Chapter 279 : Ah
Chapter 279 - Ah!
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Huh?
An illegitimate daughter???
How old is Gu Luoyu? How could such fake news about an illegitimate daughter even spread? This is utterly ridiculous!
Ye Sheng wasn't foolish enough to believe it. Instead, she realized that people really do laugh when dumbfounded, after a brief pause, the corners of her mouth uncontrollably turned upward.
As her eyes curved into smiles, she opened the group chat messages, only for her grin to vanish completely the next second...
She quietly stared at the photo of herself in the chat before gritting her teeth in frustration!
These rumor-mongering bastards!!!
After taking a deep breath upon learning she'd been transformed into Gu Luoyu's illegitimate daughter, Ye Sheng still couldn't suppress the flames of anger raging inside her. She began arguing with these gossip-spreaders in the group.
[Wealthy Little Angel]: Erensu doesn't have an illegitimate daughter. Besides, at her current age, she couldn't possibly have a child this old. That's her partner!
[World Traveler]: Partner? Hahahaha, the person above, are you trying to kill me with laughter? As everyone knows, Erensu hates people getting close to her and kills at the slightest provocation. How could she possibly have a partner?
[Hourglass]: + 1. The sky would collapse before Erensu ever gets a partner. All she does is kill, kill, kill.
[Model X]: Exactly, don't slander my idol. A true woman should be as cold-blooded and ruthless as Erensu, making everyone tremble in fear.
Ye Sheng was speechless again.
She helplessly raised a hand to her forehead, unsure if it was because Gu Luoyu scared someone in the past or some other reason, but now even her honest words went completely unbelieved... Compared to an illegitimate daughter, the idea of being her partner seemed even more absurd to people.
So, did that mean her becoming Gu Luoyu's partner was nothing short of a miracle?
Thinking this, Ye Sheng found her anger subsiding. She couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, the fact that such a notoriously difficult woman to pursue was now her girlfriend was indeed something to be proud of.
Still, Ye Sheng was curious: back when Gu Luoyu was still Erensu, had no one ever tried to woo her?
Even if her face was hidden behind a mask and her methods were brutal, her prestige and overwhelming power should have outweighed those flaws.
[Wealthy Little Angel]: Fine, believe what you want. But someone as incredible as Erensu, did no one ever have a crush on her?
Driven by curiosity, Ye Sheng sneakily asked, wanting to gauge Erensu's appeal.
[Model X]: Well, uh... Even though Erensu is my idol, I've never had any improper thoughts! Heaven knows I only admire her strength, I'm all about the battles.
[Gorilla Dance]: Who would dare? Let me be blunt, only a lunatic would fall for an esper. They might not care about their lives, but I want to live a few more years!
[Hourglass]: I like Erensu! But my family forbade it. They said if I pursued her, they'd disown me, that they might as well consider me dead since I'd be killed anyway. So sad!
Reading this, Ye Sheng was surprised, though upon reflection, it made sense.
Unlike the outer districts, the inner city had complete infrastructure and powerful family backing, making life incomparably better than the isolated outer districts.
Thus, people here were well aware of the incurable side effects that came with psychic abilities...
Just as Ye Sheng was engrossed in the chat, stepping forward, prompting her to look up. Gu Luoyu and Dr. Na Nali, who had left earlier, had returned.
Gu Luoyu's expression remained as calm as ever, showing no change, while Dr. Na Nali was grinning widely, practically dancing with excitement like he'd just won a billion-dollar lottery.
Clearly, Gu Luoyu's displayed abilities had thrilled him.
Realizing this, Ye Sheng knew their oceanic expedition plans were set. She then shifted her gaze to Gu Luoyu, recalling the group's descriptions of Erensu, and couldn't help but stifle a laugh.
Cold, ruthless, and brutal? The Gu Luoyu before her was gentle, considerate, and clingy.
“Hahaha, Erensu, don't worry, I'll make sure the application goes through... Your partner can come along too, no obstacles!”
Dr. Na Nali, in his excitement, reverted to her old name. Gu Luoyu ignored it, nodding dismissively as her crimson eyes settled on Ye Sheng's smiling face, so adorable that her lips curled upward against her will.
Earlier, during the underground power test, Gu Luoyu had held back but still struck the target with a force that shocked everyone, making them suspect the machine was broken.
Then, the machine actually broke.
Unable to handle the excessive output, it shattered.
After several more machines met the same fate, everyone realized Erensu's power had reached terrifying levels, beyond what any device could measure.
Before her disappearance, Erensu had weekly tests, never once damaging a machine.
Dr. Na Nali, testifying this, was ecstatic, eager to study what exactly had changed in Erensu.
Thus, the oceanic expedition application became a foregone conclusion.
“Doctor, I trust you'll handle it... But we just returned from the wastelands and need some rest.”
In a good mood, Gu Luoyu spoke amiably. Dr. Na Nali nodded repeatedly, assuring her there was no rush as long as she cooperated.
Once they confirmed the research matters were settled and they could finally go home, Gu Luoyu beckoned to Ye Sheng, who immediately stood up from the couch.
Although Ye Sheng had been engrossed in the chat, she was even more eager to return home.
Seeing they could finally leave, Ye Sheng was practically bouncing with excitement, but Gu Luoyu didn't head out immediately. Instead, she turned to Dr. Na Nali and said, “Since we've agreed to continue the research collaboration, the institute's compensation should be finalized soon.”
Dr. Na Nali grinned and patted his chest, promising a quick approval. But then Gu Luoyu's next words left him stunned, mouthing a confused “Huh?” as he froze.
“Also, the mineral rights agreement needs revising. Not only should my partner and I retain usage rights, but my descendants should share the same privileges... Consider it a gift for my soon-to-be-born child.”