Quick Transmigration: I'm the Villain's Assistant to the Protagonist

From the moment Shen Ying stepped into the research center, all her nerves were on edge. She knew that finding Ming Xiaoxiao as soon as possible was a matter of life and death for her in this terrifying game.

Like a ghost, she moved silently through the somewhat empty corridors of the research center, which were filled with the smell of disinfectant.

Shen Ying tried her best to make her behavior appear normal, constantly keeping an eye on the movements and conversations of those around her.

When she noticed a group of staff members huddled together and talking in hushed tones ahead, her heart skipped a beat. She then slowly moved closer, pressing her body as close to the wall as possible and using any available objects to conceal herself.

Her ears, like radar, were working hard to capture the subtle sound waves in the air.

Finally, the crucial name "Ming Xiaoxiao" pierced through the noise like an electric current and reached her ears.

Then, she overheard someone say, "Team Leader Ming is really busy today. She has to keep track of the progress of these experiments."

Shen Ying was overjoyed, and became even more certain of her goal.

She cautiously peeked out, her eyes searching through the crowd.

The woman surrounded by the crowd was dressed in a spotless white lab coat, her posture as upright as a pine tree. Her neat short hair made her look exceptionally capable, with not a single stray hair ruining her overall sharp and clean appearance.

Her brows and eyes held a deep-seated focus and dedication, her gaze sparkling with wisdom and fortitude, and her tightly pursed lips revealing her serious and conscientious attitude towards her work.

Just then, Shen Ying's eyes were drawn to the display board showcasing the research institute's staff on the wall next to her.

She quickly scanned the photos and descriptions, and spotted Ming Xiaoxiao's clear photo and detailed introduction in a prominent position.

In the photo, Ming Xiaoxiao stares firmly ahead, while the accompanying text describes her outstanding contributions and leadership role in several important research projects.

At this moment, Shen Ying was completely certain that this person was Ming Xiaoxiao.

After identifying her target, Shen Ying dared not slack off in the slightest. She quietly adjusted her position, always maintaining a distance from Ming Xiaoxiao that was neither easily noticed nor too far from allowing her to clearly observe her every move. In this way, she began her secret surveillance journey, following her like a shadow.

She was both nervous and expectant. She was nervous because she was afraid of being discovered, and she hoped to get the key information from Ming Xiaoxiao as soon as possible. The identity of her colleague who was bitten by the zombie was the only lifeline she could grasp in this dark and desperate situation.

She found a secluded corner and began to secretly monitor Ming Xiaoxiao, watching her every move without blinking, hoping to witness the identity of her colleague that she bit after her mutation at a crucial moment.

Shen Ying did consider preventing the tragedy from happening, but on the one hand, she was worried about her own abilities, and on the other hand, she was afraid that if she disrupted the plot, it would cause irreversible consequences.

The long wait was like a silent test of endurance. Shen Ying was trapped in this small and hidden corner, where the surrounding air seemed to have solidified, making it so stuffy that it was hard to breathe.

Her stomach began to rumble, the sound initially faint, but gradually growing louder and more urgent, as if the cravings in her belly were loudly protesting against the long-term hunger.

Her legs were also weak from standing for so long, and she could clearly feel the soreness and trembling in her leg muscles, as if she would collapse at any moment.

Just as her consciousness was becoming hazy from exhaustion and hunger, and her eyes were starting to wander, a white figure quietly approached.

Shen Ying subconsciously tensed up, but when she saw that what suddenly appeared in front of her was a steamed bun, she was instantly stunned.

Her first thought was that she was hallucinating, so she rubbed her eyes hard until they were slightly red. When she refocused her vision, Baozi was still there, perfectly still.

She sniffed, and as the air was drawn into her nasal cavity, a rich aroma of wheat instantly filled the air. The fragrance was like an invisible hand, stimulating the cravings in her stomach and making her swallow hard.

Slowly raising his head, he saw Zhang Wei, a handsome and aloof young man with white hair.

His face was as cold and stern as frost and snow, his fair skin appearing even more aloof in the dim light, and his eyes deep and blue, like a tranquil pool.

Zhang Wei didn't say anything more, only briefly saying, "Eat."

A warm feeling welled up in Shen Ying's heart. Under the double attack of hunger and exhaustion, this simple food was like a timely help.

She quickly took the bun with both hands, not caring about her appearance, and took a bite. The bun's outer skin was soft and the filling was delicious. She wolfed it down, her cheeks puffing out, and kept thanking the other person: "Zhang Wei, thank you so much, this bun saved my life."

After taking a few bites, Shen Ying hesitated for a moment. Thinking of the impending viral crisis, she decided to subtly remind Zhang Wei.

She swallowed the food in her mouth and said softly, "Zhang Wei, I've heard some bad rumors lately. It seems like there's an infectious disease spreading in the shadows. You have to be extra careful while you're working here and pay close attention to anything unusual around you."

Upon hearing this, a hint of doubt flashed in Zhang Wei's eyes, and a ripple seemed to rise in his deep gaze. However, his expression remained cold and stern. He did not raise any questions, but simply nodded and said, "I understand. I will keep an eye on it." After saying that, he turned and left.

Zhang Wei's footsteps faded into the distance until they disappeared at the end of the corridor.

Shen Ying gazed in the direction he had left, her eyes filled with complex emotions, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "This man is truly cold on the outside but warm on the inside."

Back then, all she did was fabricate a lie about seeking refuge with her cousin, and he believed her without a second thought, even leading a complete stranger like herself into this heavily guarded research center.

Now, when I was starving and in a sorry state, he brought me steamed buns like a timely rain. Beneath his cool and aloof face, there was clearly a warm heart.

Suddenly, her body froze as if she had been frozen in place.

My gaze slowly moved down to my work clothes, and countless questions flashed through my mind.

She frowned, thinking to herself, "I could say he was kind-hearted for the things I did before, but he didn't react at all when he saw me secretly changing into my work clothes. That's so illogical."

The more Shen Ying thought about it, the more suspicious things seemed. A sense of unease welled up in her heart, and the slight comfort she had felt because of the steamed buns was now overshadowed by this doubt and became heavy.

However, an accident suddenly occurred in the laboratory where Ming Xiaoxiao was located. After a moment of panic, she quietly left through the back door.

Shen Ying, due to her position, was completely unaware of this situation and continued to hold her ground.

At this moment, with the outbreak of the virus drawing ever closer, Shen Ying became increasingly anxious. She paced back and forth, glancing at her watch every now and then, silently praying that she could find a crucial clue as soon as possible.

At the same time, she was also worried about whether she would be trapped in the research center where danger was imminent.