Chapter 192

Shen Gonglin walked unsteadily, realizing that besides his fear of water, he also suffered from seasickness. In this state Shen Gonglin had no desire to force himself into battle. Wouldn't it be better to stay by Einstein's side and obediently paddle along? He ostensibly to protect Einstein, but in reality, Shen Gonglin was simply too lazy to move. Looking at the Sea Abyss City before him, a strange feeling welled up within Shen Gonglin. This feeling was strangely familiar... as if he had been here before... no, he had definitely never been here before. What was familiar was that feeling, like... the Sea of Quantum?

Shen Gonglin had once accidentally entered a strange space where she met a girl named Seele who always liked to write strange diaries. Now, looking at this Sea Abyss City, Shen Gonglin inexplicably thought of that girl. Yes, that's the feeling. She felt very close to that place called the Sea of Quantum.

"... If you're dizzy, just support me. You're planning to protect me like this? I almost fell for your kindness. Here, take this medicine; it should be good for you."

Einstein, quite speechless, helped Hyperion down from the Shen Gonglin by the hand. How could he protect anyone when he could barely walk? After thinking for a moment, Einstein took out a medicine bottle from her pocket, opened it, and put a pill in Shen Gonglin's mouth. She had taken it from the Hyperion's infirmary earlier and hoped it would be helpful to Shen Gonglin.

Shen Gonglin obediently swallowed the pill, which surprised Einstein a bit, because Shen Gonglin didn't seem like the type to take medicine so readily. What was he thinking? Seeing him staring at Sea Abyss City, Einstein waved his hand in front of his eyes. Shen Gonglin had seemed a bit off since earlier. Was it because of seasickness?

"What, are you worried that Cocolia won't obediently hand over the Gem of Desire? Indeed, given that woman's personality, I can't be sure she'll keep her promise. But don't worry, she won't cause any trouble."

Thinking that Shen Gonglin was worried about such things, Einstein comforted Shen Gonglin, saying that although she seemed carefree, she actually did consider these things, which was quite surprising.

"Hmm... Cocolia? I'm not worried about that. If she doesn't listen to me, I'll just tie her up by force. That's not what I'm worried about. Ai, do you know about the Sea of Quantum?"

Einstein drew his attention back. Cocolia was nothing but trash; Shen Gonglin didn't care about that woman at all. His mind was completely preoccupied with the Sea of Quantum. Shen Gonglin trusted his intuition, just like how he always felt he'd never get a golden card when he drew one. This trip to Sea Abyss City was probably not so simple; he might even have to deal with the Sea of Quantum. Shen Gonglin had this strange feeling.

"The Sea of Quantum... Shen Gonglin, how do you know about this place? If possible, could you tell me in detail?"

Einstein was quite surprised to hear this term from Shen Gonglin. He looked at Shen Gonglin with great astonishment. This Sea Abyss City was indeed closely related to the Sea of Quantum, but he had never told Shen Gonglin about it. Did Shen Gonglin also study the Sea of Quantum?

However, just then, before Shen Gonglin and Einstein could continue their discussion, footsteps sounded from not far away. Shen Gonglin and Einstein turned around and saw a woman in a green military uniform walking out majestically. Just seeing her, Shen Gonglin thought, "Wow, so big... no, so white... um, no, as expected of Cocolia." Shen Gonglin had felt this way ever since they first met. Cocolia was probably even bigger than Himeko.

That's right, Shen Gonglin was referring to her figure. The way her military uniform was stretched into such an improper curve made her Mother-in-law seem quite unrefined.

Chapter 119 Hello, Mother-in-law!

The battle had ended. With the strong support of Theresa and others, the Valkyrie forces had been repelled. However, everyone knew that this was only temporary. The traitors of Schicksal had appeared here, and the attack would only become more intense later. After confirming that it was safe, Cocolia walked out from inside the Sea Abyss City. Looking at the people in front of her, a strange smile appeared on Cocolia's lips. It really was going according to plan.

