At this very moment, under these circumstances, even though Bai Xi had long cultivated extraordinary mental fortitude, she felt too embarrassed to continue.
"Since it's so funny, you can have your laugh here. I'm leaving!"
All she wanted now was to escape!
Unexpectedly, her wrist was grabbed again. However, those light-colored eyes had returned to their usual appearance, like a gemstone, bright and dangerously alluring.
Bai Xi felt her pride wounded and simply adopted a haughty stance. "Forget it, forget it. I'll spare you today. If there's a chance later... I'll come back."
Han Mo smiled faintly. "Alright, I'll be here, neither fleeing nor hiding. However, there's something more important now."
Bai Xi recovered her composure in an instant, her eyes suddenly turning cold. "What is it?"
As the God of War of the Dark Department, with six years of continuous missions, "something" for her was like a mechanism in a box, instantly activating her hidden combat readiness.
Seeing her expression turn cold, Han Mo's eyes flickered with a trace of heartache again. She wanted to be strong, so he watched her climb step by step to the position of a strong individual. He saw all the bitterness and pain along the way, and his heart ached for her.
Now, all he wanted was to give her his complete tenderness.
Han Mo reached out and gently ruffled Bai Xi's hair on her head, his movements soft and full of adoration. "If you're hungry, you should eat. If you're tired, you should sleep. Your body cherishes your life more than your brain does. Since it's protesting, how can I let you leave me like this? Wait for me, I'll get you something to eat."
With that, he got out of bed, casually tidied his clothes, and headed towards the kitchen.
Bai Xi watched his receding back, lost in thought.
She was reminded of Tong Yao's past enthusiasm for romance, having read countless romance novels.
One day, she ran up to Bai Xi, holding a book, and feigned deep emotion. "Xi'er, I've read so many books and grasped a fundamental truth about love."
Back then, Bai Xi was not very interested. "Oh."
Tong Yao, however, was eager to share her "hard-won" insights from novels on love. "A secret to choosing a future husband."
Bai Xi continued flipping through the economics and management book in her hands. "Mm, you're so amazing, great job!"
Tong Yao continued, "A man who has no thoughts about a woman definitely doesn't like her. If a man develops thoughts about a woman, it doesn't necessarily mean he likes her."
Bai Xi's eyes remained fixed on her book. "So, your conclusion is that men don't like women at all, right?"
Tong Yao lightly tapped Bai Xi's head with the romance novel she was holding. "Xi'er, how on earth did your brain develop like this?"
Bai Xi didn't mind the gentle tap. She casually put down the economics and management book she had finished reading and said indifferently, "In my opinion, my way of thinking is perfectly normal. More normal than yours, a woman whose head is full of romance and men."
Tong Yao said proudly, "Girls, especially girls like us who have everything they need, will eventually encounter these things. But love is a subject that must be studied well. If you fail other subjects, you can ask Dad to hire a tutor to pass easily. If you fail in love, it might affect you for a lifetime. What's wrong with me studying it in advance?"
Bai Xi didn't want to argue with her and continued flipping through her book. "Yes, yes, yes, everything you say is right!"
Tong Yao knew Bai Xi was just placating her but didn't get angry or annoyed. She continued to impart her important viewpoints to her good friend. "If a man truly wants to be with a woman forever, he will want to be close to her, yet be able to stop his own desires for the sake of the woman he loves at critical moments."
After speaking, she looked expectant, her large eyes shining brighter than the stars in the sky. "Liking is indulgence; love... is restraint!"
Bai Xi looked at the man in the kitchen not far away, and her heart softened immensely once more.
Han Mo truly loved her.
Before long, Han Mo returned, holding a bowl of steaming shredded pork noodles. "Other dishes would take a long time to prepare. This is the fastest."
Although the noodles looked simple, they were incredibly fragrant, making one's appetite stir just by looking at them. More importantly... this sense of warmth and homeliness filled with the aroma of cooking made one feel utterly comfortable and relaxed.
"Why is there only one bowl? Aren't you eating?"
Han Mo smiled and said, "I ate some things while you were sleeping, so I'm not hungry yet."
Now, he was immortal. Even without eating or sleeping, it wouldn't have any effect. Even if his chest were pierced, he would likely only fall into a deep sleep for a while before his body slowly healed and he eventually woke up.
Eating or not made no fundamental difference.
At this moment, there was no essential difference between his living and dying. The only thing he cherished... was his heart's frantic beat when Bai Xi stood by his side.
Bai Xi raised an eyebrow. "Alright."
Just as Han Mo had said, if you're hungry, eat; if you're tired, sleep.
When not hungry, one naturally shouldn't eat too much, as it can easily lead to indigestion.
After finishing the noodles, Han Mo got up to clear the bowls and chopsticks. Bai Xi's phone suddenly rang.
The caller ID was none other than Wei Changhe.
Wei Changhe calling at this hour must mean something. Bai Xi answered without hesitation. A weak voice came from the other end of the line. "War God, save me, save me..."
Bai Xi's eyes suddenly turned cold. "Principal Wei, what happened?"
Wei Changhe continued in a weak voice, "I received a package, addressed to my wife, so I didn't pay much attention. I took it back to my office, but when I opened it just now, I found a bloody doll. I was startled and immediately threw it into the trash. But now I feel dizzy, my vision is blurry, and I'm weak all over. Could it be those people..."
He didn't explicitly state it, but Bai Xi understood who he was referring to. Sending a doll via mail and then experiencing symptoms after receiving it was indeed the modus operandi of the Kui Hall!
If it was the Kui Hall, then Wei Changhe's current symptoms were most likely poisoning.
Wei Changhe was about to continue describing his symptoms. "War God, I also feel chest tightness and a splitting headache..."
Bai Xi, however, interrupted him directly. "Where are you?"
The poisons administered by the people of the Kui Hall were undeniably vicious and could not be a trivial matter. Perhaps Wei Changhe's poisoning was just the beginning.
What she needed to do now was to control the development of the entire situation as quickly as possible.
Wei Changhe did not hesitate and directly replied, "I am currently in the principal's office."
Bai Xi continued calmly, "If you still have consciousness, immediately lock your door. Do not leave or allow anyone else into your office. I'm bringing Han Mo over now!"