Chapter 404 - What if I Agree To Give You A Job? (2/2)

“I don’t think so. Trust me, it’s not going to be easy to catch me.”

Zhang Heng pushed the door open. “What if I’m willing to offer you a job?” “Huh?” Zhang Heng stopped in his tracks. “…and a place to stay,” Little Boy added, “you don’t have any identification so you can’t stay in any of the hotels. I can take you in, but you’re sleeping on the couch, and you must listen to everything I say. You only do what I tell you to do. Of course, I won’t ask you to do anything absurd. On the other hand, I will teach you how to survive under CTOS, how to avoid cameras, lose a tail… and you are responsible for feeding Baby Croc.” “… did you really name your cat Baby Croc?”

“You just have to tell me if you agree or not,” Little Boy answered with a poker face.

“I want to learn your communication skills too,” Zhang Heng said.

“If you meet my requirements, I will consider it.”

“If that’s the case, I don’t see why I should refuse the offer,” Zhang Heng closed the door, “can I ask why the sudden change of mind?”

“Here’s a piece of advice-mind your own business. Don’t ask too much.” Little Boy turned and walked into her bedroom, then came back out with a quilt. She then spread it on the couch. “I only have two quilts,” she said, “this one is a little thin, but you seem to be in good shape, so you probably won’t freeze to death. I’ll get some necessities tomorrow. You’ll have to make do tonight.”

“Where’s the pillow?”

“You are pus.h.i.+ng your luck here.”

“I prefer to call it a basic human need.”

“I don’t have any extra pillows. Do you want Baby Croc’s cat bed?”

Zhang Heng looked at the British Shorthair. As if noticing something, the cat stared back at him as well, daring him to try if you will.

“I don’t think it’ll agree to that suggestion.”

“You’re such a pain, you know? I have some old clothes you can use as a pillow,” Little Boy said.

“Thank you.”

After she was done dressing the couch, she found Zhang Heng a pair of slippers, a towel, and a toothbrush. “You are not allowed to use my cup, and before I buy you a new cup, rinse your mouth directly at the tap. When you pee, you must put the seat up,” Little Boy went on, “the water heater is ancient, so before you shower, let it warm up first. During winter, showers have to be done within twenty minutes, or the water will turn cold. Too much hair clogs up the drain, so it must be cleaned regularly. You can eat the food in the fridge, but it will be deducted from your salary, and we’ll split utility bills fifty-fifty. Do you have any more questions?”.

“Erm, if your boyfriend finds out that I live here, will there be a problem?”

“I don’t date.”

“But if it’s been twelve years, you’re probably around twenty-nine already.”

As if she didn’t hear anything, Little Boy turned off the lights of the living room.

“You should get some sleep. There’s a whole list of things to do tomorrow,” she said.