Chapter 44: Conspiracy?
Word Number:153
Author:梦里的漩涡
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Release Time:2026-01-08
The cold, damp sensation made me feel even chillier. The old man stood nearby, one hand holding the cap of the water bottle and the other holding the bottle itself, as if ready to give me more water at any moment. “Thank you, sir, but I’m not thirsty anymore,” I said with a smile. Understanding my request, the old man capped the bottle and placed it back in the box that seemed to contain bread. He then moved to the front of the room and began adjusting some experimental equipment, peering through the microscope. He seemed to be Professor Li’s assistant, but he looked so old and disheveled, almost like a beggar. Yet, his movements were smooth and practiced, showing he was quite skilled. It was then I remembered that my leg seemed to be injured. Looking down, I saw it wrapped in bandages. Professor Li must have done the b