{"id":9513,"date":"2019-11-11T14:00:51","date_gmt":"2019-11-11T19:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/?p=9513"},"modified":"2025-09-08T18:25:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T22:25:50","slug":"death-progress-bar-61","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/death-progress-bar-61\/","title":{"rendered":"Death Progress Bar 61"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Shi Jin sprawled on the sofa in the living room and kept sighing, looking troubled.<\/span><\/p>

Xiao Si asked, concerned, < What\u2019s wrong, JinJin? ><\/span><\/p>

\u201cI\u2019m analyzing the pros and cons of office romance,\u201d Shi Jin replied, letting out a sigh again.<\/span><\/p>

Xiao Si was confused: < Office? Do you want to have an office, JinJin? ><\/span><\/p>

\u201cTechnically, I\u2019m an unemployed vagrant\u2014what would I want an office for?\u201d Shi Jin rolled over to lie on his stomach and looked towards the windows as the pitter-patter of raindrops signaled the beginning of rain. He said, distressed, \u201cLian Jun used to be my boss: I worked for him, he paid me for my labor\u2014it was a clear-cut exchange, everyone knew where they stood. Now that our personal relationship changed, if he still pays me but subconsciously refuses to let me work, won\u2019t it mean I\u2019m being kept by him? Even if I know that\u2019s not what he means.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Xiao Si didn\u2019t think his conclusion was right. It refuted, < But you do work\u2014didn\u2019t Darling say your job is to accompany and protect him? You\u2019re eating with him every day, you give him a massage, take care of him\u2026 And you obviously do a good job because Darling is finally putting on some flesh. ><\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin was dumbstruck. Xiao Si\u2019s words seemed to make sense; when he accepted the position of \u201cGua Four,\u201d he was told his task was to accompany Lian Jun, wasn\u2019t he? From that point of view, it was true that he\u2019d never stopped working.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

But it still didn\u2019t feel quite right.<\/span><\/p>

He frowned and turned to lie on his back again. He pondered for a moment, then abruptly sat up straight and said, \u201cNo, that\u2019s wrong\u2014I do all this because I love him, not because it\u2019s my duty. How could taking care of him be a job?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Xiao Si replied timidly, < But before you and Darling became a couple, you did it because it was your job. Um, JinJin, I don\u2019t really understand what you\u2019re tangled about\u2026 ><\/span><\/p>

That shut Shi Jin up since he found he couldn\u2019t refute Xiao Si\u2019s words. He sat frozen for a long time, speechless, then relaxed and leaned back on the sofa. Sighing, he said, \u201cBefore, we weren\u2019t in a relationship, so it was fine. Now that we are lovers, getting paid for taking care of him, that\u2019s not\u2026 And all this aside, I just want to do more, to help him more. He works himself into the ground, there are so many things he has to worry about\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>

For example, currently, Lian Jun was on edge because of Gua One and the others undertaking the task of destroying those four organisations. Immediately after the meeting, he called Gua Nine and asked him to organize the information and help the four coordinate their work. He was so busy that he didn\u2019t even go for lunch and instead ate something random at his desk.<\/span><\/p>

Gua One and the other three also bustled around, getting ready. The four organizations were located in four completely different directions, one of them across the border. They had to prepare all the necessary equipment and supplies as soon as possible, mobilize manpower, familiarize themselves with the enemy\u2019s information, rush to their location, develop a combat plan\u2026 And despite everyone being so busy, Shi Jin couldn\u2019t help them with anything; he had so much free time he could devote it to matters as grave as pondering his \u201coffice romance\u201d…<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI\u2019m really useless,\u201d he sighed, accidentally saying it out loud.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cIt turns out you have some self-awareness,\u201d Fei Yujing snorted, having appeared in the living room without notice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin looked up at him, guessing he just came back from outside when he saw his slightly damp hair and the rain marks on his suit. He also noticed the dark circles under his eyes, and said without thinking, \u201cIt seems you didn\u2019t sleep well last night\u2014did you have a nightmare?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

After seeing the scene in the villa, any ordinary person\u2019s quality of sleep would drop, at least for a time. The circles under Fei Yujing\u2019s eyes were so dark that there was no way he\u2019d had a good night\u2019s rest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The lawyer stiffened, then sneered, \u201cYou think I\u2019m you?\u201d After saying this, he turned and left, walking a bit faster than usual.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin watched him go, speechless by his stubbornness. He turned his head to look out of the window where Gua Three\u2019s subordinates were organizing the convoy, ignoring the rain. Thinking about the tragedy in the villa, he couldn\u2019t relax.<\/span><\/p>