"We've been waiting for you, Einstein, and..."

"Oh, isn't this my Mother-in-law? It's been a long time! You've become even more beautiful, Mother-in-law."

Before Cocolia could finish speaking, Shen Gonglin raised his hand to greet her. Upon hearing this, Cocolia froze and almost stumbled. The woman in military uniform glared angrily at Shen Gonglin and then glanced at Bronya over there. The villainous aura she had painstakingly created was instantly ruined. This little bastard, he really is still such a bastard.

"I've already told you, don't call me Mother-in-law! I've never approved of your relationship with Bronya! Not now, and never in the future!"

Cocolia glared at Shen Gonglin through gritted teeth. Seeing this unlucky kid made her furious. How come he hadn't been eaten by the Honkai Beast yet? If anything happened to him, Cocolia would definitely buy cannons to celebrate.

"Huh? Bronya, I meant Liliya. Since you don't agree with Bronya Mother-in-law, then I can reluctantly accept Liliya."

Shen Gonglin pointed at Liliya, who was quietly paddling on the other side. The innocent girl, caught in the crossfire, pointed at herself in confusion. What was going on? Why did Liliya feel like she was being targeted by so many eyes, eyes full of malice? Liliya subconsciously moved closer to Rosaria. Finally, the girl was surprised to find that Rosaria was also among those eyes.

"You're not even going to let Liliya go? Shen Gonglin, are you even human? Impossible, don't even think about it... Ahem, we've been waiting for you, Einstein, and everyone from the Hyperion."

Trying her best to ignore Shen Gonglin, Cocolia always loses control of her emotions whenever Cocolia sees Shen Gonglin. After all, no one can remain calm in front of a pig who's eyeing their little cabbage, and it seems like this guy isn't just eyeing one cabbage but the whole vegetable garden. Cocolia took several deep breaths before finally regaining her composure. She had to stay calm and not let Shen Gonglin break her spirits again.

Once she calmed down, Cocolia returned to her usual self. Her gaze swept over everyone in front of her, pausing deliberately when she saw Bronya. Bronya, however, simply looked at her coldly. Cocolia wasn't surprised by Bronya's attitude at all; after all, this little girl was quite upset with her right now.

"I'm glad you were willing to lend me a hand, even though you brought an uninvited guest, but..."

Cocolia began her opening remarks. After calmly looking at everyone, Cocolia stared intently at Shen Gonglin with an undisguised gaze, her guarded demeanor like a boy protecting a melon in a melon patch. However, before she could finish speaking, Einstein rudely interrupted her.

"Let's skip the pleasantries, Cocolia. Let's get straight to the point. Hand over the Gem of Desire, and we'll move it to a safe place."

Not wanting to waste words with Cocolia, Einstein directly extended his hand to demand their ultimate goal for coming here. Although they were both agents of Anti-Entropy Cocolia, Einstein and Tesla were at odds with Cocolia and neither side agreed with the other's ideology. Therefore, there was no need to maintain any atmosphere. Taking the gem was the most appropriate solution that Einstein could think of.

"Oh? Is it because you've been spending too much time with this kid, Einstein? That's not like you. Don't be so impatient. You've seen it yourself, Schicksal has already discovered this place. Why don't we sit down and discuss a counterattack strategy?"

Somewhat surprised by Einstein's attitude, Cocolia said, "Simply defending isn't my style. Now that such a powerful force has arrived, I'm even thinking about whether I can counterattack the Valkyrie troops of Schicksal. Anyway, I'd be happy to see either side get hurt."

"I'm sorry, we're pressed for time. As you can see, Shen Gonglin isn't used to being in the deep sea. Once we're up there, I need to give him a full check-up and help him get his body in order. We don't have time to worry about anything other than the Gem of Desire."

Einstein calmly recounted this, reaching out to Cocolia for the Gem of Desire. This was the best course of action she could think of—to minimize her time dealing with Cocolia, a person she couldn't trust.

