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Chapter 677: Chapter 682 The Importance of Xia Mutong

After a night’s rest, Yuan Yun’s condition had significantly improved.

Ling Chen, who had kept watch in the hospital room all night, was relieved to see that Yuan Yun was out of danger and, after greeting Qiu Yong, he confidently left the hospital.

Taking Xia Mutong with him, Ling Chen and Zhu Xiaozhu boarded a plane to East Sea City. During the journey, to prevent Xia Mutong from waking up again, Ling Chen continually administered anesthetics and sedatives, keeping her unconscious throughout.

Looking at the groggy Xia Mutong who was completely unaware, Zhu Xiaozhu asked puzzledly: "Ling Chen, what’s wrong with her?"

Ling Chen sighed, smiled bitterly, and said: "Her situation is the same as Jiang Yunkai and the others; her body has undergone special modifications, losing rationality. This time, when searching for something, I stumbled upon her. It took tremendous effort to bring her back." Continuing, Ling Chen asked, "By the way! How is your medical research going, any progress?"

"There have been developments, but not significant results; further research is still needed. However, based on the information we currently have, if all goes well, we should be able to find a solution within half a year."

Half a year!

Ling Chen frowned. In his opinion, finding a solution within two months would be ideal; half a year was too long. After all, he had to consider the God Organization. With the current pace of the God Organization’s development, who knew what the situation would be like in another half a year.

"When my third brother wakes up, I’ll have him send over the latest research data from the God Organization. Maybe you could gain a lot of experience from it and speed up your research."

"Okay," Zhu Xiaozhu gently nodded. After speaking, she looked up at Ling Chen, her eyes sparkling, lips parting slightly, her demeanor hesitant.

Ling Chen noticed the hesitation in Zhu Xiaozhu’s eyes and couldn’t help asking: "What’s wrong?"

"I... no, it’s nothing," Zhu Xiaozhu said, lowering her head, seemingly unable to meet Ling Chen’s gaze.

Seeing Zhu Xiaozhu acting this way, Ling Chen didn’t believe she had nothing to say; she was just too nervous to say it. Thereupon, he spoke up: "It’s just the two of us here, just say what you want. Besides, with our relationship, is there really anything you feel uncomfortable saying?"

Hearing this, the scene of their intimate night flashed through Zhu Xiaozhu’s mind uncontrollably. Her delicate face instantly blushed deeply, turning red like an enticing apple, evoking the desire to take a bite.

"You..."

Ling Chen wanted to continue speaking, but before he could finish, he saw Zhu Xiaozhu stand up from her seat, her face flushed as she said, "I’m going to the restroom."

Watching Zhu Xiaozhu walk away, Ling Chen felt somewhat helpless. Lately, he couldn’t figure out why but felt that Zhu Xiaozhu’s behavior was somewhat strange. Every time he asked her about it, she was reluctant to elaborate. He couldn’t force her and was left with no alternative.

As the plane landed at East Sea City Airport, a car had already arrived at the apron to pick them up.

"Jiang Hao, has everything been alright in the past few days while I was away?"

Jiang Hao, driving the car, nodded and said, "No worries, with Boss Hu around, what could go wrong?"

Back at the research base, Ling Chen carried Xia Mutong to the medical research lab and placed her on a specially designed bed, securing her limbs to prevent any issues.

After finishing up, Ling Chen moved his somewhat sore shoulders and said to Zhu Xiaozhu standing by, "You should go rest first, there will be a lot more for you to take care of later."

"Then... I’ll head back to my room."

After escorting Zhu Xiaozhu back to her room, Ling Chen received a call from Qiu Yong, who reported that Yuan Yun had woken up and disclosed the whereabouts of the USB drive. It had been sent via courier to East Sea City and was expected to arrive tomorrow.

Returning to the lab, Ling Chen stood by the bedside, gazing at the unconscious Xia Mutong, his face showing a trace of deep contemplation.

During this return, Lin Guodong had called, demanding the handover of Xia Mutong. When Ling Chen had previously rescued Jiang Yunkai and Bai Huanjun, the God Organization had never reacted so strongly. However, the fact that Lin Guodong, a key figure in the God Organization, personally called to demand her suggested that Xia Mutong was extremely important in Lin Guodong’s eyes.

Yet, Ling Chen couldn’t understand why Lin Guodong placed such high importance on Xia Mutong. Could it be that after the experiments, Xia Mutong’s body had undergone unique changes, making her more valuable for research than even Jiang Yunkai and the others?

It seemed he needed to urge Zhu Xiaozhu to expedite the research on Xia Mutong’s body as soon as they received the information from Yuan Yun, in order to discover the underlying reasons.

After organizing everything at the research base, Ling Chen drove alone back to Wealthy Manor.

It was still noon when Ling Chen arrived at the Nanrong Family’s residence, just in time to find Nanrong Wanqing eating. Since Su Lin had gone out for an internship, the vast dining room was occupied only by Nanrong Wanqing herself.

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Hearing Ling Chen’s voice, Nanrong Wanqing put down her chopsticks, looked up at Ling Chen walking through the door, and a smile of excitement immediately surfaced on her stunning face. She quickly rose to greet him, grabbing Ling Chen’s hands and said, "You’re finally back. Have you eaten? Join me?"

Ling Chen smiled and nodded, sitting beside Nanrong Wanqing at the dining table, and asked, "Has it been busy at the company lately?"

"It’s not too busy now. The company is on the right track, and with several professional managers helping, I actually have it much easier. Usually, I just listen to reports. If there’s nothing else, I stay at home. But... it’s too quiet at home. Su Lin used to keep me company and chat with me, and now even she is gone, and you are often not at home, leaving me all alone..."

Hearing this, Ling Chen held Nanrong Wanqing’s hands and apologetically said, "I’m sorry, I know I’ve been neglecting you lately. Don’t worry, I’ll make more time to be with you from now on." Pausing briefly, he continued, "If I’m not at home, let Haozi keep you company more often, or invite some of your friends over so you’re not always alone in your room."

Nanrong Wanqing gave a bitter smile and said, "I would like to, but I can’t think of many friends in East Sea City that I get along with."

"If you don’t have friends, go make some. When I have time, I’ll accompany you to some social gatherings. Isn’t it common in high society to make friends through banquets?"

"Forget it," Nanrong Wanqing lacklusterly replied, "I’m not interested, and you’ve seen for yourself what those high society people are like. To be honest, I don’t really like them. I prefer staying at home alone rather than dealing with their hypocrisy."

At this point, Nanrong Wanqing, seemingly interested, asked, "What have you been busy with recently? Why not take me along to see?"