I really don't want to date a girl addicted to the internet!

"Idiot, you're the same way, you come to help whenever you have time." Cheng Fei ruffled her hair haphazardly.

"Okay~" Nagasaki Asuna swayed as she was being rubbed, responding sweetly.

Shen Xi's smile vanished in an instant, and she gritted her teeth, "That's true. When has Cheng Feiyu ever forgotten this vixen? She even drags her into things that have nothing to do with her."

"Teacher Shen, think back to when we were locating the corridor. There's strength in numbers. Even if we can get Xiao Yi's help when we go back, someone still needs to go over there and look up the original data, right?" The boy sighed helplessly, his face full of sincerity.

"Just a reminder, fox spirits can't go to the dual-body world," Shen Xi said coldly.

"I almost forgot, I need to ask Tang Yu for more permissions later." The boy picked up his phone without hesitation.

"They're always the most enthusiastic when it comes to taking care of vixens." Shen Xi was even more annoyed.

"Don't do that, cutie." The boy said as he opened WeChat.

Nagasaki Asuna stood beside her, resting her chin on her hands and smiling happily.

Cheng Fei sent a message to Tang Yu and received a response quickly.

"Reporter Tang, I have a friend who also wants to visit the Twin Bodies World. Could you grant him/her permission?"

"Mr. Cheng, you have too many friends?"

"Just wanted to take a look."

"That won't do; we can't let too many people go over without any restrictions."

"Can't you be a little more accommodating? I can give you money."

"Mr. Cheng is joking. Besides, there's no need for so many people to go. Wouldn't it be enough for Mr. Cheng to just relay what he observed?"

"Actually, we met an NPC astrologer over there and plan to get her observation records to analyze. We need manpower to save time."

"Obtaining long-term observation records from NPCs and summarizing patterns is indeed a good method, and many people have chosen this path... Well, this is the only time."

"Thanks"

Cheng Fei turned off his phone and nodded in satisfaction. "All done."

"Teacher Shen, please guide me?" Nagasaki Asuna tilted her head at the aloof girl on the other side.

Shen Xi's expression turned ugly.

The three chatted casually for a while when Cheng Fei received a message.

The boy glanced at it, raised an eyebrow, and said, "The by-election for the board of directors of Academy City is over. Yuan Shijie was elected, and Sister Yufei failed as expected."

"They really are paying attention." Shen Xi scoffed.

"Hey, Cheng Fei is interested in a board seat now?" Nagasaki Asuna asked curiously.

"No, I'm interested in Sister Yufei." The young man shook his head dismissively.

824. Lin Xuanqi wants to go see.

"What do you mean by 'interested'?" Nagasaki Asuna blinked.

Shen Xi's eyes narrowed as she stared intently at him. "Trash, what do you want to do with that widow? Explain yourself."

"Teacher Shen, Sister Yufei took good care of us when we were in the band, so please stop being so rude. To be precise, I'm not interested in her personally, but in the Song family." The boy shook his head. "Let's talk about the specific plans later."

Shen Xi stared at him, her eyes flickering, but her expression remained unchanged. "Cheng Feiyu is plotting something again."

"What do you mean by conspiracy and trickery? It's all for you, my little darling." The boy sighed, looking at her with a helpless smile.

The aloof girl paused for a moment, seemed lost in thought, then turned her face away and remained silent.

……

at the same time.

Inside a lavishly decorated auditorium somewhere in Academy City.

The host stood on the stage, his tone solemn, "Now I announce the final results of this board election: Mr. Yuan Shijie has been elected as the new director."

After a brief silence, deep and powerful applause filled the hall.

Song Yufei sat in the first row, and among everyone, she was the only one who didn't move.

The young woman sat upright, lowered her head, and took a deep breath, but still felt inexplicably short of breath. She placed her hand on her chest and slowly exerted force.

Since Song Xuejun was deliberately murdered in the Twin Towers incident, the Song family has been leaderless. Despite her efforts to take over the Academy Construction and inherit her father's business, she still couldn't keep her seat on the board of directors of Academy City. Song Xuejun's former friends did not trust her, this daughter who used to be idle and played music all day. Very few people supported her.

