MBFHABR Chapter 3.2

Lu Yiheng took a deep breath, not really wanting to inquire further about his intentions.

Once upon a time, they had shared the same ideals, envisioning a better and more powerful empire, a brighter future for the empire’s people. They had been willing to make any sacrifice for these aspirations. However, after Ji Shiqing assumed control of the Gene Research Institute, he veered onto a different, misguided path.

Silence filled the spaceship, and gray-blue clouds outside the window swiftly passed by Lu Yiheng. Suddenly, Lu Yiheng remarked, “I miss the Ji Shiqing from our days as interns on Red Saturn.”

Back then, Ji Shiqing was full of enthusiasm and idealism. How had he become the person he was today?

Ji Shiqing hummed, but did not express any opinion on Lu Yiheng’s remarks.

Who doesn’t love being a teenager?

Under the spacecraft, the rolling hills and snowy forests were replaced by a slow-flowing, crystal-clear river. They would soon arrive in the Golden Rose District. Lu Yiheng thought that this might be the last time they would meet this year.

When the spaceship was about to land, Lu Yiheng said to Ji Shiqing: “The KH13 potion will be on the market soon.”

Ji Shiqing said in a deep voice, ” Without my signature, KH13 cannot go to market..”

Lu Yiheng said: “From tomorrow on, you will no longer be the director of the Gene Research Institute.”

Ji Shiqing’s expression did not change. Perhaps he had already had a premonition about this. He turned his head and looked out the window. The Golden Rose District was right in front of him. He asked, “Lu Yiheng, are you aware of the side effects of KH13?”

Lu Yiheng said: “KH13 has passed various tests two months ago, and all of them are qualified.”

Ji Shiqing said: “Are you sure? Did they test what would happen once someone stops using KH13?”

Lu Yiheng didn’t completely trust the Xie family, so he had also secretly had some trustworthy individuals test KH13 in private. The result was that KH13 could better replace K03, helping genetic disease patients relieve their pain.

Ji Shiqing lied so much that Lu Yiheng could no longer believe him. He said to Ji Shiqing: “Ji Shiqing, please stop being stubborn. The Saarlvand Experiment has failed. From the moment you concealed the results of the experiment, you are no longer worthy to be the director of the institute.”

Ji Shiqing turned his head, and a layer of sorrow veiled his gray eyes. In that moment, he resembled an abandoned child. However, this fragile emotion swiftly dissipated from him, vanishing so rapidly that Lu Yiheng wondered if he had illusion.

Ji Shiqing asked Lu Yiheng indifferently: “How do you know that failure is worthless?”

Lu Yiheng shook his head, probably thinking that Ji Shiqing is hopeless now.

Ji Shiqing understood that, no matter how much he said, he couldn’t change the current circumstances. So, he inquired of Lu Yiheng, “Why have you suddenly returned?”

Lu Yiheng said: “I hope you can repent in time after all we are friends.”

After all, he once really liked this person, but Ji Shiqing never knew it.

He remembered the time on the Red Earth when soldiers’ blood was spattered on the crimson soil, blending with the land. The setting sun descended heavily on the horizon, and Ji Shiqing stood on a low sand dune, looking sadly at his fallen comrades.

That was a long time ago.

The spaceship landed in the circular plaza of the Golden Rose District. A tall and pristine statue of the Rose Goddess stood at the center of the plaza. Facing each other, Lan Yiheng said to Ji Shiqing, “From now on, Xie Yunbai will take over the Institute. He will do a better job than you. I hope the next time I see you, you’ll truly repent.”

Ji Shiqing didn’t reply. Instead, he turned away from Lu Yiheng and walked in the opposite direction. Even in the midst of cold winter, roses were still in bloom here.

The inspectors followed him to the exterior of the Ji family’s ancient residence. Waiting at the door was a man dressed in a stylish black tuxedo. He had blonde hair and striking

blue eyes, exuding a remarkable handsomeness. He could easily be compared to the empire’s most popular movie star in terms of fan following.

Silvery light bathed him, making him look like an ancient and noble deity at this moment.

When Ji Shiqing saw him, a hint of a smile finally appeared on his cold face. He said, “Long time no see, Number One.”

The man walked up to him and bowed down almost reverently, lowering his head, and said, “Master, welcome back.”