Chapter 2118: If I Were an AI, Would You Love Me? 29

The diligent and inquisitive Xu Xuxing finally got his wish fulfilled.

Jin Chen looked after his body, always gentle and progressive.

But the kiss was deeper than any before, stealing his breath.

It made Xu Xuxing feel very comfortable; he unconsciously clung to his shoulders, responding, and openly expressed his fondness.

Wait until everything ends.

【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value +10, total 73!】

Xu Xuxing's breathing calmed; he buried himself in the fluffy soft blanket, turned his head to look at Jin Chen's beautiful azure eyes, and lowered his head to lightly kiss his cheek.

He felt Jin Chen was very special right now.

Beneath this android's body lies a more vigorous and vivid soul.

Jin Chen felt an itchy delight from the kiss, pulling the person tighter into his embrace, his low voice filled with pleasure and an undeniable affection.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

Xu Xuxing blinked wearily, gently rubbing against his chest to hear the slightly mechanical heartbeat.

An android's heartbeat does not change.

The steady rhythm taps the ears in the deep night, very suitable for sleep; Xu Xuxing likes to sleep like this, held in an embrace.

But tonight's mood is somewhat different.

After listening for a while, Xu Xuxing looked up at him, cupping Jin Chen's cheeks with both hands, and said, "Is that crystal really yours?"

If he possesses the crystal, Jin Chen can forever retain his self-awareness.

Jin Chen didn't expect his wife to still have the mind to ask this afterward.

He slightly raised his brow, kissed the side of his face, and said, "It's yours."

Xu Xuxing: "... Don't repeat my words."

He reached out and poked his face, asking, "Have you entered sleep mode?"

How silly his speech is.

Jin Chen chuckled, "It's mine."

I don't know who is so tired they're dazed.

He rubbed Xu Xuxing's hair, then slowly kneaded the back of his neck, saying, "Go to sleep quickly."

Xu Xuxing rubbed against his neck, slowly closed his eyes, and his utterly exhausted body quickly fell asleep under the gentle coaxing.

In his sleep, Xu Xuxing seemed to sense that the barren depths of his heart, devoid of emotion, were completely filled tonight.

——

Since the day the android machinery riot occurred, the main research team that had been out of contact finally regained a signal today.

Moreover, Xu He received a holographic video call personally placed by the Dean.

"Teacher, long time no see, I finally managed to contact you!"

Xu He was a bit excited; he quickly dismissed the lab assistant and showed great respect to the middle-aged man standing in the holographic projection.

Xu Xuxing and the Dean share a similar aloofness, but the Dean obviously has a greater presence, only showing a bit of gentleness when he smiles.

"How is the research progressing on your end, Teacher, and how are you and your wife's health?" Xu He asked again.

"The progress is not bad; your wife had been mentioning you and Xiao Xu these past couple of days, and her spirits are also good."

The Dean stood before a makeshift signal apparatus; Xu He didn't waste time on pleasantries and quickly got down to business.

But upon hearing the Teacher's specific inquiry, Xu He's smile froze, and he unconsciously repeated, "What did you just say?"

The Dean frowned, a deep vertical crease forming between his brows, and said, "I was asking about the usage of the Number One android gifted to Xiao Xu—it's the sole successful unit in the batch; if it performs poorly, I'll have Lao Song return to readjust it."

Lao Song is the mechanic in charge of the high-end batch in the main team.

"Could it be a mistake?" Xu He felt a sinking sensation; "The Number One android was given self-awareness by the crystal core, turned into a tool for a maniac killer, and has now been scrapped."

"What?"

The Dean was utterly shocked; after a brief exchange of information, he involuntarily asked, "Who killed the maniac who controlled the machinery? What about your so-called Number 520, and how is Xiao Xu getting along with him? Is it still safe?"

Xu He paused, a warning from Jin Chen flashing in his mind, then said, "Xiao Xu is fine, Teacher; Number 520 is a truly perfect high-end android."

"As for the perpetrator, I'm not entirely sure either—that's the Special Safety Bureau's affair."

Leaving aside how Jin Chen's self-awareness arose mysteriously, if discovered it would very likely require returning the factory to dismantle the research.

Just speaking of his relationship with Xiao Xu now, and those official fathers behind the scenes.

Xu He wouldn't dare say everything out loud.

Even Xiao Xu's biological father wouldn't do that.

"The inspection here is about to wrap up; for safety's sake, I'll have Lao Song take the team back for a trip."

Xu He instinctively glanced at the thing he was still researching, inexplicably feeling a bit guilty.

No.

Before the truth is uncovered, these cases must absolutely not be leaked.

As soon as the video call ended, Xu He gathered all the materials and left the research center.

About half a year ago, Song Shoujie established his own research institute; the mechanics and experimenters were secretly recruited, and only the three of them know about this—Xu Xuxing occasionally drops by to help when he feels inclined.

Xu He never expected that institute to become their current secret storage site.

But upon arrival, he only saw Jin Chen emerge from a hidden door, his expression cold and stern.

"What's wrong?" Xu He asked.

Jin Chen's voice was thin and cold, like lonely spring water: "Song Shoujie and Xingxing have been kidnapped,"

Outside the institute's parking lot, the night was deep and dark, a cold wind sweeping up the fallen leaves.

Xu He stood by the car, his face pallid, his fingers almost crushing his phone, "What on earth happened? How could they suddenly be kidnapped?!"

Jin Chen's deep blue pupils shimmered with a cold light, "The one taken away in the research institute was premeditated."

Xu He's breathing grew rapid: "Could it be an insider? Or… our information has been leaked?"

He quickly dialed the Special Security Bureau's number, but Jin Chen grabbed his wrist.

"Don't startle the snake."

Jin Chen opened Xu He's car door and shoved him into the passenger seat; amid the engine's roar, the off-road vehicle shot out of the parking lot like a black panther.

"The kidnappers' ID card was a copy, the surveillance had been temporarily tampered with; it's someone from among you."

Xu He suddenly grabbed the roof handle, "Where are you going?"

"I'm looking for someone; I know where they are."

Xu He's heart pounded like thunder, he didn't have time to ask Jin Chen how he knew.

He forced himself to calm down, then hurriedly rummaged through the metal box in the back seat, pulling out two micro isolation masks, "These devices can temporarily block germs spread by human skin flakes; wear them on you, and I'll give them to Xiao Su as soon as possible."

If they could find the person in time.

Jin Chen's knuckles whitened on the steering wheel, the rearview mirror reflecting his tense jawline.

"Thank you."

The off-road vehicle sped forward, buildings along the street receding rapidly, the air filled with an indescribable sense of oppression.

Jin Chen's gaze remained fixed ahead, his eyes revealing a cold killing intent.