These past two weeks, Sun Miao has been having a tough time.
First, he had to do an 80% off promotion to attract more customers, exhausting himself for two days.
Then he barely managed to save up some money, only to immediately launch a project.
His project was like a bottomless pit, in less than a week, all the saved money got depleted again.
Going over the project budget is just another routine for people in academia.
Due to limited experimental conditions, once Sun Miao’s cancer cell multiplication started, stopping it wasn’t easy. Otherwise, cell iterations would go haywire, and the gene sequence would become a mess, rendering all previous efforts useless.
So, Brother Sun became like a laborer forced to work without a break.
During the day, he took clients at an 80% discount. At night, he toiled on his project. Except for eight hours of sleep, there was basically no rest, making him the second hardest worker in Starfire Town, just after Ren Zhong.
Moreover, Sun Miao often had to deal with Ren Zhong, who would bring his siblings to visit him at any time for medical consultations, which he had to entertain warmly, much to his annoyance.
This life was unbearably tough, even worse than when he was a senior researcher at the Mengdu Group.
If it weren’t for his strong will and stocking up on various medical nutritional supplements, he would’ve struggled to hang on.
Today, his project made a rare bit of progress, leaving Brother Sun slightly relieved. He decided to treat himself to a good meal at Meixian Restaurant, rewarding himself for risking his life in the pursuit of human longevity.
He was so exhausted that his already gaunt cheeks showed a bit of sharpness.
He wore a white coat, with unkempt hair, messy strands flowing down, and his light-step gait making him look like a ghost among people.
"Brother Sun! Yo! What a coincidence!"
From afar, a venomous voice seemed to float over from the edge of the sky.
Sun Miao instantly perked up, standing upright.
His legs no longer felt weak, he wasn’t sleepy anymore, strength returned to his feet, and there was light in his eyes.
Why did he run into this clingy jinx again?
Who the hell called you brother, are we that close?
Screw the reward! Isn’t life just for suffering?
The wind is tight, time to bail!
He swiftly turned around, making a move towards the entrance of the Meixian Restaurant.
"Brother Sun, don’t leave! I have something to tell you! I’m returning your money!"
Under the slightly surprised glances of the others, Ren Zhong broke free from Pan Fenglian’s hold and stood up, shouting again.
"Oh!" Brother Sun turned around, tears almost uncontrollably welling up in his eyes, "What? You’re returning my money?"
Sun Miao’s lips quivered violently.
He couldn’t comprehend it, thinking something must be wrong.
Has this rascal changed? Actually returning the money? Impossible!
False, it’s all fake!
"One life, two brothers. When have I ever lied to you, Brother Sun?"
When Ren Zhong actually covered the transaction tax of 111.11 and transferred 1000 back to him, Sun Miao had no choice but to believe it.
After repeatedly verifying the account, only then did Sun Miao dare to accept the reality.
He thought to himself, damn! Does that mean I don’t have to work overtime to see patients tomorrow?
He even began to doubt life’s meaning.
When he first gave Ren Zhong an interest-free loan, he’d only used it as a self-comforting excuse.
The amount was so large, and the other person held leverage over him, so he didn’t even bother asking for an IOU.
Money lent out is just like spilled water, right? Can it actually be recovered?
But the truth was, Ren Zhong not only returned the money, but also didn’t deduct the transaction fee.
Sun Miao felt something was fishy, but couldn’t figure out what, gradually becoming cautious, and asked carefully: "Ren Zhong, do you have anything else? If not, I’m leaving."
Ren Zhong had been waiting for this, "Brother Sun, I really need to discuss something with you later."
"Yes, that thing. When will you be free tonight? You’ve been quite busy these past two days, right?"
Sun Miao’s eyelids twitched violently.
That thing my ass, I have nothing with you!
I’m busy? Busy my ass!
So many people, but you had to bring up the least welcome topic! What exactly are you plotting!
Sun Miao nodded calmly, "Seven o’clock, I’ll take out some food now and immediately head back."
Ren Zhong nodded, "Alright, I’ll find you at seven. Actually, Brother Sun, if you’re packing food, it’s better to have takeaway at home."
Sun Miao cursed inwardly, ordering takeaway costs extra, damn it! It was only after bumping into you, bad luck ghost, that I changed my mind last minute. Have some self-awareness!
"I’m not sick, what’s wrong with walking to exercise?"
"Sure! Absolutely! Brother Sun, walk safely! Wait..."
"What is it, what do you actually want?!"
"Brother Sun, take care of your health, you look too weak. You’re the professional doctor, you know better than me."
Ren Zhong patted Sun Miao on the shoulder and said sincerely.