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Xu Qi's mouth was half open.

"This involves a research topic I did in college—factor implantation into human DNA. The moment I observed Lilia's DNA, I knew that my paper had been plagiarized."

They clearly conducted extensive live experiments to make practical improvements to my thesis topic. And Lilia… is obviously their product. However, their methods were too crude, resulting in severe DNA sequence corruption in Lilia, so…

That's why she contracted this almost impossible terminal illness at such a young age! And my misjudgment was also due to these guys' crude methods.

Ultimately, it all comes down to someone using my paper in a real-world application. That's why I have some questions... Who exactly are Xu Qi, Delta, and their family?

670. Was it good? Shin-Hana Maiko

Faced with Snake's persistent questioning, Xu Qi fell silent for a moment.

He never imagined that the root cause of all this suffering for a little girl like Lilia would be... a biological experiment?

Mebius seemed to have thought of something and added a sentence.

"Even I wouldn't allow children, or ordinary people who have no intention of participating in biological experiments. It's either a lab rat, or... myself."

Xu Qi was taken aback, but he immediately realized that Mebius was explaining something to him.

I couldn't help but laugh.

"So professors also have to explain these things?"

"Is that not allowed!?" Möbius grinned and said, "Don't get me wrong! I'm just... stating some facts about myself!"

Yes, yes, I definitely don't mean to tell Xu Qi that I'm different from those inhuman, twisted scientists.

Only Möbius could be so stubborn.

"If Delta doesn't want to talk about it, I won't force her. Just like I would never force a professor to tell me about his past experiences."

The important thing is now.

When this was mentioned, Mebius's eyes softened.

"You can't do those things right now."

"Uh... I know?"

Mebius bent down, and under his white lab coat, the black tank top with suspenders couldn't properly contain the professor's full, rounded figure.

Mebius hugged Xu Qi from behind, pressing his head against the back of Xu Qi's head.

"So please stop seducing me, okay? Once you've recovered, I'll make sure you feel really good."

Xu Qi held his breath—Snake, you're clearly seducing me...

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For the next few days, Xu Qi basically spent his time resting.

Bronya granted him a week-long leave.

However, Xu Qi could rest, but the others could not. So, although everyone wanted to stay home to take care of Xu Qi, in the end only Fu Xian'er and a few others could.

They don't have to go to work.

Delta originally wanted to help take care of Xu Qi, but the girl's gaze towards Xu Qi was very strange.

But considering that Seed Studio already lacks a core leader, if even Delta, a key figure, is not there, how can the animation continue?

There's no other way but to go back to work.

Then, Xu Qi's position as supervisor was handed over to Rita temporarily.

After just two days of rest like this, Xu Qi's face regained its rosy color and no longer showed the weak, pale complexion it had before.

However, you still shouldn't overexert yourself; taking a walk occasionally is fine.

In fact, based on Xu Qi's own observation, he was already OK from the first day.

But everyone strongly urged Xu Qi to get some rest!

When it comes to Xu Qi's health, no one will choose to back down.

But these past few days I've gotten along really well with the two little girls, Lilia and Rosalia.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that Xu Qi is actually quite popular with children.

Although it can be quite awful at times?

During the day, Rosalia had to go to school, so Xu Qi would stay with Lilia and tutor her, helping her catch up on what she had missed while she was sick.

And the students that Dr. Mei was supposed to tutor in the evenings suddenly changed from just Gretsch to three little girls.

"If you keep doing this, I'm going to have to give you a raise."

"Once I'm better, I'll make you drink more."

"you!……"

Dr. Mei's face flushed red as she fled in panic.

However, later at dinner, he quietly found Xu Qi and said in a very smiling voice, "You can't go back on your word."

Is this truly the beauty of Mei, now grown up, still retaining that youthful shyness? This striking contrast immediately captivated Xu Qi, who was in a wheelchair…

Stand up.

Every evening, Xu Qi's hospital room is always full of people.

Not to mention Delta, who was already taking care of Lilia, Mei and the others were always worried about Xu Qi and would come to check on him from time to time.

Little Lilia would often tug at Delta's sleeve and quietly say something.

"Sister, when are you going to settle things with your brother-in-law? That way I can feel at ease."

It made everyone both laugh and cry.

but……

Xu Qi looked at Ying, who was standing next to him, and after a brief smile, her expression returned. He then fell into deep thought.

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April 5th, Qingming Festival.

This day is a festival for people to pay respects to their ancestors and enjoy the spring scenery.

However, for Xu Qi, with his parents traveling the world, it's impossible for him, as a junior, to do something like ancestor worship.

So in the morning, I accompanied the people in the courtyard and helped sweep the graves.

For example, Möbius's Klein, and Mei's mother whom she has never met...

