Moving to the Golden Courtyard

Having said that, the hydraulic rods inside the legs, which supported him, began to pressurize and fix, shifting the load backward in sync. He braced himself forward with both hands, like a jack lifting a heavy weight.

"What are you doing!? You can't withstand that force, you'll die!"

"914 is my project! How could I allow it to kill someone!?"

The train was approaching. Even without the power traction, the train was still moving at least 50 km/h—he had to give it a reaction force!

"HK Particles, full coverage, stop—stop it!!"

"Bang!!"

"When you are ready, death will not come to you... Xu Qi."

The words from his dream were clearer than ever at this moment.

However, Xu Qi's own consciousness had become quite chaotic. He wanted to sink into oblivion, but it seemed that someone was determined to pull him out of the deep consciousness space.

"Hemostatic forceps."

"Establish a second venous access."

"Xu Qi, hold on, we won't let you fall asleep like this..."

Doctor...

Am I—being sent to the operating table?

What did I do? Why was I sent to the operating table?

"Doctor Su! The patient's heartbeat has recovered!"

"And it's accelerating! This is... a miracle?"

"I'm afraid it's not a miracle—it's this guy's will to survive, excessively strong."

Outside the operating room.

Professor Mobius stood with her arms crossed, and next to her was a woman wearing a magician's hat and a black evening dress, as if she had just come off the stage, pacing back and forth.

"Tsk! I said... can you calm down for a moment?"

Mobius looked displeased.

"You've been walking back and forth since just now, aren't you annoyed, Vil-V?"

"Huh!?" Vil-V rushed up to Mobius, "Are you talking about me? If you have the guts, don't tap your fingers on your arm over there!?"

"Alright, be quiet."

Kevin's words did silence the hallway, but the atmosphere... was undoubtedly even heavier.

"Where's Elysia?"

"She went to take care of Mei." Yae leaned against the wall, "The little girl just arrived and fainted from the shock—she really loves Xu Qi."

"Blessed, but without the life to enjoy it, it's all in vain."

Kalpas rested his hands on the back of the chair, uttering harsh words, but anyone could feel the anger pent up in his chest.

Kosma frowned beside him and was about to say something, but Aponia stopped them.

"Kalpas is just saying that Xu Qi doesn't cherish himself enough."

"But his choice saved the lives of everyone on the train." Even now, Kevin still had that iceberg-like expression, "No one died, which is undoubtedly a miracle."

It was indeed a miracle, but the price—was equally unbearable.

Kevin's phone suddenly rang—it was Eden.

"How is Xu Qi?"

Anxious voice came from the phone. Even Eden couldn't maintain that unhurried tone in such a situation.

"Su is doing everything he can to save him."

"I see... Is everyone there?"

"I told Fu Hua and Pardofelis to take Griseo back first. The Golden Courtyard can't be left unattended."

"I understand, notify me as soon as you have any news."

"Yeah... It's still early morning over there, right?"

"Yes... If Elysia hadn't told me, I would probably still be sleeping... That's all for now, I believe he can make it through."

"Yeah, me too."

As he spoke, Kevin hung up the phone.

And Mobius suddenly said, "Actually, there's really no need to worry too much."

Everyone's eyes turned to the professor at this moment.

"That kid has been testing my medicine for half a year, um... I have to admit, most of my prototype drugs are not particularly successful."

Kosma narrowed their eyes—you have the nerve to mention it?

"However, the effects of the drug itself must still be present, though they may be accumulating in the body, unable to manifest. I think... Su should have realized something."

Vil-V raised an eyebrow, understanding what Professor Mobius was implying.

Yae asked directly, "Realized what?"

"Realized that this little guy's body... is somewhat exaggerated."

Six hours. By the time Doctor Su stitched up Xu Qi's last wound, he couldn't believe how much time had passed.

Now, looking at Xu Qi lying before him, completely unharmed, Doctor Su let out a long sigh.

"Everything you saw in the operating room today must be kept strictly confidential, understand?"

