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A furrow formed on the forehead of the Special Investigation Team Leader as he observed the two young individuals. Were they too comfortable with their situation? Ever since Lu Youyou was allowed to meet Xu Lie, she had been coming to the Special Investigation Team every day, falling back into the routine of clocking in as she did during her internship.
Mo Meilin quite liked Lu Youyou and had spoken a few good words about her, making it difficult for Zhang Yutao to refuse Xu Lie's request. These two young people really seemed to think of the Special Investigation Team as their own home.
Xu Lie, sharp-eyed, noticed Zhang Yutao's unfriendly expression and immediately raised his hand in greeting. "Captain Zhang, have you eaten? If not, let's eat together."
Zhang Yutao clenched the ticket in his hand until it wrinkled, struggling to contain his frustration. Here was a captured bomber, mooching off the Special Investigation Team's cafeteria and asking him if he had eaten yet! What kind of situation was this?
With his blood pressure rising, Zhang Yutao quickly stepped forward, wanting to keep things brief. "You're under review; come with us."
Before Xu Lie could say anything, Lu Youyou expressed her concern. "Xu Lie, are you sure?"
In recent days, Xu Lie had mentioned to Lu Youyou that while he would officially be sentenced, in reality, he would likely be sent to a laboratory to help out for a few years at most. Just a few years—what was uncertain about that? Xu Lie felt indifferent; once this drama was over, he would return to his company. Time held no significance for him.
Lu Youyou was unaware of this detail. Under Meng Ling's guidance over the past few days, she had gradually become aware of her feelings and finally made up her mind.
"Then let's make another promise!" she said. "I will wait for you. I'm afraid you won't be able to find me. I’ll only choose Ancheng University next year for my studies. It won’t be long before you can come find me—maybe even before I graduate!"
How embarrassing! How shy!
These were Lu Youyou's innermost thoughts; she wished she could bury her head in the sand like an ostrich in the desert. After this moment, it might be several years before she saw Xu Lie again, but despite her shyness, she forced herself to speak up.
Xu Lie felt a gentle stir in his heart, as if a small boat rowed by Lu Youyou was slowly bumping against it. He wasn’t foolish; he could clearly sense the girl's feelings for him.
The Danmaku flying by reminded him constantly that this was all just a play and that once it ended, he would return to his company. Agreeing to Lu Youyou here would only lead her to wait in vain without any response from him.
The best choice should have been to refuse.
“Well, it’s settled then. I’ll do my best to come back and find you before you graduate from university.”
Xu Lie left the final promise and departed with Zhang Yutao. Once they returned to the company, they could inquire about it; there should still be a chance to come back. At worst, it would just cost some points.
After all, it was Lu Youyou's appearance at the Arson site that shattered Xu Lie's preconceived notions, leading him to view the people in the Drama Circle as real rather than virtual.
Zhang Yutao, who had been silently observing, surprisingly wore a softer expression, as if reminiscing about a youth that could never return.
As they exited the elevator, Zhang Yutao raised his hand for the first time and patted Xu Lie on the shoulder. “You little rascal, don’t go back on your word. I’ve heard there are moves to amend the Marriage Law. Make sure you don’t let down the future you’ve fought for.”
Xu Lie realized for the first time that this usually stoic Special Investigation Team Leader was someone with a story of his own. Perhaps there had once been someone in Zhang Yutao's youth—a white moonlight he could not attain due to Gene Matching.
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