{"id":11393,"date":"2020-03-30T12:00:56","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T16:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/?p=11393"},"modified":"2025-09-08T18:31:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T22:31:05","slug":"death-progress-bar-81","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/death-progress-bar-81\/","title":{"rendered":"Death Progress Bar 81"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Receiving the text message, everyone in the club immediately secretly went into action.<\/span><\/p>

In the infirmary, the frowning Uncle Long finished drawing up a list of dietary restrictions and handed it to Shi Jin. \u201cYou can eat out, but he can\u2019t touch these foods and alcohol is absolutely forbidden, understood?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cUnderstood, understood, I\u2019ll remember.\u201d Nodding like a chicken pecking rice, Shi Jin took the list, gave it a glance, and put it into his shirt pocket. \u201cIs there anything else to pay attention to?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

After thinking for a moment, the doctor added, \u201cYou can\u2019t play too late, sleep is very important.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cNoted.\u201d Shi Jin continued to nod, then asked, \u201cCan I go now?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Uncle Long\u2019s wrinkled eyebrows twitched. Knowing that the teenager was in a hurry, he stopped admonishing, turned around, and took out the medicine to prevent heatstroke and medicine for motion sickness out of the drawer. Putting them in his hand, he said, \u201cIt\u2019s hot today\u2014remember not to spend too much time outdoors, Jun-shao might not be able to stand it. And\u2026 have fun.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin gave him a wide, almost too-dazzling smile and packed the medicines. \u201cThank you, Uncle Long, then I\u2019m going now.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cGo, go.\u201d The old doctor waved his hand in disgust and walked towards the inner room.<\/span><\/p>

Seeing this, Shi Jin turned around and rushed outside, itching to get on with it.<\/span><\/p>

Uncle Long looked back as he heard the footsteps, only catching sight of Shi Jin\u2019s back as the young man disappeared through the door. His frown relaxed and a faint smile appeared on his face. \u201cA date, huh\u2026 Ah, to be young again.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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When Shi Jin returned to the dining room, Lian Jun just took his last sip of soup.<\/span><\/p>

Hurrying over to grab the handles of the wheelchair, he said, \u201cOkay, let\u2019s go, Gua Two has driven the car out.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWhat\u2019s the hurry?\u201d Lian Jun was amused by his appearance, like a primary school student looking forward to a holiday trip. Leaning back as the young man quickly pushed the wheelchair, he asked, \u201cAre you so happy to take revenge against Rong Zhouzhong?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cYes!\u201d Shi Jin didn\u2019t hide his mood at all. Wishing he could speed up to a run, he said, \u201cRong Zhouzhong is in serious need of a beating\u2014I can\u2019t wait to push the centipede pillow into his face.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

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As the car left the club, Shi Jin reported the address of the restaurant where Rong Zhouzhong\u2019s birthday dinner was taking place to Gua Two, then took out his tablet and leaned close to Lian Jun. \u201cDo you want to play?\u201d he asked.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cYes,\u201d the other man replied, also taking out the tablet, completely unaware of the little conspiracy between his subordinates and his lover.<\/span><\/p>

The sound effect of mahjong played. About half an hour later, Shi Jin\u2019s cell phone rang. He took it out and frowned. \u201cIt\u2019s my eldest brother. Please help me finish the game, Jun-shao, I\u2019ll take the call.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun, who also saw the incoming call alert, nodded and took his tablet.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin moved over to the car door and answered the phone.<\/span><\/p>

{Everything is ready.} Gua One\u2019s voice, deliberately kept low, came from the speaker.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin\u2019s eyes lit up, but he immediately put on an unhappy look. \u201cWasn\u2019t the party supposed to be in the afternoon? I\u2019m already on my way\u2026 Oh whatever. Forget it, I\u2019m not going anymore.\u201d Then he hung up.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun heard his words and turned to look at him. \u201cWhat\u2019s wrong?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Scowling, Shi Jin replied, \u201cRong Zhouzhong got delayed, the party got changed to the evening. We went out for nothing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Seeing the teenager\u2019s disappointed and unhappy face, Lian Jun thought about his earlier excitement and his heart tightened. Leaning over to take his hand, he soothed, \u201cDon\u2019t be upset, it\u2019s only pushed back a few hours, isn\u2019t it? We didn\u2019t go out for nothing\u2014how about I accompany you to play in the meantime?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Yes, he took the bait!<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Shi Jin shouted happily in his mind, but outwardly, he was still listless. He shook his head, saying, \u201cNo, it\u2019s almost time for your nap. Since we have nothing to do this afternoon, there\u2019s no point missing it\u2014let\u2019s just go back to the club.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun\u2019s heart ached even more. Determined to cheer Shi Jin up, he turned to look through the window and asked Gua Two, \u201cAre there any Annihilation-owned industries around here?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two pretended to think for a moment. \u201cYes, there\u2019s a shopping mall and a hotel with a restaurant ahead, and an indoor swimming pool a little behind us. Where do you want to go, Jun-shao?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