"... Just for this? I never thought you'd come to this, Einstein... I can foresee that you'll clash with Tesla sooner or later, but... what if I don't give it to you?"

After hearing Einstein's reasons, Cocolia's expression turned as strange as if she had seen Welt doing sit-ups. She remembered that Einstein wasn't like this the last time she saw him. She knew that Tesla seemed to have a special relationship with Shen Gonglin, but Cocolia never expected that the usually calm and normal Einstein would turn out like this. This guy is really toxic. Maybe Tesla and Einstein will fight over this matter in the future. Cocolia is already prepared to be a spectator. However, right now, she can't hand over the Gem of Desire. Cocolia needs them to stay here for the time being.

"If you don't give it to them, then your enemies will probably be more than just those you just had."

As Einstein finished speaking, the atmosphere among the crowd instantly turned icy. The Arin sisters silently approached Cocolia, while Theresa gripped her golden spear tightly. The mechs that had been standing behind Cocolia also assumed a fighting stance. However, Theresa didn't take these forces seriously; her side had the advantage in combat power, and she wasn't afraid even if a real fight broke out. But, Theresa really didn't want to come to that point until the very end.

After all, Cocolia is Bronya's mother, and if a fight really breaks out, she will be the one who suffers the most.

Chapter 120 A Neither Side Can Trust Each Other

"We've come for the Gem of Desire. If you hand over the Gem of Desire, the Schicksal's tracking forces will also target us, giving you ample time to retreat. If you still refuse, then we can only suspect that you have ulterior motives. You should know that there is no basis for trust between us."

Unlike her usual silly and playful demeanor, Theresa now fully displayed her strategic mind as a commander. Normally, she could joke around and act foolishly, but not now. Now they were traitors to Schicksal, and every step had to be carefully considered. Theresa had no time to play games with Cocolia. This woman was not trustworthy, neither in terms of her stance nor her style. Theresa could not trust Cocolia. After obtaining the gem, they should retreat as soon as possible. This was the strategy she and Einstein had devised.

Theresa prepared for battle; the chains of Judah appeared in the void—this was the worst-case scenario.

"... As expected of Theresa, I surrender. With the mechs here, we can't possibly be a match for two Schicksal S-class Destiny members. I've lost. The Gem of Desire is in Sea Abyss City. Go get it if you want it... Of course, that's assuming you can get it."

Threatened like this, Cocolia showed a very displeased expression. She had never backed down in battle before, but looking at the opposing force —Shen Gonglin and Theresa were both originally designated S-rank by Schicksal, and either one of them was far beyond what her current mechs could handle. Add Bronya to the mix, Cocolia had no confidence that her daughter would help her; her daughter was practically a traitor. Although she had Rosaria and Liliya on her side, she truly had no chance of winning. However, even so, it didn't stop Cocolia from rubbing salt in the wound with Theresa and the others; after all, it was part of the plan.

Don't let Theresa's short stature and harmless appearance fool you. Cocolia has dealt with her before. Anyone who can be rated S-rank by Schicksal is no ordinary person. As for Shen Gonglin... he seems to be a little seasick right now?

Cocolia glanced at Shen Gonglin, who was leaning against Einstein, and really couldn't find a way to describe Cocolia.

"What's the meaning?"

Upon hearing Cocolia's words, Einstein instinctively sensed something was wrong. Why would she say that? If he could get his hands on it... What tricks was this woman up to now?

"Einstein, man proposes, God disposes. Due to some minor accident, the Gem of Desire has fallen into the Sea of Quantum."

Cocolia revealed a fox-like smile. No wonder Tesla called her a "Vixen." Upon hearing her words, Einstein's expression immediately turned serious. The Sea of Quantum, how could the Gem of Desire fall into the Sea of Quantum? Sure enough, this girl was up to no good!

"I knew you were up to no good! What scheme are you plotting now?!"

