Chapter 433 - She’s Also My Landlady (1/2)

Zhang Heng was wrapping the broken blade in canvas when he heard footsteps approaching “We completed the plan according to your instructions. Want to take a look?” Little Boy asked.

“Good. I’ll be there in a minute,” Zhang Heng answered, but he didn’t budge from where he was standing. He pointed at a brightly lit arch bridge in front. “Is that Pont Neuf*?”

“Yes, it’s also called Pont de pierre*. Built in the sixteenth century and repaired for almost a hundred years, it is still used today. It’s considered one of Toulouse’s places of attraction,” Little Boy walked up next to Zhang Heng

Under the moonlight, the reflection of the bridge on the river against the sea of burning city lights gave off a beauty few words could describe. It was simply magnificent.

The two gazed in silence at the spectacular view. A moment later, Little Boy spoke up again. “If everything goes as planned, we will meet those guys from the newspaper forum tomorrow. When Edward is finished with the interview, we’ll transfer him to a safe place. How about you? Any plans after this?”

“Hmm?”

“Will you return to your country?”

“Oh, if everything goes well, most probably. My pa.s.sport is about to expire soon anyway,” said Zhang Heng. As soon as the ninety days were over, all players would be sent back to the real world. Since he could not tell this to the 01 Guerillas, Zhang Heng used his pa.s.sport as an excuse. Coincidentally, his pa.s.sport would also expire in ninety days, making for an acceptable explanation. “I still have no idea why you’re willing to get yourself involved in the entire thing. Unlike us, you’re not from here, and you don’t live here… But hey, whatever it is, I still want to thank you,” Little Boy said.

“Don’t need to thank me,” replied Zhang Heng, “I’ve learned a lot from all of you throughout this time. Consider it helping each other out.”

Little Boy nodded and was about to return to the cabin when Zhang Heng suddenly said, “Make more friends and live a happier life.”

“What?” Little Boy thought she must have heard wrong.

“Other than these people from 01, you probably don’t have any other friends, right?”

Little Boy was taken aback. “How do you know that?” she gasped, “We’re all geeks, and we don’t really care what the public thinks of us. For me, 01 is enough.”

“… perhaps you’re right. I take back what I said.”

“Will we meet again in the future?” Little Boy asked.

“Perhaps someday; I’d like to try the cookies you baked.”

Little Boy frowned. “Fine. I’ll learn when I’m free, but I can’t guarantee they’ll taste good.”

“Trust me, you may not be a genius in the kitchen, but when it comes to baking, you’re practically a Michelin star chef.”

Zhang Heng then returned the game console to Little Boy.

The highest record on it was now his 999999 points.

“Is it just me, or do we actually know each other?” Little Boy asked, looking puzzled. “No, I just happen to know someone who’s almost exactly like you.”

“Is she your friend?”

“Mmhmm, and she’s also my landlady,” Zhang Heng answered, “Better get an early rest. We’ll be busy again starting tomorrow.”

In the conference room, Vincent could clearly feel Mr. Coffee’s excitement, and the woman who was a.s.signed with him was now gone.

After the explosion in the parking lot, she simply dressed her wounds, returned to her place, packed her bags, booked a flight, and took a taxi to the airport. Three hours later, she was gone from Toulouse. Everyone in Black Nest was flabbergasted. And after Mr. Coffee’s rectification movement, the whole team was even more saddened. Many had been complaining about the two people sent from headquarters, and some of them even hoped that Vincent would step forward and stop all this nonsense.