After some consideration, Lian Jun said, \u201cTo the mall.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cYes, sir,\u201d Gua Two acknowledged, turning the steering wheel.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin immediately pretended to try to stop his lover. \u201cThere are too many people in the mall, it\u2019s not safe. Or let\u2019s just go to the hotel? You can take a nap there.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cIt\u2019s okay, let\u2019s go to the mall cinema and watch a movie. I\u2019ll have the screening room cleared, it will be completely safe,\u201d Lian Jun appeased Shi Jin, then spoke Gua Two\u2019s name.<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two immediately acknowledged and called Gua Nine.<\/span><\/p>

Gua Nine answered the phone in seconds and acted out a play with Gua Two.<\/span><\/p>

As Shi Jin listened to their conversation, he pretended to slowly adjust his mood. After the two \u201carranged\u201d the security of the mall and cinema, he looked sideways at Lian Jun and asked, \u201cThis\u2026 counts as a date, doesn\u2019t it? I mean, we\u2019re going to watch a movie together\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun froze. Seeing the expectation and joy in the younger man\u2019s eyes, his heart softened. He nodded, saying, \u201cI guess\u2026 Next time, I\u2019ll take you to a proper date.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cOkay, then I\u2019m waiting.\u201d Shi Jin grinned wide and squeezed Lian Jun\u2019s hand, then turned to look at the bustling city scenery outside the window, revealing a slightly cunning smile.<\/span><\/p>

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They soon arrived at the mall. Under the remote arrangement of Gua Nine, the staff waited at the parking lot entrance. As soon as the car appeared, they greeted them and guided them into the private parking area with a separate elevator, which the party took to the cinema on the fifth floor.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cOur people have the cinema lobby covered. You can move freely, Jun-shao, it\u2019s safe,\u201d the person in charge of the shopping mall rushed to report.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun nodded, satisfied with the shopping mall staff\u2019s quick reaction. After sending the man away, he looked at Shi Jin and asked, \u201cDo you want to watch a movie now or would you rather go somewhere else first?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cNo, let\u2019s watch a movie,\u201d Shi Jin replied, grabbing the wheelchair handle bars. Not giving him a chance to speak, he happily rushed through the bustling crowd, heading for the ticket counter.<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two trailed behind them, glancing at the organization members in disguise scattered through the crowd, pretending to be ordinary people. Suppressing a smirk, he hastened his steps and nonchalantly caught up with Shi Jin and Lian Jun.<\/span><\/p>

It was the weekend, so the cinema was quite crowded. Shi Jin excitedly pushed Lian Jun towards the ticket counter and found the shortest line to line up. Pointing to the popular movie recommendations, he asked, \u201cWhich one do you want to see? Let\u2019s get the couple seats.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

The teenager\u2019s sudden actions took Lian Jun by surprise and it took him a moment to react. He glanced at the people around them, a frown instinctively appearing on his face. \u201cDon\u2019t run like that next time, it\u2019s dangerous.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cIsn\u2019t it okay? That person just now said we can move freely,\u201d Shi Jin answered. Thumping his chest, he added, \u201cAnd even if something happens, I will protect you.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun wanted to say that despite all the safety arrangements, they still shouldn\u2019t let down their guard. But, seeing Shi Jin\u2019s face full of excitement and joy, he couldn\u2019t bear to rain on his parade. Suppressing his discomfort, he gave Gua Two a glance over his shoulder.<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two immediately put on an earnest <\/span>\u2018I understand, I will watch out for trouble\u2019<\/span><\/em> expression. In fact, he was quite relaxed as all the arrangements had been taken care of long ago and today, only a small number of people present on the fifth floor were ordinary people\u2014most of them were the Annihilation members. As such, security certainly wasn\u2019t a problem.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun, who thought Gua Two was vigilant and on guard, turned back and looked around again. As his discomfort faded, it was gradually replaced by a feeling of novelty.<\/span><\/p>

He grew up surrounded by protection personnel, living a life far apart from ordinary people. For him, mingling with a crowd like now, choosing a movie and queueing up to buy tickets, was nothing short of a fantasy.<\/span><\/p>

