From school uniform to wedding dress, but I don't want to marry you anymore

Ge Jing knelt on the floor and turned the keypad from memory.

After a slight mechanical clicking sound, the safe door quietly opened.

A cold light spilled from inside the box, illuminating her earnest face.

Inside, neatly arranged, was a USB drive containing a viscous, amber-colored liquid—the semi-finished antidote for "Love" that was 60% complete.

There was also a thick black notebook next to it.

That was Jiang Mo's work diary.

Ge Jing transferred the sample to a portable refrigerator, then sat down at the lab bench and opened the logbook.

Jiang Mo's handwriting is meticulous and neat.

Each page details experimental parameters, failure cases, and breakthroughs.

The handwriting on the last few pages became sloppy, and there were many unconscious scribbles in the margins.

It's Fan Qianqian's name.

Ge Jing sighed, becoming increasingly aware of the terror of that "obsessed" virus.

She put on goggles and double gloves and began her research.

They were busy like this until 9 p.m.

On the computer screen, a 3D molecular model of the "Zhongqing" virus slowly rotates.

That is an extremely complex protein structure.

Its surface is covered with receptor-binding domains, like a dead star covered with tentacles.

Based on the information left by Jiang Mo, Ge Jing tried several conventional antidote design ideas.

The simulation software kept popping up red "invalid" warnings.

She wearily took off her glasses and rubbed her sore eyes.

The replication of the virus itself had exhausted all her expertise.

The challenge is to reverse engineer and design an antidote that can precisely neutralize it...

"It would require at least a complete project team, several months of time, and ten times the amount of experimental equipment I currently have."

Ge Jing smiled bitterly at the empty laboratory. "How could this possibly be possible?"

what should I do?

She held the mouse for a moment, thought about it, and finally opened her contacts.

There were very few people inside.

They were all acquaintances.

But Ge Jing hasn't been in contact with us since the fire.

On the contrary, they often send messages of concern and greetings.

Ge Jing contacted her former colleague, Sister Li, from the experimental group and sent her a message:

"Sister Li, are you resting? I have a technical question I'd like to ask you, is it a convenient time?"

Sister Li was Ge Jing's colleague when she worked in the experimental group of Gu's Group.

She is a responsible, warm-hearted, and caring older sister.

Aside from Team Leader Min, she is the person everyone respects the most.

It took Li Jie a while to reply after Ge Jing sent the message: "Of course, Jingjing, feel free to ask any questions. However, the lab has been extremely busy lately. Our group has been researching an antidote for a new type of virus, so the reply might not be timely."

Ge Jing replied with trepidation, "It's alright, Sister Li, I'm not in a hurry. Just take a look and reply whenever you have time."

Sister Li is a straightforward person: "Okay, send it over now. Let me see what it is. If it's simple, I'll get back to you as soon as possible. If it's complicated, we can study it later."

"Okay, thanks."

After thanking her repeatedly, Ge Jing sent over the information about "Zhong Qing" and the research model for the antidote.

Thinking that Sister Li wouldn't reply anytime soon.

After a busy night, Ge Jing went to the break room to make herself a cup of coffee.

The bitter taste spread across her tongue, but she was completely unaware of it, staring blankly at the city's night view outside the window.

Ten minutes later, Ge Jing slowly returned to her computer desk.

She had just sat down when she saw that Sister Li had sent her 99+ messages:

"Ge Jing, what's the name of this virus? Where did you get it from?"

"The information you just sent, is it about a half-finished antidote for the virus?"

"Are you there? Ge Jing, reply as soon as you see this message. This matter is very important to us."

The last message was sent one minute ago.

Ge Jing was dazzled by what she saw and quickly replied, "Yes. Sister Li, it's a virus that can make someone obsessed with another specific person, and even control their willpower."

"But now this research project has been abandoned halfway and is no longer being conducted. I feel it's a pity, so I sent it to you to ask about it."

Sister Li replied after a while: "Ge Jing, you really helped us a lot this time."

Ge Jing was completely confused: "Sister Li, what did you say?"

Sister Li quickly replied, "Don't worry, an antidote for this virus will definitely be developed. I'll explain the specific reasons to you later."

Ge Jing still didn't understand what Sister Li was talking about, so she sent a question mark.

But Sister Li did not reply again.

Like a stone sinking into the sea, there was no further news.

Ge Jing leaned back in her office chair and shook her head.

I figured Sister Li was probably busy with something else.

She didn't pay any attention and continued to study the antidote.

The clattering of the keyboard was especially clear in the quiet night.

……

In the ward.

The sun was shining brightly, and the smell of disinfectant filled the air, but it couldn't mask the undercurrents surging in the air.

Chen Ziqi tapped his pale, slender fingers lightly on the table, a rare hint of pleasure appearing in his eyes.

Light streamed through the blinds, framing his handsome profile. Si Li smiled, yet it sent a chill down one's spine: "Second Young Master Gu, your cousin has been sending us quite a few gifts lately."

On the hospital bed, Gu Wei, whose cast had just been removed, let out a cold snort.

The pain aggravated his still-healing wound, causing him to furrow his brow slightly: "My cousin's mind is entirely on that vixen Fan Qianqian right now. She's full of loopholes, and we're just picking up the pieces."

Gu Wei had agreed to cooperate with Chen Ziqi without hesitation.

His condition had just stabilized when he started causing trouble.

They quickly helped Chen's company snatch away several major business opportunities from Gu's company.

Those branch offices, in particular, whose business overlapped with Chen's company, almost didn't survive.

Gu Wei, however, felt that it was perfectly reasonable.

His cousin almost killed him!

Even if they just take down one or two of his branch companies, Gu Wei feels it's a loss!

"Yes, Mr. Gu Sili, your relationship with Fan Qianqian is indeed very good now."

Chen Ziqi's smile deepened, and he added, "I heard that he has already kicked Yun Ning and An An out of the villa halfway up the mountain. The divorce agreement seems to be being drafted, and there should be a result soon."

"what?!"

Gu Wei suddenly sat up. "My cousin actually kicked my cousin's wife and An'an out?"

Tiger poison doesn’t even eat seeds!

My cousin actually managed to do something like this!

He's really gone mad!

Looking at Gu Wei's angry expression, Chen Ziqi's eyes flashed with a hint of satisfaction: "So, I think we should start planning something bigger."

He knew that Gu Wei was only trying to put Gu Sili in a bad light and would never help him take over Gu's Company.

However, sometimes, once things reach a certain point, their subsequent developments become 100% uncontrollable.

Once the Gu family truly begins to crumble, even Gu Wei may be powerless to reverse the situation.

Therefore, what I need to do now is to make use of everything.

Gu Wei was still in shock at Gu Sili driving Yun Ning away.

It seems that his efforts did not prompt his cousin to think at all.

Then let's do as Chen Ziqi said.

Until my cousin truly comes to his senses!

Just then, the ward door was hastily pushed open.

Chen Ziqi's men rushed in, their faces ashen.

His voice trembled: "President Chen, something's happened!"