Chapter 173: First Visit to the Shang Family (2/2)

Of course, Robert noticed the expressions of everyone else as well. He was satisfied with Bai Linan’s and Duan’s tight self control. However, when his eyes reached Ye Chong, they gleamed at Wang Xing’s expression! He was still looking steady as usual. To have him as one of his own would be a most wonderful prospect! At that moment, Robert’s desire to recruit Ye Chong was stronger than ever! However, on the surface, Robert betrayed nothing on his face.

Shang Zhangming and Robert chatted heartily as they moved into the inner rooms. Arrangements for Robert’s security team were swiftly dealt with by Shang Zhangming’s subordinates.

Robert’s security team was ushered to a separate wing of the building. As Duan entered the wing, he immediately arranged for his subordinates to position themselves at strategic locations. Of course, Ye Chong was now unoccupied, and since his relationship with Bai Linan was exposed, no one treated him as a security guard anymore, but as an honored guest. Ye Chong even got his own room.

The room was fitted with various facilities, such as the helmet and photon processor required to access the virtual world. After Mu’s inspection, the photon processor was found to be hyperlinked to the virtual world. The Shang family had installed some restrictive mechanisms, but that was easy enough for Mu to deal with.

Soon, Mu had laid down a series of feints and hidden traps. When Mu gave the green light, Ye Chong immediately hyperlinked to the virtual world. He and Mu had two main goals. Firstly, Wang Xing’s fabricated background must be more extensive to avoid suspicion if he was ever investigated. Secondly, they must find Wang Weixing. While Lu Caite had said that Wang Weixing was most likely at Windstar Hospital, that was before Lu Caite entered the Orbits, which was a long time ago. Wang Weixing’s current location should be further investigated. Besides, Lu Caite mentioned that his teacher was very famous, and should be easy to look up in the virtual world.

The fabrication task was left to Mu, as Ye Chong could not help with that. However, confirming whether Wang Weixing was still at Windstar Hospital was something that Ye Chong could handle.

Ye Chong entered the virtual world, and was welcomed by the ever present dazzling bright screen. For some reason, Ye Chong was reminded of his first time entering the virtual world, which was also his first time meeting the outside world! He thought of the content life he had training at the NR Training Center! If not for the stellar flare, he would probably continue his innocent way of life!

All of a sudden, he felt a yearning towards his old life on the trash planet. What a carefree life!

Ye Chong shook his head, trying to refocus himself. He stepped forward, and remembered the way he entered the virtual world for the first time, like facing a powerful enemy. Ye Chong smiled at the memory. He could hide his feelings much better now.

If Bai Linan could see Ye Chong now, he would probably thought it was a ghost instead! Ye Chong could smile? Why would such an expression appear on Ye Chong’s face? He would never believe it!

Now was not a good time for reminiscing. There were far more important things at hand. Ye Chong began to search for the community of Windstar Hospital. For such a big medical institution like Windstar Hospital, it must have its own community. If he could find it, he would be able to gather news of Wang Weixing. Of course, it would only work if Wang Weixing was as famous as Lu Caite claimed.

Soon, Ye Chong found the hospital’s community. Windstar Hospital was a large medical institution comprised of medical treatment and research components. The community was large, its members mostly medical practitioners and patients. Most doctors were here for collaborations. Every day, there would be volunteer doctors to help the public. Of course, to seek proper diagnosis, patients would still have to visit the hospital.

Once he entered the main hall, he saw a self-service inquiry server system. Ye Chong approached the inquiry server and activated it.

”Good day, how may I assist you?” A holographic projection of a beautiful young lady in white medical uniform came out. She smiled kindly and spoke with a sweet voice.

”Is Mr Wang Weixing in the hospital?” Ye Chong asked.

”I’m sorry, Professor Wang Weixing has left to join this year’s medical volunteer program last month. According to schedule, he should be returning in 83 days. If you want to, I can arrange for an appointment with another doctor!” The lady’s words were like a bomb exploding in Ye Chong’s head. This was very bad news to him.

”Please tell me Professor Wang Weixing’s exact schedule!” Ye Chong asked, unwilling to back down.

”I’m sorry, since Professor Wang Weixing had attended the program in a private capacity, we do not know of the Professor’s exact schedule!” This was another blow to Ye Chong.

”Ye, this does not look good!” In the virtual world, Mu materialized out of thin air.

”Yes, 83 days, it’s not too long, we can go to planet Windstar first, and try with other doctors first. Besides, I think my episodes are getting less intense!” In truth, the odd condition was not a huge danger to Ye Chong. The episodes were getting less frequent, and the symptoms were less violent. However, Ye Chong dared not relax himself. Who knew what was really going on? If he actually died from this condition, it would be such a shame!

Ye Chong had high hopes for Wang Weixing, whom he had never met, hoping to cure his condition once and for all. However, it seemed that Wang Weixing was not in the hospital. It was truly disappointing for Ye Chong!

Mu left silently like the way he first appeared.

Ye Chong left the Windstar community in a bad mood. He cruised aimlessly in the virtual world. There was nothing for him in the real way at the moment, and the thought of mixing with those hypocritical people out there was unappealing to Ye Chong.

The virtual world was now more prosperous than ever. Ye Chong felt that the crowd was larger everywhere he went!

Everything was dazzling and sparkling. The market oozed a sense of modernity, and even those smaller shops lacking in grandeur had their own unique quaintness.

Suddenly, Ye Chong saw a flash of light and narrowed his eyes reflexively as his pupils contracted. He looked closely, and found that it was but a holographic broadcast suspended in the air.

Ye Chong laughed. Since when had he become so sensitive as he was before? He was about to take a step forward when something caught his attention.

Ye Chong stopped mid stride, lifted his head, and looked!