It was noisy and chaotic, and all the people around them were strangers. Everything\u00a0 just screamed of lack of safety, but as he breathed in the scent of popcorn filling the air and listened to Shi Jin introducing the movies with relish, he suddenly felt completely at ease.<\/span><\/p>

It was as if his life had finally stabilized, and it gave him a surprising sense of security.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

He gave Shi Jin, who was clearly at home in their current environment, a sideways glance. He had wanted to say that they didn\u2019t actually have to queue up to buy tickets or pick a movie because the cinema had a private screening hall and they could go there directly and choose any movie they liked. But, all of a sudden he <\/span>didn\u2019t <\/span><\/em>want to say it. His expression relaxing, he took his cue from the couple standing in line in front of them and asked, \u201cWhich one do you think will be good?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin stopped talking, thought for a moment, and replied, \u201cThis is our first date, so how about a love movie?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Smiling, Lian Jun said, \u201cSure.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

The line moved forward quickly, and soon more people queued up behind them. Not only was Lian Jun\u2019s appearance outstanding, he also sat in the wheelchair, and there was very good-looking Shi Jin standing next to him\u2014it didn\u2019t take long for them to draw everyone\u2019s attention.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A young girl spoke to Shi Jin, asking for his contact information. Lian Jun unconsciously tensed and his eyebrows wrinkled slightly, but Shi Jin put a hand on his shoulder as if inadvertently and replied with a smile, \u201cI\u2019m sorry, this isn\u2019t my brother, he\u2019s my boyfriend. I can\u2019t give you my contact information because he will be jealous.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

His frown smoothing, Lian Jun looked up at Shi Jin by his side and took his hand. \u201cIt\u2019s our turn,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>

Waking up, Shi Jin nodded in response, waved goodbye to the girl, and pushed Lian Jun to the ticket counter.<\/span><\/p>

Behind them, the girl exclaimed in disappointment, but with a hint of strange excitement mixed in. Lian Jun heard it, and the corners of his mouth curled up.<\/span><\/p>

As Shi Jin stopped by the counter, he suddenly leaned down. \u201cNext time we go out, I\u2019m going to make you wear a mask,\u201d he whispered in Lian Jun\u2019s ear, then straightened. Smiling at the girl selling tickets, he chose a movie and began to pick seats.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun blinked. He couldn\u2019t see the top of the ticket counter from his position, so instead of trying, he pulled Shi Jin\u2019s hanging hand, asking, \u201cWhy?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cThat girl was talking to me, but she was clearly looking at you, you know? <\/span>Tsk<\/span><\/em>, you attract bees and butterflies wherever you go,\u201d Shi Jin accused with a mock frown. He took a picture of the seating arrangement with his phone and crouched down to show it to him. \u201cWhere do you want to sit?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

When Lian Jun saw him taking care of himself like this, his smile dimmed a little. If only he could stand next to Shi Jin like a normal person, they could choose seats together and…<\/span><\/p>

\u201cPick a seat,\u201d Shi Jin urged him, then stretched out his hand. \u201cAnd cough up the money\u2014you made me jealous, so you\u2019re punished by paying for the tickets.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun came back to himself. Seeing the teenager\u2019s pretend anger, he smiled again and pointed to the seats in the back, then touched his pocket. Finding it empty, his expression stiffened for a second. \u201cGua Two,\u201d he said, glancing behind.<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two, the invisible attendant, resignedly took out his wallet and handed it over.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun took it and opened the cash pocket. \u201cHow much?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Suppressing a smile, Shi Jin pulled the wallet out of his hand and threw it back to Gua Two. \u201cIt\u2019s fine if you didn\u2019t bring money, but this is our date, don\u2019t make Gua Two pay for it. Do you have a payment app, the kind with your card tied to it?\u201d he asked, motioning towards Lian Jun\u2019s phone.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun shook his head. When he wanted to buy something, he just gave a command\u2014he never paid for anything personally. He had cards, a lot of them, but something like a payment app?<\/span><\/p>

\u201cOkay, then I\u2019ll pay now and you\u2019ll give me a red envelope later.\u201d Shi Jin took out his phone and bought the tickets, then pushed Lian Jun\u2019s wheelchair to the side. After helping him install the payment app on his phone and tying one of his cards to it, he sent himself a small red envelope.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun let him do whatever he wanted. Seeing the amount of the red envelope, he asked, \u201cIs this much really enough?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cYes.\u201d Letting him see the balance of his account on his phone, Shi Jin opened the envelope and explained, \u201cThe red envelope is 200 yuan and the movie tickets cost 130 yuan, so there\u2019s still 70 yuan to spend. I\u2019ll get us popcorn and drinks.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun looked at the phone screen and couldn\u2019t help but pinch Shi Jin\u2019s face.<\/span><\/p>

