Want to See a Show? (Chapter 21)
Upon hearing that Dr. Na Nali had made new progress in studying the high-temperature golden bead, people immediately flocked over, dragging Ye Sheng along with Gu Luoyu to join the spectacle.
On the way, she couldn't help but marvel, “Scientists are amazing! That golden bead was so hot I couldn't even touch it, yet Dr. Na Nali actually made discoveries under such primitive conditions without proper tools, truly incredible!”
So shocked was Ye Sheng that she repeated “incredible” twice, her small face filled with admiration for researchers, causing Gu Luoyu standing beside her to slightly raise an eyebrow.
She reached out to pinch Ye Sheng's soft cheek, her words laced with a hint of jealousy, “Praising others in front of me makes me insanely jealous.”
“...”
Hearing this, Ye Sheng looked up speechlessly. She was merely giving normal praise, without any ulterior meaning!
Still, if Gu Luoyu insisted on being jealous, there wasn't much she could do about it... Hehe, secretly, Ye Sheng felt delighted, she enjoyed Gu Luoyu's possessiveness and jealousy, it made her heart flutter with joy.
(✪ω✪)
Even though the two of them were already in an old-married-couple dynamic, occasionally indulging in forced affection was quite fun.
After all, role-playing can strengthen bonds between partners too~
However, just as Ye Sheng struggled to suppress her wildly curling lips, upon meeting Gu Luoyu's gaze, she noticed that those beautiful crimson eyes held no trace of jealousy, but instead shimmered with gentle laughter, like ripples on water spreading outward in circles.
Clearly, she was just teasing.
Ye Sheng wanted to get mad, but was defeated by that overwhelming beauty, ultimately only giving her a sullen glare: “I'll just make you angry then!”
Unaware that Ye Sheng was upset because their roleplay had slipped away like a cooked duck, Gu Luoyu was quick to read the mood. Seeing Ye Sheng's displeasure, she immediately moved to mend things.
She reached out and took Ye Sheng's small hand, then quickly closed the distance. When Ye Sheng turned her head sideways in a huff and refused to look, Gu Luoyu's other hand forcibly gripped her chin, gently twisting her face back around.
Gu Luoyu knew exactly what her advantages were in front of Ye Sheng.
So right now, she used them directly, first delightfully nuzzling Ye Sheng's cheek, then kissing the corner of her lips, waiting until Ye Sheng's fair face gradually flushed pink, before pulling her into an embrace.
Then she lowered her head and whispered in her ear, “No way, I want to love my little Sheng forever.”
Like an ancient enchantress capable of destroying kingdoms, she completely bewitched Ye Sheng, the “emperor.”
At a moment like this, what was there to be angry about? Of course she'd forgive her... The two stole sweet moments together, as if pink heart-shaped bubbles were continuously floating up all around them, leaving Dr. Na Nali and Liu Li, two single dogs, don't know what to say.
Although they'd seen others dating before, seeing someone like Erensu fall into lovey-dovey behavior felt absurd, like they hadn't woken up from a dream.
After all, in people's minds, this was the murderous lunatic Erensu, not the love-struck fool standing before them.
It all felt strangely disillusioning.
Nevertheless, although Gu Luoyu had behaved relatively gently and politely since returning to base, every intelligent person present knew it was just an act, anyone who believed it was genuine was truly a fool.
Wanting to see Erensu make a fool of herself?
That wasn't a good idea.
Thus, Dr. Na Nali cleared his throat a few times, successfully drawing everyone's attention. Once he confirmed all team members had arrived, he stopped observing others and let a joyful expression bloom across his flushed face.
Deliberately standing on the makeshift platform, he raised his left hand, revealing the shining golden bead before everyone.
At the same time, he explained: “After my recent research, I was fortunate enough to determine the golden bead's material composition. After repeatedly testing and comparing with other substances, I've finally achieved results, I've invented the Water-Avoidance Pearl!”
The moment the words “Water-Avoidance Pearl” were spoken, a wave of commotion immediately erupted!
The few who had previously dived for exploration missions were especially excited. Unlike others who were merely surprised, for them this meant tangible benefits. Someone couldn't help stepping forward eagerly and asking: “Dr. Na Nali, what exactly does this Water-Avoidance Pearl do?”
In response to the question, Dr. Na Nali merely gave a mysterious smile, offering no further explanation.
Instead, he handed the pearl to the questioner and told him to test it in practice.
The crowd immediately cheered, and the tester didn't refuse... Although it was just an experiment near the seaside, he properly put on diving gear as a precaution against drowning accidents.
When the tester, holding the Water-Avoidance Pearl, walked into the seawater, a miraculous sight unfolded, the bluish-purple sea water actually parted to both sides!
However, this miraculous state didn't last long. Soon, the seawater that had separated flowed back together.
Yet within a two-meter radius around the tester, not a single drop of seawater touched him, as if forming a special vacuum zone that blocked the seawater's intrusion.
“Wow, it actually repels water! That's so amazing!”
“Dr. Na Nali is incredible! It's unimaginable how he figured this out!”
“With this Water-Avoidance Pearl, the third exploration mission will definitely go much smoother... I'm already regretting not biting the bullet and switching places with someone back then. Sure, the ocean's dangerous, but with Erensu leading, diving became much safer.”
“Give it a rest, you're only talking big now. You'd pee your pants if you actually had to dive.”
Surrounding the Water-Avoidance Pearl, people excitedly discussed, while the tester didn't waste time. Later, following instructions, he removed his diving gear and attempted to breathe within the pearl's effective range.
Miraculously, he managed to hold his breath for half an hour!
Moreover, as the tester floated upward as if weightless, surfacing for just a few minutes before diving again, he found breathable oxygen available once more... This meant future exploration missions wouldn't require carrying heavy diving equipment, allowing them to travel light!
This result immediately triggered jubilant cheers from everyone, and Ye Sheng joined in clapping her hands, finally, they could relax a little!
Ye Sheng had previously been kidnapped by Fu Ruo, who had turned into a mermaid. During that time, she breathed a magical treasure that allowed her to go underwater, enabling her to walk freely in the ocean. But to avoid drawing attention for being too special, she could only pretend to be just like everyone else.
Now that the Water-Avoidance Pearl exists, she could finally be freed!
Dr. Na Nali, you're awesome!!!
Compared to Ye Sheng, who felt relieved and let out a sigh, Gu Luoyu pondered for a moment, then quickly bent down and whispered directions into Ye Sheng's ear: “Little Sheng, we still hold ownership of the golden bead. If the base wants to mass-produce these Water-Avoidance Pearls later, they'll have to pay us a huge sum of money.”
“!!!”
Hearing this, Ye Sheng's eyes instantly lit up, she could smell the money~