Not far from Song Yufei, Madam Lin clapped lightly while glancing at her, then subtly looked away, her face still bearing a polite smile, just like everyone else who knew Song Yufei.

When the young man, dressed in a suit but still exuding a roguish air, took the stage to give a speech, Lin Xuanqi rolled her eyes and whispered in Madam Lin's ear, "Mother, I'll be going now if there's nothing else. I'm exhausted these past few days, I'm going on vacation."

"Go ahead, be careful." Madam Lin patted her daughter's back, smiled and gently instructed her, watching the haughty girl with cascading black hair get up and leave as if no one else was there.

Compared to Song Yufei, who was in a panic after her father's death, Lin Xuanqi was clearly younger, but even if Madam Lin were to have an accident now, Lin Xuanqi would have enough ability and prestige to take over the Lin family business. Thinking of this, Madam Lin's smile couldn't help but become gratified.

As Lin Xuanqi left the venue, a group of men in black immediately surrounded her and escorted her to the waiting car.

A convoy of black luxury cars drove onto the roads of Academy City. Lin Xuanqi leaned back in her seat, crossed one leg, yawned lazily, and said to the driver, "To Maple Mountain."

“Miss, shall we go now? The appointment wasn’t for tomorrow…” The man in black driving hesitated.

"Is there a problem?" The girl raised an eyebrow.

"It's a bit too rushed now, we might not arrive until very late," the man in black estimated the journey.

"Right now, and spread the word that this matter must not be told to Xiaoshuang. Anyone who lets it slip will be punished. Do you understand?" The girl's tone was casual.

"Understood, Miss." The man in black nodded quickly.

After Lin Xuanqi finished speaking, she changed her sitting posture and turned her gaze to the window. The images of Cheng Fei and Ye Shuang reappeared in her mind, and a complex look of worry appeared between her usually spirited brows.

For some reason, she felt that Ye Shuang's behavior had become a bit strange lately. Her attitude towards Cheng Fei was completely different from before, with an indescribable... closeness.

Lin Xuanqi believed she knew better than anyone else in the world just how charming Cheng Fei was.

The young man not only possesses unparalleled looks and charisma, but more importantly, he is exceptionally skilled and talented, quick-witted, and humorous. He embodies both a unique genius and a shrewd businessman's mind. Being around him is reassuring, and conversations are never awkward or boring. His tall and handsome appearance is pleasing to the eye, and he is even skilled in cooking. It can be said that he excels in every aspect, leaving even Lin Xuanqi with nothing to criticize, and she even feels that she is not as good as him.

If he hadn't come from humble beginnings, this young man would have already been shining in the spotlight. Anyone who noticed his immense potential would be irresistibly drawn to his charm and would be proud to support him and participate in his achievements.

Even though he initially succumbed to Lin Xuanqi's coercion, the boy never truly gave up his passion and ambition. From his initial trip to Tokyo where he risked his last dignity and freedom to get her body, to standing in the center of the field against three opponents at the Sakura School Sports Meet with a lion-like, sharp gaze to greet the cheers of the entire school, Lin Xuanqi noticed all of this and was gradually won over by him.

Lin Xuanqi has seen countless people who are greedy and submissive when it comes to money. Most people in this world are greedy and lazy, afraid of death, and satisfied with making a little bit of profit. They reveal their stupid and cowardly ugly side, indulging in pleasure all day long, completely unaware that everything in front of them is just a castle in the air, or they are willing to be like moths to a flame.

Cheng Fei, on the other hand, went from a poor boy who had to work in a milk tea shop to earn a meager hourly wage to a fund manager who controls hundreds of millions of yuan and wields influence in the market. Despite having tens of millions of yuan in cash in his bank account, he is still willing to live in a small rented room. His table is piled with dazzling professional books, and the heavy fitness equipment in the corner is daunting. He works day and night to make himself stronger.

Lin Xuanqi knew all too well how valuable this quality was; it shone like gold, and all those legendary figures who started from scratch were like this.

