"Mr. Du Wei, you... just... just this?"


    Alex bit her teeth in anger, instantly turned her body around, and stared at Du Wei angrily.


    Her eyes were filled with displeasure!


    Whereas Du Wei pretended to speak indifferently, "Otherwise, what?"


    Actually, he also felt embarrassed. He understood what Alex meant, but instinctively felt that it wasn''t the right thing to do.


    Confirming a rtionship didn''t mean they had to immediately be intimate.


    That would only make him feel like a scumbag.


    A woman''s body didn''t hold much attraction for him, after all, he studied forensic medicine in college, and the bodies he dissected were not differentiated by gender.


    It was most suitable when things fall naturally into ce, and under the current circumstances, he didn''t want their rtionship to progress so quickly.


    At the very least... they would discuss it after returning from Massas City.


    Alex snorted coldly, unable to help but roll her eyes.


    Conceptions of East and West are formed from one''s upbringing.


    The West is rtively bolder; facing someone they like, they want to possess them wholeheartedly, and whether it''s appropriate or not is a matter forter.


    Continue your journey at empire


    Of course, Alex always felt that she and Du Wei were a good match.


    However, she also knew that''s how Du Wei was and respected him for it.


    Love, when not considering reality, can onlyst longer if both sides respect and understand each other.


    But understanding and respect is one thing, and feeling annoyed is another.


    "Baby, you''re making me doubt my charm now..."


    Alex stared at Du Wei''s face and leaned in directly, wrapping her arms around his neck.


    And Du Wei''s body tensed up as he slowly said, "You''re mistaken, you''re beautiful and have temperament, how could you not be charming?"


    Alex scoffed, "Heh, I seem to have heard you say that before. Are yourpliments for your girlfriend this sparse?"@@novelbin@@


    Speaking, she had a peculiar look in her eyes, with a suggestive tone she said, "However, I''m not a big fan of sweet talk. Proving you''re my boyfriend is very simple, do what you''re supposed to do."


    After speaking... she even yfully winked.


    Her azure eyes, gentle as water, irresistibly invited one to indulge in them.


    Deep down, Du Wei told himself to stay calm.


    Then, he extended his right hand, wrapped it around Alex''s slender waist, and gently kissed her lips.


    Alex''s face turned slightly red; after all, she had never been in a rtionship before. Thest time she kissed Du Wei, she waspletely the initiator.


    It even carried a bit of apelling force.


    Although, in retrospect, that wasn''t bad, but when Du Wei took the initiative, it felt different.


    For a long time, their lips parted...


    Alex instantly turned her head away, and from her cheeks to her neck, her skin blushed enticingly.


    While Du Wei remained expressionless, as if nothing had happened, utterly calm.


    The atmosphere was awkward...


    Alex also pretended to be calm like Du Wei, touched up her lipstick in the rearview mirror, and said to herself, "I''ve arranged today''s schedule. First, we''ll go for a meal, then head to the Horror House in Ondo Area''s amusement park. I remember you said you''ve been there before, and we''ll go to my ce at noon, I''ll cook for you."


    At this point, she paused and then said, "In the evening... if it''s toote, you can stay at my ce, my bed is big... ah, what I mean is, I have a spare room."


    Du Wei twitched the corner of his mouth, unable to resist saying, "I wille home on time tonight, and you can''t go to the Horror House either; it''s been sealed off."


    Alex, puzzled, asked, "Sealed off? Why? Wasn''t it just fine when you visitedst time?"


    Du Wei had no choice but to say, "I am an Exorcist. Do you think I go to a ce like the Horror House for fun?"


    Alex rubbed his temple, saying with a hint of a headache, "So you mean, there are Evil Spirits there?"


    Du Wei indifferently replied, "Yes, and there is also a vi in the center of the North Brook District that has been sealed off. It has an Evil Spirit inside, and that spirit is extremely terrifying... Even for me, there''s currently no way to deal with it."


    Since he had established a rtionship with Alex, and she knew about his identity, he might as well tell her about the dangerous ces to prevent any mishap.


    Hearing Du Wei''s words, an inexplicable chill grew in Alex''s heart.


    She frowned and said, "With so many ces harboring Evil Spirits, isn''t it very easy for ordinary people to encounter danger? Why not make this public?"


    Du Wei fell silent for a moment before saying, "Fear and other negative emotions nourish the Evil Spirits. Once everyone is aware of these things, they will be even more terrifying. Besides, many people have a death wish."


    "Sealing off is a simple and direct method. If nobody can enter, the danger can be minimized to a great extent."


    Alex was stunned; she now realized just how dangerous the things her boyfriend was dealing with were.


    Suddenly, she felt timid.


    It wasn''t that she wanted to keep her distance from Du Wei, but she didn''t want him to take any more risks.


    Nothing was more important than the safety of one''s loved ones.


    Seeing what was on Alex''s mind, Du Wei spoke in aforting tone, "Don''t worry too much. I am responsible for all the Evil Spirit incidents in New York, which means I have the capability. If it''s truly dangerous, I will prioritize my own safety."


    Alex nodded softly and reached out to hold Du Wei''s hand, unwilling to let go.


    "I understand what you mean, but a woman''s intuition tells me it''s not as easy as you say. In fact, I can sense you have a lot of things hidden in your heart."


    "Yes, I won''t deny that," he admitted.


    "Can I help you in any way?" she asked.


    "I don''t really want you toe into contact with those things."


    "How about something else? Like the information about the mental hospital, or the origins of those Antique Clocks? There must be something I can help you with, right?"


    Upon hearing this, Du Wei fell silent.


    Feeling an indescribable emotion in his heart, he thought it must be touched.


    After taking a moment to reflect, Du Wei spoke up, "There is indeed something I would like your help with."


    Alex smiled, "Please tell me."


    Du Wei replied, "I''m nning to visit the Uninhabited City in Massas soon; I need information about it. Also, while I''m away in Massas, I hope we can make it seem like we have always been together."


    After listening, Alex had a strange expression and said, "I think I get your point. Thetter part is easy; I can drive with you to visit my parents'' city. After leaving New York, you can get out and go your way. But the Uninhabited City of Massas..."


    Du Wei narrowed his eyes, "You know about it?"


    Alex frowned and replied, "Sort of. Thergest iron foundry therest century belonged to my family''s business."


    "Hmm... many people died there."


    "But the time with the most deaths wasn''tst century. It was at the beginning of the century, when some residential buildings were being constructed."


    "Thend beneath was hollowed out, and an entire neighborhood sank into the ground... At least a few thousand people died, I think."


    "I was young then but vaguely remember it causing a bigmotion before it gradually faded away."