dreams again. Those longings were just wild wishes for him now. Xu Lei avoided Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s looks as she gazed into his eyes. ¡°I can understand the carvings on your heart. Just like you said, taking off the military uniform is like peeling off your skin. That experience in the army has already been embedded in your blood and serves as the motivation in your life. Once you left the army, you began to struggle and try to escape, just like a fish out of water.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to escape. I want to face it, but I have failed!¡± Xu Lei appeared to be frustrated. ¡°Deputy Xu, I have only met you a couple of times. Even so, I can tell that no matter where you are, you are not a man of mediocrity. Even as a fish out of water, you will evolve into a fish that can crawl onto thend.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Professor Lu, you tter me.¡± As he uttered those words, Xu Lei put his hand on his wounded leg subconsciously again. Lu Jia¡¯er was observing him. Xu Lei still had a strong will. All he needed was a push. So, she said, ¡°The wound on your leg has turned into a hidden scar. But if you were Brother He, what do you think he would do?¡± ¡°Brother He?¡± Xu Lei mumbled the two words. ¡°Your closerade-in-army, Brother He. What do you think he would do if he were in your situation?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Brother He, wherever he was, would never shy away from challenge. There was a glow around him that would not only light up his own life, but others¡¯ as well! He would still be the champion even with a broken leg.¡± Xu Lei thought very highly of Brother He. But at the same time, Xu Lei was thinking of something else entirely in his heart. It was true that on the battlefield, bullets could not see. That being said, if he could travel back in time, Xu Lei would rather that he was the one that died. In that way, Brother He¡¯s newly wedded wife would not be so miserable, and his family would not be so grieved. ¡°Deputy Xu, Brother He was yourrade-in-army for years. I believe you admired each other. Brother He had his merits, so you must have yours, too! Whatever he could do, you can achieve as well!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°We admire each other indeed. Wepeted in our professional abilities but we advanced side by side. Sometimes, he was like my mirror, so I could see myself clearly. However, now, I am without my mirror. Sometimes, I feel like I cannot tell who I am!¡± Deputy Xu eximed. ¡°Deputy Xu, you are a man that values friendships.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Xu Lei added. ¡°Speaking of valuing friendships, Brother He was even more so. He was more selfless than I am. He had a big heart. He would give away opportunities of promotions to others on several asions. We talked to him about this several times but he still did not listen!¡± ¡°From your words, I can tell that Brother He was a kind and honest person.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Yes. He was more honest than me. I could be more cunning than him in some regards. That was whyter on, I became a deputy captain and he was a training instructor.¡± Xu Lei replied. Xu Lei was constantly ¡°criticizing¡± himself. Lu Jia¡¯er could not help butfort him. ¡°Deputy Xu, you must have outstanding merits if you could be qualified as a deputy captain in the Special Forces!¡± ¡°Even if I have my merits, I still was not a generous man like Brother He!¡± Xu Lei said. ¡°Leadership is something born with you. It has nothing to do with generosity!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°Perhaps!¡± Xu Lei sighed. Lu Jia¡¯er kept her eyes on Xu Lei. She had found out what was bothering Xu Lei from their conversation, so she said, ¡°Deputy Xu, you cannot bring the dead back to life. Brother He took the bullet for you because he saw you as his friend. If you were in each other¡¯s shoes, you would have taken the bullet for him without any hesitation as well. There is nothing like the friendship forged between men in the army. You feel guilty because of the pain felt by Brother He¡¯s family. But I don¡¯t think that is something Brother He would want to see. Today, you took the initiative to let me perform psychological intervention for you and this is a good thing. It means that you are willing to face your true self. You don¡¯t want to see yourself disappoint Brother He.¡± ¡°Yes, that is right. I don¡¯t want Brother He to be disappointed in me while he is in theher world!¡± Xu Lei gave an honest answer. ¡°I am d. Your intention is not to let Brother He down. Even so, the fact that you havee here today to reveal a part of you will be immensely helpful to ease the internal conflict!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Xu Lei looked at Lu Jia¡¯er with mixed feelings. ¡°At first, I tried to let myself adjust when I retired from the army and was transferred here. I tried to ept the reality and I believed I could do it. Nevertheless, I failed. I was locked in a seesaw struggle in my heart every night. I know that this is bad, but I cannot face myself. I don¡¯t want to be a coward, someone that I am disgusted by or look down on. This time, I am willing to ept psychological intervention because it is you, Lu Jia¡¯er, Professor Lu.¡± It was not easy to be trusted by others. While part of the reason for this trust was romantic fondness a man developed for the fairer sex, Lu Jia¡¯er expressed her gratitude. ¡°Thank you, Deputy Xu, for your trust.¡± ¡°You said so just now that I am eager to go to battles. I am well-aware that it is not possible, but I cannot put aside that idea. I don¡¯t know what to do topletely erase that idea!¡± Xu Lei stated what was bothering him. ¡°As a matter of fact, it is not necessary to put it aside. You can try to switch that craving into a driving force in your life!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er suggested. ¡°I have tried. That eagerness became a motivation for me to be transferred here. When Brother He was gone, I didn¡¯t know but I had fallen into the darkness. That was what happened!¡± Xu Lei said, holding his face in his hands. Lu Jia¡¯er gazed at him. ¡°Deputy Xu,ing here today implies that you are facing yourself with courage. It¡¯s okay. Take your time.¡± Xu Lei looked up at Lu Jia¡¯er who was smiling a sweet smile at him. ¡°Deputy Xu, you are born to be strong. I believe in you!¡± This smile was like a spring breeze stroking his face and her words were inspirational as well. ¡°Professor Lu, thank you!¡± Xu Lei was grateful. Lu Jia¡¯er replied with a smile. From their conversation, she got to know part of the inner world of Xu Lei and about his bond with the army. However, just one round of conversation would not free himpletely. Psychological intervention or counseling must be done step by step. As long as Xu Lei had a positive attitude, Lu Jia¡¯er believed that it was not hard for him to be free given how strong his will was. Lu Jia¡¯er and Xu Lei left the psychological research center together after they were done with the first session. ¡°Professor Lu, are you going straight back home?¡± Xu Lei asked. ¡°Yes. I will go back home directly. What about you, Deputy Xu? Have you made any ns?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked with a smile. ¡°Me? I am going to grab a drink with someone!¡± Xu Lei said, smiling. ¡°Drinking! Taking a sip can be beneficial but getting drunk will bring harm to you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er offered a friendly reminder. After all, Xu Lei¡¯s symptom was alcoholism. ¡°Professor Lu, don¡¯t worry. I will not indulge in excessive drinking after this talk with you.¡± Xu Lei said. ¡°Actually, my personal advice is that you go back home and have a rest!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Professor Lu, are you worried about me?¡± Xu Lei asked, smiling. ¡°No. It¡¯s just I saw the redness in your eyes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er responded. Xu Lei looked into Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes for a long time before he said, ¡°Okay. I will follow your advice.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but smile with satisfaction given how well her patient was behaving. As he saw her smiling, Xu Lei felt his heart skip a beat. After she parted ways with Xu Lei, Lu Jia¡¯er drove back home directly. She parked her car in the underground parking lot. Lu Jia¡¯er took her handbag and walked toward the elevator. Her five-centimeter high heel shoes were making a ¡°tick tock¡± sound. Right at that moment, the headlight of a car to her right was turned on all of a sudden and the light submerged her all at once. Lu Jia¡¯er used her hand to block the light as she turned around slowly. Chapter 136 - Phantom Plan (16) Chapter 136: Phantom n (16) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions The headlight was offending to the eyes. As Lu Jia¡¯er turned around, the light was turned off. When she saw the license te, a radiant smile emerged on her face. Ian, who was in the driver¡¯s seat, smiled a charming smile. He leaned over to pick up the bouquet on the passenger seat before he got out of the car. Lu Jia¡¯er was pleasantly surprised to see Ian holding a bouquet. She kept her eyes on him as he walked over slowly. Lu Jia¡¯er was the one that initiated the conversation. ¡°You startled me there. How long have you been here?¡± ¡°Not long!¡± Ian replied with a gentle smile as he handed the bouquet to Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er set her sight at the bouquet. They were not roses or lilies, but a bouquet of kapok. She had no idea when it became a thing to give a bouquet of kapok as a present. But this bouquet of kapok was quite interesting and was what Lu Jia¡¯er would like. ¡°Is this for me?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked, with a smile. ¡°Is there anyone else standing in front of me?¡± Ian grinned. His eyes spoke nothing but tenderness. Lu Jia¡¯er shot a swift smile. ¡°No, there is not. Since this is for me, I will dly ept it!¡± With that said, Lu Jia¡¯er took over the bouquet of kapok from Ian. Though the leading part of the bouquet was dried kapok, there was dried Baby¡¯s Breath on the side. While the scent of the flowers was not strong enough to assail the nostrils, the bouquet presented a sense of quiet elegance. It was not the first time that Lu Jia¡¯er had received a bouquet but this one was unique. More importantly, this was the first time that Ian had ever given her flowers. ¡°Do you like it?¡± Noticing that Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s attention was on the bouquet, Ian asked with a smile. Lu Jia¡¯er looked up. Happiness had climbed to her eyes. ¡°Yes, I do!¡± This answer made Ian smile. ¡°I will walk you up!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. Then, she and Ian headed toward the elevator, arm in arm, intimately. ¡°Did tonight¡¯s session go well?¡± Ian asked a casual question. ¡°Yes, everything is good!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. This answer eliminated much worry buried in the depth of Ian¡¯s eyes. ¡°I¡¯m d to hear that!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er turned over to look at him. ¡°Are you worried about my work?¡± She asked. Ian hurried to exin. ¡°I am not worried about your work, but you. I know that the ident was not serious, but you cannot be too careless with your condition!¡± Ian¡¯s words of concern warmed Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s heart. ¡°You can rx. I am fine!¡± Ian patted her head fondly, which made Lu Jia¡¯er feel both shy and sweet. As they arrived at the elevator, Ian pushed the button. A momentter, the door was open and both stepped in. They were the only two people in the elevator. Ian leaned over to Lu Jia¡¯er gently. She must have guessed what his intention was because, out of shyness, she used her hand to stop him and reminded him in a low voice, ¡°There are surveince cameras here!¡± Ian had to give up. Then, he whispered to Lu Jia¡¯er in a soft voice, ¡°Jiajia, move to my ce!¡± Ian was so close to her. She looked at him and asked, ¡°Are you suggesting that we live together?¡± ¡°Yes. You are my girlfriend. Move in with me so I can take care of you!¡± Ian replied. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes were filled with tenderness. ¡°I can think about us living together!¡± she said. ¡°Give me your answer as soon as possible!¡± Ian said, gently. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded shyly, ¡°Sure!¡± Ian walked her to her door. When he was about to turn around and leave, she suddenly grabbed him and raised herself on a tiptoe to kiss him on the cheek. Ian paused there for a moment and so did Lu Jia¡¯er because when she touched Ian¡¯s cheeks, she saw Jin Xiangdong¡¯s face on Ian¡¯s face again. This was really bizarre! Soon, Ian regained his senses. Lu Jia¡¯er was still in a daze when he said, ¡°Come on, go inside now!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er came back to her senses and nodded, feeling ill at ease. She opened the door and walked in. Before she closed the door, she said happily, ¡°Thank you for your flowers. Good night!¡± Ian¡¯s sight was gentle as he gazed at her. ¡°Good night!¡± Su Han saw Lu Jia¡¯ering back with a bouquet of kapok ¡°Thenguage of kapok is to cherish the people around you!¡± Su Han said. Lu Jia¡¯er did not know thenguage of flower for kapok but Su Han¡¯s words had made her even more pleased. ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°I am the walking encyclopedia!¡± Su Han said, without shame. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. Indeed, Su Han was quite informed. It was just that she was not much of a doer. Su Han added another question, ¡°Is it from Ian?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. Su Han rubbed her chin. ¡°This bouquet is quite elegant. Ian has got a nice taste. When kapok blossoms, the wool will swirl around. In other words, the ones that give this flower do not want to live another day with their loved ones apart. They want to cherish the time when they are together!¡± Hearing her words, Lu Jia¡¯er was deep in thoughts. ¡°No wonder he asked me to move in with him.¡± Su Han¡¯s jaw dropped. ¡°Ian asked that?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Then hurry up and move in with him. From now on, I can live in this apartment all by myself!¡± Su Han seemed to be happy that Lu Jia¡¯er could move out. To this, Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s response was, ¡°Amy will have to move with me if I am really going to live at Ian¡¯s!¡± Su Han was taken aback to hear that Lu Jia¡¯er wanted to bring Amy with her. ¡°That is not okay. You can leave, but Amy has to stay!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er raised her eyebrows. She picked up her flowers and headed toward her bedroom, with Su Han following her. ¡°If you take Amy away with you, then I will move to Ian¡¯s ce with you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er ced the bouquet of kapok on her dressing table and then turned around and said to Su Han, ¡°Jason would break up with you if he knew what you were thinking.¡± At the mere mention of Jason, Su Han fell to the bed with a worried frown, wilted like a withered lettuce. Seeing that Su Han with a dusty frown, Lu Jia¡¯er stared at her and asked, ¡°What is going on with you and Jason?¡± Su Han looked up and heaved a deep sigh. ¡°I don¡¯t know. But there is something strange after we came back from Thand!¡± ¡°Something strange? What do you mean?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er pulled over a chair to sit down and asked Su Han. ¡°Kind of nonchnt!¡± Su Han used those words to describe the current status of her rtionship with Jason. Lu Jia¡¯er was aware that Su Han rarely left the house since she was busy writing to meet deadlines. ¡°You must have left Jason out in the cold when you are so busy writing!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°No, it¡¯s not that. No matter how busy I am, I will always give him a call or send him a WeChat message. It¡¯s just, there is something about his attitude. I don¡¯t know how to put it. But I feel weird!¡± Su Han stated her feelings honestly. ¡°Didn¡¯t you start your rtionship recently? Jason and I haven¡¯t been working together for long. I cannot say that I know him well. However, I believe that he is not a womanizer that ys with people¡¯s feelings!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stated. ¡°I don¡¯t know. But howe I epted him so quickly?¡± Su Han herself felt puzzled about this matter. Lu Jia¡¯er was confounded to see Su Han like this. Just as Su Han said, since they came back from Thand, there had been strange things happening around Lu Jia¡¯er as well. It was baffling and she did feel weird. Lu Jia¡¯er patted Su Han¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Su Han, maybe, you are thinking too much. You have been busy and I suppose Jason has been upied these days as well. When you are free, go out with him and enjoy a dinner to warm up your feelings!¡± Su Han nodded quietly. Then, she said to Lu Jia¡¯er with a serious attitude, ¡°But if you are really moving out, do not take Amy away. Let her stay to keep mepany!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er broke intoughter to hear this. ¡°I haven¡¯t decided if I want to move out or not! Why are you in such a hurry?¡± It was deep in the night. At the moment, Lu Jia¡¯er, who was lying on the bed, had not been able to fall asleep. She was staring at the bouquet of kapok on her dressing table. The thing that kept her awake was the idea of moving in together proposed by Ian. If she were to describe the experience since she met Ian, then it was too wonderful for words. She had never thought she would be in a rtionship. She didn¡¯t think she had the ability to fall in love with anyone. However, when he came around, all the defense in her heart was taken down. That day, that sunset, that man, she remembered everything vividly. That experience showed her that in this world, there was a man that came at the right time and then stole her heart. Lu Jia¡¯er touched her chest to feel her heart pounding. She was picturing Ian¡¯s handsome face in her mind, those eyes that were filled with tenderness and the lips that were so sexy... Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but put on a sweet smile at this thought. However, suddenly, she became absent-minded for a moment. Once again, Ian¡¯s face was reced with that of Jin Xiangdong. It was only an instant but Lu Jia¡¯er felt surprised, and even terrified. This was not the first time. Why would this happen? She did not even know Jin Xiangdong before the car ident! But why would he say that she was his girlfriend and even stole her kiss... Lu Jia¡¯er felt her mind was inplete chaos. After a few seconds, she soon calmed herself down. Maybe, the car ident had made her frail and sensitive in her body and mind. Lu Jia¡¯er closed her eyes so that she would not have a bee in her mind. Soon, she fell asleep quietly. Then, she had a dream of her and Ian having fun and chasing each other around by the sea. The soothing sea breeze touched her face. Her feet could feel the softness of the sand. Lu Jia¡¯er was chasing after Ian with a big smile, ¡°Stop there! Wait for me!¡± Ian, who was running, stopped all of a sudden. Lu Jia¡¯er bumped into him directly. Afraid that she would fall, Ian held her body up with his big hands. Their bodies were pressed together and their hearts were pounding. Lu Jia¡¯er lowered her head, shyly. A few secondster, she heard some words of affection. ¡°Jiajia, I love you!¡± Chapter 137 - Phantom Plan (17) Chapter 137: Phantom n (17) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Inside Jin Xiangdong¡¯s office at the BUA Building. Jason was sitting across Jin Xiangdong to report. ¡°About the personal information requested regarding Ian, the second investigation turned out to be the same as the first one. There is nothing new. As for his personal itinerary, apart from working, he has been dating Professor Lu quite often recently!¡± Jin Xiangdong could not help but twitch his mouth to hear thetter part of Jason¡¯s sentence. It was offensive to his eyes to look at the pictures and files Jason handed to him. In the pictures, Lu Jia¡¯er and Ian were in an intimate position. ¡°He must have made a perfectly sound n before he appeared out of nowhere. There is no way we can dig out anything else about him!¡± Jason summarized the investigations. Previously, Jin Xiangdong had the same idea. But at this moment, he shook his head. ¡°No, truth be told, the fact that he showed up is a betrayal to his intentions!¡± Jason felt like he had be a detective those days. However, his brain could not process this information. ¡°Betrayal to his intentions?¡± ¡°I will take care of this matter. Go back to work!¡± Jin Xiangdong clearly had made a decision. Jason nodded and then said to Jin Xiangdong, peering at him, ¡°If it turned out to be what we are thinking, what will you do?¡± Jason could not read Jin Xiangdong¡¯s expressions. ¡°We cannot arrive at any conclusions before the fact is confirmed.¡± Jason knew Jin Xiangdong¡¯s temper so he said nothing and left the office. Just as Jason came back to his own office, Li Zheng knocked and came in. He put some files in front of Jason. ¡°Can you sign this for me?¡± Jason took over the file, signed his name and gave it back to Li Zheng. Li Zheng did not leave at once. Instead, he asked, ¡°Have you and Ace been plotting something huge?¡± Jason looked up at Li Zheng, ¡°No, we have not!¡± ¡°Really? Howe I feel the two of you have been so mysterious recently?¡± Li Zheng asked. The matter about Lu Jia¡¯er and the fact that Jin Xiangdong¡¯sptop had been hacked were only known by Jin Xiangdong and Jason. It was still confidential. So, Jason decided to y dumb. ¡°Have we?¡± ¡°I know that something is going on. Look at your face!¡± Li Zheng said. ¡°Have Ace and Professor Lu broken up?¡± ¡°Where did you get this?¡± Jason replied with a question. ¡°Is it true or not?¡± Li Zheng bent over to look into Jason¡¯s eyes. At the moment, for Li Zheng, the urge of gossiping was surging. He was dying to know more about the inside story. ¡°No!¡± Jason tly denied the idea. Li Zheng was confused. ¡°Then howe Professor Lu is leaving our research team so suddenly?¡± ¡°Who told you that Professor Lu is leaving our team?¡± Jason asked a question in reply. About the fact that Lu Jia¡¯er was leaving, previously, Jin Xiangdong said her employment was to be terminated but the contract had not been signed yet. ¡°Are you telling the truth? It had been days since Professor Lu showed up!¡± Li Zheng was still beaming with curiosity. ¡°Nothing like that. Less gossip, more work!¡± Jason used Jin Xiangdong¡¯s words to answer Li Zheng. Li Zheng grinned. ¡°Fine, I will go back to work! But I have to say this. It does not bode well when people from the same circle are starting rtionships around the same time!¡± Jason looked at Li Zheng. ¡°Has Su Han said anything to you?¡± Li Zheng¡¯s intention was to steer the conversation to Su Han by paving the way with so many words. ¡°Nothing much. Su Han just asked if you have been busytely.¡± So, this was about Su Han. Jason could not help but be nervous. ¡°What did you say to her?¡± Li Zheng looked Jason up and down before he replied, ¡°I told her that you were busy as a beetely!¡± Jason sighed in relief. ¡°I have been busy indeed!¡± ¡°I understand that. But it is still not okay to hang your new girlfriend out to dry. Aren¡¯t you afraid that she will dump you?¡± Li Zheng said. Li Zheng was ignorant about the reasons and Jason could not say too much to exin. All he said was, ¡°No, I shouldn¡¯t have!¡± ¡°Find a time and apologize Su Han. Don¡¯t let people have the misconception that we coders are stone heads and that all we know is work. You must know that it is already hard to find a girlfriend when we are working overtime every day. Do not appreciate the happy life one enjoys!¡± Li Zheng nagged Jason. Jason nodded. ¡°Duly noted. That being said, stop bothering Su Han so much from now on!¡± ¡°Jason, now, this is mighty petty of you! Besides, it is Su Han that contacted me. As your friend, I have been putting in a good word for you. How can you turn around and hit me with a rake! Next time Su Han contacts me, I will inform her against you. Watch me!¡± Li Zheng did not try to veil his threat. ¡°Fine, okay, I am sorry. I take it back!¡± Jason apologized at once. ¡°Okay, I have fulfilled my duty as a messenger. If you don¡¯t cherish her, then I will swoop in!¡± Li Zheng joked. Jason¡¯s reply to Li Zheng¡¯s words was a contemptuous look. Li Zheng hurried away from Jason¡¯s office at once. While Li Zheng issued that threat, Jason believed Li Zheng was not that kind of man that would steal another¡¯s girlfriend. However, the situation at the moment was delicate. Jason himself was unclear about his rtionship with Su Han. If Jason were to answer the questions he posed to Jin Xiangdong in thetter¡¯s office, Jason believed he could not have an answer for now. Those thoughts were mncholy. Jason had to pray again and again, hoping that his assumption was wrong. In a headquarters building of an international energypany in China. Ian, who was listening to the video presentation by the person in charge of the projects in the southern part of China, heard his phone ringing on the table. Ian wanted to press decline but his action paused when he saw the number. He signaled the man in the video to stop his report for a moment. ¡°Let us pause for a moment. We will get back to it in 10 minutes!¡± With that said, Ian turned off the video and picked up his phone. ¡°Hello. Who is there?¡± Ian sounded just as usual. ¡°I believe you know who this is, Mr. Song.¡± Ian heard Jin Xiangdong¡¯s deep and low voice. Ian curled his lips a bit. ¡°I am sorry, but I don¡¯t know who you are.¡± ¡°I am Jin Xiangdong. Let¡¯s meet in person.¡± Jin Xiangdong came straight to the point of this phone call. ¡°Jin Xiangdong.¡± Ian repeated the name and said, ¡°I don¡¯t think there is any business dealings with us!¡± ¡°You are right. We do not have any business deals going on, but you will agree to a face-to-face with me.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Ian smiled at those words. ¡°Mr. Jin, have you always been so full of yourself?¡± ¡°You are the arrogant one.¡± Jin Xiangdong replied, calmly. ¡°I am arrogant. You cannot just meet me whenever you want.¡± Ian answered. ¡°Do not be so sure, I will send you the address of this meeting to your email in a moment!¡± Jin Xiangdong hung up the phone after he finished speaking. Ian heard beeping sounds of phones hanging up. A few secondster, Ian got the address sent by Jin Xiangdong in his email. Looking at that address, Ian¡¯s lips curled. His expressions could not be understood. Eventually, he cancelled all his tasks in the morning and left for the address Jin Xiangdong gave him. The location Jin Xiangdong chose for this meet-up was a temple built on a hillside. This temple was not a famous one in City B. Besides, since it was a working day, there were only a few guests in this temple. There was the sound of chanting and the faint smell of sandalwood. No matter how restless one was, one would calm down here for a few seconds. Jin Xiangdong had been here for 20 minutes. At the moment, he was gazing into the view in the distance, having little idea that his tall figure had be the view in other people¡¯s eyes. Not long afterwards, another person came. Jin Xiangdong looked to the side. The person was Ian, the one that came out from nowhere and reced Jin Xiangdong as Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s boyfriend. Jin Xiangdong looked back into the distance and said slowly, ¡°This view is quite nice here!¡± Ian was filled with mixed feelings to see how confident Jin Xiangdong was. Ian gazed into the distance as well when he asked calmly, ¡°Did you have people look into me?¡± Jin Xiangdong answered, not mincing his words, ¡°Yes, I did.¡± ¡°And what is the result?¡± Ian questioned. ¡°The result is that you are here to see me!¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. Ian grinned at this reply. ¡°I am meeting you to give you some warnings!¡± Jin Xiangdong grinned as well. ¡°What warnings?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t act on the strength of your own imagined cleverness!¡± Ian soundedposed. There was no change in his emotion. ¡°Really?¡± Jin Xiangdong put on a sardonic grin. Ian looked at him. ¡°I do not tell lies.¡± Jin Xiangdong turned over and looked into Ian¡¯s eyes. ¡°Same here. What a coincidence!¡± ¡°Do not do this the hard way.¡± Ian said with a smile. Jin Xiangdong was not scared at all. ¡°If everything were the way it used to be, you could exist in this world like a ghost. It just so happens that you have broken the rules. Every man has a joker in his sleeve.¡± Though Ian was wearing a smile, his look became fierce. Once again, Jin Xiangdong looked away from Ian¡¯s face and gazed into the valley not far from here. ¡°I believe my theory is right when I see you here.¡± ¡°Your theory?¡± Ian sneered. ¡°Here is a piece of advice to you. You¡¯d better restore my girlfriend to her original state.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Ianughed sarcastically again. ¡°What do you know? Just like you said, every man has a joker in his sleeve!¡± Jin Xiangdong turned around. ¡°Ian, I may have yet to find out your background and your intention. But you have broken the rules. Later on, I will not be the only one that knows. More and more people will notice. You cannot stay in istion.¡± ¡°Whether I can stay out of it is my concern!¡± Ian replied with a sneer. ¡°Do not be cocky.¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at the man in front of him and gave a cold response. Chapter 138 - Phantom Plan (18)

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Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions They looked at each other and their gazes fought against each other in the air. It was as if two powerful warriors were confronting each other and people that were 10 meters away could feel the tension. After a long time, Ian looked away and his cultured manners returned. ¡°Confidence stems from strength!¡± Jin Xiangdong was surprised to hear those words. He looked at Ian¡¯s side face. ¡°Isn¡¯t it a little too soon to admit it? Who are you exactly? What are you trying to achieve here?¡± As for the strength Ian referred to, Jin Xiangdong had already experienced. The technology Ian used was even more advanced than what Jin Xiangdong expected. Still, Jin Xiangdong was full of suspicion. As a matter of fact, ever since Ian came here, he had be more elusive as far as Jin Xiangdong was concerned. Ian showing up here had unquestionably confirmed Jin Xiangdong¡¯s idea. Ian hadid his cards on the table. But the fact that he did this so readily was surprising. ¡°Haven¡¯t you already found out who I am? As for my intention, I have made that clear to you!¡± Ian looked far into the mountains in the distance, wearing a smile of extreme confidence. ¡°You want me to stay away from Jia¡¯er, right?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. Ian turned around slowly to look at Jin Xiangdong. ¡°I do like a clever soul. That being said, if that clever soul does not know his limitations, then that clever man is making a rod for his own back!¡± Jin Xiangdong heard nothing but threat from Ian¡¯s tone. Jin Xiangdong stared at Ian and asked after a long while. ¡°What if I just do not know my limitations?¡± ¡°You can continue to try provided that you don¡¯t care if yourpany¡¯s previous efforts are wasted!¡± Ian replied. ¡°Are you threatening me?¡± Jin Xiangdong responded with a sneer. Ian and Jin Xiangdong looked at each other. ¡°I am a doer!¡± The former said. Jin Xiangdong was not afraid. He just had something on his mind that he would like to find the answer for. But he was still hesitating. ¡°Good day!¡± Ian said nothing else and was about to leave. ¡°Wait!¡± Finally, Jin Xiangdong worked up the courage and shouted to Ian. Ian stopped and looked back at Jin Xiangdong. ¡°What exactly is Jia¡¯er?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked, slowly. Ian gave a direct answer. ¡°What she is, is none of your business!¡± ¡°She is my girlfriend!¡± Jin Xiangdong dered. Ian stared at Jin Xiangdong for a few seconds as he said, ¡°That was merely a test!¡± This came as a surprise. Jin Xiangdong was somewhat furious. ¡°A test?¡± ¡°I suggest that you forget about that experience!¡± Ian said. Jin Xiangdong could not help but clench his fist. ¡°You have reced her memory!¡± Ian grinned but he did not deny it. ¡°Yes!¡± Jin Xiangdong felt his heart missed a beat when he heard the reply. He must admit that this was quite an eye-opener. He had thought that BUA¡¯s tech was first-ss in the world. However, it turned out that behind an able man there were always other able men. A sense of frustration rose in his heart. It was as if he was on the receiving end of a hard blow, only that he had no strength to fight back. He did not like this feeling at all and even began to regreting here to seek answers from Ian. Ian saw how Jin Xiangdong was in a towering rage but was not afraid. However, the next second, Jin Xiangdong swung his fist and punched Ian¡¯s face. Blood was seeping out from Ian¡¯s mouth. He wiped it away and said, unhurried, ¡°Violence will not solve anything!¡± People often im that sometimes ignorance is a bliss. A beautiful vision for the future can be preserved. Once the truth is unveiled, it can be hard to ept. When Jason got off work, he did not head back to his home. Rather, he left for Jin Xiangdong¡¯s vi, which recently, was more like his home. Ake opened the door. ¡°Jason, finally, you havee!¡± ¡°Is there something going on with your master?¡± Jason asked at once. ¡°He has been drinking, constantly!¡± Ake replied. Jason walked into the living room with Ake, only to see Jin Xiangdong sitting on the couch, guzzling a bottle of beer he had just opened. There was a pack of beer on the end table and the trash bin was piled with empty beer bottles. Jason put down his briefcase, took a seat and also opened a bottle of beer and chugged it. Jin Xiangdong threw Jason a nce and then resumed drinking without saying anything. Ake could not help but say, ¡°Jason, I am asking you to talk my master out of drinking, not to get you to drink with him!¡± ¡°Ake, you don¡¯t know this but sometimes, alcohol is a good thing. We can drown our sorrows in beer!¡± Jason exined. ¡°That is what I heard but drinking can do harm to your health!¡± Ake replied. ¡°Ake, please give us some privacy. I have some matters to discuss with your master!¡± Jason said. Ake blinked and stared at Jason but then turned around and went to the study. When Jason and Jin Xiangdong were the only ones in the living room, Jason turned to thetter and asked, ¡°Has your theory been proven?¡± After Jin Xiangdong left thepany in the morning, he never went back. Judging but the looks of Jin Xiangdong at the moment, Jason had a pretty good guess of what had happened. Their theory had been confirmed. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s expressions wereplicated. He did not say anything to reply, but picked up the bottle again and guzzled it. ¡°Has it really been proven?¡± Jason was looking for confirmation. Still, Jin Xiangdong offered no answer. Jason was losing patience. ¡°I am dying of worry here. Can you just tell me yes or no?¡± Jin Xiangdong said slowly, ¡°He did not give me a definitive answer, but we are about right!¡± ¡°Did you go and meet that Ian? Did he say so?¡± Jason asked again. Jin Xiangdong nodded. Though he had prepared himself mentally, Jason felt his mind on the receiving end of a heavy strike when he was in the face of the truth. He had no idea how to describe his mood at the moment. It was as if he had fallen from the heights directly. It was quiet in the living room for a while before Jason asked again, ¡°Is Su Han, as well?¡± ¡°She should be!¡± With this said, Jin Xiangdong took more sips of beer. Jason took a few sips in silence at this answer. The next instant, Jason denied the idea. ¡°No, this is not right. Professor Lu and Su Han are exactly like us! How can... how can they be AI? Besides, it is impossible that Ian would tell you the truth so easily.¡± If their theory was right, then they could exin the errors in Lu Jia¡¯er and Su Han¡¯s memory. That being said, there were still many things that Jason and Jin Xiangdong found puzzling. Take Ake, who was in the study, as an example. Ake was AI, built with metal. Ake did not need to drink or eat. He only needed to be charged. If Lu Jia¡¯er and Su Han were AI, then how advanced this type of AI was! Jin Xiangdong gave an answer, gloomily, ¡°Behind an able man there are always other able men!¡± ¡°Is that Ian an alien?¡± Jason had conquered up another idea. Jin Xiangdong did not reply. After his meeting with Ian, his mind was in a real mess. As for the truth of Lu Jia¡¯er, if she were AI, then how was she built? AI built in a person? AI and human cloning? How science-fiction this was! Jin Xiangdong was lost in thoughts. Jason gave him a push to wake him up. Jin Xiangdong said to Jason, ¡°Go ahead and find out about that energypany!¡± Jason was hesitating. Now that he knew that their theory had been proven, Jason felt disturbed. ¡°Ace, if we are right, I don¡¯t think we should go on with the investigation!¡± ¡°We must continue!¡± Jin Xiangdong was determined. ¡°But...¡± Jason¡¯s eyebrows were knitted together. ¡°Don¡¯t you want to find out who they really are?¡± Jin Xiangdong replied with a question. ¡°I do, really. But... I think that Ian¡¯s intention is clear!¡± Jason tried to remind Jin Xiangdong. How marvelous the technology would have to be for such advanced AI to be created? Maybe, there were really some aliens that created this AI on earth. ¡°Jason, probably, you can give up Su Han. But Lu Jia¡¯er is the first woman I ever liked.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Jason did not know how to respond to this. He and Su Han were not very attached to each other. On the other hand, if Jin Xiangdong wanted to continue staying with Lu Jia¡¯er while knowing that she was AI, then things would be troublesome. ¡°Ace, what is your n for the next step?¡± Jason asked, not having an idea of what Jin Xiangdong was thinking. ¡°I will make her fall in love with me again!¡± There was profound determination buried in the depth of Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes. Jason waspletely stunned to hear this. He had to admit that Ace¡¯s desire to win was unusually strong! At a food court in City B. Finally, Su Han had finished her script. She had not left the house for over 10 days. Upon turning in the manuscript, Su Han dragged Lu Jia¡¯er with her to enjoy some kebabs. They ordered a pile of food. Su Han dug in at once, gobbling as if she hadn¡¯t eaten for over a dozen days. Lu Jia¡¯er just sent some WeChat messages to Ian when she looked up and saw that Su Han had already finished half of the kebabs served. Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but shake her head, ¡°You are like a ravenous wolf!¡± Su Han picked up another kebab and said, ¡°I haven¡¯t gone outside for over 10 days. I am dying to eat something like this! Is Ianing?¡± ¡°He is on business trip!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Business trip? Where?¡± Su Han asked as she continued to stuff food in her mouth. ¡°New York!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered. ¡°Such a busy soul!¡± Su Han eximed. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°Isn¡¯t Jason a busy person as well?¡± she asked. ¡°Don¡¯t get me started on him. I want to get rid of him so much right now!¡± Su Han said, hopping mad. Just as Lu Jia¡¯er wanted to respond to that, she heard a man talking, ¡°Are you really going to get rid of me?¡± Upon hearing this voice, Su Han turned around at once and found the tall and slender Jason was right in front of her. Su Han was surprised to see Jasoning all of a sudden. ¡°You... Why are you here?¡± ¡°I came here after you!¡± Jason grinned. Then, he pulled over a chair and sat down. ¡°You followed us here?¡± Su Han was confused. ¡°I had just arrived in yourmunity when I saw Professor Lu and you driving out. So, I came after you!¡± Jason exined. Jason had been taking a lukewarm attitude to her since they came back from Thand. For this, Su Han pulled a long face. ¡°Did you really? I see that pigs can fly now!¡± Chapter 139 - Phantom Plan (19)

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Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Seeing that Su Han was unhappy, Jason smiled apologetically. ¡°Are you mad at me?¡± Su Han gave him the cold shoulder. She picked up another kebab and enjoyed it with keen pleasure. Lu Jia¡¯er, who was sitting at the other side, tried to meditate for them. ¡°She is not mad. She is just hungry. Everything will be fine after she is full!¡± Hearing this, Su Han red at Lu Jia¡¯er. Su Han picked up a mutton kebab and gave it to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°You can use that mouth to eat in addition to talking!¡± Jason looked at both of them and added more apologetically words to Su Han. ¡°Su Han, I am sorry. I have been so busy that I have ignored you!¡± Still, Su Han ignored Jason. She took a sip of her beer and said to Lu Jia¡¯er with a smile, ¡°Nothing in the world is better than kebab with beer. Finally, I feel I havee back to life!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er rarely saw Su Han so pretentious like this. The former burst intoughter. ¡°Now that you havee back to life, I will not stay here and stand in the way of your romance!¡± With that said, Lu Jia¡¯er stood up and was about to leave. Su Han grabbed her hand at once. ¡°Leave after I¡¯ve finished here if you absolutely have to leave!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er freed herself from Su Han¡¯s hand and said, ¡°I am not interested in being the third wheel. You¡¯ll just have to watch me leave.¡± ¡°Wait!¡± Su Han stopped her again. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at her, only to hear Su Han say, ¡°Tell the owner that I want 10 more pieces of mutton kebab!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er broke intoughter. ¡°Fine, got it!¡± After Lu Jia¡¯er left, Jason sized Su Han up and down, carefully. It had been almost two weeks since they metst time. Su Han was as stunning as before but Jason had entirely different feelings about her. Back in Thand, he was very interested in her. However, at this moment, he was perplexed. Seeing her drinking and enjoying kebab, he could not believe that she was AI, or at least not swear on his life anyway. Su Han, sensed that Jason was staring at her and red at him. ¡°Is this your first time seeing a beautiful girl?¡± Jason nodded at once. ¡°Yes, this is my first time!¡± Su Han cast another re at him. ¡°If you are busy, then keep working. What are you doing here with me?¡± Jason was grinning cheekily. ¡°I am seeking romance with my girlfriend, of course!¡± ¡°So, you do remember I am your girlfriend!¡± Su Han replied sourly. ¡°I am sorry. I have little experience in dating. I don¡¯t know what I should do in rtionships!¡± Jason said. Su Han picked on Jason at once. ¡°It is only natural that someone like you will remain single for life!¡± ¡°That is what my friends and family say about me.¡± Jason nodded, agreeing to what Su Han said. Su Han burst intoughter. Jason was relieved that Su Han wasughing now. ¡°Don¡¯t be mad with me now!¡± ¡°I am not mad. I have been busy myself. I wouldn¡¯t have had time even if you asked me out.¡± Su Han said. ¡°Have you turned in your manuscript?¡± asked Jason. ¡°Yes!¡± Su Han nodded. ¡°If so, take a good rest,¡± said Jason. ¡°Of course. I n to take a month off!¡± Su Han replied. Jason looked at Su Han. Their conversation was on trivial everyday matters, just like those between any couple. But who could possibly know that this woman sitting in front of him was an AI? Jason recently did some research on all the books that Su Han had written. She was an up-anding young star on the rise in the literary world. The themes of her books varied widely. She was a remarkably gifted writer and her stories were exciting. In three years, she had published almost 10 novels, six of which, when the book market was sluggish, achieved a sales volume of over one hundred and fifty thousand. She was a prolific writer and her books sold well. She had always been mysterious to the public. The readers did not know what she looked like, or if she was a she or a he. In some forums about literature online, there were stories and rumors about her. But many held the opinion that the whole thing was just a publicity stunt. Nevertheless, be it a publicity stunt or not, her actual strength was a fact. If she was an AI, then she was set to be a writer. Writing was involved in the AI developed by BUA as well, but not nearly as good as Su Han. That being said, Jason was still uncertain if Lu Jia¡¯er and Su Han were AI. Su Han, who was right in front of him, was no different from an averagedy. On the other hand, Jason had had experience dealing with the ghost that hacked Jin Xiangdong¡¯sptop. Maybe, the things in this world known to humans were not everything. Jason had shown himself in front of Su Han just because he hoped to find out what she really was. Lu Jia¡¯er walked to the parking lot in high heels. All of a sudden, a man dashed out from nowhere, grabbed her bag and then ran away like crazy. Lu Jia¡¯er staggered and almost fell to the ground when she was supported by a strong hand. She was getting a deja vu. Lu Jia¡¯er looked up and was about to say thank you but no sound came out from her mouth. That was because the person she saw was Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er was startled. The next second, Jin Xiangdong let go of her and ran toward the direction the bag-snatcher had gone to. Lu Jia¡¯er was still suffering from a shock. Everything that happened just now made her incapable of moving. She stood on the spot for a while, in a trance. By the time she came back to her senses, Jin Xiangdong had already gotten her bag and was running back to her. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at him as he came closer and closer to her. The hero rescued a beauty. As a matter of fact, this was the first time she was in the role of the beauty. Jin Xiangdong walked to Lu Jia¡¯er and handed over her bag. However, instead of taking over the bag at once, Lu Jia¡¯er asked, ¡°Jin, what is your y now?¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at her. ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Are you ying a hero rescuing a beauty?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked again, raising her eyebrows. Jin Xiangdong understood what she was implying. ¡°Are you saying that I am the one that nned that robbery?¡± ¡°What else can it be?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shrugged. She fell victim to robbery and he happened toe to her rescue and took her bag back. This act was full of loopholes and clumsy! ¡°A knave thinks of others in terms of his own desires!¡± Jin Xiangdong stuffed the bag into her hand. Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er sneered, ¡°Is this funny to you?¡± ¡°Last time, I took you to a hypnosis session without your permission. And I apologized to you formally. But it was a total coincidence to meet you here!¡± Jin Xiangdong exined. ¡°You may fool others but do not forget what I do for a living!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Jin Xiangdong shook his head and sighed. ¡°I should not have helped you!¡± with that said, he turned around and walked away. Lu Jia¡¯er looked as he went and groaned. She headed toward her car. When she pulled the door open and was about to get inside, she closed the door, took her bag and came back to go after Jin Xiangdong. She saw him going toward the restaurant where she and Su Han had kebab. Su Han and Jason were greeting Jin Xiangdong warmly. Lu Jia¡¯er wondered if she had really misunderstood him. So she misunderstood him, so what? She had always found his behavior unfathomable. Lu Jia¡¯er turned around and was about to leave, only to bump into a passer-by. She felt chilliness on her chest. ¡°I am sorry, so sorry!¡± The girl that bumped into her apologized at once. Lu Jia¡¯er lowered her head. Her clothes around her chest was soaked with green liquid. Since she was wearing white dress, the stain stood out. Because her dress got wet, it stuck on her skin. Her breasts were faintly showing. ¡°I am sorry. I didn¡¯t mean it!¡± The girl apologized to Lu Jia¡¯er again. Lu Jia¡¯er felt tonight turned out to be strange. She used her bag to cover up her chest. She didn¡¯t make a big fuss about this. ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± ¡°Do you need me to pay for your dry cleaning?¡± The girl asked. ¡°That won¡¯t be necessary!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er waved her hand. Right at that moment, someone reached out his hands and put a light beige suit jacket on her. Another act of hero saving the beauty! Lu Jia¡¯er was in a daze for a moment. She turned around slowly, only to see Jin Xiangdong again. They stood there and looked into each other¡¯s eyes. Lu Jia¡¯er did not know how to describe this surreal night. Soon, Su Han and Jason came running over. ¡°Again, I am deeply sorry!¡± That girl apologized again. Lu Jia¡¯er stared at that girl. To be frank, the first thing that came to her mind was if this girl was nted by Jin Xiangdong. That being said, that girl didn¡¯t seem to be acting. She must have bumped into Lu Jia¡¯er unwittingly. ¡°It¡¯s all right. Off you go now.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er told the girl to leave. As that girl left, Lu Jia¡¯er turned to Jin Xiangdong, who was standing by her side, holding her shoulders. His tall figure cast a shadow over her and she was leaning on his chest like a little woman in love. Somehow, she was getting a familiar feeling. Looking at her, Jin Xiangdong slowly rxed his grip on her shoulders. ¡°Jia¡¯er, is everything fine? Have you been hurt?¡± Su Han asked, her voice filled with concern. ¡°I am fine. Just got some drink spilled on me.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied, with her hands pressed on the suit jacket that Jin Xiangdong put on her. ¡°Ace told us just now that your bag was snatched by someone in the parking lot, Professor Lu!¡± Jason said. Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but turn to Jin Xiangdong. With the suit jacket off, the close-fitting ck T-shirt entuated his sexy figure. When he looked at her, tenderness was flowing in his eyes, which made her feel creeped out. Lu Jia¡¯er did not want to spend another second with him. ¡°You can go back and enjoy your meal. I will leave you to it,¡± she said. What she heard was the familiar voice that was Jin Xiangdong¡¯s, ¡°I will give you a ride back!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er refused without thinking, ¡°No, thank you!¡± Chapter 140 - Phantom Plan (20)

Chapter 140: Phantom n (20)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Sensing that Lu Jia¡¯er was still highly alerted, Jin Xiangdong could not help but feel frustrated. That being said, he did not show it. Instead, he grinned. ¡°Am I really that terrifying?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not look at him and she sounded very detached. ¡°I do not like bothering others!¡± ¡°As you wish!¡± Jin Xiangdong did insist. Lu Jia¡¯er then wanted to return the suit that was used to cover up the stain but Jin Xiangdong refused. ¡°You can give it back to me another day!¡± ¡°It is not necessary!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er declined again. With that said, she took off the jacket and used her bag to cover up her chest. She did not want to be too involved because he was filled with danger. No, to be exact, he brought with him a strong sense of invasion. When she was faced with him, somehow, she would feel afraid. Before the sound of her voice died away, Jin Xiangdong had put the jacket back on her, ¡°You can keep the jacket.¡± As Su Han was witnessing this, she felt there was something strange between Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er always appeared to be uninterested in others. However, when she was with Jin Xiangdong, apart from that uninterested attitude, there was a trace of tension. Others might not tell this, but Su Han knew Lu Jia¡¯er too well to ignore it. Naturally, Su Han felt curious. Now that Jin Xiangdong had said so, to continue with this seesaw battle would be unnatural. Therefore, Lu Jia¡¯er said, ¡°I will give it back to you after I have it cleaned then.¡± ¡°Sure!¡± Jin Xiangdong put on a faint smile. A glow of satisfaction shed through the depths of his eyes. Since she heard Lu Jia¡¯er was the victim of bag-snatching, Su Han did not let Lu Jia¡¯er go back by herself. Su Han left Jason and apanied Lu Jia¡¯er home. Sitting on the passenger side seat, Lu Jia¡¯er took off the jacket that she was wearing inside out. She leaned over to put it on the rear seat. Just now, her nose identally caught a smell of the jacket. That faint smell of cologne somewhat seemed familiar. Lu Jia¡¯er felt her heart skipped a beat. At the sight of this, Su Han turned to Lu Jia¡¯er and asked, ¡°Do you really hate Ace that much?¡± ¡°It is better to keep distance from certain people.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gave her answer and her tone was uninterested. ¡°Is he making you feel nervous?¡± Su Han asked, with a smile. Lu Jia¡¯er refuted Su Han¡¯s idea. ¡°Do you think that is possible?¡± Su Han grinned. ¡°Others may not tell but this is me we are talking about! This is the first time that I ever see you tense around someone!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was not good at hiding or lying. So, she answered, ¡°I cannot tell. I have a feeling that he is trying to invade my rtionship.¡± ¡°Invade your rtionship?¡± Su Han was filled with curiosity. ¡°It is clear that he likes me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°To be liked by someone implies that you are charming!¡± Su Han responded. Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. She did not tell Su Han that once Jin Xiangdong stole a kiss from her and that he did that crazy thing of taking her to a hypnosis session without her permission. ¡°I have the feeling that he is the one nning and arranging that bag-snatching!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Su Han¡¯s eyes were wide open in surprise. ¡°Are you getting paranoid? How can that be possible?¡± ¡°I am not being paranoid! It is my instinct!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said, with no emotions. ¡°Ace cannot be that boring!¡± Su Han talked in Jin Xiangdong¡¯s favor. ¡°Don¡¯t you think that it is too convenient for him and Jason to happen toe to the food court? Isn¡¯t it strange?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied with a question. ¡°Jason told us that he came here after us!¡± Su Han answered. ¡°I don¡¯t believe in such coincidences!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stated. Su Han turned around to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°I believe you are thinking too much. After you left just now, Jason told me that he asked Ace toe as well!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes flickered when she heard this. Maybe, she was being overly sensitive. Then again, her being so suspicious was all thanks to his previous behaviors. When she met him now, she would be nervous involuntarily. ¡°I may have misunderstood him about tonight but he is still very sophisticated. Let¡¯s talk about this jacket. He lent me this jacket and I have to return it someday. That is how he is plotting to have another chance to meet me!¡± Su Han could not help but break intoughter. ¡°Now that you have put it this way, I think you are probably right. Well, from time immemorial, affection is not what sustains rtionships. Tricks are!¡± ¡°Not necessarily.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er disagreed with the ¡°famous saying¡± developed by Su Han. ¡°I know that your love for Ian is real!¡± Su Han grinned. ¡°Isn¡¯t it a good thing to have undivided love for someone?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Yes, it is!¡± Su Han replied but followed up with a hypothetical question, ¡°Say you never met Ian, would you be attached to Ace?¡± Su Han turned over to Lu Jia¡¯er, very curious about Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s answer. Lu Jia¡¯er gave an answer without hesitation, ¡°No!¡± Su Han was taken aback. ¡°Are you sure?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°I remember Eileen Chang once wrote: when you meet the right person that you are seeking among tens of millions, when you meet that someone at just the right time while time is infinite, not one second early, not one secondte, there is no word to put it. All you can say is, ¡®Hi, you are here.¡¯¡± Su Han smiled. ¡°When Ian hears this, he will be so touched!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied Su Han with a gentle smile. Lu Jia¡¯er having finished stating her ¡°view of love¡±, Su Han began to bber about her own. ¡°Do you know why I agreed to be Jason¡¯s girlfriend?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°Is it because Jason can fulfill all your fantasy about your Prince Charming?¡± Su Han retired. ¡°It is not like that. He said something that moved me!¡± ¡°What did he say?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. Su Han smiled a smile of pride. ¡°He said, ¡®I hear that you are an encyclopedia, I am not asking you to open up all the chapters to me, just the chapter on love, just that one chapter for me and only me, to study with my heart and soul¡¯.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t know that Jason is so good at picking up girls!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er chuckled. Su Han smiled. ¡°I have heard many lover¡¯s honeyed words but what he said was the most pleasant to my ears.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er giggled. ¡°He sure has given you exactly what you want.¡± ¡°Love is about giving your better half what he or she wants. If that person is not who you desire, you won¡¯t even look at him.¡± Su Han replied. Lu Jia¡¯er put on a faint smile. The little things since she met Ian came to her mind. It was not as romantic as affectionate films, or unforgettable, but she had branded everything he said and every smile on her mind. Just as people say, sometimes, when you met someone, that love wouldst forever; Sometimes, when you were moved and once that affection began, there would be no turning back. Two dayster, in a coffee shop. Lu Jia¡¯er sat reclined on a couch. She was reading a book and on the coffee table ced a cup of cappino. She was not here to be arty. She was waiting for someone. Her previous n was to mail Jin Xiangdong that jacket after she had it cleaned. However, she felt regretful since she did not say any word of appreciation after he helped her get her bag back. Instead, she threw him scornful words and jeering smiles. She was not a people person, which was true, but there were rules she would y by. Therefore, even if this was a trick that Jin Xiangdong yed to meet her, she came anyway. A momentter, Jin Xiangdong showed up in the coffee shop. He saw Lu Jia¡¯er reading. That view was so appealing that he could not look away. He slowly walked over. ¡°What are you reading?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er heard a voice filled with curiosity. She looked up and Jin Xiangdong¡¯s handsome face leaped into her eyes. ¡°A book on psychology!¡± With that said, Lu Jia¡¯er closed the book and ced it on the table. Jin Xiangdong, who had just sat down, saw the title. It was a book on psychology. Lu Jia¡¯er gave the bag next to her to Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Here is your jacket!¡± ¡°As a matter of fact, you don¡¯t have to give it back to me!¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at the bag on the table, grinning. Lu Jia¡¯er threw a nce at him. ¡°Then you should have made it clear on the phone an hour ago!¡± Jin Xiangdong looked into her eyes and continued, ¡°But I wanted to see you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er leaned on the couch. ¡°Now you have. Get straight to the point!¡± Since Lu Jia¡¯er was being straightforward, Jin Xiangdong went straight to the point as well. ¡°Can you be my girlfriend?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was startled to hear this. She had said something simr to this before, to Ian who had juste back from abroad. She asked him if he could be her boyfriend. Ian¡¯s answer was that he was hard to pursue! ¡°No!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er tly refused. ¡°Because you have a boyfriend?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. ¡°Why are you doing this when you know it?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Jin Xiangdong gazed at him. ¡°Because I fell in love with you at first sight!¡± When he said so, that tenderness in his eyes could drown anyone. Anyone would want to jump into that abyss without hesitation when they saw that tenderness. Lu Jia¡¯er clearly was feeling overwhelmed but she acted as if nothing was affecting her and looked away, smiling. ¡°Love at first sight! From the perspective of ssical psychoanalysis, this phenomenon is rted to the Electraplex and Oedipus found in children. Carl G. Jung, who founded school of analytical psychology, believes that ¡®love at first sight¡¯ is a phenomenon of projecting our Anima and Animus onto our romantic partner in love. The Schema Theory has it that ¡®love at first sight¡¯ happens because that the other party is a match for the ¡°love schema¡± in our minds. Social cognitive theory believes that ¡®love at first sight¡¯ is abination of first impression and Halo Effect.¡± ¡°Professor Lu, you are an expert!¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled and gave her apliment. Lu Jia¡¯er continued, ¡°Even if you do fall in love with me at first sight, that is on you, alone!¡± ¡°Professor Lu, you are right. So, I want to pursue you and turn love at first sight into resonance between two lovers!¡± Jin Xiangdong stated. ¡°Do you think that is usible?¡± Unknowingly, Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s expression returned to its uninterested state. ¡°Where there is will, there is a way!¡± a confident smile climbed to Jin Xiangdong¡¯s face. But Lu Jia¡¯er corrected him with a smile. ¡°It should be, where there is a will to give up, there is a way out.¡± Chapter 141 - Phantom Plan (21)

