I transmigrated into the villain's white moonlight, but the protagonist is my brother.

The large bag on the coffee table contained plenty of fresh ingredients, comfortable clothes, and a newly opened glasses case.

Xie Yan gently pushed up her new rose gold glasses on the bridge of her nose and felt that the world had finally become brighter. She could even see a single strand of hair on the ground and the distinct eyelashes of the actresses on TV.

I haven't worn glasses in a long time, and the sudden increase in visibility gave me a dizzying sensation.

The system clicked its tongue. [If I'd known you'd end up like this, I should have gotten LASIK surgery.]

[No need, I'm used to it.] Xie Yan closed her eyes and quickly got used to it.

Clearly, Shen Yan bought these things, but she was surprised that Shen Yan didn't come up.

[Your brother Xie Qingyu has just found you downstairs. It seems he knows about your situation. Shen Yan tripped and fell downstairs.]

Upon hearing this, Xie Yan's expression changed, and she sat up abruptly. [What happened? Did they get into a fight?]

[They didn't fight, but Shen Yan's leg is bad. Your brother kicked off his brace and he can't stand anymore. If this continues, he'll lose his leg.]

Xie Yan felt a buzzing in her ears, "What does '...gone' mean?"

[It means exactly what it says, he might have to have his leg amputated.] The system sighed. [I've never seen anyone with such a strong sense of pride. He'd rather die in pain than sit in a wheelchair, and he can still go to work normally. That's ruthless, truly amazing.]

For a moment, Xie Yan clenched her fists tightly, her heart sinking.

Shen Yan aggravated his old injury because of her, but she didn't expect it to be so serious. Shen Yan's behavior a few days ago was so nonchalant and deceptive that she couldn't see anything unusual at all.

She couldn't bear the consequences if Shen Yan lost a leg because of her.

[Oh dear, getting anxious?] The system's voice was full of human-like mockery. [I thought you didn't care whether he lived or died.]

Xie Yan ignored the system's sarcasm, pursed her lips, and said, "I want to go out."

Hmm, just wait and see, it should be in the next few days.

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Shen Yan did not come again for the next few days.

Just as the system predicted, Xie Yan regained her freedom four days later.

A lot has happened in the past few days. Xie Yutong applied to participate in the project, saying that Xie Yan, an undergraduate with unclear circumstances, could participate, so why couldn't she, a master's student from a prestigious university? Moreover, the investigation that just ended completely proves that there is no problem with her background.

Cui Nan agreed after a brief consideration. However, when Xie Yutong went to the Future Technology Research and Development Base for the third time, she secretly stole the improvement data and boarded a cargo ship that night to smuggle herself into the country. She was caught on the spot by the police who were lying in wait.

They caught her red-handed, along with the foreigner who contacted her, and also uncovered a whole human smuggling ring.

This operation was very successful, with a particularly strong crackdown that made the news. It attracted attention not only in Beicheng but across the country, especially given the scandal involving Huang Yuan and Xie Yutong. Some netizens even jokingly called Xie Yutong "academic Daji" because she managed to get into the Beicheng Research Institute by sleeping with Huang Yuan.

Of course, the research institute's superiors were also implicated, with some stepping down and others being replaced, resulting in a major reshuffle in a short period of time.

In the future technology base, Luo Dandan was lying on the table scrolling through Weibo, engrossed in reading about academic topics.

It's so strange to see someone you know trending on social media.

The feeling of discovering that the seemingly insignificant person next to you is actually a spy is even more intriguing.

The feeling that Huang Yuan, Huang's boss, actually colluded with him, became a father, and was even instigated to do the same is even more bizarre.

The atmosphere in the base was deathly silent. Luo Dandan got tired of grinding, turned over to continue grinding, and then saw Cui Nan with a blank expression.

Cui Nan was staring at the computer screen, seemingly focused, but in reality, she hadn't turned a single page in a long time; her mind seemed to have drifted to the Arctic Ocean.

