Chapter 752: Familiar Night

Translator:

CKtalon

Although Long Yuehong had experienced such situations time and time again since his first memory, humanitys fear of the darkness and the unknown never disappeared. Unless one had mental problems, even the boldest person couldnt help but feel a little scared when walking alone in the quiet, late-night corridor.

As the flashlight swept across the area, Long Yuehong recalled Shang Jianyao saying: Sing to yourself if you are afraid while walking alone at night!

Previously, he had scoffed at this. After all, he had lived on that floor for 23 years. Even if he discounted the little bit of childhood memories, he had nearly 20 years of familiarity with the corresponding environment. He wouldnt take the wrong path with his eyes closed.

In such a situation, the fear wouldnt be too serious. It could be completely overcome.

But now, on the unfamiliar 622nd floor, the darkness always ruled over the corresponding area after his flashlight beam moved away. It made him involuntarily feel a chill.

No matter how terrifying it is, can it be more terrifying than the nights in those city ruins?

Long Yuehong muttered to himself silently as his courage seemed to return. His strides became wider, and his pace became faster.

As for the idea of boosting his courage by singing, he ultimately didnt use it. Wouldnt it be disturbing someones sleep on such a quiet night?

Thanks to the similar layout of the residential floors and the need to consider the layout of the sewage pipes, as well as Long Yuehong using the bathroom on this floor before lights out, it didnt take him long to reach his destination.

This was the public bathroom at the intersection of Zone B and Zone C.

In the mens bathroom, the dim yellow light swayed in the cold, gloomy night wind. It was dim and indistinct, reminding Long Yuehong of the ghost films in the Old Worlds entertainment.

This thought flashed through his mind. With his 20 years of rich experience, he determined that someone had switched on a flashlight while squatting in the bathroom.

Dont you know how to conserve energy!?

Long Yuehongwho was a D7 employeeremained thrifty in this regard.

The energy allocation quota in Pangu Biology was only determined based on ones rank and position. It couldnt be bought with contribution points even if one wanted to!

Of course, this was only on the public level. In private, there were people who allowed others to use electricity at their home as long as the price was right.

Long Yuehong retracted his gaze and walked to a small urinal to relieve himself. In order not to have splashback, he also didnt turn off the flashlight and lodged it on the back of his handon the back of the T1 mechanical arm.

After doing the shake and zipping up, Long Yuehong subconsciously looked at the spot where the yellowish light was swaying.

Suddenly, his gaze froze slightly.

He saw a faint plume of smoke fill the yellowishness. It sometimes swelled and sometimes tumbled as if it had a life of its own.

As Long Yuehong frowned slightly, he vaguely heard a suppressed groan. This groan sounded faint as if it were restraining some kind of pain.

Long Yuehongs mind became extremely clear. His first reaction was to leave the public bathroom and formulate a plan. However, he then realized that this was the company. If anything really happened, everyone would be affected, and he couldnt retreat.

Confirm the situation first. If something goes wrong, quickly report it to the Order Supervisory Department

Long Yuehong quickly made a decision. He switched off his flashlight and walked to the cubicle.

The closer he approached, the more obvious the smoke became. The groans that carried some kind of pain became clearer.

Upon seeing his target at hand, Long Yuehong jumped over.

The next second, he exchanged looks with the man squatting in the cubicle.

After a brief pause, the man turned anxious and angry. What are you looking at?

Long Yuehongs mouth quivered. Why didnt you close the door?

The man held a cigarette in one hand and held the door with the other. He laughed in anger. Its late at night, and theres n.o.body. Whats wrong with me opening the door to get some air?

Long Yuehong composed himself. Where did you get the cigarettes from?

Within Pangu Biology, apart from most of the deceased older generation and a few people who got hooked, the other employees didnt smoke. Therefore, Long Yuehong didnt think in that direction.

This was a luxury good in a sense.

If not for the fact that his stomach hadnt been cleared out and that his b.u.t.t hadnt been wiped, the man squatting there wouldve jumped up and beaten Long Yuehong up.

He snapped, I exchanged it from a settlement in the Blackmarsh Wilderness when I was outfield! Whats wrong? Im an employee who just joined. Its normal for me to be addicted to cigarettes!

As he swept his gaze, his pupils suddenly dilated, reflecting Long Yuehongs iron-black arm.

