After a long time, there was still a long time to go.
Like an ant endlessly sprinting on a treadmill, not knowing where The End was, not knowing when it would stop.
Unease and boredom were both at work. No matter what, everyone wanted an answer.
Su Chenghe, who had never dared to speak carelessly, truly could not hold back any longer. Looking at the window, he said in a low voice:
"Seven hours!
Manager Fang has been out of contact for a full seven hours since the Fourth Choice."
His clear eyes were filled with fear of the outcome and dread of Fate.
Ji Li had been thoroughly soaked by the damp moonlight. Like a statue beneath the moon, he sat alone on the windowsill.
His black hair swayed in the breeze, its shadow like water, as silent as ever.
Only after a long while did Su Chenghe's words rouse him.
When he turned his head, half his face was in the moonlight and half in shadow. His answer had nothing to do with the question.
"I have a bad feeling."
Su Chenghe had finally received a response. Though he did not understand it, he thought for a moment before saying:
"Manager Fang must have run into trouble. Do you still have a way to fix it?"
Ji Li seemed to be looking at Su Chenghe, yet also seemed not to be looking at him. What he said was still strange.
"I think my eyes are affecting me."
This time, Su Chenghe truly sensed that something was wrong. He took half a step back and stared fixedly at Ji Li.
"An Evil Spirit lives in my eyes. It is wearing away my patience and unleashing my desires.
"I can no longer use it to kill people. Otherwise..."
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