Having retrieved the sickle and sparred with martial arts experts from domestic ancient martial schools, Liu Chen was in a great mood. He had intended to return to his rental, but after only two steps, he remembered Zhan Qi's instructions and immediately felt a burning urgency, turning toward the research institute.
When Liu Chen arrived at the research institute, it was already after midnight, yet the light was still on in Zhan Qi's room.
He knocked on the door a few times without a response, so Liu Chen, familiar with the routine, once again used a thin wire to unlock the door, as the saying goes, once is an occurrence, twice is a habit.
No sooner had Liu Chen entered than the bathroom door opened as well.
Zhan Qi, wearing pajamas, came out while drying her hair with a towel. She jumped when she saw someone at the door, let out an involuntary scream, and stepped back. Upon recognizing Liu Chen, her irritation flared up.