Unable to hold back, he blurted out a curse. Perhaps it was because the constant harassment from Shen Gonglin had affected his state of mind. The usually composed and polite Einstein said such a thing this time, "That damn woman, how could the Gem of Desire end up in the Sea of Quantum? Doesn't she know what that means?"

"... It's really rare to hear you say something like that, Einstein. Even you've gone bad. I told you, it was an accident, just a small accident. We can just get it out again. I believe in you, Doctor. You can definitely do it if you want."

Taken aback by Einstein's sudden outburst of profanity, Cocolia wouldn't be surprised if it were Tesla who used such language, but this was Einstein! After calming herself down, Cocolia wore an enigmatic smile, sensing that she was about to witness a great show.

"You have no idea what this means, you don't understand how dangerous the Sea of Quantum is."

Einstein's face was grim. Einstein mood eased slightly after Shen Gonglin reached out and touched his cheek, but the beautiful young professor's eyes remained dark. Because she understood, she knew just how dangerous the Sea of Quantum was. It seemed that this mission had ultimately gone awry... And was this girl petting her like a cat? Touching her face was one thing, but now she was stroking her fur—wasn't that a bit inappropriate? Einstein could already see Cocolia trying to suppress her laughter!

There's no way around it, Shen Gonglin has a bit of OCD. Looking at Einstein's messy hair, he just wants to tidy it up for her. If he were willing to tidy it up properly, Einstein would definitely be a super high-level beautiful girl.

"Of course I know. It is precisely because I know how dangerous it is that I have turned to you for help, Einstein. Only you can bring back the Gem of Desire. I have prepared the necessary instruments and facilities for you to use as you please. However, while you are studying and tinkering, the task of guarding this Sea Abyss City will be handed over to the Hyperion. The mech force has been almost completely wiped out. Please forgive me for not being able to provide you with any assistance."

Finally revealing her scheme, Cocolia could force them to stay in Sea Abyss City. Only by keeping them here could the plan be successfully implemented. Cocolia smiled as she looked at the Hyperion members in front of her. At that moment, Bronya's undisguised gaze pierced her directly. Cocolia... this woman is indeed not trustworthy!

"You did this on purpose... to keep us here to cover for you... You've lied to us again!"

Even though the emotion chip was damaged, Bronya still felt anger. It seems that as long as someone is human, they will definitely have emotions. As the most powerful weapon of mankind, emotions cannot be affected or destroyed by a small chip. Cocolia... she really doesn't disappoint Bronya when it comes to letting her down.

"I was only trying to ensure the safe retreat of the troops. Who can guarantee that the forces of Schicksal will stop attacking us once you take the Gem of Desire? Besides... from the very beginning, you only thought about taking the Gem of Desire and never considered our safety."

Cocolia said these words casually, and Theresa and Einstein fell silent for a moment. Cocolia was right. It seemed that this time, they had to be tricked by her.

Chapter 121 You'll Get Used To It

Theresa and Einstein fell silent, seemingly agreeing to her plan. Cocolia was quite pleased with herself; it wasn't easy to make them suffer at her hands, and now she had succeeded. Cocolia smiled triumphantly, looking at the two silent figures before her, and the Vixen spoke again.

"I've said before that this is a mutually beneficial cooperation, and Schicksal is our common enemy. You are free to enter and leave this ruin. If you suspect that I am hiding the Gem of Desire, you are free to inspect it. I hope we can cooperate happily... Wait, wait a minute, what are you trying to do, Einstein, Theresa, grab him quickly!"

Adopting a nonchalant attitude, Cocolia shrugged, indicating that they could choose freely. Hearing this, Shen Gonglin got excited and rushed towards Cocolia, leaving Einstein behind. As a soldier Cocolia shouldn't be afraid of Shen Gonglin, but the look in his eyes made Cocolia a little scared. What did he want? Why were his eyes so scary?