Chapter 141: Phantom n (21)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xiangdong looked at her. The corners of his mouth curved up. ¡°I am not a person that would give up easily!¡± ¡°Suit yourself! But if youe and harass me again, I will call the police! Goodbye.¡± With that said, Lu Jia¡¯er sat up. She put the book on the table into her bag and stood up, ready to leave. Jin Xiangdong stood up as well and grabbed her hand. Lu Jia¡¯er looked down on his hand and looked up slowly. As she did so, the expressions in her eyes turned cold. ¡°Let go of my hand!¡± ¡°I have something else to say!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°Harassment is very despicable!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er retorted. She tried to shake Jin Xiangdong¡¯s hand away but failed. Jin Xiangdong held her hand in a tight grip, as if he was afraid that she was going to run away. ¡°I have business to talk with you!¡± ¡°My contract with BUA has been terminated. What business are you talking about?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er remembered clearly that the next day after Jin Xiangdong took her to that hypnosis session, she mailed him the termination notice and Jin Xiangdong had signed it. Jin Xiangdong let go of her hand slowly and replied, ¡°BUA Tech is the financial sponsor for research projects undertaken by the Department of Psychology in B University. You are the designated person in charge of those projects.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was taken aback by this information. ¡°When did this happen?¡± ¡°The contract was signed yesterday!¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but grin grimly. ¡°I really find you ridiculous! I suggest you find someone better qualified than me. I am not worthy!¡± Having said that, Lu Jia¡¯er left without looking back. Jin Xiangdong did not go after him. Instead, he just watched, silently, as she walked out from the coffee shop. The glow in his deep eyes died down. When he was about to look away, get up and leave, someone familiar came over. ¡°Brother Xiangdong!¡± Jin Xiangdong looked up. It was Yuan Miaomiao. ¡°Miao Miao!¡± Jin Xiangdong greeted her politely. ¡°Can I sit here?¡± Yuan Miaomiao asked with a smile. ¡°Sure!¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded. Yuan Miaomiao took the seat more than happily. ¡°I have to say thank you for your kind favor!¡± Jin Xiangdong expressed his gratitude again because previously, Yuan Miaomiao introduced him to her grandma, Professor Fang Yu. Yuan Miaomiao did not bother with formalities. ¡°If you want to thank you, then buy me a cup of coffee.¡± She said, smiling. Jin Xiangdong did not decline. ¡°Okay.¡± Yuan Miaomiao ordered Caramel Mhiato and Jin Xiangdong got coffee noir. Looking at Jin Xiangdong who was sitting across her, she asked, ¡°Last time, you asked my grandma for help. Was the matter solved?¡± ¡°Yes. But I do have to pay a visit to your grandma sometimes and offer my humble apology.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°Humble apology?¡± Yuan Miaomiao was confused. ¡°There was some trouble.¡± Jin Xiangdong did not give a frank answer. It was not Yuan Miaomiao¡¯s position to question closely. She asked another question after she observed him for a moment. ¡°Brother Xiangdong, you don¡¯t look well. Is there anything wrong?¡± ¡°No.¡± Jin Xiangdong resumed his calmness. Yuan Miaomiao added. ¡°Well... I did not mean to eavesdrop but I was sitting nearby. I saw you and Professor Lu here. Did you... break up?¡± They broke up! Any outsider would interpret Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s indifference to him as a sign of breaking up. Who could have known that the underlying truth was soplicated? For Jin Xiangdong, Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s memory being reced was something more terrible than break-up. Usually, when a couple broke up, at the very least, they still had the memory of being together. However, in Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s mind, Jin Xiangdong had been reced by that Ian that came out from nowhere. This was harder for Jin Xiangdong than a break-up. Besides, he had to ept the fact that Lu Jia¡¯er was an AI. Talk about a double blow. Since Yuan Miaomiao had made this assumption, Jin Xiangdong did not feel like arguing with her. He just followed her lead. ¡°I am nning to win her over again!¡± ¡°Did you really break up?¡± Yuan Miaomiao appeared to be surprised. ¡°She was in a small car ident half a month ago. When she woke up, she forgot about me.¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s exnation was half-genuine and half-sham. Yuan Miaomiao was astonished. She asked at once. ¡°What is the doctor¡¯s diagnosis?¡± Jin Xiangdong did not give an answer, which Yuan Miaomiao took as a sign of his sadness. So, she said words offort. ¡°It must be the cerebral cortex that has been damaged if she lost her memory after the ident. Out of self-protection, the area that processes memory is closed. Whether she can recover is dependent on how much is enclosed. Has she lost recent memories or all of them?¡± ¡°Recent memories.¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. Since Yuan Miaomiao¡¯s major was in biology, she knew the function of each individual organ inside and out. ¡°If it is recent memories, then it is the hippocampus that has been injured! If you want to help her recover her memory, then tell her stories of you, take her to ces that you used to visit or bring her to your mutual friends. Tell her about the past!¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded. ¡°Sure. Thank you, Miaomiao.¡± Yuan Miaomiao smiled. ¡°Brother Xiangdong, you are always so polite.¡± ¡°Do not tell others about this for now.¡± Jin Xiangdong reiterated. Hearing this, Yuan Miaomiao picked up her cup of coffee and said, jokingly, ¡°Brother Xiangdong, didn¡¯t you know this? The more you tell someone not to say something, the easier the information is going to be leaked.¡± ¡°I trust that you will not tell.¡± Jin Xiangdong responded. A glow rose in Yuan Miaomiao¡¯s eyes. ¡°Why do you trust me?¡± ¡°Instinct!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Though this answer was not exactly Yuan Miaomiao was hoping for, she was happy, nheless. It implied that she had left a good impression on Jin Xiangdong. ¡°I will keep it a secret.¡± Yuan Miaomiao said with a smile. ¡°Thank you,¡± said Jin Xiangdong. Yuan Miaomiao replied with a faint smile and took a sip of her coffee. When she put her cup down, Jin Xiangdong saw some foams smeared idently around the corners of her mouth. Jin Xiangdong reminded her, gently. ¡°The corners of your mouth.¡± Yuan Miaomiao was embarrassed. She picked up a piece of tissue and wiped her mouth. But there was still a bit under her nose. Jin Xiangdong could not help but chuckle. Yuan Miaomiao was stunned by Jin Xiangdong¡¯s smile. It was not the first time to see him smile. That being said, every time, she was no less dazzled than thest time. In the old days, people used to describe ady as when she smiled she was an extremely charming female. Right now, the man in front of her, when he smiled, byparison, all other men became pale. While Yuan Miaomiao was staring at Jin Xiangdong, lost in her thought, Jin Xiangdong turned over to her right. Lu Jia¡¯er, who came back in, threw a nce to Jin Xiangdong and said to Yuan Miaomiao, ¡°Excuse me. I might have left my phone here!¡± Yuan Miaomiao came back to her senses. She looked up and realized that it was Lu Jia¡¯er here. Yuan Miaomiao stood up at once and just as Lu Jia¡¯er expected, she found her phone in the corner of the couch. Yuan Miaomiao picked the phone at once and handed it to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Professor Lu, here.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er took it over. ¡°Thank you!¡± She said to Yuan Miaomiao and was ready to leave. But Yuan Miaomiao stopped her. ¡°Professor Lu, wait!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stopped and asked Yuan Miaomiao in a lukewarm tone. ¡°Yes?¡± Yuan Miaomiao was under the impression that Lu Jia¡¯er had lost her memory of everything. ¡°Don¡¯t you remember me?¡± ¡°I do remember you, Yuan Miaomiao!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. Yuan Miaomiao smiled. ¡°Yes, I am Yuan Miaomiao. I have met you twice!¡± ¡°Do you need anything from me?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was very polite with her. It seemed Lu Jia¡¯er was not interested in her. ¡°Can I have a cup of coffee with you?¡± Yuan Miaomiao extended her invitation. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Yuan Miaomiao and then cast a nce to Jin Xiangdong who was staring at her on his seat. ¡°I am sorry but I am busy!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°Then another time.¡± Yuan Miaomiao said. ¡°I don¡¯t think we are that familiar.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Yuan Miaomiao was a bit embarrassed to be turned down on the spot. Lu Jia¡¯er left right away. Jin Xiangdong watched as Lu Jia¡¯er went but this time, Yuan Miaomiao joined his team. A momentter, Yuan Miaomiao turned around and smiled at Jin Xiangdong, feeling awkward, ¡°Professor Lu is a cold person.¡± ¡°Indeed.¡± Jin Xiangdong agreed with her description. In the past, Jin Xiangdong only thought that Lu Jia¡¯er was like him in that they both had a cold demeanor on the outside but were passionate inside. His view of her changed after the ident. He had no idea that she could be so distant to someone she was not interested in. She and he were so alike. It was hard on him but Jin Xiangdong had to admit that the Lu Jia¡¯er that would treat others with coldness presented unique beauty. It was just this beauty was giving Jin Xiangdong a hard time. Just now when he was sitting across her, looking at her face, he wanted to stroke her cheeks. He wanted to kiss her on the lips when his sight fell on her lips. He wanted to hold her delicate hands. Though with the knowledge that she was AI, he wanted to hug her. He was so attached to her. On the other hand, she would push him aside. He had a taste of loss and heart-break. This was what love was about. Besides the infinite sweetness, love could also generate endless pain! Seeing that Jin Xiangdong was down spirited, Yuan Miaomiao felt upset as well. Even so, she continued tofort him. ¡°Professor Lu¡¯s memory will recover. Brother Xiangdong, give it time!¡± But thoseforting words had little effect on Jin Xiangdong because he knew very well that the only way to recover Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s memory was to rent her old memory. However, he could not even get close to her, not to mention to enter her system and restore her memory. ¡°Miaomiao, I have business to attend to so I have to go now. I will find time to visit your grandma.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Though unwilling to see him leave, Yuan Miaomiao said with grace, ¡°Sure. When you want to visit my grandma, tell me. I will go with you.¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded at her. ¡°Okay.¡± Chapter 142 - Phantom Plan (22) Chapter 142: Phantom n (22) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions In a conference room at a certain building in Los Angeles in the States. Ian was sitting face to face with two Caucasian men and two of Asian descent. ¡°Do you know the consequences?¡± a forty some Caucasian man who was sitting in the middle red at Ian with a fierce expression. Ian received criticism immediately after he reced Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s memory. It was inevitable that he had to face condemnation directly during this trip back to the States. Ian had been prepared mentally. ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°All of the previous efforts in Project Ghost will go down the drain because of you!¡± the Caucasian man looked into Ian¡¯s eyes. Ian replied. ¡°I am willing to bear all the consequences.¡± ¡°I am afraid you cannot!¡± fury was all over the Caucasian man¡¯s face. ¡°I am willing to make amends!¡± Ian said. ¡°It is toote¡± was the Caucasian¡¯s answer. ¡°I am sorry. I was seized with a sudden impulse!¡± Ian apologized. ¡°The Professor devoted decades! Our work of years has been wasted just because of your sudden impulse!¡± the Caucasian man put on a sour look. ¡°I am willing to shoulder all responsibilities!¡± Ian did not even try to defend himself. ¡°You will receive decisions about penalties in your email at three this afternoon!¡± the Caucasian man announced. ¡°Okay.¡± Ian answered. ¡°Get your face out of here!¡± said the Caucasian man. The meeting was adjourned. The Caucasian man was the only one in the conference room now. A VR screen with an image of a senior with white hair on a crutch rose up from the center of the roundtable in the conference room. ¡°Professor!¡± Michael greeted the white-haired senior who showed up on the screen with respect. ¡°What¡¯s done is done. It would be better if we changed the Phantom n!¡± on the screen, the senior spoke solemnly. ¡°Professor, you have developed new ideas, right?¡± Michael asked. ¡°Ian¡¯s action was detrimental to us. That being said, I had a new discovery due to this incident!¡± the old man said. ¡°Are you saying awakening of conscious memory?¡± Michael asked ¡°Yes. Ian has changed her memory, which was unauthorized. But her own conscious memory has started to awaken! That is a delightful discovery!¡± the old man smiled. ¡°Awakening of conscious memory is risky! And we cannot estimate the danger coefficient!¡± Michael said. ¡°Risk presents opportunities!¡± the senior replied. ¡°So, Professor, are you saying that we do not need to repair the memory program constantly?¡± Michael asked. ¡°No. Let her self-awareness awaken to a further extent!¡± the senior answered. ¡°Yes!¡± Michael replied with respect. ¡°Then do we need to restore her ability to mind-read?¡± ¡°Her current knowledge reserve is enough for her to deal with her work!¡± said the old man. ¡°Okay. If so, I will keep her program in the current reced state for the moment.¡± Michael replied. In a meeting room at the BUA Building in City B. The light was dim in the meeting room. On the screen in the front wall, a movie was being yed. After the viewing was over, people pped. The light was turned on. ¡°The story is fantastic!¡± Yan Zheng thought highly of the movie that was yed. ¡°It is wless!¡± Cai He never stopped pping. Everyone here seemed to be thrilled, proud. The reason was that the highlight of this movie was that the screenwriter was an AI, the producer was AI, the editor and the musicposer were both AI. It was suffice to say that it was aplete 90-minute movie produced entirely by AI. As a matter of fact, using AI to produce movies had been started years ago. Back then, many people questioned AI¡¯s ability regarding artistic creation. With the development of technology, AI had overturned people¡¯s view again and again. This 90-minute movie featured tight-knit plot, beautiful background music and excellent performances. It was terrific. For those that didn¡¯t know this was produced by AI, this movie would appear to be nothing different from the movies directed by internationally famous directors. Previously, many people held that AI technology could copy the style of certain directors but there could be no innovative directing. However, the movie that was yed just now was a contradiction of that view. Jin Xiangdong looked at the viewers here. He should be happy with such a momentous achievement. If it were the past, he could dere that this represented the highest level of AI and that BUA Technology possessed leading-edge technology. However, at the moment, the delight in him was not that intense because he had seen more advanced AI. ¡°Ace, aren¡¯t you satisfied with the movie?¡± Doctor Li asked, noticing Jin Xiangdong¡¯s expression. Jin Xiangdong came back to his senses. ¡°Yes, I am!¡± Jason threw Jin Xiangdong a nce. Of all the people present here, he might be the only one that could tell what Jin Xiangdong was thinking. Behind an able man there are always other able men. ¡°That part in the middle made me cry. I say this film can be nominated for an Oscar Award!¡± Li Zheng said. ¡°Seconded!¡± Cai He agreed with Li Zheng. ¡°We will see how the public showing turns out to be.¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. ¡°The public showing is going to be popr!¡± Li Zheng seemed to be pretty confident. Jin Xiangdong would not deny that the movie shown was of high quality. Besides, the fact that the movie was produced by AI alone could generate quite a buzz. It was just that he was more focused on the tech. Previously, he would believe that the technology he used was superb. But Lu Jia¡¯er showed him that there were more powerful AI. She was no different from the public. That tech made him feel inferior and he longed to investigate and explore. ¡°I believe that many people will condemn AI after the public showing.¡± Cai He voiced his view. ¡°That is natural. If you just look at the movie, you will not figure out that it is made by an AI. I suppose many professionals in the movie industry will im that we have stolen their job!¡± Li Zheng raised his eyebrows in pride. ¡°I don¡¯t think our creation is an effort to steal their jobs. We are bringing benefits to the human kind. In the present day, we have so many shoddy TV series and films. I haven¡¯t the slightest desire to turn on TV because I am afraid they will defile my eyes!¡± Cai He added. ¡°That being said, in many people¡¯s minds, the increasingly stronger AI can incur fear!¡± Li Zheng said. Jin Xiangdong joined Li Zheng and Cai He¡¯s conversation, ¡°The technology we have now is not that powerful!¡± Li Zheng could not help butugh. ¡°Ace, you are always there to urge us on every time we have made some aplishments!¡± People burst intoughter. Jin Xiangdong did not reply to that. He only said, ¡°Thank you all!¡± Then, he left the meeting room. Li Zheng looked at others. ¡°Do you think there is something strange with Acetely?¡± ¡°Yes, there is!¡± Cai He wobbled on his seat. ¡°I think it is most likely that his rtionship is over!¡± Li Zheng offered his spection. ¡°Wasn¡¯t everything good between him and Professor Lu half a month ago?¡± Professor Li asked. ¡°I have my reasons. Professor Lu terminated her contract all of a sudden and following that, Ace has been out of form!¡± Li Zheng said. Jason cast a nce at Li Zheng. ¡°I told you. Less gossip, more work!¡± ¡°Jason, fine, I know you are able to keep a secret. But we are not fools!¡± Li Zheng retorted. ¡°I will ask Professor Luter!¡± Professor Li said. Jason hurried to stop him. ¡°Don¡¯t you ask about this. It is embarrassing!¡± ¡°See, I am right. But why did they break up? Tell us.¡± Li Zheng was bursting with the desire of gossip. ¡°Stop with the chit chat. Outsiders should not meddle with others¡¯ rtionships!¡± with that said, Jason stood up and left. He went back to his seat. Jason received a WeChat message from Su Han. ¡°Are you free tonight? How about we go to the movies together?¡± Jason stared at the screen and typed the following words, ¡°Which one?¡± A momentter, a message showed up on the screen. ¡°The Sci-fi movie that was released a couple of days ago!¡± ¡°Okay. I will go and buy tickets!¡± Jason replied. Then he saw a heart emoji on the screen. Looking at the heart emoji on the screen, Jason became absent-minded. Who could tell that Su Han, who was chatting with him, was an AI? Besides, Jason found it hard to ept that Jin Xiangdong wanted to win Lu Jia¡¯er back. A human dating an AI was hical. This kind of act ahead of the times would not be eptable. To make it worse, it could be dangerous. That being said, both Jason and Jin Xiangdong were eager to learn about the creator of Lu Jia¡¯er and Su Han. For this reason, while there was a mental barrier, Jason had started to contact Su Han again. Naturally, they would have to learn and study now that there was more powerful AI in the world and that they had found out about it. Jason booked the movie tickets and messaged Su Han the address and the verification code. Secondster, he saw Su Han¡¯s reply. ¡°Why did you buy three tickets?¡± ¡°Bring Professor Lu along.¡± Jason replied. ¡°You don¡¯t mind that?¡± Su Han asked. ¡°I have bought the tickets. Of course, I do not mind.¡± Jason responded. ¡°Then let me ask her if she is willing to be our third wheel.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Jason replied. Su Han, who was chatting with Jason, walked out of the room with her phone. She pushed opened Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s bedroom door. ¡°Watch a movie with us tonight!¡± ¡°Us?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er, who was researching, asked. ¡°And Jason!¡± Su Han told her the truth. Lu Jia¡¯er declined the offer directly. ¡°I am not interested in being the third wheel!¡± ¡°But he bought three tickets!¡± Su Han asked. ¡°It¡¯s just one ticket going to be wasted.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Su Han actually agreed with Lu Jia¡¯er. It was not honest to bring one¡¯s bestie when dating with the boyfriend. After all, not everyone was used to witnessing public disys of affection! Chapter 143 - Phantom Plan (23) Chapter 143: Phantom n (23) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions While that was the idea on Su Han¡¯s mind, she said something entirely different. ¡°Wasting things is shameful.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er turned around to look at Su Han. ¡°Was it Jason that bought the tickets?¡± Su Han nodded. ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er could not help butin, ¡°Is Jason dim-witted or what?¡± Su Han retorted in Jason¡¯s defense at once. ¡°He invites you to a movie but you call him dim-witted. How ungrateful you are!¡± Even though Su Han was defending Jason, Lu Jia¡¯er was not offended. She said with a smile, ¡°Alright, I wronged a kind-hearted person. I am ungrateful!¡± ¡°Suit yourself. I am going to go and get changed.¡± Su Han went back to her own bedroom. When Su Han finished and came out, she saw Lu Jia¡¯er had already changed as well. Su Han smiled. ¡°You have changed your mind?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°You said that wasting things is shameful. I just did some research on that Sci-fi movie. We can wear VR gadgets. I have not experienced that before so, I want to take a look. But this is the only time I am willing to be a third wheel!¡± Su Han put a finger under Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s chin. ¡°I don¡¯t need you to tell me. I will not allow it to be repeated.¡± Su Han and Lu Jia¡¯er went to grab dinner first and then went to the movie theatre together. Su Han went to collect their tickets while Lu Jia¡¯er went to buy three packs of popcorn and three cups of coke. They sat in the lounge to wait for Jason, eating the popcorn and browsing their phones. A momentter, they heard a familiar voice. ¡°I am sorry to make you wait!¡± Su Han looked up and saw Jason, who was blessed with a slender figure, right in front of her. Only that there was another person with him. She understood now that Jason was up to something when he bought three movie tickets. He was setting up a trap. Lu Jia¡¯er looked up and saw Jin Xiangdong that came with Jason. Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but feel regret. As a matter of fact, when she was invited, she had wondered if Jin Xiangdong was going toe. But she interpreted that thought as she was being overly sensitive. As it turned out, there was no free dinner, nor free movie. Su Han knew that Lu Jia¡¯er disliked Jin Xiangdong and that Jason¡¯s intention was clear to make this arrangement. While angry, Su Han could not me Jason in front of everyone. She just smiled and said, ¡°Jason, you and Jin Xiangdong are really inseparable.¡± ¡°When we got off work, I mentioned that I was going to a movie. Ace heard that this movie is a VR one so he tagged along. Professor Lu, you wouldn¡¯t mind, would you?¡± Jason said to Lu Jia¡¯er, smiling. But Lu Jia¡¯er was not nearly as sweet talker as Su Han. The former said directly, ¡°What if I say I do mind?¡± ¡°If you do mind, I will leave with Ace and you can enjoy the movie with Su Han!¡± Jason replied. Lu Jia¡¯er threw Jason a nce and did not sugar coat her answer at all. ¡°Go ahead!¡± As soon as she said so, things became awkward. Jason now had witnessed how determined Lu Jia¡¯er could be and he seemed to understand the aloof beauty Jin Xiangdong referred to. Men, as masculine beings, would feel their desire to conquer stimted by women that would not spare at nce for them. ¡°Professor Lu, you are hrious. But since we are all here, let¡¯s watch it together!¡± Jason tried to smooth things over. ¡°I will leave. Enjoy yourselves!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er refused. Since Lu Jia¡¯er imed she was going to leave, Jin Xiangdong, who had not said one word, said, ¡°The more you escape from me, the more I am convinced that you are falling in love with me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was taken aback. Then, she sneered. ¡°Falling in love with you? How narcissistic you are!¡± ¡°What else can it be? If you have nothing to hide, what is the harm of watching a movie with me?¡± Jin Xiangdong replied with a question, looking into her eyes. ¡°Goading is not going to work!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered coldly. Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°Then do not use escape to cover up your fear!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but grin grimly again when she heard this. ¡°I am telling you. I will not fall into your trap!¡± with that said, she was ready to leave. But Jin Xiangdong reached out his arm to stop her. ¡°You are absolutely not adorable right now!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked up at him. ¡°I do have an adorable side but that is exclusive to my boyfriend!¡± This answer made Jin Xiangdong feel disturbed. He lowered his eyes in frustration. Jason stood out at once. ¡°Professor Lu, it is just one movie, no big deal!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er turned around and said to Jason, ¡°Jason, I came here as a third wheel against my will on the ount that you are Su Han¡¯s boyfriend and we worked together for a month. But I did not foresee that you are up to something. You create this opportunity while fully aware that I have a boyfriend. Don¡¯t you think your behavior is entirely inappropriate?¡± Scolded by Lu Jia¡¯er, Jason was in a hurry. ¡°Yes, it is inappropriate. But Ace was your colleague as well. You are not willing to grant him this little favor? Now, even I am wondering if you are afraid that you will fall in love with him, just like he said!¡± Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er was ruffled. When she was about to reply, Su Han interrupted. ¡°Jason, what are you talking about? Can¡¯t we just have a nice date? You two can go and watch the movie. We will leave!¡± Jason grabbed Su Han¡¯s hand at once. ¡°Those two are the ones that should leave. We will enjoy the film ourselves!¡± With that said, he looked at his watch. ¡°The movie is about to start. Let¡¯s go!¡± Jason dragged Su Han to the ticket check while she waspletely confused by his unreasonable moves. ¡°Wait!¡± Su Han stopped. Jason did not let her go. Su Han said, vexed. ¡°Popcorn and coke!¡± Jason now understood what Su Han was really asking for but his answer was, ¡°I will buy youter!¡± Then, he dragged Su Han to the ticket check. Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong, who were left outside, looked at each other. Lu Jia¡¯er went and passed by Jin Xiangdong directly. Surprisingly, Jin Xiangdong did not grab her arm, though he was following her. Lu Jia¡¯er hated him going after her like this but she could not help but think contemte what he just said. As a matter of fact, this was not the first time she was bothered by an obsessed pursuer. In the past, Lu Jia¡¯er could deal with them calmly and coldly. On the surface, this time she was the same but something appeared to be different as well. She was getting angry. She wanted to escape. She never had suchplicated feelings. Maybe, what she was feeling now had everything to do with his crazy actions. At the elevator, Lu Jia¡¯er pushed the button andpletely ignored Jin Xiangdong¡¯s presence. The door opened and Lu Jia¡¯er stepped in, with Jin Xiangdong following her. Apart from the two of them, there was another girl in the elevator. It was quiet here and the elevator was going down. This was a ss elevator. People could see outside and that was what Lu Jia¡¯er was doing while Jin Xiangdong was staring at her with eyes for nothing else. Lu Jia¡¯er was feeling upset from his stares. Finally, she could no longer stand it. She red at him. ¡°I can introduce you to the best psychologist in the country!¡± Hearing this, Jin Xiangdong grinned. The next second, he pulled Lu Jia¡¯er into his arms. When Lu Jia¡¯er was struggling to get free, Jin Xiangdong lowered his head and kissed her on the lips. The girl standing next to them waspletely shaken by the scene. But Jin Xiangdong was not in the mood to mind this. He held Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s waist tightly and kissed thedy in his arms, tenderly and passionately. So what if she was AI? She felt so real to him. Her body was warm and her red lips were soft. As far as he could tell, she was just another humandy. Body against body and lips on lips. Lu Jia¡¯er felt as though this sense of intimacy was familiar. Something shed by in Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s mind. She had a sense that this had happened before. What was going on? Lu Jia¡¯er tried to struggle, to fight back. She used all fours but was not a match with Jin Xiangdong¡¯s strength. His hands held her in a tight grip. It was the second time that Jin Xiangdong forced a kiss. Offended, Lu Jia¡¯er became furious. The next second, Jin Xiangdong frowned because he tasted blood in his mouth. But Jin Xiangdong did not let her go. Out of rage, Lu Jia¡¯er bit him again. This time, Jin Xiangdong let go. Lu Jia¡¯er was bristling up in anger and she pped him on the face. That p stunned the girl next to them again. She was lucky that she was not descending from a high floor. Soon, the first floor arrived and the girl ran away in a hurry. The elevator continued down. Lu Jia¡¯er red at Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Jin Xiangdong, wait for thewyer¡¯s letter!¡± Jin Xiangdong took out his handkerchief from his pocket and wiped his mouth. ¡°I have never met this sassy side of you before! Now, I know that you are a pussycat doll!¡± He grinned. Those flirting words made Lu Jia¡¯er feel shameful. She opened her eyes wide. Jin Xiangdong wiped his mouth again. When he was about to tease her again, he noticed Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s looks on him were changing. She was staring at his lips. Jin Xiangdong had known what she was observing. He moved in closer. Lu Jia¡¯er stepped back unconsciously but her eyes were fixed on his lips. She clearly had seen some blood stains. But after he wiped his mouth, there was no mark of a wound. Lu Jia¡¯er thought she was seeing things. She even rubbed her eyes involuntarily so she could see Jin Xiangdong¡¯s lips more clearly. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s looks carried both surprise and curiosity. Jin Xiangdong grinned. ¡°My lips are sexy, aren¡¯t they?¡± At this moment, Lu Jia¡¯er did not care about his narcissistic remark at all. She just asked in shock. ¡°What are you?¡± Chapter 144 - Awakening of Consciousness (1) Chapter 144: Awakening of Consciousness (1) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er was still interested in the uniqueness of his body. While knowing that this was risky, Jin Xiangdong had an idea that maybe, he could take advantage of this uniqueness to restore intimacy with her. After all, on that day that they met for the first time, she was looking at him exactly like right now. Jin Xiangdong grinned. ¡°Do you want to find out?¡± ¡°Yes, I do!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er saw that his lips, after being bitten by her, had stopped bleeding and were healing quickly. Naturally, she was curious. Her answer rekindled hope in Jin Xiangdong¡¯s heart. He asked her in a low-pitched voice, ¡°Have a drink with me and I will tell you!¡± Hearing Jin Xiangdong¡¯s proposal, Lu Jia¡¯er hesitated. ¡°A drink?¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded. ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er thought for a second and then nodded as well. ¡°Okay!¡± Receiving confirmation from her, Jin Xiangdong smiled. ¡°As always, you are adventurous!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was taken aback. Those words sounded familiar. The first time she met with Ian, he said something like this to her when she rescued that girl from a stranger. Ian asked her then if she would take risks often. Remembering this, Lu Jia¡¯er asked Jin Xiangdong. ¡°What are you saying?¡± ¡°Are you not afraid that I am a shady man?¡± Jin Xiangdong joked. Lu Jia¡¯er gave a direct answer. ¡°A man that knows limitations is not that shady!¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s smile grew wider. Lu Jia¡¯er, who was gazing at him, felt her memory bing faint for a second. Ian¡¯s face, surprisingly, ovepped with Jin Xiangdong¡¯s face. Was she getting drunk before drinking? Or, was Jin Xiangdong right? Was she avoiding him because she was afraid she would fall in love with him? No, it could not be. The man she loved was Ian. She was not a person of two minds. Even though she did not have a crush on Jin Xiangdong like she did with Ian, Jin Xiangdong did manage to sessfully get her attention. Who was he? Why was he so special? Jin Xiangdong took Lu Jia¡¯er to a bar. There was no loud, noisy music here and no sexy dances, only a soft song being yed on the piano. The two of them chose a seat by the wall and sat down. Though Lu Jia¡¯er let Jin Xiangdong take care of ordering their drinks, the wine he ordered was a brand and vintage that she liked. The dessert was to her taste as well. After the waiter left, Lu Jia¡¯er turned to Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Have you had people look into me?¡± Jin Xiangdong denied it. ¡°No, I haven¡¯t!¡± ¡°Then how did you know that I like this brand of wine and my favorite dessert?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er questioned. ¡°Telepathically!¡± Jin Xiangdong used this one word. Lu Jia¡¯er was speechless when she heard his answer. ¡°Have you always been so frivolous?¡± ¡°You are the first person to use frivolous to describe me!¡± Jin Xiangdongughed. ¡°But am I wrong? You took such crazy actions with a stranger and you stole kisses from me, twice. All those behaviors can be considered as hysteria. I suggest that you go to a psychiatrist in time. Do not prolong your illness!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°Hysteria?¡± Jin Xiangdong could not help but find it hysterical to hear Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s diagnosis. ¡°The urrence of hysteria is mostly caused by mental factors, such as major life events, internal conflicts, emotional excitement and suggestion or autosuggestion. All those factors can lead to mental illnesses primarily characterized by Dissociative Disorder and Conversion Disorder. Your condition is consistent with the symptoms of Dissociative Disorder, otherwise known as Hysterical Psychosis. Due to partial orplete disruptions or breakdowns of identity and memory of the past, a patient can suffer from narrowing of dimension of consciousness, selective amnesia or outburst.¡± She finished using all those professional terms. Jin Xiangdong did not feel vexed. Instead, his smile grew wider. ¡°Why don¡¯t you look at it this way? Maybe you are really my girlfriend.¡± Jin Xiangdong stated his view calmly. ¡°I stand by what I said. Do not conceal your ailment and refuse to consult the doctor!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Jin Xiangdong smiled but at the same time, felt speechless. ¡°Fine. Let us say that I have hysteria. You are a professor in psychology. So, help me.¡± ¡°That is the right attitude. But I cannot be your psychologist. That being said, I can introduce you to an expert in hysteria.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°But I want to appoint you as my psychologist.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°My intention ofing here with you is not to discuss this. Please tell me the answer.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er changed the topic of their conversation. ¡°Our drinks have not been served!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Hardly had his voices faded away, had the waitere and poured them wine. Then, the waiter ced the bottle on the table and left. Lu Jia¡¯er threw Jin Xiangdong a look and picked up her ss. At this, Jin Xiangdong picked up his ss as well. ¡°I can see that you are eager to find out the answers, right?¡± ¡°You have kept me guessing for all this time. It is the right time to unveil the answers now.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er remarked. ¡°Take your time. After we have enjoyed our wine, the answer will be revealed!¡± Jin Xiangdong clinked his ss on Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s gently. Lu Jia¡¯er had no other choice now that Jin Xiangdong was unwilling to tell her. After taking a sip of her wine, Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Then, before the answer is revealed, tell me about your girlfriend!¡± ¡°Are you interested?¡± Jin Xiangdong was surprised. ¡°Even if I cannot be your psychiatrist, I can learn about the basics so that I can introduce you to the most suitable psychiatrist!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. So, it appeared that Lu Jia¡¯er was really treating him like a patient. That being said, as far as Jin Xiangdong was concerned, the fact that she was not escaping anymore was a good sign. Why didn¡¯t he take advantage of this chance that she had created herself? ¡°I am not a fan of bbering about my rtionships to others. However, if you¡¯d like to hear, I will let you know.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded, ready to listen with respectful attention. She hade here with her because she found him interesting. She had never met someone like him. Who was he? What was his story? The story-tellingmenced. Jin Xiangdong went on in a pleasant voice. ¡°It was in the afternoon. I wanted to invite her to join my research team. So, I went to the university where she was teaching. I was thest to go into her ssroom and I sat in thest row. I saw her there, in a white top and a blue skirt, just like what a female student would wear in the Republic of China. She was standing on the tform. At that moment, I fell in love with her, at first sight. My heart was pounding as I gazed at her and listened to her voice, and that, had never happened before.¡± As Lu Jia¡¯er heard his story, she was sure that Jin Xiangdong¡¯s ¡°love at first sight¡± stemmed from ¡°love schema¡±. Men and women each store the characteristics of the partner of their dreams in their brains, just like how data is stored on a floppy disk, and this is referred to as ? ¡®love schema¡¯. This schema is first established based on the parents, and is constantly being revised and supplemented by external factors. The older one gets, the more specific the schema is. When by some chance eye contact is made for the first time, the eyes capture the other¡¯s height, shape, look, hair color, hairstyle, style, and clothing, and transmits it to the brain through the optic nerve at a speed of more than 400 kilometers per hour. The closer the other party¡¯s characteristics match the stored schema, the stronger the information generated by the brain will be. As such, the ¡°chemical factory¡± in one¡¯s body will switch into high gear to produce excitatory substances inrge amounts. Hormones that can induce happiness will be released into the brain, which will cause elerated heartbeats, sweaty palms and flushed cheeks. One will feel thrilled, which is interpreted as ¡°love at first sight¡±. ¡°Her voice was pleasant and the way of her teaching followed no set form. I was not familiar with her major but I became obsessed. That day, in ss, a student dered his affection for her. When she finished her ss, I went to the parking lot to wait for her. She walked toward me, with a white bag and several books...¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s facial expressions shifted a bit when she heard this. Jin Xiangdong picked up all the subtle signs. He asked on purpose, ¡°Are you okay?¡± Shock was raging in Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s heart after she heard Jin Xiangdong¡¯s story because what Jin Xiangdong said was exactly what had happened to her. But how did he know about this? Who told him this? Lu Jia¡¯er pressed down the turbulence in her heart. ¡°I am okay. Keep going.¡± Jin Xiangdong stared at her with his deep eyes. ¡°I don¡¯t think you can expect this but when I finished introducing myself to her, the first thing she said to me was: Will you be my boyfriend?¡± This time, Lu Jia¡¯er could not keep still any longer. She red at Jin Xiangdong coldly. ¡°Are you making this up?¡± Jin Xiangdong replied with aposed mind. ¡°For you, this may be a story. But for me, this is a cherished memory!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er just sighed inside and told herself that he was really sick. He could make the story she told him his. ¡°And then? Do continue,¡± she said. She was eager to find out what else he could say. ¡°We went to a Japanese restaurant to discuss our cooperation. After dinner, she identally saw a girl being dragged away by a stranger. Despite the danger, she threw herself into the breach and saved that girl. It was a touch-and-go situation there. That scoundrel seized her. But at that critical moment, she managed to persuade him to put down that sharp de. Till this day, I did not know what she said to that scoundrel that could be so effective,¡± as Jin Xiangdong went on, he kept observing Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s expressions. Just as he had expected, Lu Jia¡¯er was in apletely astonished state. Then, she red at him. ¡°How on earth did you find out about this?¡± ¡°Those are all the details that my girlfriend and I experienced together!¡± Jin Xiangdong was telling the truth. But Lu Jia¡¯er was not convinced at all. ¡°What is it that you want to achieve really?¡± Jin Xiangdong gazed at her. ¡°There indeed is one thing that I want to achieve, and that is, her hopefullying back to me!¡± Chapter 145 - Awakening of Consciousness (2) Chapter 145: Awakening of Consciousness (2) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er looked into his eyes. She found herself overwhelmed by the affection in the depth of his eyes. Suppose that he was telling the truth, then why was there no memory of him? Lu Jia¡¯er was bewildered. Even so, she stood by what she believed. ¡°I do not know what you hear those things from but I have to tip my hat to you for your means. That being said, your goal ispletely unrealistic.¡± Upon hearing this, Jin Xiangdong, who had been prepared mentally, put on a smile instead of flying into anger. However, inevitably, there was a trace of imperceptible bitterness buried deep in that smile. Telling her those things would not refresh her memory. The majority of people were living a normal life. Of course, there was nock of people with painful memories which could not be erased and would apany the said people throughout their lives. When some individual suffered memory loss due to certain ident, there was a chance that that memory could be recovered. On the contrary, when the memory of an AI were to be traced back after it had been reced, the only way to achieve the goal was to reload the program because AIcked the consciousness and memory found in human beings. If AI were to recover memory on their own, then it would imply that AI must have consciousness as human beings, and that would be the ultimate stage in AI development. Per Jin Xiangdong¡¯s understanding, BUA Technology had achieved great breakthrough with regard to Deep Neural Networks technology, which had enabled the AI developed by hispany to possess perceptual skills like human beings, and thepany had been progressing by leaps and bounds in speech recognition and image identification as well. This should be the most advanced technology at the current day. However, many experts and schrs had voiced their objection to AI development because they perceived that once AI possessed independent consciousness, that could be endangering to the human kind. But Lu Jia¡¯er here appeared to be no different from human beings. That was to say, the one that created her had achieved the ¡®ultimate breakthrough ¡® in AI technology. While Jin Xiangdong admired such tech, he was filled with worry at the same time. Looking at Jin Xiangdong¡¯s smile, Lu Jia¡¯er asked, ¡°What are you smiling at?¡± ¡°The fact that you are so faithful in love,¡± Jin Xiangdong replied, grinning. ¡°Is there anything wrong with it?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er retorted. ¡°I suppose you like ¡®To a Faithless Husband¡¯, the poem written by Zhuo Wenjun,¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°Yes, I do. ¡®And wonder if my grief will ever end. No girl needs to cry when she¡¯s married. If her husband is a single-hearted man Who will not leave her till her hair is white.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er recited the stanza. Jin Xiangdong sighed. ¡°That must be many people¡¯s long-cherished wish.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er picked up his lead. ¡°Therefore, I suggest you quit bothering me.¡± Jin Xiangdong gazed at her. He picked up his wine ss and shook it gently. ¡°I will not bother you anymore from now on.¡± ¡°Are you being serious?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not expect this answer. ¡°Yes, I am,¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded with a serious attitude. ¡°I hope you are a man of your words.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Jin Xiangdong replied with a smile. ¡°I will be true to my words.¡± ¡°If you are true to your words and now that we have had our drinks, can you tell me the answer now?¡± Once again, Lu Jia¡¯er circled back to her curiosity about his body. Jin Xiangdong did not keep Lu Jia¡¯er guessing. ¡°I am Superman,¡± that was his answer. Lu Jia¡¯er blinked when she heard this. ¡°Superman?!¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded. ¡°Yes, Superman.¡± ¡°Can you be any more ridiculous?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er rolled her eyes. Jin Xiangdong chuckled. ¡°I see that you are not a fan of Superman.¡± ¡°That is not it. It¡¯s just I find your answer ridiculous!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Well, fine. Actually, I am Ironman.¡± Jin Xiangdong changed his answer. Lu Jia¡¯er felt that Jin Xiangdong was fooling her. She could not help but question him. ¡°Do you think this is funny or something?¡± Jin Xiangdong remained as cool as a cucumber. ¡°You don¡¯t believe me?¡± ¡°It turns out thating here with you is aplete waste to time!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er finished her words. Then, she put down her wine ss, picked up her bag and was ready to leave. Jin Xiangdong did not stop her. Rather, he said, ¡°For a person, for a rtionship, memory is important. You can forget about me or regard me as a stranger. Nevertheless, I must be grateful to you because you have given me this wonderful memory.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er paused for a moment and kept her eyes on him. ¡°Just a reminder. Not everything you can see is real. Not everything you avoid is fake.¡± Jin Xiangdong added. Lu Jia¡¯er sneered. ¡°Are you casting a mist before my eyes again?¡± ¡°As for my body, you have seen the clues with your own eyes. I did not make it more mysterious on purpose. As for the loss of your memory, I feel sorry about it. That being said, I am powerless to render any help.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but ask, ¡°What exactly do you mean?¡± ¡°I cannot answer that question. You can turn to Ian to seek answers.¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. ¡°Ian?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er squinted as she heard the name. Jin Xiangdong nodded. ¡°He has the answer to the question why I am being so crazy about you!¡± While Lu Jia¡¯er still did not buy Jin Xiangdong¡¯s words, he had sessfully made her rethink things that happened recently. Jin Xiangdong looked at her but she said nothing else before she took her bag and left. The music was lingering around his ears and the red wine was tender to his tongue. But as he sat on his seat, drinking alone, Jin Xiangdong found himself filled with worry. Bitterness and concern had consumed him. Lu Jia¡¯er had gone back to her apartment. She put down her bag and threw herself into the couch. She gazed at the ceiling. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s words had nted seeds of doubt in her heart and on her way back, the seeds sprouted. Currently, she felt as though her memory was quiteplete. asionally, she would find herself in a trance. Other than that, there were no more ws. However, as she reflected back on her experience with Jin Xiangdong, there was something fishy. Maybe, just as Jin Xiangdong told her, Ian could answer her questions. Amy gave her a cup of water. Seeing Lu Jia¡¯er in this state, Amy asked, ¡°Professor Lu, what is the matter?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er sat up straight slowly, took over the water and answered calmly, ¡°Nothing.¡± ¡°Is there something on your mind?¡± Amy blinked. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Amy and patted her forehead. ¡°Yes, there is!¡± ¡°Can you tell me about it?¡± Amy questioned. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled upon hearing Amy. ¡°No!¡± ¡°Why not?¡± Amy asked, blinking. ¡°It is not necessary for me to pour out this load on your mind!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stated. ¡°Maybe, but even so, when you are in the mood for talking, you can find me. I will be a caring listener!¡± Amy added. Lu Jia¡¯er was a bit touched that Amy could be so caring. Human beings wereplicated and always changing. Robots could be much simpler than humans. ¡°Sure!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. Instantly, Amy¡¯s eyes changed to the shape of crescent moon to indicate that she was smiling. Lu Jia¡¯er said to her. ¡°Amy, help me get myptop!¡± ¡°Sure!¡± Amy said and rushed into Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s bedroom. Lu Jia¡¯er searched information on Ian on theptop but there was little that could be found about him online. She could only find some press release on him. It was suffice to say that Ian was a person with a low profile. Lu Jia¡¯er did another search on Jin Xiangdong. There was even less information about him. Most of the news was about Jason and other department heads. Someone proposed that there was not such a person named Jin Xiangdong. It was just a name. Others believed that he must have some shady secrets to remain so mysterious in a world with such developed inte connection. She saw for herself that secret but she had received no answer. Lu Jia¡¯er was staring at the screen when she heard the door open. ¡°It must be Su Han!¡± Amy said. Lu Jia¡¯er turned off the webpage as Su Han changed her shoes and stepped into the living room. The first thing she said was an apology to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Jia¡¯er, I am sorry. I paid a bit more attention to my boyfriend than you tonight!¡± ¡°Just a bit?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er raised her eyebrows. ¡°Not just a little, too much!¡± Su Han changed her wording at once. ¡°It is good that you know!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Are you mad at me?¡± Su Han pushed her gently. ¡°What do you think?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er threw her a nce. ¡°Like you said, Jason was dim-witted to make this arrangement tonight. But he stated that Ace has a huge crush on you. He cannot stop him or talk any sense into him!¡± Su Han exined. ¡°Do not let me see Jason again!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er responded to her exnation. ¡°Don¡¯t be like this, please. I think he was in a tough spot. After all, Ace is his boss!¡± Su Han talked in Jason¡¯s favor. Lu Jia¡¯er cast a nce at Su Han who hurried to beg her. ¡°I have already condemned Jason. It won¡¯t happen again!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er kept a straight face. Su Han shook her arm. ¡°Don¡¯t be mad, okay? If you are so mad, I will tell Jason to apologize to you in person! Come on, stop sulking!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er loosened her straight face a bit. She turned around to Su Han. ¡°Su Han, in your view, what is Ace like?¡± Su Han was startled. ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°The literal meaning!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Su Han put on a meaningful look. ¡°Are you interested in him?¡± ¡°I am not interested in him. I just want to know myself as well as the enemy!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er made up an excuse. ¡°I only know Ace because of Jason. Jason said while Ace has a cold demeanor, he is a faithful friend. When I got to know him, I knew that Jason was telling the truth!¡± Su Han told Lu Jia¡¯er what she thought of Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er frowned. ¡°I worked at BUA, so, theoretically speaking, I must have crossed paths with him. But why don¡¯t I remember him at all?¡± Chapter 146 - Awakening of Consciousness (3) Chapter 146: Awakening of Consciousness (3) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Su Han blinked. ¡°It is kind of strange when you put it that way!¡± ¡°You found it strange as well?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Su Han. Su Han continued. ¡°You worked in the same development team as Jason. It isn¡¯t right that you don¡¯t know Ace.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked away from Su Han and contemted it. Su Han posed another question. ¡°Are you remembering something or forgetting something?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head and said in a low mood, ¡°I am not remembering something but I think something did slip my memory!¡± ¡°Is it because of the car ident?¡± Su Han asked. ¡°Perhaps!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was not certain now. ¡°Though it was a small ident, you have been too careless. You wouldn¡¯t have a good rest even though I have told you so!¡± Su Han began to chatter on and on. Noticing Su Han¡¯s worry, Lu Jia¡¯er said words offort. ¡°I am fine!¡± Su Han was not relieved. ¡°Tomorrow, I will go to the doctor¡¯s with you to have you checked again!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at her and nodded. ¡°Sure!¡± The next day, Su Han apanied Su Han to the doctor¡¯s for an examination. The doctor examined the CT scan of her brain and stated, ¡°Nothing is wrong based on the result!¡± ¡°Nothing is wrong?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was staring at the CT scan as well. ¡°Based on the CT scan, there is nopression on the cerebral tissues or brain injury!¡± The doctor imed. ¡°But doctor, I have the feeling that I am forgetting something, missing something.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. The doctor gazed at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°It is possible that due to the car ident, while physically, you are safe and sound, but psychologically, there is a wrong perception. Subconsciously, you think you have forgotten about something. It can happen!¡± ¡°That car ident had no effect on my mind!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°This perception may not be urate. I suggest you consult a psychologist. Maybe that will help you out,¡± the doctor said. ¡°I am a Professor in psychology. I am sure that the car ident has no effect on my mind!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stood by her statement. The doctor looked at Lu Jia¡¯er and smiled. ¡°The mental state of a professor in psychology is not necessarily healthy!¡± Su Han retorted at once, ¡°Doctor, watch yournguage!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er put her arm around Su Han and said to the doctor. ¡°Yes, you are right. Thank you for your suggestion. I will consult a psychologist!¡± The doctor smiled at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Feel better soon!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er and Su Han left the clinic. The former mumbled. ¡°When did you develop such a good temper?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°My temper is not getting better. But that doctor is telling the truth. Professor Han once said that psychologists usually have more stable psychological endurance. For this exact reason, psychologists are easier to develop psychological illness because psychologists would witness many dark sides due to their upation. Once psychologists fall victim to psychological illness, the situation will be grave.¡± ¡°I once read that many masters in psychology suffer from mental disease. Now I know that this is true!¡± Su Han replied. ¡°I am far from being a master,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°You are outstanding as it is. You are the youngest psychology professor in the country. It is only a matter of time before you be a master given your talents!¡± Su Han gave her apliment. But Lu Jia¡¯er deliberately misinterpreted Su Han¡¯spliment. ¡°Are you indicating that it is only a matter of time before I be a psychopath?¡± Su Han denied it at once. ¡°That is not what I am saying. But I do feel you are being overly sensitive recently!¡± Sensitive! Lu Jia¡¯er did not think of herself as sensitive. However, Su Han had used this word to describe her many times after her encounter with Jin Xiangdong. Everything was because of Jin Xiangdong but he had told her to get answers from Ian. What could Ian tell her? Was there really something wrong with her memory, or with her mental state? ¡°Maybe!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said, without emotion. ¡°That doctor suggests you consult a psychologist. Don¡¯t you forget about it! Just to be safe!¡± Su Han reminded her. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Of course!¡± Eventually, Lu Jia¡¯er decided to turn to Professor Han Yi for psychological counseling. For one thing, she trusted himpletely. For another, Professor Han¡¯s professional work was wless. As a matter of fact, a couple of days ago, Professor Han Yi contacted her about the project between BUA and B University but Lu Jia¡¯er excused herself from the project. Lu Jia¡¯er bought a basket of fruit to pay a visit to Professor Han Yi. Professor Han and his wife were d to see her. ¡°Jia¡¯er,e on in and have a seat!¡± Li Mei, a professor in history and Professor Han Yi¡¯s wife, greeted Lu Jia¡¯er with hospitality. Lu Jia¡¯er took a seat and Professor Li Mei poured her some juice. ¡°Thank you, Ms. Li!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°I like it when you call me Ms. Li!¡± Professor Li Mei said with a smile. Professor Han Yi, who was sitting on the side, was wearing a smile as well. Lu Jia¡¯er was his student and now his colleague, and he had always had a high opinion of Lu Jia¡¯er. Inevitably, there had been some nderous gossip. However, as his wife, Li Mei had never thought there was anything romantic between Lu Jia¡¯er and him. In fact, Li Mei had always believed Han Yi had a good eye. As it turned out, Professor Han Yi had made good decisions. Lu Jia¡¯er was indeed a rare and unusual talent in psychology. The school semester was about to begin. Lu Jia¡¯er would not have paid a special visit here if not for business. Professor Han Yi asked. ¡°Jia¡¯er, is there anything I can do?¡± ¡°Professor, I do have something to bother you of!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er came straight to the point. ¡°Oh, what is it?¡± Professor Han Yi asked with a smile. ¡°I want you to make a definite diagnosis of me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°A definite diagnosis?¡± Professor Han Yi looked at Lu Jia¡¯er with confusion. ¡°Half a month ago, I was in a small car ident. The doctor¡¯s diagnosis is that physically, I am fine but the doctor suggests that I consult a psychologist. I am here to ask you to help me on that front.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Car ident? Jia¡¯er, why didn¡¯t you tell us?¡± Professor Han Yi was worried that Lu Jia¡¯er was in a car ident. ¡°I am fine. Yesterday, I got another CT scan on my brain to make sure that physically, I am safe and sound!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°s, you always keep it to yourself. Why wouldn¡¯t you tell us when you were in an ident?¡± Professor Han Yi scolded her. Professor Li Mei knew that Professor Han Yi cared about Lu Jia¡¯er. As his wife, she was not jealous at all. But it was true that this favorite student of his was unsocial. Maybe, that was amon thing among the rare talents! ¡°Jia¡¯er, what did the doctor say?¡± Professor Li Mei asked. ¡°I said that the car ident did not have any effect on my mind. But the doctor said I should make sure, just to be safe!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Does it mean that you might have some professor psychological problems induced by the car ident?¡± Professor Han Yi asked. ¡°That is about it!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°The fact that you havee to me implies that you still value me as your professor!¡± Professor Han Yi answered. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°Then, I will thank you in advance!¡± Next, Professor Han Yi asked Lu Jia¡¯er to fill out the Scl-90 and LEF measurement tables. The results indicated that everything was fine. Then, a memory test was performed. Both the short-term memory and long-term memory turned out to be fine. Professor Han Yi held the test results and said to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Everything is okay!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Professor Han Yi. ¡°Is it possible that subconsciously, I was avoiding the wrong answers since I am familiar with psychology?¡± ¡°That is a possibility. But when you were answering the questions and telling your experience, did you hide anything subconsciously?¡± Han Yi asked. Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. ¡°No. I was very rxed! I tried my best to answer the questions based on instinct and I told everything that I remember in the memory test!¡± ¡°If that is the case, then there is nothing wrong.¡± Professor Han Yi said. ¡°I think so myself!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er agreed. On hearing this, some idea seemed to have spring to Professor Han Yi¡¯s mind. He got hisptop and yed a video. It was a video of a beautiful road movie. The view alongside the road was nice. On a car, the hero and heroine looked into each other¡¯s eyes, smiling a smile of happiness. Their car overtook one car after another. All of a sudden, there came a car up front that had logs loaded up. Abruptly, the belts strapped over the logs broke and the logs fell to the road. That happy couple¡¯s car bumped into the logs which pierced into the ss. The next second, blood was spilled all over the ce. The cars behind them crashed one after one. It was too horrible to look at. As Lu Jia¡¯er watched this video, Professor Han Yi had been staring at her, trying to capture changes in her expressions and manners. But after Lu Jia¡¯er finished this video, she did not feel intense terror. Generally speaking, she remained calm. Her heart did skip a beat when the logs smashed into the couple¡¯s car. After all, this movie should be ssified as a horror film. Professor Han Yi asked in a gentle voice. ¡°How do you feel?¡± ¡°I was shocked when the logs fell!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered, calmly. Professor Han Yi nodded. ¡°That is a normal reaction. But since you were not terrified or in a panic when you saw this, your mind should not be affected by the car ident!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. Then, she said with a smile, ¡°Professor, it is kind of risky to show me this. If I were a timid person, that would leave a shadow in my life!¡± Chapter 147 - Awakening of Consciousness (4) Chapter 147: Awakening of Consciousness (4) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Upon hearing this, Han Yi put on a gentle smile. ¡°It was risky, for sure. But this is the best way to find out if the car ident affected your mind after those tests and based on my understanding of your psychological endurance.¡± ¡°Professor, you are the greater mind!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said with a smile. ¡°I don¡¯t have a greater mind. I just know you well enough! Besides, when ites to diagnosis on psychological issues, nobody of all those students that I have taught cane close to you. Sometimes, I even consider myself inferior to you!¡± Professor Han Yi replied, smiling. Lu Jia¡¯er adopted a humble attitude. ¡°Professor, you tter me! I am relieved that we are sure I am okay!¡± ¡°Drive safely!¡± Professor Han said. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded, smiling. ¡°If so, professor, I will excuse myself!¡± Professor Han Yi called Lu Jia¡¯er to stop as she was ready to leave. ¡°Wait!¡± ¡°Anything else, professor?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. Professor Han Yi paused for a moment and then threw Lu Jia¡¯er a nce. Judging by Professor Han Yi¡¯s looks, Lu Jia¡¯er already had an idea what the following topic would be. She took the initiative and started first, ¡°Professor, are you going to talk about the cooperation between BUA and our department?¡± Professor Han Yi smiled on hearing this. ¡°Nobody canpare with you when ites to the grasp on micro expressions! The leadership in our university and I have been looking forward to you being in charge of the project. However, if you insist that you are not willing to take this role, I will exin to the leaders. Even though the car ident was not serious, your health is the priority. You cannot afford to ignore it!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er felt a spread of warmth in her heart to hear that Professor Han Yi was worried about her health. ¡°I mayck experience but I am willing to be in charge of the project. I appreciate that you and the leaders thinking so highly of me.¡± He did not expect to hear this answer because several days ago, she was pretty determined and imed that would be unequal to this role. ¡°Jia¡¯er, health of paramount importance. I will talk to the leadership and ask BUA to give discretionary consideration!¡± Professor Han Yi replied. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°Professor, I am well. Since BUA appointed me to be in charge, they might disagree if we were to make changes!¡± Now that Lu Jia¡¯er had insisted so, Professor Han Yi could no longer refuse. After all, given that the research and development funds provided by BUA was of arge amount, it would be troublesome if something were to go wrong. It was true that B University¡¯s Department of Psychology did have other corporate sponsors. Then again, with a better tform, it would be beneficial for the long-term development of the Department of Psychology in B University. ¡°Ipletely support you being in charge of the project. After the project in cooperation with BUA kicks off, your research will yield unusually brilliant results!¡± Professor Han Yi stated. Gratefulness rose in the depth of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes. She had lost count of the many favors Professor Han Yi granted her. She was his favorite student and he showed extra care for her. To many people, the extra care meant he had a bias toward her. She being in charge of the project in cooperation with BUA would make people talk again. Lu Jia¡¯er never minded even when people were speaking ill of her. The fact that she changed her decision was because of Jin Xiangdong. She was interested in his body and the things he told her. She was waiting for Ian toe back from his business trip to seek answers. She found Jin Xiangdong a mystery as well! She was eager to find the answers! Lu Jia¡¯er was grateful to Professor Han Yi. ¡°Thank you, Professor!¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything. What are you thanking me for?¡± Professor Han Yi smiled. ¡°I do not know what the reason for this sudden change of mind is. Truth be told, a few days ago, when you turned down this offer, I wanted to talk some sense into you. How could you pass on such a good offer?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°Of course I am not willing to let go of such a good opportunity. But, as a person not with enough experience, I had to put on a show and pretend to evade the responsibility! One step back today for two steps forward tomorrow, right?¡± Professor Han Yi burst intoughter at this answer. ¡°You may be able to fool others but I for one will not believe this statement!¡± ¡°Right, you don¡¯t know how to pretend!¡± Professor Li Mei added. It was nice to be trusted. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°Ms. Li, people can change!¡± ¡°Yes, people can change. But you will not!¡± Professor Li Mei said with a smile. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Li Mei. Her heart warmed. Lu Jia¡¯er admired Li Mei¡¯s tolerance, confidence and insight. Usually, when ady saw her husband favoring a student so much, it would be inevitable that she would have wild thoughts. In reality, too many college professors took advantage of their identities and engaged in shady deals with their students. Lu Jia¡¯er once had a talk with Li Me about this and asked Li Mei if she would question her rtionship with Professor Han Yi as student and teacher. Li Mei¡¯s answer, surprisingly, was that she trusted Professor Han Yi to be a man of integrity. His students were young in age and there were many of them with good looks. That being said, Professor Li Mei was convinced that she was Professor Han Yi¡¯s sole mate and nobody could rece her. Professor Li Mei¡¯s confidence was projected in her temperament, style of conversation, and knowledge. Other women would finddies like this admirable and respectful. By the same logic, suchdies would attract male just as gentle and well-cultivated. ¡°She is right. People can change but you will not!¡± Professor Han Yi agreed with Professor Li Mei. ¡°Thank you. For so many years, you have been treating me like your own children. You have cared for me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was grateful. ¡°s, if our Han Tao is one tenth of your excellence, I will be happy!¡± Professor Li Mei imed. ¡°Ms. Li, you are not being fair to say this. Han Tao is already outstanding!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. Li Mei smiled. ¡°He is but he is still inferior to you!¡± ¡°Ms. Li, it is you that have great ambition for your children!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er joked, ¡°well, where is Han Tao?¡± ¡°He is out with friends. If he knew that you wereing, he would not have gone. Jia¡¯er, stay for dinner. I will give Han Tao a call to get him back!¡± Li Mei said. ¡°It has been a long time since I have tasted your cooking. I miss it very much. Unfortunately, I have other things to attend to tonight. How unlucky of me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°If you miss it so much, then stay. I will go and make dinner now!¡± Li Mei said. ¡°Next time. I have a session of psychological counseling at 8 tonight!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er exined. Li Mei knew that she could not force Lu Jia¡¯er to stay. ¡°If you have work to do, thene here for dinner after the school semester begins!¡± ¡°Sure!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er promised. Lu Jia¡¯er stood up and Professor Han Yi stood up as well to see her out. On their way to the foyer, he asked, ¡°Is it the Deputy Xu that is going to be at the psychological counseling?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. ¡°No!¡± Han Yi smiled. ¡°Do you have any ns to open a studio?¡± Again, Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. ¡°No!¡± ¡°Jia¡¯er, if you can handle it, I suggest you start a studio. Given your abilities, in a few months, you will win a good reputation.¡± Han Yi said. ¡°Professor, how nice of you to say that. The two people consulting are both friends of mine. They trust me. I agreed because of some personal reasons.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er exined. At the foyer, Han Yi suddenly asked a bold question. ¡°Jia¡¯er, as a matter of fact, there is something that I don¡¯t quite understand. You excel in your profession but at the same time, you seem to have an aversion of performing psychological counseling for others!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er denied this idea. ¡°No, that is not it!¡± Professor Han Yi smiled. ¡°Okay, good. Different people have different aspirations. It is good that you favor academic research. After all, few souls can focus on academic prowess at the present day!¡± ¡°Professor, you and Ms. Li are my role models. I want to be someone like you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Professor Han Yi smiled. Lu Jia¡¯er changed her shoes, pushed the door open and left. Though she said again and again that they didn¡¯t have to see her out, Professor Han Yi and his wife apanied Lu Jia¡¯er downstairs. This trip had cleared out whether the car ident had affected Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s mind. But she had to think twice about the things Professor Han Yi said before she left. Something seemed to be off. For the moment, she did not have an aversion of performing psychological counseling for others. It was just that she was too upied to do that. But why did Professor Han Yi say that? Upon closer thought, Lu Jia¡¯er felt she seemed to have lost something for real. At 8 that night, Lu Jia¡¯er had sat herself in front of theputer. She started a video chat with Guo Yan andmenced the psychological counseling session. Guo Yan told Lu Jia¡¯er about the situation and her feelings during the past few days. Lu Jia¡¯er took some notes and then she said, ¡°The day before yesterday, you brought Qiqi to visit your mother-inw. It implied that your mental state has changed to some extent. That is good!¡± ¡°I wouldn¡¯t go so far as to say it was good. But I do feel less depressed recently when I went there. Even so, I still do not feelfortable within!¡± Guo Yan replied. ¡°While you still feel ufortable, you have taken the initiative of stepping out and trying to better your rtionship with your mother-inw! You have done right and well!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gave her apliment. ¡°Nothing much is better. It is just that we don¡¯t argue or flush with anger when we meet any more!¡± Guo Yan answered. On hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er said, ¡°That is an improvement in your rtionship. Previously, you and your mother-inw were like two people pulling a rubber band at either end. You were both exerting great strength. But as soon as one of you loses your grip, you would hurt the other personpletely. But now, you stopped pulling so hard. Not only had you protected yourself, you have lessened the potential harm by half, or even more!¡± Chapter 148 - Awakening of Consciousness (5) Chapter 148: Awakening of Consciousness (5) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions From the video, Lu Jia¡¯er saw that Guo Yan heaved a long sigh. ¡°I chose topromise for the sake of my husband and considering that I am the daughter-inw. I just hope that a positive result can be generated from mypromise!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied, ¡°There will be a positive result. Things are going toward the right direction now!¡± Guo Yan nodded. ¡°I hope so!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°As a matter of fact, in your mind, Professor Li¡¯s attitude toward this issue is what matters. Currently, he is working with you to better your rtionship with your mother-inw. But you cannot rush those things. I want to say congrattions on the front that your rtionship with your husband has been recovered!¡± ¡°That is all thanks to you, Professor Lu!¡± Guo Yan said. ¡°I just suggested you talk things out. What really improves your rtionship is the emotional connection basis you shared with Doctor Li.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shared her insight. ¡°Yes. I have tried to adopt a positive attitude in my rtionship with my mother-inw for the reason that I can tell that he still cares about me!¡± Guo Yan stated. ¡°You are more optimistic nowpared to when I first met you in Thand. That change is clear!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shared her observation. ¡°Well, harmony brings wealth. I have the sense that many things are moving along more smoothly since the rtionship between me and my husband bettered. A couple of days ago, I was chatting with my husband. What he said inspired. It is not any one individual¡¯s responsibility that our family has descended into such a bad situation. Everyone has made his or her share of mistakes. Since I was pregnant with Qiqi, I have been staying at home without going back to work. My social circle became narrow and I became detached with the society, which made me quite sensitive. No matter how considerate my husband was, I would always find ws. I would vent my anger on him and he had been swallowing the tension. When my mother-inw noted this, naturally, she would be worried about her son. Over time, the depression everyone was harboring grew more and more serious. Over the recent two years, the depression burst outpletely.¡± ¡°It is nice that you can face those problems and analyze the issues.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gave Guo Yan apliment. ¡°s, people are always polite to strangers but not so much with our families. We always think that families will not leave and will always be by our side. My mother-inw must have developed those ideas after witnessing so many fights between me and my husband. Truth be told, if I were in her ce, I would probably have done the same thing!¡± Guo Yan eximed. Lu Jia¡¯er agreed. ¡°You are right. Most people are polite and patient to strangers but can lose temper with families. To put it in psychological terms, it means that, unconsciously, we have overly high expectations of our families. We always believe that families should be the ones that understand us and support us the most. Of course, since it is family, there is more understanding and support between each other indeed. That being said, when ites to certain matters, we may not receiveplete understanding or full support. But we don¡¯t always remember this factor when we are with our families. We can be unbridled. Since our rtionship with our families are the most intimate of all, we are in a safer and more inclusive environment. For arge group of people, when they are wronged or in tension and cannot let go of such negativity outside, they will go back home to vent their anxiety. It is a natural thing, only that if there is no follow-up conversation after such venting, the other party can feel insecure or depressed. There will be a wall in each other¡¯s heart. Eventually, such venting can backfire. As such, the conflicts in a family will escte.¡± Guo Yan went on. ¡°Professor Lu, you are right. Now that I look back at the past, this is what has happened. It is because of the disputes between me and my husband, my mother-inw began to have those ideas. Gradually, she tended to go to the extreme. Professor Lu, I no longer feel so depressed and it is thanks to psychological counseling. However, I think my mother-inw is still quite depressed. My husband and I were talking about finding her a psychiatrist for psychological counseling!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but smile. ¡°That is a good idea. But for the senior members, family¡¯s care is more important!¡± ¡°Professor Lu, I will heed your advice. I will let myself ept my mother-inw again!¡± Guo Yan agreed. ¡°Guo Yan, you have been outstanding!¡± Luo Jia¡¯er praised her. A trace of a smile climbed to Guo Yan¡¯s face. ¡°Thank you, Professor Lu.¡± The psychological counseling session wasing to an end. Lu Jia¡¯er was hesitating but in order to seek proof, she let out her question eventually. ¡°Guo Yan, do you have pictures of us in Thand in your phone?¡± ¡°Yes, I do!¡± Guo Yan gave an affirmative answer. ¡°I identally formatted my phone. I lost all the pictures!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er tried to exin. ¡°I can send you the pictures. But I don¡¯t have many with you in it. I don¡¯t suppose you and Ace liked being photographed!¡± Guo Yan said. Lu Jia¡¯er admitted with a faint smile. ¡°Indeed, I don¡¯t like my photos taken!¡± ¡°I will forward you the pictures!¡± Guo Yan promised. ¡°Okay, thank you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. A few minutester, Guo Yan sent Lu Jia¡¯er the group pictures with her in them. When she received the pictures, once again, Lu Jia¡¯er sunk into deep confusion. She and Jin Xiangdong appeared in the same pictures and they appeared to be quite intimate. Lu Jia¡¯er did not think of herself as a frivolous girl. She would not allow anyone, other than her boyfriend, to put their arms around her waist in such an intimate manner. Could it be that Jin Xiangdong was telling the truth when he said that he was her boyfriend? But she had no recollection of him. All she remembered was the rtionship between her and Ian. What was going on? What on earth was happening? Lu Jia¡¯er then checked the WeChat moments of the members on the research team at BUA. Unfortunately, they did not frequently post WeChat moments and even if when they did, it was mostly news on AI development at BUA. That night, Lu Jia¡¯er lost sleep. So, Jin Xiangdong was right. She must wait for Ian toe back and confront him in person in order to acquire answers for her questions. At 10 am the next day, Lu Jia¡¯er arrived at the airport. Ian stepped out with his luggage. When he saw Lu Jia¡¯er, he stepped toward her with a brilliant smile. ¡°This is such a big surprise!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er forced a smile but at the same time, she was inspecting the man in front of her, re-evaluating him. ¡°What are you looking at?¡± Ian asked,ughing, with Lu Jia¡¯er staring at him. ¡°Nothing!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said with a lukewarm attitude. ¡°You seem to be out of spirits. Didn¡¯t you sleep wellst night?¡± Ian wondered. ¡°I am fine. Let¡¯s go. I want to talk with you!¡± Said Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°It has been several days. Are you missing me too much?¡± Ian teased her with a smile. Though Ian¡¯s smile appeared to be natural, the micro-expressions could not lie. From them, Lu Jia¡¯er picked up some clues. When Ian saw her, at first he was pleasantly surprised but then, he turned a bit scared. Scared? What was he scared of? Lu Jia¡¯er was not shy when she was teased, not like what she used to be like. She just gave a trepid response. ¡°I just stayed uptest night. Come on!¡± On hearing this, Ian was still wearing that smile but inside, he was in fear and trembling. He was right to feel this. When Lu Jia¡¯er apanied him back to his ce, she sat down on his couch in the living room and took out a dozen pictures from her bag. She fanned out the pictures and looked at Ian calmly. ¡°Ian, can you tell me what is happening here?¡± Before Ian came back, Michael gave him some instructions. Ian had been prepared mentally but still found those instructions hard to ept. Even so, he had to obey. On the ne, he hardly had any rest. He had been contemting this matter. Due to some private feelings, he vited the original Phantom n. He did want to make amends but at the same time, he was struggling inside. Nothing was happening the way he desired it to be. Nothing could have been worse than dealing with the reality as soon as he came back. His entire mind was upied by worry and panic. Ian tried to hide his dismay. He reached out to the pictures and checked them. ¡°Are those Photoshopped?¡± ¡°Photoshopped? That is your exnation?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stared at him. ¡°What kind of exnation are you expecting from me?¡± Ian looked right back at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°I am not expecting anything. The point is what you said!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er corrected Ian¡¯s choice of words. This Lu Jia¡¯er here was not familiar. She looked at him as if he were a stranger. Ian found it depressing. ¡°What if I don¡¯t want to say?¡± ¡°Ian, I hope that you can give me a reasonable exnation. What has happened exactly?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was taking a tough stance. Ian cast his sight at Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face and asked. ¡°What have you discovered so far?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t find out about anything. I am waiting for you to give me an answer!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er reiterated. ¡°Is it Jin Xiangdong that sent you to me for answers?¡± Ian questioned. ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not deny it. Ian smiled at this answer. ¡°This is just what he does to harass you. Do you really believe him?¡± ¡°Ian, you are smiling but there is bitterness in your smile. It implies that you are hiding something shady!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er retorted. ¡°Bitterness!¡± Ian mumbled the word. ¡°Am I really your girlfriend?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked, ring at him. This question deepened the bitterness in Ian¡¯s expressions. He kept silent for a few seconds before he nodded with certainty. ¡°Yes, you were my girlfriend!¡± Ian did not feign the bitterness. His looks and tone were equally firm. He was not lying, which made Lu Jia¡¯er all the more puzzled. Chapter 149 - Awakening of Consciousness (6) Chapter 149: Awakening of Consciousness (6) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er fixed her gaze on Ian. ¡°If I were really your girlfriend, then how can you exin those pictures? It¡¯s not likely that I could replicate myself and be with two guys at the same time, is it?¡± To this, Ian said, ¡°Jia¡¯er, I did not lie to you!¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t lie to me?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes were full of suspicion. ¡°No, I didn¡¯t!¡± Ian did not dodge her looks but instead looked into her eyes. Having heard this answer from Ian, Lu Jia¡¯er asked another question, ¡°Fine, say you didn¡¯t lie to me. But can you tell me what on earth is going on here?¡± ¡°What did Jin Xiangdong tell you?¡± Ian wondered. ¡°He mentioned that you can help me retrieve my lost memory!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gave an honest answer. ¡°Your lost memory?¡± Ian repeated what Lu Jia¡¯er just said. ¡°After the car ident, while physically I feel fine, sometimes when I saw Jin Xiangdong, I would have this feeling that I have met him before and a vague sense that I was missing something. Ian, the fact that Jin Xiangdong is so hung-up on me is confusing already. He would not say those things to me for no reason at all. Can you please tell me the truth?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er analyzed. The truth! Not everyone could ept the real truth, especially Lu Jia¡¯er. Jin Xiangdong cherished such dark designs. Hadn¡¯t he considered the consequences? ¡°Jia¡¯er, you are too naive!¡± Ian argued. ¡°Maybe I am. So, what exactly happened?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er would not let go. ¡°You were in a car ident!¡± Ian stuck with this answer. Ian beating around the bushes irritated Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Is the truth really that hard for you to speak out loud?¡± Ian looked at her for a few seconds before he said, ¡°Let me think about how to break this to you!¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll wait!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er leaned back on the couch while keeping staring at him. Faced with Lu Jia¡¯er with this attitude, Ian was yearning for that half a month with her. He was being punished but felt it was worth it. Maybe, after the truth came out today, he would never get a second chance like this. A long whileter, Ian started, ¡°There is something wrong with your memory!¡± ¡°Is it because of the car ident?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°No!¡± Ian denied it. ¡°Then what it is?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er questioned closely. ¡°That is all I can tell you.¡± Ian imed. ¡°What do you mean?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er found it puzzling. ¡°You can only rely on yourself to trace back your memory!¡± Ian exined. Lu Jia¡¯er started at Ian, bewildered. ¡°Ian, all of a sudden, I find you so distant!¡± Ian¡¯s face was clouded. ¡°Jia¡¯er, you have been distant to me for a long time but I have always remembered everything about you!¡± ¡°What are you saying?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked after she repeated what he said. Ian looked at her and could not give other remarks other than, ¡°You have to count on yourself to get your memory back. I am willing to, but powerless to render assistance.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er put on a sardonic grin. ¡°Willing to, but powerless to render assistance?¡± That was what Jin Xiangdong said and now Ian was saying it too. Had they discussed it beforehand? ¡°Are you all ying dumb with me?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°No!¡± Ian felt helpless. ¡°Fine, if you don¡¯t want to talk, then don¡¯t. But those pictures proved one thing, which is that I am in a real rtionship with Jin Xiangdong, not you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er proimed. Ian stared at her. ¡°Jia¡¯er!¡± ¡°Do you have any other evidence that say otherwise?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er retorted with a question. Ian¡¯s look on Lu Jia¡¯er was filled with mixed feelings. ¡°I am not denying it. It¡¯s just, for you, Jin Xiangdong is in your memory temporarily while I am your true love!¡± ¡°Do you have any proof?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was demanding evidence from Ian. ¡°If I am not your lover, what am I doing in your memory?¡± Ian asked. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say so yourself that there is something wrong with my memory?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er contended. ¡°You can think over who is telling the truth, me or Jin Xiangdong!¡± Ian said. ¡°You have already lost now that you did not have any proof to present to me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er continued. ¡°I do not know how you came into my life but I will be sure to find out the truth!¡± With that said, Lu Jia¡¯er picked up her bag and left Ian¡¯s ce. Ian remained seated on the couch. Staring at the closed door at the foyer, bitterness appeared on his face. If he could start again, he would never do something this stupid. A moment after Lu Jia¡¯er left, Ian picked up his cell phone and called Jin Xiangdong. Jin Xiangdong recognized Ian¡¯s number. The former paused for a few seconds before picking up, only to hear, ¡°You are so stupid!¡± Being scolded by Ian did not make Jin Xiangdong angry. Instead, he admitted in a nonchnt manner. ¡°Perhaps!¡± ¡°Perhaps? Such understatement, really? Didn¡¯t you say that you liked Jia¡¯er? This is how you are showing your affection?¡± Ian was hopping mad. ¡°Yes, just because I like her, I want her to be back with me!¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. ¡°You are such a selfish lunatic!¡± Ian added. ¡°I am self-centered!¡± Jin Xiangdong didn¡¯t bother to deny it. ¡°Do you know what the consequences will be once Jia¡¯er knows she is an AI?¡± Ian bellowed. ¡°You are already pushing things toward that direction when you reced her memory all of a sudden. Isn¡¯t that right?¡± Jin Xiangdong retorted. ¡°Nothing would have happened if you hadn¡¯t presented yourself to Jia¡¯er!¡± Ian raised his voice. ¡°That is far from the truth. If you hadn¡¯t altered Jia¡¯er¡¯s memory, everything would have been fine!¡± Jin Xiangdong returned the scolding. ¡°You are so naive!¡± Ian taunted him. ¡°You called me a lunatic and then naive. Can you just pick one already?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. ¡°How can you still be in the mood to show off your joking talent with me now?¡± Ian mocked him. ¡°Whether I am being naive or a lunatic, I did it because I love Lu Jia¡¯er!¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. ¡°You love Jia¡¯er!¡± Ian¡¯s voice increased. ¡°I do not know how you created Lu Jia¡¯er. However, she met me and became my girlfriend. Then, it is within the scope of my responsibilities to protect her!¡± Jin Xiangdong insisted. ¡°How innocent you are! Not only won¡¯t you be able to protect her, you will risk your own life and her life, to make it worse!¡± Ian asserted. ¡°What is your agenda with Lu Jia¡¯er?¡± Jin Xiangdong questioned. ¡°It is none of your business!¡± Ian said. ¡°She is my girlfriend!¡± Jin Xiangdong reiterated his stance. On hearing this, Ian regretted the previous mistake. Everything had changed within a few months. A few secondster, Ian started talking again. ¡°Do you not mind that she is an AI?¡± ¡°Not at all. But, we both work on the development of AI. I do want to seek advice from you since your tech is so advanced!¡± Jin Xiangdong responded. ¡°You want to take advantage of Jia¡¯er?¡± Ian asked. ¡°I will not take advantage of her. But I do want to know how she was created!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°You¡¯d better not exploit Jia¡¯er in the name of love or you will suffer!¡± Ian issued a direct threat. Hearing this, Jin Xiangdong could not help but sneer. ¡°I see that you are faced with a great deal of pressure after your trip to the States!¡± ¡°Do not cross the line!¡± Ian warned him. ¡°What if I do cross the line? If you want to get back at me, it will be a child¡¯s y for you to hack into ourpany¡¯s system. I will not be able to fight back!¡± Jin Xiangdong was not afraid. ¡°Now that we have made it clear!¡± Ian said. ¡°Therefore, I do not have anything I am asking for. All I want to know is what kind of team is behind my girlfriend!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°A team that you are too far behind to catch up with!¡± Ian stated. ¡°Indeed, I am too far behind to catch up with!¡± Jin Xiangdong did not disagree. ¡°Anyways, consider this a warning. If you dare to hurt Jia¡¯er or take advantage of her, you will find oneself in serious trouble!¡± Ian threatened him. The irritable Ian over the phone was so different from theposed Ian at the temple. It was as if Ian was thrown into panic. Jin Xiangdong was not aware what exactly had happened but he could pick some signs. If Jason or other team members took the liberty of altering the AI program, they would be on the receiving end of a stern warning. The fact that Ian was so violent-tempered must be due to Lu Jia¡¯er. He cared about Lu Jia¡¯er. While Jin Xiangdong was not a fan of other men having such affection toward Lu Jia¡¯er, it was a fact. Jin Xiangdong was not provoked by Ian¡¯s warning. Rather, he proposed another question. ¡°Have you told her the truth?¡± Ian collected himself before he answered, ¡°No!¡± ¡°If so, why are you so agitated?¡± Jin Xiangdong retorted. ¡°I told her that there is something wrong with her memory, and that she can only rely on herself to recover her memory. There is nothing I can do even though I am willing to!¡± said Ian. ¡°By doing so, are you trying to test a higher level of awakening of consciousness?¡± Jin Xiangdong wondered. Jin Xiangdong was clever indeed. He snatched at the right answer instantly. On the other hand, Ian was worried. ¡°You work in AI development as well. You should know that Jia¡¯er will be faced with certain consequences whether it is sessful or not!¡± Jin Xiangdong frowned when hearing this. As a matter of fact, he had been thinking about this these days. Jia¡¯er was a very advanced AI. She had independent consciousness to a certain extent but notplete. If she could break the set threshold and possess independent consciousness exactly like a human being, then it would be both aspiring and frightening. ¡°This is all because of you!¡± Jin Xiangdong contended. ¡°That is because you have no idea what I feel toward Jia¡¯er!¡± It was evident from Ian¡¯s voice that he was agitated. ¡°I do not know what kind of rtionship you shared with Jia¡¯er but I am the one she likes now. Besides, the fact that you are calling me implies that you have lost her trust. Maybe, she is on her way to me and I probably will have to face the risk of retaliation. That being said, I will not stand down for one bit!¡± Jin Xiangdong did not back away from his position. Chapter 150 - Awakening of Consciousness (7) Chapter 150: Awakening of Consciousness (7) Ian rebutted this allegation without mercy. ¡°Do not attempt to assert yourself so eloquently if you do not have the ability to protect Jia¡¯er!¡± Those words disturbed Jin Xiangdong because Ian had struck a nerve. While Jin Xiangdong was unclear about Ian¡¯s background, Ian had already seen him through and through. That being said, Jin Xiangdong was notpletely blinded to the situation. ¡°You must all know when Jia¡¯er was with me before. If you wanted to take action, you wouldn¡¯t have waited till now. The only reason that you did not intervene in time was to find out how far Jia¡¯er¡¯s independent consciousness could go! But the sudden insolvent from you must have disrupted the n. Now, you dere that while wishing to, you could not help Jia¡¯er in recovering her memory. This has proved my assumption. Jia¡¯er¡¯s consciousness has started to awaken!¡± Talking with a clever soul costs no sweat. Ian did not withhold information anymore. ¡°You are right. It is just nobody can predict the consequences!¡± ¡°What is goal of creating Jia¡¯er in the first ce?¡± Jin Xiangdong changed the subject. ¡°I have noments to make in that regard!¡± Ian refused to answer. ¡°It is okay that you do not wish to share this with me. But I can tell that the awakening of consciousness of Jia¡¯er is something the research team behind all this is looking forward to given your current n.¡± Jin Xiangdong shared his observation. While the leadership was looking forward to this, Ian had opposite feelings. To him, Jia¡¯er as she was now was just perfect. He did not want to see her grow stronger. Just as people say, never take a sleeping pill and axative at the same time. ¡°Have you thought this through? Once you get involved, there is no turning back!¡± Ian said. Jin Xiangdong might not know much about Ian, but he could tell those words from Ian did carry good will. That being said, Jin Xiangdong¡¯s stressed, ¡°I have always been involved.¡± Ian paused for a few seconds upon hearing this. He did not like Jin Xiangdong but he had to admit that he had shown himself to be a real man during this matter. ¡°Since you have made up your mind, do not me me for not giving you a fair warning afterwards!¡± Ian said. ¡°Thank you for your warning.¡± Jin Xiangdong extended his gratefulness. After hanging up, Jin Xiangdong ced his phone on the end table. He had picked up some information from their conversation. Ian was someone that performed the ultimate Turing test on Lu Jia¡¯er, and the key that could open up the door of awakening of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s memory. But what would the Pandora¡¯s Box present after it was opened? At the current stage, AI were operated by a mainframeputer, not run on independent consciousness. But that would be the ultimate goal for anyone working on the development of Artificial Intelligence. The so-called ultimate goals would always present both opportunity and risk. He could tell that Ian did not want to see Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s awakened consciousness based on his attitude. On the other hand, Jin Xiangdong had moreplicated feelings. It was the weekend. Jin Xiangdong was at home. Seeing that Jin Xiangdong¡¯s expressions were cloudy after the call, Ake reminded him, ¡°Master, you are not thinking about drinking again, are you? Drinking is harmful to your health!¡± Hearing Ake¡¯s words, Jin Xiangdong grinned. ¡°Professor Lu will be here shortly. Go and prepare lunch!¡± Ake eyes and eyebrows curved in a smile at once. ¡°Really? Is Professor Luing soon?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Jin Xiangdong was sure. It turned out that he was right indeed. After leaving Ian¡¯s ce, Lu Jia¡¯er came straight to Jin Xiangdong¡¯s ce. Ake was on his way to the kitchen in a happy mood when he heard the doorbell ringing. Before Jin Xiangdong stood up, Ake had dashed to the door like a gust of wind. When Ake found Professor Lu standing by the door, he was more than happy. ¡°Professor Lu, you are here!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was startled for a moment. Looking at Ake who was greeting her, she asked, ¡°Do you know me?¡± ¡°Of course I do. Professor Lu, it has been a long time since you came here. My master and I think of you often!¡± Ake expressed how he was missing her directly. The master Ake referred to must be Jin Xiangdong. There was another proof that she and Jin Xiangdong were a couple but where was he? Before she came, she did not contact Jin Xiangdong beforehand. She got the address from Jason. Based on her understanding, Jason should have told Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Is your master in?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er wanted to meet him. ¡°He is!¡± Ake said. But Ake found it strange not to see him because the master did get up from the couch just now. Why wasn¡¯t he here greeting Professor Lu? Hardly had Ake finished this thought when Jin Xiangdong came. He had changed his leisure wear into a white shirt and suit pants. As a matter of fact, even when he was in leisure wear, he was still handsome, thought Ake. Jin Xiangdong looked at Lu Jia¡¯er and called her gently. ¡°Er Er!¡± Having no memory of him previously, for a moment, Lu Jia¡¯er found it hard to ept that he was addressing her so intimately. She blinked to cover up her panic. Yes, him calling her Er Er was tacky somehow, she felt flustered. ¡°Can Ie in?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was feigningposure. ¡°Of course!¡± Jin Xiangdong invited her in at once. When she stepped inside, a sense of familiarity assaulted her again. Just now, on her way over, she felt the route familiar as well. It seemed that she hade here many times. In the living room, Jin Xiangdong said, ¡°Please have a seat!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er took her seat and looked around. Jin Xiangdong did not say anything. The fact that she hade to his ce indicated that things were slowly returning to normal. Ake poured her a drink, not orange juice or coke, but some sort of mixed juice. ¡°This is?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er wondered. ¡°This is green mandarin jam with honey. Professor Lu, you gave this to master.¡± Ake exined. Lu Jia¡¯er was surprised. Then, she picked up the cup and took a sip. The jam was mixed with icy water, delicious with slight sweetness and sour. The loss of memory did not mean the loss of the sense of taste. Apart from the green mandarin and honey, there was something else. ¡°There is sweet-scented osmanthus!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er noticed. ¡°Yes, this jam tastes special!¡± Ake said. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°It is special!¡± Su Han was the one that proposed making some jam of green mandarin and honey. But her involvement was in proposing. The ones that turned it into action were Lu Jia¡¯er and Amy. When Su Han saw some sweet-scented osmanthus in the fridge, she suggested they add some. Two jars of jam were made and Lu Jia¡¯er brought one over. Jin Xiangdong could not help but interrupt since Lu Jia¡¯er had been talking with Ake all this time. ¡°Ake, go and prepare lunch!¡± Ake understood that the master did want him to be the third wheel. So, Ake headed toward the kitchen at once. Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong stayed in the living room. They kept silent for a moment before Jin Xiangdong broke the ice. ¡°I am happy that you havee to visit me.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at him. ¡°I do not what has happened but I am sure that you and I are a couple!¡± Jin Xiangdong was relieved to hear this. He moved closer to Lu Jia¡¯er and grabbed her hand. ¡°I am d that you have confirmed this!¡± He gazed into her eyes. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at her hand in his. That touch of warmth passed on to her heart from the back of her hand through her arm. She did not feel repelled by this level of intimacy. But she was not used to it. Because she was nervous, she could not help but gulp. Jin Xiangdong patted the back of her hand gently. ¡°I believe you have many things you find confusing, right?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not deny it. ¡°Ian did not give me definite answers! Now, I am baffled.¡± ¡°I will try to get your memory back. Take your time!¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s voice was sweet and tender. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at his face. ¡°Where did Iane from?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you meet him when you were on an international exchange program?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. ¡°Yes, that is how I remembered it. However, it is dubious!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°None of this matters. What matters now is that you are back with me!¡± Jin Xiangdong pulled Lu Jia¡¯er toward his chest using his right hand. Lu Jia¡¯er found her heart pounding in his warm embrace. Even if she found out the real rtionship between her and Jin Xiangdong, there were still some puzzling points. ¡°No, they matter. They matter to me! Why can¡¯t I remember you? How did Ian be my boyfriend?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked up and showed her disagreement. Ian was not willing to tell her that she was AI. Why would Jin Xiangdong want to do this? Once the truth was out, could she ept it? Jin Xiangdong was hesitating. Lu Jia¡¯er stared at him and asked, ¡°You know something, don¡¯t you?¡± Jin Xiangdong looked back at her. ¡°Now that you have lost your memory of with me, I will go through whatever we went through together again!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not appreciate the kindness. ¡°Is everyone trying to fool me?¡± ¡°No!¡± Jin Xiangdong denied it. ¡°Then why didn¡¯t you tell me what you know?¡± Involuntarily, Lu Jia¡¯er raised her voice. Jin Xiangdong hurried tofort her to find her agitated. ¡°Jia¡¯er, you cannot rush at things such as memory recovery!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er noticed the change of her emotion. She adjusted her emotion before going on, ¡°Is there some shady secret about me, just like you?¡± This question stunned him a bit. Lu Jia¡¯er continued, ¡°Given such strong healing ability, you are no normal person.¡± Given this point, Jin Xiangdong decided not to continue to withhold the information. ¡°Your memory has been reced!¡± ¡°My memory has been reced?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was surprised by this answer. Jin Xiangdong looked at how shocked Lu Jia¡¯er was. He understood Ian¡¯s worry. Nevertheless, at the same time, another force inside him was urging him to tell her everything. Chapter 151 - Awakening of Consciousness (8) Chapter 151: Awakening of Consciousness (8) Jin Xiangdong looked at how shocked Lu Jia¡¯er was. He understood Ian¡¯s worry. Nevertheless, at the same time, another force inside him was urging him to tell her everything. Jin Xiangdong nodded. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°My memories with you were reced? How is that possible?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er could not bring herself to believe this statement. ¡°I know that it is hard for you to ept.¡± Jin Xiangdong patted Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s shoulder gently. ¡°Hypnosis?¡± The first idea came to Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s mind was hypnosis. Jin Xiangdong looked at her. He didn¡¯t nod, or shake his head. Lu Jia¡¯er immediately remembered thest time Jin Xiangdong brought her to Liu Qiming for hypnosis. Liu Qiming arrived at the conclusion that she was not under hypnosis. ¡°It is not hypnosis!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er negated this idea at once. Jin Xiangdong put his arm around her shoulder. ¡°Jia¡¯er, I will be with you as you recover your memory.¡± But Lu Jia¡¯er would not give up. ¡°You know how my memory was reced, don¡¯t you?¡± As Jin Xiangdong gazed at Lu Jia¡¯er, he hesitated for a second. If he had told her the answer directly, then it would affect the awakening of consciousness for Lu Jia¡¯er to a certain extent. On the other hand, if he had kept such information, Lu Jia¡¯er would try to get to the root of the issue no matter how. For his selfish motives, Jin Xiangdong chose not to tell her the answer directly. ¡°I am unaware of the details!¡± Those words mustcked credibility because Lu Jia¡¯er made another inquiry, ¡°Then how did you know that my memory had been reced¡± ¡°I realized that you had forgotten about me. I visited the hospital many times to check your medical records. Then, I tricked you into going to the hypnosis session but that was also a dead end. Afterwards, I visited Ian. However, he did not give me answers, either. It is just my spection.¡± ¡°Spection?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes twinkled. ¡°I cannot exin anything! The best I can do is to specte!¡± Jin Xiangdong produced a remark, against his will. Lu Jia¡¯er stared at him. ¡°Just spection? Are you sure?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er, as a professor in psychology, could perform ¡°mind-reading¡±. One slip and she could see through the lie. For all this time, Jin Xiangdong had been tormented by the matter of losing Lu Jia¡¯er. Now that she hade back to him, why wouldn¡¯t he cherish this hard-earned quality time together? If he let this chance slip by, he might not get a second chance ever again. Jin Xiangdong nodded, against his conscience. ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s looks were filled with confusion. She might not know the truth. But what was the truth? Jin Xiangdong was so close to her. That tenderness in his eyes was enchanting. She lowered her head and looked at her hand in his. ¡°I have treated you so coldly. It must have hurt you!¡± A momentter, she said. Jin Xiangdong gazed at the side of her face and corrected her. ¡°It did not just hurt me. I cried my heart out.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but burst intoughter when she heard this. ¡°Was it really that bad?¡± ¡°I was forced to steal your kisses twice and both times, you pped me. What do you think?¡± The corners of Jin Xiangdong¡¯s mouth were curled up. Speaking of that stolen kiss, Lu Jia¡¯er involuntarily steered her looks towards Jin Xiangdong¡¯s lips. They were sexy. One look and she was feeling the urge to kiss him. After confirming that he was her boyfriend, she could not help but feel some sexual thoughts emerging in her heart. Was she like this before, or even more so? Noticing that Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s attention was on his lips, Jin Xiangdong grinned and then moved in closer. Looking was not kissing. Jin Xiangdong pressed his lips on hers. This time, the kiss was not offensive but it dide out from nowhere. In her mind, in her memory, Jin Xiangdong had still not reced Ianpletely. However, fortunately, her heart and her body no longer rejected him. The kiss was gentle, passionate as well as overwhelming. For Jin Xiangdong, Lu Jia¡¯er was still the way she was. No matter what she was, his heart was still pounding for her. In his arms, she was no longer struggling or fighting back. In fact, she was weing the kiss. He was fond of interactions like this. Subconsciously, he deepened the kiss. It was as if he had tasted rare gourmet food and did not want a single piece to go to waste. He had explored every corner of her mouth. Guided by him, Lu Jia¡¯er found herself lost, as if she was drunk on aged wine, she was intoxicated, drowning, and losing herself. Losing herself! In an instant, she remembered a moment of intimacy between them! He was her boyfriend! Her love! She was fortunate that she had found out the truth in time. It was not toote. Otherwise, what should she do? On the couch, the kiss deepened vigorously. It appeared that Jin Xiangdong¡¯s lips had some sort of magic. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s mind was blurred and she found her body tender and soft. She leaned against his chest and noticed her skin was hot. The blood that was flowing through the blood vessels underneath her skin were boiling like hot water. Once again, her mind was in a trance. It was not here, nor at her ce, that they were hugging and kissing. They should be on a couch in a hotel. Jin Xiangdong let go of Lu Jia¡¯er gently. In his arms, she had a flushed face, rosy like peach blossom in spring. Her breaths shortened and her chest was moving up and down. He caressed her flushed cheeks. In his eyes, she was so charming. Whether it was in the old days or in the future, whether she was a human or an AI, she had always been so out of the ordinary. Of course, he himself was no ordinary man. So, it could be said that they were made for each other. It took Lu Jia¡¯er quite a few moments for her blurred mind to clear up again. Her heart was still beating fast and uncontrobly as she gazed at the touch of tenderness in the depths of Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes. Lu Jia¡¯er had yet to steady her breath. But her first words were, ¡°That kiss reminded me of something in the past!¡± ¡°What was it?¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s deep voice was filled with gentleness. ¡°It was not clear but we were on a couch. You hugged me and we were kissing, not here, though!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er exined. Upon hearing this, Jin Xiangdong said, ¡°It was in the hotel at Phi Phi Inds!¡± ¡°Right, we should have been in a hotel!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er agreed. ¡°Really?¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s smile carried volumes of meaning. Lu Jia¡¯er was baffled. ¡°Was it not?¡± ¡°Yes, it was. But back then, our kiss was more intense than now.¡± While Jin Xiangdong was casual when he mentioned it, but his eyes gave her butterflies. ¡°How intense?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was curious. Now that Lu Jia¡¯er, who was in his arms, was wondering about what happened then, Jin Xiangdong naturally would want to help her recreate that scene. He put his hands over her breasts. Out of instinct, Lu Jia¡¯er shied away. ¡°You...¡± ¡°Scene reconstruction.¡± Jin Xiangdong used the two words. He was being naughty with his hands but sounded so serious. The flush on Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s cheeks had not faded away before it grew even rosier. She tried to push away his hands. Little did she expect that Jin Xiangdong put more force in his hands? Lu Jia¡¯er felt as if he was scratching her heart. She trembled again. ¡°Such a sensitive bunny!¡± Jin Xiangdong put on a grin that carried sexual intentions. Lu Jia¡¯er refused with a blushed cheek, ¡°There is no such saying!¡± ¡°I have created one for you!¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s lips curled up. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled a shy smile. ¡°There is this saying though, a cultured ruffian is horrible!¡± With that said, she pushed his hands away. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s smile grew even deeper at this. He tried to put his big hands on her again but Lu Jia¡¯er reacted in time and grabbed his waist so that he could not have his way. Jin Xiangdong had to give up. He pulled his hand away. At the same time, he fondled around her waist while saying, ¡°I am not a ruffian! This is boudoir pleasure!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er felt even shyer. But she did not have time to respond to Jin Xiangdong¡¯s words because Ake ruined the moment. ¡°Boudoir pleasure!¡± Hearing the voice, Lu Jia¡¯er, who was still leaning in Jin Xiangdong¡¯s arms, sat up straight at once and tidied up her clothes. Ake hade to them. AI and humans were still different. If it were a human being walking in on this situation, he or she would have stayed away, and not havee over to be the third wheel like Ake. ¡°Is lunch ready?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked Ake. ¡°Yes!¡± Ake answered. Jin Xiangdong was holding Lu Jia¡¯er in his arms. He turned over to her and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± The flush on Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s cheeks had yet to fade away. Ake asked, ¡°Professor Lu, what is the matter? Do you have a fever?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er felt a bit embarrassed. She hurried to exin, ¡°No!¡± Ake blinked in confusion and looked at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°You do not have a fever but your face is rosy. You were kissing, weren¡¯t you?¡± Ake observed. Jin Xiangdong grinned and corrected Ake. ¡°We were enjoying the bliss of being a couple. You can say it is boudoir pleasure!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was even more embarrassed. She reached out and pinched his arm which made Jin Xiangdong frown a bit. What he said made Ake more interested. Thetter recited what he learned from Baidu Baike, ¡°Boudoir refers to the residential space that belongs only to girls. The traditional boudoir is a special space in the home for families with daughters. But with the growing number of single white-cor women in cities today, boudoirs are no longer limited to one room. In more instances, boudoirs actually refers to aplete residence. Diverse and colorful boudoirs can vary in form, but there are always two solid basic requirements to be considered in interior design, one is to protect privacy and to make the residence highly confidential, and the other is to consider sensibility and adopt fancy decoration. So, the boudoir pleasure refers to the fun in the boudoir. But the modern meaning of boudoir pleasure is the fun shared between a couple on their wedding night.¡± Chapter 152 - Awakening of Consciousness (9)

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Jin Xiangdong¡¯s lips circled up. ¡°You¡¯ve done a good job exining. However, boudoir pleasures are private. Next time you see us like this, remember to excuse yourself!¡± Ake nodded. ¡°Duly noted!¡± ¡°Otherwise, Professor Lu will blush from shyness.¡± Jin Xiangdong joked. Ake nodded in a hurry. ¡°Understood. Next time, I will excuse myself!¡± Because of those words, Lu Jia¡¯er turned rosier and rosier. She gave Jin Xiangdong¡¯s arm another pinch. Though she did not put much strength into it, Jin Xiangdong acted in an exaggerated way. His handsome eyebrows were knitted together. Lu Jia¡¯er was puzzled. She grabbed his hand at once to check. ¡°I didn¡¯t pinch you too hard, did I?¡± Jin Xiangdongughed. Having realized that she was fooled, Lu Jia¡¯er thumped him. Ake blinked, wondering, ¡°Is this also a form of boudoir pleasures?¡± Jin Xiangdong grinned. ¡°Yes, it is.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not. This is a form of needing a spanking.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er corrected him. Ake looked at Lu Jia¡¯er and blinked again. ¡°Does master need a spanking?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er threw a look to Jin Xiangdong who was standing next to her and agreed. ¡°Yes.¡± Jin Xiangdong took her hand and exined to Ake. ¡°This is not needing a spanking. Beating shows affection and scolding shows love. That is what this is.¡± Ake cast a nce to Jin Xiangdong and then Lu Jia¡¯er, which was followed by a sigh. ¡°I shall go back to the study. I don¡¯t want to be the third wheel here!¡± With that said, Ake turned around and headed toward the study. Jin Xiangdong did not stop Ake. He took Lu Jia¡¯er to the dining room, holding her hand. The dishes Ake prepared catered to Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s taste. She could not help but think of Amy in her apartment. At home, she treated Amy like her own family. Therefore, she had a little advice for Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Don¡¯t you dine with Ake usually?¡± Jin Xiangdong gazed at Lu Jia¡¯er with a grin. ¡°But you may get shy!¡± ¡°What is there to be shy about when eating?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er wondered. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s grin grew wider. ¡°Since you are not shy, then take a seat on myp!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was startled. She blinked in surprise. ¡°What is it now?¡± ¡°Come on and sit on myp!¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled and repeated. Lu Jia¡¯er found this unbelievable, which was expressed with her eyes. Unconscious, her cheeks turned rosy again. She whispered, ¡°Were we this tacky before?¡± Looking at her blushed face, Jin Xiangdong¡¯s lips curled up. It was always a pleasure to amuse her thusly, in the old days or at the present day. He nodded. ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gave him a nce of suspicion. ¡°You are lying to me, aren¡¯t you?¡± ¡°When did I ever lie to you?¡± Jin Xiangdong protested, gazing at her. Clearly, this answer was wed. Lu Jia¡¯er retorted directly, ¡°When you tricked me into going to Liu Qiming for hypnosis!¡± But Jin Xiangdong denied that allegation. ¡°You signed the contract first and then I took you there.¡± Jin Xiangdong asserted so eloquently. Lu Jia¡¯er squinted. ¡°Did anyone ever tell you that you are a scoundrel?¡± Hearing this, Jin Xiangdong nodded without shame, ¡°Of course someone did.¡± ¡°So, I see that someone has a keen grasp on your nature, just like me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Jin Xiangdong put some food on Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s te and at the same time replied with a grin, ¡°You are the only one that used the word scoundrel on me. If so, I will take this as an intimate nickname you havee up for me, so to speak!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er cleared her throat and corrected herself. ¡°This is not a nickname, but a definition!¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled. ¡°I will only be a scoundrel to you!¡± he said, in his charming and deep voice. Nobody could remain sober at such sugared words. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s lips puckered in a smile. ¡°Did you use to say those fine-sounding words to me often?¡± She asked. Jin Xiangdong shook his head gently. ¡°In the old days, you are the one speaking all those sugared words to me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er felt struck. She remembered some sweet moments, only not with Jin Xiangdong, but with Ian. But the fact was the fact. Between Jin Xiangdong and her, she was the initiator. Her memory was reced. How did that happen? Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but go off into wild flights of thoughts. That sweet atmosphere disappeared instantly. ¡°Ace, after we have lunch, go with me to Liu Qiming!¡± Jin Xiangdong threw her a look. ¡°Do you still think that your memory is reced via hypnosis?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°By the looks of it, this is the mostly likely way, i.e. using hypnosis to twist memory.¡± Hypnosis is an ancient and mysterious technique in psychological recovery. Provided that the subject being hypnotized was willing, he or she would be induced into an altered state of mind or trance through visual, auditory and tactile stimtion. Different technologies could trigger a level of awareness different from the ordinary state of consciousness, leaving the subjects to show an increased response to suggestions. In this state, subconsciously, the subjects were suggested, and would provide corresponding reactions in their control, memory, and perception. During the process of hypnosis, the hypnotized subjects¡¯ independent judgment and voluntary action would bepromised or disrupted, and the senses and perception would be distorted or lost. Jin Xiangdong once had this conviction as well. But as of now, he could not tell her the truth while knowing. Eventually, he asked, keeping his countenance, ¡°Does Liu Qiming not have enough credibility in his hypnosis technique in this industry?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er misinterpreted this as Jin Xiangdong was misunderstanding her. She denied it. ¡°No! He studied under Professor Fang Yu, the most well-known master in hypnosis in the country. He excels in his technique. That day, I would be hypnotized by his varied methods even if I did not drink that questionable water you gave me that day!¡± Now that Lu Jia¡¯er had mentioned this incident, Jin Xiangdong said apologetically, ¡°I am sorry. I had no other option that day!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°The method was despicable. But indirectly, it implied that you care about me.¡± Jin Xiangdong had always been the receiver of affection. However, as Lu Jia¡¯er said so, he nodded readily, ¡°There are only two women that I care about in this world and you are one of them!¡± Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er threw a nce of doubt to Jin Xiangdong. ¡°One of them?¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded with a smile. ¡°Why not the one you care most about?¡± She asked. ¡°I have a sister!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°You have a sister?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er frowned. Her memory was reced but as she remembered her time with Ian, there was no such person as his sister. Judging by Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s looks, Jin Xiangdong seemed to have arrived at some conclusion. The majority of her memory was reced and a small part might have been deleted directly. For the moment, Lu Jia¡¯er could not remember anything. Jin Xiangdong changed the subject, ¡°Let¡¯s have lunch now. The food is getting cold!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Jin Xiangdong and then said, ¡°I remember that a professor in psychology once noted that: there are happy memories and those that are not. But no matter how bad that memory is, for many people, it is still as important as life itself!¡± Jin Xiangdong agreed to this point of view. ¡°Yes. Memory is there to witness our growth!¡± ¡°You are right!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er agreed. ¡°Therefore, I must find out the real reason that I am like this!¡± Jin Xiangdong gazed at her and his eyes spoke volumes. He had grown more interested in the team behind her. In fact, as far as artificial intelligence systems are concerned, they are based on so-called neuralworks to solve problems. In the past few years, AIs had learned to y Go, poker, and Mahjong. Those skills were acquired after countless rounds of training and mistake-making. But such skills could actually coexist. For example, if an AI learned to y Go, then it must erase knowledge about ying Mahjong or poker. Researchers at the time named it the ¡°catastrophic forgetting¡±. At that time, this problem was unsolvable. However, with the development of technological breakthroughs, AI had reached a new stage in the learning mode of intimating humans and animals. That being said, there was still a distance before AI could be as intelligent as human beings. But Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s model of memory was so wless, and human-like. If she could achieve another breakthrough herself andplete awakening of consciousness, then that would simply be the pinnacle of technology. ¡°It is strange that you are looking at me like this!¡± Noticing Jin Xiangdong¡¯s gaze on her, she said. Jin Xiangdong came back to her senses. ¡°I will be with you along the way!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er felt a spread of warmth in her heart. ¡°I already feel content to hear this from you!¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled. ¡°Dig in. It has been a long time since you¡¯ve visited. Cooking has been pointless for us for a long time. Ake is getting bored out of his mind!¡± Jia¡¯er looked at Jin Xiangdong¡¯s face. ¡°You haven¡¯t been cooking! You¡¯re not eating regrlytely, are you? No wonder I think you have lost some weight!¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled. ¡°I find my gown toorge, but I will not regret; It¡¯s worthwhile growingnguid for my coquette. That is the right way to put it.¡± Hearing this poem, Lu Jia¡¯er felt her heart ached. ¡°I am sorry that I have treated you like that!¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled. ¡°What we lose in hake we shall have in herring.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er knew that Jin Xiangdong excelled in ancient poetry but she found this saying confusing. ¡°What?¡± ¡°I mean, I have made unexpected gains!¡± Jin Xiangdong exined. ¡°Gains?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was puzzled. Jin Xiangdong grinned. ¡°I found a different side of you, a cold and detached beauty! You have a part of you that is a sexy, wild kitty!¡± Sexy, wild kitty! Lu Jia¡¯er felt a bit embarrassed. She argued, ¡°That is a legitimate defense!¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s grin grew wider. ¡°As a matter of fact, there is nothing wrong with being a sexy pussycat doll!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er flushed at those words. ¡°Are all man into stuff this hardcore?¡± Chapter 153 - Awakening of Consciousness (10)

