Chapter 114: Lingering Doubts
Word Number:192
Author:梦里的漩涡
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Release Time:2026-01-09
The Professor called her Xiaomei—she was the same woman who had bitten me. She was clearly terrified of me; her eyes kept darting away, unable to hold my gaze. When the Professor told her to take me to the cafeteria for a bite to eat, she looked startled, but after a moment's hesitation, she gave in and agreed. I tucked the remaining two vials into my pocket and followed her. "Then... just come with me," she said, her voice thin and wavering. As we left, I caught that man giving me a look that could kill. It was obvious that this old man, Leng Shan, was deeply respected here. I didn't let it get to me. I trailed behind her as we exited the lab. Passing through the doorway, I noticed several more armed guards. Though their weapons were lowered, their fingers remained glued to the triggers. They watched me with a raw, jittery intensity; I was certain that if I made even the slightest suspicious move, they’d open fire regardless of the fear written on their faces. Pulling the trigger—that was just their survival instinct kicking in. Sti