Zongman: The post-2D era

She handed it to Feng Feng carefully, and her eyes, which usually sparkled with cunning, became unusually solemn at this moment.

In the photo, Misaka Mikoto's clone was curled up in the corner of a dim hospital bed. Her thin body seemed to have been tortured by endless pain, leaving only skin and bones, and blue blood vessels were faintly visible under her skin.

Although her eyes were sunken, they were as crystal clear as the undisturbed surface of a lake in the early morning, flashing with a glimmer of perseverance and a cry for help.

From time to time, faint flashes of lightning appeared on her body, like fleeting meteors in the night sky, which were proof of the remaining superpowers in her body struggling in despair.

Feng Feng stared at the photo, feeling an indescribable sadness and anger in his heart, as if he could feel the girl's silent cry in the darkness.

Shirai Kuroko held Feng Feng's hands tightly with both hands, her fingertips trembling slightly, her cheeks were flushed, and there was both determination and shyness in her eyes.

"Feng Feng, I...I beg you, please save her. No matter what you want me to do, even if it means...being your girlfriend, I am willing to do it!"

When she said this, she seemed to have mustered up all her courage. She closed her eyes tightly, and her long eyelashes trembled slightly, as if waiting for the judgment of fate.

Feng Feng's hands were wrapped in her warmth, and he could feel the firmness and eagerness she conveyed. The air froze at this moment, leaving only the accelerated heartbeats of the two people, echoing in the box.

Shirai Kuroko held Fengfeng's hand tightly, and the trembling of her fingertips was like a candle flame swaying in the wind, revealing her inner fear and unwillingness.

Feng Feng smiled gently, with a hint of amusement in his eyes, as if he had seen through her thoughts.

"Why? Did you hear from Shokuhou Misaki that I can heal everything but there's a price to pay?"

Feng Feng's voice was low and magnetic, like a stream flowing slowly under the night sky, with a hint of subtle sarcasm.

Shirai Kuroko's cheeks instantly turned red and a hint of panic flashed in her eyes, as if something had been said about her.

She tried to calm down and wanted to pull her hand back, but Feng Feng held it even tighter.

The two people's eyes met in the air, as if sparks were colliding, and the atmosphere in the box became subtle and tense.

Shirai Kuroko suddenly broke free from Feng Feng's hand, like a bird escaping from its restraints, gasping for breath, his chest heaving violently.

She clenched her teeth, her eyes flashing with determination, as if she had made some kind of resolution: "No, I take it back. I won't use my feelings as a bargaining chip."

"But I did learn from Shokuhou Misaki that you have the power to heal. I'm willing to pay you one million dollars to come out and save that girl. She...she shouldn't have to endure this kind of pain."

As she spoke, she took out a check from her bag and handed it to Feng Feng. Her fingers trembled slightly with nervousness. The number on the check seemed to carry all her hopes and determination.

When Shirai Kuroko saw that Feng Feng had not received the check, her eyes were slightly red, and her voice was a little choked up: "I... I only have this much pocket money now, but next month when my pocket money arrives, there will be another 1 million, all of which can be given to you. I only ask you to save her."

Feng Feng smiled gently, waved his finger gently, and the check fell to the ground like a fallen leaf. His eyes were gentle and deep, as if he could see into people's hearts:

"Kuroko, you've been deceived. I never have to pay any price to heal others."

When Shirai Kuroko heard this, her eyes widened instantly, her face full of disbelief. She froze in place, as if time had stopped at this moment.

After a moment, she came back to her senses, tears welling up in her eyes, her voice trembling: "Really? Why did you..."

"Shokuhou Misaki? This Queen Bee, what a liar..."

Chapter 861 The Eighth Life Control

Friday, November 11

In a private room of a coffee shop next to Tokiwadai Girls' Junior High School in Academy City, Feng Feng was playing with his phone out of boredom.

After Shirai Kuroko opened the door and came in, he waved his hand and apologized, "Sorry for being late, I played a little prank on Shokuhou!"

Feng Feng gently put away his phone, a tolerant smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he casually said "It's okay".

However, his eyes were shining with curiosity, and he glanced at Shirai Kuroko unconsciously, wondering in his heart: What kind of prank has this little girl prepared for Shokuhou?

A series of images emerged in my mind - perhaps Shirai Kuroko was quietly applying a layer of transparent glue on Shokuhou's seat.

Or maybe she hid her schoolbag in some hard-to-find corner with a smug and mischievous smile on her face, and the surprised and slightly annoyed expression on Shokuhou's face when she found it seemed as if she was right in front of him.

