803 Annoying Pests (1/2)
Although Lu Zihao was in a precarious situation deep within his consciousness, he was still able to project an impassive appearance as if nothing was amiss and he just chose to remain silent.
Jin Liwei and Bacon didn't notice anything wrong with him, as the father and son continued talking with each other.
”I gave you permission to assist your Uncle in his work, but we still need to inform your mom about this,” Jin Liwei said. ”She's the one doing your configurations after all and you can't start working until she's done.”
”I understand, Father,” Bacon replied. ”But will Mother agree to me working for Uncle Zihao?”
”Your uncle is your mom's brother. I'm sure she'll agree.”
”Okay, Father. I hope so.”
”Now be good and don't run off again without telling us first. I'm not happy with this behaviour. You're grounded for three days.”
Bacon's face didn't show any expression but his swishing tail drooped. ”I'm sorry, Father. Bacon won't do it again.”
”Let's not disturb your uncle anymore,” Jin Liwei said with a sigh. ”When your mom has given her approval and finished your configurations, then I'll help you negotiate a fair salary with your uncle.”
”Yes, Father. I understand.” Bacon was very cute and polite while agreeing to all his father's words.
Jin Liwei made a sound of approval. He paused for a few seconds before addressing Lu Zihao. ”Brother-in-law Nikolai, my wife Evelina and I will be waiting for you till you're ready to meet and talk with us in person. You're always welcome in our home. That's all I want to say. Good night.”
Bacon stayed on the TV screen and stared at the motionless Lu Zihao sitting on the couch. His golden eyes glowed before he spoke with great politeness. ”My apologies for disturbing you tonight, Uncle Zihao. And thank you for considering my sudden offer to work for you as a freelancer. Bacon hopes that we'll be able to finalize my work agreement soon. I bid you good night. Please take care.”
With that, the TV screen flickered off and the living room descended to total darkness once again. Now that the annoying father and son were finally gone, Lu Zihao let go of his control and roared a pained battle cry as he fell down from the couch and landed on all fours.
Huge drops of sweat splattered on the cold floor. Veins popped out all over his body. His muscles tightened and trembled. He presented a frightening sight on the floor, as if he was about to transform into a demonic monster.
He stared at the ceiling with dull eyes. If not for the rise and fall of his chest, someone might mistake him for a dead person upon seeing the sorry sight.
”Damn you,” he whispered, cursing at the remnant who just went berserk inside him.
In the end, he won again and subdued the remnant as usual. However, he knew that this was only temporary. The remnant felt like it was getting stronger the more times it clashed with him. The length of time between clashes also grew shorter while the duration grew longer.
He covered his eyes with his arm and sighed. Jin Liwei's invitation to meet and talk in person together with his sister played in his mind.