novelraw Chapter 788 - 788 788 It's Great to Have an Ex-Girlfriend
Chapter 788 - 788 788 It's Great to Have an Ex-Girlfriend
788: Chapter 788: It’s Great to Have an Ex-Girlfriend 788: Chapter 788: It’s Great to Have an Ex-Girlfriend Deep into the night, David was unable to sleep.
He sat in the living room’s couch, staring blankly into space.
Every time he thought about his coworkers dying tragically and all their hard work turned into ruins, his heart ached, he felt suffocated, and he wanted to cry.
Gu Fan couldn’t sleep either.
He walked to the fridge and handed David a can of beer.
David hesitated for a moment before accepting the beer.
Unable to resist a comment, he said, “You really treat this place like your own, helping yourself to my fridge.”
Gu Fan just smiled at the remark.
Sensing David’s defensiveness was wearing thin, Gu Fan said, “I feel deeply regretful about what has happened.
Right now, we might be in danger from people from Organization X.
The only one who might be able to help you is me, and vice versa.”
“I know that what happened at the underground lab can’t be blamed on you, but I’m just pissed off.” David, his face clouded over, took a gulp of beer and added, “Our underground lab was built while keeping a lot of people in the dark.
It’s not something that we can report, so I can’t call the police.”
Gu Fan answered gravely, “Indeed, you can’t report this.
Doing so would reveal that there’s someone still alive from the underground lab, and Organization X would come back to look for you.”
David felt a bit helpless.
“Then, by your estimation, how are we supposed to fight against Organization X, just the three of us?”
“Who said there are only three of us?
Don’t forget, I have many capable people by my side.” Gu Fan was very confident when he said this.
Reminded of this, David thought of Qian Feng, the big boss, and others.
He felt, indeed as Gu Fan hinted, they had the means to confront Organization X.
Gu Fan added, “Qian Ye alone could slaughter Su Lei’s forces without leaving a single survivor, let alone the presence of Qian Feng and the big boss.”
At this point, Su Hui also emerged from her room and interrupted, “However, these people aren’t here right now.
In other words, we are isolated.
We need to leave this place as soon as possible, otherwise, if we stay for too long, Organization X will definitely find us.”
David nodded in agreement.
“Then what should we do next?
I know how to leave here and head to your place.”
“You know, and so does Qiao Ya.
We can’t go the usual way.” Gu Fan pondered for a moment and then asked a different question, “I want to know if you still have the ability to build another space-time door.”
David gave him a faint smile.
“We succeeded in building the first one; we can build a second one.
Although we are short-staffed now, as long as I have the research data, I can build it based on previous experience.
However, you will need to find me some people to cooperate with me, provide me with the materials, and an experimental base.
Otherwise, I simply can’t make it on my own.”
“I’ll work on that.
But the research data wouldn’t be at the underground lab, would it?” Gu Fan asked, slightly worried.
Seeing David nodded, Gu Fan’s heart sank.
It meant they would have to go back there again.
Unable to resist asking, Su Hui said, “The underground lab might have been emptied out by Organization X by now.
Are you sure the research data will still be there?”
At this, David nodded, “Rest assured, we hid the research data in a safe place.
Only three of us knew where.
The other two have been killed by Qian Ye.
Now, only I know.”
Upon hearing this, Gu Fan relaxed a bit.
It seemed like there was still hope.
But then another concern occurred to him.
“Can you tell me how long it would take to construct the space-time door?”
David shook his head, looking pessimistic.
“Hard to say, without other people’s cooperation, to handle everything alone, it’s impossible to get it done in less than five years.”
Upon hearing it would take five years, Gu Fan’s heart sank.
How could he let Lin Xi wait that long?
Suddenly, David seemed to remember something.
His entire demeanor perked up, “Right, we had produced a prototype before, but as the underground lab couldn’t accommodate it, we hid the machine under the soil of a farm.
Maybe it can still be used if we dig it up.
With a few minor adjustments, we might have it up and running in just a year.”
“Really?” Hope flared within Gu Fan and he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Although a year sounded long, it was better than five years.
Su Hui chimed in, “We can retrieve the research data.
They should be stored on a chip, which is easy to take away.
But how do we transport the machine?
How do we move it back?”
Yes, this was indeed a headache.
It was already a feat if they managed to escape successfully, let alone transport a large machine.
Gu Fan thought of a group of people who were very skilled at smuggling things.
Although Gu Fan didn’t want to interact with them, sometimes he had to swallow his pride.
He picked up his phone and dialed a number.
“Hello, ex-girlfriend, long time no see, I miss you so much, let’s meet up.” Gu Fan spoke courteously, as if proposing a reunion.
On the other end of the line, Leng Le was somewhat impatient, “What do you mean?
What do you want from me at this hour, disturbing my sleep?
You’re definitely up to no good.
I’m hanging up.”
“No, don’t, my ex-girlfriend, don’t be so heartless.
I still have lingering feelings for you.
You can’t just leave me in the lurch because of that,” Gu Fan pleaded softly.
Leng Le could tell from his tone that things must be going south.
She was very straightforward, “I’m sorry, unless there’s something in it for me, I won’t help you.
I can’t help but be realistic after our breakup.
You can start by telling me what trouble you’re in.
I’ll assess the risk and see if I feel like helping.”
“I knew my ex-girlfriend wouldn’t abandon me like that.” Gu Fan was unabashed in his shamelessness, passing out compliments like candies.
His efforts drew looks of scorn from Su Hui and David.
Gu Fan continued, “I am overseas right now, being hunted down by a bad crowd.
While they are numerous, they are no match for you.
However, I’m stranded and in need of help.
I also need to transport the prototype of the space-time door.
After careful consideration, seeking your help is the best course of action.
You have plenty of experience in transporting things stealthily.”
“Prototype of the space-time door?
That sounds great.” From Leng Le’s end, there was a thoughtful silence before she responded, “Let me check with the boss and see if he’s willing to help you.
If he disagrees, even if I still have lingering feelings for you, there is nothing I can do.”
“I believe you will persuade the boss for me.” After saying this, Gu Fan blew a kiss towards the phone.
On the side, Su Hui wanted to throw up.
She had to question Gu Fan if he was not afraid that Lin Xi would beat him to a pulp for this.