American comics: Only I know the plot

Chapter 153 A Silent Warning

He knew that the more natural and fluent his speech, the less likely it would arouse suspicion.

He reached out and opened the first-aid kit on the table with practiced and efficient movements.

First, take out a pair of disposable medical latex gloves, gently unpack them, and put them on your hands.

The gloves fit snugly against the skin without making any unnecessary noise.

The entire set of movements was fluid and graceful, clearly the result of professional training.

Banner's gaze fell on his hand, and he paused slightly.

This new assistant is much more professional than he had imagined.

Li Wei picked up a small packet of sterile saline swabs and gently tore open the packaging.

He didn't touch the wound immediately, but instead gently reminded the patient first.

"Doctor, let me clean your wound first. It may feel a little cool, but it won't hurt."

His tone was gentle, carrying just the right amount of concern.

Banner did not resist and silently extended his injured right hand gently.

The burns on the fingertips were even more clearly visible up close.

Skin redness, blistering, minor abrasions, and tissue fluid seepage.

Typical micro-gamma ray contact injury.

Li Wei controlled the pressure with his fingertips, his movements extremely light.

He used saline-soaked cotton pads to gently wipe the surface of the wound.

Avoid the most severely damaged areas and only clean the dirt and oozing around the edges.

The entire process did not cause Banner any additional pain.

Banner's slightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed a little.

He could clearly sense that the other person's actions were very professional and full of patience.

It's not about being perfunctory or just going through the motions.

They were genuinely treating his wounds carefully and gently.

Li Wei cleaned up while controlling his emotions.

He dared not think about what would happen three days from now, nor dared he look into Banner's gentle eyes.

He could only focus on the wound in front of him.

All I can do is hide all my worries, struggles, and reluctance beneath a calm exterior.

After cleaning up, he put the used cotton pads into the storage bag that came with the first aid kit.

Then, a small tube of medical radiation burn ointment was taken out.

Unscrew the cap and apply a small amount of ointment with a sterile cotton swab.

Apply evenly and thinly to the wound and the surrounding reddened skin.

The ointment has a cooling effect, which can quickly relieve the burning sensation and promote skin repair.

Li Wei applied the ointment very carefully, not overlooking any minor damage.

Banner looked down at his focused profile.

The young man looked serious and focused, showing no impatience or curiosity whatsoever.

In this base where everyone is focused on experimental results, military resources, and the power of gamma rays.

Such pure, selfless care is all the more precious.

Banner's tightly clenched lips twitched almost imperceptibly.

The wariness in her eyes gradually faded.

After the ointment was applied, Li Wei removed the sterile gauze.

He chose the lightest and most breathable type, which would not affect finger movement.

He gently wrapped the gauze around Banner's fingertip, just one loop, enough to cover the wound.

Finally, secure it with a short piece of breathable tape, ensuring it's neither too tight nor too loose, so as not to constrict the skin.

The entire process is clean, efficient, professional, and gentle.

There were no unnecessary movements or words throughout the entire process.

After doing all this, Li Wei gently withdrew his hand and carefully put away the items he had used.

He took off his gloves, put them into the storage bag, and closed the first aid kit again.

"It's all taken care of, Doctor."

Li Wei raised his head, his eyes sincere, his tone gentle.

"Try to keep the wound dry for the next few days, and avoid repeated contact with unshielded radiation areas."

He gave the most standard medical advice, which was perfectly in line with his status.

Banner looked down at his bandaged fingertips.

The thin layer of gauze was clean and tidy, and the burning sensation was indeed greatly reduced.

He looked at Li Wei and spoke for the first time, his voice slightly hoarse.

"Thank you."

Two simple words, yet they convey sincerity.

Li Wei gently shook his head.

"It's what I should do, Doctor."

His tone was natural, without taking credit or trying to curry favor.

After a brief pause, Li Wei seized the perfect opportunity.

He didn't abruptly remind us of the experiment, didn't mention any dangers, and didn't cross any red lines.

Instead, from a medical perspective, she softly uttered the words she had been preparing for a long time.

"Prolonged exposure to gamma rays can affect the secretion of neurotransmitters, leading to insomnia and irritability. You should take a break and not push yourself too hard."

This statement carries no warning connotation.

