Ren Feng looked at Tang Jiujiu's pale face, and his heart gradually sank as well.

Their bodies were beyond saving; the two of them seemed to have been used as containers, filled with all kinds of things, resulting in a complete mess!

"We're living mainly on a kind of drug provided by the organization. Without it, death is just a matter of time."

Ren Feng's eyes burned with anger: "Can you tell me what's really going on?"

Tang Jiujiu stroked Xia Qingshan and said, "We helped the organization research a project called the 'Neuroconsciousness Guidance' plan. The project was going smoothly, but midway through, Qingshan discovered that the organization was using the project for unethical activities, so he took the key formula back."

Ren Feng sighed inwardly. Tang Jiujiu looked at Ren Feng, "You can guess what happened next. The organization found out about Qingshan's actions and imprisoned the two of us, forcing us to reveal the formula's location."

"What exactly is the project?" Ren Feng asked.

"It can turn people into puppets," Tang Jiujiu said, "I've seen it with my own eyes."

Ren Feng frowned, could it really succeed in development?

"Qingshan and I accidentally discovered this formula, and it works better than hypnosis. If you don't believe me, just say 'key' to the person opposite, and he'll follow your orders."

Ren Feng turned to see a man sitting motionless in the opposite prison, as if he were dead.

"Key."

Ren Feng said softly, and suddenly, that man abruptly raised his head, staring blankly at Ren Feng.

"After taking this drug, a person's entire consciousness is devoured and replaced by a parasite that controls his nerves and brain, similar to the gu legends in Miaojiang, obeying the one who issues him orders."

Tang Jiujiu's words sent shivers down Ren Feng's spine.

"What are they researching this for?"

"Every country has people with different political views. In the United States, Freemasonry is a group of people with extreme political ideologies. Their aim is to create a whole new world, not just in the United States, but in other countries as well."

This made Ren Feng fall into silence. He hadn't expected the organization to be so ambitious, and if this drug truly landed in their hands, it would be a nightmare for the leaders of other countries.

"What's your name?" Tang Jiujiu asked.

"Aunt, my name is Ren Feng," Ren Feng said.

"Tell Qingshan and me about Xue'xue's situation." Tang Jiujiu looked at Ren Feng, and Xia Qingshan did the same.

Ren Feng felt a mix of anger and helplessness. He wanted to help them, but didn't know how.

"Xue'xue and I met because of a mission..."

Ren Feng held nothing back and told Xia Qingshan and Tang Jiujiu everything about his and Xia Wenxue's meeting and everything that happened afterward.

"Back then, Xue'xue always wanted to find you, she even went to the United States..."

"Later, the organization sent someone, and their goal was to retrieve the formula..."

"Xue'xue and I survived, then Xue'xue gave me something of hers..."

Ren Feng spoke quietly, withholding nothing.

As Xia Qingshan listened, tears seemed to well up in his eyes, and though Tang Jiujiu wore a smile, she began to cry.

The two of them cried to the point where they couldn't control themselves.

"Our wish has been fulfilled. Ren Feng, help us take good care of Xue'xue. This is our only request," Tang Jiujiu said softly.

Ren Feng looked at the two of them and couldn't bring himself to nod.

"Ren Feng, I know you have a kind heart. Don't think about saving us anymore. You've already understood our situation; it's beyond saving."

Tang Jiujiu said, "Besides, the way Qingshan and I are now, it's also a kind of torment. It's been over two years, and we've been longing for relief. But we couldn't put down our worry for Xue'xue—now that you're here, our hearts are at peace."

Ren Feng opened his mouth, but no words came out.

Xia Qingshan extended a trembling hand, patted Ren Feng on the shoulder, and opened his mouth, emitting an 'ah ah ah' sound.

"Ren Feng, help us take care of Xue'xue, don't let her suffer harm or grievance, tell her we love her and are proud to have her."

Tang Jiujiu said softly.

"Qingshan, we can finally leave, it's a dream come true to see you before going."

Tang Jiujiu smiled gently, Xia Qingshan the same, their heads touched.

Then, Tang Jiujiu took out two pills from behind.

These pills she had secretly left behind, taking them would result in a painless death.

"Ren Feng, please leave, let me and Qingshan stay a while longer."

Ren Feng looked at Tang Jiujiu's gentle smile, and the sense of helplessness in his heart grew stronger; he wanted to save Tang Jiujiu and Xia Qingshan, but he knew that even if he did, they would still die!

Their condition was truly hopeless, with no possibility of rescue.

"I will take good care of Xue'xue."

Looking at the two of them, Ren Feng said each word deliberately.

"Okay."

Tang Jiujiu smiled slightly, dimples appeared on her face.

They were still like in Xia Wenxue's pictures, even as time passed, they remained steady and handsome, beautiful and gentle.

Ren Feng left the prison with heavy steps, as Tang Jiujiu gently tidied Xia Qingshan's collar.

"Qingshan, I still want to talk to you properly."

Xia Qingshan looked at Tang Jiujiu tenderly, just helping her to tuck her hair back.

"Qingshan, you said when you were pursuing me, how were you so foolish then." Tang Jiujiu laughed gently, "Other boys would ask me out, but you only knew how to write love letters. Why did I choose you at that time?"

Xia Qingshan opened his mouth, but nothing came out.

Tang Jiujiu opened the bottle and poured out a pill for Xia Qingshan.

"Qingshan, do you remember what you wrote?"

Tang Jiujiu swallowed the pill, and Xia Qingshan did the same.

"I don't remember the beginning of the love letter, I only remember the last sentence." Tang Jiujiu leaned against Xia Qingshan's shoulder.

"In life or death, separation or togetherness, we made an agreement. To hold your hand, and grow old together with you."

Xia Qingshan held Tang Jiujiu in his arms, his eyes reflecting a memory of their youth.

The white shirts of that year, time was still gentle and warm, Jiujiu's smile, so warm.

He remembered handing her the love letter, his own nervousness, Tang Jiujiu's shy laugh, and the blue sky and white clouds over the playground.

In life or death, separation or togetherness, we made an agreement. To hold your hand, and grow old together with you.

In life or death, separation or togetherness, with you, an agreement...

Xia Qingshan and Tang Jiujiu gradually ceased movement, Tang Jiujiu leaned in Xia Qingshan's arms, both of their eyes already closed, the only thing remaining was a trace of a warm smile at the corners of their mouths.

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