Free Web NovelChapter 922: Chapter 918: Childhood Wish
This unique advantage left Xiao Tian both shocked and somewhat envious, though he understood that such things couldn’t be forced through effort. It was more meaningful to focus on restoring one’s strength than chasing unrealistic goals.
After observing Xiang Yiting’s current physical condition, Xiao Tian immediately dispelled the idea of helping her remove the impurities from her veins. Her meridians were clear, and with time, those impurities would naturally be flushed out without any effort from his side.
"Help her get dressed!"
Xiao Tian said to Adison Claire, then turned around self-consciously and walked away. Just two steps in, he stopped to add, "Ahem, I think it’s best not to tell her about this."
Although this seemed a bit unethical, Xiao Tian felt it was the best approach. Xiang Yiting’s health improvement meant there was no need for costly medical expenses, and it would also avoid unnecessary trouble.
After all, being seen naked by a man could leave some psychological scars, and the consequences might outweigh the benefits!
Therefore, after careful consideration, Xiao Tian decided to say it like this.
Adison Claire thought for a moment, then nodded, "Very well, but why did you just swear?"
"Swear?!"
Xiao Tian responded curiously, "Who did I just swear at?"
"Although I don’t fully understand the Huaxia language, those two words you said just now are similar to the English word ’Fuck,’ right?" Adison Claire said while wiping the mud-like impurities from Xiang Yiting’s body, speaking to the back-turned Xiao Tian.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Tian suddenly remembered indeed letting out a curse after confirming Xiang Yiting’s condition. He explained, "I think you misunderstood, those two words are more like interjections."
"Is that so?" Adison Claire shook her head, unable to fully grasp Xiao Tian’s explanation but chose not to probe further.
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After settling Xiang Yiting, Adison Claire slowly walked towards Xiao Tian and asked, "The Water Drop Organization won’t come after us again, will they? Should we move a bit farther?"
Xiao Tian thought for a moment. Feeling that Yuan Deyi wouldn’t likely pursue them again, he said, "They shouldn’t. If you’re tired, you can rest for a while. We can continue once it’s daylight."
As he finished speaking, as if remembering something, he said, "Oh right, here’s the item you asked me to bring back for you."
While speaking, Xiao Tian pulled out a pink pocket watch from his pocket, the item Adison Claire had asked him to retrieve from the study earlier.
The moment she saw the pocket watch, Adison Claire’s eyes went red with emotion, whether from surprise or something else. She slowly reached out to take the pink pocket watch that had seen her through many long and difficult nights.
Seeing Adison Claire fixate intensely on the pink pocket watch, Xiao Tian asked softly, "Is the person in the photo with you your parents?"
"Mm!"
Adison Claire responded, then suddenly realized she hadn’t thanked Xiao Tian, hurriedly saying, "Thank you, really, thank you!"
Xiao Tian waved his hand to indicate it was fine, noticing Adison Claire lower her head as if deep in thought.
After a while, Adison Claire, holding the pocket watch tightly, murmured with a distant gaze, "This was a birthday gift my parents gave me when I was seven. I remember us gathered around the dining table with a big birthday cake on it."
"At the time, my wish was to become a great scientist!"
Xiao Tian laughed, "Didn’t your wish come true later on?"
He immediately realized his mistake, as the Biochemical Beasts of the Water Drop Organization demonstrated that while Adison Claire had shown exceptional expertise, it wasn’t in a positive light, and she admitted to aiding the evils.
Thinking of this, Xiao Tian added, "At least from the international awards you won before, it seems you did achieve your childhood dream!"
Adison Claire let out a bitter smile, "Yes, if it weren’t for what happened later, I would agree with you."
She then sighed deeply, laden with boundless sorrow and melancholy.
For a long time, Adison Claire remained silent, prompting Xiao Tian to get up and fetch the backpack nearby. He took out the hard drive retrieved from the underground laboratory of the manor and held it before Adison Claire.
"This should contain your research records from the past two years. It’s up to you whether to release or destroy it," he said, placing the hard drive gently beside Adison Claire, awaiting her decision.
At the sight of the hard drive, Adison Claire had no time for surprise, feeling only overwhelming complexity in her heart.
Initially, Adison Claire suspected him of coveting her research records. Although later disproven, she couldn’t help but entertain the notion.
However, at this moment, with the hard drive in her hands, Adison Claire only felt a sense of alarm...
For Adison Claire, who hadn’t experienced warmth or emotion in a long time, Xiao Tian’s kindness far exceeded her expectations and was undoubtedly a tremendous shock for her.
Of course, Adison Claire wasn’t narcissistic enough to think that Xiao Tian’s kindness was due to romantic interest.
Perhaps before her disfigurement, she might have thought so, but ever since, faced with disdainful looks and evading men, she’d abandoned such considerations.
Yet, precisely because of this, Adison Claire found it even more precious and somewhat disconcerting.
If forced to find a reason for her unease, Adison Claire thought it was fear—fear she wouldn’t be able to repay this kindness!
Suddenly, Adison Claire recalled some Huaxia books and films she’d seen before, often portraying the trope of a hero saving a damsel in distress and then winning her heart.
Although Adison Claire saw herself as nowhere near the term ’beauty,’ and the reality differed significantly from books and films.
But looking at Xiao Tian’s rounded glasses and meticulously combed hair, he seemed every bit the conservative intellectual.
At this thought, Adison Claire wondered, does Huaxia culture dictate that after a hero rescues someone, the person saved must repay with their body?
However, as soon as the thought emerged, Adison Claire quickly dismissed it entirely.