It has no prophetic quality whatsoever.

There was nothing beyond the duties of a medical assistant.

It's just a routine health reminder based on occupational exposure.

It is reasonable, justifiable, and compliant with regulations.

Banner was slightly taken aback.

He hadn't expected that an ordinary medical assistant would be so observant.

Insomnia, fatigue, and irritability.

These symptoms have indeed become increasingly apparent to him recently.

He always attributed it all to excessive work pressure, never considering the long-term effects of radiation.

The young man in front of me, however, hit the nail on the head.

A gentle tone, professional judgment, and genuine concern.

There was no preaching, no blaming, and no coercion.

Banner's gaze softened slightly as he looked at Levi.

He could clearly sense that the other person had no ill intentions or ulterior motives, but was simply genuinely concerned about his health.

In this base where everyone is only concerned with whether the experiment will succeed, whether the data meets the standards, and whether the military is satisfied.

This selfless concern is all the more precious.

Banner's lips, which had been taut for so long, finally relaxed completely, revealing a very faint but genuine smile.

He nodded slightly, his voice much gentler than before.

"I understand, thank you for reminding me."

At that moment, he was deeply impressed by the unfamiliar yet professional, calm and gentle medical assistant in front of him.

Li Wei didn't say anything more.

He knew that knowing when to stop was the safest approach.

Saying one more word could cross the line.

Asking one more question could expose your secret.

He simply nodded slightly, maintaining a polite distance.

"Then please get some rest, Doctor. I won't disturb you any longer."

After saying that, Li Wei picked up his water glass, turned around, and slowly walked away.

His steps remained steady, and his posture remained natural.

He didn't turn around, but he could clearly feel a gaze on him from behind.

There was no doubt or wariness in that gaze, only a barely perceptible hint of goodwill and approval.

Li Wei walked to the most secluded corner of the rest area and sat down quietly.

He placed the water glass on his lap, his fingertips slightly cool.

Only then did he realize that a thin layer of sweat had seeped out on his back.

Those few minutes of contact just now were more nerve-wracking than the hour he struggled in the lab earlier.

This was the first time he had been so close and natural in his contact with Banner.

For the first time, I left an impression on the other person in a completely reasonable way.

For the first time, a tiny but crucial seed of trust was planted.

Li Wei lowered his head slightly and looked at his fingertips.

The sensation from treating the wound still lingers on my fingertips.

He knew he had taken a crucial step.

It did not arouse suspicion, trigger risks, deviate from the plot, or expose secrets.

He was just doing what a medical assistant should do.

He said something a medical assistant should say.

But it was this one step that transformed him from an invisible outsider into someone Banner remembered as "professional, reliable, and gentle."

With this understanding, the subsequent reminders will not seem abrupt.

So that any subsequent approach won't be perceived as hostility.

Li Wei took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement and nervousness in his heart.

The three-day countdown continues.

The crisis still looms overhead.

The road ahead is still full of thorns.

The military surveillance, the inertia of the plot, and the unknown risks have all remained.

But he was no longer as helpless and confused as before.

He found a viable path.

A gentle, discreet, gradual path, perfectly suited to one's identity.

Build trust through professionalism.

Use care to bridge the distance.

Use reasonable reminders to gradually influence the other party's judgment.

Li Wei raised his head and looked again toward the bench in the rest area.

Banner remained leaning there, this time with a much more relaxed brow.

He gently lifted his fingertips, which were wrapped in gauze, glanced at them, and his eyes remained calm.

I was still tired, but I felt less tense than before.

The sunlight fell on him, gentle and serene.

A faint but firm hope quietly rose in Li Wei's heart.

He had no way out.

But he was no longer fighting alone.

He will continue to pretend, continue to endure, and continue to wait for the most opportune moment.

Use the safest, most tactful, and least traceless method.

Within three days, prevent the inevitable disaster.

The laboratory instruments continued to hum, and the red monitoring dots continued to flash.

The lunch break was still quietly passing by.

Li Wei sat quietly in the corner, holding a water glass.

Outwardly calm and composed, but inwardly already having planned every step that would follow.

Trust has been sown.

The opportunity is in our hands.

He knew that this silent struggle had only just begun.

And he had to win.

Only two days remain until Bruce Banner's gamma experiment accident.