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Initial preparations finished, Gua One and the others took their people and left, heading towards the respective destinations for their missions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun and Shi Jin sent them off together, watching side by side as the cars drove around a curve in the road and disappeared.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cShi Jin, I haven\u2019t forgotten that you\u2019re not only my lover, but also my subordinate, and an excellent one at that. I never meant to waste your talents, to trap you by my side and not let you grow,\u201d Lian Jun said out of nowhere, taking Shi Jin\u2019s hand. Looking toward the end of the road, he whispered, \u201cI\u2019m just not ready to watch you leave like this, with me personally sending you to the battlefield. You\u2019re not experienced enough to deal with larger conflicts and battles and I\u2019m not mentally prepared for it. For the time being, I can\u2019t let you put yourself any further at risk\u2014we\u2019re not ready yet, neither you nor I\u2026 Shi Jin, can you please give me a bit of time?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Stunned, Shi Jin looked at Lian Jun and returned his hold without thinking, his grip tight. \u201cLian Jun\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI really like when you call me like that.\u201d Lian Jun gazed up at him and kissed the back of his hand. \u201cIf we want the relationship to last, <\/span>learning to work together is absolutely necessary. I\u2019m too busy and sometimes I\u2019ll miss things, even very important ones. When I do, please tell me\u2014I don\u2019t want you to be unhappy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

As he listened to Lian Jun, Shi Jin\u2019s heart softened in an instant.<\/span><\/p>

How could this man be so gentle and thoughtful? Shi Jin had only asked once; afterwards, although he was a little bit depressed, he deliberately avoided mentioning the issue, not wanting Lian Jun to notice. And yet Lian Jun still found out, and earnestly explained his feelings to Shi Jin as soon as he was done dealing with the most urgent matters.<\/span><\/p>

He couldn\u2019t help leaning over to hug his lover, saying, \u201cI am a little unhappy, but not because of you, because of myself. I feel like I can\u2019t do anything to help you\u2026 I\u2019m sorry. You\u2019re already this busy and I made you worry about me as well.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWorrying about you is my privilege,\u201d Lian Jun soothed, stroking his hair. \u201cYou staying by my side is already the greatest help to me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0Oh, aren\u2019t you a sweet talker.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

The wrinkle between Shi Jin\u2019s eyebrows smoothed out, and his downcast mood disappeared without a trace. He was caught between the urge to smile and frustration\u2014despite being well aware Lian Jun was appeasing him right now, he still was entirely willing to let himself be appeased.<\/span><\/p>

They say that being in love made people stupid\u2014it seemed he wasn\u2019t an exception.<\/span><\/p>

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After dinner, the first message from the four came\u2014Gua Two reported he\u2019d arrived in the vicinity of the enemy\u2019s headquarters and was now organizing his troops and firepower.<\/span><\/p>

Two hours later, Gua Three and Gua Five also reported in. Lian Jun inquired about their situation. After confirming that everything was fine, he asked no more questions and told them to focus on developing their tactics.<\/span><\/p>

At about midnight, Gua One, who had the longest way to go, finally sent news as well: he\u2019d reached his destination and was working with the local Annihilation branch to adjust troops and prepare for action.<\/span><\/p>

So far there were no problems. After exchanging information, all four tacitly chose the same plan\u2014launch a direct attack as soon as their troops were in position, and catch the enemy by surprise.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun didn\u2019t interfere with their tactical arrangements, merely stating he was waiting for good news.<\/span><\/p>

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Annihilation\u2019s strength was beyond any doubt. Gua Two was the first to sound the battle horn, a little after one o\u2019clock in the morning. He kept in contact with Lian Jun the whole time, giving him live commentary; from what he said, his forces steamrolled over the enemy organization, and not only captured its leader alive but even found his hidden safe, which contained account books and such. It was a great harvest.<\/span><\/p>

Not long after that, Gua Three and Gua Five also moved, and crushed the enemy in the same way. However, Gua Three was unable to catch the leader of the organization he was assigned to\u2014the man took his own life after he was certain he was going to lose.<\/span><\/p>

Gua One was the last to take action. Gunfire attached great importance to the organization he was responsible for; the base\u2019s layout and the strength of its defenses made it quite difficult to attack. Gua One was cautious\u2014it was only once he had breached the weakest point of the enemy\u2019s defence and secured his position that he launched an all-out offensive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

However, this meant Gua One\u2019s battle took much longer and barely finished before dawn. He, too, successfully took down the enemy organization and managed to prevent the leader from committing suicide, capturing him alive.<\/span><\/p>