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Hearing this, Jin Xiangdong fixed his gaze on Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°I don¡¯t know about other men. But, you are to my taste!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was struck. She found it hard to agree, or to disagree, so, she changed the subject. ¡°Alright, now can you tell me who you are?¡± The subject was shifted quickly but Jin Xiangdong¡¯s reaction was swift as well. ¡°A man!¡± He said those two words while full aware what Lu Jia¡¯er was referring to. Lu Jia¡¯er stared at him, discontented, ¡°That is not what I am talking about!¡± Jin Xiangdong put some food on her te and grinned. ¡°I am Ironman!¡± ¡°You are so boring!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er sighed. Jin Xiangdong smiled at her. ¡°Why don¡¯t you believe my words?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er retorted, ¡°Because I am not a three-year-old!¡± Jin Xiangdong went on with a smile. ¡°While you can interpret those words as child-lulling, there is some truth to it!¡± ¡°Ironman?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er repeated the word. ¡°Yes!¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded. Lu Jia¡¯er was baffled. ¡°Ironman is a character made up in the Marvelics. I do not believe there is such a thing in the real world. Do not leave my hanging. Tell me, what are you?¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s lips curled up as he proimed in a serious tone. ¡°I am not a human being.¡± Doubt rose in the depth of her eyes as Lu Jia¡¯er heard his answer. She stared at Jin Xiangdong and asked. ¡°What did you say?¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled. ¡°Are you scared?¡± While in shock, Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. ¡°No. It¡¯s just that I can¡¯t understand what you are trying to say. If you are not a human being, then what are you?¡± Jin Xiangdong gazed at her for a few seconds before he answered, ¡°It is not exactly urate to say I am not a human being!¡± ¡°A mutant?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er guessed. Jin Xiangdong shook his head. ¡°A clone, a man-made man?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had more guesses. Again, Jin Xiangdong shook his head no. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at him, and many ideas wereing into her mind. Before she knew it, her eyebrows were knitted together. Jin Xiangdong picked up the sign. He stopped her at once. ¡°Stop with the wild ideas. Let¡¯s eat lunch now!¡± But the next second, Lu Jia¡¯er blurted out, ¡°Are you... an AI?¡± Jin Xiangdong was taken aback. Lu Jia¡¯er kept staring at him. ¡°I am right, am I not?¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled. He did not deny it, nor acknowledge it. ¡°As far as the answer is concerned, I stand by what I said. I am waiting for you to decode my body!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er, of course, found Jin Xiangdong¡¯s answer unsatisfactory. ¡°It is not fun if you leave me hanging for too long!¡± ¡°But you are still curious.¡± Jin Xiangdong grinned. Speaking of curious, Lu Jia¡¯er remembered something. At the very beginning, when she started to pursue Jin Xiangdong, it was because she was curious about him. What caught her interest when they first met? They chatted and dined. It was an enjoyable lunchtime that was both happy and confusing. Ake came out to clear out the tableware and Lu Jia¡¯er offered to help. ¡°Professor Lu, do you know what I like you the most?¡± while cleaning the table, Ake asked. Lu Jia¡¯er asked with a smile, ¡°Ake, what do you like me the most?¡± ¡°The fact that you make master happy, from head to toe!¡± Ake replied. Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er sized Jin Xiangdong up and down. ¡°From head to toe?¡± Jin Xiangdong raised his eyebrows and added, ¡°Inside and out!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er chuckled. ¡°Honeyed words!¡± Jin Xiangdong replied, ¡°Words that speak to the truth!¡± Ake took a look at them. ¡°Are you ying string up puzzle?¡± Hearing this, Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯erughed with one ord. Lu Jia¡¯er helped Ake finishing cleaning the table. She had just gone back to the living room when her phone in her bag began to ring. Lu Jia¡¯er took out her cell phone and recognized the number on the screen. It was from Xu Lei. Lu Jia¡¯er picked it up. ¡°Deputy Xu!¡± ¡°Professor Lu, are you free this afternoon?¡± She heard Xu Lei¡¯s voice. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Jin Xiangdong before she answered. ¡°Yes, I am. Anything wrong?¡± ¡°I have a mission tonight. Can we change tonight¡¯s session to this afternoon?¡± Xu Lei asked. ¡°Sure!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied without demur. She looked at her watch and added. ¡°Meet at the center at 2:30!¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll see youter!¡± Xu Lei said. She hung up the cell phone and updated Jin Xiangdong. ¡°I need to leave for a moment. I have a psychological counselling session this afternoon.¡± ¡°What is the address? I¡¯ll drive you there!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Lu Jia¡¯er did not refuse. ¡°At XX Road!¡± ¡°It¡¯s not far from here. We will leave in half an hour!¡± With that said, Jin Xiangdong pulled Lu Jia¡¯er over into his arms. At this, Ake left for the study at once, in case he would interrupt his master and Professor Lu enjoying their boudoir pleasures. That being said, Ake did murmur something: man and woman in love were like two pieces of ma that would always stick together. At 2:30 in the afternoon, Jin Xiangdong had driven Lu Jia¡¯er to Han Yi¡¯s psychological counselling center. Lu Jia¡¯er had readied everything when Xu Lei pushed the door open and stepped in. Lu Jia¡¯er stood up to wee him. ¡°Deputy Xu!¡± Xu Lei smiled at Lu Jia¡¯er. The two took seats. Then, Xu Lei began, ¡°Professor Lu, I am sorry that I have interrupted your date with your boyfriend!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was surprised to hear this. Xu Lei continued to exin. ¡°I arrived a bit early. I was answering a call in my car and happened to see!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°He dropped me off.¡± Xu Lei looked at her and stately bluntly. ¡°But... he seems to be a different guy from the one I sawst time!¡± His observation made Lu Jia¡¯er feel a bit awkward. For the moment, she did not know how to exin this to Xu Lei. She forced a smile. ¡°He is always my boyfriend. The person you metst time is a friend of mine who is a boy!¡± Xu Lei¡¯s sharp eyes flickered. Last time after their session, Xu Lei ran into Ian picking her up. Back then, she introduced Ian as her boyfriend. Was he remembering it wrong? But that would be unlikely given that Xu Lei had a good memory. Besides, it was only a week ago. Judging by Xu Lei¡¯s looks, Lu Jia¡¯er knew that he had doubts. However, keeping on exining would be fooling him and she might lose his trust. She thought she just might as well change the subject to their counselling. ¡°Let us begin!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Xu Lei was not in the habit of prying into other¡¯s private matters. He did find it hard to understand. However, since Lu Jia¡¯er was avoiding the subject, it was not his ce to pursue. ¡°Sure!¡± Xu Lei nodded. Lu Jia¡¯er moved into her role at once. ¡°Deputy Xu, how are you feeling this week?¡± She asked. ¡°I am not in a good mood this week!¡± Xu Lei answered. ¡°Why is that?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er questioned. ¡°I don¡¯t know exactly. Maybe it is because the weather is too hot?¡± Xu Lei answered. Lu Jia¡¯er wrote it down on her notebook and added, ¡°How is your work?¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine!¡± Xu Lei replied. ¡°How many times did you drink this week?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Five times.¡± Xu Lei gave an honest reply. ¡°Five times, two times more thanst week.¡± Lu Jia¡¯erpared the data. Xu Lei nodded silently. Lu Jia¡¯er gazed at him. ¡°It is only natural to drink some beer to refresh yourself afterward when it is hot as long as you don¡¯t indulge in excessive drinking. Have you been drunk this week?¡± Xu Lei shifted his looks to the end table as if he was avoiding Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Yes.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked at this point, ¡°How many times?¡± Xu Lei¡¯s answer was, ¡°Three times!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er wrote this down as well. ¡°Compared withst week, your situation has made a change back to the original state. Did you really drink a bit more because it is hot?¡± Xu Lei¡¯s eyes flickered and his hand was rubbing his leg involuntarily. ¡°I was thinking of myrade-in-arms again.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at his face and then his hand. ¡°Is it because you saw someone picking me upst week?¡± Hearing this, Xu Lei was startled but he shook his head. ¡°No.¡± ¡°Well, even if it is, it¡¯s okay.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said in a gentle voice. At this point, Xu Lei lifted his eyes to her. ¡°Professor Lu, well... the cause of my psychological ailment is mainly the fact that I miss the army.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not probe further now that Xu Lei was avoiding the subject. She nodded. ¡°I understand! I want to hear more stories of you and yourrade-in-arms. Can you tell me?¡± ¡°Sure!¡± Xu Lei said. Then, Xu Lei began to tell the story of him and hisrade-in-arms. ¡°The first year that Brother He and I joined the Special Force, we were both going through such intensive training by our squadronmander. In our previous unit, we were top performers but to our squadronmander, we were nothing. We started from scratch. So, we cursed our squadronmander behind his back and while doing so, we kept our chin up. Once during an outdoor training, Brother He was bitten by a snake. He asked me to handle it. I asked where he was bitten and he pointed to his bottom. I said, you were so mean. Why did it just so happen to be your butt? He just said that it was a life-and-death matter!¡± ¡°What did you do eventually?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked with a smile. Xu Leiughed. ¡°What do you think I did? I had to suck out the venom even if it was on his butt!¡± When Xu Lei spoke of his life in the army, the looks in his eyes werepletely different. The vigor added a touch of special charm to him. Lu Jia¡¯er listened with all ears. Every now and then, she would ask a question with augh and Xu Lei talked himself out. This was the third session for Xu Lei. He realized that he loved chatting with Lu Jia¡¯er because she was a good listener. He felt she could read his mind, discovering what he was thinking of and recognize the desire buried deep in his heart. When he relieved himself of his thoughts, he could adjust better than before even when the effect was not produced immediately. Chapter 154 - Awakening of Consciousness (11)

Chapter 154: Awakening of Consciousness (11)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions But part of the reason that he was not in a good shape this week was her. He had heard that she had a boyfriend but that was just words. However, when he saw with his own eyes, he felt a bit distressed. He had a bit of a crush on Lu Jia¡¯er. That and the rpse of PTSD had caused some disturbance. Besides, whether it was the man he metst week or the man he saw just now in the parking lot, they were no ordinary people. Xu Lei had always been urate in evaluating people. He did not have a sense of inferiority. That being said, he could not help but feel frustrated. Over the years, he had been yearning for love. He wanted, more than anyone else, that there would be a caring girl with him. But at the same time, he worried that he could not make her happy. He had always had the conviction that the gunshot wound did not affect him because he had always been strong like iron, like steel. However, it was not the fact. It was as if some corrosive chemical had entered his mind and body and he was getting rusty. By the time he realized it, he had been covered in wounds. He had thought that nobody could clean the rust off him until he met Lu Jia¡¯er. The first time they met, she had left a deep impression on him. As a resolute and steadfast soldier, he could notpare her to the sun or the moon like a poet. But to him, she was a capable rust remover. He liked her voice, her smile. He could not go so far as to call it love but the woman in front of him was sure special enough that he would share his past stories with her with no reserve. Hearing out Xu Lei telling his experience as a soldier in the Special Forces, Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°I have a deeper understanding of the army after I heard your stories about your time in the service. Life in the army is harder than we pictured. But the friendship you forged with your fellow soldiers are touching. I now understand whatrade-in-arms is and what brothers are!¡± ¡°Actually,pared with the real experience, just understanding it is still not living it!¡± Xu Lei answered. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded to his words. ¡°Yes. Only the ones that had those experience can understand what the meaning of unforgettable is.¡± ¡°Indeed, they are unforgettable!¡± Xu Lei eximed. ¡°If they are unforgettable, then don¡¯t forget. Remember them to the end of your lives!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Xu Lei smiled. ¡°But remembering it has caused some problems for me!¡± ¡°Having problems is not terrible. What is bad is not to face the problems! Deputy Xu, you are a dauntless, unyielding man. So, no problem is unsolvable for you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er encouraged him. Xu Lei felt a bit touched. ¡°Thank you, Professor Lu, for listening to those boring stories!¡± He said, looking at her. Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. ¡°No, they are not boring at all. On the contrary, I found those experiences fascinating. Every person is so vivid and alive. You have shown me what youth, passion is and what steel-willed men are alike.¡± ¡°Professor Lu, what do you used to think of soldiers? Do you admire them?¡± Xu Lei asked. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°Truth be told, like many girls, I do have admiration for the men of iron in the military.¡± ¡°Unfortunately, many girls like soldiers just because of the uniform. It is entirely another matter if they were to date and marry a soldier!¡± Xu Leimented. ¡°There is a gap between admiration and reality. That being said, it must not be a bad thing to be admired by someone. Deputy Xu, there must be a fair share of girls that adore you at the criminal police unit. Will you feel repulsed by that?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked a question. ¡°Not really. But sometimes I do find it troublesome!¡± Xu Lei smiled. ¡°It sounded like you always want the better end of the deal!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er joked. Xu Lei burst intoughter. ¡°Professor Lu, chatting with you like this makes me happy, and more rxed!¡± ¡°I am honored.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. Xu Lei looked at her. ¡°Then, let us call it a day. I will not hog you on your weekend date time, Professor Lu!¡± Xu Lei¡¯s answer clearly revealed some underlying meaning. Lu Jia¡¯er gave a natural response. ¡°Deputy Xu, as a matter of fact, I encourage you to hang out with some friends during the weekend! Females would be better, if possible!¡± ¡°Females would be better! Then can I ask you out?¡± Xu Lei asked, half joking. He expected a refusal from Lu Jia¡¯er. Surprisingly, she epted. ¡°Sure!¡± Xu Lei was startled. ¡°Really? What if your boyfriend gets jealous?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°He will not be jealous. Next weekend, if you are free, we can go somewhere together!¡± Though he understood that Lu Jia¡¯er made an appointment with him for treatment, Xu Lei nodded with a smile. ¡°That would be nice!¡± The session hade to an end. Xu Lei stood up and when he was about to leave, he suddenly stopped. ¡°Oh, I almost forgot!¡± Then, he took out an envelope from his pocket and handed it to Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at it. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°A letter of apology and thank-you from Yu Fang!¡± Xu Lei said. ¡°Yu Fang, the bigger sister of those twins.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er remembered. Xu Lei continued, ¡°She wanted toe and apologize and thank you in person. However, since her younger sister met you in private, Yu Fang was afraid that you would refuse to see her. Besides, she was ashamed to meet you. So, she asked me to give this to you!¡± ¡°How is she doingtely?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er took over the letter and asked. ¡°She has dropped out of school. She mentioned that she nned to take up some work and make money so she could hire the best psychologist to treat her sister.¡± Xu Lei said. Lu Jia¡¯er sighed. ¡°She is a good sister!¡± Xu Lei nodded in agreement. ¡°She also said that she was going to teach herself psychology and wanted to be someone like you, Professor Lu!¡± Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Xu Lei for a moment and then replied, ¡°Actually, she has that potential!¡± Xu Lei had the same idea. ¡°She engineered single-handed the swap of their identity. She is clever and calm in face of emergencies. Since she has to run away from her foster father¡¯s beating, she is a good runner with good endurance. She would make a good soldier!¡± ¡°If so, Deputy Xu, why don¡¯t you introduce her to the service?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°I did have that idea. I am trying to convince her!¡± Xu Lei replied. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°Yu Fang may be sensitive but at the same time, she has strong psychological endurance! It may seem to be two contradictory points. However, it is in ordance with her mental profile. She was raped by her foster father but was afraid to disclose such information. For one thing, she was scared. For another, she thought that if their forester father had her, he would not target her young sister, Yu Fei. It was unfortunate that this was Yu Fang¡¯s wishful thinking. Of course, she would be strong when ites to anything that affects her sister. As a matter of fact, she had harbored the idea of murdering their foster father for a long time. It¡¯s just that Yu Fei¡¯s secondary personality swooped in first.¡± ¡°Professor Lu, you are right!¡± Xu Lei agreed. ¡°I do hope that, Deputy Xu, you can convince her and lead her down the right path.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°I will try my best!¡± Xu Lei said. ¡°But, Professor Lu, when you were sitting in on this case, there is something that I did not understand.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°When you said that Yu Fei was actually Yu Fang, Yu Fang became quite agitated, dangerous. Why did you go to her at that time?¡± Xu Lei asked. Lu Jia¡¯er thought back. In the normal sense, she should not have gone closer to Yu Fang at that time. Back then, Lu Jia¡¯er remembered... she seemed to have heard something. What did she hear? Lu Jia¡¯er could not remember. ¡°I was just trying to make the final confirmation that she was Yu Fang!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had toe up with the exnation. ¡°Were you really just making sure?¡± Xu Lei asked. Lu Jia¡¯er looked up at him. She chose her words with prudence. ¡°Deputy Xu, are you having second opinion about my intention at that time?¡± Xu Lei sensed that he had said the wrong thing. He hurried to deny it. ¡°No!¡± ¡°Deputy Xu, you cane straight to the point!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Xu Lei was forthright in character. He no longer withheld the information now that Lu Jia¡¯er had said so. ¡°I reviewed the video tape. I have a doubt. How did it ur to you to know that Yu Fei was ying Yu Fang?¡± ¡°Of course through professional psychological profiling!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°No. I think there is something more to it!¡± Xu Lei insisted. ¡°Something more. What do you mean?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied with a question. ¡°I feel like you can read their minds!¡± Xu Lei did not beat about the bush. Lu Jia¡¯er could not help butugh. ¡°Experts in psychology can read minds!¡± ¡°No. I mean that you can hear the inside voice of others.¡± Xu Lei tried another way. ¡°What?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er sounded surprised. ¡°Of course, this was just my spection then! When I started psychological counseling sessions here and to chat with you, I denied the idea! The only thing I can say is that you excel at your work!¡± Xu Lei said. ¡°Thank you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said with a faint smile. But Xu Lei¡¯s words did give Lu Jia¡¯er something to contemte on her way back. She realized that there was some inconsistency in her memory. For example, she looked back on her encounter with Jin Xiangdong for the first time at the parking lot in B University. She fell in love with him at first sight and she pursued him. It seemed right. However, there is something missing. What was missing exactly? Mind reading? What a pack of nonsense. Everything had toe back to this inconsistency in her memory: her memory was reced! Her memory was reced! She thought of another possibility, if her memory was not disturbed by hypnosis. Chapter 155 - Awakening of Consciousness (12)

Chapter 155: Awakening of Consciousness (12)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions But the other possibility was a p to the face. How could it be? How could she be... an AI! Lu Jia¡¯er went back to her bedroom after greeting Amy upon returning to her apartment. She locked her bedroom door and stepped in front of the full-length mirror mounted on her closet. Slowly, she took off all her clothes. She examined herself in the mirror. She had a nice hour-ss figure with smooth, fair skin. Starting from her neck and shoulders, she reached out and stroked every single inch of her skin, attempting to locate that so-called switch found on AI. However, Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s search yielded nothing. Next, much like what the female characters would do in the movies, she pinched the skin around the waist with quite a bit of strength. But, instead of lifting up any skin, the pain made her frown. Lu Jia¡¯er stared into the mirror again. She was not convinced that she was an AI because she could find all the characteristics of an average female on her. A momentter, she changed into a bathrobe and went to take a shower. Afterwards, she picked a beige dress to put on and grabbed her bag. Seeing this, Amy asked, ¡°Professor Lu, are you not having dinner at home, either?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had not seen Su Han yet. ¡°Is Su Han out?¡± she asked. ¡°Yes. She is out on a date and mentioned that she would not being back for dinner.¡± Amy answered. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Tell Su Han that I am noting back home tonight.¡± Amy was surprised. ¡°Professor Lu, are you going on a business trip?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not want to bother Amy with a long exnation. ¡°No. Stay at home and be good. Goodbye.¡± Amy sent Lu Jia¡¯er to the door. ¡°Be careful.¡± Once again, Lu Jia¡¯er was on her way to Jin Xiangdong¡¯s vi. Jin Xiangdong was not at home. In the afternoon, after he sent Lu Jia¡¯er to Professor Han Yi¡¯s psychology research center, he had some business to take care of. Ake cooked a bowl of noodles for Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er finished the noodles and noticed the game of Go on the end table. She asked Ake to y a few rounds with her. While they were ying, Lu Jia¡¯er queried, ¡°Ake, has your master talked about me more often recently?¡± ¡°Of course he has!¡± Ake nodded. ¡°What did he say about me?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. She was curious. ¡°Originally I believed that the rtionship had ended. He had been drinking frequently. Sometimes, Jason woulde here to keep himpany but I am not allowed to listen to their conversations!¡± Ake replied. ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t they let you listen?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er continued to probe. ¡°I don¡¯t know. Probably it¡¯s because I cannot drink with my master.¡± Ake guessed. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled while thinking: right, AI could not drink. Whereas in her case, she could eat, drink and there was no difference between her and a normal human being. As such, her assumption would appear to be ridiculous. Ake continued, ¡°It is fortunate that you didn¡¯t break up with my master!¡± ¡°Why is that?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er wondered, smiling. ¡°Because of you, my master¡¯s life is vivid and interesting.¡± Ake imed. Lu Jia¡¯er continued to probe further into this matter. ¡°Ake, have you ever heard your master mention anything about memory recement?¡± Ake blinked in confusion. ¡°Memory recement?¡± ¡°Yes. Has he mentioned it?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded and asked a follow-up question. Ake shook his head. ¡°No, he hasn¡¯t!¡± It appeared that Jin Xiangdong had kept her matter quite confidential. Few people would know. But this was exactly where Lu Jia¡¯er felt most puzzled, it was as if Jin Xiangdong was withholding the information on purpose! Lu Jia¡¯er gazed at Ake for a few seconds before she started again, ¡°Ake, do you know if your master has any special abilities?¡± ¡°Special abilities?¡± Ake blinked, wondering. ¡°When he is wounded, he bleeds little and his wounds can heal quickly!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er exined. Ake asked upon hearing this, ¡°Have you witnessed it?¡± ¡°A few times!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gave a frank reply. ¡°What did the master tell you?¡± Ake kept the questions going. ¡°He said that he is Ironman!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. Ake burst intoughter when hearing this answer. ¡°Ha ha ha, Ironman!¡± ¡°Ake, what did your master tell you?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er pursued. ¡°If my master¡¯s final exnation is that he is Ironman, then he is Ironman!¡± Ake smiled. Clearly, Lu Jia¡¯er found this answer unsatisfactory. ¡°Ake, you are not an honest friend!¡± When Ake was about to answer, he heard the door open. ¡°Master is back!¡± With that said, Ake went to greet Jin Xiangdong in delight. Jin Xiangdong went to the living room and saw Lu Jia¡¯er and the Go board on the end table. ¡°You are ying Go?¡± The corners of his mouth raised up. ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°Did you win?¡± While asking, Jin Xiangdong walked over and sat down next to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Ake won twice.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Jin Xiangdong took a look at the board. Having heard this answer, he tried to seek approval from her. ¡°Do you want me to stage aeback for you?¡± ¡°Sure!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. Following that, Jin Xiangdong took over Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s ce and yed against Ake while she observed as an on-looker. Now, she had gained a sense of what it was like when experts were ying. Jin Xiangdong was evidently a much better yer than Lu Jia¡¯er. That being said, he still lost to Ake, a powerfulpetitor. When Ake won, he said to Jin Xiangdong with manners and politeness, ¡°Thank you!¡± Jin Xiangdong turned over to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Sorry that I cannot deliver on my promise. Theeback was not sessful!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er chuckled. ¡°Ake is the one teaching you how to y. It is only normal that you would lose to Ake!¡± ¡°Master, you have progressed by leaps and bounds. You must be at least about 6 dan grading rank if we are using the standard dan grading.¡± Ake concluded. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°An aplished disciple owes his aplishment to his great teacher!¡± ¡°You tter me!¡± Ake was quite humble. ¡°Now that master is back, I will not intrude!¡± Ake went into the study. Lu Jia¡¯er turned to Jin Xiangdong who was next to her and said, ¡°Ake treats your words as imperial edict.¡± Jin Xiangdong grinned. ¡°Doesn¡¯t Amy listen to you?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er chuckled. ¡°Yes, she does.¡± Jin Xiangdong added, ¡°They are AI. Of course they will obey orders.¡± ¡°They are obeying orders with no strings attached because they do not possess self-awareness.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shared her view. ¡°Say one day AI have self-awareness, what will happen? Hearing this, Jin Xiangdong stared at her for a few seconds before he replied, ¡°You are worried about the future of AI?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked back at him, wondering if she should share her doubts with him. How would he react when he heard? Eventually, she did not say that, and instead she said, ¡°Ace, tonight... I want to stay here!¡± With that said, she could not help but blush. Jin Xiangdong was surprised, ¡°You want to stay for the night?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Yes!¡± For that moment, Jin Xiangdong was not sure what Lu Jia¡¯er was thinking. So, he proposed, ¡°Then I will have Ake prepare the guest room for you.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er lowered her head, mumbling, ¡°Are you really expecting me to sleep in the guest room?¡± Though her voice was low, Jin Xiangdong heard it anyway. An idea came to his mind. He put on a meaningful grin, ¡°If you don¡¯t like the guest room, I will give you my master bedroom.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked up at once. Noticing that Jin Xiangdong was snickering, she hit him gently. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s grin grew wider. He whispered to her ears, ¡°Or, does this mean that you want to decipher my body?¡± It sure was unique to call sleeping together as deciphering his body. While her intention was not spelled out in so many direct words, Lu Jia¡¯er felt her cheeks burning up at once. As a matter of fact, the point ofing here tonight was to sleep with him and at the same time, seek proof for something. Hence, while she flushed to the ears, Lu Jia¡¯er no longer tried to gloss over her intentions. ¡°Yes, I want to decipher your body.¡± Jin Xiangdong was filled with both happiness and worry to find Lu Jia¡¯er being so frank. He could not help but feel a surge of urge in his heart when looking at her flushed cheeks. He stroke her face and asked, ¡°Are you being serious?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er really had the conviction that Jin Xiangdong was so funnily annoying. Though she made the decision based on a spur of the moment, Lu Jia¡¯er was a person that would walk the talk. ¡°A word spoken is an arrow let fly!¡± Hearing this, Jin Xiangdong fixed his gaze on her for a few seconds. Then, he picked her up. He carried her in his arms, left the living room and went to the staircase. He stepped on, one step at a time. Lu Jia¡¯er put her arms around his neck, her face blushed and her heart pounding. At the same time, she was looking forward to what would happen next. ording to her current memory, she never was so intimate with Jin Xiangdong at this level. Of course, she was not sure given that her memory was notplete. He carried her and they made their way to his bedroom. It was spacious with a harmonious color mix. The decoration was simple. Jin Xiangdong did not put her on the bed. Rather, he carried her into the bathroom. Lu Jia¡¯er was the one that proposed to stay for the night. That being said, she was still nervous. ¡°I... I have already showered!¡± Hearing this, Jin Xiangdong raised her chin up using his fingers and said in a deep voice, ¡°I see that this was premeditated.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er bit her red lips but did not deny it. ¡°Yes.¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s smile grew wider. She was so honest. Lu Jia¡¯er felt a bit awkward. She was not that horny. It was just... that she wanted to seek proof, to see if she really was a real woman. Chapter 156 - Awakening of Consciousness (13)

Chapter 156: Awakening of Consciousness (13)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xiangdong did not rush into kissing Lu Jia¡¯er. He reached out and stroke her face gently. ¡°Jia¡¯er, have you remembered something?¡± ¡°Why do you ask that?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er sounded surprised. Jin Xiangdong smiled, his hand gliding across her face. ¡°You are acting odd tonight!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er kept her eyes on him. She had to admit that he was observant. But her answer was a question. ¡°Is it odd to want to sleep with you as your girlfriend?¡± The corners of Jin Xiangdong¡¯s mouth raised up. ¡°No, it is not.¡± ¡°There you go, I just want to make love to you. That is it.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er imed. ¡°Or, are you saying that it bothers you that my memory is notplete?¡± Jin Xiangdong denied it at once, ¡°No, it does not bother me at all.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er raised her head up and looked into his eyes. ¡°No, it does not bother me.¡± Jin Xiangdong gave a determined answer. Lu Jia¡¯er gazed at him. Eye contact was built. Several secondster, Jin Xiangdong lowered his head. When his lips were about to be pressed on Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s red lips, she suddenly pulled away. His lipsnded on her cheek, which came as a surprise to Jin Xiangdong. The next second, Lu Jia¡¯er pushed Jin Xiangdong away. She jumped down from the wash basin, trying to escape. However, Jin Xiangdong grabbed her wrist. He pulled her back and stared into her eyes. ¡°What is going on?¡± Jin Xiangdong was so close to her. She looked at him. From the moment that the idea came to her mind till now, that idea had taken root and sprouted quickly. In a few hours, the seed of that idea had grown into a towering tree. ¡°Nothing is going on. I just want to be with you.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er finished her sentence and reached out to unbutton his shirt. Just like how she did it in the hotel at Phi Phi Inds, she was clumsy. Jin Xiangdong did not stop her and just watched as she unbuttoned his shirt bit by bit. After only a moment, Jin Xiangdong¡¯s sexy and firm chest was revealed to Lu Jia¡¯er. She reached out her hand to stroke his chest. It was as if her fingers carried electrical charges, every piece of skin she touched, there would be invisible sparks generated. Jin Xiangdong could not stand the seduction. That being said, there must be a reason for her being so abnormal. Lu Jia¡¯er raised her head slowly and looked at Jin Xiangdong. ¡°I think I understand now!¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at her. Pushing down the surging desire in his heart, he asked in a low voice, ¡°What do you understand?¡± ¡°You know!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Jin Xiangdong had already had an idea but he asked anyway, ¡°What do I know?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er held his face, moved in closer and uttered her words in a low voice, ¡°You know that I am an AI!¡± The looks in Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes shifted. ¡°Who told you that?¡± ¡°Your expression, your looks and your reaction told me.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Jin Xiangdong knew that Lu Jia¡¯er was an expert in this regard, so those subtle signs could not escape her. Still, he was seeking confirmation. ¡°Has anyone told you something? Or, are you remembering something?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not give him a direct answer. Instead, she moved her hand slowly from his face to his chest and poked his chest gently. ¡°Your heart is hesitating.¡± Jin Xiangdong grabbed her wrist, ¡°I am not hesitating.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head with a smile, ¡°Yes, you are.¡± Jin Xiangdong dragged her hand to his chest. ¡°I never hesitate when ites to you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked into his eyes. ¡°Ace, just tell me this, the truth. Am I an AI?¡± As he had expected, Lu Jia¡¯er had arrived at this conclusion. But this was not entirely surprising. After all, she was clever and the awakening of consciousness was just beginning. Jin Xiangdong had mixed feelings about the awakening of consciousness. He looked forward to it and at the same time, was concerned. Being involved in the research and development of AI, he could ept the growth of AI and had even bigger visions. He anticipated that Lu Jia¡¯er could develop a human¡¯s self-awareness, which would make her no different from a human being. On the other hand, he was worried. What would she have to deal with once she had self-awareness? There were simrities between them but differences as well. They fell in love with each other at first sight, as if fate had dictated in an unseen way. Jin Xiangdong did not answer her at once. Hence, Lu Jia¡¯er pressed him, ¡°Tell me. Am I an AI?¡± This time, Jin Xiangdong did not think. He was determined and his tone was as serious as it could get. ¡°Jia¡¯er, so what if you are an AI? I still like you. I still love you!¡± Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er felt someone had thrown a powerful TNT into her mind and it was set off, with a boom. She stood there in a trace for a few seconds before she came back to her senses. Gazing at Jin Xiangdong, her eyes were saying that she could not believe this. ¡°Am I... really an AI?¡± Jin Xiangdong was fully aware that this was quite a shock to her. Hence, in the morning, he chose not to mention it. In one afternoon, she had grown suspicious. If he kept on lying to her, when the truth came out one day, a crack would appear in their rtionship. Besides, sometimes, knowing the truth was not entirely a bad thing. Maybe, an unexpected turn of events woulde about. ¡°Jia¡¯er, I want to say this again. I don¡¯t care if you are an AI or not. I still like you. I still love you!¡± With that said, Jin Xiangdong pressed his lips on hers. But his kiss was not responded to by Lu Jia¡¯er. She struggled to push him away. Jin Xiangdong kept a firm grip on her waist. ¡°Er Er!¡± ¡°This... is uneptable. Let me go. I need to cool down!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er kept on pushing him. ¡°I know that you cannot ept this for a moment. But actually, I am no different from you. We are both special!¡± Jin Xiangdong imed. Lu Jia¡¯er turned a deaf ear to his words as she kept on struggling. ¡°But I don¡¯t want to be special. I don¡¯t!¡± Jin Xiangdong was still holding her tightly. ¡°Same as you, I don¡¯t want to be special. However, since we already are, then we have to ept it!¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s words were so reasonable that they had noforting value for Lu Jia¡¯er at the moment. ¡°This is difficult to take. How can I be AI? I am a human being! I can eat, I can sleep and I can work. I am a human being!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er retorted. ¡°Jia¡¯er, calm down, please.¡± Jin Xiangdong tried to talk some sense into her. ¡°I am a human being. I am a woman. I have everything a normal woman has. I have periods. How can I be AI? How?¡± Still, Lu Jia¡¯er was agitated. Jin Xiangdong had never seen Lu Jia¡¯er losing her usual form like this. He hugged her tightly. ¡°Jia¡¯er, calm down. There, there!¡± All of a sudden, Lu Jia¡¯er raised her head and said to him. ¡°I can do this!¡± Now, he understood that she proposed to stay for the night and decipher his body was to prove that she was not an AI. ¡°Jia¡¯er!¡± Jin Xiangdong was about to talk her out of it when Lu Jia¡¯er put her lips on his, silencing him. Lu Jia¡¯er turned the tables around. Not only had she started kissing Jin Xiangdong, she kept her hands busy. She took off his shirt and tried to undo his pants. Jin Xiangdong did not stop here. But since she was all thumbs, and he could no longer keep a clear mind, he took over the action again. In only a short moment, the bathroom floor was covered with their clothes. The atmosphere became sexual. He had seen her in a bikini. But this was the first time he had ever seen her without any covering. Just like she said, she had everything that a woman would. Actually, she was in better shape than many. Her porcin skin was delicate and she had a nice figure. There was nothing special about her. There was no so-called switch. Maybe, she was... No matter what she was, or if someday, someone was going tosh out at him for being hical to fall in love with an AI, he would not mind. All he cared about was that he liked this woman in front of him. Yes, to him, she was a woman! Not an AI! This idea prompted him to further his rtionship with her, further and deeper. Lu Jia¡¯er could not stop his advances. When he was inside her, the feeling she had was unforgettable. Jin Xiangdong noticed something. He carried her out of the bathroom. The romance continued and so did the exploration. The night outside was charming and the people inside were romantic. In the morning, Lu Jia¡¯er woke up in Jin Xiangdong¡¯s arms. His hug was warm andforting. She felt she could drown in his embrace for the rest of her life. Everything that happenedst night was still vivid in her mind. But for the moment, she put the girly thoughts aside. She was filled with too much confusion and too many questions. She could feel everything that a woman could. But why was she an AI? Was she transformed? Or, was this her set-up from the beginning? ¡°Are you awake?¡± Jin Xiangdong woke up next to her. She opened her eyes but said nothing. He put his arms round her and whispered to her in a deep voice. Lu Jia¡¯er looked up. She took in the deep affection in his eyes all in. The first words she said were not affectionate, though. ¡°Ace, what am I?¡± ¡°You are my woman!¡± Jin Xiangdong hugged her tightly and kissed her on her fair shoulders. It was wonderful and beautiful to be intimate with him. Hearing his words, she felt a warmth start in her heart spread across her body. She curled up in his embrace. But her action made Jin Xiangdong groan. Lu Jia¡¯er looked up. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°You tell me.¡± Jin Xiangdong leaned toward her and his deep voice sounded particrly intoxicating. Chapter 157 - Awakening of Consciousness (14)

Chapter 157: Awakening of Consciousness (14)

Lu Jia¡¯er understood what he was indicating. Images ofst night sprang to her mind. Her cheeks blushed. Last night, she had seen another side of Jin Xiangdong. At first, he was gentle and tender, but it eventually shifted into burning passion. He had let go of his cold demeanor. He became a ball of enthusiastic mes that enveloped her, burning and boiling. Lu Jia¡¯er felt as if she was in a furnace. Last night was unforgettable for Lu Jia¡¯er. The look in his eyes, in particr, were still lingering in her mind. In that pair of eyes was tenderness and affection that could drown her, as well as desire and passion that could consume her. She could not help but sink into it and fall with him. Lu Jia¡¯er wiggled her body slightly. But Jin Xiangdong held her close, instead of letting her escape. Now they were even closer to each other. Someone¡¯s intention was clear. Uncontrobly, Lu Jia¡¯er blushed as she tried to push him away. Seeing this, Jin Xiangdong kissed her blushing ears and hugged her in closer. ¡°s, the wedding night is too short and the day is already well underway. From now on early the King will not rise. Finally, I see what that poem means!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er felt as if Jin Xiangdong was rubbing her into his body. He just hugged her and did not take further actions. But clearly, his breathing was heavier. Lu Jia¡¯er did not dare to move. Sheid there, quietly to feel his warmth, his breaths and his heartbeats. That burning desire, though, did not cool down just because she was quiet. The smell of lust filled the air. Lu Jia¡¯er opened her mouth to break the silence that filled the bedroom. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you were Ironman? Where is the reactor in your chest?¡± With that said, she touched his sexy chest. Hearing this, Jin Xiangdong grabbed her hand and whispered to her with a smile. ¡°I hid it!¡± ¡°Liar!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not buy it. Jin Xiangdong smiled even wider. ¡°You don¡¯t believe me?¡± ¡°No, I don¡¯t!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er insisted. Jin Xiangdong went on, ¡°I received a cardiac surgery!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was startled. Her eyes expressed her surprise. Once again, she gave a closer look to Jin Xiangdong¡¯s chest. ¡°You had cardiac surgery?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°Is it congenital heart disease?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er added. ¡°Yes.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°Why wasn¡¯t there any news about this?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was curious. ¡°Since I was born, my parents have been quite protective of me!¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. Lu Jia¡¯er reached out and caressed Jin Xiangdong¡¯s chest on the skin. ¡°I don¡¯t see any scars. Why is that?¡± ¡°My body became special due to that surgery!¡± Jin Xiangdong told her. Lu Jia¡¯er looked up at him. ¡°Special? The ability to recover in your body bes strong!¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Jin Xiangdong admitted. ¡°You became a mutant?¡± Those words escaped her lips. ¡°Yes, and no.¡± Jin Xiangdong gave an ambiguous answer. ¡°What do you mean?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er found those types of answers unpleasant. ¡°They have yet to arrive at a clear definition of me.¡± Jin Xiangdong exined. ¡°The trial team?¡± asked Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°So to speak,¡± Jin Xiangdong answered. Lu Jia¡¯er kept silent for a moment to hear this. ¡°At least, you are still a human being, mutant or not!¡± Jin Xiangdong knew very well why Lu Jia¡¯er was saying this. ¡°You are not different from a human being,¡± he said instantly. The topic was too serious. But Lu Jia¡¯er felt something hard so she changed the subject. ¡°Is it like this every morning?¡± She asked in a low voice. Jin Xiangdong knew what she was referring to and did not try to avoid the topic. ¡°Yes,¡± he said in a deep voice. ¡°What do you do with it?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er whispered her question. Jin Xiangdong did not reply. Rather, he rubbed her hair gently. Having received no answer from him, Lu Jia¡¯er poked the side of his waist. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s response was another stroke through her hair. They made eye contact. ¡°You still don¡¯t understand?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gave it some thoughts and realized what he implied. She flushed instantly and pinched his waist. Jin Xiangdong buried his face in her hair and giggled. ¡°From today on, my right hand will retire.¡± The glow in Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes dimmed down at once. ¡°Don¡¯t you mind?¡± ¡°Mind what?¡± Jin Xiangdong lowered his head and asked. ¡°That I am an AI!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°It¡¯s like I am a sex doll!¡± ¡°No, you are not a sex doll!¡± Jin Xiangdong denied that idea immediately. ¡°Maybe, I am a transformed human being?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had more guesses. ¡°I don¡¯t know. We are looking into it,¡± said Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Let¡¯s say that I am an AI, then the research team behind me knows about all of my actions with crystal rity!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was worried. ¡°Yes, that is about it!¡± Jin Xiangdong agreed. ¡°That is horrifying!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er found it hard to ept. Once again, Jin Xiangdong pulled Lu Jia¡¯er into his embrace. ¡°I will be with you!¡± Those words instilled warmth into her heart. She raised her head to look at him. Looking at the face so close to him, Jin Xiangdong no longer restrained himself. He kissed her on her red lips and his body grew heavier. Lu Jia¡¯er could not keep her breaths steady and she began to stutter, ¡°Don¡¯t you... have to... work today?¡± Jin Xiangdong, who just saw the time, whispered in a low and hoarse voice, ¡°It¡¯s only 6:30. We still have an hour!¡± An hour! Lu Jia¡¯er was surprised. ¡°Abstinence is a virtue!¡± ¡°I do not intend to glorify this virtue!¡± Was Jin Xiangdong¡¯s response. Lu Jia¡¯er could not retort his eloquent words. It was indeed a magical feeling to be loved by him like this. The feeling was so real. She was carried to the sky and into the ocean by him. Every part of her, from head to toe, was stirred up by him. She followed his rhythm closely. Was she really an AI? Really? Though Jin Xiangdong imed that he still had an hour before he had to go to work, the two were still in bed until 10:30. Lu Jia¡¯er was nestled on Jin Xiangdong¡¯s chest. She heaved a soft sigh. ¡°You are right. From now on, the king will not rise early.¡± Jin Xiangdong giggled. ¡°Are you calling yourself femme fatale?¡± Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er reached out to hit him. He grabbed her hand and kissed it. While they wanted to linger in this sort of intimacy, their stomachs were protesting. ¡°Are you hungry?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. ¡°Sort of.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. Jin Xiangdong crawled out of bed at once and then carried Lu Jia¡¯er to the bathroom for a shower. The dress Lu Jia¡¯er was wearing yesterday was still lying on the floor. Naturally, she could not wear it now. She ended up putting on Jin Xiangdong¡¯s clothes. She opened the closet. The first thing she saw was a row of shirts and she picked out a white one. She put it on and turned around, only to see Jin Xiangdong staring at her, leaning against the closet. That look was expressing one thing clearly: he wanted to make love to her again. Lu Jia¡¯er looked down, following his sight. She was wearing nothing under the shirt and her long, slim legs were exposed. Lu Jia¡¯er would think herself a failure if he had no sexual thoughts when she was dressed so sexily. That being said, if they had sex again, neither of them would be able to walk anymore. So, she changed the subject, ¡°If we don¡¯t go down now, Ake wille up here and knock on your door.¡± ¡°But it is not appropriate for you to go downstairs like this.¡± Jin Xiangdong raised his eyebrows. It was inappropriate, indeed. Lu Jia¡¯er proposed. ¡°Then go down there and dry my clothes!¡± ¡°Wait for me here!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. After they had lunch, Jin Xiangdong still did not intend to go to hispany. He and Lu Jia¡¯er nestled on the couch. He was not squandering away his time, though. He was dealing with some business on hisptop. As of now, Lu Jia¡¯er had changed into the clothes she had on yesterday. Ake washed a te of grapes and Lu Jia¡¯er offered to peel them. When she peeled one, instead of eating it herself, she handed it to Jin Xiangdong. Jin Xiangdong, who was looking at the screen, did not open his mouth. Lu Jia¡¯er thought he wouldn¡¯t want it so she put it back in her mouth. The next second, Jin Xiangdong leaned over, kissed her and took the grape out of her mouth. In addition to a long kiss, he took away her grape. When he finally freed her, she grumble in a joking manner, blushed, ¡°I thought you didn¡¯t want the grape.¡± ¡°When did I say that?¡± Jin Xiangdong denied it. Lu Jia¡¯er threw him a flirting re, ¡°You naughty man!¡± Jin Xiangdong grinned. ¡°Peel another one.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er listened and did as he said. Only this time, she did not feed him. She put the grape in her own mouth. Jin Xiangdong leaned over again. Lu Jia¡¯er put her hand between them. ¡°Again?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you like it?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked, grinning. Lu Jia¡¯er did like it. Who wouldn¡¯t like this sort of little flirting moment as a couple? Hence, he managed to move her hand that was in the way easily. Jin Xiangdong kissed her on the lips again. Ake, who was cleaning, witnessed every bit of this interesting little moment. Ake could not help but close his eyes. Fortunately, Ake was not a human being because this would tear a person¡¯s heart out! Chapter 158 - Awakening of Consciousness (15)

Chapter 158: Awakening of Consciousness (15)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions The next day, Lu Jia¡¯er went to have another chat with Ian. The two met in a tearoom at a high-ss clubhouse. A kettle of rose tea had been served on a tray. The petals unfolded in the boiling water in the ss kettle. A plume of steam billowed around the teacup and the faint fragrance from the roses reached their noses. ¡°Tell me, what am I?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er cut straight to the chase and posed the question to Ian directly. Instead of giving a frank answer to her questions, he was struggling. ¡°You stayed with him!¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not evade. ¡°As for how it happened, I believe you learned how quite clearly from the background program.¡± Ian looked awful when he heard this. Regardless, Lu Jia¡¯er repeated her question, ¡°What am I?¡± ¡°You already have the answer!¡± Ian replied. ¡°Am I really an AI?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stared at Ian. Ian nodded, with a heavy heart. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°What type?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er would not let go. ¡°The most advanced, most intelligent AI at this current stage!¡± Ian answered. ¡°Don¡¯t you think this answer is too ambiguous?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er kept her gaze on him. Ian argued, ¡°What do you think?¡± ¡°An AI transformed into a human being?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er let out her guess in a frank and honest manner. Ian¡¯s gaze was glued on her. Seeing that he had stopped talking again, Lu Jia¡¯er sneered, ¡°This is hrious. I have epted my identity as an AI and now you are casting a veil over it!¡± Ian looked at her. ¡°Can you... really ept it?¡± ¡°What¡¯s done is done. What can I do if I don¡¯t ept it?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er seemed to have adopted a casual attitude while the shock was stillying deep down in her mind. Ian appeared to be ashamed. ¡°I am sorry!¡± Hearing his apology, Lu Jia¡¯er remembered what Ian told her before. ¡°Ian, were we really a couple?¡± Ian was startled. Then, he nodded without denying it. ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°If we once were a couple, then I should have been a human being.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er followed this train of thought. Ian did not say yes or no. Lu Jia¡¯er loathed the way he dawdled so she went on, ¡°Or, are you saying that you are an AI as well?¡± Hearing this, Ian stood up and walked to the window. He gazed at the sparklingke outside and the pavilion across from it. Still he voiced no words. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at his straight and tall figure. Actually, she did find this figure familiar. ¡°Is it a difficult question to answer?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was still pursuing. Ian turned around slowly and said to Lu Jia¡¯er, ¡°I am d that you can ept this identity.¡± ¡°You are d?¡± Lu Jia¡¯erughed grimly. ¡°But I am not d.¡± ¡°I am sorry.¡± Ian apologized once more. ¡°I do not need your apology, Ian. Can¡¯t you just be candid?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er retorted. Ian said, after a moment of pause, ¡°Actually, often times ignorance is better than the truth!¡± ¡°I do not like to be left hanging like this!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied in a cold tone. The look in the depths of Ian¡¯s eyes indicated that he was struggling and feeling helpless. Lu Jia¡¯er took in all the changes in his expression. ¡°How long were we together?¡± ¡°We grew up together.¡± Ian imed. Lu Jia¡¯er was shocked to hear this. ¡°Why don¡¯t I remember this at all?¡± Ian looked at her. He was about to make some remarks when he suddenly froze. Noting the change of Ian¡¯s looks, Lu Jia¡¯er looked over as well. However, the next second she cked out and lost consciousness. A few minutester, Lu Jia¡¯er woke up. Ian was no longer in the tearoom. It was quiet. Lu Jia¡¯er picked up her cell phone and called Ian, which went unanswered. She dialed his number one more time. Still, he did not pick up. Lu Jia¡¯er grabbed her bag and rushed out from the tearoom, and went to find the supervisor of the clubhouse. ¡°Can I take a look at the surveince video?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er politely demanded. ¡°Ma¡¯am, what happened?¡± The supervisor asked. Lu Jia¡¯er could not exin the truth to the supervisor. She had toe up with an excuse. ¡°I have lost my belongings.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± The supervisor would not quit asking. With no other choice, Lu Jia¡¯er made up an excuse, ¡°I just want to look at the video of five minutes ago, the video of the doorway of that teahouse!¡± The supervisor looked at her. ¡°Generally, surveince videos are not avable to the public. But if you request, Ma¡¯am, follow me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er went to the monitor room with the supervisor. They got the video out and saw Ian walking out from the teahouse alone. ¡°Was this gentleman here with you?¡± The supervisor asked. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°Is he involved in the loss of your belongings?¡± Supervisor chose his words carefully. Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. ¡°No!¡± The supervisor looked at Lu Jia¡¯er, baffled. Lu Jia¡¯er told the staff, ¡°Please run that again for me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er checked it again. In the video, Ian left the tearoom quite calmly. Nothing seemed to be wrong. Lu Jia¡¯er rested her forehead on her hand, frowning. What did Ian see in that teahouse just now? Why had she fainted all of a sudden? Since she could not get in touch with Ian, Lu Jia¡¯er left the clubhouse. Getting in her car, Lu Jia¡¯er called Jin Xiangdong, ¡°Ace, I passed out just now!¡± Jin Xiangdong, who was in the office at BUA, was seized with worry. ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°It was a surprise. I don¡¯t know if it is my health or... if I was manipted!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er informed him. ¡°Where are you?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. ¡°The parking lot at XX Clubhouse!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°Are you with Ian?¡± Jin Xiangdong wondered. In the morning, when they were leaving the house, Lu Jia¡¯er mentioned that she was going to seek for answers from Ian again. ¡°He left before me. I cannot get in touch with him now!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stated. ¡°Why is that?¡± Jin Xiangdong kept on asking. ¡°I don¡¯t know. I was talking to him when all of sudden, his looks changed. Then, I passed out. A few minutester when I woke up, he was gone. He would not answer my calls!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Jin Xiangdong felt his eyebrows knitted together. ¡°Jia¡¯er, take a breath. Maybe, he has some business to tend to!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you find it weird?¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. The answer she heard from Jin Xiangdong was, ¡°Anything is possible!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gave it some thoughts. Jin Xiangdong was right. Given her identity, anything was possible. She felt dreadful. ¡°Ace, I am scared!¡± ¡°Text me the address. I will pick you up!¡± Jin Xiangdong said immediately. So, Lu Jia¡¯er texted Jin Xiangdong the address. Jin Xiangdong took a look and stood up, ready to go when Jason knocked on the door and came in. ¡°Are you leaving?¡± Jason asked, seeing Jin Xiangdong collecting his stuff. ¡°Yes. Jia¡¯er has run into some troubles!¡± Jin Xiangdong told Jason honestly. ¡°What happened?¡± Jason asked. ¡°The team that created her has shown themselves!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Jason felt as if he was seeing stars. ¡°What is it now?¡± ¡°I need to go now!¡± Jin Xiangdong did not exin too much to him. He opened his office door and stepped out. Jason walked out with him. ¡°Did Professor Lu tell you this?¡± ¡°I assumed that this was what happened!¡± Jin Xiangdong said, while stepping to the elevator. ¡°You assumed?¡± Jason was surprised. Jin Xiangdong did not respond. He walked to the elevator and used his slender fingers to push the button. ¡°Let me go with you!¡± Jason suggested. Jin Xiangdong turned around. ¡°Then let¡¯s hurry!¡± They stepped into the elevator and the door was closed slowly. ¡°Hasn¡¯t the team behind this whole scheme been remaining low key thus far? Howe they are presenting themselves now of all times?¡± Jason tried to get a better grasp of the situation. ¡°I am just making a guess in that regard. Pure spection!¡± Jin Xiangdong emphasized this point. Jason blinked. ¡°What happened to Professor Lu?¡± ¡°She passed out suddenly.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°She passed out!¡± Jason squinted his eyes. ¡°Was she being manipted?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know!¡± Was Jin Xiangdong¡¯s answer. Jason looked at Jin Xiangdong. A few seconds of silenceter, Jason asked, ¡°Don¡¯t you mind?¡± Jin Xiangdong knew what Jason was referring to. ¡°No, I don¡¯t mind!¡± Jin Xiangdong answered, calmly. Jason wondered if he should give Jin Xiangdong a thumb-up or try to talk him out of it. After all, they had been friends for many years. Eventually, Jason only managed to say one thing, ¡°You are more courageous than I am!¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at him. ¡°Do you mind it?¡± Jason understood what Jin Xiangdong was implying. ¡°I don¡¯t know how to put it, exactly.¡± His eyebrows were knitted together. ¡°If you do, then do not continue with the rtionship!¡± Jin Xiangdong served him with blunt advice. Jason heaved a sigh. ¡°Let me think about it a bit more!¡± His voice had hardly faded away when the elevator door opened. The two stepped out together. Twenty minutester, Jin Xiangdong had arrived at the parking lot of the XX Clubhouse. When Lu Jia¡¯er saw Jin Xiangdong, she opened the door of her car and got out. She immediately ran toward him and threw herself into his arms. Jin Xiangdong felt a heavy bump in his chest. This was the first time that Lu Jia¡¯er had hugged him so tightly. How scared she must be! ¡°It¡¯s okay. I am here.¡± Jin Xiangdong held her closely, patted her back and whispered in her ears. Lu Jia¡¯er put her arms around Jin Xiangdong tightly, as if she was afraid that he would vanish. Jin Xiangdong had never seen her be so vulnerable. Jason, who was standing at their side, did not interrupt them. He just looked at them quietly. Jin Xiangdong wasforting Lu Jia¡¯er gently. He appeared to be very much in love, this scene filled Jason withplicated feelings. Chapter 159 - Awakening of Consciousness (16)

Chapter 159: Awakening of Consciousness (16)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions After a while, Jin Xiangdong let go of Lu Jia¡¯er. She was embarrassed to find Jason here as well. ¡°Jason!¡± She greeted him in a gentle voice. ¡°Professor Lu!¡± Jason replied with a smile. ¡°Let¡¯s go back to my ce. Jason, you take my car.¡± With that said, Jin Xiangdong tossed his car keys to Jason. Jin Xiangdong put his arm around Lu Jia¡¯er as they walked to her Cayenne while Jason turned around to drive Jin Xiangdong¡¯s Maybach. Up until they got into the car, Lu Jia¡¯er hadn¡¯t spoken at all. The shock was clearly still affecting her. Noticing her silence, Jin Xiangdong took her hand with his own. The warmth from his big hand spread to the back of her hand. Lu Jia¡¯er turned to gaze at him. The expression in Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes had calmed her down a bit. Jin Xiangdong started the car and drove out of the parking lot. It was quiet in the car. Lu Jia¡¯er stared at Jin Xiangdong¡¯s hand which was still over hers. A momentter, Lu Jia¡¯er began to talk, ¡°I am sorry that I made you worry!¡± Jin Xiangdong, who had his eyes on the road, turned his head a bit and tightened his grip. ¡°Does Jason know about me?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er inquired in a soft voice. ¡°Yes.¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded. ¡°Well... then you know that Su Han is like me?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er mentioned. ¡°Yes.¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. ¡°Who else knows about this?¡± This was a follow-up question from Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Only the two of us, as of now.¡± Jin Xiangdong stated. ¡°Nobody on your team has doubts or sensed anything?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er wondered. ¡°It was baffling to them that you had quit all of a sudden. But they were more concerned about our rtionship than anything else.¡± Jin Xiangdong stated. Lu Jia¡¯er could understand that. The team was made up of boys majoring in science and engineering. They were all quite practical doers and had been staying away from snooping into others¡¯ business. Besides, though she would not go so far as to call people nowadays indifferent, people generally would only hoe their own potatoes. The next second, Lu Jia¡¯er felt a rush of moreplicated emotions. ¡°Will the two of you be in danger?¡± ¡°Jason and I will not be in danger ording to the current situation.¡± Jin Xiangdongforted her. ¡°Why is that?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was puzzled. ¡°I believe that Ian leaving so suddenly was because the team behind all this didn¡¯t want him to reveal everything.¡± Jin Xiangdong shared his analysis. ¡°Why is that?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked the same question again. ¡°They are afraid that he will interfere with the awakening of your consciousness.¡± Jin Xiangdong exined. Lu Jia¡¯er blinked. ¡°Oh, I see!¡± Jin Xiangdong turned towards her again. ¡°Jia¡¯er, I know that, deep inside, you have not epted this factpletely. But no matter what happens, I will be by your side.¡± Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er glued her eyes on Jin Xiangdong. Then, she slowly moved over and rested her head on his shoulder. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid.¡± Jin Xiangdong consoled her in a gentle voice. Lu Jia¡¯er would be lying if she said she was not afraid. Finding out that she was an AI implied that she understood all her actions could be manipted. She had to do whatever they wanted her to do and she would have no decision-making power. How terrible that was! Lu Jia¡¯er curled up her body a bit. ¡°I don¡¯t know how to face it!¡± ¡°I know.¡± Jin Xiangdong said in a low voice ¡°What will happen next?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was seized with confusion. ¡°Do you really want my advice?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. ¡°Yeah.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er responded. ¡°Cross that bridge when youe to it.¡± Jin Xiangdong used a simple saying. Lu Jia¡¯er looked up as Jin Xiangdong continued, ¡°As a matter of fact, I am struggling inside as well.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er misinterpreted his words. ¡°Anyone that has to deal with this will be struggling. After all, dating between a human and a robot is against ethics!¡± ¡°That is not what I am struggling with.¡± Jin Xiangdong exined. ¡°Then what is it?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was confused. ¡°On one hand, I want you to continue to be the person you are now. On the other hand, I look forward to when your consciousness can awaken!¡± Jin Xiangdong told her what was really on his mind. Lu Jia¡¯er was surprised. ¡°Looking forward to it?¡± ¡°Once you achieve a breakthrough in your self-awareness, you will no longer be limited.¡± Jin Xiangdong said as he tried to spell out the pros and cons. Hearing his words, Lu Jia¡¯er added, ¡°But it poses great danger at the same time.¡± Jin Xiangdong could not deny how clever Lu Jia¡¯er was. ¡°Maybe, it is possible I am overthinking this.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er moved back to her seat. ¡°No matter how unwilling I am, I will not run away. Just like you said, I will cross that bridge when Ie to it.¡± Jin Xiangdong cast another nce to Lu Jia¡¯er and tightened his grip on her hand. ¡°Don¡¯t remember that I will be with you through everything.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er must admit that she was touched by those words. In the meantime, she began to feel anxiety creeping up on her. Back at Jin Xiangdong¡¯s ce. Jin Xiangdong helped Lu Jia¡¯er settle down and went into the study. Jason was sitting in the study. The first words he said when he saw Jin Xiangdonge in were, ¡°Have youe up with a good n?¡± ¡°Do you have any advice?¡± While saying so, Jin Xiangdong walked to his desk and after he pulled out the chair, he sat down. ¡°Why did you bring Professor Lu here if you don¡¯t have a n?¡± Jason eximed. ¡°What else should I do?¡± Jin Xiangdong replied with a question. ¡°I see that you are deep in love!¡± Jason heaved a sigh with emotion. Jin Xiangdong paid no attention to hisment as he continued speaking. ¡°There is one thing I am sure of, she was a human being.¡± ¡°How do you know?¡± Jason asked with confusion. ¡°Maybe, she was manufactured or a clone!¡± Jin Xiangdong denied the idea. ¡°There is no switch on her.¡± Jason stared at Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Did you find out yourself or did Professor Lu tell you this?¡± Jin Xiangdong knew that, while Jason liked to gossip, he would keep this matter strictly confidential even if he was told the truth on this front. ¡°I found that out myself.¡± Jin Xiangdong gave an honest reply. Jason¡¯s eyes flickered. ¡°Did... did you and Professor Lu do that?¡± Jin Xiangdong threw him a look. ¡°Even if we did, that is my business alone.¡± Those words almost made Jason fall out of his chair in shock. ¡°You... you really did that with her?¡± Jin Xiangdong turned a deaf ear and continued, ¡°Based on Ian¡¯s reaction, I think there is more to it than meets the eye. He is deeply attached to Jia¡¯er and is very likely that he is her old boyfriend!¡± ¡°Wait a minute. Tell me the truth. Did you have sex with her?¡± Jason would not let this go. ¡°Do you have a problem with that?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked in reply. Jason was surprised. ¡°No, I don¡¯t have a problem with it. But...¡± Jin Xiangdong interrupted him. ¡°Jason, that is my private life!¡± ¡°I know that this is your private life! But for now, I find it hard to ept!¡± Jason tried to defend himself. Jin Xiangdong objected. ¡°I am a man and she is a woman!¡± Jason blinked. ¡°Are you saying that Professor Lu is abination of human being and machine?¡± ¡°It is possible!¡± Jin Xiangdong agreed. ¡°Abination of human being and machine! Isn¡¯t this a story told by conspiracy theorists?¡± Jason stated. ¡°But I think this project is still under development.¡± Jin Xiangdong voiced his view. ¡°I do want to meet the team behind this and see how they arebining human beings and machines.¡± Jason said. Jin Xiangdong cast a nce at him. ¡°For now, I will let Jia¡¯er live here. Can you help me with signal istion?¡± ¡°Do you mean signal istion around your house?¡± Jason asked, squinting. ¡°What do you think?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. ¡°That is worth a try!¡± Jason supported Jin Xiangdong¡¯s idea. ¡°That being said, I don¡¯t think it will be useful! If, like you said, Professor Lu is an advanced AI, then the matter now is to find the chip.¡± There must be a chip that was running all the programs in AI. But that was exactly what was baffling Jin Xiangdong. There was nothing that stood out in Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s past physical examinations. ¡°The chip.¡± Jin Xiangdong mumbled those two words. Jason looked at him. ¡°The chip is the critical point.¡± ¡°Jia¡¯er did a brain CT a while back. Nothing stood out.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°Then what about the other ces?¡± Jason wondered. ¡°She had a general physical check-up when she was in that car ident.¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. ¡°That is odd!¡± Jason squinted. ¡°Maybe, there is another possibility.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Jason looked into his eyes and sensed what Jin Xiangdong was thinking. ¡°Are you saying that the system at the hospital was hacked when the exam was performed?¡± ¡°That is the only exnation that makes sense.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Jason threw up his arms. ¡°If that is the case, then we cannot solve the problem, can we?¡± Jin Xiangdong frowned. It would appear so. The background program had a clear grasp of all actions taken by Lu Jia¡¯er. How to circumvent this problem was of utmost urgency. ¡°Let¡¯s try signal istion first!¡± Jin Xiangdong insisted. ¡°Okay. I will take care of it.¡± Jason epted the responsibility. ¡°Thank you.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Jason smiled. ¡°You are very wee.¡± Jin Xiangdong grinned. All of a sudden, Jason moved in close. ¡°Well.... when you were together, did you feel like you were with a normal girl?¡± Jin Xiangdong rolled his eyes at Jason¡¯s question when he heard this. Jason was unwilling to let the matter go even if Jin Xiangdong did honor that question with an answer. ¡°Can you just let me know a little?¡± Jin Xiangdong red at him. Then, some unnatural rosy color crept onto that handsome face. Jason grinned a meaningful grin at this. ¡°Are you telling me that this was your first time?¡± Chapter 160 - Awakening of Consciousness (17)

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Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xiangdong¡¯s mouth twitched. Two words were squeezed out. ¡°Piss off!¡± Hearing this, Jason burst intoughter. ¡°I don¡¯t think there are many men as pure you in this world!¡± Jin Xiangdong raised his eyebrows. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you have had a lot of experience with women.¡± ¡°Ha ha ha, you are right, I haven¡¯t had multiple lovers, but I am not as pure and innocent as you are!¡± Jason could not stopughing. Jin Xiangdong retorted, ¡°My view on love is to spend a lifetime with the love of my life, either enjoying ourselves, intoxicated in the beautiful world or spending days in reality.¡± Jason could not help but exim, ¡°To spend a lifetime with the love of my life, either enjoying ourselves, intoxicated in the beautiful world or spending days growing old together! How ideal the idea is!¡± ¡°Everyone is after different things.¡± Jin Xiangdong argued. ¡°Your view in love is impressive.¡± Jason smiled. ¡°We are destined to be!¡± Jin Xiangdong insisted. Jason bit his lower lip. ¡°Ace, I am not trying to say anything against Professor Lu. But this is no trivial matter. She may appear to be just like a human being, that being said, she cannot control herself. She is just like a marite and the strings that control her are in other people¡¯s hands. If you are with her, then it means that like her, you too, will have no privacy! That is just terrifying.¡± ¡°Nowadays, can humans really enjoy privacy?¡± Jin Xiangdong replied by posing a question. ¡°That being said, people still know how to respect basic boundaries and secrets. But when you are with her, everything, even when you are in bed...¡± Jason shrugged. Jin Xiangdong pulled a long face. ¡°Get the signal istion done this afternoon!¡± Jason looked at him and nodded. ¡°Okay!¡± The two stopped the conversation for a moment. Then, Jason broke the ice. ¡°Will you tell your father and sister about Professor Lu?¡± ¡°I want to go back to the States and inform my father about Jia¡¯er.¡± Jin Xiangdong admitted. Jason was taken aback. ¡°You want to consult your father about this?¡± ¡°So I can see if he has any idea on how to help Jia¡¯er achieve awakening of her consciousness.¡± Jin Xiangdong expressed his intention. ¡°Ace, do you think your father will be able to ept it?¡± Jason found this hard to believe. ¡°He may be more open-minded than you are.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Jason shrugged. ¡°I suppose that you need to think twice. After all, your father is not a young man anymore.¡± ¡°Better too early than toote!¡± Jin Xiangdong insisted. ¡°Why am I getting the feeling that you are willing to abandon your family and career for love?¡± Jason said. ¡°Do I really seem that irresponsible to you?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. ¡°Not before. But who can tell about the future!¡± Jason finally worked up the courage to reveal his thoughts. Jin Xiangdong darted a look at Jason. ¡°What are you going to do about Su Han?¡± This was a checkmate move. Jin Xiangdong could not tell what was on Jason¡¯s mind. After a while, Jason said, ¡°I am not so in love with Su Han, not like you and Professor Lu. However, I do like her deep inside. It¡¯s just, you know about my family. I am conflicted.¡± Jason¡¯s father was unwell. Therefore, during recent years, Jason¡¯s father had been urging him to get married. As his father, all the old man wanted was to see Jason get married and start a career and build a family. If Jason were to stick with Su Han, not only would he have to deal with the struggle of being hical, he had to consider whether or not she could bear children at all. Jin Xiangdong understood. ¡°Do as you see fit.¡± Jason nodded. Then, he shot a nce at Jin Xiangdong and eximed, ¡°I wish you were not so innocent before!¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Jin Xiangdong raised his eyebrows. ¡°So you couldpare!¡± Jason said. Jin Xiangdong gave him a contemptuous look as a reply. Jason went on, ¡°It¡¯s not that I have dirty thoughts. Just think of it as a Turing test. Withparison, you can have a more precise understanding of the product¡¯s performance!¡± Technically speaking, Jason¡¯s words made sense. However, when it came to intimate moments, as far as Jin Xiangdong was concerned, the feelings they shared were the most important. And even moreso, that morning, he saw a stain of red on his bedsheets. That red stain blossomed in his heart like blood-red kapok, bursting into bloom. While this topic was extremely private, Jin Xiangdong did not refuse to speak of his true feelings. ¡°I feel quite good.¡± ¡°Fine! I can tell from the fact that you didn¡¯t show up at work yesterday!¡± Jason joked. Jin Xiangdong threw him a look. ¡°My abilities, in all regards, are strong, above question!¡± ¡°Eh-hem, eh-hem, eh-hem¡ª¡± Jason coughed in surprise when he heard this. How could there be people hyping themselves up like this? Jin Xiangdong raised his eyebrows. ¡°Do you have any questions?¡± Jason shook his head at once. ¡°No, I don¡¯t have the courage. Best wishes for you, in bed!¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled a smug smile. Then, he changed the subject. ¡°Continue the investigation about X Energy Company!¡± On their way to pick up Lu Jia¡¯er, Jason updated Jin Xiangdong. Jin Xiangdong was convinced that there was some shady secrets behind this energypany. ¡°Of course, already done! But since they have noticed something, we must pay extra attention when we go out.¡± Jason reminded him. About the potential danger, while Jin Xiangdong said thoseforting words to Lu Jia¡¯er, inside, he had be alerted. Jason was involved in this matter as well. Jin Xiangdong nodded. ¡°Same to you!¡± ¡°Well, now that Professor Lu is living with you, about Su Han...¡± Jason posed the inquiry. ¡°It¡¯s up to you. Do you want to break up with her or take care of her for the moment?¡± Jin Xiangdong suggested. ¡°Take care of her?¡± Jason looked at Jin Xiangdong, confused. Jin Xiangdong exined. ¡°Don¡¯t overthink. It¡¯s just looking after her. But my suggestion is that you break up with her.¡± Jason was hesitating. ¡°Well...¡± Jin Xiangdong continued. ¡°Su Han is also an AI, but she does have feelings. Once you get stuck in those feelings, there is no telling what can happen. Jason, like you said, we are different. You still have the freedom to walk out!¡± Hearing this, Jason stared at Jin Xiangdong. Being friends for so many years, Jason could pick up some clues of Jin Xiangdong¡¯s intention. ¡°Tell me the truth. You didn¡¯t want me to get too involved in this, right?¡± Jason said. ¡°That is part of the reason.¡± Jin Xiangdong did not veil his intention. Jason put on a forced smile. ¡°I don¡¯t know if you know this, but since I have known you, some of your actions make me think that you consider yourself some kind of messiah.¡± Jin Xiangdong gave a lukewarm answer. ¡°I am not that noble.¡± Jason smiled. ¡°I will break up with Su Han but I will take care of her at the same time!¡± Back at Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s apartment. Su Han, who had curled up on the couch to watch TV, heard the doorbell ringing. She went with Amy to open the door. She was surprised to see Jin Xiangdong and Jason outside. ¡°What... are you doing here?¡± ¡°You aren¡¯t happy to see us?¡± Jason replied with a question, smiling. ¡°Of course I am!¡± Su Han shifted her nce from Jason to Jin Xiangdong. ¡°But Jia¡¯er is not at home.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Jin Xiangdong gave a simple answer. Su Han let them in and Amy poured them two sses of juice. It was natural that Jason woulde to see her, whereas Su Han felt she had to ask why Jin Xiangdong was here. ¡°Ace, what is the matter?¡± ¡°I am here to pack Jia¡¯er¡¯s things.¡± Jin Xiangdong answered frankly. Su Han was taken aback. ¡°What are you trying to say?¡± ¡°You two talk. I will go and pack her things.¡± With that said, Jin Xiangdong stood up. Su Han got up with him. She was about to say something to stop Jin Xiangdong when Jason interrupted. ¡°Let him be.¡± Su Han was puzzled. ¡°What is going on here?¡± Jason reached out his hands and put his thumbs together. ¡°This is going on!¡± He exined with a grin. Su Han was still yet to see the point. ¡°I don¡¯t understand it!¡± ¡°They are living together.¡± Jason had to spell out the answer. ¡°What?¡± Su Han was taken aback. ¡°Jia¡¯er is living with Ace? Is there something I¡¯m missing?¡± The day before yesterday, Lu Jia¡¯er said that she would note back for the night. Su Han thought Lu Jia¡¯er had gone to Ian¡¯s ce. Lu Jia¡¯er did not return yesterday. Having the good sense, Su Han did not bother Lu Jia¡¯er. Su Han had nned to make fun of Lu Jia¡¯er. Little did Su Han know that Lu Jia¡¯er was with Ace. ¡°You are not missing anything. You can seek confirmation from Professor Lu!¡± Jason said. Su Han grabbed her phone and called Lu Jia¡¯er at once. A few minutes into the conversation, Su Han received the confirmation. ¡°What is happening there?¡± Su Han was baffled. ¡°Su Han, I will talk to youter!¡± She heard Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s soft voice. ¡°Did... Ace force you into something and imprison you?¡± No wonder Su Han was a novelist, she had such a wild imagination. She heard Lu Jia¡¯er denying it. ¡°No! I did it of my own ord. I will find the time to tell you the detailster.¡± ¡°But I want to know now. I am curious!¡± Su Han eximed. ¡°Another day. I will tell you another day!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er wanted to put off the exnation. After she hung up the phone, Su Han stared at Jason. ¡°Do you know what this is about?¡± Due to her re, Jason felt ill at ease. ¡°Well... I don¡¯t know the specifics...¡± ¡°Then I will ask Ace!¡± Su Han said and walked to Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s room. She saw Jin Xiangdong opening Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s truck when she stepped in. ¡°Ace, what on earth is happening? How did Jia¡¯er end up being with you?¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at her. ¡°Jia¡¯er loves me. So, we are together!¡± Chapter 161 - Awakening of Consciousness (18)

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Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions ¡°Jia¡¯er is in love with you? She is with you? I don¡¯t understand this, I can¡¯t think straight!¡± Su Han was utterly confused. ¡°Isn¡¯t Jia¡¯er¡¯s boyfriend Ian?¡± Jin Xiangdong reiterated his point. ¡°Her boyfriend is me!¡± Su Han felt her mind was filled with scattered thoughts. ¡°Did you do something to Jia¡¯er?¡± Jin Xiangdong nced up at her but denied it. ¡°No, I did not!¡± Su Han¡¯s jaw dropped. She continued to stare at Jin Xiangdong. ¡°How did you...¡± Jin Xiangdong could tell how surprised Su Han was. ¡°Do you have a problem with that?¡± He asked, coldly. ¡°Of course I do!¡± Su Han waspletely in a daze and was dying to find out what happened during thest two days. ¡°Speak!¡± Jin Xiangdong used one word to reply. Su Han was trying to find a ssy way to put it, but in the end, she still had to put it in easy-to-understand terms. ¡°Did you persuade her in bed?¡± Jason, who was by the doorway, could not help but cough from choking with surprise. Jin Xiangdong grinned when he heard those words. ¡°Did Jia¡¯er tell you that?¡± Su Han denied it. ¡°No! That¡¯s just what I assumed.¡± Jin Xiangdong replied, ¡°I prefer to call it the resonance between two lovers!¡± Su Han red at Jin Xiangdong with doubt in her eyes. Based on her understanding of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s character, there was no way that Lu Jia¡¯er would have a change of heart in such a short time. Therefore, Su Han issued a warning to Jin Xiangdong, ¡°If you have coerced her or imprisoned her, I will call the police right away!¡± Once again, Jason choked upon hearing her words. Jin Xiangdong cast a nce to Su Han and replied, ¡°Writers really do have wild imaginations.¡± Su Han realized that her words might be misconstrued. That being said, she was still consumed with the worry about Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°It has nothing to do with the fact that I am a writer! Jia¡¯er is my good friend. Of course I care about her safety!¡± Jin Xiangdong exined in his own defense, ¡°I am not that boring!¡± ¡°Who can tell? Cats can hide their ws!¡± Su Han blurted out. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s mouth twitched but he said nothing else in reply. He opened the closet to pack Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s clothes. However, he had no idea where to start. After all, he had no experience with packing woman¡¯s clothes. Jason was brimming withughter. He was about to ask Su Han to help when her phone began to ring. It was from Lu Jia¡¯er. Su Han picked up her cell phone at once and hung up after a short conversation. Afterwards, she turned to Jin Xiangdong. ¡°I don¡¯t know how Lu Jia¡¯er became your girlfriend overnight... But from her tone, I didn¡¯t catch anything out of the ordinary. Now, get out of the way. I will pack her stuff!¡± With that said, Su Han stepped alongside Jin Xiangdong.. Jin Xiangdong gave her a look and stepped away so that she could start packing. Soon, per Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s request, Su Han had packed some clothes, books and files and put them into the suitcase with herptop. Su Han pushed the suitcase into the living room. ¡°Done!¡± Jin Xiangdong stood up and walked to Su Han. ¡°Thank you!¡± Then, he took the suitcase and was ready to leave. Right at that moment, Su Han stopped him. ¡°You are going to leave, just like that?¡± ¡°Yes. Jia¡¯er is waiting for me back home.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Su Han wanted to say something but stopped on a second thought. ¡°Well... Ace...¡± ¡°Is there anything else?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. Su Han scratched her forehead. ¡°Treat Jia¡¯er well.¡± ¡°I will!¡± Jin Xiangdong gave a short answer. After Jin Xiangdong left, the only ones in the living room were Jason, Su Han and Amy. Su Han sat next to Jason and looked at him. ¡°Don¡¯t you find this strange?¡± ¡°A little.¡± Jason nodded. Su Han frowned. ¡°It¡¯s not just a little. It ispletely strange. Jia¡¯er is not a fickle woman when ites to love!¡± ¡°Neither is Ace.¡± Jason stated. Su Han cast a nce at him. ¡°Of course you would be on Ace¡¯s side. It¡¯s just that I think this entire matter is strange.¡± Jason looked into her eyes. ¡°Love is strange in itself, and quite mysterious!¡± ¡°Maybe...¡± Su Han, who did not have any knowledge regarding the specific details, could notment too much. ¡°But for me, I will not change my heart so suddenly!¡± The way that Jason looked at her wasplicated. He reached out and patted Su Han¡¯s head. This move made Su Han blush uncontrobly. ¡°Jason, what about you? Will you change your feelings for no reason? So abruptly?¡± This question struck a nerve within Jason. After his conversation with Jin Xiangdong, Jason had been pondering how exactly to deal with his rtionship with Su Han. Slowly, Jason, looked away and said, ¡°Yes.¡± Su Han was astonished. ¡°What did you say?¡± Jason clenched his hands and he was having butterflies in his stomach. Eventually, he worked up the courage and made himself clear. ¡°I have changed my mind!¡± Hearing his words, Su Han stared at him with suspicion. ¡°Jason, today is not April Fool¡¯s!¡± Jason turned to her again and took heart of grace. ¡°Su Han... let¡¯s take a break!¡± Su Han turned pale at those words. ¡°A... break?¡± ¡°We don¡¯t make a proper couple!¡± Jason found those words hard to speak out loud. Su Han waspletely stunned. Due to recent events, she could not digest this much information. Just a moment ago, she was still wondering about Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s rtionship. And now suddenly she was receiving heavy news rted to her. ¡°Not proper?¡± Su Han gazed at Jason in disbelief. ¡°I think it¡¯s better that we remain just friends.¡± Jason said. Su Han red at Jason. ¡°Friends?¡± Jason looked into her eyes. For the first time, he felt rotten to be an unfaithful man. Even so, he had to nod. ¡°Yes! I hope we can be friends.¡± Su Han covered her forehead with her hand. She found this news difficult to take in. Still, she did not show her anger, or her pain or hysteria. All of a sudden, she looked up and smiled at Jason. ¡°If we are not suitable for each other, then so be it! It¡¯s fine that we stop going out. No, this is not exactly a break-up given that we were not together for long. There is no rtionship between us. We just had several meals together. Being friends is good!¡± Jason was surprised by how calm Su Han was. However, her words did not make him relieved. If anything, he felt more pain. At the moment, she was like an ignorant child that had zero idea of the truth. As far as she knew, she was a human being, a writer. Little did she know that she was an AI. ¡°Aren¡¯t you mad? Don¡¯t you think I am a jerk?¡± Jason asked. ¡°What is there to be mad about? As for you being a jerk, well, a little bit.¡± Su Han gave a candid answer. Jason forced a smile. ¡°Not just a little. Completely!¡± Su Han smiled at him. ¡°You are not that bad. You sensed that we are not suitable for each other, so you proposed that we should break up. You are better than someone that only wants to prolong this kind of mess. From another perspective, you are responsible for finding your own happiness!¡± Faced with Su Han with her rational reasons, Jason was struggling with words. ¡°Su Han, you are a good person. I am not!¡± Su Hanughed. ¡°Now those are words I like to hear. I am good. I am beautiful as well as smart. Besides, I can make good money!¡± She said with confidence. Jason smiled as well. ¡°Yes. I am garbage!¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to say that! You cannot use force to sustain a rtionship!¡± Su Han said. To be honest, when a guy broke up with a girl, the guy would rather the girl be unreasonable and make a scene, hurl invectives, or even beat him up so that she could vent her anger. That would be better than being considerate. Jason was put in a passive spot so he med himself. Jason did not know what words could describe his emotions right now. ¡°Su Han, I¡¯d rather you pped me.¡± He said, atst. Su Han burst intoughter on hearing him say this. ¡°Amy, do you think beating someone up is good?¡± She asked. Amy shook her head. ¡°No!¡± ¡°Did you hear that? Even Amy knows that beating people up is bad. People say that beating is a sign of affection and cursing is a sign of love. But since we are no longer a couple, let¡¯s avoid this cliche.¡± Su Han smiled. Jason admired how sensible Su Han was. If she were not an AI, he would not have let her go. Jason said, eventually, ¡°Su Han, I am sorry. But I also need to thank you.¡± Su Han looked at him. ¡°You are wee!¡± Silence fell for a few seconds as they looked at each other. Su Han bit her lower lip. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to leave?¡± Jason came back to his senses. ¡°No, I am not leaving.¡± He shook his head. ¡°What do you mean?¡± Su Han looked at him. ¡°Professor Lu is moving into Ace¡¯s ce. I want to live in her bedroom for now.¡± Jason said. ¡°What do you mean?¡± Su Han repeated her question. ¡°I¡¯ll live here from now on.¡± Jason exined again. Su Han stared at him. ¡°Jason, were you... fooling me?¡± ¡°No, the break-up is real and living here is also real.¡± Jason reiterated. ¡°What is this now?¡± Su Han was puzzled. ¡°From now on, you are my roommate!¡± Jason stressed his point. ¡°Who said yes?¡± Su Han asked. ¡°Professor Lu gave her consent. But you and I will only be roommates.¡± Jason emphasized again. ¡°To hell with roommate!¡± Su Han could not help but hurl foulnguage. ¡°Are you trying to trick me into living with you because you are jealous that Ace and Jia¡¯er are living together?¡± She red at him. ¡°That is not it!¡± Jason denied it. ¡°The break-up is real. Me living here as well!¡± For that moment, Su Han waspletely confused. She began to call Jason names. ¡°You are a madman!¡± Chapter 162 - Awakening of Consciousness (19)

