Kafka Is Plunged into the Greatest Dilemma of Her Life

(How rude!) Firefly cursed inwardly as she heard the door open.

Don't disturb other people's rest when they're sleeping!

"Ah..."

As Ruan Mei opened the door, Liu Bai pretended to have just woken up, rubbing his face against the pillow a couple of times before reluctantly getting up—that idiot Firefly hadn't wiped his face!

"She's sleeping so soundly."

Ruan Mei glanced at Liu Bai, first put something on the table, then walked straight to the window and pulled open the curtains.

Firefly: "..."

How scary!

The Firefly hiding by the wall didn't dare to breathe.

After the curtains were drawn back, the Firefly were actually blocked out much more effectively.

"The Doctor, have some understanding of me."

"That's why I brought you some snacks."

Ruan Mei returned to her desk with a cold face, and Liu Bai then noticed that Ruan Mei had placed a plate of pastries shaped like little rabbits on the desk.

Ah, did this person put all their girlish sentiments into the desserts?

Well... although Ruan Mei is probably no longer associated with the word "young girl".

"But since you're awake, get up. I have something important to discuss with you."

"... Do I really have to get up?" Bai is having trouble getting up right now.

"Stop talking nonsense." Ruan Mei was nice to everyone now, except for Liu Bai.

Without giving her any face, she yanked the blanket off, then paused for a few seconds before saying quietly, "... You're quite energetic."

Ruan Mei's tone softened slightly.

"..."

It's hard to answer, after all, I just absorbed a lot of hormones from the Firefly.

Chapter 276 Kafka is caught in the greatest distress of her life

"It tastes good. Don't you have a bit too much energy?"

Ruan Mei licked the liquid off her gloves, then curled her tongue like a cat and put it into her mouth.

Completely unlike his initial indifference, he seemed to be... enjoying it?

"..."

Don't make such lewd gestures so casually!

This is not something that makes people...

"You seem more energetic now?" Ruan Mei glanced down at him with a knowing look.

"... Don't do this, I'm scared."

Although Ling did indeed regain his energy, it was... well, Ruan Mei actually took the initiative to use her hands to help him solve this kind of problem...

To be honest, it's a little scary.

"I'm not going to eat you."

After Ruan Mei licked her gloves clean, she looked at Liu Bai's reaction with a hint of pleasure in her eyes.

So, should we do it again, or put our clothes back on?

"... I'll go get dressed."

While another attempt wouldn't be impossible, Ruan Mei's current behavior is indeed a bit frightening.

Liu Bai had taken off her clothes in the living room before taking a shower, so she got up and went out of the bedroom.

Ruan Mei followed Liu Bai out of the bedroom.

"So, Ruan Mei, is it something important that can't be discussed in the bedroom? And where did you get the access card?"

"I just didn't want you to lie down."

Ruan Mei took off her gloves and sat on the sofa to answer.

"As for the access card, it's not a sophisticated encryption method, so it's not difficult to crack."

Okay, this person isn't the stereotypical life scientist who only observes animals; he's also quite capable in computer science, otherwise he wouldn't be able to stuff things into Simulated Universe.

"..."

However, both of these sentences have a touch of wicked humor.

"So what's the important matter?"

"I need to study the remains of that giant beast from today."

"Oh, no wonder you're being so friendly today." A look of surprise appeared on the pale face.

Ruan Mei leaned back on the sofa, it was unclear whether she felt the matter was so obvious that she didn't need to answer or was simply too lazy to answer.

"But in your eyes, am I the kind of person who would change my decision because of this level of... connection?"

Do you think I'm less capable Mobius?

Ruan Mei countered with a question.

"..."

Okay, without a doubt, Ruan Mei, who comes from interstellar backgrounds and is in the Genius Society, has a research ability and vision that are definitely stronger Mobius'.

The problem is that sending Ruan Mei to do the research isn't about her ability, but whether she might cause any dangerous situations.

Why did Mobius choose Ruan Mei to teach him? Wasn't it because he was afraid Ruan Mei would cause trouble?

"This is not a matter of ability or incompetence."

After getting dressed, Liu Bai sat down next to Ruan Mei and replied in a serious tone.

"Do you think the reason you can't get into the lab and have to become my teacher is because you're not capable enough? And to take it a step further... the current situation is like a skilled cook without ingredients, isn't it?"