At that moment, the mission issued by Lian Jun had been accomplished. It took less than a day\u2014the efficiency was astonishing.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin accompanied Lian Jun through the night, and witnessed the whole process. Awestruck, he had to admit Lian Jun was absolutely right not to send him out this time; with his current strength and experience, he just wasn\u2019t able to do what Gua Two and the others did.<\/span><\/p>

The disparity in strength between an ordinary, low-rank policeman and members of the underworld, whose life was an endless war, was not something which could be overcome with a little bit of training and a few small tasks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWithdraw at once, don\u2019t let Gunfire catch up with you. I\u2019ll send someone to cover your retreat but be careful anyway,\u201d Lian Jun issued the final order, then leaned back in his wheelchair and massaged the bridge of his nose.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin woke from his thoughts and rushed to his side.\u201cDo you want to take a rest? You\u2019ve been busy all night,\u201d he asked, concerned.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun lowered his hand and looked at him, the fatigue on his face dissipating a bit. \u201cAnd you stayed with me the entire time even though you didn\u2019t have to. I still need to watch over their retreat, but you can go to sleep. I\u2019ll call Gua Nine to replace you,\u201d he said, caressing the teenager\u2019s cheek.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cMy duty is to accompany you, so I\u2019m just doing my job,\u201d Shi Jin corrected him in a serious manner. He grabbed Lian Jun\u2019s hand and kissed him, then smiled. \u201cIt seems we\u2019re going to be up a little longer. Give me a moment, I\u2019ll get you something to drink to help you stay awake.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun couldn\u2019t help but answer that smile with his own. He squeezed his hand and nodded, no longer insisting Shi Jin to go rest.<\/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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At that time, the first vestiges of dawn had barely begun to break across the eastern horizon, and naturally, everyone was still sleeping. Shi Jin was quiet as he hurried to the kitchen, heated up a pot of milk, and got some food, then put it all on a tray.<\/span><\/p>

When he walked into the living room, he noticed someone reclining on the single sofa near the window. Surprised, he detoured in that direction to take a closer look and did a double-take\u2014it was Fei Yujing, sitting there in his pajamas. His haggard face looked worse than the previous day. His eyes were closed and there was a deep frown etched into his face, the dark circles under his eyes appearing even darker than they had before. Seeing his state, it was easy to guess what was going on.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cDid you have a nightmare again?\u201d Shi Jin asked.<\/span><\/p>

Startled by the sudden noise, Fei Yujing snapped open his eyes.\u00a0 \u201cNo, I just woke up early and came out to get some fresh air,\u201d he said, still refusing to admit it.<\/span><\/p>

You would\u2019ve been more convincing if at least one window was open.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

But Shi Jin didn\u2019t say it out loud. He put down the tray, took a disposable cup from the side table, and filled it with milk. Sharing some of the snacks from the tray, he said, \u201cTrying to endure without saying anything won\u2019t make it better, you know. If you can\u2019t sleep, try drinking a cup of warm milk in the evenings. Exercise and light entertainment can help you relax too, and before bed you should avoid the kind of high-intensity work that strains your mind. If none of that works, talk with a friend, get it off your chest. You\u2019ll be better off doing that than trying to deal with it on your own. Keep going the way you are now and I can almost guarantee you\u2019ll end up with some mental health issue.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u201cAre you cursing me?\u201d Fei Yujing asked, his eyebrows knitted.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin felt he would never understand how his brother\u2019s brain worked. He looked at him as if he were an idiot and picked up the tray. \u201cYes, I\u2019m cursing you,\u201d he said, and walked out of the living room, not willing to waste anymore time on him.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin\u2019s last look made Fei Yujing choke. He stared at the teenager\u2019s back before eyeing the steaming milk and sweet-smelling pastries on the side table, frowned in irritation, and leaned back into the sofa, closing his eyes once more.\u00a0<\/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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By ten in the morning, Gua One and the others finally confirmed that they had withdrawn to a safe location. Relieved, Lian Jun called Gua Nine and told him to keep an eye on the next part of their retreat, then took Shi Jin and went back to his room.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin waited until Lian Jun finished washing, helped him settle down in bed, and prepared to leave.<\/span><\/p>

Before he could, Lian Jun caught his hand. \u201cYou\u2019re not going to sleep?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI will, I just have to take a shower first,\u201d Shi Jin replied.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun shifted to the other side of the bed, making room for him. \u201cI don\u2019t mind, come in.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin opened his mouth, wanting to say he planned to sleep in his own room, but seeing Lian Jun\u2019s eyes filled with affection and concern, he swallowed the words back. Obedient, he climbed into the bed, pulled the quilt over them, and said, \u201cSleep.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

