An indescribable warmth spread from Ji Yanzhi's spine through his entire body. His heart thrashed in his chest as though it wanted to take flight, yet he alone could hear its feverish pounding.
His Adam's apple bobbed gently as he asked in a low voice, "Are you... sure?"
"Yes."
Before Ji Ting had even lifted his head from his nod, Ji Yanzhi seized his hand, so quickly it was as though he feared Ji Ting would take it back.
Ji Ting watched him for a moment, then said, "You can let go now."
Ji Yanzhi froze, even his pupils visibly trembling. "You... you've changed your mind?"
Ji Ting gave a helpless laugh. "Even if I were going to change my mind, surely it wouldn't happen that fast." He raised his other hand and explained, "My left hand is fractured, so I can't grip the door handle. And you're holding my right hand. I don't have a hand free to open the door."
Ji Yanzhi's heart, which had leaped into his throat, settled back down in a rather comical fashion. He cleared his throat and turned his face away before finally releasing Ji Ting's hand.
The corners of Ji Ting's lips rose slightly, and he reached for the door handle.
A radial pattern of light flashed across the door. Then, with a click, it opened.
Ji Ting naturally took Ji Yanzhi's hand again. "Let's go in."
Their figures disappeared through the doorway. With a soft thump, the door returned to its ordinary appearance.
Seeing the Supercomputer again, Ji Yanzhi stiffened and stood utterly motionless, terrified that Ji Ting would discover he had already been inside.
"Wh-what is this thing?"
Ji Ting turned to look at him and silently sighed. "How could you not recognize a Supercomputer? Normally, you'd be asking why