Sun Miao’s sudden warmth made him feel a bit apprehensive yet inexplicably touched.
This guy still has some conscience after all.
"None of your business. I’m leaving now. See you at seven."
What exactly is this Sun guy planning to discuss with me?
Brother Sun, filled with suspicions and worries, turned and headed to the Delicious Fresh counter.
He was really worried about Ren Zhong breaking his promise and using the leverage against him relentlessly.
Especially now that Ren Zhong had already upgraded to Second Level exoskeleton armor, getting stronger so quickly, becoming harder to kill, so he could only flatter him.
After getting his food, Sun Miao was too lazy to greet Ren Zhong again and simply slipped out the back door.
He was truly afraid of chatting with this Sun guy in front of others, feeling like walking on a tightrope.
Meanwhile, after seeing Sun Miao off, Ren Zhong returned to Lin Wang’s table, feeling refreshed after boosting Brother Sun’s face.
"Ren Zhong, did you borrow money from Doctor Sun Miao before?"
Lin Wang asked with slight astonishment.
Ren Zhong nodded, "Yes, he helped me a lot settling down easily in the town."
"How much did you borrow?"
"Five thousand points. I just paid him back a thousand, and I’ll repay the rest slowly."
Five thousand points!
What a life-and-death friendship!
Lin Wang had investigated that when Ren Zhong first arrived in town, he only had a temporary wristwatch exchanged from the Hunter.
In just over half a month, he’d upgraded his equipment numerous times, having an unusual amount of money for an ordinary wilderness person.
As the two were chatting, Pan Fenglian again approached under a signal from Lin Wang.
With newfound peace of mind, Ren Zhong was no longer worried about Pan Fenglian forcing the issue, responding more easily and confidently.
While chatting with Lin Wang, he began to switch from defense to offense.
He had a reason not to be revealed to outsiders, choosing to attack was much better than getting embarrassed in public by Pan Fenglian.
You may not care, but I still do.
Watching Ren Zhong becoming more relaxed, Lin Wang’s smile broadened as he continued to ask, "Ren Zhong, have you known Doctor Sun for many years?"
"Not really, I just hit it off at the first meeting when I went to his clinic."
"Where did you work before coming to Starfire Town?"
"It’s a secret of my former employer, I dare not disclose it. Please don’t make it difficult for me, Captain Lin."
Lin Wang nodded, "You’re right, that was presumptuous of me. By the way, Ren Zhong, what do you think of our town’s mayor, Ma Dafu? You’re quite familiar with him, right?"
Ren Zhong shook his head slightly and said loudly, "Mayor Ma has a good reputation among the wilderness people. We actually have quite a bit in common when it comes to tea ceremonies, but frankly, I think he’s a bit too soft-hearted. Sigh..."
He spoke so loudly that even other customers two tables away at Delicious Fresh could hear clearly.
Lin Wang’s smile grew broader, as he patted Ren Zhong’s shoulder and reminded, "Speak quieter, it’s not appropriate for people to hear you talking about the Mayor behind his back. After all, we’re just wilderness people; how can we criticize a Fourth Level Citizen behind their back?"
Ren Zhong quickly corrected himself, "Right, right. Mayor Ma is actually quite nice. When I was registering, he didn’t make it difficult for me just because I was a temporary wilderness person. When he called me the day before yesterday about the Demon Infant issue, he also showed his concern for the wilderness people. Such a good person is rare."
Lin Wang nodded too, "Yes, Mayor Ma is indeed a good person. Ren Zhong, you’re smart and talented. I can see that you and I are alike. We clicked right away."
Ren Zhong: "Oh, Captain Lin, you’re too kind."
"Don’t be modest, just follow me. One day, you’ll surely make it back to the city."
Ren Zhong showed a slight happiness on his face, "Haha, then I have to thank Captain Lin."
"Don’t mention it, it’s just supporting each other to survive. I’ll wait for you to reach the Third Level, and then you can join my team early."
"So, it’s settled then?"
Lin Wang: "Of course."
Because of the "appointment" between Ren Zhong and Sun Miao, the extra program Lin Wang arranged naturally fell through.
Ren Zhong answered as he quickly shoveled food down, leaving Delicious Fresh at six-fifty.
As he left, Lin Wang still asked Pan Fenglian to see him off, and handed him a package of the best tea sold at Starfire Town’s supply and marketing cooperative.
Worth 50 points per pound, more expensive than First Level exoskeleton leg armor.
Once Ren Zhong left, the smile Lin Wang maintained all along instantly disappeared, replaced by a wise nonchalance.
Lin Wang took a bite of food, extending a finger, and said calmly, "First, this guy hasn’t been entirely truthful, he’s got a significant background. He and Sun Miao are indeed old acquaintances; otherwise, Sun Miao wouldn’t have lent him five thousand points. He very likely comes from the Mengdu Group, and there’s a small possibility he’s a spokesperson for the Mengdu Group and has come to Starfire Town for a joyride. Second, he might really have been stripped of Citizen status and is currently looking for new means of living."