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Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Being yelled at did not fill Jason with anger. He lifted his wrist and looked at his watch. ¡± I just have a few more things to do, so it¡¯s time for me to head back. I will move my stuff here tomorrow.¡± Having uttered those words, he got ready to go. Su Han held onto him. ¡°Make yourself clear!¡± ¡°I have made myself perfectly clear. I am breaking up with you, but I will move in here!¡± Jason reiterated. ¡°What are you trying to achieve here?¡± Su Han could not figure him out at all. Jason had to make up an excuse since Su Han would not let him go. ¡°To keep youpany through this period of you mourning for the lost love!¡± Su Han¡¯s expression turned into sneer. ¡°Aren¡¯t you overestimating your importance to me? I am not going to resort to desperate actions just because you break up with me. Worstes to worst, I will drink some wine tonight and tomorrow when I wake up, it will be a brand-new day. Maybe next time we meet, I won¡¯t even remember who you are.¡± ¡°Then I wille over tonight and we can have a few drinks together!¡± Jason added. ¡°What is wrong with you?¡± Su Han gave him a good scolding. ¡°You are the one that wants to break up with me, so don¡¯t get all clingy. Make it quick and clean. Leave!¡± With that said, Su Han pushed Jason into the foyer. Jason put his shoes on and turned around to Su Han. ¡°I will swing by tonight!¡± ¡°If youe here, I will move to live in a hotelter!¡± Su Han retorted. ¡°Fine.... See you tomorrow!¡± Jason said. ¡°I don¡¯t think we should see each other for awhile.¡± Su Han gave a straightforward rejection. Jason kept his gaze on her for a moment before he stressed, ¡°Give me a call any time you are in a bad mood and want to let some steam out!¡± ¡°Jason, do you know that you are asking for a beating!¡± Su Han could not put up with this any longer. ¡°Beat me as much as you wish. I will notin!¡± Jason said. Su Han was speechless. She pushed him out of the door and mmed it close immediately. Su Han headed to the kitchen and took out a bottle of wine from the fridge. She opened the bottle and guzzled it down. Amy ran over, only to find Su Han drinking. Amy blinked. ¡°Su Han, drinking is bad for your health!¡± Su Han took a few more sips before she turned to Amy and said with a sad tone, ¡°Amy, do you think that Jason is crazy?¡± ¡°Jason is crazy?¡± Amy blinked in confusion. ¡°Yeah, for some baffling reason, he broke up with me. Then, he proposed to move in here to help me through the mourning period. Isn¡¯t he a psycho?¡± Su Hanined about Jason to Amy. Amy stared at Su Han with her doe eyes. ¡°Su Han, have you been dumped?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t fall for him, so I have not been dumped!¡± Su Han said. Amy¡¯s eyes were twinkling. ¡°But you are drinking, and you called Jason crazy. I can tell from your expression that you are angry.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to be angry, but I cannot control myself!¡± As she said so, she pulled a long face. She lowered her body and hugged Amy. ¡°Amy, why did he break up with me? Did I do something wrong? Am I not good enough for him? Am I toozy? Am I too much of a homebody? Am I...¡± Su Han asked a bunch of questions. Amy did not know what to say when Su Han was, so heart broken. Amy patted Su Han on her back. ¡°You can take a horse to the water, but you cannot make him drink.¡± Those words had noforting value at all. Su Han let go of Amy and went back to drinking. ¡°Su Han, slow down. You will get drunk!¡± Amy reminded her. Su Han chugged the bottle, which made her burp. She even had the energy to im, ¡°It¡¯s just one bottle!¡± However, as soon as she finished those words, she fell toward Amy. Amy heaved a soft sigh. She took away the wine bottle from Su Han and carried her back to her bedroom slowly. At Jin Xiangdong¡¯s vi. Jason walked upstairs. Jin Xiangdong, who was sitting on the couch, stood up. ¡°Done?¡± Jason came to Jin Xiangdong. ¡°I¡¯ve tested a few times. No electric device can function in the bedroom!¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded. ¡°I have to run now! Call me if you need anything.¡± Jason added. ¡°Okay!¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. ¡°Jason, thank you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er, who was also here, expressed her gratitude as well. Jason threw her a look. He thought of something. ¡°Professor Lu, can I borrow your bedroom and live there for a little while?¡± He was asking for her permission. When he mentioned to Su Han that he was nning to move in, he had not acquired Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s consent yet. Now, he was seeking approval post-event. ¡°My bedroom?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was bewildered. ¡°Your bedroom in the apartment you rent with Su Han.¡± Jason exined. Before Lu Jia¡¯er could answer, Jin Xiangdong had wedged his objection in. ¡°No. You can sleep on the couch!¡± Jason red at Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Sleep on the couch? Ace, you are kicking down thedder!¡± ¡°It is not appropriate given that most of Jia¡¯er¡¯s stuff is still there.¡± Jin Xiangdong imed. Jason nced at him. Of course, he knew what Jin Xiangdong was thinking. That bedroom was his woman¡¯s boudoir, which could not be contaminated by other men. The only reply Jason coulde up with for a friend with such ¡°mysophobia in love¡± was, ¡°fine, I will sleep on the couch¡± even though he felt it unfair. ¡°Jason, do you want to live with Su Han because I have moved here?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked, trying to understand his view. Her head was in the clouds. No wonder they were best friends. The two girls had such simr thoughts. Jason smiled. ¡°Well... I broke up with Su Han an hour ago. But I want to move in there to protect her!¡± While Lu Jia¡¯er did wonder if they were going to break up right away, she was still surprised to hear it. ¡°Break up?¡± ¡°Professor Lu, you may find me a coward and you are not wrong.¡± An apologetic smile hung around the corner of his mouth. ¡°No!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. ¡°It is a good thing that you have proposed this break-up. I am not even willing to let her know that we are AI. If you want my opinion, I¡¯d advise you not to move in there, Jason.¡± ¡°Then what about Su Han¡¯s safety?¡± Jason asked. ¡°She should be fine!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er assumed. ¡°If you move in there, you may make it more confusing and chaotic for Su Han!¡± Jason was deep in his thoughts. ¡°I will move into the apartment next door or across the corridor if moving into your apartment is not a good idea.¡± ¡°Do as you see fit if you are that worried.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. After Jason left, Lu Jia¡¯er picked up her cell phone and called Su Han. However, Amy was the one answering the phone, not Su Han. ¡°Amy, where is Su Han?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°She is drunk. She is sleeping now!¡± Amy replied. ¡°Drunk? How much did she drink?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er frowned. ¡°A bottle. She drank too fast and passed out!¡± Amy exined. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyebrows were still knitted together. ¡°Amy, take care of Su Han.¡± ¡°Sure!¡± Amy promised without hesitation. Lu Jia¡¯er continued staring at the phone for a few seconds after she hung up. Jin Xiangdong turned around and pulled her into his embrace. Lu Jia¡¯er looked up at Jin Xiangdong¡¯s sexy chin. ¡°Unfortunately, it seems as though Su Han had a lot of feelings for Jason!¡± She heaved a sigh. ¡°The pain will only be temporary!¡± Jin Xiangdongforted her. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Yes. Breaking up will be good for both of them.¡± Jin Xiangdong rubbed her hair with his chin. ¡°We will stay together forever.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er felt her heart warm. She raised her head. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes spoke volumes of deep affection. She kissed him on his sexy chin and Adam¡¯s apple. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s Adam¡¯s apple moved. ¡°Do you know what will happen if you seduce me?¡± His voice had changed. Lu Jia¡¯er chuckled. ¡°I do!¡± ¡°If so, do not do things which do not conform to the rites.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er heard Jin Xiangdong¡¯s deep voice in her ears. ¡°Do not do things which do not conform to the rites?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er repeated his words with a smile. ¡°Ace, can I ask you something? Who taught you your Chinese?¡± ¡°Academician Jin Shengping!¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. ¡°No wonder!¡± Lu Jia¡¯erughed. ¡°What do you mean?¡± Jin Xiangdong interposed a question. ¡°When ites to cultural nuggets of wisdom, our generationgs far behind your father¡¯s generation.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°Why is that?¡± Jin Xiangdong questioned. ¡°Take the college students nowadays for an example. Of course, there are outstanding students, but few can be conversant with ancient and modern learning. Most students only know about their major or something they are interested in. Other than that, they are ill-informed.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shared her view. ¡°Ill-informed in other fields is not a bad thing as long as one can excel in their own profession.¡± This was Jin Xiangdong¡¯sment. ¡°That being said, there is still a difference. Let¡¯s talk about you. You even use such polished words when flirting. You have demonstrated perfectly how to take liberties with women withplete earnestness!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er giggled. ¡°Taking liberties with women withplete earnestness?¡± Jin Xiangdong raised his eyebrows and repeated her words. ¡°Don¡¯t you know this yourself?¡± Lu Jia¡¯erughed. ¡°Now that you have said so, if I don¡¯t make the most of our time and take liberties with you, I will not deserve yourpliment!¡± With that said, Jin Xiangdong picked Lu Jia¡¯er up. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked, smiling. ¡°Taking liberties with you!¡± As he answered her question, he carried her upstairs. Lu Jia¡¯er blushed instantly. A few minutester, Jin Xiangdong threw himself on her and began to undress her... Then, she heard Jin Xiangdong whispering into her ears, ¡°My path through the flowers has never been cleared for a visitor, but today this wicker gate of mine stands open just for you.¡± It took Lu Jia¡¯er a few seconds to understand what he was really implying. She had to tip her hat to Jin Xiangdong for being so earnest when acting so naughty! Chapter 163 - Awakening of Consciousness (20)

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Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions In the blink of an eye, it was the start of the school year. B University¡¯s campus was bustling with activity as numerous students that had sessfully persevered in their studies despite years of hardships. Here, they were going to have to face a new and unknown world of Academia. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s colleagues followed the expected daily routine while she spent her days busy and worried. Although she did not experience the same whirlwind of dizziness as the iing freshmen, she was just as lost. She no longer had the same sense of confidence regarding what she knew about her own world. She hated this feeling. That being said, she had no way, whatsoever, to fight back. Luckily for her, Jin Xiangdong had been with her. Recently, he had been taking her to ces they visited before to recreate their time together. Apart from enjoying the quality time together, Lu Jia¡¯er was well-aware that by doing so, Jin Xiangdong was attempting to trigger her memory and consciousness. Sadly, the effect was miniscule. She would at times have some faint moments simr to deja vu, but that was it. This matter had be the biggest conundrum for her and Jin Xiangdong. ¡°The signing ceremony for the cooperation between our psychology department and BUA Technology will be held next week. Little Lu, you¡¯re the person in charge of the project, so you will be the point of contact for everyone else.¡± Professor Han Yi, the department head, was acting as chairman for this meeting. Lu Jia¡¯er, who was lost in her thoughts, did not hear this. Li Lin, who was next to Lu Jia¡¯er, poked her leg gently. Lu Jia¡¯er came back to her senses and responded to Professor Han Yi. ¡°Alright!¡± Professor Han Yi looked at Lu Jia¡¯er and added, ¡°If there¡¯s anything you need help with, please let us know.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Yes!¡± After the meeting, Lu Jia¡¯er and Li Lin left together. ¡°Jia¡¯er, why do I have the feeling that you have been preupied since the new school year began?¡± Li Lin was curious. ¡°Have I?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er tried to deny it. ¡°It is rare for you to drift off in a meeting!¡± Li Lin smiled. ¡°I was just distracted.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied without thinking. Li Lin gazed at her. ¡°You must be under a lot of pressure.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er knew what Li Lin was referring to. ¡°I am fine.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gave a lukewarm anwer. Li Lin chuckeld. ¡°You are so outstanding. Especially now that you have be the youngest person on campus to be in charge of a research project.¡± Of all the people in charge of individual research projects at B University, Lu Jia¡¯er indeed was the youngest one. During the past couple of days, many of her colleagues had been discussing this matter and many of them had congratted her in person. But on hearing her say this, Lu Jia¡¯er produced a bitter smile! She was outstanding! Previously, when she didn¡¯t know that she was an AI, she would be able to enjoy this sort ofpliment. But it was ironic now. As a matter of fact, she was just a marite. What was so outstanding about her? ¡°I heard that you took in patients for psychological counselling over the summer.¡± Li Lin changed to another topic. ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said softly. Li Lin looked at her. ¡°With you there, Professor Han Yi¡¯s research center will be jammed!¡± Looking at Li Lin with this smile, Lu Jia¡¯er went into a trance. She remembered when she and Li Lin met before. Every time Li Lin wore this smile, while she seemed to be natural, her smile hid many underlying meanings. Lu Jia¡¯er was staring at her. Li Lin waved her hand in front of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes.¡±Jia¡¯er, Jia¡¯er!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er came back from the trance and said to Li Lin, ¡°The fact that I am the person in charge of this research project has nothing to do with Professor Han Yi.¡± Li Ln¡¯s expression changed. She pretended that she could not understand what Lu Jia¡¯er was referring to. ¡°What?¡± ¡°The fact that I am the person in charge of the research project has nothing to do with Professor Han Yi. Do not read too much into it!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er reiterated. ¡°Jia¡¯er, did you misunderstand something?¡± Li Lin was forcing a smile. ¡°Lin, your micro-expressions cannot lie.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Li Lin felt awkward. ¡°Well... Jia¡¯er, don¡¯t get me wrong!¡± ¡°Did I really misunderstand?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er retorted with a question. The corners of Li Lin¡¯s mouth twiched. ¡°Fine, I did over-think this matter. But I am not alone. Many people think so.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was surprised by Li Lin¡¯s honesty. The former stared at thetter for a few seconds. Li Lin was a bit nervous. ¡°Jia¡¯er, are you mad?¡± ¡°No.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gave a calm reply. ¡°I am d! I¡¯ve actually always admired you. So naturally... I am a little bit jealous of your sess.¡± Li Lin said. ¡°Just a little bit jealous?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er questioned. Once again, Li Lin was embarrassed. Then, she changed her answer. ¡°Fine, I am very jealous of you!¡± A few secondster, Lu Jia¡¯er said, ¡°Thank you, Lin!¡± Li Lin was startled. She looked at Lu Jia¡¯er with confusion. ¡°Jia¡¯er, you have been acting odd recently.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stopped staring at her and said slowly, ¡°Just recently?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Li Lin was puzzled. ¡°I used to...¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was about to ask what Li Lin used to think about her. But eventually, she withdrew her remark. ¡°Nothing.¡± Li Lin gazed at her, baffled. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled at her. ¡°Lin, I will let you in on a little secret.¡± ¡°What secret?¡± Li Lin asked. ¡°I can read people¡¯s minds.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said, with a smile. Again, Li Lin was startled. Then, she broke intoughter. ¡°You can read people¡¯s minds! I am sorry. From now on, I will not overthink your rtionship with Professor Han Yi. Never again!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. As a matter of fact, Li Lin did not understand her and just thought of her remark as a joke. But she had to thank Li Lin. Because of the expression Li Lin wore just now, an idea came to Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s mind. After she parted ways with Li Lin, Lu Jia¡¯er took her teaching n and went to the lecture theatre for her ss. As usual, attendance of her ss was high. Lu Jia¡¯er, who had always been attentive in teaching, was a bit distracted during this ss. In her mind, she was picking out all the inconsistencies in her memory andbing through them. That idea became more and more tangible in her mind. As the school bell rang, Lu Jia¡¯er ended the ss immediately. ¡°ss, see you next time.¡± ¡°Professor, I have some questions!¡± Some students stood up. ¡°I have other things to tend to. If you have any questions, send them to my email.¡± With that said, Lu Jia¡¯er picked up her teaching n and left the lecture theatre. A momentter, Lu Jia¡¯er had gotten into her Cayenne. She was calling Ian from her phone. This time, Ian picked up quickly. ¡°Jia¡¯er!¡± ¡°Ian, it is time for you to restore my mind-reading function.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er went straight to the point. ¡°Jia¡¯er...¡± Ian sounded conflicted as he said her name. ¡°I knew it. Even if I am an advanced AI, I cannot be this simple!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stated ¡°Jia¡¯er, you are too smart.¡± Ian eximed. ¡°I am just an AI created by you no matter how smart I am.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er retorted. ¡°Jia¡¯er!¡± Ian sounded helpless. ¡°Please restore my original functions.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er repeated her request, her voice cold and detached. ¡°Jia¡¯er, are you sure?¡± Ian asked with resignation. ¡°Isn¡¯t this a setting you gave me?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied with a question. The man on the other end of the line fell silent for a few seconds before Lu Jia¡¯er continued, ¡°I¡¯ll go home first.¡± The word ¡°home¡± stung Ian¡¯s heart as the sound reached his ears. It took him a while to answer, ¡°Okay.¡± Twenty minutester, Lu Jia¡¯er had returned to Jin Xiangdong¡¯s vi. Lu Jia¡¯er asked Ake, ¡°Ake, do you have a camera here?¡± Ake replied, ¡°Professor Lu, what are you going to do? I can activate my video-recording function now!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er waved her hand. ¡°I want a camera!¡± Ake blinked. ¡°The camera is in the study. I will go get it for you!¡± Soon, Ake returned with the camera. Lu Jia¡¯er turned on the camera, chose video function and handed it back to Ake. ¡°Ake, hold this and record me.¡± Ake did as he was told, holding the camera as it filmed Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er took a deep breath and sent a message to Ian. A few minutester, Lu Jia¡¯er, who was leaning on the couch, opened her eyes slowly. She had had a simr feeling before, thest time was when she woke up after the car ident. Lu Jia¡¯er turned to look at Ake. ¡°Give me the camera, Ake.¡± However, Ake did not give a timely response. Lu Jia¡¯er stared at Ake with confusion. ¡°Ake?¡± Only now did Ake give a response and looked at Lu Jia¡¯er with googly eyes. ¡°Ake, the camera!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er repeated. Ake stepped to her and handed her the camera. Lu Jia¡¯er wanted to check the video to see what exactly happened when she passed out. However, there was nothing on the camera. She checked a few times, but nothing! Immediately, Lu Jia¡¯er felt frustrated. Ake asked with concern, ¡°Professor Lu, is something wrong?¡± ¡°Nothing!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. Ake blinked. Then, Lu Jia¡¯er stood up and walked to the door. ¡°Professor Lu, are you leaving again?¡± Ake followed her. ¡°Yes, just a moment!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. Lu Jia¡¯er drove her car away. She could hear the sounds of everyone¡¯s minds clearly starting from the moment she met the property administrator at the gate of the vi. Chapter 164 - Awakening of Consciousness (21)

Chapter 164: Awakening of Consciousness (21)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions A real mind reader! Very good! Very powerful! As expected of a high-level AI! Lu Jia¡¯er promptly dialed Ian again. ¡°Apart from mind-reading, what other functions did I have?¡± ¡°Mind-reading is currently the most advanced technology!¡± Ian said. He must be right, considering that mind-reading is often used as a superpower. Lu Jia¡¯er followed up immediately with another question. ¡°How about Su Han? Does she have any extraordinary functions?¡± ¡°She is one level lower than you so apart from having a particrly strong memory, reading and writing abilities, no other advanced functionality has developed within her yet.¡± Ian said. ¡°How many advanced AIs with super powers like me are there? What is the point of creating us?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er continued questioning him. ¡°I have nothing I can tell you about the first question. As for the point of creating you: to benefit humankind!¡± Ian told her everything that was within his liberty to tell. Lu Jia¡¯er sneered at thest four words. ¡°To benefit humankind?¡± Over the phone, Ian did not say anything. Lu Jia¡¯er continued, ¡°And you? Are you the same as us? Even if I did, you would have said ¡®noment¡¯!¡± Ian hesitated a moment before he answered. ¡°No, I am not the same as you. It¡¯s different.¡± All of a sudden, Lu Jia¡¯er understood something. ¡°Can I ask you something?¡± She said. ¡°What is it?¡± Ian kept his voice low. ¡°Do not let Su Han find out the truth!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Let her continue to live in blissful ignorance, she does not know that she is an AI. I will carry the burden of this knowledge myself.¡± ¡°That... is not up to you.¡± Ian sounded a little hesitant. Lu Jia¡¯erughed grimly when she heard this. ¡°Right. I am nothing but an advanced AI. Who gave me the right to negotiate terms with you?¡± ¡°Jia¡¯er!¡± Ian called her name, he sounded troubled. ¡°Did I say anything that isn¡¯t true?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er retorted. Ian fell into silence again. Lu Jia¡¯er did not make things difficult for him. ¡°I am going to hang up now.¡± It was 9:30 at night, when Jin Xiangdong came back home. Lu Jia¡¯er, who was in her leisure wear, understood instantly how she could be charmed by him the first time they met. She could not read his mind. Lu Jia¡¯er stepped over and took his briefcase and suit naturally. Jin Xiangdong liked it when she did this. She was like a dream of his ideal newly-wedded wife. They were in sync and affectionate to each other. Ake stayed on the side and looked. Ever since Lu Jia¡¯er moved in, Ake felt like he was losing his job. Many things that had been taken care of by Ake had be Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s full responsibility. Jin Xiangdong put his arm around her waist and lowered his head to kiss her on the lips. Ake turned around at once. After sharing this moment of intimacy, the natural next step was to go upstairs in each other¡¯s embrace. They went into the bedroom. Lu Jia¡¯er pushed Jin Xiangdong away gently. ¡°Ace, I have something to tell you.¡± Jin Xiangdong released Lu Jia¡¯er and stared at her face attentively. After living together for these few days, they had reached a mutual understanding that they would discuss important matters after they were in the bedroom where signals were isted. ¡°Ake has been hacked.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°When did that happen?¡± While Jin Xiangdong was not particrly shocked at this news, he was still nervous. ¡°This afternoon!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°What happened?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. So, Lu Jia¡¯er gave an ount of the matter in full detail. Jin Xiangdong was taken aback. ¡°Mind-reading?¡± ¡°Finally, I know why I fell in love with you at first sight!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Jin Xiangdong looked at her. ¡°Why?¡¯ Lu Jia¡¯er poked Jin Xiangdong¡¯s chest. ¡°Because I cannot read anything from your mind!¡± Jin Xiangdong stared at Lu Jia¡¯er for a few seconds. He was still digesting the fact that she had a mind-reading ability. But his reply was, ¡°Wait here!¡± Jin Xiangdong let go of Lu Jia¡¯er and left the room. When he came back after a moment, he was holding the camera in his hand. ¡°There is nothing on there!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er reminded him. However, Jin Xiangdong said, ¡°Yes, there is.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was startled. Jin Xiangdong handed her the camera and the two sat by the bed to watch the video. In the video, after Lu Jia¡¯er sent the text, she sat on the couch like a puppet. Soon, she began to move. She looked at Ake who was filming her for a few seconds and stood up to take over the camera Ake was holding. She deleted the video and gave the camera back to Ake. Then, she sat back calmly and closed her eyes. Lu Jia¡¯er was in shock after she saw this video. Ake was not hacked. She deleted the video herself. Jin Xiangdong was surprised to see this as well. ¡°I didn¡¯t know that you could control other AI, but it¡¯s your ability to read minds that is far beyond expectations regardless.¡± ¡°But Ian did not say that I could control other AI.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°The principle on how one can control other AI is not hard to exin. But it ispletely unexpected that you have such special abilities of reading the mind!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°What were they trying to aplish by creating something like me?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was baffled. Jin Xiangdong frowned. He put his arm around Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s shoulders. ¡°I will have to consult with some experts about the chip.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Jin Xiangdong. ¡°How to solve the problem of me having a chip in my brain?¡± A couple of days ago, Jin Xiangdong brought back a so-called human healthpanion robot, the newest model produced by hispany, and performed a close inspection on Lu Jia¡¯er in this bedroom. The results showed that Lu Jia¡¯er had human features but in her brain, there was a very small chip that was not made of metal. As for what it was exactly, Jin Xiangdong had no idea. However, this special material enabled Lu Jia¡¯er to appear no different to any other human being when she entered metal detectors or did normal physical examinations. ¡°Yes.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Lu Jia¡¯er asked, ¡°Are you going to take it out?¡± Jin Xiangdong shook his head. ¡°Taking it out is impossible.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Jin Xiangdong. ¡°If I am right, once the chip is removed, you will be subject to unpredicted fatal danger. Besides, there may be self-destruction functionality built into this chip. Once tampering attempts are detected, the self-destruction program may be triggered before the chip is sessfully removed.¡± Jin Xiangdong shared his worries. The reality they were faced with was truly horrifying. ¡°So, you think that the only solution to awaken my self-awareness and override the original program settings?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Jin Xiangdong looked at her, depressed. ¡°Yes, but I have yet to think up a way to aplish this.¡± ¡°Electric shock?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er wondered. Hearing this, Jin Xiangdong rubbed her hair. ¡°Deep learning?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er continued. The corners of Jin Xiangdong¡¯s mouth raised up. ¡°Forget about it for now.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at him and said, ¡°You have had a busy day. Go and take a shower!¡± Ten minutester, Jin Xiangdong stepped out of the bathroom. Lu Jia¡¯er stared at his muscr upper body, eximing to herself that this must be what people said as slender when clothed, yet well-developed when nude. The bed sank down as Lu Jia¡¯er buried herself in his arms and leaned against his chest. ¡°Ace, I have an idea. To achieve a breakthrough, I have to find my original memories.¡± ¡°Your original memories?¡± Jin Xiangdong repeated her words, rubbing her shoulders. ¡°I have the feeling that my original memories are a switch to my awakening.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er recalled Ian¡¯s reaction and analyzed it. ¡°It is unfortunate that Ian, an insider who is aware of my previous memories, ispletely under the control of the team that created me.¡± Jin Xiangdong hugged her in closer and apologized. ¡°I am so sorry that my investigation was not enough to find anything.¡± Jin Xiangdong truly med himself and seeing this, Lu Jia¡¯erforted him. ¡°No. It is just that the team behind all this is too powerful.¡± As a matter of fact, the idea of creating a team like the one that developed an AI like Lu Jia¡¯er to Jin Xiangdong was not only powerful, but terrifyingly so. He wasn¡¯t sure if he even dared to think too deeply about it. He would get chills as soon as he thought about it. ... The next morning, Jin Xiangdong woke up and lowered his head to look at Lu Jia¡¯er who was curled up in his embrace. They werepletely unclothed. Every morning when he woke up, that would wake up as well. But today, Jin Xiangdong did not attempt tofort it. He got up, put on the bathrobe and left the bedroom. He came to the dining room downstairs. Ake soon served him a cup of coffee. Jin Xiangdong browsed the news on his phone and stumbled onto a report on memory genes. That paper was published by a profession of the biology department in F University. The paper had stirred up heated discussion on the international stage. When Jin Xiangdong finished reading this article, he phoned his sister Jin Xiann at once. She picked up her phone soon. Jin Xiangdong exchanged some pleasantries before he cut to the chase. ¡°Sister, how effective is the process of recovering memory with genes?¡± ¡°Why... do you care about this all of a sudden?¡± Over the phone, Jin Xiann sounded evidently surprised. ¡°I just saw a news article rted to that. Since you are an expert in the field of biology, I want to know more about your opinions on the matter.¡± Jin Xiangdong exined. ¡°So that¡¯s how it is. The research involved with recovering one¡¯s memories through genes was started a long time ago, but there hasn¡¯t been any new breakthroughs since the issue of creating new medicine is still unsolved.¡± Jin Xiann said. Chapter 165 - Awakening of Consciousness (22)

Chapter 165: Awakening of Consciousness (22)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions ¡°I just read a news article. It says that a professor at F University has published a paper. He has achieved a great break-through in the research of recovering memory via gic means.¡± Jin Xiangdong exined. ¡°Is it the news article about Professor Chen Ming from F University?¡± Jin Xiann asked. ¡°Yes, Professor Chen Ming!¡± ¡°I saw that, too. His genome research has indeed achieved a great breakthrough. But as far as I know, it has not been applied to humans yet. His research field is electronic stimtion.¡± Jin Xiann stated. ¡°Electronic stimtion! Sister, is this genome study really effective in the process of memory recovery?¡± Jin Xiangdong expressed his question. ¡°Though it has not been tested on humans yet, the result of trials on other animals has proven to be effective.¡± Jin Xiann confirmed. ¡°If the memory loss wasplete in nature, could the memory still be recovered even in such an extreme case?¡± Jin Xiangdong went on. ¡°It is said that, even if memory loss isplete, the lost memory can be recovered if electronic stimtion on genes is conducted!¡± Jin Xiann interposed with her remark. Jin Xiangdong was overjoyed to hear this. ¡°Great. Thanks, sister!¡± Jin Xiann was wondering, ¡°You are not trying tobine the genome study with your research on AI, are you?¡± ¡°That is worth contemting!¡± Jin Xiangdong answered, smiling. Jin Xiannughed. ¡°If that is the case, you must pay for the idea.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Jin Xiangdong was quite generous. Jin Xiann burst intoughter again. ¡°How have you been feeling recently?¡± ¡°Very good.¡± Jin Xiangdong replied with a smile. Jin Xiann asked a seemingly casual question, ¡°How about your girlfriend? Are you still dating?¡± ¡°We are living together.¡± Jin Xiangdong did not hide this information. ¡°You are living together?¡± Jin Xiann sounded surprised. Jin Xiangdong knew what his sister¡¯s concern was. ¡°I know what you are worried about. But she knows everything.¡± He tried to tailor his words tofort her. ¡°You...¡± Jin Xiann was shocked. ¡°Sister, I am happy now.¡± Jin Xiangdong interrupted with a smile. ¡°You are?¡± Jin Xiann heaved a sigh. She told herself that she was hoping this happiness was not written in loose sand and that he would not pay a price for trying to make somethingsting. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s mouth twitched as he said. ¡°Sister, you sound as though you don¡¯t want to give us your blessings?¡± Jin Xiann quickly denied it. ¡°Of course I want to see you enjoy romantic love, just like a normal person. It¡¯s just that...¡± Aware of Jin Xiann¡¯s worry, Jin Xiangdong interrupted apologetically, ¡°Because I am different from other people. Over the years, you and dad have been the most worried about me.¡± ¡°Surely you must be very fond of this girl. You have my blessing!¡± Jin Xiann sighed. Hearing this, Jin Xiangdong¡¯s expression changed. If he were to tell her that, like him, his girlfriend was special, how would she react? Presumably, she would not be able to ept it. Back in the day when he was about to undertake the operation, Jin Xiann opposed it firmly. However, Jin Shengping insisted which resulted in Jin Xiangdong being the way he is today. ¡°Thank you, sister. When you are free, go back home and check on dad for me.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°We¡¯ll see.¡± Jin Xiann, however, sounded indifferent. ¡°Sister!¡± Jin Xiangdong insisted. He knew that the emotional estrangement between his father and sister was still unresolved. Jin Xiann had always been doting when it came to him. Shepromised. ¡°Fine, I know!¡± Jin Xiangdong put on a smile. After he hung up the phone, he called Jason. Jason, who was still asleep, answered the phone while drowsy,¡±What¡¯s the matter? Why are you waking me up at this early hour!¡± ¡°Jin Xiangdong, Miaomiao is studying in the biology department at F University, right?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked his question without beating about the bushes. ¡°Yes, why?¡± Jason¡¯s eyes were still closed as he mumbled through his answer. ¡°Okay, got it. Go back to your sexy dreams!¡± Jin Xiangdong hung up his phone with that said. Jason was baffled. That being said, he did not bother himself about it. He rolled over and fell back asleep. Jin Xiangdong looked at the time. Instead of calling Yuan Miaomiao right away, he read the news report again and searched for other information. When Lu Jia¡¯er woke up, she failed to find Jin Xiangdong by her side. She got up and took a shower. The warm water was sprayed on the porcin skin on her face. The drops of water meandered down from her sexy corbones. She strokes her skin gently, her mind wandering. ¡°What are you thinking of?¡± She heard a familiar voice. Without her even realizing it Jin Xiangdong had snuck up on her. She was about to turn around when he put his arms around her. The next second, she was held against him by his warm embrace. His face was against hers and her back against his chest. Lu Jia¡¯er replied, ¡°I was thinking about you.¡± ¡°In what way were you thinking about me?¡± Jin Xiangdong whispered into her ear. ¡°With my heart.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er put on a warm, tender smile. ¡°At this exact moment, I would prefer that you think about me with your body!¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s smile turned erotic. Uncontrobly, Lu Jia¡¯er blushed. She wanted to turn around but Jin Xiangdong stopped her. He lowered his head and kissed her on the lips. Shortly after, the bathroom was filled with a sexual atmosphere. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s prowess, in any regard, was beyond a doubt, including unlocking new positions in moments of intimacy. Under his guidance, Lu Jia¡¯er explored something new. Whenever she was with him, it only took a few short moments before she would feel as though her mind had blurred and she would lose her strength as her mind would slip away slowly. Today, Jin Xiangdong was more excited than ever before. Under his influence, Lu Jia¡¯er was short of breath. ¡°What is it that made you so happy?¡± Indeed, Jin Xiangdong was happy. ¡°I found a potential lead rted to recovering your memory.¡± He mentioned in a low voice. When she heard this, Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s wandering mind concentrated at once. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Recovering memory via gic means.¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. Lu Jia¡¯er was startled. ¡°Gic means?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Jin Xiangdong breathed heavily. Lu Jia¡¯er did read some information on recovering memory via gic means but her research was not thorough. All she knew was that the researchers reported that even by destroying molecules in the hippocampus that were involved in memory consolidation, memories could be restored through measures such as suggestive stimtion. The scientists behind the study put forward that even if historical memories were overwritten with new ones, the old memories were not necessarily lost. If sessful, the study, which proposed the use of gic means to restore memory, held promising prospects for treating mental disorders linked to memory disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder and schizophrenia. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face blushed, rosy like peach blossoms in March, ¡°But... but they haven¡¯t achieved a breakthrough in this field yet!¡± ¡°I read a news article this morning. Professor Chen Ming from F University has made a tangible breakthrough in this area of research.¡± Jin Xiangdong was still breathing heavily. ¡°Really?¡± A trace of glow rose within the depths of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes. Because of her excitement, her muscles tightened up. Jin Xiangdong, who was behind her, groaned. Then, they were no longer conversing. Lu Jia¡¯er made some gentle sounds to respond to him. At a coffee shop. Yuan Miaomiao was sitting at a seat next to the window. She checked the time. Then, she took out her mirror and checked her make-up again. In the morning, she received a phone call from Jin Xiangdong, which surprised her. What was even more unexpected was that he asked to meet with her. Since then, her heart had been pounding. At that moment, Jin Xiangdong entered the coffee shop. Yuan Miaomiao put away her mirror and waved at him. Jin Xiangdong spotted her and walked over. He smiled at her and pulled over a chair to sit down. He ordered a cup of Blue Mountain. Yuan Miaomiao asked, ¡°Brother Xiangdong, what do you need to see me for?¡± Jin Xiangdong went straight to the point. ¡°Please introduce me to Professor Chen Ming.¡± ¡°Professor Chen Ming?¡± Yuan Miaomiao was confused. ¡°If I recall correctly, he is your mentor?¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Yuan Miaomiao nodded. ¡°Yes. Professor Chen Ming is my mentor. Brother Xiangdong, you are not attracted to him due to admiration of his increase in fame after reading this morning¡¯s research report, are you?¡± ¡°Indeed, I am!¡± Jin Xiangdong said with honesty. Yuan Miaomiao was delighted to hear this. ¡°Brother Xiangdong, let me take the liberty to brag. I participated in this research as well.¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded. ¡°I know.¡± ¡°You know?¡± Yuan Miaomiao¡¯s eyes glistened. ¡°You are the star student of Professor Chen Ming. Though you are young, when you were a junior, Professor Chen Ming made an exception and let you join his research team.¡± Jin Xiangdong poured out the information he knew. The fact that the man she liked for so many years knew something about her made her filled with joy. ¡°Brother Xiangdong, you are interested in recovering memory via genes?¡± ¡°Yes, that is why I want you to introduce me to Professor Chen Ming!¡± Jin Xiangdong begged. ¡°No problem. But the professor is not in Beijing. He will be back next week.¡± Yuan Miaomiao said. ¡°Then arrange a meeting after he is back next week.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°Okay!¡± Yuan Miaomiao nodded with a smile. Chapter 166 - Awakening of Consciousness (23)

Chapter 166: Awakening of Consciousness (23)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Every breakthrough in scientific research represented a major advance in the development of human civilization. Gic research could not only unlock the code of human life, but also potentially prevent or foresee a variety of diseases, as well as cure a variety of diseases. All of these things could potentially increase the quality and longevity of human life. Thanks to Yuan Miaomiao¡¯s introduction, a weekter, Jin Xiangdong held a meeting with Professor Chen Ming. Upon in-depth conversation, Jin Xiangdong had furthered his understanding of the research findings on recovering memory via genes. Jin Xiangdong made many inquiries and Professor Chen Ming gave him all the answers. Professor Chen Ming said to Jin Xiangdong with a smile, ¡°I have long heard of the daughter and son of Academician Jin. I hear that both of you are promising young talents, and you have inherited from your father. Professor Jin Xiann, your sister, is a peer of mine. But I didn¡¯t know that you are so interested in gic research.¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled. ¡°I have always been paying attention due to my sister.¡± Professor Chen Ming smiled. ¡°Professor Jin Xiann has made great contributions to gic research. I have read her papers. Her point of view is unique and interesting.¡± ¡°My sister mentioned that she will be returning soon to seek advice from you.¡± Jin Xiangdong mentioned. ¡°I¡¯d rather say we will discuss and study together than me giving her advice.¡± Professor Chen Ming said, humbly. ¡°Professor Chen, you are too modest.¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled. ¡°Anyways, Professor Chen, when can your technology be applied to human trials?¡± ¡°The research trials on animals have been quite promising. However, the human trials have justmenced. We are nning to cooperate with the University of Medical Sciences.¡± Professor Chen Ming stated. ¡°I will look forward to that.¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. Professor Chen Ming nodded in delight. He looked at Jin Xiangdong and added, ¡°Jin, you havee here to see me. I believe you have other things on your mind other than discussing gic research, right?¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled. ¡°Professor Chen Ming, how sharp-sighted you are.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s get to the point.¡± Professor Chen Ming said. ¡°Professor Chen, then I will state my business. BUA Technology aspires to cooperate with you.¡± Jin Xiangdong proposed. ¡°Cooperation?¡± Professor Chen Ming was surprised. ¡°As far as I know, the major field of business in yourpany is the development of AI.¡± ¡°That is right. Ourpany is indeed focused on AI development. However, the study of AI development is also a study of the human experience. The two are closely intertwined together and cannot be separated from one another.¡± Jin Xiangdong exined. ¡°You have spoken correctly. It is me that is narrow-minded.¡± Professor Chen Ming said. ¡°Ourpany has a sincere desire to work with you, Professor Chen. What do you think?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. ¡°How would we be working together? On what front?¡± Professor Chen Ming questioned. Jin Xiangdong took out a document from the briefcase he put behind him. He handed the document to Professor Chen Ming and said, ¡°This is a n for a cooperation I have devised. Please take a look.¡± Professor Chen Ming took the document, and he browsed the content. A momentter, he looked up. ¡°This n is quite appealing. I will think it over!¡± ¡°Thank you, Professor Chen!¡± Jin Xiangdong expressed his gratitude with a smile. A weekter, Professor Chen Ming replied that he would ept Jin Xiangdong¡¯s proposal for a coboration. Of course, this proposal was just a means to the real end Jin Xiangdong wanted to achieve. In the meantime, this was a new research field in the development of AI at BUA. Yuan Miaomiao, who learned this news, was particrly delighted. For one thing, she was the go-between for this cooperation. For another, this opportunity could enable her to meet Jin Xiangdong more often. To show his appreciation to Yuan Miaomiao, Jin Xiangdong proposed to invite her out to dinner. Yuan Miaomiao, who had thought that Jin Xiangdong was currently single, was stunned for a few seconds when she saw him show up with a date. ¡°Miao Miao, sorry to have made you wait.¡± Jin Xiangdong said, smiling. ¡°Brother Xiangdong, Professor Lu!¡± Yuan Miaomiao forced a smile. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at her. While she was wearing a smile on her face, Lu Jia¡¯er could already hear her broken heart. She must have developed some hope since thest time she ran into them she thought they had broken up. The three took their seats. Jason came as well. So, a dinner of two that Yuan Miaomiao had been looking forward to had be a dinner for four. Jason sat down and said to Yuan Miaomiao, ¡°Hey you, where is your boyfriend? Why didn¡¯t you bring him with you?¡± Yuan Miaomiao dissed him right back. ¡°Jason, where is your girlfriend? Brother Xiangdong hase with his girlfriend, why are you still hiding yours?¡± This struck a nerve. Even though his expression was not clouded, he did sound awkward. ¡°You are rubbing it in.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Yuan Miaomiao looked at Jason. Jason put on a heart-broken look. ¡°I have just been dumped!¡± ¡°Really?¡± Yuan Miaomiao did not buy it. ¡°No.¡± Jason said, joking. ¡°I knew that you were lying to me.¡± Yuan Miaomiao groaned. Jason smiled. However, there was some bitterness buried in the depth of his eyes. They really did break up! Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Jason. The rtionship between him and Su Han, to the outsiders,sted only for a month. How affectionate could they be? However, both had devoted their whole hearts to the rtionship. Currently even though Su Han always imed that she was fine, inside, she could not let Jason go. Jason appeared to be in a better state, but in fact it was the opposite. Jason, who knew the truth, was in more pain and had struggled with the situation more than Su Han. Jason poured wine for the others frequently. Knowing that Jason was in a bad mood, Jin Xiangdong drank with him for a while. Unfortunately, when it came to rtionships, only the involved could solve their own problems at the end of the day. Jin Xiangdong proposed a toast to Yuan Miaomiao. ¡°Miao Miao, you have helped me greatly. Thank you!¡± Hearing this, Yuan Miaomiao smiled faintly. ¡°Brother Xiangdong, you¡¯re wee.¡± Yuan Miaomiao felt her heart broken when Jin Xiangdong showed up with Professor Lu together. But she was still acting calmly. She must be well-bred. For this, Lu Jia¡¯er liked Yuan Miaomiao more than before. Lu Jia¡¯er raised her ss as well. ¡°Miao Miao, here is to you!¡± Yuan Miaomiao threw her a look and then turned to Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Okay, cheers!¡± With that said, she clinked her ss with Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s and Jin Xiangdong¡¯s. After this, Jason raised his ss as well. ¡°Miao, here is to you as well!¡± Yuan Miaomiao clinked her ss with his. However, she was displeased since Jason began to propose toasts frequently. ¡°Jason, are you trying to get me drunk?¡± ¡°No, I don¡¯t have the courage. But, just drink with me, like I am your brother.¡± Jason said. Yuan Miaomiao looked at him and asked Jin Xiangdong, ¡°Brother Xiangdong, is his rtionship really over?¡± Yuan Miaomiao was perceptive. Jason was obviously acting oddly tonight. ¡°Yes.¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded. ¡°You two, who are deep in love and living together, do not interrupt!¡± Jason pretended to warn Jin Xiangdong. Yuan Miaomiao was startled to hear this. Soon, she adjusted her mood and gazed at Jason with a smile. ¡°Jason, it is so rare for you to have lost your love. As your younger sister, I have to drink with you, no strings attached!¡± ¡°What do you mean by rare?¡± Jason was not happy with her choice of words. Yuan Miaomiao chuckled. ¡°I think she is the one that proposed the break-up, right. Why else would you be in so much pain?¡± He was the one that proposed the break-up. He was suffering from his own actions. ¡°You are gloating!¡± Jason stared at her. ¡°Yes, that is my intention!¡± Yuan Miaomiao grinned. Once again, Jason put on a look that indicated he was hurt. Seeing this, Yuan Miaomiao tried to coax him. ¡°Jason, I am sorry. I will drink this as an apology!¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to drink to apologize. Just drink with me.¡± Jason said. So, they clinked their sses again. Lu Jia¡¯er saw every bit of this. On the surface, Yuan Miaomiao was deliberately provoking Jason with her words. However, at this exact moment, her state of mind was simr to Jason¡¯s. Just now, in their conversation, the fact that Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er were living together slipped out of Jason¡¯s mouth. Instantly, Yuan Miaomiao¡¯s emotions were disrupted. ¡°Jason, don¡¯t get Miao Miao drunk. I will drink with you.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Hearing this, Yuan Miaomiao looked at Lu Jia¡¯er and said with a smile. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Professor Lu. I can hold my liquor.¡± While the smile hung on her face was forced, she sounded full of honor. ¡°Your cheeks are rosy. Take it easy.¡± Professor Lu reminded her. ¡°It¡¯s okay!¡± Yuan Miaomiao smiled. Lu Jia¡¯er said nothing else and it was not her ce to say more. either. After all, the sense of failure in Yuan Miaomiao¡¯s heart was rted to her. To care for her too much or act too polite would seem pretentious and disengous. So, Lu Jia¡¯er drank with Jason for a few more rounds. Jason seemed to be tipsy. He became quite talkative, more than usual. ¡°Ace,pared with you, I am scum!¡± Neither Jin Xiangdong nor Lu Jia¡¯er said anything as they looked at Jason who continued, ¡°Ace, Professor Lu, do you know? Actually... I, I cannot forget Su Han!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said calmly. ¡°Take your time.¡± ¡°Take my time! Maybe, someday, I will let this go but right now, I am suffering. I am not as courageous as Ace to choose to be with you and Su Han, such advanced...¡± When Jason was about b out the word AI, Jin Xiangdong covered up his mouth at once. Chapter 167 - Awakening of Consciousness (24)

Chapter 167: Awakening of Consciousness (24)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xiangdong realized what he was doing and released his hold. He patted Jason on his shoulder gently and tried to smooth things over while staying calm and collected. ¡°Jason, it is just a break-up, right? Time is the best cure. Everything will be fine.¡± Getting drunk was a bad thing to deal with currently. Jason almost spilled the beans. Lu Jia¡¯er felt her heart had skipped a beat. Fortunately, Jin Xiangdong stopped him in time. That being said, Jin Xiangdong¡¯s action did stir up the curiosity in Yuan Miaomiao. ¡°Now I see that Jason has devoted his heart to that rtionship. I really do want to get to know more about this woman that hurt Jason so badly. How could she give up on such a promising young man?¡± Hearing this, Jin Xiangdong said, ¡°Miao Miao, don¡¯t add insult to injury!¡± Yuan Miaomiao chuckled. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll stop!¡± Jason realized that he almost put his foot in his mouth. He got up in a hurry. ¡°I need to go to the little boy¡¯s room!¡± After Jason left, Yuan Miaomiao said to Jin Xiangdong, ¡°Anyways, Brother Xiangdong, aren¡¯t you curious about that woman?¡± Jin Xiangdong threw Yuan Miaomiao a nce and replied calmly, ¡°No.¡± Being a person of science, once Yuan Miaomiao developed curiosity about one thing, she would want to find out the reason behind it. So, she continued, ¡°Why is that?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t like to gossip.¡± Jin Xiangdong gave a short answer. Hearing this, Yuan Miaomiao smiled. ¡°Gossip is part of human nature, especially for women. Isn¡¯t that right, Professor Lu?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er noticed that Yuan Miaomiao had shifted the conversation to her. The former gazed at her and said, ¡°Frank McAndrew, professor of psychology at Knox college in the United States, said: throughout history, gossip or the sharing of gossip has been a tool to maintain intra-groupmunication, promoting group stability and prosperity. From our ancestors during the Stone Age to modern humans, we are born with the gossip gene. But gossip stimtes the release of endorphins, which bring happiness and relieve stress. And studies have found that people who gossip a lot are significantly happier than people who don¡¯t talk. In the face of life¡¯s pressure and setbacks, appropriate expression of dissatisfaction andints, can release negative emotions, ease the inner anxiety. Gossip is also a kind ofnguage expression that does not need to pay attention to logic, unlike making a report, nor does it need to be responsible, there is no burden of thinking. And because of gossip, it can also, to varying degrees, make the effects of interpersonal rtionships more profound, and establish some kind of close rtionship based on mutual interests. And women love gossip, this desire is almost always formed at a very young age, they share some secrets with their friends and slowly as time grows, each bes the other¡¯s bestie.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er finished her piece. Yuan Miaomiao smiled at her and then turned to Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Brother Xiangdong, this is from an expert in psychology. You don¡¯t like gossip. It implied that you are not down-to-earth at all!¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled, ¡°Maybe.¡± Hearing this, Yuan Miaomiao said with a smile, ¡°Professor Lu, do you know? Many people, including me, think Brother Xiangdong is an otherworldly god that desires nothing!¡± Because of the effect of the alcohol, Yuan Miaomiao was not so tense anymore. She began to b about herments and impression of Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er was interested in this description Yuan Miaomiao used. ¡°An otherworldly god that desires nothing?¡± ¡°Yes. I have heard about him since I was a kid. Later, when I met him for the first time, this was my first impression! If it were not for you, Professor Lu, I would really believe that Brother Xiangdong had no interest in women at all! All he knew was work and how to develop his AI.¡± Yuan Miaomiao shared her innermost feelings and thoughts. Of course, she shared with unspeakable bitterness in her heart. Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er turned over to size Jin Xiangdong up and down. Otherworldly, no desire, those words did not seem as though they were rted to Jin Xiangdong at all. The no desire, in particr, could not be more wrong. She understood his desire very well. Usually, she would have to beg him to let her go... Those thoughts made Lu Jia¡¯er blush involuntarily. She said casually, ¡°If he is a god, I think it¡¯s more urate to call him a God Prince of Charming!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s straightforwardments went straight to the heart of the matter. But Yuan Miaomiao did not try and deny it. ¡°Yes, we do see him as Prince Charming!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had a more favorable impression of Yuan Miaomiao. In such situations, most girls would try to cover up or to deny because they were afraid of being embarrassed or to show what is truly on their minds. Lu Jia¡¯er responded calmly. ¡°Actually, Prince Charming is only created through imagination. Once you get to know someone, no matter how perfect he appears to be, has his own ws.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was not bragging about her rtionship but Yuan Miaomiao did be envious. Even with ws, she wanted to get to know and understand Jin Xiangdong. Unfortunately, she did not have the opportunity. Yuan Miaomiao produced a bitter smile. ¡°Perhaps. Professor Lu, many people are jealous of you!¡± Then, Yuan Miaomiao said to herself, including me. Lu Jia¡¯er returned with a gentle smile. Jason hade back from the restroom. He pulled his chair and added, ¡°Miao, what are you jealous of?¡± Yuan Miaomiao said to Jason, ¡°The fact that Professor Lu is informed and learned.¡± Yuan Miaomiao was clever and quick-witted. Nobody would get sick of those traits. Lu Jia¡¯er said, ¡°You are outstanding yourself. You don¡¯t have to admire anyone!¡± Jason smiled. ¡°Right. Miao, your family gene is strong. You don¡¯t have to admire anyone. Besides, it should be other people that admire you.¡± ¡°Jason, while I don¡¯t like your words, but that is the fact of the matter. That is how people see me.¡± Yuan Miaomiao eximed. Lu Jia¡¯er could detect the frustration in Yuan Miaomiao¡¯s tone. For three generations, her family were involved in scientific studies. From young, the atmosphere she grew up in was different. That being said, she must have been faced with a lot of pressure. She must devote more effort and use more time to prove herself in order to break away from the halo of fame the previous generations built. Yuan Miaomiao was a qualified young talent in scientific studies. After all, even with the halo of fame built previously, without her own abilities, Professor Chen Ming would not have picked her to join his research team. After all, within a research team, through relying on connections only would not win her status. ¡°Miao Miao, you are outstanding. Professor Chen Ming has praised you. You are his star student and one of the core members on the research team. Your ability can not be underestimated.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Yuan Miaomiao was a bit shy to hear Jin Xiangdong¡¯spliment. ¡°Compared with the three of you, there is more to study and I have to progress further!¡± ¡°Miao, too much modesty is arrogance!¡± Jason added, smiling. Yuan Miaomiao stared at Jin Xiangdong. Jin Xiangdong looked at them and shifted the topic to business. ¡°Miao Miao, you have participated in the study of recovering memory via genes. What is the risk probability for human trials?¡± Yuan Miaomiao did not think too much of it, perhaps due to the effect of alcohol. ¡°The risk probability is estimated to be 60%¡± She gave a direct answer. ¡°60%? So, the sess rate is not high.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Yuan Miaomiao shook her head. ¡°Brother Xiangdong, you should know that all research projects carry risks. But down the road of scientific studies, faced with any problems or hardship, we can only advance, not step back.¡± ¡°Miao Miao, you have demonstrated scientific spirit.¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled. ¡°Brother Xiangdong, you tter me. The project co-operated between yourpany and our research center will not yield fruits soon, but it is promising.¡± Yuan Miaomiao said. From the perspective of cooperation, naturally, Jin Xiangdong knew the prospect. It was just that he was dying to solve Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s problem. However, Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s secret could not be known by more people. Yuan Miaomiao was his acquaintance. But would she help him if she found out the secret? Jin Xiangdong was hesitating. After all, this was a grave matter. ¡°Thanks to you, ourpany and Professor Chen Ming¡¯s cooperation has started smoothly.¡± Once again, Jin Xiangdong expressed his gratitude to Yuan Miaomiao. Hearing this, Yuan Miaomiao smiled. ¡°Professor Chen Ming chose to cooperate with you because yourpany has enough strength and has demonstrated sincerity.¡± That being said, Yuan Miaomiao must have made great efforts privately to facilitate the cooperation. She must have put in a good word for Jin Xiangdong to Professor Chen Ming. Of course, the most important factor was the strength of BUA itself. ¡°I believe Miao Miao has helped you a lot.¡± Lu Jia¡¯ers aid. Hearing said, Yuan Miaomiao could not help but keep her gaze on Lu Jia¡¯er. She did not know how to evaluate this Lu Jia¡¯er. Her resume was impressive. Professionally, Yuan Miaomiao admired her for sure. On the other hand, inside, Yuan Miaomiao felt a bit intimidated by Lu Jia¡¯er. Many people stated that no one should date or marrywyers, police and psychologists. There were no secrets from a psychologist. Yuan Miaomiao did not im the credit. ¡°Professor Chen Ming is the one making decisions on all cooperation projects. I am just a member of the research team and I have to listen to his instructions.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er knew very well the concerns Jin Xiangdong had. She was just as worried that her true identity would be revealed. However, they were pressed for time. From her meetings with Yuan Miaomiao, Lu Jia¡¯er sensed that Yuan Miaomiao was not a scheming or conniving girl. So, Lu Jia¡¯er began. ¡°Miao Miao, can you do me a favor!¡± Those words shocked Jin Xiangdong who was next to Lu Jia¡¯er. He stared at her and grabbed her hand under the table, signalling her not to fling caution to the winds. Yuan Miaomiao was surprised as well. ¡°Me? What is it?¡± Chapter 168 - Awakening of Consciousness (25)

Chapter 168: Awakening of Consciousness (25)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er held his hand gently and fixed a gentle gaze on Yuan Miaomiao. ¡°I have a friend suffering from memory loss and want to try this method of recovering memory with gic means.¡± Yuan Miaomiao was a bit confused. ¡°Your friend?¡± Jin Xiangdong, who was sitting at Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s side, was nervous, but Lu Jia¡¯er was able to stay calm. She nodded. ¡°Yes, a close friend.¡± Yuan Miaomiao nodded. Something obviously was on her mind. ¡°Can you tell me some specifics about your friend?¡± She continued. ¡°She was in some ident and has lost all memory of her previous lifepletely.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gave a vague answer. ¡°That bad? What kind of ident?¡± Yuan Miaomiao frowned. ¡°She is not sure herself. For such cases, is it possible to recover memory through your experiments?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er probed. ¡°Well... I cannot give you a confident answer yet. However, if she wants to try it, she can contact the University of Medical Sciences.¡± Yuan Miaomiao said. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Yuan Miaomiao and added, ¡°She wants to undertake the experiment privately.¡± Yuan Miaomiao was shocked to hear this. ¡°Privately? No, we cannot perform experiments privately. The University of Medical Sciences must put this on record and there will be follow-up matters afterwards.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was fully aware of the process of such experiments. She wrapped the topic up. ¡°If so, I will tell her what you said!¡± Yuan Miaomiao apologized to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Sorry, Professor Lu. I wish I could be of more help.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er put on a smile. ¡°I am the one that is intruding. Your research has brought hope to many people.¡± Yuan Miaomiao smiled apologetically. ¡°Miaomiao, do not speak to others about this.¡± Jin Xiangdong cautioned her. However, as soon as he uttered those words, he regretted doing so. Since he cared too much about Lu Jia¡¯er, he had made amon mistake. The more a person told others not to make something public, the easier the information would be leaked. Just as he thought, Yuan Miaomiao grew suspicious of his words. Lu Jia¡¯er hurried to exin. ¡°What Ace means that he does not want the cooperation to be affected due to my private need.¡± Yuan Miaomiao bought this exnation. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t tell anyone.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er kept her eyes on her. She believed that given Yuan Miaomiao¡¯s moral quality, she would not speak of this matter. However, since she was a clever girl, she had obviously grown curious about Jin Xiangdong¡¯s words. As for what she would imagine, Lu Jia¡¯er would have to trust luck. The dinner hade to an end. Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong called cabs for Jason and Yuan Miaomiao and then called a designated driver to drive them home. In the car, Jin Xiangdong held Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s hands tightly. Lu Jia¡¯er put her head on his shoulder. ¡°Do you think I am acting unnecessarily hasty?¡± Jin Xiangdong replied in a low voice. ¡°A little bit!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er heaved a sigh. ¡°Recently, I have been getting a feeling as though something is going to happen.¡± Jin Xiangdong rubbed the back of her hand. The fact that Lu Jia¡¯er had be so sensitive was because she knew what was at risk for this matter. This fear could not be understood by others. He could not bear this fear in her ce. The only thing he could do was to keep herpany. ¡°Let¡¯s cross that bridge when wee to it!¡± Jin Xiangdong used the old saying tofort her. ¡°Of course. But if it is possible, I do want to try it.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Jin Xiangdong knew what Lu Jia¡¯er meant by ¡®try it¡¯. Somehow, he was worried. ¡°Let¡¯s take our time.¡± Leaning on Jin Xiangdong, Lu Jia¡¯er said in a soft voice, ¡°I know what you are worried about, but how can we know what the results will be if we do not try?¡± But whether the results would turn out to be good or bad were currently unknown. In his everyday work, Jin Xiangdong was never afraid of failure. However, when it came to Lu Jia¡¯er, he was filled with trepidation and fear. Jin Xiangdong did not reply. Lu Jia¡¯er raised her head and looked at him. The light in the car was dim, but even so with Jin Xiangdong so close to her, she could still tell that his looks were handsome. The worry in the depth of his eyes was evident. ¡°Ace, you have changed.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er reached out and stroked his eyebrow, smiling. Jin Xiangdong lowered his head and said three words, ¡°Because of you.¡± ¡°Is this good or bad?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er chuckled. Jin Xiangdong replied, ¡°All I can say is that, even heroes fall for beauties.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er giggled. ¡°Are you calling me a beauty?¡± Jin Xiangdong denied it. ¡°No. I am calling myself a hero!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er reached out and pinched him. Jin Xiangdong took her into his arms. Outside, the streets were crowded with people and vehicles. The moonlight spilled into the car. Two hearts were closely linked together. When they were about to arrive at home, Jin Xiangdong¡¯s phone began to ring. It was Jason. Jin Xiangdong picked up. A momentter, he started to frown. ¡°Are you sure you want to do this?¡± ¡°Yes, I am.¡± He heard Jason¡¯s reply. Jin Xiangdong turned over to look at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°What is thebination for the door lock of your apartment?¡± ¡°What is going on?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Jason went back on his words. He wants to patch things up with Su Han.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°Is this a spur of the moment thing because he was drinking?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er wondered. ¡°Do you want to give him thebination or not?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked again. Lu Jia¡¯er thought for awhile. Then, she took out her phone and sent Jason a WeChat message. ¡°112898.¡± Not long after Jin Xiangdong hung up his phone, he received another call from Jason. ¡°Ace, Su Han is gone!¡± Hearing this, for a moment, Jin Xiangdong was not sure if this was the alcohol talking or it was what really happened. He tried to seek confirmation, ¡°What did Amy say?¡± ¡°Amy is shut down!¡± Jason said. Jin Xiangdong remembered what happenedst time. For the sake of safety, Jin Xiangdong told the designated driver to turn around and go to Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s old apartment. On the way, Lu Jia¡¯er called Su Han but her phone was powered off. When Amy opened the door for Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong, they saw an anxious Jason pacing around like ants in a hot pan. It was abnormal that Amy would be powered off. Because whenever Su Han was at home, literally, she relied on Amy for everything apart from eating, writing and sleeping. Lu Jia¡¯er checked the apartment inside and out. Su Han did not take anything away with her and there was no sign of forced entry. Could it be... Lu Jia¡¯er dashed out from the bedroom and asked Jia¡¯er, ¡°When Amy wass turned on, what did she say? Did Su Han leave any message?¡± ¡°Amy said Su Han left no message.¡± Jason replied. ¡°Did she go on a book tour?¡± Jin Xiangdong wondered. Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. ¡°I contacted her yesterday afternoon. She did not mention any travelling ns. She is not the kind of person that would run off without saying anything.¡± ¡°How long was Amy powered off for?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked, upon further thoughts. ¡°For 30 hours!¡± Jason said. ¡°30 hours?¡± Jin Xiangdong repeated this number. Lu Jia¡¯er was rmed. ¡°Call the police now!¡± Contrary to Lu Jia¡¯er and Jason who were anxious, Jin Xiangdong remainedposed. ¡°Call Ian now.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er came back to her senses at once. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll call him right away!¡± With that said, she picked out her phone and called Ian, but nobody answered. She tried a few more times. Still, her calls went unanswered. ¡°He is not answering!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er updated Jin Xiangdong. Hearing this, Jin Xiangdong frowned. His worry deepened. ¡°Jia¡¯er,e with me. We need to leave now.¡± He said. Lu Jia¡¯er had some idea of what was going on judging by Jin Xiangdong¡¯s looks. ¡°Right!¡± The disappearance of Su Han sobered Jason up right away. ¡°Ace, I will go with you!¡± Jason said. Then, the three of them left together. They were heading to the elevator when Lu Jia¡¯er suddenly felt dizzy. Luckily, Jin Xiangdong reacted fast enough. She fell into his arms. This was exactly what Jin Xiangdong had been worried about. He was seized with tension at once. In that instant, Jason understood what happened. The two looked at each other. In order to avoid the surveince cameras, Jin Xiangdong carried Lu Jia¡¯er to the staircase. As soon as they shut the door, Jin Xiangdong told Jason at once. ¡°There is a phone in my upper pocket. Call Miaomiao. There is another phone in my trousers pocket. Take the SIM card out from that one, yours, too.¡± Hearing this, Jin Xiangdong took out his and Jin Xiangdong¡¯s frequently used cell phone and removed the SIM cards. Then he called Yuan Miaomiao as directed by Jin Xiangdong. The call was put through soon. Jin Xiangdong did not waste his time. He came straight to the point. ¡°Miaomiao, this is Jin Xiangdong. I have an unreasonable demand. Can you go to theb at F University right away?¡± Yuan Miaomiao, who had just arrived at home and ready to take a shower, was curious to hear Jin Xiangdong speaking with such urgency. ¡°What is going on?¡± ¡°I cannot exin over the phone. Please go to theb at F University!¡± Jin Xiangdong urged her. While confused, Yuan Miaomiao replied immediately. ¡°Okay, I will go there now!¡± After he hung up the phone, Jin Xiangdong said to Jason. ¡°It is not convenient for them to take actions in thismunity. But when we go out, it¡¯s hard to tell. Jason, how sober are you now?¡± ¡°Completely sober!¡± Jason said. Jin Xiangdong nodded. ¡°Good. You will driveter.¡± Then, Jin Xiangdong carried Lu Jia¡¯er back to the elevator and went down to the parking lot. When they got into the car, both Jin Xiangdong and Jason put on stern looks. There most likely would be a soul-stirring fight waiting for them. Whether they could arrive at theb of F University would be up to their abilities. Chapter 169 - Awakening of Consciousness (26)

Chapter 169: Awakening of Consciousness (26)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xiangdong shot a nce over at Lu Jia¡¯er, who was lying across the backseat in aa. He then turned to Jason and said in a serious tone, ¡°Jason, take care of Jia¡¯er! It will take you about half an hour to drive to F University from here. I will call Miao Miao and let her meet you at the gate. If I haven¡¯te after half an hour don¡¯t wait up. Bring Jia¡¯er to Professor Chen Ming directly!¡± Sitting on the driver¡¯s seat, Jason looked at Jin Xiangdong with worry. ¡°Will it work?¡± ¡°We have no other choice. We must try this. Later, I will drive out first! Then wait three minutes before you go. If your car is followed and you cannot shake them, drive directly to the police station.¡± Jin Xiangdong urged him again and again. Jason nodded after Jin Xiangdong shared the n. ¡°Okay!¡± Once again, Jin Xiangdong cast a nce on Lu Jia¡¯er. Next, he got out of the car quickly. He walked to his ck Maybach in powerful strides. He pulled open the door and got in. Then, Jin Xiangdong drove away from themunity. As he had expected, as soon as he came out, two cars began to follow him. What happened next was like in the movies. Jin Xiangdong demonstrated driving skills he had never shown before. He had had wine at dinner, and he was not in a suitable condition to drive. However, given the circumstances, there was no other choice, like he said. Jason did as Jin Xiangdong nned. He drove out after five minutes. Fortunately, he was not tailed. He raced the car to F University. However,ter on, things changed. Maybe, Jin Xiangdong had beenpromised. Jason noticed someone was following him. It was the first time that Jason had experienced such things. Somehow, he felt like he was a hero in a blockbuster. Jason was driving better than before, perhaps because of drinking. In order to shake off the tails, he made several turns. When he was waiting at the red light at a crossroad, Jason happened to see an empty taxi by the side. In the spirit of in for a penny and in for a pound, he parked his car by the road, opened the backseat door and carried Lu Jia¡¯er to that taxi and dashed forward. He parked his car by the road randomly and he raced around in circles. There would be news about him tomorrow. However,pared to Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s secret, this was just a drop in the bucket. Seeing Lu Jia¡¯er in this state, Jason became more worried about Su Han. Many messy thoughts were spinning around in his mind. Where was she? Was she called back? Was she kidnapped? Or... upgraded? The taxi soon arrived at the gate of F University. When Yuan Miaomiao saw Jason lowering the window, she asked,pletely baffled, ¡°Jason, what is happening?¡± Jason did not exin. He asked, instead, ¡°Can the taxi go into the campus?¡± ¡°No!¡± Yuan Miaomiao shook her head. Jason asked another question. ¡°Do you have cash?¡± Yuan Miaomiao, while puzzled, said, ¡°Yes, I do!¡± ¡°Pay the check for me!¡± Then, Jason carried Jia¡¯er off the car. Yuan Miaomiao was confused to see Lu Jia¡¯er in aa. ¡°What has happened to Professor Lu¡±¡± ¡°Settle the check, now!¡± Jason was anxious. Yuan Miaomiao took out a bill of 50 to the driver. Before the driver got him the change, Jason shouted, ¡°Keep the change! Miaomiao, bring us to yourb, will you?¡± This was another point Yuan Miaomiao was confused about what was happening. Why would they drag her to theb in the dead of the night? But all visitors must register with the guard before they were allowed in. ¡°I will help you register!¡± Yuan Miaomiao said. Right at that moment, Professor Chen Ming happened to arrive in his car. He parked in front of Jason. ¡°Mr. Yan!¡± Jason met with Professor Chen Ming when they signed the contract. When Jason heard his name, he carried Lu Jia¡¯er to Professor Chen Ming¡¯s car without further ado. ¡°Professor Chen, thank you!¡± Then, Jason shouted to Yuan Miaomiao. ¡°Miaomiao, get in the car!¡± Whilepletely in the dark, Yuan Miaomiao reacted quickly and got into the car. Chen Ming turned around the car and drove back into the campus. Jason was sweating through his forehead. ¡°Professor Chen, did Jin Xiangdong contact you just now?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Professor Chen Ming answered in a low voice. ¡°Good!¡± Jason was relieved. Yuan Miaomiao, who had no idea of what had happened, could not tie down the urge to ask. ¡°What is going on?¡± ¡°Miaomiao, let me tell youter!¡± Still, Jason did not give an answer. Then, he turned to Professor Chen Ming. ¡°Professor Chen, thank you!¡± Yuan Miaomiao felt as though her head was in the clouds. She was disturbed to see Jason like this and Lu Jia¡¯er in aa. ¡°Where is Xiangdong?¡± Yuan Miaomiao asked. Reminded by her, Jason said in a hurry. ¡°Give me your cell phone!¡± Yuan Miaomiao did so. Jason called Jin Xiangdong directly. ¡°How is it going over there!¡± ¡°I may not get there in time. You may have to sign an agreement for me at Professor Chen¡¯s request!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Hearing this, Jason¡¯s eyes flickered. ¡°Signing for you? Ace, this is not a joke!¡± ¡°I know but time is running out. It has to be you signing for me!¡± Jin Xiangdong, who was driving, insisted. While Jason was still conflicted, he had to agree given the urgency. ¡°Okay. Got it!¡± He said and hung up. Professor Chen Ming asked, ¡°Will Mr. Jin arrive soon?¡± ¡°He is driving over.¡± Jason answered. Professor Chen Ming¡¯s expression changed a bit. Soon, they arrived at theb. Jason opened the door and carried Lu Jia¡¯er in. Seeing this, Professor Chen Ming began to hesitate. Noticing that Professor Chen Ming had not gotten out of the car, Jason pressed him. ¡°Professor Chen Ming, hurry up, please!¡± Professor Chen Ming had to get out and Yuan Miaomiao did as well. ¡°Mr. Yan, in principle, this is against the rules!¡± Chen Ming walked to Jason. ¡°I understand. Professor Chen, but this is an emergency. Please make an exception for me!¡± Jason begged him. Chen Ming looked at Jason and the girl he carried in his arms. Half an hour ago, Jin Xiangdong called him and told him about this unreasonable request. At first, Professor Chen Ming did not agree. They were cooperating but they had not worked together for long. However, Jin Xiangdong said something to him that made Chen Ming, who was unable to decide, make up his mind. Yuan Miaomiao had no clue what was going on. She noticed that Professor Chen Ming was having second thoughts, that Jason was anxious and that Lu Jia¡¯er was in aa. An idea came to her mind. Was it... Lu Jia¡¯er that lost her memory? Yuan Miaomiao remembered what Lu Jia¡¯er said to her over dinner. Instantly, Yuan Miaomiao believed her spection about this was right. However... Lu Jia¡¯er did not appear to be someone suffering from memory loss at all. ¡°Professor Chen!¡± Jason urged him again. ¡°Professor Chen, this is an emergency!¡± Professor Chen Ming looked at Lu Jia¡¯er in Jason¡¯s arms and was still undecided. ¡°Is this against thew?¡± ¡°I will sign the agreement. I will take responsibility for everything!¡± Jason said. Professor Chen Ming ended up nodding. ¡°Okay!¡± So, Professor Chen Ming brought Jason and the group through several levels of screening and entered theb, the one with the highest level of security at the biology department of F University. Inside theb, Professor Chen Ming instructed Jason, ¡°Put her here!¡± Per his instructions, Jason put Lu Jia¡¯er on a bed that was simr to a space-capsule shaped bed used for CT scans. Then, Professor Chen Ming took a document over to Jason. ¡°Sign this agreement. Miaomiao, I¡¯ll need you as my assistant!¡± Yuan Miaomiao, who was staring at Lu Jia¡¯er on the space capsule bed, came back to her senses. ¡°Yes, Professor!¡± Jason signed his name on the agreement. While fully aware that this was urgent, he was disturbed, nheless. Chen Ming took over the agreement and said, ¡°Leave it to us.¡± Jason would be of no help here. He had to step out of theb. Chen Ming put the agreement on the side and said to Yuan Miaomiao. ¡°Miaomiao, help me record the dateter.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yuan Miaomiao nodded. The next second, Professor Chen Ming asked in a frown. ¡°Have you been drinking?¡± Yuan Miaomiao felt a bit awkward. She summoned up the courage and said, ¡°Yes, a little bit.¡± Chen Ming turned over to her, his expressions serious, ¡°It should be more than a little bit!¡± ¡°Professor, you have a good nose. But the level of enzyme in me is high. My ability to dispel the effects of alcohol is strong. Currently, I am quite conscious!¡± Yuan Miaomiao reassured him. Professor Chen Ming was wavering again. ¡°I really should not have said yes to Jin Xiangdong!¡± Looking at Chen Ming, to be honest, Yuan Miaomiao found it hard to understand howe Professor Chen Ming would grant Jin Xiangdong¡¯s request. ¡°Professor, what happened to you?¡± Yuan Miaomiao asked with curiosity. Chen Ming looked at Yuan Miaomiao and said, ¡°Jin Xiangdong has untoward goals to strike this cooperation with us!¡± Hearing this, Yuan Miaomiao blinked. ¡°Untoward goals? Well... Professor, given Brother Xiangdong¡¯s moral quality, I guarantee you that he is clean! Our family and his family know each other through and through!¡± Yuan Miaomiao defended Jin Xiangdong at once. Professor Chen Ming threw her another look and heaved a sigh. ¡± The day has eyes; the night has ears!¡± Yuan Miaomiao felt she must me drinking for the fact that she could not understand anyone¡¯s words. ¡°Professor!¡± Yuan Miaomiao looked at Chen Ming with confusion. Chen Ming said nothing more than three words, ¡°Let us begin.¡± Chapter 170 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (1)

Chapter 170:

The Secrets Hidden in Memory (1)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Theb was aze with light. The instrument had been activated. Lying on the bed in aa, Lu Jia¡¯er was delivered into the space capsule slowly. ¡°Check all the vitals!¡± Chen Ming instructed. Yuan Miaomiao loaded the program. In a moment, the VR image of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s body showed up, followed but many sets of data. Yuan Miaomiao checked them and reported to Chen Ming. ¡°All vitals are normal.¡± Professor Chen Ming read the data as well. Upon confirming that everything was right, he was about to push the activate key on the optical wave instrument. At that exact moment, Yuan Miaomiao stopped him. ¡°Professor, wait!¡± Professor Chen Ming left his hand in the air and turned over to her. ¡°Professor, here!¡± Yuan Miaomiao said and pointed to Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s brain in the virtual image. Hearing this, Chen Ming looked to where she pointed. Yuan Miaomiao said, ¡°There seems to be a foreign object in here!¡± ¡°A foreign object?¡± Chen Ming squinted his eyes. ¡°You may not tell from the image, but the scan data indicates that there is a foreign object.¡± Yuan Miaomiao pointed to the data set. Chen Ming read the data from the scan. Indeed, there was a foreign object. He put on a stern look. ¡°Has she received surgery before?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know!¡± Yuan Miaomiao shook her head. Chen Ming walked to the door. He pushed the button. Jason thought it was over and hurried over, ¡°So soon?¡± Chen Ming shook his head and asked, ¡°Has she received any surgery on her brain?¡± Jason had heard information from Jin Xiangdong. Jason was just wondering if Professor Chen Ming knew about the truth. But his question indicated that he did not. Jason could not help but wonder about something else: how did Jin Xiangdong persuade Professor Chen Ming? Seeing that Jason did not answer, Professor Chen Ming pressed him. ¡°Reasons for that surgery?¡± ¡°What is up?¡± Jason asked while knowing the answer. ¡°The data from the scan shows a foreign object in her brain.¡± Professor Chen Ming said. ¡°It must be a crush injury.¡± Jason found an excuse. ¡°It is not a crush injury!¡± Professor Chen Ming made it clear. Jason felt a bit guilty. ¡°What is that?¡± Professor Chen Ming frowned. ¡°I should not have said yes to this experiment!¡± Jason hurried to say. ¡°Professor Chen, this is a pressing matter. Don¡¯t mind the foreign object. Just get started! I will take responsibility for anything that goes wrong!¡± However, Professor Chen Ming said, ¡°Neither of us can take the responsibility if something does go wrong.¡± Jason was filled with worry and anxiety. Of course, he knew that he could not shoulder the responsibility. However, Jin Xiangdong had already made his position clear. Later, when Lu Jia¡¯er woke up, the team that created her could trace her back to this ce soon. By then, all their previous efforts would be in vain. Jason begged him. ¡°Professor Chen, there is no greater merit than to save someone¡¯s life!¡± When Jason was begging, Yuan Miaomiao happened toe over. Jason pulled her over and said in a hurry, ¡°Miaomiao, Professor Lu is too important to us. Just consider this a favor to Ace and me!¡± Before Yuan Miaomiao could say anything, Professor Chen Ming had asked, ¡°Professor Lu? Which university is she from?¡± ¡°Department of Chinese Language and Literature in G University!¡± Jason made up a lie. Yuan Miaomiao was surprised. What was Jason doing? Why would he lie to Professor Chen Ming? Right at that moment, Yuan Miaomiao heard her phone ringing. It was Jin Xiangdong again. Yuan Miaomiao picked it up at once. ¡°Brother Xiangdong.¡± ¡°Have you started yet?¡± Jin Xiangdong sounded impatient. ¡°Not yet. The scan shows that there is a foreign object in Professor Lu¡¯s brain. Professor Chen is trying to get a clear understanding of the situation!¡± Yuan Miaomiao replied. ¡°Miaomiao, give your cell phone to Professor Chen Ming!¡± Jin Xiangdong told her. Yuan Miaomiao had to do so. ¡°Professor, he is asking for you.¡± Chen Ming took over her cell phone. Not long afterwards, he hung up the phone but the look on his face was awful. Then, Chen Ming turned to Yuan Miaomiao and gave her an instruction, ¡°Miaomiao, stay here. I will finish the experiment on my own!¡± Yuan Miaomiao was startled. ¡°Professor!¡± Professor Chen Ming said nothing more. He went to theb and closed the door. Yuan Miaomiao followed him. When she was about to enter, Professor Chen Ming had turned on the locking mechanism of the door. Yuan Miaomiao frowned. She saw through the window that Professor Chen had stepped to the operation console. Yuan Miaomiao turned around to Jason. ¡°Jason, what kind of hidden secret does this Professor Lu carry?¡± Jason was aware that Yuan Miaomiao was clever. That being said, he could tell her nothing. He patted her shoulders. ¡°Miaomiao, it is better to be ignorant in certain matters. Also, I do hope that your study is helpful to memory recovery.¡± Yuan Miaomiao looked at Jason. Now, she believed more firmly of the assumption she developed. Lu Jia¡¯er, who was lying on the space causal bed, felt she had a long dream, one that was not so wonderful. In the dream, she found herself surrounded by darkness and silence. Yes, darkness and silence, as if this was the dead of the night, pitch-dark. Was it night? No, it was not. She could feel the sunshine and she could pick up the fragrance of flowers and grass, that a mild smell. She took a deep breath and opened her mouth. ¡°Where are we?¡± She reached out her hand and put it on Ian¡¯s lips. She found out the answer from the movement of his lips. ¡°The park?¡± ¡°Do you like it?¡± Ian asked. Lu Jia¡¯er, who was feeling his lips, could not help but put on a smile. ¡°Yes, I do. The sun is shining brightly!¡± Ian patted her head. Lu Jia¡¯er went on, ¡°Ian, is there a young girl and a papillon to our left?¡± ¡°How did you know?¡± Ian asked. Lu Jia¡¯er answered, ¡°I smelled the papillon and picked up a touch of faint perfume. Young people like to wear perfumes. Also, at this moment the puppy is enjoying the biscuits its owner gave it!¡± Ian took a look andughed. ¡°Well done!¡± ¡°To the right...¡± Speaking of the right side, Lu Jia¡¯er frowned. ¡°There is a man and a woman. But that man is a smoker!¡± Ian turned over there. That man was whispering to his girlfriend. When he smiled, his yellow teeth were revealed. ¡°Jia¡¯er, nobody canpete with you when ites to the sense of smell!¡± Ian praised her. The corners of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s mouth raised up. ¡°I am hungry. I want to have the sandwich!¡± Hearing this, Ian took out two sandwiches and two bottled drinks. They ate and chatted, quite intimately. In order to find out what Ian was talking about, Lu Jia¡¯er kept her right hand on his lips. During this time, Ian got a phone call. A friend of his invited him to the movies but he refused. After he hung up, Lu Jia¡¯er asked Ian, ¡°Any new movies released recently?¡± ¡°Wolverine.¡± Ian replied. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. Something seemed to be on her mind. ¡°Wolverine? A mutant!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Lan answered. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled tenderly. ¡°Ian, pretend that mutants existed in this world. What kind of special gifts would you want to have if you were one?¡± Ian replied,ughing, ¡°I would want to be able to fly sky high and go into the ground.¡± ¡°You want to be the Monkey King?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked with a smile. ¡°Ha, ha, ha, right, the Monkey King!¡± Ian went on. ¡°How about you?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er thought for a moment before she replied, ¡°I want to have the ability to read people¡¯s minds.¡± Ian found this interesting. ¡°Mind-reading? Like Charles Xavier.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Why?¡± Ian asked. ¡°So that I can hear what people are thinking and share their happiness and sadness!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stated. Ianughed and patted Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s head, ¡°Do you know what I am thinking at the moment?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. Ian held her hand and put it on his chest. ¡°I am thinking: I like you!¡± Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er blushed. She punched Ian¡¯s chest gently. The sun was warm, the floral fragrance was assailing the nostrils and the breeze was gentle. Though Lu Jia¡¯er could not see the world or hear anything, she felt she was in paradise of happiness. However, this picture of happiness began to spin around toward the worse. A cloud of terror formed a shadow over the happiness. She felt she was pinned on the ground by a drunk man and that awful smell overwhelmed her. Lu Jia¡¯er pushed and shoved him, she struggled but nothing worked. She heard her clothes being torn apart. That man used his smelly mouth to touch her and used his dirty hands to fumble about on her body. She was in so much fear and terror. She struggled and fought back. She was in a world with no sound and no light. Tears coursed down from her eyes. ¡°Let me go! Let me go!¡± She screamed! But the next second, that man shoved his dirty socks into her mouth. Her tears fell, like pearls. Despair, and fear, suffocated her. Right at that moment, she felt that the weight was off her. Regardless of what happened, she crawled up and ran to the door. She bumped into the wall, into the chair. But pain was no longer her concern. She rushed out of her home, out of the yard and onto the street. The next second, she felt she had wings because she was flying, flying into the sky, freely. The police cars came. People were watching. Ian knelt on the ground, with her in his arms, bursting into rage of tears. She, who had no clothes on, was covered by a bed sheet. Shey in his arms quietly. She could not open her eyes nor listen with her ears. Yet, it seemed like she could see and hear now. Chapter 171 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (2)

