Chapter 1040: Nie Luan (1)

But this person looks a bit familiar.

Where have I seen him before...

After entering, the man smiled slightly, walked straight up to Gu Qiaoqiao, extended his hand, and politely introduced himself, "You’re Gu Qiaoqiao, right? Hello, my name is Nie Luan, and I am the head of Archive Room No.1."

His voice was pleasant, seemingly possessing a bewitching allure.

Gu Qiaoqiao was taken aback; she hadn’t expected to see the head of Archive Room No.1.

She naturally knew about this special department; it was Qin Yize who told her about it.

She couldn’t help but glance at Dongfang Yu.

Dongfang Yu still stood by the hospital bed, but his expression had become much more subdued.

Gu Qiaoqiao quickly regained her composure and reached out to shake hands with him, "Hello."

Nie Luan continued with a smile, "I have another identity; I’m Elder Nie’s grandson."

Only then did Gu Qiaoqiao realize.

She thought earlier that this person looked a bit familiar; turns out, he’s Elder Nie’s grandson.

No wonder he’s the head of Archive Room No.1.

Yet for some reason, his smile gave her a sense of profound mystery.

Perhaps it was that he appeared to be smiling, but the smile didn’t reach his eyes, giving an impression of inconsistency.

Clearly, Nie Luan was uninterested in whether Shang Qing would wake up; he didn’t look or ask from start to finish.

And this person seemed decisive in action; he looked toward Dongfang Yu without hesitation, curling his lips, "Gu Qiaoqiao is here, so can you come outside to chat with me now..."

Though it was a question, it carried certainty.

This person is quite something.

Dongfang Yu glanced at Gu Qiaoqiao and said in a deep voice, "Gu Qiaoqiao, please make sure to fulfill the promise you made to me."

He then took a long, silent look at Shang Qing, who lay quietly on the hospital bed, hesitated no longer, and strode out of the ward without looking back.

Nie Luan kept smiling at Gu Qiaoqiao and said meaningfully, "Gu Qiaoqiao, it’s nice meeting you. Would you like to spar sometime?"

Faced with the sudden invitation, Gu Qiaoqiao felt a bit awkward, just about to speak when Nie Luan burst into a hearty laugh, "Haha, just joking with you. Alright, I won’t disturb you now. Until we meet again..."

With that, he turned swiftly on his heels and exited the ward.

So fast indeed.

Gu Qiaoqiao intended to say something, but before she could open her mouth, he was gone from the doorway.

She could only give up.

In the long corridor, Dongfang Yu’s figure had reached the end, but he was blocked by a few men in black jackets.

Dongfang Yu did not move.

These people weren’t ordinary; they were holding Lightning Talismans.

If this thing were ignited, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Furthermore, they held a box-like black object that he did not understand, indicating they had come prepared for him.

As he was being blocked, Nie Luan had already caught up with him in the blink of an eye.

Like an old friend, he reached out and patted Dongfang Yu’s shoulder, speaking leisurely and lightly, "Senior Dongfang, our archive room recently has a new project on longevity and youthful appearance. I’m sure you have some insights on this. Why don’t you come over and share a bit with us juniors..."

Dongfang Yu’s brows furrowed slightly, a trace of anger rising in his heart.

Since when had he fallen to the point of being teased by a junior like this?