Mubai put away the document and said, "Alright, I'll help you look after them for now . "
Xinghe frowned slightly but she didn't argue with him . After all, she was dying, after her death, these things would naturally be returned back to him .
Mubai expected her rejection but, as mentioned before, no one could stop him from doing what he wanted to do .
"Have you come up with any ideas for the creation of the artificial limbs?" he enquired, "Feel free to bounce ideas off me . I might prove to be a bigger help than you imagine . "
"Temporarily, I have nothing . I need a few days to go over the current design first . "
"Feel free to use the design papers stored at the lab . "
"I know, thank you," That was Xinghe's plan to begin with . Since there already were ready designs, she didn't want to waste time and start from scratch .
A second saved is a second she could see her son sooner .
AdvertisementThe biggest issue with the current mechanical artificial limb was its lack of authenticity, dexterity and overall weight .
In other words, Xinghe's main task was to perfect the existing technology, to make the artificial limb more realistic so to speak .
It sounded simple on paper but it was something that was hard to turn into reality . Thankfully, she had dealt with this kind of technology before…
Xinghe's attention wavered as she submerged herself into her own thoughts .
Mubai turned to capture the profile of her face . He examined and memorized her every detail, not missing even the smallest twitch of emotion .
She was too caught up in her own thoughts that she didn't realize he was watching her the whole way home .
When the car pulled to a stop, disappointment creased Mubai's brows . He already asked his driver to go slower than usual but time flies when one's having fun .
Thankfully, he would pass her house every day he went to and from work . It sounded crazy in his mind but he was certain the car ride would be much less enjoyable and, not to mention, lonely without her presence .
The halt in the vehicle snapped Xinghe back into focus .
She opened the car door to leave…
"I'll come pick you up tomorrow," Mubai dropped .
Xinghe turned back to look at him . Her eyes were indifferent when she rejected him, "There's no need for that . I'm staying home for a few days to focus on the design . "
"You're not going to the lab?"
"There's no need to . "
"Alright . I have to be away for business in the coming week anyway . Then, I will see you when I return . Remember to call me if you need any help . "
Xinghe nodded wordlessly and stepped out of his car .
Mubai rolled down his car window to watch her enter her house before ordering his driver to carry on .
Xia Zhi saw all this unfold from his upstairs window .
When Xinghe walked into the living room, he clambered down the stairs with a series of heavy thuds . He asked with surprise, "Sis, I saw it was Xi Mubai who dropped you home! Are you two getting back together?"
Xinghe rewarded him with a curious gaze . "Why would you think that? He fetched me because our house is on his way home . "
"But… but the way he looks at you is way too suspicious…" Like he was looking at his lover .
There was definitely something going on that was more than a simple relationship between colleagues .
"So what if it's suspicious?" Xinghe didn't want to trouble herself with these issues, "That is his problem . The bottom-line is I have no interest in getting back with him . "
"You don't but I'm sure he does . After all, the man broke off his engagement and I've seen the way he looks at you," Xia Zhi added to fan the suspicion .
Chengwu happened to walk out of the kitchen then . He too contributed, "Xinghe, if Mubai is sincerely aiming to get back together with you, you should consider it . After all, you two were once married and had a child together . A complete family is still the best outcome for Lin Lin . "
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