"Didn't you say you could check me as you please? Now I suspect you've been hiding the Gem of Desire in your chest. Himeko used to hide my phone in that kind of place when she took it from me during class, so I suspect you've done the same. After all, women of your size like you all like to do this kind of thing. Come on, let me check you out properly."

Revealing her wolfish ambition, Shen Gonglin pounced on Cocolia's chest. It's common knowledge that women with heavy burdens like to hide things in such places. Himeko did it, Cocolia must do it too. So Shen Gonglin Jingu got excited. Even Cocolia was so frightened by this guy that she forgot to dodge. She never expected that Shen Gonglin would even dare to lay a hand on her. This guy is simply inhuman.

"I'm sorry, my Shen Gonglin embarrassed herself. Let's do as you said for now, and we'll be free to do as we please from now on."

Golden chains appeared from the void, binding the shameful fellow and pulling him back. Theresa sighed and apologized to Cocolia. This guy always liked these intermittent episodes of illness. Theresa was used to it. It was better to let him continue to be seasick or have a fear of the deep sea. Almost everyone on the Hyperion knew that only Shen Gonglin was in a sickly state would she truly be obedient and well-behaved.

Although she felt a little embarrassed, Theresa did miss the time when Shen Gonglin was completely obedient after her brain was damaged and she lost all five senses. Unfortunately, she didn't seize the opportunity back then. After recovering, Shen Gonglin became an idiot again. He even dared to lay a hand on Cocolia. Were the Valkyrie on the Hyperion no longer enough for him?

"Hmph, you'd better keep your people in check!"

Perhaps frightened by Shen Gonglin's previous actions, Cocolia showing little courage. She seemed a little afraid to stay there any longer. After leaving behind such a sentence, the long-haired female soldier turned around and left with her mecha unit. Yes, that's right, this woman seems to have chickened out.

"Let me go! Let me examine you properly. I still suspect the Gem of Desire is on Cocolia. Didn't we agree that we could examine her freely? Hey, don't run away!"

Bound by Judah's chains Shen Gonglin continued to shout, while Cocolia, hearing his voice, walked faster and faster until she even started running. This was Cocolia's most humiliating defeat yet. Shen Gonglin was too dangerous. Bronya had been by his side for so long, had she already been taken advantage of by him?

"Alright, Shen Gonglin, I don't think the Gem of Desire is on her, so don't even think about it. But we've been tricked, and we'll probably have to stay here for a while. I didn't expect Cocolia to do something like this."

Einstein squinted at Shen Gonglin. Everyone here clearly understood what she was planning. So that's the type this little rascal likes? In that case, the Hyperion's future looks bleak. Even Mei, the most outstanding Mei right now, is probably no match for Cocolia, let alone the rest of these worthless fry. Einstein looked down at herself, then glanced at Theresa and Bronya over there. Hmm, she felt a little relieved. Compared to those two level-three cripples, she was much better off. She was the tallest among the short ones.

To be honest, Einstein's physique might not have been as good as Tesla's, but he was still better than Bronya and Theresa.

"I'm sorry, it's all because of Bronya..."

Ignoring Shen Gonglin, who was struggling and bound by chains, even Bronya had her temper. This girl actually tried to lay a hand on Cocolia. Bronya felt that she had to teach Shen Gonglin a little lesson. The girl seemed a little down. If she hadn't asked to come to Sea Abyss City, no one would have fallen into this trap.

"This is the result of the vote, not your fault, Bronya. Mutual distrust leads to this outcome. Instead of wallowing in despair, we should find a way to solve the problem now."

Einstein shook his head and comforted Bronya, saying that now was not the time to pursue personal responsibility. Besides, it wasn't Bronya's fault. When preparing to deal with Cocolia, one should be prepared to be tricked by her. It was also because of his lack of consideration. Perhaps he should have let Shen Gonglin go and bully Cocolia a bit earlier.

Einstein squatted down and poked Shen Gonglin's cheek. This guy was now tied up like a dumpling by Theresa's Judah. He had just played with his leg ring, and now it was his turn to play with him.

