Xu Huo had always been easygoing and reasonable. Aside from deciding on the next step of their plans, he almost never had any conflicts with the others. He was very much a go-with-the-flow type.
Darkness Under the Lamp had come along of his own accord, while Brother Wu and the other two had been hired. Even so, Xu Huo treated them with great respect and made sure they were taken care of when it came to meals and accommodations.
So his words now changed the atmosphere a little.
To be honest, Juan Er and the others hadn't made the trip solely for the White Cash. Deep down, they'd also hoped to get lucky. They'd gotten along well over the past two days, and had even begun to think of themselves as a team. That was why they hadn't brought up the money with Xu Huo. His attitude now seemed a little coldhearted.
Juan Er shrugged, keeping her emotions in check. "Fine, then. Don't look."
Only then did Chang Shoujie come downstairs with Gao Dawei's help. Seeing what Xu Huo was holding, he gripped the wheelchair's armrests tightly. "Doctor... You really succeeded!"
Xu Huo motioned for Gao Dawei to wheel Chang Shoujie over. "There's something I need to discuss with you."
Chang Shoujie was just as curious about the newborn from District 010, and hurried Gao Dawei along.
Once they reached the upstairs room, Gao Dawei stayed outside the door as before, leaving Xu Huo and Chang Shoujie to talk alone.
As soon as they entered, Xu Huo set the little Pink Hat down. She removed the equipment herself, hopped onto the sofa, and peeled a banana to eat.
"What is..." Chang Shoujie wasn't stupid. One look at Pink Hat told him she couldn't possibly be the child Dr. Joyce had