novelraw Chapter 050 Evasion and the Cold War
Chapter 050 Evasion and the Cold War
Back to the art school dormitory.
It was already 8 p.m.
Wen Ning sat at her desk, looking at her right hand, which was wrapped in thick bandages.
My hand is still throbbing slightly.
But compared to the panic in my heart, this pain is nothing.
When that cup of coffee was spilled...
She saw the despair in Su Qing's eyes, and she also saw the madness in Jiang Ci's eyes.
Although Jiang Ci said "the document is not important".
But Wen Ning knew that was just to coax her.
That was a manuscript by a Turing Award winner, the culmination of generations of hard work, and the key to Limitless's ability to break through the next round of technological blockades.
She ruined it just like that.
Because of a damn system task.
Because of her, this female supporting character who only knows how to cause trouble.
"I am a menace."
Wen Ning looked in the mirror and said softly.
Su Qing was right to scold him.
She not only couldn't help him, she was ruining him.
If I stay by his side, will the system issue more hope Yao tasks?
Destroy the server? Leak trade secrets? Or ruin his reputation?
Wen Ning shivered.
OK.
【Host.】
The system's voice sounded at the opportune moment, carrying a hint of coldness in its reminder.
It seems you've already realized that.
Your very existence is his biggest flaw.
Rather than letting him be worn down little by little, it's better to end the pain quickly than to suffer for a long time.
Wen Ning closed her eyes.
Tears streamed down my face.
"it is good."
She gripped her uninjured hand tightly.
"I'm breaking up."
……
The next three days.
Wen Ning has disappeared.
She did not go to the apartment.
I didn't deliver food to the studio either.
She moved back to the four-person dormitory room she hadn't lived in for a long time, drew the curtains, and refused to see anyone.
He's not answering the phone.
He doesn't reply to WeChat messages.
The video call was disconnected immediately upon popping up.
Jiang Ci's messages changed from "Does your hand still hurt?" and "Remember to change the dressing" to "Where are you?" and "Why aren't you replying to me?"
Wen Ning watched the names constantly flashing on the screen.
My heart is breaking.
She hardened her heart.
I typed a few words and clicked send.
[I want to be quiet. 】
Don't contact me or bother me for the next few days.
Sent.
Shut down.
I threw the phone deep into the drawer.
It felt like I had thrown my own heart into an ice cellar.
……
A University Startup Incubation Park.
Limitless Studio.
The atmosphere here is a hundred times more oppressive than it was a few days ago.
No one dared to breathe loudly.
Because Jiang Ci has gone mad.
The manuscript that was splattered with coffee actually had a scanned backup.
Su Qing's breakdown at that time was partly due to genuine heartache for the original artifact, and partly due to being blinded by anger.
The data was recovered, and the project progress was not significantly affected.
but.
President Jiang is not in a good state.
He sat in front of the computer.
Although he was still coding, the suffocatingly low pressure made it impossible for anyone within a ten-meter radius to approach.
He checks his phone every few minutes.
The screen remained black.
"Brother Ci..."
Zhang Annian, holding the documents, walked over cautiously.
"Um...hasn't your sister-in-law replied yet?"
Jiang Ci's fingers paused.
He raised his head.
The bloodshot eyes were more pronounced than before, and bluish stubble appeared on his chin. He exuded a fierce aura that seemed on the verge of exploding.
Where did she go?
His voice was terribly hoarse.
"I heard... I heard from Tian Tian that she's in her dorm."
Zhang Annian swallowed.
"She said she was in a bad mood and wanted to be alone."
"Bad mood?"
Jiang Ci gave a cold laugh.
"Are you still trying to avoid me?"
He stood up.
The chair scraped against the floor with a harsh sound.
He walked to the window.
Looking out the window at the gloomy sky.
The dark clouds hung low, and the strong wind whipped up fallen leaves that danced wildly in the air.
A heavy rain is coming.
It's been three days.
Three whole days.
She doesn't answer the phone or reply to messages, leaving him like trash.
Why?
Was it because he yelled at Su Qing that day and scared her?
Or was it because she felt guilty about destroying the documents and was afraid to see him?
or……
What even more cruel thing is she plotting?
Jiang Ci's heart felt as if it were being squeezed tightly by an invisible hand.
The premonition of losing something made him so anxious that he wanted to kill someone.
"Boom—"
A muffled clap of thunder boomed.
Large raindrops pounded against the glass.
The rain poured down.
Jiang Ci looked out at the rain outside the window.
His gaze gradually darkened until it became completely black.
He couldn't wait any longer.
Even if it's arguing, even if it's throwing a tantrum.
He also had to see her.
Even if it means tying her up and bringing her back.
"Car keys."
He turned around and extended his hand to Jia Pengxiu.
"Huh? Where are you going, Ci-ge? This rain is too heavy..."
Jiang Ci ignored him.
He grabbed the car keys from the table.
I didn't bring an umbrella, nor was I wearing a coat.
She was only wearing that thin black shirt.
Push open the door.
They rushed into the raging wind and rain.