Chapter 171: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (2)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions The dream did not end there. Like a movie, one image shed back after another. She was trying to find her way in the darkness. It was a bumpy road. She was pped by someone, she cried her eyes out with a portrait of her deceased mother in her arms, she was sent to an orphanage, bullied by someone, protected by Ian, adopted, loved by her foster mother, abused by her foster dad, and she received Ian¡¯s confession of his love to her... Her life was like a dark, sorrowful silent movie. But in this movie, Ian shed a ray of sunlight. Lu Jia¡¯er, who was lying on the bed, felt she was riding a spaceship through time. She pieced back her memory bit by bit. Though she had been keeping her eyes closed, tears were coursing down her cheeks. Right at this moment, the memory shing by in her mind became blurry and confusing. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyelids moved and her eyebrows drew together. Then, her facial muscles tightened up... Professor Chen Ming noticed abnormality in the date shown on theputer in front of him. Next, the VR image began to tremble. Those signs made Professor Chen Ming nervous. He hurried to check the equipment. But before he could do so, he heard a crisp noise. Then, the light of the space capsule bed was turned off and he saw some sparkles. Professor Chen Ming hurried over. Before he reached the space capsule, the entireb had descended into darkness. Yuan Miaomiao and Jason, who were standing by the door, were surprised to see theb descending into darkness. Yuan Miaomiao tried to push the button to open the door at once. But since it was locked from the inside, nothing she tried could make it work. ¡°Professor! Professor!¡± Yuan Miaomiao shouted and pounded the door. But the door of theb was made of special materials. It was very sound-proof and was unusually strong. In case of emergencies, not even guns, or welders, or small explosives could st this door open, if they did not know the password. Of course, the door was not indestructible. After all, mutual promotion and restraint between elements existed in this world. Yuan Miaomiao only shouted twice or so when the lights outside were turned off as well. It was as if some virus had attacked theputer. The entireb sunk into darkness and then the entire campus. Naturally, Yuan Miaomiao did not know what happened on the campus. However, the ckout made the disturbance in her heart deepen. She kept on pounding the door of theb. Jason had no idea what was going on in theb, either. A bad feeling was surging in his heart. ¡°Miaomiao, call and get an electrician here.¡± He urged Yuan Miaomiao. Yuan Miaomiao took out her phone. However, she didn¡¯t know a number for an electrician. Plus, she had lost signal. Of course, nothing about this was strange because in high-levelbs, signals could be unstable. ¡°No signal?¡± Yuan Miaomiao stared at her phone with worry. Jason stepped over. He was having messy thoughts as soon as he heard there was no signal. He was anxious but unable to do anything. What to do? What to do? Lu Jia¡¯er, who was lying in the space capsule, opened her eyes all of a sudden and found herself in darkness. Many images began to sh by in her mind again. In the darkness, her eyes glowed but at the same time, was tainted with sadness. Just like Ian had said, sometimes, ignorance was better. In the past, she was like a foundling. Her life was a life of sadness, too bitter to recall. Even so, that was her history. Those thoughts, her mind span from confusion to rity, to chaos, to blurry and then returned back to rity again. Was she free from the shackles? Was she free from control? It was uncertain. But one thing was certain, she did get her memory back. The lights in theb came back on. The space capsule bed moved out slowly. Lu Jia¡¯er saw Professor Chen Ming¡¯s face. It went without saying that he was nervous. Lu Jia¡¯er got up from the bed slowly. She stared at Professor Chen Ming and said, ¡°Hello, Professor Chen.¡± ¡°How... are you feeling?¡± Professor Chen Ming asked in a hurry. ¡°The experiment was sessful!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Professor Chen Ming gulped. ¡°Do you remember your history and stories of your past?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± With that said, Lu Jia¡¯er got off from the bed. Professor Chen Ming stared at her and said something. ¡°You are... Professor Lu Jia¡¯er from the Department of Psychology in B University!¡± Since Professor Chen Ming recognized her, she did not deny it. ¡°Yes, I am.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had confessed. Professor Chen Ming asked a straightforward question. ¡°Professor Lu, can you tell me what is going on with your memory and the chip in your brain?¡± Gazing at Professor Chen Ming, Lu Jia¡¯er asked, ¡°Professor Chen Ming, what do you think?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know!¡± Professor Chen Ming shook his head ¡°You do know.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er argued. Staring at Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face, Professor Chen Ming waspletely seized by surprise. ¡°You, you really are...¡± Clearly, Lu Jia¡¯er knew what Professor Chen Ming was about to see. She interrupted him, ¡°Exactly what you are thinking!¡± Behind his sses, Professor Chen Ming¡¯s eyes were wide open. The next second, Lu Jia¡¯er smiled at him. Professor Chen Ming blinked and stood there still. He stared into Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes and his pupils began to dte. Following that, something inconceivable happened. Professor Chen Ming walked to the operating console and deleted the data and the video files. Making sure that everything was fine, Lu Jia¡¯er walked to the door with Professor Chen Ming who opened the door after having his eyeballs scanned. Yuan Miaomiao and Jason were about to ask the results when Lu Jia¡¯er said first, ¡°Miaomiao, thank you!¡± Yuan Miaomiao looked into Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes. What she did and how she stared at Yuan Miaomiao were just like when she was with Professor Chen Ming. Yuan Miaomiao came back to her senses after staying in a trance for a few seconds. Jason was at a loss. But soon, the four of them began to depart. Just as they stepped out from theb, Yuan Miaomiao¡¯s cell phone began to ring. Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Is it from Ace?¡± Yuan Miaomiao threw a look and nodded. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Let me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er reached out her hand. Yuan Miaomiao handed Lu Jia¡¯er her phone obediently. ¡°Ace, it¡¯s me. Where are you?¡± Jin Xiangdong was dying to find out the results. Hearing Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s voice, he seemed to have arrived at some conclusion. ¡°I will arrive at south gate of F University soon.¡± ¡°I will be out with Jason right away!¡± With that said, Lu Jia¡¯er hung up and turned to Professor Chen Ming, ¡°Professor Chen, can you drive us to south gate?¡± Professor Chen Ming nodded. Soon, Lu Jia¡¯er and Jason met with Jin Xiangdong who was no longer driving a Maybach but a business purpose vehicle. Having bid farewell to Chen Ming and Yuan Miaomiao, Lu Jia¡¯er and Jason got in Jin Xiangdong¡¯s car. They sped away. As soon as they closed the doors, Jason mentioned, ¡°Something is wrong with Professor Chen Ming and Miaomiao.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not deny it. ¡°They were hypnotized by me.¡± ¡°Hypnotized by you?¡± Jason, who was sitting in the backseat, and Jin Xiangdong, who was behind the wheel, turned to Lu Jia¡¯er at the same time. Lu Jia¡¯er went on. ¡°They will recover after half an hour with no recollection whatsoever of things that happened during the events tonight.¡± ¡°What?¡± Jason¡¯s jaw dropped in surprise. But Jin Xiangdong was more worried about the condition of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s memory. ¡°Jia¡¯er, has your memory been recovered?¡± ¡°Yeah!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er responded. ¡°Great!¡± Jason shouted. Lu Jia¡¯er continued, ¡°Not only have I recovered my memory, I believe that from now on, nobody can manipte me through any background program anymore!¡± Hearing this, Jason¡¯s jaw dropped further. ¡°What is it now?¡± Jin Xiangdong was overjoyed. Gazing at Lu Jia¡¯er with such affectionate looks, he asked, ¡°Are you saying you have achieved self-awareness?¡± Just at that moment when his voice had hardly faded away, Lu Jia¡¯er leaned over to help him adjust the steering wheel. ¡°Look out.¡± The three of them were scared out of wits. They almost hit the car in front of them. Things could have gone horribly wrong. It took them a long while before their wits returned. Jason tried to seek confirmation from Lu Jia¡¯er at once. ¡°Professor Lu, are you... telling the truth?¡± ¡°I have recovered my consciousness that belonged to human me and at the same time, I seem to have been upgraded.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Jason was struggling to catch up. Jin Xiangdong said right away, ¡°Ian is helping you secretly.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er turned to Jin Xiangdong. She was filled with mixed feelings. In her memory as a human being, Ian was the sunlight in her life. At the same time, she had a question she had been wondering about for a long time: how did he turn her into an AI? Lu Jia¡¯er was conflicted inside, because of Ian, because of Jin Xiangdong. Then, Jason and Jin Xiangdong heard her voice. ¡°I don¡¯t think there could be anyone else but him. It should be him that induced mya so that my location could not be traced!¡± Jason was startled. Jin Xiangdong took out his phone and opened a message. Then, he handed his phone to Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er seemed to know. She took it from him and stared at the screen. When she finished reading the text, her hands were trembling. ¡°Did Ian send this to you?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Jin Xiangdong answered. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes sparkled in tears. Jason reached out from the backseat to take the phone. As he read the message, his expressions changed suddenly. Chapter 172 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (3)

Chapter 172: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (3)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jason found the information so shocking that he began to stammer over his words. ¡°He... he is also an AI?¡± Jin Xiangdong did not respond to him. He turned to Lu Jia¡¯er. Ian¡¯s message was simple. He told Jin Xiangdong to take good care of Lu Jia¡¯er, and that he was an AI as well. Ian also attached a photo of him and Lu Jia¡¯er from the old days. In the picture, the two of them were sitting on a bench, each holding a sandwich. They smiled a brilliant smile. Without special attention, people would not notice that Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes were empty. Ian helped her to be free from all the tracking and told Jin Xiangdong to take good care of her. As such, it implied that he was up to his neck in risks and those could possibly be hisst words. How surprising, like her, he was also an AI! While she was sentimental, Lu Jia¡¯er, who had recovered her memory, was also wondering if Ian was already an AI in the memory of them together or if he turned into an AIter. Lu Jia¡¯er wiped away her tears and asked Jin Xiangdong, ¡°Ace, can we locate him?¡± ¡°The mail he sent me is encrypted. But I looked into it. The server is in San Francisco.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°He lives in San Francisco?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°For now, I am not entirely sure because, after all, the location of the server could be a fake one.¡± Jin Xiangdong went on, ¡°But I assume something must have gone wrong given that Su Han disappeared all of a sudden and you were being traced.¡± Having heard Jin Xiangdong¡¯s analysis, Lu Jia¡¯er shared the worry she had on her mind. ¡°My thoughts exactly. Something must have happened!¡± Jason, who was on the back seat, added, ¡°I will have someone looking into the records of exit and entry to see if Su Han and Ian have left the country.¡± ¡°Already done. Ian has but there are no records of exit and entry for Su Han.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°None?¡± Jason frowned. ¡°I think Su Han will be fine.¡± Jin Xiangdongforted him. Even so, Jason punched the seat. ¡°Who exactly is manipting Su Han?¡± Jin Xiangdong went on, ¡°I think the focus should be on who is doing those studies instead of trying to find the maniptor.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er turned to Jin Xiangdong again. She had the same thoughts. Who on earth was performing such studies? Jason said with fury. ¡°They are extremely skilled. Now, we are like monkeys in a zoo. Not only can¡¯t we find out any information about them, I also believe that tomorrow, our news will be all over the ce!¡± ¡°Previously, we were not able to find any useful information. However, now, there are some clues. There will be news but the worst of them will be some vition of trafficws. I have told the PR team to follow up and get it handled tomorrow morning.¡± Jin Xiangdong interposed with a remark. Clearly, because he was worried about Su Han, Jason was not thinking straight. But he managed to finally straighten out his thoughts. ¡°Right, aren¡¯t they exposing their tracks by following Professor Lu?¡± Building on that, Jin Xiangdong shared his observation. ¡°Next, they will exert more efforts to cover up the incident than we will.¡± ¡°Absolutely.¡± Jason agreed. Lu Jia¡¯er admired how calm and wise Jin Xiangdong was. She felt more at ease. She was not alone. He was her support. Lu Jia¡¯er gazed at the road and asked, ¡°Ace, where are you taking us?¡± ¡°We need to settle down somewhere safe first!¡± Jin Xiangdong proposed. Half an hourter, Jin Xiangdong brought Lu Jia¡¯er and Jason to the seaside and then sailed out on his private ship. Sailing out to the sea was indeed safer than traveling on the ground where signals were everywhere. If Lu Jia¡¯er had really been freed from background maniption, thening out to sea was the best way to seek confirmation. The sea breeze was refreshing but Jason was still frowning. Lu Jia¡¯er understood that he was worried about Su Han so she patted him on his shoulders for constion. Jason looked at her. His eyes were filled with regret. ¡°Professor Lu, you must think I have a fickle heart and a piece of scum.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. ¡°No, don¡¯t say that!¡± ¡°I feel so sorry for Su Han.¡± Jason said. ¡°If Su Han were not an AI and you broke up with her so suddenly, I would probably think you did owe it to Su Han. However, it happened, and not without reason. You don¡¯t have to apologize.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said words of constion. Instead of feeling relieved by thefort offered by Lu Jia¡¯er, Jason actually was in more pain. ¡°Do you think I will never meet Su Han again?¡± As for this question, Lu Jia¡¯er could not give Jason an answer because she didn¡¯t even know if she would ever see Su Han again. Right at this moment, Jin Xiangdong stepped out from the wheelhouse and sat down next to Lu Jia¡¯er. Jason threw Jin Xiangdong a look and chugged down a bottle of wine he picked up from the table. Jin Xiangdong did not stop him. Rather, Jin Xiangdong turned to Lu Jia¡¯er and said, ¡°Jia¡¯er, can you tell me about Ian?¡± ¡°Ian?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er mumbled his name. ¡°Ian as you remember. How did you meet and how did you fall in love?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. Lu Jia¡¯er clenched her hands, subconsciously. In her mind, memories of her life in that dark world began to surface. ¡°He was my boyfriend back when I was a human being!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er started. Hearing this, Jason blurted out, ¡°He really was your boyfriend?¡± Once those words escaped his lips, Jason felt it inappropriate. He stole a nce at Jin Xiangdong. But Jin Xiangdong remained calm. He must have epted this news and did not find it surprising. Lu Jia¡¯er lowered her head. ¡°Yes!¡± Jin Xiangdong could read these subtle movements. ¡°You were blind, weren¡¯t you?¡± He said, in a low voice. Jin Xiangdong turned out to be the more careful one. He had noticed that once, she was blind. Lu Jia¡¯er turned to him. ¡°Did you figure it out from the picture?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded. Jason was surprised. When he was reading the message, he saw the picture as well, but his primary focus was on the fact that Ian was also an AI. Jin Xiangdong grabbed Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s hand, ¡°I am not asking because I am jealous. I just want to know about your past!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er believed that Jin Xiangdong was a man of decency. It was not likely that he wanted to pry into his girlfriend¡¯s privacy by asking these questions. So, Lu Jia¡¯er told Jin Xiangdong what she could remember. ¡°From the day I was born, I never had the ability to see this colorful world. When I was four, I was abused by my father who was an alcoholic. I had a high fever and lost the ability to hear. Since then, every day and every night, I was imprisoned in that colorless and soundless cage. My mom divorced my alcoholic dad over this. I began to use my other senses to feel the world under the guidance of my mom. But when I was seven, my mom died due to illness. I was sent to an orphanage, friendless and helpless. Since I could not see and could not hear, I was bullied every day. Then, there came Ian. He stood up for me and protected me. He became my guardian. I spent two years with him in the orphanage. Since he was exceptionally smart, many families wanted to adopt him. But he had this one condition and that was anyone adopting him must adopt me as well. But given my situation, many families were reluctant. Finally, a couple agreed to his terms and I joined this new family with him. My foster mom was a psychologist. She taught me so much. Gradually, I learned how to recognize others¡¯ appearance and clothes by touching their faces or clothing. I learned to figure out my location based on the smell of nts and by touching the ground. I also learned braille and how to read people¡¯s lips.¡± Jason repeated this phrase, ¡°Reading people¡¯s lips? Few people can master this skill.¡± ¡°Yes, you are right. Few people can master this skill. But my foster mom taught me to read and write in braille, and to feel the movement and vibration of speech by using my fingers to read the speaker¡¯s lips. It was important and difficult for someone like me without the ability to see or hear to master those skills. For this, my foster mom gave mepliments. She said I was her pride. Unfortunately, when I was 18, she passed away. My foster father loved my foster mom very much. He became depressed because he could not take such a heavy blow. Eventually, he was diagnosed with depressive disorder. He was convinced that I was the reason for the passing of my foster mom. Since she took me to her home, she had been making great efforts to take care of me and she devoted her time and energy to me. For this reason, my foster father began to reject me. One night, he drank too much, got carried away and beat me up. I did not dare to tell Ian. However, upon finding out about this, he hurried back from school. He helped my foster father to receive treatment. A yearter, he was in much better shape. We spent another two years as a family.¡± At this point, Lu Jia¡¯er was no longer in the mood to continue. Both Jin Xiangdong and Jason were looking at Lu Jia¡¯er. They never expected that in her past, she suffered so much. Jin Xiangdong felt so sorry for her. He tightened his grip on her hand. Jason could not stop himself from asking, ¡°Then what happened?¡± Speaking of what happened next, Lu Jia¡¯er began to press her lips together and her expression became clouded. Jin Xiangdong could tell from her looks that something bad must have happened. That being said, he was also interested and wanted to find out. Lu Jia¡¯er adjusted her emotions before she went on. ¡°Two yearster, on the birthday of my deceased foster mom, my foster father went out to get drinks because he was feeling blue. I got worried about him. When I went out to look for him, I was hit by a car.¡± Chapter 173 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (4)

Chapter 173: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (4)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er did not let Jin Xiangdong and Jason know that her foster father almost raped her when he was drunk. She was not afraid that this incident could affect her rtionship with Jin Xiangdong when he found out. The reason was that she had mixed feelings about her foster father. In spite of the fact that he beat her up because of the death of her foster mom, Lu Jia¡¯er did feel grateful to him for raising her over all those years. When her foster mom was still alive, he showed Lu Jia¡¯er parental love, he cared about her and encouraged her. It was just, she never expected that the rtionship between her and her foster father would end in this way. Jin Xiangdong held her hand, tightening his grip once more. He never knew that Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s history would be so sorrowful. However, he did admire her for the fact that she was better than anyone with her will and spirit. Of course, Jin Xiangdong thought of another issue. He had never been able to find out the switch on her and the Lu Jia¡¯er as of now was no longer a person of disability. Maybe, the switch was in her eyes or ears. ¡°Professor Lu, I was shocked by your stories and at the same time, you have my respect!¡± Jason¡¯s words spoke what Jin Xiangdong was thinking. A blind and deaf person did not waste away her life. Instead, she had been breaking through hardships in a way that normal people could not imagine with her own will power. Sadness rose in the depth of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes. ¡°It pains me to look back into the past!¡± Jin Xiangdong rubbed the back of her hand. ¡°No, whether it was the old you or the new you, you have always been a person that deserves to be admired by others.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gazed at Jin Xiangdong. His words warmed her heart like a breeze in spring. The appearance of Ian as well as Jin Xiangdong were the most fortunate things that had happened in her life! Jin Xiangdong went on, ¡°Jia¡¯er, your ability to read people¡¯s mind, do you think it is rted to the recovery of your sight and hearing?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gave it some thoughts. ¡°It is possible.¡± Jason knew much about Lu Jia¡¯er but the only thing he did not know was that she could read people¡¯s minds. ¡°Professor Lu, your ability to read people¡¯s minds, are you talking about your professional skills in psychology, or the real mind-reading ability?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Jason and said, ¡°Three seconds ago, you were thinking why Ace didn¡¯t tell me about this.¡± Jason was taken aback. ¡°You are just making a wild guess, right?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er produced a smile. ¡°You can think of anything, to yourself, start!¡± So, Jason did as Lu Jia¡¯er said. He came up with a thought. ¡°Okay!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said, ¡°The idea on your mind was: if I could turn back time, I would never have broken things off with Su Han!¡± Jason felt as though his eyeballs were going to drop out from shock. ¡°You... you really can read my mind!¡± ¡°I do not know how I came across this skill. However, now that I have my memory back, I am thinking the same thing. My eyes and ears must have yed a big role.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Professor Lu, I know that this many sound insensitive. But, based on your personal experience, I am more and more convinced that the ultimate development of AI will shock the human world like never before.¡± Jason said. ¡°Yes, it will be shocking. But what kind of team is going to be bringing this shocking news to the world? Is what they are pursuing going to benefit humankind? Do they have other agendas? Besides, with an AI like me, will humans set off on a path toward extinction like some skeptics would say?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er voiced her concerns. ¡°Jia¡¯er, previously, I thought your views might be too pessimistic and too humane. However, as of now, I agree with you!¡± Jin Xiangdong went on. ¡°While we do not have any information on how you turned into an AI, I don¡¯t think it was achieved in one go in the research and development phase.¡± Jin Xiangdong clearly had more profound insights. Jason nodded at once. ¡°Ace is right. On second thought the situation incurs profound fear!¡± Jin Xiangdong took out her cell phone and read Ian¡¯s email again, which made Jin Xiangdong frown. ¡°Are you seeing anything abnormal?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. Jin Xiangdong said, frowning, ¡°I have the feeling that Ian was not merely looking back at your rtionship with him by sending this picture to me. Maybe, he was trying to say something else!¡± Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er felt surprised. She reached out and took his cell phone. Once again, she examined the picture. Ian and Lu Jia¡¯er were sitting on a bench. Behind them was a maple grove. This picture must be taken inte autumn because the ground behind them was covered with maple leaves, as if being ted with gold. Lu Jia¡¯er gazed at the picture and tried to recall her experience. A momentter, she said, ¡°This should be the XX Park. Ian used to bring me here quite often. I remember we buried a box under a maple tree behind this bench!¡± ¡°A box?¡± Jin Xiangdong fixed his look on her. ¡°Yes, if memory serves me right, there should be a box that carried our prayers buried here!¡± As she said so, Lu Jia¡¯er pointed to the picture. ¡°Now tell me, do you think there is some underlying meaning behind this picture?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. ¡°Professor Lu, when did you bury that box with your prayers? What kind of deal did you make? You were the only ones who knew about this box, right?¡± Jason asked three questions in one fell sweep. ¡°We buried the prayer box together on the day of my 20th birthday. On that day, Ian told me he liked me and asked me to be his girlfriend. The box held the messages we wrote for each other. We made a deal that we would dig it out together after 20 years.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Jin Xiangdong looked at her. When she spoke of Ian confessing his love for her, Jin Xiangdong did feel something, to be exact, he was moved. He was not in the least bit jealous. Instead, he admired Ian deeply. How profound Ian¡¯s love must be for Lu Jia¡¯er to confess his thoughts to a woman that could not see, nor hear. Not every man could do this. Jin Xiangdong was very happy that Lu Jia¡¯er had previously encountered a fine man like Ian. In that gray world of hers, Ian was like a sun, warming her heart. ¡°What is the location of the park?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked ¡°It is in Los Angeles, about a dozen kilometers away from my foster parent¡¯s house!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered. Jason stroked his chin, wondering, ¡°Professor Lu, since you grew up with this Ian, then why did no information about you turn up during our investigation?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er threw Jason a look. ¡°There is one possibility. That the one who provided you with this information was bribed.¡± Jason opened his eyes wide. That was a possibility. However, the informant worked at the CIA and was Jason¡¯s college schoolmate. They were on close terms, privately. Based on what that person provided in the past, Jason believed he was reliable. If such a person was bribed, then how powerful was this force! Jason felt chills on his spine as he realized this fact. Jason¡¯s mind could be heard by Lu Jia¡¯er who threw a look at Jin Xiangdong. She was seized with worry. If that was the case, would Jin Xiangdong and Jason be able to win this fight? Those thoughts made Lu Jia¡¯er panic. That being said, the most important matter at hand was to locate Su Han and Ian. ¡°I will send someone there tomorrow!¡± Jin Xiangdong proposed. Lu Jia¡¯er rejected. ¡°I think that I¡¯d better go there myself.¡± ¡°You want to go to the States? No, that is too risky!¡± Jin Xiangdong refused this idea at once. Detecting the worry in Jin Xiangdong¡¯s looks, Lu Jia¡¯erforted him with a smile. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. They cannot control me anymore!¡± ¡°We are not sure of that yet!¡± Jin Xiangdong insisted. ¡°I am certain. Plus, I was upgraded. Not many people can harm me.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was confident. ¡°Upgraded in which area?¡± Jin Xiangdong inquired about the details. ¡°A full upgrade! For instance, when I was at theb at F University, I hypnotized Professor Chen Ming and Yuan Miaomiao directly. I was quite good with hypnosis before, but I could never hypnotize someone within such a short time. As for the other skills I have acquired, I will demonstrate them to youter.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered. While surprised, Jasonughed. ¡°Professor Lu, the new you is kind of like one of the X-man!¡± Speaking of X-man, Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°I once mentioned to Ian that I wanted to be like Charles Xavier of X-man, to be able to read people¡¯s minds. I didn¡¯t realize he kept that in mind.¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at her. ¡°How about I go to the States with you tomorrow.¡± ¡°I am fine by myself. You stay here and track down Su Han with Jason!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er suggested. Hearing this, Jin Xiangdong looked at both of them. One of them was his girlfriend and the other his best buddy. Both needed his assistance. He gave it some thoughts and said, ¡°I choose my girlfriend!¡± Instead of feeling mad, guilt was what Jason was feeling. He regretted that he did not treat Su Han well like how Jin Xiangdong did with Lu Jia¡¯er. Jason said, ¡°Professor Lu, let Ace go with you. Maybe, you can find some clues hopefully rted to Su Han!¡± Jin Xiangdong patted Jason¡¯s shoulder. ¡°You and I happen to have the same view. Jia¡¯er, I will go with you tomorrow!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Jin Xiangdong. She was still hesitating. But eventually, she nodded. ¡°Okay, if you say so.¡± The three of them spent the night on the ship and went back to the shore the next morning. Jin Xiangdong and Jason were lucky enough to witness Lu Jia¡¯er demonstrate another new ability¡ªshe could steer the ship with her voice alone. Chapter 174 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (5)

Chapter 174: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (5)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions This was quite an eye-opener for Jin Xiangdong and Jason. While Jason was more interested in finding out what other new skills Lu Jia¡¯er had acquired, Jin Xiangdong was more worried. It was not necessarily a good thing to be equipped with more skills. It implied the increased importance of Lu Jia¡¯er, which would put her in more danger. Whether she had really been freed from any background maniption, she would be pursued by others. Noticing that Jin Xiangdong was frowning, Jason had to bury his curiosity. Being friends for so many years, he could tell straight away what Jin Xiangdong was thinking. Lu Jia¡¯er heard Jason¡¯s inner voice, from this she could tell what Jin Xiangdong was thinking. She smiled at them and said, ¡°I know a good tea cafe nearby. I will buy you morning tea breakfast.¡± Jason was aware that he could not hide anything in front of Lu Jia¡¯er. Not wanting to add burden to this atmosphere, Jason nodded happily, ¡°Sure!¡± Jin Xiangdong was cool with it, so the three of them headed into the tea cafe together. ¡°Professor Lu, I will dly oblige since you are buying!¡± Jason smiled, reading the menu. ¡°Help yourself.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was quite generous. Jin Xiangdong was telling his secretary to help them order ne tickets while Lu Jia¡¯er ordered some dim sum that catered to Jin Xiangdong¡¯s taste. Jin Xiangdong just hung up the phone when the deserts were served. He put on a smile and picked up his chopsticks. Not long afterwards, he received his secretary¡¯s reply. The ne tickets were booked. ¡°The ne tickets are taken care of?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. Jin Xiangdong nodded. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Then I will take a few days off from school.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er took out her own cell phone and was about to call Professor Han. But she was stopped by Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Use mine.¡± Jin Xiangdong was taking extra precautions. Lu Jia¡¯er had no other choice but to call Professor Han as she used Jin Xiangdong¡¯s cell phone. As soon as Professor Han picked up the phone and heard that it was Lu Jia¡¯er, he had started before she could mention she was asking for a leave, ¡°Lu, where are you? Howe your phone is powered off?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was startled. She could hear that Professor Han was worried. ¡°Professor Han, I am sorry, but my cell phone is broken!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er made up an excuse. Hearing this, Professor Han was relieved. ¡°I was really scared there when your phone was off, and I could not locate you. I thought something had happened to you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was touched that Professor Han was worried about her. On the other hand, she felt something was off. She did the careful thing of asking additional questions. ¡°Professor Han, you wanted to see me?¡± ¡°No, it is not me. It¡¯s Deputy Xu Lei from the Provincial Investigation Brigade that wanted to see you.¡± Professor Han said. ¡°Xu Lei?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was a bit surprised. ¡°I think he has some urgent business. Since he cannot get through to you, he called me to ask about you.¡± Professor Han replied. ¡°What was that urgent business?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er kept on asking. ¡°He did not specify. You can ask him about the details.¡± Professor Han said. ¡°Okay. I will find out.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. But, when she was about to hang up, she hurried to add, ¡°Professor Han, I want to take a few days off. But I can only submit the written request for leave a few dayste.¡± Professor Han paused for a moment upon hearing this. ¡°Taking a leave? Is everything alright?¡± ¡°I do have some matters to take care of.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gave an ambiguous answer. Since Lu Jia¡¯er did not speak explicitly, Professor Han did not probe further. He nodded. ¡°Okay, I will approve it.¡± ¡°Thank you, Professor!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er expressed her gratitude. Even as she hung up, Lu Jia¡¯er had already begun to wonder what Xu Lei was asking her for. Then, Lu Jia¡¯er turned to Jin Xiangdong, ¡°Do you mind me using your cell phone as a public phone?¡± Jin Xiangdong could tell that she had more calls to make. ¡°Go ahead.¡± Even with his permission, Lu Jia¡¯er went on, ¡°If this is your private number, I will find a payphone to useter.¡± ¡°Are you going to call Deputy Xu Lei of the Provincial Investigation Brigade?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked, as he gazed at her. ¡°Yes. He called my teacher. It must be something urgent!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er analyzed. Jin Xiangdong was aware that Xu Lei was Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s patient. While she, herself was deep in danger, she was concerned about her patient. That being said, Jin Xiangdong knew that there was no stopping her. So, he said, ¡°When we are finished here, call him using the telephone booth outside.¡± When she heard him say that, Lu Jia¡¯er threw Jin Xiangdong a look and put on a teasing smile, ¡°Are you jealous?¡± How could she joke with him at this time? Jin Xiangdong cast her a look and then, he picked up a dumpling and dipped it in vinegar. Jason could not help but break intoughter. ¡°He is jealous!¡± Since Jin Xiangdong did not give a reply, Jason continued to act as his spokesperson. ¡°Professor Lu, Ace is not jealous of him. That Xu Lei is a Deputy at the investigation brigade. He must be quite insightful. Ace is worried that Deputy Xu will pick up some clues!¡± As a matter of fact, Lu Jia¡¯er could tell what Jin Xiangdong was thinking without Jason exining it to her. Even at this point in time, Jin Xiangdong was still prudent. Then, Lu Jia¡¯er picked up a crab roe dumpling and put it into the te in front of Jin Xiangdong. Jin Xiangdong said, quite abruptly, ¡°I don¡¯t eat dumplings without vinegar.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er knew that he was doing this on purpose. She picked the dumpling back up, dipped it in vinegar and then fed him. A trace of delight shed past the depths of Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes. He opened his mouth. Jason, who was sitting across them, made fun of them, ¡°I am full from your public disy of affection before I even touched my food!¡± Jin Xiangdong threw him a look and quietly fed Lu Jia¡¯er a piece of steamed ribs. Jason chose to ignore their public disy of affection. They finished breakfast. Lu Jia¡¯er, who said she would buy them this meal, could not deliver on her promise and the reason was simple, because her phone could not be used, and she carried no cash with her. Jason did not pay the bill, either. Since the SIM card of his phone was removed, he could not even if he wanted to pay. So, Jin Xiangdong ended up paying. When Jin Xiangdong was doing so, Jason gave Lu Jia¡¯er a friendly reminder. ¡°When you are abroad, do remember to carry some cash in your purse!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded and heaved a sigh. ¡°When ites to convenience of making payments, if China ims to be No.2, then no other country will dare to say they are No.1¡± Right at this moment, Jin Xiangdong hade back to them. ¡°We may need to dine and dash!¡± Jason turned around. ¡°Is your phone powered off?¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded. ¡°Ask the cashier to bring you a charger!¡± Jason suggested. However, Jin Xiangdong shook his phone. Jason¡¯s head hung down. It seemed that they would have to dash now. The cell phone Jin Xiangdong was using was thetest ckberry smartphone. While the design of this cell phone was not outstanding, it was said that the security of this cell phone was number one in the world. The phone could not only stop any hackers or spying or espionage activities, it could also send out confidential files. Most users of this cell phone were heads of states. The charger of this phone was specially designed, and the tea cafe was unlikely to have it. ¡°What to do?¡± Jason asked. ¡°I have discussed it with them. You will stay here and wash dishes!¡± Jin Xiangdong grinned. Jason turned around to the waiters around them and believed that the expressions on them suggested they were about to drag him into the kitchen. Jason said, ¡°Off you go. I will stay here for half an hour and then turn on my cell phone!¡± Problem solved. Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er left first. They took over the passports and cash from Jin Xiangdong¡¯s servant. Afterwards, Lu Jia¡¯er was able to call Xu Lei from a telephone booth. When Xu Lei picked up Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s phone, the former was unable to hold himself back. ¡°Professor Lu, where are you? Are you with Miss Su Han, your roommate?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stayed on alert. ¡°Su Han? Deputy Xu, do you know where Su Han is?¡± Xu Lei said, ¡°I want to know where you are first. I think you are calling me from a telephone booth!¡± ¡°Yes, my phone is broken!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er continued to use the excuse she made up for Professor Han. ¡°Is there... anyone else with you?¡± Xu Lei was alerted as well. He asked in a hurry. ¡°Yes! My boyfriend!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er told him the truth. Xu Lei went on, ¡°Professor Lu, do you remember that day when you brought me for pottery sculpture? We made a mask each. After it was done, my mask had an ugly scar. I asked you if I should color the scar red or flesh. Now, can you tell me your answer?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er could understand what Xu Lei was implying. She had to admit that Xu Lei was an investigator with experience. He was trying to make sure that she was safe by asking so. Actually, that mask with a scar was made by her and she was the one who asked him that question. If she was really deep in danger, then their password was that red represented blood and flesh color represented healing. ¡°I am really with my boyfriend. You can see from the surveince cameras at XX Road.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. In less than two minutes, Xu Lei had seen the video. Still, he was confused. ¡°You are not going to tell me that his cell phone is broken as well, are you?¡± ¡°His cell phone is powered off.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said, ¡°Deputy Xu, I have business to take care ofter. Please tell me about Su Han!¡± Xu Lei did not beat around the bush with Lu Jia¡¯er anymore. He went straight to the point. ¡°Miss Su Han is kidnapped ording to a report from an unknown source. I kept calling youst night, but your phone was shut down. I thought you were kidnapped as well!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s heart skipped a beat. ¡°Su Han was kidnapped? Deputy Xu, are you serious? Who kidnapped her?¡± Chapter 175 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (6)

Chapter 175: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (6)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions She heard Xu Lei reply, ¡°The investigation is underway!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er put wrinkles in her eyebrows. She was feeling uneasy: how could Su Han have been kidnapped? Who kidnapped her? Xu Lei went on, ¡°Professor Lu, can you pleasee to the Provincial Criminal Investigation Brigade?¡± Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er frowned even harder because she and Jin Xiangdong had already booked the ne ticket to Los Angeles in the States. However,pared to Su Han being kidnapped, the trip to the States was not the priority. ¡°Okay. I will head over right away!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered. Lu Jia¡¯er hung up the phone and stepped out from the telephone booth. She walked to Jin Xiangdong and informed him, ¡°Su Han was kidnapped. I need to pay a visit to the Provincial Criminal Investigation Brigade.¡± Jin Xiangdong was startled to hear this. ¡°Su Han was kidnapped?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er felt sorry, ¡°We will probably have to change our tickets!¡± ¡°I will go with you to the Criminal Investigation Brigade.¡± Jin Xiangdong proposed. Looking at his face, Lu Jia¡¯er refused. ¡°No, let me go by myself.¡± ¡°Jia¡¯er, as of now, it is not appropriate for you to be alone!¡± Jin Xiangdong insisted. Lu Jia¡¯er was aware what Jin Xiangdong was worried about. She thought for a few seconds. ¡°It¡¯s better that I go alone. When your phone is back up, contact Jason and tell him about this.¡± Jin Xiangdong did not agree with Lu Jia¡¯er on this arrangement. He was about to say something when Lu Jia¡¯er just happened to see a taxi approaching. She stepped to the curb at once and hailed that taxi. ¡°Jia¡¯er!¡± Jin Xiangdong chased after her. ¡°Ace, I will be fine. I will contact you as soon as I know what happened to Su Han!¡± With that said, Lu Jia¡¯er opened the door and got into the car. Jin Xiangdong had to watch as she left in the taxi. The worry in the depth of his eyes was evident. It was surprising that Su Han would be kidnapped. Jin Xiangdong frowned as he recalled the incidentst night. Maybe, the ones chasing themst night did not mean ill. They were just trying to make sure if Lu Jia¡¯er was safe. Was it really like what he was thinking? Or, was there another conspiracy waiting to be revealed behind all this? The taxi parked at the gate of the Provincial Public Security Bureau. Lu Jia¡¯er got out of the taxi quickly. A few minutester, she was inside Xu Lei¡¯s office. Xu Lei stood up at once as he saw Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Professor Lu!¡± The first thing Lu Jia¡¯er mentioned was about Su Han. ¡°Deputy Xu, is it true that Su Han has been kidnapped?¡± ¡°Professor Lu, take a seat first. Let me take the time and tell you the details.¡± Xu Lei invited Lu Jia¡¯er to sit down. While anxious, Lu Jia¡¯er took a seat first. Xu Lei poured her a ss of water. ¡°Thank you.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er took over the ss and expressed her appreciation. ¡°Are you sure the tip is real?¡± She asked Xu Lei. Xu Lei sat down as well and updated Lu Jia¡¯er about the current situation. ¡°Last night, we received a tip. We contacted the involved party at once and we went to Su Han¡¯s residence to confirm the information. However, the apartment was empty. Then, we learned that she is your friend and once was your roommate. I hurried to contact you but failed. I thought something happened to you as well!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er could already tell how worried Xu Lei was from that phone call. Lu Jia¡¯er kept on asking, ¡°What information has the investigation revealed so far?¡± ¡°ording to our current investigation, the phone to report the tips was used only once. The location of the call is confirmed. We are viewing the surveince cameras video to check the poption. However, since the location of that phone call was in a downtown area, there is no definitive way to be sure of any results.¡± Xu Lei replied. Suspicions rose in the depth of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes. ¡°Did the informant say anything else apart from tipping you that Su Han was kidnapped?¡± ¡°Nothing else!¡± Xu Lei continued. ¡°But, Professor Lu, don¡¯t worry. I have already sent people to look further into it. That being said, I do have to ask you some questions first.¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Xu Lei stood up and picked up his pen and notebook from the desk. ¡°Where were youst night?¡± He cut straight to the chase. Speaking ofst night, Lu Jia¡¯er felt it was hard to exin. Still, she gave an answer promptly. ¡°I sailed out to the sea with my boyfriend.¡± Hearing this, Xu Lei¡¯s eyes flickered. Still, he went on, professionally. ¡°How many people were with you?¡± Su Han being kidnapped was not a trivial matter. Lying to Xu Lei would be seen through. Therefore, Lu Jia¡¯er spoke frankly. ¡°Three people all together! Me, my boyfriend Jin Xiangdong and his friend Jason.¡± ¡°When did you go to the sea? When did youe back? Also, what do your boyfriend and his friend do for a living?¡± Xu Lei went on. Lu Jia¡¯er tried to think back. ¡°It should be around 10 when we sailed out and we came back early this morning. My boyfriend and his friend are the president and vice president of BUA Technology respectively.¡± Xu Lei was not a stranger to BUA Technology, the highly-famedpany studying Artificial Intelligence. ¡°Then who were you with before 10st night?¡± Xu Lei continued. ¡°We were having dinner at XX Restaurant before 10st night.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered. ¡°But there was one more person. Yuan Miaomiao from the Department of Biology of F University. She is the granddaughter of Professor Yuan Xin. Both my boyfriend and Jason know her well.¡± She could answer the questions without any hitch. But she had already had a clear idea of what Xu Lei was thinking. She went on, ¡°Deputy Xu, are you worried about me?¡± Though he was seen through, Xu Lei did not try to cover it up. ¡°Yes, you are my psychiatrist. Of course, I am worried about you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er admired that Xu Lei was sincere. He did have a crush on her, but he never harassed her. This man was more graceful than she had expected. ¡°Thank you.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er extended her appreciation politely. Xu Lei put forward another question, ¡°When was thest time you contacted Su Han?¡± ¡°At noon the day before yesterday!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°What did you talk about?¡± Another question. ¡°Just some trivial matters. ¡°Said Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°You... did not return to or visit the apartment recently, right?¡± Xu Lei questioned. ¡°No, I didn¡¯t. I moved into my boyfriend¡¯s ce.¡± While this was her private matter, Lu Jia¡¯er told him the truth. ¡°That is to say, it has been some time since you went back?¡± Xu Lei continued. ¡°Last week, I went back to pick up some of my stuff.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gave a frank reply. Xu Lei noted it down and went on, ¡°What does Su Han do for a living? Who does she usually socialize with?¡± ¡°She is a writer. Usually, she just stays at home and rarely has any friends.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°That is to say, she is unsociable?¡± Xu Lei asked. Lu Jia¡¯er chose some simple words to describe Su Han¡¯s personality. ¡°I won¡¯t say that Su Han is unsocial. She is just quiet. She likes to read and write.¡± ¡°Has she suffered from some trauma recently? Or, did anything happen to her?¡± Xu Lei wondered. ¡°She was dumped.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said, honestly. ¡°Dumped?¡± Xu Lei stared at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Her ex-boyfriend is my boyfriend¡¯s friend, Jason, the one sailed out with usst night.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er exined. Xu Lei¡¯s gaze at Lu Jia¡¯er carried some interest. ¡°Since you are all acquaintances, do you know why they broke up?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not make her remark specific. ¡°I heard that they don¡¯t find one anotherpatible.¡± ¡°Lu Jia¡¯er, based on your understanding of Jason, do you think he is involved in the kidnapping of Su Han? Or, do you think it has anything to do with the break-up?¡± Xu Lei asked. ¡°I don¡¯t think so. Both Su Han and Jason are open and forthright!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stated. ¡°That is to say, this incident should not be a practical joke, right?¡± Xu Lei said. Practical joke? It shouldn¡¯t be. Last night, Lu Jia¡¯er fainted all of a sudden and then they were followed. Everything implied that nothing about this was simple. Maybe... Lu Jia¡¯er had an idea. ¡°Deputy Xu, please find Su Han as soon as possible!¡± She begged. ¡°Of course! It¡¯s just we don¡¯t have enough clues to go on.¡± Xu Lei admitted. Right at this moment, a police officer came in. Since Lu Jia¡¯er was here, he did not report to Xu Lei at once. Noticing this, Xu Lei stood up and walked to his desk. The police officer lowered his voice. ¡°Deputy Xu, we found some new clues to the kidnapping we were tipped aboutst night.¡± While he said it in a low voice, Lu Jia¡¯er did hear it. ¡°What is it?¡± Xu Lei asked. ¡°Last night, from 8:55 to 9:10, the surveince system at the apartment the kidnapped was living in was hacked.¡± The police officer said. ¡°The surveince system was hacked?¡± Xu Lei sounded surprised. ¡°Yes, it is understood that this was the second time the surveince system in this apartment was hacked. Besides,st night, the Bureau of Transportation...¡± The police officer went on. The looks in Xu Lei¡¯s eyes shifted a bit after the police officer finished. ¡°Okay. Noted.¡± Xu Lei said. The police officer left the office. Xu Lei sat back on the couch and Lu Jia¡¯er looked at him. ¡°Have you got new clues?¡± Xu Lei looked back at her, hesitating. Eventually, he began to tell her. ¡°Professor Lu, you must have mentioned that your boyfriend and that Jason are the president and vice president of BUA Technology?¡± Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er sensed what he was implying. Even so, she said, ¡°Yes!¡± Xu Lei did not respond to her at once. He just stared at her. Lu Jia¡¯er put on a gentle smile. ¡°Deputy Xu, you haven¡¯t misunderstood one of them, have you?¡± While those words were just to sound him out, Lu Jia¡¯er had already learnt what Xu Lei was really thinking. ¡°Professor Lu, I will tell you the truth. Just now, we picked up some new clues. The surveince cameras of the apartment you and Su Han live in were hacked and the videos were deleted! Someone spotted BUA¡¯s vice president Jason¡¯s car!¡± Xu Lei did not withhold the information from Lu Jia¡¯er. Last night, Lu Jia¡¯er had no idea how Jin Xiangdong and Jason took her to theb at the university. That being said, she knew that it must not be easy. That trip must have been filled with twists and turns, if not soul-stirring. Chapter 176 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (7)

Chapter 176: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (7)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er told the truth for most of Xu Lei¡¯s questions. In this way, she would not invite any suspicion from Xu Lei. When she was in an environment where every corner was covered with surveince cameras, her personal tracks could be regarded as transparent, if notplete. She would rather tell the truth than make up lies to cover up the facts. ¡°The surveince cameras at the building I lived in were hacked once before.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said as things were. ¡°Did you report it to the police?¡± Xu Lei stared at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Yes, I did. The answer we got was that you could not find the criminal.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said, ¡°Besides, as a matter of fact,st night, we were tracked.¡± ¡°You were followed?¡± The looks in Xu Lei¡¯s eyes changed. ¡°Last night, after dinner, we parted ways. Jason wanted to make up with Su Han so he went to find her. Only, it turned out that she was not at home. My robot Amy was cut off from power as well. My boyfriend and I hurried over. Someone began to follow us since we left the apartment.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er exined. Hearing this, Xu Lei added, ¡°We received a surveince video report the Bureau of Transportation handed over just now. Last night, Jin Xiangdong and Yan Bo (Jason)¡¯s cars were followed ording to the report.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er added, ¡°I suppose I might have been one of the targets.¡± While the truth could likely expose her identity, it couldn¡¯t be ignored that the deepest danger was often times the deepest safety. Xu Lei looked at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Have you or Su Han provoked anyone? Who have you been in contact with recently?¡± ¡°No, she and I don¡¯t have a lot of friends!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied, ¡°Deputy Xu, it has been 30 hours since I contacted Su Han thest time. You have gotten some tips. I hope that you can put this on record and begin to investigate as soon as possible!¡± ¡°Of course!¡± Xu Lei promised. ¡°Thank you.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was grateful. ¡°You are wee!¡± Xu Lei went on, ¡°I will contact you again when we have news!¡± ¡°Okay. But, Deputy Xu, I may have to pay a visit to the States soon. If you find any updates, please contact Jason, Su Han¡¯s ex-boyfriend.¡± As she mentioned this, Lu Jia¡¯er took out a pen and a notepad. She wrote down Jason¡¯s number and gave it to Xu Lei. Xu Lei took the notepad and threw Lu Jia¡¯er a look. ¡°Professor Lu, are you on business trip to the States?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not give an explicit answer. ¡°Personal matters.¡± Xu Lei nodded. ¡°Well, I will let you know as soon as we hear from Su Han!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stepped out from the Provincial Public Security Bureau. She saw Jin Xiangdong standing next to a ck Audi A6. Tall and slender, Jin Xiangdong was like a car show boy at auto exhibitions. One could not help but cast more extra nces to him. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled at him and walked over. After she got into the car, Jin Xiangdong drove directly to the airport. ¡°What is going on with Su Han?¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s long fingers were holding onto the steering wheel. He voiced his question in a deep voice. ¡°I was told that the case is under investigation. However, I think that mine and Su Han¡¯s identity may have been exposed due to this.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was frowning. ¡°The ones tracking usst night may not mean ill. Instead, they were likely to protect your safety.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. At this, Lu Jia¡¯er turned to Jin Xiangdong. She had to say that, on some points and some matters, their minds were in sync. Upon knowing that Su Han was kidnapped, Lu Jia¡¯erbed the entire matter. She had the same idea as well. Lu Jia¡¯er said, ¡°Probably.¡± ¡°Has Xu Lei detected anything?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. ¡°Currently, he has not found anything further. But I cannot tell when he isn¡¯t that deep into the case yet.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was worried. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s worry was shared by Jin Xiangdong. He held her hand. ¡°I hope we can be cleared by customs smoothlyter.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked Jin Xiangdong with confusion. ¡°Nothing. Maybe, I am just overthinking.¡± Jin Xiangdong did not go further. However, that ¡°overthinking¡± of Jin Xiangdong¡¯s turned into reality. They did not make it to Los Angeles because they were stopped at the VIP customs clearance. Then, Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong were brought to the VIP meeting room by two ck-suited men. As they stepped into the room, they saw a middle-aged man a bit over forty sitting at the head of the table. The middle-aged man stood up and announced his identity, Li Yao¡ªCaptain of Search Unit of International Network Security Department of Ministry of State Security. ¡°Mr. Jin, I have some questions for you. Sorry that we have to hold you up for a few minutes. Please, sit.¡± Li Yao said. Li Yao must have investigated Jin Xiangdong, if he had not known him previously, to address Jin Xiangdong as Mr. Jin directly. Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er sat down. The former gazed at this Li Yao. Jin Xiangdong had met this man once before, a man that was a mysterious investigator of a mysterious unit. Jin Xiangdong could still stayposed. ¡°What is the matter?¡± He asked. ¡°Last night, the traffic surveince system of City B was hacked by two groups of people. Are you one of them?¡± Li Yao asked. ¡°What if I say no?¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. Hearing this, Li Yao put on a meaningful smile. ¡°Mr. Jin, you are not trying to change your tickets again, are you?¡± ¡°You got any proof?¡± Jin Xiangdong grinned as well. Li Yao took out a folder from the chair he was sitting next to and gave it to Jin Xiangdong. Jin Xiangdong reached over. He browsed through the file and said with a smile, ¡°You cannot prove that I was the hacker with this.¡± ¡°Of course not. But I know that you infiltrated the surveince system, not to sabotage anything, but to trace another group of people.¡± Li Yao came straight to this point. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes flickered. ¡°So, can I say that you have located information on the other group of hackers?¡± ¡°Currently, we only have part of the information.¡± Li Yao admitted. ¡°Are you seeking information that I know by asking me here?¡± Jin Xiangdong replied with a question. ¡°Yes.¡± Li Yao did not deny it. Li Yao being so candid made Jin Xiangdong both relieved and worried. Jin Xiangdong looked at his wristwatch and said, ¡°We only have 15 minutes.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s make the long story short.¡± Li Yao said. So, Jin Xiangdong told, in brief words, how he interacted with the invader bot times. Li Yao not only recorded his words and wrote down some notes. ¡°Mr. Jin, there has been rumors in the world of IT that any program you write is perfect. I cannot believe your program was hacked.¡± Li Yao shared his insight. Jin Xiangdong grinned. ¡°All programs have bugs. There is nothing that can be regarded as wless or perfect!¡± ¡°So, the hacker is more skilled than you are?¡± Li Yaomented. Jin Xiangdong gave a lukewarm answer. ¡°Behind an able man there are always other able men.¡± ¡°ording to your experience, do you think the hacker is apetitor or a skilled expert?¡± Li Yao asked. ¡°Maybe, an alien!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Lu Jia¡¯er, who was sitting next to them and listening in, pressed her lips together. She could not help but chuckle. The man Jin Xiangdong was talking to was from the Ministry of State Security. How could Jin Xiangdong make jokes? Li Yao did not pull a long face, though, to hear this. He smiled. ¡°Mr. Jin, your theory may well be possible.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Li Yao. This person was humorous. But after Jin Xiangdong answered his questions, it would be her turn now. Just as she expected, Li Yao turned to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Professor Lu, it is a pleasure to meet you. Can you tell me why you went to theb of Department of Biology of F University?¡± How sharp this question was! Luckily, Lu Jia¡¯er had already read Li Yao¡¯s thoughts. ¡°I went to perform an experiment.¡± She answered. ¡°What kind of experiment?¡± Li Yao kept on asking. ¡°An experiment to recover memory through genes.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er told him the truth. ¡°You lost your memories?¡± Li Yao wondered. ¡°Yes.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er admitted. ¡°What is the cause of memory loss?¡± Li Yao went on. ¡°A car ident.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Li Yao¡¯s eyes flickered, with a trace of suspicion. ¡°How did the experiment turn out? Did it seed?¡± ¡°You should know the results since you are aware of the ck-out in the middle of the experiment.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Okay. Sorry we have bothered you. Boarding time is almost up. We shall meet again after youe back.¡± With that said, Li Yao stood up. Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er walked out of the VIP meeting room after the round of questions werepleted. On the surface, it might appear that they had powered through the trial. As a matter of fact, they were now under surveince. Over a dozen hourster, the nended at Los Angeles International Airport. It was around noon. The sun was ring. Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er were walking amongst a crowd. She found this airport both familiar and strange. This was the first time she paid a visit to this city after she became a psychiatrist and the first time since she got her memory back. She hade to this airport in the old days. However, back then, for her, the world was dark. Still, there were some pieces worth remembering and recalling. Lu Jia¡¯er smelled something nice. She stopped. Jin Xiangdong stopped with her and looked to the direction where sheid her eyes on. It was a burger shop. Before Jin Xiangdong asked, Lu Jia¡¯er had begun to exin, ¡°I remember when we were traveling and leaving from this airport, my foster mom would buy me a burger from this burger ce and let me bring it on the ne.¡± ¡°You have an acute sense of smell.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°Yes. Once, I had to rely on my sense of smell and touching sense to know where I was.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Chapter 177 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (8)

Chapter 177: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (8)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xiangdong heard Lu Jia¡¯er speaking about her past when she was unable to see or hear. He did not feel sorry for her when she was without the ability to hear or see and she did not need him to be sorry for her. But her past did make his heart ache. At the same time, he admired her for her perseverance. The willpower she had to build during her life was beyond the abilities of ordinary people to manifest. If she had not been in that car ident, she would not have turned into an AI, Jin Xiangdong was convinced that she could create miracles by herself. Jin Xiangdong held Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s hand, their fingers crossed. The warmth from his hand passed into the palm of her hand and then spread, bit by bit, to her heart. Lu Jia¡¯er turned to look at him and smiled. That smile was embedded in Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes and rippled through him like tides. Then, the two of them went to the parking lot and got into a business purpose vehicle. While they were flying to Los Angeles, Jin Xiangdong¡¯s secretary had already settled everything, including picking amodations. The driver who picked them up had an oriental look, tall and strong. The ck T-shirt and brown casual pants gave him a stylish look. He spoke familiarly in Chinese. ¡°Mr. Jin, are you going to the hotel directly?¡± ¡°Take us to this ce first.¡± Jin Xiangdong handed the address to the driver as he gave them instructions. The driver nced at the address and drove to the location Jin Xiangdong told him. On the way, Lu Jia¡¯er said nothing. She leaned back in the seat and closed her eyes, recalling her past. Back then, she could not hear, nor see. All she could rely on was smell and touch. Whenever she was in a moving vehicle, all those senses would be diminished. However, back then, she had noted down all the traffic lights from her foster parent¡¯s home to the airport. At that moment, the car stopped. Lu Jia¡¯er opened her eyes slowly. Just as she expected, it was a traffic light. She looked through the window but the view she found was not familiar. Yes, it was unfamiliar indeed. She had been living here for over a decade. However, for Lu Jia¡¯er back then, the world was dark, without any color. Jin Xiangdong knew what she was doing. So, he sat there quietly without disturbing her. But ever since they came out of the airport, he had noticed some cars tracking them. Jin Xiangdong took out hisptop and was tapping on the keyboard. The driver noticed something and said, ¡°Mr. Jin, a car is following us.¡± Jin Xiangdong nced sideways at the back of the driver¡¯s head. ¡°I know.¡± Jin Xiangdong said calmly. Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er whispered to Jin Xiangdong without looking back at the car. ¡°They are from the Ministry of State Security.¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded and pointed to theptop. Lu Jia¡¯er threw a look at the screen. She did not realize that Jin Xiangdong was looking up that car¡¯s information. Then, Lu Jia¡¯er kept her voice down again. ¡°That car in front of us with a license te number of 330 is also tracking us.¡± Jin Xiangdong exchanged eye contact with Lu Jia¡¯er. He looked up and indeed, there was a car with a license te number of 330. Usually, the ones tracking them would be behind them. If the car in front of them was also tracing them, then their whereabouts were clearly understood by the other party. Lu Jia¡¯er went on, ¡°They should have copied our course.¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at the driver who was using the GPS on his phone. If he was right, Jin Xiangdong believed the driver¡¯s phone had beenpromised. However, Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er did not let the driver turn off the GPS. They pretended that they were unaware and just let the driver follow the GPS. Luckily, Lu Jia¡¯er held back a trick. The destination the driver was heading to was not the park Lu Jia¡¯er mentioned, but the past residence of her foster parents. When the car was parked in front of the detached vi, Lu Jia¡¯er looked through the window. Her muscles began to stiffen uncontrobly. What happened that night was still vivid in her mind as if it was yesterday. Jin Xiangdong noticed something wrong. He asked in a gentle voice, ¡°What is it?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked away slowly and said, ¡°I wonder where my foster father is and how he is doing.¡± While looking back on that night made Lu Jia¡¯er ufortable, she did want to know about her foster dad. But the vi must have been unupied for a long time given the messy state of grass in front of the house. ¡°I can ask the neighbors.¡± Jin Xiangdong proposed. Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. ¡°It¡¯s not necessary.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er sounded normal but Jin Xiangdong could tell clearly that Lu Jia¡¯er was fighting to keep her voice under control. But her concern was reasonable. If neighbors saw her, they would be freaked out and regard her as a ghost. ¡°Then should we go back to the hotel now?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. Lu Jia¡¯er thought about it and said, ¡°No. There is a big supermarket three kilometers away. There is a gas station not far away from the supermarket and they have car washing services. We can buy something from the supermarket and then go to the gas station!¡± Jin Xiangdong immediately caught onto what Lu Jia¡¯er was implying. So, he told the driver to head that way. An hourter, Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er were driving a Cayenne to the park in the picture Ian sent to her. They had ditched the cars tracing them. But soon, the pursuers would notice something was off. So, Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er did not have much time. Hints of spring were still very much in the air in the park, unlike in the picture when it was golden in color. The sun was shielded by the flourishing trees and leaves. While it was scorching summer, it was cool here. Lu Jia¡¯er soon found that bench and the maple grove behind the bench. Lu Jia¡¯er stepped five to six meters into the grove. A moment of searchingter, she said, ¡°This should be it.¡± Jin Xiangdong hurried to her side. Lu Jia¡¯er had squatted down and she was fondling the grass-covered ground. All of a sudden, Lu Jia¡¯er stopped her actions. Then, she lifted up a piece of turf and the dirt seemed to have been touched. Jin Xiangdong said, ¡°Let me.¡± Jin Xiangdong dug up the dirt. Something was hiding under indeed. Jin Xiangdong picked up the item that was tightly wrapped. Lu Jia¡¯er, who was next to him, blinked. Jin Xiangdong handed the object to Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er did not open it at once. Instead, she helped Jin Xiangdong fill the hole,id down the turf and hurried away with the box. They did not go back to the Cayenne. Rather, they left from another exit of the park and hailed a taxi. In the taxi, Lu Jia¡¯er opened the package after she observed it for a few seconds. It was an iron, square candy box. She opened the lid. There were two cards in it and a letter. Naturally, the card was put in there by her and Ian together in the past. The letter, on the other hand, should be a new addition. Lu Jia¡¯er took out the envelope at once. Yet, it was empty. Nothing was in there. Lu Jia¡¯er could not understand. ¡°An empty envelope?¡± Jin Xiangdong took the envelope from her and checked. Indeed, he saw nothing inside. ¡°If Ian was the one that put it here, it would not be empty!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shared her thoughts. Jin Xiangdong agreed with her. ¡°If that is the case, then the letter must have been taken away. That person left the envelope here just to let us know that they have the letter.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded, in a trance. ¡°Yes.¡± Jin Xiangdong stared at the empty envelope for a few seconds. Then, he took over the square candy box and flickered the bottom of the box. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at him. Jin Xiangdong took out the cards in the box and extended his hand to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Give me a mag card¡± ¡°A mag card?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was confused as to his intention. ¡°A membership card or bank card.¡± Jin Xiangdong added. Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er immediately took out a scorecard for a mall from her purse and handed it to Jin Xiangdong. Jin Xiangdong took over the card. He fumbled around and then the bottom of the box was pried open. Lu Jia¡¯er seemed to realize something. Jin Xiangdong took away the bottom lid. There was a hiddenyer in the box and a piece of paper was ced there. Jin Xiangdong picked up the piece of paper found at the bottom of the box and Lu Jia¡¯er took it from him. She opened the paper and saw 11 digits written on it. Looking at this number, Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyebrows were knitted together. ¡°Is this a phone number?¡± ¡°Let me see.¡± Jin Xiangdong reached out and held the paper. He used his cell phone to dial the 11 digits. However, he found out that this was not a telephone number. A moment of ponderingter, Jin Xiangdong arrived at the truth. ¡°This is not a phone number, but a set of coordinates.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er leaned over and checked the digits. ¡°Yes, these are coordinates!¡± She nodded. Jin Xiangdong tried to search for the location of this coordinate using his cell phone. Before he could read the location clearly, he heard a loud noise. Lu Jia¡¯er, who was in the back seat with him, was thrown forward due to the impact. The rear-wheels of the taxi lost control. Following another re, the taxi bumped into the car in front of it. Then, the back of the taxi rose up to the sky, as though it had jumped before it fell down to the ground. Pain and dizziness were the only things Jin Xiangdong could feel. He felt as though his sight was like a camera ced upside down. Though his vision was blurred, he could still see well enough to spot a trace of bright red blood on Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s forehead as shey in his arms. That bright red blood spread out slowly, like a jar of wine spilling onto the ground, and tainted his white shirt. His looks were cast outside unintentionally. There was another pair of feet outside the window and the legs were in suit pants. In a state of confusion, Jin Xiangdong saw someone squatting down. Then, he saw a pair of eyes with sharp looks. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes looked directly into that pair of eyes and they made eye contact just as blood filled with air... Chapter 178 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (9)

Chapter 178: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (9)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions His nose was awash with the smell of blood. His head had bumped into the chassis. He could sense pain as it swept across his entire body. Lu Jia¡¯er, who was in Jin Xiangdong¡¯s arms, looked toward where he was staring at slowly. She, too, saw that pair of eyes. That pair of eyes with piercing-gleam, or even a trace of violence, belonged to a ck man. Lu Jia¡¯er looked into his eyes and blinked. After a few seconds, the ck man reached his hand toward them slowly. Looking at this hand, Jin Xiangdong could not help but hold Lu Jia¡¯er tighter. This move filled Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s heart with warmth. In the instant when the car crashed, nobody could anticipate this ident. Both of them were smashed into the front seat uncontrobly. Yet, at such a critical time, Jin Xiangdong was able to hold her in his arms subconsciously. At this moment, Lu Jia¡¯er was curled up in the car. She struggled to say, ¡°He is trying to save us.¡± Hearing this, Jin Xiangdong looked at that pair of hands again. Though he was not entirely sure if this ck man was hypnotized by Lu Jia¡¯er, he could tell that this man¡¯s eyes appeared to be different than before. Then, the man with this pair of eyes used his gun to smash the window and clear away the ss splinters. In this way, Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er could be saved. ¡°Quick!¡± That ck man shouted to Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er was the first one to be dragged out, and then Jin Xiangdong and then the driver. Jin Xiangdong knew that as soon as Lu Jia¡¯er was saved, she began to hypnotize the people around. However, soon, arge crowd had gathered on site. Blood was oozing out from Lu Jia¡¯er forehead. Jin Xiangdong put his hands around her shoulders, worried to see how pale she was. In addition to worrying about Lu Jia¡¯er, he was nning how to exit the ident site. On the other hand, Lu Jia¡¯er felt her eyelids were growing heavier. Then, her sight became blurry... She heard Jin Xiangdong¡¯s voice. He was calling her, ¡°Jia¡¯er, Jia¡¯er!¡± When Lu Jia¡¯er came back to her senses, she found herself lying on a bed, a white bed. The first thing she saw was a Chinese-style chandelier hanging on the ceiling. The tablemp on the side was in the same style. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s forehead was bandaged. She took a look around the room slowly. She quickly understood several things. This was not the hospital! She should still be in the States! The owner of this house was not a Chinese person, but a foreigner. At this moment, the door was pushed open. Jin Xiangdong stepped in. Noticing that she had woken up, Jin Xiangdong hurried over. ¡°How are you feeling?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stared at his face, as if examining his wounds. However, she did not find any wounds on his face. ¡°Were you hurt?¡± The first thing Lu Jia¡¯er said was to express her concern for Jin Xiangdong¡¯s state. ¡°No!¡± Jin Xiangdong sat by the bed and shook his head. ¡°But you have been sleeping for several hours!¡± ¡°Where are we?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°A perfectly safe ce.¡± Jin Xiangdong answered. Lu Jia¡¯er gazed at Jin Xiangdong. ¡°You know the owner of this house?¡± ¡°No.¡± Jin Xiangdong admitted. ¡°No?¡± Confusion rose from the depth of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes. ¡°The one that sent us here did not reveal his identity. But he dropped us here and told me that it was safe here. He got you doctors!¡± Jin Xiangdong stated. Lu Jia¡¯er was still filled with doubts. ¡°Then how can you tell that it is safe here?¡± Jin Xiangdong stroked her cheeks, knowing that she was worried. ¡°After you fainted, the scene became quite messy. A few minutester, two ambnces came. I thought we were going to the hospital. However, midway, they took a turn and dropped us here. That must be to protect you. At least, it was arranged by someone who didn¡¯t want your secret revealed.¡± ¡°Where are we?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was still wondering. ¡°Near Hollywood.¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. ¡°Near Hollywood?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er repeated his words. Right when Jin Xiangdong was about to answer, a tall Caucasian man came in. He smiled at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Professor Lu, you are awake!¡± While he had a foreigner¡¯s face, the Chinese he spoke was quite proper. Besides, this man knew her name. Did Jin Xiangdong tell him? Or, did he know from the start? Lu Jia¡¯er looked at him with suspicion, ¡°And you are?¡± ¡°I am Colin. Nice to meet you!¡± Colin introduced himself to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°He is a doctor and the owner of this house.¡± Jin Xiangdong exined. Colin checked Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s state and added. ¡°You will be fine.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er extended her appreciation. ¡°Thank you.¡± Colin smiled at her as a reply as Lu Jia¡¯er continued, ¡°Why did you help us?¡± ¡°To help you is helping myself, as a matter of fact.¡± Colin responded. Jin Xiangdong had asked Colin the same question and the answer was exactly the same. However, Jin Xiangdong was still filled with doubts. That being said, Colin did not reveal much information. Lu Jia¡¯er stared at Colin. It seemed like she was trying to search for information about this white man using her ¡°special ability¡±. The strange thing was, she could not hear his inner voice. Was there anything wrong with her ¡°special ability¡± due to the car ident? Lu Jia¡¯er was not sure. ¡°It is perfectly safe here. Don¡¯t worry.¡± Colin reiterated. Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er asked a direct question. ¡°Why do you think we can believe you?¡± ¡°Because you know that I am special!¡± Colin smiled at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°You are special?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had already had an answer but still pretended ignorance. ¡°Professor Lu, you know what I mean.¡± Colin stressed his point. Lu Jia¡¯er did not spell out the answer. ¡°This is a downtown area with peopleing and going. It shouldn¡¯t be very safe here.¡± Shemented. ¡°You cannot leave here at the moment.¡± Colin stressed. ¡°What do you mean?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°CIA and MSS are searching for you.¡± Colin exined. CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) and MSS (Ministry of State Security)? Somehow, Lu Jia¡¯er felt things were spinning out of control. It appeared that this Colin knew the unapparent details about her situation. As such, Lu Jia¡¯er decided not to hide her thoughts. ¡°Who are you? I want the truth.¡± ¡°A person as special as you are.¡± Colin said, pointing to Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er was still not entirely convinced. Colin went on, ¡°You cannot leave here without my help.¡± ¡°How can you help us?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er wondered. ¡°A disguise.¡± Colin used one word. ¡°Disguise?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stared at him, confused. ¡°I am also a special effects makeup artist, not only a doctor!¡± As he finished his words, he took out some objects from his pocket and handed them to Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°I will disguise you both as these two people!¡± said Colin. Jin Xiangdong looked at Colin. ¡°Are these two people real?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Colin nodded. Jin Xiangdong looked at the passport. He understood the method now. ¡°You are saying that we can take on their identities.¡± ¡°Yes! That is the only way. Otherwise, CIA and MSS will find you soon enough!¡± Colin emphasized this point again. Lu Jia¡¯er was somehow convinced by Colin. If CIA and MSS were tracing them, they would be exposed if they had left just like this. But, was Colin really after something that simple as he said? To help them was to help himself? Lu Jia¡¯er, the professional psychology, looked directly at Colin¡¯s face and said, ¡°There must be strings attached to helping us, right?¡± Colin smiled at Lu Jia¡¯er at this remark. ¡°Lu Jia¡¯er, you are a professor in psychology worthy of the name. Truth be told, there are strings attached to this help.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong asked at the same time. ¡°A set of coordinates.¡± Colin came straight to the point. Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er looked at each other when they heard the answer. The second before they were in the car ident was when they found out that the 11 digits on the note left by Ian was not a telephone number, but a coordinate. That coordinate must be important since Colin had expressed his intention of acquiring it so bluntly. There must be a huge secret buried behind. Jin Xiangdong pretended he did not understand. ¡°What coordinate?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t ask while knowing the answer.¡± Colin unmasked the lie. For a moment, how honest Colin was made it difficult for Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er to arrive at a decision. ¡°Don¡¯t ask while knowing the answer. Where did you learn your Chinese? It is very good.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°The important thing is not who taught me my Chinese, but the coordinates! If you want to pay me back, then tell me those coordinates!¡± Colin insisted. ¡°If we don¡¯t know any coordinates, will you still help us?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er tried to feel out his attitude. ¡°I will still help you. But if you don¡¯t leave Los Angeles soon, there may be unpredictable things that ur.¡± Said Colin, ¡°I am not crying wolf!¡± ¡°I do believe that you are not exaggerating. As for the coordinates, we...¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stopped midway to look at Colin, ¡°We can tell you. But you have to tell us how you knew about the coordinates. Who are you really?¡± ¡°I know that someone left the coordinates for you on purpose. As for my real identity, I am a doctor by day and a special effects makeup artist by night.¡± Colin replied. ¡°Someone? Who is that someone?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er went on. Chapter 179 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (10)

Chapter 179: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (10)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions ¡°Ian. Professor Lu, don¡¯t tell me that you don¡¯t know him.¡± Colin was frank. Colin knew Ian? How? Lu Jia¡¯er could not refrain from being interested in this man¡¯s identity. ¡°What if I say I don¡¯t know him?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied with a question. Lu Jia¡¯er was ying dumb. Colin put away his smile. ¡°Professor Lu, I am sincerely trying to help you. If you are not willing to ept that, I will not force it.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at him. Since she could not hear his inner voice, she had no way to prove the authenticity of these words from Colin in front of her. ¡°There must be more to your identity!¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. Colin put on a forced smile. ¡°Just now, I said that you know that I am special. As for my profession, I am not lying. I am a doctor and a special effects makeup artist.¡± Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er said, ¡°Okay. I believe you. But I have another question. How do you know that I can read people¡¯s minds?¡± ¡°If I say that Ian told me that, would you believe me?¡± Colin asked. ¡°No!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gave him a t answer. Colin burst intoughter. ¡°Professor Lu, as a psychologist, you seem to have some trust issues!¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that I have trust issues. But based on my understanding of Ian, it is unlikely that he would tell people my secrets.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er retorted. ¡°Professor Lu, you may know the past Ian, but not necessarily the new Ian.¡± Colin said, in a cold voice. ¡°What do you mean?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. Colin stared at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°People can change.¡± ¡°People can change but not Ian.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er disagreed. ¡°Do you really trust him so unconditionally?¡± Colin looked directly into Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes. At those words, Jin Xiangdong turned his looks to Lu Jia¡¯er as well. Thetter noticed that. She paused a moment and said to Jin Xiangdong, ¡°I trust him!¡± Colin smiled to hear this answer. ¡°If so, I have no morements!¡± Jin Xiangdong, who had been listening in their conversation, interrupted. ¡°Jia¡¯er, you have just woken up. Save some breath.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied, ¡°I am fine. But this is not a proper ce for us to stay long!¡± With that said, she got up slowly. Jin Xiangdong was about to stop her when Colin said all of a sudden, ¡°Professor Lu is right. This is not a proper ce for you to stay!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er grabbed Jin Xiangdong¡¯s arm to help herself up. ¡°Colin, I will tell you the coordinate. Now, help us with the disguise.¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at her. They exchanged eye contact for one second. Jin Xiangdong said nothing more because he was sure that Lu Jia¡¯er must have devised a n. Colin showed them to another room. There was a workshop here. Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯erid down. Colin opened his toolbox and sprang to work. Lu Jia¡¯er had only seen disguise in literature or movies. Now, to change a person¡¯s look, if it was just a one-time thing, then special effects makeup was the way to go, and cosmetic surgery would be for someone looking for a more permanent change. For the first time, Lu Jia¡¯er saw a man she was familiar with changing into aplete stranger right in front of her eyes. It was as if Colin¡¯s hands could perform magic. Jin Xiangdong was changed into the man printed on the passport. Jin Xiangdong was tall and strong. However, his looks were still oriental. Yet, with Colin¡¯s work, it was like Jin Xiangdong had gone through cosmetic surgery. His looks, and temperament, had changedpletely, into someone with mixed blood. Lu Jia¡¯er waspletely amazed. Colin¡¯s workmanship was uncanny. She eximed that the new look on Jin Xiangdong¡¯s own handsome face was still beautiful. Colin finished his work with Jin Xiangdong and asked Jin Xiangdong to look into the mirror. He was a changed man. ¡°What do you think?¡± Colin looked at his own work with pride. Jin Xiangdong reviewed his new look and said to Colin, ¡°You would be a criminal mastermind if you were not a doctor!¡± Hearing Jin Xiangdong¡¯sment, Colin smiled, ¡°You tter me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er noticed the change in Colin¡¯s expressions. She thought over it for a few seconds, realizing that her heart skipped a beat. It was Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s turn after Jin Xiangdong was done. Since Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s forehead was wounded, Colin was particrly gentle and careful. ¡°How long will this makeupst?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Generally, a week. However, since there is a wound in your forehead, in your case, about 48 hours especially if your skin festers!¡± Colin said. ¡°You must have helped many people change their looks to develop your excellent skills.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Colin looked at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Not many! Just about a dozen.¡± The corners of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s lips curled up, ¡°Then how privileged we are!¡± Colin epted herpliment and said, ¡°Indeed, this is your privilege! Don¡¯t talk. I will be done soon!¡± Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er stopped talking. When she opened her eyes again, just like Jin Xiangdong, she was a changed woman. Colin was very satisfied with his two masterpieces. ¡°Wear contact lenses and invisible fingerprints and it will be wless!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er repeated Jin Xiangdong¡¯sment from before, ¡°Colin, if you use your disguise skills tomit crimes, it would go off without a hitch.¡± Colin grinned. ¡°Unfortunately, I am aw-abiding citizen!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled at this answer. ¡°I am just joking.¡± With new looks and new clothes, Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong had thoroughly remodeled themselves. Colin looked at the two people in front of him and handed them a car key. ¡°You can drive away in the car with license te tail number of 098 in the garage.¡± Jin Xiangdong took over the key and said to Colin. ¡°Thank you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gave a piece of paper to Colin with a string of digits written on it. Colin checked the digits and smiled at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Thank you, Professor Lu!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked him, ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid that this coordinate are fake?¡± ¡°I believe that, Professor Lu, you have witnessed my sincerity. These coordinates are real of course!¡± Colin was certain. ¡°You can never tell!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gave a simple answer. Colin smiled. ¡°Say it¡¯s fake, I can locate Professor Lu and Mr. Jin again.¡± With that said, Colin pointed to the passports they were using. Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er understood something right away. Jin Xiangdong blurted out his question, ¡°You kidnapped those two people?¡± Colin shook his head. ¡°No, no, no. I told you that I am aw-abiding citizen. They are not kidnapped. They are my assistants! You can borrow the passports for three days and mail them back to me afterwards!¡± ¡°Thank you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong expressed their thanks. Colin sent them to the garage. Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong got into the car and drove away. They were travelling on the road. Jin Xiangdong turned to Lu Jia¡¯er, ¡°Jia¡¯er, take a nap. You are still suffering from the head injury.¡± ¡°Sure!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said, obediently. Following that, it quieted down in the car. Neither of them talked again. Jin Xiangdong drove them to the parking lot of Fort Lauderdale International Airport. An hourter, Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong had boarded the ne flying to Logan International Airport in Boston. However, they no longer looked like the two people Colin worked on. Instead, they changed into new looks. As for why they did this, it all started when Lu Jia¡¯er handed Jin Xiangdong a piece of paper two hours ago on their way to the airport. The words written on the paper was, ¡°This Colin may be involved in Su Han¡¯s kidnapping!¡± Jin Xiangdong mouthed his answer to Lu Jia¡¯er, ¡°I know!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er wrote another note, ¡°He knows about you and me and pretends to be a mutant like you on purpose! However, he is not! He carries a signal istor with him.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Jin Xiangdong mouthed his reply again. Soon, they devised a coping n. What happened next was all Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s contribution. She hypnotized a young couple, helped them disguise and swapped their identities. As for the disguise, Lu Jia¡¯er made full use of her AI feature of photographic memory. So, unknowingly, Colin¡¯s outstanding disguise skills were stolen by Lu Jia¡¯er and she could do this work faster than Colin. As for the tools used, Lu Jia¡¯er bought them off of an online ck-market on her phone and paid extra money to have them delivered to the airport while they were on the way. It could be considered sinister and vicious to swap their identities and that young couple could end up in trouble. However, they had no other choice. For one thing, Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong must be free from Colin¡¯s tracking and for another, they were eager to find out what in the world Colin was up to. The coordinats that Lu Jia¡¯er gave to Colin were not fake. It was the one that was left by Ian. And the location was in Boston. Lu Jia¡¯er saw a man three rows up from the back. He lookedpletely strange but Lu Jia¡¯er knew that he was Colin. Since there was a signal istor on him, Lu Jia¡¯er could not hear his inner voice. However, just because of this, he was following them to Boston. Jin Xiangdong had looked up the information on this Colin. He was indeed a doctor. As for his secret identity, it had yet to be discovered. Chapter 180 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (11)

