Amber let out a long breath.
It had been a long time since she had heard such a pure and reasonable request. It was truly a relief.
Chapter 290: Polar Tourism
Bronya woke up at a time that was not morning.
She quickly realized her situation. Wrapped layer upon layer in the blanket, she was held in Zhao Bai's arms like a body pillow. The air conditioner blasted cold air, while the antigravity exoskeleton Bronya used to walk... had already been taken off and placed at the foot of the bed.
Bronya could not move.
"Mm—"
Her voice was extremely faint. She had no intention of waking Zhao Bai, who was sleeping soundly.
She wriggled gently like a caterpillar.
The flaw of her immobile legs quickly revealed itself. Unable to find a point to exert force, she could only twist her upper body, completely lacking the ease of an ordinary person. She struggled for a long time without breaking free, and instead woke Zhao Bai.
"...Don't move..."
There was a trace of embarrassment in Zhao Bai's words. Bronya instantly understood what he meant and froze in place like an obedient kitten.
Silence.
Silence was tonight's Champs-Élysées.
After an awkward while, the boiling blood finally subsided. Zhao Bai released his arms and lifted the blanket, carefully helping Bronya sit up. With practiced ease, he helped her put on her antigravity exoskeleton, and only then did they leave the small room.
"Sir, the plane is ready."
Amber said with a yawn.
Tonight, an empty flight would pass over the Arctic Circle. At that time, two manned parachutes and a whole crate of supplies would be dropped from the plane. It would be utterly inconspicuous. Just as Zhao Bai had requested, this was a trip for only two people, with no attendants accompanying