What a low-maintenance lover\u2014it only took 200 yuan for him to be satisfied.<\/span><\/p>

After buying popcorn and drinks, Shi Jin asked Lian Jun to hold them and, smirking, snapped a picture with his phone, saying it was \u201cto commemorate their first date\u201d.<\/span><\/p>

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The girl on the other side of the aisle was already crying. She burrowed into her boyfriend\u2019s arms and sobbed in a low voice while her boyfriend held her close and tenderly wiped her tears.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun looked away, turning his gaze to Shi Jin, fast asleep next to him, feeling both helpless and funny. Taking example from the boy, he raised the armrest between the seats and hugged Shi Jin, letting him lean on him. He even covered the younger man\u2019s other ear with his hand so the noise wouldn\u2019t bother him.<\/span><\/p>

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After the movie ended, Shi Jin stretched out, exclaiming, \u201cAh, what a touching movie.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cReally? Did you watch more than ten minutes of it?\u201d Lian Jun exposed him ruthlessly, then took a look at the time. \u201cWhere should we go now?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Sheepish, Shi Jin rubbed his face with his hands to recover his spirit. After thinking for a moment, he said, \u201cLet\u2019s go to the arcade.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cArcade?\u201d This confused Lian Jun.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cYes, the game arcade.\u201d Shi Jin nodded and shook his phone. \u201cThe popcorn and drinks cost only about 40 yuan. We still have more than 20 yuan to spend, so why don\u2019t we go and play games? I\u2019m quite good at catching plushies.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Just at that moment, a couple happened to pass them by, the girl hugging several plush toys and happily kissing the boy.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun saw them out of the corner of his eye and his expression slowly turned serious. \u201cI think\u2026 I should be good at it too,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin, who also watched the couple, hummed with a smile at his words. \u201cIs that so? Then let\u2019s compete\u2014the loser must obey the winner unconditionally for the whole day today. Are you up for it?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun met his eyes and reached to shake his hand. \u201cWe have a deal.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cToday, victory will be mine.\u201d Smiling smugly, as if he had already won, Shi Jin pushed Lian Jun in the direction of the video arcade.<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two sauntered behind them, his lips curled in a disdainful smile\u2014<\/span>You\u2019re too naive, kid<\/span>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Lian Jun suddenly looked back at him, motioning towards the arcade.<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two put on a serious expression in a split of a second. Making an OK gesture, he took out his phone, ostensibly to deal with the security arrangements when in fact he called Gua Three and said, \u201cTheir next stop: the game arcade. Take care of the <\/span>claw machine<\/span><\/a>, make sure that Shi Jin can win.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

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When they arrived at the video arcade, Shi Jin went to buy the tokens. Handing half of them to Lian Jun, he said, \u201cI don\u2019t think we have enough tokens, we should get more. Hmm\u2026 can you <\/span>count cards<\/span><\/a>?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun followed his gaze to a card game machine where you could get a payout if you won. Rubbing<\/span> the tokens in his hand, he nodded. \u201cI think I can.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cOkay, then let\u2019s earn some coins first.\u201d Shi Jin pushed Lian Jun to the card game machine and threw two tokens in.<\/span><\/p>

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\u201cReady?\u201d Shi Jin asked.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun put his hand on the joystick and nodded. \u201cReady.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

The sound effects resounded, accompanied by a camera shutter sound.<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two, who leaned against the corner not far away, lowered the camera in his hand, grumbling, \u201cWhat <\/span>\u2018make up for lost childhood\u2019<\/span><\/em> plan, can you be more childish\u2026\u201d But despite his muttering, a smile unconsciously appeared on his face. As he looked at Lian Jun, absorbed in playing, his heart filled with gratification.<\/span><\/p>

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\u201c…Eight, nine… I have nine, what about you?\u201d Shi Jin counted the plush toys tied along a string, then looked at Lian Jun.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun, expressionless, said, \u201cThis game is rigged against the player.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201c<\/span>Tsk-tsk-tsk<\/span><\/em>, it\u2019s just that your skills are not good enough.\u201d Shi Jin leaned forward to count the dolls on his lover\u2019s lap, then said with a hint of smugness, \u201cI won, you only got four\u2014today, you have to listen to my every order.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun raised a hand and knocked on the teenager\u2019s forehead. \u201cDon\u2019t get carried away.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin grabbed his hand and, not caring they were in public, planted a kiss on his lips. \u201cLet me seal my victory first. It\u2019s getting late\u2014should we go for dinner?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Seeing Shi Jin\u2019s face so close, Lian Jun pursed his lips, then put his arms around his neck and retaliated with a kiss of his own. \u201cOkay, where do you want to eat? I\u2019ll let someone get a table for us.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

