He smiled at her like that, a smile so gentle, a smile with no worries, a smile— as if standing in the sunlight.
Shi Nian dared not leave then, instead stepped back, facing him seriously: "Sir, unless you first tell me, how we can both pass through safely in 2 seconds."
"Let's practice a few times first, I'll keep time, and if you prove your plan works, we can open the door then."
Huangfu Huazhang shrugged: "Don't talk nonsense. That designer made it clear, each wire has a different reaction time, leaving us only a slim chance to escape. This time isn't unlimited, we don't have time for repeated drills."
"But, Sir!" Shi Nian was so anxious she was about to cry again.
He reached out to gently wipe away the tears at the corner of her eyes, speaking softly: "Trust me."
Shi Nian eventually lowered her head deeply, hiding her tear-stained face, gripping his shoulders tightly and shaking him: "Please, sir, you must come out safely with me."
"Alright, I will." He nodded with a smile.
