Chapter 50: 050

Chapter 50

According to the records in the "Guide to Conquering Earthlings," Earth people's close combat abilities are inferior compared to the Mu Yi Star people. They lack strength and are a fragile species, posing no threat to Lan Xi, a Mu Yi Star being.

Lan Xi used to firmly believe in this, but at this moment, her past beliefs are facing a breaking point.

Is it really so?

But now her own condition is incredibly terrible.

Using the place where Xie Cheng touched her cheek as a pivot, it starts to become scorching hot, as if the heat is contagious. It spreads rapidly across Lan Xi's face like a wildfire, to the extent that she has a sensation that her head is about to burst into flames.

The situation of her heart is even worse and more severe. The chaotic and rapid rhythm has made Lan Xi feel completely out of control, to the point where no medication can restore it to a normal beating frequency.

Her respiratory system seems to be facing a great dilemma as well. Her breath becomes rapid, even though there is no significant physical exertion. The oxygen demand in her body seems to multiply, making the once-normal air feel thin.

The strangest thing is an abrupt sense of timidity and uneasiness, so intense that she has never experienced it before.

Even when facing natural enemies like cats, Lan Xi is sure she has never felt like this.

So, are Earth people really fragile?

Lan Xi doesn't think so.

Earthlings clearly possess hidden skills. They are more cunning than cats, the natural enemies of the Mu Yi Star people!

Especially Xie Cheng, the Earthling in front of her. Lan Xi feels that he is much more dangerous than a cat. It's as if he can disarm her heart without shedding a drop of blood, merely by moving his lips, shaking Lan Xi to her core.

Her mission is to conquer Earth. According to Wang Zhiqiang's words, conquering Xie Yunfei would be a more effective route to conquer Earth. Yet, Xie Cheng is now requesting her to conquer him with that look in his eyes and that tone of voice.

Lan Xi should have been ruthless and resolute in rejecting him, but when it comes down to it, she finds that she doesn't want to refuse deep down. She even feels a sense of relief. Conquering Xie Yunfei doesn't stir any ripples in her heart; the conquest process doesn't seem difficult at all. But not having to conquer him, Lan Xi feels as if a burden has been lifted. In retrospect, she realizes that she doesn't have much desire to conquer Xie Yunfei.

When she originally set out to conquer Xie Cheng, she was full of enthusiasm and passion. Now that the target has switched to Xie Yunfei, Lan Xi indeed lacks interest.

However, directly changing the predetermined conquering plan...

Lan Xi is torn.

Fortunately, the "Guide" has a solution for this situation.

Lan Xi makes an effort to suppress her emotions, steadies her mind, and tries to concentrate, shielding herself from Xie Cheng's gaze. In the end, she manages to squeeze out a dry sentence:

"I... I need to think about it!"

Fortunately, Xie Cheng doesn't further pressurize her. He nods and doesn't impose any immediate pressure on Lan Xi for an answer.

But it's clear that this man still wants something. He ponders for a moment and says, "You can take your time to consider. I won't force you to give me an answer right away. But shouldn't we switch back to dealing with Cheng Xin?" Vissit novelbin(.)c.om for updates

That's not possible!

"I just transferred to Cheng'an!" Lan Xi almost immediately refused Xie Cheng, "Besides... I haven't decided yet on changing my conquest target. I'll make that decision after I've made up my mind!"

Indeed, she was only getting close to Xie Yunfei and gradually developing feelings for him in order to cultivate a relationship. That's why she was transferred to his side. Now, there's no need to leave immediately.

Moreover...

"You said you wouldn't rush me and that you would wait for me, right? Well, I haven't made up my mind yet. Don't rush me. The decision of conquering someone is a significant one. It may take me a month or even several months to make up my mind. After all, it should be done carefully, right? I've been working in Chengxin for a while now, and I've had the experiences I should have there. I've spent more time with you, so in fairness, shouldn't I also work in Cheng'an for a while and spend more time with Xie Yunfei?"