They both forgot they didn\u2019t actually go there for a date, but to spend time waiting for Rong Zhouzhong\u2019s birthday dinner.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin straightened, but as he was about to trick Lian Jun into going to the next place on the date plan, his phone rang. After taking it out, he saw that the caller was Rong Zhouzhong and his buoyant mood suddenly plummeted. With a glance at Lian Jun, he picked up.<\/span><\/p>

{Where are you?} his third brother\u2019s magnetic voice came from the speaker.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin leaned slightly away and replied, \u201cOut. What\u2019s the matter?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

{The dinner is at six and it\u2019s already past five, so I\u2019m just making sure where you are,} Rong Zhouzhong explained. Abruptly, his tone of voice changed and he said darkly, {I\u2019m warning you, Shi Jin\u2014since you promised to come, don\u2019t try to stand me up. If you dare to, see if I don\u2019t sic my fans on you.}<\/span><\/p>

Both Shi Jin\u2019s eyebrows and heart jumped, and he silently complained\u2014Rong Zhouzhong didn\u2019t have to be so vicious, did he? After a moment of consideration, he said, \u201cAm I that kind of person? Just wait, I\u2019ll be here on time, along with your present.\u201d He hung up and turned to Lian Jun.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWho was calling?\u201d the other man asked.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cMy third brother. He just solemnly apologized to me and urged me to attend his birthday party,\u201d Shi Jin replied. Crouching down so Lian Jun didn\u2019t have to look up at him, he said reluctantly, \u201cIt seems you don\u2019t need to make arrangements for dinner.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun\u2019s mood, which soared the whole afternoon, fell a little, returning to a more normal level. Digging out some of his usual rationality, he appeased, \u201cIt\u2019s fine, let me take you out for dinner next time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

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Shi Jin, who got out first, saw a familiar figure waiting at the door and called out, \u201cFourth Brother.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Xiang Aoting looked over at once. Seeing Shi Jin, the expression on his face lightened. Promptly stepping forward, he said, \u201cYou came. Are you hungry? Let\u2019s go inside. Eldest Brother and Third Brother have already arrived, Second Brother and Fifth Brother should be here soon.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Wait, Fei Yujing is coming? When did he return to the country?<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Though surprised, Shi Jin put off his questions for later. \u201cWait a moment, I brought my boyfriend, let me help him get out of the car,\u201d he said to Xiang Aoting, then went around to the other side of the car, opened the door, pulled out the wheelchair, and helped Lian Jun move into it.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cHello.\u201d After settling in the wheelchair, Lian Jun politely nodded to Xiang Aoting in a greeting.<\/span><\/p>

When Xiang Aoting saw Lian Jun, the smile on his face disappeared, replaced by a frown. However, he didn\u2019t comment, only nodded in response. Gesturing towards the entrance, he said, \u201cCome in, please. Third Brother booked the whole restaurant, so you can rest assured there will be no outsiders here today.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin was quite satisfied with the arrangements. He took the gift prepared for Rong Zhouzhong from the trunk of the car and asked Lian Jun to hold it, then took the handles of the wheelchair and followed Xiang Aoting into the restaurant.<\/span><\/p>

Since he didn\u2019t have a gift box, just an ordinary shopping bag, his brother could see the pillow stuffed inside at a glance. \u201cWhat\u2019s this?\u201d he asked, curious.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cThird Brother\u2019s birthday present,\u201d Shi Jin answered honestly.<\/span><\/p>

Xiang Aoting froze for a second, then an expression of amusement mixed with helplessness appeared on his face. \u201cAren\u2019t you almost a college student? Why are you still so childish? You know that Third Brother\u2026 Never mind, do you really plan to go to a police academy? Which one?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin spoke the name of the school and not a word more.<\/span><\/p>

Xiang Aoting didn\u2019t take it to heart. After thinking for a moment, he said, \u201cThat school is very good. Several of my comrades-in-arms went to work there after they retired, I\u2019ll ask them to watch after you. Police school starts earlier than other universities, so remember not to let go of your exercises during summer or you might not be able to keep up during the military training.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin said he understood and thanked him politely, still refusing to say more than absolutely necessary.<\/span><\/p>

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