CHAPTER 296: CHAPTER 295: I’M JUST NOT TELLING YOU

Luo Xudong heard the commotion, moved his gaze to the doorway, and saw Beisitian dressed in military uniform, his eyes lighting up.

"It suits you well." Luo Xudong’s eyes shimmered as he looked at Beisitian.

Beisitian blushed under his gaze, rolled her eyes at him, "I’ll go cook, you take a rest."

"Alright."

The flicker in Luo Xudong’s eyes was familiar to Beisitian, and it made her blush deeply. She hurried into the kitchen with an increasingly rosy complexion.

Hearing sounds from the kitchen, the weariness between Luo Xudong’s brows dissipated significantly. Such peaceful and sweet life was challenging to come by and incredibly precious to him. No matter how tired he was outside, coming home and seeing her would always make him relax.

Nowadays, her every smile, every gesture touched his heart. As long as she was there, his gaze would naturally linger on her.

"Don’t go today."

Lying together in bed, Luo Xudong whispered in Beisitian’s ear, making her ears itch and her heart flutter.

He knew Beisitian went to practice the program after work. He didn’t want her to be too tired. It was just a gala; even if she didn’t stand out, it didn’t matter.

Beisitian indeed felt tired, gently responding with a "Hmm," as she nestled in Luo Xudong’s arms and fell asleep.

Beijing Shichahai.

Tao Hailin glanced at the flushed Wu Yuekai and asked, "Can you arrange a meeting for us?"

Wu Yuekai put down the teacup, looked at Tao Hailin sitting across the table, "Maybe after the New Year."

"Really?" Tao Hailin was somewhat excited.

If his guess was correct, Doctor Bei might be from their clan. At twenty years old, she should normally be of the 41st generation in their clan, but there’s a problem—she should be his grand-disciple, yet the level of skill she demonstrated was certainly not that of a grand-disciple!

Tao Hailin had never seen such refined talisman powder, and its effectiveness was surprisingly good. Although it was hard for him to believe, the level she exhibited should be above his!

This realization made Tao Hailin feel puzzled. If he encountered an elderly woman with such skills, he wouldn’t be surprised, but how did someone only twenty years old make such talisman powder?!

"Old Tao, once you meet her, what’s your plan?" Wu Yuekai asked, concerned.

"Sorry, this is our internal matter, and I can’t disclose it externally. I can only say, I bear no ill intentions." Tao Hailin said sincerely.

Wu Yuekai, after navigating all these years, wouldn’t divulge Beisitian’s details based merely on his words. Since he was unwilling to say more, Wu Yuekai naturally wouldn’t say more either.

Seeing his silence, Tao Hailin could only ask again, "Can you give me her information?"

Wu Yuekai looked conflicted, "Old Tao, you know my memory’s not great. I only remember her name is Beisitian; the rest I can’t recall."

Tao Hailin remained silent, knowing Wu Yuekai was deliberate, but unsure of what to say!

"You better not need my help someday!" Tao Hailin said disgruntled.

Wu Yuekai quickly appeared thoughtful, "Oh, let me think carefully. Maybe when I need help, I’ll remember who that person is!"

Tao Hailin: "..."

Wu Yuekai laughed heartily as he watched Tao Hailin storm off, calling out to him, "Don’t worry, she’ll say after the New Year."

Tao Hailin ignored him, walking away with hands behind his back. Even if his methods were heavenly, only knowing Beisitian’s name and approximate age, he couldn’t find her. Speaking of which, this so-called secrecy was truly troublesome, if cameras were positioned everywhere to capture images, he might find her. But only the antiviral research team applied to set up cameras for studying results and processes.

Tao Hailin didn’t know that the plainclothes officer, the only one likely aware of Beisitian’s actions, had returned to his job and had no authorization to know what happened inside. However, his biggest realization was knowing some people in the world were quite special.

Of course, he learned this inadvertently and did not breach any confidentiality agreements.

One day, he accidentally passed by the special room, initially guarded but later, for unknown reasons, the guards left. Out of curiosity, he saw no one around, so he quietly approached and peeked inside.

Through the curtain gap, he saw a woman moving her arms in blue light, Tao Hailin’s apprentice!

He thought he was seeing things, rubbed his eyes, confirmed he didn’t see wrong. The woman effortlessly emitted blue light with no props, and most notably, in her other hand, yellow talisman paper was suspended above her palm!

This scene nearly shattered his materialistic beliefs.

Startled, he rushed back to his post, pondering the event repeatedly, eventually determining that some inside were extraordinary, blending with ordinary people.

Thus, the swap to this place required signing multiple secrecy forms, these would be the reasons!

The plainclothes officer believed he uncovered the truth and indeed guessed most of it, resolved to keep this secret forever.

However, he remembered the 119th Division, and the man accompanying the mysterious woman reported the location was there, but since the woman had entered, those inside should know too and would not ask him.

Contentedly, the plainclothes officer returned to his life, leaving Tao Hailin anxious.

Beisitian was unaware of events in the Capital, allowing her peaceful life to continue; she was currently practicing intensely for the Spring Festival Gala.

Her duet with Tian Lei had progressed significantly after several days of practice and adjustments, but to perform naturally and refreshingly, they needed more thought and practice.

Luo Jiali’s main task was to perfect this song, thus Zhang Guimin provided her a dedicated room for practice.

Their gratitude towards Zhang Guimin’s immense support was substantial.

Day by day, the festival neared, notices from above finally arrived, organizing an old cadre health check-up before the Spring Festival Gala.