Only such an extraordinary young man is worthy of Lin Xuanqi lowering herself to please him and willingly satisfying his desires.

Although his life has just begun, the young man's strong leadership qualities are already beginning to show. Whether at school or at work, people gather around him to follow him. The pretty girls who are usually popular also flock to him. Even though they know that he is with Lin Xuanqi, they still surround him, smiling and showing their best side.

Although Lin Xuanqi was confident in her charm, after all, the boy was different from everyone else, and she was different from everyone else. There was a strong attraction between them from the beginning. This was probably the real reason why the boy said that he wanted to assault her the moment he saw her at the opening ceremony. She did not hate the boy's undisguised desire to conquer her. On the contrary, she enjoyed it and it was also a place that made her feel at ease.

However, necessary precautions are still needed. After all, she doesn't want to see the boy be seduced by some scheming enchantress and betray her in a moment of weakness. She has invested not only time and money in the boy, but also her own body and dignity. She will not allow all of this to come to nothing.

That's why Lin Xuanqi let Ye Shuanghua spend more time with the boy, initially just to be wary of Shen Xi, but later also to be wary of other people.

But now that I think about it, it seems she made a mistake. The boy's charm is irresistible to everyone, so how could Ye Shuang resist it?

The intense heat could melt any ice that got too close, let alone his bodyguard and playmate who had grown up with him since childhood. Although she was very skilled, her personality was not as cold and unapproachable as her name suggested. Although he always faithfully carried out any orders she gave him, it was not impossible for problems to arise after spending a long time together.

Therefore, Lin Xuanqi decided to go and see for herself. Ye Shuang was one of the people she trusted most. Relationships cannot be measured by money. She had to make sure before making any decisions. If the two of them had only become friends, that would be fine. But if they took things further, she would have to think carefully about what to do.

……

As Lin's Gulfstream business jet took off from the airport in Academy City, the sun was setting on Maple Mountain in the suburbs of Jiangcheng. A cool breeze swept through the mountains, creating an indescribably comfortable atmosphere. The resort area remained immersed in a carefree ambiance.

"I don't like it too spicy." Shen Xi frowned slightly, looking troubled.

"I'm not really good at it either," Ye Shuang agreed.

"Don't worry, don't worry, I only ordered mild spicy, and it's a half-and-half pot, so you can have the clear broth side." Zhou Han looked at the two of them with a smile.

"Everyone, I've prepared the dipping sauce for you." Cheng Fei walked over with a plate and, like a waiter, placed small dishes prepared according to individual tastes in front of each person. Then he sat down in the empty seat between Shen Xi and Nagasaki Asuna.

"Thank you, Cheng Fei~" Nagasaki Asuna replied sweetly as always.

Shen Xi looked indifferent and turned to look out the window.

The group from the Corridor Research Department sat in a corner by the window in a bustling hot pot restaurant. Everyone was wearing aprons to prevent oil splattering. From here, they could directly overlook the magnificent view of the sunset sinking into the sea in the distance.

Zhou Han, who was out shopping, suddenly called back and said she had found a really good hot pot restaurant, so the three of them who stayed behind moved there. They had lunch and then came back for dinner not long after.

Soon, the hot pot, along with a bountiful array of ingredients, was served, the bubbling butter releasing an irresistible, rich aroma.

Zhou Han was intently cooking tripe for himself when he suddenly looked up after a moment of contemplation. "Hey, hey, hey, I just had a thought. Do you guys think it's possible that there's another planet between the binary star system and the sun, which happens to block the sunlight, causing the sun to go out?"

Cheng Fei shared the mysteries of the dual-body world with everyone when the hotpot was served, in an attitude of brainstorming.

"You mean a solar eclipse?" The boy, who was putting slices of pork belly into the pot, looked up.

“Yes, yes, it means a solar eclipse.” Zhou Han nodded.

Cheng Fei stroked his chin and thought for a moment, "It makes sense, but the sun in the dual-body world goes out very quickly, so you can't even see the process, and it will last for a long time. Moreover, after it goes out, you can't see structures like the corona, unlike a normal solar eclipse."

"It seems so?" Zhou Han nodded, remaining motionless and deep in thought.