Long Yuehong saw the other party clearly; he had relatively dark skin, and he had a mouthful of yellow teeth. His face was pockmarked, and his eyes were clearly bloodshot. It was obvious that he was a foreign employee who hadnt undergone genetic enhancement. It could only be said that he wasnt ugly or terrifying.

Despite the embarra.s.sment, Long Yuehong still asked, Then, why did you groan just now?

Cant I be constipated, Bro? The mans att.i.tude became rather good.

Long Yuehong laughed dryly. I just came back from the field, and Im still quite tense. I overreacted a little. Sorry.

Understood, understood. The man looked very amiable. He paused and said, Cancan you not stand in front of me like this? Uhno, can I close the door?

Sure, sure. Long Yuehong was especially grateful that the light was dim and couldnt illuminate his face.

Just as he said that, the cubicle door swung back to a close.

The man inside fell silent for a few seconds before asking, Which company are you from? Where did you get the mechanical arm?

Im from a special operations team. Due to confidentiality, Long Yuehong could only give a vague answer. He then curiously asked, Why are you concerned about a mechanical arm?

The man in the cubicle sighed and said, Im a foreign employee, and Im not qualified to undergo genetic enhancement. I also have to go out on missions on the surface often. In order to surviveto survive until an internal transfer can be carried outits very worth it to exchange an arm for a mechanical arm.

Long Yuehong thought for a moment and sincerely said, Its very expensive.

Sigh The man in the cubicle sighed again.

Long Yuehong didnt tell him that he could perform a biological prosthetic limb transplant for free if he lost his arm during the mission. There were just no options to choose from. Furthermore, it was impossible for him to obtain those with good abilities. This was because losing an arm meant excessive blood loss. The probability of not being resuscitated was significant, especially when he was on the surface and couldnt be treated in time.

He turned around and walked out of the public bathroom.

With this comparison, he suddenly felt that his current situation was pretty good.

Its even better if I dont have to go out on missions again

As Long Yuehong thought, he casually shone the flashlight around. He saw many graffiti-covered walls drawn with chalk. Some were deep, some were childish, and some were exaggerated. They were all unique.

This was identical to the scene in many places on the 495th floor. It was the same for the other residential floors.

For some reason, Long Yuehong was inexplicably happy.

This was a sign that foreign employees had begun to integrate into the company, and it was also a symbol that their descendants were being born.

At the thought of this, he returned to Zone Bs Room 59 with a faster gait.

After taking three to four steps, Long Yuehong stopped and turned his ear. He seemed to have heard something.

After listening carefully, he didnt discover anything apart from snoring.

As expected, I havent completely relaxed

Long Yuehong shook his head in self-deprecation and walked toward Zone B, Room 59.

The next morning, Room 14 on the 647th floor.

Long Yuehong and Bai Chen walked hand in hand and realized that Shang Jianyao was alone in the office.

He sat with a pompous posture, leaning back in his chair to its limits with his feet on the table.

Long Yuehong released Bai Chens hand and subconsciously asked, Wheres Team Leader?

Shang Jianyao replied with a bright smile, Guess.

Lost again?

Long Yuehong wanted to answer, but he suddenly felt a chill at the back of his neck and jolted awake.

If Team Leader were loitering in the corridor and heard me bad-mouthing her behind her back, things would be troublesome! Her hearing is different from before!

Long Yuehong suddenly looked back and didnt discover anyone pa.s.sing by outside.

But from the corner of his eye, he saw Bai Chen secretly retract her hand from the back of his neck.

Long Yuehong looked over and saw the corners of Bai Chens mouth curl up slightly with a serious expression.

He also smiled.

Woof, woof, woof! Shang Jianyao barked.

Long Yuehong was feeling a little embarra.s.sed when the phone in the office rang.

Quick, pick it up, he quickly said to Shang Jianyao.

Shang Jianyao had a nonchalant expression. They must be looking for Big White. Shes not around, so picking it up will require us to come up with a reason for her. Its better not to pick it up.

Thats true. Long Yuehong thought for a moment and felt that it made sense.

Bai Chen didnt object.

The ringing stopped after a while.

After about ten minutes, Jiang Baimian walked into the office. She didnt explain anything and greeted her team members with a normal expression.

Not long after Jiang Baimian sat down, the telephone rang again.

She picked up the receiver and brought it to her ear. After listening for a while, she tersely made a few acknowledgments before turning to Shang Jianyao and shouting, Hey, its for you!