Back from the Spirit Realm, the students were all excited, gathering in twos and threes to talk. The classroom grew increasingly lively.
Wu Yu looked grave as he silently observed Professor Wang and the students around him.
Professor Wang was speaking quietly with several people, his expression serious.
Chen Feng and Li Qingqing were chatting happily. The trip to the Spirit Realm seemed to have emboldened Chen Feng; he looked much more confident.
An Jiaye, however, picked up a book and muttered as he wrote.
"When a windfall drops from the sky, there must be a reason behind it. When greed becomes desire, it harms others and yourself."
"What!? Golden City?"
Suddenly, Professor Wang swore.
Perhaps because of his anger, his voice stunned the entire classroom into silence.
Professor Wang paused and glanced around, then said gently, "Sorry, I have something else to attend to today. You can all head back early!"
"Class dismissed!"
"Goodbye, Professor Wang!"
"Goodbye, Professor!"
The students called out one after another.
Professor Wang left with those people, his face grave.
Once the teacher was gone, the classroom erupted into even louder chatter.
"Wu Yu, want to go to the cafeteria? My treat!"
Chen Feng stood up and thumped his chest, looking generous.
Li Qingqing stood behind him, smiling sweetly.
"No, I have something to do."
Wu Yu smiled faintly, stood up, and left.
Dusk was approaching, and Night City was about to enter its truly exciting hours.
This was not a privilege reserved for the rich. The poor could enjoy a few scraps of it in the Lower City District, too.
Wu Yu made his way down, squeezed out of the surging crowds, and finally returned to the Old Wu Clinic.
Wu Yang was dozing on a treatment bed.
When he saw