Great Herta slowly turned her head to look at Chen Li, who stood beside her. Her usually razor-sharp eyes had completely lost focus, turning hollow and lifeless.
Seeing Great Herta's indescribably complicated expression, Chen Li grew curious as well. What could possibly be written on it to leave the genius Great Herta like this?
But before Chen Li could ask, Great Herta casually tossed the card over her shoulder.
Then, this genius who was usually proud, sharp-tongued, and utterly aloof actually plunged headfirst into Chen Li's arms like a little girl who had been wronged, right in front of Ruan Mei and Sophia!
Great Herta's slender arms tightly wrapped around Chen Li's waist as she buried her exquisite face deep against his chest.
"Psychological Committee Member... I don't feel good..." Great Herta's voice came out muffled from Chen Li's embrace. When she raised her head, her normally cool eyes shimmered with tears as she looked at him pitifully.
Chen Li's body instantly stiffened.
Of course, he knew this was what happened after triggering the effect of the Curio known as the Psychological Committee Member.
Next came the "request" phase.
"You... what are you trying to do?" Chen Li swallowed as he looked at Great Herta's face, so close to his own.
"I need kisses, hugs, and uppies before I can pull myself together again." Great Herta stood on tiptoe and brought her face even closer. Her warm breath brushed Chen Li's chin as she coquettishly said in a soft voice.
"Huh?" Chen Li tilted his head in disbelief.
This request... sounded like a child asking for comfort, but combined with Great Herta's mature, lovely body and her current pitiful expression... was this really appropriate?
The laboratory fell silent at once.
"You... let go of me first." Chen Li spoke with