With each passing second, the pressure on Li Wei's heart increased.

The entire military laboratory continued to operate at high speed, the cold instruments humming incessantly. No one realized that a disaster capable of destroying everything was just around the corner.

Li Wei knew better than anyone that in this secret base, heavily monitored by the military and with a strict hierarchy, any abnormality, any unnecessary word, or any suspicious action could be fatal.

He cannot panic, cannot be hasty, and cannot reveal even a trace of knowledge that does not belong to this world.

He had to completely disguise himself as a dutiful, low-key, gentle, and unassuming ordinary medical assistant.

For the rest of the day, Li Wei completely immersed himself in his daily work, meticulously refining every action, every word, and every step he took, striving for perfection.

The first task of the morning is to measure the blood pressure, heart rate, and basic physiological indicators of all laboratory personnel on duty.

He pushed the lightweight medical cart, walking steadily and calmly to each work station, showing no sign of anything amiss.

"Relax your arms, don't strain."

Li Wei gently reminded him, then smoothly strapped the blood pressure monitor to the other person's arm, inflating, deflating, reading, and recording the reading. The whole process was smooth and practiced, as if he were a senior assistant who had worked there for many years.

His tone was gentle and natural, his eyes were calm, and there was no trace of deliberate effort or tension.

He listened politely to the researchers' casual conversations, complaints, and rants, without interrupting, offering no comment, or trying to find out any core information related to the experiment.

Some people complained that the experiments were too intense, and that they had to work overtime all night and couldn't take it. He gently reminded them to take a break and stay hydrated.

When someone complained that the equipment was too noisy and affected their concentration, he would just smile and agree, never delving into the topic or showing any unusual concern.

He buried all his memories of the future plot, the tragedy that Banner was about to encounter, and his obsession with saving him deep in his heart.

On the surface, he appears to be just a serious, responsible, easy-going, and unassuming new assistant.

No one could see that beneath this calm exterior lay a heart that was constantly on edge, on the verge of collapsing from anxiety.

After completing the basic inspection, Li Wei returned to his medical workbench and began organizing the previous day's medical records and physical examination data.

The computer screen displayed neat rows of numbers: blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature, radiation exposure records, medication information, etc.

Wound treatment record.

He entered the text carefully, word by word, with neat handwriting and consistent formatting. His focused attitude was impeccable, without the slightest carelessness.

Occasionally, he would look up and glance casually at the center of the laboratory.

His gaze lingered on Banner's figure for a fraction of a second before immediately looking away, never staring for too long or showing excessive attention.

The surveillance camera in the corner of the ceiling was flashing a faint red light, recording every action and every figure in the laboratory.

Li Wei had to ensure that, in the surveillance footage, he would always appear as an ordinary, compliant, unsuspecting, and unnoticed staff member.

The second key task in the morning was to replenish emergency supplies in all areas of the laboratory.

This is Li Wei's daily routine, and it's also the time when he can move around and get close to the core area in a way that is most reasonable and won't arouse suspicion.

He pushed the supply cart and inspected each experimental area, rest area, equipment room, first aid kit, medical cabinet, and emergency medical point in turn.

Gauze, cotton swabs, iodine solution, tourniquet, elastic bandage, disinfectant gel, radiation protection ointment, saline solution.

Emergency sedatives and anti-radiation oral tablets.

He counted the quantity one by one, checked the expiration dates, filled in the gaps, and arranged all the items neatly and clearly.

He had organized each box neatly and orderly, making them easy to see. Researchers who passed by could only silently admire the new assistant for being so diligent and reliable.

When passing by the medical cabinets near the core experimental area, Li Wei's fingertips would involuntarily tighten slightly.

That area is closest to the gamma-ray emitter and is also the region with the highest and most dangerous daily residual radiation.

He knew better than anyone that in two days, this area would become a hellish place with radiation levels a hundred times higher than normal, enough to kill instantly.

Now, all he can do is calmly organize the medicines, expressionless, pretending he knows nothing and foresees nothing.

Throughout the morning, Li Wei did not do anything beyond the scope of his duties.

Do not inquire about experimental data, do not approach the core control panel, do not discuss the progress of the experiment, do not contact high-ranking military officials, and do not have unnecessary interactions with anyone.