Chapter 16

Chapter 3084: The World's Gentleness

"Basic night vision..."

Looking at the reward provided by the system, Lin Yi felt that this reward was still very important to him.

In the city, it was still fine, with not much danger.

If on the island, having stronger night vision would, to some extent, also enhance his combat ability.

Suddenly, Lin Yi felt a stinging pain in his eyes, unable to open them even if he wanted to.

But it didn't last long and disappeared.

When he opened his eyes again, he saw a double image around him, even feeling a bit dizzy.

This feeling lasted for more than half a minute.

The double image finally merged into one.

It was at this moment that Lin Yi noticed the world in his eyes had become much clearer.

Avoiding the lights in the park, Lin Yi looked at the dark corners where no light shone.

It was two o'clock in the morning, almost the darkest time of the day, but Lin Yi could clearly see the buildings in the darkness.

Although many details were still not clear, it was much better than before.

Ring ring ring—

Lin Yi's phone in his pocket rang; it was a call from Li Chuhan.

"Have you arrived?"

"Just got here not long ago," Lin Yi said.

"It's so late, why aren't you sleeping?"

"I can't sleep when you're on a long drive," Li Chuhan said softly. "I'm waiting for you in the parking lot outside the district."

"Huh? You came?"

"It's too late, I was worried you wouldn't have a place to go, so I came to pick you up."

"I'll come to you now, waiting outside."

"Okay."

After hanging up with Li Chuhan, Lin Yi tidied up his things and ran out of the park. He saw Li Chuhan's red G-Wagen on his left.

He opened the car door and got in.

Li Chuhan was wearing loose jeans, a white hoodie, and a black baseball cap, dressed in a sporty style that matched the car well.

If a stranger saw her, they probably wouldn't think she was a famous female doctor.

"Why did you come over in the middle of the night? I could have stayed at a hotel."

"I was reading a paper at home and couldn't sleep. Since I couldn't sleep anyway, I came to find you."

"I know your little thoughts."

Lin Yi gently pinched Li Chuhan's face. "It's been tough for you to be by my side."

Li Chuhan turned her head, the dim streetlights illuminating her round, fair cheek.

At this moment, it seemed as if all the world's gentleness was pouring onto her.

"But it's not tough with you by my side."

"Let's not say such sentimental things. Let's go home and sleep."

"Okay."

Despite her busy work schedule, Li Chuhan's driving skills were impeccable, and she drove steadily all the way.

After getting home, Li Chuhan habitually got slippers for Lin Yi.

Lin Yi took off his clothes and went to take a shower. Li Chuhan took the opportunity to brew him a cup of ginseng tea to help him sleep better.

That night, the two slept together, embracing each other.

They slept soundly, doing nothing.

The next morning, they woke up around nine o'clock and, as usual, had a refreshing session in the morning.

Since there was no need to see patients in the morning, after their exercise, Li Chuhan prepared breakfast for Lin Yi.

When they left, it was already close to noon.

Li Chuhan went to the hospital, but Lin Yi didn't go to the delivery station; instead, he went to the research institute.

The progress of the research was faster than he had imagined.

In about a week, the new equipment would be ready.

Lin Yi was filled with anticipation for the new equipment.

Only by enhancing his combat ability could his chances of survival on the island be greatly increased.

Lin Yi and Zhao Chunyan talked for more than two hours.

Besides the custom-made equipment, they also discussed Lin Yi's ideas for other weapons.

Zhao Chunyan was very responsible, meticulously noting down Lin Yi's requirements and discussing their feasibility, so much so that they lost track of time.

After discussing all the ideas, Lin Yi realized it was already past three in the afternoon.

Leaving the research institute, Lin Yi got back into the car but didn't rush to leave. Instead, he leaned his head back and fell into deep thought.

There were some things he hadn't noticed before, but after meeting Lu Beichen, he realized he had been overconfident.

Lu Beichen had the ability to gather information about his side without him knowing.

Other organizations might also be able to do the same.

What he did in the Middle East, though not publicized, was still seen by many people.

The destruction of the Halko Rangers Research Institute might be known by major organizations in a short time.

If Lu Beichen also discovered something from this and traced it back to the research institute, then other organizations might have done the same.

If that were the case, his current situation could be described as being surrounded on all sides.

Lin Yi squinted his eyes, his gaze sharp.

After gaining night vision, his vision became even more acute, and even the smallest details were clear to him.

But even so, he didn't detect any abnormalities.

Given the current situation, Lin Yi couldn't be sure whether the information about the research institute had leaked.

He could only take it one step at a time, dealing with problems as they came.

"Ah..."

Lin Yi sighed, "You can't hide a fire under a piece of paper..."

Muttering to himself, Lin Yi drove away.

What was coming would come; it was unrealistic to seek a peaceful corner.

When he returned to the delivery station, it was already past four in the afternoon.

There was no one at the Xing Sheng Home Network Point, so Lin Yi went to the Peace Road branch.

Xu Wen was busy arranging work in the small warehouse, her messy hair left unattended.

During the days he was away, Xu Wen had hired a few more people, all of whom seemed to be experienced in the industry, working efficiently, much better than he did.

"May the bossess's business flourish."

Xu Wen, who was facing away from Lin Yi, turned around when she heard his voice.

"You really went on a long drive."

"Just passing the time, experiencing life."

"But you're amazing, driving 22 hours to Ice City. Your record will probably never be broken."

"Hey, don't you know how amazing I am?"

Xu Wen gave Lin Yi a playful glare. "Don't talk nonsense with so many people around. Get to work, I'm swamped."

"This isn't a good way to run things. Running back and forth between two stores, even with more staff, you won't be any less busy," Lin Yi said.

"You're right. I've been thinking about it these past few days, and I agree with you. Combining the two stores would save a lot of rent and even some labor costs," Xu Wen said with a smile.

"What do you think? Any other suggestions?"