"That's true. We need to find a solution first. Doctor, what exactly is this Sea of Quantum that Cocolia mentioned earlier... Also, you'd better not play with Shen Gonglin like that, or she'll bite you... Well, looks like I'm too late."

No sooner had Theresa finished speaking Shen Gonglin bit down on Einstein's finger. The beautiful young professor's face fell, and she quickly tried to pull her finger back, but Shen Gonglin's red and white teeth showed no mercy. The pain was excruciating Einstein was almost in tears. This girl was truly ruthless. Einstein looked at Theresa and Bronya with a helpless expression, but they both looked on with unconcerned indifference...

That's right, they were both bitten by Shen Gonglin. They both have to go through this. You'll get used to it.

Chapter 122 The Complexities of Sea Abyss City

"Hmph, I told you not to mess with me. This time I'll teach you a little lesson. If you mess with me again, I'll bite you with these two teeth. You should know the consequences, right? I don't mind trying it on you."

Judah's chains returned to the void. Under Theresa and Bronya's persuasion, Shen Gonglin finally relented and let Einstein go. This time he really showed mercy. Otherwise, he would have bitten him with his two little tiger teeth. Everyone knows what would happen if he sucked blood. Even Valkyrie strongest Durandal or the Herrscher of the world would not be able to resist. A delicate and weak researcher like Einstein would probably have to be dehydrated at the very least.

This shows that Shen Gonglin has some sense of the bigger picture. If she bites Einstein like that now, things will not be able to proceed. She will make a fuss about it this time and find an opportunity to get revenge later. How dare she take advantage of someone in distress? She has to be taught a lesson. Everyone knows that Shen Gonglin is petty, so she has to do something befitting a petty person.

"Should I thank you?"

Einstein said irritably, rubbing her fingers hard in pain. Although she hadn't drawn blood, the teeth marks on her knuckles were clearly visible. The pain was excruciating; Einstein almost wanted to suck on her fingers, but for the sake of her image, the beautiful young professor couldn't do such a thing. She really wanted to shove her fingers into Shen Gonglin's mouth and have him suck on them... but the most likely outcome would be that Shen Gonglin, that idiot, would bite her again. How could he be so heartless? He's practically inhuman.

"Alright, alright, you two stop fooling around. Doctor, please explain what exactly the Sea of Quantum is."

Theresa sighed helplessly. She thought back to how calm and reliable Einstein used to be, but now he's become quite the goofball. Is it because he's been dealing with Shen Gonglin all the time? Theresa was speechless. There's a virus called Shen Gonglin circulating in this world. Getting infected with this virus is very dangerous; it's extremely lethal.

"I didn't argue with him... Never mind, the Sea of Quantum is the deepest secret of this ruin. To make it easier to explain, let's start with the ruin itself. Come on, since Cocolia said we can come and go as we please, let me take you on a tour of this Sea Abyss City."

How could a composed researcher like himself fool around with others? Einstein made a small attempt to justify himself. Then, the beautiful young doctor led Shen Gonglin and the others into the Sea Abyss City. The castle, with its deep blue color scheme, appeared exceptionally tranquil and beautiful beneath the deep sea, like a finely crafted large work of art. It was truly hard to imagine that such a place could exist.

"I never imagined there would be such relics at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. When did Anti-Entropy discover it?"

As they slowly entered the interior of Sea Abyss City, Theresa exclaimed in amazement at the schools of fish swimming outside the air shield above. She felt as if she had entered a giant aquarium, far more mysterious and magnificent than any aquarium Theresa had ever visited. Although Schicksal had many ancient ruins, few were as beautiful as this.

"Not long ago, just a few years ago, during the Second Honkai, a lunar meteorite crashed into the Pacific Ocean. We were trying to salvage the meteorite, but we accidentally discovered this place. The sea area where this ruin is located is within the territory of Anti-Entropy, and since it is located deep in the ocean, Schicksal has never been aware of its existence. You saw the writing on the ruin, right? That's the World Language of the Previous Era, originating from a region then known as Mu Continent."