Fortunately, after receiving this response, Xie Cheng seemed persuaded. He didn't say anything else, just nodded.

"Alright, let me know when you want to transfer back to Chengxin." Xie Cheng smiled, looking quite confident. He glanced at Lan Xi with a complex expression. "I believe it won't take long."

Before Lan Xi could respond, Xie Cheng changed the topic. "Now, I'll take you back to the dormitory."

Great! But the issue of the cat, the natural enemy in Xie Cheng's villa, still hadn't been resolved. Lan Xi thought for a moment and grabbed Xie Cheng's hand.

"I... I want to hold your hand."

Xie Cheng was momentarily stunned but didn't refuse. He glanced at Lan Xi and spoke in a low voice, "Okay."

Almost as soon as she received his consent, Lan Xi tightly held onto Xie Cheng's arm, gripping his hand. Her body unconsciously leaned closer to him, as if she wanted to merge with him.

This feeling was inexplicable.

Although she instinctively felt that Xie Cheng was even more dangerous than the cat, in critical moments, she couldn't help but seek protection and a sense of security from him.

Fortunately, this time, Xie Cheng didn't ask any questions that would make Lan Xi nervous and uneasy. He quietly allowed her to cling to him, like a koala, and led her to the garage.

However, perhaps because of Lan Xi's behavior, Xie Cheng's footsteps became unusually slow. The time it took to ride the elevator to the underground garage of Xie Cheng's villa was more than three times longer than usual.

Once they sat in the car and the cat crisis was resolved, Lan Xi immediately let go of Xie Cheng's hand and heaved a sigh of relief.

Lan Xi wanted to see Xie Cheng and tell him about her decision to come back to work, but unfortunately, Xie Cheng was out visiting clients. He wasn't in the office, and Lan Xi felt a bit down because her joy of receiving the buffet coupons suddenly vanished for some reason.

Fortunately, everyone was happy about Lan Xi's return. Liang Di showed great enthusiasm, and Wan Yan was even more enthusiastic.

"This is fantastic, Lan Xi! I've been looking forward to your return!" Liang Di said.

Just as Liang Di returned to her own seat to handle emails, Wan Yan immediately ran over to Lan Xi's desk and handed her a cup of milk tea. "I just bought this milk tea. It's for you. I'll buy another one for myself later."

Lan Xi was touched by Wan Yan's friendship. Thinking that she had misunderstood her before, Lan Xi felt even more guilty.

Wan Yan and Lan Xi were casually chatting about recent events, and naturally, the conversation turned to work. Wan Yan's enthusiastic expression suddenly turned serious and restrained as she said, "Things have been going well lately, but I have a bit too much work on my plate right now. There's an important original document that needs to be personally delivered to a client. The client's company is located in the suburbs, so making the round trip would definitely leave me with an overwhelming workload. I'll have to work late into the night tonight..."

It was Lan Xi's first day at Chengxin Company, and she hadn't been assigned any tasks yet. Hearing Wan Yan's distress, she felt compelled to offer her help.

"Can I deliver the document for you?" Lan Xi asked.

Wan Yan immediately showed a grateful expression and said, "That would be wonderful! Lan Xi, you're so kind. I'll treat you to lunch tomorrow!"

Lan Xi nodded happily.

Helping each other out among colleagues was only natural!

Without delay, Lan Xi received the document from Wan Yan and prepared to set off. However, before leaving, she specifically grabbed an umbrella.

Although the sky outside was clear at the moment, there would be a heavy rainstorm in two hours, and the suburbs were known to experience more intense rainfall.

**

Once Lan Xi's figure completely disappeared in the elevator, Wan Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She had been troubled by the relationship between Lan Xi and Xie Cheng. But who would have thought that not long ago, Lan Xi had applied for an internal transfer to Cheng'an. Afterward, rumors began circulating about her and Xie Yunfei's passionate affair. More than one colleague had witnessed their intimate interactions.

