Starting by picking up a female fan, he swept through the martial arts world.

Jiang Lang suddenly took over the call, catching Jiang Tai off guard and creating an awkward atmosphere.

He hesitated for a long time on the other end of the phone.

Jiang Taicai said in a kind tone, "That bastard abandoned the city and fled, and even caused your mother's death. It's fair to scold him! But Ah Lang, this is a formal occasion after all. If Xiao Yi wants to establish herself in the future, it would be best if she..."

"Or what? Become a socialite?"

"Don't be so extreme, kid!"

"Oh, so my personality is this extreme."

"..."

Jiang Tai compromised: "Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore. It's good that you and Xiaoyi come back sooner. I borrowed a set of videos of masters fighting from the military. Let's study them together as a family."

Jiang Lang didn't press the matter further: "Fine!"

He hung up the phone after saying that.

Jiang Yi was somewhat taken aback, but also pleasantly surprised: "Brother, why are you speaking so confidently now?"

"Hold firm for a limited time."

Jiang Lang smiled but didn't offer much explanation, though he was silently assessing his situation.

In fact, according to his previous plan, he would just focus on managing Si Hong's resources and move out with Jiang Yi once the research group no longer needed her.

But his experiences over the past few days have changed his mind.

Whether it was his accidental involvement in the case of the imitator of the Mo Li, or Liu Xiu's subtle probing, it all seemed to be reminding him of one thing: you are the Mo Li, and there is no way to escape it.

Even if you are only passive, your situation may not be safe.

Moreover, I was quite proactive.

No one knows what awaits them after being promoted to associate professor.

For now, it seems safer for Jiang Yi to stay at the Jiang family home.

I'll wait until I'm promoted to associate professor before making any plans.

drive.

Come back home.

Watch the video.

It was a clash between two major generals on the battlefield, which was indeed a valuable resource for cultivators.

After reading it, Jiang Lang saw that the couple didn't lecture Jiang Yi, so he felt relieved and went back to his room to sleep.

……

The next day.

I got up very early as usual.

After breakfast, Jiang Lang, as usual, hitched a ride with Jiang Yi.

Before getting in the car, the brother and sister bickered as usual. Jiang Yi didn't want to drive at all and insisted on sitting in the passenger seat. In the end, after they both sat in the passenger seat, Jiang Lang lifted her up and put her in the driver's seat.

Jiang Yi was still preoccupied with her question from yesterday, and when she parked the car, she asked, "Brother, it seems like Dad and Aunt Hong's attitude towards you has suddenly become much nicer. Why is that?"

Jiang Lang squinted slightly: "Children shouldn't pry into adult matters!"

Jiang Yi said with some grievance, "I also want to live like this..."

Jiang Lang choked for a moment. Looking at Jiang Yi's cautious and longing expression, he suddenly felt uneasy and had no choice but to organize his thoughts to explain to her.

Before he could even gather his thoughts, he heard a familiar voice.

The next second, a pink sports car drifted smoothly into the parking space.

"Jiang Lang!"

Bai Zhaoli, wearing sunglasses, carrying a bag in her left hand and waving her right hand, ran over with an indescribably sweet smile: "Did you miss me... Oh? My little sister's here too?"

Her face flushed slightly, and she quickly took a small gift box from her bag and held it out the car window: "Xiaoyi, this is a gift for you!"

Jiang Yi had met Bai Zhaoli a few times before, but they were not nearly as familiar.

Upon looking at the box, it was revealed to be from a very prestigious amber brand of the Zerg race, specializing in prehistoric Zerg amber jewelry, which is said to have a significant effect on enhancing physical strength when worn.

Of course, even a single item is shockingly expensive.

She was somewhat taken aback and quickly declined, "Miss Bai, this is too expensive, and it's not a holiday, I can't..."

Bai Zhaoli shoved the box into her hands: "I'm dating your brother now, can't I even give my sister a gift?"

"what?"

Jiang Yi was stunned on the spot.

Jiang Lang nearly choked on his own saliva: "You're talking nonsense..."

Bai Zhaoli asked with a smile, "Xiaoyi, I'd like to have a private talk with your brother, is that alright?"

"what……"

Jiang Yi was a little flustered, nodding repeatedly, "Okay, okay! Sister Bai, please sit down. Thank you for the gift, Sister Bai, I accept it!"

talking.

He turned around.

With a serious expression, Chongjianglang made a thumbs-up gesture and quickly left.

She finally understood why her brother's status in the family had suddenly risen.

"Bang!"

