At this point, Kiana had already finished lunch and was assisting the laboratory researchers in transporting various equipment. Of course, she wasn't simply carrying instruments around in the corridors like a fool. Kiana was smart; she had a handcart, which made her current work much simpler.
"Phew." Kiana wiped the sweat from her forehead, took out a water bottle from her waist pouch, and took several sips, feeling quite comfortable as she exhaled.
"Thank you, Kiana. We were worried about how to move the equipment," a researcher approached and nodded at the white-haired girl.
Kiana smiled, "After all, the cafeteria provides delicious meals. I can't mistreat the bosses who provide me with meal cards, can I?"
The researcher chuckled, "I heard you ate a lot today, and many people were amazed."
Kiana scratched her head awkwardly. In fact, eating so much wasn't just to replenish the energy consumed by work in the morning but also to vent her confusion and nervousness: as soon as she woke up, she found herself in a strange place surrounded by unfamiliar people who seemed very familiar to her.
This strange situation made Kiana shudder.
However, Kiana quickly calmed down. She had a big heart, and the strong psychological resilience she had developed from traveling half the world alone allowed her to face all this.
Instead of bluntly saying she wasn't the person they knew, Kiana cleverly disguised herself and even explored the surroundings using this unfamiliar identity, demonstrating her strong initiative.
Fortunately, there were no major problems along the way. The researchers in white coats didn't seem to notice anything unusual about Kiana, and they were quite polite to her, even helping her find the cafeteria.
Thinking of this, Kiana couldn't help but lick her lips and glanced at the electronic clock in the corridor. It wasn't long before dinner started in the cafeteria.
The unknown researcher across from Kiana was also clever. He quickly understood her expectations from her wandering gaze and smiled, saying, "Actually, it's okay to go to the cafeteria a little early."
"Really?" Kiana was delighted and said eagerly, "Then I'll hurry up and move this stuff for you. I want to see what kind of food the cafeteria will serve for dinner."
With the final tasks completed quickly, Kiana clapped her hands and prepared to bid farewell to the researcher before heading to the cafeteria for another round of exploration. However, what she didn't expect was that as soon as she stepped out, she saw a purple-haired girl pounce towards her.
"Sister!"
"Oh my!" Kiana swiftly caught the girl. She frowned and lifted the little girl up, admonishing, "Little sister, you can't run around in the corridor, and you can't just pounce on people!"
Sirin tilted her head and whispered, "I know that, but you're my sister!"
"Huh? Sister?" Kiana raised her eyebrows, adjusted her posture slightly, and put Sirin down, "But you're not as tall as me, how can you call me sister? Shouldn't it be me calling you sister?"
"Um, right, why am I not taller?" Sirin fell into thought.
Watching the purple-haired girl furrow her brow, pretending to ponder deeply, Kiana couldn't help but laugh and pinched her cheeks, making Sirin's eyes watery.
Is this girl the child of one of the researchers here? How amusing.
"Mama, Kiana is bullying me!" Sirin made a pitiful expression. This kid really couldn't handle a joke; should she find her parents?
Hope this little troublemaker's parents aren't unreasonable.
"To the parent of this child, please make sure to take care of her and not let her run around in the corridor... Mama?!"
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Finding Kiana in the research institute was relatively simple, considering her distinctive features. White hair, big appetite, and strength. Moreover, Kiana had just "swept" through the cafeteria at noon, leaving a strong impression on all the onlookers, subtly increasing her reputation in the research institute.
After inquiring with the researchers, Luo Lin quickly found traces of Kiana.
To be honest, Luo Lin was a bit nervous before meeting Kiana. After all, she had encountered some problems after meeting Sieg, which led to the white-haired man not accompanying her, and the rumors told by the gatekeeper also made Luo Lin feel uneasy. What if there were mistakes when she met Kiana?
Fortunately, after the actual meeting, the white-haired girl's performance was the same as before (calling her mother upon meeting). She was attracted by the appearance and aura of "Cecilia" that Luo Lin was using now and smoothly joined Luo Lin's team.
"I hope I didn't eat some poisonous mushrooms."
At this moment, Kiana was in self-doubt, looking at the tall and slender white-haired Valkyrie. She couldn't fake the warmth emanating from the other person, and her body was cheering for her to throw herself into the Valkyrie's arms and enjoy the hard-won affection.
But the situation now was too bizarre. Kiana restrained the impulse of her body. After a moment of thought, she chose to continue playing her role and pretended to be the woman's child.
Kiana felt extremely nervous at the moment. Even her arms were a bit stiff, making Sirin, who was lying on her, uncomfortable.
"Your actions are so strange. Did you do something bad secretly?"
"No?"
"Hmm, Sirin can see guilt in your eyes."
The purple-haired girl shifted her butt, hugged Kiana's neck, and muttered.
"But don't worry, Kiana sister, let me tell you secretly, as long as you sincerely apologize, Mama will forgive you!"
"Is that so?"
Listening to Sirin's words, Kiana felt her conscience being questioned.
Under Luo Lin's guidance, they enjoyed a luxurious dinner happily, and most of the dishes ordered were Kiana's favorite flavors. After dinner, the three of them took a stroll around the pedestrian street. The white-haired girl even received a small Homu plush toy as a gift.
Finally, they returned home together. Kiana saw a bedroom similar to the one she rented, and there were many gift boxes labeled "For Kiana Kaslana" piled up in one corner of the room, filling almost half of the wall's height.
This world is really strange, It feels like a hallucination that only occurs after drinking strong alcohol. But the details make Kiana feel that this place is not illusory.
The image of the white-haired woman flashed through Kiana's mind. She took a deep breath, put Sirin down, and said seriously, "Well, Sirin, I'm going to apologize to Mama. Don't eavesdrop, okay?"
"Okay, it's good to admit your mistakes!"
The purple-haired girl blinked playfully at her, "Sirin is a good girl. Sirin is going to bed now."
"Thank you, Sirin."
Kiana smiled, rubbed the girl's head, and watched her run into the bedroom. Then she stood up and walked towards Luo Lin, who was standing on the balcony.
"Miss Cecilia."
"What's wrong, Kiana."
Luo Lin looked at the somewhat timid Kiana and blinked.
"It's okay, Kiana." She pulled out a photo from her pocket, showing Siegfried holding Cecilia, who was wearing a white dress, while Cecilia supported the head of little Kiana. In the embrace of her parents, the white-haired girl had a bright smile.
"A loving family," she remarked.
"Sorry, Bianka, I borrowed your photo for a moment. I'll definitely take a family photo for you later!"
Luo Lin looked at Kiana's face, rubbed her head, feeling as good as always, gently holding Kiana's hand and embracing the white-haired girl.
"Kiana Kaslana, no matter what, you are Cecilia's most beloved daughter."
Stunned, tears welled up in Kiana's eyes.
"Mama."
Watching from the air, Fu Hua pursed her lips, observing the intricate patterns faintly shimmering on Luo Lin's back and the familiar aura emanating from the girl's body, her eyes filled with complexity.
"Cecilia, have you become a Stigmata?"
But... this is much better than actually dying...
She chuckled softly, stroking Fenghuang Down. She could feel the erosion of a quantum force gradually ceasing, settling quietly.