Chapter 180: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (11)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions After they got off the ne, Lu Jia¡¯er wanted to follow Colin to find out his true intention, only to be stopped by Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er asked Jin Xiangdong, ¡°Why aren¡¯t we following him?¡± Jin Xiangdong turned around to look into her eyes. ¡°If he follows us here, then I believe he has exceptionally good counterintelligence. Tracking him will get us exposed.¡± Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er nodded in agreement. ¡°You are right. Then where should we go now?¡± Jin Xiangdong said, ¡°My ce.¡± ¡°Your ce?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stared at him. When they were on the ne, Jin Xiangdong said something rather abruptly: going to Boston to meet his parents. Lu Jia¡¯er had thought that Jin Xiangdong was only joking. It turned out that he was telling the truth. However, since the situation with Su Han was still unclear, while she wanted to pay a visit to her boyfriend¡¯s father, Academician Jin Shengping, she would have to pick another time. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the destination given by the coordinates. Besides, I am afraid that we will drag your father into danger if we go to your home at this exact moment.¡± Jin Xiangdong said, slowly, ¡°The location given by the coordinates is my home!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was surprised. ¡°What?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stared at him. No wonder after she woke up, she sensed there was something strange with Jin Xiangdong. Back then, she thought that inside, he was shocked by the soul-stirring car ident, even if he was physically fine. But she did not know that something was wrong with him because the location indicated by the coordinates were his home. As a matter of fact, this was something Jin Xiangdong was scratching his head about. After they fled from the car ident, he ran the coordinates. He almost jumped out of his skin when finding out that the coordinates were for his home in the States. Jin Xiangdong was confused. ¡°Why would Ian leave the address of my home?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er contemted it for a while. ¡°The digits cannot be generated out of nowhere since this note was left for me by Ian on purpose. Maybe, there are clues at your home?¡± As soon as she uttered those words, Lu Jia¡¯er shouted, ¡°Oh shoot, if that is your house, then Colin will be there as well!¡± However, Jin Xiangdong shook his head. Lu Jia¡¯er was baffled. Jin Xiangdong grinned. ¡°He will not find the ce.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was still puzzled as she looked at him. ¡°What are you saying?¡± Jin Xiangdong answered, ¡°The digits you gave him are the wrong ones.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er squinted. ¡°Did you swap my note?¡± ¡°No!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°Then what is it?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was all the more puzzled. ¡°There was a secret code set up in that string of digits Ian left.¡± Jin Xiangdong exined. Lu Jia¡¯er hurried to take out the note Ian left for her. Upon closer review, she understood what the code Jin Xiangdong mentioned referred to. People that were not familiar with Ian¡¯s handwriting would not be likely to detect this code. Lu Jia¡¯er asked again, ¡°How did you notice?¡± ¡°I investigated him. I saw a picture of him in college. He was solving a math problem, and this is not how he writes the number 9!¡± Jin Xiangdong made it clear for her. Not everyone could notice such details. How powerful his memory must be. The reason that Lu Jia¡¯er could pick this up was because her writing habits were identical to Ian¡¯s and as a matter of fact, Ian was the one teaching her how to write in this way hand in hand. Lu Jia¡¯er sighed. ¡°I have been reckless!¡± As for the coordinate, in spite of all the confusion and questions, Jin Xiangdong said, ¡°There is no time to lose. Let¡¯s go!¡± Cambridge. Cambridge was a university town worth of its name. Of course, this Cambridge was not the one in the UK. Itid across the Charles river from downtown Boston and is home to two world-famous universities, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The two schools had produced 130 Nobelureates out of 780, a record that scientists predict will never be broken. So not only had it be the world¡¯s model for higher education and research, the town was also famous abroad, and had be a ma for students from all over the world. The town was not arge ce but because of the two famous universities, the sense of academia filled even the air. ¡°Will we be mistaken for thieves if we show up to your home like this?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er, who was seated in the passenger¡¯s side seat, turned slightly to voice her questions to Jin Xiangdong. Jin Xiangdong looked at her and smiled. ¡°It is possible.¡± ¡°Then should we tear off the disguises?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°I want to disguise myself as my father. It will be safer!¡± Jin Xiangdong mentioned. ¡°Your father?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er opened her eyes wider. ¡°Who else?¡± Jin Xiangdongughed. Lu Jia¡¯er agreed with his idea after some thoughts. ¡°Then what about me?¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled and held her hand. ¡°Our nanny!¡± Jin Xiangdong, who was disguised as Jin Shengping, and Lu Jia¡¯er, who was disguised as the male assistant of Jin Shengping, went to the ce where Jin Xiangping had grown up¡ªthe Jin residence. It was a two-story vi surrounded by greenery. The garden featured bouquets of flowers and piles of brocades, full of vigor. The owner must have exerted great effort to take care of the garden. Jin Xiangdong showed Lu Jia¡¯er into the house. Nobody was around. It was quiet. Lu Jia¡¯er was wearing ck suit. She looked around the ce. The style of decoration of Jin residence was not sweet and the furniture was old-fashioned, but the residence was clean. Looking at the chessboard on the table, Lu Jia¡¯er arrived at a conclusion quickly. ¡°Is your father living here alone?¡± ¡°Yes, my sister moved out a long time ago. She onlyes back asionally.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded without giving anyment. Then, she saw a family portrait hung on the wall. It was a family portrait of four, Jin Shengping and his wife and their two children, who must be the young Jin Xiangdong and his sister¡ªJin Xiann. In the picture, Jin Xiangdong was still a teenager. He wore a sense of calmness on his immature face, one that did not suit his age. Jin Xiangdong poured two sses of water and stepped next to her. ¡°My mom and sister.¡± He exined. ¡°Both your mom and your sister are stunning.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er took over the ss and turned to the family portrait again, giving herpliment. ¡°What about me?¡± Jin Xiangdong was looking at the family portrait as well. ¡°You...¡± Lu Jia¡¯er turned to him and snickered. Jin Xiangdong could tell that she was not going topliment him judging by the looks on her face. As he expected, Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s answer was, ¡°Have the ambiance of an elder!¡± Jin Xiangdong raised his eyebrows. ¡°What?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er changed her answer at once, ¡°Nothing screws you harder than time!¡± As she finished her words, Jin Xiangdong put his hand over her slim waist and moved his head closer to her, ¡°I didn¡¯t get that. Try saying that again!¡± His voice was filled with threat. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Jin Xiangdong who was so close to her. His face was Jin Shengping¡¯s face and her face was Dong, the male assistant¡¯s face. That being said, they were familiar with each other¡¯s eyes and looks. At the moment, tenderness was rising in the depth of his eyes and in her eyes, was some naughty intention. Them hugging like this was quite weird. Lu Jia¡¯er could not stop herself from saying, ¡°Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s awkward to hug me when I have the face of a man?¡± ¡°It is awkward indeed!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Lu Jia¡¯er thought he would let her go and she blinked her bright eyes. However, the next second, she saw Jin Xiangdong¡¯s lips pressing on hers. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s action, to Lu Jia¡¯er, was naughty pleasure. Luckily, Lu Jia¡¯er moved fast. She stopped Jin Xiangdong¡¯s lips with her hand, so he failed to kiss her. Right at that moment, they heard things falling onto the ground outside the door. Hearing this, they looked around, only to see a Filipino maid in her forties stunned to see them standing together so intimately. Just her looks were enough to tell them that the Filipino maid had misunderstood them. Before Jin Xiangdong had said anything, Lu Jia¡¯er had left his embrace and walked to the Filipino maid. Lu Jia¡¯er looked into her eyes for a few seconds to hypnotize the maid. Then, the Filipino maid closed her eyes. Lu Jia¡¯er supported the maid with her arms and said to Jin Xiangdong, ¡°Come and help!¡± Jin Xiangdong hurried over and helped the Filipino sit on the couch. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at the Filipino maid and then threw a nce to Jin Xiangdong, ¡°That naughty act of yours can be misunderstood! Be careful! Your father will discipline you when he finds out.¡± Jin Xiangdong grinned, ¡°With you here, no misunderstanding canst!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er red at him, ¡°I can erase her memory with hypnosis. But I really cannot ept you kissing me with this face! Unless... are you hiding something from me?¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s smile grew deeper. ¡°I am not interested in men.¡± He imed. Lu Jia¡¯er joked with him. ¡°You don¡¯t say. Look at what you did just now!¡± Chapter 181 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (12)

Chapter 181: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (12)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xiangdong couldn¡¯t be bothered to exin because he had been teasing her just now. However, he didn¡¯t expect to be seen by the nanny, so he asked, ¡°How long is she going to be unconscious for?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at the nanny. ¡°It was set to half an hour! Before your fatheres back, let¡¯s quickly look for clues!¡± As for Jin Xiangdong, he stood there motionless. Lu Jia¡¯er looked up at him and said anxiously, ¡°Time is of the essence. Your father and assistant will probably be frightened when they see us like this!¡± Jin Xiangdong said, ¡°We¡¯ll stay here tonight!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was taken aback. ¡°Stay here? No, I don¡¯t want to bring danger to your father!¡± Su Han had been kidnapped and Ian had disappeared for no reason. Jin Xiangdong and Jason had been tracked because of her. She did not want Academician Jin Shengping to be implicated as well. Jin Xiangdong continued, ¡°Ian left my family¡¯s coordinates behind. Perhaps he wanted us to seek my father¡¯s help.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s gazended on Jin Xiangdong¡¯s face. ¡°Does your father know that I¡¯m an AI?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s tone sounded casual, but his eyes were filled with apprehension. Although it wasn¡¯t obvious, Jin Xiangdong still managed to catch it. ¡°Tell him yourself when he gets home.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes dimmed slightly, but she did not me Jin Xiangdong. After all, not everyone could ept her status. Hence, she asked, ¡°What if your father can¡¯t ept it?¡± Usually, when normal couples meet their parents, there were two oues: either sess or failure. And her situation was moreplicated, and the chances of failure were 100%. Jin Xiangdong retorted, ¡°Maybe he¡¯ll ept it!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled when she heard that. ¡°Not everyone is like you!¡± ¡°The results are out.¡± Jin Xiangdong then reached out to grab Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s hand. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s heart warmed and she said to him, ¡°If you fail, you can forget about breaking up with me!¡± Jin Xiangdong rubbed the back of her hand gently and smiled. ¡°So you like me that much!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not deny Jin Xiangdong¡¯s interpretation. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s how much I like you! I fell in love with you at first sight, my heart was yours at second sight, and I¡¯m now yours for the rest of my life due to the third sight!¡± Upon hearing her words, Jin Xiangdong¡¯s lips curled into a smile. ¡°I only hope that you share the same feeling as me, and that you will not disappoint my longing.¡± ... Night fell and the stars quietly popped their heads out above thenterns. They blinked at the ground. In the dining room of Jin Shengping¡¯s house, there was a sudden change in the usual cold atmosphere. During the evening, Jin Shengping returned from the research institute and was surprised to see Jin Xiangdong the moment he entered. He was even more surprised that he didn¡¯te back alone this time and even brought his girlfriend along. Jin Shengping had seen Lu Jia¡¯er before and had a good impression of her. Hence, he was very happy to see her. He, who rarely drank alcohol, had a few drinks with them. Seeing such treatment, Jin Xiangdong immediately felt indignant. ¡°Differential treatment!¡± Jin Shengping smiled calmly and said, ¡°Be content. If it weren¡¯t because of Jia¡¯er, I wouldn¡¯t have been willing to give you my good wine.¡± Jin Xiangdong sighed and said, ¡°Jia¡¯er, you¡¯re the best. My father would forget to ask me about my meals when Ie back, much less talk about drinking.¡± Lu Jiayan smiled and said, ¡°Academician Jin, do you feel that he¡¯s indirectly acting cute?¡± Jin Shengping smiled and nodded. ¡°Yes, but it¡¯s useless!¡± Chapter 182 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (13)

Chapter 182: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (13)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xiangdong¡¯s lips curled into a smile when he saw the two of them echoing each other. However, he couldn¡¯t remember when he hadst wheedled Jin Shengping. Jin Xiangdong smiled and asked, ¡°Father, do you miss the times when I would try to wheedle you?¡± Hearing this, Jin Shengping paused for a moment. Then, his eyes shed with wisdom and energy as he smiled. ¡°Yes, I really miss it. It¡¯s a pity that those times will never return.¡± The smile on Jin Xiangdong¡¯s face grew wider as he replied, ¡°Love bes memories only at that moment it¡¯s lost.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at the father and son who had a harmonious rtionship and couldn¡¯t help but feel a little envious. Jin Xiangdong naturally loved his father very much, and Jin Shengping doted on him so much that she even felt proud of him. As she thought about herself, Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help but feel a little conflicted. She was envious of others, which meant that she didn¡¯t have any fatherly love. During her developmental years, Lu Jia¡¯ercked fatherly love. Her biological father was violent towards her which caused her to lose her hearing. Although her foster father treated her well, he almost raped her. Compared to Jin Xiangdong, her original family was actually so terrible. For a moment, Lu Jia¡¯er felt that she was not worthy of Jin Xiangdong. Noticing that Lu Jia¡¯er was distracted, Jin Xiangdong reached under the table and gently ced his hand on her thigh. Lu Jia¡¯er instantly snapped out of her trance and stopped letting her imagination run wild. She smiled and listened to Jin Shengping talk about all the embarrassing things Jin Xiangdong had done when he was young. The dining room was instantly filled withughter. After the meal, the three of them chatted for a while more. During their conversation, Lu Jia¡¯er could clearly feel that Jin Shengping liked her, and she was both happy and worried about him. Would his approval of her change due to her being an AI? Lu Jia¡¯er didn¡¯t want to break the harmonious atmosphere. She didn¡¯t want their rtionship to change because of her. Before they knew it, it was already ten o¡¯clock. Jin Sheng got up and returned to his room to rest so Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er also stood up. Jin Xiangdong said, ¡°Father, I still have something to discuss with you.¡± With that, he turned to Lu Jia¡¯er beside him and said, ¡°Jia¡¯er, go upstairs first.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er knew that he wanted to talk to Jin Shengping alone, but she had already changed her mind. She reached out to grab Jin Xiangdong and said, ¡°It¡¯s gettingte, let¡¯s talk tomorrow. Mr. Jin, good night!¡± With that, she dragged Jin Xiangdong upstairs. After closing the door, Jin Xiangdong hugged Lu Jia¡¯er and pinned her against the door. He looked down at her and said, ¡°If you drag me up so anxiously, my father will misunderstand.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er knew that her earlier actions were inappropriate, but she still had the right to do so. She looked up at him and asked knowingly, ¡°What are you misunderstanding exactly?¡± ¡°Every moment in spring is precious.¡± Jin Xiangdong replied with a smile. Upon hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er blushed and wrapped her arms around Jin Xiangdong¡¯s waist. ¡°It¡¯s a misunderstanding.¡± Jin Xiangdong liked it when she took the initiative, but he was well aware of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s concern. He could not help but reach out and stroke her hair. ¡°Jia¡¯er, you may be special, but I¡¯m not ordinary either.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head at him. ¡°Don¡¯t tell him about me for now!¡± Jin Xiangdong stared at her for a few seconds before saying, ¡°Face it bravely.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er would never retreat easily when faced with trouble, but at this moment, she insisted on her own decision. ¡°Don¡¯t say it.¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s hand caressed Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face. Her face had such a delicate sensation that he couldn¡¯t bear to part with it. His deep and pleasant voice sounded, ¡°Jia¡¯er, it¡¯s not that I¡¯m unlucky to have met you. It¡¯s the greatest blessing in my life. I know you¡¯re special. You know my secret. We are a match made in heaven.¡± Chapter 183 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (14)

Chapter 183: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (14)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er was greedy for the warmth of Jin Xiangdong¡¯s hand, but she did not answer his question. ¡°Did you notice? I¡¯m so envious of your rtionship with your father.¡± Jin Xiangdong, who knew about Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s background, instantly understood the knot in Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s heart. Thus, he said, ¡°There¡¯s no need for you to envy it.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at him. ¡°While you¡¯re envious of others, others are also envious of you!¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. ¡°In the process of growing up, everyone¡¯s hearts are more or lesscking. There¡¯s a desire, not ack of satisfaction, but a normal state of mind. Just like me, although I¡¯m very close to my father, I still feel that there¡¯s something missing in my heart.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was a psychologist and she agreed with Jin Xiangdong¡¯s words. Everyone envied others, and no one was an exception. When they saw people around them who were stronger than them in terms of background, education, and experience, they could not help but feel inferior to those people. Thisck of confidence was something that almost everyone had. At this moment, she was trapped in a whirlpool of confidence issues. However, she quickly adjusted herself and followed Jin Xiangdong¡¯s words, saying, ¡°Motherly love!¡± Upon hearing these two words, Jin Xiangdong nodded slightly. ¡°Motherly love is indeed part of it. I don¡¯t have it anymore after I was eleven years old. From a psychological perspective, I yearn for motherly love, but apart from motherly love, I¡¯ve always had an inexplicable feeling.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help but feel puzzled when she saw Jin Xiangdong. ¡°What do you mean?¡± Noticing that Lu Jia¡¯er was scrutinizing him seriously, Jin Xiangdong couldn¡¯t help but smile and say, ¡°I¡¯m not sure, maybe it¡¯s because the heart surgery left behind a mental disorder.¡± Upon hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er tightened her grip on Jin Xiangdong and said with a smile, ¡°Although you¡¯re not a psychiatrist, you¡¯re more empathetic than most people. But don¡¯t worry, what happened in the past didn¡¯t cause me any psychological trauma. As for my envy just now, it wasn¡¯t because of my inferiority. It was just concern.¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled and was about to speak when his phone rang. Jin Xiangdong let go of Lu Jia¡¯er and took out his phone from his pocket. When he saw the caller ID, he said to Lu Jia¡¯er, ¡°It¡¯s a call from Jason!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s expression immediately turned serious as she watched Jin Xiangdong answer the call. Ever since she got off the ne in America, Lu Jia¡¯er had been followed, eventually getting into a car ident. Even so, she was still concerned about Su Han, who had been kidnapped. Hence, during Jin Xiangdong¡¯s call with Jason, her heart began to pound when she saw his expression changing. After Jin Xiangdong ended the call, Lu Jia¡¯er immediately asked, ¡°Have they found Su Han?¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at Lu Jia¡¯er and shook his head. ¡°Not yet.¡± ¡°It¡¯s already been four days. This won¡¯t do. Give me your phone. I¡¯ll call Xu Lei!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er reached out to ask Jin Xiangdong for his phone. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s gaze had justnded on the spot where she had been injured in the ident yesterday. Colin had treated his wound well, but after a long day of work, Jin Xiangdong was really worried about Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s health. Hence, he didn¡¯t give her his phone. ¡± Jason has been paying close attention to this matter. It¡¯s useless for you to call Xu Lei. I¡¯ll follow up on this matter. Go take a shower. Get some rest.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied, ¡°I¡¯m not that weak!¡± From Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s current mental state, it was true that he couldn¡¯t tell that she had been injured in a car ident yesterday. However, Jin Xiangdong couldn¡¯t help but feel his heart ache when he saw it with his own eyes. Hence, he didn¡¯t argue with her and directly walked towards the bathroom with his arm around her. Chapter 184 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (15)

Chapter 184: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (15)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Unable to persuade Jin Xiangdong, Lu Jia¡¯er had no choice but topromise. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go take a shower!¡± She had originally thought that Jin Xiangdong would let her go, but she did not expect him to send her straight to the bathroom. Seeing this, Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help but nce at him. ¡°You... aren¡¯t going to help me shower, are you?¡± Upon hearing her words, Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes shed with a hint of mockery as he replied, ¡°Why not!?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help but blush as she muttered softly, ¡°I¡¯m not that weak! Although I was injured yesterday, I can still clearly feel that my body is much stronger than before.¡± Jin Xiangdong did not respond. He only looked at her with a deep gaze that pried deeper. ¡°You don¡¯t believe me?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. Jin Xiangdong was still looking at her. Lu Jia¡¯er continued, ¡°Can¡¯t you see that I¡¯m still alive and kicking today? You may leave!¡± With that, Lu Jia¡¯er pushed Jin Xiangdong out. However, Jin Xiangdong refused to let go of her. ¡°I¡¯m worried!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er raised her head and blinked at him. ¡°Are you really worried? Or do you have ulterior motives?¡± Jin Xiangdong couldn¡¯t help but smile when he heard that. ¡°Since you¡¯re twisting my intentions, I won¡¯t bother being a gentleman this once.¡± With that said, he carried Lu Jia¡¯er to the sink. Lu Jia¡¯er could tell that Jin Xiangdong was teasing her, but Lu Jia¡¯er was serious. She wrapped her arms around his neck and chuckled softly. ¡°You¡¯ve been a gentleman for a week!¡± Jin Xiangdong understood what she meant. So many things had happened over the past few days, and the two of them had indeed not been intimate. Thus, the smile on his face became extremely ambiguous. ¡°Are you expressing your displeasure?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er wrapped her legs around his waist. ¡°What if I say yes?¡± Jin Xiangdong enjoyed such flirting, but he still restrained himself a little. In a low voice, he said, ¡°Once you recover from your injuries, I promise I¡¯ll make you beg for mercy every night.¡± Upon hearing the words ¡®beg for mercy¡¯, Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s mind immediately shed with images of them being intimate. Her face flushed red subconsciously. In front of Jin Xiangdong, she couldn¡¯t even take advantage of him verbally, let alone actualbat. She was the one who begged for mercy. ¡°Don¡¯t do it every night. Just today!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. As she said this, she did not forget to light a fire on his chest. Jin Xiangdong knew that Lu Jia¡¯er was provoking him and grabbed her hand. ¡°It¡¯s not toote to regret right now!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes blinked at him yfully. She withdrew her hand that he had grabbed and ced it on his shirt button. One, two, three... Everything could be improved with practice. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s unbuttoning skills had obviously improved. Not long after, Jin Xiangdong¡¯s shirt had been taken off by her. She then ced her hand on his belt and was stopped by Jin Xiangdong before it even started. ¡°There¡¯re still eight hours left before today ends.¡± Seeing Jin Xiangdong had twisted her words, Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help but retaliate mischievously, ¡°I¡¯m talking about China time!¡± Jin Xiangdong had no choice but to lower his head and kiss her lips forcefully. Lu Jia¡¯er liked the way he was acting, as if he wanted to swallow her whole. That was because it meant that he was extremely possessive of her. She couldn¡¯t help but cling to his neck and kiss him. The tip of their tongues were like two fish in water. They flitted about ying a game of hide and seek, but slowly, she started to regret it. This was because many battles between them had proven that Jin Xiangdong was not to be trifled with! Chapter 185 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (16)

Chapter 185: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (16)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions The mood in the bathroom was filled with amorous ambiguity, and their passionate kisses confused each other. ording to the normal sequence, they should have both fallen into each other¡¯s embrace. Unexpectedly, Jin Xiangdong had left just as he was about to enter. Such actions were an act of torture to one another, but Jin Xiangdong was able to leave so easily. Lu Jia¡¯er, who did not hide her body, was a little angry when she saw this. She hugged him and refused to let him leave. She raised her neck and looked at him with a lost look. Despite knowing his strength, she deliberately said, ¡°Ten minutes! Just ten minutes!¡± Jin Xiangdong, who had wanted to leave, didn¡¯t want to leave upon hearing that. Instead, he was invigorated. ¡°What did you say?¡± She was indeed a psychologist. Her words were fatal. Seeing the look in Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes, Lu Jia¡¯er was secretly pleased with herself. Indeed, men cared about the length of time in this area, and were even unquestionable. ¡°Nothing!¡± With that, Lu Jia¡¯er let go of his hand and tried to jump down from the sink. But in the next second, Jin Xiangdong blocked the sink counter. He knew that Lu Jia¡¯er was ying hard to get, but he was willing to take the bait. He said in a low voice, ¡°Since we¡¯ve set a fire, we¡¯ll be responsible for extinguishing it!¡± When Lu Jia¡¯er heard that, she deliberately looked left and right. ¡°Is there a fire? Besides, even if there¡¯s a fire, I¡¯m not a firefighter!¡± Jin Xiangdong liked the current Lu Jia¡¯er because she had an additional hint of yfulness and cuteness to her. Following that, Jin Xiangdong raised his wrist and looked at the time before saying, ¡°Time to begin!¡± With that said, he lowered his head and kissed her fiercely. The burning stars were enough to ignite a sea of mes. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s kiss became even more forceful, as if he was going to swallow her whole. His burning breath sprayed onto Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s cheeks, and Lu Jia¡¯er felt like she was an ice cream that had immediately been ced into a hot stove where she melted instantly. The ice cream turned into liquid droplets, and liquid droplets slowly turned into mist, rising up along with the air. Even though she was almost unable to breathe from his kiss, she still couldn¡¯t help but stick close to him. Her hands were like vines as she clung onto his body, amodating and entangling with him. Filled with passion, she was intoxicated and immersed in the raunchy act. At this moment, there was only one thought in both of their minds: We are one entity, you have me, and I have you. It was as if the two of them were watching a grand fireworks show together. A dazzling bouquet of fireworks shot up into the sky, then bloomed gorgeously one after another, each one brighter than thest. The scene was so moving that it was impossible to return. Lu Jia¡¯er was enjoying it. She was happy and in pain. This was because he probably had a hundred ways to torture her when it came to such matters. Every time, she would start begging for mercy. Panting, Jin Xiangdong looked at Lu Jia¡¯er, who was lying in his arms. He couldn¡¯t help but smile smugly. He only used fifty percent of his strength to make her submit. ¡°Are you satisfied?¡± Jin Xiangdong did not forget to check her satisfaction level. Lu Jia¡¯er shuddered when he felt the warm breath beside her ear. At this moment, she definitely did not dare to give a snappyment. ¡°Yes.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied softly. ¡°Does it feel good?¡± Jin Xiangdong continued. Faced with such a wicked Jin Xiangdong, Lu Jia¡¯er gave him anotherpliment. ¡°Yes!¡± The smile on Jin Xiangdong¡¯s face became even more smug. ¡°Oh do you need another round?¡± Upon hearing this question, Lu Jia¡¯er hurriedly shook her head. ¡°That¡¯s it!¡± Chapter 186 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (17)

Chapter 186: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (17)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions It waste at night and the moonlight poured into the quiet town like the milky light of the Milky Way. Lu Jia¡¯er, who was lying on the bed, slowly opened her eyes in the darkness. She turned her head to look at Jin Xiangdong who was sound asleep. His even breathing could be heard. Lu Jia¡¯er carefully lifted the nket and got down from the bed. She picked up the cell phone on the nightstand and walked into the bathroom. However, when Lu Jia¡¯er entered the bathroom, she recalled something important. She didn¡¯t know the password to the cell phone, so she couldn¡¯t help but feel worried. However, she entered Jin Xiangdong¡¯s birthday with the intention of trying, only to discover that the password was wrong! Following that, she entered her birthday passcode. It was still wrong Lu Jia¡¯er was a little discouraged. She wanted to wake him up, but she still had onest attempt. This time, the password was correct. It turned out that Jin Xiangdong¡¯s password was actually the day they met. Upon learning of this, Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s lips curled up unconsciously. That day was very important to both of them. She fell in love with him at first sight, and he fell in love with her at first sight. Even though she was happy about this, she couldn¡¯t just focus on their love. After unlocking the password, Lu Jia¡¯er called Xu Lei directly. The call wasn¡¯t picked up immediately, so Lu Jia¡¯er, who was waiting, looked at herself in the mirror. She was anxious as she subconsciously bit her lip. Even though Jin Xiangdong said that he would be responsible for dealing with Su Han, Lu Jia¡¯er still couldn¡¯t put her mind at ease. After learning that she was an AI, she felt that Su Han was the closest person possible to her in the world. Four days had already passed with no progress made on finding her, and it had already reached the limit she could bear. No one answered the call. Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help but call again, but no one answered. She continued to call again. Just as she was about to give up, someone finally answered the call. Xu Lei¡¯s voice sounded beside her ear. ¡°Hello, who is this?¡± ¡°Captain Xu, it¡¯s me, Lu Jia¡¯er!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er announced. ¡°Professor Lu, I¡¯m sorry. I was taking an afternoon nap. I had my phone on silent.¡± Xu Lei¡¯s voice softened when he heard that it was Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°I¡¯m sorry to disturb you! But Captain Xu is in an emergency and I want to know about Su Han¡¯s current situation?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not beat around the bush and directly asked about Su Han¡¯s whereabouts. ¡°I wanted to follow the lead of the report, but I suddenly lost the lead! I have no clue now!¡± Xu Lei told Lu Jia¡¯er the truth. ¡°In other words, there¡¯s no clue now?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er sought rification.. ¡°For now!¡± Xu Lei replied. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s brows furrowed. ¡°Captain Xu, I don¡¯t want to exert pressure on your work, but it¡¯s been four days and I don¡¯t know if Su Han is alive or not! I¡¯m very worried about her safety now. Every second is a torture to me.¡± ¡°Professor Lu, I understand how you¡¯re feeling. It should be in the wee hours of the morning for you. I know you¡¯re very worried about Su Han. For this case, we were truly ipetent! I¡¯m really sorry!¡± Xu Lei apologized. ¡°Captain Xu, you don¡¯t have to apologize to me. I believe you¡¯re trying your best to investigate. I just want to know about Su Han as soon as possible,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Thank you for your understanding, Professor Lu. We will do our best to investigate!¡± Xu Lei said to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°It¡¯s been hard on you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°I won¡¯t disturb you then!¡± ¡°It¡¯s my job!¡± Xu Lei said. After ending the call, Lu Jia¡¯er was about to leave the bathroom when she received a text message from the phone. She didn¡¯t want to not read it, but when she saw Su Han¡¯s name shing across the screen, she could not help but click on it. Chapter 187 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (18)

Chapter 187: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (18)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions The text was from Jason and it read, ¡°Ace, I just learnt from a friend of mine that MSS has taken over the case of Su Han¡¯s disappearance. The information is ssified as A-level confidential. I have a feeling that something has gone wrong!¡± ¡°Taken over by MSS?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er mumbled at the screen, ¡°That is to say, Xu Lei was not telling me the truth.¡± Of course, Xu Lei was bound by his line of duty. On the other hand, Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s worry was no less serious. So, she called Xu Lei again. Soon, the call was put through. ¡°Professor Lu?¡± ¡°Yes, Deputy Xu, I just learnt something. I hope you can tell me the truth!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er insisted. Xu Lei appeared to have already had a sense of what she was referring to. ¡°Please, do tell.¡± he said. Like before, Lu Jia¡¯er did not hide her intention. She came to the point straight away. ¡°MSS has taken of the case of Su Han¡¯s disappearance, right?¡± For all this time, Xu Lei had always had this impression of Lu Jia¡¯er, that she was out of the ordinary. She was an expert in psychology and her grasp of specialized knowledge was superb. She could probably really be able to read people¡¯s minds. He had always felt something was fishy when he viewed the video when Lu Jia¡¯er was being strangled by Yu Fang in the detention house back when Lu Jia¡¯er was helping out on the case of the twin murderers. Xu Lei could never put a finger on what was fishy. Yet, with his urate perception, he had this exact feeling on his mind. ¡°No!¡± Xu Lei denied it. ¡°Deputy Xu, I hope you can tell me the truth!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stressed. ¡°Professor Lu, you should know me as a person to a certain extent! Our personal friendship aside, as a criminal police officer, how can I lie to you with regard to such a case?¡± Xu Lei answered, calmly. ¡°If you put it that way, Deputy Xu, then there is no personal friendship between us whatsoever!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er sounded quite disappointed. Xu Lei could hear that. He hurried to say, ¡°Professor Lu, please don¡¯t say that!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er went on, ¡°For me, Su Han is my own little sister. I cannot look on with folded arms when she is missing. I believe that you have your share of troubles. However, I want to know if MSS has found Su Han, or if they are also clueless, just like you said.¡± Xu Lei was put in a tough spot. The case was transferred away secretly all of a sudden. He was no less curious than anyone else. Besides, Su Han, the involved, was in a close rtionship with Lu Jia¡¯er. At the moment, for Lu Jia¡¯er, he was both curious and worried to some extent. A few seconds of silenceter, Xu Lei said, ¡°I want to know your source of this information!¡± ¡°The source is not the point!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Deputy Xu, can be you be honest with me?¡± ¡°Professor Lu, personally, I will never lie to you. That being said, you are well-aware that as a criminal police officer, I have my due share of responsibilities to shoulder. I am sorry but I cannot let you know the true state of affairs! I apologize!¡± Xu Lei expressed his apology. Eventually, Lu Jia¡¯er failed to find out information she aspired to know. She did understand Xu Lei. After all, everyone had their own position. ¡°I see. Deputy Xu, what I did must have put you in a pickle. Anyways, can I ask for a favor from you?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. While hesitating, Xu Lei gave his consent eventually, ¡°Go ahead!¡± ¡°I know that you are bound by confidentiality agreement. But I do want to beg you. If you can meet Su Han, tell her for me that I will always be her big sister.¡± As she uttered those words, Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but begin to choke with tears, ¡°If you can meet her, for my sake since I have served as your psychiatrist, ensure her safety for me.¡± Chapter 188 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (19)

Chapter 188

: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (19)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Xu Lei, who was in the Deputy Captain¡¯s office in the Provincial Public Security Department in City B, frowned upon hearing Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s words. His looks indicated that he felt sorry. ¡°Professor Lu, I am sorry, but I cannot promise that I would be able to protect Su Han¡¯s safety. That being said, if I can meet her, I will definitely pass on your words on to her!¡± Xu Lei¡¯s answer might soundcking a sense of righteousness, but it was the sincerest reply of all. Yesterday, MSS took over the case of Su Han¡¯s disappearance. This morning, privately, Xu Lei asked the Captain about it and the Captain imed he waspletely in the dark as well. Though it had been merely a bit over two years cine Xu Lei became the Deputy Captain of the criminal police unit, as a soldier with over a decade experience in the Special Force, Xu Lei was second to none when it came to perception and acute sense. In addition to the small cases, over the two years, Xu Lei had processed several major cases. He would carry out his task with drive and force to fight a quick battle to force a quick decision. Given his style and means, though he was transferred here all of a sudden, he had gained a firm foothold within a short time and had been recognized and admired by his leaders and subordinates. Besides, the disappearance of Su Han was no regr case. A girl that wrote novels had gone missing for no reason and this case had caught the attention of MSS. Anyone would have wild imagination about the inside story. During the past few days, Xu Lei searched for some of the novels written by Su Han on the Inte and he read some book reviews as well. Many readers had given positive feedback on Su Han¡¯s novels, praising that the style of her writing as excellent, and the plot was novel, as if a breath of fresh air had blown into the literary world. She was a best-selling author that had cut a figure during recent years. Her works were popr. Unlike her works, the author herself was low profile. Apart from a Weibo ount for publicity, nothing connected her with the outside world. There was no picture of her on the Inte. However, from her words and the interests and hobbies posted on her Weibo ount, people could tell that she was a young female with arge stock of information. Someone said that it was all a stunt to generate some buzz by remaining so mysterious, while others imed that she was the shadow ID of a famous writer. Some believed that she was actually a he. There were many versions. Every time she published a new book, more new theories would rise and then repudiated, discussed. Heated discussions would be stirred up, which made her new novel more popr than thest one. Of course, the quality of a novel was not supported merely on social buzz or heated discussion. The most critical part was still the content. She appealed to many readers with her stories and words. That being said, no matter how wonderful a work is, there would still be some critics. Even thosements were objective. Generally speaking, the reviews of her novels were quite good. A mysterious writer had gone missing in a strange way, which was investigated by the mysterious MSS. If this were a novel, the story would be thrilling. As his thoughts wandered to this ce, Xu Lei asked at once, ¡°Professor Lu, when Su Han writes her novels, is there anything unusual about her? Like, some entricity?¡± ¡°There is nothing unusual! Apart from writing, most of her time is spent on reading, reading extensively. Is that entricity?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Besides reading, has she told you how she gained in-depth knowledge on the subject matter?¡± Xu Lei went on. In an instant, Lu Jia¡¯er had understood what Xu Lei was implying. ¡°Deputy Xu, are you asking me if Su Han would do something privately that exceeds what is proper to have in-depth knowledge and that has caught the attention from MSS? Xu Lei loved to chat with Lu Jia¡¯er. For one thing, she could help him let his guard down so their conversation could be rxing. For another, she was the most intelligent woman he had ever met. No matter how subtle he was, or obscure, she could get the point he was driving at urately. Chapter 189 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (20)

Chapter 189: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (20)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Xu Lei voiced his thoughts slowly. ¡°I heard that some writers would take risks to collect information about their subject matter, and even break thew to gain experience.¡± However, Xu Lei was clearly following the wrong train of thoughts. Lu Jia¡¯er knew the true reason. Nevertheless, she could not possibly tell the truth to Xu Lei. So, Lu Jia¡¯er denied this assumption. ¡°Su Han is not like that. She always observes disciplines and obeysws. She is a good girl!¡± Since Lu Jia¡¯er had said so, Xu Lei had to quit this spection. ¡°I am only making assumptions here. Professor Lu, do not let them bother you!¡± ¡°I won¡¯t mind it. But, Deputy Xu, are you curious about this case?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Even if I am right now, there is no way I can intervene!¡± Xu Lei sighed. ¡°Deputy Xu, as long as you are interested and want to investigate further, I can provide you with some clues!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er proposed. Hearing this, that eagle-eyes of Xu Lei¡¯s shone in radiance. ¡°Professor Lu, you have clues?¡± ¡°Yes, I learned something in the States. But before I can tell you, I need to know if the MSS has located Su Han.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er put forward her condition. Xu Lei was hesitating. A few secondster, he replied, ¡°When they took over the case, they hadn¡¯t located her yet. But it¡¯s been over 10 hours. I don¡¯t know about the situation now.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er made her decision with this information. She made it clear, ¡°Deputy Xu, MSS has been involved. You cannot investigate this on the record. On the other hand, if you look into the case privately, you may be put into a negative position and even have to face some dangers!¡± ¡°Professor Lu, I am a police officer now. But whether it was the old me, or the new me, I don¡¯t fear death, let alone danger!¡± Xu Lei imed. Lu Jia¡¯er felt touched by Xu Lei¡¯s words. Him deciding to help her must, to some extent, be about her. He had a crush on her, but he had hidden that affection. Upon learning Su Han was kidnapped, the first thing jumped to his mind was Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s safety. It was a blessing to be liked by someone. Unfortunately, that affection was one-sided. Alreadymitted to her boyfriend, Lu Jia¡¯er would not respond to Deputy Xu¡¯s affection. Lu Jia¡¯er could only express her gratitude verbally for the touching words, ¡°Deputy Xu, thank you. I will send you the clues I knowter!¡± ¡°Good!¡± Xu Lei said. ¡°Deputy Xu, thanks!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er thanked him again. ¡°Professor Lu, don¡¯t be a stranger!¡± Xu Lei replied. After their conversation ended, Lu Jia¡¯er exported Colin¡¯s picture from her memory vault and projected the picture via her eyes. Then, she imported the picture into the album on the phone to send the picture to Xu Lei. This entire process was very sci-fi like. After Lu Jia¡¯er understood the experiment of memory recovery through gic means, not only had her found back her memory, she had been updated. Her eyes were no longer the organs for her to see but could also function as a camera and projector. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at herself in the mirror. In the mirror, her eyes returned to normal slowly, from that blue color. Her glowing eyes looked nothing unusual. However, during the past few days, not only had she a moreplete understanding of the strength of AI functions, she had increasingly more questions as well. She was a human and at the same time, a machine! How long could her lifest like this? Had she gained consciousnesspletely? Had she really been free from her creators? Then again, who was her creator? All those questions shed past her mind. Her pretty face was clouded. Slowly, Lu Jia¡¯er closed her eyes. Chapter 190 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (21)

Chapter 190: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (21)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions The next morning, when Lu Jia¡¯er got up and came downstairs, she saw a beautifuldy sitting in the dining room with Jin Shengping. Thatdy had short hair. Just a view of her graceful figure from the back would make many women jealous. At the moment, she was sitting in a chair making a phone call. Her voice was not loud, but she was saying something in English very quickly. She seemed to be discussing a paper on biology. Jin Xiangdong had just finished working out. He was sweating on his forehead and his cotton T-shirt was soaked in some ces. He saw Lu Jia¡¯er standing on the staircase. ¡°You are up!¡± He grinned. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled at him. Jin Shengping and thatdy turned around at his voice. Lu Jia¡¯er was able to see thatdy clearly. Thatdy had simr facial features with Jin Xiangdong. One look and Jin Xiangdong could tell that she was Jin Xiangdong¡¯s sister¡ªJin Xiann. ¡°I will head up stairs and take a shower. Be back down in a bit!¡± Jin Xiangdong said and patted Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s arm. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. Then, she walked to the dining room gracefully, ¡°Good morning, Mr. Jin! Good morning, Professor Jin!¡± ¡°Good morning!¡± Jin Shengping greeted her with a smile. Jin Xiann, who was still on her phone, cast her nce at Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face. Though Jin Xiann could not introduce herself just yet, she waved to Lu Jia¡¯er as a greeting with a smile. Lu Jia¡¯er pulled out a chair for herself and sat down. Jin Xiann finished her call as well. She turned to Lu Jia¡¯er who was sitting across from her. ¡°It¡¯s Lu, right? I am Jin Xiangdong¡¯s big sister, Jin Xiann! Nice to see you!¡± Jin Xiann¡¯s temperament was simr to Jin Xiangdong. Both had a cold demeanor. However, at the moment, Jin Xiann was speaking to Lu Jia¡¯er quite warmly. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°Likewise. Xiangdong talks about you often. I¡¯m d I finally have the chance to meet you in person!¡± ¡°Oh, my brother talks about me to you often?¡± Jin Xiann asked with a smile. ¡°Yes, he said that you are his role model and that you have been taking good care of him since he was a kid.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. Jin Xiannughed at thisment. ¡°I see that he has a conscience. Dig in! Don¡¯t wait for him!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered with a smile. She picked up her chopsticks, a bowl of porridge and thus started her breakfast. Judging from the breakfast dishes on the table, Lu Jia¡¯er could tell that the Jin family still stuck to their Chinese dining habits. There were pickled cowpea, shredded potatoes with vinegar sauce, green vegetables, lotus root slices, deep-fried dough sticks, and egg rolls with scallion which she liked. However, the air seemed to be a bit depressing. Jin Shengping and Jin Xiann were not conversing. They just ate their breakfast silently. Lu Jia¡¯er felt there was a barrier between them. So, she found a topic to break the silence. ¡°Professor Jin, when did you get inst night?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not sleep until 1:30st night. Before that, she did not hear anything downstairs. ¡°I drove here this morning! Xiangdong did not tell us in advance that he wasing back. I have to go on a business trip this afternoon. So, I can onlye here first thing in the morning and have breakfast with him!¡± Jin Xiangdong exined. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°You and your brother are so close!¡± Jin Shengping, who was sitting on the top seat, interrupted, ¡°Most of the time, they are close. But they do give each other the silent treatment sometimes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was curious. ¡°Silent treatment? Why would they do that?¡± ¡°Of course, the involved parties would have more urate answers to this question!¡± Jin Shengping looked at Jin Xiann with a smile. Jin Xiann¡¯s answer was two words, ¡°Academic exchange!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was surprised. ¡°Academic exchange?¡± ¡°When we were kids, we would have different views on certain academic topics. We both thought that the other person was wrong! Then, we would argue with each other, trying to convince the other person to ept our own views. However, every time, things would go contrary to our wishes and we would end up not talking for a few days.¡± Jin Xiannughed. From Jin Xiann¡¯s words, Lu Jia¡¯er could tell how smart Jin Xiangdong was when he was little. Both of Jin Shengping¡¯s children were outstanding performers in their respective industries. How intelligent they must be! Jin Xiann was five years older than Jin Xiangdong. In theory, her knowledge must be more extensive than Jin Xiangdong¡¯s. However, Jin Xiangdong could argue with her. How bright of a young man he must have been at that age. The desire to gossip was surging high now that she knew one fun anecdote from Jin Xiangdong¡¯s childhood. ¡°I didn¡¯t know that Jin Xiangdong had such a childish side!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said with a smile. ¡°Not just childish! He knows how to make a scene!¡± Jin Xiann could not stopughing. Lu Jia¡¯er had profound understanding at this point because she had fallen victim to that. Right at that moment, Jin Xiangdong¡¯s voice arrived. ¡°Sister, I heard that!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at him. Jin Xiangdong had changed into a white sportswear and was walking towards them in a ssically handsome way. ¡°So what? Do you want to deny it?¡± Jin Xiann made fun of him. Jin Xiangdong pulled over a chair and sat next to Lu Jia¡¯er before he retorted, ¡°I will always turn a deaf ear to untrue things.¡± ¡°Now, this here, is being unreasonable!¡± Jin Xiann said. Jin Xiangdong grinned. ¡°Sister,st night, Father already sold me out in front of Jia¡¯er. Today, please show mercy so that I can still have some face in front of my girlfriend!¡± Jin Xiann grinned. ¡°I can show mercy, but only for a price!¡± ¡°Name it!¡± Jin Xiangdong answered readily. ¡°Chauffeur me around this morning.¡± Jin Xiann said. ¡°No problem.¡± Jin Xiangdong epted. Jin Xiann smiled with satisfaction and said to Lu Jia¡¯er, ¡°Lu Jia¡¯er, may I borrow your boyfriend for half a day to be my chauffeur?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er felt a bit shy that Jin Xiann was asking for her permission. The former turned to Jin Xiangdong and nodded slowly, ¡°Sure!¡± After breakfast, Jin Xiangdong and Jin Xiann left together and Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Shengping saw them out. Before Jin Xiangdong got into the car, he did not forget to give Lu Jia¡¯er a kiss and a hug. Jin Xiann, who was in the car, and Jin Shengping, who was standing by the door with his crutch, were attracted by this couple. However, some strange glow shed past both of their eyes. ¡°Wait for me toe back!¡± Having finished the kiss, Jin Xiangdong stroked the hair at the back of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s head. Lu Jia¡¯er did not forget to tell him, ¡°Be careful out there.¡± Naturally, Jin Xiangdong knew what Lu Jia¡¯er was referring to. He nodded as a promise. Chapter 191 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (22)

Chapter 191: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (22)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xiangdong got into the car and backed it up a few meters. When he was about to take the turn to the main road, he looked back at the door of the house. Lu Jia¡¯er was waving him goodbye. This scene filled his heart with an upsurge of warm sentiment. At that moment, Lu Jia¡¯er was like his wife who was seeing him off to work. Jin Xiann noticed the glimmer of a smile that could not be hidden in his eyes. She could not help but exim that love was really magical. In the old days, he knew nothing but work. She had to look at him with a new perspective now that he appeared to be so deeply in love. That being said, she wondered, would this rtionshipst? Jin Xiangdong did not ask her about the destination and just drove. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to ask me where we are off to?¡± Jin Xiann said. Jin Xiangdong kept his eyes on the road and his hands on the steering wheel. ¡°The research center.¡± He gave a brief reply. The siblings were still in sync. Jin Xiann did not really mean to have him chauffeur her around for half a day. Her true intention was to get him checked. Jin Xiann smiled. ¡°It¡¯s been almost a year since yourst check-up. I want to keep tabs on your physical condition.¡± ¡°I am in a perfectly good condition.¡± Jin Xiangdong answered. However, Jin Xiann did not buy it. ¡°I must see the data.¡± Jin Xiangdong smiled. ¡°Actually, we could take Jia¡¯er with us,¡± he said. Jin Xiann kept her eyes on her brother. ¡°Being honest with each other is the most basic requirement for a couple. Yet, not everything should follow this principle. To present everything to the other party in apletely unfiltered way may be counterproductive and can be detrimental to the growth of that rtionship.¡± The corners of his mouth lifted up slightly. ¡°Oh, I see! From now on, sister, please give me more advice like this.¡± While Jin Xiangdong put on an expression of asking for guidance, Jin Xiann had no interest in being his love tutor. She moved on to the next subject. ¡°Are you on a business trip or just visiting home?¡± ¡°What if I say neither of them?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked with a smile. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyes twinkled. However her smile faded into a more stern expression. ¡°What happened?¡± Jin Xiangdong did not want to worry her too much now that her expression had changed so noticeably. ¡°Just something minor!¡± Heforted her, smiling. Jin Xiann knew her brother all too well. ¡°Anything minor ording to you will be something major! Spill. What is it? Let¡¯s see if I can help!¡± She proposed. ¡°Sister, you have helped me more than enough. Let me handle it this time!¡± Jin Xiangdong rejected her help. Jin Xiangdong was not just being polite. If it were not for a sister like Jin Xiann, he might not be able to escape the fate of untimely death, wasting away all his wild range of knowledge, due to his heart condition. Besides, Jin Xiangdong did acquire much understanding of this experiment for Lu Jia¡¯er to recover her memory via gic means. Given Jin Xiann¡¯s professionalism, her words were able to sooth his mind. ¡°I hope all will remain well with you!¡± Jin Xiann blessed him. ¡°Of course.¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded. ¡°We are forty minutes away from the research center. Take a nap while you have a chance.¡± Last night, Jin Xiann didn¡¯t go to bed until the small hours and she drove over a bit after five this morning. At the moment, Jin Xiann was sleep-deprived. She closed her eyes to get some rest. ¡ª At a biological research center in the States. Jin Xiann swiped her card to get in and so did Jin Xiangdong. They headed toward Xiann Foundation Lab. Judging by the name, one could easily tell that theb was named after Jin Xiann. Usually, when ab was named after someone, those were the only possibilities. One, tomemorate a pioneer in a specific field; or to reward a researcher that had made milestone contributions; and another possibility was that this person was the financial sponsor, that was to say, the donator of theb¡¯s project fund assigned or gave a name to theb. Clearly, Jin Xiann belonged to the first category. She earned this honor because of her great breakthroughs and achievements. Chapter 192 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (23)

Chapter 192: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (23)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions With a doctor¡¯s overcoat on, Jin Xiann appeared to be more capable and experienced. Afterwards, she showed Jin Xiangdong into a spaciousb. The walls of theb were snow-white. A ss wall divided the room into two parts. The outer room was the designated zone for the visual operating system while the inner room was the test area. Jin Xiangdong hade several times, so he was familiar with this ce. Before Jin Xiann asked him to do so, he had stepped into the test area, removed his shirt and lied down on the examination bed. Jin Xiann looked at him through the ss. It had been half a year since she saw himst time. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s figure was fitter. The muscles on his upper body shaped nicely, making it quite inviting for people to stroke them. Jin Xiann looked away. After things were ready, she raised her head and asked Jin Xiangdong, ¡°Are you ready?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s begin!¡± Lying on the examination bed, Jin Xiangdong replied. Jin Xiann pushed a yellow button on the operating system¡¯s control console. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s wrists were secured by the equipment. There was an additional piece of equipment to his left. That equipment slowly moved to the back of his hand and then, a tiny needle pierced into the veins on the back of his hand with precision. Blood was drawn out of him bit by bit. The needle was removed after a syringe of blood was drawn. Then, Jin Xiangdong was covered by an optical wave. He received a thorough scan. The scanningsted for three minutes. Next, the instrument to his right was activated. It was a sharp scalpel and it cut into his right arm gently. Warm blood oozed out, dripping down from his skin Since he was not under anesthesia, the pain passed along from his arm to his brain. Jin Xiangdong could not help but frown. He had to bite his teeth to endure this pain that not everyone could rte to. The two sides of the muscles cut open on his arm were secured respectively for a petite tool to probe into his muscle. Thissted for three minutes as well. It was obvious that Jin Xiangdong was grimacing in pain. Out there standing on the tform, Jin Xiann frowned as well. But finally the process hade to an end. Blood sample, the scanned image and the scan of his muscle texture were uploaded to the system one by one. The instrument began to run analysis on the data. Jin Xiann kept her eyes fixed on the rows of data showed up on the 3D screen. Unknowingly, the corners of her mouth were raised up. Lying on the bed, Jin Xiangdong took a look of his right hand. The equipment used to secure him was removed. His muscles were growing back together and thus, the wound began to heal. The healing process took longer than usual since the cut was deep. Eventually, a long and thin scar was left on his skin. Then, new equipment was presented. It moved close to the scar on his arm and scanned it. Once, twice, and three times. Finally, his skin recovered to its original state. After it was done, the machine used to secure his arm was removed as well. Instead of getting up immediately, Jin Xiangdong was still lying on the bed, staring at the ceiling. Jin Xiann came in and looked down at him with a smile. ¡°How was the data?¡± Jin Xiangdong turned to her and put forward a question. ¡°Everything is okay. The fibrost in you has reached the acme of perfection!¡± Having finished her reply, Jin Xiann stroked the skin on his arm gently. There was no scar. It was wless. Noticing the pride brimming in Jin Xiann¡¯s eyes, Jin Xiann curled his lips. ¡°The so-called everything is fine with me is the opposite of being fine to others.¡± Hearing his words, Jin Xiann looked into his eyes as sheforted him. ¡°For all this time, you have always been the most unique. You don¡¯t have to care about other people¡¯s thoughts and views. You are you, the only you in the world.¡± Chapter 193 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (24)

Chapter 193: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (24)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions As a matter of fact, Jin Xiangdong needed no suchforting words. Ever since the day he woke up from his surgery, he was informed that he would be different. Mentally, he had epted this definition early. Prior to the surgery, he longed to stay alive, more than anyone else because he had too many unfulfilled dreams at such a young age. Jin Xiangdong smiled at Jin Xiann. ¡°Sorry, I didn¡¯t mean toin.¡± Jin Xiann shook her head. ¡°You have done very well!¡± The two smiled at each other. Then, Jin Xiangdong got up from the bed and Jin Xiann handed him his shirt. Jin Xiangdong put it on quickly. As he buttoned his cuff, he asked, ¡°How far along are you with the new project you talked aboutst time?¡± Jin Xiann batted her eyshes when she heard the question. ¡°Stage four.¡± She answered with a not so pleasant tone. ¡°Is it going well?¡± Jin Xiangdong went on. Jin Xiann shook her head. He could not tell what she was thinking from her expression. Jin Xiangdong took a closer look at Jin Xiann¡¯s expression. ¡°The only thing I can help with is providing funding.¡± Jin Xiann could not help but burst intoughter. ¡°Are you unting your wealth? Remaining low profile is a family tradition!¡± Jin Xiangdongughed as well. Given Jin Xiann¡¯s own reputation, funding was not what wascking in her research project. The current difficulty must lie within the experiment. ¡°What is going on? Can you tell me?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. Jin Xiann gazed at him and heaved a sigh. ¡°Rejection has appeared in the human testing results.¡± Jin Xiangdong understood what she was saying at once. ¡°Maybe, the data from my check-up will be conducive to the progress of your project.¡± He added. Jin Xiann smiled at this. She patted his shoulders, ¡°I sure hope so.¡± Afterwards, the two of them left theb. Jin Xiann was heading out for a business trip so Jin Xiangdong drove her to the airport. The two of them talked a lot. Laughter filled the car. Jin Xiangdong suddenly changed the subject. ¡°Sister, what do you think of Jia¡¯er?¡± Jin Xiann turned over to look at him. ¡°My view is not important. What matters is that you really like her!¡± ¡°Am I to understand that as you still having some opposing views?¡± Jin Xiangdong curled up his lips. Jin Xiannughed. ¡°She is excellent and beautiful. It¡¯s just...¡± At this, Jin Xiann took a pause. ¡°Just what?¡± Jin Xiangdong turned to her. Jin Xiann shook her head, ¡°Nothing!¡± ¡°Sister, hesitation is not like you.¡± Jin Xiangdong said with a smile. All of a sudden, Jin Xiann put on a stern expression, ¡°You asked me about recovering memory from gic means previously. Does it have anything to do with her?¡± Jin Xiangdong dodged her look. He, who had always been honest with his sister, denied it. ¡°No.¡± ¡°Actually, I can ept it, whether yes or no.¡± Jin Xiann smiled. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s mouth twitched. His answer was mixed with truth and falsehood. ¡°Since I am special, the woman I like must be unusual as well!¡± The smile froze on Jin Xiann¡¯s lips but it came back the next second. ¡°Of course, the woman that my brother falls for won¡¯t be normal.¡± Jin Xiangdongughed. ¡°What if she is special, like me?¡± ¡°How special?¡± She followed with a question. Jin Xiangdong smiled instead of giving an instant reply. ¡°I can tell that, Sister, you have prepared yourself mentally.¡± He said after a while. Jin Xiann smiled and then added, ¡°I don¡¯t think there is anything I cannot ept now.¡± Jin Xiangdong was surprised. ¡°Where is thising from?¡± Jin Xiann came back to her senses. ¡°As a scientific research personnel, my lifelong wish is to create new things. Do you think it¡¯s a problem for me to ept new things?¡± She answered with a question. There was no bone to be picked here. Jin Xiangdong nodded. ¡°Agreed.¡± However, he must put more thoughts into Jin Xiann¡¯s words. Had she already found out the real identity of Lu Jia¡¯er? Jin Xiangdong came straight back home after dropping Jin Xiann off at the airport. As soon as he stepped into the door, he saw not Jin Shengping, nor Dong, his assistant, but a foreign man sitting in the living room. It was Colin. Lu Jia¡¯er, who had just handed two passports to Colin, saw that Jin Xiangdong came back. She stood up at once to greet him. ¡°Ace!¡± Colin turned around and waved at Jin Xiangdong. The first thing Colin said was aint. ¡°You two are mean. I helped you to be free from being followed but you two tricked me!¡± Jin Xiangdong pulled a long face and his tone is cold. ¡°Trespassing is not a joking matter!¡± ¡°I was invited in by Professor Lu.¡± Colin was not intimidated at all. Jin Xiangdong turned to Lu Jia¡¯er who nodded, ¡°Yes, I let him in.¡± Having heard this answer, Jin Xiangdong walked over but his tone was just as cold, ¡°What do you want?¡± ¡°To get the passports back.¡± Colin replied. Jin Xiangdong darted a nce at the passports in Colin¡¯s hands. ¡°Don¡¯t you already have the passports?¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Colin smiled as he waved the passports in his hands. ¡°Don¡¯t you think you should say thank you to me?¡± When they were in that car ident in Los Angeles, they did owe Colin for his help. On this front, Jin Xiangdong could be scrupulous in separating public from private interests. ¡°Thank you,¡± said Jin Xiangdong. Colin smiled a smug smile. ¡°Goodbye!¡± When Colin was walking past Jin Xiangdong, thetter asked all of a sudden, ¡°What was your true intention?¡± Colin stopped. He turned around to Jin Xiangdong and said, ¡°I take pleasure in helping people.¡± Jin Xiangdong could not help but sneer at the answer. ¡°Name your terms. As long as it is within my ability, I will satisfy your needs to pay the debt of gratitude for saving us that day!¡± Colin burst into a bitterugh. ¡°The coordinate you gave me is a fake one. Do you think I can trust you again?¡± Jin Xiangdong looked straight into his eyes. ¡°I can give you the real coordinate. But can you give me an honest answer to the question?¡± ¡°I have always been honest!¡± Colin imed. ¡°Did you kidnap Su Han?¡± Jin Xiangdong came straight to the point. Colin was taken aback by the question. Then, he put on a smile, ¡°Who is Su Han? I don¡¯t know her!¡± ¡°I captured something from your expression there. You are lying.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er interposed. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you have always been honest?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked at once. The smile on Colin¡¯s face seemed to carry profound meanings. ¡°I see that you don¡¯t trust me at all.¡± ¡°Fine. Say you don¡¯t know Su Han. Then, what was your intention when following us?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er pressed on. Chapter 194 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (25)

Chapter 194: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (25)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Colin listened to her speak before he turned to her. The smile on his face faded away as he said three words, ¡°To protect you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was surprised to hear those words. ¡°Colin, you have saved me once! I really appreciate it and I may be unable to repay your kindness. However, if you follow me under the pretense that you want to protect me, I won¡¯t consider it as some goodwill. That is a crime!¡± She added. Colin put on a stern look. ¡°Whether it is goodwill or a crime, none of it matters as long as you can be saved.¡± ¡°What?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er found her head in a daze. ¡°You have no idea what you are faced with really.¡± Colin went on. ¡°Colin, make yourself clear!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er insisted. Colin looked at Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong before he said, ¡°Sometimes, even what you see and what you hear is not real. Wherever and whenever you are, the only one you can trust is yourself.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was surprised. Jin Xiangdong found Colin¡¯s words suspicious as well. Ever since Colin showed up, they had found him a mystery. Colin continued, ¡°Also, I mean you no harm.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you think you are contradicting yourself?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked. Colin smiled. ¡°Yes, I am contradicting myself. But, I am asking you to remember those words!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was not a fan of someone being deliberately mystifying. However, since she could not read Colin¡¯s mind, there was nothing she could do. ¡°Are you saying that you are protecting Su Han as well?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er posed an unexpected question. Colin kept his gaze on her. ¡°There is this saying that like a y idol fording a river, you are not able to protect yourself.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er understood instantly that what Colin was implying was that her situation was not necessarily better than Su Han¡¯s. ¡°By saying this, you have revealed the fact that you do know Su Han!¡± Lu Jia¡¯erpelled Colin to answer. ¡°Knowing her or not does not matter. What matters is that you must remember what I said!¡± Having said this, Colin walked out of the foyer immediately. Lu Jia¡¯er was a bit puzzled. Looking at Colin from the back, somehow, she felt she knew him. However, his words had nted a mystery in her heart. It was quiet. Jin Xiangdong looked at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Jia¡¯er, how much weight do you think there is in his words?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had to think for a while before she said, ¡°Is there a chance that he is not the real Colin?¡± Jin Xiangdong was surprised. ¡°Not Colin?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know why. I find him familiar!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er exined. Someone instantly came to Jin Xiangdong¡¯s mind. ¡°Is he... Ian?¡± Jin Xiangdong bolted out. ¡°Ian?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er felt she was awakened to the truth. The two of them hurried to the door. However, there was no trace of Colin anymore. Lu Jia¡¯er would not give up. She ran to the open road and looked for him everywhere. However, it was as if Colin could turn invisible. He vanished in an instant. A cloud of frustration covered Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face. Jin Xiangdong walked over andforted her. ¡°I was just guessing. Maybe, that is not Ian!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. ¡°Well, maybe he is!¡± Jin Xiangdong reached out and put his hands over her shoulders. He was not clear regarding how Lu Jia¡¯er felt about Ian, whether she viewed him as her lover or her brother. That being said, there was one thing Jin Xiangdong felt certain and that was, she cared about Ian. Lu Jia¡¯er leaned against Jin Xiangdong¡¯s chest. At the moment, the frustration had shifted into something she could not describe. When she found the clue Ian left for her in Los Angeles, when she read words they wrote for each other, she could still feel how deep and how sincere the rtionship was between her and Ian even though she liked Jin Xiangdong now. And if that Ian dressed up as Colin, then she had been too neglectful and careless to not have recognized him. Jin Xiangdong held her in his arms and patted her back. ¡°If that is him, then Su Han is in no danger.¡± Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er looked up at once. ¡°Why is that?¡± ¡°I always have a feeling that there is some sort of connection between Colin and Ian!¡± Jin Xiangdong shared his assumption. Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but think twice about this. ¡°Can it be...¡± Before she could finish her words, the nanny who hade back from grocery shopping had interrupted her. ¡°Ace, Professor Lu!¡± Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er had to break up their conversation. They smiled at the nanny. The two pretended as if nothing was going on. They held hands as they went back to the house when Jin Xiangdong dropped a casual question, ¡°Where is my dad?¡± Just now, when Jin Xiangdong came back to see Lu Jia¡¯er meeting Colin with herself in the house, he felt something was off. ¡°Your father went to attend a seminar held at Harvard University. He says he will be back in the evening.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered. Jin Xiangdong nodded. ¡°Howe you smell like disinfectant?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er wondered. Jin Xiangdong just remembered that he did not have time to take a shower after he came back from theb. She must have smelled it when she was in his embrace. He did not lie to her. ¡°I went to my sister¡¯s biological research center this morning!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was surprised. Jin Xiangdong smiled at her. ¡°I¡¯ll go upstairs and take a shower.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er followed him. As soon as she entered the bedroom, she put forward her next question, ¡°What were you doing at your sister¡¯s biological research center?¡± Jin Xiangdong answered as he unbuttoned his shirt, ¡°I was having a check-up.¡± ¡°Check-up?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stepped in front of him. ¡°Shouldn¡¯t you go to a hospital for that?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you remember how unique my body is?¡± Jin Xiangdong replied with a smile. ¡°That is to say, the research team to take care of you is your sister,¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stated. ¡°So to speak.¡± Jin Xiangdong took off his shirt and his strong and muscr chest was revealed to her. Lu Jia¡¯er took his shirt from him and stared at him. ¡°Your answer doesn¡¯t sound very confident.¡± Jin Xiangdong gazed into her eyes as well. ¡°The aplishments my sister has achieved in the field of biology are beyond doubt. But, do you find her ability scary as she is the one who managed to make me so special?¡± ¡°So that is what you were worried about. That being said, if I were a normal person, I probably would find that a bit scary. However, since I am so special myself, naturally I can ept it!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. Jin Xiangdong put his arms around her slim waist. ¡°Is it a mistake that we can ept each other¡¯s uniqueness so readily?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled at him. ¡°If we did not ept it, what would we be like in this moment? Would I be lying underground for years and you sustaining your life relying on machines?¡± Chapter 195 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (26)

Chapter 195: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (26)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xiangdong burst intoughter with her. ¡°If we did not, that would probably be right!¡± As heughed, Lu Jia¡¯er put away her smile slowly. ¡°Actually, sometimes, I wonder what the sess rates for experiments like us are? Out of everyone in the world, how many special people like us are out there? We respect science, advocate science and at the same time, revere science. However, for normal people, science should be scary when people as unique as us begin to appear in the world.¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at her quietly as she went on, ¡°I am conflicted. Before I met you, I found everything boring except psychology, which I was interested in. I would often feel alone. It was as if in the entire world, I was the only abnormal person. But upon learning that I am an AI and doubly so after I recovered my memory, while internally, I still find the facts hard to ept, I do feel lucky, for some reason. I feel lucky to have met Ian and to have met you!¡± Jin Xiangdong stroked her cheeks as she mentioned Ian. ¡°Jia¡¯er, I will not force you to forget him because for you, he is someone special.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not deny it. ¡°Yes, for me, he is someone special! Probably, for the rest of my life, there will always be a ce for him in my heart. I hope you don¡¯t mind.¡± ¡°Silly.¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s voice was particrly gentle. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at him. ¡°If it was him dressed up as Colin, he already told us not to believe in anyone. Do you think there is some underlying meaning to it?¡± Jin Xiangdong replied, ¡°If that was him, there is something I find confusing as well. The clue he left for you, it was the address to my home. Since he came here today, why didn¡¯t he speak frankly about it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s truly confounding!¡± Unknowingly, Lu Jia¡¯er squinted. ¡°Could there really be some clues or secrets hidden in your home?¡± Jin Xiangdong was at his wit¡¯s end. He shook his head. ¡°Speaking of secrets, the biggest secret in my family is me! Because of me, whether before or after the surgery, I believe my father and sister have been under pressure and suffering in a way that people cannot even begin to imagine over the years!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°I have not been with your family for long but I can tell that your father and sister love you dearly. Can I ask you a bold question?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Lu Jia¡¯er asked frankly, ¡°I¡¯m assuming that your father and sister are on good terms?¡± When they were having breakfast this morning, while Jin Shengping and Jin Xiann were both warm to Lu Jia¡¯er, she could tell there was some coldness between the father and the daughter. Jin Xiangdong did not hide from Lu Jia¡¯er about this. ¡°That is because of me.¡± ¡°Because of you? Can you tell me more?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was curious. ¡°I heard that the two of them had different views on my operation n.¡± Jin Xiangdong used simple words to summarize it. ¡°Oh, I see. So their rtionship worsened to this state?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. Jin Xiangdong nodded. ¡°Yes. Well, they are father and daughter anyways. Usually, they are very busy. That being said, they still care about each other but they keep that to themselves. They do not express their feelings naturally like they did in the past.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Since it is because of you, you must make extra efforts to help better their rtionship.¡± Jin Xiangdong looked guilty. ¡°I have been trying to help. It¡¯s just for the past three years, I have been staying in China and rarelye back home. I feel really guilty about that.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er patted his arm. ¡°It is not my ce to say anything. You must have tried your best!¡± Jin Xiangdong grabbed her hand. ¡°I should have done more!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that.¡± Lu Jia¡¯erforted him. ¡°It¡¯spletely possible that their fall out isn¡¯t entirely rted to you.¡± Jin Xiangdong was aware that Lu Jia¡¯er wasforting him. This thought made him smile. ¡°My father and sister like you so much. Maybe, you are the key to unlock the knots in their hearts.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was d to hear it. ¡°If you are alright with it, I am more than willing to be that key.¡± The two smiled at each other. Of course it pleased her to be able to get along with Jin Xiangdong¡¯s family. In the meantime, Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s mind was riddled with doubts. Ian gave her instructions toe here. There must be more to it than just having her get along with Jin Xiangdong¡¯s family. For what reason had Ian made here here? Unconsciously, Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s mind was weighed down. She urged Jin Xiangdong, ¡°Go and take a shower!¡± That tiny spark of worry was still captured by the attentive Jin Xiangdong. He fixed his eyes on her. Noticing that he was not going, Lu Jia¡¯er pushed him, ¡°Go!¡± Jin Xiangdong stroke her cheeks and went to the bathroom. Lu Jia¡¯er heard water running in the bathroom. She took a seat by the bedside and saw two pictures standing on the nightstand. One of them was taken when Jin Xiangdong was in his youth and the other was taken a few years ago. Lu Jia¡¯er reached over and picked up the pictures. She checked them carefully. If the two pictures were to tell a story, then the title of the story should be, ¡°The young man has sessfully reached his blooming days¡±. Yet, somehow, Lu Jia¡¯er felt something was missing from the two pictures. She stared at the two pictures for seven to eight minutes. Jin Xiangdong finished his shower and came out. He dried his hair with the tower and stepped to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°What are you looking at?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er raised her head. ¡°Your pictures.¡± Jin Xiangdong grinned. ¡°Aren¡¯t I handsome?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er burst intoughter. She did not praise him nor deny it. Pointing to the picture of the more grown-up version, she asked, ¡°When was this taken?¡± ¡°Six years ago.¡± Jin Xiangdong took a look and replied. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. She repeated his words. ¡°Six years ago.¡± Something was bothering her. Jin Xiangdong knew that Lu Jia¡¯er would not have asked this question if she had no reason. ¡°Is there anything wrong?¡± ¡°Yes, there is. You didn¡¯t take another picture between those years?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er wondered. ¡°During those years, I was in poor health. I did not like having my pictures taken. So, there are only pictures of me as a child and in the present day.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded again. ¡°Oh, that exins it!¡± Chapter 196 - The Secrets Hidden in Memory (27)

Chapter 196: The Secrets Hidden in Memory (27)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er sounded natural but her expression suggested more serious thoughts. ¡°Have you noticed anything?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked with a smile. She raised her head and smiled at him. ¡°No.¡± Actually, at the moment, she could not quite describe it. Since she was not sure, she decided to not tell him for now. That being said, Jin Xiangdong did detect something was off about her. Just when he was about to start speaking, his cell phone on the bed set off a notification alert. Jin Xiangdong picked it up. He swiped the screen and saw a message: ¡°Professor Lu, we got news of Su Han!¡± It was a message from a stranger. While not certain if the information was real or fake, when Jin Xiangdong, who usually could remain quiteposed, felt a bit excited. ¡°Jia¡¯er, it¡¯s about Su Han!¡± As soon as Lu Jia¡¯er heard this, she took over his phone immediately. When she had careful read the message, her frayed nerves were finally able to rx after several days. She could not help but burst into a smile. ¡°Excellent!¡± Then, Lu Jia¡¯er called Xu Lei at once. The information she learned was that Su Han¡¯s location was discovered and MSS was hurrying over to rescue her. Once again, Lu Jia¡¯er felt as though her heart was in her throat. Of course,pared with those days when there was no word, some news was better than no news. ¡°Deputy Xu, can you please follow up this matter?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. She heard Xu Lei¡¯s reply. ¡°I have made a promise to you. I will keep tabs on this case for sure!¡± ¡°Thank you, Deputy Xu!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er expressed her appreciation and sincerity. After she hung up, Lu Jia¡¯er put her palms together devoutly and prayed with all her heart, ¡°I hope all is well with Su Han!¡± When she was talking to Xu Lei on the phone, Jin Xiangdong had changed into a clean set of clothes. ¡°Where is Su Han?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked as he walked over to her. ¡°Xu Lei said that they found her in an abandoned factory in the suburbs.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°So that means that Su Han has technically not been rescued yet?¡± Jin Xiangdong checked again. ¡°MSS has already headed out.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Jin Xiangdong thought about this. ¡°Is the information on the location reliable?¡± ¡°Xu Lei said that it was from reliable sources. Ace, let¡¯s fly back tonight!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Go back tonight?¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at her. ¡°At the moment, we cannot figure out why Ian wanted us toe here. However, if we were to stay any longer, our whereabouts could be exposed. By then, I am afraid your father will be implicated.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Jin Xiangdong had to consider this. ¡°We don¡¯t know what the situation in China is right now. Do you think it would be improper if we go back without carefully considering our options?¡± ¡°Since MSS is working on this case, I suppose the matter has something to do with the R&D team that created me. I would rather face them directly than avoid them so that we can find out who they are exactly.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had a different idea when it came to the situation. ¡°I agree with you. That being said, isn¡¯t it possible that the R&D team is not in China?¡± Jin Xiangdong had other concerns. ¡°Yes, that is possible. That is all the more reason why we can no longer stay with your family!¡± Jia¡¯er tried to convince him. Naturally, Jin Xiangdong had thoughts about this as well. He nodded. ¡°Okay. I will go and book the tickets.¡± Then, Jin Xiangdong began the process of buying ne tickets on his phone. Right at that moment, out of nowhere, Lu Jia¡¯er, who was standing next to Jin Xiangdong, blurted out, ¡°Ace, I figured it out!¡± Jin Xiangdong looked up at her. ¡°What did you figure out?¡± ¡°I figured out why Ian lured us here.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er exined. Jin Xiangdong blinked in confusion as Lu Jia¡¯er went on, ¡°The oddest thing abouting to your home initially was that it seemed to be the least safe option, but in fact, it is the safest option.¡± Jin Xiangdong blinked his eyes when he heard this. ¡°What are you saying?¡± ¡°Apart from this, I cannot quite describe the other feelings. I just sense something is odd!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered, ¡°Maybe, at this moment, your family is being monitored all day.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s power of observation was shaper than others. If there were something wrong with his family, then, the most important thing was to leave immediately. The most crucial matter at hand was to leave without dy. ¡°Let¡¯s go now.¡± Jin Xiangdong quickly made a decision. Just as he expected, as soon as the two left the Jin residence, they were followed. The soul-shaking car chase scenes that would usually appear in movies became a reality. The cars were whooshing by on the road, chasing and pursuing, escaping and dodging. The only thing people onboard the vehicles all had inmon were that their heart rates kept increasing. Sitting in the passenger side seat, Lu Jia¡¯er held tight to the safety handle. Jin Xiangdong focused his attention on driving and he had demonstrated his excellent driving skills. Even so, they ended up being boxed in. The cars stopped and the wind stopped blowing. Only their hearts were still pounding heavily. The world fell quiet. Very quiet. So quiet that the sound of heartbeats could be heard. The cars that surrounded them did not move at all. Everyone stopped as if they hade up to a red light. The road was blocked. Jin Xiangdong kept his slim fingers on the steering wheel. Turning to Lu Jia¡¯er, he asked her, ¡°Do you trust me?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked back into his eyes. Trust was written in her eyes and from her expression, Lu Jia¡¯er had already known his n. ¡°I do trust you! But Ace, I don¡¯t want you to take the risk!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er added. Jin Xiangdong did not want to give up this chance. ¡°Hold on!¡± ¡°Ace!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er called him. Jin Xiangdong looked at her as she continued, ¡°Maybe, there is another way!¡± Jin Xiangdong could tell what Lu Jia¡¯er was thinking. ¡°No, I won¡¯t agree!¡± He said. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s reply was, ¡°Nothing ventured, nothing gained!¡± Though Jin Xiangdong was well aware of Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s intention, he still said no. ¡°It¡¯s too dangerous. I won¡¯t approve of it!¡± ¡°Ace.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er reached out her hand and grabbed his hand on the steering wheel. Her voice as she said his name was so gentle. Jin Xiangdong was still unwilling to give up. ¡°Hang on. There is a space between the two cars on the right. I will drive through!¡± ¡°No, that is too risky!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er grabbed his hand. ¡°Let¡¯s go with my method!¡± Jin Xiangdong stared at Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. ¡°No!¡± Jin Xiangdong did not want to waste more time. ¡°Jia¡¯er!¡± However, before he said his piece, the two cars that blocked his way started all of a sudden. They drove toward him and then past him. The three cars behind Jin Xiangdong turned around and drove in the opposite direction as well. Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er, who were arguing, werepletely surprised. They had no idea what was going on. Yet this was not the best time to dwell on those thoughts. Jin Xiangdong stepped on the gas and sped forward. Chapter 197 - Death and Conspiracy (1)

Chapter 197: Death and Conspiracy (1)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions An hourter, Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong had arrived at Boston Airport. At the moment, both of them had changed their looks and put on new clothes. Hand in hand, they walked into the VIP lounge. What happened one hour ago showed them what ck technology was. The ones following them did not let them go. Instead, someone helped Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er off the record. Someone hacked those cars and forced them into auto-driving mode. As for who helped them from the shadows, that was another mystery. Ever since Lu Jia¡¯er found out her real identity, the patterns of recent events had been shifting from one mystery to another. She disliked this feeling. However, she was helpless. As if fate was being manipted from behind a veil she could not see past. When they heard the calls for boarding. Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er stood up together. But at this moment, Jin Xiangdong¡¯s cell phone began to ring. It was from his secretary. Jin Xiangdong picked up. Soon, his expressions changed greatly. Noticing the change, Lu Jia¡¯er hurried to ask. ¡°What is it?¡± Jin Xiangdong stood there lifelessly. Over the phone, his secretary kept on asking, ¡°Mr. Jin, are you there?¡± ¡°Ace!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er grabbed his hand and called his name. Jin Xiangdong came back to his senses. However, a cloud was cast over his face and it was as if he had lost part of his soul. Lu Jia¡¯er was worried. She grabbed his phone and answered it. As she heard the news from his secretary, her expression changed, just like Jin Xiangdong¡¯s did. Jason had been in an ident. He was in the hospital undergoing emergency treatment! During the dozen hours they were on the ne, Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong held each other¡¯s hands. Both of them were hoping that the ne couldnd as soon as possible. Deep in their heart, they did not believe that his secretary would inform them just before they boarded the ne with such shocking news from out of the blue! They did not believe it. They thought this was a joke. Maybe, when they got off the ne, Jason would appear before them and tell them: I tricked you. Surprise! However, when the nended at the airport in City B, there was no trace of Jason. Jin Xiangdong contacted his secretary at once. Upon learning the details, they headed to the hospital at once. On the way, Lu Jia¡¯er contacted Xu Lei and was informed that Su Han had been rescued by MSS. But something unexpected happened in the process. During the rescue, Jason, the vice chief engineer of BUA Technology, came to the site. When Su Han was rescued and they were leaving, the kidnapper detonated the explosives. Jason protected Su Han who was weak himself but he was hurt in the explosion and was in critical condition. It was a fortunate thing that Su Han was safe. Yet, at the same time, Jason was in fatal danger. In the hospital, Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er met Jason¡¯s mom Professor Li again. It was only two months since theirst meeting but Professor Li appeared to have aged overnight. ¡°Mrs. Li!¡± Jin Xiangdong hurried to Professor Li. Seeing that Jin Xiangdong hade, Professor Li burst into tears. ¡°Xiangdong!¡± Jin Xiangdong supported her with his arms. ¡°How is Jason doing?¡± ¡°Still in critical condition!¡± Professor Li grabbed Jin Xiangdong¡¯s hands tightly. The Jin Family and Yan Family had always been close. While Jin Xiangdong grew up abroad, Jason¡¯s parents were involved in his upbringing. He and Jason had been close friends for many years. Jason¡¯s father had just gone through surgeryst month and now, this happened to Jason. It all must be weighing heavily on Professor Li. Chapter 198 - Death and Conspiracy (2)

Chapter 198: Death and Conspiracy (2)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Professor Li was in tears. ¡°My husband Yan and I only have this one son, Yan Bo. If something happens to him, it will be impossible for my husband and I to carry on.¡± Nothing would be offorting value to Professor Li at the moment. Nevertheless, Jin Xiangdong tried to console her. ¡°Mrs. Li, I believe that Jason will pull through! He will be fine! He will get through this.¡± ¡°What if he can¡¯t?¡± More tears coursed down the cheeks of Professor Li. Professor Li, who had always been ady of reason, under the impact of this ident, was acting like a child without anybody to rely on. Jin Xiangdong put his arm on Professor Li¡¯s shoulder andforted her, ¡°He will! He will!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was well aware of how scared Professor Li was at this moment. She walked over and offered her a tissue. Professor Li took over the tissue and wiped her tears. She tried her best to adjust her emotions and looked at Lu Jia¡¯er. Last time they met, thanks to Lu Jia¡¯er, Jason learned Professor Yan¡¯s physical condition. Jason hurried back home and apanied Professor Yan throughout the time before the surgery himself. For this, Lu Jia¡¯er had left a deep impression on Professor Li and Professor Yan. ¡°Lu, I am sorry. I have forgotten myself and have been unsightly!¡± Professor Li apologized to Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head gently and helped Professor Li to sit down with Jin Xiangdong. Through the ss, Lu Jia¡¯er looked into the ICU. Jason was lying on the bed with many incubation tubes on him. His head, hands and feet were covered up in gauze. It was truly a view that would make one feel as though their heart was breaking. ¡°Jia¡¯er, stay here with Mrs. Li. I will go to the attending doctor¡¯s office.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. Then, together with the secretary who had been staying with Mrs. Li, Jin Xiangdong headed to the attending doctor¡¯s office. A momentter, Professor Li recovered her emotions a bit. She took Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s hand and expressed her gratitude. ¡°Lu, we are grateful for what you didst time! I want to give my thanks to you!¡± ¡°Professor Li, you are wee!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er answered. She stroke Professor Li¡¯s hand gently, trying to calm her down. ¡°I heard from the secretary that Jason sustained this heavy injury when he tried to save his girlfriend! You know his girlfriend and you used to live together, right?¡± Professor Li asked Lu Jia¡¯er. Actually, Su Han and Jason had broken up. However, before the kidnapping, Jason wanted to get back with Su Han. What should be the definition of the rtionship between the two? ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°He is such a silly boy!¡± Professor Li eximed, her voice sorrowful. That Jason was so severely wounded was directly rted to Su Han. Naturally, Lu Jia¡¯er felt sorry. She took Professor Li¡¯s hand and said, ¡°Jason is an ountable man!¡± Professor Li shook her head but said nothing more. Lu Jia¡¯er could tell that Professor Li was still in the dark about Su Han¡¯s actual identity. If she knew, she would find it inconceivable. Lu Jia¡¯er had no idea herself that within such a short time, Jason had fallen so hard for Su Han. When a man was willing to risk his own life to protect a woman, anyone would be touched and admire such love. Even if Lu Jia¡¯er had not had the chance to meet Su Han just yet, Lu Jia¡¯er felt she could understand Su Han¡¯s feeling. Her life was already worthwhile with such a man in her life. Chapter 199 - Death and Conspiracy (3)

Chapter 199: Death and Conspiracy (3)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er sat with Professor Li for quite a while before Jin Xiangdong and his secretary returned. Lu Jia¡¯er sent a questioning look to Jin Xiangdong who answered with the expressions in his eyes. ¡°Mrs. Li, it is past noon. Let¡¯s grab some lunch.¡± Jin Xiangdong said to Professor Li. Professor Li shook her head. ¡°I am not hungry. You can go. Thank you foring to visit Yan Bo.¡± ¡°Mrs. Li, how can you skip lunch? Let¡¯s go and have something to eat. The secretary will be here. She will call us if anything happens.¡± Jin Xiangdong tried to persuade Professor Li. Professor Li responded with a shake of her head again. ¡°I am not hungry. Go ahead!¡± Jin Xiangdong was not making any progress in solving this problem. Lu Jia¡¯er proposed another solution at this moment, ¡°Mrs. Li, if you don¡¯t want to go outside to have lunch, I will get some take-away food for youter.¡± ¡°No. Thank you.¡± Professor Li answered, emotionlessly. ¡°Mrs. Li, it is critical that you remain healthy as well. When Jason wakes up, you will have to take care of him. You are his moral support.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said in a soft voice. Professor Li turned to Lu Jia¡¯er. Thetter¡¯s words were directed straight at a crucial point. Indeed, Professor Li was the moral support for Professor Yan who had just been discharged from the hospital and Jason who was in the ICU. If Professor Li were to copse, the family would copse with her. ¡°Buy me something to eat.¡± Professor Li withdrew her previous remark but she was still unwilling to leave the hospital. ¡°Okay!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. The secretary stayed to keep Professor Lipany while Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er went to get some lunch for Professor Li. Lu Jia¡¯er was dying to know about Jason¡¯s status. ¡°What did the doctor say?¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s tone suggested that his mind was weighed down. ¡°Due to the impact of the st, Jason¡¯s head and internal organs suffered severe trauma. The surgery was sessful but he is still in critical condition. Even when he pulls through this critical period, whether he can regain his consciousness is dependent on his willpower.¡± Those words made Lu Jia¡¯er anxious as well. Her face became clouded. ¡°It is all because of me! If I had not asked Jason to follow up with Su Han¡¯s case, he would not be lying in the ICU now.¡± Jin Xiangdong held Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s hand. ¡°Neither of us wanted to see this happen. Even if you didn¡¯t tell him to do that, Jason would not have looked on indifferently. We will have to tackle many difficulties from now on. Stay strong!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stared at Jin Xiangdong. He wasforting her but he must be feeling just as much pain as anyone else with Jason in this state. Yet, he was right. Coming back to China did not mean that they were going to be safe. On the contrary, it was likely that they had to face even moreplicated situations. ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. Soon, the night fell. The city became all the more alluring, dressed with multicolored streetmps. It had been eight hours since they had arrived back in China. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s nerves had been on the edge. At the same time, it was as if nothing had happened. This sense of quietness was all the more dreadful because before a storm hit, it was always eerily quiet. She did not go back to her apartment. She was still living in Jin Xiangdong¡¯s ce. Currently, she was alone at the house. Jin Xiangdong had note back yet. She knew that he was with Professor Li at the hospital. The thought of Jason¡¯s situation filled Lu Jia¡¯er heart with guilt. Such misfortune had fallen on Jason. If she continued to stay with Jin Xiangdong, what kind of disaster would she bring him? Sitting on the sofa, Lu Jia¡¯er found it too appalling to follow that train of thought. Right at that moment, the ring from her cell phone interrupted her thoughts. Chapter 200 - Death and Conspiracy (4)

