Borrow Your Bed for a Nap

The special vehicle of Yanhuang Awakening came to a steady halt, and its doors slid open.

A gust of muggy air mixed with the scent of grass rushed in. Dongfang Shuye's eyelids felt incredibly heavy, his head feeling as if it were stuffed with a wad of water-soaked cotton.

The flight from Pengcheng took over three hours, which should have been a good opportunity to catch up on sleep.

However, to clean up the mess at the Pengcheng branch, he had been working non-stop for three days and three nights.

The physical exhaustion had seeped into his very bones. Had it not been for his tough foundation as an Ability User holding him together, he would likely be a crippled wreck by now.

Those few hours of light sleep on the plane were simply a drop in the bucket.

He was still in a haggard state.

He stepped out of the car, his footsteps a little unsteady.

Just as he found his footing, a sarcastic and eccentric voice drifted over from the doorway.

As soon as he got out, someone immediately walked up to him.

Oh, isn't this Director Shuye? A rare sight indeed.

A figure was leaning against the pillar by the entrance.

He sported a slicked-back hairstyle shining with pomade, with a few eye-catching streaks of red dye dancing among his black hair, looking like congealed blood.

One of this man's defining traits was his handsomeness.

He was genuinely handsome, but not in a rugged way; rather, it was a feminine, delicate sort of handsomeness, reminiscent of Sichuan opera performers.

The corners of his eyes and eyebrows were slanted upwards, and he looked at everyone as if inspecting a plaything.

Dongfang Shuye didn't even bat an eyelid. Right now, even twitching his facial muscles felt like a chore.

Beast, you certainly have a lot of free time.

He unscrewed the cap of the tea drink that shared his name and took a large gulp. The ice-cold liquid slid down his throat, finally dispelling a bit of his drowsiness. Don't you need to tend to your flowers and plants?

Qin Suishou, who was called Beast, smiled, revealing two rows of neat white teeth.

Isn't this all thanks to that kid named Lin Mo? Just him alone has forced our entire headquarters to stand guard and keep watch. Quite the fuss, wouldn't you say?

He spoke words of complaint, but his expression clearly showed he was taking pleasure in others' misfortune.

After all, it was also because of Lin Mo that Dongfang Shuye had been heavily criticized in the previous incident.

Dongfang Shuye screwed the bottle cap back on, his movements unhurried.

So you're just watching the gate. Thanks for your hard work.

His tone was flat, devoid of any discernible emotion. Then keep watching. I'm going in to have a chat with Lin Mo.

With that said, he took a step forward and walked straight toward the building, too lazy to give the man even an extra glance.

A hand blocked his path without any warning.

Qin Suishou still wore that smiling face, but the temperature had vanished from his eyes.

Sorry, Director Shuye, but I haven't received any notice saying you can go in.

Dongfang Shuye stopped in his tracks and finally raised his head to look him squarely in the eye.

In his bloodshot eyes from staying up late, a hint of amusement surprisingly surfaced.

He smiled.

It was a deep, hoarse laugh, the kind born from being forcibly provoked into anger under extreme exhaustion.

Take a guess. Who do you think asked me to come?

Dongfang Shuye took a step closer, instantly shortening the distance between them to less than a fist's length.

Or do you want to call Director Long right now and ask her yourself?

Qin Suishou's smile stiffened for a second.

Dongfang Shuye's gaze swept over his face and finally landed on those flashy red streaks in his hair.

Oh, right, there's one thing you need to remember.

I am currently the acting branch director of Pengcheng.

In terms of rank, I'm higher than you. Even if I were officially transferred back, my rank would still be higher than yours.

The moment his voice dropped, Dongfang Shuye's shoulder suddenly sank, slamming solidly into Qin Suishou's chest.

Caught off guard, Qin Suishou was knocked back half a step by this unreasonable force, his arm dropping naturally to his side.

Dongfang Shuye had already brushed past him, walking deep into the building without looking back, leaving only a light, airy sentence behind.

Watch the door carefully. Don't let just any random cats and dogs slip in.

Qin Suishou stood frozen in place, his face turning pale and green by turns, the spot on his chest where he was bumped throbbing with dull pain.

He clenched his fists tightly, staring at the back that disappeared into the shadows, his teeth grinding together.

Before long, Dongfang Shuye arrived at the residential area and walked straight toward Lin Mo's room.

He stood in front of Lin Mo's door. Just as he raised his hand, the door opened from the inside.

The scene inside the room was fully visible.

Lin Mo sat quietly at the desk, holding an old book with yellowed pages between his fingers. The computer screen in front of him was on, but it was completely clean, without a single window open.

This issued computer had impressive performance and was specifically provided for students to look up internal materials, yet Lin Mo wasn't using it for anything.

But Lin Mo hadn't touched anything; he was merely reading the book in his hands.

Don't tell me you need an invitation to come in.

Dongfang Shuye's eyelid twitched. He dragged his leaden legs inside and closed the door behind him.

How did you know I was back?

It wasn't a question, but rather a confirmation.

When dealing with this guy, any unimaginable event had to be treated as common sense.

Lin Mo didn't move his hands, yet the page of the book flipped over gently on its own.

It's not that surprising. Your Director Long definitely had to call you back to keep me steady. After all, you and I are acquaintances, and you have some prestige here in Tianjing. If I take you with me when I go out, it'll save me a lot of trouble.

He wasn't stating a deduction, but an established fact.

Dongfang Shuye completely lost his temper, feeling entirely numb to it all.

Too lazy to look for a chair, he tilted his body and crashed spread-eagle onto Lin Mo's bed, causing the mattress to bounce twice.

Let me sleep here first. I've been working non-stop for three days, slept for three hours on the plane, and then got summoned over because of you. Wait until I've regained my energy before you treat me like a packhorse.

Lin Mo nodded. Alright, no rush. The training hasn't started yet anyway.

As soon as he finished speaking, Dongfang Shuye's breathing became heavy and long. He was genuinely asleep.

He really had a carefree heart.

Of course, this carefreeness stemmed from his absolute confidence in Lin Mo.

Dongfang Shuye knew very well that a room with Lin Mo in it had a higher safety factor than Director Long's office.

Even if there was a bomb hidden under the bed, he absolutely wouldn't die.

The night grew deeper.

Knock, knock, knock.

A knocking sound rang out abruptly, crisp and rhythmic.

Almost the instant the first sound fell, Dongfang Shuye, who should have been fast asleep on the bed, snapped his eyes open. There was not a trace of sleepiness in his eyes, only a beast-like vigilance.

His body was already tense, his fists clenched tight.

It's my classmate, don't be nervous.

Lin Mo's voice sounded at the right moment, like a basin of cold water extinguishing Dongfang Shuye's ignited guard.

Lin Mo got up to open the door, casually pressing the light switch on the wall.

The room was instantly filled with light.

Standing at the door was Tong Dong. He first looked at Lin Mo, then his gaze moved past him, landing on Dongfang Shuye who was sitting up on the bed.

Tong Dong's expression froze.

He saw a strange man with messy hair and disheveled clothes sitting on his classmate's bed.

Meanwhile, Lin Mo looked completely calm and unbothered.