The Green Tea is Always Targeting The Wrong Person (GREENTEA)
In the spacious laboratory, Yue Chu was the only one present.
He said he wanted to familiarize himself with the environment first, so he didn’t immediately ask for a team to be assembled.
Looking at the bizarre and complex instruments in front of him, Yue Chu felt a headache coming on.
Since childhood, he had been physically adept but mentally simple.
Anything related to fighting, he learned quickly, but when it came to theoretical knowledge, he was completely lost.
Sigh... Trash system, always setting him up.
[What is he doing? Daydreaming?]
Yue Chu raised an eyebrow.
Well, this little ball had already seen through his facade.
[But he’s really bold, releasing me without knowing the full situation. Should I call it fearless ignorance?]
A smile crept onto Yue Chu’s face as he suddenly thought of a good idea.
He walked over to the storage container and stared at the spherical object before muttering to himself, “Is this the Virus Entity? It’s actually called Mingzhu? Sounds pretty stupid.”
The red gauze inside the small sphere rippled slightly, like a wave of crimson that created a dazzling display of color.
[Indeed, it’s stupid. My name is Yuan, symbolizing the origin.]
Yue Chu chuckled softly, like the afterglow of the sun reflecting on water and creating a shimmering effect.
His gloved fingers gently touched the top of the sphere to feel its cold surface.
“If I were to name you, I’d call you ‘Yuan,’ symbolizing the origin. It suits you, doesn’t it?”
[...]
The red gauze inside the sphere paused for a moment before slowly drifting again.
[Although he’s full of suspicion, he has good taste.]
Yue Chu blinked and relaxed, he said, “From now on, when it’s just the two of us, I’ll call you Yuan, okay? Consider it our little secret.”
[I don’t want to have any little secrets with him, but...]
Yue Chu’s beautiful eyes curved into crescent moons as he cradled the sphere in his hands and gave it a little spin.
He sighed with a hint of admiration, “You’re quite cute.”
[Cute?]
[Although it’s a compliment, I don’t like it.]
[I’m not cute.]
[Also, could you stop touching me all the time?]
[Even though we, Bora, don’t differentiate by gender, mate, or reproduce like humans, you still shouldn’t touch me so casually.]
Yue Chu pretended not to hear while holding the sphere in his hands and letting out a soft sigh. A faint worry clouded his expression.
“I don’t know anything. How am I supposed to get by? Director Lan asked me to research the virus. What should I do? This is troublesome...”
[As expected.]
[Lan Yao actually misjudged this time and let someone of unknown identity in.]
[He doesn’t even know the basics... He has no idea how dangerous this place is.]
[Too clumsy. He’ll probably be exposed in a couple of days. An unqualified intruder.]
[If I were him, I’d find a few reliable assistants to handle things. As the head of the lab, he doesn’t need to do everything himself.]
[Wang Yue from Lab One, Meng Jiang from Lab Six, and Xu Changyou from Lab Eight are all good choices. They’re honest, don’t talk much, and are unlikely to notice his odd behavior.]
Yue Chu’s eyes lit up.
He pinched the center of the sphere—what could be considered its face—and smiled brightly, like the morning sun illuminating the cold laboratory.
“Got it. I’ll find a few assistants to help, and I’ll just pretend to guide them. Let’s see if I can buy myself a few more days.”
With that, he cheerfully rubbed the sphere with his words filled with joy, like sunlight scattered across a lush green lawn.
"Yuan, you truly are my lucky star!"
After saying that, he casually tossed the small ball and hurriedly went out.
Yuan collided with the wall with a thud before coming to a stop.
He faced the wall in silence for a long time before slowly rolling back to the center.
[This person... I am a Bora with a danger level of SSS. Does he even understand?]
[Stop laughing.]
[I don't like his smile.]
[Stop calling my name.]
[I don't like his voice.]
[Anyway... I just don't like it.]
The red nebula spun rapidly for a moment before slowly settling.
Its originally bright and vivid color dimmed slightly, as if it had lost its soul.
.......
Laboratory 8
Mu You carried a freshly brewed cup of coffee and placed it in front of Lan Yi.
His large, clear eyes showed a hint of shyness as he spoke softly, "Brother Lan, take a break. This is coffee I made especially for you. Please try it."
Lan Yi smiled politely at him. His deep peach blossom eyes always seemed to carry a tender affection that made it hard for anyone not to blush.
"Thank you, Xiao You. You can go about your business; don't worry about me."
Mu You glanced inside while somewhat embarrassed. "There's not much else to do. I’m just not sure what my cousin is still doing there. I’m afraid you’ll have to wait a bit longer. I’m really sorry."
Lan Yi gently tapped the white porcelain cup with a floral pattern. The steam from the coffee, carrying its aroma, blurred his face slightly, but it only made his affectionate peach blossom eyes appear even more profound.
He laughed heartily, not minding at all. "It's fine. Protecting Dr. Jiang is my duty."
A flash of admiration crossed Mu You's eyes as he looked up at Lan Yi with admiration. "My cousin is really lucky to have you protecting him."
Lan Yi simply smiled without responding.
At that moment, the door opened, and almost simultaneously, both Lan Yi and Mu You turned their heads to look outside.
It was Professor Yue.
Even before seeing him, they seemed to know who was outside.
Yue Chu’s faint, elegant perfume stood out amidst the pungent smell of disinfectant, making it particularly pleasant.
Before he even entered, Lan Yi and Mu You seemed to catch a whiff of that soft fragrance, much like the man himself—gentle and intoxicating.