Chapter 200: Death and Conspiracy (4)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions It was from Xu Lei. Lu Jia¡¯er picked it up. ¡°Deputy Xu!¡± ¡°Professor Lu, have you had dinner yet?¡± She heard Xu Lei saying. Lu Jia¡¯er answered politely. ¡°Yes. And you?¡± ¡°Me, too. Professor Lu, no offense but where are you now?¡± Xu Lei cut to the chase after a simple exchange of pleasantries. ¡°I am at my boyfriend¡¯s. What can I do you for?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not lie to him. ¡°Is it okay for you to let me know the address?¡± Xu Lei asked. ¡°Deputy Xu, if there is something you cannot talk about on the phone, let¡¯s meet soemwhere else.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er proposed. Xu Lei took a look at the time. ¡°Okay. I will text you the address.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er hung up, got changed and headed out. The location Xu Lei chose was not a coffee shop or a bar, but a ce that could offer an overlook of the night of the City B¡ªMount Mei. Mount Mei was located in a park surrounded by a world of shimming green hills and clear azure water. It was just the ce to seek quietness in a nosy neighbor and to escape from the summer heat. In the spring, the mountain would be tinted red by rhododendron, in summer, the twigs would be draping with longan, in autumn, the mountain was decorated by maple trees and in winter, it was the pine trees that would challenge the wind. Whichever season it was, Mount Mei would be like andscape painting that adds brilliance to City B¡¯s present splendor. When Lu Jia¡¯er drove to the top of the mountain, it was already past 9:00 p.m. Still, some citizens were enjoying a good time here. Lu Jia¡¯er met with Xu Lei. They found the perfect spot to stand and appreciate the night view. The gentle breeze was refreshing and the mild fragrance was greeting their noses. Looking up, the stars seemed to close and looking down,mps and candles from a myriad of families could be seen in one nce. It was such a stunning view. Lu Jia¡¯er turned to Xu Lei. ¡°Deputy Xu, you did not ask me here to look at the pretty view, did you?¡± ¡°What if I did?¡± Xu Lei did not follow the convention. Lu Jia¡¯er did not buy his words. Even so, she let him have this moment. ¡°Then this trip will be worthwhile.¡± Xu Lei smiled. ¡°Su Han was sent abroad.¡± He said. Lu Jia¡¯er asked at once. ¡°When was she sent abroad? Do you know where she is going?¡± ¡°At 2:30 this afternoon! But I don¡¯t know where she is going.¡± Xu Lei told her everything he knew. Lu Jia¡¯er pondered the new information. After MSS located Su Han, she was sent abroad at once. Had... something happened to Su Han as well? ¡°Deputy Xu, when Su Han was rescued, how was she? Was she also hurt by the explosion?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had more questions. Xu Lei shook his head. ¡°I don¡¯t know what state Su Han was in or if she was wounded when she was rescued.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er frowned. Jason was so badly wounded. She expected that to some extent, Su Han must have sustained some injury. ¡°Deputy Xu, I appreciate that you have collected so much information for me. However, from this point on, please drop the matter.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er cautioned him. Xu Lei was taken aback. Staring at Lu Jia¡¯er with sharp and meaningful looks, he said, ¡°Professor Lu, I am sorry but I have something on my mind. I am not sure if it is okay for me to tell you.¡± ¡°Do tell.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was naturally aware of what he had on his mind. She did not stop him. ¡°It seems like you know the truth behind this kidnapping.¡± Xu Lei mentioned. Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er blinked. Her answer was a question, ¡°What makes you say so?¡± ¡°My instincts!¡± Xu Lei replied. Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. ¡°Deputy Xu, your instinct this time is wrong. I told you to drop the matter because I am afraid that when MSS learns that you leaked the information, you will suffer severe consequences.¡± ¡°I have considered the consequences thoroughly before I made my promise to you!¡± Xu Lei was not intimidated. ¡°Deputy Xu!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said his name anxiously. Before she could go on, Xu Lei interposed with his own question, ¡°Professor Lu, can you tell me who you and Su Han are?¡± Chapter 201 - Death and Conspiracy (5)

Chapter 201: Death and Conspiracy (5)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er remained unperturbed by Xu Lei¡¯s inquiry. Her expression was even more proof that she could remainposed. The reason was that, with mind-reading, she had already learned Xu Lei¡¯s thoughts before he managed to figure out how to pose the question. As such, she was able to ask calmly, ¡°Deputy Xu, where is thising from?¡± ¡°Some rumors are leaking out in regards to Su Han¡¯s kidnapping while strict orders have been given to prohibit any leak of information!¡± Xu Lei looked at Lu Jia¡¯er, longing for answers. ¡°What rumors?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. Xu Lei hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he let out the words that had been racing around in his mind, ¡°There are rumors that... she is a robot.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked another question after hearing this. ¡°Deputy Xu, are you a man that would believe rumors?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t believe rumors. That is why I want to hear the answer directly from you.¡± Xu Lei answered. ¡°What kind of answer are you looking for?¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. Xu Lei fixed his eyes on her. Privately, he had been denying the credibility of those rumors. However, with this response from Lu Jia¡¯er, he hade to some understanding. ¡°Okay. I see!¡± ¡°What do you see?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked while knowing what he was thinking. ¡°If Su Han is a robot, then Professor Lu, you...¡± Xu Lei paused at this moment and stared at her. As a Deputy Captain of the criminal police unit, Xu Lei excelled with his perception and keen sense. The fact that he could collect some facts during information blockage was proof that he had built outstanding methods and connections. Inside, Lu Jia¡¯er felt both grateful and worried about the things that he had been doing. Based on the current situation, knowing the identity of her and Su Han would not necessarily benefit Xu Lei. Lu Jia¡¯er gazed at the illuminated city at the foot of the mountain. Aze with lights, the streets extended to the end of the city like many dragon fires. ¡°Deputy Xu, if the rumors were true, would you be able to ept it?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er threw back a question at him casually. Xu Lei was surprised. At first, he thought Lu Jia¡¯er would try to defend herself or deny it. She was unexpectedly honest. On the other hand, Xu Lei was not prepared for this question. He even tried to help her justify herself. ¡°I think you are joking, Professor Lu!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. Xu Lei was unwilling to admit it, which must have something to do with his crush on her. ¡°What do you think of me based on your experiences with me?¡± ¡°Professor Lu, you are knowledgeable, understanding, beautiful and graceful.¡± That was Xu Lei¡¯sment about Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°And?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked with a smile. ¡°And a bit mysterious!¡± Xu Lei went on. ¡°Mysterious? Tell me in which way am I mysterious.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er chuckled. ¡°Your ability to perceive what people are thinking is out of the ordinary!¡± Xu Lei gave an honest response. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled gently and turned to Xu Lei, ¡°Do you find it scary?¡± ¡°The ones with a guilty conscience would find you scary. But I only think that is adorable!¡± Xu Lei looked into her eyes and confessed his affection to her which was buried in part truth and part lies. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°Deputy Xu, thank you for thinking so highly of me. But, sometimes, knowing too much is not a good thing.¡± Of course, Xu Lei understood it. Even so, the shock in his mind could not be subdued. He stood by hisment. ¡°Professor Lu, whoever you are, I believe firmly that you are a good person! A fairdy!¡± Chapter 202 - Death and Conspiracy (6)

Chapter 202: Death and Conspiracy (6)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions A good person! A fairdy! Lu Jia¡¯er was touched by those words which could be interpreted as recognition of her humanity. In his eyes, she was neither an outlier nor a special individual. He did not reject her, nor was he intimidated by her. He was still viewing her as a normal female human. ¡°Deputy Xu, I will engrave those words of yours in my mind!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said to Xu Lei with sincerity. Xu Lei looked into her eyes and she smiled at him. For a moment, Xu Lei felt he became absent-minded. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes were so beautiful and clean as if they housed a pond of clear water which people would want to stop by to appreciate. When a refreshing breeze blew past the water, ripples would set off across its surface... When Xu Lei came back to his senses, he found himself standing on the top of the mountain alone. The moonlight shone brightly on him, casting a stretched shadow behind in stark contrast. Xu Lei could not remember why he hade here. He patted his forehead. The chilly breeze touched his cheeks and he could see a myriad light in the city. Somehow, strangely, he felt he was in a despondent mood. Lu Jia¡¯er, who had alreadye down the mountain and driven away, was frowning. It was against her will to treat Xu Lei like this. Yet, she did so nheless. She was not afraid that Xu Lei would make her identity public. Rather, she was worried that the information could bring him danger. Therefore, she persuaded herself to erase some of his memory with hypnosis. If he ever learned about this, would he still see her as a kind person? Would he be fearful? Would he be afraid? And there was the matter of Su Han. Where was she sent to? Ab? Or... would the two good friends be separated forever from now on? Lu Jia¡¯er drove back to Jin Xiangdong¡¯s ce. Going into the door, the adorable Ake was the one receiving her. ¡°Professor Lu, you are back!¡± ¡°Has your master returned yet?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not see Jin Xiangdong, hence the question. ¡°No, he has note back yet!¡± Ake answered. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. Then, she picked up her cell phone to call Jin Xiangdong, only to find that the line was busy. Putting down the cell phone, Lu Jia¡¯er told Ake, ¡°I think your master is still busy. I will call himter.¡± Ake nodded. ¡°Professor Lu, do you want somete night snacks? I will cook you some!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. ¡°No, thanks. I will head upstairs now.¡± Ake blinked as he watched Lu Jia¡¯er going upstairs. Twenty minutester, Lu Jia¡¯er finished her shower and had left the bathroom when she heard her cell phone ringing on the dresser. She hurried over to pick it up. ¡°Ace...¡± She heard Jin Xiangdong saying, ¡°Jia¡¯er, I won¡¯t be able to go back tonight. Make sure to rest early.¡± A bad feeling sprang within Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s heart. She asked at once, ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°Nothing!¡± Jin Xiangdong tried hard to conceal his sorrow so that she could not hear the abnormality in his voice. ¡°Ace!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shouted. ¡°Tell me. What happened? Is it Jason... Is he...¡± She didn¡¯t get to finish her sentence but what she assumed was the fact. Jin Xiangdong copsed emotionally despite his efforts to cover up his feelings. Jason was his friend, his right hand. Such a young life was pronounced deceased right in front of him. Jin Xiangdong did not say anything but Lu Jia¡¯er could hear him choking. ¡°I will head there right away!¡± She said. ¡°Jia¡¯er, don¡¯t...¡± Jin Xiangdong tried to stop her but she had already hung up. Chapter 203 - Death and Conspiracy (7)

Chapter 203: Death and Conspiracy (7)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions When Lu Jia¡¯er hurriedly arrived at the hospital and saw Jin Xiangdong, he was making a call in the corridor. ¡°Ace!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er trotted over. On hearing her voice, Jin Xiangdong turned around and saw her rushing to him. He was still on the phone. His English was fluent but his tone was heavy. Lu Jia¡¯er went to him. She said nothing and just stood with him quietly. A momentter, Jin Xiangdong finished the call. He cast his gaze on her. Her expression revealed that she was filled with guilt and regret. Jin Xiangdong did not say anything. He hugged her closely into his arms and buried his head in her hair. He held her tightly as if he was trying to seek some warmth from her. Lu Jia¡¯er could tell how grieved he must be from the strength of his grip. Before she knew it, her eyes had reddened with tears. She put her arms around him and gripped tightly onto his shirt. ¡°I am sorry. I am the one to me!¡± Jin Xiangdong heard her choking in his arms. He let go of her slowly and saw sparkling tears spilling out from her eyes and coursing down her cheeks. While he was still burdened with sorrow, he tried tofort her, ¡°Now is not the time for sadness! Jia¡¯er, I need your help.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er wiped away her tears. ¡°What do you need me to do?¡± ¡°Hypnosis!¡± Jin Xiangdong used one word. Lu Jia¡¯er looked into his eyes. ¡°You?¡± Jin Xiangdong shook his head. ¡°No, not me, but the ones with inside knowledge of Jason¡¯s death!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er understood his words instantly. She remembered what he said in that phone call. ¡°You want to transfer Jason to the States?¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded. ¡°Yes. I don¡¯t want to lose him!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er paused for a bit. A glint of surprise shed past her eyes. ¡°You want to bring Jason back to life?¡± Jin Xiangdong did not dodge the question. ¡°I don¡¯t know if I can do it!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er fixed her stare at him. ¡°Have you developed this idea because of me?¡± Jin Xiangdong hesitated for a few seconds before he admitted, ¡°Half of the reason! You may find me crazy.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. She was the best example of being brought back to life. If Jason¡¯s life could be saved, she would naturally do her part. However, until now, she had no idea who her creators were. ¡°No, I don¡¯t find you crazy! It¡¯s just... I don¡¯t know who created me yet...¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°We will find out!¡± Jin Xiangdong was convinced. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Have you asked Professor Li about this?¡± She wondered. Jin Xiangdong shook his head. ¡°She is still in aa and has no idea about my decision!¡± ¡°Have you thought about how to exin it to her?¡± She went on. ¡°Erase the memory of Jason¡¯s death from her mind with hypnosis!¡± Jin Xiangdong decided. Lu Jia¡¯er thought for awhile before she said, ¡°If that is the way you are going to go, then I will handle those that know of Jason¡¯s death.¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s eyebrows were knitted together. He grabbed her arms. ¡°Jia¡¯er, I am conflicted inside...¡± Lu Jia¡¯er put her hand on his back and saidforting words with a gentle voice, ¡°I understand. Jason is so young. Anyone would find his passing a pity. Besides, Su Han and I are the reason that caused his death! If he can be brought back to life, I am willing to do anything!¡± Jin Xiangdong put his arms around her shoulders. ¡°Jia¡¯er, to transfer Jason to the States means that we can no longer hide your identity from my father and sister.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was stunned. Nevertheless, she nodded. ¡°If we can solicit help from your father and sister, then I am willing to be their research object!¡± Chapter 204 - Death and Conspiracy (8)

Chapter 204: Death and Conspiracy (8)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Since the beginning of history, subconsciously, humans have had this anticipation that they could be strong enough to be a king, someone that could be admired by others, someone that could save the world or rule the world. When people grew powerful, some of them would strive to be role models, while others simply longed for nothing but to satisfy their selfish desires. Lu Jia¡¯er did not know how to define herself. Ever since her upgrade, she had be stronger than before. As she continued to uncover new functions, she was filled with both curiosity and excitement, which were mixed with struggles and fears. Recently, she had been undertaking some tasks that overstepped the boundaries of others that she had never contemted before. For example, performing hypnosis to erase someone¡¯s memories without their consent. At this moment, sitting before Jason¡¯s attending doctor, Lu Jia¡¯er was wearing a graceful smile. She could not see the doctor¡¯s face but she was well aware of the struggle and scare hidden behind this smile. She was struggling because as a person, she had her boundaries, she had a conscience and ethical standards. However, at this moment, she was viting another person¡¯s privacy and body. Her fear was for the team that had created her to be like this. Were they just trying to save her life by turning her into an advanced AI, and to give her a second chance at having a better life than she was afforded previously? Either way, it would be dreadful if humankind ever found out that someone could possess such powerful functions. If they knew about her existence, would they destroy her directly? Lu Jia¡¯er put away her smile slowly. She cast a nce at the doctor, stood up and left the office. Just like in a magical fairy tale, time was dialed back and things were reversed. Jason, whose oxygen mask had been removed just now, was restored to his previous state as if nothing had changed. When Professor Li woke up from thea, the first second she was in grief but the next second, she calmed down. Jin Xiangdong tried to persuade her to transfer Jason to seek treatment in the United States. Professor Li was hesitating. But eventually, she was convinced by Jin Xiangdong. ¡ª In the afternoon of the next day, Jason was transferred to the States secretly by Jin Xiangdong, who hade back to China for less than 24 hours, and went to the States as well. After everything was settled, Jin Xiangdong went to Jin Shengping and told him about this matter. Hearing the story, Jin Shengping¡¯s expressions changed drastically. ¡°Ridiculous! Xiangdong, how can you do something so stupid! People cannot be brought back to life! Don¡¯t you know such a basic rule of existence?¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at his father calmly. ¡°What if people can be brought back to life?¡± Jin Shengping found Jin Xiangdong unreasonable. ¡°That is not possible. In our world, there is neither a deity nor a god! When people are dead, their life will disperse!¡± ¡°Theoretically speaking, that is true. But there are exceptions!¡± Jin Xiangdong would not give up. Jin Shengping stared at his son with meaningful looks. ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t I a unique person?¡± Jin Xiangdong queried. Jin Shengping¡¯s eyes were flickering but he gathered himself soon. ¡°Xiangdong, are you trying to turn Jason into someone like you?¡± Jin Xiangdong thought for a few seconds before he answered. ¡°I want to try anything as long as we can save Jason!¡± ¡°Ridiculous! Your idea is incredibly ridiculous!¡± Jin Shengping said. ¡°Xingdong, I understand the friendship between you and Jason. However, Jason¡¯s situation is different from yours. He has stopped breathing.¡± Chapter 205 - Death and Conspiracy (9)

Chapter 205: Death and Conspiracy (9)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions How heavy the topic of death was. Jin Xiangdong acted calmly while his heart was stung by these words. He understood why his father was agitated. After all, tomon people, death was the end of life. Jin Xiangdong interposed with more questions. ¡°Father, what if I tell you that someone can save Jason? Would you believe me?¡± A glint of surprise shed by Jin Shengping¡¯s eyes as if he thought he was hearing things, ¡°What... What did you say?¡± ¡°Death is not the end.¡± Jin Xiangdong came to the point. Jin Shengping stared at Jin Xiangdong for a few seconds. ¡°Xingdong, I may not be able to understand the grief you are feelingpletely. But, like you, I don¡¯t want to see the passing of Jason, to see the withering of such a young life. However, people¡¯s lives are vulnerable. Nobody can reverse the natural process of life, aging, illness, or death!¡± Jin Xiangdong shook his head. ¡°It can be reversed.¡± Jin Shengping was baffled. ¡°Xiangdong!¡± Jin Xiangdong argued. ¡°In this world, I am not the only unique person. There is more advanced technology that we are ignorant of, a technology that can bring people back to life!¡± Jin Shengping kept his looks on his son as he attempted to confirm that he was hearing right, ¡°Technology that can bring people back to life?¡± ¡°Abination of human and Artificial Intelligence!¡± Jin Xiangdong exined. ¡°Abination of human and Artificial Intelligence?¡± Jin Shengping repeated those words. ¡°That is only the ultimate illusion people have about the development of Artificial Intelligence.¡± Jin Xiangdong held his stance and continued to debate. ¡°No, that is no longer an illusion. It has be a fact!¡± Jin Shengping¡¯s eyes glowed in curiosity. ¡°Whichpany has turned that into reality?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know!¡± Jin Xiangdong shook his head. Jin Shengping was taken aback. ¡°Xiangdong, are you losing your mind?¡± ¡°Father, my mind is quite clear. I don¡¯t know whichpany¡¯s technology has turned that illusion into reality. But I do know two cases of sessfulbinations of humans and AI!¡± Jin Xiangdong stressed. Jin Shengping stared at Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Two? Who?¡± Under the circumstances, Jin Xiangdong had to reveal everything about Lu Jia¡¯er to Jin Shengping which Jin Xiangdong had nned to do during theirst visit. ¡°My girlfriend Lu Jia¡¯er and her friend Su Han.¡± This answer surprised Jin Shengping a bit, ¡°Lu?¡± ¡°I wanted to tell you several days ago but Jia¡¯er didn¡¯t allow me, fearing that you cannot ept this fact. However, this happened to Jason so abruptly. I ampelled to tell you the truth, hoping that we can solicit some help from you!¡± Jin Xiangdong confessed. ¡°Lu is an advanced AI? How is that possible?¡± Jin Shengping was still in disbelief. Jin Xiangdong blinked before he nodded. ¡°Yes! Surprising, right?¡± Jin Shengping was shocked. ¡°It¡¯s not merely surprising. I cannot believe that!¡± ¡°I know that it is hard to ept. But you know better than anyone that since I was young, I have never lied to you.¡± Jin Xiangdong reminded him. ¡°Indeed, you have never lied to me. That being said, I still find it unbelievable that Lu is an advanced AI.¡± Jin Shengping was still not convinced. ¡°Jia¡¯er wille back this weekend. You will believe me when you see her.¡± Jin Xiangdong imed. ¡°Xiangdong, it¡¯s not that I don¡¯t believe you. The dream ofbining AI and humans is not a fantasy if you ask me. But I just don¡¯t think it is practical at this stage. It will be incredible if such abination exists in reality.¡± As a scientist, Jin Shengping had many dreams about the development of technology. He had high hopes. On the other hand, facts remained the most basic building blocks of science. Chapter 206 - Death and Conspiracy (10)

Chapter 206: Death and Conspiracy (10)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions ¡°Father, before I met Jia¡¯er, I had always had the conviction that BUA Technology was in the lead in the field of AI development. However, once II learned that Jia¡¯er is an advanced AI, I havee to realize that behind an able man there are always other able men.¡± Jin Xiangdong was stillmitted to convincing his father. Jin Shengping had questions after he heard the exnation, ¡°What is special about Lu?¡± ¡°Originally, she was able to read people¡¯s minds before that function was turned off. However, after she updated, she regained that ability and the rest of her potential has yet to be explored!¡± Jin Xiangdong answered. ¡°Mind-reading? Upgrade? Can you be more specific?¡± Jin Shengping asked for rity. ¡°Mind reading means that she can hear the inner voice of other people. As for the upgrades, the most noticeable function as of now is hypnosis!¡± Jin Xiangdong made it clearer. Jin Shengping squinted his eyes. ¡°I don¡¯t know much about the field of psychology. But I heard that psychologists, with professional knowledge, can analyze a subject¡¯s personality and characteristics from his or her behaviors and style of conversation. Psychologists call that mind-reading. As for hypnosis, isn¡¯t that a form of treatment in the field of psychology? Is it possible that Lu is so obsessed with her field of study that she is experiencing... You may find it offensive for me to say this, but throughout history, many experts in psychology have suffered from some form of mental diseases!¡± ¡°Father, it is not like that. For Jia¡¯er, her mind-reading ability enables her to know everything and every detail on your mind when you are sitting across her. As for the hypnosis ability, she can hypnotize people directly by looking into their eyes and wipe away certain memories.¡± Jin Xiangdong contended. Jin Xiangdong said with sincerity. ¡°Xiangdong, I don¡¯t want to deny your words or argue with you. But I need to see proof. Seeing is believing.¡± Jin Shengping stressed. ¡°I understand. I don¡¯t think many people will buy this story. But, Father...¡± At this point, Jin Xiangdong paused. Jin Shengping looked at him, waiting for Jin Xiangdong to continue. ¡°As for the identity of Jia¡¯er, I hope you can ept that! If for no other reason besides that... I love her dearly!¡± Jin Shengping tried to prepare Jin Shengping mentally and expressed his affection to Lu Jia¡¯er while he was at it. Jin Shengping replied, ¡°If she is abination of human and AI, then actually, I cannot wait to meet her!¡± Those wordsforted Jin Xiangdong a bit. As he had expected, scientists had better psychological endurancepared with the average people. Anyone else would think this was a story from Arabian Nights. ¡°She will fly over this weekend.¡± Jin Xiangdong mentioned. Jin Shengping looked at him. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me this when you were here a couple of days ago?¡± ¡°I had nned to tell you. However, Jia¡¯er was afraid that the truth would sabotage the beautiful mood. So, she asked me not to tell you just yet. We can see from the fact that I am right! You have always been an exceptional parent. I believed that you wouldn¡¯t mind her identity.¡± Jin Xiangdong answered. Jin Shengping interrupted him. ¡°Don¡¯t be so smug. We will see when we meet her!¡± Even Jin Shengping didn¡¯t give an affirmative reaction, Jin Xiangdong found himself rxed. As a scientist, Jin Shengping would view the rtionship between Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er more reasonably. ¡°Sure!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. He had not sleptst night. Fatigue assaulted him as he became relieved. ¡°Father, I am feeling a bit tired. I will head upstairs and take a rest.¡± Jin Shengping nodded. Jin Xiangdong went upstairs. Jin Shengping looked at his son as he vanished to the corner of the staircase. There was no telling what Jin Shengping was thinking from his expressions. Soon, his calmness restored. He stood up on his crutches and went back to the study. Chapter 207 - Death and Conspiracy (11)

Chapter 207: Death and Conspiracy (11)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions On B University¡¯s campus it was almost October but scorching heat was still lingering. Luckily, a wisp of an autumn breeze had reached the long corridor in the teaching building through the phoenix trees and across thewn. Lu Jia¡¯er had on a white gauzy dress. The hemline of her skirt was lifted by the breeze, adding a touch of grace and elegance to her. Several students were gathered around Lu Jia¡¯er who had just finished teaching a ss. Those students were members on the research team for the independent project Lu Jia¡¯er was in charge of. ¡°Professor Lu, I sent you an analysis report on a mental illness case the day before yesterday. Have you read it yet?¡± A girl asked Lu Jia¡¯er. Lu Jia¡¯er, whose life waspletely disrupted recently, replied with an apology. ¡°I will take a look this afternoon!¡± ¡°Thank you, Professor Lu. I look forward to yourments.¡± The girl nodded. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded as a response. Another boy chimed in with his invitation. ¡°Professor Lu, the projectb for our team is ready. Please go and check!¡± ¡°Sure!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er epted. ¡°Thank you so much for what you have done so far.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. The other project groups are jealous of us! The robots to harvest big data donated to us by BUA Technology have be popr like pandas on campus!¡± That boy was not without pride. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. The independent research project she was in charge of was in cooperation with BUA Technology. The support given towards both equipment and funding was more than enough. ¡°I will go and take a look.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. When Lu Jia¡¯er was about to follow her student to theb, she heard someone calling her, ¡°Lu!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stopped. She could tell from the voice alone that it was Professor Han Yi. Besides, on campus, few people would address her as Lu. She told her students to go to theb without her. ¡°Go ahead! I will swing byter!¡± The students left. Professor Han Yi came to her. Lu Jia¡¯er greeted him politely. ¡°Professor Han Yi!¡± ¡°You have finished your ss!¡± Professor Han Yi said with a smile. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°A few days ago, you asked for a leave. Were you feeling unwell?¡± Professor Han Yi was concerned. Lu Jia¡¯er did not tell him the reason that she was asking for a leave a few days ago. He must have been worried. Her professor cared about her, which made Lu Jia¡¯er smile. ¡°No, I had some personal business to take care of. Thank you, Professor Han, for granting me the leave!¡± She did not go beyond what she should say. But her answer was not enough to settle Professor Han Yi¡¯s mind. ¡°Have you sorted that out?¡± Not even close! Where was Su Han transferred to? Could Jason be brought back to life? Besides, there was herself. Could she bepletely free from the shackles of the team that created her after she gained consciousness? ¡°Yes, I have!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied against her will. Professor Han Yi had further questions. ¡°That day, Deputy Xu from the criminal police unit asked for you so urgently. Was everything fine?¡± ¡°Well, he asked me for some favors!¡± Still, Lu Jia¡¯er did not reveal too much information. ¡°Has he asked you to assist in another case?¡± Professor Han Yi wondered. ¡°If so, I have to phone their chief. He is treating you as if you work for him!¡± Hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er hurried to say no at once. ¡°No, it¡¯s not like that, Professor Han. Deputy Xu just asked me to help him with some matters. He didn¡¯t tell me to assist in a case!¡± ¡°Okay, good! If they ask you to assist in a case when you are too busy, don¡¯t be afraid to turn them down. Understand?¡± Professor Han Yi reminded her. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t forget to tell me if you need anything!¡± Professor Han Yi reiterated. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded again. ¡°Of course!¡± Professor Han Yi patted her shoulders before he left. Watching as he went, Lu Jia¡¯er felt warm-hearted. At the same time, she was wondering something. Of all those years, nobody wondered that she was AI? Was she, as a product, too wless that nobody around her had detected something wrong? Or... was the world she lived in... an illusion? When this idea cropped out, Lu Jia¡¯er was freaked out. She looked around. Young students were hurrying past her. A few meters away, the leaves of the phoenix trees were fluttering in the wind. Besides, her nose could pick up a faint trace of the fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus... Lu Jia¡¯er was not convinced that this was an illusion. She pinched her arm. The painful sensation was passed through to her brain. How could something so real be an illusion? However, that idea did make her confused. It was as if in her mind, in the darkness, someone was shining a ring shlight at her. Lu Jia¡¯er frowned. She tried to remember what happened in that instant but failed to recall anything. Right at this moment, her cell phone began to ring, which dragged her back to reality. What she saw was some girls going past her, the leaves of the phoenix trees spreading in the wind and the fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus was reaching her nose. Her cell phone was ringing nonstop in her bag. Lu Jia¡¯er reached into her bag and picked up the call. ¡°Ace!¡± ¡°Are you in ss?¡± She heard his voice. ¡°I have just finished my ss. Have you arrived safely at home?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Yes, I have. Is everything okay over there?¡± Jin Xiangdong went on. ¡°Yes. It has been quiet since yesterday. Nothing is wrong.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. ¡°Good. I have told my father about you.¡± Jin Xiangdong briefly updated Lu Jia¡¯er about what just happened. Lu Jia¡¯er was surprised. ¡°What was your father¡¯s reaction?¡± ¡°My father has an open mind but he will need to see proof with his own eyes.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Lu Jia¡¯er did not see thising. ¡°That is it?¡± ¡°Well, he is more ready to ept things than others. Besides, I am special! So, I think he must havee to terms with that fact at the very least.¡± Jin Xiangdong stated. Lu Jia¡¯er did not know if Jin Xiangdong was trying to be subtle. Was Jin Shengping that calm? ¡°Your father is so enlightened!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er eximed. ¡°My father is enlightened indeed. Plus, he has always been my idol. He isposed, wise and very objective in any matter he is faced with.¡± Jin Xiangdongplimented his father. Of course, those praises were from his heart and they were the fact. ¡°Mr. Jin is many people¡¯s idol, including me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er added. Jin Xiangdong smiled. ¡°He wants to meet with you.¡± ¡°Okay. I will head there this weekend.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er mentioned. ¡°I will wait for you. If you notice anything, call me at once.¡± Jin Xiangdong reminded her. Lu Jia¡¯er chuckled, ¡°You have nted some agents around me. Are you still worried?¡± ¡°You noticed that?¡± Jin Xiangdongughed. ¡°Just now, in my ss, there were four unfamiliar people. That is so obvious!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er pointed out. ¡°I am worried when I am away from you!¡± Jin Xiangdong revealed his reason. Lu Jia¡¯er felt touched. ¡°How is the investigation regarding Su Han?¡± She asked. ¡°I have not received a definite answer yet.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°I don¡¯t think you will ever get a definitive answer.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyebrows were knitted together. Jin Xiangdong tried tofort her. ¡°Generous rewards will rouse one to heroism!¡± Chapter 208 - Death and Conspiracy (12)

Chapter 208: Death and Conspiracy (12)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Usually, a reward mechanism and promises of a ¡°generous reward¡± would make people more efficient and spur them on to reach a target. However, the R&D team that created Lu Jia¡¯er was like a ghost. She sensed that the ghost was always around her. However, she could not see, nor touch it. As time moved on, it was natural if the fear of the ghost would deepen. Currently, that was exactly how Lu Jia¡¯er was feeling. She was in a state of constant dread over how she could not control her own life and that others would be harmed because of her. Having finished her call with Jin Xiangdong, Lu Jia¡¯er stepped toward theb slowly. That idea that cropped up in her mind was giving her moreplicated thoughts. Before she had reached theb, she could already hear some happy voicesing from inside. ¡°s, yourb is so spacious. You have such nice equipment. The robots are so adorable. I want to change my mentor ande to study with Professor Lu!¡± ¡°Be careful. If your Professor Li hears about that, she will fail your course!¡± ¡°I am so jealous of you!!!¡± ¡°We graciously ept your jealousy.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er went in. Apart from the students of hers, she saw two of Professor Li Lin¡¯s students. ¡°Professor Lu, hi!¡± Everyone greeted her. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded and looked around. Theirb was indeed more spacious than the others. The facilities and equipment were brand new. Besides, the two robots were rather popr. ¡°Professor Lu, excuse us. We will leave now!¡± Li Lin¡¯s students knew how to behave in this delicate situation. Lu Jia¡¯er put down her bag and books. She dived into the research project with her students. The focus of the subject was thebination of AI and psychology. Artificial Intelligence was considered a type of technology and a tool that coulde in handy for many fields, such as psychology, where some of the development achievements could be applied. Some of the simtion algorithms and theories in AI could help set up a test environment and serve as an analytical tool for psychology. To study Artificial Intelligence from the perspective of psychology could create a a solid theoretical foundation for the development of AI with a focus on the theories and information rted to reasoning, experimental psychology, behaviorism, and cognitive science. Generally speaking, research projects could be boring. But Lu Jia¡¯er used a different approach. She asked her students to talk freely and to their heart¡¯s content about their ideas and expectations that they had regarding AI. Her students graciously spelled out their views. The focus of their discussion was that thebination of AI and psychology could help patients with more direct, convenient and private consultation as well as treatment. Though Lu Jia¡¯er was young and she would have simr thoughts as her students who were younger, sparkles of fresh ideas were generated nheless. ¡°Professor Lu, the ultimate state ofbining AI and psychology, as I see it, is something like a CT scan. With a CT scan, you can tell the symptoms of a patient to suit the remedy to the case. In the future, AI can capture the micro-expressions, micro-movements and micro reactions to understand the patient¡¯s thoughts through scanning!¡± A girl shared her ideas. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded to this idea. ¡°Anything else?¡± ¡°Professor Lu, I think in the future AI can help us hear the inner voice of other people! In other words, mind-reading!¡± A boy with sses remarked. Lu Jia¡¯er was taken aback. ¡°Mind reading?¡± Chapter 209 - Death and Conspiracy (13)

Chapter 209: Death and Conspiracy (13)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions The boy smiled proudly. ¡°This idea of mine is unrealistic, yes. However, technology is still developing. We do need to have dreams. What if the dream is realized someday?¡± Another girlughed. ¡°Your idea is more futuristic than anything in Sci-fi movies!¡± ¡°That is quite futuristic. But, using that logic, it will never work. Hearing the inner voices of other people? I think that is something that only aliens in Sci-fi movies could acquire.¡± Everyoneughed at this, except for Lu Jia¡¯er. Noticing this, her students quieted down. ¡°Professor Lu, have we gone too far?¡± the boy asked in a serious tone. Lu Jia¡¯er came back to her senses. She hurried tofort them. ¡°No, what you said is quite outstanding. Maybe, it is gradually bing a reality.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was using these words to imply her situation because she was a person that exemplified the dream that boy had and made it into a reality. But the other students had misinterpreted this. ¡°Professor Lu, you are right! By studying this subject with you we areying a theoretical and scientific foundation for our ideas.¡± A boy was being a bit of a teacher¡¯s pet. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled. ¡°Anything else?¡± Another girl raised her hand. ¡°Professor Lu, what I envision is...¡± That girl went on for a long time about her vision of AI. While Lu Jia¡¯er heard them share, her mind was wandering away. What that boy mentioned had struck a nerve. If she was right, then she was an advanced AI created specifically for psychological research. She could only imagine how strong the team that created her was! The more she noticed and realized, the more curious Lu Jia¡¯er was about her creators. Who were they? Where were they? In the next couple of days, it was as if Lu Jia¡¯er had returned to her ordinary life of traveling back and forth from the university and her residence. Nothing was unusual. Everything was peaceful, so much so that she was bing nervous, that she wondered if Jason¡¯s death was faked. However, the memory in her mind of the events was so clear. She could remember every little detail for every moment over thest 10 days. To live through several days in peace diforted her. Her mind was filled with an array of messy thoughts. Was this a forewarning that a storm wasing? Or... was she already in the eyes of the storm? Soon, Friday came. That day, Lu Jia¡¯er had no ss. She flew to the States that night after she made ns for her work. Since she did not know when she coulde back, Lu Jia¡¯er asked her colleague Li Lin to take over a ss for her. She came out of the airport with her suitcase. She immediately saw Jin Xiangdong who came to pick her up. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled at him and hurried over. After a few minutes, they had arrived at the parking lot. Jin Xiangdong put her suitcase in the trunk and Lu Jia¡¯er got onto the car. Jin Xiangdong got into the car as well. The first thing he did was lean over to kiss her. The short moment of intimacy could not satisfy their desire for each other after being away from one another this long. That being said, their minds were weighed down. They could not indulge in a moment of passion like the average young couple. Jin Xiangdong started the car and drove away from the airport. It was quiet in the car. Looking at the road, Lu Jia¡¯er said, ¡°Somehow, for this trip to the States, I have a bad feeling.¡± Jin Xiangdong turned his head to look at her. Then, he grabbed her hand and ced it on her knees. Lu Jia¡¯er looked into his eyes, from which he was telling her his love and that everything was under control. Chapter 210 - Death and Conspiracy (14)

Chapter 210: Death and Conspiracy (14)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er forced a smile. ¡°I am sorry. Maybe, I am being overly sensitive. It¡¯s just that the past few days have been too peaceful to the point that I feel as though I am on pins and needles.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to apologize to me! Whether it is peaceful or a storm ising, I will always be with you!¡± Jin Xiangdong held her hand tightly. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at him as she tightened her grip as well. ¡°Are we heading to your father¡¯s research center now?¡± ¡°We will go back home and have a rest. We will see what to do tomorrow.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Where is Jason now?¡± She asked. ¡°He has been transferred to my sister¡¯s biology research center.¡± Jin Xiangdong told her. ¡°She agreed?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was surprised. ¡°I begged her!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°What did she see? Is there a solution?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er went on. ¡°No. She got angry over this and scolded me.¡± Jin Xiangdong admitted. ¡°No normal person will believe that people can be brought back to life.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er sighed. ¡°I am the one to me. I didn¡¯t discuss it with her first. To transfer Jason here took them by surprise.¡± Jin Xiangdong confessed. ¡°It was unexpected. That being said, your family¡¯s ability to ept those new things is beyond what I would have been able to imagine.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er eximed. Jin Xiangdong mentioned. ¡°Maybe, that is because of me.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at him. She remembered what Jin Xiangdong told her. His family had a secret and that was him. He had such strong recovery abilities, like Superman. This wasn¡¯t aic or movie, but real life in the human world. Lu Jia¡¯er sighed with emotions, ¡°Ace, your father, and your sister do love you very much!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded. ¡°I know that I have troubled them with this Jason matter. Yet, because of me, they did not look on as though it had nothing to do with them.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gazed at him. ¡°That is exactly the point that makes me feel suspicious.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Jin Xiangdong was confused. ¡°I cannot tell!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Jin Xiangdong turned over. Lu Jia¡¯er went on slowly, ¡°It is a fact that you love you. There must be few people who know about your uniqueness. However, if they are going to help out Jason for your sake, aren¡¯t they worried that your secret will be made public? Maybe, I am thinking too much. After all, your family and Jason¡¯s have enjoyed friendship spanning two or more generations. It is only natural that your father and your sister want to offer help.¡± ¡°You are not overthinking. I have likely trusted my family so much that I have not thought about this from this angel. Now that you have pointed it out, I do see something unreasonable!¡± Jin Xiangdong agreed. ¡°Ace, I¡¯m not saying that I don¡¯t trust your father and sister. But with so many things going on, I have be overly sensitive!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er hurried to exin for fear that Jin Xiangdong would misunderstand her. ¡°It is good to be sensitive. Given the circumstances, we must all stay on high alert. My father and my sister are scientific researchers, so they will be more epting than others. However, it is very abnormal for them to adopt this attitude, and how they shifted from shock to eptance after they heard about you.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°Ace, this could all just be messy thoughts in my head. Maybe it¡¯s just that since they are scientific researchers, perhaps they are extremely curious and became interested when they heard about an advanced AI like me.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er tried tofort him. Jin Xiangdong could sense the disturbance in her mind from her words. He understood herpletely. After all, as a special person, he had simr feelings. Chapter 211 - Death and Conspiracy (15)

Chapter 211: Death and Conspiracy (15)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xiangdong could not help but hold Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s hand tightly. ¡°Jia¡¯er, Jason is an important part of my life but you cannot be reced, either. If you don¡¯t want to go along with this, it is fine! When we get home, I will tell my father to cancel tomorrow¡¯s test.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er contradicted him. ¡°Ace, you have misunderstood me. I didn¡¯t mean to desert in the face of a battle.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t misunderstand you! I don¡¯t want to turn you into a test subject, which can very likely put you in harm and danger¡¯s way.¡± Jin Xiangdong stressed. Lu Jia¡¯er turned around to him and smiled. ¡°Ace, you have changed!¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er. Jin Xiangdong could tell what she was implying. ¡°Do you find me indecisive?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. ¡°No. I find myself lucky to have met you. I fell in love with you and you, me. But this fortunate love makes me feel conflicted. I have be your soft spot. While I am enjoying the happiness of being protected by you, I am worried that you can be in danger because of me.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er revealed her private thoughts so candidly. ¡°Jia¡¯er, thank you for telling me this. But when I am with you, I have nothing to fear in the face of danger. Besides, you and I are different from others anyways. Isn¡¯t love boring when there is nothing special?¡± said Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er burst intoughter. ¡°I didn¡¯t know that you have the genes of adventure built in you!¡± Jin Xiangdong looked into her eyes andughed with her. ¡°I would rather use the courage of love to describe me than adventurous!¡± ¡°Courage of love?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er mumbled the words. ¡°In the old days, apart from my family, I didn¡¯t know if I could love someone else so dearly that I would miss the person so much when I had just said goodbye. You have shown me what love is like. I cannot think of anything but having you in my life. Therefore, no matter what ising for us, I will have the courage to face it with you.¡± Jin Xiangdong added. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s heart was filled with warmth. The corners of her mouth were raised. ¡°Ace, right now you are so full of honeyed words.¡± ¡°Do you not like it?¡± Jin Xiangdong frowned. ¡°No woman would hate the honeyed words. Besides, those sweet words can serve as the catalyst in bettering the rtionship between a couple.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. Jin Xiangdong grinned at her answer. ¡°Then how is the catalyst I produced working for us now?¡± ¡°It is like a boulder is thrown into theke of my heart. There are ripples in theke now!¡± Lu Jia¡¯erughed. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s smile widened. He stroked her hair gently. Looking at Jin Xiangdong¡¯s gentle smile and feeling his touch, Lu Jia¡¯er remembered some words a writer once wrote: if I loved you and you happened to love me, when your hair was straggly, I would smile and stroke it for you. My hand would linger on your hair for a while. However, if when I loved you and you happened not to love me, when your hair was straggly, I would merely remind you that your hair was in tangles! At the moment, her once tidy hair was in a mess because of his stroking. Yet, her unsettled heart was thoroughly tamed by him. It was as if he was a deity that could create magic that could unlock happiness. He could take away her worries and concerns and create a happy and peaceful world for her. Under his protection, she was neither an outlier nor an AI, but ady that he cared about within his heart. Yes, she was lucky, to have met him, and to have fallen in love with him. Hopefully, the love shared between them could be surrounded by good fortune forever. Chapter 212 - Death and Conspiracy (16) Chapter 212: Death and Conspiracy (16) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er was at the Jin¡¯s residence again. Jin Shengping and Jin Xiann were here and they were just as hospitable towards her as before. On the surface, everything was the same. On the other hand, they were looking at her with different eyes, with judgment and curiosity. Everyone took seats in the living room and Jin Xiann poured Lu Jia¡¯er some juice. Lu Jia¡¯er, who was a bit nervous, took a sip and put the ss down. She then looked up at Jin Shengping and Jin Xiann who were checking her up and down and said, ¡°Mr. Jin, Professor Jin, my identity must havee as a shock to you.¡± ¡°To some extent!¡± Jin Shengping admitted it. ¡°I am sorry to have frightened you.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er apologized. Jin Shengping gazed at her. ¡°But I am curious. Can you read people¡¯s minds like Xiangdong mentioned?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Then tell me what I was thinking,¡± Jin Shengping asked. Looking at Jin Shengping, Lu Jia¡¯er said slowly, ¡°Mr. Jin, there is nothing on your mind.¡± A smile climbed to Jin Shengping¡¯s face. He appeared to be approachable and kind. Yet, in his eyes, there was something unfathomable. Having sensed this, Lu Jia¡¯er asked, ¡°Mr. Jin, you don¡¯t seem to believe me, do you?¡± Jin Shengping waved his hand. ¡°I do believe you. Yes, just now, there was nothing on my mind.¡± Then, Lu Jia¡¯er turned to Jin Xiann. ¡°Professor Jin, your mind is settled as still water as well. However, when I was conversing with Mr. Jin, you were wondering whether my brain was put into a machine or if a chip was imnted in me.¡± Jin Xiannughed. ¡°So I see that you can read people¡¯s minds.¡± ¡°As for your question, the answer is that a chip is imnted in my body.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er went on. ¡°I am looking forward to your physical exam tomorrow!¡± Jin Xiann was excited about this. ¡°I heard that you can perform hypnosis?¡± She continued. ¡°Yes, if you want to give it a go, I can demonstrate it for you.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er proposed. Jin Xiann shook her head. ¡°It is not necessary. I believe you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was surprised that Jin Xiann would reject it so readily. ¡°Professor Jin, you are unwilling to be hypnotized?¡± Jin Xiann nodded. ¡°A little bit.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Jin Xiann and nodded. ¡°That is natural. Usually, people are resistant to being hypnotized. But don¡¯t worry. You are the type of person that can only be hypnotized in very specific situations.¡± Jin Xiann was startled. ¡°Did you just... hypnotize me?¡± ¡°I tried to but failed. I am sorry!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er took the initiative to apologize to Jin Xiann. Jin Xiann was rmed which merelysted for a brief moment but that did not escape Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s attention. ¡°Now, do you find me terrifying?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er probed. Hearing this, Jin Xiann let her guard down. ¡°I would be lying if I said no.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er smiled since Jin Xiann was being sincere. ¡°I have to apologize to Mr. Jin. Last time when I was here, I hypnotized the nanny and erased a small part of her memory. If it is possible, I want to apologize to her in person!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er told Jin Shengping about the incidentst time. His eyes flickered. Then, he said calmly, ¡°It is dreadful to perform hypnosis without approval. However, to avoid new problems cropping up unexpectedly, we will be the only informed ones. Let¡¯s stop it there!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. Indeed, she wouldn¡¯t want to deliberately create new problems. That being said, she had some suspicions. The Jin family had been too calm with her identity. She found their calmness unbelievable and she could not help but have second thoughts. Chapter 213 - Death and Conspiracy (16) Chapter 213: Death and Conspiracy (16) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er asked Jin Shengping. ¡°Mr. Jin, do you need me to demonstrate any other functions for you?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to.¡± Jin Shengping waved his hand no. This came as another surprise for Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Aren¡¯t you curious?¡± She queried. ¡°Of course we are curious. However, when we met you, as far as we were concerned, you were normal. So, even if it turns out that you are an advanced AI, this is not something we would mind!¡± Jin Shengping replied in a gentle tone. This was not expected by Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Mr. Jin, no wonder you are a scientist. You keep such an open mind to all the subjects in the universe.¡± Jin Shengping smiled. ¡°I believe that you must be an advanced AI specialized in psychology considering your major. A breakthrough in this field can be tremendously beneficial for humankind.¡± ¡°I suppose so. However, so far, I still have no idea who created me.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er mentioned. ¡°You couldn¡¯t find out?¡± Jin Shengping asked. Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. Jin Xiangdong, who was sitting by her side, interposed, ¡°I have been investigating but no results have been turned up just yet. It is like they are in another dimension.¡± ¡°Another dimension?¡± Jin Shenping¡¯s eyes flickered. Jin Xiangdong had been driven to his wit¡¯s end when it came to this investigation. ¡°Like a ghost in another ne of existence!¡± ¡°Ghost?¡± Jin Shengping mumbled the word. ¡°I have no clue. Sometimes, when I thought I was onto something, the trail would go cold.¡± Jin Xiangdong heaved a sigh with this remark. Jin Shengping looked at his son. ¡°They must have concealed themselves well.¡± ¡°Mr. Jin, of the scientists you know, is there anyone that has participated in a project that works tobine AI and humans? Or, is there anyone particrly interested in this?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er questioned closely. ¡°Xiangdong has asked the same question. Many people I know have been involved in studying Artificial Intelligence further. However, they have concerns regarding experimentation thatbines AI with humans. After all, experiments like that are against the most fundamental ethical principles.¡± Jin Shenping stated. Lu Jia¡¯er responded to Jin Shengping¡¯sment, ¡°That is true. Recently, I have been thinking about how many advanced AI like me are out there in the world. Also, how many experiments or failed products were there to manufacture an advanced AI like me?¡± Jin Shengping¡¯s eyes glowed. Something meaningful shed by like a shooting star. That look disappeared so quickly that nobody else detected it. ¡°My father has provided a list for me. I have asked people to look into that. For now, we haven¡¯t found anyone suspicious.¡± Jin Xiangdong exined. Lu Jia¡¯er forced a smile. ¡°Was I created by a ghost?¡± Jin Shengping offeredforting words. ¡°My dear, there are no ghosts in this world. Ghosts do not exist. Don¡¯t worry! Let¡¯s have dinner first and then take a good rest.¡± Jin Xiann added, ¡°Professor Lu, don¡¯t overthink. Maybe, we can help determine your creator with tomorrow¡¯s exam!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes glowed at this point. She smiled at Jin Xiann whose words had warmed her heart. It went without saying that Lu Jia¡¯er was happy that Jin Xiangdong¡¯s family was so tolerant of her. They epted her instead of rejecting her. They even treated her as though she were a normal human being. When they were having dinner, they had an inspiring conversation about the future world with AI. While happy, Lu Jia¡¯er felt something was bothering her. At the moment, she was sitting on her bed, leaning against the pillow, absorbed in her thoughts. Jin Xiangdong came out from the bathroom after he finished his shower. Seeing that she was in a trance, he asked, ¡°What is on your mind?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er raised her head. She was about to say something when she had a change of heart. ¡°Nothing.¡± Chapter 214 - Death and Conspiracy (17)

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Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er uttered no words. ¡°Do you know who you remind me of right now?¡± Jin Xiangdong made fun of her. Looking into his eyes, she asked, ¡°Who?¡± ¡°Lin Daiyu from the novel Dream of the Red Chamber!¡± Jin Xiangdong revealed his answer. Lu Jia¡¯er understood what he was implying right away. ¡°Are you saying that I am sentimental?¡± Immediately afterward, Lu Jia¡¯er felt the bed cave in. Jin Xiangdong came to bed and pulled her into his embrace. Lu Jia¡¯er snuggled into his arms with her face resting on his chest. Then, she heard Jin Xiangdong¡¯s deep and pleasant voice. ¡°That analogy was not urate. I believe what you are feeling is fear and confusion.¡± Surely Jin Xiangdong was the one that could understand her. Like a drowsy kitten, Lu Jia¡¯er found herself a nice spot in his embrace before she began to reply. ¡°Fear and confusion are not the only emotions I have. I am also happy!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er being nestled in his arms tickled his heart. Still, he desired to find out what she was thinking. He circled back to his previous question. ¡°What was on your mind?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er deliberately kept him guessing. ¡°I won¡¯t tell you.¡± Jin Xiangdong rocked her gently. ¡°As your boyfriend, I should share your troubles and worries.¡± ¡°What gave you the idea that there are troubles and worries? I was thinking about something happy just now!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er argued. Jin Xiangdong poked her forehead with his finger. ¡°Just now, your eyebrows were so tightly knitted together. Tell me, you know you can tell me anything.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was eager to spill out her worries but was hesitant at the same time. Eventually, she chose to drop the matter. ¡°I will talk to you when I have straightened out my thoughts.¡± Jin Xiangdong lowered his head to look at her. Now that she had insisted so, he must wait till she was willing to open her mouth. Then, he nted a kiss on her forehead. Lu Jia¡¯er enjoyed moments of intimacy like this very much. She rubbed on his neck like a kitten and put her arms around his body. Jin Xiangdong held her tightly with his big hands. Gradually, they fell asleep in each other¡¯s embrace. The next day, Jin Xiangdong took Lu Jia¡¯er to Jin Xiann¡¯s biology research center. Jin Xiann drove her car so she arrived at the research center separately but at the same time as her brother. After they went through the gate, they looked at the buildings at the front and theyout of the nts, somehow, Lu Jia¡¯er found it familiar. She could not help but look outside through the window. The car was going right. She had to turn around to keep looking behind. Jin Xiandong misinterpreted her action as a sign of nervousness. ¡°Are you feeling nervous?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er, who had been gazing through the window, looked away from the outside. ¡°No!¡± ¡°Have you seen any familiar faces?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked again. Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head. ¡°How could I know someone here?¡± Jin Xiangdong saw Jin Xiann getting out of the car because she arrived a bit earlier than they did. ¡°Don¡¯t you know my sister?¡± He grinned. Lu Jia¡¯er chuckled and snorted at him. ¡°Yes, I do!¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s lips curled up. He parked his car with ease within the parking spot, unbuckled his seat belt and looked at Lu Jia¡¯er who exchanged eye contact with him. The two of them got out of the car at the same time. They followed Jin Xiann to her office. Jin Xiann put on ab coat, grabbed her pass and brought the couple into theb. Attentive as Lu Jia¡¯er was, she was carefully observing things along the way. She noticed three screening points on the way to theb. Facial recognition, fingerprint identification, and eye-authentication processes were all applied here. The varied screening processes were proof of the high level of security of this biology research center. At the same time, when a security level ssification was set up, it would mean that some strictly confidential secrets would be buried here. Chapter 215 - Death and Conspiracy (18)

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Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Three employees who worked at theb were already waiting here, one ck female and two white males. Jin Xiann introduced them. ¡°They are members of my team, Dr. Rice, Dr. ir, and Dr. John.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at them. ¡°All the people present here have signed an NDA to participate in your examination.¡± Jin Xiann said right away. Lu Jia¡¯er did not question Jin Xiann¡¯s professional attitude. When Lu Jia¡¯er had made this decision, she had thought through all the possible consequences. Under the instruction of Dr. Rice, Lu Jia¡¯erid down on the examination bed. Jin Xiann performed a full-body scan on Lu Jia¡¯er as well as brain wave tests and blood samples. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s body scan image was projected to the control console in real-time with AR [1.Augmented Reality] technology. Jin Xingdong, who was standing on the side, saw the set-up inside Lu Jia¡¯er, the advanced AI, so vividly for the first time. She was different from the AIs he designed. She was not made of steel and iron and there were no wires within her. Instead, she was all flesh and blood. While mentally prepared, Jin Xiangdong was stunned nheless. Technologically speaking, Jin Xiangdong was very curious about how the human body could bebined with AI. Yet for the concern of humanity, he felt a sense of dread. The threeb workers were analyzing data from many areas regarding Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s body structure based on the image. Half an hourter, Lu Jia¡¯er got off of the bed. When she came out, she saw the virtual image on the control console. At the moment, with an erged image, she could see the chip buried in the back of her head vividly. Lu Jia¡¯er stepped over and asked Jin Xiann, ¡°Can this chip be removed?¡± Jin Xiann, who was reading the data, raised her head. ¡°I don¡¯t think so! Judging by the scan, the chip is made of fibers and has been fused with the blood vessels and fibrous tissues in your headpletely. Besides, look at those points of connection on the chip. They suggest ears and eyes. In other words, this is your hearing and optical center.¡± Jin Xiann pointed to the image. Lu Jia¡¯er checked the erged virtual image again. A few secondster, she said, ¡°I now have a real sense of my body structure. I am all the more curious as to who created me.¡± Jin Xiann threw Lu Jia¡¯er a look. ¡°Of course you would be curious. But I heard from Xiangdong that you are nowpletely liberated from possible backdoor control.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied, ¡°Maybe I am free. Or, maybe, I am still being monitored by them.¡± ¡°You are not sure?¡± Jin Xiann queried. Lu Jia¡¯er said to her, ¡°Ace said that I am like Lin Daiyu now.¡± Jin Xiann had to offer someforting words. ¡°As the person affected, naturally, you would be baffled by this matter. Unfortunately, we cannot share your burden.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er squeezed out a smile. Since she came out, she had noticed the absence of Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Where is Ace?¡± ¡°He said he was going to the bathroom.¡± Jin Xiann answered. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Oh. I want to use the facilities as well.¡± ¡°I will show you the way.¡± Jin Xiann proposed. So, Lu Jia¡¯er followed Jin Xiann to the bathroom. However, right when Lu Jia¡¯er was about to step into thedies¡¯ room, the sirens went off. As the sirens rang, Jin Xiann was greatly shocked. She heard her cell phone ringing as well. Jin Xiann picked up her phone. ¡°What is the matter?¡± Jin Xiann¡¯s expression changed from shock to tension after she heard the answer. ¡°What did you say?¡± Then, she said to Lu Jia¡¯er, ¡°Professor Lu, please go back with me directly to theb afterwards.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Okay.¡± Chapter 216 - Death and Conspiracy (19)

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Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions After Jin Xiann left, Lu Jia¡¯er went into thedies¡¯ room. When she came out and was about to head back to theb, she felt someone grabbing her hand and that someone dragged her into a corner. She was starting to fight back when she suddenly realized that it was Jin Xiangdong. Lu Jia¡¯er was surprised. ¡°Ace?¡± The next second, Jin Xiangdong covered up her mouth with his hands so that she could not make any other sounds. ¡°Shush!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was confused by all these mysterious actions. But a few secondster, she noticed something was off. The expression in his eyes and his scent were different from Jin Xiangdong¡¯s. More importantly, after Lu Jia¡¯er learned how to change people¡¯s appearances, she could recognize those tricks of disguise. Lu Jia¡¯er shook off his hands. ¡°You are not Ace, are you?¡± Jin Xiangdong was about to cover up her mouth again when she said in a low voice. ¡°Ian!¡± Ian¡¯s hands were frozen in the air. He blinked. Putting his hands down, Ian whispered, ¡°It is me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er could only think of using the word elusive to describe Ian here. ¡°Where is Ace?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er wanted to immediately confirm if Jin Xiangdong was safe. ¡°I knocked him out in the bathroom,¡± Ian admitted his true identity. ¡°What?¡± This came as a shock to Lu Jia¡¯er. Ian went on, ¡°Jia¡¯er, you should not havee here.¡± Looking into Ian¡¯s eyes, Lu Jia¡¯er asked in a low voice, ¡°What is happening? What are you doing here?¡± ¡°This is a long story. I cannot make it clear to you at this moment. Besides, this ce is on full lock-down. It is not a ce for us to talk.¡± Ian was looking around as he uttered those words. Lu Jia¡¯er hesitated for a bit after she heard this. ¡°Will Ace be safe?¡± She kept her voice low. Ian lowered his head to her. ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er had to make sure. At this, a look unclear in meaning shed past Ian¡¯s eyes. ¡°Jia¡¯er, trust me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked into Ian¡¯s eyes. She believed him and let her guard down. Ian could sense that. ¡°You must work with meter!¡± He said. ¡°Work with you on what?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was puzzled. ¡°Just follow my lead!¡± Ian said. Lu Jia¡¯er seemed to have understood something. ¡°Do you have anything to do with the siren ringing?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Ian admitted. He looked to the left and saw four security guardsing at them. ¡°Follow my lead!¡± With that said, he picked up Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s hand. Lu Jia¡¯er did not fight back and just put her hand in his. But at the same time, the confusion was deepening in her heart. Ever since Ian disappeared, every time he showed himself, he would be so mysterious. That being said, she was convinced that he was the answer and key to the secret of who created her. The four security guards walked towards them and when they saw the two of them said, ¡°Please halt and show us your credentials!¡± Ian answered, ¡°We are Professor Jin Xiann¡¯s family!¡± The security guards did not buy his words. ¡°Show your credentials!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er slowly reached into her pocket to grab her credentials when she fixed her eyes on the security guard. She was attempting to hypnotize him. Right at that moment, she heard Jin Xiann¡¯s voice, ¡°Xiangdong, Professor Lu!¡± Jin Xiann came to them. Then, she showed the security guards the passes for Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er. The security guards left. Jin Xiann said, ¡°Something is happening at the researchb. The security alert is going up. You may need to leave before me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Okay!¡± ¡°I will show you outside!¡± Jin Xiann told them. Ian exchanged a look with Lu Jia¡¯er as they followed Jin Xiann¡¯s steps. When the three of them reached the screening point, Jin Xiann moved her face closer to the detector for recognition. That was when her phone in her pocket began to ring again. Chapter 217 - Death and Conspiracy (20)

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Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xiann stopped midway when she was about to go through the eye-authentication process. Quickly, she picked up her phone. What she heard stunned her. She turned around slowly and stared directly at Jin Xiangdong. Ian, who was disguised as Jin Xiangdong, knew that his cover was blown. He reacted quickly and dragged Lu Jia¡¯er and ran away. Jin Xiann went after them as she called for security on her phone. Lu Jia¡¯er ran with Ian. Memories of their time together swarmed back to her mind. Back then, when she could not see, she would hang out with him and he would take her hands and they would run together. Their two joyousughter strewn like pleasing bells on the road behind them... But this was not the moment to look back on the beautiful times they spent together in their youth. The footstepsing toward them made them panic. All Lu Jia¡¯er could feel was that her hand was in his, tightly, and she hastened her steps with him. At the corner, Ian took Lu Jia¡¯er to the right. ¡°This way!¡± However, they soon found themselves at a dead-end. It was a wall up ahead, and to their right, ab with no signs on it. The door was closed. Without any hesitation, Ian took Lu Jia¡¯er into theb. He pulled out a pass and swiped it on the ess control. Then, he looked into the eye scanner. It came as a surprise to Lu Jia¡¯er that the door was opened. Ian dragged her inside. ¡°I will go and distract them!¡± Ian said to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Ian!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stopped him. ¡°I was invited here by Professor Jin Xiann. I would be a better fit to distract them!¡± ¡°Well...¡± Ian suddenly remembered this fact. ¡°I will go!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er began to leave without further ado. ¡°Jia¡¯er!¡± Ian tried to stop her. Lu Jia¡¯er looked back at Ian. Ever since she recovered her memory, she had not spoken with Ian. Finally, they had the chance to meet and yet, the timing was not proper. This was not the moment for them to catch up. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled at Ian. ¡°Don¡¯t worry! I know what to do.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er hurried away. She looked at the surveince camera and there was no red light blinking. Ian must have backed some cameras so that it would be easier for her. So, Lu Jia¡¯er rushed to the corner and sat down on the ground. The security guards came over. Lu Jia¡¯er held her wrist, pretending that she had been injured. Two security guards pointed their guns at Lu Jia¡¯er while the other two security guards turned then went to the left. Jin Xiann ran over and asked the security guards to put away their guns. She squatted down and asked Lu Jia¡¯er, ¡°Professor Lu, are you okay?¡± ¡°I am fine. But what was going on just now?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er breathed heavily. ¡°Ace was knocked out in the bathroom. The one that took you away was an impostor! Or, we can say an invader!¡± Jin Xiann looked very serious. ¡°An invader? The research center has been invaded? How is Ace doing?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er blurted out a string of questions. ¡°Let¡¯s talk about this when we get back home tonight. I will ask him to escort you to the gate.¡± Jin Xiann said. Lu Jia¡¯er had no other choice but to nod. ¡°Okay!¡± Jin Xiann pulled Lu Jia¡¯er, who was still sitting on the ground, up. Thetter left with a security guard. Soon, she turned around secretly because she was trying to find out where Jin Xiann had been off to. Jin Xiann and the other security guard did not go to the left, but theb on the right. Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but feel nervous. Ian was still in thatb. Chapter 218 - Death and Conspiracy (21)

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Jin Xiann swiped her pass to open the door. She turned on the lights and headed in with the security guard. They looked around. There was nothing in theb apart from the instrument and equipment. They found no suspicious people in here. When Jin Xiann stepped to the corner, she stopped and threw a look on the wall. She wanted to get closer but decided not to on second thought. She turned around and said to the security guard, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± When Jin Xiann and the security guard left theb, she contacted the security team on her phone while going straight to the left. Lu Jia¡¯er, who deliberately slowed down, was relieved to see Jin Xiann and the security guard leaving. When they were far away, Lu Jia¡¯er and the security guard who she had hypnotized went back to theb at once. Lu Jia¡¯er swiped the security guard¡¯s pass but it did not work. However, immediately afterward, the door was opened despite that. Lu Jia¡¯er saw Ian standing in front of her. It was like Ian had just crawled out from a chimney because he was covered in dust. Lu Jia¡¯er knew where Ian was hiding instantly! This was an emergency. Lu Jia¡¯er urged Ian, ¡°Change into his clothes!¡± The moment Ian opened the door and saw Lu Jia¡¯er with the security guard, Ian had understood that she had hypnotized the security guard. So, Ian reached out his hand and knocked out the security guard. Soon, Ian dressed in the security guard¡¯s clothes. In this entire process, Lu Jia¡¯er had turned her back at Ian. Ian gazed at her slim figure and walked over. Lu Jia¡¯er heard his footsteps. She turned around. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± But Ian stopped her. ¡°Wait!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was puzzled. Ian took her to a corner of the wall, which was even more baffling for her. ¡°What is it?¡± Ian let go of her hand. He touched the door and knocked it. Lu Jia¡¯er stepped over at once. ¡°Is there a secret chamber here?¡± ¡°There should be. When I was hiding in the vent, I saw another vent a few meters away. However, looking from the outside, theb does not appear to be this spacious! Besides, when Jin Xiann was here, she took a pause!¡± Ian stated as he continued to search for proof. Lu Jia¡¯er knocked on the wall as well. ¡°If there is a secret chamber, there must be some gears. But we don¡¯t have much time. Let¡¯s go!¡± Ian rejected her suggestion. ¡°No, we cannot go. There must be some secrets buried here!¡± ¡°Ian!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er red at him. Ian exined to her, ¡°I forged an identity of a Ph.D. working here to sneak into this research center just to seek out an answer!¡± ¡°Looking for an answer? What answer?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was confused. ¡°Something I have been extremely curious about!¡± Ian did not give explicit replies. Lu Jia¡¯er turned around and looked at him. ¡°Does it have anything to do with me?¡± Ian gazed at her. ¡°Jia¡¯er, you are smart indeed.¡± If Ian believed that there would be answers here, then it implied that... it had something to do with Jin Xiann! If so, then the team behind all this would be... Lu Jia¡¯er found it appalling to dig this deep. However, some ideas had already been established in her mind. ¡°For the time being, we won¡¯t be able to find any mechanisms. I think we should go into the vent and look.¡± Ian felt his mind was slipping away a little bit there. He agreed with Lu Jia¡¯er immediately. The two of them crawled in from the vent. As he had expected, a secret chamber was hiding in the unsignedb. Lu Jia¡¯er crawled out from the vent. Ian gave her a hand so she could stand up. They were inplete darkness, so dark that they couldn¡¯t see their hands in front of them. Fortunately, not far away from them, some red lights were blinking on some equipment. Ian held Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s hand and walked toward the door along the wall. A few secondster, finally, Ian felt a switch. He pushed it gently. The pitch-dark secret chamber became well lighted. The first thing they saw was a row of control consoles forb equipment. Ian walked toward the control consoles and stared at the wall in front of him. All of a sudden, he froze on the spot as if he was possessed by something. Chapter 219 - Death and Conspiracy (22)

Chapter 219: Death and Conspiracy (22)

Lu Jia¡¯er hurried over to Ian¡¯s side and followed his line of sight, she froze on the spot just like Ian. It turned out that there was another secret chamber past this secret chamber. The back-most secret chamber was evenrger than theb outside. This furthermost chamber was not in a square shape. Rather, it was like a movie theatre in the shape of an egg. In the middle of the secret chamber was a stasis cabin with a man lying within. What astonished Ian and Lu Jia¡¯er was not the design of this secret chamber, rather, the man lying in the space stasis cabin. Lu Jia¡¯er wondered if she was hallucinating. She rubbed her eyes at once and when she gazed at the cabin again, she could see the man in there. This man was so familiar to Lu Jia¡¯er, his breaths, his warmth, and his everything were familiar to Lu Jia¡¯er. Last night, she was in bed with him. This morning, they kissed so affectionately after they woke up. She snuggled in his arms this morning and now, he was lying in the cabin. Lu Jia¡¯er felt her mind empty at once. She turned towards Ian who was wearing a disguise to appear the same as the man in the space stasis cabin. Judging by Ian¡¯s looks, she could tell that he was in so much shock that he was slow to react. Lu Jia¡¯er heard her voice trembling. ¡°Ian, why is Ace here? Didn¡¯t you say that you just knocked him out and that he was safe? Why is he lying in here? What is going on exactly?¡± Ian came back to his senses as Lu Jia¡¯er hurled out the string of questions at him. He did not give her timely answers. Instead, he turned his attention to the backside secret chamber again. ¡°Ian?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er yanked his clothes. Ian turned around and said to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°He is not Ace!¡± This came as another shock to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°What?¡± ¡°No, no, actually, he is the real Ace!¡± Ian changed his answer. Lu Jia¡¯er waspletely perplexed by Ian¡¯s words. ¡°Ian, what are you talking about?¡± Ian¡¯s eyes glowed with thrill as he fixed his looks on Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Finally, I know the answer to the question that has been on my mind!¡± ¡°Ian, tell me, what is going on here?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was dying to know the truth. ¡°He is the real Ace...¡± When Ian was about to reveal the answer to Lu Jia¡¯er, the door to the secret chamber was opened abruptly. Alerted, Ian pulled Lu Jia¡¯er to his back. Then, they heard sounds ofser anesthetic rifles in the secret chamber. Lu Jia¡¯er watched as Ian got shot right in front of her. Since she was standing behind him, she hurried to reach out her arms to support him. However, the next second, two security guards had run over and dragged him away from her support. Afterward, Jin Xiann came over. Lu Jia¡¯er saw the formering closer step by step. Jin Xiann¡¯s lean face was covered with a stern expression and her eyes glimmered with coldness. The first thing after Jin Xiann came into the secret chamber was to make sure if the programs of the sealed stasis cabin were stable. Nothing was unusual. Her tensed expression loosened up a bit. She turned over to Lu Jia¡¯er. This side of Jin Xiann was so strange, so very strong, like a kid who was shamed into anger because her favorite toy had been touched by someone else. Ian did not get to finish his answer but with as smart as Lu Jia¡¯er was, she had already arrived at some form of a conclusion. Lu Jia¡¯er looked into Jin Xiann¡¯s eyes and pointed to the space cabin. ¡°Professor Jin, why is Ace lying here?¡± Jin Xiann red at Lu Lia¡¯er. In the former¡¯s eyes no longer had the warmth that was demonstrated this morning. Before Lu Jia¡¯er could recognize what was happening, she cked out and lost consciousness. Chapter 220 - Death and Conspiracy (23)

Chapter 220: Death and Conspiracy (23)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er did not know how much time had passed before she woke up. She opened her eyes in a daze and realized that she was on a testbed. All she could see were the four white walls, someb equipment and a row of ring lights that hung down from the ceiling. Where was she? Was this Jin Xiann¡¯sb? Or, was this somewhere else? Before she passed out, Ian was taken away. Where was he now? Moreover... Where is Ace now? There were so many questions she needed to find answers for. Lu Jia¡¯er began to move about and struggle. However, she felt an aching pain around her abdomen as she moved. It was from when Jin Xiann struck her abdomen with a stun rod. The struggle didn¡¯t offer any help because Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s hands and feet were tied to the testbed, thus eliminating any possibility of her escaping. Because of her struggle, her wrist skin was turning red due to the chafing. She could feel that it was painful. Yet, the pain did not bother her at all. She continued to struggle and wiggle in an attempt to free herself. Nevertheless, nothing she did helped. Suddenly, she heard someone saying, ¡°Don¡¯t waste your breath.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er wanted to find the source of this voice out of instinct. But all she could see around her were the four white walls. However, at this moment, the wall that her feet were pointed towards showed some change. A ss wall appeared. On the other side of the wall stood two familiar people¡ªMr. Jin and his daughter. It was Jin Xiann that had said those words. Jin Shengping was just staring at her calmly. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at them. To be honest, she was filled with mixed feelings now. Jin Shengping turned around slowly. He walked to the door and opened the door to theb. He walked slowly to Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s side using his crutch. When the crutch touched the ground, it made a crisp and clear sound. Lu Jia¡¯er kept her gaze on him. This old man who walked towards her was still the same familiar person, Jin Shengping, a scientist admired by countless people. Jin Shengping came to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Are you doing okay?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not respond directly to his words of concern. She asked a question instead, ¡°Was it you that created me?¡± Jin Shengping did not seem to be surprised by the question at all. ¡°What if I deny it?¡± ¡°Actions speak louder than words!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Then what were the actions?¡± Jin Shengping asked. ¡°When you found out my identity, you were too calm.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er pointed it out. Jin Shengpingughed. ¡°That is not enough to support your argument!¡± ¡°Yes, that wouldn¡¯t be enough. However, there are too many causes for suspicion.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er went on. ¡°Do tell!¡± Jin Shengping looked at her with a smile. ¡°First of all, it is about your inner voice. You leveraged signal istion and showed me what you wanted me to hear and isted what you didn¡¯t want me to hear. When I first met you in China, I thought it was because a scientist like you probably had be immune to the unusual and your mind was settled as still water. However, during this visit to the States, I consistently had the feeling that something was off. The second point is a hypnosis. Yesterday, when I was chatting with you, I tried to hypnotize you and Professor Jin Xiann but it did not work. At that moment, I found another missing piece to the theory I had, the coordinate provided by Ian had led us to your house. In the beginning, I failed to notice the corrtion but now, I understand it. Also, Ace did not find any people suspicious in his investigation on the researchers studying thebination of AI and humans. But he had ignored someone important¡ªyou! I read the papers you published. You have always been interested in the development of AI and your son¡¯spany is a leader in the field of Artificial Intelligence!¡± After Lu Jia¡¯er finished her piece, Jin Shengping smiled. ¡°You are smart indeed!¡± ¡°No, I am not smart enough.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not agree with hisment on her. Jin Shengping cut her off. ¡°Don¡¯t depreciate yourself.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at him. ¡°So, can I assume that I am your greatest work?¡± ¡°For now, yes.¡± Jin Shengping gave an honest reply. Lu Jia¡¯er asked another question. ¡°Then what about Ace?¡± Chapter 221 - Death and Conspiracy (24)

Chapter 221: Death and Conspiracy (24)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Shengping moved around a bit using his crutch and threw Lu Jia¡¯er a look. Thetter added, ¡°Do you want to turn Ace into someone like me?¡± Again, Jin Shengping looked at her calmly. ¡°Why not?¡± He said slowly. ¡°What?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was astonished. ¡°He is your son!¡± ¡°Yes, precisely. I want to do it just because he is my son!¡± Jin Shengping heaved a sigh. Lu Jia¡¯er did not understand what he was implying. ¡°Mr. Jin, what are you trying to say?¡± Jin Shengping gave her a look that was overflowing with meaning. ¡°How can you have the energy to worry about others when you can hardly protect yourself?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er took a look at herself. Her hands and feet were tied to the testbed. At this moment, she should be worried about herself because she had no idea what she would be faced with next. On the other hand, Jin Xiangdong was Jin Shengping¡¯s son after all. Whatever happened, he would be safer than her. That being said, there was still this baffling issue. Why would Jin Shengping want to transform Jin Xiangdong? ¡°You are right. I can hardly protect myself. However, worrying won¡¯t get me anywhere. I was created by you. Naturally, you have thousands or tens of thousands of ways to destroy me! Tell me! What are you going to do with me? Destroy me or reboot me?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er pressed him for an answer. ¡°What if you get to choose? Which one would you select?¡± Jin Shengping answered with a question. ¡°Is it truly possible that I would actually have a choice?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er sneered. ¡°Why not?¡± Jin Shengping was still wearing that quiet smile. ¡°Whichever way I choose, it will be a road that leads to an end!¡± Those wordsing from her mouth sounded sad and dreary. ¡°You are a bit pessimistic.¡± Jin Shengpingmented. ¡°This is not pessimism, but crisis awareness.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er corrected him. Jin Shengpingughed. ¡°Sorry. I have picked the wrong word!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stared at his face. Sometimes, she had the sense that his calmness was appalling. Jin Shengping was satisfied that Lu Jia¡¯er was not anxious nor impatient and she could cope with the situation with ease. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I am not ready to destroy a work as perfect as you are.¡± ¡°For you, this is only a matter of your decision. It cannot be any easier for you.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. Jin Shengpingughed. ¡°I am not that cruel!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er found this answer even more ridiculous. ¡°If you are not that cruel, then why do you want to change Ace into an advanced AI like me?¡± She circled back to the matter. Jin Shengping smiled but offered no reply to her words. ¡°He is your son. Wouldn¡¯t doing that make him a guinea pig as well?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er continued. Jin Shengping cast a nce at Lu Jia¡¯er and responded in a mild tone. ¡°Is it a bad thing to be an advanced AI like you?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er found this idea inconceivable. Sheughed grimly. ¡°Is it a bad thing to be an advanced AI like me? Mr. Jin, you have given me a new life and superpowers, yes, but deep down, I still wish I could be a real, normal human being.¡± ¡°That means that your mind is not strong enough yet.¡± Jin Shengping said. ¡°Probably!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er snorted. ¡°But I wonder on what grounds you want to transform Ace into someone like me!¡± Jin Shengping stared at the detached Lu Jia¡¯er with his deep eyes. ¡°Paternal love!¡± He said two words. Lu Jia¡¯er found this absurd. He wanted to make his son an advanced AI like she was because of paternal love! That must be the most absurd and terrifying reason she had ever heard! ¡°If that is paternal love, then it is too twisted!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er criticized him. Jin Shengping put on a smile but that smile showed helplessness and bitterness when he heard her cutting words. ¡°Whether it is twisted or normal, all I want is to have my son alive!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er felt her mind cloud again as she tried to process his words. ¡°What do you mean?¡± Chapter 222 - Death and Conspiracy (25)

Chapter 222: Death and Conspiracy (25)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions At this moment, Lu Jia¡¯er wished she could hear Jin Shengping¡¯s internal voice, at least then she could possibly find answers to every question easily. However, she could hear nothing. In front of him, she was just like a normal person because she could hear no inner voice. That being said, Lu Jia¡¯er did pick something up from his expressions and his eyes. She could feel that he was struggling within and conflicted. All too soon, however, determination returned within his eyes. ¡°Are you saying that even with a heart transnt, there is little time left for Ace? So, the only way to prolong his life is to turn him into an advanced AI like me, right?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er tried to sound him out. Jin Shengping, who was standing on his crutch, turned around a bit. He stared at Lu Jia¡¯er who was tied to the testbed. In his expression, there were deep and unfathomable meanings that Lu Jia¡¯er could not discern. He did not respond to her question. It was quiet in theb. ¡°Is it a difficult question to answer?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was still pursuing. Jin Shengping gave a casual reply. ¡°In this world, there is an iron-dw. Knowing more than you should is not necessarily a blessing.¡± What Lu Jia¡¯er heard from those words was a reminder for her not to stick her nose where she should not. But it was nearly impossible for Lu Jia¡¯er to be able to give up like this. ¡°On the other hand, there is another saying, getting to the bottom of the matter, or even the saying be not ashamed to learn from one¡¯s subordinates!¡± She argued. Jin Shengping chuckled at this. ¡°You were not so chatty in the old days!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er found it hard to locate the words to describe the Jin Shengping in front of her. When he smiled, he appeared to be so kind and gentle that she would want to approach him. However, that sh of glints ofplication in his eyes was so baffling. Building on hisment, Lu Jia¡¯er added, ¡°Since you think I am chatty, I will chat some more. I don¡¯t know what your n for the next step is. But, I can share with you my feelings as an advanced AI. Before I knew that I was an advanced AI, the abnormal superpowers confused me. It made me feel alone and scared, even. After I learned that I was an advanced AI, the other feelings were not diminished at all. Instead, there was the addition of fear, deep fear. Maybe, as an advanced AI, I can enjoy the superpowers, to see the colorful world and to hear the pleasant sounds. I am reborn, so to speak. However, deep within, I¡¯ve always wished that I could just be a normal, average human being. You can think that my mind is not strong enough all you want. But do you know what your son¡¯s aspiration is? Ace has incredible healing power, which makes him different from others as well. Have you ever asked him if that is how he wants to be? Do you know what he desires in his heart?¡± Jin Shengping was taken aback by Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s remarks. The looks in his eyes became even more unfathomable as if some untoward secrets were hidden inside. Lu Jia¡¯er continued, ¡°Besides, maybe, you have performed many tests and have umted sessful experiences. But, everyone has a different constitution. Aren¡¯t you afraid that the experiment will fail?¡± Again, theb descended into silence. Right at that moment, Jin Xiann, who was outside theb, shouted, ¡°Father, that is enough. Come out!¡± Jin Shengping came back to his senses. He looked at Jin Xiann who exchanged eye contact with him. Jin Shengping forced his eyes away from her to Lu Jia¡¯er. Afterward, he was ready to leave theb on his crutch. Lu Jia¡¯er hurried to say, ¡°Can you tell me if Ian is okay?¡± Hearing Ian¡¯s name, Jin Shengping stopped and turned to Lu Jia¡¯er slowly. He did not answer instantly. After a few seconds, he said, ¡°How deep the bond between you and Ian is, like brother and sister. His first words after he woke up were to ask if you were fine.¡± Chapter 223 - Death and Conspiracy (26)

