Shen Yizong looked at the disheveled person lying on the ground, his brows furrowed deeply.
This was a tactic previously employed by Cangying to control others. Qin He had truly pushed him to his limit.
He had also wondered what this resilient woman would be like after being controlled by this most terrifying Ice Sea.
Would she, like those before her, grovel and crawl at Cangying's feet like a dog, begging for scraps of favor?
The mere thought of Qin He becoming like that first excited him, then a surge of violent anger welled up in his heart.
He watched Qin He quietly as the doctor beside him presented himself with an air of seeking praise: "When used for an extended period, Ice Sea attacks the brain first. The human body's memory, emotions, and thinking, as well as motor functions, will be gradually affected."
Seeing Shen Yizong remain silent, the doctor mused.
This woman must have deeply offended the strategist, otherwise, why would the strategist resort to using Ice Sea?
He continued detailing the subsequent damage, wanting to please Shen Yizong: "Sir, prolonged injection of this substance can also lead to schizophrenia, characterized by tension and suspicion. Then there's the immune system, and finally, the vascular and digestive systems. It can cause necrotizing vasculitis, eventually requiring amputation to save a limb. For women, it can also lead to infertility."
The doctor's demeanor was smug: "However, these are gradual destructive effects and will not interfere with her research for the next month or two."
Shen Yizong found the incessant chatter irritating to the extreme.
The person on the ground was also an eyesore, unsettling his heart.
"Get out!"
The doctor, who was basking in his own explanation, froze. "Ah?"
Shen Yizong turned, his gaze sharp and cold, the ice in his eyes making the doctor tremble violently.
"We... we will withdraw! Strategist!"
The two doctors hastily exited the room. As the door closed, Shen Yizong turned his attention back to Qin He on the floor.
Perhaps it was the first time using Ice Sea, and the dosage injected was significant. Qin He had already slipped into a semi-comatose state.
Shen Yizong clenched his fist, suddenly feeling a pang of nervousness.
"Qin He, you won't die just like this, will you?"
Shen Yizong stayed in Qin He's room until noon. Qin He on the bed gradually regained consciousness.
She felt weak all over. Recalling the injection Shen Yizong had administered earlier, and then considering the subsequent "effects," Qin He's heart turned cold.
She understood what kind of agent it was.
At this moment, Shen Yizong had his back to her.
Qin He forced her weak body to sit up slightly, her gaze falling on the bedside lamp.
Kill him!
As she reached out to grab the lamp, Shen Yizong's voice, cold and indifferent, rang out: "I advise you to be sensible and not make any rash moves. You've only just regained consciousness, and you're still no match for me."
Qin He gritted her teeth, her heart filled with indignation: "Shen Yizong, you are truly the most despicable person I have ever met!"
Shen Yizong turned around, a smile curving his lips, like a demon's.
"You brought this upon yourself. If you had been obedient and not constantly tried to escape, I wouldn't have had to resort to such methods."
"This afternoon, you will be conducting a physical examination for Yi Lin," Shen Yizong continued. "I trust you won't let Yi Lin know about this."
Qin He clutched the quilt, wishing she could kill him.
"What makes you believe I won't?"
Shen Yizong raised an eyebrow: "Because I understand people like you. You have a bottom line; you wouldn't implicate innocent people, would you?"
Qin He was so enraged that her blood seemed to churn, almost to the point of vomiting blood.
Such a vile and petty man!
She gasped for breath, "Get out!"
Shen Yizong let out a cold laugh. It seemed Qin He's condition was stable, and there was no need to worry about her dying suddenly.
He got up and left the room.
Qin He sat on the bed for a long while, biting her lower lip fiercely.
She knew how many people the substance Shen Yizong had injected into her had ruined. Even the most resilient men, once tainted by it, became unrecognizable.
When her strength had mostly recovered, Qin He got out of bed and went into the bathroom.
Standing in front of the mirror, she tilted her head slightly, revealing the needle marks on her carotid artery.
Words Shen Yizong had spoken in her dazed state echoed in her ears.
This method of injection was enough to cause immediate addiction.
Qin He's face was pale. In a fit of rage, she picked up the hand soap from the sink and hurled it violently at the mirror.
She absolutely refused to be manipulated by a despicable person like Shen Yizong.
However, for the moment, she couldn't think of any solution.
At three in the afternoon, after freshening up, Qin He put on a high-necked shirt and left the bedroom.
Her complexion was pale. She went to the doctor's office first.
In the room, the two individuals Shen Yizong had brought today were standing by the desk, examining the research materials left by Gao Lang and his colleagues.
Looking up as Qin He entered, their faces bore traces of mockery.
"The esteemed Professor Harlana, a pleasure to meet you. Please guide us." One of them approached Qin He with a smile.
What use was being at the top of the industry? After being injected with that substance, this top medical professor would soon fall from grace.
Qin He shot the man a cold glance and did not take his outstretched hand.
She walked over to the other person and snatched the research materials from his hand.
"What are you doing?" The man was clearly annoyed.
Qin He looked at the documents in her hand. Li Fengrui and Gao Lang were both leading researchers in the field, and the materials they had painstakingly produced under immense life-or-death pressure were invaluable.
The greed in the eyes of the two opposite her made that clear.
"Didn't Shen Yizong say you two were here to be my assistants?"
The doctor frowned. "Yes, but we have to research together!"
Qin He scoffed: "You think you're worthy of looking at my research materials?!"
Her words were harsh.
The doctor immediately took offense. He was, after all, a renowned medical expert from Kun Dian.
"Miss Qin, we were invited here. We are not like you. Please recognize your position and hand them over!"
The doctor was impolite and reached out to snatch the research materials from Qin He.
Qin He didn't hold back. Although she had felt the effects of the stamina-draining drug after waking, she was facing two physically weak men. She sidestepped, then kicked the back of one man's knee.
Qin He used leverage, aiming for a precise and vulnerable spot.
The man fell to his knees with a thud, the sound of his knee hitting the ground making one's teeth ache.
"Bitch!" The doctor immediately tried to get up from the ground.
The other doctor also moved to assist.
Qin He neatly placed the research materials on the desk. When she turned around, the two men had already lunged at her.
While placing the documents down, she had discreetly picked up two empty syringes.
Qin He raised her hand, her movements incredibly swift. The tip of the needle stopped a mere centimeter from one of the doctor's eyes.
"You, you, you! I was invited by Mr. Shen. Let go!"
Seeing the situation, the other man dared not advance further.
"Yes! We are guests invited by Mr. Shen. If you dare to do anything to us, Mr. Shen will absolutely not let you off!"