"Zhou Han, your tripe looks like it's overcooked?" Nagasaki Asuna whispered a reminder.

"Ah? My tripe is ruined!" The petite girl was stunned for a moment, then lowered her head and exclaimed in surprise.

“Although it’s not like a normal solar eclipse, it’s not impossible,” Shen Xi, who was sitting upright without touching her chopsticks, suddenly said.

"What are your thoughts, Teacher Shen?" Cheng Fei turned to look at her respectfully.

The aloof girl raised her chin. "If it were thick interstellar dust, moving fast enough and covering a large enough area, it could cause the current phenomenon."

"Interstellar dust?" The boy asked in surprise, then imagined it for a moment. "How wide and thick would interstellar dust have to be? If it were too massive, it would collapse into a celestial body, right?"

“There’s no need for them to be concentrated in a small area. There’s plenty of space inside a galaxy for such dust to disperse. Take the solar system as an example. Compared to the size of Earth, the internal space of Earth’s orbit is like a basketball court with a sesame seed in it. It’s entirely possible for something to intermittently block the sunlight.” Shen Xi spoke very quickly.

“Okay, but if that’s the case, there should have been signs the instant the sun went out, even if they were just brief signs. Why weren’t there any?” The boy shrugged.

Shen Xi sighed, pinching the bridge of her nose. "As expected, Cheng Feiyu is always so foolish. Let me remind you, before asking a question, ask if it is true, and then ask why."

"What do you mean?" The boy put a few shrimp balls into the clear broth pot.

“The naked eye cannot look directly at the sun’s brilliance. People in the dual-body world simply do not have the technology to observe the sun directly. It’s normal that they didn’t notice the fleeting details because they were using indirect methods.” Shen Xi glanced at the shrimp paste that had sunk into the milky white soup and then subtly looked away.

"Why? They can just wear sunglasses!" Miriam seemed to have finally seized the opportunity to interject, taking out her new sunglasses that afternoon, putting them on, and giving a thumbs-up with a smug look on her face.

“That makes sense.” Cheng Fei thought for a moment, nodded, and then looked at the blonde girl wearing sunglasses. “Senior, sunglasses are not a simple technology. If I remember correctly, they were not invented on Earth until modern times.”

"Couldn't we use a black cloth, or blacken the glass with soot?" Ye Shuang tilted her head.

“Those methods can’t block ultraviolet rays alone. Either you can’t see anything clearly, or you’ll blind your eyes before you get any research results.” Cheng Fei shrugged, scooped out the shrimp paste with a slotted spoon, and put it on the plate in front of him.

Shen Xi glanced at the white and tender shrimp paste, narrowed her eyes, and continued nonchalantly, "In short, this is a feasible idea. Next, we need to find a way to directly observe the sun in the dual-body world and figure out what exactly happened at the moment it went out."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The boy nodded and placed a few shrimp balls into her bowl.

Shen Xi remained expressionless, offering no further comment, and silently tucked her hair behind her ear before lowering her head to eat.

"Anyone else want shrimp paste? I have plenty." The boy picked up the plate, like a merchant hawking his wares.

“I want it~” Nagasaki Asuna pushed the bowl in front of him.

"Me too," Ruan Jingyi said softly from across the table, extending her bowl as well.

Upon receiving the shrimp paste distributed by the boy, the former smiled happily, while the latter thanked him in a very soft voice.

“Miss Nagasaki likes shrimp paste? I’ll cook it for you!” Miriam was very attentive and immediately got to work.

"Um, Miriam, it's probably better not to put the shrimp paste in the spicy broth." Nagasaki Asuna watched her actions, her expression becoming subtle.

Cheng Fei picked up the remaining shrimp paste, dipped it in the sauce, and put it in his mouth. Suddenly, he felt an unknown blow coming from under the table.

He glanced at the aloof girl beside him and noticed that she was staring at the setting sun sinking into the sea outside the window with a displeased look in her eyes. She had stopped eating the shrimp balls in her bowl, as if she intended to freeze that blazing star with her gaze.

825. Zhou Han is very clear-headed.