Einstein slowly recounted the origins of the Sea Abyss City to Shen Gonglin and the others. She gently stroked the wall and sighed softly. This Sea Abyss City could be considered one of Anti-Entropy's deepest secrets, and now even it had been exposed to Schicksal's gaze. It seemed that this city didn't have much time left to live peacefully. This Sea Abyss City hid many secrets, and the portal to the Sea of Quantum, the Eye of the Abyss the Abyss, was also located here. This ruin was actually very important.

Looking up at the tranquil sea, Einstein thought of someone he used to know, the leader of the Anti-Entropy alliance, who was also here.

"Phew... Sorry, I got a little distracted. You guys probably know about the Dead Sea Scrolls, right? The Dead Sea Scrolls contain this kind of writing."

Shen Gonglin knew absolutely nothing about these things, so he could only look at Bronya and Theresa with a blank expression. Bronya, as expected, explained it to him. This little girl knew a lot, and compared to her, Shen Gonglin felt like an illiterate.

"The Dead Sea Scrolls ... Bronya remembered that a set of scrolls were discovered along the shore of the Dead Sea. She never imagined that they were left behind by Previous Era."

It's normal that Shen Gonglin doesn't know these things. As long as she knows them, that's enough. If he wants to know, she can tell him. Bronya does have a lot of knowledge stored in her brain. She knows a little bit about everything, and it will be useful someday.

"The Dead Sea Scrolls are the theoretical source of the Moonlight Throne, so we suspect that the Moonlight Throne, like the Sea Abyss City, originated from the lost technology of the Mu Continent. However, there is currently no conclusive evidence regarding the former. According to records, the Mu Continent was one of the most technologically advanced regions of the Previous Era, with its technological level ranking among the world's best, and its population accounting for one-sixth of the world's total population... Shen Gonglin, are you listening? These are all very important things... Really, if you really like this kind of thing, I can give it to you. You can tie it to your leg."

Einstein's little class was in progress, but she noticed that Shen Gonglin was already daydreaming. He was squatting down beside her again, staring intently at her leg ring. He really cared about that. Einstein sighed again; it was like a student unwilling to pay attention. These were important things she knew, and she hoped Shen Gonglin would listen carefully.

"I don't want it. It looks better tied to your legs. Aiyin, I've noticed your legs are quite long. As for all this nonsense, you know it, that's enough for me. I don't need to know it. I'll just ask you if I need to."

Shen Gonglin really wasn't interested in these things. He'd rather admire the beautiful female PhD student's long legs than listen to Einstein talk about them, since he was a total leg fetishist.

Chapter 123 He's Probably Favorite Me

"... Thank you, but I think it's better if you learn more, because you'll always need it someday. And if one day you need it and I'm not there for you, you can..."

So, Shen Gonglin thought his legs were really long? That should be considered a compliment, right? Realizing this, Dr. Einstein blushed slightly and subconsciously thanked her. The composed research expert suddenly turned around awkwardly. He regretted wearing those shorts; Shen Gonglin's stare at his legs made him very embarrassed. To cover his embarrassment, Einstein advised Shen Gonglin, "It's never a bad thing to learn more..." Why did he suddenly feel like a nagging mother hen?

"Then you can just stay by my side, that way I won't have to study anymore, as long as you know it's enough."

Shen Gonglin Jingu clearly figured out a solution, but while he spoke of it so casually, Einstein was utterly shocked. Did this guy even know what he was talking about? He'd been right beside him the whole time... Was there some strange hidden meaning behind his words? Or was Shen Gonglin actually hinting at something? The way he said those things... and he seemed genuinely interested in him, especially his legs. Combined with the information he'd gathered about Shen Gonglin, it was confirmed—this guy was probably...