But Lian Jun leaned over and kissed him.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin was caught by surprise. However, when he glimpsed Lian Jun\u2019s serious expression and felt the earnestness of the kiss, he closed his eyes and raised his arms to hold him close.\u00a0<\/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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They didn\u2019t wake up until dinner. During the day, Gua One and the others had returned, and were now taking the chance to catch up on missed sleep. Lian Jun called Gua Nine and asked about their injuries; after being informed that none of the four had been hurt, he went on to work, relieved.<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two and the others woke up at about 10 p.m., then found Lian Jun to give their reports.<\/span><\/p>

The three leaders that were captured alive had been separated and detained in different bases belonging to Annihilation, along with their most important subordinates. All the information they had found was brought back; Gua Nine was sorting it out.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun confirmed some details, then named several other organizations for Gua One and the other three to take care of.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin was taken aback\u2014he hadn\u2019t expected there would be a second round of cleaning up Gunfire\u2019s subordinate organizations. The other four, however, seemed to have predicted this, and left as soon as they received their tasks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

This time, Shi Jin wasn\u2019t foolish enough to ask for one of his own. After watching them leave, he said, \u201cSo you intend to continue fighting?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cNaturally. We will only stop when Gunfire comes to us to negotiate,\u201d Lian Jun replied. \u201cUntil then\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>

At those words, Shi Jin remembered what happened after the conference had ended: Zuo Yang wanted to use Long Shi to reel Lian Jun in, but his plan backfired and he fell into Lian Jun\u2019s trap instead. Shi Jin had the sudden thought that the situation with Gunfire was a bit similar to what happened then.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

He felt that he understood Lian Jun\u2019s way of doing things\u2014ignore whatever leverage the enemy has, and just find a way to turn the initiative back to your side; as long as you do, you\u2019ve won half the battle.<\/span><\/p>

That cycle continued on through the following week: Gua Two and the others went out\u2014wiped out the organizations they were assigned\u2014retreated to \u201cheadquarters\u201d\u2014got a new task\u2014went out again. They got rid of Gunfire\u2019s subordinate organizations in the whole of the southeastern region at a steady pace, destroying Gunfire\u2019s business network.<\/span><\/p>

After a few days, Gunfire finally reacted and began to fight back. At that point, Gua Two and the rest simply forwent the \u201cretreat to headquarters\u201d part\u2014after destroying an organization, they received new orders at their positions and headed straight for the new target.<\/span><\/p>

Because the tempo of the attacks had accelerated, Lian Jun stayed up through the night more and more often. His face was a lot paler, and whatever weight he\u2019d managed to gain was gone again. Shi Jin was deeply distressed by this; he all but glued himself to Lian Jun\u2019s side, making him eat and sleep whenever possible, trying his best to keep him from exhausting himself.<\/span><\/p>

Because Shi Jin\u2019s sleep schedule was so irregular during that period, he began to encounter Fei Yujing in the living room at various ungodly hours. The man was looking worse day by day. Afraid he would collapse and delay everyone\u2019s work, Shi Jin would give him a glass of milk and a \u2018how to deal with insomnia and nightmares\u2019 speech whenever he ran into him.<\/span><\/p>

Fei Yujing seemed tired of seeing him. His attitude changed from the initial scorn to irritation and pointedly ignoring him. Once, he became so annoyed he went straight back to his room.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin watched him go and smacked his lips, satisfied. \u201cI just made him angry, didn\u2019t I?\u201d He asked Xiao Si.<\/span><\/p>

Xiao Si felt a little bit sorry for Fei Yujing. < Yes, he looked pretty mad. Why do you keep bullying him, JinJin? ><\/span><\/p>

And it <\/span>was<\/em> <\/span>bullying. No one else could tell, but Xiao Si knew that Shi Jin was intentionally picking on his brother.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin might not always be tactful when dealing with others, but he had never been this obtuse and annoying.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cBullying? I\u2019m just worried about him, you know? He always treats me coldly but I\u2019m turning the other cheek to show concern for him\u2014aren\u2019t I a good person?\u201d Shi Jin asked with a straight face.<\/span><\/p>

Xiao Si decided answering this would either displease its host or hurt its conscience, so it kept silent.<\/span><\/p>

The sleepless nights passed one after another. As the government and Annihilation mobilized all their military resources, and Old Ghost\u2019s economic war against Nine Eagles grew more and more fierce, the situation in the Southeast began to become turbulent. Almost all local organizations discovered the winds had changed, and turned their attention to the targeted Gunfire as well, ready to make trouble.<\/span><\/p>