Chapter 223: Death and Conspiracy (26)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions ¡°How is Ian now?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er repeated her question. Jin Shengping threw a sharp look at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Ian is very attached to you. He was on his knees when he begged me to save you back in the days. Now, for your sake, he sabotaged my n and betrayed mepletely at great cost!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was shocked emotionally by his words. Ever since she had recovered her memory, she had been aware that she owed Ian both for their time growing up together, and their past rtionship as a couple. Just now, her major worry was about Jin Shengping¡¯s mental state. At the present moment, she began to fear for Ian¡¯s safety. Lu Jia¡¯er stared into Jin Shengping¡¯s eyes and asked again, ¡°What are you going to do with Ian?¡± ¡°Do you think I would tell you?¡± Jin Shengpingughed. Lu Jia¡¯er could not deny that he was right. ¡°Of course not.¡± ¡°You are clever!¡± Jin Shengping smiled. ¡°But, it was because of his sabotage that your consciousness began to awaken by ident. For my research, that was a good thing.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er would feel a shudder of fear as she looked at Jin Shengping¡¯s smile now. ¡°Are you saying that I am not free from your maniption yet?¡± She had to check. Jin Shengping smiled but did not answer her question. He walked towards the door on his crutch step by step. ¡°Mr. Jin!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er shouted. Jin Shengping did not stop. But he did spit out a single, barbed sentence, ¡°Why don¡¯t you try and find out?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er watched as Jin Shengping walked away. She heard the clear sound of his crutch as it bumped into the ground and then with a cracking sound, the door was closed. A few secondster, Jin Shengping was behind that see-through ss wall, with Jin Xiann. Looking from Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s point of view, it was as if Jin Shengping and Jin Xiann were two rulers towering over the masses, staring down at her from a distant ce. That feeling was dreadful and scary. Slowly, the see-through ss turned back into a white wall,pletely pure white. It was quiet in here, so quiet that not a trace of sound could be heard. Lu Jia¡¯er did not have a history of ustrophobia. Yet as she was lying there, fear began to appear in her eyes. It was not a serious matter to have no freedom of movement for her hands and feet. However, it was appalling that she had no freedom within her mind much less her fate. More importantly, what were they going to do with her? What were they going to do to Ian? Lu Jia¡¯er was aghast. She began to struggle once again, which was just as useless as before. She felt remorseful. Looking at the ring light, she yelled out, ¡°Ah... ah... ah...¡± Her scream echoed in theb, again and again. She thought this would cause some rm but nothing happened. Half an hour passed. Lu Jia¡¯er knew that her scream was futile now. Outside, Jin Shengping and Jin Xiann could see everything in the room from the surveince camera. Soon, Lu Jia¡¯erposed herself. Continuing to struggle would only waste her energy and panicking would only mess up her mind. She must calm down to figure out a solution. Lu Jia¡¯er took a deep breath and told herself to calm down and to pull herself together. Then, she reviewed everything that had happened since she entered thisb and every word that was spoken during her conversation with Jin Shengping. She was impressed by a specific sentence spoken by Ian and Jin Shengping respectively. ¡°No, no, he is the real Ace!¡± ¡°Whether it is twisted or normal, all I want is to have my son alive!¡± That was right. This was the confusing point! Why would Ian say something like that? What did Jin Shengping mean by saying that? Could it be... Chapter 224 - Death and Conspiracy (27)

Chapter 224: Death and Conspiracy (27)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Right at that moment, the wall facing her began to change, revealing the see-through ss wall. Lu Jia¡¯er turned her attention to the see-through ss wall at once. She saw a man in his early thirties with a whiteb coat and a pair of sses on. His expression was strange. Instead of being calm, which Lu Jia¡¯er thought he should be, he appeared to be stunned. Lu Jia¡¯er thought her scream had caught the attention of one of the staff members. In the meantime, she heard the man saying, ¡°Jia¡¯er, it¡¯s me!¡± That voice was too familiar to her. A charming voice that contained a little bit of distance. It was the unique voice of Jin Xiangdong! A glint appeared and sparkled within Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes. Standing out there now was neither the staff nor Jin Shengping or Jin Xiann. It was Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Ace!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er tried to sit up as she called his name. Outside, Jin Xiangdong noticed Lu Jia¡¯er was tied to the testbed. He was filled with both surprise and tension. ¡°Ace, I am d you are okay, I am so d!¡± He heard her saying. Seeing Jin Xiangdong acting relieved eased the weight on Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s mind. She was happy, pleasantly surprised and at the same time... sad. As for the sad part, it waspletely because of the idea that had just formed in her mind. Though she was notpletely sure of it, she believed that her theory would pretty much reflect the truth. Jin Xiangdong felt guilty that he did not protect her when he saw Lu Jia¡¯er had worried about him so much. So many incidents had happened since he brought her to theb. He was knocked out in the bathroom. After he woke up, he learned about the disappearance of Lu Jia¡¯er and then that the mysterious Colin had pretended to be him. ¡°Jia¡¯er, hang on a second!¡± Jin Xiangdong shouted to Lu Jia¡¯er who was still tied to the testbed. Then, Jin Xiangdong checked the control console and quickly found the switch for the testbed. After some the bed nged for a while, Lu Jia¡¯er, who had been tied around her wrists, ankles, and waist, was finally freed. She got up quickly and ran to the door. The door was open. She stepped through it and threw herself into Jin Xiangdong¡¯s arms at once. That familiar smell of him reached her nose. His body warmed hers. He was the Ace that belonged to her. Jin Xiangdong hugged her closely and apologized with guilt. ¡°Jia¡¯er, I am sorry that I couldn¡¯t protect you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked up at him. ¡°Ace, do you know how I felt the moment you showed up? I thought you were superman!¡± Men could not resist the honeyed words of admiration dered by a woman. Yet this was not a moment for affection. Jin Xiangdong urged her, ¡°This is not a ce for us to stay. Let¡¯s go!¡± With that said, Jin Xiangdong helped Lu Jia¡¯er into a whiteb coat. Lu Jia¡¯er asked after she put it on. ¡°How did you get in here?¡± ¡°Colin helped me.¡± Jin Xiangdong replied. Lu Jia¡¯er was surprised to hear this name. ¡°Colin?¡± ¡°I will exin to you when we get out!¡± Jin Xiangdong hurried her. Lu Jia¡¯er nodded and Jin Xiangdong took her away from theb. When Lu Jia¡¯er stepped out, she noticed that she had never been to this ce before. The first thing Lu Jia¡¯er did was to look for surveince cameras. Noticing this action, Jin Xiangdong looked at his watch and said in a low voice, ¡°The surveince system was hacked. We only have three minutes!¡± Three minutes! Three minutes were far from enough! However, Lu Jia¡¯er did not want to escape by herself. She wanted to find Ian and bring him away with them. ¡°Where are we?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. Jin Xiangdong replied, ¡°The underground basement of the biology research center!¡± Chapter 225 - Death and Conspiracy (28)

Chapter 225: Death and Conspiracy (28)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions ¡°How did Colin know I was here? Does he know where Ian is?¡± As they dashed on, Lu Jia¡¯er asked, lowering her voice. Jin Xiangdong, who was walking in front of her, acted rxed but the expressions in his eyes indicated that he was highly alerted, just like a special agent in a movie. ¡°I followed my sister to figure out where you were. As for Ian, I don¡¯t know where he is being kept.¡± Him mentioning his sister caused Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s heart to ache. She spected that Jin Xiangdong was currently unaware of the truth behind his origins. ¡°Ace, we must find Ian!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er insisted. ¡°We don¡¯t have enough time!¡± Jin Xiangdong answered calmly. But Lu Jia¡¯er was unwilling to leave Ian behind. ¡°I know that we are short on time. But we must find Ian and save him!¡± She stressed. However, Jin Xiangdong disagreed. ¡°Let¡¯s go out first and give the matter further thought!¡± As he said those words, he saw two staff in white coats walking toward them. Jin Xiangdong lowered his head. When they brushed past Lu Jia¡¯er, one of them said all of a sudden, ¡°Sean!¡± Jin Xiangdong stopped. Lu Jia¡¯er felt her heart in her throat. Just now, when Jin Xiangdong helped her get changed in theb, she noticed the nametag on his coat¡ªSean Lee. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Jin Xiangdong through the corners of her eyes. Theymunicated via eye contact. Then, she said to him quickly in a low voice, ¡°Prof. Bob Brown on the left and Prof. Princip on the right!¡± When they were going past, Lu Jia¡¯er, while keeping her head lowered, remembered the names on their nametags from when they had passed by. Jin Xiangdong turned around quickly. ¡°Prof. Brown, Prof. Princip!¡± ¡°Sean, do you have a moment?¡± A white man in his fifties asked Jin Xiangdong. Jin Xiangdong paused for a second but answered immediately afterward. ¡°Prof. Brown, what is the matter?¡± ¡°I want to discuss with you about the paper you published the day before yesterday!¡± Prof. Brown said. Jin Xiangdong raised his hand and looked at the time. ¡°Prof. Brown, I have an experiment I need to analyze in a moment. Can we talk in the afternoon?¡± Prof. Brown gave Jin Xiangdong a look before he nodded. ¡°Sure.¡± Prof. Brown gave Jin Xiangdong another careful nce. Jin Xiangdong smiled at the former before those two turned around and left. Finally, the situation was handled. Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er turned around as well. The two walked ahead at the same pace. ¡°Do you think he suspects anything?¡± Jin Xiangdong asked in a low voice. ¡°He just thought your voice was strange today. But he is a racist, and always thinks that all Asians are like clowns. He just hides it very well and people cannot tell.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er told Jin Xiangdong the information she gathered when she heard Prof. Brown¡¯s inner voice. Jin Xiangdong did not care if Prof. Brown was a racist or not. He just wanted to get Lu Jia¡¯er out of here as soon as possible. Before they could go much further, they heard an ear-piercing siren. Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er looked at each other. They were filled with nervousness andplicated feelings. ¡°Hurry!¡± Jin Xiangdong said as he hastened his steps. They reached a corner. Jin Xiangdong halted and stopped Lu Jia¡¯er. Not far to the right, there was a screening stand. Some armed security guards were stationed there. Their hurried and strong footsteps generated a sound that would make people feel flustered. ¡°Ace, this way!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er reacted fast. She led Jin Xiangdong to another direction. The siren sounded in the long corridor. The security guards were getting closer. Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong were bing increasingly nervous. Chapter 226 - Death and Conspiracy (29) Chapter 226: Death and Conspiracy (29) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions The two of them ran for a bit and hid in a corner. Along the way, Lu Jia¡¯er had been keeping an eye out for surveince cameras. She saw the red lights begin to blink again. The interference must have stopped. So, Lu Jia¡¯er had to rely on her abilities and look into the cameras to wipe away the video. Yet, she knew very well that every time she wiped away the videos, she would have exposed her location. Lu Jia¡¯er made a decisionquickly. ¡°Ace, you go left and I will go right!¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at her. ¡°We stay together!¡± But Lu Jia¡¯er was sober-minded. ¡°We cannot stay together now. Let me distract them!¡± ¡°Jia¡¯er!¡± Jin Xiangdong would not let her go. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I can handle them!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was confident. Jin Xiangdong shook his head. ¡°Jia¡¯er, I won¡¯t allow you to leave me, not even for half a step again!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er burst intoughter upon hearing his deration. ¡°When we get out, I promise you that I won¡¯t leave you, not even half a step! But for now, we¡¯d better split up!¡± Jin Xiangdong saw how determined Lu Jia¡¯er was. He knew that this was the wisest solution, but at the same time, this was a solution he was most worried about. He wouldn¡¯t agree because he would hate to see anything happen to her. ¡°We stay together!¡± Jin Xiangdong did not yield to her. ¡°Ace!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stared at him. ¡°We do it my way!¡± Jin Xiangdong grabbed her hand tightly. Lu Jia¡¯er could tell how persistent he was from his eyes, as well as worried. She could not refuse any more. ¡°Okay, we do it your way!¡± She epted his proposal. Then, the two of them forged ahead together. Lu Jia¡¯er turned off several cameras. Soon, the armed security guards came to them, which was of no surprise. Lu Jia¡¯er checked their firearms. They were stun guns. For this research center, Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong must be of value, so no real bullets were going to be used on them. In the rectangr corridor, two unarmed people were faced with over 10 people with weapons. It was as if Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangping were going to allow themselves to be captured without putting up a fight. But the two looked at each other and their minds were in sync. Lu Jia¡¯er was the first to move. She snatched the stun gun from a security guard in the speed of lightning and awarded him with a nice roundhouse kick. Well, in this case, Lu Jia¡¯er was d that she was an advanced AI on ount of the many advantagespared to a normal human being. After her system was upgraded, her abilities developed holistically. Her excellence was not long confined only to psychology, but expanded into a strong ability to learn other subjects and pick up other skills. Therefore, when they were in China, Jin Xiangdong asked her to watch videos on many types ofbat fights, firearms and weapons. Now, this knowledge could be put into use and she could test it. Nothing was impossible for the courageous. That is what people say. Lu Jia¡¯er made swift moves and Jin Xiangdong cooperated with her very well. They dodged attacksing at them whileunching counterstrikes. Now and then, she would throw in a nice, roundhouse kick. At this moment, Lu Jia¡¯er was like a martial arts expert with vigor and strength. She defeated the group of security guards with speed, uracy, and resolution. It was her first real-life battle. Her moves were like floating clouds and flowing water, natural and smooth. She was just like a martial art master in movies. In the long corridor, there were sounds of guns firing and people screaming and bumping into each other. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s clean, white coat was stained with blood. But it was not hers. She was perfectly safe. When Jin Xiangdong checked his hand holding a gun, he noticed a bruise on the back of his hand. Jin Xiangdong could think of only one word to describe Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s performance in this fight, and that word was perfect! Chapter 227 - Death and Conspiracy (30) Chapter 227: Death and Conspiracy (30) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions There was tension in the air. The two of them felt as thoughthey had just powered through a critical moment of life and death. They looked at each other and a smile blossomed on their faces. They didn¡¯t know that they could work so well together even in fights. But taking care of this group of security guards did not mean it was the end of their adversity. They would have more waves of enemies to contend with as more security guards swarmed toward them. Lu Jia¡¯er threw the gun in her hand off to the side and picked up another one, ready to fight another battle. Just as they had expected, another group of security guards rushed over. Working perfectly together like Neo and Trinity from The Matrix, Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er took care of this batch of security guards quickly. Most of the credit had to go to Lu Jia¡¯er but Jin Xiangdong was not useless by any means. At such a nerve-wracking moment, Lu Jia¡¯er did not have the chance to appreciate Jin Xiangdong¡¯s battle scenes. That being said, with the great chemistry between them, Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiangdong were like superheroes in an action movie. After they were done with this batch, they realized they were in an even worse situation. Soon, they were surrounded by even more security guards. Instead of engaging in the fight immediately, Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er were staring at the security guards, highly alert. At exactly that moment, they heard a voice, ¡°Stand down!¡± The security guards on the right moved away to clear a path. Then, Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er saw Jin Xiann walking toward them. Jin Xiann stood in front of the security guards who were wearing ck uniforms in her white coat. If this were a movie, she would be the mastermind behind all this. ¡°Ace, Professor Lu, cut it out!¡± Jin Xiann warned them. Lu Jia¡¯er had no kind feelings for Jin Xiann here. However, Lu Jia¡¯er did not know what suitable word could be used to describe Jin Xiann. A brilliant scientist? Or... a horrifying demon? Jin Xiangdong stared at Jin Xiann. When Colin came to Jin Xiangdong, the former told thetter some matters. Jin Xiangdong hade to the understanding that Lu Jia¡¯er was created by his father and his sister. Jin Xiangdong found this information astonishing. He didn¡¯t even have time to digest this news yet. For the life of him, he could notprehend that the team behind Lu Jia¡¯er was his dearest family. He had been chasing behind a team that was much stronger than his but it had been a wild goose chase. He thought the team was like a ghost. Little did he know that the team was his own family. Yet there was still some confounding points that he had not had the time tob through yet. Jin Xiangdong broke the silence by saying, ¡°Sister, I beg you. Please let Jia¡¯er go!¡± Jin Xiann looked at him and then Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°I didn¡¯t say I would not let her go.¡± ¡°I know that Jia¡¯er was created by you! For this matter, I only have one remark. Jia¡¯er is not a machine. She is a living person!¡± Jin Xiangdong said. Jin Xiann gazed at him. She could tell that Lu Jia¡¯er had not told him the secret yet. ¡°We never treated her like a machine.¡± Jin Xiann said. ¡°Then let her go!¡± Jin Xiangdong repeated. ¡°Sure. But first, put down your guns!¡± Jin Xiann tried to persuade them. Lu Jia¡¯er stared at Jin Xiann. ¡°You will not spare me.¡± She sounded detached. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s words quickly caught the attention of Jin Xiangdong and Jin Xiann. Jin Xiann put a smile on her face with a calcting expression. ¡°I will let you go for the sake of my little brother.¡± But Lu Jia¡¯er was not convinced. How would the father and daughter let her go when she knew their secret? They would delete everything she knew if not destroying her. ¡°On what condition?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er red at Jin Xiann. ¡°We don¡¯t talk about conditions since we are a family.¡± Jin Xiann replied. Lu Jia¡¯er found those words full of irony. She could not help but sneer. ¡°Are we a family?¡± Chapter 228 - Death and Conspiracy (31) Chapter 228: Death and Conspiracy (31) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xiann smiled a faint smile. ¡°Xiangdong is my little brother and you are my brother¡¯s girlfriend. Judging by his affection for you, I think we will be a family sooner orter even if we are not a family now.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er could feel that Jin Xiann¡¯s words were full of lies. Both she and Jin Xiangdong were created by Jin Xiann. How could they ever truly be considered Jin Xiann¡¯s family? ¡°Professor Jin, you would be awarded as Best Actress at Oscars if you were an actress!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er retorted sarcastically. Jin Xiann¡¯s smile remained on her face. ¡°Professor Lu, you seem to be very hostile to me right now! Xiangdong, help me out here.¡± Jin Xiangdong understood Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s personality and he knew she would not say those words without a reason, not to mention to treat someone so impolitely, especially when this someone was his sister. He thought the reason that she was bing hostile was because she found out she was created by his father and sister. A fact like that would not only terrify the involved party, i.e., Lu Jia¡¯er, but also terrified him. Truth was, Jin Xiangdong could only understand a part of her thoughts. What he did not know was that Lu Jia¡¯er was bing unfriendly because of him, not herself. Jin Xiann asked him to try to talk some sense into Lu Jia¡¯er, which posed a dilemma for him. Soon, he made up his mind. ¡°Sister, tell the security guards to withdraw!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er felt her heart warm as she heard his words. She looked at him. Jin Xiangdong still had no idea what the reality of the situation was but at this critical moment, his instinct was to trust her. His tall and straight figure was like a towering tree, shielding her from the wind and rain. Jin Xiann threw a look at Jin Xiangdong. The former seemed to haveplicated feelings. ¡°Withdraw!¡± Nevertheless, she gave the order after a second. That decision confused Lu Jia¡¯er. Was this Jin Xiangdong really that important to Jin Xiann? It was a surprise that she would listen to his demand. The security guards looked at Jin Xiann but did not move. She red at them and said in a harsh tone, ¡°I said, withdraw!¡± ¡°We can withdraw but they must hand over their firearms!¡± A man that looked like the team leader of the security guards said. Jin Xiann said to Lu Jia¡¯er, ¡°Professor Lu, what do you think?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked around and then exchanged eye contact with Jin Xiangdong. Afterward, she gave the stun gun to the security guard in front of her. Jin Xiann put on a smile of satisfaction. Jin Xiangdong did not hold on to his gun now that Lu Jia¡¯er had given up hers. The security guards surrounding them began to leave. Even so, Lu Jia¡¯er was still on alert. She kept her eyes firmly on Jin Xiann because she could not figure out Jin Xiann at all. Jin Xiann could not help but burst intoughter. ¡°Professor Lu, don¡¯t be so nervous!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er sneered. ¡°What do you want to do now?¡± ¡°Follow me to the conference room.¡± Jin Xiann said. ¡°The conference room?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stared at Jin Xiann, rmed. ¡°Go and meet the creation team.¡± Jin Xiann exined. ¡°What if I refuse?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s resistance was not easily eased. If anything, it had grown more intense. ¡°We will tell you anything you want to know.¡± Jin Xiann said. ¡°Do you think I will trust you?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er snorted. ¡°At least you can try to trust us.¡± Jin Xiann replied. Jin Xiangdong, who was standing off to the side, noticed that the two of them still sounded hostile, which was even more true for Lu Jia¡¯er. He grabbed Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s hand. ¡°I will be there with you.¡± But Lu Jia¡¯er shook her head at him. ¡°Ace, don¡¯t trust anyone! Especially the ones that im to be your family!¡± Chapter 229 - Death and Conspiracy (32) Chapter 229: Death and Conspiracy (32) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xiangdong took Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s words as saying for him to mistrust his family. ¡°Jia¡¯er, trust me, I won¡¯t let anyone hurt you, not even my family!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was seized byplicated feelings when she saw how sincere Jin Xiangdong was. Though it was difficult to ept that she was an advanced AI, Jin Xiangdong¡¯s situation pained her heart much more. Since the very beginning, he had no idea that he was... a substitute. Jin Xiann turned to her brother and seconded him, ¡°Professor Lu, we won¡¯t hurt you!¡± Upon hearing this, Lu Jia¡¯er turned her gaze toward Jin Xiann. Thetter¡¯s shrewd-looking eyes were fixed on Lu Jia¡¯er. While Lu Jia¡¯er could not hear the inner voice of Jin Xiann, she could tell that there was some truth to Jin Xiann¡¯s words judging by her expressions. Jin Xiann would not harm Lu Jia¡¯er. After all, to sessfully create an advanced AI like Lu Jia¡¯er would cost arge amount of research funds, knowledge, technological skills, and energy. If Lu Jia¡¯er was the most advanced AI currently, she would be the pride of the development team naturally. Before today, Lu Jia¡¯er would never have admitted that she could be aggressive. However, as she was upgraded and as the environment was changing and more truths were revealed to her, she was transforming as well. Just now, she and Jin Xiangdong defeated two groups of security guards. Her potential was being tested. In front of Lu Jia¡¯er in her current condition, Jin Xiann dared to deal with her by herself. Lu Jia¡¯er didn¡¯t know if Jin Xiann was overly confident. Well, yes, humans were smart but usually, they were full of themselves as well. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s hostile looks softened. ¡°Where is the conference room?¡± ¡°This way, please.¡± Jin Xiann even used the word ¡°please¡±. But Lu Jia¡¯er remained unmoved. Jin Xiann had to change her words. ¡°Follow me.¡± As soon as Jin Xiann turned around, Lu Jia¡¯er took out a gun with her right hand from behind her waist. She rushed over and abducted Jin Xiann the next second. Lu Jia¡¯er out her left arm around Jin Xiann¡¯s neck and pointed the gun at her head. Lu Jia¡¯er said into Jin Xiann¡¯s ears, ¡°Do you think I bought it when you said you wouldn¡¯t harm me? Don¡¯t be cocky. You may not hurt me but that doesn¡¯t mean I won¡¯t hurt you!¡± Jin Xiangdong was shocked. He would neer have believed that Lu Jia¡¯er would take such actions like abducting his sister. ¡°Jia¡¯er!¡± But Lu Jia¡¯er interrupted him. ¡°Ace, do as I say!¡± Jin Xiann, who was being held captive, was not in a panic. She was rather calm. ¡°Professor Lu, what do you want to do?¡± ¡°Take you as a hostage.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er gave a brief answer. Jin Xiangdong, who was in a panic, tried to talk to her. ¡°Jia¡¯er, calm down!¡± ¡°Ace, I am calm.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said to Jin Xiangdong and then pressed Jin Xiann, ¡°Tell me, where is Ian being kept?¡± ¡°I have nothing to tell you about Ian.¡± Jin Xiann was not cooperating. Lu Jia¡¯er pressed the gun on Jin Xiann¡¯s head. ¡°Nothing to tell me? Aren¡¯t you afraid that I will murder you?¡± ¡°Professor Lu, I suggest you put the gun down!¡± Jin Xiann reasoned with Lu Jia¡¯er even-tempered. ¡°What if I don¡¯t?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er snorted. Jin Xiann replied, ¡°You cannot leave even with me as your hostage.¡± Having said so, Jin Xiann tried to reach her wristwatch. Lu Jia¡¯er noticed it. She grabbed Jin Xiann¡¯s hand and twisted it backward. Jin Xiann cried out in pain and her expression twisted as she tried to pull away. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s actions took Jin Xiangdong by surprise again. ¡°Jia¡¯er! She is my sister!¡± ¡°Ace, she is not your sister!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er wanted to tell him the truth. At the same time, she didn¡¯t forget to tighten her grip on Jin Xiann¡¯s hand. Jin Xiangdong tried to appeal to Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s mercy, ¡°Jia¡¯er, I know that it is hard for you to ept that my family developed you. But, hear me out...¡± Before he could finish, Lu Jia¡¯er cut him off again. ¡°She is really not your sister!¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at her, confused. Lu Jia¡¯er went on in a haste, ¡°Both you and I are just test subjects created by her and Jin Shengping!¡± Chapter 230 - Death and Conspiracy (33)

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Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er had hardly finished her sentence and before Jin Xiangdong could react, Jin Xiann had begun to fight back. She turned around to free herself from the position of being taken and punched Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s chest with her elbow. Lu Jia¡¯er felt her chest aching. She was about to strike back when Jin Xiann snatched her gun away andnded a blow on her forehead. Jin Xiann must have faked the scene to make it seem like she had been abducted easily. Based on the way she fought back, no ordinary person could match her skill. This martial scene between the two women troubled Jin Xiann. Between his sister and his girlfriend, he had to worry about each of them from one moment to the next. ¡°Sister!¡± Jin Xiangdong shouted at Jin Xiann immediately. Jin Xiann did not respond to Jin Xiangdong. She was busy talking to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°This is textbook behavior of doing things the hard way!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er red at her and directly retorted, ¡°Shoot me if you have the guts!¡± Jin Xiann sneered. She pushed the gun closer to Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s head. ¡°I suggest that you don¡¯t be haughty because of his love and indulgence! Behave and follow me to the conference room!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er red at her, filled with rage. She clenched her hand into a fist and suddenly struck Jin Xiann¡¯s abdomen with a solid punch. Lu Jia¡¯er then raised her right arm and hit Jin Xiann¡¯s hand on the gun. Due to the pain, Jin Xiann winced; but her reaction was fast. She rose to the asion quickly. Jin Xiangdong tried to break up the fight but failed. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s outstandingbat ability made it seem like she was cheating. As for Jin Xiann, those who didn¡¯t know her would be none the wiser that even as an expert in biology, she had been practicing Wing Chun1 for over 25 years. She was qualified to be a kung fu master with her present skill level. It was just that she did not disy her skills usually. So, most of the time, people would only think of her as a capable and experienced female researcher. At the moment, every action she took was fast, urate and strong. In the beginning, Lu Jia¡¯er was overwhelmed. She took a few steps back. But she did not flinch and began to attack again. The two of themnded strikes one after another. The corridor had long be their arena as they battled against one another. If they were in a different situation, this would be considered an excellent demonstration of andpetition in military skills. ¡°Jia¡¯er! Sister! Stop it!¡± Jing Xiangdong shouted, frowning. His shout was of no use. The fight continued. Soon, things turned around for Lu Jia¡¯er. She quickly demonstrated the advantage of being an advanced AI. She was able to apply what she picked up on the spot, responding quickly and effectively ording to the current situation. She gained the upper hand and forced Jin Xiann to back up. Lu Jia¡¯er punched out and Jin Xiann tried to fend her off with a hand. However, the punch was a skillful feint. Lu Jia¡¯er kicked out her right leg. Jin Xiann staggered back. Up until this point during their fight, even though she had the gun, Jin Xiann wasn¡¯t concerned about losing so she did not use it. Now that the tides of the battle were changing, she too, changed her idea and aimed the gun at Lu Jia¡¯er. Seeing this, Jin Xiann was taken aback. In a rush of fear, he dashed over. Bang. The bullet shot out from the barrel. Jin Xiangdong rushed over and stood in front of Lu Jia¡¯er to defend her. Someone once said that no matter how good one¡¯s kung fu was, a person was built of flesh and blood. In front of a bullet, people would still be vulnerable. Jin Xiann was shocked to see that she was shooting at Jin Xiangdong, not Lu Jia¡¯er who was stunned as well. Standing behind him, she could see clearly how Jin Xiangdong was trembling due to the strong impact of the bullet entering his body. Jin Xiangdong, who was wearing a white coat, found his coat tainted around the chest with blood. He looked down slowly and then raised his eyes to Jin Xiann slowly. Then, he felt his knees bing weak as he sunk to the floor. ¡°Ace!¡± ¡°Xiangdong!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er and Jin Xiann quickly came back to their senses and hurried over. Chapter 231 - Death and Conspiracy (34)

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Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er was the first one to reach Jin Xiangdong. She held him up and saw his chest soaked in blood. She was seized with panic like a duck in a thunderstorm and her voice was trembling as she said his name, ¡°Ace?¡± ¡°Xiangdong!¡± Jin Xiangdong came over as well. She did not know what to do, her eyes filled with fear and guilt. Though Jin Xiangdong possessed strong healing power, the bullet wound was different from an external injury. When the bullet entered a human body, the strong impact would induce a cavity effect. At the moment, his entire awareness was dominated by the pain. He had passed out. Jin Xiann¡¯s face was pale from fright. After the initial stage of panic, she found a shred of sanity left. She lifted her wrist and clicked something on her watch. ¡°Dr. John, pleasee to Lab 1 at Section C. My brother is shot with a gun...¡± She said hastily. Because of the sound of the gunshot, the security guards dashed over again. Several of them carried Jin Xiangdong to Lab 1 in Section C. Lu Jia¡¯er wanted to follow them. But she was stunned from behind and she lost consciousness. When Lu Jia¡¯er came about, she realized that once again, she was tied to a huge piece of equipment. Only this time, she was not lying. Instead, she was on her feet with her back against a cold steel te. Her hands, feet, and waist were tied to it. She looked to the front, the center of theb. There was a huge AR image. There were some researchers in white coats and they were swiping the images with their hands, mumbling something, as if they were analyzing her data. She heard the crutches again. She saw Jin Shengping stepping over. ¡°You are up!¡± This time, Lu Jia¡¯er did not argue with him because she was too anxious to do so. ¡°Mr. Jin, where is Ace? How is he?¡± Jin Shenping took a look at her and replied, ¡°His surgery has beenpleted.¡± ¡°How did it go?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked another question. ¡°He is okay now.¡± Jin Shengping answered calmly. ¡°Is he really?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er tried to confirm. Jin Shengping added, ¡°He may need to rest for a few days.¡± Finally, Lu Jia¡¯er was relieved. She collected herself and said to Jin Shengping, ¡°Are you going to tell him the truth?¡± ¡°What truth?¡± Jin Shengping was ying dumb with her. ¡°His identity.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°His identity is that he is my son, isn¡¯t it?¡± Jin Shengping remained unswayed. Lu Jia¡¯erughed grimly. ¡°Your biological son should be the one lying in that secretb!¡± Jin Shengping nced at her but did not deny it. ¡°Yes. The one lying in the secretb is my biological son.¡± His honesty came as a surprise to Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°If I am right, you and your daughter created me and Ace to save him! That is what you referred to as paternal lovest time!¡± Jin Shengping didn¡¯t try to deny it. ¡°Yes, we did create you and Ace to save him.¡± He was so candid. Lu Jia¡¯er sneered at him. ¡°I am an advanced AI. Then what is Ace?¡± ¡°What do you think?¡± Jin Shengping asked her instead of feeding her the answer. ¡°Gic cloning?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er provided her answer. Jin Shengping put on a smile. ¡°Jia¡¯er, you are smart!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not appreciate thatpliment at all. ¡°How many sessful cases were there for that experiment? You are not going to tell me that up till now, Ace and I are the most perfect cases, are you?¡± Jin Shengping smiled again and his answer was just as honest as before. ¡°Yes! Currently, you and Ace are the most wless of all!¡± Chapter 232 - Death and Conspiracy (35)

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Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er put on a sardonic grin. ¡°Then what are you going to do to your two most wless works!¡± Jin Shengping remained as calm as ever. ¡°You will continue to be a professor in psychology and Xiangdong will still be my son.¡± ¡°Do you think we can pretend as if nothing had happened when we know the truth?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er retorted. ¡°I cannot force you to pretend like nothing has happened. But I do hope you can try to ept the facts.¡± Jin Shengping replied. ¡°What if we don¡¯t?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stared at him. Jin Shengping gazed at her for a few seconds before he responded to those words. ¡°Life is nothing but a cycle of birth and death.¡± ¡°Is that really your answer?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er questioned him. Jin Shengping shook his head. ¡°Jia¡¯er, can I call you Jia¡¯er? In some ces, you are different from what we are. But we are more alike than different. You are not only an advanced AI but a human being. Your existence is not without meaning. You are significant to the development of the psychological field.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t try to sway me. You will never understand. Some of the differences between you and I mean that you view some things as minor while they mean the world to me. I cannot be the master of my fate and I have to follow your orders on everything. I am your puppet and your tool.¡± A string of sentences escaped Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s lips. She still sounded calm but this was an usation. ¡°Jia¡¯er, I understand the fear and resistance in your heart. But trust us. We will not hurt you! You are like our child.¡± Jin Shengping stated. ¡°Child?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er sneered again. ¡°The biological child of yours is the one lying in that secretb, not us!¡± Jin Shengping answered, uttering his words slowly, ¡°From the perspective of blood rtions, the Xiangdong lying in the secretb is my biological child. But think of all the energy and efforts we put into you both, Jia¡¯er, you are my child as well!¡± ¡°No, I am not your child. I am just a test subject, a product of your twisted paternal love! I don¡¯t know how many failed cases there were before I was sessfully created. But I do know that one day, when I won¡¯t listen to you, when I fight back and struggle, either my soul will be eliminated or my body will be destroyed! You will show no mercy to me!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er argued. Jin Shengping smiled. ¡°Your analysis on yourself is reasonable. It means that you have a strong will to stay alive.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t try to interpret my thoughts. My life and death are but a word for you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°I am d that you have a clear grasp of the situation you are in. But I do think that you need to calm down now. Think with a sober mind. Don¡¯t have any extreme thoughts due to a spur of the moment impulse. That could result in irredeemable consequences.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud. ¡°Am I to assume that you are afraid of something by saying those words?¡± ¡°I am afraid of nothing. I just hope you can face your true self!¡± Jin Shengping defended himself. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Jin Shengping. Standing in front of her, he appeared to be kind, just like any loving father. But the fact was, he was a formidable father. Lu Jia¡¯er said nothing more. Jin Shengping must have conversed with her with sincerity. Indeed, he would not harm her. And yes, she needed to think calmly, about herself, about the future and about... how to escape. Chapter 233 - Death and Conspiracy (36) Chapter 233: Death and Conspiracy (36) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Immediately, silence fell in theb. Jin Shengping looked at Lu Jia¡¯er who was already ready to put forth more questions already. ¡°Where are Ian and Su Han? What are you going to do with them?¡± ¡°Su Han is well. Don¡¯t worry about her. As for Ian, no need for concern!¡± Jin Shengping replied. ¡°I may not have to worry about Su Han. But Ian has betrayed you. What will be of him?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er probed. ¡°In the world of adults, you must shoulder the weight of your responsibilities or pay the price ordingly for any actions taken.¡± Jin Shengping said. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that because of him, my consciousness began to awaken and that was beneficial?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er refuted him. ¡°I would not hold him ountable on that front. However, we are not going to let him off the hook regarding him kidnapping Su Han which led to the death of Jason!¡± Jin Shengping was determined. ¡°He was the one that staged Su Han¡¯s kidnapping?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er found this hard to believe. ¡°Who else could it be?¡± Jin Shengping answered with a question. ¡°I didn¡¯t think Ian would want to harm Su Han. Jason¡¯s death should have been an ident!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er tried to justify Ian¡¯s actions. ¡°Jia¡¯er, look at you. At this very moment, you are just like a human being and have abandoned yourself to your emotions!¡± Jin Shengping condemned her. ¡°Do you know why he kidnapped Su Han? Are you convinced that he would not harm Su Han?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stared at Jin Shengping. ¡°If you know the truth and the facts, please enlighten me.¡± Jin Shengping¡¯s expressions were hard to read. He heaved a sigh. ¡°Ian nned to target Su Han, injure her so that we would recall her. He wanted to take advantage of the opportunity that would create to prove an assumption he had.¡± ¡°In other words, he has always been curious about the motive of your experiments.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. ¡°Yes. Ian is a brilliant kid and I like him very much. It is a pity that he allows emotion to affect his judgment.¡± Jin Shengping said. ¡°Ian was not swayed by emotions. He is naturally kind-hearted!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er argued. Jin Shengping shot a nce with a meaningful expression at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°You can put it that way. He is kind-hearted indeed. However, he did not honor the spirit of contract!¡± ¡°What kind of contract did Ian forge with you?¡± Asked Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°I assume it must have something to do with me, right?¡± Jin Shengping stared attentively at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Ian is a genius. At the same time, he is stupidly romantic! The first time I heard about Ian was from a fellow schoolmate from university. After that, he would mention Ian often. Later on, Ian and I met and we exchanged ideas. I realized that Ian was an exceptional talent. We felt like old friends even at the first meeting despite our age differences. He wouldmunicate with me privately and we were inspired by each other to a great extent. Then one day, he came to me and begged me to help save you. At first, I refused. However, he was pretty adamant. He spent half an hour trying to persuade me and eventually, I said yes. After the experiment, you lived up to our expectations because your will and vitality were exceptional. You represented a breakthrough at our research center. Unfortunately, you weren¡¯t delivered to theb on time so you were on the verge of being brain dead. Given the situation, we decided to erase your memory. When Ian found out, he agreed because he had no other choice. So, you were given a whole new identity, new memory, and a new life. You developed rapidly and you brought us so many pleasant surprises. Ian was there to witness all of this. He seemed to be happy and at the same time, sad over the fact that you couldn¡¯t remember him at all. ording to our agreement, he could not contact you in private without our consent. Nevertheless, after he saw that you were dating Jin Xiangdong, he broke our agreement and that jeopardized all of our ns.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes grew misty after she heard this. ¡°I owe him too much.¡± ¡°He said he was more than willing to do all this!¡± Jin Shengping stated. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at him sadly. ¡°Can you let me see him?¡± Jin Shengping shook his head and declined her request. ¡°No!¡± ¡°Mr. Jin, I am begging you!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er pleaded. ¡°There is no use of begging me. He must pay for his actions and be sanctioned ording to thew!¡± Jin Shengping stressed. Lu Jia¡¯er was filled with mixed feelings because of his remark. ¡°Speaking of legal sanctions, what about you? Is your research even legal? Do you have a clear conscience? How can you not be afraid of thew?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er threw out several questions in a row. ¡°Jia¡¯er, you should know that research like this cannot be done privately based on your knowledge,¡± he sinctly pointed out. Lu Jia¡¯er snorted. ¡°So you are saying you are protected by some strong connections and force!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t deny it!¡± Jin Shengping said. ¡°Will Ian go to prison?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°To be determined!¡± Said Jin Shengping. Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s mind was weighed down with guilt. ¡°Did he kidnap Su Han to find your secrets with the intentions of making your experiment public?¡± ¡°Too bad his n failed! I can only say that he was overly-confident or another way to look at it would be, curiosity killed the cat.¡± Jin Shengping stated. Lu Jia¡¯er disagreed. ¡°That was because he still has a humane side to him. He is still kind-hearted.¡± She said calmly. Jin Shengping cast a nce at her. ¡°We are all kind-hearted in our own ways. Jia¡¯er, you may be resistant but do not deny the fact that you have embarked on a new life because of us. The flower of your life is blossoming more vibrantly than ever before and you can perform more tasks than ever before. You have be a psychologist. Wasn¡¯t that your wish?¡± After he finished the speech, Lu Jia¡¯er looked into his eyes. Truth be told, if she could turn back time, would she choose to face death directly or would she hope she could live like this? At that moment, Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s mind was aplete mess. She could not give a confident answer. Again, theb fell into silence. Jin Shengping looked at her and said to the staff, ¡°Untie her!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was surprised. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid that I would attack you?¡± Jin Shengpingughed. ¡°Yes. But I suppose you don¡¯t like this treatment.¡± She had to admit that Jin Shengping could understand her. He was like a father that had raised her, knowing her forbiddenme and how to soothe her. Soon, the staff freed her from the ties. Lu Jia¡¯er loosened her fingers since her hands had been clenched in a fist. She slowly stepped down and came to Jin Shengping. ¡°Thank you!¡± She said. Jin Shengping gave her a kind look. ¡°Everything you have experienced is a way for you to re-ept this new version of yourself. Jia¡¯er, your existence can bring about unlimited hope and possibilities to all of humankind. Think about it. Someone around you and some patients can be rescued or cured and even have their life restarted thanks to your superpowers. So, please remember this. You are unique and irreceable. Your value lies not only in the scientific side of research, but in you yourself as well.¡± Chapter 234 - Death and Conspiracy (37) Chapter 234: Death and Conspiracy (37) Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er did not reply for a few seconds. ¡°Mr. Jin, for all this time, you have had my respect and admiration. I looked up to you for the contributions you have made to science. Today, you have also earned my worship.¡± Jin Shengpnig found this turn interesting. ¡°Jia¡¯er, it is not normal for you to butter me up like this!¡± Lu Jia¡¯erughed as well. ¡°I realized just now that you are exceptionally eloquent, Mr. Jin. Besides, you are like a master in psychology. You have been performing suggestive therapy on me. I suppose you have convinced me!¡± ¡°You suppose? That means that you are notpletely convinced by me yet.¡± Jin Shengping¡¯s tone sounded mild. ¡°It takes time for me to ept everything.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er exined. Jin Shengping nodded. ¡°I hope it won¡¯t take you too long.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er kept her gaze on him for a few seconds without saying anything. ¡°Come with me. I will take you to Jin Xiangdong.¡± Jin Shengping said. Lu Jia¡¯er was surprised to hear this. ¡°Which Xiangdong?¡± She asked. Jin Shengping was aware that it was a process for Lu Jia¡¯er to ept the facts. ¡°Your boyfriend.¡± He replied. ¡°Thank you.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er threw a nce at him. Therefore, the two of them left theb together. In the long corridor, Jin Shengping used his crutch as he walked side by side with Lu Jia¡¯er. asionally, there would be some researchers in whiteb coats who walked past them. She found it surreal that everyone was performing routine duties as if nothing had happened. As if there was no invasion, no fight, no guns. As if all that had happened was a dream. The two of them had been quiet, which was disrupted by Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Mr. Jin, can I ask you a bold question?¡± ¡°Sure!¡± Jin Shengping did not resist. ¡°Are you nning to hide that Ace is a test subject from him forever?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er put forward her question. Jin Shengping corrected her words, ¡°I hope you don¡¯t view yourselves as test subjects.¡± Inside, Lu Jia¡¯er found itughable. ¡°You didn¡¯t answer my question.¡± ¡°Do you think Xiangdong is still ignorant of everything after the scene you made?¡± Jin Shengping asked in reply. ¡°Then what are your ns for the one lying in the secretb?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er probed further. Jin Shenping¡¯s hand that held his crutch trembled uncontrobly when he heard her question. But he was able to regain a sense of calmness rather quickly. ¡°No ns for the time being.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er turned her head to look at him. When they mentioned his real son, the seemingly calm Jin Shengping was experiencing some mental turmoil. ¡°Hypothetically, when you have a n, what will be of Ace? Will he still exist?¡± That question went straight to the heart of the matter. Lu Jia¡¯er believed that it was worth finding out because it was extremely critical. She was an advanced AI. As of now, the problem bothering her was merely whether she could ept her identity. But it was different in the case of Jin Xiangdong. If he were a substitute, when the original returned, then Jin Xiangdong was destined to eventually end in tragedy. ¡°You have too many questions today!¡± Jin Shengping avoided her question. ¡°Are you afraid to answer the question or do you refuse to answer it?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was adopting an aggressive attitude. A sh ofplicated glow went past Jin Shengping¡¯s eyes. He could not answer Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s question because this not only had served as the barrier between him and the living Jin Xiangdong now, but also the barrier between him and his daughter Jin Xiann. It was not a decision that could be made casually. Silence, long silence, in the long corridor. Nothing could be heard but for their footsteps, and the sound of Jin Shengping¡¯s crutch knocking against the ground. Chapter 235 - Death and Conspiracy (38)

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Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lab 1 in Section C. Jin Xiangdong was lying on the bed with his upper body naked and his shoulders wrapped in bandages. At the moment, he had his eyes closed as he was receiving an intravenous drip. He was fortunate to be blessed with strong healing powers or else his life would be in danger now. This time, the gunshot wound was rmingly dangerous because the bullet was lodged very close to his heart. If the bullet had not been removed in time, the consequences would have been too terrifying to think about. The door was pushed open and someone wasing closer. Jin Xiangdong opened his eyes and saw it was Jin Xiann. He struggled to sit up. ¡°Sister!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t move!¡± Jin Xiann stopped him at once. Jin Xiangdongy back down and stared at Jin Xiann¡¯s face. She was checking the data and readings disyed on the equipment off to the side. Then, she said to Jin Xiangdong, ¡°Everything is fine. You will be okay after you finish this intravenous drip.¡± Jin Xiangdong nodded. Jin Xiann¡¯s eyes were filled with apologetic expressions. ¡°Xiangdong, I am sorry! I didn¡¯t notice the type of the gun at that moment!¡± ¡°Sister, don¡¯t be so hard on yourself! I am d that I was the one injured!¡± Jin Xiangdongforted her. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s words made her eyes flicker. ¡°Do you honestly love her that much?¡± She asked. ¡°Yes!¡± Jin Xiangdong did not hesitate for one moment. Jin Xiann looked at Jin Xiangdong¡¯s handsome face. ¡°I am sorry. I was losing my marbles there.¡± Jin Xiangdong was gazing at her as well. ¡°Sister, can you give me an exnation, what did Lu Jia¡¯er mean back there?¡± Jin Xiann looked away. ¡°It is only temporary that Lu Jia¡¯er cannot ept her identity! I believe she will figure it out!¡± ¡°That is not what I am talking about!¡± Jin Xiangdong interrupted her. ¡°I am talking about the test subject she referred to!¡± It seemed that Jin Xiann was unwilling to discuss this with Jin Xiangdong. ¡°I told you. She just cannot ept it for the time being. Besides, she is far from being just a test subject. She is an independent individual!¡± ¡°Sister, you know very well what I am referring to. Stop running away and answer the actual question!¡± Jin Xiangdong pressed her. ¡°What are you referring to?¡± Jin Xiann was still dodging about. Since this was how Jin Xiann wanted to y it, Jin Xiangdong had to ask the question directly. ¡°Am I also a test subject?¡± A smile was squeezed onto Jin Xiann¡¯s face. ¡°Your body is different from others. It is an experiment in that sense.¡± Jin Xiangdong concluded. ¡°Sister, you are acting too abnormally.¡± Jin Xiann smiled. ¡°That is because I am still in shock from shooting you.¡± Jin Xiangdong checked her up and down. He recalled when that shooting happened and how clear the panic was in her eyes. Jin Xiangdong understood that she must have been frightened back then. His sister was important to him. Since he was a kid, when their parents were busy with scientific research, it was his sister that kept himpany and took care of him. They shared a close bond. Yet, he could tell clearly that she was hiding something from him. ¡°Sister, I will find out the truth soon, even if you don¡¯t tell me!¡± Jin Xiangdong would not give up. Jin Xiann threw a nce at him with mixed feelings. She wished to speak but stopped on a second thought. ¡°Xiangdong, don¡¯t overthink things. I will exin it to you another time!¡± Those were the words that came out of her mouth. ¡°Sister, you are well aware that since I was young, whenever I had a doubt, I would want to get to the answer within the shortest time possible.¡± Jin Xiangdong did not give up just because she conjured up an excuse. ¡°Xiangdong, can¡¯t you just be patient?¡± Jin Xiann asked. ¡°No!¡± Jin Xiangdong shook his head. Jin Xiann felt her heart softened when she saw how determined Jin Xiangdong was because her own, real brother had the exact same temper. Chapter 236 - Death and Conspiracy (39)

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Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xiann knew in her heart that this Jin Xiangdong was not her real brother. Nevertheless, she hadplicated feelings for him and she had been struggling with them. To her, he was no longer as simple as a test subject. She had been treating him as her real biological brother and yet, he was a result of her research. She created him with her own hands, a living being. At the very beginning, every time she met him, she would be filled with internal conflict. Later on, she began to struggle and eventually, she epted him entirely. She liked it that he could stand in front of her in real life, when he smiled at her and when he talked to her. The bond shared between the siblings had been sshed with a sense of rtionship between a mother and her son. Just like that, she epted him as her real brother. She let him live on as her brother, and finish many unfulfilled wishes that her brother had. He had been able to live up to their expectations. He was just as smart as her brother and had the same cold demeanor. All of her brother¡¯s traits urately carried over into him. Jin Xiann gazed at Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Xiangdong, I know that, sooner orter, you will find out the truth. I just hope you remember one thing. The bond between us as sister and brother is real. And I have been cherishing you.¡± Jin Xiangdong did not doubt the bond shared between him and her. Recalling what Lu Jia¡¯er said, Jin Xiangdong had already had some sense of conclusion. ¡°Sister, even if I am a test subject, I will not doubt the bond between us!¡± Jin Xiangdong stated. Jin Xinn forced a quite unnatural smile. What¡¯s done by night appears by day. It¡¯s true. The facts would be revealed eventually. ¡°Take a good rest. Don¡¯t overthink things!¡± Jin Xiann patted his hands. With that said, Jin Xiann left theb, leaving Jin Xiangdong alone in theb with the intravenous drip. Quietness soon returned to theb. It was so quiet that the intravenous drip was the only thing making a sound. After that conversation, Jin Xiangdong found his thoughts messier than before Jin Xiann came. His identity was beyond a doubt now. Lu Jia¡¯er mentioned that, just like her, he was a test subject, not Jin Xiann¡¯s biological brother. From those words, Jin Xiangdong drove the conclusion that Lu Jia¡¯er knew the truth and had met the real Jin Xiangdong. When Lu Jia¡¯er found out that she was an advanced AI and that her fate was controlled by others, she was helpless, scared and afraid. As a substitute, what would be the words to describe his feeling at the moment? Fear, extreme fear! He had never had a single question about his life in the past few years. He lived in the real world and he worked diligently. The only regret was that he could not help bridge the gap between his sister and his father. Now that he thought about it, the gap must have appeared because of him. One of them was supportive of the idea and the other was against it. In the end, they reached the consensus of letting him live and work abroad. The one against the n must be Jin Shengping. Jin Xiangdong reached out his hand to yank off the needle on his hand. He got up from the bed. A tingling pain passed through from his chest, making him frown. When he was about to jump off the bed, the door was opened again. This time, it was Jin Shengping. Jin Xiangdong stopped for a second. To be honest, his mind was chaotic. He had not the slightest idea of how to face Jin Shengping. After some hesitation, he said, ¡°father¡±, just as before. Jin Shengping came over on his crutch. ¡°Are you okay?¡± He checked Jin Xiangdong up and down. ¡°Yes.¡± Jin Xiangdong said. ¡°If you are okay, get dressed and let¡¯s go back home.¡± Jin Shengping told him. Jin Xiangdong was startled. ¡°Back home?¡± Jin Shengping threw him a meaningful nce. ¡°Yes.¡± He said in a low voice. To be honest, Jin Xiangdong was a bit awed by Jin Shengping here and found things a bit strange. Yet, Jin Xiangdong did as he was told. He reached out to grab the clothes on the side of the bed and got dressed. Then, he followed Jin Shengping and left theb. Chapter 237 - Death and Conspiracy (40)

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Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Just as they reached the door, the two of them stopped. The two peopleing to theb stopped as well. Thetter pair was just Jin Shenping and Lu Jia¡¯er. How interesting this was. Two Jin Shengping! The Jin Shengping with Lu Jia¡¯er and the one with Jin Xiangdong stared at each other aghast. However, the Jin Shengping next to Lu Jia¡¯er began to put on a sharp, stern look. When he was about to take action, Lu Jia¡¯er had understood the situation. She knocked the Jin Shengping, that was standing beside her, out immediately. Jin Xiangdong felt his heart skip a beat. He hurried over to support Jin Shenping. While it was true that Jin Xiangdong¡¯s wound would heal very quickly, because of the major movement, he frowned due to the pain. ¡°Ace?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was frightened. Jin Xiangdong said at once, ¡°I am fine! Carry my father inside!¡± The Jin Shengping standing over to the side came over to help and the three over them carried the unconscious Jin Shengping into theb. Lu Jia¡¯er threw a look at Jin Shengping on the testbed but soon shifted her gaze to Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Ace, did you tear open your wound just now?¡± She asked him again with worry. Jin Xiangdong¡¯s looks fell on Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s face with worry written all over it. ¡°No, I did not. My wound is almost healed. But the internal injury will take a few days to healpletely.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was still not reassured. She wanted to see with her own eyes. ¡°Let me check!¡± Jin Xiangdong grabbed her hands. ¡°We havepany here!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er just remembered there was another ¡°Jin Shengping¡±. She took her hands back and turned around slowly. ¡°Colin?¡± Colin, who was disguised as Jin Shengping, smiled at her. ¡°Professor Lu, you are good!¡± ¡°You are the only one I know that can change their looks.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said. Colinughed. ¡°I am here to save you!¡± But Lu Jia¡¯er wanted to find out something first. ¡°Where is Ian? Do you know where he is? Or, have you already saved him?¡± Colin shook his head. ¡°No. I have not found him yet.¡± ¡°What is your rtionship with Ian?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er pursued. ¡°I took his money and I took care of his business.¡± Colin stated. ¡°Were you hired by him?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er tried to verify. ¡°Do you believe me?¡± Colin stared at Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Believe you or not is not of utmost importance at the moment!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied. Colin liked that Lu Jia¡¯er would disregard minor points of conduct. ¡°I will give the matter of Ian further thought. The pressing matter at hand is to save you both and get you outside!¡± ¡°Do you have a n?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er asked. ¡°Changing your looks.¡± Colin¡¯s reply was three words. Lu Jia¡¯er looked him up and down. ¡°Colin, I have to admit that your disguises can be wless. But I don¡¯t think your body is cooperating with you. You will give yourself away when you do not pay attention. Besides, Jin Xiann said that it is impossible for us to escape here!¡± Jin Xiangdong kept his gaze at Colin. Just now, Jin Xiangdong had gone off into wild flights of fancy and the effect of the anesthesia had not worn off yet, so his power of observation had slipped a bit. However, he had noticed something was off from just a moment ago. Colin looked at himself. ¡°I have to me the fact that I usually work out too often! But this is the most perfect disguise either way! That being said, it is impossible that we won¡¯t find a way to get out.¡± He went on. Lu Jia¡¯er red at him. ¡°Then why did you say that the pressing matter at hand is to save us and get us out!¡± Colinughed. ¡°Heaven never seals off all the exits!¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er was confused. ¡°Jin Xiann!¡± Colin said the name. ¡°Jin Xiann?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er repeated in confusion. ¡°Let Jin Xiann take you out!¡± Colin exined. Lu Jia¡¯er could not help but burst intoughter. ¡°Do you think that can happen?¡± Colin took a look at Jin Xiangdong and apologized. ¡°I am sorry but before Jin Xiann came into theb, I had been hiding in the control room outside. I eavesdropped on your conversation with Jin Xiann. I believe she can be the tool to break us out of here.¡± Jin Xiangdong looked back at Colin and gave a brief reply, ¡°Not necessarily.¡± Chapter 238 - Death and Conspiracy (41)

Chapter 238: Death and Conspiracy (41)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Colin argued with Jin Xiangdong. ¡°How can you use the words not necessarily if you don¡¯t try and explore your options?¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s expressions were hard to read. ¡°Because I am nothing but an experiment!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er heard his words. She blinked and gazed at him. He must have found out the truth, the cruel, hard truth. Lu Jia¡¯er held Jin Xiangdong¡¯s hand and he smiled at her. His facial expressions were telling her that he was fine and that she should put her mind at ease. ¡°But she has feelings for you!¡± Colin went on with his analysis. ¡°Yes, she has feelings for me. For that reason, I am unwilling for her to shoulder such responsibilities.¡± Jin Xiangdong stressed. Colin could not help but break intoughter. ¡°Are you still tangled in the rtionship between a sister and brother at this moment?¡± Jin Xiangdong looked at Colin but said nothing in return. Lu Jia¡¯er had been holding Jin Xiangdong¡¯s hands gently. ¡°Colin, there is something I find strange. Since you can sneak into this research center, why didn¡¯t you make a n of retreat?¡± Colin turned to Lu Jia¡¯er and said, ¡°Of course I have a n of retreat. However, I can only make arrangements about matters on the outside. The inside is full of uncertainty. But Ian reiterated to me again and again that you were the priority. Therefore, I have to attend to the matter personally ande in here!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er threw a meaningful nce at Colin. It appeared that she did not buy his words. ¡°There are some loopholes in your answer.¡± She was on guard. Colin looked into her eyes. ¡°What loopholes?¡± ¡°Why would you take such risks for just money?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er pointed it out. Colinughed at this question. ¡°That is why I said I took his money and I took care of his business!¡± ¡°Colin, your words are not convincing enough!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er emphasized. Faced with Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s suspicion, Colin remained neither humble nor pushy. ¡°I don¡¯t have anything else to say since you have doubts about me!¡± The two of them then fell into silence. A momentter, Colin broke the silence. ¡°Are you going to say that you have a better n of escape?¡± ¡°Yes, I do!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er knocked Colin out, which was unexpected, after her reply. Jin Xiangdong was not shocked by Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s actions at all because the more he thought about certain matters, the odder they seemed to be. Whether it was Ian or Colin, every time they showed up, it would be just in time or a coincidence. How could the world be filled with so many timely actions and coincidences? Hence, this was a lead that was worth probing into. Colin was put on the ground by Lu Jia¡¯er who removed his wristwatch. With the functions of her eyes, the traces of Colin¡¯s fingerprints were erged to arge extent and she was able to figure out the password in only a short amount of time. Lu Jia¡¯er used the AR image to view the contents and data inside. Having finished this, she told Jin Xiangdong, ¡°I think it is as Jin Xiann said, there is no possible escape.¡± Jin Xiangdong checked the map projected into the AR image. He browsed through it from the left to the right quickly. Soon, he noticed a location. ¡°Look here at the southeast side. There is anding field for emergency helicopters. Jia¡¯er, check who has the authority to ess thending field!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er read through the database. ¡°Jin Shengping and Jin Xiann are included here!¡± Jin Xiangdong took a look at the Jin Shengping lying on the testbed. ¡°It turns out that Colin is right. If we want to get out, we must seek help from my sister!¡± At the same time, Lu Jia¡¯er was looking at Colin who was on the ground. At the moment, Colin¡¯s looks were identical to Jin Shengping on the testbed. Some unspeakable feeling crept up to Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s heart. ¡°Colin is suspicious!¡± Then, Lu Jia¡¯er turned to Jin Xiangdong. ¡°Ace, I think we have fallen into some sort of trap!¡± Jin Xiangdong agreed with her. ¡°Or maybe, we have always been in a trap!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s eyes were still fixed on Jin Xiangdong and a glint of worry passed through her eyes. ¡°In that case, we must get out!¡± Chapter 239 - Death and Conspiracy (42)

Chapter 239: Death and Conspiracy (42)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions At the underground basement of the biology research center. Jin Xiann, who was answering her phone, stood in front of the window of her office. She looked awful. The ones on the other side of the phone were criticizing her. Jin Xiann did not try to defend herself. She just listened quietly. After a moment, Jin Xiann hung up. Her expressions did not reflect her mood clearly. Someone was knocking on the door. ¡°Come in, please!¡± Jin Xiann said. The door was pushed open. Jin Xiann saw Jin Shengpinging in. He walked in on his crutch and shut the door behind him. ¡°They were ming you?¡± Jin Shengping asked her with his voice kept low. He could read her looks. Jin Xiann raised her head. She was about to reply when she acted surprised. ¡°Who are you?¡± Jin Xiann saw through the disguise instantly. She must have been on high alert. Lu Jia¡¯er, who was disguised as Jin Shengping, no longer hid behind the cover. She replied using her own voice, ¡°It is me!¡± ¡°Professor Lu Jia¡¯er!¡± Jin Xiann recognized her voice at once. ¡°Yes.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er did not try to deny it. She had torn off the mask Colin used and adjusted it before she came to Jin Xiann. ¡°Where is my father?¡± Since Lu Jia¡¯er adopted Jin Shengping¡¯s look, Jin Xiann became worried about Jin Shengping¡¯s safety at once. ¡°I knocked him out. Let him sleep for a moment!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stepped forward on the crutch to Jin Xiann¡¯s desk. ¡°My father had it wrong. I can¡¯t believe that he had been stressed that you were not aggressive enough.¡± Jin Xiann snorted. Lu Jia¡¯er replied to that with a cold smile. ¡°I was forced to do that.¡± ¡°What is your intention by pretending to be my father?¡± Jin Xiann looked at the so-called ¡°Jin Shengping¡± in front of her. ¡°To beg you.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er said three words. Jin Xiann stared at ¡°his¡± face. ¡°Beg me?¡± ¡°To beg you to free us!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er borated. ¡°Who is us? You and Xiangdong?¡± Jin Xiann raised her chin a bit. ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. Jin Xiannughed. ¡°You are carrying coals to Newcastle!¡± ¡°What?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er stared at Jin Xiann. ¡°You were not under any constraints. Why would you ask me to free you?¡± Jin Xiann imed. Lu Jia¡¯er looked at her with suspicion, ¡°Do you expect that I will buy that?¡± ¡°If we want to confine you, we would have implementedprehensive surveince measures. If that were the case, do you think you could have the chance of disguising yourself as my father anding to me?¡± Jin Xiann asked in reply. Now that Lu Jia¡¯er thought about it, she was not under strong surveince at all and the same could be said about Jin Xiangdong. However, Lu Jia¡¯er did not readily agree to that. ¡°Maybe, that could be a trap you set up for us on purpose.¡± Jin Xiann protested, ¡°Professor Lu, I think you are suffering from a delusion of persecution!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er looked at Jin Xiann¡¯s face andughed a coldugh. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I am in a quite healthy mental state. I have spelled out my intention ofing here. Just tell me whether you are willing to help me or not.¡± ¡°Professor Lu, I don¡¯t think you are begging me. It¡¯s more like you are ordering me.¡± Jin Xiann smiled. Lu Jia¡¯er had been able to keep herposure since she came in here. However, as Jin Xiann said so, Lu Jia¡¯er leaned forward to Jin Xiann and pressured her. ¡°Professor Jin, I don¡¯t have time to waste my breath here. Are you going to help us or not? Just say it! Besides, at the moment, you must be more conflicted than anyone else!¡± Jin Xiann gazed at Lu Jia¡¯er, pretending that she had everything under control. ¡°What am I conflicted about?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er grinned a wicked grin, ¡°I am your father¡¯s life¡¯s work and Ace is yours. He and I are your experiments, for sure, but Ace is different from me. He is a gene clone. Both his looks and his intelligence are identical to the original person. Once the original persones back, there is practically no chance for Ace to exist further. Since we know the truth, as for me, I may have a chance to leave the research center after you delete my memory. But there is no such chance for Ace, ever. You must know this better than I do.¡± Chapter 240 - Death and Conspiracy (43)

Chapter 240: Death and Conspiracy (43)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xiann gave a straightforward answer. ¡°I am sorry that you see it that way.¡± But Lu Jia¡¯er contended with sharp words. ¡°Professor Jin, quite the charade of affected manners! If you don¡¯t want to witness the death of Ace, help us. If he is nothing but an experiment to you, then forget the fact that I am here. That being said, if Ace were gone, I would pin that crime on you for sure!¡± ¡°Are you threatening me?¡± Jin Xiann squinted. A cloud came over her face. ¡°Yes, that is a threat.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er acknowledged her intention, frank and honest. A trace of anger tainted Jin Xiann¡¯s face. ¡°How dare you threaten me when you can hardly protect yourself?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er burst into sneer. ¡°Try me if you don¡¯t believe me!¡± Jin Xiann returned with a sneer. ¡°Provocation won¡¯t work on me! Plus, you are barking at the moon! Say I let you go. Do you think you can be free? You and Ace represent the most confidential secret of this research center. Once you escape, the research center will cast a all over the world to hunt you down. You will be brought back eventually. All your efforts will be futile!¡± However, the cold nket Jin Xiann threw on Lu Jia¡¯er had given her hope instead. ¡°Can I take it as that meaning you are willing to help me?¡± Jin Xiann was taken aback. She pulled a long face. ¡°That is not what I said!¡± But her micro-expression had already been captured by Lu Jia¡¯er. ¡°Your eyes have given you away. Besides, you must have made arrangements, didn¡¯t you?¡± Jin Xiann seemed to be awkward. ¡°Don¡¯t try to read me and specte!¡± ¡°I am not specting anything. You have exposed yourself. But now I understand why Ace tried to stop me froming to you.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er mentioned. ¡°Ace stopped you?¡± Jin Xiann asked. ¡°Yes, I told him that you must have feelings for him, so he should be the oneing here to persuade you to help us get out of here. But he rejected the idea. He said that if you helped us, you would have to face grave consequences. That would be something he is notfortable with.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er told her the story calmly. Jin Xiann batted her eyshes. ¡°Did he... say that?¡± ¡°Yes! He cannot leave behind the rtionship between you as sister and brother.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded to Jin Xiann. Lu Jia¡¯er could not get a clear grasp on Jin Xiann¡¯s expressions at the moment but she could tell that thetter¡¯s emotions were changing. Jin Xiann did not press Lu Jia¡¯er any harder. Instead, Jin Xiann kept silent for a few seconds before she went on, ¡°You are right. You may still have a chance to get away from the research center but Xiangdong... even if he is allowed to stay alive, he can only be alive in the research center. If so, what is the difference between him and my brother lying in there? Indeed, Xiangdong is not my biological brother but I have been treating him as such for all these years.¡± Lu Jia¡¯er kept her gaze at Jin Xiann. ¡°He knows that you have been treating him as your own brother.¡± Jin Xiann raised her eyelids. ¡°Professor Lu, can you promise me something?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er replied to her, ¡°I can promise you anything as long as you can help us.¡± ¡°Protect him!¡± Jin Xiann said. Usually, people would tell boys to protect girls. Contrary to that, Jin Xiann was urging Lu Jia¡¯er to protect Jin Xiangdong. Others might find thisughable. But Lu Jia¡¯er took it seriously. ¡°I promise you. I will protect him!¡± ¡°Thank you!¡± Jin Xiann expressed her gratitude, ¡°Follow my instructions from this point on!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. ¡°Sure. Thank you, Professor Jin!¡± Jin Xiann produced a forced smile. ¡°I am just hoping that this is not a wrong decision.¡± Chapter 241 - Death and Conspiracy (44)

Chapter 241: Death and Conspiracy (44)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lab 1 in Section C. Taking a look at Jin Shengping who was still on the ground, Jin Xiann took a deep breath. Then, she reached out and pressed the rm on the watch. Soon, sirens were set off in the research center. Security guards arrived at the scene at once. As soon as they entered theb, they saw Jin Xiann squatted on the ground, with her hair messy, performing external chestpression on Jin Shengping. ¡°What is going on? What happened to Academician Jin?¡± The researchers asked in a haste as they rushed over. While continuing with the external chestpression, Jin Xiann briefed them, ¡°My father has had a heart attack. Get Dr. John here. Quickly... And, C0001A and my brother are missing. Hurry up and find them!¡± Just as Jin Xiann finished those words, the security guards were notified that the surveince system was acting up. Then, a few security guards received the order. They left theb and the search effortmenced at once. A white male reminded Jin Xiann, ¡°Dr. John is on a business trip today. I think.¡± That took Jin Xiann by surprise. Breathing heavily, she said, ¡°Send out a notification to ready the helicopters. We need to send my father to the hospital now!¡± ¡°Okay. I will call them right away!¡± The white man replied. With the help of security guards, Jin Xiann carried Jin Shengping to the testbed. She rolled him out from theb. In the long corridor, she heard the sounds made by the wheels and their footsteps. Since this was an urgent matter, they had to use the emergency exit. It was a shortcut but requires a higher level of security clearance. To pass the first door, Jin Xiann scanned her eyes to get through the eye-authentication process. The door was open. After over a dozen meters, there came another door. Again, there was an eye-authentication process. Passing that door, she took a left turn at the elevator. Jin Xiann¡¯s facial expression suggested that she was flustered but from her eyes, there was imperceptible vignce. Coming up next would be a full-body scan in the elevator. In other words, if any part of her body did not match the image in the database, not only would the rm go off in the elevator, it would turn into a prison on site. Jin Xiann looked at her wristwatch. She was mentally disturbed. The elevator door was opened slowly. Jin Xiann tightened her grasp on the trolley and then rolled Jin Shenping into the elevator. The rm did not go off. The real Jin Xiann must have turned off the rm system of the full-body scanner at the predetermined time. The elevator went up and up and up. Lu Jia¡¯er, who was disguised as Jin Xiann, was still nervous and anxious. Jin Xiann told her that after they went into the elevator, she would only have forty seconds. If they did not leave the elevator after forty seconds, then the escape n would have failed. Forty seconds! Two-thirds of a minute! A suffocatingly small amount of time! Lu Jia¡¯er did not know how many seconds had passed before she stepped into the elevator. Her heart was stuck in her throat. Ever since she came into the elevator, she had been counting the seconds in her heart. One, two, three... twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-three. Finally, the elevator arrived. Lu Jia¡¯er, who looked like Jin Xiann, felt as though her heartbeat could not go any faster. Twenty-four seconds. Twenty-five seconds. The door was opening slowly. Twenty-six seconds. Twenty-seven seconds... Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s hand on the stainless steel railing of the trolley began to sweat. When she counted to twenty-eight seconds, she exerted strength and pushed the trolley out. Finally, she was out of the elevator. That was the most difficult step! Sweat was creeping out from her forehead as well. Then, the hurried footsteps and the wheels were making noises again. She went along the walkway and arrived at the final stage of screening. It was fingerprint recognition. Lu Jia¡¯er put her finger on it. She thought she would go past this just as smoothly as before. However, as soon as her hand touched the instrument, the rm went off. (Note: C0001A was code for Lu Jia¡¯er in the system of the research center.) Chapter 242 - Death and Conspiracy (45)

Chapter 242: Death and Conspiracy (45)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Lu Jia¡¯er froze on the spot. Since her hand was sweating, she didn¡¯t notice it when the fingerprint film on her finger peeled off. The two security guards came back to their senses quickly. One of them pointed his gun at Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s back and the other at Jin Shengping on the bed. Lu Jia¡¯er felt her heart stopped beating for a second. She was regretting and vexed over the fact that she had been careless. The next second, Jin Xiangdong, who was disguised as Jin Shengping on the bed, kicked his foot forward. Next, he jumped off the bed quickly, grabbed a security guard¡¯s hand andnded a heavy blow on him. Lu Jia¡¯er reacted rapidly. When the security guard was about to pull the trigger, she bent backward and with a bang, the bullet from the stun gun was lodged on the wall. Lu Jia¡¯er swung her legs and leaped across from the bed and kicked on the security guard heavily. The two security guards had received a fair amount of training. Yet,pared with Lu Jia¡¯er, the advanced AI, and her kung fu skills, the security guards were considered less than capable. In less than half a minute, the two security guards had been overwhelmed. A new problem presented itself after the two security guards were brought under control. Only specific individuals could have the authority to ess the emergency exit. The fingerprint film Jin Xiann made had been lost. How should thest door be opened? Once the rm of the door was set off, not only would security guards arrive in the research center, out there, the helicopter would also be alerted. Lu Jia¡¯er dragged the knocked-out security guards and tried their fingerprints but it did not work. Nothing around here could be of assistance, either. The time was so pressing that she was anxious. She med herself. ¡°Ace, I am sorry. I have been too careless!¡± Jin Xiangdong¡¯s wound had torn open during that fight. ¡°Hand me the watch!¡± He said. Lu Jia¡¯er took off the smartwatch at once. Jin Xiangdong pulled up the AR model of the operating mode of the watch. Then, he typed in a lot of data. Lu Jia¡¯er was not a programmer but she could tell that Jin Xiangdong was doing something a hacker would do. There was not aptop, just a super smartwatch. Could he invade and crack the fingerprint recognition system within an extremely short time? Jin Xiangdong used his long, lean fingers and tapped the AR image. He heard security guardsing. Lu Jia¡¯er said to him. ¡°I will stall them!¡± Jin Xiangdong was staring at the virtual screen with full attention. But he did not forget to caution her, ¡°Be careful. Give me one minute!¡± Lu Jia¡¯er nodded. She bent over to pick up the stun gun and went off to meet the enemies. A few secondster, there came some sounds of fights and screams in the corridor. Lu Jia¡¯er battled against the security guards, herself versus them all. Maybe, it was because she was warmed up from the fight before. This time, Lu Jia¡¯er was more agile and quicker when making moves. Soon, she overpowered two security guards. That being said, the security guards were armed. After all, she had to protect Jin Xiangdong who was cracking the password and herself from being injured. The battle scene was quite intense and thrilling. Lu Jia¡¯er, who was engaged in the fight, would cast a nce at Jin Xiangdong who was cracking the system now and then. She remembered a saying: it was possible that I had failed, or lost my way, or, everything had slipped away from me. No matter how hard I struggled, nothing would be of effect. It was likely that I had nothing left in my grasp but a pile of ashes and I was the only one that was blinded from seeing the truth. Maybe in this world, nobody would bet on believing me. But none of that mattered because there was one thing I was sure of: at least, for me, there was something worth waiting for, worth looking for. Yes, the one she was waiting for was him! The one she had been looking for, was him! He and she were different from others. They appreciated each other and their fates were connected. They would... go through thick and thin together. Chapter 243 (END) - The Girl Who Restarted Time (The Finale)

Chapter 243: The Girl Who Restarted Time (The Finale)

Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions Jin Xiangdong sensed a wrenching pain in his heart to see Lu Jia¡¯er fighting off the security guards on her own. He was worried that she could be hurt. Yet, at the moment, the priority for him was to unlock the door. Otherwise, when they were captured, the consequences would be too serious to think about. Jin Xiangdong was tapping so fast that his fingers were leaving afterimages. His expression was stern. He was a man of his words indeed. In less than a minute, he had found a loophole in the system and breached it. The door that had an extremely high level of security clearance was cracked by Jin Xiangdong. When the door opened, the strong wind blew through his hair and he heard the sound of the helicopter¡¯s engine. Jin Xiangdong ran over and protected Lu Jia¡¯er from a security guards by kicking him. ¡°Jia¡¯er, let¡¯s go!¡± ¡°Okay!¡± said Lu Jia¡¯er who was busy fighting. The two of them spent a dozen seconds shaking off the security guards. Next, Jin Xiangdong grabbed Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s hand and ran to the door. The rescue helicopter was alerted, just as they thought and it was about to take off. The two of them were over 10 meters away from the helicopter. It seemed impossible that they could make it in time, not to mention a crowd of security guards were swarming over. While anxious, Lu Jia¡¯er had to think about a solution. Soon, she shouted to Jin Xiangdong next to her, ¡°Do you want to create a scene like in the movies?¡± Jin Xiangdong, who was running fast, turned towards her, ¡°What are you saying?¡± Lu Jia¡¯er¡¯s answer was simple. ¡°Watch me!¡± Jin Xiangdong realized what was going to happen. He watched as Lu Jia¡¯er dashed over. She jumped up and grabbed the railing below the boarding gate of the helicopter. Her leaping ability was outstanding. Then, at the speed of lightning, she climbed up and reached the cabin door. All this happened in less than 15 seconds. It was really at the speed of lightning. Not long afterward, the helicopter descended for a few meters. When Jin Xiangdong arrived, the helicopter was still hovering there. So, he climbed up quickly. The security guards raised their guns at them and were about to shoot when Jin Xiann stopped them. She had made it here on time. Lu Jia¡¯er stood by the cabin door sideways. She pointed to the pilot with a gun with one hand and pulled Jin Xiangdong up with another. She dragged him into the cabin right after. The wind was heavy. Their hair was messy and the corners of their white coats were pping in the wind. Standing on thending pad, Jin Xiann watched as the helicopter climbed up, higher and higher, further and further away, until she no longer had a visual... After a long time, Jin Xiann looked away. She returned to the research center and headed to the conference room at the central administrative unit directly. After passing the recognition for her authority, she stepped to the conference room of the highest authority within the research center. The rectangr-spaced desk was crowded with participants. Jin Shengping, who must have woken up some time ago, was sitting next to the podium. On his right was Colin, that ¡°dead¡± Jason, and Professor Chen Ming. Jin Xiann stepped over and reported to the ones currently present. ¡°The fourth phase of the Turing Test of Project C0001A is aplete sess!¡± The hall was filled with passionate apuse. Jin Shengping wore a smile of satisfaction. He turned to the left slowly and looked at the man sitting there¡ªIan. ¡°Congrattions!¡± Jin Shengping said to Ian. Ian was smiling as well. ¡°Same to you!¡± Jin Shengping then said to Jason, ¡°Jason, your fake death was very real. Thank you for your efforts!¡± The vice chief engineer, the standing spokesman of external affairs for BUA technology, Jason, smiled. ¡°I was only doing my job.¡± ¡°Thank you, Professor Chen Ming! Thank you, Colin! Thank you all!¡± Jin Shengpingplimented everyone happily. Everyone returned with a smile. Then, Jin Shengping stood up slowly. ¡°I hereby dere that the fifth phase of the Turing Test for Project C0001A has officiallyunched!¡± After he finished his words, people began to apud again. With a bang, the cork of the champagne was unplugged. People began to celebrate with wine and the entire conference room for the central administrative unit was filled with joy. Ian took his ss and stepped to the window. He looked at the blue sky through the window with a deep expression in his eyes. He recalled all that he had experienced with Lu Jia¡¯er over this time like a movie ying through his mind. Jin Shengping walked over to him and patted him on his shoulders gently. ¡°Ian, what are you thinking about?¡± Ian turned towards Jin Shengping. His sexy lips were raised. ¡°The girl who restarted time,¡± he said gently. Jin Shengpingughed. ¡°A novel written by whom? Su Han?¡± Ian turned his looks away from Jin Shengping. ¡°No, it is not. It is my summary of the fourth phase of the Turing Test of Project C0001A. But it can be an inspiration for Su Han¡¯s future novels.¡± ¡°The girl who restarted time! That is a very urate summary.¡± Jin Shengpingmented. ¡°Also, I am looking forward to the fifth phase of the Turing Test of Project C0001A!¡± Ian smiled. ¡°Yes, I am looking forward to that as well!¡± with that said, Ian clinked his sses with Jin Shengping¡¯s. Ian took a sip. The two of them did the same thing of turning around and gazed through the window. C0001A Lu Jia¡¯er went through the Turing Test. She had been under a full system upgrade and grown into aprehensive advanced AI from an AI with a specialism only in the field of psychology. With experience in love, her consciousness began to awake. From here on out, what kind of surprises would she bring about? Postscript White clouds dotted the blue sky. A medical helicopter flew through the sky. Jin Xiangdong was on the pilot¡¯s seat and Lu Jia¡¯er the copilot¡¯s seat. On the back was the knocked-out pilot. Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia¡¯er were not talking. Their expressions were solemn. What happened 10 minutes ago was like a movie where the heroes barely escaped with their lives. It was thrilling and dangerous. Their hearts were still racing from the fear and at the same time, cramped with confusion. At the moment, Jin Xiangdong took a look back at the things that had happened. Based on his experience working in the field of AI development, he had the feeling that his encounter with Lu Jia¡¯er was like a beautiful trap, a Turing Test engineered for Lu Jia¡¯er. In the meantime, Lu Jia¡¯er was thinking about something as well, her conversation with Jin Shengping when they were going to visit Jin Xiangdong in theb. She asked Jin Shengping if her encounter with Jin Xiangdong was nned. Jin Shengping kept quiet for a few seconds before he answered. Destiny. He said one word. As they calmed down andbed through the events to review them, it was not difficult for them to detect some inconsistencies, for instance, about Ian, Colin, Jason, Jin Shengping, Jin Xiann, and the most recent detail, thending pad for the research center¡¯s helicopter. Why wasn¡¯t that ce guarded by a huge crowd of security guards when the rm went off at such a critical location? At the underground base of the research center, they realized that they had stepped into a trap. But were they truly free from the trap by escaping from the base? Jin Xiangdong turned to Lu Jia¡¯er who happened to be gazing at him as well. Their eyes locked. Jin Xiangdong reached out and grabbed her hand. ¡°Jia¡¯er, I love you!¡± He dered his affection in a low voice. Lu Jia¡¯er smiled to hear those words. ¡°I love you, too!¡± Hardly had the voice of hers faded away when the helicopter suddenly titled. Jin Xiangdong pulled up the right rudder and withdrew his hand from the operating rod. Because of the sudden title of the helicopter, Lu Jia¡¯er had to grab the safety pole tightly. This abrupt scare in the air made both of them chuckle once they were out of immediate danger. The same idea was on both of their minds: whether this was a test or a trap, at least in this moment, they were together. ¡ª The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!