"Understood, Doctor Su."

Honestly... even if we weren't sworn to secrecy, no one would believe it if we told them...

The young nurse looked at Xu Qi on the operating table as if he were a monster.

This guy's vitality is a bit too exuberant...

The instant the red light turned green, everyone waiting outside the operating room stood up.

When Doctor Su and Xu Qi came out together, everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

It was as if a huge rock had fallen from their hearts, landing with a thud...

"The surgery was a success. I think... with Xu Qi's recovery ability, he'll probably be discharged in about a month."

Chapter 8: After All, I Know Professor Mobius's Schedule Well

Consciousness gradually returned. When Xu Qi opened his eyes, he wasn't greeted by a white ceiling, but by pitch darkness.

Where is this...?

Sensation began to flow from various parts of his body to Xu Qi's brain. Besides a slight numb swelling, there was also a bit of pain.

The soft touch against his skin was undoubtedly bedding. So, it seems I was saved?

Right—in the operating room, he was saved.

Xu Qi remembered the words he had heard while his consciousness was fading.

Vague, but definitely there.

So, it must be night already.

Xu Qi tried to move his body—it was a little difficult.

He tried to turn his head—he could do that.

It seems his spine and brain nerves are fine. So, how was I taken to the operating room?

Memories from before he lost consciousness flooded back.

He... tried to use the power of the exoskeleton armor to act as the subway train's brakes.

Did it work?

He wasn't sure.

Xu Qi only knew that when the train crashed into him, even though he had prepared himself as much as possible, the impact was terrifying.

It truly felt like being hit by a truck and sent flying.

Even if the exoskeleton armor's force-reducing mechanism was strong enough, it didn't mean Xu Qi could operate it like that.

But he survived.

He has another story to brag about later...

Xu Qi thought self-deprecatingly—it was like he was out of his mind, actually trying to stop a behemoth of that magnitude. Wasn't that a joke?

If I had to do it again, I would definitely...

Would definitely still do it...

Xu Qi suppressed the thought and turned his head, trying to assess his surroundings.

After all, the faint snoring was too close for comfort, making him curious—who could it be?

If it's a girl, I'm definitely going to pursue her and make her my girlfriend.

Moonlight streamed in through the window, illuminating half of the girl's body. The hazy scene made Xu Qi think for a moment that the person sleeping by the bed was a fairy who had descended to earth.

Mei...

At this moment, Xu Qi himself might not have realized how gentle his gaze was.

Perhaps he really should consider accepting the girl's feelings.

Perhaps she sensed something, or perhaps the girl's sleeping position by the bed wasn't conducive to deep sleep. When Mei groggily raised her head, she met Xu Qi's open eyes.

Their eyes met. Mei couldn't possibly have missed the tenderness in Xu Qi's gaze—he likes me...

When this feeling was confirmed, Mei wasn't particularly shy, because everything felt so natural.

Of course Xu Qi likes me, just as I like him...

They met online three years ago, and in person two years ago.

Mei is beautiful, but she has never accepted a confession from any boy. Xu Qi is outstanding, but he has never actively pursued any girl.

They are both waiting... waiting for a relationship that should have happened long ago.

It's just that Xu Qi is too... awkward!

And saying he has to wait until he matures... Does he really think I'm a child!

"You're awake?"

"What's the date today?"

His voice was weak and listless, quite different from usual, and a flash of heartache crossed Mei's eyes.

She got up nimbly, helped Xu Qi tuck himself in, tidied his slightly messy hair, and said softly, "June 8th. You've been asleep for more than a day."

Saying he was asleep, he was actually unconscious.

But waking up now, even though it's night, he really doesn't feel any sleepiness.

The clock on the wall shows that it should be a little after one in the morning.

"That really was... quite a long time."

"Next time... really, don't do that again, okay?"

Mei held Xu Qi's hands in hers, lowered her head, perhaps not wanting him to see her red eyes. But how could she hide the sob in her voice?