132 Mystery of the End Times
After returning home in the evening, Cong Xia and Cheng Tianbi each carried a bag of things given by Liu Fengyu.
Once inside the house, Cheng Tianbi dropped his bag and went to take a shower.
Cong Xia quickly took out his own bag, opened it, and was surprised to find a red lace underwear, and it was crotchless… As he continued searching, he discovered a black sheer nightgown and stockings. His face began to blush, realizing that Liu Fengyu could really do anything. Moreover, the more he looked at it, the more he felt something was not right. He initially thought Liu Fengyu bought female items to tease him, but if these were indeed female items, they were too large. Unable to resist, he tried them on, and they perfectly fit his size.
“What are you doing?” Cheng Tianbi’s voice sounded from behind.
Cong Xia was startled and quickly turned around, “Have you finished showering?”
Cheng Tianbi glanced at the things on the bed and the black translucent nightgown in Cong Xia’s hand, “I’m always quick in the shower.”
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Cheng Tianbi lifted his chin, lightly kissed his lips, and his hand slowly slid to his waist, slipping inside his top, gently caressing the smooth skin on his back.
Cong Xia whispered, “I haven’t showered yet.”
“I’ll accompany you,” Cheng Tianbi said as he kissed Cong Xia’s lips, carrying him into the bathroom.
As Cong Xia removed his clothes, warm water poured down from above. Cheng Tianbi pressed him against the cool tiles, his gentle kisses turning passionate and fervent. His large hands roamed over Cong Xia’s waist and back, eventually moving downwards.
Cong Xia explored Cheng Tianbi’s high and firm nose and thick eyebrows. Finally, his five fingers slipped into the dense black hair, but the water flow prevented him from opening his eyes. He responded openly to Cheng Tianbi’s kisses and touches.
Cheng Tianbi’s fingers skillfully reached a wet and warm place, gently expanding it.
Cong Xia’s legs were lifted, and he wrapped his arms around Cheng Tianbi’s waist, practically hanging on him.
As Cheng Tianbi entered, Cong Xia closed his eyes tightly, gasping for breath. No matter how many times, he could never get used to the initial intrusion.
In the warm bathroom, the sound of flowing water accompanied their passionate movements. The atmosphere ignited the small space, and both of them were deeply immersed in their frenzied desire, wishing to merge into one.
In the blink of an eye, it was the day of the banquet. During the day, they remained busy with their respective tasks in the laboratory until the afternoon…
“We did it!” Cong Xia exclaimed, excitedly banging on the table.
Zhuang Yao and Cheng Tianbi quickly walked over. Zhuang Yao picked up the piece of mutant cotton fabric that showed no apparent changes on the surface and pulled it, excitedly saying, “The elasticity has increased by 60%!”
Cong Xia wiped the sweat from his forehead, “I completely reconstructed it according to the molecular structure you provided.”
“Great! I’ll go and test its specific performance,” Zhuang Yao took the fabric and headed out.
Cheng Tianbi wiped the sweat from his cheeks, “Are you tired?”
“I’m okay, mainly because it consumes quite a bit of energy.”
“How much did it consume?”
“With just the stored energy jade talisman, it used up three pieces,” Cong Xia took out a jade piece, “This is Hetian seed jade that I had Xiao Wang get for me. It’s much better than the agate jade we used before. Moreover, Zhuang Yao cut it into thinner slices for easier carrying, so the energy storage of a single piece is three times larger than the previous agate jade. With these stored energy jade talismans, I used three pieces, equivalent to nine pieces of the agate jade talismans I used for Yao Qianjiang’s treatment. I’m glad it succeeded; otherwise, I would have trouble sleeping tonight.”
Cheng Tianbi said, “Well, I’ll make sure you sleep well tonight.”
Cong Xia was taken aback, then blushed, recalling that they hadn’t slept much last night… Cheng Tianbi’s stamina was astonishing. He wouldn’t be satisfied unless they engaged at least three times in one night. Cong Xia couldn’t help but feel grateful for his abilities. Otherwise, as a man, it would be embarrassing if he couldn’t even handle lovemaking.
Zhuang Yao put the fabric into the testing equipment and after a while, he excitedly said, “The elasticity has increased by 64%, the thickness reduced by 38%, and the molecular density has increased by 236%! Tomorrow, I’ll take this to Professor Cong’s side and test its protective capabilities. Cong Xia, this is amazing! This material can be used to make bulletproof vests. It’s even better than I imagined. Most importantly, it’s light and thin, suitable for keeping warm in winter and not being too hot in summer. It’s truly an ideal material.”
Cong Xia smiled, “That’s great. I feel there’s still room for improvement, but I failed over seventy times. This is the only stable result I achieved. For now, I can only transform it like this.”
“It’s okay. Take your time to improve it. If we find a better substitute material, we’ll replace it. However, so far, this is undoubtedly the most perfect protective material,” Zhuang Yao put the cotton fabric into a small box. “I can apply for more mutant cotton from Professor Cong. They are quite reluctant to provide it, but with this, we have the qualification to obtain more.”
“That’s great. I’ll try to finish Xiao Deng’s clothes this month.”
Zhuang Yao checked the time, “Let’s stop here. Liu ge invited us to change clothes and get ready for the evening banquet. We should head over now.”
The three of them walked outside. Cong Xia asked, “Is my second uncle going too? I haven’t seen him for days.”
“He was invited, but he’s busy.”
“What is he busy with?”
“He’s working on the issue of energy conversion into liquid. Currently, 30% of the extracted energy from the energy box is lost during the conversion process. They are trying to find ways to reduce the loss rate. Professor Cong has many research projects, covering almost every aspect, so he hardly has time to attend any banquets.”
