W Island.
"The wanted notice is out. Some residents reported seeing Bai En, and we've already sent a squad of guards over."
Xu Chu finished speaking quickly, stepped in front of Ye Ruan, and blocked the door to keep him from leaving.
Ye Ruan assembled a handgun in a few quick movements and tucked it into the back of his waistband.
W Island enjoyed springlike weather all year round and was wonderfully warm.
Ye Ruan wore light clothes: a white shirt tucked into his waistband, black cargo pants, and a pair of military boots.
Xu Chu stole two quick glances at Ye Ruan's waist, then looked away.
So slim.
One gun covered half his waist.
He had met Ye Ruan as a child.
Back then, he had thought Ye Ruan was just a cute little boy. He had never expected him to grow more stunning with every passing year.
Ye Ruan leaned back lazily against the edge of the table, tapping his fingers against its surface.
His red eyes lingered on Xu Chu for a while.
Once he had stared long enough to leave Xu Chu's forehead covered in sweat, Ye Ruan chuckled softly.
"Enjoying the view?"
Xu Chu nearly dropped to his knees.
"My fault! I can't control my eyes. Please don't tell Gu Cheng! He'll throw me a mile away!"
Ye Ruan nodded. "Fine, but move."
Xu Chu blocked the door with his body and said solemnly,
"No. You haven't fully recovered, and you're the first patient to recover from the infection. Headquarters won't let you go."
Ye Ruan lost his patience and shoved Xu Chu aside.
"Don't try to talk me out of it. I'm going to find Gu Cheng."
He knew better than anyone whether he had recovered. It felt as though he had slept for