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"Then don't pay it back," Lin Yaodong said, his voice surprisingly gentle. "Some things can't be measured in money."

Silence fell in the ward again, but this silence was different from the previous one; a subtle tension permeated the air.

Outside the window, the sky grew darker, and the wind began to howl, causing the glass window to vibrate slightly.

"It's getting windy." Lin Yaodong looked out the window. "The radio said there's a typhoon tomorrow."

"Vegetable prices go up during typhoons..." Ruan Mei said subconsciously, then realized something and smiled sheepishly, "I'm used to it..."

Lin Yaodong smiled and glanced at his watch. "What would you like for lunch today? I'll have someone bring it over."

Ruan Mei's eyes lit up, but quickly dimmed again: "We can just eat at the hospital cafeteria, no need to go out of our way..."

"Tomato and egg stir-fry, seaweed soup, right?" Lin Yaodong interrupted her, "Anything else?"

"That's enough, two dishes are enough," Ruan Mei said quickly, then hesitated for a moment and added softly, "If possible... could you add a steamed egg? Don't put too much oil in it..."

Lin Yaodong wrote it down: "Okay. I have something to do this afternoon, I'll come see you tonight. Get some rest and don't overthink things."

"Mm." Ruan Mei nodded, watching Lin Yaodong get up to leave. As she reached the door, she suddenly called out to him, "Adong..."

Lin Yaodong turned around.

"Thank you," Ruan Mei said softly, something glistening in her eyes.

Lin Yaodong nodded and walked out of the ward.

.....

After Lin Yaodong left, he and Huang Jing took Chen Yongren to visit some directors.

There's a lot to prepare for filming "A Chinese Ghost Story".

After that, we went to the Peninsula Hotel for dinner.

the next day.

Lin Yaodong went to the hospital to see Ruan Mei.

Chen Yongren woke up at home from a hangover.

His head was throbbing, but he had a smile on his lips.

Yesterday, Lin Yaodong officially informed him that he would be playing the male lead in the movie "A Chinese Ghost Story".

Not only that, Dong Ge also introduced him to several directors in the industry, and they were all very satisfied with his appearance and temperament.

"Ah Ren, you were born for this job," Huang Jing said, patting him on the shoulder.

It all feels like a dream.

Just a few months ago, he was an undercover cop in the underworld, living in constant fear; now, he's about to become a movie star.

Although he had already confronted Huang Zhicheng, the huge change in his identity made him feel somewhat unreal, but more than that, he felt relieved and hopeful.

"Ren, you're awake?" His girlfriend, May, walked into the bedroom with a glass of honey water, a gentle smile on her face. "Does your head still hurt? You drank too much yesterday."

Chen Yongren sat up, took the water glass, and drank it all in one gulp: "I feel much better. Ah May, what Brother Dong said is true, I really am going to make a movie."

"I know you talked about it all night." Ah May sat on the edge of the bed and tidied his messy hair.

Chen Yongren held her hand: "After this movie is finished and we get our paychecks, we'll get married. I want to give you a proper wedding; I can't let you live in fear with me anymore."

Ah May's eyes were slightly red, and she nodded vigorously.

However, the warm moment was broken by a phone call.

When Chen Yongren saw the caller ID, the smile on his face vanished instantly—it was Huang Zhicheng.

That person who used to be his superior, the one who sent him to infiltrate the underworld as an undercover agent for three years after three years...

The phone rang seven or eight times. Chen Yongren stared at the screen, his finger hovering over the answer button, but he hesitated to press it.

"Ah Ren, why aren't you answering the phone?" Ah May asked curiously.

Chen Yongren took a deep breath, pressed the answer button, but did not speak.

"Ah Ren, are you free to come back for dinner? Grandma said she made delicious soy sauce chicken~~~" Huang Zhicheng's voice came through the receiver, his tone relaxed, as if there had never been any unpleasantness between them.

Chen Yongren clenched his fists.

He wanted to hang up immediately and say "I'm busy," but in the end, he replied calmly, "Okay, I'll be back tonight."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Yongren sat on the bed and remained silent for a long time.

Ah May looked at him worriedly: "Is it Brother Huang? What does he want with you this time?"

"It's nothing, just some old work stuff..." Chen Yongren shook his head, his voice weary.

Some things must be put to rest...

He got up, washed up, changed his clothes, and sent Huang Zhicheng a text message before leaving: "The meeting place has been changed to the rooftop of Yuehai Investment Building, at 8 pm."

After sending the text message, he put his phone in his pocket and said to Ah May, "I'm going out to run some errands, I might be back late tonight."

"Mmm." Ah May saw him to the door.

Chen Yongren nodded, gently kissed her forehead, and turned to go downstairs.

The prelude to a typhoon is already evident.

Dark clouds loomed over Victoria Harbour, and the sea was turbulent, causing ferries to gradually cease operations.

The streets were deserted, and shops closed early, boarding up their doors and windows.

"Ah Ren." Su Jianqiu's voice came from behind.

Chen Yongren turned around and saw Su Jianqiu getting out of a taxi.

Just as he stepped out of the intersection, Chen Yongren ran into Su Jianqiu.

The two had made an appointment long ago, and they would be working together on Lin Yaodong's election campaign recently.

"Achiu..."

Su Jianqiu noticed the worry in Chen Yongren's eyes and jokingly asked, "I heard that Brother Dong wants to cast you as the male lead. You even went to meet the big director with Brother Dong yesterday. What's wrong? You look so unhappy?"

"Really?" Chen Yongren was surprised that he hadn't managed his expression well, and then he smiled and said, "I'm not upset, I'm probably just still drunk from last night."

"I'm so envious of you..."

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Chen Yongren said, "Ah Qiu, I have something to do later. I might have to ask you to help me with the neighborhood visits and outreach this afternoon."

Su Jianqiu's expression shifted slightly, and she replied with a smile, "It's alright, leave it to me."

Chen Yongren patted Su Jianqiu on the shoulder, "Good brother."

Then, Chen Yongren hailed a taxi and left.

Su Jianqiu watched Chen Yongren leave, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

He remembered his duty as an undercover agent.

Chen Yongren's sudden rise to prominence and favor with Lin Yaodong must mean he's come into contact with something.

If we follow them, we might find something...

However, during his time undercover, Lin Yaodong's character was impeccable. He himself did not believe that Lin Yaodong was a bad person, and even resisted the idea that Lin Yaodong was a bad person.

Torn between two options.

Just then, a taxi stopped next to Su Jianqiu on the roadside.

"Hey handsome, need a taxi?"

And so, Su Jianqiu got into the car as if possessed.

"Follow that car in front..."

On the radio, the announcer was repeating the typhoon warning: "...Severe Typhoon Ellen is approaching Hong Kong Island and is expected to make its closest approach to the city around 6:00 AM tomorrow, at which time the wind force will increase to level 10, accompanied by heavy rain and high waves. Please stay indoors and take precautions against the wind..."

"Driver, please turn off the radio."

"oh...."

With mixed feelings, Su Jianqiu followed Chen Yongren all the way to the Yuehai Investment Building and watched him go inside.

He hesitated for a moment, then got out of the taxi and quietly followed them.