Cong Xia felt a bit sorry for his second uncle. Those who have the ability are destined to shoulder more responsibilities. His second uncle remained unmarried and had no family. He hardly had any personal time left; he was like a robot, constantly working. Cong Xia wondered if he felt lonely and tired.
They returned to the reception room in the outer area of the base. Aqing was waiting there with several others. The room was filled with various packages, resembling a small hair salon. Although it was a bit simple, it had everything they needed.
Aqing had a radiant smile, clearly excited to do what he was best at. “Come, everyone, take a seat on the chairs. Today, I even neglected my little brother’s hair to help you all with your hairstyles. I’ll make sure each of you looks handsome and elegant.”
Cong Xia wasn’t someone who paid much attention to his appearance. Before, he simply wore clean clothes and took a daily shower, without any concept of grooming himself. As someone began to style his hair, he felt rather uncomfortable.
The stylist washed his face, drew his eyebrows, and blow-dried his hair. Looking at himself in the mirror, he did feel a lot better. After the hair was done, Aqing asked him to put on a tailored suit.
The suit was custom-made according to his measurements, and the tailoring was precise. The fabric was black twill, and when he put it on, it slightly cinched his waist, making him look tall, handsome, and elegant, completely transforming his appearance.
Liu Fengyu was doing makeup and whistled when he saw Cong Xia, “Wow, dressing up really makes a difference. Our Xia looks so handsome.”
Deng Xiao chimed in, “Cong bro, you look really handsome.”
Cong Xia blushed and smiled shyly, “Wearing nice clothes does make a difference. Aqing, thank you so much.” He could hardly believe that in this apocalyptic era, they still had the opportunity to dress up and attend a banquet looking presentable. Was this real life?
Cheng Tianbi sat nearby, styling his hair. He turned to look at Cong Xia, his eyes flickering with a passionate flame.
Cong Xia smiled at Cheng Tianbi and asked, “Tianbi, do I look good?”
Cheng Tianbi nodded, his voice somewhat husky, “You look good.”
Cong Xia felt delighted inside. He had never worn such nice clothes before, nor had he ever dressed up like this. It felt quite refreshing, especially in front of the person he liked. Looking a little better was always a good thing.
He was the first to finish getting ready, and gradually, everyone else put on their formal attire.
All of their suits were made of the same material, but their shirt colors and styles were all different. Liu Fengyu wore a flamboyant pink shirt, and he personally picked out a dark green one for Tang Yanqiu. Zhuang Yao was the only one among them wearing a bowtie, a delicate and beautiful boy of twelve, looking incredibly refined.
Every man in this group was stunningly handsome, enough to make people feel dazzled and captivated. Moreover, they each had their own distinct styles – Cheng Tianbi was steady, Tang Yanqiu was classical, Liu Fengyu was elegant, Deng Xiao was sunny, and Zhuang Yao, though still young, was as pretty as a girl. Even Cong Xia, who was a bit below their level, looked handsome and refined, leaving people with a favorable impression.
Xiao Wang looked at their dressed-up appearance and couldn’t help but swallow his saliva. “Wow, it’s like a gathering of celebrities, so handsome.”
Aqing’s eyes turned into heart shapes. “Every single one is my type.”
Xiao Wang rolled his eyes at him. “Then you don’t have a type at all. You only like good-looking people.”
Aqing snorted, “Duh.”
They all picked up their matching ties and put them on. Tang Yanqiu hadn’t tied his yet, and Liu Fengyu said, “Bowties don’t suit you.”
Tang Yanqiu looked down, “It doesn’t matter.”
Liu Fengyu grabbed Tang Yanqiu’s tie and said, “Let me do it.” They stood face to face, and his slender fingers skillfully tied the tie for him.
Tang Yanqiu lowered his head and happened to catch a glimpse of Liu Fengyu’s unbelievably long eyelashes. For some reason, his face blushed instantly.
Aqing looked at the two of them, blinked, and revealed a teasing smile.
Xiao Wang clapped his hands, “It’s about time. Let’s go. Fengyu, double-check, is the gift for Yao Qianjiang’s mother with you?”
Liu Fengyu patted his chest, “Don’t worry, it’s here.”
“Hmm? Is Abu here?” Cong Xia sensed that Abu was right outside the door.
“Yes, come and see Abu.” Liu Fengyu smiled and opened the door.
They walked out one after another. Abu was sitting at the door, tilting its head, gazing at them. It wore a red bow tie of the same style and color as Zhuang Yao’s, making it look like a large toy.
“Abu!” Zhuang Yao exclaimed with delight.
Abu let out a “meow” and reached out its paw to touch the bow tie, seemingly satisfied with its own look.
Its fur had grown longer, though still much shorter than before, but now it looked very spirited. Its purple eyes matched the tender bow tie, making it look exceptionally beautiful.
Liu Fengyu smiled, “How about it? Isn’t Abu’s look adorable?”
Deng Xiao ran over and hugged Abu’s leg, excitedly exclaiming, “The new fur is so soft!”
Cong Xia smiled and said, “We can ride on Abu again.”
“Let’s go!” Deng Xiao yelled in excitement.
Abu extended its tail in a cooperative manner. The group grabbed its tail and jumped onto its back, sinking into the soft fur.
“Yo-heave-ho, we’re off, Abu!”
Abu “meowed” and leaped effortlessly, effortlessly clearing the two-meter-high fence, carrying six people as it ran towards Jiujian Prefecture under the night sky.
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