"I haven't seen Ya Ya in fourteen years."
"I'm already old. Even if I go to the Underground City, how many more fourteen years do I have left to live?"
Compared to fourteen years ago, Tu Hengyu looked even older. He spent every day blaming himself, utterly worn out in body and mind. Having lost his wife and daughter, he now appeared exceptionally aged.
Yet his gaze was unusually resolute.
"But you should know what the consequences of doing this will be, right?"
Ma Zhao looked at Tu Hengyu with equal seriousness. Over the past decade or so, time had likewise left its marks on his face.
"If your actions are discovered, you'll be facing prison."
"And your eligibility to live in the Underground City may also be revoked."
Although he knew Tu Hengyu was surely aware of all this, Ma Zhao still felt it necessary to say it again as his friend.
"My life already ended fourteen years ago," Tu Hengyu said, staring deeply at Ma Zhao.
"Now, this is the only belief keeping me alive. Can you help me?" Tu Hengyu looked at Ma Zhao with utter seriousness.
"Since you've already made up your mind, I'll help you as much as I can."
Seeing that Tu Hengyu had made his decision, Ma Zhao knew that no amount of persuasion would help, so he simply agreed.
After all, he had watched Ya Ya grow up. To Ma Zhao, Ya Ya was like his own daughter.
"Thank you!"
At that moment, Tu Hengyu finally smiled.
With Ma Zhao's help, he would be able to complete everything much more smoothly.
The two headed to the recruitment center together, remaining silent the entire way.
Before long, they arrived at 550W's interview location.
The interview room was a sealed little chamber, with the