Chapter Twenty-Nine: Unfriend for One Minute (1/2)

That rose-red garland roused the elderly man’s memories. It made his mind that had become chaotic and fuzzy, momentarily clear like the final radiance of the setting sun.

He promptly made plans for his own funeral arrangements, thwarting all the people who were planning to take advantage of him since a few years ago.

His life was nearing its end. The days of his remaining breaths tortured him to no end. But at this moment, all his wishes had finally come true. It was time to end everything.

That was why the elderly man did not offer any explanations for Lin Zhou’s objection.

No one was willing to expose the scars of their past in front of others. And this elderly man had already reached the point where he need not care about others and he could do whatever he liked.

His only regret was probably not being able to meet that designer.

The elderly man had the same thoughts as some of them, that Yan Jin was doing this for publicity and hence created this ‘mystery designer’ figure. But, never did he expect that Yan Jin would not spare him some face even until the last moment. It seemed like things were not as simple as he had thought.

He was getting old after all, and he could not even deny it anymore.

On the return flight, the elderly man stubbornly lit up a cigar despite Mr. Ji’s strong dissuasion.

In that blurry smoke, it was as if he once again saw the time when he was carefree and without worries.

The clear river flowed slowly as the rose bed was colored red like it was on fire. They held their hands together as they walked on the moonlit streets under the Milky Way.

In that serene and hidden alley, the lovers whispered. Under that beautiful wisteria flower rack, they exchanged their first kiss – it was sweeter than any sort of flower.

How are you, my Lucy?

Today, I met a young man who was just like me. I gave him the ring made for you back then. Would you be angry?

I’m sorry, that was the last time I entered the gambling house.

After I win that ring, I’ll stop.

I’m leaving this place, I’m sorry.

But I’ve fulfilled the promise I made back then and bought that rose bed that you loved.

… I’m coming to accompany you now.

As the cigar finished burning, the elderly man started coughing violently.

“Father!”

“Mr. Louis!”

The surrounding clamors and screams suddenly disappeared. The only thing left was Heaven’s bell that echoed. Thung, thung, thung… The bell struck twelve times.

The angel who was wearing the garland reached out her hands towards him.

The platinum vine, the thorns that were embedded with diamonds, the rose petal that was made of overlapped rubies, all vividly detailed as if they were real. And on every vine, there were the words of love that he was not able to say.

Gorgeous.

This drawing went against the design concept of FISH’s work. It was flashy and unrealistic. It was so heavy that it was unsuitable for accessorization. Yet it became the grandest product that was produced in FISH’s entire life.

That elderly man who had lived his life in regret and remained as a bachelor throughout his life would hold this garland in his hands as he walked towards his own grave.

……

Xiao Yu squatted in front of the iPad in a daze.

The relaxed and powerless feeling after the event had ended enveloped him instantly, making Xiao Yu a little absent-minded. He felt as if he was still that chief designer who had worked his heart out.

Sigh, he did not expect that even after becoming a hamster, he would still be facing such matters.

To think that he only wanted to be a small little pet that did not need to work, squeak.

Now that the main event had ended, he still had to finish up some details.

First, Xiao Yu logged onto his QQ account and said his congratulations to Yan Jin. Then he went to poke Nannan.

[Fish and Hamster – You Can’t Have Both]: You around?

[Nannan]: Hey dear! The Double Seven Festival sales are completely sold out! We are restocking right now! For any enquiries, please contact our customer service hotline at xxxxxxx. Sobsob.jpg. The latest seasonal item…

[Fish and Hamster – You Can’t Have Both]: ……

[Nannan]: Guru, it’s you again! Are there any problems with the drawing?

[Fish and Hamster – You Can’t Have Both]: There were no problems. We won beautifully. I came here to thank you.

[Nannan]: What? We won? That’s great!

[Fish and Hamster – You Can’t Have Both]: Give me your bank account number, I’ll transfer the payout within two days.

[Nannan]: xxxxxxxx

[Fish and Hamster – You Can’t Have Both]: Ok, I’m going offline.

[Nannan]: Wait.

[Nannan]: reachout.jpg

[Fish and Hamster – You Can’t Have Both]: Is there anything else?

[Nannan]: Right, I wanted to ask you a question. Are you really FISH?

[Fish and Hamster – You Can’t Have Both]: Yes. Remember to keep it a secret. And don’t have too much contact with me in real life. Even if you come to look for me, I’ll pretend that I don’t know you.

[Nannan]: ……

Inside S City’s Century Hotel.

Nan Wei looked at his childhood sweetheart who was beside him and whispered, “How was it?”

“I got his location, but…”

“What, what, tell me, quick!” Nan Wei anxiously asked.

“Hn… this iPad account belonged to Chu Ge and the location is at… the villa that Yan Jin is staying at in S City.”

Nan Wei: “Wait, what did you say? How is this related to Chu Ge?”

“I find it hard to believe as well, but it’s exactly because it’s someone we are familiar with, hence the search was done so quickly. Putting aside the location, the Apple ID can’t be changed. Do you want to give Yan Jin a phone call and confirm?”

Nan Wei shook his head like a rattle drum: “How can I ask this? Will I still be alive if I ask?”

“No matter what, Yan Jin won’t resort to killing anyone…”

Nan Wei digested the shocking information that he had just received. He let his mind run wild and imagined all kinds of dramatic storylines, and then silently wiped off his tears as a pathetic bachelor.

Cousin, cousin. It’s the same dating process as everyone else, but how could you make it into such a high-end relationship? You even wooed the chief designer of the opposing company, and now you’re hiding him inside your house?! Didn’t you say whoever leaves the bachelor gang is a dog?!

DIDI.

[Fish and Hamster – You Can’t Have Both]: Oh right, it’s about time to prepare for the Autumn Release Conference. If you start now, there’ll be sufficient time to do it. I’ll send you the requests first, so that you can try to start drawing.

[Nannan]: ……