Chapter 4, Her Injuries

"Does he know me?" Zhongli Jin asked, her expression filled with uncertainty. Strangely, she seemed only concerned about his excitement, without any thought to inquire further about the treatment he had received.

In order to quickly ascertain whether Zhong Li Jin was deceiving him again, Shang Han conducted three examinations on her: an MRI, a CT scan, and an EEG.

Shang Hanzhi shifted his gaze away from her arm, as if he had said nothing at all. With swift movements, he tied the rubber band around her arm, wiped the area over her vein with a cotton swab dipped in medicine, and pinched the needle with his fingertips. He looked at her with a cold expression and said, "This is your last chance"

Tick-tock, tick-tock

Shang Han stared at her, and on his expressionless face, a more pronounced look finally emerged, one of irony

Shang Hanzhi took her to the top floor via the elevator. There were noticeably fewer researchers on the top floor, and the corridor was devoid of any figures. As they passed by the first laboratory, Zhongli Jin paused slightly, her eyes fixed motionlessly on the scene inside.

Someone will deliver it to you

Zhong Li Jin lowered his head, touching his still somewhat painful elbow, "I do not know who I am, whether I have friends, what I used to do, whether I have ever made you unhappy, I do not remember anything at all... I am very sorry if I have ever done anything to wrong you..."

Zhong Li Jin followed Shang Han Zhi out of the dungeon, above which was the COT medical research building, a white cube resembling a gigantic Rubik's Cube, five stories high

In the laboratory, there are some medical instruments. Shang Hanzhi stands in front of an MRI machine and says, "Come here, I will check your brain."

The voice was both soft and low, as if it could be blown away by a gentle breeze, carrying a sense of caution and helplessness. Shang Han's fingers slowly clenched into a fist

There is a person lying on the experimental table, with their hands and feet restrained. A syringe is inserted into their left arm, delivering nutrients. Their lips are purple, and their expression is numb, staring blankly at the ceiling. Looking down, one discovers that their chest has been opened, with something securing both sides, revealing the heart beating within.

What? That sound was too faint, Zhongli Jin did not hear it clearly

The night is deep, and I do not know if it is because of being in the mountains, but the sky is a pure black, dotted with stars, beautiful like a canvas meticulously painted by an artist. The wind is refreshingly cool, and the fragrance of the trees and soil mingles with a hint of the disinfectant smell unique to medical facilities, much more comfortable than in a dungeon

Zhong Li Jinguang was focused on keeping up with his pace, leaving no time to divert his attention

This is the last opportunity for a confession. If the examination results prove that she has deceived him, he will truly kill her, he certainly will

Zhong Li Jin bit her lip and hugged her knees tightly, "I don't know"

Good

Zhong Li Jin finally came to her senses, walking towards Shang Han Zhi while unable to resist glancing back at that person a couple of times. Unexpectedly, that person suddenly turned to look over, their expressionless face suddenly widening in shock, and then it twisted with excitement as they began to struggle violently.

Someone will bring you food

Shang Han paused for a moment, without turning around, and his long, slender fingers slightly curled inwards

Zhong Li Jin leaned against the wall to stand up, appearing quite disheveled. She looked at Shang Han Zhi's back, her voice hoarse and lacking moisture, "... I want to drink water"

Am I scar constitution?" Zhong Li Jin mumbled, reaching out to touch it, feeling somewhat unhappy. Although it was not obvious and could not be clearly seen without getting close, it did not affect her beauty. However, as a woman, seeing such marks on her body still made her feel somewhat reluctant.

She truly did not know; she merely saw his codename, and an image of him appeared in her mind, as if it were a fledgling's instinct. She immediately developed a sense of dependence and trust towards him, even though her rational mind told her that she should not easily grant trust and reliance to certain individuals when she was unaware of the events that had transpired in the past.

Shang Hanzhi stared at her for a moment, then turned to leave. He should not have asked these questions; why did he ask them? Whatever happened to this woman had nothing to do with him. He should be in the laboratory studying something, rather than wasting even a second for her.

Zhong Li Jin followed Shang Han Zhi into the research building, where the corridors were lined with laboratories. Some could be viewed directly through the windows, revealing various equipment and researchers dressed in white coats and wearing goggles resembling swimming goggles, who were studying liquids of unusual colors. Others were completely sealed off, with signs reading "Do Not Disturb" hanging on the doors.

As Zhong Li Jin saw him about to leave, she immediately felt anxious and wanted to get up. However, her legs had been deprived of blood flow for a while and had already gone numb. As soon as she tried to rise, she fell back to the ground. The floor was icy cold, with some protruding gravel, and her elbows and shoulders hit the surface, causing her to gasp in pain

In the corridor of the research institute, sparse staff members moved about, each dressed in white coats, their steps hurried as if racing against time. They would only slow down when they saw Shang Hanzhi, greeting him softly, their gazes briefly resting on Zhong Li Jin with a hint of curiosity, yet they did not inquire further.

In the corner, there is the sound of water dripping, crisp and piercing

The dungeon is silent and still

Zhong Li Jin sat opposite him, unbuttoning the cuffs of her sleeves. It was late spring, and the weather in Lan City was still slightly cool. She wore a fitted white long-sleeve chiffon blouse, paired with a pink flower bud skirt and a pair of 7-centimeter high heels. Her strikingly beautiful face and long, thick, slightly curly black hair made her quite stunning. However, after a day of activity, her clothes had become somewhat wrinkled, yet even so, it did not diminish her beauty in the slightest. Her strikingly beautiful face and long, thick, slightly curly black hair made her quite stunning. However, after a day of activity, her clothes had become somewhat wrinkled, yet even so, it did not diminish her beauty in the slightest.

The sudden silence of the cold winter.

No

Shang Hanzhi slowly turned his head, staring at her. For a long while, his expressionless face had thin lips pressed into a straight line, his demeanor extremely cold. "If this is yet another lie, I will not allow you to leave COT alive. I swear."

Finally, it is blood drawing

Shang Han is very tall, walks quickly, and responds to greetings with a slight nod, his expressionless face accentuating the graceful curve of the line from his jaw to chin, exuding an air of noble detachment

Zhong Li Jin was startled and suddenly stepped back, her face slightly pale as she hurriedly ran towards Shang Han.

Zhong Li Jin rolled up her sleeves, and with that action, she was momentarily taken aback. Her arms were fair and slender, with just the right amount of softness. However, there were several shallow scars on her arms, faintly pale pink in color, thin and varying in length, only visible upon closer inspection

I am very hungry

I am very afraid

Zhongli Jin. Shang Hanzhi turned his head to look at her at the entrance of the laboratory ahead, the lenses flashing with white light, standing tall and appearing unfathomable

Her heart suddenly felt as if it had been pricked by a needle, and she wanted to ask, but Shang Hanzhi had already turned around and pushed open the laboratory door to enter.

... ... But no matter what, could you please not leave me here? I am very thirsty, very hungry, very cold ... ... I am very scared