Feng Feng stood up, patted Shirai Kuroko's shoulder gently, and motioned her to follow.

The two walked out of the cafe one after the other. The afternoon sun shone on the cobblestone road, lengthening their shadows.

Shirai Kuroko's face was a little pale, with a hint of uneasiness in her eyes. She asked softly, "Why do you want to go back to school? There's Shokuhou in the school..."

Before she finished her words, a cool breeze blew by, ruffling the strands of hair on her forehead and seemingly blowing away the courage in her heart.

Feng Feng turned around, his eyes gentle but firm, and a soothing smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Don't worry, I'm here. And we need to find her."

Feng Feng stopped and turned to look at Shirai Kuroko, his eyes revealing a hint of seriousness: "Kuroko, I have an idea about how to better solve the problem of incorrectly numbered bodies."

"I plan to cooperate with Sakura Matou. Her current level five ability can perfectly assist my healing methods in some aspects." As he said this, he smiled lightly, as if everything was under control.

The two entered the gate of Tokiwadai Girls' Junior High School and walked through the lush tree-lined avenue. The sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled shadows.

Feng Feng pointed to the teaching building in front of him and said, "Matou Sakura should be with Shokuhou now. Let's go find her directly."

His steps were brisk and confident, as if he was leading Shirai Kuroko towards an unknown adventure.

As Feng Feng and Shirai Kuroko stepped into the classroom, they were stunned by the scene in front of them.

Matou Sakura was holding a wet towel, carefully wiping Shokuhou's colorful face, while Shokuhou sat there with a helpless and somewhat angry look on her face, her body covered with all kinds of paints, as if she had been thoroughly "baptized" by a sudden color rain.

There were a few drops of wet paint on her blonde hair, and her cheeks were red and blue, just like a childhood graffiti, which was both funny and artistic.

Shokuhou glanced towards the door from time to time, as if expecting the appearance of a "culprit", and when her eyes met Shirai Kuroko's, a subtle tension instantly filled the air.

Feng Feng coughed lightly, stepped forward, and naturally stood in front of Shirai Kuroko. He asked Matou Sakura with a gentle look: "Sakura, how is your recovery? How do you feel recently?"

Sakura Matou was concentrating on cleaning the paint off Shokuhou's body, the wet towel in her hand gently moving across her face and hair, as if she was performing a meticulous art restoration.

Hearing Feng Feng's words, she just tilted her head slightly, not even taking her eyes off Shokuhou's colorful face, and a confident smile appeared on the corner of her mouth:

"I'm now level 5, and I've recovered quite well. This little thing won't bother me."

As she spoke, her fingers nimbly moved around Shokuhou's hair, carefully wiping away every tiny trace of paint, her movements both gentle and skilled.

Behind Feng Feng, Shirai Kuroko quietly stuck his head out, looked over Feng Feng's shoulder, and stared at the busy back of Matou Sakura, with a questioning gleam in his eyes.

She lowered her voice, with an unquestionable firmness in her tone: "There are only seven Level Fives in Academy City, and my sister Misaka Mikoto is a genuine Level Five. You..."

Before he could finish his words, Shirai Kuroko paused, as if he suddenly realized something, and a hint of astonishment flashed in his eyes.

She subconsciously clenched her fists, her fingertips turning slightly white due to the force: "If you are not lying, then you are Feng Feng's childhood sweetheart, the one he is looking for?"

The air seemed to freeze for a moment. Matou Sakura's fingers were still moving through Shokuhou's hair, but the movement paused subtly, and then continued as if nothing had happened.

The sunlight shines through the window onto the three people, freezing the scene into a picture full of subtle atmosphere.

Feng Feng smiled gently, gently pressed back Shirai Kuroko's curious and slightly impulsive head, and turned to face Matou Sakura, his eyes full of understanding and warmth.

He spoke slowly, his voice low and magnetic: "Sakura, Kuroko has actually been trying hard. She wants to save those clones of Misaka Mikoto. They are innocent lives. I think you should understand her intentions."

At this point, Feng Feng's eyes flashed with admiration. He looked at Matou Sakura and continued, "Congratulations on becoming the eighth Level Five in Academy City."

After saying this, the corner of his mouth curled up into an encouraging smile, as if he had conveyed all the expectations and trust to Matou Sakura.

As soon as Feng Feng finished speaking, Shirai Kuroko couldn't suppress her inner excitement and quietly poked her head out from behind Feng Feng, her eyes flashing with determination and expectation.

