“Doctor,” Fatty was shocked, “How did you know?”
Jiang Cheng glanced at Fatty, “What is your opinion?”
Fatty’s expression became anxious but quickly returned to normal, “Doctor, I remember we’ve discussed this question before… When we were in the nightmare realm. At the time, you said that thing should be related to clearing the mission…”
“Continue.” Jiang Cheng sipped the coffee, “I’m listening.”
“But… I don’t get it. Since some of them already have the thing to help them solve the mission, why did most of us die?” Fatty’s eyes flashed with confusion, “Was the mission too difficult? Or was our hypothesis wrong?” For Fatty, the first and second missions were no different. If not for Doctor, he would have died in both. “Doctor, to be honest, I believe our teammates were quite capable.” Fatty reminisced, “Xu Wen, Zhang Yinyin, and that…” He reached out two fingers to point at his eyes. He grimaced. “That Zhen Jianren. He… dared to do that to himself. That’s crazy…”
Jiang Cheng’s expression didn’t change, so Fatty didn’t know what he was thinking. Before the former, Fatty felt like he was a piece of blank paper. However, this mission changed his mind. He overestimated himself. He was more like a piece of wastepaper. He even had the impression that Jiang Cheng in the nightmare realm was the real Jiang Cheng and the one before him… was just a puppet with the shell of a doctor.
While Fatty was thinking, Jiang Cheng raised his head to look at the door. A few seconds later, Fatty heard footsteps. They were crisp. It was the sound of heels clicking against the marble floor.
The footsteps stopped before the door. They were followed by three rhythmic knocks. The person clearly had the intention of announcing their arrival.
“Please come in,” Jiang Cheng said.
“Doctor Jiang,” The new arrival said in a melodious tone, “Our boss would like to invite you to a party.” The woman dressed like a secretary and looked around twenty. She had a white shirt and an extremely short black pencil skirt. She wore a pair of black-rimmed glasses. A light smile decorated her face. She was knowledgeable and sexy.
Fatty finally reacted. He had seen this woman before… It was when Brother Pi Wan was there. She was Brother Pi Wan’s secretary!
“Miss Lin,” Jiang Cheng didn’t even stand up. He merely glanced at her, “I remember the birthday party is tomorrow.”
“Tomorrow is the official party.” Miss Lin bowed slightly and answered politely, “We are only inviting some special guests today. CEO Pi… hopes that Doctor Jiang will give him face.” The woman had light in her eyes. Fatty’s soul was hooked by the woman’s every movement. He couldn’t help but envy Brother Pi Wan. He regretted it slightly. Perhaps… The landlady known as Liu Niuma, whom Doctor introduced him to, was a nice person. She was aged and rather sick but she looked like someone he could spend his life with.
“I’m sorry, Miss Lin. I have an appointment later,” Jiang Cheng’s voice was unusually calm. Fatty even caught the distance and aloofness in it. Fatty looked at him with confusion. He wondered if Doctor had been swapped by a ghost.
To his surprise, Miss Lin seemed to have anticipated this answer. She smiled, “CEO Pi knows it’s wrong to take up Doctor Jiang’s time. Therefore, he has prepared a compensation for Doctor Jiang. There’s a red packet for Doctor Jiang.”
Then, Jiang Cheng stood up and removed his wrinkly jacket. He grabbed a suit and put it on. As he put on the tie, he said, “CEO Pi is too kind. Since Miss Lin is here in person to invite me, I can’t tell you the reason for saying no.”
While Fatty was still in shock, Jiang Cheng’s left hand very naturally landed on Miss Lin’s waist. He leaned to whisper something into Miss Lin’s ears, causing the latter’s face to burn red. The two leaned on each other and left with laughter.
Fatty stood at the door alone, watching the blue Lamborgini drive away. This scene felt very familiar.
After that, Fatty stood before the phone and removed the patient’s files from the racks. He flipped through them.
“Liu Niuma, 13042888888......”
“Zhao Guiqin, 13886666666......”
With trembling hands, he pressed the first digit… As the phone dialled, his heart burned with anticipation for his new life.
When Jiang Cheng returned with his belly full, the sky was already dark. Under the dim light, Fatty curled up on the couch alone. He looked like a sad puppy.
The place didn’t smell of food. After Jiang Cheng left, Fatty didn’t cook. The ribs and fish were all kept neatly in the fridge. Only one light was open in the room.
Jiang Cheng walked over to switch on the table lamp. Then, he removed his suit, which smelled of perfume. After that, he seemed to realise something. His hands paused and took the suit back. He smashed it into a ball, shoved it into a bag and kicked it into the cupboard under the office table. After doing all that, Jiang Cheng emitted a long sigh.
Fatty didn’t say a word. Jiang Cheng walked over and sat down beside Fatty. He glanced at the office table and asked, “None of them picked up?”
Fatty was so depressed that he wasn’t even shocked anymore. After all, the patient’s files with the interests of all the rich ladies were placed on Jiang Cheng’s table. Anyone could see them.
Fatty hung his head and said nothing.
Someone knocked on the door. Jiang Cheng stood up to open it. A man carrying six large bags walked in.
“Mr. Jiang Cheng?” The man confirmed as he looked at the delivery order.
“Yes.” Jiang Cheng accepted the bags. “That’s me.”
Fatty’s nostrils twitched. The fragrance was that of seafood. They were…
Jiang Cheng placed the bags on the table before Fatty. “I ordered some seafood. Try them.”