Chapter 380: Accident After Dinner
Basic Lifewater targeted those who had less than 100 years of lifespan. In that boundary, Song Junlang was extremely certain that it would work.
Xiao Lin did not relent and continued, “Could there be quality issues? Like fakes?”
Song Junlang rolled his eyes. “Lifewater’s manufacturing process is a huge deal for every academy. Even though there are some who manufacture fake goods to scam the Normese for their money, Lifewater is something that involves life and death. No one would dare do so.”
Song Junlang’s words only made Xiao Lin even more suspicious. “If Lifewater really had no effect on someone, what could the reason be?”
Song Junlang half-jokingly said, “Are you trying to say your lifespan did not increase after drinking Lifewater?”
“It’s not me.”
“Are you really not joking?”
“Department Head Song!”
“Fine, when did Gu Xiaoyue drink Lifewater?”
“It was during... When did I mention Gu Xiaoyue?”
“Please, even an idiot can tell what you’re thinking with that expression!”
Song Junlang stopped smiling, furrowing his eyebrows as he asked, “Lifewater never fails to work, that I’m certain of. If it really did not work like you said, why did Gu Xiaoyue not look for the student union? If it’s a quality issue, the academy would definitely investigate and compensate her.”
Xiao Lin actually could not understand that as well. Why did Gu Xiaoyue never mention it to anyone. He said impatiently, “That’s why I said it’s not Gu Xiaoyue... I’m not discussing the student union with you, I just want to know how that could happen.”
Song Junlang did not bother addressing his denial. He rubbed his chin, walking around in thought, “Lifewater was created by Ivanovich, and went through many years of perfecting, so it’s not possible for it to have any flaws.”
“Could it be something wrong with the body? For instance, some special const.i.tution or talent that causes Lifewater to not be effective?”
“That’s impossible. Even Ivanovich tested it back then. Could there be any talents more special than an SS-rank one? As long as it’s someone from Earth, no matter how bad their const.i.tution or what their talent is, Lifewater will be effective!” Song Junlang’s tone was very certain, but at that moment both his and Xiao Lin’s expressions changed as they went silent.
“Is she from Earth?” Song Junlang’s expression was a little strange, as if he was joking, but there was a seriousness in his face as well.
“Of course! She’s definitely from Earth! I’m very certain!” Xiao Lin remembered Gu Xiaoyue’s sister on Earth. Both of them looked like Earth humans no matter how you looked at it. Logically speaking, no one had ever heard of Normese natives making it to Earth either.
“To be frank, it’s best you tell the academy about it. Some things might not be as simple as you think.” Song Junlang had lost all trace of his joking tone. It was obvious the possibility meant it had to be escalated to the academy.
“If you do that, I’ll never come back here!” Xiao Lin’s answer struck like a hammer.
Song Junlang felt helpless. He had to admit that Xiao Lin was a test subject that was second to none. He hesitated for a long time before agreeing with a sigh.
Xiao Lin hurriedly thanked him, but at the same time, he silently cursed. Song Junlang really did view him as an important test subject.
The topic stopped there. Xiao Lin wisely did not pursue the topic after not getting any results. He chose to believe in Gu Xiaoyue. No matter what, he did not believe that girl could be a Normese spy sent to disrupt the humans. That sort of thing only appeared in dramas.
Dinner was quite simple with only a few vegetable dishes. The logistics department might be full of food, but only very few had no harmful effects. Gu Xiaoyue did not seem to mind, and with Xiao Lin’s heavy thoughts, he did not have the appet.i.te for anything anyway.
What caused Xiao Lin to be even more frustrated was Song Junlang using a carefree tone to ask about Gu Xiaoyue’s family life on Earth. He knew that Song Junlang had basically guessed that he was referring to Gu Xiaoyue. Thankfully, Song Junlang was someone who could be trusted, despite his other character flaws. Since he promised Xiao Lin, he would definitely not report it to the academy.
There was not much to say about her family. It was just her and her sister since they were young. As for her parents, even she was not clear who they were.
Song Junlang seemed unconcerned at failing to get the answer he expected. After the dinner, Gu Xiaoyue got up and motioned to help them tidy things up. Gu Xiaoyue had a basic sense of respect for the department head in front of her. Since she ate there, she made sure to not owe anyone anything.
“Don’t, just leave it. Since Xiao Lin brought you over, you’re a guest. How could I let my guest help me tidy up!”
Song Junlang’s generous tone led to a strange look on Xiao Lin’s face. When he came over to eat, he had to do everything himself from cooking to washing the dishes. He had never seen Song Junlang be so sincere.
“Let me do it.”
“No no, you just sit down!”
Song Junlang was playing the part too far, and Gu Xiaoyue was obviously not willing to let a department head help her wash her dishes. In their struggle, Song Junlang’s plates shattered on the ground. Gu Xiaoyue apologized and immediately knelt down to pick it up, Song Junlang then hurriedly stopped her, picking up the shards himself.
The two of them frantically busied themselves. Once the broken plates were thrown in the rubbish, Gu Xiaoyue raised her hand, revealing a wound on her finger; it had come from the plates just now.
Even though Gu Xiaoyue was already at the Black Iron-rank, most of the girl’s attributes were centered around her intelligence, so her body was on the weaker side, and a cut like that was enough for her to bleed.
Xiao Lin glared at Song Junlang and got up to look for something to bandage Gu Xiaoyue. The girl did not have his recovery speed after all. However, before he could even make a move, he suddenly saw the trace of a smile on Song Junlang’s face. Looking at the shattered dishes in the rubbish bin, his eyebrows twitched.
There were a few drops of blood there. Xiao Lin thought of something. He opened his mouth to speak and just sighed instead. He probably needed some answers himself.
Gu Xiaoyue’s finger was quickly bandaged, and Song Junlang apologized before sending the two out. Xiao Lin and Song Junlang exchanged a glance when Xiao Lin left, seeming to understand something, yet also seeming to understand nothing.