But the atmosphere wasn't actually heavy. For everyone in the courtyard, making the present moment happy was more important than dwelling on the past.

So in the afternoon, amidst Ai Li's enthusiastic cheers, Xu Qi suggested that they go out for a spring outing and to admire the cherry blossoms!

The best time to view cherry blossoms is almost over, but that doesn't dampen everyone's enthusiasm. Every year at the end of March, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, if you can't catch the romance, at least make sure you catch the last bit of it.

Petals drifted down, fluttering and dancing. Xu Qi turned his head to look at Sister Ying behind him.

"Actually, after admiring these beautiful scenes, most of them are the same to me, and they are far less attractive than the people in the scenes."

Sakura brushed the petals from her head and couldn't help but smile, "Are you praising me?"

Today, Sakura wore a dark blue kimono, her long hair was styled in an updo, adorned with exquisite headdresses and blue forget-me-not petals, making her look as beautiful as a geisha.

Especially with her bra open, revealing a pair of fair and jade-like shoulders, her exquisite collarbones and captivatingly rounded white breasts were sure to tantalize Xu Qi's senses.

“Sakura looks so beautiful today. Luckily we’re in Eden’s private garden. I wouldn’t want you to go out in this outfit.”

Sakura glanced into the distance and saw everyone enjoying the beautiful scenery, taking photos, admiring the flowers, and even Mei and her friends had started preparing for camping.

She smiled and leaned close to Xu Qi's ear, her movements alluring and seductive.

"I'm dressed like this because it's only you..."

"!"

That's not wrong... Kevin had to work overtime even during the Qingming Festival, while Sue had to stay at the villa with Delta and Rosalia to take care of Lilia.

As for the thousand tribulations... he might prefer the cherry blossom burning event.

Kosmo went to find Desdobia early in the morning, so now it's another day with only Xu Qi as the male lead...

"Sister Ying," Xu Qi said with a wry smile, "please stop flirting with me."

Sakura tucked her hair behind her ear, helped Xu Qi, and sat down with him under a cherry blossom tree, where they were hardly noticed.

"You left me all alone by your side because you have something you want to tell me, right, Xu Qi?"

671. They admire the cherry blossoms, I admire the "cherry blossoms".

Xu Qi never thought that there was anything he could hide from Sister Ying.

Actually, I did have the idea of ​​talking to Sister Ying at first, but as Xu Qi said before, Ying is just too beautiful today...

This gorgeous geisha costume must have been specially put on for him.

Xu Qi didn't want to spoil Ying's mood, so he didn't mention it.

I didn't expect it to be Sakura who asked the question first.

"Sister Ying..."

"Is it because of Delta?"

Seeing that Ying's face was expressionless, Xu Qi felt a pang of heartache. He placed his hand on Ying's fair, jade-like shoulder and pulled her into his arms.

"Sister Ying, don't overthink it, I..."

"It's alright, Xu Qi. That day... I was indeed a bit impulsive."

"No, Sakura, no, I... I didn't mean to blame you, I really mean it."

"Really?" Sakura looked at Xu Qi with some surprise.

"I had originally planned to come here today to apologize to you..."

"Forehead?"

Is your apology... proper?

"Alright, Sister Ying, how could I bear to blame you? I just want to say that Delta is just like you, valuing her two younger sisters more than herself."

Besides, I only donated some blood; nothing serious happened. With Mebius around, and now with Sister Xian'er protecting me, what is there to worry about?"

"But it hurts my heart."

There's really no way to console me on this point.

Xu Qi hugged his sister Ying tightly, burying his face in her hair. A pleasant floral scent filled his nostrils, making him feel a little dazed for a moment.

"Yeah, I know... but Sakura-nee, please stop targeting Delta like that, okay?"

"If that's what you say, then I'll accept it."

Xu Qi sighed helplessly—when Sister Ying gets stubborn, it's really hard to persuade her, but... Sister Ying is actually quite cute like this.

"It's not because of me... Sakura, actually you and Delta have a lot in common, don't you? You two are sometimes very similar. If you talk more, you'll find that the things you were dissatisfied with about her before..."

It's all just a misunderstanding.

"So it was a misunderstanding on my part that she insulted you? And it was a misunderstanding on my part that she made you so weak because of her sister's situation!?"

Sakura's emotions suddenly surged.

She struggled to get out of Xu Qi's arms, completely losing the feeling of being an older sister, and instead acting like a sulking little girl.

However, Xu Qi wasn't angry. Instead, he hugged Ying even tighter, holding her firmly in his arms to prevent her from running away.

As for Ying... she was afraid of hurting Xu Qi, so she didn't dare to use force.

"you……"

"Sister Ying, I didn't expect that Delta's insults would stay with you for so long—thank you."