Chapter 491: Knocking on the Door

Chen Ling paused for a moment, seemingly organizing his words, but thinking that time was running out, he got straight to the point:

"We’re here to protect you."

"Protect me?"

Su Zhiwei’s hand brewing the tea suddenly stopped, her eyes full of confusion.

"A lot of things have happened, whether it’s the exploration team or others... In short, someone is hunting the members of the exploration team." Chen Ling’s expression was incredibly serious.

"And you, Dr. Su, the person coming to kill you is already on the way... You must leave with us immediately."

Yang Xiao turned to look at Chen Ling, his expression strange. He didn't expect Chen Ling to be so simple and direct, without even the slightest explanation, just demanding to take her away.

When convincing him, at least there was an explanation of the past and future, and he had witnessed the electromagnetic storm... But Yang Xiao could understand; Nie Yu could show up at any moment, so there really was no time for detailed explanations.

The key was, would she listen just like that? She would probably just think they were crazy.

Yang Xiao opened his mouth to add some explanation, thinking that since he was Su Zhiwei’s peer, his words might be more persuasive... But before he could speak, Su Zhiwei’s brows furrowed tightly.

"I understand."

Su Zhiwei poured the hot tea into their cups, the tea aroma mixed with steam rising. She looked up at the clock on the wall. "I need five minutes to pack my things. Is there enough time?"

Yang Xiao: ?

Not just Yang Xiao, but Chen Ling didn't expect Su Zhiwei to agree so readily. He had even prepared for the possibility of having to forcibly take her away if he couldn't convince her within ten minutes.

They never expected that Su Zhiwei would choose to believe them after thinking for less than two seconds, and even take the time to pour them tea.

"You..." Chen Ling was stunned for a long time. "Don't you want to ask what happened?"

"Didn't you say the person coming to kill me is already on the way?"

Su Zhiwei stood up, her tied hair dancing with the gauze-like curtains. The spring scenery in the courtyard behind her intertwined with the rational light in her eyes. She said calmly,

"Since time is tight, other things can be discussed on the way... Besides, I’ve already seen Director Chen’s power with my own eyes in Shennongjia, and I trust Dr. Yang Xiao. I believe you won't do me any harm."

Chen Ling looked into Su Zhiwei’s eyes, and after a long time, a sense of emotion welled up in his heart...

It had to be said that Su Zhiwei was truly maxed out in both IQ and EQ. Not everyone had this kind of judgment and courage.

"Five minutes is enough." Chen Ling nodded. "We’ll wait for you here."

"Okay, then please have some tea."

Su Zhiwei didn't drag her feet at all, walking straight upstairs and calling the old woman who managed the housework to help her pack.

With her departure, only Chen Ling and Yang Xiao remained behind the tea table. Yang Xiao looked at the steaming tea cups on the table and couldn't help but sigh:

"I know many scholars in the scientific community, but someone like Dr. Su... is truly rare."

"Fortunately, she is on our side." Chen Ling looked in the direction Su Zhiwei went upstairs and slowly withdrew his gaze. "But I’m curious... With Dr. Su’s intelligence, plus the mysterious 'string theory,' what kind of Lord will she become in the future... and which Lord will she be?"

Four minutes and thirty seconds later, Su Zhiwei walked down the stairs with a hiking backpack on her back.

At this moment, she had changed into a white windbreaker and sports pants. Her high ponytail was tied behind her, and with that professional hiking backpack, she looked like she was prepared for a long period of wandering.

Yang Xiao asked in confusion, "Are you only bringing this much?"

"Didn't you say we’re fleeing for our lives? It must be as light as possible. Dragging a suitcase is too troublesome." Su Zhiwei pointed at Yang Xiao. "Dr. Yang, didn't you bring anything either?"

Yang Xiao: ...

It wasn't that Yang Xiao didn't want to bring anything; it was that Chen Ling didn't give him the chance. He had taken him directly from Shennongjia, and he had nothing but his phone.

After Su Zhiwei was ready, she turned off all the water and electricity, gave the old woman some money, and told her to go back to her hometown to rest first, and that she would contact her when she could return.

Just as everything was ready and they were about to leave, a knock on the door suddenly sounded.

*Knock, knock, knock—*

At such a critical moment, the sudden knocking instantly made Chen Ling and Yang Xiao tense up!

Su Zhiwei was stunned for a moment and seemed to be about to open the door, but Chen Ling reached out to stop her and gave Yang Xiao a look. The latter understood immediately and pulled Su Zhiwei to hide inside the house.

Although Chen Ling didn't think Nie Yu could shake off the police station and hunt them down to Gusu in such a short time, it never hurt to be cautious at a time like this.

*Knock, knock, knock—*

The knocking sounded again.

Chen Ling scanned his surroundings, picked up a boning knife from the kitchen, weighed it in his hand, and found the length and weight to be quite suitable. He hid it in his sleeve and walked straight toward the door.

His handgun had been planted on Nie Yu on the plane; he had no self-defense weapons on him. If a fight really broke out, it would be better to have a handy weapon... The only short weapons he could find here were kitchen knives and boning knives.

But compared to a kitchen knife, Chen Ling felt the boning knife was more to his liking. It was similar to a dagger or a military bayonet and was easier to handle.

He stood behind the door, gripped the handle with both hands, took a deep breath, and... pulled it open with sudden force!

*Vroom—!!*

Under Chen Ling’s strength, the heavy door was instantly pulled open. The flowing air was compressed into a gale, blowing Chen Ling’s brown coat up!

The next moment, a cold glint flashed in mid-air, and the sharp tip of the boning knife pierced the air, heading straight for the brow of a figure.

"Holy crap?!?"

A gasp came from the doorway. A young man in a black jacket was so startled he leaned back violently and fell on his butt.

"Who, who, who... who the hell are you?!"

Hearing this voice, Su Zhiwei in the house was stunned and immediately walked out, with Yang Xiao following closely behind.

Behind the open door, an eighteen or nineteen-year-old boy sat on the ground in shock, covered in dust. Beside his hand was a square gift box tied with a pink ribbon, looking extremely exquisite.

Chen Ling, wearing a brown coat and holding a boning knife, stared coldly at the young man sitting on the ground, his eyes narrowing slightly.

The temperature at the doorway dropped suddenly.

"Yao Qing?" Su Zhiwei was a bit surprised to see the young man.

Yao Qing looked at Su Zhiwei, then at the cold Chen Ling standing beside her. His pale face was filled with "broken" emotions:

"Sister Zhiwei, you didn't tell me you were seeing someone outside!!"