It seemed that Lan Xi had changed her strategy, probably because Xie Cheng had seen through her tricks and she couldn't conquer him, so she sought someone else.

However, Lan Xi's voluntary departure was a great thing.

During the days that Lan Xi was absent from Chengxin, Wan Yan went all out, trying every trick in the book. She actively asked Xie Cheng out for meals, gave him fruits, showed concern for him, and sent him messages morning and night...

In short, she exhausted all her means, but none of it worked. Xie Cheng treated her with politeness and friendliness, but it stopped there.

Just as Wan Yan was preparing to come up with another plan to conquer Xie Cheng, she never expected Lan Xi to suddenly make a comeback.

What did she want to do?

Had she failed to conquer Xie Yunfei and now wanted to return to the familiar territory?

Wan Yan felt a sense of annoyance and amusement at the same time. Everyone knew that Xie Cheng was proud, and even if he had shown some interest in Lan Xi before, her current back-and-forth approach wouldn't make him give her a second glance.

However, Lan Xi's return was actually quite good for Wan Yan. After all, it could highlight her unwavering and deep affection for Xie Cheng. Excellence had to be displayed.

Although she thought this way, Wan Yan couldn't help but feel a subconscious nervousness. After all, she had managed to successfully invite Xie Cheng out for dinner tonight under the pretense of discussing and verifying work data, and she didn't want any unexpected complications.

By sending Lan Xi far away to the outskirts to deliver the materials, she wouldn't be able to return before the end of the workday, and it would be impossible for her to run into Xie Cheng when he returned to the company.

Everything was foolproof!

**

Lan Xi had to send the document to a client's company that was quite far away. It took her nearly an hour and a half in a taxi to finally arrive. The handover process at the other end was strict, requiring multiple people to verify the original documents. By the time everything was done, it was already close to the end of the workday, and during rush hour, it was impossible to hail a taxi.

The nearest subway station was three kilometers away from this company, so Lan Xi had no choice but to hurry to the subway station.

She needed to be quick because although it wasn't mentioned in the weather forecast, a heavy rainstorm was about to hit.

However, Lan Xi was just a step too late. As soon as she started walking towards the subway station, thunder rumbled, and the rain poured down without warning.

Although she had brought an umbrella in anticipation, it was of little use against such a massive downpour. With a slight misjudgment in direction and force, the strong wind turned the umbrella inside out, making the entire frame fragile. Lan Xi was immediately drenched in rain. After a few more attempts, she was completely soaked.

The torrential rain and strong wind made her progress even slower. Lan Xi's vision was blurred by the rain, and she was looking up, trying to calculate how much distance was left when a black luxury car slowly stopped beside her.

Someone hurriedly got out of the driver's seat. He was wearing a black suit, and almost as soon as he stepped out of the car, his pants were splashed with mud, and his expensive, shiny handmade leather shoes were instantly dirtied. However, he didn't hesitate for a moment. Lan Xi watched as he opened an umbrella, shielding his face, revealing only a sharply defined jawline and slightly downturned lips, as if carrying a hint of displeasure. Yet, his steps were resolute and urgent.

The road on this side of the industrial park was low-lying, and the drainage system was poor. This unprecedented rainstorm quickly flooded the road, filling it with dirty water and floating leaves.

Nothing about this man's appearance matched the environment. The cuffs he revealed were adorned with diamonds, and his wristwatch was a well-known expensive brand even Lan Xi could recognize. His cold white skin exuded a refined coldness, contrasting with the dreary and rainy surroundings.

Nevertheless, he stepped into this storm without hesitation, which didn't belong to him, and walked toward Lan Xi with the umbrella held high.

It was Xie Cheng.

Just a few steps later, his pants were completely soaked, yet he didn't even pause. He quickly approached Lan Xi, carrying a scent of coldness that blended with the rain, giving off a different kind of allure, a dampness that stirred the heart!