Bai Zhaoli got into the driver's seat and closed the door.

Jiang Lang had a bit of a headache: "You're getting too into character. Why are you being so high-profile?"

Bai Zhaoli took off her sunglasses and took two books out of her bag: "The books say that a young girl's first love must involve some unusual behavior to make it seem real. We can't give ourselves away. How about that, am I dedicated?"

Jiang Lang glanced at the covers of the two books and fell silent.

Psychology of Female Love

An Actor Prepares

What kind of garbage is this?

He rubbed his head: "There's no need to be so high-profile. What are you doing here today? Don't you have school?"

Bai Zhaoli rested her chin on her hand: "This is the first crucial milestone in your career advancement. As your girlfriend, shouldn't I be there?"

"Wait! Today's occasion is a bit formal, aren't you going to wear a face mask?"

"If I wear a mask, who will know who I am?"

"?"

Jiang Lang couldn't hold back any longer: "What exactly are you trying to do? Make it official?"

Bai Zhaoli nodded matter-of-factly: "Otherwise, how can I show my seriousness! It's all because you don't consult me ​​before doing things. Otherwise, why would I need to pretend to be your girlfriend at the Special Operations Department yesterday?"

You know, when you tell one lie, you need to tell countless lies to cover it up.

We can't let this lie be exposed; we're paying off a debt!

Jiang Lang: "..."

It's better to say something than to say it.

That makes some sense.

From a purely safety perspective, Bai Zhaoli did the right thing.

But he still felt that something was not quite right.

"Jiang Lang!"

"Um?"

Looking at Bai Zhaoli's serious expression, Jiang Lang couldn't help but ask, "Why are you so serious?"

Bai Zhaoli turned her head to the side, staring into his eyes with a look of grim determination: "I think we should cultivate the feeling of being a couple, otherwise it will be easy for others to see through us."

"How to cultivate it?"

"This is how you train them!"

Bai Zhaoli extended her fair right hand and gently took Jiang Lang's arm, leaning her body slightly towards him.

"Holy crap, what are you doing?"

Jiang Lang instinctively dodged, quickly moving in the opposite direction, wishing he could press his back against the car door.

He was also puzzled. Bai Zhaoli had touched his arm several times yesterday, but he hadn't felt anything special.

Just like when she fainted, I carried her on my back. Although there was physical contact, I had no impure thoughts at all.

But for some reason, this time was different.

That strange feeling was even stronger than when I suddenly realized in the interrogation room that my head was buried in her chest.

Bai Zhaoli rolled her eyes at him: "Look! With your reaction, who would believe we're a couple? Can't you be serious? This is going to be fatal!"

Seeing how serious she was, Jiang Lang couldn't help but feel more convinced.

He didn't know why he was guarding against her like a thief.

But for now, that's definitely not the right thing to do.

He thought for a moment, then sat up straight again: "That's true..."

"Then don't hide!"

Bai Zhaoli placed her hand on his arm again, leaning slightly forward, but not resting on Jiang Lang's arm. She adjusted her breathing and said, "Look me in the eyes. Are you trying to hide like this, as if you're afraid others won't notice?"

"Um……"

Jiang Lang struggled to shift his gaze back to her eyes.

To be honest, the two weren't very close, but Jiang Lang could feel her breathing.

It floated softly, almost imperceptibly, to his neck.

Like the newly sprouting foxtail grass on a spring meadow, it gently tickled his neck.

It was only at this moment that he realized that Bai Zhaoli's face was unbelievably beautiful, just like her name, fair and elegant, crystal clear.

Just like her soul...

He felt a strange change in his breathing.

It wasn't hurried or chaotic, but it felt as if a part of the energy was being drawn along by an inexplicable force.

"Jiang Lang..."

"Um……"

"Don't hide, look me in the eyes."

"When will you see it?"

"I'll keep looking until I see you stop hiding."

After quite a while, the eye contact finally ended.

Bai Zhaoli raised her eyebrows: "Not bad, we've achieved a partial victory."

"Um……"

Jiang Lang leaned back in his chair with his eyes closed, feeling as if he had just gone through a physically exhausting training session and then taken a hot bath.

I'm very tired, but this kind of tiredness isn't painful at all; I just feel a little dizzy.

Bai Zhaoli maintained steady breathing, but her heart rate just wouldn't return to normal; it was even harder to control than during the incubation period before the assassination.

She pursed her lips gently, and after a long while, she said, "Jiang Lang!"

"Um?"

"My dad wants to see you."

"What?"

Jiang Lang, on his deathbed, was startled awake.