She looked directly at Matou Sakura, her hands clenched into fists, as if to reinforce her determination:

"Sakura, as long as you are willing to help save those clones of Misaka Mikoto, I, Shirai Kuroko, personally promise that the reward will never be less than one million! This is my sincerity and request to you."

When she said this, her voice was soft but extremely firm, and every word seemed to burst out from the depths of her heart, carrying an unquestionable power.

The sunlight slanted in from the window and shone right on her face, casting a layer of golden glow on her serious expression and making the whole picture full of determination and hope.

Sakura Matou finally completed the "artistic restoration" of Shokuhou. She gently put down the wet towel, turned around, with a gentle smile on her face, and her eyes first fell on Shirai Kuroko.

"Heizi, I appreciate your kindness, but money is not important to me." She shook her head, her tone firm and sincere, "But I have one condition."

When Shirai Kuroko heard this, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, but he still listened attentively.

Matou Sakura stretched out her finger and gently pointed at Feng Feng who was standing beside her, with a sly smile on her lips: "My condition is that he becomes my boyfriend."

As soon as these words came out, the whole classroom seemed to stand still. The sunlight shone through the window onto the three people, casting a golden glow on this sudden confession.

Feng Feng was stunned, and then a complex emotion flashed in his eyes. He looked at Matou Sakura, as if he wanted to find the answer from her eyes. And Shirai Kuroko opened his mouth in surprise, not expecting Matou Sakura to propose such a condition.

Chapter 862: Memories of Sakura

Saturday, November 12

There is a cherry blossom tree in front of an old apartment in Academy City.

Under the cherry tree, Shirai Kuroko glanced at Feng Feng, and waved his hands in front of him to apologize: "Why didn't you accept Matou Sakura's confession!"

Feng Feng had a helpless smile on his face, and he casually said, "I'm not worthy of her."

Shirai Kuroko's eyes instantly became sharp. In her memory, Feng Feng was always so calm and composed. Even when faced with the most difficult problems, he could always resolve everything with his calm and composed temperament.

At this moment, looking at the helpless smile on the corner of his mouth, intertwined with the words "I'm not worthy of her", she couldn't help but feel an indescribable anger rising in her heart, as if a huge rock was suddenly thrown into the calm lake, causing waves to surge.

She took a step forward, clenched her hands into fists, and her voice trembled slightly with emotion:

"Feng Feng, listen to me. You have tenacity and talent that no one else can match. You are worthy of anyone, including Matou Sakura!"

Shirai Kuroko's words startled Feng Feng. He gently stroked Shiden under the cherry tree, and recalled growing up with Matou Sakura, saying, "From childhood to adulthood, apart from ability, I have never won over her in grades."

Shirai Kuroko rubbed his hair in annoyance, pointed at Feng Feng and asked him if he didn't agree to Matou Sakura's conditions, Misaka Mikoto's clone would die in five days.

At this time, in a certain hospital, Shokuhou Misaki was also asking Matou Sakura: "Why did you confess so suddenly?"

Sakura Matou was stunned by Shokuhou Misaki's question. After thinking about it for a while, she said seriously that she didn't want her fame to be taken away by another woman.

In front of an old apartment building in the academy, the cherry blossom tree in my memory has not yet bloomed.

Under the cherry tree, Feng Feng smiled and said to Shirai Kuroko: "Don't worry, Matou Sakura is a kind girl!"

Feng Feng turned around, his eyes gentle but firm, and a reassuring smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Don't worry, Ying should be treating her already."

Shirai Kuroko kept asking questions, Feng Feng stopped and turned to look at Shirai Kuroko, his eyes revealing a hint of seriousness:

"Kuroko, leave the issue of the wrongly numbered body to Matou Sakura. Now let's find Misaka Mikoto first."

The two entered the gate of Tokiwadai Girls' Junior High School and walked through the lush tree-lined avenue. The sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled shadows.

Feng Feng used his mobile phone to search for information from time to time, while Shirai Kuroko used his spatial ability to sense Misaka Mikoto's whereabouts, and together they found a research institute where an accident had occurred.

The "Morning Light Pharmaceutical Research Institute" located on the edge of the Academy City is one of the world's top pharmaceutical research institutions, famous for its groundbreaking research results and cutting-edge scientific research equipment.

The institute brings together top scientists from around the world who are committed to tackling medical challenges such as cancer, genetic diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases, and contributing to human health and well-being.

However, a sudden strange fire broke out in the past two days, breaking the tranquility here.

It was a stormy night. A flash of lightning streaked across the sky, and then a raging fire suddenly broke out in the institute. The fire spread rapidly, swallowing up countless precious experimental data and top scientific research equipment.