After yet another round of clean-ups, on a rare sunny day in the season, Gua Two and the others came back. They had been ordered to stop the purge of Gunfire\u2019s subordinate organizations for now.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cGunfire asked to negotiate with us?\u201d Shi Jin wondered.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cNo, it was Zuo Yang. He contacted Old Ghost,\u201d Gua Two said, yawning and scratching at the whiskers that had replaced his stubble. \u201cOh, it\u2019s been way too exciting these past few days, I need to slow down. I\u2019m going to sleep\u2014would you like to join me, Little JinJin?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin took a step back to show that no, he wouldn\u2019t like, and silently pointed behind Gua Two\u2019s back.<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two froze, a bad feeling crawling up on him. He slowly turned and found that Lian Jun had appeared behind him at some point, and was now watching him with a profound expression. Feeling chills running down his spine, he immediately explained, \u201cI was just kidding, really, this was just a joke,\u201d then backed away and fled.<\/span><\/p>

Not raising his head from his laptop, Gua Nine commented, \u201cI swear, he has the memory of a goldfish\u2014every time he comes back from a long mission, he\u2019ll get himself punished over and over because he can\u2019t keep his mouth shut.\u00a0 Serves him right.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin burst out laughing.<\/span><\/p>

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That night, Lian Jun once again let Shi Jin rest in his room, somehow making it seem completely natural. Shi Jin thought of the room he\u2019d been given but never slept in, pretended not to notice Lian Jun\u2019s designs, and laid down by his side without protest.<\/span><\/p>

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Shi Jin had been nocturnal recently; that night he woke up in the early hours of the morning and couldn\u2019t fall asleep again. Not wanting to disturb Lian Jun, he made as little noise as possible when he got up, and made his way to the living room out of habit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

As expected, Fei Yujing was there, leaning against the single sofa as usual. A shadow fell on his face, obscuring his expression.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cThis happens every single night\u2014you know, you really can die from lack of sleep.\u201d Shi Jin stopped in front of him, frowning.<\/span><\/p>

It\u2019d been more than a week. If things went on like this, Fei Yujing was likely to end up in hospital.<\/span><\/p>

Fei Yujing didn\u2019t move, as still as a corpse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin scrutinized him for a moment, then turned around and left.<\/span><\/p>

At the sound of footsteps, Fei Yujing\u2019s fingers twitched but he still didn\u2019t open his eyes.<\/span><\/p>

Ten minutes later, Shi Jin came back with hot milk and snacks. He turned on the lights in the living room, put the tray on the coffee table, dragged the small side table in front of Fei Yujing, and pulled over a second seat. Arrangements completed, he moved the tray to the side table and sat opposite his brother.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The man opened his eyes and looked at him. \u201cShi Jin, what the heck are you doing?\u201d His tone was actually calm, which was becoming more and more rare these days.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin glanced at him and took out the tablet. \u201cWhat do you mean? I got used to all-nighters, and now I can\u2019t sleep. So, I decided to watch a movie.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWatch it somewhere else,\u201d Fei Yujing tried to drive him out.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin fiddled with the tablet, ignoring him. \u201cNo, I like this place the best. If you\u2019re bothered, you leave.\u201d And he tapped the movie icon.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cAaaahhhhhhhhhh\u2014!!!\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>

A piercing shriek came from the tablet\u2019s speaker, all the more shrill in the silence of the night. Fei Yujing jerked in shock. Face dark, he uttered through clenched teeth, \u201cWhat the <\/span>hell<\/em> <\/span>are you doing, Shi Jin!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI told you, watching a movie,\u201d Shi Jin replied. His expression turned mysterious, and he continued, \u201cYou wouldn\u2019t know, but when I\u2019d just joined Annihilation, I was scared of everything, and the sound of gunshots made me unable to sleep for a week. Back then,\u00a0 the old doctor in the organization told me about this little trick I could try. It worked\u2014I could sleep again, and I\u2019m not afraid of gunshots anymore.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Fei Yujing really wanted to ignore him or mock him and drive him away, but nearly ten days of being tormented by insomnia and nightmares had almost driven him crazy. He thought about all the work he still needed to do, struggled for a while, and finally decided to give in. \u201cWhat method?\u201d He asked, voice stiff and awkward.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cCountering poison with poison.\u201d Shi Jin dragged the chair to his side and enlarged the picture on the tablet. \u201cSee it enough times and it stops being scary. Today is a moonless night\u2014don\u2019t you think it\u2019s perfect for horror movies?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

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