The availability of equipment and materials here limited Ruan Mei's ability to perform.

Oh, Liu Bai can get some materials related to destiny, but those are obviously not enough for Ruan Mei to wreak havoc.

"Precisely because even a skilled cook can't cook without rice, I'm not actually as dangerous as Mobius imagines, am I?"

Ruan Mei answered a rhetorical question with a rhetorical question.

"I admit that I do have the idea of conducting dangerous research, but as you said, I don't have the environment to conduct these dangerous experiments."

They've been outmaneuvered.

However, Liu Bai didn't ask the question to make things difficult for Ruan Mei, so he began to seriously consider how reliable Ruan Mei's words were.

After all, Ruan Mei is not the kind of woman who wouldn't lie.

You could even say the opposite—she's beautiful and a master of deception.

"But the most important issue is your moral bottom line, right? In my opinion, your moral bottom line... well, it's as low as the way you knelt down before."

Hearing Liu Bai bring up the old story again, a hint of shame and anger flashed in Ruan Mei's eyes.

"Bottom lines can not only be broken, but also raised—and do you think our time together these days has helped raise my moral standards?"

"Didn't Dr. Mobius provide a solution?" Bai Youyou replied.

Ruan Mei's expression stiffened slightly.

She naturally remembered what Mobius had mentioned earlier—get her pregnant.

To be fair, Ruan Mei's suggestion wasn't much better than hers.

However, Ruan Mei was not discouraged.

Liu Bai's answer shows that there is still room for discussion.

"Ruan Mei, why did you suddenly want to do research?" Bai asked abruptly.

"I've always been interested in Honkai, but I could only hold back until I saw that behemoth."

Ruan Mei's answer was reasonable and well-founded.

"Oh... speaking of which, what about that photo from before?"

"... Of course, we'll tear it up."

Ruan Mei's face darkened, and her gentle, polite tone turned cold again.

The photos Liu Bai mentioned were the "immersive photos" that Cocoilia had taken before.

Bi Wu was actually his wife Ruan Mei when he was alive? Liu Bai jumped in front of him and killed Ruan Liu Bai with a weapon. Although Liu Bai was not one to take advantage of others' misfortune, he still had to teach Ruan Mei a lesson.

So afterwards, Liu Bai took the initiative to embarrass Ruan Mei and sent her the embarrassing photos of Ruan Mei.

Liu Bai felt a sense of pleasure from Ruan Mei's flattery when he looked at the photo, but as for Ruan Mei's feelings when she looked at the photo... well, that's hard to say.

"Of course, we'll tear it up."

"Shall I wash a few more for you?"

"Unnecessary."

Ruan Mei's tone was icy, but then she seemed to remember something and her tone softened.

Clearly, Ruan Mei is probably reminding herself that "a small act of impatience can ruin a great plan."

Seeing Ruan Mei like this, Liu Bai dispelled his doubts.

Liu Bai wasn't just idly bringing up things he didn't want to discuss.

Hmm... Although it sounds a bit narcissistic to say this, Liu Bai suspected that Ruan Mei might be trying to take the opportunity to molest him.

After all, she had just been used as a side dish by Firefly, and Ruan Mei's sudden overtures made her think of it.

... Although the person who molested him the most was Acheron.

"Please don't talk about those unpleasant things anymore," Ruan Mei tried to move on from the matter.

Liu Bai really wanted to say that you must have been very happy back then.

"That makes sense." Bai nodded in agreement, feigning ignorance to conceal his somewhat narcissistic thoughts.

Ruan Mei showed a weighing expression. "If you want, let me participate in the experiment, and I can let you lick... of course, only licking."

"..."

Liu Bai was shocked by Ruan Mei's blunt words.

What kind of spirit is this?

What a magnificent spirit of self-sacrifice!

To think that science would go to such lengths...

"... Are you sick in the head?"

I really want to accept it, but if I do, I'll lose all my integrity.

What's more, there are two girls hiding in the bedroom.

"I thought you would accept it."

Despite saying that, Ruan Mei still had a smile on her face—a very obvious social smile.

"... Am I really that bad in your eyes?"

"Of course not," Ruan Mei denied. "Since this proposal won't work, then can you suggest another one?"

Ruan Mei ended the topic and passed the ball back to Liu Bai.

(What are those two people outside saying...?)

Guinaifen and Firefly, one leaned against the door and the other against the wall.