Yue Chu greeted them with a smile and walked over before pointing at the coffee on the table. "Whose coffee is this? If no one’s drinking it, I’ll help myself."
He had been talking to the small ball earlier and was genuinely thirsty now.
Lan Yi immediately picked up the cup and handed it to him. "No one’s had it yet, Professor Yue. Please go ahead."
Mu You opened his mouth and wanted to say that he had made it for Lan Yi, but the words inexplicably got stuck in his throat.
Oh well, he could always make another cup.
However, Yue Chu took only one sip before frowning.
He held it in his mouth for a while before swallowing and reluctantly placing the cup back on the table.
"Who made this? It’s so bitter."
Lan Yi rubbed his fingers while thinking that even when frowning, the beauty was still breathtaking.
So Professor Yue likes sweet flavors. What an adorable preference.
Lan Yi glanced at Mu You and without hesitation, shifted the blame. "It was Xiao You who made it. I haven’t tried it yet, so I didn’t know it would be this bitter."
Mu You’s eyes widened: Brother Lan...
Seeing Yue Chu look at him, he had no choice but to apologize. "I’m sorry, I didn’t know you liked sweet coffee."
Yue Chu gently patted his head, showing no sign of reproach. Instead, he took a milk candy from his pocket and placed it in Mu You's palm.
Yue Chu: "It's okay, here's a candy for you. It's very sweet."
Mu You stared blankly at the black-and-white wrapped milk candy in his hand.
It had been so long since he last had candy that he could hardly remember its taste.
Silently unwrapping the beautiful candy wrapper, Mu You placed the white candy in his mouth. Instantly, the sweet flavor accompanied by the aroma of milk spread across his tongue and brought a sense of joy from the depths of his heart.
Yue Chu smiled and asked, "Is it sweet?"
Mu You clenched the candy wrapper in his hand and nodded almost imperceptibly.
It was indeed sweet.
Yue Chu then took out three or four more candies and handed them to him with his smile as soft as floating cotton candy, sweetly luring one into a pure white trap.
Yue Chu: "So next time you make coffee for me, remember to add more sugar."
Mu You nodded stiffly, but thought to himself: I won't make coffee for you. My coffee is only for Brother Lan.
Lan Yi, who hadn't received any candy, pretended to be pitiful and leaned over with a slight lift at the corners of his eyes that revealed a vulnerability that contrasted sharply with his usually resolute appearance. "I want candy too~"
The candy given by a beauty must be the sweetest in the world!
Yue Chu tapped his chin thoughtfully because he had already given all the candies to Mu You...
Suddenly, as if remembering something, he took out the only lollipop from his coat pocket and handed it to him.
It was strawberry-flavored, his favorite.
His eyes sparkled like peach blossoms in the snow, so gentle that it was impossible to resist.
"The last one."
Lan Yi unwrapped the pink candy wrapper, and the sweet strawberry flavor melted on his tongue, making him squint with enjoyment.
But...
Mu You: Why did he get a lollipop?
Lan Yi: I also want to taste the milk candy.
Seeing that only the two of them were present, Yue Chu glanced toward the lab. "Is Dr. Jiang still busy?"
Just as Lan Yi was about to speak, Mu You cut in: "Cousin is always like this. As long as he's still working, everyone else has to keep busy too."
Lan Yi crossed his arms and leaned against the wall with his long and powerful legs crossed. Hearing Mu You's words, a glint flashed in his eyes, but he didn't speak up to defend Jiang Quan.
Yue Chu smiled and looked at Mu You.
This little green tea really knew how to seize the moment.
It was indeed necessary to get him away from Jiang Quan as soon as possible to avoid any trouble.
Yue Chu: "Then why aren't you inside?"
Mu You bit his lip as a faint look of helplessness on his face. "I... I'm not skilled enough. Cousin doesn't think much of me."
"How could that be?"
Yue Chu walked over and gently patted Mu You's shoulder with his soft eyes filled with sincere affirmation.
"You're very talented. At such a young age, you've already made it into a top-tier lab. There's no need to belittle yourself."
Mu You was taken aback
He had only been self-deprecating on purpose and not truly believing he lacked ability. Yet compared to his cousin Jiang Quan, he had always felt like a pebble on the ground and unable to compete with the brilliance of the stars.
But now, someone was telling him with such certainty, "You're very talented", and it was coming from someone who could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Jiang Quan—or even surpass him. This affirmation felt incredibly precious.
No one dislikes being affirmed, and Mu You was no exception.
He lowered his eyes slightly as his long and thick eyelashes fluttered like a doll's, mirroring the tremors in his heart.
"But my cousin has already become capable of handling things independently, while I'm still just an assistant."
Yue Chu smiled with his deep black eyes blending tenderness and purity, with a shimmering light that seemed like fleeting starlight. When gazed upon by those eyes, it felt as if one was bathed in moonlight that brought a sense of peace to both body and mind.
"You just lack a platform to showcase your talents, so... would you like to come to my side?"
Yue Chu extended his hand towards him. His slender fingers resemble jade carvings, with distinct joints and exuding an air of elegance.
He looked at Mu You with that smile, sincere and straightforward, causing Mu You to reach out in a daze to touch the slightly cool palm.
"Alright..."
Was that his voice? Mu You wondered.
He felt as if his entire being had sunk into a soft cloud, light and airy, impossible to resist.
Only the warmth held in his palm felt real.
Translator:
Now, I really don't know who the ML is anymore. Maybe the virus? ┐( ∵ )┌
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