So much happened in less than a month. Cui Nan even personally approved Xie Yutong's job application. If the police hadn't been prepared, she would have been condemned as a sinner for all time.

so horrible.

"Dandan, look at Sister Nan," Wu Yong whispered, nudging Luo Dandan. "Anyway, I'm not in the mood to work today, so why don't we go home early after get off work?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Dandan firmly shook her head, "No way! Lately, every time I go home, all my aunts, uncles, neighbors, and friends come to ask me about what's trending on social media. I can't even avoid them. I'd rather work overtime than go home."

Wu Yong was utterly shocked. "You actually have a day when you voluntarily work overtime?"

"Hehe, you found out! I'm planning to go to the pet store after get off work to pet the cats and dogs until they close."

"That's more like it, otherwise I would have thought you'd been possessed."

"..."

As the clock was about to strike six, Luo Dandan packed her things to go home and pet her cat. But when she looked up, she suddenly caught a glimpse of a familiar figure at the door.

She froze for a moment, then exclaimed in surprise, "Holy crap! Xie Yan! You're back!!"

Everyone turned to look, and Luo Dandan immediately rushed over and gave Xie Yan a big hug. "Thank God you're not a spy! God, I've never said thank you in my life, thank you so much!"

Xie Yan was both amused and exasperated by her sudden movement. "Yes, I'm back, but I'm a little over a week later than you guys."

She greeted her colleagues at the base through Luo Dandan, and seeing all those familiar faces felt like a lifetime ago.

Cui Nan floated over as if in a dream, "When did you get out?"

"An hour ago."

Xie Yan had just been released from quarantine and retrieved her phone this afternoon. She went home, changed her clothes, charged her phone, and rushed over here immediately. It wasn't that she wanted to start working right away; she came to persuade Shen Yan, because his health really couldn't be delayed for even a moment longer.

She couldn't get into the CEO's office without an appointment, and no one answered her phone; she couldn't find anyone.

Cui Nan patted Xie Yan on the shoulder with a sigh, "It's been so tough. How about we all grab a bite to eat? It's on me."

"Let's do it another day, I'm too tired today."

"That's okay too."

As the group packed up to leave work, Xie Yan walked absentmindedly among her colleagues. She took off her glasses to wipe them clean because Luo Dandan's foundation had just gotten on her lenses.

The elevator doors next to the company entrance opened, and several people walked out, talking as they went. The person in the lead walked a little slower, wearing a Bluetooth headset, as if they were having a multinational conference.

"For the real estate acquisition in Country Y, the legal department will directly liaise with Goldman Sachs. There will be no budget limit. I've already spoken to Wall Street; the financing amount will be doubled, and the terms will be in accordance with our standards..."

A clear, deep male voice pierced through the noisy environment like a breath of fresh air. Xie Yan suddenly looked up and saw a familiar figure in her blurry vision.

It was already June, and the temperature was hot and humid. Most people on the street were already wearing short-sleeved t-shirts, but Shen Yan was wearing a striking black long-sleeved shirt. Except for his hands and face, not a single inch of skin was exposed. He had broad shoulders and long legs, like a high-class clothes hanger.

Xie Yan became anxious when she saw him still slowly walking with that broken stick in his hand, and opened her mouth to call out to him, "Shen..."

She met his gaze, her dark, sharp eyes devoid of any emotion. Shen Yan casually glanced at her before turning away indifferently, leaving without lingering for even a second, and went straight to his car.

Xie Yan was stunned, completely unexpected by his reaction. Somewhat incredulously, she asked the system, "[…Didn't he see me just now?]"

The system hissed, then said something cryptic: "He can see you once you put on your glasses."

[What does this have to do with whether I wear glasses or not? I'm the one who's nearsighted, not him.]

Because he recognized those glasses.

Shen Yan personally picked out those glasses, so of course he recognized them, but the problem was...

Xie Yan suddenly realized something.

Is he face-blind?